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India-West Staff Reporter SAN DIEGO, CA - For three bingeable seasons of Netflix’ “The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives,” Neelam Kothari Soni has brought her big-screen fame from Mumbai to streaming devices worldwide. The veteran actress and fine-jewelry magnate are set to

DETROIT, MI (IANS) - The US-based Vattikuti Foundation, known for preparing a pool of over 500 specialist surgeons from India to become accomplished robotic surgeons, has opened entries to the 2023 edition of its global competition. Called ‘The KS International Innovation

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Indian American IIT graduate Haresh Gurnani has been named the new dean of the College of Business at Stony Brook University here and will take on the new role beginning July 2023. Gurnani currently serves as

India-West Staff Reporter How To Be Happy? Have you ever taken a moment to observe a child playing? With an empty box, a metal pot, or some water and dirt, they can create an adventure. They are naturally joyous.As we grow up,

India-West Stff Reporter CERRITOS, CA – In observation of Mental Health Awareness month in May, the Cerritos-based non-profit, Saahas for Cause has joined with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s “Take Action for Mental Health LA” project and Southern California Youth Cricket Academy to hold

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - After Utah and Mississippi, Virginia became the 17th state in the US to include the Sikh faith, in its school curriculum. The Virginia State Board of Education on April 20 voted in favor of new History

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - An allegedly inebriated Indian passenger, traveling on a New York-Delhi American Airlines flight, reportedly relieved himself on another passenger on board the flight, sources said. A senior police officer said that legal action has been taken

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (IANS) - Bodies of two Indiana University students from India who went missing at a lake last week, have been recovered after a massive search that was hampered by severe weather conditions. Siddhant Shah, 19, and Aryan Vaidya, 20,

India-West Staff ReporterMILPITAS, CA - Himachal Day was celebrated with great aplomb by the Bay Area Himachal Group at the India Community Center here, on April 16.The event started by the lighting of the lamp and chanting of the Gayatri

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - The Hot Meals Program, managed by the Joy of Sharing Foundation (JOSF), was recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) during its Non-Profit and Corporate CitizenshipAwards function, held here on April 19. The Norwalk,

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The AAPI Victory Alliance launched its anti-gun campaign last week in the heart of Chinatown aiming its comments specifically on Wells Fargo, the bank with its headquarters here, to snap ties with the gun

FAIRFAX, VA  (IANS) - The body of a 30-year-old Indian American software engineer, who went missing on April 9, has been recovered from a small lake in Maryland, police said.The deceased, Ankit Bagai, was found in Lake Churchill on April 19

India-West News Desk OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Senate passed a resolution April 14 honoring the contributions of Sikh Americans to the culture and history of Washington state and the United States. The measure was sponsored by State Senator Sharon Shewmake

India-West Staff Reporter IRVINE, CA - To a sold-out audience at the World Affairs Council of Orange County on March 29, former Ambassador to India, Ken Juster discussing ‘U.S.-India Relations: Today & Tomorrow’ noted that while the bilateral trade has increased

Photo: Panchal seen here with Congressman Ro Khanna India-West News Desk LOS ALTOS, CA – A passionate Los Altos high school junior, Rohan Panchal, is on a mission to address the issues facing deaf children in California by advocating for government action

YORBA LINDA, CA – The city of Yorba Linda led by Mayor Gene Hernandez, has proclaimed the month of April as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month, to “celebrate the rich heritage and contributions of the Sikh community in the city.” The

Photo: Maxx Mathai, Sonia Mathai with Gala Honoree, Raj Mathai. India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA  — The American India Foundation (AIF) Bay Area chapter hosted its annual gala to a sold-out crowd of over 320 guests at the iconic San Francisco

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The United States of America and United Arab Emirates teams have qualified for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier after finishing in the top two places of the six-team ICC Mens Cricket World Cup Qualifier

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - A 47-year-old man died on the spot after being struck by a bus at Boston's Logan International Airport where he had gone to pick up a friend. Massachusetts State Police said Vishwachand Kolla of Lexington was

LOS ANGELES, CA – Four members of an Indian family were among those who drowned while trying to illegally cross a river from Canada to the US, according to authorities. Reports say the family of four is from Mehsana district of

India-West Staff Reporter MILPITAS, CA - A roundtable discussion was held here with officials from the Department of Justice and members of the Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Muslim communities to address recent concerns amongst Indian Americans of safety and security, and

SANTA ANA, CA - Orange County Indian Women (OCIW) celebrated International Women's Day on March 10 at Elk's Lodge, here. The event was attended by more than a hundred women from all walks of life. The celebration began with an inspiring

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Indian American teenager Tanvi Marupally, who has gone missing for more than 75 days, was found safe in Florida and has been reunited with her family, police said. The 15-year-old had reportedly run away from her

Photo : Audience of over 500 people are mesmerized by Dr Kanniks musical ensemble India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX - The Hindu University of America (HUA) in association with Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH) hosted a Friends of HUA Gala evening on

India-West Staff Reporter BELLFLOWER, CA - Shriji Mandir on March 18, held a bhumi pujan celebration here, for its proposed and upcoming 'haveli' or temple.  More than 500 people attended and witnessed the ceremony with joy and reverence. The program began with

