INDIAN

Dec 05 2024POLITICS

How Indian Groups Protect Migrant Workers Abroad

India has a massive labor force working overseas in low-paying jobs. Unfortunately, these workers often lack proper rights and protections due to weak rules both globally and within India. Civil society groups in India are stepping up to change this. They are using various strategies to promote thes

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Dec 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Santosh: The U. K. ’s Oscar Hopeful Finally Finds a Home

"Santosh, " a critically acclaimed crime drama from India, has found a distributor in the U. K. Vertigo Releasing, in partnership with Civic Studio, will bring the film to British theaters on March 21, 2025. Directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, the story follows a widowed police consta

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Nov 24 2024CRIME

The Fight for Lost Cash: A Man's $42K Seized and Returned

Imagine sending a package with $42, 000 inside, only to have it seized by police in another state. That's what happened to Henry Cheng, a California jewelry wholesaler. His money was stopped at a FedEx facility in Indiana, and he had to go through a legal battle to get it back. Civil forfeiture all

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Nov 23 2024SPORTS

Ohio State's Day Fires Up Crowd with Mic-Drop Moment

On Friday, Ohio State's head coach Ryan Day stirred up excitement before their big game against Indiana. He appeared on The Pat McAfee Show to chat about the Buckeyes' season and expectations. Day was clear about his team's goals; they're aiming high, just like anyone who decides to play football at

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Unseen Struggles: Domestic Violence in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

In the United States, there are 574 federally recognized Tribes. These communities face a grim reality: American Indian and Alaska Native girls and women experience the highest rates of domestic violence (DV) in the country. Why is this happening? The root causes are deeply rooted in structural issu

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Indiana's New Players Shine in Early Season Wins

Indiana Hoosiers basketball team is off to a flying start with three wins under their belt. The secret? They've brought in some talented players from other teams. Myles Rice from Washington State and Kanaan Carlyle from Stanford are among the new faces making a big impact. Together with Oumar Ballo

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

Reliance and Disney Merge to Create India's Biggest Entertainment Group

India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has just made his mark on the entertainment industry. His company, Reliance Industries, has officially joined forces with Walt Disney to form a new powerhouse called JioStar. This massive $8. 5 billion deal brings together the best of both worlds: Viacom18's media

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Indian Food Delivery Giant Swiggy's Shares Hit New Heights After IPO

Swiggy, the popular Indian food delivery service backed by SoftBank, started its market journey with a bang. Its shares zoomed over 9% on their Wednesday debut. This impressive leap followed a hugely successful IPO, ranking as India's second-largest for the year. Swiggy raised a whopping 113. 27 bil

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Oct 31 2024RELIGION

What is the Festival of Lights? A Closer Look at Diwali

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a massive celebration in India and among Hindus worldwide. It's a time when people light up their homes with traditional clay oil lamps, called diyas, to mark the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. This festival isn't just for Hindus; it'

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Oct 27 2024SPORTS

Meet Manette Lawer: The Force Behind Indiana HC Curt Cignetti’s Success

Curt Cignetti, the head coach of Indiana’s Hoosiers, is making waves in the Big Ten with a perfect 7-0 record. But who’s behind this winning streak? Meet Manette Lawer, Curt’s wife, who has been a steadfast support system for his coaching career. The couple tied the knot in 1989, and since then, Man

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