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Sunroop Kaur of Stockton, California. (monsoonartsfest.ca photo) India-West Staff Reporter The state of California’s “Your Actions Save Lives” campaign, which provides Californians with information about how to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19, is partnering with more than 20

British Indian designer Saran Kohli has designed some outfits for Marvel Studios’ upcoming film, “Eternals.” (Twitter photo) India-West Staff Report The buzz surrounding Marvel Studios’ upcoming film, “Eternals,” is getting louder and louder. We already know that the superhero film features Indian

Sam Joshi, Indian American candidate for mayor of Edison, New Jersey, has been endorsed by Gov. Phil Murphy. (samjoshi.com photo) India-West Staff Reporter A flyer making the rounds throughout Edison, New Jersey, has caught the attention of Gov. Phil Murphy, who slammed

British Pakistani actor Jay Ali as Dr. Ethan Shah and Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins in the CBS show, “Magnum P.I.” (screen grab/CBS 2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.) India-West Staff Reporter When Season 3 of “Magnum P.I.” premiered on CBS a couple of

Indian American entrepreneur Steven Olikara of Wisconsin has formed an exploratory committee for a possible 2022 U.S. Senate bid. (stevenolikara.com photo) Wisconsin entrepreneur Steven Olikara June 1 announced an exploratory committee, his first step in a possible 2022 U.S. Senate bid. The

People stand in a queue as they arrive to get a COVID-19 vaccination at a vaccination center in Lucknow, India, June 2. India-West reported earlier that some Indian American community activists were concerned over the possible negative impact from the

This cover image released by Portfolio Books shows "My Life in Full: Work, Family and Our Future," a memoir by Indian American former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, scheduled for release on Sept. 28. (Annie Leibovitz/Porfolio Books via AP) Associated Press NEW YORK

Members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and their allies hold up flags during a rally on the National Mall on May 31, 2021 in Washington, DC., to speak out in response to a rise in anti-Asian violence

Indian singer Armaan Malik (above), Eric Nam and KSHMR have released the single 'Echo'. (IANS photo) MUMBAI – With the growth and rise in popularity of independent music in the country lately, singer Armaan Malik feels Indian songs of the genre

Actress Prajakta Koli. (free photo via IANS) MUMBAI – Actress Prajakta Koli, who is part of the YouTube documentary "Creators For Change,” is thrilled that the project has been nominated under the category of Outstanding Daytime Non-Fiction Special at the 48th

“Bittu” was one of the prize-winning films at the Indian Film Festival Los Angeles. (screen grab of YouTube trailer of the film) WASHINGTON – Karishma Dev Dube's much-acclaimed short movie “Bittu” and Thamizh's directorial debut Tamil movie “Seththumaan” have nabbed the

Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar. (IANS photo) MUMBAI – On the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day May 28, former Miss World Manushi Chhillar was roped in by UNICEF to raise awareness on the issue in India. "Poor menstrual hygiene affects the health

A still from Indian American filmmaker Prashanth Kamalakanthan’s debut film, “Have a Nice Life,” which stars his mother, Jagathi Kamalakanthan, and Lucy Kaminsky. (hanlmovie.com photo) India-West Staff Reporter “Have a Nice Life,” Indian American writer/director Prashanth Kamalakanthan’s first feature film, which had

The poster for “Badhai Ho Beti Huee Hai,” a women’s empowerment movie executive produced by Indian American Rick Sharma. (photo provided) India-West Staff Reporter Indian American producer Rick Sharma has put his weight behind a new film celebrating the arrival of a

Indian American animator/writer/director Jaydeep Hasrajani has created and executive produced “Boons and Curses,” a comedy-action animated series to be released on Netflix in 2023. (We Are Netflix/Twitter photo) India-West Staff Reporter Netflix has greenlighted “Boons and Curses,” a comedy-action animated series hailing

Pakistani American actor Kumail Nanjiani is seen with Indian actor Harish Patel in a scene from Marvel Studios’ upcoming film, “Eternals.” (YouTube screenshot) India-West Staff Reporter Twitter lit up May 24 after Marvel Studios released a new teaser trailer for “Eternals,” which

Indian American actors Danny Pudi and Parvesh Cheena star in the Apple TV+ comedy, “Mythic Quest.” (Amy Sussman/Getty Images; photo provided) India-West Staff Reporter Another Indian American talent is now part of “Mythic Quest,” the Apple TV + comedy which returned for

