The NRI Daily — Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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TITLE: The NRI Daily — Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Indian American scientist Sanjayan takes the helm of the New York Climate Exchange, while student Jaya Basu wins the prestigious Sophie Kerr Prize for emerging writers. We're also diving into the racism conversation happening across the South Asian diaspora, tracking a security alert involving an NRI arrested in Bengaluru, and catching up on what's frustrating about managing finances between two countries. New episode every morning at 6 AM ET.

Stories in this episode

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Indian American scientist Sanjayan to lead New York Climate Exchange - The American Bazaar

"Indian American" - Google NewsCommunity

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Indian American student Jaya Basu wins $86k Sophie Kerr Prize - The American Bazaar

"Indian American famous OR viral OR arrested OR wins" - Google NewsAchievement

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South Asian DiasporaDesi Social

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NRI from U.S. arrested after live ammunition, magazine found in Bengaluru hotel room - The Hindu

"NRI United States" - Google NewsCommunity

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What's the most frustrating part of managing your Indian finances/investments from the USA?

Non-Resident IndianCommunity

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Trump’s Portrait Now Branded on Rickshaws in Delhi - The New York Times

"Indian American" - Google NewsCommunity

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Honestly, do you feel that 90% or more of non-Desis have negative connotations of Desis?

South Asian DiasporaDesi Social

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Exclusive | U.S. Seized Iran-Linked Oil Tanker in the Indian Ocean - WSJ

"Indian American" - Google NewsCommunity

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Has anyone applied for OCI from Munich - Germany recently, how long does it take?

Non-Resident IndianCommunity

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You guys ever find it lowkey sexist when...

South Asian DiasporaDesi Social