United Senior Pariwar, Chicago celebrates Diwali and Annakut with festive spirit
By: Jayanti Oza On November 9th, around 300 members and guests gathered at Swaminarayan Mandir in Wheeling to celebrate the Diwali festival and Annakut with great joy and enthusiasm. The event was marked by vibrant rituals, devotional music, and a sense of community
Federation of Indian Associations celebrates Diwali and unveils visionary leadership for 2025
By: Avi Verma The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) ushered in the Diwali festivities with a grand celebration at Ashyana Banquets, marked by its Annual General Body Meeting on October 27, 2024. The evening was a blend of cultural pride, community unity, and a
OneMind illuminates Diwali 2024: Inspiring youth through cultural heritage, unity, and community engagement
By: Prachi Jaitly This Diwali, OneMind, a community-centered organization devoted to child empowerment and cultural awareness, celebrated the festival of lights with an event that underscored youth creativity, inclusion, and cultural pride. With the theme “Journey of Empowerment,” the evening brought together children and
Indian Seniors of Chicago celebrate Diwali with musical festivities at Manav Seva Mandir
By: Jayanti Oza On October 26, 2024, the Indian Seniors of Chicago gathered to celebrate their annual Diwali function at the Manav Seva Mandir in Bensenville, Illinois. The festive event, attended by over 430 members and guests, featured a vibrant musical program and
The Village of Mount Prospect embraces cultural diversity with Diwali Awareness Day proclamation
By: Rakesh Malhotra The Village of Mount Prospect is reinforcing its commitment to cultural inclusivity by declaring November 1 Diwali Awareness Day. The proclamation, made by Mayor Paul Wm. Hoefert, honors Diwali, the Festival of Lights, which holds deep significance for Indian and
Big B shares his food for thought on Diwali indulgence
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has penned his thoughts about Diwali indulgence, sharing that the “resistance to consumption that was being deliberately avoided was broken due to unavoidable circumstances.” Big B took to his blog, where he wrote: “Another Sunday gone by, and the resistance
Blinken Highlights Diwali’s Powerful Message of Care and Community
Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the valuable lesson Diwali offers about the importance of caring for one another. Speaking at the State Department’s celebration of the festival, he stated, “At its core, Diwali embodies the idea that light can push back against
Australian PM Celebrates Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas in Sydney
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the Sydney Murugan Temple on Friday, celebrating Diwali with the Hindu community alongside Parramatta MP Andrew Charlton. “Deepavali celebrates the victory of light over darkness. It was fantastic to join the Tamil Australian community at the Sydney
Kadwa Patidar Samaj celebrates Diwali 2024 with vibrant festivities in Chicago
By: Jayanti Oza The Kadwa Patidar Samaj (KPS) Chicago recently marked its annual Diwali celebration in grand fashion. The event took place at Atlantis Banquets in Arlington Heights, welcoming 350 families and friends of KPS members. Incumbent President Vijay Patel kicked off the
IACA hosts heartwarming joint Diwali-Halloween celebration with Ray Graham Association
By: Avi Verma MD(h) Picture Credit: Ramesh Punatar USA Film ProductionIn a unique blend of cultural celebration, the Indian American Cultural Association (IACA) brought the spirit of both Diwali and Halloween to the Ray Graham Association (RGA) on Wednesday, October 23rd. Held at the Hanson
Karan Johar Reflects on Loneliness and Singlehood Amid Diwali Celebrations
As the festivities of Diwali unfold, filmmaker Karan Johar took a moment to contemplate the nuances of loneliness and singlehood. On Monday, KJo shared a series of striking photos of himself in a black and gold sherwani, paired with a thoughtful caption: “Diwali
Minnesota State Capitol hosts historic Diwali celebration with Lieutenant Governor
By: Vandana Jhingan On October 15, 2024, Indian Americans gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul to celebrate Diwali, an event attended by Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. This marked the second consecutive year of Diwali celebrations at the Capitol, aiming to establish
Centre Announces 3% DA Hike for Employees Ahead of Diwali
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a 3% increase in the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for Central government employees and pensioners on Wednesday. This raises the DA from 50% to 53%, effective from July 1, providing