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Indian-origin philanthropist Anil Kochhar pays off student loans for 176 graduates of North Carolina college: ’80 years ago, my father…’

Indian-origin philanthropist Anil Kochhar announced he would pay the education loan of 176 graduate students of NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles where his father studied. Indian-American philanthropist Anil Kochhar who was the speaker at the graduation ceremony of North Carolina State University Wilson College of Textiles on May 8, surprised the 176 graduates by […]

Indian-origin Texas teen brings two grandmothers to prom, says choice to take Ba and Ma was simple

Indian-origin Texas teen Reeyan Mistry takes his two grandmothers to prom. Two grandmothers attended their first prom ever at a small private school in Addison, Texas as Reeyan Mistry, the high school senior, did not have to think twice over whom he would ask to be his prom date. It was his Ba and Ma, […]

‘I hate to admit it…’: Indian-origin Texas woman Meenu Batra says she is afraid she could be arrested again

Meenu Batra speaks about her ICE detention after living in the US for 35 years. In her first interview after being released from ICE detention for over six weeks, Indian-origin Texas woman Meenu Batra told CBS News exclusively that she is afraid that she could be arrested again. Batra had been living in the US […]

Indian-origin biotech engineer admits exposing himself on Emirates flight to UK | World News

An Indian-origin biotechnology engineer has admitted committing an act outraging public decency after allegedly exposing himself during an Emirates flight from Dubai to the UK, according to Daily Mail.Britto Lorence, 27, appeared before Newcastle Magistrates’ Court over the incident, which took place on a long-haul flight travelling from Dubai to Newcastle in June last year.According […]

H-1B visa fraud: Two Indian-origin men plead guilty in California; hired people for non-existent posts

Two Indian-origin men pleaded guilty to an H-1B scam in California, where they hired people promising them jobs at the University of California — fooling both the beneficiaries and the USCIS. Two Indian-origin men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to H-1B visa fraud where they hired foreign nationals, promising them jobs at the University of […]

US tourist visa denied 4 times for Indian-origin parents as family says 9 years of struggle was not enough: ‘Is there any hope left?’

A Reddit post detailing repeated US visa rejections for an Indian family has sparked discussion online about how difficult it can be to secure a visitor visa even after multiple attempts and stronger documentation.“Parents denied US tourist visa 4 times over 9 years from India — what are we doing wrong? Is there any hope […]

Indian-origin truck driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty to causing death of two in crash in Canada, was playing mobile game

An Indian-origin truck driver has admitted causing a fatal crash in Canada as he was playing a mobile phone game behind the steering wheel. The deadly pileup killed 2 people.29-year-old Baljeet Singh is an Ontario resident who pleaded guilty in a Longueuil courthouse to dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm over […]

Indian-origin politician Charishma Kaliyanda in Australia slams Liverpool mayor for doxxing her address: ‘Completely unacceptable’

An Indian-origin Labor MP has accused the Liverpool mayor of doxxing her, as police were called to a tense polling booth clash during a heated by-election campaign.Charishma Kaliyanda said her safety had been put at risk after her home address was shared in a social media post linked to a local political dispute.“I am aware […]

‘My mom’s story is not unique’: Daughter of Meenu Batra, Indian-origin interpreter arrested by ICE, breaks silence

Mennu Batra’s daughter appealed for her mother’s release from the illegal ICE detention in US. (Photo: CBS) Amrita Singh, the daughter of Meenu Batra, the Indian-origin legal interpreter of Texas who was detained by the ICE since March 17, broke her silence on people being treated inhumanely in the ‘broken’ immigration system of the US. […]

Indian-origin Meenu Batra living in US for 35 years detained by ICE: ‘That doesn’t mean you can be here forever’

Indian-origin woman Meenu Batra who worked as an interpreter in Texas courts was detained by the ICE. 53-year-old Meenu Batra, an Indian-origin woman who had been living in the US for the last 35 years was detained by ICE agents in Texas who asked him whether she knew that she had a deportation order and […]