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#india-us-relations
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2 days ago
World politics

Trump's 'hellhole' repost fuels growing anger in India

India condemned Trump's comments labeling the country as a 'hellhole' as inappropriate and uninformed, emphasizing the importance of India-US relations.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago
World politics

Why anti-US sentiment is quietly growing in India

India condemned Trump's 'hellhole' comment, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect in India-US relations.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Trump's 'hellhole' repost fuels growing anger in India

India condemned Trump's comments labeling the country as a 'hellhole' as inappropriate and uninformed, emphasizing the importance of India-US relations.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Why anti-US sentiment is quietly growing in India

India condemned Trump's 'hellhole' comment, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect in India-US relations.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Iconic Indian Artists Showcase + Palo Alto Film Premieres (May 1-3)

Laasya Art presents an exhibition featuring Laxma Goud and Thota Vaikuntam, showcasing their artwork and original films in California.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

All New York boroughs to host free World Cup fan events, Mamdani says

Every fan should be able to watch the greatest tournament on earth without dipping into their savings, Mamdani said. The events will include watch parties for the matches and other festivities.
New York City
Social justice
fromAxios
4 days ago

Multiracial Americans are surging. But data erases them

The multiracial population in the U.S. grew significantly from 2010 to 2020, with implications for how race is measured and understood.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Duty vs. Selfhood: Family Dynamics in the South Asian Diaspora

Kalpana recalls the emotional abuse her mother endured and how she and her brother absorbed the fallout. These early experiences shaped her sense of safety and belonging in ways that lingered in her adulthood.
Relationships
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

India news: Record turnout in Bengal, Tamil Nadu polls

Phase 1 of the assembly polls in West Bengal concluded with a record voter turnout of 92.25%, following mass voter deletions after a monthslong Special Intensive Revision exercise.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

How TikTok is driving American expats to Southeast Asia

"Life in America was pretty unfulfilling and pretty stressed out. Like most folks, just in a rat race."
US news
#punjabi-music
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

At L.A. college campuses, Punjabi music is opening doors to heritage long kept closed

Punjabi music helps young Americans of Indian and Pakistani origin reconnect with their cultural identity and heritage.
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

At L.A. college campuses, Punjabi music is opening doors to heritage long kept closed

Punjabi music helps young Americans of Indian and Pakistani origin reconnect with their cultural identity and heritage.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

This is not the country I moved to': the British Indians showing support for Nigel Farage

Savitha Prakash sees parallels between Nigel Farage and Narendra Modi, emphasizing their focus on majority needs and rising support for Reform UK among British Indians.
#digital-nomad-visa
fromCN Traveller
6 days ago
Travel

I was the fourth person in the world to get Sri Lanka's new digital nomad visa - these were the unexpected obstacles I faced

fromCN Traveller
6 days ago
Travel

I was the fourth person in the world to get Sri Lanka's new digital nomad visa - these were the unexpected obstacles I faced

NYC music
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

'The Lunchbox' musical opens at Berkeley Rep May 17

The Lunchbox musical premieres at Berkeley Rep, featuring Broadway stars and an award-winning creative team, adapted from the 2013 film.
London music
fromLondon On The Inside
1 week ago

How Tara Kumar Creates Community Across Her Two Cultures

Tara Kumar blends her Irish and Indian heritage through music, fashion, and cultural expression, creating a unique identity and aesthetic.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Threats from gangsters are deterring athletes from participating in Kabaddi tournaments, reflecting a larger issue of violence targeting Indian and Punjabi Sikhs in California.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'That tension has always been around in my life, being mixed race and growing up in Ireland with Hong Kong heritage'

Choy-Ping Ní Chléirigh-Ng expresses that growing up in Wicklow as a mixed-race individual often felt isolating, as they navigated their identity in a small town.
Arts
#holi-festival
Portland food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

4th Annual Holi D11 Street Party (SF)

The 4th Annual Holi D11 Street Party is a free, family-friendly event featuring music, dancing, food, and colored powders.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

4th Annual Holi D11 Street Party (SF)

The 4th Annual Holi D11 Street Party is a free, family-friendly event featuring music, dancing, food, and colored powders.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I swapped England for Seoul after watching a Korean teen drama and found myself cast in a K-pop video

Discovering South Korean culture through a Mandarin homework mishap led to a deep passion for the language and its entertainment.
Film
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Shortlisted for an Oscar, 'Homebound' is a daring movie about two dear friends

