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Yaman Arts Foundation Hosts “Devi” – A Soulful Musical Tribute to Mothers

Posted on November 11, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Artists from the Pandit Jasraj Institute of Music, Research and Artistry and Yaman Arts Foundation perform at the ‘Devi’ musical evening in Edison, NJ, on November 9th. The event featured a blend…

Saikat Chakrabarti among several Democrats hoping to fill seat just vacated by Nancy Pelosi

Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Ela Dutt

Candidate for Congress from California Saikat Chakrabarti on the Muni. PHOTO: @saikat.us A savvy political operative and fervent supporter of Bernie Sanders, also credited with the success of candidates like Alexandria Ocasio…

LiveOnNY celebrates organ donors and community leaders

Posted on November 10, 2025November 11, 2025 by Archana Adalja

Above and below: LiveOnNY recently honored community leaders at an event. PHOTOS: Jeff Grinnell LiveOnNY (LONY) recently recognized donor and community heroes from the South Asian community in presence of more than…

Indian Consulate in Seattle hosts briefing ahead of AI INDIA Impact Summit 2026

Posted on November 9, 2025November 10, 2025 by ANI

Scenes from the briefing held at the Indian Consulate in Seattle prior to the AI Summit. PHOTO: X @IndiainSettle The Indian Consulate in Seattle hosted a Pre-Summit Roundtable November 8, 2025, ahead…

Indian Consulate in Chicago commemorates 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram”

Posted on November 9, 2025November 10, 2025 by Bhailal M. Patel

Guests and community members join in the dignified ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of India’s National Song, “Vande Mataram.” ALL PHOTOS: Gurmeet Singh Dhalwan Chicago, IL – November 7, 2025:The Consulate…

Chicago mayor implores U.N. body to investigate ‘abusive’ immigration campaign

Posted on November 9, 2025November 10, 2025 by Tobi Raji, The Washington Post

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaking to UN members. PHOTO: videograb from X @chicagosmayor The mayor of Chicago on Friday (November 7, 2025) invited a panel of independent United Nations experts to examine…

Tariffs take a toll on New York’s Indian food

Posted on November 9, 2025November 10, 2025 by Kate Krader and Arvelisse Bonilla Ramos, Bloomberg

Tasty Indian streetfood was enjoyed by visitors to the Diwali celebrations at Times Square October 28, 2023. PHOTO: videograb YouTube Indian restaurants have been on a well-documented tear in New York City,…

Mapping a Democratic sweep across Virginia, New Jersey and New York

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Eric Lau, Clara Ence Morse, Nick Mourtoupalas, Patrick Marley, Azi Paybarah, Lydia Sidhom, Hannah Dormido, The Washington Post

New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill. PHOTO: https://www.nj.gov/govelect/about/governor-elect/ Voters shifted sharply to the left across Virginia, New Jersey and New York City in elections Tuesday (November 4, 2025), sweeping into office Democrats who…

Mamdani’s promises are on a collision course with fiscal reality

Posted on November 6, 2025November 8, 2025 by Martin Z. Braun and Raga Justin, Bloomberg

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference at the Unisphere in the Queens borough of New York City, U.S., November 5, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper During his campaign, New York…

Indian-Americans Did Go Home

Posted on November 5, 2025November 8, 2025 by Vivek Wadhwa

“Indians go home.” That was the mantra of the MAGA crowd this year. Indian-Americans listened, and they did go home, not to India, but back to the Democratic Party they have long…

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