ATA Vedukalu Culture & Service Across Telugu States | Dec 12 to 27-2025

When communities across the world pause to reflect on gratitude and generosity, the American Telugu Association (ATA) once again leads by example. Through its flagship initiative ATA Vedukalu 2025, ATA is bringing together culture, service, and innovation in a grand celebration across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh from December 12 to December 27, 2025. More than […]

“The ‘Surprisingly Mellow’ Indian-American: YouTube’s Neal Mohan Named TIME’s 2025 CEO of the Year”

“The ‘Surprisingly Mellow’ Indian-American: YouTube’s Neal Mohan Named TIME’s 2025 CEO of the Year”

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has been named TIME Magazine’s 2025 CEO of the Year, with the publication praising the Indian-American leader as the mastermind behind the content that billions of people around the world watch, create, and engage with. TIME’s profile, published on December 9, describes how “YouTube is shaping the cultural diet that the […]

Dharmendra Passes: Bollywood Pays Tribute

The world of Indian cinema is in mourning today, as veteran actor Dharmendra — often hailed as Bollywood’s “He-Man” — has passed away at the age of 89.  Final Moments — What Happened Tributes Pour In — Colleagues, Friends & Family Amitabh Bachchan’s Tribute Amitabh Bachchan, who shared an iconic on-screen pairing with Dharmendra, remembered […]

Diwali Lights Up Los Angeles: A Celebration of Unity and Culture

This year, Los Angeles marked a historic moment as the festival of light, Diwali, was officially celebrated at Los Angeles City Hall, underlining the city’s growing inclusivity and recognition of its Indian-American community. The event, held in partnership with the city council and the Consulate General of India, Los Angeles, blended tradition, culture and civic […]

From Purulia to Venice: An Indian Debutante’s Tale of Triumph

On September 6, 2025, Anuparna Roy, a first-time filmmaker from Purulia, West Bengal, made cinematic history at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. Her directorial debut, Songs of Forgotten Trees, earned her the Orizzonti Award for Best Director, making her the first Indian filmmaker to clinch this honour in the festival’s parallel Orizzonti sectio A […]

Peacock Restaurant Opens Its First International Branch in Riyadh

Riyadh – On Friday, August 8, 2025, Peacock Restaurant—a celebrated name in Hyderabadi cuisine from Karimnagar—unveiled its first overseas location in the Al-Malaz area of Saudi Arabia’s capital. The inauguration was officiated by Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Suhel Khan, and witnessed by a vibrant gathering of Indian expatriates and Saudi guests The Siasat […]

TDF Silver Jubilee Celebrations Begin in USA

TDF Silver Jubilee Celebrations in USA Milpitas, California, Aug 8: Telangana Development Forum (TDF), which played a key role in the Telangana statehood movement, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with “Pragathi Telangana” Silver Jubilee events at the Indian Community Center, Milpitas. Led by TDF America Chairman Murali Chintalapani and President Manikonda Srinivas, the opening day […]