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· Carl Samson
Hit-and-run death of woman dragged for nearly an hour on NYE continues to roil India
A 20-year-old woman from Delhi, India, died on New Year’s Eve after getting dragged for almost an hour in a hit-and-run incident that has shocked the country. Anjali Singh was reportedly leaving a New Year’s Eve party on her scooter when a Maruti Baleno, a five-seater hatchback,…
· Isa Peralta
Pakistan, Cambodia, India, South Korea make 2023 Oscars international feature shortlist
Films from four Asian countries – Pakistan, Cambodia, India and South Korea – have made the shortlist for the 2023 Oscars Best International Feature Film category. On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science unveiled the 15-film shortlist. Films from 92…
· Ryan General
Young Indian Americans experience discrimination as early as preschool, study suggests
Researchers from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health conducted open-ended surveys on nine Indian American adolescents. The researchers’ individual interviews covered five hypothetical scenarios that involved discrimination, with follow-up questions asked to identify…
· Ryan General
150-year wait to get a green card: Indian H1B visa holders hold protest in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley tech workers from India held a demonstration in front of Representative Zoe Lofgren's (D, CA-19) home in San Jose, California, on Dec. 17 to demand better means for securing a green card. Tech startups use H1B visas to legally hire skilled foreign workers, but the…
· Chandler Treon
Indian PhD student finds simple solution to puzzle that’s baffled scholars since 5th century BC
An Indian PhD student at the University of Cambridge has solved a grammatical puzzle that has eluded Sanskrit scholars since the 5th century B.C. Dr. Rishi Rajpopat made the revolutionary breakthrough while researching for his PhD thesis, which was published on Dec. 15.
· Carl Samson
Indian American boy, 16, dies after jumping off Golden Gate Bridge
A 16-year-old Indian American male jumped to his death from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge on Tuesday, according to reports. The teen’s phone, bag and bicycle were found on the bridge. This is the fourth time an Indian American person has leaped from the bridge in an…
· Chandler Treon
Los Angeles bride surprises family with breathtaking Indian wedding dress in viral video
An American woman who wore a traditional Indian dress for her wedding has gone viral. Hannah Rogers, a 31-year-old immigration attorney from Los Angeles, and her husband, Vidhur Goyal, were married at Jai Mahal Palace in Jaipur, India, in a traditional Hindu ceremony on Nov. 18.
· Editorial Staff
Viral video of Indian dog’s baby shower cures netizens’ ruff day
A woman in India went all out for her pregnant pet beagle by throwing her a full baby shower, winning praise from internet users who found the event paws-itively adorable. Sujatha Bharathi, a self-described “pet lover” and “dogs mommy” who regularly posts content online about…
· Khier Casino
Disney orders new princess musical inspired by Indian history
The husband-and-wife team, who both previously worked on the 2002 film “Bend It Like Beckham,” were tapped by Disney to produce the original musical feature, according to Deadline. The film's plot remains under wraps, but both Chadha and Berges will serve as screenwriters.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Indian influencer faces backlash for kicking dog in Instagram reel
Kajal Kiran, an Indian social media influencer, is facing backlash for kicking a dog in an Instagram reel. A repost of her deleted video has since gone viral, with several social media users voicing their anger toward Kiran’s behavior. Some users tagged the Mumbai police, citing…
· Khier Casino
Livestreamer who filmed Mumbai harassment calls out negative generalizations about India
A South Korean streamer is recounting her experience after the two men who harassed her on the streets of Khar in Mumbai, India, were arrested by police. The culprits were identified by police as Mobeen Chand Mohammad Shaikh and Mohammad Naqeeb Sadrealam Ansari, according to…
· Carl Samson
Asia’s richest man to develop India’s largest slum, the site of hit film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’
Gautam Adani, Asia’s richest person, has won the rights to redevelop Mumbai’s Dharavi neighborhood after a 50-billion rupee (approximately $616 million) bid on Tuesday. Dharavi, which first gained world recognition after appearing in the 2008 film “Slumdog Millionaire,” is…
· Khier Casino
S. Korean Twitch streamer calls for action after being harassed while livestreaming in India
South Korean Twitch streamer Mhyochi is calling for Mumbai Police to take action after she was harassed by two men while livestreaming in a neighborhood in Khar, India. Mhyochi was live streaming in Khar on Tuesday night when one of the men grabbed her arm and pulled her toward…
· Khier Casino
Rats blamed for eating through 1.3 million joints’ worth of marijuana in India
Police in India have blamed rats for stealing nearly 200 kilograms (approximately 441 pounds) of marijuana — enough to roll approximately 1.3 million joints — that was confiscated and stored at local precincts in Mathura. Mathura police were asked to provide around 386 kilograms…
· Michelle De Pacina
Rev. Jesse Jackson calls for investigation into alleged racist sentencing of Indian American businessman
Rev. Jesse Jackson called on authorities to investigate whether racism played a part in the sentencing of Indian American businessman Nikesh Patel. Patel was previously sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2018 for selling $179 million worth of fraudulent loans, while his white…
· Ryan General
Qatar denies paying Indian fans to cheer for England ahead of World Cup
The Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee released a statement denying allegations that members of the crowd were paid to drum up excitement for the upcoming World Cup. Videos of fans cheering for England in the country’s capital of Doha recently went viral on Twitter and TikTok but…
· Carl Samson
More than 200 burn ‘witch’ alive in India; 14 arrests made
Rita Devi, 45, was allegedly burned alive in her home in the Indian state of Bihar by more than 200 villagers who believed she was a witch. The rumors reportedly began last month after a man with a chronic illness passed away and his family blamed Devi for his death. Devi, who…
· Ryan General
‘Bridgerton’ star Charithra Chandan delights fans with photos of India trip
“Bridgerton” star Charithra Chandan posted images from her recent trip to the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu on Instagram. Chandan shared photos of temples and local dishes of the region where she spent a part of her childhood. Born into a Tamil family in Scotland, Chandran…
· Ryan General
Indian activist accused of being anti-Black for opposing affirmative action admissions policies
Indian activist Asra Nomani has been accused of being anti-Black for her reaction to the Supreme Court hearings on two affirmative action cases filed by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) against the admissions policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina…
· Ryan General
Neeraj Chopra says Europeans ask him if Indians refund their parents
Indian Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra recently revealed how he responds when Europeans ask him about a specific facet of his Indian upbringing. In an interview with the Indian Express, the 24-year-old javelin thrower said people in Europe have asked him if Indians are…
Saregama India
Saregama owns one of the largest Bollywood and Indian music catalogs — decades of film songs that stream, license, and soundtrack a billion-strong culture.
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Saregama India
Saregama owns one of the largest Bollywood and Indian music catalogs — decades of film songs that stream, license, and soundtrack a billion-strong culture.
Company · India · NSE:PVRINOX
PVR Inox
PVR Inox is where India watches movies — the largest multiplex chain, and the theatrical engine behind Bollywood and Hollywood box office in the country.
Company · India · NSE:NYKAA
Nykaa
Nykaa turned Indian beauty shopping into a cultural destination — influencer-led, house-brand-heavy, and bridging online with glossy physical stores.
Company · India · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.