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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

Photo: Jayashree Jivrajka (L) and Vinod Jivrajka (R), with their grandchildren. (Photo: UCLA/Vince Bucci) India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA- UCLA Health has received a $2 million gift from the Jivrajka Family Foundation to establish an endowed chair focused on cardiovascular disease

India-West News Desk BURBANK, CA - The India Association of Los Angeles (IALA) celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day with a gala at Arbat Banquet Hall, here. The evening paid tribute to the Constitution of India and the nation’s enduring journey of

Photo: CHSRA/Facebook India-West News Desk FOLSOM, CA -Ian Choudri, the chief executive officer of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, was arrested in Folsom on February 4 on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, but prosecutors later declined to file charges in the case, media

BOSTON, MA - Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas was seen turning emotional as she addressed students at Harvard Business School during an India Week session. The actress was heard speaking about how immensely proud she felt seeing an auditorium full of young

CHENNAI -Despite a spirited fight, Canada fell short against a rampaging New Zealand, but captain Dilpreet Bajwa said he was proud of his team’s historic effort, particularly the standout performance from 19-year-old Yuvraj Samra. Canada posted a competitive 173/4, powered

BERKELEY, CA - A 22-year-old Indian student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, has been found dead in California, six days after he was reported missing. Sreenivasaiah, a native of Karnataka, was pursuing a master’s degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of

India-West News Desk CUPERTINO, CA  -Youth leaders, mental health professionals and families gathered at the Cupertino Public Library on February 8 for the Maitri Youth Convention, a youth led forum focused on emotional wellbeing and mental health awareness. Hosted by Maitri, the

India-West News Desk IRVINE, CA - When Alicia Wells walked into the bustling wards of a government hospital in Rajkot, India, she expected difference. What she did not expect was how quickly those differences would sharpen her sense of purpose as

India-West News Desk ANAHEIM, CA – The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin Los Angeles Chapter new leadership team for the 2026-2027 term  is being led by Baljinder Tahim as president. The local chapter gathered at the Tawa restaurant banquet

WASHINGTON, DC-Ishaan Tharoor, a senior international affairs columnist and son of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, was among the high profile lay off casualties by The Washington Post in what has been described as one of the most extensive newsroom job

Photo: MSI India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX-Pratham USA has announced a leadership transition at the top of its National Board of Directors, with Raj Shah set to assume the role of Chair effective April 1. The transition follows the completion of the three-year

India-West News Desk CHINO HILLS, CA - The grand celebration of Mahant Swami Maharaj’s birthday, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, was held on February 2, drawing more than 200,000 devotees from around the world. The event also marked a

India-West News Desk MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - Willow by Cricbuzz announced February 6 that it will offer free coverage of Team USA matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on YouTube, marking the first time World Cup matches will be

Photo: Protestors in 'Little India,' Artesia, CA WASHINGTON, DC -Peaceful rallies and prayer vigils were held across nearly two dozen US cities as Hindu Americans protested what they described as targeted attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh, urging

SAN DIEGO, CA-Sahith Theegala concluded another impressive week on the PGA Tour with his second straight Top-10 finish. Meanwhile, Justin Rose delivered a dominant, record-breaking performance, winning the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines by seven shots. Theegala delivered a brilliant

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