New York City: News

02 May 2024

Meryl Streep

'Best season': Steve Martin teases 'Only Murders in Building 4'

Steve Martin, a key figure in the popular series Only Murders in the Building, recently expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming fourth season.

02 May 2024

Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein to face new rape trial, announces Manhattan DA

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is set for a fresh rape trial as announced by the prosecutors of his New York case.

02 May 2024

Chris Hemsworth

2024 Met Gala: A tribute to fashion and nature

The 2024 Met Gala, a pinnacle event in the fashion industry, is set for Monday, May 6 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

28 Apr 2024

Harvey Weinstein

'Train wreck, health-wise': Harvey Weinstein hospitalized before NY court appearance

Infamous Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized following a recent court decision that overturned his 2020 rape conviction.

19 Apr 2024

Deepa Mehta

'Spirit of Ecstasy,' 'Mutt' to headline Kashish LGBTQ+ Film Festival

The 2024 edition of the Kashish LGBTQ+ film festival in Mumbai will feature Héléna Klotz's Spirit of Ecstasy and Vuk Lungulov-Klotz's Mutt as its main attractions.

10 Apr 2024

New York University

This NYC shop cashier works remotely from Philippines via Zoom

Sansan Chicken, a fried chicken shop in New York City, has adopted an unconventional staffing approach.

09 Apr 2024

Ohio

US: 'Missing' Indian student found dead in Ohio

A 25-year-old student from Hyderabad, Mohammed Abdul Arfath was found dead in Cleveland, Ohio in the United States.

29 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Discover Hudson Valley's charm with these activities

Leave behind the city's hustle and immerse yourself in the Hudson Valley's peaceful embrace, a short journey from New York City.

NYC to test AI technology for gun detection in subways

New York City is set to test artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to identify guns at subway turnstiles, according to Mayor Eric Adams.

28 Mar 2024

Autonomous vehicles

New York City introduces permitting system for self-driving vehicle tests

New York City has launched a new permitting system for businesses keen on testing self-driving vehicles on its streets.

25 Mar 2024

Amul

Amul milk makes its international debut in the US

In a first, Amul's fresh milk is set to be available beyond Indian borders.

25 Mar 2024

Instagram

Anjali Chakra-Sufi Malik part ways after 5yrs: Their relationship timeline

Anjali Chakra and Sufi Malik, popular social media influencers based in New York City, have decided to part ways after a five-year relationship.

20 Mar 2024

Marvel

Ahead of assault sentencing, Jonathan Majors's ex-girlfriend files defamation lawsuit 

Jonathan Majors, known for his role in Marvel films, is now facing a defamation lawsuit filed by his ex-partner, Grace Jabbari.

Indian woman with 'bipolar disorder' goes missing in New York

An Indian woman, suffering from biploar disorder, has reportedly gone missing in New York City, United States (US), and the police are seeking information from the public to help locate her.

Indian killed in New York fire caused by e-bike battery

An Indian man lost his life in a deadly fire incident in New York's Harlen on Friday in the United States (US).

12 Jan 2024

Sotheby

The 'first' mail sent using a stamp to be auctioned

Sotheby's is gearing up to auction a historic piece of mail in New York next month, featuring the first known use of the Penny Black stamp.

11 Jan 2024

World

What's the rare reverse Manhattanhenge occurring in NYC on Thursday

New York City's early birds are in for a unique experience this Thursday morning, as the rare "reverse" Manhattanhenge will transform city streets into a stunning corridor of sunlight.

08 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir's consecration: NYC's Times Square to show live telecast 

The upcoming Shri Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22 will be live-streamed not only throughout India but also at New York City's famous Times Square.

03 Jan 2024

Travel And Tourism

World's favorite destinations that are closing doors in 2024

In the global pursuit of recovery post-pandemic, some of the world's most iconic destinations are bidding farewell to visitors in 2024 .

30 Nov 2023

Singapore

Singapore tops list of most expensive cities for 9th time

Singapore and Zurich have been named the world's most expensive cities in 2023, according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

27 Nov 2023

Khalistani

US: Indian ambassador harassed by Khalistani supporters at gurdwara

Indian Ambassador to the United States (US) Taranjit Singh Sandhu was reportedly mobbed and harassed by a group of Khalistani supporters at the Hicksville Gurdwara in New York's Long Island on Sunday (local time).

