गीता स्वाध्याय- मेरी समझ से,  पाँचवा अध्याय

गीता स्वाध्याय- मेरी समझ से,  पाँचवा अध्याय

By: Rajendra Kapilइस अध्याय का मूल भाव है, कर्म संन्यास योग. इसमें भगवान कृष्ण ने ‘कर्म संन्यास योग’ को बड़े सुंदर ढंग सेपरिभाषित किया है. अब तक अर्जुन को निष्काम कर्म में बारे में बहुत सारा ज्ञान प्राप्त हो चुका था. एक और

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Personal finance insights: News & Features

Personal finance insights: News & Features

By: Dr K C Gupta, YBB Personal FinanceSENTIMENTSAAII Bull-Bear Spread -8.2% (below average). (Thursday-Wednesday)$NYA50R, NYSE %Above 50-dMA 67.23% (positive)$SPXA50R, SP500 %Above 50-dMA 67.20% (positive)Delta MSI 66.4% (positive)ICI Fund Allocations (Cumulative), 4/30/25OEFs & ETFs: Stocks 59.51%, Hybrids 4.20%, Bonds 18.28%, M-Mkt 18.00% INTEREST RATESCME

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Chicago celebrates Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s musical legacy with heartfelt tribute

Chicago celebrates Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s musical legacy with heartfelt tribute

By: Jayanti Oza In a memorable celebration of Bollywood’s golden era, over 900 music lovers gathered at Hari Dham Mandir in Schaumburg to pay tribute to the legendary composer duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Organized by noted Chicagoland film producer Ramesh Punatar, the evening spotlighted the enduring magic of LP’s

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After the firestorm: Was it worth it? U.S. strike fallout and the fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict

After the firestorm: Was it worth it? U.S. strike fallout and the fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict

By Dr. Avi Verma In continuation of our June 20th Publisher’s Note—“From Warning to Warfare”—we return this week with a sobering update: the worst may have been temporarily averted, but the embers still burn. After U.S. President Donald Trump authorized a high-stakes strike

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वृंदावन यात्रा का पहला पड़ावबांके बिहारी मंदिर — राधा-कृष्ण भक्ति का दिव्य केंद्र

वृंदावन यात्रा का पहला पड़ावबांके बिहारी मंदिर — राधा-कृष्ण भक्ति का दिव्य केंद्र

