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An AI-generated video inspired by the Bollywood cult classic Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara has gone viral online, for reimagining a scene from the film with the faces of global tech leaders Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, and Bill Gates.

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Bollywood meets Big Tech AI reimagines ZNMD With Pichai Altman Gates
Discover how artificial intelligence is reimagining the iconic Bollywood film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara with tech giants like Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, and Bill Gates. Dive into the future of entertainment with Bollywood meets Big Tech!
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February 14, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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The CoHNA Youth Action Network (CYAN) on Feb. 13 condemned a Hinduphobic assault on the San Jose State University campus, calling for a swift investigation and accountability.

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CoHNA youth group condemns Hinduphobic attack on San Jose campus
Learn about how the CoHNA youth group has taken a stand against a Hinduphobic attack on a San Jose campus. Stay informed and support efforts to combat discrimination and promote inclusivity.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Punjabi flavors have a new, upscale home in Manhattan with the opening of Ambassadors Clubhouse New York, a North Indian restaurant and bar that debuted in the NoMad neighborhood on Feb. 11.

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February 14, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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#IndianAmerican consumer advocate #RohitChopra will lead a #HarvardKennedySchool study group on 'Money and Power in the New Gilded Age' scheduled for Feb 17.

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#BREAKING #StudyGroupHarvard #AcademicLeadership #IndianAmericanLeaders
February 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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The #GuptaKlinskyIndiaInstitute at #JohnsHopkinsUniversity has announced that the #HopkinsIndiaConference2026 will be held on April 1-2 at the #JohnsHopkinsUniversityBloomberg Center in #Washington, D.C.

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#BREAKING #USIndiaCollaboration #WashingtonIndiaPolicyEvent
February 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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The poster of the upcoming film ‘Ek Din’ was unveiled on Feb. 14. The film stars Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan, the elder son of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan.
#BREAKING #Bollywood #EKDin #ValentinesDay #SaiPallavi #JunaidKhan
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Ek Din Valentines Day poster out
Discover the stunning 'Ek Din' Valentine's Day poster and get ready to celebrate love in style. Find out the latest design and get inspired for the most romantic day of the year.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, on Feb. 14, dismissed the Opposition's claims that the India-US interim trade deal hurts domestic interests.
#BREAKING #USIndia #Trump #Tariff #Tradedeal #Modi
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India US trade deal fair and balanced Piyush Goyal
Explore the latest updates on the India-U.S. trade deal negotiations with Minister Piyush Goyal. Learn about the efforts to ensure a fair and balanced agreement for both countries. Stay informed on the progress and implications of this important trade relationship.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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The hottest tickets in world cricket were hard to come by, despite the Feb. 15 evening's game in the Sri Lankan capital only being confirmed late on Feb. 9.

#BREAKING #WorldCup #IndVSPak #Cricket #T20WorldCup
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February 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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The U.S. Department of Transportation on Feb. 11 finalized a rule tightening eligibility for which noncitizens can obtain or renew commercial driver’s licenses, raising fresh concerns among immigrant and diaspora communities that rely on trucking and transport jobs.

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US narrows CDL eligibility for noncitizens in final rule
Learn about the new U.S. regulation that restricts CDL eligibility for noncitizens in this informative webpage. Stay updated on the latest changes and how they may impact individuals seeking commercial driver's licenses.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Indian Americans in the United States show high levels of charitable engagement through community-based and non-monetary giving, a new report found.
#IndianAmerican #BREAKING #Philanthrophy #NonmontaryGiving #FoodDrive #ClothingDrive #BlanketDrive #Diaspora #Charity #AAPI
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Beyond Dollars Indian Americans lead in nonmonetary giving
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February 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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The USA produced a clinical all-round performance to thrash the Netherlands by 93 runs and register their first-ever T20I win over the Dutch in a Group A clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Feb. 14.

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February 13, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Oklahoma State University has named Indian American professor Raj Singh as its 2026 honoree for the Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award.
#BREAKING #OSU #Facult #Diaspora #Engineering #STEM #MaterialsScience #IndianAmerican
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February 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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#BREAKING Indian man charged with orchestrating an unsuccessful Indian government-backed plot to kill Khalistani activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City pleaded guilty on Feb. 13.