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA – On March 21, India International Impact held an event to introduce the festival of Holi and the culture of India, it said, to “influential people” in the Los Angeles area. The lineup included live dance

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Lauding the role of the Indian diaspora in the US, Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons said that she is proud of the community for making enormous contributions to diverse fields, from education to business, arts, and

India-West Staff Reporter YORBA LINDA, CA - Step2StepUp Inc held ‘A Tribute to 24 Successful, Inspiring Women in the Nation’ on March 11 at the Bombay Grill, Bar & Banquet, here. The event organizers found themselves on storm watch, days prior

DALLAS, TX (IANS) - After acquiring the franchise and unveiling the team’s name and logo, MI New York drafted local players in the Major League Cricket  Draft held here. MI New York drafted the first two US-born players in the form

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - A UN diplomat has complained about broken seats, no call buttons/reading lights, and cockroaches on an US-Delhi Air India flight. "As a UN diplomat, I've flown worldwide but Air India 102 JFK to Delhi was my worst

Photo: The author (R), posing with his son Akshay, at Everest Base Camp. By HARISH MURTHY IRVINE, CA - In 2022, I made a request to my grad school alumni if anyone would join me on a trek to Everest Base Camp.

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) sworn to office, on March 4, its new team in a virtual ceremony.  Veteran community leader from New York, Lal Motwani took office as the organization’s

India-West Staff Reporter FREMONT, CA – Over 800 devotees thronged theevent organized by the Jagannath Cultural and Educational Center (JCEC) on March 12 to celebrate Dola Purnima Melana and Holi at the Asthalakshmi temple, here. Held outdooras, the intermittent drizzle did nothing

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - The colors of Spring are set to bloom in several cities across the country over the next few weeks with a rain of color  of all hues at events hosted by Child Rights and

SACRAMENTO, CA (IANS) – A Sikh man has claimed that he was denied entry to a basketball match because he was carrying a 'kirpan' -- a small dagger, which practicing Sikhs are required to carry at all times along with

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - The United States-India Strategic Partnership Forum and US-India Business Council congratulated the former mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti on his confirmation as the next envoy to India. In a statement, USISPF President and CEO Mukesh Aghi

CAMDEN, NJ (IANS) -An Indian American researcher and a team of scientists from Rutgers University have identified part of a protein that could provide clues to detecting planets on the verge of producing life.According to Vikas Nanda, a researcher at

MUMBAI, (IANS) - An unruly passenger flying on an Air India London-Mumbai flight who allegedly smoked in the aircraft toilet, misbehaved with passengers, and attempted to yank open the door mid-air, has landed in the arms of the Mumbai Police. The

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) An Indian-origin teen has won a prestigious high schoolers' science prize of $250,000 for developing a computer model to predict the structure of RNA molecules that can aid in quickly diagnosing diseases.Neel Moudgal, 17, was announced the

Photo: Cynthia Pillay and Manjunath Iyengar Empowering the South Asian survivors of domestic violence for 32 Years. San Jose, California, March 13, 2023.  PALO ALTO, CA - Maitri which is celebrating 32 years of empowering South Asian survivors of domestic violence and

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - A Northwest Missouri State University student met with a tragic car accident on US Highway 71 while traveling as a passenger with her friend. Sahithi was rushed to emergency care at Mosaic Life Care in St

BOSTON, MA (IANS) - An Indian American professor at Babson College has filed a lawsuit against the business school for allegedly subjecting her to gender and racial discrimination. Lakshmi Balachandra, an associate professor of entrepreneurship, said despite her research record, expressed

India-West Staff Reporter LONG BEACH, CA – The Shivaji Maharaj Antarrashtriya Parivar (SMAP) on February 25 celebrated the Maratha leader’s anniversary at the Jordan High School auditorium here. The event was attended by a nearly full house despite the inclement weather.   The

PLAINSBORO, NJ (IANS) - A 39-year-old man, Sreekanth Digala, died after he was struck by an inter-city train in New Jersey, leading to the suspension of rail services between New York and Philadelphia briefly. Digala, a resident of Plainsboro in New

SAN JOSE, CA - Vidyut Nautiyal was hiking in Cupertino's Rancho San Antonio Park with her teenage son and his Boy Scouts troop on March 5 when a tree fell on her without warning, killing her on the spot. A resident

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - An Indian-origin woman has died in a small plane crash in the New York area while her daughter and the pilot were injured when they were on a "demonstration flight" to explore flying lessons. Roma Gupta,

FORT WORTH, TX (IANS) - American Airlines has banned the Indian passenger, who had urinated on a fellow passenger while drunk on a New York-New Delhi flight. The accused, identified as 21-year-old Arya Vohra, a student at a US university, has

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - An Indian American Sikh is undertaking a 2,700-mile motorcycle ride to mark the 11th anniversary of a 2012 attack on a Gurdwara in Wisconsin that left seven people from his community dead. Gurdeep Singh Saggu, 37,

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Indian American judge Tejal Mehta has been sworn in as the first justice of the Ayer District Court in Massachusetts. Mehta, who served as the associate justice with the same court, was unanimously selected and sworn

By ARUL LOUIS NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Having been duped, a US city has scrapped a sister-city agreement with the fictional nation of "Kailasa" that the fugitive godman Nithyananda's outfit claimed was recognition by Washington. "Based on deception, the (sister-city) ceremony