By: Jayanti Oza Approximately 1,000 members of the Kadva Patidar Samaj of Chicago, along with friends and families, gathered at the Jain Temple in Bartlett on Saturday, Oct. 10, for the organization’s annual Navratri Garba and Raas celebration. The festivities featured a Shree

By:  Jayanti Oza  Bharatiya Seniors of Chicago (BSC) organized a five-day religious tour from September 21 to 25, offering senior members an opportunity to visit three prominent spiritual destinations: BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey; Vraj Mandir in Pennsylvania; and Vrindavan in

By: Staff Writer IndoUS Tribune and community leaders denounce alleged anti-Indian extremism, calling for accountability, stronger protections for places of worship and unity against hate. The Indian American community has expressed shock and outrage following the arrest of a 19-year-old Palatine man in

By: Staff Writer Chicago hosted the inaugural Chicago Indian Fashion Week (CIFW) on October 10, bringing together designers, models, artists and community members for an event celebrating Indian fashion, art and cultural heritage. Founded by Jigar Shah, the event featured six designers and

The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners will expand Early Voting to all 50 Chicago wards beginning Monday, October 19, providing voters with additional opportunities to cast their ballots ahead of the November 3, 2026, Midterm General Election. According to Kimico Mehta, South Asian

An evening of faith, cultural performances and community generosity supports temple improvements and future development. By: Suresh Bodiwala Hari Om Mandir’s Annual Fundraising Dinner, held October 10, 2026, at Pearl Banquets in Roselle, brought together hundreds of devotees and community members for an

By: Jayanti Oza More than 300 people received free medical screenings and consultations at the 55th Health Fair held October 4, 2026, at Midwest Swaminarayan Temple in Itasca, Illinois. The event brought together more than 20 physicians and 110 health care professionals and

By: Vandana Jhingan The “G20 Statement on the Weaponization of Food through Coercive Trade Actions” was agreed upon during the G20 Trade Ministers’ meeting held in Milwaukee on September 30 and October 1 under the U.S. presidency. U.S. Ambassador Jamieson Greer said the

By: Vandana Jhingan Guinness World Records has recognised a 13-volume biography of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj as the Longest Biography by a Single Author. Titled Brahmaswarup Pramukh Swami Maharaj: Vistrut Jivan ane Karya, the biography comprises 8,848 pages and 2,146,447 words. It

The Siddh Peeth Mahabali Sankatmochan Shri Hanuman Temple, Joshi Nagar Dham, Shankaracharya Nagar, observed the sacred Ekadashi occasion with its weekly havan yajna and evening devotional program in an atmosphere of faith and devotion. The program was organized under the leadership of temple

Community leaders pay tribute to Gandhi’s role in India’s freedom struggle and honor the legacy of the former prime minister’s “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” slogan. By: Staff Writer The Gandhi Memorial Foundation of Chicago celebrated the 157th birth anniversary of Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi

Rishad Tobaccowala delivers keynote address as Rex & Kosha perform and comedian Ojas Rawal entertains guests. By: Staff Writer Philanthropists, community leaders and supporters came together at the Akshaya Patra Chicago Gala to support the foundation’s mission of fighting classroom hunger and expanding

By: IndoUS Tribune News Desk The Indiana Chapter of Akshaya Patra USA hosted a musical fundraiser on  September 26, at the Indian American Cultural Center in Merrillville, bringing together community members, supporters and friends for an evening centered on music, fellowship and philanthropy. The

By: Dr Avi Verma Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has called attention to two issues with potential implications for the South Asian and broader American communities: a new report documenting a sharp increase in anti-South Asian hate on social media and a congressional effort

Chicago opened its early voting centers on October 1, giving residents an opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of the November 3 Midterm General Election. According to Kimico Mehta, Director of South Asian Outreach at the Chicago Board of Elections, early voting began

By: Dr Avi Verma Indian fashion, art and culture will take center stage in Chicago on Oct. 10 with the inaugural Chicago Indian Fashion Week (CIFW) at The RIVVY Hotel in downtown Chicago. Presented by Chicago Indian Arts, the event will bring designers,

By: Ashwani Mahajan More than 30,000 people attended the fourth annual Swadeshi Mela – Festival of India, held from Friday, September 11, through Sunday, September 13, at the Mall of India in Naperville. The three-day festival brought together Indian culture, food, music, shopping,

By: IndoUS News Desk Members of the Hindu American community in Sugar Land are calling for greater security and a response from authorities after a conservative political activist posted a message appearing to call for the demolition of a 90-foot statue of Lord

By: Dr. Avi Verma Dr. M. Anand Prakash, who assumed office as India’s new Consul General in Chicago on September 3, has begun his tenure with a series of meetings and community engagements across the Midwest. A career diplomat who joined the Indian

By: Dr. Avi Verma DISHA USA, a Texas-based nonprofit focused on nonpartisan civic engagement, has launched a nationwide voter registration and civic education initiative through its website, dishausa.org, offering information and resources aimed at helping eligible Hindu American citizens participate in the U.S.