Desi Talk

January 9, 2026 New York, NY Vol. XXX, No. 2 www.desitalk.com Published by Parikh Worldwide Media, LLC. community c o l o r s IN NEW YORK r AN D MAY YOU BE BLESSED ON THIS HOLY DAY AND HAVE A WONDERFUL YEAR AHEAD. Photos:Mayor Joshi’s office,Sachin Ravindran,ITV Gold,REUTERS/Kylie Cooper,ANI Ages 10 and Under *Must be Accompanied by an adult + purchase of an entree PORT WASHINGTON, NY FREE KIDS EAT FOREST HILLS, NY HICKSVILLE,NY www.jadeeatery.com | follow us @jadeeatery Ends on December 31st,2025 M O D E R N A S I A N F U S I O N Edison Mayor Sam Joshi’s high-profile swearing-in PAGE 14 PAGE 15 First Indian American Mayor of NYC Zohran Mamdani Most anticipated films of 2026 PAGE 22