Affordability, immigration drive Neil Khot’s Illinois Congress bid

Lalit K Jha | December 15, 2025 9:00 AM

Chicago, Dec 15 (IANS) Rising living costs, immigration anxiety, job losses and concerns over cuts to Social Security and Medicare are shaping Indian American entrepreneur Neil Khot’s campaign for the US House of Representatives from Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, as he mounts a grassroots Democratic bid to retain a seat being vacated by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi.

Sheeba Chadha calls ‘The Great Shamsuddin Family’ a ‘warm, nostalgic bubble’

IANS | December 15, 2025 8:58 AM

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) Actress Sheeba Chadha has shared her heartfelt response after watching her film ‘The Great Shamsuddin Family’, describing it as an experience wrapped in warmth and nostalgia.

Thick layer of smog blankets Delhi-NCR, air quality stays in 'severe' zone

IANS | December 15, 2025 8:46 AM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Delhi once again woke up to a thick layer of smog on Monday, as the air quality remained in the 'severe' category across the National Capital Region (NCR), raising serious health concerns for residents.

Kris Jenner pens a heartfelt birthday tribute for her 'amazing grandsons' Mason and Reign

IANS | December 15, 2025 8:34 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 15 (IANS) Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Scott Disick's sons marked their joint birthdays on Sunday. While Mason turned 16, Reign is 11 now.

Indian American community leader calls for tariff reversal to bolster India–US relations

IANS | December 15, 2025 8:22 AM

Chicago, Dec 15 (IANS) Eminent Indian American physician and community leader Dr Bharat Barai warned that India–US relations could remain strained for the foreseeable future unless Washington reverses recent tariff measures, arguing that New Delhi has been unfairly singled out amid broader global trade and energy dynamics.

Parag Tyagi says 'Love you till my last breath' in a special birthday post for late wife Shefali Jariwala

IANS | December 15, 2025 8:04 AM

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) Actor Parag Tyagi misses no opportunity to shower love and admiration on his late better half, Shefali Jariwala. Parag fondly remembered Shefali on her birth anniversary on Monday with an emotional post, claiming that he will 'Love you till my last breath even after that'.

Priyanka Chopra says 'it’s been good to be home' as she drops a few random moments with Nick & Malti

IANS | December 15, 2025 7:32 AM

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) Global sensation Priyanka Chopra Jonas says it is 'good to be back home' after living out of her suitcase for some time now due to various work commitments.

Indian diaspora must speak up, engage politically: US Congressman

IANS | December 15, 2025 7:23 AM

Chicago, Dec 15 (IANS) Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Sunday urged Indian Americans to confront rising bigotry by speaking out, building coalitions, and deepening political engagement, warning that silence could leave the community vulnerable.

Trade, AI and diaspora role take centre stage in India–US relations debate

IANS | December 15, 2025 7:09 AM

Chicago, Dec 15 (IANS) Trade, artificial intelligence, and the role of diaspora media are among the key issues for the bilateral relationship between the two largest democracies of the world, as eminent community members, business leaders and diplomats observed as they examined the future trajectory of India-US relations in this windy city on Sunday.

US Congressman warns India ties cooling over tariffs, China challenge

IANS | December 15, 2025 6:51 AM

Chicago, Dec 15 (IANS) Influential American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi warned that the US–India relationship has entered a “cold and frigid” phase, cautioning that recent policy shifts risk undermining a partnership built painstakingly over three decades.