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GOPIO meet held in Delhi ahead of Brisbane convention

During the GOPIO-Delhi NCR meeting, led by Dheeraj Ahuja, author Shiv Khera launched his book "Live While You Are Alive."

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- Malvika Choudhary
BAPS Charities launches relief fund for LA wildfire victims
In response to the crisis, BAPS Charities has mobilized resources to provide immediate aid and long-term support to those affected.
- Malvika Choudhary
Sikh American pioneer Dr. Amarjit Singh Marwah no more
Marwah's life journey was a testament to resilience, dedication, and a deep commitment to community service.
- Pranavi Sharma
Punjabi diaspora rejects move to rechristen Chandigarh advisor’s post
"This action undermines the aspirations of Punjabis, as it diminishes the hope of Chandigarh ever being restored as Punjab's capital,”...

Laurene Powell, wife of Steve Jobs, to attend Maha Kumbh 2025

The Mela is expected to draw millions of devotees, saints, and seekers from around the world.
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New Delhi dinner unites USF alumni
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Indian American groups offer wildfire relief in California
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NJ celebrates Lohri at Sri Guruvayoorappan Temple
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Penang hosts Tamil diaspora conference
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Rick Mukherjee to direct University of Tennessee Quantum Center

Mukherjee aims to advance quantum research, foster innovation, and build a quantum-ready workforce.

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- Malvika Choudhary
Sikh American pioneer Dr. Amarjit Singh Marwah no more
Marwah's life journey was a testament to resilience, dedication, and a deep commitment to community service.
- Pranavi Sharma
Ruchira Bhuyan joins Parrish Art Museum board
Indian-origin Bhuyan is also involved with Children’s Hope India, a nonprofit focused on education for underprivileged children, where she has...
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FAMU-FSU names Rajan Kumar as mechanical engineering chair
Over his career, he has secured more than $30 million in research funding and aims to enhance education, faculty growth,...

Entertainment

"Beauty to me is about my own gaze," Tamannaah Bhatia

Having given many blockbuster hits with A-List actors of the South, Tamannaah tried blurring the gap between south and Bollywood, but it remained a distant dream.

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‘The Goat Life’ nominated for MPSE Golden Reel Awards
The film stands out as the only Indian entry in Sound Editing - Feature International category, and showcases the remarkable...
- Saheba
Payal Kapadia's film wins at NYFCC after Golden Globe snub
Indian director Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light won Best International Feature at the New York Film Critics Circle...

Netflix unveils trailer of docu-series ‘The Roshans’
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The Roshans premieres January 17 on Netflix
New Yorker Anupam Shobhakar to release new album
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Releasing on Holi, Liquid Reality, the album features innovative compositions...
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Immigration

US and India slide in world's most powerful passport ranking

The Henley Passport Index, which ranks all 199 world passports based on the number of destinations accessible without a visa, relies on exclusive Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Indian tech firms claim 20% of US H-1B visas in 2024, Infosys tops list
According to data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Indian firms were granted 24,766 (24,766) of the 130,000...
New rules put immigrant family reunions on hold in Canada
The New Year did not augur well for those hoping to reunite with their wards in Canada in the next...

US colleges call intl students back to campus before Trump 2.0

US universities are advising international students to return before Trump's...
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US consulates in India closed on January 9

U.S. government offices in India, including consulates, will be closed...
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Food

Indian chefs and restaurants shine at La Liste Paris Awards 2025

Three Indian chefs and restaurants were honored at the La Liste Paris Awards 2025 for their innovation, discovery, and community service.

7 Indian restaurants among World’s Most Iconic Eateries
These Indian restaurants were recognized globally for their iconic dishes, cultural significance, and longstanding culinary excellence.
Recipe: Avocado dip served with hara bara kabab
These vegetarian kebabs are incredibly delicious and tender.
Vikas Khanna’s NY restaurant wins Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award
Indian celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan and the wealthy Ambani family dine there.