India’s men’s cricket team ended a 13-year wait for a global title by clinching the Twenty20 World Cup in a nail-biting final against South Africa on Saturday. Both India and South Africa entered the match in Barbados undefeated, setting the stage for an intense showdown. India, batting first, set a target of 176 runs, with Virat Kohli scoring his first half-century of the tournament, later revealing it to be his final T20 international. Captain Rohit Sharma, after winning the toss and electing to bat, praised his team's resilience under pressure.

In recent years, India has emerged as a premier destination for medical value travel, attracting an increasing number of international patients seeking high-quality and affordable healthcare. The growth of this industry is driven by a combination of cost-effectiveness, exceptional medical expertise, and comprehensive care, all set against the backdrop of India's rich cultural heritage. This editorial explores the key factors fueling this trend and examines the opportunities and challenges faced by medical tourists in India.

Does such a thing as a perfect cup of chai even exist outside our imagination? 

As I write this piece, I have a steaming cup of chai within reach. Sadly, it’s smack in the middle of average and awful. 

I made it myself. It is better than chai tea latte but let’s not go there.

Indian-American Suhas Subramanyam has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for a Congressional seat in Virginia, triumphing over 11 other contenders, including fellow Indian-American Krystle Kaul. This win brings the "Samosa Caucus" – a group of Indian-Americans in the US Congress – closer to adding another member next year.

In a delightful collaboration between Indian music sensation Diljit Dosanjh and American talk show host Jimmy Fallon, backstage fun clips from 'The Tonight Show' have been making waves on social media, creating a buzz of excitement among fans. The duo's chemistry and infectious humor have left fans eagerly anticipating Dosanjh's debut on the show.

Cricket's unexpected rise in the United States has been significantly influenced by players of Indian origin. With six cricketers of Indian descent on the USA Cricket Team, many of them on H1-B visas, the sport is seeing a surge in popularity among the immigrant community. These players hail from diverse cricketing backgrounds, from Mumbai to Toronto, and have brought their rich cricketing heritage to the American pitch.

The 24th edition of the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) just concluded from May 30 on June 2, celebrating the richness and diversity of Indian cinema. Known as North America’s oldest and most prestigious festival for alternative, independent films from the global Indian community, this year’s event underscored a commitment to cultural diversity by featuring films in 12 languages spoken across India.

In Poland, two Indian entrepreneurs, Chandra Mohan (Chandu) Nallur and Sargheve Sukumaran, have brewed more than just beer—they've crafted a narrative of resilience, innovation, and cultural fusion. Their venture, Malayali beer, has emerged not only as a symbol of their entrepreneurial spirit but also as a testament to the unyielding power of celebrating cultural identity in a foreign land.

The 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the ninth edition of this biennial tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), marks a historic milestone as it is being co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States from June 1 to 29, 2024. This is the first major ICC event to feature matches in the United States and any other country in the Americas outside the West Indies. England, the defending champion, aims to retain its title after defeating Pakistan in the final of the previous edition.

When Soundarya Balasubramani moved to the U.S. from India and completed her Masters at Columbia University in 2019, she encountered an impossible task – navigating the challenging immigration landscape of employment-based visas.