Running Across America: How I Became the First Indian Woman to Finish All 50 States
BY DEEPIKA CHALKE* On December 14, 2025, I crossed the finish line of the Mississippi half marathon in 1:48, placing 4th in my age group
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Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders Review—A Gripping Mystery with a Shaky Payoff
BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN* Following the massive success of the 2020 crime noir, Netflix has finally returned with its sequel, Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders,
Sankara Nethralaya Chicago Chapter Hosts Indian Film Music Concert to Raise Funds for Eye Care Initiatives
Chicago, IL, December 22, 2025: The Sankara Nethralaya Chicago Chapter organized a Indian film music concert on December 13, 2025, in the Aurora area to
Google Warns Visa-Dependent Employees Against International Travel Amid Lengthy US Visa Delays
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Mountain View, CA, December 21, 2025: Google has advised employees who depend on U.S. work visas to avoid international travel, warning
Vivek Ramaswamy Warns GOP Against Rising Hate Targeting Indian Americans and Other Minority Groups
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Phoenix, AZ, December 20, 2025: Republican Ohio gubernatorial front-runner Vivek Ramaswamy on Friday issued a sharp warning to conservatives about what
Rideshare Driver Charged With Raping Unconscious Passenger
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Ventura County, CA, December 19, 2025: A Bakersfield man who worked as a rideshare driver has been charged with raping an
Pranita Venkatesh Elected Mayor of San Carlos
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT San Carlos, CA, December 19, 2025:Pranita Venkatesh, an Indian-origin city councilmember, has been elected mayor of San Carlos, California, following a unanimous vote by the San
Sewa International Atlanta Hosts an Inspiring 2025 Annual Gala
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Atlanta, GA, December 18, 2025: The Sewa International Atlanta Chapter hosted its Annual Gala 2025 at the Twelve Midtown, Autograph Collection,
Indian American Firms Face Senate Scrutiny Over Federal Minority Contracts
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Washington D.C., December 18, 2025: Indian American–owned businesses were placed at the center of a heated debate over federal minority contracting
South Carolina Governor Issues Proclamation Marking World Meditation Day
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Columbia, SC, December 18, 2025: South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has issued an official proclamation recognising World Meditation Day, to be