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Nilanjana Dasgupta bags Axiom gold for her debut book

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AIA-NY gives aid to Queensborough Community College students

Ten Queensborough Community College students received aid funded by Dr. Urmilesh Arya and Dr. Yashpal Arya.

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- Ritu Marwah
Diaspora politics in the era of Trump
The escalation of war has created deep anxiety within the diaspora, with many torn between opposing the current regime and...
- Rwittika Chakraborty
FIA Chicago unveils new leadership panel, approves refoms
Hemant Patel was reelected president as the group approved new bylaws changes.
- Rwittika Chakraborty
Ramayana comes alive in China with open-air dance drama
Chinese performers presented Bharatanatyam-based retelling under the night sky.

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Tom Suozzi Named Vice Chair of India Caucus

Opinion

People

Anish Pyne claims People’s Choice at CMU

Pyne said the award reflected his ability to connect with a broad audience.

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Tarishi Verma to lead New England’s first VR teaching platform
Verma will also lead faculty training and curriculum development for the new program.
- Manvi Pant
Curiosity, code, and the cosmos: Priyamvada Natarajan’s journey to black holes
Recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of 2024, Natarajan, a woman of grit, stresses...
- Staff Reporter
Mangala Kuppa named Department of Labor CIO
After serving as Acting Chief Information Officer, Mangala Kuppa has officially moved into the permanent CIO role

Entertainment

Big B says ‘inner voice’ key to navigating polluted information age

According to him, even when one believes they have reached an “oasis” of truth, it may turn out to be polluted.

- IANS
Natty's political comedy 'TN 2026' to hit screens on April 10
For the unaware, the TN in the film's title, TN 2026, stands for Thanga Natchathiram (Golden Star).
- Rwittika Chakraborty
When Bollywood meets Kathak in NJ
Festival showcased Indian cinema’s influence across languages and art forms.

Nayanthara and Salman Khan to be seen in Vamshi Paidipally film
- IANS
Planned as a grand theatrical spectacle, the film is scheduled...
Hindi comedy ‘Toaster’ comes to Netflix on April 15
- Malvika Choudhary
The Hindi-language comedy-thriller is directed by Vivek Das Chaudhary in...
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Immigration

Trump administration pauses plans to buy warehouses for immigrant detention, sources say

Under Kristi Noem, the department planned to spend $38.3 billion by the end of the year on detention centers to hold and process tens of thousands of immigrants.

NY Rep Goldman introduces bill for independent immigration courts
Measure targets Trump administration influence, seeks to shift immigration courts outside Justice Department.
Jayapal's shadow hearing accuses ICE of traumatizing children
This was the seventh shadow hearing in Jaypal's series of hearings, each focusing on a different aspect of immigration oversight.

USCIS hits FY2027 H-1B visa cap; filing opens today

Petitions for selected beneficiaries may be filed beginning April 1,...
- IANS
U.S. moves to raise H-1B wage floors

Government data shows H-1B workers are often paid less than...
- IANS

Food

The New Food Pyramid: Healthy or Harmful?

The new pyramid departs visually from previous federal nutrition guidelines by inverting the traditional hierarchy of foods.

Little India to close Highlands location in Denver
The Indian restaurant chain said it will continue operating its 24-hour 6th Avenue flagship along with its South Downing and...
NY restaurant Malai Marke unveils new menu
It aims to provide authentic yet approachable options while highlighting the breadth of Indian gastronomy.
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.