Being CarryMinati – how Ajey Nagar became one of YouTube’s biggest sensations

by Darshana Ramdev | Mar 26, 2024

(March 26, 2024) Some people love him, some hate him, others love to hate him. Whatever category you might be in, Ajey Nagar makes sure you just can’t ignore him. Best known by his stage name,  Nagar, who will turn 25 this year, is India’s most followed...

2023’s pageant powerhouses from the Indian diaspora: Combining pageantry, talent and social upliftment

by Amrita Priya | Dec 17, 2023

(December 17, 2023) Indian-origin young women have been captivating audiences and making waves in the international pageant circuit, showcasing their exceptional talents, charm, and cultural heritage on a global platform. Combining their Indian roots with the...

You OTT to follow these desi stars who are shining & streaming

by sekhar | Apr 20, 2022

(April 20, 2022) Actors of South Asian descent haven’t always been a staple in Hollywood. Not unless the role requires the manager of a 7-Eleven, a doctor, or a young Indian being forced into an arranged marriage. Stereotypes ruled, even as actors like Naveen...

How a small-town boy became the GATE 2022 topper without any formal coaching

by Vikram Sharma | Mar 31, 2022

(March 31, 2022) The last few days have seen GATE 2022 topper T Mani Sandeep Reddy receive a flurry of phone calls and congratulatory messages. Among them, he was pleasantly surprised to discover, was Telangana minister E Dayakara Rao. Meanwhile, the soft-spoken...

High in the AIR! CA topper Nandini blazed a trail in first try

by Amrita Priya | Mar 18, 2022

(March 18, 2022) As a child, Nandini Agrawal had a burning desire to have her picture published in a newspaper. At age 19, her dream came true when she cleared her chartered accountant finals with All India Rank 1, that too, in her first attempt. The 20-year-old from...