Editorial Features
Padma Shri Chandrasekhar Sankurathri: His Tragic Loss in Air India Plane Crash 1985 Made Him a Hero for the Poor
Let your bucket list feature the Sankurathri Foundation if you’re traveling to India, especially Andhra Pradesh this summer. A visit to the Sankurathri Foundation campus in the coastal town of…
Namkeen Queens: A Heartwarming Story of Saas-Bahu Bonding over Food and Serving Nostalgia in USA
Saas and Bahus are mostly at loggerheads from Indian TV family soaps to Indian households. Either mothers-in-law are dominating and daughters-in-law are submissive, or daughters-in-law are scheming…
Married into Queen Ahilyabai’s Family, Sally from Texas Makes India Her Lifetime Home for a Sacred Cause
“American by birth, Indian by heart.” That’s what the people of Maheshwar, a temple town on the Narmada River in central India, say about their beloved Sally didi. 82-year-old Sally…
Wheelchair Requests from 30% Indians Flying to USA, UK: A Genuine Need or A Misuse
In March 2025, the non-availability of pre-booked wheelchair assistance forced an 82-year-old traveler, among the passengers of Air India, to walk with difficulty. The octogenarian suffered a fall…
News NRIs, USA, India, Travel
California State Assembly Bill 268 to Make Diwali an Official Holiday for Its Largest Immigrant Community
The Deepavali Day Act, a nationwide movement by Indian American leaders from different…
Trump Considers $1000 Fast-Track Fee for Non-immigrant US Visa Interviews: All You Need to Know
After imposing a 3.5% remittance tax on international money transfers by non-US citizens,…
Air India Flights from SFO to Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru may have Two Pitstops; Brace for Longer Travel Time
Many Air India flights between North America and India are no longer nonstop due to route…
Delta, One of the Best Airlines, is Planning Nonstop Flights from Atlanta to India and Codesharing with IndiGo
In 2023, India received nearly 65 million international footfalls from across the world.…
Entertainment
Diwali Events in East Coast USA: Know Where to Celebrate Ghar Wali Diwali in New York and New Jersey
With Diwali entering the list of New York City school holidays, the Festival of Lights is…
These Durga Puja Events in New York and New Jersey Turn East Coast into a Mini Bengal This Time of Year
Durga Puja is one of the grandest and most-awaited Indian festivals in October 2024. It…
Visit These Best Places in California to Celebrate Durga Puja 2024 and Other Indian Festivals
Durga Puja is one of the globally celebrated Indian festivals. Be it California,…
Soak in Patriotic Vibes at 10 Best Indian Independence Day Events across USA in August 2024
India is all set to celebrate the 78th Independence Day this August 15, and so are…
Offbeat India
A Tale of Two Indian Families: One is Certified for No Caste, No Religion and the Other is ISO Certified
India is known for many wonders and paradoxes. There is an uncommon tale of two Indian…
An Indian’s Hilarious Letter in Broken English Helped Get Toilets on Trains in British India
Indian Railways, the world’s fourth largest railway network and eighth largest employer…
Tirupati Lord Balaji vs Sundar Pichai: Internet Speculates Who Earns More These Days
The Tirupati Balaji Temple in Andhra Pradesh is known as one of the richest Indian…
Unusual Indian Weddings with a Difference vs Multi-billion-dollar Ambani Family Weddings
The Internet and media went gaga on the Rs-720-cr Isha Ambani wedding in December 2018.…
Places Tourist Destinations
Mahakumbh 2025 Guide: Facilities, New Attractions, Places to Visit in Prayagraj
A whopping budget of Rs 6500 crore. 450 million devotees. A vast area of 4,000 hectares.…
INR 17000-crore Navi Mumbai International Airport: Things to Know about India’s Most Ambitious Project
Navi Mumbai International Airport, one of the two world-class airports coming up in…
India’s Largest Vedic Planetarium Temple Opens at ISKCON Mayapur with Help of Ford Scion & his Indian Wife
In July 2022, Ford that linked Detroit to Chennai for 25 years shut down its production…
NRIs are Building Replicas of Planes and Statue of Liberty atop Their Houses as a Tribute to USA and Canada
The United States is long-haul flights away from India, but the Statue of Liberty is a…
Flavors Food Culture
This Indian Working Couple, a Techie and a Lawyer, Brings Indian Culture of Socializing over Food to USA
How it feels when you wake up to your familiar aroma of homemade breakfast dishes on a Saturday morning thousands of miles away from India? Surreal and heavenly! A working couple from South India has turned their…
A Sneak Peek into the History, Production, Sale of Tirupati Laddu: Interesting Facts about Holy Prasadam
Pilgrimage to the Tirupati Balaji Temple in Andhra Pradesh is incomplete without a piece of laddu, the most sought after prasadam at one of the richest Hindu temples in the world. It has been more than 300 years since…
Travel Tips Things to Do & See
Flying with Cash between USA and India? Know the Rules for Safe Entry
Passengers flying from USA to India with more than $10,000 in cash are often stopped at the origin airport. Certain customs rules apply to carrying cash out of India for USA-bound travelers. Indians or NRIs carrying…
‘How I Accompanied My Parents to Boarding Gate through Security at Philadelphia Airport with a Guest Pass,’ Shares an Indian American
We long to have a few more moments with our near and dear ones when we go to see off them at an international airport. Many Indians in the US bid goodbye to their departing family, parents, or friends from outside the…
Festivals of India Things to Do & See
Legends and Traditions of Kerala’s Onam Festival: Amazing Things to Know
In India, harvest festivals are celebrated to please the god and goddess of agriculture, seek divine blessings for agricultural prosperity, and pray for household opulence. The festival is called different names in…
Significance of Kumari Puja: Why Bengal Worships Living Goddesses during Durga Puja
Worship of the Almighty as Divine Mother is an age-old tradition in India and a refined part of Indian culture. It has been in existence since prehistoric times, but geographically it is limited to Asian countries in…
FAQs Airlines & Airports
What is United Airlines’ Family Seating Policy for Travelers with Kids in Compliance to “Families Fly Together Act”?
Different airlines have different onboard seating policies. An airline’s inflight…
What are TSA-approved 11 Full-Size Liquid Items that I can Pack in a Cabin Bag and Pass through TSA Security?
Tired of squeezing liquids into tiny 3.4-ounce (100ml) bottles for flights within and out…
Which Airlines have Best Premium Economy Cabins for Travel from USA to India in 2025? A Useful Guide
Premium Economy offers a better experience than economy travel and costs lesser than…
Round-trip Booking Vs Two One-way Flight Bookings: What is Cheaper, Better, More Flexible?
‘Should I book a round trip or two one-way flight tickets?’ This is a common query…