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Internship hunt starts earlier as students, parents stress over jobs

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Jo Constantz, Bloomberg

Graduating students walk through Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MUST CREDIT: Mel Musto/Bloomberg As a new cohort of college freshmen settles onto campuses, many students aren’t just thinking about classes and dorm…

Book launch raises nearly $175,000 to support New Jersey’s first charitable pharmacy

Posted on September 17, 2025September 19, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Author and Pharmacist Ritesh Shah answers questions at the fundraising gala for New Jersey:s first charitable pharmacy. PHOTOS: Courtesy Dr. Tushar Patel More than 300 people gathered at the Mogul Ballroom restaurant…

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with House Democrats over Epstein files

Posted on September 17, 2025September 19, 2025 by Jeremy Roebuck, The Washington Post

FBI Director Kash Patel on the second day of his testimony at the House Oversight Committee Sept. 17, 2025. PHOTO: Screenshot from video on C-Span.org FBI Director Kash Patel rejected assertions from…

Try this simple, science-backed trick to fall asleep faster

Posted on September 16, 2025September 17, 2025 by Trisha Pasricha, MD, Special to The Washington Post

I struggle with getting good sleep. What can I do about it? – – – Dr. Trisha Pasricha. PHOTO: massgeneral.org Try heating up your feet at night with one of these methods:…

Already embattled, Kash Patel heads to the Hill for a grilling

Posted on September 16, 2025September 17, 2025 by Dan Merica, Matthew Choi, The Washington Post

This is going to be a difficult week for FBI Director Kash Patel. FBI Director Kash Patel stands between President Donald Trump and Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of…

Sixty-minute documentary “Caste Rush” screened in New Jersey

Posted on September 15, 2025September 17, 2025 by a Staff Writer

The “Caste Rush” film makers visited ancient Hindu temples on the busiest days to determine if caste played a role on who could go into these places of worship. PHOTO: Still from…

World Hindi Foundation holds 25th Annual Convention

Posted on September 12, 2025September 14, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Special Guests at the World Hindi Convention Sept. 6, in New Jersey, including Mayor of WoodbridgeTownship John McCarthy. PHOTOS: ITV Gold The World Hindi Foundation held its 25th Annual Convention September 6,…

Congressman Subramanyam condemns hate crimes against Hindus, demands action

Posted on September 11, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam speaking on the House floor September 9, 2025, drawing attention to hate crimes against Hindu Americans. PHOTO: Screenshot from YouTube Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, condemned violence against Hindus and…

Indian American named the first-ever President of PETA International

Posted on September 10, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Poorva Joshipura. PHOTO: Courtesy PETA Indian American Poorva Joshipura, a member of the board of directors of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals-India, PETA India, has been named the first-ever President of…

Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago hosts successful Declamation Contest

Posted on September 9, 2025 by a Staff Writer

PCS Declamation Contest 2025-Middle School, Mohkham Singh Sohi with PCS officials and judges. ALL PHOTOS: Asian Media USA The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago (PCS) hosted a “Declamation Contest” for youth September…

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