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According to reports, two men got into trouble while swimming at the falls. Multiple emergency crews responded to the scene, including the state dive team. While one man was successfully rescued by a good samaritan, efforts to save Gadde were unsuccessful.

Indian student drowns at Barberville Falls in tragic incident NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Albany, NY, July 8, 2024: An Indian student from Trine University, Indiana drowned at Barberville Falls in Poestenkill, New York, on Sunday, July 7th, the last day of the long 4th of July weekend. The Indian Consulate in New York expressed deep sadness over the death of Sai Su...

Who is Pranysqa Mishra, the 9-year-old who stunned Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel, the four judges of America’s Got Talent during her audition last week?

9-year-old singing sensation Pranysqa Mishra wows America’s Got Talent judges NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Nine-year-old Pranysqa Mishra stunned Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel, the four judges of America's Got Talent, with her rendition of Ike and Tina Turner’s 1966 hit “River Deep — Mountain High" during her audition last week. In a prerecorded int...

The Consulate General of India (CGI) in New York has introduced a dedicated platform to assist Indian students in finding internships at various companies across the United States.

CGI New York launches platform for Indian students to find internships in the US NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT New York, NY, July 6, 2024: The Consulate General of India (CGI) in New York has introduced a dedicated platform to assist Indian students in finding internship opportunities at various companies across the United States. To further support the Indian student community, the po...

Mirzapur Season 3 review: A binge-worthy saga of power and vengeance

Mirzapur Season 3: A binge-worthy saga of power and vengeance BY ARNAB BANERJEE Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) The long wait is over. Mirzapur Season 3 has arrived. And is the delay in releasing the third installment any good? You bet it is. In Mirzapur Season 3, the reign of the Tripathis in Purvanchal is over. Guddu (Ali Fazal) and Golu (Shweta Tripathy Sharma) are p...

Atlanta’s scorching heat notwithstanding, well over 400 yoga enthusiasts gathered at the Newtown Park Amphitheatre to embrace the timeless practice of yoga for the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024, on June 22, 2024. The event was hosted by the India In USA (Consulate General of India, Atlanta), in association with various spiritual and wellness organizations and the vibrant Indian community.

Hundreds gather in Alpharetta for International Day of Yoga celebration BY JYOTHSNA HEGDE Photos by Vinod Sharma, SFA Productions Atlanta, GA, July 5, 2024: Engulfed by a lush green landscape, the luxurious space of the Amphitheatre in Newtown Park, Alpharetta came alive with colorful mats embellishing the area as yoga participants from diverse backgrounds united to exp...

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The Telugu-speaking population in the US has grown from 320,000 in 2016 to 1.23 million in 2024. Georgia has 52,000 speakers

Telugu population in the US grows four-fold in 8 years; Georgia has 52,000 speakers NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT In the past eight years, the number of Telugu-speaking people in the United States has increased dramatically, growing four times in size. Telugu is now the 11th most spoken language in the country, according to a report from the Statistical Atlas of the US, based on US Census...

From ‘Mirzapur 3’ to ‘Wild Wild Punjab’, streaming titles to binge on this long weekend

From ‘Mirzapur 3’ to ‘Wild Wild Punjab’, streaming titles to binge on this long weekend New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The new week of July is set to stream binge-worthy titles like Ali Fazal-starrer ‘Mirzapur’ 3, Varun Sharma’s 'Wild Wild Punjab’, and others. Here is a list of five titles that have caught the attention of IANS this week: 'Space Cadet' Directed by Liz W. Garcia, the ...

Rishi Shah, the Indian American co-founder of Outcome Health, has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that defrauded investors and clients of nearly $1 billion. His co-founders, Shradha Agarwal and Brad Purdy, were also sentenced for their roles in the scheme.

Rishi Shah, Shradha sentenced for defrauding Goldman Sachs, Alphabet in billion-dollar scheme NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Chicago, IL, July 3, 2024: Rishi Shah, the Indian American co-founder of Outcome Health, has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that defrauded investors and clients of nearly $1 billion. His co-founders, Shradha Agarwal and Brad Purd...

The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles announced its 2024 award winners at a gala closing night ceremony at the Writers Guild Theater. The event celebrated the best in South Asian cinema with various awards given to feature films, short films, and projects from the new IFFLA Industry Day.

Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles announces 2024 winners: Girls Will Be Girls receives Grand Jury Prize Cover photo: IFFLA 2024 Winners (left to right) - Kent Bassett (Co-Producer, Girls Will Be Girls), Shuchi Talati (Director Girls Will Be Girls), Ritvik Dhavale (Writer/Director, Hema), Rajshri Deshpande (Actress, Hema) and, Lucy Walker (Director, Mountain Queen). NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Los Angeles,....

24-year-old disguises as a senior citizen in a desperate bid to reach the US via Canada using the ‘donkey route’.

24-year-old disguises as senior citizen in desperate bid to reach US via ‘donkey route’ NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT New Delhi, June 18, July 2, 2024: In a desperate bid to reach the United States, a 24-year-old man from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, went to extraordinary lengths to alter his appearance to look like a 67-year-old. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Delhi Airport's Ter...

Senator Jon Ossoff has officially endorsed Ashwin Ramaswami’s campaign for Georgia State Senate District 48. Ramaswami is challenging incumbent State Senator Shawn Still, who is currently facing indictment alongside former President Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results.

Senator Ossoff endorses Ashwin Ramaswami for Georgia State Senate District 48 NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Johns Creek, GA, July 1, 2024: Senator Jon Ossoff has officially endorsed Ashwin Ramaswami’s campaign for Georgia State Senate District 48. Ramaswami is challenging incumbent State Senator Shawn Still, who is currently facing indictment alongside former President Donald ...

Senior officials from the United States and India signed a Statement of Intent to formally establish the Gandhi-King Development Foundation

Historic partnership: U.S. and India establish Gandhi-King Development Foundation NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT New Delhi, June 17, 2024: In a landmark move, senior officials from the United States and India signed a Statement of Intent to formally establish the Gandhi-King Development Foundation (GKDF) by October 2024. The agreement was reached during White House National Security Advi...

For the next few days, months, and years, the glory moment and on-field celebrations thereafter will be played on a loop on television sets in India and social media plus YouTube screens. Whenever it pops up, everything else will be forgotten as fans get their minds, hearts, and souls drawn to that winning emotion, serving as a sweet reminder that cricket and emotions are a great unifying force in India, which anything else can’t ever come close to replicating it in this part of the world.

T20 World Cup triumph a reminder of how cricket & emotions are a great unifying force When Anrich Nortje’s heave off Arshdeep Singh on the last ball of South Africa’s innings went to the mid-wicket fielder for a single, Rohit Sharma fell flat, with his face towards the ground and punching the grass with his hand. Hardik Pandya went down on his knees and began to tear up once the ...

“I haven’t told anyone how I got to where I am now. It would destroy all I own,” Anand wrote in his Reddit confession.

Indian student who faked father’s death for US college scholarship, arrested and deported NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Bethlehem, PA, July 1, 2024: A***n Anand, a 19-year-old former student at Lehigh University, has been deported to India following revelations of an elaborate scheme to secure admission and financial aid. Anand falsified academic transcripts, financial documents, and even creat...

Panchayat Season 3 delivers political intrigue and unexpected twists

Panchayat Season 3 delivers political intrigue and unexpected twists BY MAHADEV DESAI Panchayat Season 3 has been released on May 28, 2024. Before reading this review, reader is advised to read the review of Seasons 1 and 2. Panchayat Season 1 & 2: A heartwarming journey through rural India | NRI Pulse Season 3 of the web series focuses more on local politics than...

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It turns out that the highest-paid CEOs in the United States do not necessarily helm the largest corporations.

Move Over Pichai and Nadella: Nikesh Arora and Yamini Rangan are the highest-paid Indian American CEOs BY VEENA RAO In a revealing study by C-Suite Comp, a data analytics firm tracking executive compensation, it turns out that the highest-paid CEOs in the United States do not necessarily helm the largest corporations. This annual report shines a spotlight on the staggering earnings of CEOs from small...

An Indian American couple has been sentenced for forcing the man’s younger cousin to work at their gas station and convenience store for over three years.

Indian American couple sentenced for forcing young cousin to work at gas station NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Richmond, VA, June 26, 2024 – A Virginia Indian American couple has been sentenced for forcing the man’s younger cousin to work at their gas station and convenience store for over three years. Harmanpreet Singh, 31, and Kulbir Kaur, 43, who have since divorced, received di...

The 18-year-old driver was arrested and booked into the Fulton County Jail early Wednesday morning. He faces three counts of vehicular homicide and one count of reckless driving.

18-year-old driver charged in Alpharetta crash that killed 3 teens NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Alpharetta, GA, June 26, 2024: The driver involved in a fatal car crash last month in Alpharetta has been charged with the deaths of three teens who were his passengers. Rithwak Somepalli, 18, was arrested and booked into the Fulton County Jail early Wednesday morning. He face...

