By: Jayanti Oza Nearly 380 members of the Indian Seniors of Chicago gathered at Manav Seva Mandir in Bensenville on Sunday, September 13, for a community celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi and Janmashtami, bringing together religious devotion, cultural traditions, fellowship and information about community

The Consulate General of India in Chicago will observe Seva Pakhwada 2026 on Sunday, September 20, bringing together blood donation, environmental service and community engagement at National India Hub in Schaumburg. Organized in association with National India Hub, the program will be held at 930 National Parkway,

By: Vandana Jhingan FIA–New England held a remembrance ceremony in Westborough on Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, bringing together members of the Indian American community, local residents and Westborough firefighters. The ceremony at 42 Milk

Students recognized for Hindi, cultural and academic achievements. By: Ashwani Mahajan Hari Om Gurukul, an initiative of Hari Om Mandir, held its Annual Graduation Ceremony 2026 on Sunday, recognizing 27 students who successfully completed their respective levels during the 2025-26 academic year. The

By: Ashwani Mahajan The Alliance of Indian Americans of Naperville Area (AIANA) marked Hindi Diwas 2026 with a Hindi Speech Competition featuring 38 children and teenagers, ages 4 to 18. Participants delivered two-minute speeches, monologues and skits on topics ranging from friendship, kindness

By: Jayanti Oza About 800 members of the Chicago-area Gujarati community gathered at Haridham Temple in Schaumburg on September 7, for Gujarat Rangotsav, an evening celebrating Gujarati literature, poetry, music and performing arts. The event was jointly organized by the Art Circle of Chicago,

By: Prachi Jaitly More than 300 community leaders, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, volunteers and supporters gathered in Hopkins for the Akshaya Patra Minnesota Chapter’s annual musical fundraiser, supporting the organization’s efforts to provide school meals to children in India. The evening combined music, dinner and

By: Ashwani Mahajan Hari Om Mandir, Chicago, celebrated Shri Krishna Janmashtami with great devotion, joy and enthusiasm. Hundreds of devotees, families and children from Chicago and surrounding suburbs gathered at the temple to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. At the beginning of the celebration, Chairman

By: Jayanti Oza Bharatiya Seniors of Chicago (BSC) celebrated Janmashtami with an evening of bhajans, Dandiya Raas and devotional activities at Rana Reagan Hall in Carol Stream. Around 80 senior members participated in the celebration. The hall was decorated with colorful lights for the

By: Dr Avi Verma Dr. Prakasarao Velagapudi was presented with the “Cultural Heritage Ambassador Award” by the Adopt a Village Global Foundation (AAVGF) on September 5, 2026, recognizing four decades of his involvement in community service and efforts to preserve and promote Hindu cultural

By: Dr. Avi Verma Demolition work has begun at the site of Sanatan Mokshdham, marking a significant milestone in the Chicago-area Hindu community’s effort to establish a dedicated, state-of-the-art cremation facility designed to accommodate traditional last rites with dignity and respect. The start of

By: Dr. Avi Verma The recent New York appearance of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat became much more than a diaspora gathering. Held during the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the “Universal Oneness Celebration” at Madison Square Garden was presented

By: Dr. Avi Verma Fake degrees and immigration scams are real, but the viral “90% of Indian H-1B applications are fraudulent” claim distorts separate events and unfairly casts suspicion on millions of honest Indians India today stands at a very different place in

By: Dr Avi Verma   Finance minister showcases India’s growth story, invites global companies to “Manufacture in India for India and for the world” Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman received an enthusiastic welcome from Chicago’s vibrant Indian-American community during her latest visit

By: Dr Avi Verma The United States India Relationship Council (USIRC), a bipartisan political advocacy group focused on strengthening ties between the United States and India, held meetings with nine members of Congress during a two-day advocacy visit to Washington, D.C., from Sunday

By: Dr. Avi Verma The seven-day Moksh Dham Bhagavat Mahakatha concluded Saturday at Manav Seva Mandir in Bensenville, bringing together hundreds of devotees each day for spiritual reflection, religious learning, community service and support for the Moksh Dham project. Held from August 16

Young Gujarati achiever brings pride to Bhavnagar and GujaratBy: Jayanti Oza A young achiever from Bhavnagar, Gujarat, brought pride to his hometown and the Indian community in the United States by winning the “National Flag Quiz” organized in Seattle as part of celebrations marking India’s

By: Jayanti Oza Indian Seniors of Chicago (ISC) celebrated India’s Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan with patriotic spirit and cultural enthusiasm on August 15, 2026, at Lakshmi Hall of Manav Seva Mandir. Nearly 360 members attended the gathering. The program began with members

By: Dr Avi Verma Union Finance Minister to interact with community members during Chicago visit The Indian-American community in Chicago is preparing to welcome Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, who is scheduled to visit the city and interact with members

By: Dr Avi Verma Illinois Congressman Says Ukraine’s Experience With Drones, Electronic Warfare and Defense Production Offers Critical Lessons for U.S. Forces Following an official visit to Ukraine, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) announced plans to introduce the Learning Effective Strategies and Systems Optimization for National Security