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Indian American Couple Gives $20 Million to UNT to Create College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics

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India Women and Men Crowned Junior Hockey Asia Cup Champions, Book World Cup Spots

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SALA 2026 Brings South Asian Literature, Art and Diaspora Voices Together in California

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Karan Johar Meets Prince William in London Ahead of Earthshot Prize 2026 in Mumbai

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Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, Suniel Shetty Join Reconstituted CBFC Panel Alongside Priyadarshan and Ricky Kej

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Swadeshi Mela Brings India’s Culture, Commerce and Community Together in Naperville

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Ashfaq Hussain Syed Swadeshi Mela Brings India’s Culture, Commerce and...

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Two South Asian Academics Among Big 12’s 2026–27 Faculty of the Year Honorees

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Karan Johar Meets Prince William in London Ahead of Earthshot Prize 2026 in Mumbai

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Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, Suniel Shetty Join Reconstituted CBFC Panel Alongside Priyadarshan and Ricky Kej

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Swadeshi Mela Brings India’s Culture, Commerce and Community Together in Naperville

Razaullah Creates History on Test Debut, Equals World Record With Nine Sixes Against England

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Mirzapur The Movie Crosses ₹157 Crore India Net; Grand Worldwide Gross Reaches ₹226.19 Crore

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Nashville Airport Votes Unanimously to Begin Renaming Process in Honor of Dolly Parton

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Mayor Mamdani, Chancellor Samuels Put Students First with Nation’s Broadest Generative AI Moratorium in Schools

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World’s Largest Film and Television Production Complex Lets Tourists Star in Short Dramas for US$30 as AI Disrupts Entertainment Industry

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Denmark Opens New Work Permit Route for India and 15 Other Countries

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SALA 2026 Brings South Asian Literature, Art and Diaspora Voices Together in California

Desi Buzz Desk - September 19, 2026

USA SALA 2026 Brings South Asian Literature, Art and Diaspora...

Swadeshi Mela Brings India’s Culture, Commerce and Community Together in Naperville

Desi Buzz Desk - September 18, 2026

Ashfaq Hussain Syed Swadeshi Mela Brings India’s Culture, Commerce and...

Two South Asian Academics Among Big 12’s 2026–27 Faculty of the Year Honorees

Dr. Tausif Malik - September 18, 2026

Dr Tausif Malik Two South Asian Academics Among Big 12’s...

EU Opens Door for Canada to Become Its First ‘Associate Member’

Dr. Tausif Malik - September 16, 2026

Dr Tausif Malik EU Opens Door for Canada to Become...

US Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s New Stay Limits for Foreign Students and Journalists

Indian American Couple Gives $20 Million to UNT to Create College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics

Nashville Airport Votes Unanimously to Begin Renaming Process in Honor of Dolly Parton

Mayor Mamdani, Chancellor Samuels Put Students First with Nation’s Broadest Generative AI Moratorium in Schools

Exclusive Interview with Medha Atre-Kulkarni, Award winning Artist, Art Educator & Founder of Medha Art Studio

Zainab Nathani: Illinois High School Student Develops Solar-Powered Material to Harvest Drinking Water From Air

Senate Candidate Dr. Karishma Manzur Calls for Pause on Hyperscale AI Data Center Construction

Adobe Announces Anil Chakravarthy to Become President and CEO, Shantanu Narayen to Become Executive Chair on December 1, 2026

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US Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s New Stay Limits for Foreign Students and Journalists

Desi Buzz Desk - September 15, 2026

Denmark Opens New Work Permit Route for India and 15 Other Countries

Desi Buzz Desk - September 7, 2026

New Zealand Moves Selected Visitor and Transit Visa Applications Online

Desi Buzz Desk - September 4, 2026

Australia’s Work and Holiday Visa Ballot Opens New Pathways for Young Indians

August 29, 2026

U.S. Halts Immigrant Visa Applications Worldwide as Trump Administration Tightens Immigration Rules

August 26, 2026

Immigration: Canada Seeks Skilled Health Care, Social Service Professionals to Address Workforce Shortages

August 26, 2026

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IIFA 2027 is taking over Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Zaheer Darbar - September 16, 2026

Zaheer Darbar - Entertainment Editor IIFA 2027 is taking over...

Omani Jewellery Brand AMTUR Gold & Diamonds Expands into Qatar with 14th Branch

Desi Buzz Desk - September 15, 2026

Oman/Qatar Omani Jewellery Brand AMTUR Gold & Diamonds Expands into...

India Clinch Eighth Women’s Asia Cup Title with 72-Run Rout of Sri Lanka

Dr. Tausif Malik - September 14, 2026

UAE India Clinch Eighth Women’s Asia Cup Title with 72-Run...

