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The Indian diaspora is actively discussing the first lawsuit filed recently against President Trump’s proclamation, which has slapped an entry fee of $ 100K on all new H-1B visa petitions filed after the specified date of September 21.Also read: Cross section of organisations sue to halt Trump’s $100K entry fee for new H-1B applicationsIn social…
For many Indian students, the decision to study abroad is not just about academics; it is a journey that tests resilience, curiosity, and adaptability. Arav Tewari, an Indian student at the Parsons School of Design in New York, offers a candid view of what life and learning looks like beyond home. From navigating a new…
Divya Deshmukh reacts to hilarious typo on her jersey (Screengrab) In a lighthearted moment before the start of the exhibition chess event “Checkmate: USA vs India” in Arlington, Texas, 2025 Women’s World Cup winner GM Divya Deshmukh found herself in a hilarious situation.The 19-year-old Grandmaster noticed that her jersey had her surname printed incorrectly as…
A lot has been said and told about 100 times washed ghee on social media. Suddenly a lot of influencers can be seen making it and demonstrating its usage as a face cream. An ancient Ayurvedic remedy, Shata Dhauta Ghrita which literally translates to “ghee washed a hundred times”-stands out as one of the most…
The Indian Embassy in the USA joined the “vibrant” celebration of Dussehra at the ISKCON Temple in Maryland, and lauded the role played by ISKCON in promoting spirituality and interfaith harmony.The details were shared by the Embassy of India in US on Sunday (local time) in a post on X.“The Embassy joined the vibrant Dussehra…
The ministry of textiles has launched the ‘Swadeshi Campaign’ to boost domestic demand for handloom, handicrafts, and textile products across India. The initiative, which will run for six to nine months, aims to reposition Indian textiles as symbols of pride, style, and heritage, particularly among urban youth and Gen Z consumers. According to the government…
Hyderabad student Chandrashekar Pole fatally shot while working part-time at a gas station in Dallas, Texas. A 26-year-old Indian student from Hyderabad was fatally shot in Dallas, US, in a shocking incident that once again spotlights the risks Indian students face abroad. Chandrashekar Pole, who completed his Masters six months ago after earning a Bachelor…
Telangana ML Harish Rao with bereaved family NEW DELHI: A student from Hyderabad was killed in a shooting incident by “miscreants” in Dallas, United States, BRS MLA T Harish Rao said on Saturday. The victim, 26-year-old Chandrashekar Pole, had completed his Bachelors in Dental Surgery (BDS) before moving to Dallas for further studies, Rao added.“The…
It began like any other day. Employees in India woke up, logged into their computers, and prepared for a routine workday. By 11 AM, they were expecting ordinary meetings and tasks. Instead, they faced an abrupt, life-altering announcement that would leave many reeling.An Indian employee working for a United States-based company recently shared a post…
Representative Image (AI-generated) Two Indian men were arrested for assaulting and robbing two sex workers in hotel rooms while on holiday in Singapore. The men were identified as Arokkiyasami Daison, 23 and Rajendran Mayilarasan, 27.On Friday, they were each sentenced to five years and one month in prison, along with 12 strokes of the cane.The…