Hemant Mistry, a 59-year-old Indian-American motel manager, tragically died after being punched in the face.

Indian-American motel manager dies after being punched in the face NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Oklahoma City, OK, June 26, 2024: Hemant Mistry, a 59-year-old Indian-American motel manager, tragically died after being punched in the face at a motel in Oklahoma City. The incident occurred on June 22, around 10 PM, at a motel parking lot near Interstate 40 and Meridian Ave...

“People wonder what technology has to do with Dharma. We wanted to show that both stand for growth and sustenance of mankind..."

Dharma in the age of likes and clicks: 3-day meet at Georgia Tech brings together academics, technologists, and experts BY JYOTHSNA HEGDE & MEGHANA NAIK Atlanta, GA, June 25, 2024: “People wonder what Technology has to do with Dharma. And what we wanted to do was show that both stand for growth and sustenance of mankind,” Shrikant Palkar, President of DCF of the board of trustees, Dharma Civilization Foundation (...

The South Forsyth Vibha Youth Club hosted the first annual Vibha Atlanta BloodBond on May 17th, 2024 at the James Creek Clubhouse. Initiated by Radhesh Gupta and Murari Kothagundla, this event demonstrated their commitment to supporting the community’s blood supply.

South Forsyth Vibha Youth Club hosts inaugural BloodBond event Atlanta, GA, June 24, 2024: The South Forsyth Vibha Youth Club hosted the first annual Vibha Atlanta BloodBond on May 17th, 2024 at the James Creek Clubhouse. Initiated by Radhesh Gupta and Murari Kothagundla, this event demonstrated their commitment to supporting the community’s blood supply.  B...

The recent Supreme Court ruling that U.S. citizens do not have the fundamental right to bring noncitizen spouses into the country has drawn the attention of advocacy groups who say the ruling undermines due process and family unity.

Supreme Court ruling denies automatic right for U.S. citizens to bring noncitizen spouses NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Atlanta, GA, June 23, 2024: The recent Supreme Court ruling that U.S. citizens do not have the fundamental right to bring noncitizen spouses into the country has drawn significant attention and controversy. The case involved Sandra Muñoz, a California attorney, and her husban...

The victim from India was identified as Dasari Gopikrishna who had gone to the US only eight months ago.

Indian among 4 killed in grocery store shooting Amaravati, June 23 (IANS) A 32-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh was among four persons killed in firing at a grocery store in Arkansas in the United States. The victim from Andhra Pradesh was identified as Dasari Gopikrishna, a native of Bapatla district who had gone to the US only eight months ago....

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are officially husband and wife, now that they have completed all the legal formalities related to a civil marriage.

Sonakshi, Zaheer are officially wife and husband; scene shifts to all-night party Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are officially husband and wife, now that they have completed all the legal formalities related to a civil marriage. The marriage, which was formalised at Sonakshi's sprawling sea-facing, 26-floor apartment in Bandra West, was attended by friend...

Try out these simple, nutritious, delicious recipes using turmeric root

Golden health: Delicious, nutritious recipes with turmeric root BY LAVANYA SUBRAMANIAN* Gather your family together to discover the lost art of home-cooked food! Indian cuisine cannot be complete without turmeric - the golden ingredient. Growing up, I am sure many of us did not understand the benefits of turmeric, which was ‘part and parcel’ of our everyday ...

The Global Marketing Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced that Professor Jag Sheth, a distinguished professor at Emory University, has won the 2024 Significant Contributions to Global Marketing Award.

Prof. Jag Sheth wins 2024 Significant Contributions to Global Marketing Award NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT Atlanta, GA, June 21, 2024: The Global Marketing Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced that Professor Jagdish (Jag) N. Sheth, a distinguished professor at Emory University, has won the 2024 Significant Contributions to Global Marketing Award. This prestigious award honors...

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The Sri Dasavathara Venkateswara Swamy Temple successfully organized the three-day Prana Pratishta Mahotsavam from June 14th to 16th with great fanfare.

Prana Pratishta Mahotsavam celebrated at Dasavathara Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Columbia, SC Columbia, SC, June 21, 2024: The Sri Dasavathara Venkateswara Swamy Temple successfully organized the three-day Prana Pratishta Mahotsavam from June 14th to 16th with great fanfare. The event featured a series of religious ceremonies, including Ankurarpana, Sankalpam, Jalaadhivaasam, Bhoomi Pooja, V...