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· Michelle De Pacina

Indian government denies involvement in plot to kill Sikh activist in US

The Indian government, led by Hindu Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has denied allegedly orchestrating an assassination attempt targeting a Sikh separatist leader in the U.S. last year. Key points:

· Bryan Ke

Indian American poet Meena Alexander honored with Google Doodle

Google Doodle honors Meena Alexander as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month kicked off on Wednesday. Key points:

· Ryan General

Indian-origin woman becomes US citizen at 99 yrs old

A 99-year-old Indian-origin woman living in Orlando has recently been granted American citizenship. Key points:

· Carl Samson

Indian American reps seek DOJ update on anti-Hindu crimes

Five Indian American members of the U.S. House of Representatives have come together to seek updates from the Department of Justice on the status of investigations into crimes against the Hindu community. Key points:

· Michelle De Pacina

Indian professors file appeal to remove caste from Cal State non-discrimination policy

California State University (CSU) professors Sunil Kumar and Praveen Sinha have filed an appeal in federal court challenging the dismissal of their complaint against the school’s inclusion of caste in its non-discrimination policy. Key points:

· Ryan General

India citizenship law sparks protests, fears of Islamophobia

A controversial law in India which fast-tracks citizenship for religious minorities from several neighboring countries but excludes Muslims has reignited criticism and protests across the country. Key points:

· Ryan General

Gen Z Indian American launches historic bid for Georgia State Senate

An Indian American software engineer is seeking to become the first Indian American and Gen Z senator in Georgia’s legislature. Key points:

· Bryan Ke

Watch: Robot dog plays with real dog in India

A video showing a robot dog created by an Indian tech company interacting with real dogs at a tech festival in India has gone viral on Instagram. Key points:

· Ryan General

Kalpana Chawla turns 62: Remembering the 1st Indian woman to fly to space

Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian origin to venture into space, would have celebrated her 62nd birthday on March 17 had her life not been tragically cut short in the 2003 Columbia disaster. Key points:

· Ryan General

Indian X users hijack negative trending topic ‘What’s wrong with India’

A trending topic on X criticizing India has been flipped on its head by Indian users, who are now highlighting flaws in Western countries and showcasing India’s achievements. Key points:

· Bryan Ke

Naomi Osaka says she’s focused on Grand Slam title, not No. 1 spot after Indian Wells loss

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka revealed after her Indian Wells Open defeat that she is focusing more on winning another Grand Slam title than regaining her former No. 1 ranking. Key points:

· Bryan Ke

Indian painter gets brain-dead woman’s hands in rare bilateral hand transplant

Doctors in Delhi, India, successfully performed the city’s first bilateral hand transplant on a 45-year-old painter who lost both hands in a horrific train accident a few years ago. How they did it: A team of 11 doctors performed the procedure on Raj Kumar at Sir Ganga Ram…

· Ryan General

‘Dirty Harry’ arrested for smuggling Indian family who froze to death

A man known as “Dirty Harry” has been arrested two years after a family of four froze to death attempting to illegally cross the U.S.-Canada border between 2021 and 2022, authorities said. About the victims: The family of four — Jagdish, 39, and Vaishaliben Patel, 37, along with…

· Carl Samson

Seattle cop who fatally struck Indian student gets traffic infraction, no charges

The Seattle Police Department officer who fatally struck an Indian woman while responding to an overdose call in January 2023 has received a traffic infraction after dodging criminal charges. Catch up: Officer Kevin Dave was reportedly driving up to 74 miles per hour — about…

· Ryan General

First cases of Asian elephants mourning, burying their dead documented in India

Asian elephants in India’s Bengal region have been observed mourning and burying their dead calves, a recent study by Indian scientists has documented. What the scientists found: The study, published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa, details five instances between 2022 and 2023…

· Bryan Ke

Indian netizens praise Korean man for wearing dhoti in viral video

A South Korean man has been receiving tons of love from Indian social media users after a video of him wearing traditional South Indian attire went viral on Instagram. Going viral: “Video creator” @baeyunsooo uploaded the video to his Instagram on Feb. 20, which has already…

· Michelle De Pacina

Daughter of security guard in India goes viral for her inspiring graduation story

A heartwarming video capturing the emotional journey of an Indian security guard’s daughter graduating from a prestigious U.K. university has gone viral on social media. About the video: The now-viral video, posted on Instagram by Dhanshree Gaikwad over the weekend, highlights…

· Ryan General

California Gov. Newsom names 3 Indian Americans to key positions

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated three Indian Americans to significant positions within the state administration. Milestone in representation: On Feb. 20, Newsom’s office announced the appointment of Naginder Dhillon as deputy director of program support in the…

· Ryan General

8-year-old Indian boy becomes youngest ever to beat a chess grandmaster

At just 8 years and 6 months old, Ashwath Kaushik became the youngest player ever to defeat a grandmaster in classical chess. New chess rising star: Ashwath, born in India and residing in Singapore, clinched victory against 37-year-old Polish grandmaster (GM) Jacek Stopa during…

· Carl Samson

White House condemns attacks on Indian students, vows accountability

The Biden administration has condemned the recent spate of violent attacks against students of Indian descent in the U.S., calling them “unacceptable” and vowing to hold those responsible behind them into account. Driving the news: One Indian national has been murdered on U.S.…

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 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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IMAX (India)

IMAX (India) connects to PVR Inox and the broader film story around it.

Company: PVR Inox
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Company · India · NSE:SAREGAMA

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.

Known for: Bollywood music catalog · Carvaan · Yoodlee Films
Music
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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.

Known for: PVR Cinemas · INOX · IMAX (India)
Film
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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.

Known for: Nykaa Beauty · Nykaa Fashion · House brands
Beauty
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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.

Known for: ZEE5 · Zee TV · Zee Studios
Entertainment
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