Homebound, a film about friendship amid discrimination in India, received acclaim and was backed by Martin Scorsese, highlighting its sensitive subject matter.
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

London's East Asian LGBTQ+ film festival is back next month - and the line-up is award-winning

Queer East Festival has announced its 2026 line-up, featuring a diverse array of films that explore the vibrant and often overlooked queer culture of East and Southeast Asia.
London food
fromBon Appetit
3 weeks ago

Diaspora Co. Teamed Up With Dozens of Farmers to Write a Cookbook

The spices are merely a vessel for culture, community, storytelling, and politics. The recipes were so fresh, simple, and seasonal. That's not the version of South Asian food that most people know.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The US is no longer the go-to place': How Korean culture is taking Latin America by storm

The Korean wave or hallyu that brought the country's culture to the world has now well and truly engulfed Latin America.
Madrid food
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Saad Khan Archives the Detritus of Censored Culture

Khajistan is an archive preserving censored media from South Asia to the Maghreb, founded by Saad Khan in 2019.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Different beliefs, shared humanity: why so many Australians celebrate diverse religious festivals

Participation in diverse faith and cultural celebrations fosters understanding and community bonds.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Amid Trump's influence, India considers denying & criminalizing trans people & their healthcare - LGBTQ Nation

New legislation in India threatens self-determination rights for transgender individuals, requiring state approval for gender identity recognition.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It makes me feel more British': Muslims say religious diversity in the UK part of identity

Political tensions surrounding Eid al-Fitr celebrations in the UK have sparked concerns about bigotry and the acceptance of diversity.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Was Raised to Be Accepting. Yet, I Find Myself Battling Strange New Thoughts About Immigrants.

Acknowledging and confronting personal prejudices is a crucial step towards becoming a better ally and challenging racism.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

The box-office juggernaut that shows hypermasculine nationalism still sells in India

Dhurandhar became a record-breaking Hindi film by blending fictional espionage with real terrorist attacks, reigniting debate about nationalism and political messaging in Bollywood.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
1 month ago

Brooklyn Nets shoot to connect with Caribbean community on and off the court

The Brooklyn Nets hosted a Caribbean-themed game night celebrating regional cultures through performances, carnival entertainment, and community programming to engage diverse local residents.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

India's Parliament adds an LGBTQ+ voice for the first time

Menaka Guruswamy, an openly queer constitutional lawyer, was elected to India's Rajya Sabha, marking significant LGBTQ+ visibility in national politics.
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

Inside the technicoloured capital shaping India's melting-pot cuisine

Walking through the narrow bylanes of Mylapore neighbourhood at dusk is like watching a sepia-tinted postcard of Madras coming to life and gently reasserting itself over the Chennai of today. The 7th-century Kapaleeshwarar Temple, the fulcrum of commerce and culture, draws the devout into its timeless force field, and on nearby Pitchu Pillai Lane, a small crowd gathers around the Raghul Kuzhi Paniyaram street stall to buy kuzhi paniyarams: spongy orbs of pan-fried batter speckled with mustard seeds.
Silicon Valley food
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Americans Can Learn From Immigrants

Prioritizing relationships, shared meals, and community over efficiency significantly increases happiness and well-being across all age groups.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Padma Lakshmi on what America has lost-and what it must rebuild

Immigration strengthens America by attracting global talent and improving institutions; punitive crackdowns are unconscionable, immoral, and strategically shortsighted.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Balochistan to Bangladesh: Why Pakistan is boycotting India World Cup match

Pakistan will boycott its Twenty20 World Cup match with India after Mohsin Naqvi blamed India for deadly coordinated attacks in Balochistan.
Cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Nadiya Hussain on food, faith and finding her voice: I get paid less than the white version of me'

Nadiya Hussain's cookbook embraces indulgent comfort foods like deep-fried dishes and golden syrup dumplings, rejecting diet culture trends while advocating for balanced, joyful eating that celebrates how she cooks, eats, and shows love to her family.
fromDodgers Nation
2 months ago

Things to Do in LA: Slamdance, Golden Dragon Parade, & More

As Los Angeles Dodgers fans count down the days until Opening Day 2026, there are plenty of events and activities going on around the city for fans to enjoy with their families, friends or even solo this weekend. There are multiple cultural events happening this weekend that will embrace culture and community with vibrant celebrations for Black History Month, Mardi Gras, and Lunar New Year Pick your favorite events, mark your calendar and make the most of your weekend in LA!
Soccer (FIFA)
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Election matters': Bangladesh vote reaches Britain, but some feel excluded

