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01. PRIME TIME Science: Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Reaches Closest Approach to EarthThe rare interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS, discovered earlier this year, made its nearest pass to Earth at about 168 million miles, offering astronomers a final close-up before it exits the solar system permanently. Key Takeaway: Observations of extraterrestrial comets expand our understanding of planetary formation beyond our system, fueling insights into cosmic origins. Hindustan Times: Nick Jonas Bollywood GrooveNick Jonas took to Instagram to share a short video of himself and his brothers grooving to a Dhurandhar song. The film stars Ranveer Singh and the crossover has sparked major buzz across the diaspora. |
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02. THE OPINION South Asians Moving Republican?
There is a seismic shift happening in the "South Asian" voting bloc. While Edison, NJ, saw a swing back to Democrats in local races, national data shows young South Asian men, specifically from tech and finance sectors, are gravitating toward the GOP.
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03. BUSINESS & TECH The "Prediction" Economy & Gamble-fiFintech has entered its "Gamble-fi" era. Robinhood launched NFL "Combos" on Dec 16, allowing parlay-style bets for pro football. Meanwhile, Coinbase unveiled Prediction Markets and Tokenized Equities, enabling 24/7 on-chain trading. NASA's New FrontierIn a historic move for the space industry, billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman has been confirmed as the new NASA Administrator. At 42, he becomes the youngest person to lead the agency, signaling a major shift toward private-sector integration and aggressive deep-space exploration goals. |
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04. PLAY BY PLAY
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05. TRENDING Fashion Royalty & The Vegas SparkleThe NYT named Shah Rukh Khan one of the 67 Most Stylish People of 2025. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Sphere debuted its Holiday Exosphere, a hyper-realistic Snow Globe. On screen: Emily in Paris Season 5 dropped Dec 18, while the essential watch this week is the trailer for Spielberg's "Disclosure" and the $40M "Melania" doc.
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06. GOSSIP & GEMS BLACKPINK's Lisa joins the Extraction universe in Tygo. In art, the Hurun India Art List 2025 shows 100-year-old Krishen Khanna saw a 140% surge in value. |
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THE WEEKLY CHAI A Moment for the Soul |
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Raising RootsTHE AKSHAYA PATRA SECRET Holiday Status: Mythic Mode. You are a modern Akshaya Patra (Inexhaustible Vessel). But the secret to the legend is how the vessel stayed full. In the holiday whirlwind, refill your source. READ THE SECRET |
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Living WellTHE MAHARAJA & THE MOUSE KING "Velvet & Wine" Season For the Winter Wedding circuit, the trend is Velvet. Sightings of Alia Bhatt and Ritu Kumar's designs have cemented wine red velvet lehengas as the look. Reclaim the holiday with the Maharaja High Chai blueprint. THE BLUEPRINT |
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Editor's PickThe "New York Sari" Exhibition This isn't just a fashion exhibit; it is a history lesson in six yards of silk. "The New York Sari" traces the garment's journey from a 1904 Coney Island curiosity to a modern boardroom power move. It flips the script on assimilation, showing how South Asian New Yorkers didn't just wear saris, they wove them into the fabric of the city itself. Why we love it: As highlighted in Vogue, it is a stunning look at how immigrant style defines American culture. NY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | THRU APRIL 2026 |
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UPCOMING WEEK
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