The 6th annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) brought a variety of compelling new feature length films, shorts, and documentaries to the area this past weekend. The MurthyNAYAK Foundation is a sponsor of the event, and Murthy Law Firm founder and president Sheela Murthy...
In an era when immigrants are being singled out as dangerous "others" to be disposed of despite the multitude of benefits they offer our nation, it is especially important to be mindful of how the immigrant experience is portrayed in the media. Even well-intentioned depictions...
We at the Murthy Law Firm have watched with the rest of the country as waters in the Houston area have continued to rise. The toll on human life, on property, and on business is likely to touch every American, at least tangentially. Many of...
The H1B visa program resulted in a net gain of almost half a billion dollars to the U.S. economy over a fifteen-year period, according to a new study. Entitled, "The IT Boom and Other Unintended Consequences of Chasing the American Dream," the study was released...
When hundreds of thousands of immigrants began arriving at New York Harbor at the turn of the 20th century, they were greeted by the Statue of Liberty and her proclamation: "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free." Those immigrants...
At the FIRST Global Challenge robotics competition held in Washington D.C. last month, more than 150 teams of young people from all over the world presented a plethora of ingenious automated creations. But one team stood out in the international contest designed to support youth...
The Indian immigrant experience is often presented in the form of an inexorable conflict between two cultures. Recent books and films centered on IndianAmericans are frequently based on one fundamental question: how can one maintain the traditions and values of a native country when building...
The dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff at the Murthy Law Firm is integral to our success. Day after day, they help to fulfill the dreams of our clients through their integrity, diligence, and commitment to excellence. To introduce our readers to the...
New York City has long been an iconic destination for immigrants crossing over to our shores to begin a new life. The Statue of Liberty towering over the New York Harbor, with its inscription inviting "huddled masses yearning to breathe free" has welcomed millions of...
A working-class immigrant and a wealthy, unapologetic capitalist are both invited to a dinner party. As the wine flows and the night wears on, propriety breaks down and the two guests begin to clash over their opposing viewpoints. The hosts and fellow dinner guests look...
