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Tech

Patreon Cuts 20% Workforce Amid AI-Driven Restructuring

NRI Herald • Jul 24

Diwali diyas and rangoli, celebrating Indian culture.
Culture

US Judge Blocks California's Diwali Holiday Legislation

NRI Herald • Jul 24

TIME100 cover featuring Indian-American tech creators
Community

Dwarkesh Patel & Shama Hyder Earn Spots on TIME100 Creators List

NRI Herald • Jul 24

Indian man in hoodie, context: article on politics and fatal accident
Community

Indian man loses life in Detroit after two-wheeler struck by vehicle; cerebral fat embolism reported

NRI Herald • Jul 24

Indian-American doctor wearing a bindi and surgical cap, racially harassed.
Community

Indian-American Doctor Racially Harassed Over Wearing Bindi

NRI Herald • Jul 24

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News

CBI Arranges Removal of Two INTERPOL Red Notice Individuals from UAE and Saudi Arabia

NRI Herald • Jul 24

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Politics

Indian government requests GitHub to remove Bitchat repositories during Delhi protests

NRI Herald • Jul 24

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Tech

Workday Unveils AI-Powered Learning Platform Powered by Sana

NRI Herald • Jul 24

Spain player with World Cup trophy, text "CAMPEONES
Long read • Sports

US Taxes Could Claim Part of Spain’s $50M World Cup Prize

Spain's $50 million FIFA World Cup prize money is subject to U.S. federal and state taxation because the games were played on American soil. Without a tournament-wide tax exemption, the IRS may withhold up to 30%, while individual players and staff face varying state "jock taxes" depending on where the matches took place.

By Sports desk
NRI Herald • Jul 23
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Community

Diaspora Remittances Hit $135B, Boosting India's Economy

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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Safeguard OPT for International Students

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Politics

Amish Shah Wins Arizona Democratic Primary Again, Eyes Historic November Race

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The diaspora in figures, this quarter.

Sourced from Census ACS, USCIS, Pew Research and our own newsroom data team.

5.4M
Indian Americans nationwide
+12% since 2020
$144K
Median household income
Highest of any group
1.1M
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EB-2 / EB-3 backlog
16
Sitting in Congress & state-wide office
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Community

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