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This Month in Desi Allen: August 2026

Allen's Desi community grieves Aishwarya, welcomes new restaurants and doctors, and looks ahead to Onam together.

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News
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New spots
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Top stories
Community & OrganizationsAllen: Indian engineer Aishwarya Thatikonda among eight killed in Dallas-area mall shootingCommunity & OrganizationsAllen's Desi Community: Restaurant, Cricket Venue, and a Remembered LifeFood & DiningNorth Indian Dining Expands in Allen as Community Honors Memory of Aishwarya ThatikondaFood & DiningAllen Desi News — July 16, 2026
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Don't miss this month
Aug 02
Sankashti Chaturthi
Aug 08
Ekadashi
Aug 10
Pradosh Vrat
Aug 12
Amavasya
Aug 16
Nag Panchami 2026
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New in town
🆕 Now open
Panj Tara
Panj Tara, a new north Indian restaurant opening in the Collin County suburb
🔜 Coming soon
Panj Tara
Allen is set to welcome Panj Tara, a north Indian cuisine restaurant, as one of several new businesses opening.
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Betsy Varghese
New health-professional now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Nicole Varghese
New doctor now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Praise Varghese
New health-professional now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Dr. Saadia Rashid
New health-professional now on Desi.Net
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On screen
King
hi · coming soon
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Good reads
What's Happening in Allen's Desi Community
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Coming up
Onam · August 26
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This Month in Desi Allen: August 2026