Diaspora
The Mountain Where Power Goes to Be Seen
Snow is falling on Davos again, the way it does every January, turning a Swiss ski town into something between a fortress and a film set. Police checkpoints appear overnight.…
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“The India We Imagine” Shashi Tharoor to Deliver Keynote Address at 23rd India Conference
Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, former United Nations Under-Secretary-General, and one of India’s most widely respected public intellectuals, will speak at…
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“The India We Imagine” Olympic Champion PV Sindhu to Speak at 23rd India Conference at Harvard
Olympic medalist and world champion badminton player PV Sindhu will headline the prestigious India Conference at Harvard, to be held on February 14 and 15, 2026, in Boston. One of…
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Andrew Pappachen Honored With 2025 Good Samaritan Award for Decades of Service to Indian Diaspora
Andrew Pappachen, a prominent Indian American community leader, was honored with the 2025 Good Samaritan Award by the Global Malayalee Christian Forum during a solemn ceremony held at the Kochi…
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Film Review: “Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos” is Unhappy and Dangerous Attack on Mental Health
There are awesome films that can be remembered as “experiences” or “emotions” rather than movies. Dhurandhar in the formal category and Tanvi—The Great are such respective cinema. There is a third category: movies so…
Australia
From Australia and New Zealand to Fiji and Pacific Islands, Hindi Finds a Collective Voice in Brisbane
The High Commission of India in Canberra, in collaboration with the Consulate of India in Brisbane, organized the Inaugural Pacific Region Hindi Conference on January 16, 2026, at VOCO in…
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President Trump Invites Prime Minister Modi to Join Proposed “Board of Peace” Initiative
President Donald Trump has extended an official invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join what he described as a “Historic and Magnificent” effort aimed at solidifying peace in…
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Indian American Leaders Applaud “Historic” Inauguration of Virginia Gov. Spanberger and Lt. Gov. Hashmi
Indian American lawmakers and community leaders have welcomed the January 17 inauguration of Virginia’s first woman Governor, Abigail Spanberger, and its first Muslim and South Asian American Lieutenant Governor, Ghazala…
Australia
Can Circle Kabaddi Rebound in 2026? Punjabi Diaspora Pins Hopes on Reform and Revival
Can members of the overseas Punjabi community imagine North America, Europe, or Australasia without a kabaddi tournament for the entirety of 2026? At first glance, such a prospect appears unlikely.…
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The Man For All Seasons: O.P. Nayyar
On January 16, 2026, his centenary was celebrated by his fans. Omkar Prasad Nayyar, known to us all as O.P. Nayyar, was the ultimate musical maverick, who broke all convention…
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Abigail Spanberger Makes History, Sworn In as Virginia’s 75th Governor and First Woman, Unveils Affordability and Unity Agenda
Richmond, Virginia: On a freezing, rainy, and cloudy day, Abigail Spanberger made history, on January 17, 2026, becoming the first woman Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Governor Spanberger was…
Canada
B.C. Trade Mission to India Advances Technology, Life Sciences, and Energy Partnerships Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty
A high-level British Columbia delegation led by Premier David Eby has focused its six-day visit to India on strengthening business, technology, and innovation ties, positioning trade diversification as a priority…
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Expect the Unexpected? Films 2026 Show Promise and Usher Hopes
Never mind the miserable overall business in 2025, trade analysts and the industry, and of course, we the audience, do look forward to a great 2026. The first half of…
Canada
What Zohran Mamdani’s Rise Means for South Asians in the United States
It has been just two weeks since Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the Mayor of New York City. In that short time, Mamdani has delivered on his promises and…
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Building Bridges Across Continents Through Storytelling and Strategy
From the classrooms of Colombo to the boardrooms of London, my journey has been shaped by purpose, persistence, and possibility. As a journalist, editor, communications strategist, and global ambassador, I…
Diaspora
India Calls for Reformed Multilateralism, UN Security Council Expansion at General Assembly Plenary
India has emphasized the need for United Nations member states to act with a “joint sense of purpose” to advance “reformed multilateralism,” highlighting the urgency of updating global institutions to…