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Relief for Kerala nurse in Yemen: Nimisha Priya’s execution postponed – what was the case
The execution of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen, has been postponed amid last-minute efforts to secure her release. An Indian cleric initiated talks with Yemeni religious authorities, leading to negotiations with the victim's family, while India's government is also working to defer the execution.
Published on 15 July 2025 | 9:17 am
Two Indian-origin women die in UAE: Ritual fire claims woman’s life; Kerala mother, toddler found dead amid abuse allegations
A 46-year-old Indian-origin woman died in a fire during a ritual at her Sharjah apartment, while in a separate incident, a 33-year-old Kerala woman and her toddler daughter were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide. The child reportedly died from airway obstruction, and the mother was found hanging. Both cases are under investigation by Sharjah authorities.
Published on 14 July 2025 | 9:47 am
Watch: NRIs perform 'Ganga Aarti' Canadian riverbank; sparks mixed response
Published on 13 July 2025 | 4:31 am
Epstein mess: Kash Patel, Pam Bondi have no intention of stepping down; White House covers up clash as Dan Bongino mulls resigning
Published on 12 July 2025 | 12:53 pm
Varun Mohan education qualifications: How an Indian-origin MIT engineer secured Google’s $2.4 billion AI investment
Varun Mohan, a math prodigy turned MIT engineer, co-founded Windsurf, an AI startup revolutionizing software development. Google recognized Windsurf's innovation, leading to a $2.4 billion licensing deal and Mohan's move to Google DeepMind. His journey, fueled by rigorous education and practical experience, highlights the power of a strong academic foundation in shaping the future of AI.
Published on 12 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Bill Ackman makes shocking allegation about Zohran Mamdani; rakes up his father's 'suicide bomber' theory - what you need to know
Bill Ackman criticized Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate. This happened after Zohran's father, Mahmood Mamdani's old views resurfaced. Mahmood Mamdani had controversially called suicide bombers "soldiers" in his book. Ackman linked Zohran to his father's stance. Mahmood Mamdani defended his views in an old interview. He argued for understanding the context of political violence.
Published on 11 July 2025 | 5:32 am
Canada mid-air crash: Kerala trainee pilot among 2 killed; Indian consulate offers support
A tragic mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba, claimed the life of Sreehari Sukesh, a 23-year-old trainee pilot from Kerala. Sukesh, a resident of Thrippunithura in Kochi, was identified among the two fatalities after the crash on Tuesday.
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:14 am
Did Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani claim to be Black because of his poor SAT score?
For most students, a 2140 SAT score – roughly in the 94th–96th percentile nationally – would be a ticket to top-tier universities. But for Columbia, it fell short. Mamdani’s mother is Indian, and his father Ugandan-Indian, placing him in the highest-scoring demographic pool in admissions. According to Rufo, his score was below the Asian median but likely above the Black median, raising uncomfortable questions about why Mamdani marked “Black” on his form.
Published on 8 July 2025 | 11:04 am
4 of an Indian-origin family killed in US after a mini truck hits their car
Published on 8 July 2025 | 1:56 am
Indian-origin woman calls Zohran Mamdani's mother Mira Nair 'Hinduphobic'
Indu Viswanathan, an Indian-origin Hindu woman, has accused Zohran Mamdani's mother, Mira Nair, of Hinduphobia, citing prejudiced portrayals in her films. Viswanathan also criticized Mamdani for allegedly distorting facts and manipulating identity politics, particularly regarding the Muslim population in Gujarat. Mamdani has faced racial and political attacks since his primary win, including calls for his deportation.
Published on 7 July 2025 | 2:33 pm
Indian-origin man says Canada is great but he wants to come back because...
Published on 7 July 2025 | 12:52 pm
Indian-origin investor reveals if there is any 'actual American' in Musk's party
Published on 6 July 2025 | 5:41 pm
'So very American': Indian-origin listed as treasurer of Musk's America Party
Published on 6 July 2025 | 1:25 pm
Who is Indian-origin Sonny Bharadia who spent 20 yrs in US jail in a false case
Published on 4 July 2025 | 3:31 pm
Why Zohran Mamdani identified as African-American in his college application
On the surface, it sounds like an act of calculated advantage-seeking. After all, Columbia, like most elite universities then, ran race-conscious admissions. Identifying as Black might have increased his chances in a system designed to redress centuries of racial exclusion. Critics, including Mayor Eric Adams, quickly pounced, calling it “an insult to every student who got into college the right way.”
Published on 4 July 2025 | 12:13 pm
'Dude clears interviews': Indian-origin entrepreneur says truth of Soham Parekh is simple
Published on 3 July 2025 | 4:34 pm
‘Stop, let him go’: PIO sparks mid-air brawl, ends up with black eye - video
Ishaan Sharma, an India-origin man, was arrested following a mid-air altercation with Keanu Evans on a Miami-Philadelphia flight. Evans claims Sharma initiated the conflict with bizarre threats, leading to a physical confrontation. Passengers' videos captured the brawl, showing Evans defending himself.
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:30 am
Who is Anil Menon? Indian-origin astronaut set for his first mission to ISS
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:29 am