For many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Texas, finding authentic Indian flavors can be challenging, but not in Denton! This city is home to a vibrant selection of Indian food trucks that offer traditional dishes and creative fusion flavors. With names like Babai Hotel, Tandoori on Wheels, Dallaspuram, and others, these food trucks offer everything from South Indian breakfasts to spicy street foods. Here’s your guide to popular Indian food trucks in Denton, com

Indian American Voter Intent and Preferences for 2024 Election As the 2024 election approaches, Indian American voters are expected to participate at historically high levels, reflecting a strong commitment to civic engagement within the community. According to recent surveys, a remarkable 96% of Indian American voters plan to cast their ballots this November, maintaining the impressive voter intent seen in 2020, when 97% planned to vote. This steady turnout indicat

Indian Americans have become the largest "Asian-alone" group in the United States, recently surpassing Chinese Americans, according to new Census Bureau data. While Chinese Americans remain the largest Asian group when including multiracial individuals, the number of people identifying as solely Indian on the 2020 census has grown to nearly 4.4 million—a 55% increase over the last decade. This shift reflects a long-standing trend since the 1990s when the U.S. tech bo

Significant changes have been introduced to the Public Provident Fund (PPF) scheme, starting in October 2024. These modifications directly impact Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and accounts opened in the name of minors. The changes aim to simplify the management of PPF accounts and bring uniformity across different types of account holders. Both current and prospective investors should be aware of these amendments as they will affect long-term savings strategies.

Income Tax Return (ITR) filing is a critical component of financial compliance for individuals, especially for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). This process involves reporting income, disclosing taxes paid, and claiming any potential refunds from the Indian tax department. For NRIs, understanding and complying with India's ITR filing requirements can be complex, given varied income sources and intricate tax laws. They often face the challenge of potential double taxation, necessitat

USCIS Announces Second Round of H-1B Visa Lottery for FY 2025 The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced plans for a second round of random selection for H-1B visa applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2025. This follows the initial lottery held in March, which included both the regular H-1B cap and the advanced degree exemption, also known as the master’s cap. Selected individuals from the first lottery were able to file their H-1B petitions between A

Dr. Thomas Abraham, Chairman of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), wrote a letter to Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway regarding protesting students’ demand to display flags of displaced peoples on the Rutgers campus. Students had requested that flags representing occupied peoples, including but not limited to Palestinians, Kurds, and Kashmiris, be displayed in all areas where international flags are present across Rutgers campuses. In his

The Gandhian Society (USA) hosted a prestigious event in Edison, New Jersey, to welcome esteemed guests: Dr. Harshad Patel, Vice Chancellor of Gujarat Vidyapith Shri Nithin Mathuria ji, President of Aditya Birla Group of Companies Other distinguished guests included Dr. H. R. Shah (Chairman, TV Asia), Nishith Patel (President, Edison Council), Kenny Desai (Ex-President, FIA), Dr. S

"The six-time world Boxing champion will commence her collaboration with Gera’s ChildCentric Homes with her academy, Mary Kom Regional Boxing Foundation, at Gera’s Island of Joy, East Kharadi, Pune" Gera Developments Private Limited (GDPL), esteemed pioneers in real estate and recipients of multiple awards for their premium residential and commercial projects across Pune, Goa, and Ca

NEW YORK: On Saturday, in the bustling heart of Times Square, cultural diversity took center stage as British Women in Sarees partnered with Uma to host the iconic Saree Goes Global event. Held at Father Duffy Square, Times Square, this celebration showcased the timeless elegance of the saree through music, dance, and a vibrant Saree Walkathon. The event received support from the Consulate General of India in New York, Mr. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan. Building on the su

TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN: During the 3rd Tashkent Investment Forum, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and JSC Ziraat Bank Uzbekistan formalized an expression of intent to collaborate in empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and fostering economic growth in Uzbekistan. As part of this partnership, ICD will provide JSC Ziraat Bank Uzbekistan with a Line of Financing (LoF) facility to fund private sector projects, with t