Author: Malavika Subramanyan

Indian-American golfer Sahith Theegala, partnering with Aaron Rai, got off to a strong start at the Zurich Classic, finishing the opening day with a nine-under round. The pair sits tied for 13th, trailing by five shots behind PGA Tour rookies Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo, who set a new tournament record with an impressive 14-under round. This year’s Zurich Classic, the only team-format event on the PGA Tour, began with Four-ball (best-ball) on Thursday. Salinda and Velo were unstoppable on the front nine, scoring 10-under, thanks to eight birdies and an eagle from Salinda on the Par-5 seventh. They added…

Apple is reportedly set to shift the entire assembly of iPhones sold in the U.S. to India by next year, marking a major transformation in its global manufacturing strategy. The move comes amid growing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, with Apple aiming to reduce its dependence on Chinese production, according to the Financial Times. The final decision will depend on how quickly India can expand its supply chain infrastructure and the outcome of ongoing trade talks between Washington and Beijing. U.S. President Donald Trump has been pressing Apple to relocate production out of China, and the company appears…

The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has strongly criticized the lack of honest reporting by major Western media following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. In this tragic incident, 26 Hindu tourists were brutally killed by members of the Resistance Front (TRF), a terror outfit backed by Pakistan and closely linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Suhag Shukla, Executive Director of HAF, expressed outrage at how leading outlets like The New York Times, CNN, BBC, and Reuters chose language that downplayed the brutality. Instead of calling it terrorism, many opted for euphemisms like “militants” or “rebels.” According to Shukla, this is not…

Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas will be honoured at the fourth annual Gold House Gala on May 10 at the Music Center in Downtown LA. As reported by Variety, she joins an illustrious list of honorees including filmmaker Jon M. Chu, music artist Megan Thee Stallion, and acclaimed director Ang Lee. The gala will host over 600 influential figures, celebrating the soon-to-be-revealed 2025 A100 List, which recognises the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific leaders in culture. The list is set to be announced on May 1. Gold House CEO and co-founder Bing Chen described the gala as more than a…

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Good Friday. In a message shared on X, he remarked that the day serves as a reminder to practice kindness, compassion, and to be open-hearted. He stated, “Good Friday is an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It encourages us to embrace compassion, kindness, and maintain an open heart. May the spirit of peace and unity prevail.” Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also took the opportunity to share his thoughts, wishing everyone a blessed Good Friday. His message focused on…

Club Chicago, USA, hosted an exuberant celebration of Ram Navami, drawing over 200 community members to honor the occasion with spiritual and cultural enthusiasm. The event opened with a soulful Ganesh Vandana by Chairperson Pinkiben Dineshbhai Thakkar. A special puja was held to commemorate the birthday of Late Bharatiben Shah, wife of Club President Nareshbhai Shah. Their daughters, Mishaben and Avaniben Shah, joined in this emotional tribute, making the moment deeply personal and touching. As the Ram Navami festivities continued, symbolic roles were brought to life with Kanubhai Patel portraying Lord Ram, Hansaben Patel as Sita, Mukeshbhai Mehta as Laxman,…

India’s seafood industry is set to resume large-scale shrimp exports to the United States, with plans to ship between 35,000 to 40,000 tons following a welcome pause in proposed tariff hikes. This decision comes in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s announcement on April 9, 2025, to delay a 26% reciprocal tariff, instead maintaining a 10% flat rate on imports from all countries except China, which remains under a steep 145% duty. The announcement has allowed Indian exporters to clear nearly 2,000 containers of shrimp that had previously been stalled due to concerns over the anticipated tariff. The Secretary…

In the wake of the devastating wildfires sweeping across Southern California, Chinmaya Mission Los Angeles (CMLA) and Chinmaya Mission Bakersfield have joined hands to contribute $40,000 to ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts. Reflecting on the donation, Swami Ishwarananda, the regional spiritual leader, shared, “Seva is love in action,” echoing the words of Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda, the Mission’s revered founder. He emphasized the spiritual and emotional commitment behind the contribution. The fires have uprooted lives, damaged infrastructure, and left already struggling communities in greater distress. Long-term recovery requires more than emergency aid—it calls for rebuilding and holistic healing. To support this,…

For the first time ever, the Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted a vibrant celebration of Baisakhi at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia. Olympia’s State Capitol hosted its first-ever Baisakhi celebration, drawing the presence of key state leaders such as Governor Bob Ferguson, Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck, and Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. The trio joined Indian American Sikh community members in honouring the cultural festivity. The Indian Consulate in Seattle took to X (formerly Twitter) to thank the dignitaries and acknowledged the enthusiastic participation of Sikh leaders from various parts of Washington. The post celebrated the event’s…

Neela Rajendra, a prominent Indian American leader at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), was recently dismissed from her post after a sweeping executive order by former President Donald Trump led to the dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across federal agencies. The order banned diversity training and programming, forcing NASA to close its independent DEI department—an action that triggered the eventual termination of Rajendra, who had spearheaded several of the agency’s inclusion programs. Rajendra had long been at the helm of NASA’s mission to build a more inclusive environment, focusing on advancing opportunities for women and minority professionals.…