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With a heart full of gratitude, Lilly Singh shares her enthusiasm for joining 'Deli Boys 2', a series that resonates with her enduring mission for authentic South Asian visibility. She points out the need for 'complex' brown characters in media, marking a bold shift from the one-dimensional depictions often found in earlier representations. Read on to know more in detail.

Actress Poorna Jagannathan discusses the evolution of South Asian representation in Hollywood, emphasizing a shift towards authentic, layered characters beyond stereotypes. She highlights how creators are now building culturally rooted narratives organically, moving beyond identity-centric storylines. Jagannathan describes this progress as 'representation 2.0,' where heritage is implicitly integrated into stories.

Aaron Rai, a British golfer of Indian heritage, has achieved a historic victory at the 2026 PGA Championship, becoming the first of Indian origin to win a major golf title. His understated precision and remarkable 68-foot birdie putt secured his win against top players, marking a significant moment for Indian golf and diaspora success.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas was honored with the Global Vanguard Honor at the Gold House Gold Gala 2026 for her significant contributions to cross-cultural narratives. She stunned in a unique Amit Aggarwal couture gown, a reimagined two-decade-old Chikankari sari, celebrating Indian craftsmanship. Her career continues to redefine global representation for South Asian talent.

The practice of drawing plants in minute, scientific detail is resurging in India, and a growing breed of enthusiasts, on the cusp of art and science, are helping document our flora, deepen observation and support conservation efforts

But Vivek’s rise, if things go according to plan he might become the third Indian-origin governor of an American state after Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley, is not just a litmus test of an Indian-American’s success story in US politics. It is a test of how far the MAGA tent will accommodate a brown non-Christian man and also how far an Indian-American can go in Trump’s America.

For India, however, the core issue remains action rather than acknowledgment, with MEA reiterating New Delhi’s repeated appeals to Ottawa to take effective action against anti-India extremist elements operating from its soil

Priyanka Chopra, married to Nick Jonas, is raising daughter Malti in a multicultural home. She says she keeps Indian traditions alive while embracing their partly American life. Chopra also praised Nick’s hands-on parenting. Professionally, she starred in The Bluff and will next appear with Mahesh Babu in upcoming big-budget Varanasi.

A political rally had blocked her from picking up her child from school. When our life is interrupted like this without apology, our roads & time taken from us, why shouldn’t we get angry?

In a remarkable showing, Jaafar Jackson’s 'Michael' has cemented its position at the Indian box office, surpassing Rs 20 crore since its debut weekend. Although the film experienced a common post-weekend dip of 61.5% on Monday, it impressively raked in Rs 2.25 crore. With a total net collection of Rs 18.

Michael Jackson's biopic, 'Michael', is making waves at the Indian box office, showing a significant jump in collections. The film earned Rs 5.00 crore net on its second day, a 38.9% increase from its opening. With cumulative net collections reaching Rs 10.30 crore, 'Michael' is outperforming 'Project Hail Mary' and drawing large crowds.

Michael Jackson's biopic, 'Michael', starring Jaafar Jackson, has made a strong debut in India, collecting an estimated Rs 5.50 crore on its opening day, including paid previews. The film narrowly missed out on surpassing 'Bhooth Bangla's' second-Friday earnings.

In just 16 days, 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' has rewritten box office history, amassing a staggering Rs. 939.46 crore India net. The Aditya Dhar directorial, starring Ranveer Singh as the elite spy Hamza, has officially overtaken the lifetime collections of its predecessor in a mere 11 days. Despite the massive IPL 2026 season, the film continues to dominate theaters, crossing a global gross of Rs. 1,492.17 crore and becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of all time in North America. With powerful performances from Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and Rakesh Bedi, this high-stakes espionage thriller is now rapidly closing in on the historic Rs. 1,000 crore India net milestone.