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India-West Staff Reporter MALIBU, CA - Dr. Amarjit Singh Marwah, a revered philanthropist and community leader, passed away peacefully here in the early morning hours of January 7 at the age of 99. Known for his unwavering dedication to both the

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The Government of India on January 3 announced the recipients of the 2025 Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards (PBSA), with three Indian Americans among the honorees: Sharad Lakhanpal, Sharmila Ford, and Ravi Kumar S. alongside 24

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento Suvidha International Foundation, in collaboration with the Rotary E-Club of Silicon Valley Health & Wellness and the Rotary Club of Rancho Cordova, successfully distributed over 500 jackets, sweaters, socks, jeans, and scarves to

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Jaspal Singh and his son Ishar Gill, Indian American owners of the Circle K convenience store in Cottonwood, Shasta County, have experienced both devastating lows and remarkable highs in recent years. In August 2021,

By Payal Kaur POMONA, CA – Thousands of Sikhs along with members of many other communities gathered in Pomona, California, once again, on December 25thto commemorate the Prakash Utsav or birth anniversary of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru

India-West Staff Reporter ATLANTA, GA  – Georgia Tech honored Prof. Shamkant B. Navathe for his 50 years of academic contributions, including 34 years at the university, with a celebratory luncheon and the launch of “The Shamkant B. Navathe Distinguished Lecture Series.” Navathe

Photo: USA Cricket India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - USA Cricket has announced its 15-player squad for next month’s ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia, and there's one major thing that stands out: every player, including the reserves, is

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - American Hindus Against Defamation (AHAD), an organization dedicated to combating Hindu defamation, has launched an artificial intelligence initiative aimed at identifying and countering Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bias, according to a press release. This new

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - On December 12, the New York State Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission was inaugurated at Queens College, where thirteen Asian Americans were sworn in to strengthen the connection between the AAPI community

India-West Staff Reporter COLUMBUS, OH — On December 19, Ohio state senator Niraj Antani celebrated the passage of his bill to designate October as Hindu Heritage Month in Ohio. Antani, the first Hindu and Indian American state senator in Ohio’s history, said,

India-West News Desk FORDS, NJ - Chennai-born 19-year-old Caitlin Sandra Neil, was crowned Miss India USA 2024 at the annual pageant held on December 15 in New Jersey. Neil is a second-year Cognitive Science student at the University of California, Davis,

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Dr. Satheesh Kathula, the president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), was honored with the Healthcare & Science Leadership Award at the Raising Awareness of Youth with Autism (RAYWA) Foundation’s

Photo: cbsnews. India-West Staff Reporter FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - On December 17, Florida’s Broward County Public Schools, the sixth-largest school system in the US, made a historic decision to officially recognize Diwali as a holiday starting in the 2024-2025 academic year. The

India-West Staff ReporterLINCOLN, NE - In a historic ceremony at the State Capitol here, Governor Jim Pillen unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi on December 6, a date now officially recognized as "A Day of Remembrance for Mahatma Gandhi" across

India-West Staff Reporter PALO ALTO, CA - The Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA hosted a gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in Palo Alto, raising $3.5 million to support the development of remote and rural villages in India. The event, themed "Building

India-West Staff Reporter LITTLE ROCK, AR - Dr. Nitin Agarwal, Maulden-Entergy Chair and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock), has been appointed to a working group by Gov. Sarah Huckabee

India-West Staff Reporter HICKSVILLE, NY – World Vegan Vision held its annual Vegan Thanksgiving Celebration brought together plant-based advocates, health enthusiasts, and community members at Antun’s by Minar here, for a memorable afternoon of education, gratitude, and vegan dining. The event highlighted

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - A shocking incident of racial abuse unfolded on a United Airlines shuttle bus at Los Angeles International Airport, drawing widespread condemnation online. Wedding photographer Pervez Taufiq captured the exchange on video, documenting a confrontation

Photo: Cerritos Mayor Pro-tem Naresh Solanki presenting Proclamation to conveners India-West Staff Reporter ORANGE, CA - The GOPIO-LA Chapter hosted its annual event on November 16 at Tandoor Cuisine of India, bringing together over 120 attendees for an event on the critical

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY — The streets of New York City transformed into a vibrant display of compassion and sustainability as the Green Hands Movement marked International Meatless Day on November 25. Spearheaded by the Sadhu Vaswani Center for

TORONTO (ANI) - Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Scarborough, Toronto, has received an interlocutory injunction from the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario, preventing Khalistani protesters from gathering within a 100-meter radius of the temple. The order, effective from 8 a.m.

Photos: Mohammed Jaffer-SnapsIndia India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Let’s Share a Meal (LSM), a nonprofit led by the Sikh community, marked Thanksgiving this year by preparing and delivering over 10,000 vegetarian meals across 80 locations in five states: New Jersey,

Photo (Left to Right): Amartya Mukhopadhyay,, C. Anandharamakrishnan, Raghavan Varadarajan​, India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY- Tata Sons, in partnership with The New York Academy of Sciences, has announced the winners of the 2024 Tata Transformation Prize, recognizing three Indian scientists for

India-West News Desk LAUDERHILL, FL - Day 3 of the United States Premier League (USPL) Season 3 delivered a cricketing spectacle at Broward County Stadium, Florida, as the Maryland Mavericks, New Jersey Titans, and Carolina Eagles secured emphatic wins, energizing fans

Photo:WIkipedia India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Rajan Hooda, at the University of Chicago, has unveiled a groundbreaking theory on how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids, providing new insights into one of history’s greatest unsolved mysteries. The Egyptian pyramids, iconic for

