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MELBOURNE, (IANS) - An Australian-Indian man pleaded guilty to one count of behaving in an offensive and disorderly manner in an aircraft and was fined AUS$750 by a local court this week. Hardik Patel, 46, from Rooty Hill in western Sydney,

REDMOND, WA (IANS) - The wife of an Indian Microsoft employee, who went missing in the US, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances near a lake here. Soujanya Ramamurthy, 30, who lived in Redmond with her husband, a software developer

India-West Staff Reporter ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - In response to the devastating earthquakes in Turkey, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir here held a special prayer assembly on February 25, for those affected by the humanitarian crisis. Members offered support through prayer and

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - An Indian diplomat on February 27 complained about the poor facilities at Air India's business class lounge at the John F. Kennedy airport here. Dr K.J. Srinivasa, India's High Commissioner of India to Guyana, Antigua &

By BHARTTI KUMAR PACIFICA, CA – Every Indian American couple plans their wedding with bits of tradition fitted into contemporary themes and venues. They want it to be a fairy tale event. Venture capitalist Sheel Mohnot and attorney Amruta Godbole of San

HARTFORD, CT - With a vision to “educate Americans” about the sport, the Cricket Hall of Fame (CHoF) here, has launched the American Cricket Education Council (ACEC). CHoF Executive Director, Michael Chambers said, “Our Hall of Fame members and supporters will

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Nadim Junejo, the branch manager of HAB Bank in downtown Los Angeles, passed away on January 27. Known to all for his kind and quiet demeanor, he had an unwavering belief in the good of

NORWALK, CA - A fundraiser for survivors of the Turkey and Syria earthquake was held on February 19, at the Sanatan Dharma Temple, here. Hosted by the Anekant Community Center, the event surpassed its initial goal, raising $165,522. It was possible

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) – Indian Canadian Afshan Khan has been appointed Coordinator of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement -- a country-driven initiative led by 65 nations and four Indian states to end all forms of malnutrition by 2030. In

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA), a U.S.-based coalition of 16 of the leading India-focused nonprofits in the United States, has announced its fourth annual essay competition to engage youth in the conversation on India’s development

India-West Staff Reporter PALO ALTO, CA - The International Association of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) has honored Matra Majmundar by creating a donor page on its website to further her, and her family's, legacy of giving and volunteerism. IAYT said funds will go

Natasha and Akash friends at the Haldi event. Natasha Parekh and Akash Patel had a magnificent and glorious wedding celebrations the weekend of January 12th at the TRS Coral Hotel in Cancun, Mexico. The destination wedding events included a welcome dinner

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (IANS) - Indian American Karthik Subramaniam, a software engineer based here, has won the 2023 National Geographic 'Pictures of the Year' award, beating over 5,000 entries. Subramaniam's photo, which is titled 'Dance of the Eagles', shows a trio

India-West News Desk MILLEDGEVILLE, GA – The Georgia College & State University here, has announced the establishment of the “S & R Palvia Endowed Veetraag Vigyaan Professorship in Jain Studies.” Thanks to a generous gift of $250,000 from Dr. Shailendra and Rajkumari

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Silloo Dordi passed away on January 26. She was married to Firoze Dordi, founder of the well-known Maazda Travels. Their 57-year marriage, the family said, served as an inspiration for many. She had an

TORONTO, (IANS) - Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya, reacting to the latest attack on a Hindu temple by vandals in Canada, on January 31 called on the Ottawa government to take the matter 'seriously'. The Gauri Shankar Mandir was vandalized with "anti-India"

Raj Razdan, the newly elected President of NFIA India-West Staff Reporter ATLANTA, GA - The National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA) held its elections in the end December 2022 and has installed the newly elected board for the calendar year 2023,

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY -  A new wellness and spirituality web magazine founded by journalist Parveen Chopra was launched on January 21 at the Consulate of India in New York. Chopra, who has rich experience in body-mind-spirit journalism,  said that every

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - India’s 74th Republic Day was celebrated here on January 26 with a flag-hoisting ceremony at India House. The ceremony was attended by friends of India from diverse fields, including the US Congress, business, media, students,

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Indian American professor Ganesh Thakur has been named vice-president of the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST) for a term of two years. In his new role, Thakur, who is a Distinguished Professor

SEATTLE, WA (IANS) - A 23-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh died after being struck by a police patrol vehicle here. Jaahnavi Kandula, a student at Northeastern University campus in South Lake Union, was walking near Dexter Avenue North and Thomas Street

India-West Staff Reporter ARCADIA, CA - Even the most uninformed, non-betters amongst us are likely to have heard of Seabiscuit, the horse. Made famous for the current generation by the 2013 Hollywood film of the same name, it was based on

India-West Staff Reporter NORWALK, CA -  The Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Norwalk (ISSO), has expressed its great sorrow at the sudden passing of Natoobhai A. Patel.  Patel was known to the larger Indian American community for organizing the largest Navaratri garbas in Los Angeles for

Neil, son of Kamini and Pradeep Makhijani was wed to Neelam, daughter of Dr. Pushpa Mamtani and Gopinath Balasubramanian at the elegant The Ananta, in Udaipur. The lavish wedding celebrations hosted on December 23 and December 24, 2022 included mehndi, sangeet,

TORONTO, (IANS) - An old church has been transformed into a Sikh place of worship -- the first in Canada's Red Deer city after requests from the local Sikh community since 2005. The Cornerstone Gospel Chapel at 5911 63rd Street is