East London's Bangladeshi diaspora faces bureaucracy, apathy and political distrust as diaspora voting becomes possible, shaping low engagement despite historic electoral opportunities.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Fusing Indian, East African and Mexican flavors - but don't call it 'fusion'

Though they were only serving in town for one night, the chefs and staff behind the Mexico City supernova Masala y Maíz managed to cause what felt like a temporary ripple in L.A. dining during their pop-up last week. It reminded this diner that despite the era's current dedication to culinary and cultural boundaries - you should only cook what you know, write what you know - a spirit of mixture and melding can actually lead to something extraordinary, and not cringey, in practice.
LA food
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tariq Ali claims BFI has frozen him out of multicultural TV season

Tariq Ali, editor of Bandung File, was not invited to the BFI season and objects that its selections present a skewed vision of the programme.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Pointing Out The Parts Of American Culture That Are Changing Before Our Eyes

Widespread convenience technologies let people avoid leaving home, reducing everyday face-to-face interaction and increasing social isolation, division, and hostility.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

The Sartorial Is Political in "The New York Sari"

The sari functions as a living art form, historical document, and political statement that reflects South Asian diaspora experiences and identity in New York.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Anthony Bourdain Sought Out This Popular American Fast Food Joint In Sri Lanka - Tasting Table

Even though there was an intense religious ceremony happening right outside their car, Bourdain apparently wanted to feed his crew after a long day of filming. With not much more than "a few handfuls of cooked rice available" during the shoot, he knew they were "hot, hungry, and very far from home." And Woolever said that meant they were ready to eat "some resolutely Western fast food chicken and biscuits."
Food & drink
European startups
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago

'I chose my mental health': Indian entrepreneur leaves Sweden after deportation order

An Indian entrepreneur's hydroponics startup in northern Sweden was shut down after his business visa application was denied by the Swedish Migration Agency, forcing him to leave the country despite having secured funding and established customer relationships.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

It is beyond time the media, marketing and communications industries woke up to the BAME opportunity

The stats speak for themselves. In 2015's 'A List', out of 418 executives, 79 (19 per cent) were women and only eight (2 per cent) were BAME. Shockingly, in the second decade of the 21st century, it is still possible to go to a leading marketing or communications industry event and only see a handful of black or Asian faces in the room.
Marketing
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, many Latinos question whether they belong

I didn't feel included in the Latino community. I always felt left out. Las Comadres has since become a national nonprofit organization. De Hoyos Comstock, petite with a warm smile, describes Las Comadres as a 'Latina culture club.' The current political rhetoric, characterized by the most aggressive immigration enforcement in modern history, is forcing many U.S. citizen Latinos to question whether they belong.
Austin
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Red alert: Brooklyn pol says he and other USSR immigrants are more 'cultured' than Americans

State Assemblyman Michael Novakhov faced backlash for Facebook remarks suggesting USSR-born immigrants are more cultured than American residents, later claiming mistranslation.
#lunar-new-year
Film
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Bronx filmmaker spotlights Jamaican Diaspora stories | amNewYork

Dante Hillmedo centers Bronx Caribbean immigrant experiences in film, teaching himself videography and building Team Elite Productions to portray Black and Caribbean stories authentically.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Indian teens roll their eyes at talk of a social media ban

Age-based social media restrictions in India raise practical and social concerns among teens and parents amid similar international moves to protect young people.
US Elections
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Former US Residents, Tell Us Why You Left And Your Unfiltered Thoughts About America Right Now

Record numbers of Americans are leaving the country, citing exhaustion from financial stress, lack of work-life balance, inadequate healthcare, and political polarization compared to better social systems abroad.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Somali Americans Aren't Going Anywhere

Somali Minnesotans used viral parody and longstanding community networks to defend against intensified ICE enforcement and rising anti-Somali hate.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I had to leave the US because I couldn't get a work visa. The culture shock startled me.

