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Victims of car crash near West Virginia
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4 Indian-origin senior citizens on a spiritual retreat found dead near West Virginia

The missing Indian-origin family from New York was found dead in their car on August 2 near Big Wheeling Creek Road, West Virginia—just five miles from their intended destination, Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold. A crash is suspected.

 Sridharan becomes Ohio Solicitor General
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Mathura Sridharan, Ohio's new solicitor general, faces racist backlash for wearing bindi

Appointed as Ohio’s 12th solicitor general, Mathura Sridharan is being targeted online for her Indian identity and bindi, despite her stellar legal credentials and strong support from the state’s attorney general.

Saikat Chakrabarti
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Who is Saikat Chakrabarti—the Indian American taking on the bold bid to 'unseat Nancy Pelosi' in San Francisco?

The Indian-American son of Bengali immigrants, Chakrabarti blends tech savvy and grassroots politics in a progressive campaign aimed at shaking up Democratic leadership and challenging the status quo from within Pelosi’s powerful California district.

Indian American Lawyer Calls ICE, Gets Taco Bell Instead
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Indian American lawyer calls ICE, gets Taco Bell instead

In a bizarre twist, immigration lawyer Trisha Chatterjee’s urgent call to ICE about her detained clients led her to a Taco Bell in Ohio, spotlighting alarming communication gaps and bureaucratic hurdles in the US immigration system.

McKinsey’s First Indian‑American Anupam Tino Puri Dies at 79
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Anupam “Tino” Puri, first Indian American at McKinsey, dies at 79

A pioneer in global consulting, Puri was McKinsey’s first Indian American hire and key architect of its India presence. His visionary leadership shaped careers, advised world governments, and expanded McKinsey’s reach across Asia and Latin America.

New Jersey
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Indian American doctor charged in opioid-sex exchange and medicaid fraud case

New Jersey internist Ritesh Kalra faces federal charges for allegedly running a pill mill, exchanging prescriptions for sexual favors, and billing Medicaid for fake visits—crimes that could lead to decades in prison and hefty fines.

‘Brown Aunty’ Zarna Garg Turns Trauma into Laughter
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Indian American ‘brown aunty’ Zarna Garg turns trauma into laughter, one joke at a time

From the bustling lanes of South Mumbai to sold-out shows across America, Zarna Garg channels her Gujarati heritage and immigrant grit into comedy that’s bold, relatable, and unapologetically honest—redefining what it means to be a “funny desi aunty.”

Indian Americans are disappointed with Trump, says Congressman Shri Thanedar
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Indian Americans are disappointed with Trump, says Congressman Shri Thanedar

Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar criticizes Donald Trump’s policies, saying the former president’s “America First” agenda and MAGA movement are not pro-India, and warns that rising tariffs and harsh immigration tactics hurt both India and Indian Americans.

3 Indian American–led companies make TIME100 'Most Influential List'
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3 Indian American–led companies make TIME100 'Most Influential List'

Qure.ai, CRISPR Therapeutics, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals—led by Indian American CEOs Prashant Warier, Sam Kulkarni, and Reshma Kewalramani—have earned global recognition on TIME’s 2025 list for their innovations in AI-driven healthcare and gene-based treatments.

Arvi Bahal Joins Blue Origin’s NS‑34 Spaceflight
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Indian-American Arvi Bahal among 6 crew members on Blue Origin’s next spaceflight

Real estate investor and global adventurer Arvi Bahal, born in Agra, joins five others aboard Blue Origin’s NS-34 mission, continuing the company’s push for civilian space travel.