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India–Israel–U.S. Friendship highlighted at FIA-Chicago’s 77th Republic Day celebration

Posted on February 10, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Organizers and special guests at India’s 77th Republic Day celebration event held in Chicago Feb. 7, 2026, hosted by FIA Chicago-1980. PHOTOS: FIA Chicago-1980. Chicago, February 7, 2026: FIA-Chicago (est. 1980) celebrated…

Federation of Indian Associations hosts successful 43rd Dance Pe Chance event

Posted on February 9, 2026 by a Staff Writer

The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA-NY-NJ-CT-NE) held its flagship annual Dance Pe Chance (DPC) event Saturday, February 7, 2026. This 43rd edition of the cultural event was held in the Patriots Theater…

Dr. Sumul N. Raval declared Top Doctor by peers for 13th consecutive year

Posted on February 6, 2026February 7, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Dr. Sumul N. Raval. PHOTO: @gsneurology.com Indian American neurologist and oncologist, Dr. Sumul N. Raval, a top-notch physician and a community leader, has been selected as a Top Doctor in 2025, the…

Young Indian American physicians and medical students hold summit in Cancun

Posted on February 4, 2026February 5, 2026 by a Staff Writer

AAPI’s YPS Educational Summit in Cancun showcases the rising leadership of young Indian‑American physicians. Above are scenes from the summit. PHOTO: Courtesy AAPI The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)…

Multimillion-dollar fraud probe in Maryland leads to call centers in India

Posted on February 3, 2026February 4, 2026 by Dan Morse, The Washington Post

Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy speaks at a news conference on Monday. In the foreground are two victims. On the left is Montgomery County Police Capt. Marc Erme. MUST CREDIT: Dan…

Association of Indians in America swears in new executive committee

Posted on February 2, 2026February 3, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Attorney General Hon. Leticia James swearing in AIA National President Nilima Madan. ALL PHOTOS: Courtesy AIA The Association of Indians in America (AIA) held a swearing-in ceremony and inauguration of its new…

Five Top Tables: The best restaurants in New York City right now

Posted on February 1, 2026February 2, 2026 by Kate Krader and Adam Thompson, Bloomberg

Welcome to Five Top Tables, a column from Bloomberg Pursuits to guide your dining decisions in major cities around the world, including London, Dubai, Paris, Brussels, Manila and Edinburgh. New York is…

“The President’s Cake”: Survival, innocence, and why it’s essential viewing

Posted on February 1, 2026February 2, 2026 by Nidhi Kathuria (Sara Jahan Films), Special to Desi Talk

Publicity poster for The President’s Cake. ALL PHOTOS: Courtesy Box Office Guru As deceptively delightful as its title sounds, The President’s Cake is one of the most perfect films I have ever watched in…

5 poems for troubled times, from Virginia’s new Indian American Lt. Governor

Posted on February 1, 2026February 2, 2026 by Erin Cox, The Washington Post

Virginia Senator Ghazala Hashmi, candidate for Lt. Governor of Virginia. PHOTO: @GhazalaforVirginia She rarely talks about it at length in public, but Virginia’s new Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi (D) holds a PhD…

Chapman University Hosted AI Impact Summit at the Request of the Government of India and Consulate General of India, Los Angeles

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Dr. Pradip K. Shukla, Special to News India Times

Flyer with pictures for the Chapman University conference. ALL PHOTOS: Monica Shukla-Belmontes, Courtesy Dr. Shukla Chapman University Argyros College of Business & Economics hosted an AI Impact Summit in collaboration with the…

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