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India-West News Desk GRAND CANYON, AZ - Following a 10-day search, the National Park Service has confirmed the recovery of 26-year-old Sandarsh Krishna’s body. Park officials announced on May 12 that the Indian national and Arizona State University student, who had been missing for

India-West News Desk WALNUT CREEK, CA - What began as mild, flu-like symptoms in early April turned fatal within weeks for Chiranjeevi Kolla, a 37-year-old Walnut Creek resident who died May 5 after a prolonged battle with Valley Fever and respiratory

WASHINGTON, DC- A Hindu prayer for peace and unity was delivered at the White House during the National Day of Prayer, highlighting religious diversity as the United States approaches its 250th year of independence. A volunteer from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam

India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA - Vikrant Massey called on the Indian diaspora to continue supporting initiatives for underprivileged children, as CRY America hosted its annual West Coast gala series across three U.S. cities. The gala series brought together community leaders,

Photo: Bregal Sagemount India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - JPMorgan Chase attempted to resolve a former employee’s allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment through a financial settlement earlier this year but talks broke down before the dispute moved into court and

Drs. Satheesh Kathula India-West News Desk CHICAGO IL- Three physicians have been elected to the International Medical Graduates (IMG) Section of the American Medical Association (AMA), the largest and only national association that convenes more than 200 state and specialty medical societies

India-West News Desk NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ- Scholars, students and community members gathered at Rutgers University on April 30 for a seminar examining Hinduism through academic research, cultural history and campus discussion. The event, titled “Demystifying Hinduism: Clarity Through Scholarship,” was organized by

FLUSHING, NY- The Queens College Foundation has established the ‘Sammaan for All’ Scholarship to provide financial assistance to students from lower-economic backgrounds, marking a new initiative focused on expanding access to education. Founded by Neeta Bhasin, founder of the nonprofit ‘Sammaan for

India-West News Desk POMONA, CA-Neil Chaturvedi, professor of political science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Political Research Quarterly, the official journal of the Western Political Science Association. The association announced its new nine-member editorial board in late

India-West News Desk GRAND CANYON VILLAGE, AZ-A 26-year-old hiker remains missing in Grand Canyon National Park, as authorities seek to identify a person who turned in his backpack shortly after he was last seen. Sandarsh Krishna was spotted on the Rim Trail between Bright Angel Lodge and Mohave Point between 4

MIAMI, FL - Golfer Akshay Bhatia delivered a confident display on the third day of the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral here, significantly improving his position on the leaderboard. Known as “moving day” in golf, the third round proved exactly

PICTURE- CRICKET CANADA -X India-West News Desk TORONTO-Cricket Canada has named Monty Desai as head coach of the men’s national team, bringing him back to stabilize the setup as the organization faces corruption allegations under investigation by the International Cricket Council. The 51-year-old

MIAMI, FL - Golfers Sahith Theegala, Akshay Bhatia and Sudarshan Yellamaraju are drawing attention at the Cadillac Championship this week as they tee off at Trump National Doral Golf Club. The trio, all competing on the PGA TOUR, highlight the growing

India-West News Desk CHICAGO IL-The Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Padma Shri Acharya Shri Chandanaji, founder of Veerayatan and a revered Jain spiritual leader. She passed away on April 22 at 10:30 a.m. Jaina said Acharya

India-West News Desk HAYWARD, CA- Five first-year Civil Air Patrol cadets from Hayward have earned a place in the National Finals of the American Rocketry Challenge after finishing among the top 100 teams in the nation. The students advanced from a field of

Photo: YouTube screengrab India-West News Desk LONG BEACH, CA - The IIT2026 Global Conference brought together leaders from across the United States and India, focusing on the future of artificial intelligence, healthcare, investment, and global collaboration in an increasingly connected world. Held at

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA — The International Mahila Kavya Manch San Diego chapter, in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, Los Angeles, marked Vishwa Hindi Diwas with a literary and cultural program held at the Consulate. The event opened

