Diaspora
The August Denizens
India got its Independence this month. Here’s looking at the souls who attained birth this month too and went on to be significant in Hindi cinema. Taapsee Pannu / August…
South Asia
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Diaspora
Jharkhand’s Quiet Revolution: A Conversation on Peace, Paper Leaks, and a State’s Lost Talent
The traffic came to a standstill near Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi. I was stuck, like hundreds of others, watching a procession of students march past with placards and the…
Diaspora
Asian Achievers Awards 2026 Reveals Shortlist Across Nine Categories
The shortlist for the 24th Asian Achievers Awards, the UK's longest-running celebration of British Asian excellence across multiple fields, has been announced ahead of the awards ceremony on September 18,…
Culture & Heritage
Solving the Puzzle of a Snake-Hooded Mysterious Deity
In early June 2025, an idol – which locals readily identified as Lokeshwara Vishnu – was recovered while sand-mining at Bankura’s Dwarkeshwar River in the Indian eastern state West Bengal.…
Diaspora
US Visa Data Show India Far Ahead Despite Immigration Curbs
Even as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration moves to tighten immigration through stricter visa screening, expanded travel restrictions and tougher scrutiny of foreign students and skilled workers, South Asians continued…
Artisans
Sunanda Khajuria Brings ‘Beyond Borders’ to Washington
Artist Sunanda Khajuria's exhibition, “Beyond Borders: Who I Am Between Homes,” featuring canvas and silk works, will be on view from August 7 to 30, 2026, at IA&A at Hillyer…
Diaspora
Jai Hind, Jai Sindh—A Love Story
Jai Hind, Jai Sindh—A Love Story, is now ready to capture Indian hearts in four major languages — Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu, taking its story to audiences across different…
Defense
US To Hold Naval Exercise With Bangladesh, Sell Advanced Military Hardware, To Edge Out China
The United States on August 4 announced that it would hold its next naval exercise CARAT in Bangladesh later this year in November. The crucial naval exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness…
Diaspora
Why One Must Fill Schedule FA (Foreign Assets) While Tax Filing in India
With Indian retail investors increasingly diversifying into international equities and tech professionals accumulate overseas stock options, global financial reporting has shifted from an elite concern to a mainstream compliance requirement.…
AI
TGEIIL AI Summer Program Showcases Student Innovation in Illinois
The Global Eye International Institute of Leadership (TGEIIL) concluded the second cohort of its five-day intensive summer program on Applied Artificial Intelligence and Agentic Systems, held July 27-31, 2026, at…
Films
Web Review: Musafir Café Ends on a Needless Cliffhanger
Haven’t we all experienced that lovely balloon that blows to a delightful size and shape and then something happens. Poof! In a second, it bursts and there is nothing left.…
Australia
Australia India Youth Dialogue 2026 Concludes in Perth
The 14th Australia India Youth Dialogue (AIYD) concluded in Perth on July 31, 2026, bringing together a new generation of leaders from Australia and India alongside senior diplomats, political leaders,…
Women
Virginia Lt. Gov. Hashmi Celebrates Telugu Community at ATA Convention
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi said it felt like “coming home” and “being with family” as she addressed attendees at the 19th American Telugu Association (ATA) Conference and Youth Convention…
Diaspora
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Praises Telugu Community’s Lasting Impact
Maryland Governor Wes Moore praised the contributions of the Telugu diaspora, saying the community is at the "forefront" of Maryland's continued growth and success. Speaking at the 19th American Telugu…
Defense
Capital Latitude: Beyond the Indo-Pacific
||“As Napoleon said, ‘To know a nation’s geography is to know its foreign policy.’” || – Robert D. Kaplan, The Revenge of Geography Ancient texts described Bhāratavarṣa (India) as “the land that lies to…
Diaspora
JITO USA DC Hosts Breakthrough Leadership Workshop in Fairfax
The Washington, D.C., chapter of the Jain International Trade Organization (JITO) USA hosted an interactive community session, Creating Breakthrough Results, at TEOCO headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. The workshop was led…