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Former US ambassador and Indian-origin Nikki Haley took a swipe at New York City’s new mayor Zohran Mamdani on the day of his swearing-in, mocking his inaugural speech as sounding more like Chinese Communist Party rhetoric than American politics.Reacting to the speech on X, Haley wrote, “Xi Jinping wants his speech back,” a comment that…
In a recent campaign trail clash, Republican gubernatorial contender Casey Putsch has taken aim at Vivek Ramaswamy, alleging that the wealthy entrepreneur accepted a $50,000 scholarship intended for underprivileged youth. This backlash follows Ramaswamy’s defense of the fellowship during a 2023 interview, which he deemed “free money,” despite his substantial earnings and his later stance…
Amazon has introduced a temporary remote work policy for employees stranded in India due to H-1B visa delays, but the company’s latest memo makes clear that these workers cannot actually perform most of their job functions.US investor and Ed-Tech chairman Hany Girgis weighed in on the situation on X, saying Amazon “found a workaround for…
Chamath Palihapitiya is seriously considering a move away from California, prompted by emerging tax regulations. This decision echoes a growing sentiment among affluent entrepreneurs who are increasingly wary of the state’s economic environment, particularly in light of a proposed 5% wealth tax on fortunes exceeding $1 billion. Chamath Palihapitiya, a Canadian‑American billionaire of Sri-Lankan origin,…
What began as a late-night hospital run turned into a life-changing moment for Calgary taxi driver Hardeep Singh Toor, who helped deliver a baby girl in the back seat of his cab during freezing winter conditions.Toor received an urgent dispatch call last Saturday night, the kind taxi drivers often get for emergencies. Toor was expecting…
In a groundbreaking political shift, Zohran Mamdani, the son of renowned filmmaker Mira Nair, stepped into history as the 112th mayor of New York City, taking his oath on the Quran. At just 34, this socialist democrat, shaped by his family’s rich heritage, ran a campaign advocating for universal childcare and a fairer tax on…
A total of 510 women have sued a Virginia hospital and its executives seeking $10 million each from the hospital for unnecessary operations performed by former doctor Javaid Perwaiz who is already serving a 59-year prison sentence for medical fraud. While Perwaiz’s case is well known, the victims have now filed a lawsuit against the…
The two key pillars credited for creating, executing and balancing Trump’s ICE immigration shenanigans, Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller are facing some serious criticism for grooving to the 90s classic “Ice Ice Baby” at Donald Trump’s New Year’s Eve Party. Homeland Security Secretary Noem and White House advisor Miller were seen enjoying the onstage performance…
An India Redditor shared the struggle of waiting for a Green Card in the US while remaining on the H-1B temporary visa. The Redditor said he was approved for a Green Card over a decade ago but the priority date is still frozen in ice. “My daughter asked about summer vacation today. I didn’t have…
A social media post claiming that the State Bank of Texas only helps Indians as its leadership team is full of Indias went viral at a time when India-hate has become mainstream for US social media users. “The State Bank of Texas, run entirely by an all-Indian leadership team, funnels SBA loans almost exclusively to…
