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09/04/2026

You can get from Chicago downtown to O'Hare International Airport in just 15 minutes. Recently, Chicago unveiled plans for a high-speed, battery-electric train for $2.25 billion. Much faster than Blue Line (the current rapid transit train), the upcoming O'Hare Flyer Express will connect ORD Airport's Terminal 2 to downtown every 15 minutes. More details https://shorturl.at/YE8UH

09/03/2026

USCIS changes Form I-864. Check how the new rule impacts your ability to sponsor a family member for Green Card.

The immigration rules for Green Card holders and US visa holders have a new update every other day. Other than the Green Card wait time being stretched up to 179 years for H1B visa professionals, the new change to Form I-864 has raised a new wave of concerns in the US. The updated Form I-864 […]

09/03/2026

Washington D.C. is all set to get a new commercial airport. On August 31, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an Airport Operating Certificate to Washington Manassas Airport (HEF) in Virginia, just outside of the US capital. Over 200,000 daily flyers across Virginia may benefit from passenger flight operations at Manassas Airport which has largely operated as an airfield for private jets since the 1960s.

HEF, the fourth commercial airport in the DMV area, got a $46M infrastructure upgrade over the past five years. A new passenger terminal is currently under construction with plans to open in fall 2027. The airport director is eyeing the launch of passenger flights by commercial airlines in November 2027, if things go as expected, so it could get a pie of the traffic on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year.

Virginia’s Manassas Airport seems to have good prospects, as Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air and other low-cost carriers have withdrawn their service from Washington Dulles Airport due to the rising operating costs. Apparently, Manassas Airport aims to become a low-cost alternative option for locals and inbound domestic travelers.

Does the DMV region need a fourth commercial airport? Aviation economists say ‘Yes’. DMV is one of the busiest regions with high air traffic. Dulles International Airport’s multibillion-dollar renovation plans are driving operating expenses to a new high. Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) offers low-cost travel but it badly requires infrastructure upgrades. Ronald Reagan Washington Airport faces operational delays due to its close proximity to the downtown where road traffic congestion is a big issue.

Given the above scenario, Washington Manassas Airport has certain advantages – convenient location, high efficiency, and low operating costs. It will be a closer option for Northern Virginia without requiring locals to drive to Dulles IAD or Reagan National Airport through heavily clogged corridors.

09/02/2026

Wish you a blessed 🙏

He is playful. He is mischievous. Yet, we love Krishna and adore him as Bal Gopal.

From breaking matki to dancing to dhols, may the magic of Krishna fill your home with moments of mirth.

Indeed, Janmashtami is more than a festival.

09/01/2026

She aims to study medicine for women's health. Indian-origin women of color are setting new standards for beauty & brains.

Indian-origin women of color have been on a winning streak, from the C-suite to artificial intelligence to beauty pageants. Be it a test of beauty or brains, they are scoring high and setting new standards with their talent. While 5 Indian-origin girls are racing for America’s Top Young Scientist ...

08/31/2026

Green Card gives you the right to work and live in USA. But traveling and staying abroad frequently may have consequences.

Recently, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency detained an Indian-origin Green Card holder, Venkata Narasamamba Vasamsetty, because she stayed 7 months (more than 180 days) outside USA looking after her ailing father in India in 2022. She has been living in the US for three decade...

08/28/2026

In the USA, airports are becoming part of the legacies of prominent figures. This year, Florida's Palm Beach airport was renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, while Memphis airport is taking the name of Frederick W. Smith International Airport in honor of the late FedEx founder. Now, a growing campaign is calling for Nashville BNA Airport to be renamed Dolly Parton International Airport following the country music legend’s death on 25 August 2026.

Dolly Parton was a Tennessee born singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist who became one of country music’s biggest stars. The petition to rename BNA was launched by Nashville residents Lydia Popovich and Dan Dion in January 2025. It has now crossed 130,000 signatures. Tennessee State Representative Todd Warner and Nashville Councilmember Russ Bradford are also supporting the proposal. However, BNA has not been renamed, and the final decision rests with the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.

Nashville International Airport is Tennessee’s busiest airport. BNA served a record 26.7mn passengers in the fiscal year ending June 2026 and offers more than 100 nonstop destinations. The airport is undergoing a major expansion to accommodate future growth. Following Parton’s death, BNA also paid tribute to her on 26 August by lighting its parking garages and other airport facilities in pink, honoring her legacy and connection to Tennessee.

There is, however, a major hurdle. The airport authority’s naming policy generally requires a person to have been deceased for at least two years before a facility can be named in their honor. If the policy remains unchanged, a Dolly Parton airport name could not take effect until August 2028. The rebranding could also cost more than $10mn.

08/27/2026

🍕 Pizza at 35,000 feet? Air India says, why not! ✈️

Air India is serving stone-baked, wood-fired pizzas on select long-haul flights connecting the USA, Canada, and India.

🍕 Available in Economy & Premium Economy
🧀 Made with fresh flour and artisanal cheese

📍 Available on select flights:
• JFK–Delhi
• San Francisco–Delhi
• Newark–Mumbai
• Toronto–Delhi
• Vancouver–Delhi

This really sounds like a good flight! 😋

08/27/2026

Flying to or from Mumbai? All you need to know about reshuffle of flights at Mumbai Airport starting this October.

If you are planning a trip to Mumbai in or after October 2026, your arrival airport may change and you should keep a lookout on this. Over 30% of international operations are likely to shift from CSMI Airport to the newly built Navi Mumbai Airport in phases. The shifting of some international flight...