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Film Review: Jolly LLB 3 is An Outright Winner
This is a late review, and as it happens, of a very unusual sequel. Late because I was busy choosing the right Hindi film for the Oscars and had no…
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The Axis of Autonomy: India’s Inadvertent Graduation to Global Provocateur
When my Gen Z teenager advised me to stop overthinking a career decision and just “go do some ‘main character stuff,” I initially dismissed it as social media vernacular. But…
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India Reports Rising Forest Cover, but Experts Warn Gains May Mask Degradation
India’s official data shows forest cover has expanded by over 17,000 sq km in the past decade, but environmentalists caution the growth may reflect plantations and reclassification rather than genuine…
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Maryland Celebrates 25 Years of Faith, Unity, and Service
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Beltsville, Maryland, marked its 25th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations that brought together thousands of devotees, community leaders, and well-wishers from across the…
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ICA’s Festival Draws 20,000 Visitors, Celebrates Heritage and Community
The 7th Annual Festival of India, hosted by the Indian Cultural Association (ICA), brought more than 20,000 people to the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, Maryland, this past weekend,…
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Sai University’s Dr. Ajith Abraham Named Among World’s Top 2 Per cent Scientists by Stanford
Vice Chancellor and Dean of the School of Artificial Intelligence at Sai University, Dr. Ajith Abraham, has been featured in Stanford University’s prestigious World’s Top 2% Scientists List for 2025.…
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Prem Chopra Turns 90
Who does not know the immortal line, Prem naam hai mera—Prem Chopra? The sole sentence his villainous character got to speak in his brother-in-law Raj Kapoor’s cult classic, Bobby, got Prem Chopra…
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India-Pakistan Sports Rivalry Heats Up: From Asia Cup Cricket to Upcoming Hockey Clashes
Sports encounters between India and Pakistan have always captured global attention, celebrated for their intensity, skill, and competitive spirit. However, the much-anticipated Asia Cup Cricket Tournament in Dubai saw this…
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AAPI Launches Preparations for 44th Annual Convention in Tampa, Set for July 2026
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has officially launched preparations for its 44th Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, scheduled to take place over the July 4th weekend…
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AIA-NY to Host 38th Annual Deepavali Festival at Overlook Beach, Long Island on October 11
The Association of Indians in America (AIA), New York chapter, will host its 38th annual Deepavali Festival on October 11, 2025, at Overlook Beach in Babylon, Long Island. The festival,…
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Homebound Press Meet Stresses on Film’s Universal Message and Honesty
The press meet had been decided even before the Oscar Jury (which included this writer!) had finalized Homebound as India’s official entry in the Best International Feature category. The film had also…
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Honored with 2025 Dalip Singh Saund Award by Indian American Impact
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has been named the recipient of the 2025 Dalip Singh Saund Award by Indian American Impact, recognized for his “distinguished record of public service…
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World Food Movement Launches U.S. Student Meal Program with Medgar Evers College Partnership
The World Food Movement (WFM), a non-profit initiative dedicated to expanding access to freshly prepared, nourishing meals, will officially inaugurate its student and community meal program in the United States…
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Marco Rubio Meets S. Jaishankar at UNGA, Reaffirms Strong U.S.-India Partnership
On September 22, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week. In…
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Prime Video’s Unscripted Original Talk Show, Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle, Set to Premiere
Prime Video’s Unscripted Original talk show, Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle, will be premiering in blockbuster fashion on September 25 with superstars Salman Khan and Aamir Khan as guests on the first episode. …
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Indiaspora-BCG Impact Report Highlights H-1B Visa Holders’ $195 Billion Impact on U.S. Innovation
Indiaspora, a nonprofit organization that unites global leaders of Indian origin from diverse backgrounds and professions, has noted that H-1B visa holders have long been recognized as vital contributors to…