IndoUS Tribune की श्रृंखला ‘यात्रा और दर्शन: वृंदावन के मंदिर’ में आपका स्वागत है। इस पवित्र श्रृंखला की शुरुआत हम वृंदावन के सबसे प्रसिद्ध और आध्यात्मिक मंदिर बांके बिहारी मंदिर से कर रहे हैं — एक ऐसा स्थल जो राधा-कृष्ण भक्ति के असंख्य श्रद्धालुओं के लिए केवल मंदिर नहीं, बल्कि एक जीवंत अनुभव है। इतिहास और महिमा: हरिदास जी की भक्ति से प्रकट हुआ ईश्वर का रूप बांके बिहारी मंदिर की स्थापना स्वामी हरिदास जी ने 1864 में की थी। हरिदास जी स्वयं राधा-कृष्ण के महान उपासक और प्रसिद्ध संगीतज्ञ थे। किंवदंती है कि जब वह वृंदावन के निधिवन में ध्यानपूर्वक भजन गा रहे थे, तब राधा और कृष्ण उनके सामने संयुक्त रूप में प्रकट हुए। स्वामी हरिदास जी ने उनसे आग्रह किया कि वे एक ही मूर्ति के रूप में भक्तों के लिए सदा प्रकट रहें। यही मूर्ति बाद में बांके बिहारी के नाम से प्रसिद्ध हुई। ‘बांके’ का अर्थ होता है टेढ़ा, और ‘बिहारी’ का मतलब है ब्रज में रमण करने वाला। भगवान की इस प्रतिमा की झुकी हुई मुद्रा इस बात की प्रतीक है कि वे प्रेम से अपने भक्तों की ओर आकर्षित हो गए हैं। यह स्वरूप राधा और कृष्ण के मिलन का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है। मंदिर की अनूठी परंपराएँ और दिव्यता बांके बिहारी मंदिर अपने विशेष दर्शन और भक्ति परंपराओं के लिए जाना जाता है: राधा–कृष्ण भक्ति का वैश्विक केंद्र बांके बिहारी मंदिर न केवल उत्तर भारत का, बल्कि पूरे विश्व में राधा–कृष्ण भक्ति का सबसे बड़ा और जीवंत केंद्र बन चुका है।अमेरिका, यूके, कनाडा, ऑस्ट्रेलिया और खाड़ी देशों से हजारों श्रद्धालु यहाँ आकर दर्शन करते हैं।मंदिर के प्रांगण में प्रवेश करते ही भक्तों का मन आत्मिक शांति और प्रेम से भर उठता है। यह मंदिर सांस्कृतिक, आध्यात्मिक और भावनात्मक ऊर्जा का संगम है, जहाँ संगीत, भजन, सेवा और प्रेम के साथ राधा-कृष्ण की भक्ति जीवंत रूप में प्रकट होती है। त्योहार और विशेष अवसर बांके बिहारी मंदिर में अनेक पर्व अत्यंत धूमधाम से मनाए जाते हैं: त्योहारों के दौरान मंदिर पूरी तरह राधा-कृष्ण के रंगों में रंग जाता है, लेकिन इसी समय अत्यधिक भीड़ और प्रशासनिक अव्यवस्था की भी झलक दिखाई देती है। चुनौतियाँ: भीड़ प्रबंधन और मंदिर प्रशासन बांके बिहारी मंदिर की लोकप्रियता के कारण यहाँ दर्शन के समय भारी भीड़ एक सामान्य दृश्य बन चुकी है। दुर्भाग्यवश, स्थानीय प्रशासन और मंदिर प्रबंधन द्वारा उपयुक्त सुरक्षा एवं व्यवस्था न किए जाने के कारण कई बार भगदड़ जैसी स्थितियाँ उत्पन्न हो जाती हैं। उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार द्वारा मंदिर परिसर में एक कॉरिडोर विकसित करने की योजना भी विवादों में घिरी रही है, जिसमें मंदिर की परंपरा और पुजारियों के अधिकारों को लेकर न्यायालय तक में मामला पहुंचा। कैसे पहुँचें? श्रद्धा और सुधार का संगम आवश्यक बांके बिहारी मंदिर एक आध्यात्मिक तीर्थ है, जो श्रद्धालुओं के मन, हृदय और आत्मा को कृष्ण-प्रेम से जोड़ता है। परंतु इसकी प्रतिष्ठा और दिव्यता को बनाए रखने के लिए प्रशासनिक सुधार, पारदर्शिता और पुजारियों की भूमिका की स्पष्ट परिभाषा आज की आवश्यकता बन चुकी है। IndoUS Tribune की यह श्रृंखला न केवल आपको धार्मिक स्थलों के दर्शन कराती है, बल्कि उन सामाजिक और व्यवस्थागत पहलुओं को भी उजागर करती हैजिन्हें समझना और सुधारना हम सभी की जिम्मेदारी है। अगली कड़ी में हम आपको वृंदावन के एक अन्य महत्वपूर्ण मंदिर की यात्रा पर ले चलेंगे। तब तक के लिए, “राधे राधे”।

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Gut bacteria under the microscope: Breakthrough links microbes to Multiple Sclerosis risk

Gut bacteria under the microscope: Breakthrough links microbes to Multiple Sclerosis risk

By Dr. Avi VermaIn a major development that could shape future strategies for managing Multiple Sclerosis (MS), researchers have identified specific gut bacteria that appear to influence the onset and progression of this debilitating neurological condition. The new findings support the growing body of

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Congressman Krishnamoorthi demands oversight and transparency from Trump administration on Iran Strikes and ICE facility access

Congressman Krishnamoorthi demands oversight and transparency from Trump administration on Iran Strikes and ICE facility access

By: IndoUS Tribune Staff Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, has issued two separate but urgent appeals this week demanding transparency and lawful oversight from the Trump Administration—one in connection with the recent U.S.

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Nékter Juice Bar redefines clean living and conscious eating

Nékter Juice Bar redefines clean living and conscious eating

By: Dr. Avi Verma In an age saturated with sugary beverages and fad diets, Nékter Juice Bar offers a refreshing and authentic alternative. Founded in 2010 in Costa Mesa, California, Nékter is transforming the health food scene with one simple philosophy: real ingredients, real nutrition, real

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Chicago’s Navy Pier becomes the center of harmony and wellness for 11th International Day of Yoga

Chicago’s Navy Pier becomes the center of harmony and wellness for 11th International Day of Yoga

By: Dr Avi Verma The 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was marked with a vibrant and inspiring celebration at one of Chicago’s most iconic locations—Navy Pier. Organized by the Consulate General of India, Chicago, the event attracted more than 400 yoga enthusiasts

