Buying Diamonds? India and the US Now Define Them Differently
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT New Delhi / Washington, January 4, 2026: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a significant new clarification on how
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Mother and Daughter Among Winners at IACA Beauty Pageant
BY JYOTHSNA HEGDE Atlanta, GA, January 3, 2026: The IACA Beauty Pageant at Berkmar High School on December 7, 2025 unfolded as an evening of
Far-Right Activist Calls for Mass Deportation of Indians
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Syracuse, New York, December 31, 2025: An American journalist and right-wing activist, Matt Forney, warned of violent attacks against Indian-origin people
Gurudev Leads Global Pause for World Meditation Day from New York
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT New York City, NY, December 31, 2025: Millions of people across the globe came together in a rare collective moment of
Year-End Wrap: Top Five Bollywood Stories That Defined 2025
BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN* As 2025 draws to a close, the Indian film industry reflects on a year that redefined the “superstar” mythos. From the
Georgia’s 2026 Governor Race Kicks Off in Savannah — Why Indian American Voters Are Paying Attention
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Savannah, GA., December 30, 2025: Georgia’s 2026 race for governor formally enters the public arena on Thursday, January 8, when Savannah hosts the first
Rising Hostility Shakes Indian American Sense of Belonging, says New York Times Article
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Sugar Land, Texas, December 29, 2025: What began as a moment of celebration for a Texas Hindu community has become a
US Officials Warn Indian Applicants Against ‘Guaranteed’ H-1B Visa Claims
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Washington, D.C., December 28, 2025: U.S. officials have issued a fresh warning to Indian visa applicants, cautioning them against fraudulent agents
Miss India USA DreamGirl Pageant Celebrates Beauty, Purpose, and Women’s Empowerment in Atlanta
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Atlanta, GA, December 27, 202t5: Atlanta witnessed a vibrant celebration of confidence, culture, and women empowerment with the successful completion of
Ek Shaam Raksha Ke Naam 2025: A Leap of Faith Marks 30 Years of Courage, Community, and Commitment
BY JYOTHSNA HEGDE Atlanta, GA, December 27, 2025: On November 16, Raksha hosted its 27th Annual Signature Event, Ek Shaam Raksha Ke Naam, meaning “An