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Sant Nirankari Mission to host annual New York blood drive

The Mission, which emphasizes spiritual awakening through the guidance of a 'Living True Master,' continues to expand its humanitarian and social outreach efforts worldwide.

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American Punjabi Society announces Global Punjabi Ratan Award at gala curtain raiser
The group unveiled its 2025 gala plans and two new honors celebrating Punjabi culture and service.
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MAFS celebrates 33 years of community service in Chicago
The Metropolitan Asian Family Services Annual Gala brought together over 800 guests in Naperville for a night of cultural performances,...
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Americans4Hindus Week empowers Hindu Americans for political engagement
The event was attended by delegates, presidents and Karmayogis from 18 State Chapters of the organization.

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Say Hello To MandakiniPriyanka Chopra’s return to Indian cinema

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Sanjay Rai: Building Maryland’s future through accessible education

Over three decades later, as Secretary of the Maryland Higher Education Commission, Rai oversees one of America’s most diverse higher-education ecosystems.

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Infosys honors U.S. scholar for Prakrit research
Ollett, along with 5 others, were recognized for their research and scholarships that significantly impacted India.
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British Asian Trust names Kamal Pankhania to advisory council
The Trust said Pankhania will join an existing group of advisers that includes Zameer Choudrey, Maggie Draycott, Nik Kotecha, Shikha...
- Malvika Choudhary
Meta’s Arun Srinivas appointed to USISPF’s India executive leadership board
Srinivas, who has led Meta’s India operations since June 2025, said the appointment comes at an important moment in the...

Entertainment

'Christmas Karma' promo debuts in Times Square spotlight

Director Gurinder Chadha’s new festive musical lit up Times Square with a live bhangra performance as global promotions ramp up ahead of the film’s theatrical release.

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Time for take two: Revisiting Bollywood classics for sequel potential
At a time when sequels to average fares are lining up for release at the box office, Bollywood Insider takes...
- Jeffin T. Kaleekal
Chandrika Tandon to perform at The Town Hall in Manhattan
Tandon will launch her new album, 'Soul Ecstasy', during the concert.

Priyanka Chopra goes guns blazing in a saree for Rajamouli's Globetrotter
- Jeffin T. Kaleekal
Chopra will bring to life the character of Mandakini in...
Caste Gate wins the Best Documentary Award at the 6th Indic Film Utsav in Dallas
- Avatans Kumar
Presented by the Center for Indic Films, the Festival was...
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Immigration

Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene proposes bill to end H-1B visa program

Greene's bill seeks to end the pathway to citizenship, forcing immigrant professionals to return to their home countries, once their Visa expires.

US Catholic bishops condemn Trump administration's immigration enforcement
The bishops also raised concerns about conditions in detention centers, and what they called the arbitrary removal of legal status...
India issues first chip-enabled e-Passport in Perth
The launch in Perth marks the start of India’s global rollout of secure, chip-enabled passports aimed at easing international travel...

Immigrants with underlying health conditions may be denied U.S. visas: Report

The internal guidance expands health-based scrutiny in U.S. visa decisions.
- Malvika Choudhary
US hires 50,000 federal workers under Trump, boosting immigration roles

The administration brought on the new employees while freezing hiring...
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Food

Indian Pudding: A Colonial-era dessert that remains an American classic

The dish originated when English settlers attempted to recreate the traditional British hasty pudding but lacked wheat flour and refined sugar in the New World.

ADF launches new products in Costco
ADF Foods is a fourth-generation family-owned leader in gourmet frozen
Diwali Celebration weekend brunch at Navio in The Ritz-Carlton
The event featured a special menu by Executive Sous Chef Sagar Gaikwad, Chef de Cuisine Arvind Singh, and Navio's Chef...
Canadian food company launches South Asian line ‘Musafir’
The line, described as “protein-forward,” features both vegetarian and chicken options in formats such as burgers, nuggets, and savory bites.