March | 2026 | | NRI Pulse

Immigration

Experts Warn About Physician Shortages, Rural Care Gaps, and Global Ripple Effects

VeenaMarch 18, 2026March 19, 2026

by VeenaMarch 18, 2026March 19, 202601999

NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT New immigration policies could make it harder for hospitals in the United States to hire and keep foreign-born doctors, raising concerns

NRI News

Raja Krishnamoorthi Concedes Illinois Senate Primary After Nearly a Decade in Congress

VeenaMarch 18, 2026March 18, 2026

by VeenaMarch 18, 2026March 18, 202601446

Lawmaker loses to Juliana Stratton in high-profile race to replace Sen. Dick Durbin BY VEENA RAO Chicago, IL, March 18, 2026 — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi

NRI News

US Offers Cash, Flights for Self-Deportation; Taj Mahal Imagery Sparks Debate

VeenaMarch 18, 2026March 18, 2026

by VeenaMarch 18, 2026March 18, 20260747

Free flights and cash incentives aim to cut deportation costs, but critics question messaging and impact NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Washington, D.C., March 18, 2026: The U.S. Department

Perspective

Stanford Rejected Me. A Year Later, Being Real Got Me In.

VeenaMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026

by VeenaMarch 17, 2026March 17, 202601177

BY DHAIRYYA AGARWAL* In 2024, I applied to Stanford’s Master of Science in Management Science and Engineering. The application was polished, professional, and listed all

NRI News

Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose Descendants Unite on Global Stage at GOPIO Webinar

VeenaMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026

by VeenaMarch 17, 2026March 17, 20260701

New York City, NY, March 17, 2026: In a rare and symbolic moment for the global Indian diaspora, descendants of two of India’s most iconic

Bollywood

Indian-Origin Filmmaker Alexandre Singh Wins Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film

VeenaMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026

by VeenaMarch 16, 2026March 16, 202603044

NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Indian-origin French-British filmmaker Alexandre Singh won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards for

City News

Indian Consulate Issues OCI Guidance to Reduce Application Delays

VeenaMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026

by VeenaMarch 16, 2026March 16, 202604700

New FAQ documents clarify differences between Fresh OCI, Re-issue, and Passport Updation services Atlanta, GA, March 16, 2026: In response to a growing number of

City News

Forsyth County Community Leader Announces Candidacy for Georgia State House

VeenaMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026

by VeenaMarch 16, 2026March 16, 202601776

NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Cumming, GA, March 16, 2026: Longtime Forsyth County resident, business executive, pastor, and community leader Mathew Philip announced on Sunday that

Movie Review

Tanvi the Great: A Tender Portrait of Courage, Difference, and Resolve

VeenaMarch 15, 2026March 15, 2026

by VeenaMarch 15, 2026March 15, 202601122

BY MAHADEV DESAI The Hindi movie ‘Tanvi the Great’, directed by acclaimed veteran actor and award-winning film maker Anupam Kher, is a heartwarming and inspiring

NRI News

Masked Mob Steals $1.7 Million from Indian-Owned Jewelry Store in 70-Second Heist

VeenaMarch 15, 2026March 15, 2026

by VeenaMarch 15, 2026March 15, 202601493

NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Fremont, CA, March 15, 2026: A dramatic smash-and-grab robbery targeting an Indian-American jewelry store in Northern California has drawn national attention