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“Ideological weapon”: VHPA slams Rutgers report on Hindutva

The Hindu organization rejected Rutgers’ report as biased, calling it “DGH 2.0” and accusing it of erasing Hindu identity through bureaucracy.

Pranavi Sharma

- Staff Reporter
Indian Americans celebrate Yoga Day in New Jersey
The celebration showcased Yoga’s ability to transcend cultural differences, fostering peace and unity.
- Staff Reporter
Sikh group in Washington to host Sikh Youth Forum
Virginia Delegate JJ Singh will be the chief guest for the event.
- Pranavi Sharma
Impact Summit and Gala returns to Washington this September
The summit begins on the afternoon of Sep. 16 with a series of workshops and keynotes focused on storytelling, identity,...

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PM Modi, Carney agree to revive India-Canada ties

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Sadhguru named CIF’s ‘Global Indian of the Year’

His Isha foundation is involved in environmental action, education, rural development and wellness programs across over 50 countries.

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University of Maryland appoints Gagan D. Singh to trustees board
He will begin his three-year term on July 1, joining four other newly named trustees.
- Malvika Choudhary
Univ of Richmond official visits India on Fulbright Award
She says the experience will help her enhance campus experience for Indian students.
- Bhavana P
University of West Alabama names Datta as engineering tech chair
In his enhanced role, he plans to expand industry ties, boost hands-on learning, and align UWA’s engineering programs with evolving...

Entertainment

Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar in career first

Cruise, 62, has had four Oscar nominations but has never won the prestigious prize, despite achieving global fame for his roles in action films "Mission: Impossible" and "Top Gun."

- Reuters
Streaming surpasses broadcast and cable TV viewing in US for first time
Streaming captured 44.8 percent of U.S. TV viewership in May, surpassing cable and broadcast for the first time, says Nielsen.
- Jeffin T. Kaleekal
From India to America: Karla Murthy’s film spotlights her father’s immigrant struggles
‘The Gas Station Attendant’ will have a world premiere on June 19.

Queer astronaut documentary takes on new meaning in Trump's US
- AFP
Sally Ride documentary gains new relevance amid rising LGBTQ+ rollbacks...
Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, starring Keanu Reeves, coming this fall
- Jeffin T. Kaleekal
Ansari wrote the script and will co-star in the upcoming...
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Immigration

US reverses guidance pausing ICE raids on farms, hotels and restaurants, WaPo reports

Trump took office in January pledging to deport millions of immigrants in the U.S. illegally.

How crucial is immigration for the US hotel industry?
Trump said on June 12 he would issue an immigration order soon, following a social media post in which he...
SEVIS: India adds 44,715 students to US roster
A 11.8 percent increase in 2024 in Indian students pushes Asia to lead in international student numbers.