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Fearing fraud, Canada rejects most Indian study permit applicants

Posted on November 4, 2025November 6, 2025 by Anna Mehler Paperny and Wa Lone

FILE PHOTO: University of Toronto Scarborough Campus science students attend convocation in Toronto, Ontario, Canada June 10, 2022. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo TORONTO (Reuters) -Canada’s clampdown on international students has hit applicants from…

States Can Now Verify Voter Citizenship Using Partial Social Security Numbers

Posted on November 3, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Photo: Dreamstime WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has expanded its Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to allow states to verify voter citizenship using just the last four…

States and Cities across the U.S. Declare October 2025 as Hindu Heritage Month

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Bhailal M. Patel

State Senator Ram Villivalam’s historic leadership in successfully passing legislation in the Illinois Senate declaring October 2021 as Hindu Heritage Month in Illinois. PHOTO: Courtesy Sen. Villivalam’s office CHICAGO, IL — November…

Indo-American Arts Council holds successful Annual Gala

Posted on November 3, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Jyoti Menon being honored at IAAC Gala October 26, 2025, in NYC. PHOTO: IAAC The Indo American Arts Council (iaac.us) held its Annual Gala at the Union League Club in New York City October…

Suromurchhana Celebrates Tabla Maestro Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri’s 80th Birth Year with a Full-House Concert

Posted on November 3, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Smt. Namami Karmakar presents a vocal recital accompanied by Shri Dibyarka Chatterjee on tabla and Shri Anirban Chakrabarty on harmonium Photo: By Organizers New York City, October 25: Suromurchhana, the New York…

Association of South Asian Real Estate Professionals Celebrates a Decade of Leadership, Legacy & Global Vision.

Posted on November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 by Bhailal M Patel

10th Annual Gala Marks a Historic Milestone for South Asian Real Estate Professionals Elmhurst, Illinois -October 25, 2024 at Waterford Banquets and Conference Center. A dazzling celebration marked the 10th Annual Gala of…

Share and Care raises $600,000 at gala, honors Grand Sponsors

Posted on November 3, 2025November 4, 2025 by a Staff Writer

A section of the audience at the Nov. 23, 2025, Annual Gala of Share and Care, held in New Jersey. PHOTO: Share and Care More than 550 supporters and guests filled the…

IASA of Clifton Shines Bright with a Joyous Diwali Celebration

Posted on October 31, 2025November 1, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Photo: IASA Clifton, NJ – The Indian American Senior Association (IASA) of Clifton celebrated Diwali with grandeur and heartfelt enthusiasm on October 25, 2025, at the TCL Community Center. Under the leadership…

US signs 10-year defense framework agreement with India

Posted on October 31, 2025November 1, 2025 by a Staff Writer

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth shakes hands with India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. ALL PHOTOS: X @SecWar US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced October 31, 2025, that Washington has signed…

Tributes to Dr. Navin Nanda, a pioneer in echocardiography, pour in

Posted on October 31, 2025November 1, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Renowned cardiologist Dr. Navin Nanda receiving AAPI Lifetime Achievement Award. PHOTO: navinnandamd.com Dr. Navin Nanda, former AAPI President and Incorporator, is renowned for his pioneering contributions in adult echocardiography but what is less…

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