Bangkok, 25 August 2025 — On a night that redefined Thai pageant history, Veena Praveenar Singh, a Thai-Indian model, clinched the title of Miss Universe Thailand 2025. Her victory, celebrated at the grand finale on 23 August held at MGI Hall, Bravo BKK in Bangkok, has been hailed as a milestone—she is the first winner of Indian descent and the first crowned after previously being married and divorced.

A Journey of Resilience

Lord Swraj Paul, the Indian-born British business magnate, philanthropist, and member of the House of Lords, has died at the age of 94. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully on Thursday, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of business leadership, philanthropy, and public service that spanned more than half a century.

Ireland, a country long admired for its warmth and hospitality, is now grappling with a series of violent incidents targeting members of its Indian and immigrant communities. In just a matter of days, two shocking assaults — one on a six-year-old girl and another on a long-settled chef — have shaken the nation, igniting debate about race, safety, and Ireland’s multicultural identity.

A Child’s Innocence Shattered

In a jubilant celebration of heritage, artistry, and diaspora identity, the Anjali Center for Performing Arts—the first Indian classical dance school in Texas and one of the earliest in North America—marked its Golden Jubilee, completing 50 years of uninterrupted cultural service in the United States.

In 2023, Soundarya Balasubramani published Unshackled, a book that helped high-skilled immigrants understand their pathways to study, work, and start companies in the U.S. Since then, she has built an online community, launched a country-wide book tour, and become a trusted voice for thousands navigating the American immigration system.

Now, she’s taking that mission offline.

On the evening of Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the Indian American community in New England will come together for a powerful purpose: to reimagine education for millions of children across India. The first-ever Leadership Reception & Gala by Vidya Bharati USA, hosted at the Boston Marriott in Burlington, marks not just a gathering—but a movement.

Beas Pind, Punjab – 15 July 2025 – Fauja Singh, the world’s oldest marathon runner and inspiration to millions, died Monday evening after being struck by an SUV in a hit-and-run near his native village, Beas Pind in Jalandhar district, Punjab. He was 114 years old.

Singh was crossing the Jalandhar–Pathankot highway around 3:30 pm on 14 July when a white Toyota Fortuner hit him, throwing him several feet. He sustained critical head injuries and died later that evening at a private hospital near Jalandhar.

In a world that often forces women to choose one path, Dr. Manju Sheth has boldly forged several. A Boston-based physician and one of New England’s most recognizable community leaders, Dr. Sheth is a remarkable blend of science, service, and storytelling. With a medical stethoscope in one hand and a microphone in the other, she is on a mission to heal not only the body, but the soul of the society—especially through the voices and stories of women.

On 4 July 2025, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a landmark entry into Trinidad & Tobago, marking the first bilateral visit by a sitting Indian premier since 1999. He was warmly received at Piarco International Airport by Prime Minister Kamla Persad‑Bissessar, affectionately hailed during the ceremony by Modi as “Bihar ki Beti”, acknowledging her ancestral roots in Buxar, Bihar.

In a bold and unconventional move that has drawn international attention, Indian-American tech entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan has acquired a private island near Singapore, taking the first tangible step towards building what he calls a “Network State” — a decentralised, digital-first nation for startup founders, technologists, and digital nomads.