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In open letter to Congress, Indian American urges support for OPT, H-1B programs

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JAINA mourns passing of revered Jain leader Acharya Shri Chandanaji

She founded Veerayatan in 1970, a voluntary organization focused on education, health, and social improvement

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Chicago seniors host Gujarati concert
Attendees gather in Schaumburg for music event featuring Indian folk performances and community outreach.
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Hundreds attend BJUS Holi event in Hinsdale
Holi spirit shines as BJUS hosts cultural celebration in Hinsdale with strong community turnout
- Juhi Varma
Dilip Mehta remembered as a tireless force in Houston’s Hindu community
Dilip Mehta moved to the U.S. in 1965 to study physics at the University of Kansas and started a Hindu...

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From Amritsar to TIME100: Vikas Khanna’s Emotional Journey

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Miss India Sadhvi Sail meets longtime inspiration Gita Gopinath

The 61st edition of the Femina Miss India pageant concluded with Sail, who represented Goa, taking the title.

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Indian-origin professor Krishna Pagilla joins EPA Science Advisory Board
He was among 36 scientists appointed to the board by EPA Administrator Zeldin
- Pranavi Sharma
Dwaipayan Banerjee to speak on India computing history at Yale
Banerjee, an associate professor at MIT, focuses on the intellectual labor of thinkers and practitioners from the Global South.
- Malvika Choudhary
Harvard SAA names Sayani Gupta Person of the Year
The honor will be presented at the association’s annual Andaaz event at Harvard University later this month.

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Samay Raina calls comedy special ‘Still Alive’ his most ‘honest’ effort

The comedy special was released on April 7, 2026, and has crossed 53.4 million views on YouTube

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Jaskaran Singh's Jersey Boy to premiere at CAAMFest in SF
The debut feature follows a Sikh youth navigating identity and belonging across decades
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Priyanka Chopra starrer 'Citadel Season Two' to premiere on May 6
The new season will see some familiar faces from the original season such as Lesley Manville and Ashleigh Cummings

‘Dhurandhar-The Revenge’ surpasses SRK's ‘Pathaan’ to become top film in UK
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The UK success crowns an extraordinary international run marked by...
Bhagyashree calls playing Jijau in Raja Shivaji her 'Golden Moment'
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Shedding further light on her role as Jijau, Bhagyashree described...
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USCIS Director warns of Green Card revocations in fraud crackdown

The remarks signal a broader enforcement push, including tip lines and re-vetting of previously approved immigration benefits.

US Senator urges Trump to scrap OPT program, citing job losses and security risks
The Florida senator said young Americans are increasingly struggling in the job market.
ICE launches new effort to uncover US ‘birth tourism schemes’
ICE’s new birth tourism effort—spearheaded by its Homeland Security Investigations arm—aims to surface cases of fraud, but it is unclear...

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
Indian consulate in LA begins visa, OCI services

Applicants in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico must...
- Malvika Choudhary

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Uttarakhand cuisine enters U.S. dining scene

Chef Ravinder Singh Negi introduces traditional Himalayan dishes through pop-ups, collaborations, and curated dining experiences.

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
ROOH San Francisco debuts curated menu for Restaurant Week 2026
The limited-time menu was designed by executive chef Ashish Tiwari
“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.

Ashoka revamps packaging to strengthen desi food brand presence
Stanford introduces Jain-friendly dining options

New campus-wide rollout reduces need for religious exemptions.
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Indian American duo bring Sigri to Florida

North Indian barbecue brand to open first Florida outlet, reflecting...
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Indian American duo bring Sigri to Florida

North Indian barbecue brand to open first Florida outlet, reflecting...
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Western diets harming Indian immigrants’ health, warns Neha Shah

Nutritionist Shah swears by the experiential knowledge about food and...
- Jeffin T. Kaleekal
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Little India to close Highlands location in Denver

The Indian restaurant chain said it will continue operating its...
- Malvika Choudhary
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Venue will take centre-stage during the Games, says...

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A ground-breaking ceremony was held on the Fairplex Grounds in Pomona

IPL 2026: Samson's ton, Hosein's four-fer power CSK to 103-run...

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Samson held the innings together, reaching his fifty in just...

San Francisco Unicorns join 2026 Guyana Global Super League

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The team is set to become the first Major League...

IPL 2026: Abhishek’s century powers SRH to third spot with...

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SRH celebrated their third straight win and climbed to third...

IPL 2026: Tilak Verma’s ton, Ashwani’s four-fer power MI to...

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Chasing a challenging target of 200, the Gujarat Titans had...

IPL 2026: Terrific Archer picks 3 as RR defend 159,...
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‘Racist and Xenophobic’: Indian community groups decry Trump’s remarks on immigrants

Jeffin T. Kaleekal

The Coalition of Hindus of North America urged Trump to delete the post and highlighted the effect his post will have on the community.