Rashmee Kumar
Rashmee Kumar is the Deputy Managing Editor at The Intercept. She also oversees The Intercept’s fellowship program. Kumar has previously worked at Guardian US, NJ Advance Media, and the Star-Ledger. She graduated from Rutgers University with a B.A. in journalism and media studies. She is based in New York.
Is Hindu Nationalist Money Making Its Way Into Maryland’s Governor Race?
Maryland’s Democratic gubernatorial ticket, Wes Moore and Aruna Miller, held a fundraiser with Trump supporters and people linked to the Hindutva movement.
Election 2020How Sri Preston Kulkarni’s Run for Congress Got Tangled Up in Indian Politics
Kulkarni is facing pressure to return donations from members of U.S. Hindu nationalist groups that are connected to anti-Muslim activity in India.
India Lobbies to Stifle Criticism, Control Messaging in U.S. Congress Amid Rising Anti-Muslim Violence
As the House struggles to condemn Modi’s authoritarian actions in Kashmir, India lobbied U.S. lawmakers, used pressure tactics, and sent misleading emails.
The Network of Hindu Nationalists Behind Modi’s “Diaspora Diplomacy” in the U.S.
“Howdy, Modi” corralled not just Donald Trump and 50,000 Indian Americans, but also a delegation of U.S. politicians.