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Across the United States, Indian diplomatic posts celebrated the nations 80th Independence Day on August 15 through tricolor unfurling ceremonies, cultural showcases, and diaspora participation. The nationwide events were organized in alignment with the Ministry of Cultures Har Ghar Tiranga and Surya Path Tiranga outreach programs.

For tall batters facing sharp spin on turning subcontinental tracks, conventional wisdom dictates leaning forward, extending long levers, and smothering the deviation right at the pitch. Devdutt Padikkal, standing at an imposing 63, shreds that manual entirely. On a sweltering opening day at the Galle International Stadium, the 26-year-old left-hander orchestrated an authoritative, unbeaten 131 off 178 balls against Sri Lanka. It was a masterclass etched not in tentative forward lunges, but in s

The historic California Theatre in San Jose hosted the third North American Film Association Film Festival from Aug. 7-9, bringing filmmakers, actors and cross-cultural storytellers together for three days of film premieres, masterclasses and awards.

Los Angeles has an unusual way of solving problems: when the numbers become uncomfortable, sometimes we rearrange the furniture.

She may not eventually run in 2028, but it certainly appears at the moment that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has sort of soft-launched her bid for the presidency.

A gene known for its role in building the heart may also be responsible for organizing the DNA inside heart cells, and losing just one working copy can disrupt that structure, according to a new study by researchers at Gladstone Institutes.

President Donald Trump has said the United States will take control of the Strait of Hormuz and make the strategically vital waterway U.S. territory after defeating Iran, escalating his claims over one of the world's most important routes for oil and gas shipments.

President Donald Trump is making prescription drug prices a central part of the Republican campaign for the 2026 midterm elections, arguing that his administration's most-favored-nation policy has sharply reduced the cost of medicines for Americans and could help Republicans at the polls.

India was prepared to take significant risks and strike hard in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has said, offering a rare insight into the decision-making behind Operation Sindoor more than a year after the military action.

By BP Acharya- (BP Acharya is a retired Special Chief Secretary of Telangana and the views are his personal .The views expressed in this article are his own. ) On the occasion of the 79th anniversary celebrations of our Independence, inevitably, one is reminded of the celebrations during the Golden Jubilee Celebrations. One tends to []

Target is strengthening its artificial intelligence and user experience capabilities as part of its next phase of growth, appointing its first-ever chief AI officer while elevating user experience leadership to ensure technology remains centered on people.

For decades, the South Asian diaspora in the United States has been celebrated as an exemplary economic success story and a model minority. However, behind the high median incomes and professional and academic accolades lies a simmering, intensifying public health emergency. A recent study by my colleagues and me published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2026) found that a staggering one in five South Asian Americans now faces a severe burden of psycholo

Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has cautioned that the Trump administration's proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas could end up pushing jobs out of the United States instead of protecting them, arguing that companies may choose to move work overseas if bringing skilled professionals into the country becomes too expensive.

The U.S. military is creating its first multinational attack drone task force in the Middle East, expanding its use of unmanned systems and strengthening military cooperation with regional partners.

The United States will impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on imported drones and drone components as the Trump administration moves to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce the country's reliance on foreign suppliers, particularly China, in a sector it considers critical to national security.

The Marathi short film Undocumented.PDF brought the U.S. immigration debate into focus at the 2026 NAFA Film Festival in San Jose, California, using the story of a family facing deportation to explore identity, dignity and belonging.

Drinking a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie alongside a healthier diet may help improve mental well-being, according to a new study by researchers at Newcastle University in the U.K.

The Tata Trusts have formally begun the process of selecting a new chairman for Tata Sons, a day after N Chandrasekaran announced that he would not seek a third term at the helm of the group's holding company.

More than 150 community members, elected officials and Indian diplomats gathered in Milpitas, California, to celebrate the shared democratic values of the United States and India at a special event organized by the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS).

When I was in school at the Boys High School, Allahabad, India, there was a Chinese boy, two years junior to me, called Sim Chou. I finished school in 1961 and thereafter never heard from him until about 10 years ago, when I received an email from him. Since then, we have kept in regular contact through WhatsApp.

The Trump administration has revoked more than 600 visas from foreign nationals as part of a wider effort to crack down on birth tourism, the State Department said on Wednesday, August 12, days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting the practice.

Democrats in Congress are pushing to stop a Trump administration immigration rule that could make it harder for some immigrants who receive public benefits to obtain green cards, saying the policy could create confusion, discourage families from seeking assistance and give immigration officers broad discretion in deciding applications.

The former chief financial officer of spinal implant company SpineFrontier Inc. has been sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme that paid surgeons hundreds of thousands of dollars in sham consulting fees in exchange for using the company's medical devices.

N Chandrasekaran on Wednesday, August 12, announced that he will not seek another term as Chairman of Tata Sons after his current tenure ends on February 20, 2027, bringing to a close a decade at the helm of the Tata Group and nearly 40 years with the conglomerate.

