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Chicago’s Rajasthani community marks Diwali with cultural showcase

Over 200 people attended the Chicago Association of Rajasthanis in America’s annual Diwali Milan Gala Dinner, featuring traditional performances, food, and a visit from the Indian Consulate.

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NRI Pulse spotlights stories of courage and community
The annual storytelling event by NRI Pulse celebrated lived experiences of resilience, justice, and hope within the Indian-American community, bringing...
- Nitu Singhal
Jalaram Jayanti marked at Radha Shyam Dham temple in Texas
The festivities were organized by the Lohana Association of Dallas Fort Worth.
- Pranavi Sharma
CGI Seattle holds pre-event for India AI summit
According to the consulate, the Seattle event was the first in a series of such sessions planned across the Pacific...

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Deepti Chatti to deliver talk on women’s empowerment in India

Her study analyzes India’s initiative to expand access to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stoves in low-income households—programs often associated with improved health and time savings for women.

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- Pranavi Sharma
Indian-origin researchers win Schmidt Sciences AI2050 fellowships
Stanford’s Surya Ganguli, IIT Madras’ Krishna Pillutla, and Penn’s Surbhi Goel are among 28 global scholars awarded $18 million in...
- Malvika Choudhary
Dietitian Shailja Mathur wins National Distinguished Service award
The Rutgers Extension educator was recognized by a national association for her leadership in community health and nutrition education.
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Author Mukesh Kashiwala honors Sardar Patel’s legacy at Indian Embassy in DC
The Embassy hosted a special event to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Entertainment

Starkids who redefined action!

They might have been born to a world where "Light, Camera, Action" are the only means of livelihood, but these star kids decided to change the game and let their passion make their future.

- Manvi Pant
Streaming stories, bridging cultures: Indian-Americans on Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok
Unlike old times, Indian-American stories are no longer boxed into stereotypes—the strict parent, the overachieving student, or the exotic “other.”
- Malvika Choudhary
Netflix unveils new series at Indian Air Force event
The series recreates the Indian Air Force’s high-altitude operations during the 1999 Kargil War.

6th Indic Film Utsav starting today in Dallas
- Nitu Singhal
The three-day Indic Film Utsav in Dallas brought together filmmakers...
Indian American stars celebrate Anita Dongre’s Beverly Hills debut
- Anushka Pathak
Mindy Kaling, Poorna Jagannathan, and other Indian-American figures attended Anita...
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Immigration

Maryland Court blocks USCIS move to collect annual asylum fee

Applicants whose cases remained pending for a full fiscal year were to be charged on the anniversary of their filing date and each year thereafter.

Indian student arrivals to U.S. fall 44 percent, biggest drop since pandemic: Report
Indian students account for nearly one-third of all international students in the U.S., and the decline signals deepening challenges for...
Bhutoria protests Trump rollback of 540-day work permit extension
Affected groups include H-4 visa spouses, OPT STEM graduates, TPS nurses, and L-2 visa entrepreneurs.

USCIS gets record 35,000 applicants for Homeland Defenders

The agency says the unprecedented response marks the largest hiring...
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Canada mulls mass visa cancellations, lawyer warns of major fallout

Immigration lawyer Ravi Jain says proposed powers in Canada’s Bill...
- Pranavi Sharma

Food

Mamdani’s recipe for change: How food became NYC’s new political language

Whether eating biryani with his hands or sharing chai and momos with Rep. Ocasio-Cortez at a Nepalese bistro, Mamdani has treated the city’s culinary diversity as a reflection of its people.

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.

UNESCO dubs India’s Lucknow as ‘Creative city of gastronomy’
From samosas to saffron cocktails: How Indian food is taking over American tables

For Indian Americans, this evolution holds deep emotional and cultural...
- Manvi Pant
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What’s common to Gandhi, Elvis, and Coimbatore: A humble nut

The peanut’s passport tells a story of globalization long before...
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Papa John's puts India on priority list with vegetarian fare, executives say

The world's third-largest pizza delivery company, which exited India in...
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Experience the Sparkle: A Seaside Diwali Celebration at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Here’s an exclusive glimpse of this one-of-a-kind Diwali event in...
- Pallavi Mehra
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Millets rising: From Ayurveda’s kitchens to diaspora shelves

A daily serving of millets helps control weight, supports diabetes...
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SPORTS NEWS

India win T20 series after fifth match abandoned...

After losing the toss and being sent in to bat, India's openers Abhishek Sharma (23) and Shubman Gill (29) took the score to 52 for no loss before a thunderstorm...