An Indian-origin court interpreter who has lived in US for around 35 years has been released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after weeks of legal battle over her detention.53-year-old Meenu Batra who is known for interpreting Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu in Texas immigration courts, was freed on April 30 after being held since…
British-Indian Nuria Sajjad A woman has been charged in connection with a tragic car crash that killed two eight-year-old girls, including Indian-origin schoolgirl Nuria Sajjad, after a vehicle ploughed into a primary school celebration in London.49-year-old Claire Freemantle from Edge Hill in Wimbledon, faces two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and seven counts…
After giving away more than $26 billion since 2019, including roughly $7 billion in 2025 alone, MacKenzie Scott has continued to emphasise a message that runs counter to the scale of her philanthropy. In a 2025 essay published on Yield Giving, she highlighted the importance of everyday generosity, arguing that small, consistent acts of kindness…
Four foreign nationals in New Jersey have been charged with illegally voting in US federal elections and making false statements in their citizenship applications.US Attorney Robert Frazer announced that David Neewilly, 73, of Atlantic County; Jacenth Beadle Exum, 70, of Bergen County; Idan Choresh, 43, of Monmouth County; and Abhinandan Vig, 33, also of Monmouth…
A viral TikTok-style video featuring a fashion transition has sparked backlash after using audio linked to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The controversy began after a clip circulated online showing three women in casual clothes standing in a room. Moments later, the video cuts to them dressed in party-style outfits. The transition is timed…
A former JPMorgan staffer who has accused a senior executive of sexual harrassment had taken advice from an online legal chatbot while describing similar allegations, according to reporting from The New York Post.Indian-origin Chirayu Rana, whose now-withdrawn lawsuit alleged that executive director Lorna Hajdini forced him into degrading sexual acts, is said to have used…
People often remember public figures not just for what they did, but also for how they made them feel. Princess Diana said, “I don’t go by a rule book … I lead from the heart and not the head” is a way of thinking that goes beyond what is expected of you in your job….
US President Donald Trump (AP photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: In a move steeped in geopolitical tension and personal irony, US President Donald Trump, whose grandfather emigrated from Germany, giving him one of the closest generational ties to the country of any modern American leader, has ordered the withdrawal of roughly 5,000 American troops from…
The post was shared on a Reddit thread and details what the user describes as a personal journey that began in 2016 when they arrived in the US for high school.According to the American Bazaar, the user said: “I am taking some time to reflect today and I am just very thankful.”They said: “I came…
An Indian-origin university graduate’s failed attempt to land a supermarket job sparked fresh questions about whether the job market is failing young people.21-year-old Raksha Hegde in Australia has gone viral after revealing she was rejected for a part-time retail assistant role while trying to support herself during her master’s studies. Her experience triggered a debate…
