Atlanta Takes the Global Stage at 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2026
Performing Arts Community of Atlanta Hosts Historic U.S. Segment of NSD’s Prestigious International Theatre Festival BY NAMITA DOGRA SUDAN In a landmark celebration of heritage
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NAVIKA to Host 9th World Summit in Atlanta in 2027
BY JYOTHSNA HEGDE Atlanta/Bengaluru, February 20, 2026: The North America Vishwa Kannada Association (NAVIKA) announced that its 9th World Summit will be held in Atlanta
Indian Americans Face Surge in Online Hate, Strongly Disapprove of Trump: Carnegie Survey
BY VEENA RAO New 2026 IAAS poll shows widespread exposure to racist posts, strong disapproval of Trump’s first year back in office, and a Democratic
Senior Executive Convicted in $1.2 Million ‘Ghost Employee’ Fraud Scheme
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Minneapolis, MN, February 19, 2026: A California-based Indian-origin executive has been found guilty of orchestrating a multi-year fraud scheme that cost
India Doesn’t Read? That’s the Wrong Story
BY VIJAY BALAN* “Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There’s no better rule.” Mr Jaggers’ words from Charles Dickens’ seminal work Great
Shree Sadhana Mandir Devotees Gather in Norcross to Celebrate Mahashivratri
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Norcross, GA, February 19, 2026: On Sunday, February 15, 2026, devotees of Shree Sadhana Mandir gathered to observe the sacred occasion
He Walked in Gandhi’s Footsteps: Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Rev. Jesse Jackson, the towering American civil-rights leader whose career spanned more than half a century, died on February 17, 2026,
Civil Rights Attorney Rahul Garabadu Enters Race for Georgia Senate District 7 Seat
BY VEENA RAO Norcross, GA, February 18, 2026: Civil rights attorney Rahul Garabadu has announced his candidacy for Georgia State Senate District 7, one of
Man Freed After 43 Years in Prison Denied Bail as He Fights Deportation
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Elizabeth, NJ, February 17, 2026: A Pennsylvania man whose murder conviction was overturned after more than four decades in prison has
Will the Georgia Legislature Pass the Hinduphobia Bill This Session?
BY VEENA RAO Atlanta, GA, February 17, 2026: Georgia lawmakers are considering legislation that would formally recognize Hinduphobia as a documented form of discrimination under state law,