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Mini Feature ROLE OF GOLD IN GLOBAL PORTFOLIOS By: Dr K C Gupta, YBB Personal Finance CONTRARIAN INDICATORS AAII Bull-Bear Spread -6.3% (below average)CNN Fear & Greed Index 60 (greed)NYSE %Above 50-dMA 58.66% (positive)SP500 %Above 50-dMA 54.40% (positive) ICI Fund Allocations (Cumulative), 4/30/26OEFs
Consulate General of India, Chicago to celebrate 12th International Day of Yoga at Navy Pier
The Consulate General of India in Chicago has announced the celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Polk Bros Park, Navy Pier, one of Chicago’s most iconic waterfront destinations. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. CST and is expected
India’s cybercrime shame: How fake call centers are tarnishing a global reputation
By: Dr Avi Verma The latest cybercrime raid in Panchkula is not just another police story. It is another warning sign of a growing moral and reputational crisis confronting India’s global image. According to investigators, a fake call center allegedly operating from Panchkula
Rubio in India: Diplomacy, damage control, and the new global chessboard
By: Dr. Avi Verma The visit of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to India this week was far more than a ceremonial diplomatic engagement. It was a strategic mission wrapped in symbolism, urgency, and geopolitical calculation. At a time when the world
IndoUS Tribune की “भारत के मंदिरों की यात्रा” — बिहार अध्याय
तीसरा पड़ाव — मुंडेश्वरी देवी मंदिर, कैमूर IndoUS Tribune की विशेष श्रृंखला “भारत के मंदिरों की यात्रा” के अंतर्गत बिहार की हमारी आध्यात्मिक यात्रा अब एक ऐसे दिव्य और ऐतिहासिक तीर्थ तक पहुँच रही है, जिसे विश्व का सबसे प्राचीन जीवित हिंदू मंदिर
Vivekananda Spiritual Center at HTGC continues to inspire Chicago community through weekly spiritual and cultural programs
The Vivekananda Spiritual Center (VSC), located within the sprawling campus of the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago (HTGC) in Lemont, continues to serve as a beacon of spirituality, education, meditation, and cultural enrichment for the Indian-American community and beyond. Established in 2010 and
Indian-American community joins Arlington Heights Memorial Day parade to honor fallen heroes
By: Jayanti Oza & IndoUS Tribune News Desk Representatives from several prominent Indian-American organizations took part in the annual Memorial Day Parade in Arlington Heights on Monday, May 25, joining thousands of Americans in honoring service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for the
GHHF Chicago meeting focuses on Hindu temple autonomy and preservation of Sanatana Dharma
A meeting organized by the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) on the theme “Hinduism at Crossroads: Time for Action” drew community members, religious advocates, and supporters to India Hub in Chicago on May 24, where speakers discussed Hindu temple autonomy, preservation of Sanatana
Personal finance insights: News & Features
Mini Feature PRIVATE-EQUITY/CREDIT By: Dr K C Gupta, YBB Personal Finance CONTRARIAN INDICATORSAAII Bull-Bear Spread -11.9% (low)CNN Fear & Greed Index 59 (greed-low)NYSE %Above 50-dMA 56.43% (positive)SP500 %Above 50-dMA 58.00% (positive) ICI Fund Allocations (Cumulative), 3/31/26OEFs & ETFs: Stocks 60.49%, Hybrids 4.01%, Bonds 17.98%,
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