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CHANDIGARH, (IANS) - To mark the birth centenary of Nek Chand, the man who brought India's first planned city on the international map through his creations from waste material, environmental justice activists came together in Canada’s Surrey for the unveiling

BOSTON, MA (IANS) - An Indian woman was left stranded here after a Lyft driver took her luggage and other belongings during a trip to the airport. Shreya Verma, who graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Design in May, on

Photo: The Bhindi Glendale team in front of their newly renovated showroom. India-West Staff Reporter GLENDALE, CA – The family-owned luxury jewelry store, Bhindi Jewelers, hosted a grand reopening titled, A Timeless Legacy, to celebrate their newly renovated showroom, here on December

By DEEPIKA SINGH MILPITAS, CA - The Lead in Heels Fundraiser Gala took place on December 3 at the University of Silicon Andhra, here. Lead in Heels, a Bay Area-based non-profit founded by the award-winning radio host and TV producer Papiha Nandy,

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - With the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup set to be jointly held in the West Indies and the US, India could be facing off against Pakistan in the group stage of the tournament at the pop-up

WASHINGTON DC (ANI) - To celebrate the upcoming Pran Pratishtha of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Hindu Americans led by Vishwa Hindu Parishad, America, organized a mini car and bike rally at a local Hindu temple, Shri Bhakta Anjaneya Temple,

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Kanaiya Pershad Mahendra, a well-known figure in SoCal, passed away on December 10. A beloved father, husband, son, grandfather, brother, and friend was born on October 5, 1950, in Hyderabad, India. He came to

India-West Staff ReporterBENSENVILLE, Il - United Christian Cultural Association hosted a grand Christmas Carols Nite Banquet brimming with carols, colorful dances, skit, inspiring yuletide sermonette. Singer and composer Quincy Chett entertained the guests with his melodic compositions. The interfaith and

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - A team of US engineers has developed a robotic replica of the heart's right ventricle, which mimics the beating and blood-pumping action of live hearts. The realistic model developed by a team at the Massachusetts Institute

India-West Staff Reporter ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA - The India Cultural Association of Antelope Valley (ICAAV) which strives to amplify the voices and highlight the contributions of Indian Americans in Southern California led a gathering on December 2 to reconnect and rejuvenate

By ANAND SUBBARAMAN LONG BEACH, CA - Chinmaya Mission Los Angeles (CMLA) on December 2, held its 17th annual fundraiser at the expansive Jordan High School auditorium, here. The theme of this evening of giving back, food, and entertainment, was ‘Krishna

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Accepting the Power of One Award from Diwali Foundation USA, former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the global organization is indispensable at a time when crises are tearing the world apart. After receiving the award on

NORTHRIDGE, CA — The India Association of Los Angeles (IALA) said in a press release it had unanimously elected Sunil Agrawal as its President and had formed a 17-member executive committee for the year 2023-2024. Agrawal, an esteemed IT consultant, brings

IRVINE, CA — Southern California’s Ektaa Center experienced a remarkable and bustling Fall season this year, with a series of events that showcased India's rich arts and culture, fostering inclusivity and collaboration. Kicking off the season was the highly successful fifth

Sai Prasad Venkatachalam Venkatachalam, the 29-year-old Founder of Sai Aashraya is a Humanitarian and an International speaker. Sai’s inner calling is to selflessly serve the most underserved amongst us. His objective is to further Sai Aashraya’s mission of Love &

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) NY-NJ-CT-NE along with support from a host of community organizations and the Consulate General of India NY, held a commemorative Garba celebration at the 'Crossroads of the World', Times

NORTHRIDGE, CA - California State University, Northridge (CSUN) has announced a donation of $800,000 by Dr. Jasvant Modi, a retired gastroenterologist and philanthropist, and his wife Dr. Meera Modi. The funds are designated to support the Bhagvan Ajitnath Endowed Professorship in

India-West Staff Reporter EDISON, NJ - The Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce (AICC) met at the Mogul Ballroom here and announced its new Board of Directors. The new board for the 2024-25 term includes three new faces: Neha Mahajan, Shachi Rai

Photo: MSI India-West Staff Reporter ORANGE, CA - The Shah Happiness Foundation has made a generous gift to establish The Shah Family Endowed Chair in Innovativeness at Chapman University's George L. Argryos College of Business and Economics. This philanthropic initiative aims to stimulate innovation,

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Maya Ajmera, the CEO of the Society for Science and the Executive Publisher of its magazine, Science News, has been inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She was elected along with 269

HOUSTON, TX (IANS) - The 2nd edition of the American Premier League is all set to recreate the India-Pakistan rivalry at Moosa Cricket Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 24, hoping to catch eyeballs all around the world. The rivalry match

DETROIT, MI (IANS) - Dr. Adeel Khan, a distinguished robotic surgeon affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, secured the top position in the 2023 Vattikuti Foundation KS International Innovation Awards. He received the award for the submission of

Photo: LinkedIn India-West Staff Reporter FREMONT, CA –Ohlone College has appointed Rakesh Swamy as the new Dean of Language, Communication, and Deaf Studies, effective January 1, 2024. Swamy has been with the college since 1998 and has held various roles. As a veteran

HOUSTON, TX (IANS) - Former Indian cricketers S Sreesanth and Stuart Binny are set to play in the 2nd edition of the American Premier League that’s going to take place in Moosa Cricket Stadium here from December 19-31. The league that

India-West Staff Reporter RANCHO CORDOVA, CA – Suvidha International Foundation and Overseas Volunteers for a Better India joined forces to host a spectacular Diwali festival in Rancho Cordova, near Sacramento. The event drew a crowd of enthusiastic Indian Americans, transforming the

