Renascent Media, in partnership with Bridgewater Commons, hosted “Diwali @ The Commons” from October 18–19, 2025, in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The two-day event brought the color, music, and spirit of …
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FICCI Wants Clear Tax Rules to Help Overseas Indians Bring Business Back Home
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia’s leading industry body, FICCI, has urged the government to end tax ambiguity that deters foreign companies—including many owned or led by the Indian diaspora—from integrating their global supply chains …
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Parul Gulati Shares Excitement to Join Kapil Sharma in Kis Kis Ko Pyaar Karoon 2—Her First Theatrical Release in 15 years
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readActress Parul Gulati has officially announced her next big project, Kis Kis Ko Pyaar Karoon 2 with comedy king Kapil Sharma. The film, set to release on December 15, marks a major …
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Maryland Hosts Annual “Embassy Night” at Washington International Horse Show to Showcase Global Partnerships
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe Maryland Secretary of State, Susan Lee, hosted the annual “Embassy Night” at the 67th Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), on October 25, 2025, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where diplomats …
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Across Borders and Biases: A Sikh Sports Journalist’s Journey Through the World’s Arenas
by Prabhjot Singh 5 minutes readTravel has been my lifelong passion — and sport, my purpose. Together, they’ve taken me to every continent and nearly 30 countries, from the Olympic Games, both Summer and Winter, …
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India is steering into deep waters with a calculated bet: turning its vast 7,500-km coastline into a $5.4 billion cruise tourism hub by 2047. The goal, set under the government’s …
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The South Heroes in Hindi Cinema—Part 2: The Millennial Club
by Rajiv Vijayakar 5 minutes readContinuing the saga of South Indian stars in Hindi cinema: In the first part, we looked at heroes from the late 1950s to the 1990s. We now look at the …
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United Nations Has Lost Its “Foundational Focus,” Says India’s Envoy P Harish at UNSC Open Debate
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, has urged the world body to undertake comprehensive reforms that reflect modern geopolitical realities and give the Global South a …
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Exclusive: Ghazala Hashmi on Education, Equity, and Why Virginia Must Lead with Compassion
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readVirginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi has built a life rooted in education, equity, and civic duty. An immigrant from Hyderabad, India and a longtime professor of American literature, she made …
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USISPF Diwali Celebration Highlights Strength of Indian American Community and Growing US-India Ties
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) hosted its annual Diwali celebration on October 24, 2025, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., bringing together dignitaries, diplomats, and business …