Community

DUBAI, (IANS) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed Texas, Florida, and New York will be the three USA venues identified to host the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Broward County in Lauderhill, Florida,

India-West Staff Reporter ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - "Yours Forever, Sadhu Keshavjivandas" is a signature that has touched hundreds of thousands, encapsulating the profound love, compassion, and respect that Mahant Swami Maharaj has for all. September 13, saw hundreds of devotees assemble here

India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA - VFS Global in conjunction with the Consulate General of India, San Francisco, Embassy of India, Washington D.C., Consulate General of India, Chicago and Consulate General of India, NY will participate in multiple Consular Camps between September 23

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Members of the Seattle area's South Asian community took out a march to the site where a police officer struck and killed Indian national Jaahnavi Kandula with his patrol car in January. Protestors at the march held

India-West Staff Reporter HAYWARD, CA - The Silicon Valley Indian Lions Foundation demonstrated commitment to alleviating hunger by organizing a massive meal-packing event at the Hayward Veterans Memorial Hall on September 11. With over 70 volunteers, including Lions Clubs District Officers,

By REENA RATHORE HONOLULU, HI – In 2022, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and India’s Ambassador to the U.S., Taranjit Singh Sandhu, draped Hawaiian leis and lit candles at Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Waikiki here. A year later, the life-sized bronze

India-West Staff Reporter ATLANTA, GA - South Arts, a nonprofit regional arts organization dedicated to empowering artists, organizations, and communities while increasing access to arts and culture, has announced the addition of Sejal Mehta to its esteemed Board of Directors. A passionate

India-West Staff Reporter LONG BEACH, CA - The Federation of Indian American Associations (FIA) and the American Hindu Federation (AHF) jointly celebrated India's 77th Independence Day. The event was held in the auditorium of Jordan High School, here. A flag hoisting ceremony

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - An Air India flight from Bengaluru to San Francisco was diverted to Anchorage in Alaska due to a technical snag, an official said. The B777 aircraft had over 280 passengers on board, and the flight ultimately reached

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Calling Hinduism as one of the world’s largest and oldest religions and acknowledging the contributions of the community, Broward County joins a list of states from across the country, including Georgia, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts, Minnesota,

Photos: Dave Bhasin India-West Staff Reporter IRVINE, CA – On August 26, the Northwood High School Performing Arts Center here, came alive with the mesmerizing rhythms of dance and lilting music during the Ekal Greater LA & OC Chapter's annual event. The event

Photo: National Park Service LAS VEGAS, AZ (IANS) - A 55-year-old Indian American died while attempting to hike from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the North Rim in a single day, according to a media report. Ranjith Varma from

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA – The South Asian Network (SAN) opened its doors to the community in Little Bangladesh on August 26, here. The Little Bangladesh office was made possible through the Poverty Alleviation Initiative (PAI) a community-led projects grant,

Photos: Alisssa Bernstein India-West Staff Reporter CERRITOS, CA – A the behest of the World Affairs Council of Orange County and with the support of Southern California-based consultant Gunjan Bagla, a distinguished panel on September 6 discussed the role of India in

Chief Guest TSR Krishnan who was honored at the event, urged everyone to attend and support youth India-West Staff Reporter LA JOLLA, CA - The Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego (IFAASD) held its annual North American Youth Festival from September

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Sayak Mukhopadhyay was arrested at the Arthur Ashe Stadium after disrupting for about 50 minutes the US Open tennis match between American Coco Gauff and Czech Karolina Muchova on September 7. He glued his feet to

India-West Staff Reporter CHATSWORTH,  CA - Thousands of people, on August 26, flocked to the grounds of Chatsworth Charter High School here in the San Fernando Valley to celebrate India’s 76th Independence Day, organized by the India Association of Los Angeles (IALA).  The event

LOUISVILLE, KY (IANS) – The city of Louisville has officially declared September 3 as ‘Sanatana Dharma Day.’ Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg recently attended a re-consecration ceremony at the Hindu Temple of Kentucky, where the official proclamation on September 3 was read

Arun Agarwal, Mayor Eric Johnson and Azhar Qasmi. India-West Staff Reporter DALLAS, TX – The mayor of this Texas city,  Eric L. Johnson, on September 7,  launched a new sports league and another cricket team for the city as part of the

Kalash Puja India-West Staff Reporter ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – In the cool morning of August 30 the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham here, conducted a Kalash Pujan in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj, its spiritual leader. Emotional volunteers, their eyes misty with tears, witnessed the

SAN FRANCISCO, CA  (IANS) - A stretch of a highway in California has been named after a 33-year-old police officer who was shot dead while conducting a traffic stop in 2018. Dedicated to Ronil Singh from Newman Police Department, the “Corporal

India-West Staff Reporter A landmark event organized by Warmadewa University’s Pasemetonan Mahasisya Hindu Dharma – the local Hindu Students’ Organization – brought together Hindu youth leaders from around the world to celebrate Hindu values and mark the announcement of the theme

India-West Staff Reporter MILBRAE, CA – Subhash Shastri, an 82-year-old member of the Indian American community here, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 25, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Shastri's legacy spans decades of dedication to both

India-West News Desk LAS VEGAS, NV - Neal Katyal, the former acting Solicitor General of the United States, has described his "incredibly harrowing" journey out of the Burning Man festival. Tens of thousands of festivalgoers found themselves stranded as heavy rain