(L-r) Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas pose backstage for the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, broadcast on May 23, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Calif. (Rich Fury/Getty Images for dcp) LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Celebrity couple Priyanka Chopra and

Indian American filmmaker Manjari Makijany’s debut feature, “Skater Girl,” shot in Rajasthan, will premiere on Netflix June 11. (desertdolphinskatepark.com photo) India-West Staff Reporter Indian American filmmaker Manjari Makijany is taking skateboards to rural India and you can witness it on Netflix. Her debut

Indian American rapper-singer-songwriter- dancer Raja Kumari has been roped in by Spotify, Instagram, Amazon Prime and YouTube for their respective global AAPI campaigns and will additionally feature on exclusive billboards and hoardings in prime hotspots across New York, Los Angeles

Presenting the video song "Dil Mangdi" Featuring Ishika Taneja in the video. This new song is sung by Jasbir Jassi and Aneesha Madhok. The lyrics are also written by Jasbir Jassi and is composed by Simba Sing & Jerry Singh.

Indian American actor Utkarsh Ambudkar attends New York Comic Con in support of “Free Guy” at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Oct. 3, 2019 in New York City. (Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Twentieth Century Fox) India-West Staff Reporter Utkarsh

In this screengrab released on April 22, Pakistani American actor Kumail Nanjiani speaks during the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards broadcast on April 22, 2021. (Rich Fury/Getty Images for Film Independent) WASHINGTON – Oscar-nominated Pakistani American actor Kumail Nanjiani will star

Indian American filmmaker Ashish Pant’s directorial debut, “The Knot” (“Uljhan”), which explores India’s caste system, will be screened at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, set to run May 20-27. “Building protective barriers is not the way out but

Indian American actor Kunal Nayyar attends the “Sweetness In The Belly” premiere during the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival at Scotiabank Theatre Sept. 7, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) India-West Staff Reporter “The Big Bang Theory” aired its final season

Indian actor Harish Patel is seen with Pakistani American actor Kumail Nanjiani in a still from Marvel Studios’ upcoming film, “Eternals.” Patel’s credits include Indian American Mindy Kaling’s Hulu series, “Four Weddings and a Funeral.” (YouTube screenshot) India-West Staff Reporter Indian actor

The cast and crew of “Raaghir…The Wayfarers:” Neeraj Kabi, Amit Agarwal, director Gautam Ghosh, and Adil Hussain. (Brand Stand photo) By R.M. VIJAYAKAR/Special to India-West MUMBAI — Goutam Ghose’s latest film "Raahgir

File photo of Indian American actress Mindy Kaling attending the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on Feb. 9, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES – Indian American actress Mindy Kaling recently spoke about hiding her

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher has collaborated with Indian American doctor Ashutosh Tewari’s Global Cancer Foundation and India’s Bharat Forge to start 'Project Heal India,' an initiative to help in the fight against Covid-19. (ANI photo) NEW DELHI – Veteran actor Anupam

NBC is ending Indo-Canadian comedian/talk show host Lilly Singh’s late-night show, “A Little Late with Lilly Singh,” after just two seasons. Indian American comedian Nimesh Patel was among the writing staff. (Ryan Pfluger/NBC photo) Lilly Singh’s Late-Night NBC Show to End

Salman Khan in “Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai.” (Publicity Photo) By R.M. VIJAYAKAR/Special to India-West MUMBAI — It is the biggest film and release since the pandemic began. After a lot of thought, reshooting and negotiations, “Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai” releases

Indian American filmmaker Lakshmi Devy. (IANS photo) CHENNAI – Lakshmi Devy, an Indian American doctor by profession, has always been passionate about acting and filmmaking and her dream came true after she won the prestigious Gold Remy Award for direction at

Award-winning actor, businessperson, mother, humanitarian, and cultural icon Drew Barrymore has shared a personal, heartfelt message dedicated to the people of India. By R.M. VIJAYAKAR Special to India-West MUMBAI — The current Covid-19 crisis in India has garnered global attention with support

A still from the short film that depicts the life of the ninth Sikh Guru. (photo provided) India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The International Institute of Gurmat Studies, based in Southern California, has released a short film, “Sabh Thaayee Hoye

