INDIA New England News

By Upendra Mishra

BOSTON–There are very few television series that make me stop and think about my own life. Musafir Cafe on Netflix is one of them.

I started watching it because my sister-in-law insisted that I should. I was skeptical. I wondered whether it would be worth the time and whether I really wanted to get involved in another ...

Tara Sutaria Channels 1950s Glamour in Vintage-Inspired Photos

Mumbai — Tara Sutaria embraced classic 1950s glamour in a new series of vintage-inspired photographs shared on Instagram.

“Stuck in the 50’s (and never getting out),” Sutaria wrote alongside the black-and-white images.

The actress wore a black gown with a statement necklace and match...

KOCHI — Scientists studying coral reefs in Lakshadweep say a rare cluster of orange, white and green corals off Minicoy Island may offer valuable insight into why some colonies survive rising ocean temperatures while others bleach under the same conditions.

The formation was photographed by Alvin Anto, a research scholar with the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research ...

MUMBAI — Composer Anu Malik has revisited one of his favorite songs, “Sambhala Hai Maine” from the film Naaraaz, while crediting Kumar Sanu with transforming the track through his distinctive voice.

Appearing on India’s Best Dancer Season 5, Malik said Sanu brought an emotional depth to the song that exceeded his own expectations.

“Iss manch ke...

MUMBAI — Indian stocks ended slightly lower Friday as rising crude oil prices and renewed concerns over the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiment.

The Sensex slipped 71 points, or 0.09 percent, to close at 78,009.25, while the Nifty fell 29.85 points, or 0.12 percent, to 24,366.00.

Oil prices moved higher amid reports that the United States could mainta...