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Trump's H-1B Policy Will Affect Desis

Indian Americans contribute approximately 5% to 6% -- roughly $300 billion -- in federal tax revenues annually. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com US President-elect Donald Trump recently......

Trump nominates another Desi to DoJ

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Monday nominated Indian-American Harmeet K Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice. IMAGE: Harmeet K......

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain. IMAGE: Ustad Zakir Hussain at one of his......

Prominent Desis hail Trump's re-election

Eminent Indian Americans on Wednesday welcomed the re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States and assured to work with him on several issues, including that of the......

All 5 Desis re-elected to US House, 'Samosa Caucus' gets 6th member

Six Indian Americans have won the elections to the House of Representatives, increasing their number from five in the current Congress. IMAGE: Virginia senator Suhas Subramanyam became the first......

One desi replaces another at Ford's North American unit

Indian-American Raj Nair, executive vice president and president of Ford North America, has been asked to leave the Detroit-based motor company following allegations of misconduct at work place,......

Indian IT firm sued in US for preferring desi workers

In a class action lawsuit, an Indian digital service company has been accused of discrimination against non-Indians and giving preference to people from South Asia in hiring and jobs. Image......

In IPO papers Uber highlights competition from desi rivals in India

Uber’s draft prospectus for the biggest IPO in the world since Alibaba’s in 2014 has projected a major cash burn for Uber in trying to get a significant market share in India, reports......

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Bubbly is to Preity Zinta what an Angry Young Man is to Amitabh Bachchan. No matter how old they grow, the terms are inextricably attached to their personality. As much Preity would like to be......

My Top Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

When Bollywood Went Nude

Baring their soul before the camera is a prerequisite for every actor. But going naked in front of it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Still, there are some who agree to bare it all or almost for......

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review: Unfunny

If a show about Gujaratis or Indians in the US had to be made, it could have been more authentic, sighs Deepa Gahlot. The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh has been made for a Western audience, who would not......

American Desi director has a new obsession

Piyush Dinker Pandya, the maker of the hit film American Desi starring Kal Penn, has a new obsession these days desi stand-up comedians. Pandya is busy taking his show, The Gurus Of Comedy, to......

Desi tennis star who will debut against Djoko

Basavareddy's Grand Slam debut in Melbourne 19-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy, an Indian origin American tennis player, will make his Grand Slam debut when he meets Novak Djokovic in the......

What Neeraj Promised Modi...

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra smiles as Prime Minister Narendra D Modi speaks about churma during their interaction on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Photograph: ANI/X India's Olympic star Neeraj Chopra......

Kapil supports desi Rep nominee for Virginia LG position

IMAGE: Kapil Dev's support is expected to boost Puneet Ahluwalia's campaign in Virginia. Photograph: Puneet Ahluwalia/Twitter Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev has come out in support of Indian......

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