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Photo: Gandhi, also known as the Father of India, was assassinated 78 years ago on January 30, 1948. There are seven full sized Gandhi statues in the U.S., pictured here is the one in Cerritos, CA. By Bhuvan Lall In Los Angeles,

India-West News Desk ORANGE, CA - On January 23, Chapman University hosted a celebration of India’s 77th Republic Day, with the Consul General of India in Los Angeles, Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, as chief guest. Chapman University President Nidhi P. Vogt welcomed

India-West Staff Reporter MILPITAS, CA - The Association of Indo Americans marked the 77th Republic Day of India on January 25 with a large community celebration at the India Community Center, here. Organizers said the event drew more than 1,500 attendees and

By Fatema Baldiwala LOS ANGELES, CA - India’s 77th Republic Day was marked with ceremony and political significance on January 26 at the California Club in downtown Los Angeles, in the first Republic Day reception hosted by the Consulate General of

NEW YORK, NY-The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) called on Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and The Wall Street Journal to issue a correction to a paid advertisement published in the newspaper, saying it contained a “factually

India West Staff Reporter HONOLULU, HI — India’s Consul General in San Francisco, Dr K Srikar Reddy, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi statue in Waikiki during a three day official visit to Hawaii focused on strengthening economic, cultural

India-West Staff Reporter CINCINNATI, OH - At the 2026 Greater Cincinnati Human Trafficking Conference, the journey of Harold and Dancy D’Souza took center stage, serving as a powerful testament to the transformative potential of survivor-ally relationships. The event, held on January

ANNAPOLIS, MD -A one-day exhibition on the Ramayana’s spread across Asia and beyond was held at the Maryland State Assembly building, drawing state lawmakers, diplomats and community leaders to the Annapolis complex. Several Maryland delegates spoke at the event. Delegate Wu

India-West Staff Reporter SEATTLE, WA- Seattle University’s Roundglass India Center has introduced a new video podcast series that explores key political, social and civic questions within the Indian American community. Titled ‘The Hyphen: Indian-American Dialogues’, the series builds on the Center’s earlier ‘Desi

WASHINGTON, DC -An immersive art exhibition and documentary screening on Capitol Hill has brought into sharp focus the plight of Hindu and other minority communities from Pakistan, highlighting forced conversions, abductions, and a refugee crisis that organizers say has remained

Picture - news.famu.edu India-West Staff Reporter TALLAHASSEE, FL- Attorney Prerak Shah has been appointed as one of four new members named to the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees, with his term running upto 2031. Shah currently serves as a partner at Gibson,

Photo: Sabina Sikand By Fatema Baldiwala WOODLAND HILLS, CA - In a gesture of community outreach, Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, the first Consul General of the newly established Consulate of India in Los Angeles, paid a visit to the Valley Indian Senior

Photo: Book Release of Unbaptized (From left: Esther Dhanraj is joined by HUA Chairman Dr. Jashvant Patel, Swami Ishwarananda, Swami Beyondananda, and Kalyan Viswanathan to release her new book “Unbaptized: Why I left Christianity and Returned to My Roots.”) India-West Staff

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC- The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) has joined a legal effort to preserve California laws barring unidentified officers and police impersonators during immigration enforcement. The organization joined an amicus brief in ‘United States v. California’ before

WASHINGTON, DC—Hindu diaspora groups have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his advisers to take urgent action over what they describe as a surge in violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, citing killings, mob attacks, and alleged government inaction. In response to

India-West Staff Reporter ORANGE, CA – The Los Angeles chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin hosted its annual health summit titled ‘Diabetes Awareness Prevention Is Key’ bringing together medical professionals, wellness experts, nonprofit organizations, and residents to

By Parmindar Miglani Few educators shape lives in ways that ripple far beyond a single classroom. Fewer still influence entire systems while never losing sight of the students at the center of the work. Dr. Suruchi Singh’s career tells a story

India-West Staff Reporter POMONA, CA — Darbar E Khalsa once again brought together the Sikh community in a powerful display of faith and unity, with this year’s gathering becoming especially memorable for the Sangat due to circumstances that unfolded against all

India-West News Desk BROOKLYN, NY - The NYU Tandon School of Engineering has formally launched the Center for Robotics and Embodied Intelligence, marking a major expansion of its role in shaping the future of robotics and physical artificial intelligence on the

India-West Staff Reporter LONG BEACH, CA - Global Peace Foundation and UNA-USA Long Beach chapter brought holiday cheer to the community here with a toy donation drive for local children in need.  The event, held on December 22, aimed to ensure that

By Fatema Baldiwala LOS ANGELES, CA - On December 24, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion opened its doors, freely and fully, to the people of Los Angeles County for the 66th Annual LA County Holiday Celebration, hosted by Aloe Blacc and Maya

India-West News Desk TORONTO- The Consulate General of India in Toronto has established a dedicated One Stop Center for Women to support Indian women in distress, including those facing domestic violence, abuse, family conflict, abandonment, exploitation, and legal difficulties. The centre will operate

India-West Staff Reporter IRVINE, CA - Education has always shaped the Bera family’s story, but at UC Irvine, it has found a lasting and practical expression through the India Summer Travel Program. At the center of this continuing effort is Dr. Rimal

WASHINGTON, DC -  Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), has expressed deep concern over the silence of international media and communities regarding the violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. The statement followed the mob lynching of a Hindu man, Dipu

India-West News Desk KERRIVILLE, TX – This Texas city honored Sewa International and partner Indian American organizations for their leadership and service during the July 4 flash floods that devastated the city, recognizing their role in emergency response and long-term recovery