India-West Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - The Music Matters Project, a non-profit organization founded by 10th Grader Mishka Aswani here, is making waves with its commitment to providing underprivileged children in India with the gift of music. Mishka's passion for music drove

Rep.Brad Sherman (D-CA) (right) and American Jewish Committee Board of Governors member Robert Peckar (center) light the lamp. India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - BAPS Public Affairs and multiple partner organizations, including the Hindu American Foundation, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association,

BRUNSWICK, OH (IANS) - A 52-year-old man died on the spot after he was struck by a car here, highway patrol police said. Piyush Patel was walking south along substation road near Autumnwood Lane in Brunswick Hills when a southbound 2019

Photo: Screengrab @MrAndyNgo India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Krushi Mistry, The Wall Street oil analyst who was fired after he was filmed telling a Jewish American to “go back to your country” even as he covered hostage posters with antisemitic

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - Hundreds of people in New Jersey and New York flocked to waterfronts as they celebrated the auspicious festival of Chhath on November 19. Notably, they flocked to the waterfronts to celebrate Chhath Pooja at Papaianni Park,

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - A study led by an Indian American researcher has found that nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, including people on medication, by cutting down their sodium intake. Reducing salt intake by one teaspoon a day

Dean Henrik Cronqvist handing the award to Rika Shah, Manu Shah.  India-West Staff Reporter ORANGE, CA - In a ceremony held on November 9 at Chapman University, the Argyros College of Business Excellence Award for 2023 was given to Manu and Rika

India-West Staff Reporter AUSTIN, TX - The African American Youth Harvest Foundation in its recently hosted  annual gala featuring Martin Luther King III honored Harish Kotecha, founder of Hindu Charities for America (HC4A), its Humanitarian Award. Michael Lofton, Executive Director of AAYHF,

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Four Indian American students have been selected from a pool of 840 applicants from 70 countries to join the ranks of Rhodes Scholars Class of 2024 at the University of Oxford. Mrinalini S Wadhwa, Suhaas Bhat,

Photo: Screengrab @MrAndyNgo India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – A video showing an Indian American couple engaging in antisemitic behavior and has resulted in a storm on social media. The clip posted by right wing journalist and influencer Andy Ngo shows Kurush Mistry

India-West Staff Reporter ATLANTA, GA - In a first-of-its-kind event, Atlanta Mayor, Andre Dickens joined the Hindu American community in a Diwali celebration and dinner. Sponsored by Coalition of Hindus of North America, the event brought together the Atlanta Hindu Community along

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Tata Sons and The New York Academy of Sciences announced the first winners of the Tata Transformation Prize that recognizes and supports scientists in India who are developing solutions to important societal challenges. The prize

India-West Staff Reporter ORANGE, CA - The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), along with its local chapters, hosted a warm welcome event for the newly appointed Consul General of India in San Francisco, Dr. K Srikar Reddy. The

NEW YORK, NY - The Pierre Hotel, located on the iconic 5th Avenue, soared with the spirit of Diwali as Falguni Shane Peacock and Anjula Acharia along with others co-hosted the second edition of “All That Glitters Diwali Ball” over

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will travel this week to New Delhi for the fifth annual U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue with their Indian counterparts, the External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defense Minister Rajnath

YUBA CITY, CA (IANS) - An estimated 300,000 people came to celebrate the Sikh Nagar Kirtan here on November 5, according to KCRA News. As is the case every year, Sikhs flew in from around North America and elsewhere to take

India-West Staff Reporter IRVINE, CA - Dr. Shobha is courageously fighting Acute Myeloid Leukemia and needs a stem cell match. South Asians make up less than 2% of the registry of 22 million people. Please consider registering and swabbing to see if you

Photo: umassmed.edu NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - A team of researchers used artificial intelligence to identify key ingredients of a vaccine for antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea -- a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that affects more than 80 million people worldwide every year. Gonorrhea has

India-West Staff Reporter LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - In a historic celebration of Diwali, Jashn Productions hosted the inaugural Youth Celebration of the Festival of Lights, with over 400 talented dancers hailing from different corners of the United States. This spectacle

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Acknowledging the contributions of the Sikh community in the US and pledging to protect them in the future, New York City Mayor said he takes full responsibility for the recent hate-motivated attacks against its members,

By Rajendra Vora ANAHEIM HILLS, CA - An enchanting evening unfolded on October 21 at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course here. Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care (SRLC - USA), a globally recognized non-profit organization headquartered in Dharampur, India, hosted a gala

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - A team of researchers led by an Indian American surgeon has mapped almost 6,000 proteins from different cell types within the eye by analyzing tiny drops of eye fluid that are routinely removed during surgery. The

India-West Staff Reporter PLEASANTON, CA - The Alameda County Fairgrounds here, came alive with the annual "Dussehra & Diwali Dhamaka" celebration, presented by the Association of Indo-Americans and Bolly 92.3. This signature event was a testament to the rich Indian culture

Drs. Vyas enjoying their seven grandchildren. By Balween Kaur LOS ANGELES, CA - Pratham SoCal has elected Mahesh and Jayshree Vyas as presidents of their chapter. Pratham USA supports the education and skill development of underprivileged children in India. The organization is part

By Harini Narasimhan SAN DIEGO, CA - The vibrant culture and contributions of the local Indian and Hindu community were celebrated on October 14 in a grand ceremony at the Organ Pavilion. Mayor Todd Gloria marked the occasion by proclaiming October