By: Jayanti Oza  Indian Seniors Chicago brought together members for a memorable Summer Picnic 2026 on July 12 at St. James Farm in Warrenville, where approximately 380 members gathered for a day filled with fellowship, entertainment, games, and delicious food. The day’s activities began with registration from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30

Members of the Indian-American community across the Midwest have begun hosting farewell gatherings for Consul General of India Somnath Ghosh following his appointment as India’s next High Commissioner to Malaysia. The Government of India announced his new diplomatic assignment on July 1. Although his appointment has been

In a significant step toward strengthening people-to-people ties and fostering greater cultural understanding, the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest, in partnership with the Global Indian Diaspora Foundation (GIDF), will host the first-ever India–Israel Friendship Day on Saturday evening, July 26, in Evanston, Illinois. The inaugural event

The Global Indian Diaspora Foundation (GIDF), a Chicago-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Indian heritage, strengthening community engagement, fostering humanitarian initiatives, and building bridges between the Indian diaspora and the broader American society, will celebrate the 80th Independence Day of India with a special commemorative event

Thousands of devotees gathered on Saturday as Chinmaya Mission Chicago marked the 75th anniversary of Chinmaya Mission with a grand Hanuman Chalisa Mahayajna, bringing together Hindu organizations from across Chicagoland and the Midwest in a remarkable celebration of devotion, faith, and unity. The centerpiece of the event was

By: Dr. Avi Verma A Hindu congregation has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn a nearly 60-year-old court order that it says has become the final obstacle preventing construction of a major Hindu temple and community complex in Elgin. Umiya Mataji Sansthan

By: Dr. Avi Verma The sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham at age 71 marks the end of an era in American politics. His passing removes one of the most recognizable and divisive architects of modern Washington. For decades, the South Carolina

Bipartisan resolution sends strong message on accountability, financial fraud, and rule of law In a rare display of bipartisan agreement, the United States Senate has unanimously passed a non-binding resolution declaring that convicted cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed crypto exchange