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Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas challenged in lawsuit

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Diwali at Times Square marks 10 years

The iconic celebration returns October 12 with global partnerships, cultural showcases, and star-studded performances.

Anushka Pathak

- Pranavi Sharma
India Day marked at Gates Foundation on Gandhi Jayanti
Celebration in Seattle included cultural events, tributes, and addresses on Gandhi’s values and India’s global role.
- Lalit K Jha (5WH)
Indian American leaders decry Hindu temple desecrations
Community advocates said that law enforcement indifference and legislative efforts targeting the diaspora are leaving temples vulnerable.
- Agshara Harikaran
Rhythms of resistance
This essay won the first place in the High School category in the fifth Civil Rights Essay and Art Contest...

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Durga Temple of Virginia celebrates grand Vijay Dashami

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People

Indian-origin researcher wins Google award

Indian-origin professor Vidya Chhabria receives Google’s ML & Systems grant for advancing AI-driven chip design automation tools.

Anushka Pathak

- Anushka Pathak
Deepak Chopra launches 'Conscious Living Membership'
The digital platform aims to foster mindfulness, connection, and professional growth for a global audience.
- Pranavi Sharma
Rachna Sizemore Heizer vies for Braddock supervisor seat in Virginia
She is the first Indian American elected countywide in Fairfax and the first Asian American woman to serve on the...

Entertainment

Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' launches with global promotion

These passionate followers, who self-identify as "Swifties," help the artist break through the fragmented music landscape, and rise to the top of the charts.

- Pranavi Sharma
Supernatural thriller 'Mala' to debut at New York Comic Con
The first-ever Indian-themed panel at NYCC will introduce the film, its cast, and filmmakers.
- Malvika Choudhary
Geeta Gandbhir to receive Impact Award at Documentary Film Festival
She will be honoured at North America’s longest-running nonfiction film festival following the premiere of her Sundance-award-winning documentary.

Netflix partners with Indian ministry to promote tourism through storytelling
- Staff Reporter
The collaboration aims to integrate Indian destinations into Netflix content,...
Netflix drops trailer for highly-anticipated series ‘Kurukshetra’
- Anushka Pathak
Through striking visuals and layered storytelling, it brings to the...
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Immigration

India says H-1B visa fee hike likely to have “humanitarian consequences”

India highlights the importance of H-1B talent in innovation, urging the US government to weigh mutual gains and concerns from families.

All-immigrant U.S. Physics Olympiad team sparks debate amid H-1B row
Social media users highlighted the members’ non-American background amid the recent H-1B visa rules by President Trump.
Fewer foreign students, fewer dollars: U.S. colleges feel the pinch
DePaul University joins dozens of U.S. universities facing budget cuts as Trump administration visa rules and funding policies drive steep...

Police scuffle with protesters outside Chicago ICE facility, arrest several

Tensions have been high in recent weeks in Chicago as...
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Tech commentator warns new H-1B visa fee “may break backbone” of U.S. firms

Deedy Das warns proposed H-1B visa fee hikes and restrictions...
- Anushka Pathak

Food

A Divine Feast: Navratri and Dussehra Specials Redefining Indian Dining in USA

Check out these popular Indian eateries in America for a taste of home this festive season!

Indian-origin chef Valice Francis featured in Michelin Guide
Francis is at the helm of the progressive Indian restaurant, ROOH, in San Francisco.
Chef Kailash Singh joins BarNaan Brookfield as Sous Chef
BarNaan Brookfield is a growing culinary destination in the Midwest and has earned recognition for its blend of traditional Indian...
Navratri 2025: 9 Bhogs to offer Goddess Durga for each day of celebration
Each bhog corresponds to a particular form of the goddess and is believed to bring blessings of health, prosperity and...

SF to host Indian Restaurant Week with Diwali-themed menus
Try Navratri dishes abroad Air India during the Puja season

The specially curated festive menu is available on Air India...
- Staff Reporter
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Master of aromas Chef Valice brings magic to RoohSF

Each dish is at once a nod to Chef Valice’s...
- Ritu Marwah
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Chef Saurabh Sharma Sarswat joins Dallas’s Namak as executive sous chef

Sarswat most recently served as Sous Chef at Sanjh Restaurant...
- Lalit K Jha (5WH)
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Truly Indian rolls out desi rebrand in U.S.

Handmade in India using traditional methods, Truly Indian’s offerings include...
- Malvika Choudhary
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How America’s top Indian restaurants are redefining tradition

These leading eateries are pushing the boundaries of Indian dining...
- Pallavi Mehra
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SPORTS NEWS

India 'welcome' to collect trophy from me, says...

India defended their Asia Cup title by defeating Pakistan on Sunday, but refused to take the winning prize from Naqvi, who is also Pakistan's interior minister.