#Khalistani #Pannun #SFJ #India #NikhilGupta
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Indian man pleads guilty in New York over alleged Pannun assassination case
Learn about the latest developments in the high-profile case of an Indian man pleading guilty in New York for his alleged involvement in the Pannun assassination plot. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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#JaahnaviKandula's family which is mourning the death of her father said they learnt about the #seattle city compensation deal through social media. The family recently received a phone call from a U.S. official, asking them to come to the U.S. in March.

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Jaahnavi Kandula case Family learnt about compensation deal through social media
Learn how the family of Jaahnavi Kandula discovered a compensation deal through social media. Find out more about the case and the impact of social media on legal proceedings.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Several parliamentarians on Feb. 12 welcomed U.S. Ambassador to India #SergioGor and congratulated him on the recently announced India-U.S. interim trade agreement, describing it as a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties.

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Parliamentarians meet American envoy welcome new IndiaUS trade pact
Discover how parliamentarians recently met with the American envoy to welcome the new India U.S. trade pact. Stay informed on the latest developments in international trade relations.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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A satirical monologue by conservative comedian Alex Stein at a Plano City Council meeting mocking Hindu religious beliefs has sparked widespread controversy, triggering backlash from the Indian American community.
#BREAKING #PlanoTexas #HinduAmerican #hinduphobia #AlexStein
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Hindu mockery at Plano City Council draws backlash
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February 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Former U.S. Vice President #KamalaHarris is leading an early poll of potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders, amid renewed attention on her political future.
#Democrats #BREAKING #HarrisforPresident
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February 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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#TIME names five #IndianAmerican health leaders in #TIME100Health for shaping #globalhealthcare in #AIEnabledCare, personalized #GeneEditingTherapy, #OpioidSurveillance and harm reduction, #CancerScreeningResearch, and #OncologyInnovation.

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February 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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The University of Cincinnati (UC) Alumni Association has awarded top alumni honors to Indian Americans Vinod K. Dham and Padma Chebrolu as part of its 2026 Alumni Week celebration.
#UCAlumni #AlumniWeek #IndianAmerican #BREAKING #Cincinnati
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Vinod Dham Padma Chebrolu receive top UC alumni honors
Learn about Vinod Dham and Padma Chebrolu, two distinguished alumni who have been recognized with top honors from the University of California. Explore their achievements and contributions to the UC community.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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#Seattle has agreed to pay $29 million to the family of #JaahnaviKandula, a 23-year-old Indian graduate student who was killed in 2023 after being struck by a speeding police patrol vehicle.

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#IndianStudentDeath #BREAKING #KandulaDeathCase
February 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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#PrithviParthasarathy, a #neuroscience major at the #UniversityOfPennsylvania, has developed an innovative #ArtificialIntelligence -based triage tool that aims to improve patient flow and care delivery at high-volume rural hospitals in #TamilNadu.

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#BREAKING #Healthcare
February 12, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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The Government of #India has opened nominations for the #PravasiBharatiyaSammanAwards (PBSA) 2027, its highest civilian recognition for overseas #Indians that honors contributions by #NonResidentIndians, #PersonsOfIndianOrigin, and organizations.

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#BREAKING #Honor
February 12, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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The #USConsulateGeneral, #Chennai, with support from the #USIndiaStrategicPartnershipForum, hosted the #USIndiaSpaceBusinessForum in #Bengaluru on Feb. 10-11.

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#BREAKING #India #Diplomacy #USIndiaTies
February 11, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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#CaseyWasserman will remain chairman of the 2028 #LosAngeles #Olympics after organizers conducted a review of his past interactions with convicted sex trafficker #GhislaineMaxwell & late financier #JeffreyEpstein, #LA28 said on Feb. 11.

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#BREAKING #LAOlympics #EpsteinFiles
February 11, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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#India leads globally in #AIskills diffusion and AI hiring and ranks second in economic competitiveness in the 2026 #GlobalVibrancyIndex by Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered AI, behind only the #US.

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#BREAKING #IndiaAIImpactSummit #ArtificialIntelligence
February 11, 2026 at 9:06 PM