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NFDC-backed ‘A Teacher’s Gift’ to be screened at Tribeca Festival Lisboa 2025

Posted on October 30, 2025 by ANI

Film poster. PHOTO: Courtesy ANI Mumbai, October 30: The NFDC-backed film ‘A Teacher’s Gift’ has been officially selected for screening at the Tribeca Festival Lisboa 2025, scheduled for November 1 at The…

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis orders end to H-1B hiring in higher education institutions

Posted on October 30, 2025November 1, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announcing views on H-1B visas. October 29, 2025 post on X. PHOTO: X On October 29, 2025, Florida governor Ron DeSantis lashed out at the practice of hiring…

Not indentured: H-1B Visa holders have changed jobs 1.1 million times

Posted on October 29, 2025October 30, 2025 by David J. Bier, Cato Institute

FILE PHOTO: U.S. and Indian flags and U.S. H-1B Visa application forms are seen in this illustration taken, September 22, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ File Photo Critics of the H‑1B visa for skilled…

Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri Leads Tabla Workshop at Yaman Arts Foundation

Posted on October 29, 2025October 30, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Photo: Yaman Arts New Jersey, USA: The Yaman Arts Foundation recently hosted an enriching two-day tabla workshop featuring the world-renowned percussionist and Padma Shri awardee, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri. The event drew students…

DHS Ends Automatic Extensions of Work Permits for Certain Immigrants

Posted on October 29, 2025October 30, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Photo: Dreamstime WASHINGTON, — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a significant policy change that will end the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for many noncitizens who apply…

Indian national accused of stabbing two teens with metal fork during flight

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Kelly Kasulis Cho, The Washington Post

A man allegedly stabbed two teenagers with a metal fork and attempted to slap a crew member aboard a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany over the weekend, causing the plane to…

Pankaj Kapur, Mona Singh’s series ‘Thode Door Thode Paas’ to be out on Nov 7

Posted on October 27, 2025October 28, 2025 by ANI

Poster for movie Thode Door Thode Paas. PHOTO: ZEES courtesy ANI Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): Veteran actor Pankaj Kapur will be seen in a pivotal role with Mona Singh and…

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson & Indian American Business Council host Diwali celebration at City Hall

Posted on October 27, 2025October 28, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Mayor Brandon Johnson and India’a Consul General Somnath Ghosh, as well as Indian American Business Council representatives conducting the lamp-lighting ceremony Oct. 20, 2025, at City Hall, Chicago. ALL PHOTOS: Asian Media…

GOPIO-CT celebrates Diwali supporting local charity; Stamford Mayor proclaims Diwali Day

Posted on October 26, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Presenting Stamford City Mayor’s proclamation of Diwali Day at the celebration. From l. to r.: Babita Gupta, Sonali Gannu, Jayashri Chintalapudi, Stamford Mayor’s Multicultural Council (MMC) Vice President Malinda Polite, GOPIO-CT President…

Jersey City Council honors Hindu Heritage Month, recognizes community leader

Posted on October 26, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Traditional lamp lighting ceremony at the Jersey City Council’s presentation of Proclamation on Hindu Heritage Month October 24, 2025. ALL PHOTOS: Mohammed Jaffer/ SnapsIndia The Office of Jersey City Council President Joyce…

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AristaCare Indian Nursing Home Program celebrates 20th anniversary, and Diwali

Community organization, Indian Seniors of Chicago, holds annual Diwali festival