At that point, I hadn't heard the term "reverse culture shock" - a sense of disorientation you feel when returning to your country after a long stay abroad - but I now know this is what I experienced when I got back to India. Busy work mornings in New York were replaced by dull ones in India for the first few weeks while I waited to start my new job.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

India vs Pakistan: Eager fans brave surge in travel costs for T20 World Cup

For Indian cricket fans travelling to Sri Lanka this weekend, the opportunity to watch their team take on archrivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup has come at the cost of inflated airfares, soaring hotel prices and a long wait for matchday tickets. But these are mere sacrifices that thousands are willing to make to witness the most heated rivalry in the sport as it unfolds on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromCaribbean Life
2 months ago

Bronx filmmaker spotlights Jamaican Diaspora stories - Caribbean Life

But rather than walk away from his creative calling, Driven said he pivoted - teaching himself videography and landing his first paid job through a Craigslist post filming Caribbean DJ, and DJ Mad Out. "That opportunity introduced him to New York's Caribbean music scene, where he went on to work with artists such as Shaggy, Ding Dong and Kranium," she said. "Those early experiences sharpened Hillmedo's eye for authenticity, capturing Caribbean culture not as spectacle, but as lived reality," she added.
Brooklyn
London music
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

I've Been to Nearly Every Caribbean Carnival-and These Are My Favorite Celebrations

Caribbean Carnival originates in Black resistance and remains a cultural celebration of freedom, music, vibrant costumes, and diasporic connection despite commercialization.
Travel
fromeuronews
2 months ago

This dreamy island country just launched a digital nomad visa

Sri Lanka offers a one-year renewable digital nomad visa requiring a minimum €1,700 monthly income, prohibits local employment, and costs €425 per person.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Cricket: India-Pakistan clash back on after boycott ends

Pakistan reversed a week-long boycott and will play India in the T20 World Cup after government intervention to protect the spirit of cricket.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Citizens of Nowhere: What It Means to Be Stateless in the US

Citizens of Nowhere is a documentary short about stateless people in the United States individuals who, through circumstance or legal technicality, belong to no nation. Without passports, citizenship or legal recognition, they live in a state of uncertainty. From finding work and accessing education, to simply existing within a system that does not officially recognise them, stateless people face endless bureaucratic barriers.
Film
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Somali Communities Are Building Collective Power in the Face of Trump's Attacks

Minnesota's Somali community and allies organize mutual aid and community patrols to protect residents from aggressive immigration enforcement and social-service cuts.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The Iranian community in the US, caught between euphoria and criticism: A political solution is needed'

The U.S.-Israel attack on Iran prompted divided reactions within the Iranian diaspora, with some viewing it as liberation from the regime while others criticized the unilateral military action.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

After initial jubilation, some Iranian Americans fear a quagmire

Iranian Americans experience conflicting emotions about military escalation in Iran, balancing relief at regime change with fears of prolonged conflict and regional destabilization.
Arts
from48 hills
2 months ago

Meghna Sharma paints the loneliness and joy of immigrant experience - 48 hills

Meghna Sharma paints everyday domestic and community scenes in oil, transforming ordinary moments into finely rendered, resonant works rooted in home and family.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Breakdown in cricket relations with Bangladesh rings alarm bells for India's Olympic bid

Bangladesh's withdrawal from the men's T20 World Cup raises IOC concern over politicisation of sport and may complicate India's 2036 Olympic bid.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup match against India on February 15

Pakistan will participate in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 but will not take the field against India on 15 February 2026.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Everyday Traces of NYC's SWANA Diaspora

Unlike virtually all other non-European ethnicities, SWANA - or Middle Eastern/North African (MENA), as used in the show - is grouped under "White" on the US census. It's not just the census, though. It's medical forms, college applications, just about anything with a check box for ethnicity. Efforts have been made to change this, with some success. More institutions are adding a separate category on forms - and one might appear on the 2030 census.
Arts
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Prapti in Bangladesh

Prapti Taposhi participated in Bangladesh's 2024 student-led protests that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and described memories and hopes for the new government.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

India news: 'Indians won't be left stranded,' Modi assures

Indian PM Modi assured support for citizens stranded in Gulf countries amid US-Israel-Iran conflict, with 24/7 embassy helplines activated for assistance.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

T20 World Cup: India will travel to Colombo despite Pakistan boycott

India will travel to Colombo for the February 15 T20 World Cup match against Pakistan despite Pakistan's government-directed boycott.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

From California to New York, Iranian Americans fear for relatives in their homeland as war continues

Iranian Americans experience conflicting emotions following U.S. and Israeli military strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, balancing hope for change against fear for relatives and concerns about escalating Middle East conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2026 stadiums: Where's India vs Pakistan and the final?

Five stadiums in India and three in Sri Lanka will host the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches from February 7 to March 8, with 20 teams competing.
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