India: The Trusted First Responder
By: Ambassador Suchitra Durai When a giant wave of sea-water struck Chennai’s Marina Beach on the morning of 26 December 2004, pulling in its wake fisherfolk and a group of children playing cricket, little did their brethren know that an entire region had
Securing the Maritime Commons
By: Amb Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty India’s Peninsular geography provides a long coastline extending to the Persian Gulf in West Asia and towards South East Asia in the East. Unarguably, this was an impetus to explore the vast waters surrounding the Indian Peninsula because
India’s Clean Energy Leadership in Green Hydrogen
By: Ishita Srivastava, Research AssociateAmbassador Manjeev Singh Puri, Distinguished Fellow THE ENERGY AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE (TERI) India has become a global leader in making progress on clean energy: by the end of December 2025, non-fossil fuel sources accounted for 51.93 per cent of
Personal finance insights: News & Features
Mini Feature IRAN WAR – LONG-TERM EFFECTS By: Dr K C Gupta, YBB Personal Finance CONTRARIAN INDICATORS AAII Bull-Bear Spread -1.0% (below average)CNN Fear & Greed Index 64 (greed)NYSE %Above 50-dMA 61.75% (positive)SP500 %Above 50-dMA 66.40% (positive) ICI Fund Allocations (Cumulative), 6/30/26OEFs &
Chicago Indo-US Lions Club initiative reaches more than 1,000 Illinois families
Statewide health and back-to-school outreach provides free screenings, medical consultations and essential school resources The Chicago Indo-US Lions Club, in partnership with healthcare providers, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, the U.S. Army, Sewa USA, community organizations and volunteers, has reached more than
Naperville Indian community celebrates Raksha Bandhan with local firefighters
Members of the Indian community in Naperville came together to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with local firefighters, highlighting the festival’s message of family, protection and community bonds. The celebration was held in partnership with Balagokulam Naperville Aurora and brought community members together with firefighters from the
Chaitanya celebrates spiritual wisdom, dance and service at Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago
By: Dr. Avi Verma The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago (HTGC) hosted “Chaitanya,” a fundraising program celebrating spiritual wisdom, classical dance and selfless service, on Saturday, August 8, in support of its Vivekananda Spiritual Center (VSC). Opened in 2010 and renovated in 2025,
From Sawan Shivratri to Mahashivratri: The six-month spiritual journey of Shiva’s divine Baraat
Two Sacred Nights, One Spiritual Journey from Devotion to Divine Union For millions of devotees, Sawan Shivratri and Mahashivratri are two of the most sacred occasions dedicated to Lord Shiva. Sawan Shivratri falls during the holy month of Shravan, while Mahashivratri arrives roughly
Healthy Heart, Healthy Life
Part 5 – Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy: When the Heart Struggles to Keep Up Understanding Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Warning Signs, Diagnosis, and Modern Treatment By: Dr. Avi Verma Introduction In the first article of the Healthy Heart, Healthy Life series, we explored how
IndoUS Tribune की भारत के मंदिरों की यात्रा — गोवा अध्याय
तीसरा पड़ाव : श्री महालसा नारायणी मंदिर, मर्दोल — मोहिनी रूप में विराजती विष्णु की दिव्य शक्ति गोवा से विशेष IndoUS Tribune की विशेष श्रृंखला “भारत के मंदिरों की यात्रा” के गोवा अध्याय में हमारी आध्यात्मिक यात्रा अब तीसरे पड़ाव पर पहुँच रही
India at 80: Celebrating a nation’s rise and the promise of tomorrow
By: Dr Avi Verma A proud moment for 1.4 billion Indians and the global Indian family As India prepares to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, the entire nation and the global Indian community stand united in pride and gratitude.
No ship can safely pass Hormuz without our permission: Iranian army
Iran’s main military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said Thursday that no vessel can safely transit the Strait of Hormuz without permission from Iranian authorities, local media reported. A spokesman for the headquarters rejected US claims that ships were passing normally through the
Punjabi American Organization brings Teeyan tradition to Chicagoland
By: Ashwani Mahajan Hundreds of members of the Punjabi American community gathered at Aashyana Banquets in Downers Grove for “Teeyan Da Mela 2026,” a celebration of Punjabi culture, women, music and community organized by the Punjabi American Organization (PAO). The annual-style cultural gathering
India at 80: From Freedom Struggle to Global Powerhouse
Eight Decades of Resilience, Reform, and Remarkable Transformation By: Dr. Avi Verma As India prepares to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, the spirit of freedom will resonate not only across the Indian subcontinent but around the world. From the
Healthy Heart, Healthy Life: Part 4 – Heart rhythm disorders: When the heart’s electrical system goes off track
By Dr. Avi Verma Understanding Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, and Modern Treatments That Protect Your Heart Introduction In the first article of the Healthy Heart, Healthy Life series, we explored how the heart functions as the body’s life-sustaining pump. In Part 2, we discussed
Rare episodes hidden in the Valmiki Ramayana: The real reason behind Sita’s second exile
By: Rajendra Kapil We all know that Mata Sita endured two periods of exile during her lifetime. The first was the fourteen-year exile she spent alongside Lord Rama, honoring his father’s promise. The second came after Lord Rama’s coronation, when Sita was pregnant.
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दूसरा पड़ाव : श्री शांतादुर्गा मंदिर, कवलेम — जहाँ शक्ति ने शिव और विष्णु के मध्य स्थापित किया शांति का सेतु गोवा से विशेष IndoUS Tribune की विशेष श्रृंखला “भारत के मंदिरों की यात्रा” के अंतर्गत गोवा अध्याय के प्रथम पड़ाव में हमने
Viksit Bharat 2047: A Roadmap to become a Developed Nation
By: Dr. Mohan Kumar (former ambassador) It is creditable that the Government of India has set for itself and the nation a crucial goal: That India should become Viksit Bharat by 2047, which would be the one hundredth year anniversary of India’s independence. While
Personal finance insights: News & Features
By: Dr K C Gupta, YBB Personal FinanceMini Feature DRONES & GEOPOLITICAL INSTABILITIES CONTRARIAN INDICATORS AAII Bull-Bear Spread -11.1% (below average)CNN Fear & Greed Index 42 (fear-low)NYSE %Above 50-dMA 55.39% (positive)SP500 %Above 50-dMA 62.40% (positive) ICI Fund Allocations (Cumulative), 6/30/26OEFs & ETFs: Stocks
Midwest Punjabi Community celebrates Punjabi Maa Boli Day, reinforces commitment to language and cultural heritage
By: Ashwani Mahajan The Punjabi community across the Midwest came together to celebrate Punjabi Maa Boli Day, reaffirming its commitment to preserving the Punjabi language, literature, and cultural heritage for future generations. The event brought together writers, poets, scholars, community leaders, and families in