By: Vandana Jhingan The Consulate General of India in Chicago celebrated the 78th Independence Day on August 15 at its premises, with a large turnout from the Indian diaspora.Consul General Somnath Ghosh unfurled the tricolor flag, followed by the singing of the National

By: Dr. Avi Verma Sewa International is set to host a special fundraising event on August 23rd to celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day. The gala, featuring the Broadway-style musical “Yeh Jo Des Hai Mera,” will take place at Yellow Box, Naperville. The event

The Ganesha Gayathri Temple, renowned for its South Indian architectural splendor, is set to host a grand Pranaprathista ceremony from August 14 to 18. This week-long event will mark the sacred infusion of life into several revered deities, creating an atmosphere of spiritual

By: Ashwani Mahajan The Punjabi American Association recently hosted its annual Teeyan Da Mela at Waterford Chicagoland, an event that showcased the vibrant cultural heritage of Punjab. This year’s celebration featured an array of traditional activities, with highlights including lively performances of Gidda,

By: Dr. Avi Verma On Sunday, August 4, the much-anticipated Gujarati film ‘Jhopadpatti’ made its US debut at the Bensenville Theater in Illinois. This special event, graced by an estimated 200 guests, marked the first time the movie was shown in the United

By: Dr. Avi Verma The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) is set to host a spectacular celebration for India’s 78th Independence Day, featuring Bollywood icon Jaya Prada as the highlight of their much-anticipated FIA Star Awards Night. The grand event will take place

By: Jayanti Oza On July 20, 2024, Bharatiya Seniors of Chicago held their monthly general meeting at the Rana Reagan Center in Carol Stream. The program was inaugurated with a prayer by Rashila Dobaria, the BSC Secretary. Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, former Minister of Higher

By: Dr Avi Verma On July 13-14, 2024, Kaival Gyan Mandir Chicago hosted its 17th Pratishtha and Guru Purnima Mahotsav, featuring the esteemed Pujya Jagadguruji. The festivities began on Saturday with devotees warmly welcoming Pujya Jagadguruji with a shower of flowers. The day

By: Vandana Jhingan On the evening of July 20, 2024, the Hindu Mandir of Lake County in Grayslake, IL, hosted a memorable Guru Purnima celebration, featuring the Samohika Satya Narayana Katha. The event, which drew over 300 devotees, commenced with the Pujan of

By: Rakesh Malhotra The Global Indian Diaspora, in partnership with the National India Hub, hosted the Distinguished Lecture on Sustainability, focusing on “Green Living and Circular Economy.” Over 100 attendees, including business leaders, government officials, and community members, gathered to discuss sustainable practices.

By Vandana Jhingan The Gita Utsav, a grand celebration dedicated to the Bhagavad Gita, unfolded with profound success, drawing thousands of participants into a day of spiritual unity and devotion. The event, held at the NOW Arena in Chicago, was a vibrant homage

By Ramesh Punatar Poetry enthusiasts in Schaumburg were treated to an exceptional Mushaira event on Saturday, July 20, thanks to the efforts of Asif Salim of AS Entertainment. Held at 165 W Central Rd, this grand celebration of literary art drew over 150

By Vandana Jhingan Harisumiran Temple Chicago proudly hosted a Women’s Empowerment event on July 14th, 2024, drawing over 200 attendees. Esteemed dignitaries, including Senator Adriane Johnson, Lake County Court Clerk Erin Weinstein, Vernon Hills Trustee Gauri Magati, HSS board member Datta Pandit, and

By Vandana Jhingan VFS Global has launched new centres in Seattle and Bellevue, USA, dedicated to providing comprehensive visa, OCI, passport, renunciation of Indian citizenship, and Global Entry Programme (GEP) verification services on behalf of the Government of India. The Seattle Centre, located

By Dr. Avi Verma A recent holy event in Chicago drew a large and enthusiastic gathering from the South Asian Christian community, showcasing a vibrant program with performances by 20 solo singers and 10 groups. Participating churches and groups included the Indo Pak

By Vandana Jhingan Naperville’s Yellowbox Theater recently hosted a mesmerizing concert featuring a stunning blend of Western and Indian instruments performed by renowned maestros. The electrifying saxophone of George Brooks, the scintillating sitar of Krishna Mohan Bhatt, the ever-popular guitar of Fareed Haque,

The Silver Senior Group hosted its highly anticipated Summer Picnic on Sunday, July 7th, at the South Pavilion of Lake Opeka, located at 1012 Touhy Avenue. The event saw an impressive turnout, with an estimated 125 seniors gathering to enjoy a day filled

By Vandana Jhingan On Saturday, June 22, 2024, the Consulate General of India in Chicago orchestrated a grand event at the Navy Pier to mark the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY 2024). This celebration, held against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Michigan,

By Dr. Avi Verma On Saturday, June 29, the Haridham YDS temple hosted the grand premiere of the highly anticipated historical film “Kasoombo.” Presented by Sean Patel and Ramesh Punatar of USA Film Productions, this event marked the film’s debut in Chicago. The

By Dr. Avi Verma Hemant Patel, a prominent Hindu activist from Chicago, has called on members of the Indian Parliament to challenge Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over what Patel describes as an anti-Hindu agenda. According to a copy of the letter obtained by