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The Government of India has introduced the e-OCI facility, enabling OCI Cardholders to generate and store a digital version of their OCI Card on their mobile device. The existing physical OCI Card remains valid. From 08 July 2026 onwards, only digital OCI cards (e-OCI) will be issued to all new OCI applicants. The application process remains the same. This is …

On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, the Consulate General of India, Houston, in collaboration with the Indian Doctors Association of Houston, invites you to a special panel discussion and yoga session on the theme: “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” Join leading medical experts as they discuss the role of yoga in promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being, …

The Consulate General of India, Houston is pleased to release the teaser of our new podcast series, Texas Diaries, dedicated to preserving the lived experiences and inspiring journeys of the Indian diaspora in the Southern United States. Our inaugural episode features Col. (Retd.) R.P.S. Bhalla — a distinguished nonagenarian, decorated Indian Army veteran, pioneering professional in the United States, philanthropist, …

Avishka Dudala is an eighth-grader at Lorene Rogers Middle School in Prosper ISD (Dallas suburb). Texas is a finalist at Scripps National Spelling Bee 2026 competition. iAsianews wish Avishka all the best to night’s finals in Washington, D.C.

Consul General D. C. Manjunath attended the BAANA Makar Sankranti Mela, organised by the Bhojpuri Awadhi Association of North America, in Frisco, Texas. CG highlighted India’s rich cultural diversity and the vital role played by the diaspora in preserving and promoting regional traditions abroad. The vibrant celebrations reflected the spirit of unity, heritage, and community engagement. More than 1000 people …

న్యూజెర్సీలోని శ్రీ శివ విష్ణు దేవాలయం ప్రాంగణంలో సాయి దత్త పీఠం & సాంస్కృతిక కేంద్రం ఆధ్వర్యంలో ఆధ్యాత్మికంగా ఉత్తేజకరమైన మీట్ అండ్ గ్రీట్ – నారీ శక్తి కార్యక్రమం ఘనంగా నిర్వహించబడింది. ఈ కార్యక్రమానికి ప్రముఖ సనాతన ధర్మ పరిరక్షకురాలు శ్రీమతి మాధవి లత కొంపెల్ల ముఖ్య అతిథిగా హాజరై, వివిధ ప్రాంతాల నుండి వచ్చిన భక్తులు మరియు సమాజ సభ్యులను ఆధ్యాత్మికంగా ప్రేరేపించారు. సభను ఉద్దేశించి మాట్లాడిన శ్రీమతి మాధవి లత కొంపెల్ల, సనాతన ధర్మం యొక్క శాశ్వత ప్రాసంగికతను వివరించడంతో …

What is often promoted as innovation is, in practice, becoming an activity without tangible outcomes. Based on what I consistently observe on the ground, here is an honest reality check: 1. Startups are encouraged before fundamentals are built Students are pushed to pitch ideas before understanding engineering depth, markets, or problem complexity. Core foundations—mathematics, systems thinking, and domain knowledge, are …

It was a privilege to participate as a Speaker and Mentor at the 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 and engage closely with energetic young minds on entrepreneurship and growth. Through 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐭𝐨-𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, I gained deep insights into the aspirations, mindset, and genuine confusions of young and upcoming talent navigating an AI-driven, disruptive landscape. These focused interactions …

As we move from 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, the single skill that truly transforms effort into fulfillment is discernment—the ability to choose what matters and let the rest step aside. 2025 taught us that progress is not about doing more, but about aiming better, using calm habits, discipline, and thoughtful pauses as our strongest advantages. Discernment helps us identify the “𝐜𝐮𝐞 …

Despite ambitious per capita income projections, the lived realities of many poor households in Telangana starkly contradict the narrative of widespread prosperity. Public discourse around education, employment, lifestyle, and disposable incomes often masks deep-rooted inequalities and systemic deprivation. While welfare schemes and pensions are politically showcased, they fail to capture the invisible masses struggling with hunger, displacement, and marginalization. Poverty …