15 Nov 2023

Food

NYC: Restaurant serves instant ramen that you cook yourself

When dining at a restaurant, most of us expect instant service. However, a restaurant in New York City took that quite literally!

09 Nov 2023

Music Concert

'Golden': BTS's Jungkook performing at Times Square? ARMYs think so

BTS fans monitor every minute detail about their favorite K-pop stars.

02 Nov 2023

Uber

Uber, Lyft to pay $328mn in NY wage theft settlement

Uber and Lyft have reached a settlement with the state of New York, US, agreeing to pay $328 million over allegations that they systematically underpaid drivers and denied them benefits.

Cornell University student arrested for posting anti-Semitic threats online

A 21-year-old Cornell University student was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly making online threats against Jewish students at the university.

21 Oct 2023

Hamas

US: Sikh teen assaulted on NYC bus for wearing turban

In a shocking incident of hate crime, a 26-year-old man was taken into custody for assaulting a Sikh teenager on a Queens MTA bus in New York City, USA Today reported.

16 Oct 2023

Israel

US: 6-year-old boy stabbed to death by Islamophobic landlord

A six-year-old Palestinian-American boy was reportedly stabbed to death while his mother was left critically injured in Illinois, United States, on Saturday (local time).

15 Oct 2023

Hollywood

Legendary Piper Laurie dies at 91: Revisiting her Oscar-nominated performances

Renowned Hollywood actor Piper Laurie, who had three nominations for Academy Awards, reportedly passed away in Los Angeles on Saturday (local time). She was 91.

11 Oct 2023

Sexual Harassment

'60 Minutes' producer sues CBS; accuses network of gender discrimination

Alexandra Poolos, a former producer for CBS's 60 Minutes, is suing the network for gender discrimination in a New York federal court.

Heavy rain floods New York City, prompts airport delays, chaos

Heavy overnight rainfall in the northeastern United States (US) led to severe flooding in some areas of New York on Friday, disrupting transportation, airports, and the subway system, CNN reported.

27 Sep 2023

Philadelphia

US: Over 100 teens loot stores in Philadelphia, 20 arrested

The Philadelphia Police arrested around 20 individuals after groups of teenagers allegedly ransacked and looted popular stores in the Center City of Philadelphia, United States, on Tuesday, The Associated Press reported.

16 Aug 2023

Celebrity

Ali Fazal becomes first Indian to act in Off-Broadway production

Ali Fazal has made history by reportedly becoming the first Indian actor to play a part in an Off-Broadway production in New York City. Fazal will take the lead in an experimental drama directed by Alexander Malichnikov, with a limited four-week run commencing rehearsals in October.

30 Jul 2023

Sexual Assault

Drunk passenger gropes mother-daughter duo on Delta's NY-Athens flight: Report

A drunk passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Athens allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl and her mother while the crew denied them help, per a lawsuit.

New York City: Multiple people stabbed in Manhattan, suspect held

In a shocking incident in the United States (US), a man reportedly went on a stabbing spree, injuring numerous people in the Manhattan area of New York City on Thursday (local time).

20 Jul 2023

USA

Officials report 2.7 million New Yorkers use marijuana monthly

According to New York's state cannabis regulators, approximately 2.7 million people in the state consume marijuana at least once a month.

New York City to recognize Diwali as a school holiday

In a wave of cultural recognition and inclusivity, yet another victory has been achieved for the Indian community in the United States.

19 Jun 2023

Music Industry

Bebe Rexha hit with phone at concert; gets 3 stitches

Bebe Rexha sustained an injury during her concert in New York City when a member of the audience threw a phone at the global pop star. A viral video shows that the 33-year-old singer came to her knees and was escorted by the crew.

07 Jun 2023

Canada

NYC sees world's worst air quality, thanks to Canada wildfires

The surging wildfire smoke from Canada has now reached the neighboring United States (US).

22 May 2023

Music Industry

Nirvana Kurt Cobain's smashed guitar sold for nearly Rs. 5cr!

Rockstars have their own trademark style and idiosyncrasies.

18 May 2023

Prince Harry

'Hard to believe…': NYC officials downplay Harry, Meghan's 'car chase'

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, on Wednesday claimed they were involved in a "catastrophic car chase" by "highly aggressive paparazzi" in New York City on Tuesday.