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA – A pre-release of ‘The Vaccine War’ was hosted at the Howard Hughes Center here on August 21 to a full house. Welcoming director Vivek Agnihotri and producer and actor Pallavi Joshi, host Sunil Agrawal

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Acknowledging the contributions of the Hindu-American community in Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp has declared that October will be celebrated as 'Hindu Heritage Month' in the state. With this, Georgia joins a list of states from across

Photo: @M_Lekhi By Divya Nair CHICAGO, IL - The Parliament of World’s Religions first met in Chicago in 1893, as an adjunct of the World’s Columbian Exposition at the Art Palace, now known as the Art Institute of Chicago. In 2023, it returned

LAUDERHILL, FL (IANS) - The Texas Chargers held their nerve at crucial moments, and put on a fantastic performance, as they defeated the New York Warriors, via a Super Over in the final of the inaugural US Masters T10. The

By India-West Staff Reporter EDISON, NJ – The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey (IACFNJ) marked India's 76th Independence Day with a vibrant celebration featuring cultural performances and the esteemed presence of local and state elected officials. The event took place

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Department of Aging (CDA) has launched the first-ever statewide assessment for Californians aged 55 and older to share their voices, the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA). The assessment is designed to

India-West Staff Reporter TORRANCE, CA - On the evening of August 19, the Levy Adult Center in Torrance transformed into a vibrant tapestry of colors and cultures as the Sri Panchamukha Hanuman Temple played host to the 77th India Independence Day

India-West Staff Reporter GLENDALE, CA - Bhupesh and Kumud Parikh, esteemed residents of this city since 1969, participated in the unveiling and dedication ceremony of the newly refurbished breast diagnostic center at Adventist Health Glendale Medical Center. This cutting-edge facility, now

In center, Congressman Jimmy Panetta, (D-CA) at the Capitol with student leaders Parisa Mir, Zayne Abraham, Elisabeth Floyd and Aahaan Bandopadhyay. SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Every year, Bank of America selects about 300 outstanding high school students from across the U.S. to serve

Photos: Radhika Patel India-West Staff Reporter BUENA PARK, CA - The United Indian Associations of Southern California (UIASC) celebrated the 77th Independence Day of India on August 19 at the Jain Center, here with the theme, ‘Indian cultural intelligence vs. artificial intelligence.’ The

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA - Some 3,000 people from around here and the state, came to participate in the Indian Independence Day celebrations that were hosted by the Indian Association of Sacramento (IAS), after a 3-year pandemic hiatus. On August 13,

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - It was a 'proud and historic day' for India's 32 million-plus strong diaspora, which stood in unison with their mother country amid chants of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram', as the nation conquered the

India-West Staff Reporter MILPITAS, CA - It all began during Priyanka Ganguly’s time on the student council at her middle school, where an annual Thanksgiving tradition involved donating to a local shelter. That visit proved to be an eye-opener, as she

India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL - At the recently concluded Parliament of the World Religions in Chicago, a unique panel titled “Swastika Proclamation: Swastika is different from Hakenkreuz” explored the distinction between the Nazi emblem of hate and the sacred Swastika,

By Prof. Ramesh P Singh, Chapman University, CA Whether one believes it or not, the day-to-day happenings in the northern parts of India especially in the Himalayan region is an indicator of climate change. In the Himalayan region, the snow/glaciers are

India-West Staff Reporter DES MOINES, IO – Indian American Dr Surinder Sehgal, the agricultural entrepreneur, and founder of the Sehgal Foundation based here, has been given the prestigious Dr. M S Swaminathan Award for Leadership in Agriculture for 2022. The award is presented

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - An Indian American curator, who worked with the Worcester Art Museum, is suing the establishment for "mocking" her brown skin tone and subjecting her to a "hostile" work environment. Rachel Parikh filed a 64-page lawsuit in

India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Media reports suggest that students who were recently deported from the US and had their student visas canceled might encounter a substantial setback in their plans to return. The students could potentially face a

India-West Staff Reporter AUSTIN, TX – The 11th annual school-supply packing event took place on August 6 at the Dell Jewish Community Center, hosted by the Hindu Charities for America (HC4A) in collaboration with Shalom Austin.  A diverse group of over 200

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - The world's largest ‘India Day Parade’ outside India kicked off on August 20 here, with the celebration witnessing huge floats and marching groups comprising members of the Indian American community. Supporting the spectacle were several members

TORONTO, (IANS) - An Indian Canadian real-estate mogul is among the 14 people who have been named to the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest form of recognition and an official part of the Canadian Honors System. Daljit Thind of

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - A study led by an Indian American researcher of the University of Cincinnati looks to develop a new imaging technique that can identify certain types of lung infections to speed up treatment for critically ill

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (IANS) - An Indian American researcher Vivek Bajpai along with his team has identified 135 new melanin genes associated with pigmentation. According to a study published in the journal Science, the skin, hair, and eye color of more

India-West Staff Reporter ARTESIA, CA- South Asian Network (SAN) organized a silent protest across Pioneer Blvd in the heart of Little India, here, on August 10, to protest gender-based violence. The protest was based on the horrific sexual assault case that occurred

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (IANS) – Four Indian Americans are among 17 environmental activists who will be honored with the 2023 International Young Eco-Hero Award for their creative initiatives to tackle the world's most pressing environmental challenges. The awards, presented by the

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - A Sikh army recruit, who fought a two-year-long legal battle to keep his articles of faith, has graduated from the US Marine Corps recruit training with his turban, beard, and unshorn hair, paving the way