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Questions about India Currents

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was India Currents magazine founded?

India Currents was launched in the San Francisco Bay Area in April 1987. It was founded by editor Arvind Kumar and publisher Ashok Jethanandani.

Who founded India Currents magazine?

India Currents was founded by editor Arvind Kumar and publisher Ashok Jethanandani in April 1987. Vandana Kumar was also part of the founding effort and was serving as editor by 2003.

How many readers does India Currents magazine reach?

India Currents reached 172,000 readers every month in 2015. In 2011, it distributed 32,000 free copies with a staff of six full-time employees.

What regions did India Currents magazine cover with print editions?

India Currents once published separate print editions for Northern California, Southern California, and Washington, D.C., along with online content. Today the magazine is fully digital.

What awards has India Currents magazine won?

India Currents and its writers have received a variety of awards, including six awards at the 2014 Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards.

What does the San Jose Mercury News say about India Currents?

The San Jose Mercury News described India Currents as the oldest and largest Indian-American magazine on the West Coast of the United States.