‘India has its challenges but…’: Ex-Microsoft professional quits the ‘American Dream’ amid visa uncertainty

‘India has its challenges but…’: Ex-Microsoft professional quits the ‘American Dream’ amid visa uncertainty

Swapnil Sagar returned from Houston, US to India to his family in Bengaluru “I feel free,” says former Microsoft professional Swapnil Sagar, who has left behind what many would call the American Dream and returned to India after a decade in the United States, citing visa uncertainty and job instability as key reasons for his…

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Who is Ella Devi? ‘Socialist’ Sri Lankan-American influencer who backs Zohran Mamdani

Who is Ella Devi? ‘Socialist’ Sri Lankan-American influencer who backs Zohran Mamdani

A teenage influencer styling herself as a “socialist socialite” has sparked debate online, blending left-wing politics with a taste for high-end fashion in New York City.18-year-old Ella Devi is a Sri Lankan-American content creator who has gained attention for backing NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani while showcasing a wardrobe filled with luxury vintage pieces. She first…

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Row over Democrat billionaire saying ‘paying more taxes is not the answer’ amid talks of tackling inequality in California

Row over Democrat billionaire saying ‘paying more taxes is not the answer’ amid talks of tackling inequality in California

A viral moment from California’s governor debate has put billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer under fresh scrutiny, after he appeared to dismiss the idea that he should personally pay more tax to tackle inequality.The exchange took place in San Francisco on Wednesday, where Steyer clashed with Republican Steve Hilton. Hilton claimed on stage that Steyer pays…

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Ilhan Omar’s husband winery shuts down amid GOP probe into $30 million in couple’s assets

Ilhan Omar’s husband winery shuts down amid GOP probe into $30 million in couple’s assets

A California winery co-owned by Tim Mynett, the husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar, has shut down amid ongoing scrutiny from Republicans over the couple’s financial disclosures and business interests.According to California business records, the winery, eStCru LLC, ceased operations on April 4, 2026. The closure came roughly two months after House Oversight Committee Chairman James…

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‘Get out of my country’: Elderly Sikh man abused, threatened and physically assaulted in racist attack in Canada

‘Get out of my country’: Elderly Sikh man abused, threatened and physically assaulted in racist attack in Canada

Screengrab of the racist attack on Sikh man in Woodstock, Canada A youth has been charged in Canada after a disturbing video showed an elderly Sikh man being verbally abused, threatened and assaulted in a hate-motivated incident in Woodstock, Ontario.Woodstock police say the incident happened on Wednesday at around 11:35 am on Knights Lane near…

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Canadian court pauses deportation of Indian-origin driver Jaskirat Singh Sidhu over 2018 crash that killed 16

Canadian court pauses deportation of Indian-origin driver Jaskirat Singh Sidhu over 2018 crash that killed 16

Jaskirat Singh Sidhu caused the death of almost an entire junior hockey team in 2018 A Canadian court has granted a last-minute stay on the deportation of Indian-origin truck driver Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, temporarily stopping his removal to India just days before he was due to be sent back.The emergency order was issued by Justice…

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Iran war could push over 32 million people into poverty; UN warns of 'triple shock' for developing nations

Iran war could push over 32 million people into poverty; UN warns of ‘triple shock’ for developing nations

The economic impact of the Iran war could push more than 32 million people into poverty worldwide, with developing countries expected to be affected the most, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).Released amid uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire, the report said the world economy is facing a “triple shock” from rising energy prices,…

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