India’s Consul General in New York, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, held an in-depth interaction with a delegation from BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, led by Sadhu Nilkanthsevadas Swami, highlighting the growing role of spiritual and cultural institutions in strengthening India–United States ties. The discussions

Reflecting the deepening ties between India and Israel’s startup ecosystems, the Consulate General of India in San Francisco and the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, in partnership with VentureDock, hosted the “India–Israel AI–Cybersecurity Connect” in Palo Alto. The event brought

Outrage is spreading across the global Hindu community after conservative commentator Alex Stein delivered a mocking speech at a recent city council meeting in Plano, appearing in traditional Indian attire and ridiculing sacred Hindu beliefs. Stein, wearing a yellow kurta and a red

The Chinese Mutual Aid Association’s annual festival brings together hundreds of community members, elected officials, and diplomats for cultural performances, family activities, and recognition of civic champions. The Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) will host its annual Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday,

By: Dr Avi VermaThe 88th edition of the Know India Programme (KIP) will run from March 8 to March 27, 2026, with applications now officially open. Organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, the initiative invites young members of the Indian

By: Dr Avi VermaThe Union government has issued detailed guidelines on the singing and performance of Vande Mataram, India’s national song, as the nation marks 150 years of the iconic composition. The new protocol, released by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), provides

By: Vandana Jhingan The Consulate General of India in Houston, in partnership with the Center for Indian Classical Music of Houston, VPSS Haveli, and leading Indo-American cultural organizations, will host a special commemorative evening to mark ‘150 years of Vande Mataram,’ one of India’s

As communities across the United States prepare to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026, the Year of the Golden Horse brings renewed energy, optimism, and forward momentum. The Golden Horse symbolizes strength, resilience, progress, and determination—qualities that resonate deeply in today’s rapidly changing world.

By: Dr. Avi Verma While many students studying abroad are perceived to drift away from their cultural and religious traditions, some continue to remain deeply connected to their heritage. After returning from Canada, student Anshuman Davar visited the Siddh Peeth Mahabali Sankatmochan Shri

By: Arun Mundra The Maheshwari Global Convention (MGC) has long held a respected position within the community, particularly after the widely regarded success of MGC 2019 in Jodhpur with all organization elements leadership. That edition set a high benchmark, featuring more than 500 business

12,723 children participate during Mahant Swami Maharaj’s birthday celebration By: Vandana Jhingan The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha marked the birthday of its spiritual leader, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, with a historic achievement on February 2, 2026, as the organization set a Guinness World

By: Dr Avi Verma In a powerful demonstration of international solidarity, the Chicago INDO US Lions Club has partnered with the MIBG Foundation to launch a large-scale Winter Relief Drive across northern and western India, addressing the urgent needs of communities grappling with

By: Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar The South Caucasus – comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia – is a small but geopolitically significant region, susceptible to intense competition between regional and global powers. It is also at a strategic crossroads between Russia and Europe, the Middle

By: Ambassador Debnath Shaw What is the India Stack? It is a collection of open Application Programming Interface (APIs) and Digital Public Goods forming India’s foundational digital infrastructure. Its components collectively enable various entities, including governments, businesses and individuals to interact and conduct

By: Vandana Jhingan The 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated across Washington State and the US Northwest with a series of official recognitions, cultural events, and diplomatic initiatives. The Washington State Senate passed Resolution SR-8674 in Olympia, honoring India’s democratic traditions, the contributions

By: Vandana Jhingan Massachusetts celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day as the Foundation of Indian Americans New England hosted a community event at the Academy of Creative Arts, honoring India’s freedom fighters and the framers of its Constitution. The gathering marked the historic adoption of

By: Vandana Jhingan The Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted the second edition of the Invest India Business Forum at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, spotlighting India’s growing investment opportunities and export potential across key sectors. The event was organized in

The famous Upanishadic dictum “Atithidevo Bhava” teaches us that a guest is to be regarded as God. Serving a guest is considered equivalent to worshipping the Divine. According to Sage Suta, there is no duty greater than hospitality and no deity greater than a guest.

The Hindu Canadian Foundation marked its 3rd Annual Shri Ram Rath Yatra in 2026 with a day-long spiritual procession across Brampton, Mississauga, and Hamilton, bringing together devotees to commemorate the restoration of the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, inaugurated on Monday, January 22,

By: Dr. Avi Verma The Democratic primary for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District has entered a decisive new phase following the withdrawal of 50th Ward Committeeman Bruce Leon and his endorsement of former FBI agent, hostage negotiator, and gun violence survivor Phil Andrew. What