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UW Indian students raise $1000 for campus food drive

The event, held alongside Diwali celebrations, drew participation from about 30 MILAAP members and 20 community supporters.

Anushka Pathak

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Sitar recital at Nanuet Library draws crowds
Shahid Parvez Khan, representing the Etawah Gharana, performed in a style shaped by extensive riyaz and a gayaki-ang approach.
- Staff Reporter
NDA-BJP win in Bihar celebrated by Milpitas community
The celebration brought together leaders of associations representing many Indian States including Bihar, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh.
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IAGB unveils 2026 Republic Day Mela
The Mela will feature eight competitions open to all age groups. Registrations for entries are open with a submission deadline...

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Two Indians among arrested for trans-national witness murder

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People

Meet Raju Mantena, the Indian-American behind India’s viral wedding of the year

The high-profile Udaipur wedding of Netra Mantena spotlighted the low-key pharma founder whose four-decade global footprint contrasts sharply with the spectacle he hosted.

Anushka Pathak

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Indian qawwali exponents win big at Aga Khan Music awards
Naseer and Nazeer Ahmed Khan Warsi of the illustrious Qawaal Bachhey lineage were recognized at the ceremony held in the...
- Malvika Choudhary
Aryan Malhotra sets research record at neurosurgery conference
His first-author output included 16 poster presentations and two podium presentations covering stroke, traumatic brain injury and spine research.
- Anushka Pathak
Impetus Technologies appoints Nachiket Deshpande as CEO
Industry veteran Deshpande steps in to lead global data, analytics, and agentic AI transformation initiatives.

Entertainment

Four Indian-origin filmmakers win Tasveer–Netflix grants

The Seattle-based program selected the four emerging directors for $35,000 film grants, advancing short-form projects that highlight underrepresented South Asian narratives through focused mentoring and year-long support.

- Malvika Choudhary
Shadab Khan’s ‘I Am No Queen’ enters Oscar documentary race
The film traces experiences of international students migrating from developing countries to western nations, examining identity, displacement and resilience.
- Malvika Choudhary
Atul Gawande traces fallout of U.S. aid cuts in new film
Gawande brings his background in public health and health-systems research to the project.

Bollywood battles paid reviews and fake sale claims
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Trade analyst and veteran distributor Raj Bansal said audiences have...
ZEE5 Global to release Tamil crime thriller ‘Regai’ on Nov. 28
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The series is created, written and directed by Dhinakaran M...
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Immigration

H-1B visa fraud normalized in India: Indian-American diplomat

Siddiqui said, “Visa fraud is normalized in India,” estimating that 80–90 percent of the cases she reviewed involved forged documents, fabricated degrees, or unqualified applicants.

Trump administration cannot expand rapid deportations, US appeals court rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit declined to put on hold the central part of...
UK expands visa fraud prevention drive to Tamil Nadu
The initiative was unveiled by UK Indo-Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra during her first official visit to India this week.

Rising visa fees put immigrant doctors at risk, scholar warns

Harvard’s Eram Alam noted that the United States continues to...
- Pranavi Sharma
H-1B petitions by Indian firms drop, US Tech Dominate FY2025 approvals

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) remained the only Indian employer in...
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Food

Air India updates inflight meal menu across key international routes

The airline said the rollout will be extended to remaining international and domestic sectors.

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.

Ritu Saluja-Sharma releases cookbook amid surge in childhood obesity
Where Gandhi once ate: London’s iconic Veeraswamy faces eviction

It was founded in 1926 by Edward Palmer—great-grandson of a...
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Indian Pudding: A Colonial-era dessert that remains an American classic

The dish originated when English settlers attempted to recreate the...
- Malvika Choudhary
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Sigri Indian BBQ to open first Chicago-area franchises in 2026

Sigri Indian BBQ, backed by Craveworthy Brands, is expanding to...
- Pranavi Sharma
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Mamdani’s recipe for change: How food became NYC’s new political language

Whether eating biryani with his hands or sharing chai and...
- Malvika Choudhary
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UNESCO dubs India’s Lucknow as ‘Creative city of gastronomy’

The designation makes Lucknow the second Indian city after Hyderabad...
- Malvika Choudhary
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SPORTS NEWS

Rollins Ford park pump track opens to big...

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More than 200 residents came together at Rollins Ford Park in Nokesville, Virginia to celebrate the grand opening of the long-anticipated pump track, drawing families, biking enthusiasts and local leaders...