WASHINGTON, DC - Around one million participants from across the world are planning to join a meditation session on December 21, organized by the Heartfulness Institute, an initiative that promotes peace and harmony through collective meditation, and is expected to

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The first snowfall of the season brought a quiet, wintry stillness to the majestic Akshardham temple here, as fresh snow covered the sprawling marble temple complex and its surrounding courtyards. Pictures from the site showed the main temple

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA — King County Public Health is investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness linked to Kanishka Cuisine of India’s one-time “Fusion Thanksgiving Feast.” The meals, prepared for pick-up or delivery starting November 28, 2025, were associated with 43

HOUSTON, TX - As Diwali was included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Consulate General of India here organized a vibrant event to mark the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Indian Consul General in Houston D.C. Manjunath

India-West Staff Reporter SAN JOSE, CA – A young Bay Area resident, Arti Singh, has been in a coma for more than a month after a devastating traffic collision on November 9. Singh was walking home from a professional networking event when she was struck

BERKELEY, CA - Following months of extensive debate, UC Berkeley’s student government approved a Hindu Heritage Month proclamation. Hindu student organizations have described this as the first such recognition by a US university. CYAN Hindus at Berkeley and Hindu YUVA at UC

Photo: NDTV India-West News Desk ALBANY, NY – Two Indian nationals, including a recent cybersecurity graduate, died after sustaining critical burn injuries in a major house fire here. The first victim, Sahaja Reddy Udumala, 24, from Telangana, died on December 4 after suffering burns

WASHINGTON, DC- A US federal court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an India-bound passenger, Sarala Nair, against Delta Air Lines, ruling that her claim was filed too late under the Montreal Convention, the global treaty governing liability for injuries on international flights. Nair,

Photo: HungerMitao India-West Staff Reporter DALLAS, TX - HungerMitao, the Texas-based community service organization, has received a major boost in its fight against hunger with a one million–meal donation from Twisted X Global Brands, the company behind popular footwear lines. The contribution comes

India-West Staff Reporter LONG BEACH, CA — What began as a simple call of help turned into a remarkable display of community unity and compassion. When Dr. Manorama Gupta, President of the Global Peace Foundation organized a drive to collect gently used

India-West Staff Reporter MILPITAS, CA – Over 200 people gathered at the India Community Center here, on November 30, to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadurji, the ninth Sikh Guru who sacrificed his life in 1675 to

India-West Staff Reporter MEMPHIS, TN - Memphis will host the first Global Integrative Medicine Congress from May 8 to 10,2026, positioning the city as a center for emerging ideas in preventive health, lifestyle medicine, and mind–body science. The three-day gathering, organized by

India-West Staff Reporter UNION CITY, CA — Joel Regis, a 10-year-old athlete and 5th grader at Tom Kitayama Elementary School, earned two All American honors at the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships in Savannah, Georgia. Competing for Mission Valley Track and Field,

MUMBAI -India will begin their T20 World Cup title defense on February 7, 2026, against the USA in Mumbai as the ICC unveiled the full schedule for the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tenth edition of the competition

India-West Staff Reporter TUSTIN, CA - GOPIO International officially relaunched its Orange County chapter in Southern California at  a well-attended event that drew over 50  guests on November 16 at India Gate Restaurant, here. The gathering was hosted by incoming chapter chairman

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - The India Association of Los Angeles has elected a new leadership team for 2025 to 2026, choosing longtime volunteer Falguniba Zala as its next president. The unanimous vote on November 12 also confirmed a

India-West Staff Reporter REDLANDS, CA — On the afternoon of November 15, members of the Indian American community here, gathered at the Whitmer Auditorium at Colton High School to celebrate the festival of Diwali in a lively cultural show that blended

India-West News Desk SAUGUS, MA - The world of fast food is known for its constant motion, a whirlwind of orders and quick employee shifts. Yet, for Balbir Singh, one man has provided an anchor of extraordinary consistency.  An immigrant who came

PICTURE CREDIT-global.lehigh.edu India-West Staff Reporter BETHLEHEM, PA- India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, outlined key priorities shaping the India–U.S. partnership during a visit to Lehigh University, where he emphasized education, technology, and trust as central drivers of bilateral cooperation. More

PICTURE CREDIT UCSD.EDU India-West Staff Reporter LA JOLLA, CA—The University of California, San Diego has named Dr. Rohit Loomba as the first holder of the John C. Martin Endowed Chair in Liver Disease. The chair was established by a gift from the John

Photo: Manu and Rika Shah, who donated $250,000, explained the methodical manner of charity they use for their foundation. By Angad Nehru YORBA LINDA, CA – The Southern California chapter of Pratham USA marked its 30th anniversary on November 9 with a

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES -The UCLA Center for India and South Asia (CISA) has announced its Call for Papers for the Tenth Annual Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference on South Asia. The one-day event is scheduled for  May 22, 2026. This conference aims to create an

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY- Child Rights and You America (CRY America),  wrapped up its annual CRY Walk 2025 series across the US. The series provides a vital opportunity for community members to support children who are denied basic rights and opportunities to

India-West Staff Reporter CERRITOS, CA – The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts here was filled to capacity as the local community came together on October 19 to welcome Dr. K J Srinivasa, the first Consul General of the newly established

Photo: SABA-OC executive officers stand with several judicial officers in attendance, reflecting the strong support from Orange County’s bench for the new chapter’s mission of mentorship, representation, and community impact. By Angad Nehru IRVINE, CA  – Over a hundred attorneys, judges, law