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Penn State’s Jainendra Jain to lead Indian research institute

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Community

Embassy, community meet on stronger engagement

Officials and community leaders discussed partnerships and youth engagement, as well as visa concerns.

Staff Reporter

- Malvika Choudhary
Carnegie Hall event to mark 100 years of Yogananda chants
The program commemorates his 1926 lecture series that helped introduce yoga and meditation practices in the West.
- Rwittika Chakraborty
Maryland Governor’s Office joins Sikh community event
The three-day event featured a lineup of ragis who delivered renditions of Gurbani to attendees.
- Gulshan Singh
Indian community shines at SXSW 2026
The seven-day event spanned across music, innovation, and leadership.

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Opinion

People

Loans to Leadership: Microsoft VP’s message on uncertain beginnings

Priyanka Vergadia recounted her risks, pressure, and career rise in Microsoft in a viral Instagram reel.

Anushka Pathak

- Malvika Choudhary
Anjan Bose to deliver WSU distinguished faculty address at Washington State
Drawing on a four-decade career, Bose will share lessons from his work in research, engineering, and policy.
- Staff Reporter
Detroit's Kirtish Gaood wins silver for emergency vehicle design
Gaood won silver for a concept aimed at tackling mudslides in northern India.
- Staff Reporter
3 Indian-origin faculty named finalists for Illinois’ teaching award
The recognition places them among a select group of educators across Illinois acknowledged for their impact on student learning and...

Entertainment

Bollywood’s muse: Waheeda Rahman

Looking beyond Waheeda Rehman's actress visage to the woman who continues to lead a rich life on her own terms.

- Staff Reporter
'Hats off': Ricky Kej praises Dhurandhar 2
The movie collected $3,942,000 in the United States on its opening day.
- IANS
Shah Rukh Khan wishes everyone 'joy & peace' this Eid
His latest social media post further included a stylish picture of him in a green sherwani, along with a black...

Inspires and changes filmmaking: Nagarjuna on 'Dhurandhar 2'
- IANS
On March 23, the veteran actor took to his X...
Double ‘Thala’ moment: A.R. Rahman meets MS Dhoni
- IANS
In a collaborative post with his son AR Ameen, Rahman...
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Immigration

Immigrants linked to lower elderly mortality: study

The findings come as the United States faces a growing imbalance between the number of older adults and the available caregiving workforce.

H-1B debate intensifies in U.S. Congress
The hearing focused on labour inflows as the country grapples with near-zero population growth, declining fertility rates, and a other...
Rejection to triumph Indian student's Stanford comeback
Dhairyya Agarwal recounts how he transformed his impersonal application into an honest narrative centered on his vulnerabilities, failures and personal...

U.S. bill backs OPT for foreign students

Lawmakers said codifying OPT would prevent abrupt policy shifts and...
- IANS
NY Rep Goldman introduces bill for independent immigration courts

Measure targets Trump administration influence, seeks to shift immigration courts...
- Pranavi Sharma

Food

Chef revives traditional tandoor recipes at NY restaurant

The initiative comes weeks after Chaudhary’s appointment to the kitchen leadership team at Sahib and Dhaba Restaurant.

NY restaurant Malai Marke unveils new menu
It aims to provide authentic yet approachable options while highlighting the breadth of Indian gastronomy.
Kunal Kapur: Indian cuisine has been shaped by Ved, Hakeems over a period of time
He spoke with IANS on the sets of ‘MasterChef India’ season 9 during the season finale.
Amber India debuts Holi menu in San Francisco
Limited-time offerings mark Indian Restaurant Week with curated festive selections.

Tapori named D.C.’s best new South Asian restaurant
Florida’s Virgin Voyages to debut Indian restaurant at sea

The restaurant, Ariya, is named after the cruise line's founder...
- Staff Reporter
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DC restaurant Tamashaa introduces Cherry Blossom festival menu

The menu features a mix of small plates, main courses,...
- Staff Reporter
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India’s coffee heritage shines at NY Fest

Event at the Javits Center brought together global coffee producers,...
- Malvika Choudhary
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Full circle moment as Mamdani celebrates iftar at Vikas Khanna's 'Bungalow'

Khanna reflected on his first meeting with Mamdani when the...
- Anushka Pathak
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Padma Lakshmi returns to TV as host of America’s Culinary Cup

The new CBS series features 16 top chefs competing for...
- Malvika Choudhary
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SPORTS NEWS

Indian Grandmaster Humpy opts out, says she feels...

IANS

According to FIDE regulations, if there is a vacancy in the Women’s Candidates field, the next eligible player from the FIDE Women’s Events 2024–25 cycle will fill it.