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

By: Ambassador Debnath Shaw What is the India Stack? It is a collection of open Application Programming Interface (APIs) and Digital Public Goods forming India’s foundational digital infrastructure. Its components collectively enable various entities, including governments, businesses and individuals to interact and conduct

By: Vandana Jhingan The 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated across Washington State and the US Northwest with a series of official recognitions, cultural events, and diplomatic initiatives. The Washington State Senate passed Resolution SR-8674 in Olympia, honoring India’s democratic traditions, the contributions

By: Vandana Jhingan Massachusetts celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day as the Foundation of Indian Americans New England hosted a community event at the Academy of Creative Arts, honoring India’s freedom fighters and the framers of its Constitution. The gathering marked the historic adoption of

By: Vandana Jhingan The Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted the second edition of the Invest India Business Forum at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, spotlighting India’s growing investment opportunities and export potential across key sectors. The event was organized in

The famous Upanishadic dictum “Atithidevo Bhava” teaches us that a guest is to be regarded as God. Serving a guest is considered equivalent to worshipping the Divine. According to Sage Suta, there is no duty greater than hospitality and no deity greater than a guest.

The Hindu Canadian Foundation marked its 3rd Annual Shri Ram Rath Yatra in 2026 with a day-long spiritual procession across Brampton, Mississauga, and Hamilton, bringing together devotees to commemorate the restoration of the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, inaugurated on Monday, January 22,

By: Dr. Avi Verma The Democratic primary for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District has entered a decisive new phase following the withdrawal of 50th Ward Committeeman Bruce Leon and his endorsement of former FBI agent, hostage negotiator, and gun violence survivor Phil Andrew. What

By: Rakesh Malhotra  Some lives do not seek attention, yet they leave a lasting imprint. My father, Madan Lal Malhotra, who passed away recently, lived such a life—quiet, principled, and deeply rooted in values. He did not measure success by visibility or recognition,

By: Vandana Jhingan विश्व हिंदी दिवस के शुभ अवसर पर, भारत का प्रधान कौंसुलावास, सियाटल द्वारा 10 जनवरी 2026 को सियाटल स्थित कौंसुलेट परिसर के बहुउद्देशीय हॉल में एक विशेष “काव्य सम्मेलन” का आयोजन किया गया। इस कार्यक्रम का आयोजन महिला काव्य मंच

By: Ashwani Mahajan Arya Samaj of Chicagoland celebrated Lohri and Makar Sankranti on Sunday with a culturally rich and spiritually grounded program that emphasized seasonal transition, harvest traditions, and the Vedic values of education and social harmony. The event drew more than 125

By: Vandana Jhingan In partnership with Seattle University (SU), the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Seattle co-hosted a pre-summit briefing on the forthcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Casey Commons Conference Hall on January 12, 2026. Centered on the theme “People, Planet, and Progress,” the session highlighted India’s AI

By: Ashwani Mahajan Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) stands as one of the most enduring and impactful global efforts to fight childhood hunger, a crisis that continues to claim millions of young lives each year. Founded in 1987 by the late Minnesota businessman Richard

By: Dr Avi Verma Balodyan proudly announced that all winners of the 10th Annual Vishwa Hindi Video Bhashan Pratiyogitaa, the world’s first and only global Hindi video speech competition, were formally awarded their cash prizes and certificates on the occasion of World Hindi Day

By: Dr Avi Verma Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a candidate for reelection in Illinois, has been actively speaking out on multiple fronts, challenging the Trump administration’s recent threats and policy actions both domestically and internationally. His office released a series of statements highlighting

By: Dr. Avi Verma As Illinois moves steadily toward the March 17, 2026 primaries and the November 3 general election, the contest for governor is emerging as a study in political asymmetry. On one side stands a deeply entrenched Democratic incumbent seeking a

By: Jayanti Oza United Senior Pariwar of Chicago (USPC) celebrated Christmas and New Year 2026 with over 350 members and volunteers coming together for an evening of music, dance, and community spirit. The event began with the traditional Deep Pragatya ceremony, led by

By: Jayanti Oza The Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago (BSC) welcomed New Year 2026 with a spectacular evening of music, dance, and festivities, bringing together nearly 450 members and guests at the Waterford Banquet Hall in Elmhurst on December 31, 2025. BSC President