Indian Community Forum

Is bible reading is made mandatory in Texas schools? How are my desi fellows feels about it?😊

Why is birthright citizenship so controversial in the U.S.?

Late 30s male here, dating a woman in her 40s for over a year. We’re very compatible, same values, and both want kids. She even got medical tests done—chances of natural pregnancy are very low, but IVF/egg donor is possible. Now I’m thinking of introducing her to family, but I’m confused about the age gap and long-term future, especially marriage stability and cultural differences (she’s not Indian but loves Indian culture). What should I do?

Is Zohran Mamdani eligible to run for president of the United States?

For fellow New Yorkers - Has Zohran Mamdani brought about any positive changes for you? Is he delivering on his campaign promises? How has New York City changed since Zohran Mamdani took office?

Healthcare here in the US is so confusing. What's a deductible? Why is everything a separate bill? I had no idea it was this complicated.

The desi WhatsApp uncle group for our city forwards fake news every single day. How do I gently manage this without starting a family war?

Does an OCI card mean I am a citizen of India now? If not, then what documents is a proof of citizenship in India?

Desi women are WINNING the AI race 🤯 The Stanford AI Index 2026 shows Indian women are outpacing US women in acquiring AI skills. Proud moment! 💪🧠

The American Dream is fading for Indian techies. H-1B crackdowns & rising rejections are pushing thousands back home to India — and Big Tech is following them there. Is the tide turning? 15,100 return in 2025 and continuing to climb in 2026.

Why do People here in the US think Bollywood is all of Indian cinema. I could scream every time someone asks if I like 'Slumdog Millionaire.'

My child came home from school upset because a classmate said Indian food smells bad. How do I handle this without either dismissing it or inflaming it?

Christmas is such a huge deal here in Canada but Diwali gets a passing mention. How do you stop feeling invisible during festive seasons?

Why does nobody here in the US talk to strangers on the street or in the lift? Back home this would be rude. Is everyone antisocial?

My son is struggling in school here in Australia. The teaching style is so different from India. Should I put him in extra tuition?

My teenager is losing her Hindi completely and I feel like I'm watching her identity slip away. What can I do realistically?

I've been abroad for 8 years and I'm thinking of returning to India permanently. But I'm scared the 'reverse culture shock' will be too much.

I'm buying my first home here in Canada. I have no idea where to start. The process seems completely different from India.

India & the US just leveled up their tech alliance 🚀 Amazon, Microsoft & Google are pouring billions into India's AI & semiconductor space. The future is being built desi-style. 😍

My first apartment in New York is the size of my old living room back in Hyderabad and costs 3x more. How do people survive this?

Landlords here in the UK keep rejecting me because I have no UK credit history. I have excellent credit in India. This is so unfair.

I'm so tired of being the 'representative Indian' at work. Every time India is in the news, everyone looks at me.

My Hindi is getting rusty and when I visit India people comment on it. I feel caught between two worlds linguistically.