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The Rath Yatra A festival of faith on wheels 

The Rath Yatra A festival of faith on wheels 

By: Rakesh Malhotra, President of Global Indian Diaspora Foundation For Indian Americans, the annual Rath Yatra — the grand chariot festival celebrated in Puri and replicated in cities like New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and Houston — holds profound emotional and spiritual significance. Organized by ISKCON, Odia communities,

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Texas cities honor Mahesh Navami as NRI Maheshwaris amplify global humanitarian impact

Texas cities honor Mahesh Navami as NRI Maheshwaris amplify global humanitarian impact

By: Dr Avi Verma Fort Bend County and the City of Stafford in Texas officially recognized Mahesh Navami with proclamations this June, honoring the Maheshwari community’s global contributions and humanitarian outreach. The proclamations, coordinated by Houston-based NRI leader Arun Mundra, mark yet another milestone

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Maharana Pratap Jayanti marked with powerful skit and patriotic tributes in Mumbai

Maharana Pratap Jayanti marked with powerful skit and patriotic tributes in Mumbai

By: Dr Avi Verma The legacy of Rajput warrior Maharana Pratap came alive in Mumbai this week as the organization Mein BHARAT Hoon hosted a two-day cultural celebration to mark his birth anniversary. Held at Bollywood Park in Film City, the event drew large crowds

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Chicagoland’s largest International Yoga Day celebration inspires unity, wellness, and spiritual harmony

Chicagoland’s largest International Yoga Day celebration inspires unity, wellness, and spiritual harmony

The 11th International Yoga Day celebration in Chicagoland unfolded as a transformative gathering of over 1,000 participants at The Matrix Club in Naperville, radiating peace, prana, and purpose. Organized by Mindful Meditation Yoga in partnership with FIA-Chicago, the event served as a vibrant

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Indian Seniors of Chicago mark June birthdays, Father’s Day, and talent show with festive gathering

Indian Seniors of Chicago mark June birthdays, Father’s Day, and talent show with festive gathering

By: Jayanti Oza  The Indian Seniors of Chicago came together at Manav Seva Mandir on Saturday, June 14, for a joyful celebration honoring June birthdays, Father’s Day, and the vibrant talents of their members. The program began with a devotional recitation of ‘Ganesh

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Indian community of Niles Township celebrates 11th International Yoga Day with enthusiasm and unity

Indian community of Niles Township celebrates 11th International Yoga Day with enthusiasm and unity

By: Staff WriterThe Indian Community of Niles Township (ICNT), in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chicago and United Senior Pariwar (USP), hosted its 11th International Yoga Day celebration at Gurukul Swaminarayan Mandir in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The Sunday morning event brought together community leaders,

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Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire progressing well, warns Tehran over uranium enrichment

Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire progressing well, warns Tehran over uranium enrichment

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the ceasefire between Iran and Israel is “going very good,” following a week of intense military exchanges between the two nations. Speaking at the NATO summit in The Hague, Trump credited his diplomatic intervention for

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Kirti Vardhan Singh visits Mozambique, highlights India’s growth and bilateral ties

Kirti Vardhan Singh visits Mozambique, highlights India’s growth and bilateral ties

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, currently on an official visit to Mozambique, interacted with members of the Indian community in Maputo as part of India’s participation in the East African nation’s 50th Independence Day celebrations. In a post on

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IAF evacuates 224 more Indians from Israel under Operation Sindhu

IAF evacuates 224 more Indians from Israel under Operation Sindhu

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday evacuated 224 Indian nationals from war-hit Israel, bringing the total number of citizens safely repatriated under Operation Sindhu to 818. Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje welcomed the evacuees at New Delhi airport and reiterated the government’s

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Brad Pitt reveals he nearly got fired from his first movie role

Brad Pitt reveals he nearly got fired from his first movie role

Hollywood star Brad Pitt has revealed that he almost got fired from his first film appearance after improvising a line in the 1987 movie No Man’s Land, in a bid to secure his Screen Actors Guild (SAG) membership. Speaking on Dax Shepard’s Armchair

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Rajnath Singh calls Emergency ‘darkest chapter’ in Indian democracy

Rajnath Singh calls Emergency ‘darkest chapter’ in Indian democracy

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday condemned the 1975 decision as a “nefarious attempt to strangle Indian democracy.” In a post on X, Singh said, “People still remember the Emergency as the darkest chapter in Indian

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