The NRI Herald Weekly, Mar 22, 2026

This week, the NRI Herald covers the fallout from Illinois primaries, a push to protect OPT for Indian students, and a surge in Indian American entrepreneurship. We also track cultural milestones, from Oscar nominations to a new restaurant concept, and report on community tragedies and achievements.

National & US-India

From Illinois primaries to Canada-India tensions, these stories track the political currents shaping the Indian American experience.

Politics

Indian American candidates lose Illinois 8th primary to Bean

Indian American candidates lose Illinois 8th primary to Bean  

Politics

'Immigrant with 29 letters in name': Indian-origin Raja Krishnamoorthi after losing primary

'Immigrant with 29 letters in name': Indian-origin Raja Krishnamoorthi after losing primary  

Politics

Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi loses US Senate bid from Illinois

Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi loses US Senate bid from Illinois  

Politics

5 Things to Know About Raja Krishnamoorthi, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Illinois

5 Things to Know About Raja Krishnamoorthi, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Illinois  

Politics

Illinois U.S. Senate primary election results 2026

Illinois U.S. Senate primary election results 2026  

Business

Illinois Senate Primary Features Millions in Outside Spending, Too

Illinois Senate Primary Features Millions in Outside Spending, Too  

Politics

In Illinois' Democratic primaries, generational change and heavy spending take center stage

In Illinois' Democratic primaries, generational change and heavy spending take center stage  

Politics

Illinois Primary Shows Rising Political Influence of Indian Americans

Illinois Primary Shows Rising Political Influence of Indian Americans  

Politics

Ear to the Ground: Canada–India reset raises questions as interference narrative softens

Ear to the Ground: Canada–India reset raises questions as interference narrative softens  

Politics

Canada Police retract claims linking Lawrence Bishnoi, Indian agencies to killings on Canadian soil

Canada Police retract claims linking Lawrence Bishnoi, Indian agencies to killings on Canadian soil  

Politics

Who was Gurkirat Singh Manocha, Indian student killed in Canada?

Who was Gurkirat Singh Manocha, Indian student killed in Canada?  

Politics

Head-on | Why America backs Israel every time: Lessons for India and NRIs from the Iran war

Head-on | Why America backs Israel every time: Lessons for India and NRIs from the Iran war  

Politics

IIM-Ahmedabad moves entire Dubai batch to India campus amid US-Israel-Iran war

IIM-Ahmedabad moves entire Dubai batch to India campus amid US-Israel-Iran war  

Politics

As Shantanu Narayen exits, will MAGA backlash produce fewer ‘Shantanus’ in corporate America?

As Shantanu Narayen exits, will MAGA backlash produce fewer ‘Shantanus’ in corporate America?  

Immigration & Visa

OPT reforms, visa fraud cases, and personal stories of bureaucratic hurdles dominate this week's immigration coverage.

Politics

Likely Revamp of F-1 Opt Puts Indian Students in Limbo

Likely Revamp of F-1 Opt Puts Indian Students in Limbo  

Politics

US lawmakers introduce bipartisan Keep Innovators in America Act to protect the OPT programme for international students | Akashvani News

US lawmakers introduce bipartisan Keep Innovators in America Act to protect the OPT programme for international students | Akashvani News  

Visa & Immigration

She left the Bay Area for a quick visa renewal. Her children haven’t seen her since

She left the Bay Area for a quick visa renewal. Her children haven’t seen her since  

Visa & Immigration

How Indian-American brothers turned US visa system into multimillion-dollar ‘labour cage’; face 400 years in jail

How Indian-American brothers turned US visa system into multimillion-dollar ‘labour cage’; face 400 years in jail  

Politics

US-based NRI shares bitter experience battling bureaucracy: Talks of facing hurdles at bank, insurance, & g...

US-based NRI shares bitter experience battling bureaucracy: Talks of facing hurdles at bank, insurance, & g...  

Community

Indian American organizations unite, seniors celebrate Ram Navami, and a pastor enters Georgia politics. Also, a tragic loss and a lifetime achievement award.

Politics

Over 100 Indian American organizations launch unified body

Over 100 Indian American organizations launch unified body  

Politics

Indian Seniors of Chicago host Ram Navami celebration and community gathering

Indian Seniors of Chicago host Ram Navami celebration and community gathering  

Politics

Indian American pastor Mathew Philip launches bid for Georgia House seat

Indian American pastor Mathew Philip launches bid for Georgia House seat  

Politics

Missing 17 Year Old NRI Found dead in US

Missing 17 Year Old NRI Found dead in US  

Politics

Tragedy: Indian 17 Yr Old Missing Boy Found Dead In USA!!

