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Is the Grass Greener in the United Arab Emirates?
The Middle Eastern oasis has been attracting my fellow Brits in droves. I went to see what the fuss is all about. I have been coming to the UAE for…
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Air India Resumes Non-Stop Delhi–Shanghai Flights After Six-Year Hiatus
Air India has resumed its non-stop service between Delhi and Shanghai after a gap of nearly six years. The inaugural ceremony for the restored Delhi–Shanghai flight was held at Pudong…
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Avtar Singh Walia Honored by IAOTP as Top Restaurant Owner of the Year; Tamarind Tribeca Named Top Restaurant for 2025
In a glittering ceremony at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Avtar Singh Walia, widely credited with transforming the profile of Indian cuisine in the United States, was honored as…
Canada
Toronto Wakes to Brown Christmas as Declining December Snow Highlights Climate Concerns
Many Torontonians who had hoped to wake up to snow-covered streets on Christmas morning were met with an unexpected sight. Instead of the familiar blanket of white, the city appeared…
Artisans
Emmy-Nominated ‘Destination Oak Tree Road’ Chronicles Indian-American Legacy in New Jersey
A thoroughfare linking the New Jersey towns of Edison and Iselin is the subject of “Destination Oak Tree Road.” The inspiring documentary focuses on one of the most important centers of Indian-American…
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U.S. Tightens Birth Tourism Scrutiny as Digital Vetting Widens for Indian Visa Applicants
The United States has issued an unusually blunt warning to travelers attempting to use tourist visas as a pathway for securing American citizenship for newborns, signaling a broader tightening of…
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US Under Secretary Allison Hooker Meets Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, Vows Support for Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker met Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on December 11, 2025, in Colombo and expressed confidence in his leadership as the…
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Bahrain Eases Golden Residency Investment Bar, Betting on a Bigger Global Pull
Bahrain is making a renewed bid for global investors, softening the price of entry into its Golden Residency program and signaling a broader shift in how Gulf states are competing…
Canada
Montreal Businessman Baljit Chadha and Wife Collaborate with Raghu Rai on Sikh Heritage Book
For Montreal-based businessman Baljit Singh Chadha and his wife, Mandeep Kaur (Roshi) Chadha, partnering with renowned photojournalist Raghu Rai and his wife, architect Gurmeet Kaur Sangha Rai, on a seminal…
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Securing India’s Welcome: Why Tourist Police Reform Can’t Wait
Considering a trip to India? The U.S. government has issued a Level 2 travel advisory, urging citizens to exercise increased caution. The warning is a response to security risks from…
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USISPF-Led Roundtable Highlights Double-Digit Growth in India’s Tourism Industry
The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) hosted a high-level CEO roundtable in New Delhi with Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, bringing together senior leaders from across…
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British Airways Unveils Dedicated Travel Support for Indian Students Heading to UK
British Airways has launched a new initiative to ease travel for thousands of Indian students bound for universities in the United Kingdom this autumn, tapping into one of the strongest…
India
Airport Tariff Watchdog Weak, Lacks Teeth, Says Parliamentary Committee
India’s civil aviation regulator for airport economics is falling short of its mandate, a parliamentary committee has warned, citing weak oversight, lack of transparency, and failure to protect both airlines…
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Magnoliya Grand Conference and Event Centre Hosts Glam Night in Manassas
On July 20, 2025, the Magnoliya Grand Conference and Event Centre in Manassas, Virginia, welcomed guests to A Glam Night with Magnoliya, “a celebration of elegance, creativity, and the spirit…
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Air Disasters-4: Adanis, IndiGo Rule Indian Aviation as Government Agencies Get Elbowed Out
A lot has been said and written about air disasters in general, and the recent crash of AI 171, a flight from Ahmedabad to Gatwick (London), in particular. The flight…
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With $4.8 Million Funding, StayVista Eyes Leadership in India’s $2.1 Billion Holiday Home Market
StayVista, India’s largest villa rental platform, announced today it has successfully raised over INR 40 crore (approximately $4.8 million USD) in a Series B funding round. The investment was led…