Editorial Features
Born and Brought up in Mumbai’s Kamathipura, Shweta Katti Shrines Bright from India to USA
“The fault is not in our stars, but in ourselves.” Shweta Katti from a Mumbai brothel realized the underlying meaning of the Shakespearean proverb when Radha, a neighboring sex worker, told her…
Fortune Favors the Brave: 5 Indian American Women on Forbes 2021 List of America’s Richest Self-made Women
Fortune favors the brave and the bold. This maxim is true about five Indian American business women who Forbes’ 2021 list features among America’s self-made richest women. The collective fortunes…
After 2 Decades of Concorde’s Fall, United Airlines to Bring Back Ultrafast Supersonic Travel
“The Concorde was fabulous. I had a love affair with the Concorde that lasted longer than both of my ex-wives. It was a great part of my life. The difference between it and a conventional aircraft…
This Indian American Couple Turns ‘Community Heroes’ by Giving away $8 Million to Pandemic-hit Nonprofits
“You can take an Indian out of India, but you can never take India out of an Indian”. 2020, the year of the pandemic, saw several Indian Americans including tech moguls and high-paid…
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USA to Lift Entry Curbs for Vaccinated Foreign Nationals in November; Good News for Indians
After two months of deliberation on easing entry restrictions for foreign nationals in a…
Maitri Patel Takes to Skies as India’s Youngest Commercial Pilot at 19 after Training in USA
Sky is the limit for India’s youngest commercial pilot, Maitri Patel from Gujarat. She…
India to Resume Issuing Tourist Visa to Vaccinated Foreign Travelers after 18 Months of Suspension
In March 2020, India – the world’s second most populous country – took several…
Indian American Marissa Sumathipala, a US Presidential Scholar, Reinvents Heart Disease Therapy for Millions of People
The untimely demise of Sidharth Shukla, a popular Indian television actor, who recently…
Entertainment
Wow! New York is Set to Hoist Indian Flag at Iconic Times Square this August 15 for First Time
After having witnessed the Ram Temple’s groundbreaking ceremony on giant billboards,…
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 Diwali 2019: 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…
Details of 10 Best Indian Independence Day 2019 Events for Indians in USA This August
India is all set to celebrate the 73rd Independence Day this August 15, and so are…
Offbeat India
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…
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.…
Places Tourist Destinations
Yadadri: A Tirupati-like Temple Town is Coming up near Hyderabad for INR 1800 Crore in 2022
India is on a temple construction spree aiming to harness the economic potential of…
Amazing Things to Know about India’s Newest UNESCO World Heritage Site: Telangana’s 800-Y-O Ramappa Temple
The 13th century Ramappa Temple journeyed from being listed on the tentative list of…
Karnataka to Build Several Statues Including World’s Tallest Hanuman Statue for Rs 1200 Crore
After Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka joins the race…
Interesting Facts about Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir in India: World’s Tallest Temple under Construction
India is touching dizzying heights of wonder with back-to-back new constructions,…
Flavors Food Culture
This South Indian Staple is Now Immunity Boosting Soup in USA; Thanks to Chef Arun Rajadurai from Tamil Nadu
The medicinal properties of Indian staples from Kashmir to Kanyakumari are undeniable. That’s why India’s mortality rate is the lowest among the countries hit by the pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University.…
After Return from India, She Quits Job and Earns USD 35 Million by Selling Bhakti Chai in USA
Chai is an elixir of life in India. This sacred beverage in Indian households is an integral part of the Atithi Devo Bhava belief in India. Tea that the British introduced in the colonized India does sell like a hot…
Travel Tips Things to Do & See
Are You Neither US Immigrant nor Eligible for NIE? You can Bypass US Entry Ban via Qatar
With effect on May 4, 2021, the United States’ presidential proclamation restricted the arrival of non-immigrants who were in the pandemic-hit India during 14 days prior to their attempted entry to the US. Indians who…
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.…
Festivals of India Things to Do & See
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…
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…
FAQs Airlines & Airports
What are the Rules for Vaccinated or Unvaccinated Indians to bypass the US Entry Restrictions via Turkey?
Good news for unvaccinated Indians who are subject to the US Presidential Proclamation…
What are Nonstop Flights between USA and India in 2021 and 2022?
With more and more travelers searching for US-India itineraries with short flights,…
What US Green Cardholders Stuck Abroad Need to Know about Re-entry Policy on Return after 180 Days or 1 Year
Many US green cardholders, who are still stuck in India because of adverse circumstances…
FAQs: Air Bubble Flights to Delhi, Air Suvidha, New Delhi Airport’s Testing, Quarantine and Exemption Rules
India’s new rules for incoming travelers from abroad, that took effect on February 23,…