‘Indian passport no longer adds value to my life’: Tech educator frustrated over visa hurdles | World News

[ad_1] Kunal Kushwaha, an Indian-origin tech educator and developer advocate, shared a personal account of the limits he says come with holding an Indian passport while working globally. In a viral post on X, Kushwaha described how visa rules and paperwork often disrupt his travel plansAfter a recent trip to Berlin, Kushwaha said he was […]

How Canada’s Indian Act tax rules are confusing shoppers: ‘Indigenous people should be proud to get tax exemption’

[ad_1] Canadian resident Ethan Macleod was Christmas shopping in Gatineau, Quebec. He was more than 500 kilometres from his home in the Cree Nation of Mistissini and he was hoping to find good holiday deals.But he discovered that not all stores honoured the Indian Act tax exemptions for Indigenous shoppers.Under section 87 of the Indian […]

‘Indian running cover for a Jew’: Internet reacts to Vivek Ramaswamy defending Democratic rival Amy Acton

[ad_1] Republican Ohio governor candidate and Indian-American leader Vivek Ramaswamy defended his Democratic rival Amy Acton after a social media post attacked her Jewish religion. The exchange took place on X, where a social media user mocked both candidates in Ohio: “Ohio is cooked. Your choices for Governor are the Jewish covid lady and Vivek. […]

Who is Anand Varadarajan? Starbucks appoints Indian national as chief technology officer

[ad_1] Starbucks said on Friday it appointed an Indian national Anand Varadarajan as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective January 19. The move supports CEO Brian Niccol’s push for a tech revamp in stores to make labour more efficient. Varadarajan will replace Deb Hall Lefevre, who stepped down in September, after which Starbucks named Ningyu […]

‘I’m both Indian and White’: Nikki Haley’s son says in online rant against Vivek Ramaswamy ‘crashing out’ at Christmas

[ad_1] Nalin Haley, son of former United States Ambassador Nikki Haley, stirred a row again after defending his dual heritage, describing himself as “Indian and White” in response to a social media user who told him he could only be one.The debate took place after Nalin was confronted with the comment: “You’re Indian, Nalin. Stop […]

Indian T20 World Cup Squad to be Announced Saturday

[ad_1] New Delhi, 19 December (Udaipur Kiran) – The Indian cricket team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and the upcoming T20 international series against New Zealand in January will be announced on Saturday. The announcement will take place at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, where Captain Suryakumar Yadav and Chief Selector Ajit […]

Gold Prices Surge Across Indian Bullion Markets

[ad_1] New Delhi, 19 December (Udaipur Kiran) – The domestic bullion market witnessed a sharp rise in gold prices today, with gold becoming more expensive by Rs 300 to Rs 330 per 10 grams. Silver prices also experienced a modest increase of Rs 200. Due to this upward trend, 24-carat gold traded between Rs 1,34,850 […]

US visa bulletin January 2026 released: Good news for Indian EB-1 category but not for family Green Card applicants

[ad_1] The US State Department released the first visa bulletin of 2026, promising good news for Indian Green Card applicants falling in the category of EB-1, as their Final Action Dates moved by one year, meaning that the waiting time to get a Green Card will be reduced. For EB-1 category India, the final action […]

Top 10 richest families in the world: Walmart’s Walton family leads, and only one Indian family makes the list | World News

[ad_1] The list of the world’s richest families includes dynasties that have constructed empires that have lasted for decades and even centuries. The Ambani family is the only Indian family in Bloomberg’s top 10. Overall, the top 25 families are now worth an amazing $2.9 trillion, which is $358.7 billion more than last year. The […]

Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and other Indian American leaders call for gun safety after Brown University shooting | World News

[ad_1] Indian American political leaders have called for stronger gun safety measures following a deadly shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, that left two people dead and eight others injured. The attack took place on 14 December and prompted widespread condemnation and renewed debate over gun violence in the US.California Representative Ro Khanna […]