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The Atlanta branch of the SMAP Foundation organizes an event to celebrate and honor Chhatrapati Shivaji

The streets of Cumming lit up with vibrant hues and energy as the Atlanta chapter of the Shivaji Maharaj International Family (SMIF) Foundation commemorated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Jayanti with patriotic zeal. On March 2, 2024, more than 800 people gathered

Daibai, aged 99, achieves US citizenship; USCIS emphasizes age as merely a number

At a heartwarming event in Orlando, Florida, 99-year-old Daibai, originally from India, officially became a U.S. citizen at the USCIS office. Age proved to be just a number for her during this special moment. Sharing the news on social media,

Indian Expats in UAE: Register for 2024 Lok Sabha Vote

Are you an Indian expatriate in the UAE keen on participating in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections? Even if you’re miles away from home, you can still be an active part of the democratic process by registering as an overseas

Allu Arjun: South Icon to Madame Tussauds Star

Allu Arjun, the beloved South Indian star, recently experienced a milestone moment as his wax statue was unveiled at Madame Tussauds Dubai. Surrounded by his close-knit tribe, including family, friends, and even his kids’ playmates, Arjun patiently awaited the big

Siddhartha Mukherjee to Address Penn’s 268th Commencement

Esteemed Indian physician, researcher, and best-selling author Siddhartha Mukherjee is set to deliver the keynote address at the 2024 University of Pennsylvania Commencement on May 20, at Franklin Field. In a University release, Penn Interim President J. Larry Jameson expressed

Sethuraman Panchanathan to Address Northeastern Commencement

Sethuraman Panchanathan, an Indian American computer scientist and engineer, has been announced as the speaker for Northeastern University’s 2024 graduate student commencement on May 5. The ceremony will take place at Fenway Park in Boston. Panchanathan, who assumed the role

Sarkar, Vilkhu Finalists for James Beard Awards

Two Indian American chefs, Sujan Sarkar from Chicago and Arvinder Vilkhu from New Orleans, have made it to the final round for the esteemed James Beard Awards, specifically in the Best Chefs category presented by Capital One. These awards recognize

Immigrant Work Permit Extension: Now 540 Days

Days before the April 24 deadline of a rule put in place during the Covid pandemic, the Biden administration announced on Thursday an extension of work permits for specific groups of immigrants, including those from India. This move could prevent

68 Dems Urge White House: Extend Work Permits

A group of 68 Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration to speed up the process for extending work permits for thousands of immigrants before their current permits expire later this month. Businesses and immigrant workers are facing uncertainty as

Shekhar Kapur Plans ‘Masoom: Next Gen’

Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, currently immersed in crafting a sequel to his directorial debut, ‘Masoom’ (1983), titled ‘Masoom: The Next Generation,’ tantalizes fans with hints about the film’s premise. “You’ll see the same beloved characters from the original, all grown