By: Vandana Jhingan The Chicago Indo US Lions Club in partnership with Pearl Banquets successfully hosted a major Business Networking Event on February 28, 2026, bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, community volunteers, sponsors, and civic representatives for an evening focused on collaboration and professional growth. Organized to strengthen

In a landmark achievement for the global Sikh community, Iowa has officially become the 21st state in the United States to include Sikhism in its K–12 social studies curriculum — a move widely celebrated as a major step toward recognition, representation, and inclusion.

By: Vandana Jhingan In a historic cultural moment for the state, the first bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled at the prestigious Mike Mansfield Center at the University of Montana in Missoula. The unveiling ceremony was jointly led by Greg Gianforte, Governor of the state of Montana, and the Consul General

Strengthening academic and cultural ties between India and the United States, the Consulate inaugurated an “India Corner” at the Illinois Institute of Technology as part of its initiative to establish similar spaces across Midwest universities. The Consulate donated a diverse collection of books

By: Dr Avi Verma Congressional candidate Bushra Amiwala used a televised debate on FOX 32 Chicago to sharply criticize the influence of “dark money” in politics and call for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), drawing clear contrasts with her

By: Dr. Avi VermaWhen Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union–style address, the messaging wasunmistakably domestic: affordability, border enforcement, anti-fraud crackdowns, anddeclarations of economic strength. The speech was calibrated for American votersnavigating inflation anxieties, housing pressures, and political polarization.But for India, such

A wave of outrage has swept through the global Hindu community following controversial remarks targeting the 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman at the Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land. The towering Hanuman murti, unveiled in 2024, stands among the tallest Hindu statues in

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