By: IndoUS Tribune News Desk The Indiana Chapter of Akshaya Patra USA hosted a musical fundraiser on  September 26, at the Indian American Cultural Center in Merrillville, bringing together community members, supporters and friends for an evening centered on music, fellowship and philanthropy. The

By: Dr Avi Verma Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has called attention to two issues with potential implications for the South Asian and broader American communities: a new report documenting a sharp increase in anti-South Asian hate on social media and a congressional effort

Chicago opened its early voting centers on October 1, giving residents an opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of the November 3 Midterm General Election. According to Kimico Mehta, Director of South Asian Outreach at the Chicago Board of Elections, early voting began

By: Dr Avi Verma Indian fashion, art and culture will take center stage in Chicago on Oct. 10 with the inaugural Chicago Indian Fashion Week (CIFW) at The RIVVY Hotel in downtown Chicago. Presented by Chicago Indian Arts, the event will bring designers,

By: Ashwani Mahajan More than 30,000 people attended the fourth annual Swadeshi Mela – Festival of India, held from Friday, September 11, through Sunday, September 13, at the Mall of India in Naperville. The three-day festival brought together Indian culture, food, music, shopping,

By: IndoUS News Desk Members of the Hindu American community in Sugar Land are calling for greater security and a response from authorities after a conservative political activist posted a message appearing to call for the demolition of a 90-foot statue of Lord

By: Dr. Avi Verma Dr. M. Anand Prakash, who assumed office as India’s new Consul General in Chicago on September 3, has begun his tenure with a series of meetings and community engagements across the Midwest. A career diplomat who joined the Indian

By: Dr. Avi Verma DISHA USA, a Texas-based nonprofit focused on nonpartisan civic engagement, has launched a nationwide voter registration and civic education initiative through its website, dishausa.org, offering information and resources aimed at helping eligible Hindu American citizens participate in the U.S.

By: Ashwani Mahajan Hari Om Mandir in Medinah hosted its annual Ganesh Visarjan celebration, bringing together hundreds of devotees from across the Chicagoland area to mark the conclusion of 10 days of prayers and festivities for Ganesh Utsav. The celebration began with Ganesh

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