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Photo:Dr. Mary Shuttleworth, President, United for Human Rights, Youth for Human Rights International with Harold D’Souza. India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Harold D’Souza, once a victim of human trafficking, has transformed his pain into purpose by advocating for others trapped

India-West Staff Reporter ARTESIA, CA — In a show of solidarity, the South Asian Network (SAN) organized a protest on July 22 to support students in Bangladesh who have been demonstrating against an unfair government-imposed job quota system. The SAN protest, held

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Sikh Coalition, the US-based Sikh advocacy organization, has released a comprehensive report exploring both historical and recent transnational repression against Sikhs in the United States. Titled “So Many Targets: Contextualizing Modern Indian Transnational Repression

ndia-West Staff Reporter ANAHEIM, CA – Nikita Pramod, a middle school student from Fairmont Schools here, achieved national recognition for her outstanding performance in the National Academic Pentathlon. Pramod secured first place in Honors Science both in Orange County and at

India-West Staff Reporter SEATTLE, WA - City Mayor Bruce Harrell and Prakash Gupta, Consul General of India, inaugurated the first Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) in Seattle and Bellevue on July 12. The IVAC services follow the opening of the first Indian

India-West Staff Reporter TORONTO - After nearly a decade-long wait, spiritual master Sant Rajinder Singh returned, spreading joy, wisdom, and love. The two-day special meditation event at Delta Hotels Toronto Airport attracted thousands of participants from the Greater Toronto Area and

HELENA, MT (ANI) - A youth from Pune who has gone missing in the waters of Glacier National Park in Montana. Siddhant Vittal Patil, a tech professional living in California, was hiking in the park with seven friends when he

Photo: The new Om Shanti Meditation Center India-West Staff Reporter MILPITAS, CA - The Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley here, celebrated the inauguration of its new Om Shanti Meditation Center on June 22. The event, graced by Sister Mohini, Sister Jayanti, additional administrative

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Dr. Sunil Kaza, a cardiologist and trustee on the board of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), has been elected as the Chair for the 2024-25 term, according to a press

India-West Staff Reporter FREMONT, CA – The Odia community of the San Francisco Bay Area came together to celebrate the annual Sri Jagannath Paribar Ratha Jatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, on the afternoon of July 6. The event, organized

India-West Staff Reporter MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Willow by Cricbuzz, has announced a partnership with NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California, to present five live San Francisco Unicorns Major League Cricket (MLC) matches this season. Starting July 10, fans in

India-West Staff Reporter BUENA PARK, CA - Despite perfect beach weather during the long weekend, many people prioritized their health and visited the Anekant Community Center for a free health fair on July 6. The event saw a turnout of 108

By Navneet S. Chugh SILVERADO, CA – On June 14, 2024, the picturesque Rancho Las Lomas in Silverado Canyon played host to the beautiful union of Anjali Kothari and Benjamin Welker. The couple celebrated their love with a unique and enchanting

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - The Mata Amritanandamayi Center’s announcement that renowned spiritual leader Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi is scheduled to tour the US from July 4 to August 11, has been greeted with enthusiasm by devotees. This visit marks Amma's

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - The Consulate General of India in New York has launched an initiative to assist Indian students studying in the northeastern United States, the region it serves. The consulate's move will assist Indian students with internship

India-West Staff Reporter CERRITOS, CA – The Shivaji Maharaj Antarashtriya Parivar (SMAP) recently held a three-day celebration to mark the 350th Anniversary of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It began on June 21 with a three-hour networking cruise in Long

Photo: Stamford Cricket Club Sizzlers Presenting a Check to Faifield County Community Foundation India-West News Desk STAMFORD, CT – The Stamford Women’s Cricket Club, the Sizzlers, a local, homegrown team comprising 20 women held their second annual tournament at Lione Park on

DETROIT, IL (IANS) - Akshay Bhatia three-putted on the 72nd hole and lost by one shot at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Cam Davis, starting the day one behind overnight leaders Bhatia and Aaron Rai, carded 2-under 70 with a birdie

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who underwent a successful knee replacement surgery here, was discharged on June 29. “His Holiness the Dalai Lama underwent successful knee replacement surgery on Friday, June 28,” said David J.

Photo: Kishore Seshadri By Poonam Kakodkar PALO ALTO, CA - The Stanford Jazz Festival, held on June 23 at the Dinkelspiel Auditorium, was an unforgettable event. Headlined by vocalist Mahesh Kale and saxophonist George Brooks, the evening also featured Grammy-winning percussionist Selvaganesh

TAROUBA (IANS) - South Africa has secured their place in the T20 World Cup final for the first time ever after a commanding 9-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the semifinal at Brian Lara Stadium on June 27. This victory marks a

Photo: Left to Right) AIF CDO, Kalpana Kanthan, AIF Gala Honoree, Revathi Advaithi, AIF CEO, Nishant Pandey and AIF Gala Honoree, Aparna Bawa India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA, The American India Foundation’s (AIF) West Coast Chapter hosted its annual gala to

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Global Organization for People of Indian Origin - Manhattan Chapter and Emmy-nominated filmmaker and Happy Life Yoga speaker Tirlok Malik organized an interactive and informative session on June 22 featuring eminent experts and speakers

Photo: HAF India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has released an updated brief on LGBTQ rights, placing “contemporary discussions within a millennia-old traditional framework,” it said in a press release. The brief highlights Hindu knowledge sources, particularly

