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As part of the celebrations, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee officially kicked off FIA’s Diwali/Holiday Season Food Drive.

- Pranavi Sharma
Edinburgh to celebrate 10 years of Diwali on November 2
The annual festival will feature parade, performances, and fireworks marking a decade of community celebration in Scotland’s capital.
- Jeffin T. Kaleekal
US lawmakers extend Diwali wishes to American Hindus
US President Donald Trump shared his Diwali wishes with the Indian community.
- Staff Reporter
Indian Consulates in USA celebrate Ayurveda Day with focus on holistic health
The Indian Consulates in New York, San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, Seattle, and Chicago came together for the coordinated celebration.

Endorsements poured in for Mamdani from across faiths, including Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Sikhism, and Jainism.

- Pranavi Sharma
Kerala-born scientist wins £2.2m UK grant for battery-less healing tech
The Bradford academic’s research aims to replace batteries in implants with energy from body movement.
- Pranavi Sharma
Akash Gupta joins Princeton’s Society of Fellows
The Indian-origin astrophysicist and IIT alumnus will pursue interdisciplinary research on planetary evolution and life.
- Jeffin T. Kaleekal
Arunima Kumar wins King Charles' British Empire Medal
The Kuchipudi dancer has previously performed for Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Modi, among other dignitaries.

The actor is remembered for his comic brilliance and memorable roles across five decades of Indian cinema.

- Bollywood Insider
The mystery and mastery of Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor: The reluctant superstar who blends legacy, rebellion, and craft to redefine modern Bollywood stardom.
- Staff Reporter
The Boy Who Told BigB to Skip the Instructions — and Why Everyone Lost It
When a confident 10-year-old interrupts a celebrity on TV, it exposes less about him and more about how adults react...

Crossover International Festival of Film and Art held in LA
- Staff Reporter
CIFFA showcases films from around the world, fostering cross-cultural exchange...
Chandrika Tandon to perform “Pathway to Light” in Virginia
- Malvika Choudhary
The event will feature Tandon’s signature fusion of Vedic chants,...
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The court’s decision secures continued employment authorization for over 250,000 H-4 visa holders, mostly South Asian women.

UK raises English proficiency level for immigrants
From Jan. 8, 2026, the minimum English language requirement will rise from GCSE-level (B1) to A-level standard (B2) across speaking,...
Facebook takes down page that Justice Department says was used to harass ICE agents
A spokesperson for Meta confirmed that the company had removed the page from the Facebook platform for "violating our policies...

The ranking highlights the depth and diversity of India’s regional cuisines — from Amritsar’s kulchas to Hyderabad’s biryanis.

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 2017 citing underperformance, has relaunched with four stores in Bengaluru,...
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 Orange Country, California!
Millets rising: From Ayurveda’s kitchens to diaspora shelves
A daily serving of millets helps control weight, supports diabetes management and bone health.