The NRI Herald Weekly, Mar 29, 2026

This week, we cover the rising toll of cardiac arrests among NRIs, a push to protect OPT for Indian students, and a wave of UK universities setting up campuses in India. We also spotlight community achievements in arts, education, and medicine, plus a new comedy-drama exploring the immigrant dream.

National & US-India

From remittance surges to political milestones, the ties between India and the US grow stronger. An Indian American surgeon calls out Kash Patel, and a Los Angeles councilwoman polls strong in the mayoral race.

Politics

India’s remittance inflows double in a decade; US, UK, Canada, Australia drive surge

India’s remittance inflows double in a decade; US, UK, Canada, Australia drive surge  

Politics

UK MP says US report on rise in anti-Indian hate online ‘deeply concerning’

UK MP says US report on rise in anti-Indian hate online ‘deeply concerning’  

Politics

Indian American surgeon mocks Kash Patel, ‘Unlike you Kashyap, Indians spend their own dollars’

Indian American surgeon mocks Kash Patel, ‘Unlike you Kashyap, Indians spend their own dollars’  

Politics

Indian American Nithya Raman Polls Second in Crowded LA Mayoral Race as Bass Faces Unfavorability Crisis

Indian American Nithya Raman Polls Second in Crowded LA Mayoral Race as Bass Faces Unfavorability Crisis  

Immigration & Visa

Indian students face shifting landscapes as OPT protections are proposed in the US and Canada tightens asylum rules. Meanwhile, UK universities expand into India, and some students look to Europe and Asia.

Politics

OPT protection bill introduced in US; over 1.43 lakh Indian students in post-study work programme

OPT protection bill introduced in US; over 1.43 lakh Indian students in post-study work programme  

Politics

US Bill Seeks to Protect OPT Programme for Students

US Bill Seeks to Protect OPT Programme for Students  

Politics

Canada tightens asylum rules with new law

Canada tightens asylum rules with new law  

Business

1.5M top-tier students, 200,000 seats: Why UK universities are spending millions to expand to India

1.5M top-tier students, 200,000 seats: Why UK universities are spending millions to expand to India  

Politics

British universities in India: Why top UK institutions are setting up campuses across the country

British universities in India: Why top UK institutions are setting up campuses across the country  

Politics

York, Southampton: UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed?

York, Southampton: UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed?  

Visa & Immigration

Indian students shift from US, UK to Europe and Asia as visa hurdles rise and costs surge

Indian students shift from US, UK to Europe and Asia as visa hurdles rise and costs surge  

Community

The community mourns multiple NRIs lost to cardiac arrests, while celebrating cultural festivals, awards, and leadership. A Bay Area Telugu group marks Ugadi, and an Indian American accountant is honored.

Politics

Bay Area Telugu group marks Ugadi with cultural showcase, community advocacy

Bay Area Telugu group marks Ugadi with cultural showcase, community advocacy  

Politics

Another NRI dies of cardiac arrest in USA

Another NRI dies of cardiac arrest in USA  

Politics

RIP: Another Indian Dies Of Cardiac Arrest In USA!

RIP: Another Indian Dies Of Cardiac Arrest In USA!  

Culture

Young Siddipet NRI dies in US ahead of wedding plans

Young Siddipet NRI dies in US ahead of wedding plans  

Politics

Indian American Accountant Honored With Geetha Ramakrishnan Memorial Award

Indian American Accountant Honored With Geetha Ramakrishnan Memorial Award  

Politics

What a shame! Indian restaurant employee in Texas caught peeing on a public street

What a shame! Indian restaurant employee in Texas caught peeing on a public street  

Politics

Indian American county judge KP George convicted of money laundering

Indian American county judge KP George convicted of money laundering  

Business & Tech

Indian American students dominate startup awards at UT Dallas, and the Great Lakes Bay Watershed program gets a boost. Remittances from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia drive India's economy.

Tech

Indian American students lead in UT Dallas startup awards

Indian American students lead in UT Dallas startup awards  

Politics

Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training program

Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training program  NOAA (.gov)

Culture & Entertainment

From KATSEYE headlining Cloud Fest to a new comedy-drama about the Indian immigrant dream, the arts scene is vibrant. Jasmine Sandlas goes viral, and the North American Bengali Conference promises a curated experience.

Politics

KATSEYE to headline LA’s Cloud Fest

KATSEYE to headline LA’s Cloud Fest  

Culture

Who Is Jasmine Sandlas? Indian American singer goes viral with ‘Jaiye Sajana’ from Dhurandhar

Who Is Jasmine Sandlas? Indian American singer goes viral with ‘Jaiye Sajana’ from Dhurandhar  

Politics

“Hotel, Motel & Patel” Announced: New Comedy-Drama Explores the Indian Immigrant Dream in America

“Hotel, Motel & Patel” Announced: New Comedy-Drama Explores the Indian Immigrant Dream in America  

Politics

North American Bengali Conference 2026 promises a curated Bengali cultural experience

North American Bengali Conference 2026 promises a curated Bengali cultural experience  

Politics

Bay Area Kala Utsavam is back for 2026

Bay Area Kala Utsavam is back for 2026  

Politics

Philadelphia songwriters compose memorials to the first female Indian doctor

Philadelphia songwriters compose memorials to the first female Indian doctor  

Education & Science

Indian American researchers and educators earn top honors. Sandhya Rao wins a teaching award, AAAS fellows include many of Indian origin, and Balavenkatesh Kanna takes helm of a Brooklyn hospital.

Politics

Sandhya Rao wins Pittsburgh university’s distinguished teacher award

Sandhya Rao wins Pittsburgh university’s distinguished teacher award  

Politics

American Association For The Advancement Of Science's 2025 Fellows Include Many Of Indian Origin.

American Association For The Advancement Of Science's 2025 Fellows Include Many Of Indian Origin.  

Politics

Balavenkatesh Kanna takes helm of Brooklyn safety-net hospital

Balavenkatesh Kanna takes helm of Brooklyn safety-net hospital  

Politics

Indian American researchers join elite class of future science leaders

Indian American researchers join elite class of future science leaders