India-West Staff Reporter MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Dr. Dasharath Yata has been appointed by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as an acting member of the Governor’s Community Council on Inclusion and Equity. This council will work in tandem with the One

India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX - NASA has confirmed that they further delayed the Boeing Starliner’s return from the International Space Station with Sunita Williams on board and have not set a new landing date. The Boeing Starliner has been facing a

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Ahead of the International Day of Yoga, 'Solstice at Times Square' showcased widespread enthusiasm for yoga in New York City on June 20. A large number of people participated in the day-long celebration at

India-West Staff Reporter VENICE, CA – JiVA Mental Health, an initiative that aims to strengthen mental wellbeing in the South Asian community and provides support services will be holding an event, "Boldly Brown: Defining Our Paths" on June 25 from 6:30

WASHINGTON, DC, (ANI) - The Indian Embassy organized a yoga session here ahead of the 10th edition of the International Day of Yoga. A large crowd gathered at The Wharf on June 19 and were led by Sripriya Ranganathan, Deputy Ambassador

Photo: (Left to Right: Alex C. Varkey, Anandi Law, Nishaminy Kasbekar) India-West Staff Reporter POMONA, CA - For the first time in history, Indian Americans are serving as presidents in three of the leading U.S. pharmacy organizations simultaneously. Anandi Law has been elected

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (IANS) - It took more than a week for Air India to respond publicly to the harrowing ordeal of journalist Mathures Paul, who found a deadly metal blade during a meal on his Air India flight from

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - The Indian Consulate in New York, held a reception for the T20 World Cup 2024 Indian cricket team on June 10 where Indian American fans were able to interact with the star players, fresh

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller had a googly question at his press briefing on June 14, related to the big surprise in the ongoing T20 Cricket World Cup where the underdog US team defeated Pakistan,

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Suryakumar Yadav scored a 49-ball unbeaten half-century after Arshdeep Singh claimed a four-fer as India beat USA by seven wickets in a Group A match to qualify for the Super Eight stage in the ICC

By Hema Ravikumar TUSTIN, CA – An uplifting spiritual enrichment opportunity with a five-day Bhagavad Gita knowledge immersion retreat conducted by the spiritual master and social reformer Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha Maharaj, founder of the Narayanashrama Tapovanam based in Thrissur, Kerala, will

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA — Covered California on June 11 announced that more than 158,000 Californians had remained covered through the Medi-Cal to Covered California enrollment program over the past year. Beginning in April 2023, following the end of the federal

India-West Staff Reporter CAMBRIDGE, MA - Bhaskar Pant, the Executive Director of MIT Professional Education, was recognized on June 5 in the "Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" category at the 2024 MIT Excellence Awards ceremony. This category acknowledges individuals who have

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - India skipper Rohit Sharma credited his team's "never-say-die attitude" on the field after defeating Pakistan in a low-scoring T20 World Cup match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on June 9 night. Admitting that "140

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – A small aircraft with the message 'Release Imran Khan' flew over the stadium during the India versus Pakistan match in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, on June 9. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf posted a video

Photo: @YUVSTRONG12 NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador Yuvraj Singh embarked on a special journey when he attended two world-class sporting events on the same day. Yuvraj began his day in New York watching the

Photo: sportstiger_official NEW YORK, NY - A host of former cricketers are currently in the US for the T20 World Cup 2024, leading to numerous heartwarming reunions spotted by fans. Former Indian cricket team batter Navjot Singh Sidhu had a chance encounter

DALLA, TX (IANS) - As co-host USA staged one of the biggest upsets of the T20 World Cup after beating Pakistan in the Super Over thriller, skipper Monank Patel claimed that the team knew they were in the game with

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) on June 6 issued a statement recognizing that the pitches used at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup have not been as consistent

Photo: stanford.edu India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA — Victory Sports Media, a sports content production company specializing in film, television, and digital media, has announced the addition of Rohini Kosoglu to its leadership team as a senior advisor. Kosoglu will bring

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - India’s fast-bowlers blew away Ireland on a tepid pitch, followed by captain Rohit Sharma top-scoring with 52 and Rishabh Pant being unbeaten on 36 to help India open their Men’s T20 World Cup Group A

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Sunita 'Suni' Williams- piloted spacecraft carrying fellow NASA astronaut Barry' Butch' Williams was launched on June 5 toward the International Space Station from the Cape Canaveral Space Station in Florida in a test flight that was

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - The 23-year-old Indian student who went missing on May 28 has been located and is safe, said police. Police Chief John Guttierez of California State University, San Bernardo Police Department posted on X, formerly twitter,

India-West Staff Reporter NORWALK, CA - The Indo-American Senior Heritage (IASH) in collaboration with Gujaratis of North America (GONA), on June 1 honored Mahesh and Usha Wadher of The Wadher Family Foundation with a “Lifetime Achievement Award,” highlighting their enduring legacy

DALLAS, TX (IANS) – Indian American researcher Dr Abhishek Jain, from the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University, and his team are developing a vessel chip technology for more personalized pharmaceutical drug testing. Jain’s lab, which also has Dr

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – The US-based Vattikuti Foundation has announced the launch of 'Vattikuti Explorers', a national competition aimed at identifying 20 innovative medical students in India and nurturing them in the field of robotic surgery. The program, open to third