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Atlanta Consulate Highlights OCI Services and Open House Initiative for Indian Community

VeenaMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026

by VeenaMarch 20, 2026March 20, 202601024

BY JYOTHSNA HEGDE Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2026:In a candid and informative interaction with Atlanta-based media, senior officials from the Consulate General of India addressed

Movie Review

Dhurandhar 2 Review: Longer Than a Flight, Better Than the Hype

VeenaMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026

by VeenaMarch 20, 2026March 20, 202601308

BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN* In an industry where sequels usually fail to live up to the hype, Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2 did the impossible: it actually delivered

Business

College Dropout to Billionaire: Physics Wallah’s Alakh Pandey Joins Forbes Global List

VeenaMarch 19, 2026March 19, 2026

by VeenaMarch 19, 2026March 19, 202602807

NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT New York, NY, March 19, 2026: In a milestone moment for India’s fast-evolving education technology sector, Alakh Pandey, the founder of Physics Wallah, has made his

City News

Community Rallies for Sankara Nethralaya, Raises $150K for Vision Care

VeenaMarch 19, 2026March 19, 2026

by VeenaMarch 19, 2026March 19, 202601426

Edison, NJ – March 19, 2026: Royal Albert Palace in Edison, NJ, was transformed into a vibrant stage of culture and compassion as Sankara Nethralaya

NRI News

Frisco Woman Pushes Back: ‘No Evidence’ Behind Claims Targeting Indian Community

VeenaMarch 19, 2026March 19, 2026

by VeenaMarch 19, 2026March 19, 202602257

BY VEENA RAO Frisco, TX, March 19, 2026: The heated debate about immigration and changing demographics in this fast-growing Texas city took a sharp turn

NRI News

Over 400 Signatories Ask Minnesota to Pass Resolution Condemning Hinduphobia

VeenaMarch 19, 2026March 19, 2026

by VeenaMarch 19, 2026March 19, 20260796

St. Paul, Minnesota; March 17, 2026 — A resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry has been introduced in the Minnesota Senate, drawing support from members

Immigration

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

VeenaMarch 18, 2026March 19, 2026

by VeenaMarch 18, 2026March 19, 202601913

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, 202601392

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, 20260724

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, 202601131

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