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Krishnaarpitayen – A lecture dedicated to Krishna on Janmashtami

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Nandini Rai, Special to Desi Talk, News India Times

Jhilmil-USA has been at the forefront of organizing programs related to Indian Art, Culture and Literature for past 20 years. They promote local artists, invite artists from India and sometimes take advantage…

How one scientist, Jagadish Shukla, used ‘a billion butterflies’ to predict the weather

Posted on August 20, 2025August 21, 2025 by Anusha Mathur, The Washington Post

Jagadish Shukla at his home in Rockville, Maryland, in June. MUST CREDIT: Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post Standing in his home office in Bethesda, Maryland, meteorologist Jagadish Shukla gestured at the high-resolution satellite…

Visa Refusals Under §221(g): What It Means in 2025

Posted on August 18, 2025August 19, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Photo Credit : VISA_dreamstime_l_52347247 August 18, 2025-For many U.S. visa applicants, the consular interview feels like the final hurdle. Yet, thousands each year are surprised when they are told their case cannot…

12 Rare Facts that you may not know about Sholay

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Rajiv Vijayakar

Sholay completed 50 years on August 15, 2025. Photo: Instagram / Ramesh Sippy On August 15, 1947, India achieved Independence. 18 years later, the country’s populace was enslaved by a motion picture…

War 2 touches heights of technical expertise and plumbs depths of vacuousness in story

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Rajiv Vijayakar

Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. in War 2. Photo: Yash Raj Films There are certain clear ‘fundas’ for an action extravaganza. All action dramas need a strong Emotional Quotient to connect, otherwise…

US, Russia talks conclude in “narrow format,” says Kremlin

Posted on August 15, 2025August 16, 2025 by ANI

Alaska [US], August 16 (ANI): Negotiations with the American delegation in the “narrow format” have concluded, the Kremlin said in a short statement, as reported by CNN. The bilateral meeting between…

Connecticut General Assembly, cities of Stamford and Norwalk, honor India and Indian Americans at India’s Independence Day ceremony

Posted on August 15, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Connecticut State Assembly Citation honoring India being presented to Indian Consul Pragya Singh. From l. to r. Srinivas Akarapu, Jaya Daptardar, Sonali Gannu, Zullurwar, CT Senator Bob Duff, Consul Pragya Singh, Senator…

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