Krishnamoorthi warns anti-Indian rhetoric is fueling violence after alleged Chicago temple attack plot

Krishnamoorthi warns anti-Indian rhetoric is fueling violence after alleged Chicago temple attack plot

United States Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has warned that growing anti-Indian rhetoric is contributing to real-world violence, following an alleged plot to attack a Hindu temple near Chicago. In an interview with IANS on Thursday, the Illinois Democrat said a potentially devastating attack at

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First India Culture Week in Nebraska showcases Indian heritage at Creighton University

First India Culture Week in Nebraska showcases Indian heritage at Creighton University

Omaha celebrations bring Indian literature, cinema, cuisine, photography and dance to American students, strengthening cultural and educational ties between India and the United States. By: Vandana Jhingan Indian culture took center stage at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, as the state’s first India

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Kadva Patidar Samaj of Chicago celebrates Navratri with Garba and Raas

Kadva Patidar Samaj of Chicago celebrates Navratri with Garba and Raas

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

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50 Couples Begin a New Chapter at 47th Mass Wedding in Udaipur

50 Couples Begin a New Chapter at 47th Mass Wedding in Udaipur

By: Satyaprakash Dwivedi Udaipur: For 50 couples, years of struggle, uncertainty and waiting gave way to hope as they gathered in yellow attire at Narayan Seva Sansthan’s Seva Mahateerth campus in Lions Ka Guda, Udaipur, for the opening of the organisation’s 47th mass wedding

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Indian Americans: From ‘model minority’ to a community under scrutiny

Indian Americans: From ‘model minority’ to a community under scrutiny

By: Suresh Bodiwala For decades, Indian Americans have been recognized for their achievements in technology, medicine, education, entrepreneurship and public service. Their success has often been cited as an example of the American dream. Today, however, the community faces growing scrutiny amid contentious

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Indian American community marks 25 years of Narendra Modi’s public service at Schaumburg event

Indian American community marks 25 years of Narendra Modi’s public service at Schaumburg event

By: Staff Writer Indian American community leaders, professionals and representatives of civic organizations gathered on October 17 at the Schaumburg Township District Library to commemorate Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public office and discuss India’s development priorities and the vision

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Manav Seva Mandir rallies community support for temple renovation and renewal

Manav Seva Mandir rallies community support for temple renovation and renewal

By: Jayanti Oza  More than 400 devotees and community members attended a fundraising dinner hosted by Manav Seva Mandir (MSM) on October 10 to support the renovation of its existing temple building. The event highlighted the organization’s history, community service initiatives and plans

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105 lawmakers urge FBI to investigate alleged Aurora Hindu temple shooting plot as a hate crime

105 lawmakers urge FBI to investigate alleged Aurora Hindu temple shooting plot as a hate crime

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois) is leading 105 members of Congress in urging the Federal Bureau of Investigation to investigate an alleged attempted mass shooting at Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Hindu Temple in Aurora as a potential federal hate crime. In a letter to

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Kadva Patidar Samaj of Chicago celebrates Navratri with Garba and Raas

Kadva Patidar Samaj of Chicago celebrates Navratri with Garba and Raas

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

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Bharatiya Seniors of Chicago organizes five-day pilgrimage to Akshardham, Vraj Mandir and Vrindavan

Bharatiya Seniors of Chicago organizes five-day pilgrimage to Akshardham, Vraj Mandir and Vrindavan

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

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Indian American community condemns alleged plot targeting Aurora-area Hindu temple

Indian American community condemns alleged plot targeting Aurora-area Hindu temple

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

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Celebrating Indian couture, culture and creativity in Chicago

Celebrating Indian couture, culture and creativity in Chicago

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

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Chicago expands Early Voting to all 50 wards ahead of November 3 Midterm Election

Chicago expands Early Voting to all 50 wards ahead of November 3 Midterm Election

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

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Hari Om Mandir raises nearly $170,000 at Annual Fundraising Gala

Hari Om Mandir raises nearly $170,000 at Annual Fundraising Gala

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

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More than 300 receive free medical services at 55th Health Fair in Itasca

More than 300 receive free medical services at 55th Health Fair in Itasca

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

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G20 Trade Ministers reach consensus against weaponization of food through coercive trade actions

G20 Trade Ministers reach consensus against weaponization of food through coercive trade actions

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

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Guinness World Records recognises World’s Longest Biography by a Single Author

Guinness World Records recognises World’s Longest Biography by a Single Author

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

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Sunderkand recitation creates devotional atmosphere at Siddh Peeth Mahabali Sankatmochan Temple

Sunderkand recitation creates devotional atmosphere at Siddh Peeth Mahabali Sankatmochan Temple

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

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Skokie celebrates 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, remembers Lal Bahadur Shastri

Skokie celebrates 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, remembers Lal Bahadur Shastri

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

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Akshaya Patra Chicago Gala raises support for children’s nutrition and education in India

Akshaya Patra Chicago Gala raises support for children’s nutrition and education in India

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

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