Photo: Provost Michael D. Johnson places a medallion on Yogesh Joshi, formally investing him as the Indian Community Endowed Chair and Director of The India Center. By Sultana Ali ORLANDO, FL - On November 4, The India Center at the University of

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for individuals traveling to Telangana, particularly members of the diaspora, following a surge in chikungunya cases among returning travelers. Chikungunya,

Photo: LtoR: Amy Dittmar, Howard R. Hughes Provost and executive vice president for academic affairs; Ramamoorthy Ramesh, executive vice president for research; Caroline Levander, vice president for global; Reginald DesRoches, president.  India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX - Rice University, a leader in

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - The Diwali at Times Square 2024 celebration, held on October 19, illuminated the heart of New York City, leaving a lasting impression on those who attended the vibrant festival. The event, organized by Neeta

India-West Staff Reporter RIVERSIDE, CA - The Indian American Social Association (IASA) hosted a vibrant Diwali celebration in Southern California, bringing together 500 attendees for a night filled with cultural performances, delicious cuisine, and music. The event, held to celebrate the

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - In a historic moment of cultural recognition, the City of Los Angeles hosted a presentation and issued a proclamation in honor of Diwali, the festival of lights. The event, led by council members Nithya Raman

India-West News Desk CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Sharath Jois, a star in the yoga community and grandson of iconic yoga guru K. Pattabhi Jois, tragically passed away here, at the age of 53. His sudden death has sent shockwaves through his tight-knit

Photo: Mohammed Jaffer-Snapsindia. India-West Staff Reporter NEWARK, NJ - Guru Nanak’s 555th Birth Anniversary was celebrated on November 9 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center here, under the theme “Oneness: A Light for Humanity.” The event, which honored the teachings of Guru

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Real estate developer and film producer Anita Verma-Lallian has purchased the Los Angeles home of late Friends star Matthew Perry. Verma-Lallian acquired the Pacific Palisades property for $8.55 million, and before moving in, she and her

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz, a nationwide quiz competition offering participants the chance to test their knowledge about India and win prizes, including a two-week trip to India and a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra

India-West Staff Reporter ORANGE, CA – The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Los Angeles chapter will hold its Annual Diabetes Summit on November 16, from 9 AM to 2 PM here, at Tandoor Restaurant, 1132 E Katella Ave.

India-West Staff Reporter SAN DIEGO, CA – The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) has announced that Dr. Prabir Roy-Chaudhury will become its next president, assuming the role on January 1, 2025. Dr. Roy-Chaudhury, MD, PhD, FASN, is a renowned physician, academic leader, and

By Bhartti Kumar IRVINE, CA — The ‘Diwali Fest’ organized by Ektaa Center on October 26 at the spacious Great Park amphitheater was a grand celebration of South Asian culture, drawing approximately 7,500 attendees over the course of the day. The event,

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - As Diwali celebrations continue across the world, leaders from the top brass of the American polity expressed their heartfelt greetings towards the South Asian community which celebrates this festival with fervor. Through personal messages and official posts,

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum hosted a vibrant Diwali reception at the Kennedy Center, uniting dignitaries, senior government officials, ambassadors, and influential members of the D.C. community to celebrate the "Festival of Lights." Among the esteemed guests were

India-West Staff Reporter LONG ISLAND, NY - Dr. Raj Shah, Director at Koehler Instrument Company in Holtsville, NY, recently received the prestigious AOCS Fellow Award from the American Oil Chemists' Society at its 2024 annual meeting in Montreal. The AOCS Fellow Award

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - One World Trade Center here, which is the tallest building in the US, on October 30, lit up with diyas on the occasion of Diwali. The Consulate General of India in New York said, "Shubharambh of

India-West Staff Reporter ATLANTA, GA - City Hall was packed as over 250 Atlanta residents joined Mayor Andre Dickens to celebrate Diwali. Organized by the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), the event drew an esteemed crowd from Atlanta’s Hindu community,

India-West Staff Reporter PACOIMA, CA – The Khalsa Care Foundation recently organized a free health fair in celebration of Guru Ram Das's Gurpurb. The event was supported by students from Loyola Marymount University, UCLA Health Clinic, and the Bhagat Puran Singh

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON DC - At the White House Diwali celebrations on October 28, U.S. President Joe Biden extended warm greetings to attendees, acknowledging the profound influence of South Asian Americans and the festival’s significance. “The South Asian American community has enriched

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - On October 24, Mayor Eric Adams welcomed over 1,000 guests to Gracie Mansion for an annual Diwali celebration, a vibrant event that was geared to showcase the cultural diversity and community spirit of New

India-West Staff Reporter NEW DELHI - The S M Sehgal Foundation (SMSF), a nonprofit founded by Indian-American scientist and philanthropist Dr.Surinder Mohan Sehgal and Edda Sehgal has been recognized with the prestigious 5th annual National Water Award 2024 by India’s Ministry

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – On October 19, World Vegan Vision hosted a compelling event at the Asa’mai Temple, drawing attention to the crucial link between heart health and a plant-based lifestyle. The highlight of the evening was a keynote

India-West Staff Reporter IRVINE, CA - The Ektaa Center, in partnership with the city of Irvine, is celebrating its 10th annual Diwali festival on October 26 from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Great Park Live Amphitheater. This year’s event will offer

India-West Staff Reporter CHINO HILLS, CA - To celebrate the festival of Diwali and foster international relations, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir here hosted a first-ever “Diplomatic Diwali.” On October 17, diplomatic missions and organizations from over 15 countries including Consuls