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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has approached a US appeals court, arguing that California’s civil rights regulator has wrongly linked caste discrimination to Hinduism and targeted Indian and South Asian communities, in a case that could

OTTAWA- The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), strongly condemned targeted protests by Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKE) outside Hindu temples in the Canadian cities of Brampton and Surrey, citing incidents of severe harassment. According to CoHNA, the protests took place

India-West News Desk AUSTIN, TX - A scholarship fund is being set up by family and friends of Savitha Shanmugasundaram, with the University of Texas at Austin committing to match the total raised, creating a permanent endowment in her name. The initiative comes weeks

India-West New Desk IRVINE, CA -Illumination Health + Home raised over $1.75 million at its annual ‘Chef’s Table’ gala held March 22 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine to support housing, healthcare, and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in

India-West News Desk DALLAS, TX-The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) has launched its Dallas-Fort Worth chapter at an inauguration ceremony held at Bhartiya Nivas, with the participation of diplomatic representatives, elected officials, and community leaders. The event was attended

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA – The UCLA South Asian Heart Program recently hosted a well-attended “Lunch and Learn: Strong Hearts, Strong Women” event at the Luskin Conference Center, bringing together physicians, community leaders, and community members to address the

Photos By: Manjunath Iyengar Photo: Maitri Board President and Executive Director India-West News Desk PALO ALTO, CA - Maitri marked its 35th anniversary by raising more than $1 million at its annual gala, funds the organization says will directly expand services for survivors

India-West News Desk SANTA CLARA, CA - In backyards across Santa Clara, loquat trees are beginning to fill with fruit again, their small golden clusters often ripening faster than families can pick or use them. For Aadit Mehta, that overlooked abundance

Photos: Edison/Tiffany Tran India-West News Desk FULLERTON, CA - During a surprise campus visit on March 23, Edison International presented Sunny Hills High School student Manveer Singh Anand with a $50,000 scholarship. Anand was elated when he was joined by family and educators

India-West News Desk TEMECULA, CA – Rohan Sharma, the newly appointed Commissioner for the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Zone 7), has received formal recognition from both federal and state legislatures following his selection to the U.S. Department

FAIRFAX, VA -A community-led fundraiser here, has raised $200,000, as a US-based non-profit body set a goal to support 100,000 people with special abilities in India this year through assistive technology, healthcare access and volunteer-driven programs. The Voice of Specially Abled

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY -The Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) marked the 77th Rajasthan Diwas and Holi Sneh Milan at the Consulate General of India in New York, where an initial commitment of over $5 million pledged on

India-West News Desk MANSFIELD, TX -Indian American physician Dr. Shabana Parvez has launched ‘Babies4.US,’ a virtual fertility clinic offering herbal-based, non-invasive care to patients across the United States and Canada. The clinic was inaugurated March 24, here. The initiative is a collaboration

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA- The UCLA Center for India and South Asia has announced the 2026 Sardar Patel Award, inviting submissions for the best doctoral dissertation on modern India completed at a U.S. university. The annual award carries a prize

India-West News Desk CERRITOS, CA- Autism advocate Subodh Garg, along with sister Aarti Garg, will speak at the United Nations in New York on April 2, marking World Autism Awareness Day. Subodh, a 2025 college graduate, has is a strong voice in

India-West News Desk ARTESIA, CA — The Global Peace Foundation and the UNA-USA Long Beach chapter hosted their annual Women’s Leadership Summit on March 15, bringing together a diverse group of community leaders, professionals, and families to honor female achievement and

India-West News Desk ORANGE, CA - The Orange County chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) launched its first major initiative of 2026 on March 22 at Tandoor Restaurant, here. The event focused on "Life Management" strategies,

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -  The India Philanthropy Alliance, the U.S.-based coalition of nonprofit organizations focused on India, has officially announced the launch of its 7th Annual Youth Essay Competition. This year’s competition centers on the theme '#YouthWithPurpose' and aims to

India-West News Desk GRAND PRAIRE, TX - Tickets for the 2026 season of Major League Cricket are now on sale, with organizers promising an expanded schedule, new venues and West Coast presence as the sport continues its rapid growth in the

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY -Justice Rajesh Bindal of the Supreme Court of India joined global academic and policy leaders at Pace University for the ‘Intelligent Futures: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Shaping Universities and Higher Education’ conference, examining

India-West News Desk MILPITAS, CA – The Bay Area Telugu Association (BATA) held its annual Ugadi celebrations in Milpitas on March 21, marking the 25th year of its youth cultural competitions with participation from more than 600 children and young adults. The

India-West News Desk ORANGE, CA-The Consul General of India in Los Angeles, Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, felicitated Ervad Zarrir Bhandara during Jamshedi Navroze celebrations at the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC), recognizing his three decades of humanitarian service and milestone in

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Indiaspora on March 23 released a new report, ‘India and its Diaspora: Partners in Progress,’ examining how the global Indian diaspora is playing an expanding role in India’s development journey as the country works

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The fourth annual India Giving Day 2026 has raised $5.6 million, underscoring the growing influence of the Indian American diaspora in supporting social and environmental causes across India. Observed on March 13, this year’s campaign brought

India-West News Desk COLUMBUS, OH - By day, Aravind V.K. navigates the complex world of technology in Central Ohio, but by night, he swaps data and code for the more mysterious realms of the human mind. The Kerala native has spent years

