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FIA marks Women’s Day with Boston event

The organization also honored several women for their work in community service and launched tree-planting initiative tied to America’s 250th anniversary.

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JITO D.C. champions Women's History Month
The event witnessed participation from business leaders and professionals from across the Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia region.
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Chicago Indo US Lions Club hosts networking event
Over 400 entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders attended the event in Roselle, Illinois.
- Rwittika Chakraborty
Virginia Senate opens session with Jain prayer
Members of the Jain community were present in the Senate gallery to attend the session.

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People

NBR names two Indian-origin Nonresident Fellows

The fellowship network includes experts from across the Indo-Pacific who support policy-relevant research on issues shaping U.S. engagement with Asia.

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- Anushka Pathak
How this Boston graduate built a thriving professional network
From spotting a gap in the Indian diaspora to building a 10,000-member network, Neeharika Munjal shows how one initiative can...
- Pallavi Mehra
The architect of cultural fusion: An interview with AmbiKa Sanjana
Stylist and philanthropist AmbiKa Sanjana is redefining success by weaving South Asian heritage into Hollywood’s narrative and repurposing the power...
- Malvika Choudhary
Chanel makes NYU grad Bhavitha Mandava house ambassador
Mandava’s appointment marks the first time an Indian model has been named a house ambassador by Chanel.

Entertainment

Lakshmipriya Devi on casting a of young boy in her BAFTA winning ‘Boong’

The film follows a young boy, 'Boong,' who lives in Manipur with his mother after his father disappears.

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Alia Bhatt, Sharvari-starrer ‘Alpha’ locked for July 10 theatrical release
Alia and Sharvari will go toe to toe against Bobby in this brutal showdown.
- IANS
Priyanka Chopra on how centuries of empire, displacement, cultural exchange shape people's understanding
In a wide-ranging conversation on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Chopra moved fluidly between personal reflection and historical observation.

Vishal and Shekhar to make U.S. return with ‘The Superhit Tour’
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The hit duo will perform in San Jose, Dallas, Nashville...
Darsheel Safary roped in for Mohit Raina, Priya Mani’s cross-border international feature
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The film is being positioned as a premium international release,...
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Immigration

Eleven people died in U.S. immigration custody this year, ICE says

That follows 31 deaths last year, a two-decade high.

Nearly 3 million illegal immigrants leave U.S., says DHS Secretary Noem
The DHS Secretary said border enforcement metrics have shifted sharply.
Deported student refuses flight back to U.S. following threat of second deportation
The 20-year-old was flown to Honduras on Nov. 22 despite a Massachusetts judge's order the prior day barring her from...

U.S. senator flags H-1B visa abuse, DHS review underway

Senator Eric Schmitt argued that the H-1B visa programme was...
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Trump administration reevaluating OPT work route for foreign students

There are over 300,000 Indian students in the US, and...
- IANS

Food

India’s coffee heritage shines at NY Fest

Event at the Javits Center brought together global coffee producers, buyers and industry professionals.

Kunal Kapur: Indian cuisine has been shaped by Ved, Hakeems over a period of time
He spoke with IANS on the sets of ‘MasterChef India’ season 9 during the season finale.
Amber India debuts Holi menu in San Francisco
Limited-time offerings mark Indian Restaurant Week with curated festive selections.
Padma Lakshmi returns to TV as host of America’s Culinary Cup
The new CBS series features 16 top chefs competing for a $1 million prize in a prime-time culinary showdown.