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
Pratap Sinh Gaekwad Debuts Buggy Khana: History Meets Horsepower
Pratap Sinh Gaekwad has always been fascinated by cars. From his early days exploring his family’s grand palace in Baroda, Gujarat, where the ‘Buggy Khana’ housed cars, jeeps, and royal carriages, his love for automobiles was evident. Recently, he took
Tesla Eyes $2-$3B EV Factory in India: FT
Tesla is gearing up to explore potential locations for a new electric car plant in India, with plans to dispatch a team from the United States by late-April. The proposed investment could range between $2 billion to $3 billion, according
Sharjah Chamber Explores Trade with India
The Indian Business and Professional Council, linked with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), recently held a significant business meeting to explore ways to strengthen collaboration and boost trade and investments between Sharjah and India. The discussions revolved