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The Great Bollywood Bias: When National Pride Becomes a Crime
By Raj Shah The extraordinary success of films like Dhurandhar 1 and Dhurandhar 2 has reignited an important debate within Indian cinema—not just about storytelling, but about hypocrisy in Bollywood’s review ecosystem and influencer culture. Despite record-breaking global earnings—estimated at over $240 million for the …
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Success, Stress, and Silent Disease: The Untold Health Story of Our Community
By Dr. Kavitha Reddy Every April, the United States observes National Minority Health Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness about the persistent health disparities affecting minority populations. While the initiative broadly includes many racial and ethnic groups, its message carries a particular, piercing urgency for …
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The Silent Heart Crisis: Insights from the Recent MASALA Study Report
By Dr. Priya Ramanathan The MASALA Study, published in the popular medical journal, has issued a wake-up call for the South Asian community in the United States. The research reveals a startling health disparity: South Asian adults are developing critical risk factors for heart disease—such …
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Rema’s Ramblings – Thoughts and Musings from Mumbai to Miami
By Rema Deo Lake Palace: Where Time, Tradition, and Tranquility Meet Growing up in Mumbai, I never imagined that I would even visit the Udaipur Taj Lake Palace Hotel – let alone stay there. If you’ve been reading my articles in Desh Videsh, you know …
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Indian American Scientist Wins Harrington Prize 2026
Indian American physician-scientist Dr Arul Chinnaiyan has been jointly awarded the 13th Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine, alongside Dr Charles L Sawyers, in recognition of their groundbreaking contributions to prostate cancer research and precision oncology. The award highlights their transformative work that has reshaped …
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Seven Indian American Women Make Barron’s List
Seven Indian American women have been featured in Barron’s 2026 list of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance, highlighting their growing leadership presence in top global financial institutions. The recognition reflects their influential roles in banking, asset management, and investment strategy across major …
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Indian American Nithya Raman Challenges LA Mayor Bass
Indian American politician Nithya Raman has emerged as a key challenger in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race, positioning herself as a strong contender against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. A recent UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll, co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times, shows …
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Indian American Leads Record IPL Royals Buyout
In a landmark moment for global cricket and sports investment, Indian American entrepreneur Kal Somani is leading a US-based consortium that has agreed to acquire the Rajasthan Royals franchise in a deal valued at 1.63 billion dollars. The transaction is set to become the most …
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Ervad Zarrir Bhandara honoured for 600 blood donations
Indian American philanthropist Ervad Zarrir Bhandara was honored at the Jamshedi Navroze celebrations held by the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) in Los Angeles, where he was recognized for his decades-long humanitarian service and record-setting blood donations. The Consul General of India in Los Angeles, …
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Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 Breaks Animal Record
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has reportedly overtaken the lifetime India net collection of Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal within just six days of release, marking a major box office milestone. According to Sacnilk, the film has earned about $575.72 crore in India net during its opening …
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