Stanford Rejected Me. A Year Later, Being Real Got Me In.
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
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Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose Descendants Unite on Global Stage at GOPIO Webinar
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
Indian-Origin Filmmaker Alexandre Singh Wins Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film
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
Indian Consulate Issues OCI Guidance to Reduce Application Delays
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
Forsyth County Community Leader Announces Candidacy for Georgia State House
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
Tanvi the Great: A Tender Portrait of Courage, Difference, and Resolve
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
Masked Mob Steals $1.7 Million from Indian-Owned Jewelry Store in 70-Second Heist
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
Oscars Still Searching for the “Slumdog” While India Tells Its Own Story
From Slumdog Millionaire to this year’s Homebound, India’s Oscar journey reveals a persistent Western fascination with stories of poverty—while a new generation of filmmakers and
Eleven Indian Nationals Accused of Faking Armed Robberies in Visa Fraud Scheme
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Boston, MA, March 14, 2025: Eleven Indian nationals have been charged in the United States for allegedly staging fake armed robberies
Kerala Man Found Dead inside Florida Residence
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Delray Beach, FL, March 14, 2026: A 46-year-old man from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, identified in community reports as Ruben Benjamin, was found