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Three Indian Americans are among 60 scholars who would be joining the 2023 Presidential Leadership Scholars program to collaborate and create meaningful change in the US and around the world. Neil Vora, Sonia Singhvi, and Anahita

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - An Indian American student has received an $11,750 fellowship to support the advancement of membrane technology research in water, wastewater, or water reuse industries. Harsh Patel, a PhD student at the University of Michigan, received the

A contingent from the club ran during the famed Rose Parade of Southern California in  2022. By TRACY A. HUNT LOS ANGELES, CA - On February 22, members of the Skid Row Running Club, based in Los Angeles, will board Singapore Air

From left: Fred Harris, Professor Emeritus of electrical and computer engineering, San Diego State University; Adela de la Torre, San Diego State University President; and Prof. M.C. Madhavan. India-West Staff Reporter SAN DIEGO, CA – Indian American professor M.C. Madhavan, who has

NIAGARA FALLS, NY (IANS) - The dream project of a Kashmiri doctor couple, Khurshid Ahmad Guru and Lubna Guru, to set up a Kashmiri Museum abroad that was envisioned in 2020 has finally become a reality. In the backdrop of the

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Tata Sons and the New York Academy of Sciences have announced the Tata Transformation Prize to recognize and support promising scientists in India who are developing innovative technological solutions to critical societal challenges.  The new

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (IANS) - Shankar Mishra, the man accused of urinating on an elderly female co-passenger onboard a New York-New Delhi flight in November last year, has been sacked by his employer Wells Fargo, the American multinational financial services company

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Delhi Police on January 5 confirmed that Shankar Mishra is the man who urinated on his business class female co-passenger and flashed his private parts to the septuagenarian. Mishra is the Vice President of the

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – Air India has banned the passenger who behaved in an inappropriate manner on the New York flight from John F Kennedy airport to Delhi, for 30 days. The incident occurred on November 26, when the

Tournament of Roses India-West News Desk PASADENA, CA - Thousands of people lined the streets on January 2 to watch the 134th Rose Parade, the famed New Year event held annually in Southern California. This year, the parade featured 39 floral-covered floats, 16

MIDDLETON, WI - American Girl, a cornerstone in the Mattel portfolio, unveiled its 2023 Girl of the Year: Kavi Sharma. Kavi’s character comes to life in a beautiful 18-inch doll, featuring brown eyes, medium skin tone, and layered dark-brown hair styled

Umair Mohammady, son of Imtiaz  and Lubna Mohammady got married to Hafsah Siddiq, daughter of Jabbar and Asma Siddiq at a beautiful ceremony at Anaheim Marriott on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

LAS VEGAS, NV (IANS) - Police are investigating a fatal Christmas day crash that left a two-year-old child dead and his mother battling for life in a hospital. Shravya Muthyala, her husband Ravinder Muthyala, and her son Aarav met with a

India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Bay Area-based Bhangra Empire, once again performed at a Golden State Warriors Game. On December 28, the group of students and young working professionals who are passionate about taking Bhangra to a mainstream

PHOENIX, AZ (IANS) - A couple from Andhra Pradesh drowned after falling through the ice while walking on a frozen lake. Gokul Mediseti, 47, and a husband-wife couple Narayana Muddana, 40, and Haritha Muddana, 36, were killed in the tragedy on

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - As a part of efforts to develop better healthcare facilities, Uttar Pradesh has signed an MoU with the CA-based Saloni Heart Foundation to establish a Center for Excellence in Pediatric Cardiology Unit at SGPGI, said a

L to R - Sandra Sangermano, Edison Mayor Sam Joshi & Stephen Sangermano. India-West Staff Reporter EDISON, NJ - Supercharged Entertainment, the world’s largest indoor, multi-level karting track and premier entertainment venue opened here, on December 16.  It is the company’s second,

India-West Staff Reporter CUMMING, GA - On December 17, at the Lanier Technical College auditorium, here, ICC’s latest Hall of Famer and former West Indies skipper Shivnarine Chanderpaul, headlined an Atlanta Cricket League event where trophies for the year 2022 were

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The Indian embassy on December 26 observed the Veer Bal Diwas as attendees paid tributes to the unparalleled sacrifices made by Sahibzade - the beloved sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh. A digital exhibition on the

CLARION, PA (IANS) - A 26-year-old man from Haryana died in a multi-vehicle crash that occurred here following ice and snowstorms across the mid-Atlantic region. Manpreet Singh from Pehowa, Haryana, who had moved to Queens, NY recently, was hit by a

WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - In a historic move forward, a federal appeals court has ruled that Sikhs recruits in the US Marine Corps can keep a beard and wear turbans. Judges from the District of Columbia's federal appeals court on Friday

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (IANS) More than 24 million students in the US can now learn about Sikhs with two more states voting in favor of new social studies standards that will include Sikhi, or Sikh faith, in their school

India-West Staff Reporter PALATINE, IL - An evening replete with melodious carols, dance presentations, inspiring remarks and uplifting yuletide sermonette marked the Christmas banquet celebrations organized by the United Christian Cultural Association on December 16, at the Cotillion Banquet here. Christmas

India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO –Dr Rashmi Patel has been elected the President of the Federation of Indian Associations - Chicago, a press release from the organization said. He and his Executive Team were elected at the organization’s elections held on December

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The US District Court for the District of Columbia on December 20, dismissed the defamation suit filed by the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) against Hindus for Human Rights co-founders Sunita Vishwanath and Raju Rajagopal, Indian