Canada is seeking powers to cancel groups of temporary visas, especially from India and Bangladesh, amid fraud concerns and high rejection rates. OTTAWA: In a major shift to its immigration policy, Canada is pushing for new legislation that would allow authorities to mass-cancel temporary visas, with a focus on applications from India and Bangladesh. This […]
A $102 million Louvre crown heist has exposed shocking cybersecurity failures, including systems protected by the password “Louvre” for over a decade. PARIS: A robbery at the Louvre Museum that saw thieves steal a crown worth $102 million has turned from a dramatic heist into a cybersecurity scandal. French newspaper Libération revealed this week that […]
OpenAI signs $38 billion deal with Amazon Web Services to power its AI tools using Nvidia chips and US-based data centres until 2026. SEATTLE: OpenAI and Amazon Web Services have signed a landmark $38 billion agreement that will allow OpenAI to run its artificial intelligence models on Amazon’s cloud infrastructure, significantly boosting its computing power. […]
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani quoted India’s first PM Jawaharlal Nehru in his victory speech, calling his win a break from the old order. NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani made history on Tuesday night as he was declared the next mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and South Asian to lead the […]
Zohran Mamdani incorporated Bollywood‑style songs and cultural references into his campaign to connect with New York’s South Asian, immigrant and youth communities—boosting engagement and making his campaign stand out. NEW YORK: During his successful run for mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani turned heads with a campaign strategy unlike any other — using remixed Bollywood songs […]
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani married Syrian-American artist Rama Duwaji in a Dubai nikah ceremony, celebrating their union with friends and family in a private rooftop event in December 2024. DUBAI: As Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office as New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, a more personal milestone is making waves […]
Rama Duwaji, wife of NYC’s Zohran Mamdani, is a Syrian-American artist known for her powerful illustrations and global cultural identity. NEW YORK: While New Yorkers may know Zohran Mamdani for his political rise, fewer know the story of his wife, Rama Duwaji — a Syrian-American illustrator and animator with an impressive creative journey of her […]
Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s rising political figure, is half Indian through his acclaimed mother, director Mira Nair, whose heritage influences his cultural roots. NEW YORK: New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani owes half of his multicultural identity to his Indian-born mother, the renowned filmmaker Mira Nair. Born in Kampala, Uganda in 1991, Zohran was raised […]
Zohran Mamdani, Aftab Pureval, and Ghazala Hashmi score major wins in the 2025 US elections, marking a breakthrough for South Asian American representation. NEW YORK: The 2025 US elections just delivered a landmark moment for Indian-origin and South Asian American politicians — and for diversity in US public life. Zohran Mamdani, Aftab Pureval, and Ghazala […]
Zohran Mamdani’s parents, filmmaker Mira Nair and professor Mahmood Mamdani, influenced his political outlook and career in New York. NEW YORK: The personal and political journey of Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is deeply rooted in the influence of his parents — Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair and Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani. […]
Zohran Mamdani’s Indian‑Ugandan background plays a significant role in his mayoral campaign for New York City, offering new perspectives on immigrant leadership and diversity. NEW YORK: Born in Kampala, Uganda on 18 October 1991, Zohran Mamdani moved to New York City at age 7 with his family, following earlier time in South Africa. His mother is the acclaimed Indian‑American filmmaker Mira Nair […]
