As the issue of ‘Indian takeover’ of Frisco rocked the council meeting Tuesday, pushed by influencers on social media, Frisco council’s first Indian-origin member Burt Thakur spoke about the issue and said Indians who came to America upheld American Dream because American Dream needs participation. “Somewhere along the way Indians came to America, and then […]
On March 1, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration will require 100% U.S. citizen ownership for SBA loans. Even 1% green card ownership disqualifies a business. The rule impacts SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, key funding tools for real estate, equipment, and jobs. Pakistani-American businessman Dilawar Syed, who previously served in the Small Business Administration, […]
Indian hip-hop star Badshah is set to achieve a major international milestone as he becomes the first-ever Indian rapper to participate in the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. The high-profile event will take place on February 13, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, and will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN as part of […]
MAGA influencer Elijah Schaffer threw X into a tizzy after he made several posts and then deleted some, triggering speculations that something is not right with him. Schaffer is known for his anti-India posts on X but this time, he posted something alarming about his wife and kids, only to delete them soon. Schaffer said […]
The video of an Indian woman celebrating after her UK visa got approved found its way to the anti-India bloc on social media, who questioned why getting out of India is such a big deal. The video was originally posted on Instagram, where the creator documented how she prepared for Edinburgh after her visa was […]
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted an arrest photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong (left); minutes later, the White House shared a manipulated version of the same image (right). A manipulated arrest image shared by the White House has sparked outrage, raising alarms over AI misuse, racial stereotyping and the political weaponisation of social media. When […]
According to ANI, the Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to issue an official order appointing a legal firm to represent actor Celina Jaitly’s brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in the UAE since September 2024. The court also asked the MEA to ensure that the […]
Emails exchanged in November and December 2016 show that Valeria Chomsky asked Jeffrey Epstein to help arrange a meeting between her husband, Noam Chomsky, and Donald Trump, shortly after Trump’s election victory. In the same correspondence, Valeria Chomsky also expressed interest in a political role inside the Trump White House. November 13, 2016: Post-election exchanges […]
Art Basel Qatar Opens in Doha: A New Era for MENASA Art Scene The inaugural Art Basel Qatar has officially opened in Doha, marking a significant milestone for the international art world and for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region. Instead of simply transplanting the familiar Art Basel formula from Basel, […]
A 38-year-old Indian-origin man, Vishal Bhatt, was arrested in a surprising turn of events that started with him calling the police department first. According to East Rutherford Police in New Jersey, Bhatt called the police department to complain about a ticket he received on January 28. The comments that he was making over the call […]
