Editorial Features
A Sneak Peek into 150-year-old History of Kolkata Tram, from Colonial Times to 2024
Kolkata Tram is one of the few historic entities without which Calcutta, the first capital of British India, cannot be pictured. It has witnessed the city’s uphill journey from the rebellious…
India is Home to 6 Visa Temples where Many NRIs Got Visa Boons to Live American Dream or Work in Other Countries
At some temples in India, Venkateswara Swamy, Sri Ganesha, and Sankatmochan Hanuman double up as “Visa Gods” for hundreds of thousands of Indians wishing to study, work, live and settle abroad.…
NRIs Share Views on Comforts of Life in India and Benefits of Living in USA; an Emerging Social Media Trend
In an emerging social media trend, some Indians are bragging about their decisions to choose America over India, whereas some other Indians are proudly announcing their move back to the home country…
She Quit Her Thriving Career as VP in America to Save Her Mom’s Love and Legacy, Tharangini Studio in India
Far from the glitters of ‘Sabyasachi fashion’ at the Met Gala 2024, the age-old ethnic beauty of India is being preserved and nurtured in one of the humble, sustainable, organic forms – Hand…
News NRIs, USA, India, Travel
Delta, One of the Best Airlines, is Eyeing a Comeback to India and Codeshare Partnership with IndiGo
In 2023, India received nearly 65 million international footfalls from across the world.…
Delhi IGI Airport to Get Inter-terminal Air Train for Rs 2000 Crore like New York, Singapore, London
Indira Gandhi International Airport is gearing up for an infrastructural boost to match…
Heartland Visa: A Newly Proposed Quick Pathway to Green Card for Skilled Immigrants in USA
The United States has recently grown vocal of the Heartland Visa, a new pathway to lawful…
USA Unveils Massive 90-feet Statue of Lord Hanuman, the Tallest Hanuman Statue in North America
The revolution of transforming the contemporary socio-cultural landscape of India with…
Entertainment
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…
Diwali 2023 Events in New York and New Jersey: Festival of Lights is Back with a Bang after Pandemic
With Diwali entering the list of New York City school holidays, the Festival of Lights is…
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
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…
Indian American Billionaire Dr Kiran Patel’s 17-acre Surya Estate is Either a Dream or Envy of Every Millionaire
The palatial Patel House would have been the shooting location if Bollywood filmmaker…
Amazing Facts about India’s Newly Opened OM-shaped Mandir Spread over 250 Acres and Built over 30 Years
OM, a most sacred symbol in Hinduism, embodies the essence of the cosmos and connects to…
Flavors Food Culture
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…
Meet Pune’s Navnath Yewle Chaiwala who Earns Rs 15 Lakh a Month and is Planning 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
10 Air Travel Etiquette Rules: Do’s and Don’ts for Flying with Decency
In the history of aviation, Air India was, perhaps, the first and only airline to hand over an illustrated booklet called ‘Better Acquainted’ on the do’s and don’ts of flying to first-time travelers during the…
Global Entry vs TSA PreCheck: An Infographic Guide on Travelers to and from USA
Navigating US airport security often feels like embarking on a daunting journey before the long-haul flight from USA to India even begins. With stringent protocols and seemingly endless queues at every airport…
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
Why You Should Book Qatar Airways Flights to India/USA? Child Fare, Doha Stopover, Visa-free Transit, Qsuite, etc
To book or not to book Qatar Airways flights for a trip between USA and India; many…
Which Airlines have Best Premium Economy Cabins for Travel from USA to India in 2024? A Useful Guide
Premium Economy offers a better experience than economy travel and costs lesser than…
Which Airlines Operate Nonstop Flights between USA and India, and on What Routes in 2024?
Various international travel regulations gave a fillip to the demand for nonstop flights…
What are Popular Ways for Indians to Get Green Cards in USA: Green Card Eligibility Categories for Indians
Green card is most sought after among Indian immigrants in USA. The official permit to…