IMA Kuwait Concludes 10-Day Seerah Campaign with Twin Jalsa-e-Seerat-un-Nabi Gatherings

Desi Buzz Desk - September 4, 2026

Kuwait IMA Kuwait Concludes 10-Day Seerah Campaign with Twin Jalsa-e-Seerat-un-Nabi...

Dubai to Launch ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ Scheme, Giving Tenants More Flexibility

Deccani Wing in Oman to Host ‘Jashn-e-Deccan’ Featuring World-Renowned Warsi Brothers

Indian School Darsait Honours Academic Achievers at Excellence Award Ceremony 2026

Oman Introduces Free 14-Day Tourist Visa to Boost Global Tourism

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Exclusive Interview : Dr. Sayema Rahman Khan, Advancing Research, Leadership and Empowering South Asian Women in Higher Education

Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD FACEP - September 15, 2026

Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD, FACEP, US Bureau Chief of...

Exclusive Interview with Medha Atre-Kulkarni, Award winning Artist, Art Educator & Founder of Medha Art Studio

Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD FACEP - September 7, 2026

Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD, FACEP, US Bureau Chief of...

Exclusive Interview with Niki Sharma, First South Asian Deputy Premier & Attorney General of British Columbia

Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD FACEP - August 24, 2026

Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD, FACEP, US Bureau Chief of...

Yale Study: Medicare for All Could Save $1 Trillion Annually and More Than 114,000 American Lives

Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD FACEP - August 16, 2026

Dr Shabana Parvez, MD FACEP Yale Study: Medicare for...

Exclusive interview with Rekha Sharad Puranik: From a small Indian town to Tokyo — a mother’s courage, a woman’s determination, a nation’s pride

Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD FACEP - July 5, 2026

Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD, FACEP, US Bureau Chief of...

Exclusive interview with Mary Jobaida: From rural Bangladesh to New York State Assembly candidate

Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD FACEP - June 20, 2026

Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD, FACEP, US Bureau Chief of...

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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Wins Hearts in New Delhi With Kishore Kumar Classic

Desi Buzz Desk - September 13, 2026

Singapore Unveils Major Family Support Package, Offering Up to $70,000 in Direct Support Per Child

Desi Buzz Desk - August 30, 2026

Imarticus Learning Expands into Southeast Asia with Acquisition of Singapore’s BELLS Institute

Desi Buzz Desk - August 2, 2026

Aishwarya Nicole Tan Crowned Miss World Singapore 2026

July 18, 2026

Indian-American Dr. Tausif Malik Launches Pune Ideas Festival, India’s First Dedicated Ideas Festival

July 7, 2026

Exclusive interview with Rekha Sharad Puranik: From a small Indian town to Tokyo — a mother’s courage, a woman’s determination, a nation’s pride

July 5, 2026

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Karan Johar Meets Prince William in London Ahead of Earthshot Prize 2026 in Mumbai

Desi Buzz Desk - September 18, 2026

UK Karan Johar Meets Prince William in London Ahead of...

EU Opens Door for Canada to Become Its First ‘Associate Member’

Dr. Tausif Malik - September 16, 2026

Dr Tausif Malik EU Opens Door for Canada to Become...

Exclusive Interview : Dr. Sayema Rahman Khan, Advancing Research, Leadership and Empowering South Asian Women in Higher Education

Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD FACEP - September 15, 2026

Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD, FACEP, US Bureau Chief of...

The Split, the six-episode series arrives on BBC iPlayer and BBC One from Sunday 20 September

Zaheer Darbar - September 14, 2026

Zaheer Darbar - Entertainment Editor The Split, the six-episode series...

When Thala Met Thalapathy: Vijay–Ajith Embrace at Silverstone Melts Decades-Old Fan Rivalry

Razaullah Creates History on Test Debut, Equals World Record With Nine Sixes Against England

Denmark Opens New Work Permit Route for India and 15 Other Countries

London’s Nepali Ladies Community Turns Teej Celebration Into Charity Event for Nepal Flood Victims

Anita Rani to Receive Special Contribution Award at Travel Media Awards 2026

British-Indian Entrepreneur Amit Bhatia Leads Consortium in Strategic Minority Investment in Liverpool F.C.

Sri Lankan Community Celebrates Cricket, Culture and Charity at 36th Festival of Cricket in London

Nepal Promotes Himalayan Wellness and Spiritual Heritage at London Embassy Event

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Karan Johar Meets Prince William in London Ahead of Earthshot Prize 2026 in Mumbai

Desi Buzz Desk - September 18, 2026

UK Karan Johar Meets Prince William in London Ahead of...

Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, Suniel Shetty Join Reconstituted CBFC Panel Alongside Priyadarshan and Ricky Kej

Zaheer Darbar - September 18, 2026

Zaheer Darbar - Entertainment Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, Suniel Shetty...

IIFA 2027 is taking over Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Zaheer Darbar - September 16, 2026

Zaheer Darbar - Entertainment Editor IIFA 2027 is taking over...

The Split, the six-episode series arrives on BBC iPlayer and BBC One from Sunday 20 September

Zaheer Darbar - September 14, 2026

Zaheer Darbar - Entertainment Editor The Split, the six-episode series...

When Thala Met Thalapathy: Vijay–Ajith Embrace at Silverstone Melts Decades-Old Fan Rivalry

Zaheer Darbar - September 13, 2026

Zaheer Darbar - Entertainment Editor When Thala Met Thalapathy: Vijay–Ajith...

Mirzapur The Movie Crosses ₹157 Crore India Net; Grand Worldwide Gross Reaches ₹226.19 Crore

Zaheer Darbar - September 12, 2026

Zaheer Darbar - Entertainment Mirzapur The Movie Crosses ₹157 Crore...

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Māori Mother Learns Punjabi to Help Daughter Connect With Indian Heritage

Desi Buzz Desk - September 5, 2026

New Zealand Māori Mother Learns Punjabi to Help Daughter Connect...

New Zealand Moves Selected Visitor and Transit Visa Applications Online

Desi Buzz Desk - September 4, 2026

New Zealand New Zealand Moves Selected Visitor and Transit Visa...

Australia’s Work and Holiday Visa Ballot Opens New Pathways for Young Indians

Desi Buzz Desk - August 29, 2026

Australia Australia’s Work and Holiday Visa Ballot Opens New Pathways...

Bangladesh Make History with First-Ever Test Victory in Australia, Crush Hosts by Nine Wickets in Darwin

Desi Buzz Desk - August 16, 2026

Australia Bangladesh Make History with First-Ever Test Victory in Australia,...

New Zealand Announces Hybrid Selection System for Parent Resident Visa

Indian-American Dr. Tausif Malik Launches Pune Ideas Festival, India’s First Dedicated Ideas Festival

Diverse Stories Shine at 2026 Multicultural Film Festival During Refugee Week

Young Chai Champion Raises $5,163 for Cancer Council in Memory of Nana (Grandfather)

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Karan Johar Meets Prince William in London Ahead of Earthshot Prize 2026 in Mumbai

Desi Buzz Desk - September 18, 2026

UK Karan Johar Meets Prince William in London Ahead of...

Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, Suniel Shetty Join Reconstituted CBFC Panel Alongside Priyadarshan and Ricky Kej

Zaheer Darbar - September 18, 2026

Zaheer Darbar - Entertainment Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, Suniel Shetty...

India Clinch Eighth Women’s Asia Cup Title with 72-Run Rout of Sri Lanka

Dr. Tausif Malik - September 14, 2026

UAE India Clinch Eighth Women’s Asia Cup Title with 72-Run...

India Women and Men Crowned Junior Hockey Asia Cup Champions, Book World Cup Spots

Desi Buzz Desk - September 14, 2026

Desi Buzz Desk India Women and Men Crowned Junior Hockey...

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Wins Hearts in New Delhi With Kishore Kumar Classic

Razaullah Creates History on Test Debut, Equals World Record With Nine Sixes Against England

UPI Goes Global, Expands to 11 Countries as July Transactions Reach ₹29.87 Lakh Crore

First Afghan American Aisha Wahab Makes History, Wins California Special Election

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EU Opens Door for Canada to Become Its First ‘Associate Member’

Business Dr. Tausif Malik - September 16, 2026

Dr Tausif Malik EU Opens Door for Canada to Become Its First ‘Associate Member’: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening the...

Omani Jewellery Brand AMTUR Gold & Diamonds Expands into Qatar with 14th Branch

Business Desi Buzz Desk - September 15, 2026

Oman/Qatar Omani Jewellery Brand AMTUR Gold & Diamonds Expands into Qatar with 14th Branch: Oman-based jewellery and bullion brand AMTUR Gold & Diamonds has expanded...

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India Clinch Eighth Women’s Asia Cup Title with 72-Run Rout of Sri Lanka

Sports Dr. Tausif Malik - September 14, 2026

UAE India Clinch Eighth Women’s Asia Cup Title with 72-Run Rout of Sri Lanka: ndia produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka by...

India Women and Men Crowned Junior Hockey Asia Cup Champions, Book World Cup Spots

Sports Desi Buzz Desk - September 14, 2026

Desi Buzz Desk India Women and Men Crowned Junior Hockey Asia Cup Champions, Book World Cup Spots: India completed a memorable double at the Junior...