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NJ celebrates Lohri at Sri Guruvayoorappan Temple

Indian Americans gathered at Sri Guruvayoorappan Temple in Morganville, to celebrate Lohri festival on Jan. 12.

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- Malvika Choudhary
FIA hosts NRI conclave in Bhubaneswar to boost Indo-US ties
The event saw the unveiling of the 2025 India Day Parade theme, "Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah" (May all be happy).
- Saheba
Penang hosts Tamil diaspora conference
Penang hosted the 11th Global Organisation of Tamil Origin (GOTO) conference for the first time outside Tamil Nadu, India, enhancing...
- Saheba
American Hindu Coalition to host presidential inauguration gala
The first-ever Presidential Inauguration Hindu Gala will be held on Jan. 19 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

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V Narayanan is new ISRO chief

The Indian aerospace engineer will assume office from Jan.14, 2025.

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- Bhavana P
Indian Americans bag IIT Madras 2025 Distinguished Alumnus Awards
Since 1996, the Distinguished Alumnus Awards have celebrated the achievements of 238 alumni, reflecting the institute’s legacy of excellence and...
- Pranavi Sharma
Srinivas Gotru is new India ambassador to ASEAN
A 1997-batch IFS officer, Gotru is currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
- Pranavi Sharma
Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light loses out at Golden Globes
Her critically acclaimed film was nominated for two categories at the 82nd edition of the Golden Globes Awards.

Entertainment

‘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 talent of the Indian sound design community on a global stage.

- Avani Acharya
New songs pay tribute to Mahakumbh
The two songs titled ‘Mahakumbh Hai’ and ‘Jai Mahakumbh’ celebrate the spirit of devotion, celebration, and the vibrant cultural essence...
- Bhavana P
Indian Blues musicians featured in CBS segment
Chennai-born Amithav Gautham came to study computer science but found his passion in blues music.

Rahman announces Bharat Maestro Awards on his 58th bday
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AR Rahman has launched the Bharat Maestro Awards on his...
82nd Golden Globe Awards: A night of hits and misses
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Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s film, All We Imagine As Light,...
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Immigration

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 couple of years.

Bernie Sanders slams Elon Musk over H-1B visa stance
Senator Sanders also criticized the practice of hiring foreign workers as a means of boosting profits for billionaires.
Australia makes changes to onshore student visa applications
It has made Confirmation of Enrolment mandatory effective from Jan.1, 2025.

US consulates in India closed on January 9

U.S. government offices in India, including consulates, will be closed...
- Saheba
Indian Consulate in Dubai assists 15,000 UAE amnesty seekers

In partnership with Indian community organizations, the Consulate assisted over...
- Saheba

Food

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.

Annapurna Awards: The Indian Michelins are here
The award was instituted by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations last year to recognize the best Indian restaurants across...
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.

American age-reversal expert Bryan Johnson promotes Indian food, sparks social media debate
How India dominated global food scene in 2024

Indian restaurants earned Michelin stars, while dishes like Murgh Makhani...
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Anne Hathaway dines at Vikas Khanna's NY restaurant

Sharing the experience on Instagram, Chef Khanna revealed the personal...
- Malvika Choudhary
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Indian student connects with roots at US University Potluck

For Ani Gokul Raj, a student from Chennai, India, food...
- Malvika Choudhary
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'India 12th in global cuisines list'

India ranks 12th in TasteAtlas's 2024/25 list of the ‘100...
- Saheba
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British Indian Good Food Guide unveils top 100 Indian restaurants across UK

The recognition celebrates Indian cuisine’s cultural impact in Britain, strengthening...
- Bhavana P
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SPORTS NEWS

Frustrated Bumrah says India will benefit from Australia...

The star quick bowler suffered a back niggle during the fifth Test in Sydney on Jan. 4 and went for scans, ultimately forced to watch from the sidelines as Australia...