Indian American human trafficking survivor and activist Harold D’Souza poses with his wife, Dancy D’Souza. (photo provided) India-West Staff Reporter Indian American human trafficking survivor and activist Harold D’Souza will soon have his story told by way of a film that is

Award-winning filmmaker Prithvi Konanur’s Kannada film, “Pinki Elli” (“Where is Pinki”), will open the 2021 New York Indian Film Festival June 3. “The Covid-19 situation in India is heartbreaking,” said Indian American Aseem Chhabra, NYIFF festival director. “But we made

“Rivers of India,” a music video created by Indian American music composer Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran, was released on Earth Day April 22. (Facebook photo) India-West Staff Reporter Renowned Indian American music composer Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran’s latest work is a music video that

Indian American neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta’s (l) CNN show, “Chasing Life with Sanjay Gupta,” and Indian American actor Ravi Patel’s documentaries, “Ravi Patel’s Pursuit of Happiness” and “Meet the Patels,” are part of HBO Max’s “See Us: AAPI And Our Global

Indian American actor/comedian Aziz Ansari attends the Paley Center For Media’s 2019 PaleyFest LA “Parks And Recreation” 10th Anniversary Reunion held at the Dolby Theater on March 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, Calif. (JB Lacroix/Getty Images) India-West Staff Reporter Most of Aziz

Recurring cast member and Indian American actor Rizwan Manji stars alongside his real-life daughter, Ayana Manji, in the May 3 episode of Disney Junior’s animated show, “Mira, Royal Detective.” (photo provided) India-West Staff Reporter Indian American actor Rizwan Manji (“Schitt’s Creek”) and

Indian actor Anupam Kher as Dr. Vijay Kapoor and actor Tyler Labine as Dr. Iggy Frome in the NBC medical drama, “New Amsterdam.” Kher, who was part of the show’s cast since the beginning of the series in 2018, has

Indian American actor Danny Pudi speaks onstage during the truTV portion of the TCA Turner Winter Press Tour 2018 Presentation at the Langham Huntington, Pasadena Jan.11, 2018 in Pasadena, Calif. (Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Turner) India-West Staff Reporter Indian American actor Danny

Indian American filmmaker Bedabrata Pain undertook a 6,000-plus-mile journey across the Midwest to document the lives of American farmers for his upcoming film, “Déjà vu.” (Twitter photo) India-West Staff Reporter India’s farmer protests, the fear behind it and how they are resonating

Late Indian actor Irrfan Khan and late Indian costume designer Bhanu Athaiya. (IANS photos) LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Irrfan Khan and Bhanu Athaiya were the Indian film personalities honored in the "In Memoriam" montage showcased at the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony

The poster for “The Shower,” written and produced by Indian American actor/filmmaker Pia Shah, who also stars in the film. (photo provided) India-West Staff Reporter What happens when a young woman’s oldest friend shows up at her picture-perfect baby shower – organized

Jon Stewart has tapped award-winning Indian American journalist Brinda Adhikari as his showrunner for his Apple TV+ show, “The Problem with Jon Stewart.” (Twitter photo) India-West Staff Reporter Legendary comedian/TV host Jon Stewart has hired “CBS Evening News” veteran Brinda Adhikari as

“Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream” is now available across VOD platforms, including Amazon Prime. The film explores how the Indian American vice president became who she is today. (Legacy Distribution photo) India-West Staff Reporter Vice President Kamala Harris is no

Indian writer/director Puneet Krishna is collaborating with Netflix on two new series. (Twitter photo) India-West Staff Reporter “Mirzapur,” the blockbuster action crime thriller that writer-director Puneet Krishna created for Amazon Prime, also catapulted him into the limelight. Now Krishna is aiming to

Indian actor Anupam Kher as Dr. Vijay Kapoor and actor Tyler Labine as Dr. Iggy Frome in a still from the NBC medical drama, “New Amsterdam.” Kher has reportedly bid goodbye to the show. (Virginia Sherwood/NBC photo) India-West Staff Reporter Anupam Kher

Filmmaker John Woo will be producing a film adaptation of “Monkey Master,” a superhero story that Stan Lee created with his long-time collaborator and Indian American co-founder/CEO of the animation company Graphic India, Sharad Devarajan, in 2016. (Mallikarjun Katakol photo;