Several Indian-American and South Asian candidates are running for key positions in the US elections, including mayoral and gubernatorial races.
Yuvraj Singh's cheeky birthday wish for Gautam Gambhir broke the internet on Tuesday as the former India opener turned 44.
'At times when the pressure, glitz and glam felt horribly garish, there he was with no pretences or guile. A sweet reminder that life is about the real things not the fluff.'
The Shiromani Akali Dal has appealed to the United States government to consider a humanitarian view of truck driver Harjinder Singh, who faces a vehicular homicide case. The party also requested the Indian government to provide consular and legal assistance.
The victorous Indian team sung a new victory anthem to celebrate winning their first World Cup.
Ghazala Hashmi, an India-born American politician, has been elected as Virginia's Lieutenant Governor, marking a historic moment as the first Muslim and South Asian American to hold the position.
Om Puri would have been 75 in October. We look back at his early years through these 16 pictures from his life.
Punjabi cuisine is one of India's most runaway popular. It's got an enormous following world over too. Who can resist khasta naans floating in makhan? Or creamy Butter Chicken? And the rich paneer delights? Or Dal Makhani?
It's a busy week for film folk, as they mix business and pleasure on their travels.
Abhishek, who made his international debut last year, had an incredible Asia Cup campaign, amassing 314 runs at an average of 44.85 in six outings.
'As Mayor, I will use my platform to reject any efforts by the Trump administration to curtail immigration.'
From traditional suits to bomber jackets and solid coloured bralettes, Sara Gurpal's candid and well-curated looks have an instant youth appeal.
'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear.'
'A 100% tariff could cut the Indian film industry's US revenues by 30% to 40%.'
Film-maker Imtiaz Ali and actor-musician Diljit Dosanjh have expressed joy over the two International Emmy nominations for their film Amar Singh Chamkila, calling it a recognition of Punjab and its artists.
A profile of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, detailing his criminal history, terror links, and Canada's recent designation of his gang as a terrorist entity.
The lead pair looks good on screen. But each time they look lovingly into each other's eyes, the viewer's eye wanders over to the gorgeous landscape, observes Deepa Gahlot.
She alleged she was gangraped and assaulted, and the accused threatened her with dire consequences if she revealed the incident to anyone.
In seniority in the BJP leadership team, V K Malhotra, who passed into the ages this week, was next only to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, L K Advani and Nanaji Deshmukh, notes Sudhir Bisht.
'They were born stars the day they were selected for this film.'
India-Pakistan bilateral relations must improve before engaging in cricket: Harbhajan Singh
What's his pet name, who are his idols and who's his best friend in the team...
The comedy is unfunny, the emotional bits are dubious and the music forgettable in Heer Express, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'Our hearts ache seeing the devastation the floods have caused in Punjab.' 'Seeing our people without a roof over their heads has left me devastated.'
If it wasn't so violent, there would have been a few unintended laughs in Baaghi 4, but this one has not a shred of humour amidst the nonstop mayhem, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Jatinder Singh has played 61 ODIs and 64 T20Is for Oman.
This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.
Ajay Devgn can't be Singham all the time, so he returns to his goody avatar as the turban-clad Sikh lad Jaswinder 'Jassi' Singh in Son of Sardaar 2.
Hindi Diwas was observed across India with leaders emphasizing Hindi's role as a unifying factor and the need to enrich all Indian languages. Events were held in India and abroad to promote the language.
"An Indian citizen has the right of movement in the entire country. There is no mention of territorial rights anywhere in our Constitution," he said.
The Supreme Court has questioned the central government about the possibility of constructing a border wall to prevent illegal immigration, drawing parallels with the US border policy. The court also addressed concerns about the detention and deportation of Bengali-speaking migrant workers.
'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'
The usually mobbed Indian cricket team likes training in a relaxed atmosphere and that was evident in their body language as the players went about their business in their only practice session at the Kent County Cricket Ground before the fourth Test in Manchester.
The key difference between marriage and a live-in relationship is the legal approval, notes rediffGURU Shalini Singh.
'You need the drishti, the experience. I am beginning to see things differently.'
Her wardrobe is a lesson in versatility a fashion spectacle you cannot miss.
The obsession for migrating to the US is visible mostly in Majha and Doaba regions of Punjab, he further said.
Diljit Dosanjh walked the iconic stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, blending Punjabi royalty with a modern vision, on May 5.
'What hurt me was when I met his daughter and I was talking to her with a lot of love and she said, "I don't want to talk to you. You hit my father".'
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