India-West News Desk CHALFONT, PA - More than 500 members of the Indian diaspora gathered at the Bharatiya Temple here to celebrate the 19th annual Gangaur Festival. Organized by the Philadelphia Rajasthani Mandal, the event drew a significant turnout from the Rajasthani

Photo: A group of students who toured Little India By Leena Mumtaz ARTESIA, CA - For many immigrants, belonging doesn’t come with citizenship papers only. It comes in smaller ways: hearing your language spoken freely, finding ingredients your grandmother used, seeing wedding

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY-The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Women’s Council hosted a webinar on March 14 on the role of Indian diaspora women across sectors, featuring Ela Gandhi and Anita Bose-Pfaff. During the session, writer

WASHINGTON, DC - Indian American households reported a median annual income of about $151,200, far above the US median of roughly $83,700, and ranked first among all major ethnic groups in the country, a new report has said. Pew Research Center findings

India-West News Desk SAN JOSE, CA - The Association of Indo Americans (AIA) and Bolly 92.3 transformed Downtown San Jose into a vibrant kaleidoscope of color on March 14, for the annual Holi Fest. The day-long cultural celebration drew a massive

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA -The Bay Area chapter of the Association of Muslim Americans of North America (AMANA) hosted an interfaith Iftar gathering that brought together more than 320 attendees, including community leaders, professionals, families, and members of the

India-West News DeskBALTIMORE, MD - On March 10, delegates from the American Telugu Association (ATA), led by President Jayanth Challa, met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller at the State Capitol to extend an invitation, on

WASHINGTON, DC -Indian students studying in the US were praised on March 12 during a Senate hearing on foreign influence in American universities, even as lawmakers raised concerns about China's research ties and funding of US campuses. At a Senate Health,

Photo: Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California with Reddy and his wife India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Association of Indo Americans, in partnership with the Consulate General of India, San Francisco, hosted ‘Naari 2026 – International Women’s Day Celebration’

India-West News Desk CERRITOS, CA - At the Cerritos Public Library here, visitors this month are encountering an unusual blend of art, science, and public health. Paper cranes, geometric structures, and intricate folded forms fill a display space that is part

India-West News Desk FREMONT, CA - In kitchens where the smell of poha and chai mixes with the sound of children switching between English and Marathi, a quiet cultural effort has been growing across the United States. Now that effort has

Photo: UCI India-West News Desk IRVINE, CA – Indian American nutrition expert Geeta Sikand has been named among the nation’s top dietitians in the 16th annual ‘TD10’ showcase by Today's Dietitian, an honor that highlights professionals shaping the future of nutrition science

HOUSTON, TX -The Consulate General of India in Houston hosted a cultural evening to mark the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’, the iconic national song composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. The event was organized in collaboration with the Center for Indian

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL- Community organizations in Chicago commemorated the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at a program attended by members of several local groups and youth participants. The event was organized by Maharashtra Mandal Chicago, Vishwa Hindu Parishad of

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY-The Women’s Council of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) convened an international webinar Feb. 23 to address domestic violence in the Indian diaspora and discuss ways to support survivors and strengthen community

WASHINGTON, DC -The United States has ordered the departure of non-emergency government personnel from several countries in the Middle East and Pakistan and has raised or reaffirmed travel advisories across the region amid rising tensions following hostilities with Iran. The US

HELENA, MT - A bust of Mahatma Gandhi was installed at the Mike Mansfield Center of the University of Montana in Missoula. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, along with the Consul General of India in Seattle Prakash Gupta, jointly unveiled the bust

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA - Seattle University School of Law has announced a new endowed scholarship aimed at expanding access to global legal education and strengthening cross border legal dialogue. The Mehta Wahi Scholarship, established through a gift from Pallavi Mehta

India-West News Desk DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Board of Education has adopted new social studies standards that will include Sikhi as part of the state’s K-12 curriculum, making Iowa the 21st state to incorporate the religion into its academic framework. According to

India-West New Desk LANSDALE, PA-The Philadelphia Rajasthani Mandal (PARAM) has opened the Todi’s Place of Hope, a 20-bed supportive housing facility in Lansdale aimed at addressing homelessness in Montgomery County. The year-round center will provide short-term transitional housing along with behavioral health

Photo: Bhakta Spirits India-West News Desk POULTNEY, VT - Raj Bhakta is looking to disinvest himself of 115 acres. For free. He wants to give away the former Green Mountain College campus here, that he bought in 2020 for $5 million to

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The latest data from the Pew Research Center’s 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study reveals a stark educational divide across the American religious spectrum, with Hindus and Jews emerging as the nation's most highly educated groups. According

India-West News Desk TRACY, CA- The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of a 57-year-old Sikh man from a gurdwara in Tracy after surveillance footage indicated he may have been taken from the property against his will. Avtar Singh was reported

India-West Staff Reporter CULVER CITY, CA - Rajinder Kumar Jawa, the enterprising restaurateur and community builder who introduced generations of Southern Californians to affordable Indian vegetarian cuisine through his India Sweets and Spices stores, passed away on the night of February 16. He

India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA – Vibrant celebrations marked a milestone year at Chinmaya Mission San Diego earlier this month, as the spiritual organization commemorated its 25th anniversary in a city regarded as sacred by many of its members worldwide. San