NRI Pulse Newspaper

Indian travel vlogger Paramvir Singh Beniwal, popularly known as Passenger Paramvir, turned an apparent attempt to mock him with a racial stereotype into a viral moment after confronting a group of livestreamers on a Las Vegas street
https://nripulse.com/you-cant-afford-me-indian-vlogger-turns-the-tables-on-racist-hecklers/

Nisarga Adhikary, who shot to prominence in India earlier this year after exposing vulnerabilities in the Central Board of Secondary Education’s digital evaluation system, was named on the Justice Department’s acknowledgments list for security researchers who responsibly report valid vulnerabilities
https://nripulse.com/19-year-old-indian-cybersecurity-researcher-helps-doj-patch-critical-flaw-in-us-law-enforcement-system/

A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration rule that would have ended the longstanding “duration of status” system for international students and replaced it with fixed periods of stay, delivering a significant reprieve to foreign students, researchers, exchange visitors and journalists in the United States https://nripulse.com/federal-judge-blocks-trump-rule-capping-international-student-stays-at-four-years/

Jesni Sam, who survived a helicopter crash on her wedding night that killed her husband, Dave Fiji, has filed a lawsuit against the North Georgia wedding venue where the couple was married and the company that operated the helicopter, alleging negligence contributed to the fatal crash
https://nripulse.com/widow-of-georgia-wedding-helicopter-crash-victim-sues-venue-operator-alleging-negligence/

NRIStories 2026 would not be possible without the generosity and support of our sponsors and community partners.

Our heartfelt gratitude to our main sponsors — Moh Jewels, the Sheth Family Foundation, Charter Global, Madras Catering & Co., Dr. Narasimhulu Neelagaru, The Subra, Anu & Kiran Bhat Foundation, and TechSera — for believing in the power of stories and helping us give them a stage.

We are equally grateful to our table sponsors — Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (GIACC), Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (GAPI), India American Cultural Association (IACA), Heartfulness, One World One Family, Sankara Nethralaya, Sikh American Association of Georgia, AANSEACORE and all our community organizations and supporters who have come together for NRIStories 2026.

Thank you for standing with NRI Pulse and NRIStories. We look forward to celebrating with you on September 26! ❤️

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A 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman at a Hindu temple in Texas has again become the center of controversy after conservative YouTuber Jesse Hughes said the monument would be torn down “when we win,” prompting strong reactions from Hindu Americans and a U.S. Army combat veteran
https://nripulse.com/when-we-win-we-are-tearing-this-down-texas-hanuman-statue-draws-fresh-controversy/

The Soulful Sufi & Ghazal Evening received an overwhelming response from Atlanta, drawing a full house of music lovers eager to experience an artist whose voice has accompanied generations through prayer, celebration, solitude and reflection Anup Jalota
https://nripulse.com/anup-jalota-returns-to-atlanta-with-timeless-music-and-a-new-mission/

Bollywood dance, friendship, identity, and the South Asian diaspora take center stage in Best of the Best. Is this feel-good coming-of-age film worth your time? Review by Dr. Mala Chakravorty https://nripulse.com/best-of-the-best-review-when-bollywood-dance-meets-the-south-asian-american-experience/

The Walt Disney Company has named Indian-origin technology executive Karandeep Anand as its first companywide chief technology officer, creating a new senior leadership position as the entertainment giant increases its focus on technology and artificial intelligence
https://nripulse.com/disney-names-karandeep-anand-its-first-companywide-chief-technology-officer/

Seven storytellers. Seven deeply personal journeys. Stories of loss, identity, belonging, reinvention, courage, and finding purpose. On September 26, NRIStories 2026 brings to the stage the stories behind the accomplishments. Consul General Dr. Sumit Seth will be the guest of honor.
https://nripulse.com/nristories-2026-returns-to-atlanta-with-7-powerful-stories-that-rarely-get-told/