June 2021

NRI News

Indiana man convicted of murder for hire plot, witness tampering

VeenaJune 22, 2021June 22, 2021

by VeenaJune 22, 2021June 22, 202102179

Newark, NJ, June 22, 2021: An Indian American man from Indiana was convicted on all counts recently in connection with a plot to pay a

Health

FDA approves drug developed by Indian-American’s firm

VeenaJune 21, 2021June 25, 2021

by VeenaJune 21, 2021June 25, 202104152

Washington, June 22 (IANS) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug manufactured by the Virginia-based Sarfez Pharmaceuticals, which is owned by Indian-American

NRI News

Rising from Covid restrictions, NYC celebrates Yoga Day

VeenaJune 21, 2021June 21, 2021

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New York, June 21 (IANS) Rising from the pall of Covid-19 restrictions, New York City celebrated International Yoga Day at the Times Square with day-long performances

Movie Review

Father’s Day: Binge list to watch with your dad

VeenaJune 20, 2021June 20, 2021

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New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) It’s Father’s Day! The perfect Sunday to settle down for an OTT binge together, of course, to hang around with him

Movie Review

Sherni: Slow-burn impact

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Sherni (film on Amazon Prime); Cast: Vidya Balan, Sharat Saxena, Vijay Raaz, Mukul Chadda, Brijendra Kala, Neeraj Kabi, Ila Arun; direction: Amit V. Masurkar; Rating:

NRI News

Meet the 16-year-old investor who is now sharing the tricks of the trade

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by VeenaJune 18, 2021June 18, 202102939

BY JYOTHSNA HEGDE Atlanta, GA, June 18, 2021: Different strokes for different folks, goes the adage. Soon to be 16-year-old Seattle high schooler, Vineel Bhat

City News

GATeS celebrates Telangana Formation Day

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by VeenaJune 18, 2021June 18, 202102727

BY JYOTHSNA HEGDE Atlanta, GA, July 18, 2021: Greater Atlanta Telangana Society (GATeS) celebrated Telangana Formation Day on June 12, 2021 at Memories Event Space,

City News

IACA Rhythms of India: 12 Atlanta dance academies present stellar show

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by VeenaJune 18, 2021June 18, 202102416

BY JYOTHSNA HEGDE Atlanta, GA, June 18, 2021: Lassiter Concert Hall reverberated to the cadenced strides of performing artists on April 24, 2021 at the

NRI News

Indian-American chemist Sumita Mitra wins European Inventor Award 2021

VeenaJune 18, 2021June 18, 2021

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New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Indian-American chemist Sumita Mitra has won the European Inventor Award 2021, one of Europe’s most prestigious innovation prizes, in the “Non-European

City News Features

SarisToSuits: Making a difference, one sari at a time

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by VeenaJune 17, 2021June 17, 202104669

Cover Photo: SarisToSuits founder Patti Tripathi in an upcycled sari. Photo by Derek Wintermute. BY JYOTHSNA HEGDE Atlanta, GA, June 17, 2021: What do you do with a bunch