Breaking: President Trump lights a Diya to celebrate Diwali in the Oval Office

I am pleased to share that my story made it to the shortlist of the Bridport 2025 Short Story Contest. Since over 6,000 storytellers from around the world compete, it was gratifying. What is especially joyous is that the story is a 100% American story written with 100% classic

Crazy people on X are bashing Indian immigrants, but my new research published today finds that Indians are the best major country of origin group of immigrants. The average Indian immigrant and his or her descendants will save the federal government $1.7 million over 30 years.

Vintage Wine in New Bottles India is one of the birthplaces of storytelling. Among its literary treasures is a distinctive genre you won’t find elsewhere: The Great Indian Story—crafted to deliver ecstatic aesthetic truths rather than only conflict and closure. We’ll unpack a

In a new quantum experiment, scientists saw something that challenges everything we think we know about time. Instead of flowing forward like a river, time seemed to loop and fold back on itself. Particles behaved as if their future could affect their past, blurring the line

NY Liberty assistant Sonia Raman has agreed to a multiyear deal to become the new head coach of the Seattle Storm, sources tell ESPN. Raman makes WNBA history as the first person of Indian-origin to be head coach – after being the first Indian-American woman to be NBA assistant.

Congratulations, Rakesh Kaul. You have long stood as a guardian of the Indian sahitya tradition, and it is a pleasure to see your story, The Last Delivery, shortlisted for the prestigious Bridport Prize. This work is not merely cinematic or metaphorical. It moves with the quiet

What a night to remember! The IAAC Gala 2025 brought together art, music, and community in a beautiful celebration of creativity. #IAAC #Gala #celebrations #nyc #arts #culture #milestones #auction

Headlining the #IAAC #LitFest is Sadhguru Don’t miss an inspired keynote on art, spirit & his book ‘Death: Only For Those Who Shall Die,’ moderated by Chandrika Tandon 🗓️ Nov 16 | International House NYC 🎟️ Tickets - eventbrite.com/e/book-talk-wi… #Yogi #books #literature #nyc

Experience India’s sacred traditions through art with Stephen Huyler at IAAC Lit Fest 2025. In conversation with Dr. Nirmal Mattoo Nov 15, International House NYC Register: eventbrite.com/e/iaac-literar… Jafreen Uddin aaww-nyc.bsky.social #IAAC #LitFest #LiteraryFestival #StephenHuyler #India

Leadership & legacy take center stage at IAAC Lit Fest! Hear from Vik Malhotra and Meenakshi Ahamed in partnership with McKinsey & Company and conversing with Liaquat Ahamed. Nov 15, International House NYC. Register now: bit.ly/IAACLitFest2025 Jafreen Uddin aaww-nyc.bsky.social #IAAC #LitFest

My talk in Gurugram. Cultural capital is the foundation of Social capital and then of Financial capital. Extinction fought by Entrepreneurship led to Miracle. From ashes to Vibhuti.

Celebrate Indian literature at IAAC Literary Festival 2025! Hear from #Sadhguru, #DevduttPattanaik, #AmishTripathi, #MeghaMajumdar, #SunitaKohli & more. Nov 15–16, International House NYC. Register: iaac.us/iaac-literary-… #IAAC #LitFest

The IMPOSSIBLE Kashmiri Carpet: 5.5 CRORE hand-tied knots 🧵 8 Kashmiri Kal Bafs (weavers) 5 years of devotion 26×36 feet of pure silk This is 'The TESTAMENT' by Jos & Fine — one of India's most ambitious carpets ever crafted. At 400 knots per sq inch, it spreads across 936

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