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Celebrating Diwali in the U.S.
By Raj Shah Diwali, or Deepavali, the ‘Festival of Lights,’ is one of the most vibrant, widely celebrated, and culturally significant festivals in India and among the Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and some Buddhist communities across the globe.Traditionally marking the triumph of light over darkness, good …
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Asia Cup 2025: Cricket, Controversy, and a Tournament Like No Other
The Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai was supposed to be a festival of subcontinental cricket. Instead, it became a gripping saga of breathtaking matches, political undertones, and a final that turned into one of the most dramatic evenings the sport has ever witnessed. While India …
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Why aren’t the candidates talking more about EB Immigration ?
I get asked this question a lot. I’ll be honest. Neither candidate in my opinion did a great job of addressing immigration so far. It is obviously a very challenging issue to discuss. If I were to guess, more of the U.S. likely feels that …
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Jaishankar Meets Canadian FM Anand at UNGA Session
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in New York on Monday, signaling a fresh push to normalize relations between the two countries. The engagement, taking place on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General …
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It’s Time…. Healing the Heart, Releasing the Hurt
By Dr. Kathleen A. Shea Conventional wisdom is that “time heals.” BK Sister Shivani debunked that idea, saying that “Time doesn’t heal; it just covers things up as the wound festers.” Sister Shivani tackled serious topics of hurt, grief, and deep emotional wounds at …
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Indian-Origin Students to Get IIT-H Internships via ATA
The American Telugu Association (ATA) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H), aiming to connect Indian-origin students in the United States with their cultural and academic roots in India. Through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), IIT …
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Indian-Origin Emmy Winner to Be Felicitated at Cinema Fest
Indian-origin American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir is set to be recognized at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF) in Arkansas this October. The Emmy and Peabody Award-winning director will receive the Impact Award during the festival’s 34th edition, which opens on October 10. HSDFF is …
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Indian American Scientists Named 2025 Schmidt Polymaths
Two Indian American researchers, Arvind Murugan and Saad Bhamla, have been named among eight global scientists recognized as 2025 Schmidt Polymaths, an elite program that supports bold interdisciplinary research. Each honoree will receive funding of up to $2.5 million spread over five years, giving them …
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Chicago Hosts Viksit Bharat Run Celebrating Seva and Unity
The Consulate General of India in Chicago, in collaboration with MY Bharat (Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports), the Global Indian Diaspora Foundation, and FIA-Chicago, hosted the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 at Twin Lakes in Palatine, Illinois. The event formed part of the global initiative …
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Rhea Kapoor Breaks Silence on Crew 2 Speculation
The 2024 hit film Crew, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon, and Tabu, became one of the most talked-about releases of the year, thanks to its mix of comedy, drama, and thrill. Following its massive box office success, reports began circulating that the makers were …
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