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India-West Staff Reporter ORANGE, CA - The Global Peace Foundation and the UNA-USA Long Beach Chapter on June 14, hosted a community health seminar titled "Recent Advances in the Treatment of Hypertension and Diabetes" here. The event aimed to raise awareness

Photos: Kripa Ranjan Prasad India-West Staff Reporter GREAT NECK, NY — In a heartfelt celebration aimed at restoring yoga’s spiritual roots, more than 200 people gathered on June 22 to mark the International Day of Yoga through reflection and meditation rather than

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), in partnership with the Consulate General of India in New York, co-hosted a virtual celebration of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 on June 22,

Photo: Lindenwold Police Department India-West News Desk TRENTON, NJ - A 24-year-old Indian woman, Simran, has gone missing in New Jersey, days after arriving in the US for what officials say was an arranged marriage. Simran was last seen on June 20 in

India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Association of Indo Americans (AIA), in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, San Francisco and the India Community Center (ICC), celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga on June 22. The event, aligned with the global theme "Yoga for

India-West Staff Reporter BELLFLOWER, CA — The 100th birth anniversary of Swami Purnatmananda, lovingly known as “Boro Swamiji,” was marked by both reflection and renewal as the Los Angeles chapter of Bharat Sevashram Sangha (BSS) hosted a grand celebration on June

India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX — In a landmark gathering that fused science with service, BAPS Charities hosted its first-ever Healthcare Professionals Conference here, bringing together more than 1,150 attendees from over 30 healthcare and allied fields. Held under the theme “Enrich,

India-West Staff Reporter HONOLULU, HI — More than 150 people gathered at Kapiolani Regional Park on June 22 to mark the seventh Annual International Yoga Day, hosted by the Gandhi International Institute for Peace (GIIP). With the theme “Yoga for Health

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – Severac Cities across the United States are ramping up security measures following the U.S. military’s June 21 airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The strikes, which targeted key sites at Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz, have

Photo: Gretchen Ertl India-West Staff Reporter CAMBRIDGE, MA – The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has named Anantha Chandrakasan as its new provost, effective July 1. As MIT's senior academic and budget officer, the provost holds broad responsibility for the Institute's educational programs, faculty recruitment, promotion, and

Photo: X/@IndianEmbassyUS India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC (ANI)-  In a colorful prelude to the 11th International Day of Yoga, the Indian Embassy organized a well-attended yoga session at the historic Lincoln Memorial here on June 19. The event drew a large crowd,

Photo: Shashi Tharoor India-West News Desk JUNEAU, AK– A bold rescue unfolded on the icy slopes of Mount Denali in Alaska on June 18, where Indian mountaineer Shaikh Hassan Khan was saved after being stranded in a blizzard at 17,000 feet. Khan, 38,

India-West News Desk JACKSONVILLE, FL - Jascksonville has officially declared June 16 as ‘Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day of Peace and Wellness’. This move recognizes the spiritual leader’s impact on peace, health, and humanity through the Art of Living Foundation. The proclamation

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – On June 9, the California State Assembly and Senate officially recognized the core tenets of Jainism, particularly its emphasis on peace and non-violence, or Ahimsa. The legislative tribute also commemorated significant milestones for the Jain

India-West Staff Reporter RALEIGH, NC – The 38th Annual Convention of the Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (FeTNA 2025) is set to take place from July 3 to 5 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Organizers anticipate more than 4,000 attendees

Photo: Alumni Princeton EDU PRINCETON, N.J.- Princeton University has announced the endowment of seven new University Professorships through significant gifts to its Venture Forward campaign. This prestigious honor, bestowed upon faculty demonstrating scholarly preeminence and exceptional contributions to research and teaching,

India-West Staff Reporter OAKLAND, CA  – Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC) on June 11 launched its 2025 season with a press conference held by the captains of the six participating teams at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, former

Photo: BAPS Charities Walk - Los Angeles, CA India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK – More than 45,000 participants across 100 U.S. cities took part in the annual BAPS Charities Walk-Run this past weekend, supporting a diverse range of local causes. Each city directed

India-West Staff Reporter ATLANTA, GA – Emory University’s Goizueta Business School has announced the creation of the Dr. Jagdish N. Sheth Endowed Professorship in Marketing, a new academic chair established to acknowledge the influential scholar's contributions to the field. A global

Photo: @SONOFINDIA India-West News Desk NEWARK, NJ – An Indian student was handcuffed and pinned to the ground at Newark Airport before being deported, an incident captured in a viral video shared by an Indian American social entrepreneur Kunal Jain on X. The student was

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA  — University of California, Los Angeles, on June 1 announced the launch of the South Asian Heart Program–Jivrajka Initiative and the establishment of the Jivrajka Family Foundation Chair during a gathering at the Luskin Conference

India-West Staff Reporter MADISON, WI - Dr. Manohar Singh, currently serving as interim president of Western Connecticut State University, has been named the 12th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. He will officially begin his leadership role on July 1. This

Photos: Wikipedia India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian issued a stern warning to Sean "Diddy" Combs today during his high-profile federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial in Manhattan. The judge threatened to remove Combs from the courtroom

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY — The South Asian Council for Social Services marked a major milestone on the evening of May 21 with a powerful and heartfelt gala celebrating 25 years of service. Held at the iconic Taj Pierre in

Photo: San Jose State University/James Tensuan India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO– The California State Senate has passed SB 550, a bill introduced by Senator Dave Cortese (D) to authorize the creation of the first public law school in the California State University (CSU)

