The Rise and Fall of Patrick James’s First Brands Empire
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Cleveland, OH, October 23, 2025: Born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and educated in Ohio, Indian-origin businessman Patrick James built a sprawling
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Johns Creek Council Candidate Anita Gupta Says Her Campaign Is About Facts, Not Negativity
BY VEENA RAO In a conversation with NRI Pulse, Johns Creek City Council Post 1 candidate Anita Gupta discusses the tone of the current campaign,
Sankara Nethralaya USA Celebrates Adopt-a-Village Sponsors for Transforming Vision Care in Rural India
Atlanta, GA, October 21, 2025: In a moving salute to empathy and grassroots service, Sankara Nethralaya USA hosted a distinguished assembly to honor the remarkable
Trump Extends Diwali Greetings, Calls Festival a Celebration of Light’s Triumph Over Darkness
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Washington, D.C., October 21, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump extended his greetings to millions of Americans celebrating Diwali on Monday, describing
Tech Scientist Turns Visa Struggles into AI Startup Aimed at Simplifying US Immigration
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Seattle, WA, Oct. 21, 2025: Navigating America’s complex and often frustrating employment-based visa system could soon become easier, thanks to an
‘Deport Every Indian’: Councilman’s Inflammatory Posts Trigger Backlash and Censure
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Palm Bay, Fla., Oct. 19, 2025: A city councilman in Palm Bay is at the center of a growing firestorm after
Acclaimed Indian Restaurant Ghee Brings Fine-Dining Experience to Atlanta
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Atlanta, GA, October 19, 2025: Atlanta’s culinary landscape is about to welcome a new addition with the arrival of Ghee Indian
Netflix’s The Perfect Neighbor: Geeta Gandbhir Redefines True-Crime Storytelling
BY VEENA RAO* I clicked on The Perfect Neighbor when it showed up on my Netflix feed, not really sure what to expect. A full
US Chamber of Commerce Sues Trump Administration Over New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Washington, D.C., October 18, 2025: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s newly imposed
Vivek Ramaswamy Faces Racist, Hinduphobic Questions at Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA Event
NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Bozeman, MT, October 17, 2025: Indian American politician and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy was confronted with a barrage of racially