By: Jayanti Oza The Indian Seniors of Chicago (ISC) celebrated the holiday season with warmth and community spirit by distributing Christmas gifts to its members during a special gathering. Over 400 stainless steel plate sets, each containing four plates, were distributed as tokens of appreciation and goodwill, reflecting

By: Dr Avi Verma Twelve-year-old Sai Khusheel Krishna Bayya, a Chicago-based Rubik’s Cube mosaic artist, won the Junior IGT (I-Got-Talent) Category at the prestigious International Indian Icon (3iii) Season 9, held November 28–30, 2025, in Naperville, Illinois. Sai Khusheel impressed judges with his exceptional ability to transform 555

For the first time in nearly three decades, Illinois’ 9th Congressional District is preparing toelect a new representative without an incumbent on the ballot. Representative JanSchakowsky’s retirement after 14 terms marks the end of an era and opens the door to one ofthe

By: Dr. Avi Verma Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has released a series of high-profile actionsspanning national security, labor rights, veterans’ health care, trade policy, civil rights, andhuman rights, underscoring a broad legislative and oversight agenda during a pivotal period for U.S. domestic and

By: Ashwani Mahajan It is deeply concerning to see a growing number of Indian youth drifting away from their Sanskar, the moral values, discipline, and cultural grounding that have shaped generations, and becoming entangled in drug abuse and destructive lifestyles. What was once a

By: Dr Avi Verma Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued a trio of forceful statements this week on matters ranging from a dangerous ICE operation in his district to national security concerns over AI chip exports and the future of birthright citizenship in the United

By: Dr Avi Verma In a landmark decision applauded across Canada’s Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and other Dharmic communities, Members of Parliament have unanimously voted to amend Bill C-9, removing the sacred Swastika from the bill’s list of prohibited hate symbols. The legislation will

The Indoustribune family mourns the passing of Om Prakash Asija jee, who was a pillar of our Hindu community, in the local temples, for last twenty years. He passed away on December 2nd, surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 years old,

By: Dr. Avi Verma As the 2026 election cycle intensifies, congressional candidate Bushra Amiwala, running to represent Illinois’ 9th District, is expanding her presence across the community with a series of public forums and grassroots organizing events aimed at energizing voters and highlighting

By: Dr. Avi Verma As the holiday season approaches and the year winds down, Democratic congressional candidate Phil Andrew, running to represent Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, has accelerated his outreach efforts across the area. Over the past two weeks, Andrew has made a

By Dr. Avi Verma Democratic congressional candidate Bruce Leon is rapidly gaining momentum in Illinois’ 9th District, building one of the broadest and most diverse coalitions seen in the district in years. As the race intensifies, Leon’s campaign is presenting him as a unifying figure

By: Dr Avi Verma Spiritual storytellers, or katha vachaks, play an essential role in shaping the character of today’s youth and guiding them toward a life rooted in Dharma, said Aman Jain, President of the Siddh Peeth Mahabali Sankatmochan Shri Hanuman Mandir, and Anuj

By: Satya Prakash Dwivedi Bikanervala once again proved its enduring popularity as its food stall became the most preferred destination for visitors at the 44th International Trade Fair. Despite the presence of several Indian and multinational food companies, Bikanervala’s traditional flavors, authentic Indian

By: Jayanti Oza The BSC Karaoke Club of Chicago organized a heartfelt program to honor the memory of Bollywood legend Dharmendra Ji, fondly known as the “He-Man” of Bollywood, following his sad demise on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89. The tribute event

Village honors longtime resident for community service, cultural leadership, and compassion By: Vandana Jhingan In a ceremony filled with gratitude and community pride, Dr. Dipak Ghosh, Ph.D., was honored with the Village of Woodridge’s highest civilian award—Citizen of the Year. A resident for

Shrimad Bhagwat Katha commences on the auspicious occasion of Gita Jayanti By: Dr Avi Verma The Siddh Peeth Mahabali Sankatmochan Shri Hanuman Mandir, located in Joshi Nagar–Shankaracharya Nagar (Haibowal Kalan), conducted its continuous 1,305th Havan Yajna on Sunday. The sacred ritual was performed under the

By: Dr Avi Verma Congressman pressures defense leadership after inspector general report Illinois Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi on Friday renewed his call for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign following a Department of Defense Inspector General report. The investigation found that Hegseth used an

By: Dr Avi Verma Over last month or so, a storm of outrage has erupted among Hindu devotees worldwide over the first MBBS admission list of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Education (SMVDIME) in Jammu. Questions are being raised over

By: Dr. Avi Verma  In a landmark move to modernize its immigration system, the Government of Canada has announced a sweeping reform of its citizenship policy, introducing faster pathways for newcomers, expanded rights for minors, and strengthened accountability measures for applicants. The overhaul—described

By: Dr. Avi Verma Parliament Hill in Ottawa was alive with the colors, rhythms, and devotion of Hindu Heritage Month 2025, hosted by Honorable MP Juanita Nathan and organized by the Hindu Canadian Foundation, Divya Durham, the Ontario Telugu Foundation, and Sky Canada World Community Service Center. The