Lightning in a Bottle: Jina D’Cruz’s Debut Captures the Diaspora Soul
BY BINDU MANOJ* Atlanta-based Indian American poet Jina DCruz’s debut poetry collection, Lightning in a Bottle, was recently named a 2025 American Writing Awards Finalist
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Lawyer Smita Ghosh Emerges as Key Voice in Birthright Citizenship Case Before Supreme Court
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Washington, DC, April 2, 2026: As the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in the closely watched case of Trump v. Barbara,
Truck Driver Pleads Not Guilty in Oregon Crash That Killed Newlyweds
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Bend, OR, April 2, 2026: A truck driver has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges stemming from a deadly crash in
Carnatic Strings Violin Studio: Jassotha Balasubramaniam Builds Community Through Music
BY JYOTHSNA HEGDE Atlanta, GA, April 2, 2026: In the bustling cultural landscape of modern Atlanta, where the digital age often dictates the pace of
JITO Atlanta Hosts Engaging Game Show and Personality Workshop
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Alpharetta, GA, April 2, 2026: The Atlanta chapter of the Jain International Trade Organization (JITO) hosted an interactive Game Show &
I’m Just Helping My Wife: Food Truck Owner Pushes Back After Viral Clash
BY VEENA RAO Dallas, TX, April 1, 2026:A viral video showing a confrontation between conservative social media journalist Sara Gonzales and an Indian American tech
Uber Eats Driver Accused of Returning to Customer’s Home, Charged With Rape
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Boston, MA, April 1, 2026: A 47-year-old Uber Eats delivery driver has been jailed after being accused of returning to a
Know Your Rights: Indian American Group Issues Guide Amid Rising Concerns Over Hostility
The Indian American Advocacy Council (IAAC) has released a 10-page “Know Your Rights” guide aimed at helping Indian Americans across visa categories better understand their
Sam Kumbla Wins US College Fencing National Championship
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Notre Dame, IND, March 31, 2026: When Samarth (Sam) Kumbla stepped onto the strip for the NCAA men’s foil final, he was not just
Atlanta Author Turns Personal Struggle Into Movement for Women’s Healing
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Atlanta, GA, March 31, 2026: Dr. Karla Hylton Dixon, an Atlanta-based author, keynote speaker, and mental health advocate, is leading a