IPL star and Delhi Capitals player Abhishek Porel, who plays domestic cricket for Bengal, has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape case after the Calcutta High Court directed police to take him into custody.

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on Tuesday, August 11, claimed that India significantly increased its purchases of Russian oil after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and alleged that the trade helped finance Russia's war effort, although he did not provide any evidence or figures to support those assertions.

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has asked the Trump administration to make a major undersea electricity project in the Eastern Mediterranean a priority, saying it is essential to the success of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

The U.S. military said it disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday, August 11, after it allegedly attempted to violate the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, marking the latest enforcement action against commercial vessels headed toward Iran.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat is set to make a rare public appearance in the United States later this month when he addresses a large gathering of Hindu Americans in New York City during an event centered on unity, civic engagement, and interfaith understanding.

A young Indian software engineer who had recently begun his career in the United States after completing his master's degree was killed in a road accident in Ohio on August 7, prompting an outpouring of support from the Indian community and assistance from Indian authorities.

The U.S. State Department has revoked more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals under the Trump administration, citing a wide range of reasons, including criminal activity, immigration abuse, fraud, national security concerns, and support for violence against Americans.

Gautam Adani said the Adani Group would continue focusing on nation-building and long-term value creation after a U.S. federal court dismissed all criminal charges against him, his nephew Sagar Adani, and their associate Vneet Jaain, bringing a major legal case in the United States to an end.

As Silicon Valley faces widespread tech layoffs, a difficult job market and changing immigration policies, the Open Atlas Summit 2026 is preparing to bring together global founders, engineers, creators and students seeking to build careers and companies in the United States.

Today, 10th August, is the birth anniversary of an Indian hero, former President of India VV Giri. On this day we remember a life devoted to India's fight for freedom, service of India, democracy, labour rights, and public welfare. From the trade union movement to the highest constitutional office of the nation, V. V. Giris journey reflects courage, conviction, simplicity, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of the common citizen.

In the World Test Championship, there is no room for slow starts. Every dropped point can define an entire cycle

One of the greatest works of Panjabi literature will come alive in San Francisco later in August as Heer Waris Shah: A Love Story from Panjab, a historic region of South Asia, today divided between India and Pakistan, makes its San Francisco premiere at the city's Main Library on August 29.

As criticism of India's proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026 gathered momentum in the United States, India's Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has sought to counter what he called misunderstandings surrounding the legislation through a detailed Myth vs. Truth thread on X on August 9.

The head of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, has urged parents across the country to vaccinate their children with routine childhood vaccines, saying immunization remains the strongest protection against preventable diseases as the U.S. records its highest number of measles cases in 35 years.

An Indian student accused of killing his girlfriend in Arizona was arrested in Germany before he could board a connecting flight to India, ending what investigators believe was an attempt to flee the U.S. after the alleged crime.

FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to visit Russia in October, a rare trip by the head of the U.S. law enforcement agency at a time when relations between Washington and Moscow remain strained over the war in Ukraine.

The timeless elegance of Indian textiles took center stage earlier this year at San Francisco's Asian Art Museum during Unstitched: A Celebration of the Saree, an exhibition co-organized with EnActe Arts that explored the saree as both a cultural artifact and a contemporary artistic expression.

India is now importing most of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States, marking a major shift in the country's energy sourcing strategy, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on August 7.

Months of military operations in Iran have significantly reduced U.S. stocks of key missile interceptors and other precision weapons, raising concerns among former officials and lawmakers about the country's military readiness and its ability to respond to future conflicts.

The US Senates approval of a bill empowering President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on top importers of Russian energy has raised concern about engineering exports from India, an industry body said on Saturday.

By Dr. Omar Khokhar- Weve all been there. You wake up feeling fine, eat lunch, and by dinner youre making repeated trips to the bathroom. Or perhaps your entire family comes down with vomiting and diarrhea a day after a holiday gathering. The first question most people ask is, What did I eat? Sometimes it []

United States Vice President JD Vance spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, Aug. 8, with the two leaders discussing ways to further strengthen the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across several key areas.

Veteran actor Rohini Hattangadi received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North America Film Association during a three-day Marathi film festival that opened Aug. 7 with a red carpet event at the California Theatre in San Jose.

The Indian government is examining whether Meta's recommendation systems are compatible with the legal protections available to intermediaries under the Information Technology Act, while also asking the U.S. tech giant to take stronger action against deepfakes and other harmful AI-generated content, according to sources.

A new study has found that people with long COVID continue to show signs of immune system and blood vessel dysfunction long after recovering from the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, offering fresh clues about why many patients experience lingering symptoms.

The U.S. Senate has approved a broad new sanctions bill aimed at increasing pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine, with the proposed legislation potentially exposing major buyers of Russian energy, including India, to tariffs of up to 100 percent.