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Pravasi Day 2026

The day marks Mahatma Gandhi's return to India from South Africa in 1915, a moment kicking off a new phase of India's independence struggle, ushered in by a 'Pravasi Bharatiya' returning home.

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- Rwittika Chakraborty
Fundraiser held for Raj Goyle, NY Comptroller candidate
The event exceeded its fundraising goal, raising more than $7,000.
- Rwittika Chakraborty
Chicago's South Asian Community celebrated 2026 in Desi Style
This sold-out event included families, friends, and revelers from Chicago's South Asian diaspora.
- Rwittika Chakraborty
Shankar Mahadevan launches Indian diaspora magazine, Pravasi Samwad
Pravasi Samwad looks to establish itself as a credible and unifying voice for the Indian diaspora all across the globe.

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Kiwi Adithya Ashok faces India in Vadodara

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UNEP pays tribute to ecologist Madhav Gadgil

The UN body said Gadgil’s work shaped environmental policy and conservation efforts in India for decades.

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- Malvika Choudhary
Indian-origin students win global innovation challenge
The ASU students won first place for a plan to expand internet access in the Navajo Nation.
- Rwittika Chakraborty
Westchester County Board appoints Anant Nambiar
Anant Nambiar will represent District 7, covering Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye, and parts of Harrison.
- Malvika Choudhary
Vijay Chandrasekaran joins Moores Lab AI as engineering VP
He brings about 25 years of experience in leading engineering teams responsible for building enterprise software platforms and AI solutions.

Entertainment

‘Tu Yaa Main’ film spotlights content creators’ world

The film, starring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor, is directed by Bejoy Nambiar and is set to release in theatres on February 13, 2026.

- Anushka Pathak
NBA halftime gets ‘Dhurandhar’ Punjabi energy in California
The Bay Area dancers took the Indian film’s soundtrack to the Warriors-Timberwolves game.
- Malvika Choudhary
Netflix drops trailer for ‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’
The series will premiere on the streaming platform on Jan. 14.

Shahid Kapoor looks bloody, intense, raw in ‘O’Romeo’ poster
- IANS
The film also stars Triptii Dimri and Nana Patekar. The...
Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Ishq Da Chehra’ from ‘Border 2’ hums straight into hearts
- IANS
Composed by the celebrated duo Sachet-Parampara, the song has heartfelt...
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Immigration

Deedy Das to argue for skilled immigration at SF debate

The debate is being held as part of The Hamilton Society’s Debate XI series.

Australia flags India as high-risk student visa market
India, along with Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan joins Pakistan at Assessment Level 3, prompting increased scrutiny and higher approval standards.
U.S. Embassy warns students of visa revocations over legal violations
The advisory has been issued as Indian enrollments stay high but new visas and arrivals decline.

U.S. will raise premium visa processing fees from March 1

The increase, tied to inflation, will affect H-1B, employment-based green...
- Malvika Choudhary
Fewer Indian student admissions hurt U.S. money, influence: Zakaria

Zakaria argues that Indian students' immigration to the U.S. has...
- Jeffin T. Kaleekal

Food

Some food preservatives linked to higher cancer, diabetes risk

The preservatives included nitrites and nitrates, which are often used to cure ham, bacon and sausages.

'Vikas Khanna's NY Bunglow feeds your soul', says overjoyed fan
An Indian origin woman living in Canada shared her experience at the celebrity chef's New York restaurant, Bunglow.
From Ghevar-like Dhokla to Yogurt Chaat with strawberries: Indienne shines bright
Instagram content creator Anushk Sharma shared a heartfelt review of the Michelin starred Indian restaurant in Chicago.
Jashan opens in Dallas spotlighting India’s royal culinary heritage
The menu draws from Lucknow’s narrow lanes, Delhi’s Mughal-era durbars, Hyderabad’s Nizami kitchens and the coastal food cultures of Tamil...

Chef Kunal Kapur on social media food trends: No food is inherently unhealthy
Makhana prices double in U.S. as Indian exporters find alternate markets: Report

India exported about 800 metric tons of foxnuts in 2024–25...
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Godavari opens 43rd outlet in Jersey City

The new Newark Avenue outlet expands South Indian dining options...
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Legendary chef leaves lasting impression in Dallas-Fort Worth

Chef came to Dallas on a very short visit over...
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Indian eatery Tikka Shack opens in Easton

The fast-casual Indian chain expands with a growing U.S. footprint...
- Anushka Pathak
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IPL fever meets flavor as Indian Food League launches in Irving

The rebranded restaurant features team-themed visuals and a stadium-style atmosphere...
- Anushka Pathak
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SPORTS NEWS

WPL 2026: De Klerk pulls off a heist...

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After picking 4-26 and helping RCB keep MI to 154/6, the seam-bowling all-rounder smashed an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls, including 20 runs off the final four deliveries – two...