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Eat less meat is still the message from flagship diet report

Posted on October 7, 2025October 8, 2025 by Agnieszka de Sousa, Bloomberg

Fruit and vegetables sit on display at an outdoor market stall at Chrisp Street Market in London. MUST CREDIT: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg When a group of leading scientists and nutrition experts unveiled a…

Desi Talk Chicago 6th Annual Diwali Mela cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Bhailal M. Patel

Chicago, IL — October 6, 2025:Desi Talk Chicago regretfully announces the cancellation of its much-anticipated 6th Annual Diwali Mela – Festival of Lights 2025, originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 1:00…

Indo-American Festivals celebrates Dushahra in Edison with burning of Ravana effigy

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Ela Dutt

A scene from the special performance ot Ramleela choreographed and directed by the Navrang Dance Academy for the Dushahra Festival in NJ organized by IAF. ALL PHOTOS: Sunil Dubey, courtesy Raj Mittal…

Chicagoland Nepali community celebrates at Dashain–Tihar Musical Gala 2025

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Bhailal M. Patel

More than 300 guests unite for a night of culture, music, and community spirit in Chicago Chief Guest Balaram Ghimire giving a speech at the Dashain-Tihar Musical Event held Sept. 28, 2025…

Congressman Frank Pallone Calls for early US-India dialogue to remove obstacles in strategic partnership

Posted on October 6, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Congressman Frank Pallone, D-NJ, a long-time ‘Friend of India” called for an early resolution to obstacles in the US-India strategic partnership, and criticized the $100,000 additional fee for H-1B visas, as well…

Treasurer of Cook County, Illinois, and Indian Consul General to recognize Indian community leaders

Posted on October 6, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Cook County, Ill., Treasurer Maria Pappas. PHOTO: Facebook @Cook County Treasurer’s Office Cook County, Illinolis, Treasurer Maria Pappas and Indian Consul General Somnath Ghosh will host a Diwali celebration to honor Indian…

Navratri and Garba celebrations held at Divya Dham of Woodside, NY

Posted on October 6, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Shree Divya Dham of Woodside, NY hosted the nine-day Navratri from Monday, September 22 to October 2, 2025. Hundreds of devotees thronged the temple every day for prayers, special aartis, and religious…

Experts discuss AI’s role in healthcare

Posted on October 6, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Above and below: Speakers and the audience, at the Oct. 6, 2025, meeting on AI and Healthcare, held at the Indian Consulate in New York. PHOTO COLLAGE: X @IndiainNewYork The Indian Consulate…

Debut Director Nita Pednekar’s “Two Steps” Prepares for December 2025 Release

Posted on October 3, 2025 by a Staff Writer

A scene from movie. Photo credit: Friday Films Boston, MA — The upcoming short film Two Steps has officially wrapped production, setting the stage for a highly anticipated release this Christmas. A…

Study shows Indian Americans have invested $3 billion in American universities

Posted on October 3, 2025 by a Staff Writer

From students to benefactors, Indian Americans have invested some $3 billion in American universities, according to a new study done by the San Francisco-based non-profit organization Indiaspora. “From landmark donations to local…

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