Books
Book Review: Trump’s Last Innings
Arun Kumar’s Trumpiana is revealing with anecdotes in the White House. The format is refreshing, smooth-flowing, and an easy read. The short and engaging narrative style of the author will…
South Asia
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AI
Anil and Anupama Sharma Innovation Center Opens at GMU to Support Future Entrepreneurs
George Mason University’s (GMU) Costello College of Business held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 5 for the Anil and Anupama Sharma Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Welcoming guests, Dean…
Diaspora
Film Review: Aali Mothi Shahani (Marathi) is an Average Fantasy Fable
The title, in Marathi, literally means “Here comes the smart-aleck.” In the context of this film, it refers to Gargi (Maitreyee Datye), a girl who is 11, who wants to…
Australia
A Genie, a Clerk and the Price of Wanting More: The Mystic Lamp Takes the Perth Stage
What would you ask for if a genie could give you almost anything, except the things that matter most? That question sat at the heart of The Mystic Lamp as…
Diaspora
From Adversity to Advocacy: First Sikh in the Scottish Parliament Pam Gosal
The 24th annual edition of the Asian Achievers Awards, one of the United Kingdom’s most prominent and longstanding celebrations of British Asian achievement in business and society, brought together business…
Bangladesh
World Bank to Provide $300m for Emergency Food Security Support in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh government has signed a US$300 million financing agreement with the World Bank to strengthen food security by ensuring timely availability of fertilizers for smallholder farmers during key planting…
Pakistan
Thousands of Imran Khan Supporters Begin Long March to Islamabad
Thousands of supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan have begun a long march towards Islamabad, demanding his release and calling for greater constitutional and political rights, his…
Diaspora
North American Jain Communities Observe Paryushan, Das Lakshan With Youth Participation
Jain communities across North America observed Paryushan Parv and Das Lakshan Parv with prayers, fasting, meditation, and spiritual gatherings focused on reflection, self-discipline, forgiveness, and spiritual growth, according to a…
Diaspora
SASDAC Food Fair Celebrates Diversity, Supports Andaman Medical Mission
Silver Spring, Maryland: The Southern Asian Seventh-Day Adventist Church (SASDAC) hosted its “Cultural and International Food Fair” on October 4, celebrating the congregation’s cultural diversity and raising funds for a medical…
Diaspora
Delhi Entrepreneur Completes Everest Base Camp Trek in Saree After MS Diagnosis
Delhi-based entrepreneur Kulpreet Freddy Veesuna, 52, reached Everest Base Camp wearing a saree on September 29, 2026, weeks after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Veesuna arrived at Base Camp…
Diaspora
Street Fighter Special Look Features Vidyut Jammwal in his International Debut
“Whenever one of our own makes a mark on the global stage, we take a great pride in it. There was Priyanka Chopra Jonas with Baywatch, then there was Deepika Padukone…
Diaspora
Nepali Diaspora Gathering in Washington Highlights Entrepreneurship and Investment in Nepal
The Great Nepali Diaspora (TGND) and Momo VC hosted an invitation-only gathering on October 2 at the residence of Nepal’s Ambassador to the United States in Washington, D.C., bringing together…
Film Review
Film Review: Prem Keetanu Makes for a Lighthearted – And Musical – Watch
Do not look for big names here. But we have a fair share of gags, fun elements and amusing situations that make our viewing pleasant. And some good music, which is so…
Africa
East African Asians in UK Celebrate New Community Organization
East African Asians, including mainly Gujaratis and Punjabis, count as amongst the most successful communities in the UK. They had migrated from the Indian subcontinent to Africa and then from…
Diaspora
Aichi Asian Games Close With Sparse Crowds and Uneven Medal Distribution
Athletes bade farewell to Aichi Prefecture after 15 days of competition as the 2026 Asian Games concluded with a closing ceremony celebrating sporting achievements and looking ahead to the next…
Aviation
The Terror of 30/9 Flydubai
The world was rocked by the unbelievable scenes of courage, bravery and singular heroism of the pilot & the passengers of flydubai FZ-1073 on Sept 30, 2026, as they staved…