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USA's biggest cricket star kept his full-time tech job while leading his team to triumphs

Saurabh Netravalkar, 32, is gaining global recognition for his performances against the Indian and Pakistani national teams.
USA's Saurabh Netravalkar celebrates dismissing India's Virat Kohli.
USA's Saurabh Netravalkar celebrates dismissing India's Virat Kohli.

N.Y. sushi restaurant owner out of coma after dine-and-dash attack over $425 bill

An altercation with a customer in Albany who allegedly tried to ditch a bill almost killed chef Su Wen. A suspect has been charged with a hate crime.
Screengrab of surveillance footage.
Screengrab of surveillance footage.

Disney finds its next 'Moana' for live-action adaptation also starring Dwayne Johnson

"I’m honored to have an opportunity to celebrate Samoa and all Pacific Island peoples, and to represent young girls who look like me," said 17-year-old Catherine Laga'aia.
A split composite of Catherine Laga’aia and Moana.
A split composite of Catherine Laga’aia and Moana.

Samyang ramen noodles recalled in Denmark for being too spicy

While Samyang fans have made the instant ramen internet famous, Denmark says the noodle products could poison consumers.
Buldak 2x Spicy ramen noodles on a yellow background
Buldak 2x Spicy ramen noodles on a yellow background

Miss Maryland USA, an Asian American trans military wife, speaks out against hate

Bailey Anne Kennedy, a Cambodian American immigrant, has been receiving transphobic comments since she was newly crowned.
Bailey Anne Kennedy smiles
Bailey Anne Kennedy smiles

Why the India-Pakistan matchup is bigger than just cricket

From “cricket diplomacy” to diaspora debates, the India-Pakistan matchup in New York on Sunday evokes intense feelings for many South Asians.
Photo illustration of captains Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam
Photo illustration of captains Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam
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The ultimate embarrassment for a cricket powerhouse: Losing to Team USA

Cricket is a niche sport in the U.S., which is co-hosting the T20 World Cup and participating in the tournament for the first time.
United States' Saurabh Nethralvakar, left, celebrates after their win in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket
United States' Saurabh Nethralvakar, left, celebrates after their win in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket

Asian Americans call on Shane Gillis to apologize for past racial slurs amid new Netflix launch

Leaders have called on Netflix to cancel the comedian’s new sitcom “Tires” and on Bud Light to cut all promotional funding toward his comedy tour.
Shane Gillis speaks onstage
Shane Gillis speaks onstage

Asian Americans overwhelmingly favored Rep. Andy Kim in N.J. Senate primary, exit poll shows 

An exit poll showed that among the Asian Americans who voted in New Jersey's Democratic Senate Primary, more than 77% voted for Kim.
Andy Kim, leaves with his sons August, Austin and wife Kammy after casting a ballot in New Jersey's primary election at the First United Methodist Church in Moorestown, N.J.
Andy Kim, leaves with his sons August, Austin and wife Kammy after casting a ballot in New Jersey's primary election at the First United Methodist Church in Moorestown, N.J.

After election setbacks, Narendra Modi's image in the U.S. is more important than ever

Given Modi’s controversies at home, support abroad and legitimacy from other world leaders is crucial to his image, both allies and critics say.
Close up of Narendra Modi point a finger up in front of an American flag
Close up of Narendra Modi point a finger up in front of an American flag

Boeing Starliner astronaut has brought samosas and cultural items into space before

“I really appreciate my Indian heritage and was glad I could bring part of it with me to space,” Sunita Williams previously said.
Sunita Williams.
Sunita Williams.

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