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South Asian Times honors Jatin Shah as Person of the Year 2025

The honorees of The South Asian Times - Person of the Year from previous years spoke and congratulated Dr. Jatin Shah.

Parveen Chopra

- Malvika Choudhary
Texas Republican faces criticism over ‘no temple’ remark
The remark drew an online response from an entrepreneur who warned of possible political consequences in Texas.
- Rwittika Chakraborty
GOPIO webinar recognizes Diaspora Indians in Global Business
The webinar was held virtually and brought together diaspora business leaders from all across the world to reflect on the...
- Rwittika Chakraborty
World Hindi Day celebrations in Fiji
The Hindi poetry symposium included videos invited from all across Fiji.

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South Asian Times honors Jatin Shah as Person of the Year 2025

The honorees of The South Asian Times - Person of the Year from previous years spoke and congratulated Dr. Jatin Shah.

Parveen Chopra

- Anushka Pathak
Yogesh Uppal is associate editor of global governance journal
The Indian American economist from YSU will oversee a select portfolio of manuscript submissions within his areas of expertise.
- Malvika Choudhary
Shri Kulkarni receives Royal Astronomical Society’s Gold Medal
The medal, awarded annually since 1824, is the highest recognition given by the society.
- Staff Reporter
UNEP pays tribute to ecologist Madhav Gadgil
The UN body said Gadgil’s work shaped environmental policy and conservation efforts in India for decades.

Entertainment

Punjab-set Hindi drama explores legacy

‘Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz’ centers a close-knit household shaped by faith and tradition.

- IANS
Salman Khan, MS Dhoni take on a muddy adventure with AP Dhillon
Dhillon took to Instagram to share a series of photographs capturing the trio in high spirits during the muddy escapade.
- IANS
Mithun Chakraborty credits music for playing a powerful role in his journey
The actor added, “Watching these young singers perform with such honesty and fire is truly inspiring. They remind me that...

Marathi cinema enters Oscars race with 'Dashavatar'
- Rwittika Chakraborty
The film’s entry into the Oscars 2026 contention list reflects...
Big B shares his wishes for Lohri with a screenshot
- IANS
Big B is quite active on social media and often...
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Immigration

U.S. to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 nations, State Department says

The pause, which will impact applicants from countries including Somalia, Iran, Russia, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Yemen, Thailand and Brazil, will begin on Jan. 21, the spokesperson said. It does not affect visitor visas.

U.S. court orders bond hearing for detained Indian
Patel was initially held by ICE but was released in November 2021 on a $40,000 bond.
H-1B visa holder alleges misuse of H-4 EAD program in California
No supporting documentation or official records were provided to substantiate the allegations.

Indian passport climbs five spots in Henley Index

Indian travellers enjoy visa-free access across parts of Southeast Asia,...
- IANS
US to revoke citizenship of naturalized migrants convicted of fraud, Trump says

"We're also going to revoke the citizenship of any naturalized...
- Reuters

Food

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 inception in 2017.

Indians open fine-dining Italian restaurant in the heart of Dallas
The restaurant aims to bring Italian-American classics to the Metroplex
Some food preservatives linked to higher cancer, diabetes risk
The preservatives included nitrites and nitrates, which are often used to cure ham, bacon and sausages.
'Vikas Khanna's NY Bunglow feeds your soul', says overjoyed fan
An Indian origin woman living in Canada shared her experience at the celebrity chef's New York restaurant, Bunglow.