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New educational technologies needed in teaching Hindi: World Hindi Diwas commemoration at the UN

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Archana Adalja

From left, Permanent Representative of Mauritius Milan Jaya Meetarbhan, Deputy Permanent Representative of Guyana Trishala Simantini Persaud, India’s Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative…

NYC mayor reaffirms sanctuary status at interfaith breakfast, announces new immigrant protections

Posted on February 6, 2026February 7, 2026 by By Ilayas Quraishi

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during an interfaith breakfast Thursday, Feb. 6, 2026, in New York. Photo: NYC.GOV NEW YORK (NIT) – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday…

US lawmakers, other dignitaries enjoy India’s 77th Republic Day, give high praise to India and Indian Americans

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

High-profile guests at the Jan. 31, 2026, Republic Day of India celebrations held at Taj Pierre, NYC, hosted by the Indian Consulate. From left, Congresswoman Laura Gillen, D-NY, NY State Assemblywoman Jenifer…

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…

Indian American educators/entrepreneurs sign MoU with Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Posted on January 29, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Indian American educator and arts and culture leader Chandrika Tandon, left, and India’s Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan in a virtual conversation January 29, 2026, during the exchange of MoU on establishing…

Indian Consulate in New York, UN Permanent Mission celebrate India’s 77th Republic Day with diaspora

Posted on January 26, 2026January 27, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Flag hoisting ceremony at the Indian Consulate in New York, being conducted by Consul General Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, January 26, 2026. ALL PHOTOS: X.com @IndiainNewYork Despite inclement weather with the massive snowstorm,…

Pakistan has divisive mindset, India accuses at the UN General Assembly

Posted on January 20, 2026January 21, 2026 by Archana Adalja

United Nations – India accused Pakistan of having a divisive strategy disrupting the hitherto work and future goals of the United Nations. India’s Diplomat Eldos Punnoose said Pakistan follows a divisive agenda…

NYC Councilman Krishnan named Chair of Oversight & Investigations Committee

Posted on January 18, 2026January 19, 2026 by a Staff Writer

NYC Councilman Shekar Krishnan. PHOTO: Provided by office of Councilman Krishnan On Thursday, January 15, 2026, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin named Indian American Councilman Shekar Krishnan, the Chair of…

New York City orders review of fines and fees burdening small businesses

Posted on January 14, 2026 by a Staff Writer

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech during his inauguration ceremony in New York City, U.S., January 1, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani…

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