Editorial Features
16-year-old Indian American Helps Poor Children with Shoes to Cut School Dropout Rates in India and US
Over 1.2 million high school students drop out in the United States every year, despite a 3% decrease in the dropout rate from 1990 to 2010. High school dropouts are behind almost 75% of crimes in…
10 Inspirational Stories of Fight against Water Crisis in India will Inspire You to Conserve Water
Water is the elixir of life on earth. Water crisis is a looming threat to many countries including India. Water crisis in India manifests itself through severe drought during summer every year.…
These Indian Villages Send at least One Man from Every House to Serve Nation and Defend Borders
The martyrdom of over 40 CRPF personnel in the dastardly #Pulwama terror attack reminds us of those Indian households and mothers who muster the courage to send their sons to serve in the armed…
All about Grand Wedding of Richest Indian Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Son in March 2019
The $100-million wedding of the richest Indian billionaire’s daughter in 2018 is the biggest and most glamorous extravaganza in the history of big fat Indian weddings. It gave a wild run to the…
News NRIs, USA, India, Travel
Silicon Valley IT Firm Sues US Government for H1B Visa Denial to Qualified Indian Employee
H1B visa continues to be a conundrum for many Indians in the United States. That the…
Bhawana Kanth Becomes India’s First Woman Fighter Pilot for Combat Missions by Air Force
The women power of India has leaped a few notches higher, with women voters having…
Two Indian American Boys are Crowned US Champions of International Geography Bee 2019
Indian American kids leave no stone unturned to prove their mettle in any discipline of…
Air India Discontinues Direct New York to Mumbai Flights for Several Reasons
Air India seems an ill-fated airline. 2019 has not been lucky for the national carrier of…
Entertainment
New York Diwali 2018: Know Where to Celebrate Festival of Lights Thousands of Miles away from India
Diwali in New York is back with a bang this year! New York Indians are gearing up to…
‘Breaking the Bee’ Documentary Explores What Makes Indian American Kids Win Spelling Bee Contests
Do mark May 12 on your calendar of Indian events in New York. Breaking the Bee, an…
These Indian American Siblings Make Kids Learn Indian Culture & Mythology through Visual Storytelling
Indian Americans need no longer worry about how to connect their US-born children with…
New York to Host Cultural Train Journey ‘The Namaste Express’ for Indians in Summer 2018
The aftereffects of the last few successive winter storms are lingeringly fading out of…
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…
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.…
This Telangana Villager Revers President Donald Trump as God and Worships Him Daily. Know Why
Post the US elections 2016 and the rise of Donald Trump to the supreme Presidential power…
Rajasthan’s Gypsy Tribe: Interesting Facts about Kalbeliya Music and Dance
The Jodhpur Flamenco and Gypsy Festival is held at the Mehrangarh Fort in Rajasthan every…
Places Tourist Destinations
INR 16700-crore Navi Mumbai International Airport: Things to Know about India’s Most Ambitious Project
The foundation stone for the INR 16,700-crore Navi Mumbai International Airport project…
Holi Festival: Best Places to Have Fun and Witness Unity in Diversity of India
Among the festivals of India, Holi is the only festival which celebrates love and…
Indian Americans to Get Second Jyotirlingam Temple on a 17-acre Site for Spiritual Wellbeing
The fourth richest US state in 2018 and the eight wealthiest US state in 2019,…
Sai Teerth: India’s First Ever Devotional Theme Park is among Best Tourist Attractions in 2019
Many new tourist attractions in India saw the daylight by the end of 2018 and at the…
Flavors Food Culture
Journey of Haleem from Arab to Hyderabad: An Interesting Story
The season of Haleem is back to Hyderabad with the holy month of Ramadan which commenced on May 5 this year. Hyderabad celebrates the season with its cosmopolitan populace every year. Haleem festivals are organized at…
All about Google’s Indian Restaurant Baadal for Employees in Silicon Valley: from Interior to Menu
There are many Indian restaurants in Silicon Valley serving the best Indian food in San Francisco Bay Area. It is one of the reasons why Silicon Valley is home to a great number of Indians in California. Most of the…
Travel Tips Things to Do & See
Hyderabad Metro Rail: Rules, Regulations, Fares, Luggage Restrictions and Other Facts
Hyderabad reached a milestone in infrastructural development, with the spectacular inauguration of the much-awaited Hyderabad Metro Rail today (November 28, 2017). Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Telangana CM K.…
New Reasons Why You Should Travel by Train in India in 2016 and Following Years
If Monisha Rajesh, an Indo-British journalist, had traveled by trains across India in 2016, her book “Around India in 80 Trains” would have had a few more pages about the transformation of train travel in India.…
Festivals of India Things to Do & See
Know What Makes Gangaur Festival of Rajasthan a Cultural Extravaganza in Incredible India
Gangaur is one of the few Rajasthani festivals which are celebrated as colorfully as Holi. Gangaur is not just a festival but a celebration of women’s immovable faith in the Divine for their husbands’ wellbeing and…
Ugadi Pachadi: Culinary Tidbits of Ugadi Celebration in Telugu Community
Ugadi is a festival of the Telugu-speaking populace in the states of South India. Ugadi is celebrated to welcome the Telugu New Year which ushers in a season of freshness and brightness before the colors of Holi…
FAQs Airlines & Airports
What are Unique Features of Qatar Airways New Economy Class: Seating and Inflight Dining?
In order to woo travelers and beat the competition in the upcoming travel season, Qatar…
What are Nonstop Flights between USA and India?
With more and more travelers searching for US-India itineraries with short flights,…
Is TSA Precheck Expedited Screening Available for Air India Flights from US Airports?
Good news for those traveling on Air India flights from the United States! Air India and…
How to Avoid Paying Airline Fees for Flight Cancellation Post 24 Hours of Booking
Needless to say, airlines protect flights with rigid cancellation policies. What most air…