Tragedy: Indian 17 Yr Old Missing Boy Found Dead In USA!!  

Politics

Dr. Sunita Pereira Honored with 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award at Woman of the Year Gala

Dr. Sunita Pereira Honored with 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award at Woman of the Year Gala  

Politics

NRI installs Statue of Liberty replica atop Jalandhar home after 26 years in New York | Trending

NRI installs Statue of Liberty replica atop Jalandhar home after 26 years in New York | Trending  

Politics

Who is T Vishnudatta Jayaraman? Indian-American journalist commended by Virginia Senate for contributions

Who is T Vishnudatta Jayaraman? Indian-American journalist commended by Virginia Senate for contributions  

Business & Tech

Indian American entrepreneurs drive business growth, from AI startups to corporate leadership. Adobe's Shantanu Narayen steps down after a transformative tenure.

Business

India-born entrepreneurs Singh, Patel, Kaur and Sharma driving surge in new businesses

India-born entrepreneurs Singh, Patel, Kaur and Sharma driving surge in new businesses  

Tech

How Indian American Founders of Latent Health Are Using AI to Get Life-Saving Medications to Patients Faster

How Indian American Founders of Latent Health Are Using AI to Get Life-Saving Medications to Patients Faster  

Tech

Shantanu Narayen Steps Down as Adobe CEO After 18-Year Tenure That Transformed Software Giant

Shantanu Narayen Steps Down as Adobe CEO After 18-Year Tenure That Transformed Software Giant  

Business

Indian American entrepreneur Aman Gottumukkala joins xAI

Indian American entrepreneur Aman Gottumukkala joins xAI  

Business

Small in number, massive economic contribution: Indian Americans top U.S. earnings

Small in number, massive economic contribution: Indian Americans top U.S. earnings  

Politics

Indian Americans Earn $151K, Far Above US Average

Indian Americans Earn $151K, Far Above US Average  

Culture & Entertainment

Music tours, book launches, and Oscar history: Indian American artists and creators make their mark on the global stage.

Politics

Anuv Jain Expands Dastakhat World Tour With US Dates in 2026

Anuv Jain Expands Dastakhat World Tour With US Dates in 2026  

Politics

‘Heartlines’ launch in Kolkata: Chandrani Ghosh brings Indian American love story home

‘Heartlines’ launch in Kolkata: Chandrani Ghosh brings Indian American love story home  

Culture

Filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir creates Oscar history with dual documentary nominations

Filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir creates Oscar history with dual documentary nominations  

Politics

Oscars 2026: India-origin director Geeta Gandbhir loses in both documentary categories

Oscars 2026: India-origin director Geeta Gandbhir loses in both documentary categories  

Politics

New Indian American restaurant concept opens in Fairborn

New Indian American restaurant concept opens in Fairborn  

Education & Research

Indian American academics take leadership roles at top universities, and researchers advance science at Purdue.

Politics

Indian American scientist Kavita Radhakrishnan to lead UT Austin Nursing

Indian American scientist Kavita Radhakrishnan to lead UT Austin Nursing  

Politics

Indian American educationist Lakshmi N. Reddi named Nevada university provost

Indian American educationist Lakshmi N. Reddi named Nevada university provost  

Politics

Purdue University, Indiana’s Indian American researchers advance science on multiple fronts

Purdue University, Indiana’s Indian American researchers advance science on multiple fronts  

Tech

Yale’s Ranjit Bindra elected to Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering

Yale’s Ranjit Bindra elected to Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering  

Politics

Do we need foreign universities in India?

Do we need foreign universities in India?  

Sports & Profiles

A Cardinals spring standout eyes a roster spot, and a journalist is honored by the Virginia Senate.

Politics

Cardinals Spring Standout Should Go From NRI to Roster Spot

Cardinals Spring Standout Should Go From NRI to Roster Spot  

Politics

‘Real prosecutors don’t target people’: Indian-American Saritha Komatireddy jibes at Letitia James over ‘

‘Real prosecutors don’t target people’: Indian-American Saritha Komatireddy jibes at Letitia James over ‘