Diaspora
Mahabharata and El Niño
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…
South Asia
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Diaspora
India’s e-OCI Card Signals Next Phase of Digital Diaspora Engagement
India'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…
Diaspora
Film Review: “Nagabandham” The Secret Treasure Makes Up in Scale and Dedication for its Overlong Length
Such 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…
Diaspora
Indiaspora Unveils “250@250: The Indian American Story”
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…
Diplomacy
Indian Diaspora Center Hosts Symposium on “Indian Television: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”
The 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…
Aviation
Air India Reduces Fuel Surcharge to the US
Air India is said to have reduced the fuel surcharge on long haul flights including to the US. The airline is said to be charging $ 200 instead of $…
Diaspora
NFHS-6 Shows Gains in India’s Public Health
India's sixth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), the country's most comprehensive household survey of health and demographic indicators, highlights notable improvements in maternal and child healthcare, immunization, child nutrition, and…
Central Asia
Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival’s Four-City Tour Strengthens India-Kazakhstan Cultural Ties
As part of the celebrations marking the International Yoga and Music Day, the Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival (LGMF) recently concluded a four-city tour of Kazakhstan, presenting memorable evenings of music…
Diaspora
DCIR Convenes One Health Conference to Strengthen Biosecurity
The Deccan Centre for International Relations (DCIR), in collaboration with the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and LEAD at IFMR/KREA University, organized a two-day conference and tabletop simulation exercise…
Diaspora
India Tightens Grip on Foreign-Funded NGOs with Sweeping FCRA Overhaul
India's non-profit sector is preparing for a fundamental shift in the way foreign-funded organizations operate after the Centre's sweeping amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules (FCRA), with legal experts…
Diaspora
Jio Studios Unveils Teaser for Nagraj Manjule’s Khashaba
Nagraj Manjule’s sports biopic pays tribute to Independent India’s first individual Olympic medal winner. Jio Studios and Aatpat Productions today set the stage for one of the most significant cinematic…
Diaspora
Sonu Sood Opens up About India’s Silent Loneliness Epidemic
Actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood has always stood by people in moments when they needed support the most. Continuing that commitment, he has now turned his attention to one of…
Diaspora
Why South Asians Are at Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing health concern in South Asian communities like Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepali, and Sri Lankan. Research shows that South Asians are more likely…
Cricket
Rain Washes Out India’s First T20I Against England in Durham
Chester-le-Street, Durham: Rain spoils the opening game of the five match T20I series between England and India on July 1 at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. Blitzes from Abhishek Sharma and…
AI
USISPF Leadership Summit Celebrates America@250 and U.S.-India Ties
The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) convened its IX Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together senior government officials, business leaders, policymakers, diplomats, academics, and strategic experts to reaffirm the…
Culture & Heritage
FIA New England Marks America 250 With Veterans’ Tribute, and Tree-Planting Initiative
The Foundation of Indian Americans (FIA) New England hosted a celebration in Northborough, Massachusetts, on June 27 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event brought together hundreds…