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Woman Who Lived in U.S. for Over 30 Years Detained by ICE During Green Card Appointment

VeenaDecember 15, 2025December 15, 2025

by VeenaDecember 15, 2025December 15, 202502305

NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Long Beach, CA, December 15, 2025: A 60-year-old Long Beach woman was detained by federal immigration authorities earlier this month during

City News

Untold India Showcases Art, Storytelling, and Cultural Dialogue in Atlanta

VeenaDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

by VeenaDecember 12, 2025December 12, 20250904

BY VEENA RAO Duluth, GA, December 11, 2025: The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning became a vibrant space for artistic exchange and cultural reflection on Friday, November

Immigration

US Delays H-1B Visa Interviews for Thousands in India as New Security Checks Roll Out

VeenaDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025

by VeenaDecember 11, 2025December 11, 20250996

NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Thousands of Indian professionals across sectors—including technology, healthcare, engineering, research, and academia—are facing months of uncertainty after the U.S. Embassy and

City News

Spiritual Retreat in Georgia Unveils Vrindavan Dham Cow Sanctuary With Traditional Sacred Pillar

VeenaDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025

by VeenaDecember 11, 2025December 11, 202501287

NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Warrenton , GA, December 10, 2025 — The Siddhashram of North America in Shangri-La, a sprawling 500-acre spiritual retreat outside Atlanta,

NRI News

Neal Mohan Named TIME’s 2025 CEO of the Year for Transforming YouTube’s Global Reach

VeenaDecember 10, 2025December 10, 2025

by VeenaDecember 10, 2025December 10, 20250723

NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Washington, D.C., December 10, 2025:YouTube chief executive Neal Mohan has been named TIME Magazine’s CEO of the Year for 2025, an honor recognizing his leadership

Health

Why South Asians Are Having Heart Attacks Too Young

VeenaDecember 10, 2025December 10, 2025

by VeenaDecember 10, 2025December 10, 202504566

BY RACHNA RELWANI, MD* When a 38-year-old cardiologist, a specialist trained to diagnose and treat heart disease, collapsed on his treadmill during his morning run, his colleagues were stunned.

Perspective

How Minority Elites Are Helping Authoritarianism Spread in Alabama and Beyond

VeenaDecember 10, 2025December 10, 2025

by VeenaDecember 10, 2025December 10, 202501575

BY HANU KARLAPALEM* I never imagined I would see the day when people from my own community — educated, accomplished Indian Americans, especially naturalized citizens

Movie Review

Dhurandhar Review: A 3.5-Hour Thriller That Barely Lets You Breathe

VeenaDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025

by VeenaDecember 9, 2025December 9, 202501074

BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN* Aditya Dhar returns with Dhurandhar, an intense, large-scale spy thriller that dives deep into the India–Pakistan conflict, blending political tension, espionage, personal

City News

Sankara Nethralaya USA Hosts Music & Dance for Vision Grand Finale: A Cultural Gathering for a Noble Cause

VeenaDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025

by VeenaDecember 9, 2025December 9, 202501106

NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Atlanta, GA, December 9, 2025: West Forsyth High School, in Cumming, Georgia, was transformed into a vibrant stage of culture and

City News

Leap to Shine Turns Executives Into Comedians—and Raises $200K for Digital Education

VeenaDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025

by VeenaDecember 9, 2025December 9, 20250668

NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Alpharetta, GA, Dec. 9, 2025: A fundraising gala that invited business and community leaders to step into the unfamiliar world of