CCIW celebrates Mother’s Day with wellness, music, and tribute to five decades of community service
By: Dr Avi VermaPhoto Credit: Ramesh Punatar The Chicagoland Club of Indian Women (CCIW) celebrated Mother’s Day with elegance, warmth, and community spirit on May 22 at the International University of Vedic Wellness in Streamwood, bringing together members, guests, and community leaders for
Illinois Tech to honor Indian-American engineer Darsh Wasan for transformative academic legacy
Darsh Wasan will receive an Honorary Doctor of Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology during the university’s 157th commencement ceremony on Friday at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago. Wasan, who joined the faculty in 1964, has spent nearly 60 years helping shape the university’s global
SEWA International Chicago Chapter hosts inaugural Annual Gala celebrating service, compassion and community impact
By: Jayanti Oza The SEWA International Chicago Chapter successfully hosted its inaugural Annual Gala on May 16 at the Pearl Banquet & Conference Center, bringing together community leaders, dignitaries, supporters, volunteers, and families for an evening dedicated to service, compassion, and community engagement. The
Chicago to host first Indian literature festival celebrating diaspora storytelling
By: Dr Avi Verma Chicago will host its first major Indian literature festival on Saturday as Chicago Indian Arts launches the inaugural Chicago Indian Literature Festival at the historic Congress Plaza Hotel. Organizers said the event is the Midwest’s first large-scale festival dedicated
Rare episodes hidden in the Valmiki Ramayana: Did Ravana meet Sita in a previous birth?
By: Rajendra Kapil According to the Valmiki Ramayana, the answer to the above question is yes. This episode is not described in the Ramcharitmanas, but it is mentioned in detail in the seventeenth canto of the Uttara Kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana. In
IndoUS Tribune की “भारत के मंदिरों की यात्रा” — बिहार अध्याय
दूसरा पड़ाव — विष्णुपद मंदिर, गया IndoUS Tribune की विशेष श्रृंखला “भारत के मंदिरों की यात्रा” के अंतर्गत हम बिहार की पावन और ऐतिहासिक धार्मिक यात्रा पर आगे बढ़ रहे हैं। महाबोधि मंदिर, बोधगया की दिव्य यात्रा के बाद अब हमारा दूसरा पड़ाव
When outrage meets algorithms, political satire is born
By: Dr Avi Verma There was a time when political satire lived in newspaper cartoons, late-night comedy shows, or whispered jokes at tea stalls. In today’s India, satire is born on Instagram reels, spreads through hashtags, weaponizes memes, and reaches millions before television
New special series: “Protect your vision, protect your life”
By: Dr. Avi Verma The eyes are among the most precious gifts of human life. Through our eyes, we experience the beauty of nature, recognize loved ones, read, work, drive, learn, and remain connected to the world around us. Healthy vision is essential
Enriched uranium stockpile not part of talks with US, says Iranian official
Iran’s Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Baqeri, said on Wednesday that Tehran’s enriched uranium stockpile is not currently under discussion in ongoing indirect negotiations with the United States. Speaking on the sidelines of the First International Security Forum in
Israel says IDF eliminated new Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh in Gaza strike
Israel on Tuesday announced that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had killed Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed leader of Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, during an airstrike in Gaza. In a joint statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel
US clarifies green card rule for H-1B workers, eases fears over forced departures
The United States has clarified that not all H-1B visa holders will be required to leave the country while applying for permanent residency, easing widespread anxiety among foreign workers — particularly Indian professionals in the technology sector. The clarification came after confusion surrounding
Apple, Google push for judicial oversight in Canada online safety bill
Tech giants Apple and Google have urged Canadian lawmakers to amend a proposed online safety bill to include stronger judicial oversight and explicit protections for encryption, warning that the legislation could allow secret government orders forcing companies to weaken digital security. The concerns
Pakistan’s role as mediator problematic, says U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has described Pakistan’s emerging role as a mediator in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict as “problematic,” raising concerns over Islamabad’s diplomatic positioning amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Graham’s remarks came after Pakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif publicly stated
Iran says draft deal with U.S. would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade
Tehran announced that it has received a draft framework for a possible memorandum of understanding with the United States aimed at easing tensions and restoring stability in the Gulf region following months of conflict and indirect negotiations. According to Iranian state television, the
Trump says U.S. will not ‘rush into a deal’ with Iran as criticism mounts
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Washington would not “rush into a deal” with Iran despite ongoing diplomatic negotiations and increasing criticism from political opponents and foreign policy observers over the administration’s handling of the Middle East crisis. Speaking to reporters
Marco Rubio says new US immigration rules are global, not aimed specifically at India
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified on May 24 that Washington’s new immigration and green card regulations are not specifically targeted at India, but are part of a broader overhaul of the American immigration system amid growing concerns over illegal migration and
U.S. and Iran reach landmark 60-day ceasefire deal amid major diplomatic breakthrough
President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran have largely negotiated a landmark Memorandum of Understanding aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East and preventing a wider regional conflict. According to the proposed framework, both nations have agreed to a
Outrage grows in Indian-American community over escalating anti-immigrant rhetoric in Texas
Community Warns of Rising Pattern of Targeted Hostility Amid Viral Incidents and Public Remarks By: Dr. Avi Verma The Indian-American community across Texas and the United States is expressing growing concern over an escalating pattern of anti-immigrant rhetoric, viral social media allegations, and
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi named Ranking Member of key House Intelligence Subcommittee
By: Dr Avi Verma Raja Krishnamoorthi has been appointed Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise, a major leadership role overseeing several of the nation’s top intelligence and national security agencies. Krishnamoorthi, a senior member of the House Permanent
Thousands expected as Ludhiana’s Shri Balaji Hanuman Temple prepares for grand 22nd Foundation Day celebrations
By: Dr Avi Verma Devotion, spiritual fervor, and large-scale preparations are underway at Siddh Peeth Mahabali Sankat Mochan Shri Hanuman Mandir, Joshi Nagar Dham, Haibowal, as the temple prepares to celebrate its 22nd Foundation Day on May 27 with grand religious ceremonies, devotional