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Tamil Nadu native enters Washington DC Mayor race

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Community

Sikh groups to launch immigration preparedness effort

The faith leaders attending the webinar will deliberate best practices around legal preparedness, de-escalation, and faithful public witness, on Feb. 19.

Jeffin T. Kaleekal

- Staff Reporter
Dharma Endowment Fund opens applications for 2026 grants
The program will support Dharmic institutions and community initiatives focused on spiritual education, cultural preservation and service.
- Anushka Pathak
NCAIA marks Republic Day with community reception in Virginia
Nearly 250 people attended the celebration despite inclement weather.
- Staff Reporter
Sujit Singh honored at Krishna Temple in New Jersey
Singh is also running for the Democratic nomination in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.

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Devotees in Virginia Mark Sacred Night of Mahashivaratri at Durga Temple

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Bernard Cohn prize for Oberlin prof Rishad Choudhury

The Prize recognizes outstanding and innovative scholarship across disciplines and countries of specialization for a first single-authored English-language monograph on South Asia.

Rwittika Chakraborty

- Malvika Choudhary
Indian American to lead NSF-backed neuromorphic computing hub
She will lead THOR, a new National Science Foundation–funded national hub for energy-efficient, brain-inspired computing.
- Malvika Choudhary
Rajneesh Suri to lead Wright State business college
The marketing expert will assume the role on July 1, bringing experience in industry partnerships and experiential learning.
- Malvika Choudhary
onPhase appoints Sudarshan Ranganath as chief product officer
He has led the development and scaling of cloud-based platforms focused on operational efficiency, growth, and customer value.

Entertainment

Nayanthara on winning state awards: "Truly blessed"

While the first award was for her acting, Nayanthara won the other two as a producer.

- IANS
French President Emmanuel Macron meets B Town celebs
Macron arrived in Mumbai on Feb. 17. He was seen starting his day by jogging at the Marine Drive near...
- IANS
Priyanka Chopra gets emotional seeing sarees & kurtas at U.S. event
Chopra told the students that they are the India that she had imagined.

Alia Bhatt joins the list of BAFTA presenters alongside Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson
- IANS
The British Academy recently released its star-studded list of presenters...
Shabana Azmi reflects on her iconic 'flower-in-hair' style in 1982 throwback post, says 'position has changed'
- IANS
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Immigration

Ways and Means Democrats seek immigrant data leak probe

Their demands claim that despite strict privacy laws protecting taxpayers, the IRS agreed in April last year to share sensitive information of individuals who they claim are being targeted for immigration enforcement.

Social media vetting for 'visiting visa' faces backlash
Senators Ron Wyden and Edward J. Markey noted that this would not just hurt the privacy of visitors but would...
Canadian couple decodes life in India as OCIs
Sneha Khilwani and her family moved back to India after a decade in Canada and explained how their OCI cards...

India witnessing decline in international academic migrations

The decline was noted at a time when a growing...
- Jeffin T. Kaleekal
Sharp rise in Indian deportations from the U.S. in 2025

Washington records highest Indian deportations, with numbers surging past 3,400,...
- Staff Reporter

Food

Vilcek Foundation announces $50K awards for immigrant chefs

Six national prizes will recognize early-career food and media practitioners in the U.S.

Punjabi cuisine gets new address in New York
Ambassadors Clubhouse adds a fresh destination to New York City’s ever-evolving Indian dining scene.
Padma Lakshmi on how food shapes immigrant America
The Indian-American author and TV host discussed her show Taste the Nation and her new book at the university event.
Quicklly brings Indian meals to Costco, ALDI
The online marketplace has grown through digital commerce driven by demand for accessible Indian products in the U.S. since its...

Kartik Das is trying to win the American palate with an Indian snack brand
TiffinStash expands Indian taste drives in Toronto

The expansion is backed by a marketplace model linking Indian...
- Anushka Pathak
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India makes a mark with largest-ever pavilion at Gulfood 2026

As the official country partner, India brings over 600 companies...
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Quicklly brings Indian meals to Costco, ALDI

The online marketplace has grown through digital commerce driven by...
- Anushka Pathak
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From Malvani to Millets: Inside India’s changing restaurant landscape

Industry growth reflects shifting lifestyles, employment creation and evolving expectations...
- Staff Reporter
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Indian restaurants, chefs among 2026 James Beard semifinalists

This year’s list includes Indian-origin chefs and restaurant groups whose...
- Malvika Choudhary
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SPORTS NEWS

Analysis-Global private equity firms bowled over by Indian...

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The business value of the league, popularly called the IPL, surged to a record $18.5 billion last year, U.S.-based investment bank Houlihan Lokey says.