News NRIs, USA, India, Travel
New Policy to Bar US Citizenship and Green Cards for Legal Immigrants Who Receive Federal Benefits
The US government has stayed implementation of a recent policy which would have otherwise …
Indian American Techie Rajnish Bajpai and His Friend Yogesh Sahu Gift First Smart Village to India
What could have been a better gift to India than Smart Village from the Indian American …
Indian Americans to Commemorate 125 Years of Swami Vivekananda’s Historic Chicago Speech
Swami Vivekananda?s historic Chicago speech at the Parliament of the World?s Religions in …
Six Indian Americans Running for US State Legislature, City Council and Mayor Seats with Great Agendas
While eight Indian American teens are undergoing a summer internship in the US …
Entertainment
‘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 …
Top Florida Indian Events in March 2018: Holi, South India Fest, Pankaj Udhas Live, Mika Singh Live
The air of Florida will be heavy with flamboyant colors and soulful melodies for Indians …
Offbeat India
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 …
Interesting Stories of Offbeat Indian Temples and Unusual Offerings to Deities
Among the most interesting stories of India are stories of the few offbeat temples which …
22-year-old Aditya Paliwal from IIIT Bangalore Bags Rs 1.2-crore Package to Join Google in USA
Merit and talent knows no geographical bounds. Even the strictest US visa norms and …
Gujarat’s Antim Udan Moksha Airport is India’s First Airport Themed Crematorium for Salvation
Theme-based restaurants and parks are passé. A theme-based crematorium is the latest talk …
Places Tourist Destinations
Walk through History of Indian Freedom Movement at 10 Best Places This Independence Day
The Independence Day of India (August 15) is the day to recall sacrifices by the freedom …
Texas to Open its First Floating Water Park ‘Altitude H20’ This Week for Family Fun
There are many things to love about Texas. Equally known for its Western cowboy heritage …
Details of Upcoming Temples in USA for Cultural Welfare of Coming Generations of Indian Americans
The current US government’s visa reforms and immigration measures may cut the number of …
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 …
Flavors Food Culture
Meet Chennai’s Eniyavan, an Auto-rickshaw Driver and Class 8 Dropout, who Makes 2000 Idli Varieties
How many varieties of idli have you tasted or heard of? Five, ten, fifteen or twenty! Chennai, a haven of idli and dosa for foodies, boasts as many as 2000 varieties of idli. All thanks to M Eniyavan, a Class 8 dropout …
Meet Pune’s Navnath Yewle Chaiwala who Earns Rs 12 Lakh a Month and Plans to Go Global
While many Indians keep their fingers crossed for the sake of American Dreams, some pursue their Indian Dreams and manage to hit the jackpot eventually. One of them is a Pune chaiwala who sells a few thousand cups of …
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
Lesser-known, Interesting Facts about Puri Rath Yatra Festival of Odisha
Needless to say, Rath Yatra Festival in honor of Puri’s Lord Jagannath is one of the biggest Indian festivals. It is a grand celebration, cultural extravaganza and stunning spectacle. Nicknamed the Festival of Chariots, …
A Walk around Charminar on Ramzan Nights in Hyderabad City
The holy month of Ramadan is in full swing. The Muslim World is waiting for the festival Eid with bated breath. Preparations for the celebration including shopping are going on at a fast pace across India, too. Of the …
FAQs Airlines & Airports
What are Hand-baggage Only Fares for British Airways and Delta Airlines Flights?
Travel light and save on airfares. You can avoid paying extra baggage allowance by …
Is there Biometric Boarding for British Airways Flights to and from US Airports?
The United States is leaving no stone unturned to secure and strengthen its borders with …
Do You Know Why Tomato Juice Tastes Better on Planes than on Ground
We at Indian Eagle are back to decode the science behind why fliers crave tomato juice at …
Do You Know Why Travelers are Given Sweet Tamarind Candies on Jet Airways Flights?
You have definitely had sweet tamarind in meals while traveling on Jet Airways flights …