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1 week ago | 
khabar.com | Zofeen Maqsood
Home > Magazine > Features > Spotlight: The Rock Star of SpellingBy Zofeen Maqsood (Photo: @Facebook/SteveOnShow)
Child prodigy and spelling bee sensation AKASH VUKOTI is more than just a wordsmith. He talks to Khabar about his life in the spotlight, his new book, and why Indian Americans have dominated the Spelling Bee.
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1 week ago | 
americanbazaaronline.com | Zofeen Maqsood
The Singh household in New Delhi, India waits with bated breath every time there is a news alert about Trump administration’s new policies around international students coming to the U.S. The latest being — halting of new visa appointment scheduling for international students.
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3 weeks ago | 
hiindia.com | Zofeen Maqsood |hi INDiA
By Zofeen MaqsoodGlobal icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas continues to solidify her standing as one of the few Indian actors making a successful crossover into mainstream Hollywood with her latest film, Heads of State. The high-octane action-comedy, which also stars Idris Elba and John Cena, is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video on July 2.
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3 weeks ago | 
americanbazaaronline.com | Zofeen Maqsood
Indian American entrepreneur Dr. Tausif Malik has a bold vision: to reshape the U.S. education landscape. His edtech startup, RiseBack, officially registered its global headquarters in Arlington, Texas, last month. While many startups today focus on disrupting traditional industries, Malik positions RiseBack as more than a disruptor in the higher education space; he views it as a revolutionary platform designed to democratize access to global education.
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1 month ago | 
americanbazaaronline.com | Zofeen Maqsood
Metal handcrafts reviver P-TAL emerged as the runner-up at the first-ever Startup Pitch Competition held during the India Conference at Harvard 2025. In the narrow alleys of Amritsar in Punjab, India, the rhythmic clinking of copper once echoed through artisan quarters.
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1 month ago | 
hiindia.com | Zofeen Maqsood |hi INDiA
By Zofeen MaqsoodHrithik Roshan who enjoys a great fan-following amongst the desi diaspora in America, had Holi events lined up in major cities but fans are already angry and dejected with the mismanagement that unfolded during his shows at Dallas and AtlantaBollywood star Hrithik Roshan who is currently on a multi-city tour to the US is already finding himself grappling with fan disappointment at the beginning of his trip.
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2 months ago | 
americanbazaaronline.com | Zofeen Maqsood
What started once as a hobby, has evolved today into a full-fledged entrepreneurial venture. Travel vlogging has transitioned from a niche community of passionate travelers sharing their experiences to a lucrative business model, tapping into the power of social media platforms. Vlogging as a business began evolving in the early 2010s, when YouTube’s monetization programs—like AdSense—gave creators an opportunity to earn revenue through ads placed on their videos.
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2 months ago | 
hiindia.com | hi INDiA |Zofeen Maqsood
By Zofeen MaqsoodCHICAGO, IL- The diversity seen on Chaand Raat reflects the neighborhood’s inclusive nature, where people from different ethnic backgrounds and religions come together to celebrate.
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2 months ago | 
hiindia.com | hi INDiA |Zofeen Maqsood
From Food to Money — everything that awaits Sunita on EarthBy Zofeen MaqsoodIndian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams touched down upon earth along with her colleague Butch Wilmore after an extended and unexpected nine-month long stay in space. Just a few hours after their departure from the International Space Station, the SpaceX capsule successfully touched down at the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida.
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2 months ago | 
hiindia.com | hi INDiA |Zofeen Maqsood
By Zofeen Maqsood Passengers onboard the flight recall the how the harrowing bathroom breakdown on a recent Air India flight left travelers high and dry Two passengers onboard AI 126 from Chicago to Delhi share with Hi India the ordeal of being stuck mid-air with nowhere to go North Chicago Traveler Tells of Toilets, Delays, and Miscommunication Nikesh Thapaliya, a North Chicago resident and non-profit worker assisting asylees in the Chicago area, spoke to Hi India after his return to Nepal...
