By: Dr. Avi Verma The recent New York appearance of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat became much more than a diaspora gathering. Held during the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the “Universal Oneness Celebration” at Madison Square Garden was presented

By: Dr. Avi Verma Fake degrees and immigration scams are real, but the viral “90% of Indian H-1B applications are fraudulent” claim distorts separate events and unfairly casts suspicion on millions of honest Indians India today stands at a very different place in

By: Dr Avi Verma   Finance minister showcases India’s growth story, invites global companies to “Manufacture in India for India and for the world” Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman received an enthusiastic welcome from Chicago’s vibrant Indian-American community during her latest visit

By: Dr Avi Verma The United States India Relationship Council (USIRC), a bipartisan political advocacy group focused on strengthening ties between the United States and India, held meetings with nine members of Congress during a two-day advocacy visit to Washington, D.C., from Sunday

By: Dr. Avi Verma The seven-day Moksh Dham Bhagavat Mahakatha concluded Saturday at Manav Seva Mandir in Bensenville, bringing together hundreds of devotees each day for spiritual reflection, religious learning, community service and support for the Moksh Dham project. Held from August 16

Young Gujarati achiever brings pride to Bhavnagar and GujaratBy: Jayanti Oza A young achiever from Bhavnagar, Gujarat, brought pride to his hometown and the Indian community in the United States by winning the “National Flag Quiz” organized in Seattle as part of celebrations marking India’s

By: Jayanti Oza Indian Seniors of Chicago (ISC) celebrated India’s Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan with patriotic spirit and cultural enthusiasm on August 15, 2026, at Lakshmi Hall of Manav Seva Mandir. Nearly 360 members attended the gathering. The program began with members

By: Dr Avi Verma Union Finance Minister to interact with community members during Chicago visit The Indian-American community in Chicago is preparing to welcome Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, who is scheduled to visit the city and interact with members

By: Dr Avi Verma Illinois Congressman Says Ukraine’s Experience With Drones, Electronic Warfare and Defense Production Offers Critical Lessons for U.S. Forces Following an official visit to Ukraine, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) announced plans to introduce the Learning Effective Strategies and Systems Optimization for National Security

By: Ashwani Mahajan The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chicago celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day and America’s 250th Independence anniversary with a vibrant community gathering attended by community leaders, sponsors and hundreds of families. The celebration opened with the national anthems of India

By: Dr Avi Verma The Indian American community in Chicagoland marked India’s 80th Independence Day with an evening of patriotism, cultural pride and remembrance at the International University of Vedic Wellness. Organized by the Global Indian Diaspora Foundation, the celebration also commemorated the

By: Vandana Jhingan The Embassy of India in Washington, D.C. marked India’s 80th Independence Day with a flag-hoisting ceremony at India House on August 15, bringing together members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India. Ambassador of India to the United States Shri Vinay Kwatra hoisted the

Governors, members of Congress and local leaders recognize India’s independence and the contributions of Indian Americans across the region By: Vandana JhinganIndia’s 80th Independence Day brought an unusually broad display of recognition from political and civic leaders across the Pacific Northwest, with governors, members

By: Jayanti Oza The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA)-Chicago organized its second Tricolor Car Rally in Schaumburg as part of the Indian-American community’s celebrations marking India’s Independence Day. Nearly 50 decorated vehicles participated in the rally, carrying the Indian and American flags. Families and community members joined

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, has invited applications from young members of the Indian diaspora for the 89th edition of the Know India Programme (KIP), a flagship initiative designed to connect overseas Indian youth with their ancestral roots while giving

The Chicago Indo-US Lions Club, in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, healthcare professionals, the U.S. Army, Sewa USA, community organizations and volunteers, has reached more than 1,000 Illinois families through a statewide series of Mega Health, Wellness and Back-to-School Outreach

By: Dr Avi Verma What began as a small civic-tech experiment by an engineering student quickly became a nationwide anti-corruption phenomenon—and then disappeared almost as quickly. Bribes.fyi, a website that allowed citizens to anonymously report alleged demands for bribes by government officials, has

By: Vandana Jhingan  The Gateway of Grace cultural celebration brought together community leaders, families, artists, young performers and interfaith representatives at Logan University in Chesterfield for an evening celebrating unity, service, cultural understanding and compassion. Organized by the Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy Humanitarian Community Development

The Indian-American community in the Chicago area is mourning the passing of Kala Oza, beloved wife of longtime Chicago news media journalist and photographer Jayanti Oza. She was 79. Kala Oza passed away on August 8, 2026, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield following a sudden