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San Francisco consulate to celebrate women at Naari 2026

The Consulate will honor women leaders from diverse fields who have made impactful contributions to their professions, communities and society at large.

Staff Reporter

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Physician Jaya Shah to receive honor at Ohio temple
She will be recognized for medical outreach work on March 8.
- Shinjini Ghosh
Indian diaspora in DMV gears up to celebrate Holi on March 7
Be it in New York City, Chicago or Atlanta, the spring festival has seen thousands of diaspora members come together...
- Staff Reporter
Indiaspora to celebrate women leaders across U.S. nonprofits
The virtual conversation will be themed around local action by women leaders who act as engines of lasting change.

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Indian American Players to headline Collegiate Cup in Florida

Opinion

People

Chamath Palihapitiya reflects on immigrant sacrifice on Kamath podcast

The investor also discusses ambition, trauma and wealth in Kamath podcast interview.

Staff Reporter

- Malvika Choudhary
Pankhuri Gupta awarded for genetic research
She was recognized for research identifying gaps in the reporting and reclassification of genetic variants in clinical care.
- Manvi Pant
Nirav Patel’s mission to anchor Hindu identity in America
VHPA leader Nirav Patel works to preserve Hindu identity, strengthen representation, and reconnect younger generations with their roots.
- Staff Reporter
Dibyendu Paul to receive Aabaha Samman Award in Georgia
The awards recognize individuals whose work has had an impact on theatre and community arts.

Entertainment

18th Indian Film Festival held in Houston

The Consulate General of India in Houston supported and participated in the two-day cultural event at Asia Society Texas Center.

- Bollywood Insider
Whispers of the heart: Hindi cinema's most underrated love stories
The films that remind us that the most lasting romances are often the quietest—built not on spectacle, but on feeling.
- IANS
Alanna Panday buys luxurious 5 room villa in LA
She is also known for being the cousin of Bollywood actress Ananya Panday.

Dattani’s ‘Dance Like a Man’ comes to Cincinnati
- Staff Reporter
The Cincinnati performance will be directed by Srinivas Mirle and...
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna to do 'Annadanam' in temples across the country
- IANS
They will also be sending trucks filled with sweets across...
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Immigration

Texas Republicans seek H-1B freeze after attack

Immigration and border security have long divided Congress over funding and federal versus state power and the Austin attack is likely to intensify that fight.

UK toughens asylum rules to discourage migration
Under the reforms, refugee status for adults and their accompanying children will be reviewed every 30 months.
March 2026 Visa Bulletin: Dates show some signs of advancement in select categories
U.S. Congress has passed legislation that extends the Employment Fourth Preference Certain Religious Workers (SR) category to September 30, 2026.

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...
- Reuters
Trump administration reevaluating OPT work route for foreign students

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

Food

From Goldfish to Kettle Chips: Mohit Anand to lead Campbell’s snacks unit

The Indian-origin executive will lead the company’s Snacks business, overseeing brands such as Goldfish and Pepperidge Farm.

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.
From Goldfish to Kettle Chips: Mohit Anand to lead Campbell’s snacks unit
The Indian-origin executive will lead the company’s Snacks business, overseeing brands such as Goldfish and Pepperidge Farm.
Padma Lakshmi on how food shapes immigrant America
The Indian-American author and TV host discussed her show Taste the Nation and her new book at the university event.