Wall Street Meets Wedding Street: Inside a $300K Indian-American Celebration

Manhattan’s Financial District, usually the realm of stock tickers and power suits, was transformed into a Bollywood dreamscape this past weekend as an Indian-American couple threw a $300,000, four-day wedding celebration that brought Wall Street to a literal standstill. Hundreds of guests in shimmering saris and embroidered sherwanis danced through the cobblestone streets to the […]

India Overtakes Japan to Become 4th Largest Economy

In a remarkable milestone that underscores its growing economic strength, India has officially become the world’s fourth-largest economy, overtaking Japan — according to recent statements by members of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) and projections by global financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF). A New Era of Economic Power […]

Hyderabad Hosts Grand Opening of 72nd Miss World Pageant Amid Calls for Global Unity

The 72nd Miss World pageant commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on May 10, 2025. The event, attended by dignitaries and contestants from over 110 countries, celebrated cultural diversity and global unity. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with Miss World CEO Julia Morley, officially inaugurated the […]

Raja Krishnamoorthi Takes Aim at U.S. Senate: Could He Be the First Indian-American Senator?

Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi officially launched his campaign for U.S. Senate on May 7, 2025, throwing his hat into a rapidly expanding Democratic field for the race to succeed retiring Senator Dick Durbin. As he enters a race filled with established political figures, Krishnamoorthi’s journey to the Senate promises to be challenging, but his impressive […]

Operation Sindoor

24 Strikes in 25 Minutes: India Rains Hell on Terror Camps in Precision Operation Sindoor New Delhi:In the early hours of May 7, under the veil of darkness and the cloak of secrecy, India launched a blistering 25-minute assault that left nine terror camps decimated and at least 70 terrorists dead. The operation—codenamed Operation Sindoor—was […]

Indiaspora Elevates Shoba Viswanathan to Executive Vice President and Chief Community Engagement Officer

Indiaspora Elevates Shoba Viswanathan to Executive Vice President and Chief Community Engagement Officer

Indiaspora proudly announces the promotion of Shoba Viswanathan to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Community Engagement Officer. With over four years of dedicated service to the organization, Shoba has played a pivotal role in strengthening Indiaspora’s global network, fostering strategic partnerships, and shaping impactful initiatives. In her expanded role, Shoba will oversee […]

Russian President Putin to Visit India: Preparations in Progress

Russian President Putin to Visit India: Preparations in Progress

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation to visit India, with arrangements actively underway, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed on Thursday, as per Russian news agency TASS. Speaking via video at the Russia and India: Toward a New Bilateral Agenda conference—jointly hosted by the Indian Embassy in Russia and the Russian International Affairs […]

Collaboration Over Competition

“It’s not about finding a seat at the table. It’s about building new tables.” I will never forget the energy in the room when Nik Dodani, Co-Founder of The Salon, issued this directive nearly three years ago. At the time, I was an Executive Assistant at The Black List, supporting CEO Franklin Leonard with his […]

NRI Deposits Decline Despite Weakening Rupee

NRI Deposits Decline Despite Weakening Rupee

The Indian diaspora has withdrawn more funds than it has deposited in local banks since October last year, despite the sharp depreciation of the rupee. This trend likely reflects a tightening job market overseas, particularly in Gulf countries, and rising global economic uncertainty due to a potential tariff war, according to sources familiar with the […]