India-West News Desk CORAL GABLES, FL – Dr. Dipen J. Parekh has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the University of Miami Health System (UHealth) and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at the University of Miami, effective immediately. The University’s Board of

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The United Hindu Council (UHC) has initiated a public awareness campaign, featuring billboards in the Bay Area, following the terror attack in Pahalgam. The campaign, which includes a billboard placed near the San Mateo

Photo: LinkedIn India-West News Desk BERKELEY, CA - A UC Berkeley graduate, Bhavye Khetan, has drawn sharp criticism after exposing a troubling loophole in the startup ecosystem by fabricating a founder persona and misleading 27 venture capitalists—without any real product, pitch, or

Photo: Jeff Arban/Rutgers University India-West Staff Reporter NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Asmi Kaushal is headed to the national stage. The 19-year-old Rutgers University sophomore was crowned Miss New Jersey International 2025 earlier this year and will represent the state at the Miss

Photos by Rob Klein India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – More than 1,000 spiritual seekers from the tri-state region —and from as far as Los Angeles and London—filled Manhattan’s landmark Marble Collegiate Church on May 28 for Path to Peaceful Prosperity, an

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA- In a civil rights win, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) has successfully advocated for a major policy change within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Visitors to California prisons are now permitted to

Photo: Harvard University India-West News Desk CAMBRIDGE, MA – Sanjay Seth, a distinguished climate and sustainability expert, has been elected as a new director of the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), set to begin his three-year term on July 1. Seth is one of six

Photo: Stanford Medicine India-West Staff Reporter PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Preetha Basaviah, a Brown alumna and renowned physician and educator, has been elected to Brown University’s Board of Trustees. The decision was announced during the Corporation’s annual spring meeting in May. A 1991 graduate

India-West News Desk OAKBROOK, IL - The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has been accepted as a Partner member of the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA), marking a significant step in expanding its global reach. With this inclusion, AAPI becomes part of a powerful

Photo: MIT/screengrab India-West News Desk CAMBRIDGE, MA - On May 30, Megha Vemuri, president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Class of 2025, dedicated her commencement address to the Palestinian cause. Her remarks, delivered while wearing a red keffiyeh draped over her graduation robe, sharply criticized both the

Photo: @Scrippsnews India-West News Desk OXON HILL, MD – A Plano, Texas student has taken home the top prize at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, capping off a remarkable journey of determination, family support, and four years of relentless effort. Thirteen-year-old

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Anjali Sud, the CEO of Tubi and daughter of immigrants from India, inspired graduates at Pace University’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems with a message about authenticity, optimism, and impact in

Photo: PGA FORT WORTH, TX (ANI)- Golfer Akshay Bhatia finished the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge tied for fourth place, despite a challenging end to his round. He is currently five shots behind co-leaders Ben Griffin and Matt Schmid. Bhatia

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In a landmark moment for religious diversity and spiritual representation in the U.S. Armed Forces, Pandit Shyam Maharaj has been appointed as a full-time active-duty Hindu chaplain in the United States Army. Commissioned on May

Photo: NMACC India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY -Nita Ambani is set to present a cultural program at New York City's Lincoln Center from September 12-14. Titled the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) Weekend, the event will feature Indian dance, music,

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace have agreed to a $2.6 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging that high school students were compelled to engage

Photo: Nikita Pentathlon Trophy v2 India-West Staff Reporter ANAHEIM, CA - Nikita Pramod, an 8th grader at Fairmont Private Schools in Southern California, delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Pentathlon National Competition, held May 16–17 in San Antonio, Texas. Representing Fairmont’s elite

India-West News Desk BELLEVUE, WA - Vishnu Irigireddy, a respected engineering executive from Renton, was one of three climbers who died on May 10, following a tragic fall in Washington’s North Cascades. The climbers were rappelling down a steep rock face

India-West Staff ReporterSAN RAMON, CA - The heart of San Ramon transformed into a bustling hub of culture, cuisine, and celebration on May 10 as The Great Indian Food and Shopping Fest brought a slice of India to the Bay

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - A college senior from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, has died after a tragic accident in the Bahamas just days before graduation. Gaurav Jaisingh, a senior at Bentley University, was on the school's senior class trip when

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk NAPERVILLE, IL- ISKCON Naperville will mark its second anniversary with a community event on May 18, featuring actress and parliamentarian Hema Malini and ISKCON leader Gauranga Das. The celebration, which also serves as a fundraiser, highlights the temple’s

From Left: Drs. Sunil Krishnan, Chandan Guha, Prasad Adusumilli, Resham Bhattacharya, Natarajan Muthusamy, Rajvir Dahiya (President SAASCR), Dharam P Chauhan (Secretary SAASCR), Manmeet S Ahluwalia, Golam Mohi, Suresh Ramalingam India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL - The Society of American Asian Scientists in

Sid Naresh. Photo -Matthew TW Huang India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - In a sports landscape saturated with basketball, football, and baseball, one unlikely contender is spinning into the spotlight: table tennis. Major League Table Tennis (MLTT), founded in 2023 by

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC -  In the wake of India's Operation Sindoor, aimed at dismantling Islamist terror networks behind recent targeted killings, the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) issued a strong statement supporting the action and calling attention

India-West Staff Reporter LONG BEACH, CA –The Yadunandan Center for India Studies at California State University, Long Beach hosted the 22nd annual Solanki Lecture, featuring distinguished historian Dipesh Chakrabarty as the keynote speaker. This year’s lecture drew a diverse audience of students,