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CRY Bay Area gala raises over $500K for child welfare projects in India

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California-based Bharatanatyam artist Rasika Kumar returns to stage

Rasika Kumar seeks to bring to life the inherited images and myths that she, as an Indian American artist, was granted.

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Ethan Agarwal fundraiser set in Fremont May 3
The event is being held in collaboration with the Bay Area Jewish Coalition (BAJC Action), Asian Pacific Young Leaders (APYL)...
- Staff Reporter
HSS-led book fair expands access to reading for Peoria students
Sixth-year initiative brings affordable books and community support to underserved school
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Chicago fundraiser supports rural education in India
More than 700 attendees back Ekal schools, funding over 100 new rural education centers

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Indian-Origin Highway Worker Killed Work Zone Crash, Second Highway death in Maryland

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People

OneMagnify appoints Ravi Karumuru as CEO

Karumuru brings more than two decades of experience in digital transformation and data-driven marketing across global firms.

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Indra Nooyi to address UConn graduates
She led PepsiCo’s shift toward healthier products while growing revenues significantly during her tenure as CEO.
- Malvika Choudhary
Bala Natarajan gets distinguished professorship at Kansas State
The honor recognizes his work on cyber-physical systems and mentoring of graduate researchers.
- Pranavi Sharma
Three Indian-origin faculty named UF research professors
UFRF Professorships are awarded for three years and include a $5,000 annual salary supplement and a one-time $3,000 research grant.

Entertainment

New documentary to follow world’s first desi basketball team

The documentary follows a 12-member Indian-origin team competing for a $1 million prize in The Basketball Tournament.

- Medha Sarin
Progressive South Asian Film Festival hosts 2nd annual Texas showcase
The Indie Meme Film Festival in Austin featured short films about cultural differences and relationships.
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Karan Johar on ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: This sequel speaks of our times
Karan said he understood Miranda Priestly's pursuit of excellence and perfection.

Punjabi comedy 'Dama Dum Mast Kalandar' sheds light on everyday struggles of working abroad
- IANS
The story explores the various dynamics of friendship and how...
Ajith Kumar's motorsport journey film titled 'Gladiators'
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Last year, actor Ajith Kumar was honoured with the prestigious...
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Immigration

Visa stamping delays cost H-1B techie a final goodbye

California resident Gautam Dey highlighted the pain of choosing his kids and their life in the U.S. over seeing his mother for one last time.

India notifies citizenship rules changes, tightens norms for minors
The new rules require electronic OCI applications and prohibit minors from holding another country’s passport.
Kerala HC bars repatriation of India-born U.K. citizen’s mortal remains
The court noted that an eligibility to acquire an OCI card cannot be treated as possessing or having applied for...

May 2026 Visa Bulletin: USCIS reverts back to using final action dates for employment-based adjustment of status chart

On the other hand, USCIS has decided to continue to...
- Clement C. Chang Esq
U.S. Mission in India urges travelers to fill electronic arrival form

It also urged U.S. citizens to enroll in the Smart...
- Malvika Choudhary

Food

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor on the growing role of AI in cooking: We should adapt

Whether it is AI or any other technology, we always need to adapt to it, he said.

Tandoori Pizza expands to three new Bay Area locations
The brand is also eyeing Arizona for next growth phase
Indian barbecue eatery 'Choolaah' to open in Nebraska Union
Choolaah Indian BBQ to debut at University of Nebraska–Lincoln, bringing customizable Indian flavors to campus dining
“Apna time aa gaya” Vikas Khanna on TIME 100 recognition
He said the recognition turns a once-derogatory “curry boy” label into a marker of global influence.

Masala dosa ranks 6th in global pancake list
New TV show simplifies Indian cooking for Americans

It also emphasizes preserving culinary traditions while adapting Indian recipes...
- Malvika Choudhary
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Banngs, the new Thai Indian restaurant in Gurugram

Chef Arora is a familiar face in India as a...
- Ritu Marwah
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Uttarakhand cuisine enters U.S. dining scene

Chef Ravinder Singh Negi introduces traditional Himalayan dishes through pop-ups,...
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Ashoka revamps packaging to strengthen desi food brand presence

The redesign marks a significant evolution for the brand as...
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ROOH San Francisco debuts curated menu for Restaurant Week 2026

The limited-time menu was designed by executive chef Ashish Tiwari
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SPORTS NEWS

Character more important than on-field performance, says Vaishnavi

IANS

Vaishnavi’s initial stint with the national team has provided her with a deeper perspective on the off-field conduct of senior stars like skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.