Elections
Bengal Polls: Battle Over ‘Bangaliana’
As Bengal celebrates ‘Poila Baisakh,’ the first day of the Bengali calendar, a vibrant expression of the culture of this riverine land, electoral battle lines are hardening over that very…
South Asia
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Diplomacy
JD Vance Says ‘Two Can Play’ as US Defends Blockade, Accuses Iran of ‘Economic Terrorism’
US Vice President JD Vance has accused Iran of engaging in “economic terrorism” by effectively restricting access to the Strait of Hormuz, while defending Washington's blockade of Iranian ports as…
Films
It’s Happened—Finally: Hindi Cinema Take the Lead, Thanks to Just One Cinematic Miracle—Dhurandhar The Revenge
It was a long-felt desire. The need to answer detractors who said that Hindi cinema was finito and Telugu and South cinemas were supreme. In a crazy scenario, Hindi cinema,…
Crime
10 Indian Nationals indicted in US for staged armed robberies to fraudulently obtain U Visas
Boston, April 13: A federal grand jury in Boston has indicted ten Indian nationals for allegedly orchestrating staged armed robberies of convenience stores to allow clerks to fraudulently claim they…
Culture & Heritage
Vaisakhi Celebrated Worldwide with Processions, Cultural Events, and Community Gatherings
Fervor and festive spirit marked Vaisakhi celebrations across the world, as communities came together to observe the harvest festival and the beginning of a new year in several regions of…
Environment
Food Inflation Risks Rise as Monsoon Outlook Weakens and Acreage Slips
India’s inflation trajectory for FY2027 is beginning to look less benign than recent data might suggest, as early monsoon warnings, uneven crop sowing patterns, and rising geopolitical costs converge into…
Community
Hopkins India Conference 2026 Highlights Strategic Depth of India–U.S. Partnership
The Gupta-Klinsky India Institute (GKII) at Johns Hopkins University, in partnership with Indiaspora, convened the Hopkins India Conference 2026 at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C. The…
Community
IAGB Hosts 3D Printing Workshop in Boston to Promote STEM Learning and Youth Engagement
The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) hosted a 3D Printing Workshop on April 11, 2026, bringing together students, families, and community members for an immersive introduction to emerging technology.…
Community
India Society of Worcester Hosts Holi Celebration in Boston
The India Society of Worcester (ISW) hosted a Holi celebration on April 4 in Boston, reflecting the growing presence of South Asian cultural events across the United States. Despite cold…
Community
HOUSE OF MSD Marks First Anniversary with Focus on Insight-Led Brand Strategy and Storytelling
HOUSE OF MSD, founded by Madhu S Dutta, has completed its first year, highlighting a “clear, insight-led approach” to “brand building and storytelling.” Reflecting on the milestone, Dutta said in…
Community
IAMNA Hosts Eid Celebration in New York Highlighting Unity, Diversity, and Community Spirit
The Indian American Muslims of North America (IAMNA), in association with the Consulate General of India in New York, hosted an Eid celebration on April 10, 2026, at the Five…
Cricket
IPL 2026 Week 2: Drama Galore; Youngsters Shine as Rajasthan Continues Dominance
The 2026 IPL is truly in full swing now. This week had it all. Nail-biting chases, controversy on and off the pitch, the spoils of rain and the next generation…
Food
La Tarté Brings New York-Style Dining Culture to Delhi
In a city known for its crowded and fast-evolving food scene, La Tarté is repositioning itself from a legacy bakery into a more immersive, experience-led dining destination. Founded over 25…
Films
Asha Bhosle: The Global Icon
Asha Bhosle had once told me that she had been a “bandakhor” (rebel) since childhood. Though born into a family of Indian classical musician Pt. Deenanath Mangeshkar and his children…
Economy
High Testing Fees Turn Quality Rules into Trade Barrier
India’s expanding quality control regime is coming under scrutiny after a new report flagged sharply rising testing and certification costs as a potential barrier to trade—one that could disproportionately squeeze…
Films
Asha Bhosle: The Fighter Nonpareil
An era has truly ended. The last of the ruling pantheon of singers—Asha Bhosle—is no more. If Hindi Film Music can be compared to a hand, then her elder sister…