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Ami Bera launches re-election bid in CA’s newly drawn 3rd district

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PARAM Diwali unites Rajasthani community in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Rajasthani Mandal’s Diwali Sneh Milan brought together over 200 guests for an evening of culture, music, and unity, showcasing the vibrancy of Rajasthan’s traditions abroad.

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- Pranavi Sharma
Rare disease summit in Virginia ends with call for global equity in research
The three-day Indo-US Bridging RARE Summit in Virginia closed with a united appeal for inclusive, cross-border action on rare diseases.
- Staff Reporter
PhD scholar to research legacy of International Hindi Association founder
IHA hailed the student for the attempt to understand, preserve, and share the richness of Hindi literature with others.
- Staff Reporter
Bollywood night in Plano celebrates Indian cultural harmony
The North Texas Hindu Mandir’s Bollywood Night brought together music lovers and families for a vibrant evening celebrating India’s rich...

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Mamdani says he will 'not be intimidated' by Donald Trump

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Dietitian Shailja Mathur wins National Distinguished Service award

The Rutgers Extension educator was recognized by a national association for her leadership in community health and nutrition education.

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Indian origin professor receives global career award
MSU’s mechanical and industrial engineering head, Dilpreet Bajwa, receives the A.E. Thompson Career Achievement Award for his international impact on...
- Jeffin T. Kaleekal
Indian origin 22-year-olds become youngest self-made billionaires
Adarsh Hiremath and Surya Midha, along with a third, are co-founders of AI powered hiring company Mercor.
- Jeffin T. Kaleekal
Senior journalist Indira Lakshmanan to co-host NPR's 'Here & Now'
With nearly 5 million listeners, Lakshmanan joins at a time of success and growth for 'Here & Now'.

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Netflix unveils new series at Indian Air Force event

The series recreates the Indian Air Force’s high-altitude operations during the 1999 Kargil War.

- Manvi Pant
Streaming stories, bridging cultures: Indian-Americans on Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok
Unlike old times, Indian-American stories are no longer boxed into stereotypes—the strict parent, the overachieving student, or the exotic “other.”
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Rekha: The actress who defied scandal
Enveloped in allure and whispers, this actress is more than the gossips that surround her.

Indian American stars celebrate Anita Dongre’s Beverly Hills debut
- Anushka Pathak
Mindy Kaling, Poorna Jagannathan, and other Indian-American figures attended Anita...
Sunidhi Chauhan to perform at ICC women’s world cup final
- Staff Reporter
Chauhan will also perform India’s national anthem before the start...
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USCIS upgrades SAVE program to bolster voter verification

The enhancement aims to simplify verification procedures while strengthening the integrity of federal elections.

Five US lawmakers urge Trump to reconsider H-1B Visa curbs
Panetta, joined by Representatives Ami Bera, Salud Carbajal, Julie Johnson, and Derek Tran, argued that the administration’s policy risks undermining...
US immigration firm tours Indian cities promoting EB-5 visa for investors
EB5 BRICS, led by CEO Vivek Tandon, has launched a multi-city India tour to educate potential investors and F-1 visa...

Trump’s H-1B, visa reforms to aid students, says top immigration attorney

Dave explained that revisions to the H-1B lottery and allocation...
- Lalit K Jha (5WH)
November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Visa dates show no signs of advancements; USCIS continues to use Dates for Filing Chart

For November 2025, USCIS has decided to continue to use...
- Clement C. Chang Esq

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UNESCO dubs India’s Lucknow as ‘Creative city of gastronomy’

The designation makes Lucknow the second Indian city after Hyderabad to receive the honor.

ADF launches new products in Costco
ADF Foods is a fourth-generation family-owned leader in gourmet frozen
Diwali Celebration weekend brunch at Navio in The Ritz-Carlton
The event featured a special menu by Executive Sous Chef Sagar Gaikwad, Chef de Cuisine Arvind Singh, and Navio's Chef...
Canadian food company launches South Asian line ‘Musafir’
The line, described as “protein-forward,” features both vegetarian and chicken options in formats such as burgers, nuggets, and savory bites.

From samosas to saffron cocktails: How Indian food is taking over American tables
What’s common to Gandhi, Elvis, and Coimbatore: A humble nut

The peanut’s passport tells a story of globalization long before...
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Papa John's puts India on priority list with vegetarian fare, executives say

The world's third-largest pizza delivery company, which exited India in...
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Experience the Sparkle: A Seaside Diwali Celebration at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Here’s an exclusive glimpse of this one-of-a-kind Diwali event in...
- Pallavi Mehra
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Millets rising: From Ayurveda’s kitchens to diaspora shelves

A daily serving of millets helps control weight, supports diabetes...
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Healthy Eating Made Easy for the Festive Season

New India Abroad spoke to leading health experts and nutritionists...
- Pallavi Mehra
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Pakistan's Rauf and Indian skipper Yadav punished over...

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It had been sparked by a terror attack in Pahalgam on the Indian side of Kashmir, which New Delhi blamed on Pakistan, a charge denied by Islamabad.

Pant returns as India name squad for South Africa Tests

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Pant missed India's home series against the West Indies last...

'Just the beginning' as India lift first Women's World Cup

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The Indian women triumphed at the third attempt after finishing...

Shafali Verma: India's World Cup hero who disguised herself as...

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She was named player of the match for her all-round...

India captain Kaur sees World Cup final as possible turning...

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Hosts India face South Africa in the final in Mumbai...

India women cricketers hail new era but challenges remain
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Saikat Chakrabarti echoes Mamdani's message in SF congressional run

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Drawing parallels between Mamdani’s grassroots triumph and his own campaign, Chakrabarti emphasized his commitment to “bold change” and taking on corporate interests.