In one of history’s great ironies, America was discovered because a European explorer was looking for India. In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed westward in search of a shorter sea route …
Diaspora
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African nations enjoyed a strong start to the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a record 10 teams reaching the tournament’s final stage. Algeria, Cape Verde, Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, …
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Indian professionals hoping for permanent residency in the United States have suffered another setback after the U.S. State Department’s July 2026 Visa Bulletin declared the Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) category …
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Nature once again demonstrated its unpredictability as extreme heat forced Toronto officials to cancel several public FIFA World Cup watch parties organized for fans unable to secure match tickets. The …
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The episode of Yaksha-prashna is one of the more interesting portions of the Indian epic Mahabharata, where a Yaksha, a demigod or celestial being, asks a series of questions (prashna …
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India’s e-OCI Card Signals Next Phase of Digital Diaspora Engagement
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia’s decision to roll out a fully digital Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Card marks a significant shift in how New Delhi engages with its 5-million-strong global diaspora, signaling a …
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Film Review: “Nagabandham” The Secret Treasure Makes Up in Scale and Dedication for its Overlong Length
by Rajiv Vijayakar 5 minutes readSuch movies are rare, and most of these emerge from the South. This 180-minute marathon succeeds in making up for its overlong length with its amazing visuals and VFX. For …
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio Unveils New U.S. Passport Features
by SAH Staff Reporter 6 minutes readSecretary of State Marco Rubio announced that newly issued U.S. passports will soon be delivered in a “fancy” box with an authentication certificate and enhanced security features, replacing the traditional …
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To mark America’s 250th anniversary of independence, Indiaspora has launched “250 @ 250: The Indian American Story,” on July 2, a collection highlighting 250 milestones that recognize the achievements of …
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Indian Diaspora Center Hosts Symposium on “Indian Television: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”
by SAH Staff Reporter 9 minutes readThe Indian Diaspora Center at the Dr. Thomas Abraham Library, in collaboration with the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin-Manhattan Chapter (GOPIO-Manhattan) and the Indian American Kerala Cultural and …