Diaspora
The American Dream Hits a Wall
For generations of Indian families, an American college admission was more than an acceptance letter. It was a ticket to opportunity, a gateway to the world's largest economy and, potentially,…
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Diaspora
Soul Talk: More Choices, Fewer Decisions
Our parents and grandparents had fewer choices. Family, circumstance, or geography often decided a career. A partner was found within a known circle. The city was the one you were…
Capitol Hill
Indian American Lawmakers Condemn DHS Post Targeting Sikh Identity
U.S. Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.), Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.), Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Ami Bera (D-Calif.) have criticized the Department of Homeland Security for using Sikh identity to…
Diaspora
Beyond Enrollment: What India Can Learn About Disability-Inclusive Schools
A child may be enrolled in a neighborhood school and still be excluded from education. The child may be unable to enter the building without assistance. The classroom may have…
Climate Change
ALLATRA GRC Podcast Series Takes on Microplastics Measurement Gap
The ALLATRA Global Research Center has launched a podcast series on micro- and nanoplastics. It brings university researchers into extended conversations with the center’s scientific experts. The newest episode features…
Defense
FIA New England Commemorates 9/11 With Westborough Firefighters
The Foundation of Indian Americans New England organized a remembrance ceremony in Westborough, Massachusetts, on September 11, 2026, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. According…
Diaspora
LG Hashmi’s Virginia Energy Tour Highlights Consumer Concerns in Charlottesville
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi hosted the fourth stop of her Energy Costs Listening Tour in Charlottesville on September 14, bringing together more than 200 residents, advocates, community organizations, elected…
Culture & Heritage
Manohar Lal Joins Houston Diaspora Reception, Hindi Diwas Celebration
The Indian diaspora in Houston hosted a public reception for India’s Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, on September 13, 2026, at India House. The minister…
Bangladesh
India Exports 500 Tons of Hilsa to Bangladesh in Two Months
India has exported around 500 tons of hilsa fish to Bangladesh over the past two months, in a significant reversal of the traditional trade flow of the prized fish between…
Art
A Five-Generation Legacy, Reshaped by Hand: My Life as a Sculptor in America
I was five years old when my father put a piece of clay in my hands and told me to feel it before I tried to shape it. I didn't…
Diaspora
London to Host Inaugural South Asian Beauty Awards
The South Asian Beauty Collective will launch the inaugural South Asian Beauty Awards in London this September, creating what organizers describe as the first event of its kind in the…
Diaspora
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to Address New Jersey Gathering on September 22
More than 1,800 people from across New Jersey are expected to attend “An Evening with Gurudev: On Power, Presence & Peace” at the State Theatre New Jersey on September 22.…
India
India Sweeps Junior Asia Cup Hockey Titles
India reaffirmed its dominance in Asian junior hockey by winning both the men’s and women’s titles at the recently concluded Junior Asia Cups in China. Following 10 days of competition…
BRICS
The 18th BRICS Summit: De-Dollarization Without Confrontation
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi (September 12–13, 2026) was a defining moment for the Global South. Eleven member states gathered under India’s chairship to adopt the New Delhi…
Charity
Beyond Remittances: The Philanthropy Shift
When Anuradha and Vikas Sinha decided to give $20 million to the University of North Texas, they were not simply writing a check to their alma mater. They were making…
Diaspora
Sai Baba Peace Torch Ceremony in Malaysia Draws Over 500 Devotees
The Sai Baba Peace Torch brought a powerful message of peace, unity and humanity to Tapah, Malaysia, as more than 500 Sai devotees gathered for a special ceremony dedicated to…