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA — Dr. Bharat Patel was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at a community event hosted by Gujarat Samaj of Southern California and Indian American Senior Heritage, recognizing his decades-long service to underserved communities. Patel was

India-West News Desk ORANGE, CA –The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin Los Angeles chapter celebrated Vaisakhi, one of India’s most significant spring festivals, with a vibrant cultural program that drew more than 250 attendees. Held in a packed hall here

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA -San Francisco Unicorns, a Major League Cricket franchise has been confirmed as the fifth and final team for the 2026 Global Super League, marking the first appearance by an MLC side in the tournament. The third

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC -The podcast ‘All About Hinduism’, produced by Hindu American Foundation, has received the 2026 Award of Merit in the Specialty Programming, Podcast Series category from the Religion Communicators Council. The award was presented April 16 as part of the DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial

HILTON HEAD, SC - Golfer Akshay Bhatia produced an under-par final round to climb nine places and finish tied-16th at the RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour, while fellow Sahith Theegala ended tied-25th and England’s Matt Fitzpatrick defeated World No. 1 Scottie

Photo: Lata Krishnan and Members of AIF's Global Board India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA -The Bay Area chapter of the American India Foundation marked its 25th anniversary with a gala at Grace Cathedral, raising more than $2.6 million to support programs serving underserved communities

India-West News Desk NAPERVILLE, IL - The Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award has officially honored Dr. Manu K. Vora with the 2026 Baldrige Foundation Award for Leadership Excellence in the Nonprofit sector. The recognition, presented in Washington, D.C.,

India-West News Desk MIAMI, FL - The Vattikuti Foundation concluded the KS International Innovation Awards 2026 on April 17, recognizing several surgical teams for advancements in robotic-assisted procedures and medical technology. The annual event, established in 2015, serves as a forum for

India-West News Desk ORANGE, CA - Chapman University celebrated honored, on April 16, the Shukla family for their contributions and achievements during the annual Charles C. Chapman Legacy Society dinner. The evening, led by David Moore, Assistant Vice President of Legacy Planning,

India-West News Desk LA PALMA, CA - A packed auditorium at Kennedy High School came alive April 5 as hundreds from across Southern California gathered to celebrate Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti at a large-scale cultural event organized by Shivaji Maharaj America Parivar. The

MUMBAI- Indian pickleball players Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh clinched the gold medal in the Men’s Doubles 5.0 category at the US Open Pickleball Championship 2026, continuing their strong run on the international stage. The Indian pair defeated J Meode and

Photos: Boston Chinese Photography Association India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA – Despite unseasonably cold weather, a large crowd gathered for a vibrant Holi celebration organized by the India Society of Worcester (ISW). Families, performers, and visitors turned out in significant numbers, with

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Marking eighteen years under President Ravi Bhooplapur, Xavier University School of Medicine, based in the Caribbean island of Aruba, is highlighting its expanding academic and professional links to the United States and Canada. Since Bhooplapur assumed leadership,

India-West News Desk LONG ISLAND CITY, NY - The Indian American Muslims of North America (IAMNA), in partnership with the Consulate General of India in New York, hosted an Eid celebration on Friday, April 10, at the Five Star Banquet Hall,

India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX - The Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston hosted a day-long workshop, ‘Nonviolence: An Eternal Power,’ on April 11, bringing together 45 participants for discussions on nonviolence as a personal discipline and a tool for social and environmental change. Organized in partnership with

India-West News Desk MILPITAS, CA - The Indo-American Community Federation hosted the 25th anniversary of its annual Unity Dinner on April 3, bringing together nearly 400 community leaders and public officials at the India Community Center here. The evening opened with a

WASHINGTON, DC - A life-size bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda was unveiled at Westlake Square in downtown Seattle, marking what officials described as a first-of-its-kind installation hosted by a city government in the United States. The statue was jointly unveiled by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Consul

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