Diaspora
Film Review: Toxic Is a Scary Tale for Grown-Ups
My two very loquacious and articulate movie buff friends, coincidentally named Yash Sutaria and Huma Advani, came out of the movie hall along with me after we had watched Toxic: A…
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Netherlands Edge Belgium to Reach Women’s Hockey World Cup Final
The FIH Hockey World Cup has left co-hosts the Netherlands and Belgium in sharply contrasting moods. While the Netherlands has every reason to celebrate the performances of its men’s and…
Diaspora
“Tongue-Tied”: The Language War Within Indian Cities
In a nation that proudly champions its unity in diversity, a quiet battle is brewing—one that threatens to unravel the very social fabric that holds the country together. From the…
Capitol Hill
Rep. Krishnamoorthi Secures $1 Million for Kane County Digital Forensics
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser, Kane County Undersheriff Amy Johnson, St. Charles Mayor Clint Hull and Kane County Board Member Michelle Gumz…
Education
South Asia Has Expanded Schooling: Why Is It Still Failing to Keep Its Most Vulnerable Children Learning?
South Asia has made one of the world’s most significant expansions in schooling. Since 2000, enrolment in the region has risen by 29% at the primary level, 51% at lower-secondary…
Diaspora
Aruna Miller Criticizes Mass Immigration Arrests in Maryland, Virginia
Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller has criticized recent mass immigration arrests across Maryland and Virginia, arguing that broad enforcement operations undermine public trust and do not necessarily improve community safety.…
Defense
Pakistan Expresses Optimism Over Renewed Proposal Between Iran and Oman for Reopening Strait of Hormuz
The Pakistani government voiced optimism Thursday about an emerging proposal from Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but stressed that ultimately the decision would rest with Tehran…
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Positively Considering Joining Mecca Defense Pact if Member States Present Formal Invite
Bangladesh will positively consider joining the recently signed Mecca Defense Pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan if the member states formally propose its inclusion, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman said…
Diaspora
India Beats Germany to Secure Fifth Place at Hockey World Cup
India concluded its FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign on a winning note, defeating Germany 3-1 to secure fifth place, the team’s best finish at the tournament since the…
Diaspora
Centerspread Magazine Honors 25 Leaders at Dhurandhar Awards
The Centerspread Magazine recently honored 25 community leaders at the 2026 Dhurandhar Awards, recognizing their contributions to healthcare, business, media, entrepreneurship, spirituality, philanthropy, education and community leadership. Held at the…
Diaspora
Nepal Floods: India Intensifies Rescue Mission, 21 Indians Evacuated, Others Unaccounted For
India has stepped up rescue and relief efforts to locate and evacuate its citizens affected by the devastating flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa district. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)…
Diaspora
SABCVA to Host Empower Virginia Business Forum in Herndon
The South Asian Business Council of Virginia will host “Empower Virginia 2026” on September 20 at the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Herndon, bringing together business executives, entrepreneurs, investors, government officials…
Diaspora
Film Review: Maa Inti Bangaaram (Hindi) Is a One-Woman Show
South Indian (especially Telugu) films, like those from any busy industry, can range from awesome to awful. Happily, this one (which I watched in Hindi) is nears the ‘very good’ tag…
Diaspora
Dalai Lama Succession Emerges as New Test for US-India Strategic Coordination on China
A new U.S. congressional research report is urging Washington and New Delhi to treat the succession of the Dalai Lama not simply as a question of religious freedom, but as…
Diaspora
Nepal’s Floods Matter for Far-Away Brahmaputra
The deadly glacier burst in Tibet, which triggered a wall of water and mud to drown the narrow gorges of the Bhote Kosi River in neighboring Nepal, has intensified scrutiny…
Diaspora
Nitin Mukesh’s Memories: Remembering Mukesh—Part 2 (Exclusive)
A son’s emotional bonding with his father cannot be truly estimated. It is a full-blown assortment of memories that maintains fragrance for decades. Nitin Mukesh, 76, revisits precious reminiscences on…