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Photo: Google Map India-West News Desk TAMPA, FL - Dr. Ishwari Prasad, an 84-year-old gastroenterologist here, has been placed on probation by the Florida Board of Medicine following two botched colonoscopy procedures at the Tampa Ambulatory Surgery Center last year, according to

Photo: YouTube. NEW YORK, NY (ANI) – A huge crowd participated in the India Day Parade that marched down Madison Avenue from East 38th Street to East 27th Street. Sonakshi Sinha served as the grand marshal, with actor Pankaj Tripathi and

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - Grand celebrations were held at Bowling Green here to celebrate the 78th Independence Day of India. New York City Mayor, Eric Adams and Indian Consulate General to New York, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan were among the major

India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL - The Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA), in collaboration with the Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago, will host its 23rd biennial Convention from July 3-6, 2025. This marquee event, aimed at promoting unity and

India-West News Desk AUSTIN, TX - A GoFundMe campaign has garnered significant support for 14-year-old Adiryan Arvind, who tragically lost his family in a devastating car crash on August 14. The campaign, initiated by family friend Rajaraman Venkatachalam, has raised over

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA - The inaugural India Day celebrations in the Greater Seattle area, held on August 17, was highlighted by Bill Gates, chairperson of the Gates Foundation, flagging it off. Gates addressed over 2,000 members of the Indian American

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - As India celebrated its 78th Independence Day on August 15, Indian Americans here too dived into celebrations at the Indian embassy.India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, hoisted the tricolor at India House, with members

Photo: The Consulate General of India, San Francisco, hosted a community reception in honor of Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy (second from left) and IT and Industries Minister Sridhar Babu (L) at the Heartfulness Center in Fremont, CA. Fremont

Photo: youthchangemakers.org India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA–Harvard University has reached a settlement in a lawsuit involving allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation by former anthropology professor John Comaroff. The case, filed in February 2023 in federal court in Boston, was brought by

India-West Staff Reporter BOSTON, MA - Boston, Massachusetts, came alive with India’s cultural richness and patriotic fervor during the third International India Day Parade, organized by the Foundation of Indian Americans (FIA) New England on August 10. The event commemorated India’s

India-West Staff Reporter SAN JOSE, CA – The Association of Indo-Americans and Bolly 92.3 hosted "Swades" a spectacular event commemorating India's 78th Independence Day. For the first time, AIA organized the India Parade in Downtown San Jose, the heart of Silicon Valley,

India-West Staff Reporter ONTARIO, CA - The Dawoodi Bohras of Orange County and the Inland Empire welcomed congregants from the Chinmaya Mission Los Angeles to their Masjid here for an interfaith gathering on August 4. The Dawoodi Bohras have lived and worked

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - The Indian Consulate in New York has issued a warning to the Indian community regarding the use of unscrupulous agents for consular services. According to the Consulate General of India (CGI), these agents have

BOSTON, MA (ANI) - The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar has requested Sara Minkara, the Special Advisor on International Disability Rights at the US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, to advocate for the inclusion

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - The Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations of North America (FIACONA) has voiced strong objections to the inclusion of an anti-Muslim float in the upcoming India Day Parade on August 18 in New York

India-West Staff ReporterBOSTON, MA – Prof. Hamsa Balakrishnan, in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT, has been named the associate dean of the MIT School of Engineering, effective August 1. In her new role, Balakrishnan will focus on

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (New York Chapter), Indian Diaspora Center, and the Indian American Kerala Center organized a talk titled “India’s Role as a Peacemaker Since Independence,” featuring former Ambassador

India-Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - The religious advocacy group HinduPACT has strongly condemned the violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh, which has resulted in the tragic deaths of two councilors and the desecration of the Kali temple and ISKCON temple

CHICAGO, IL (ANI) - The case of the enforced disappearance of Priya Kumari, a minor girl from the Hindu community in Pakistan's Sindh province, has sparked condemnation and agitation. On August 5, the Washington-based Sindhi Foundation organized a protest outside the

Photo: Old_Potato9157/Reddit WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Rangers at the Glacier National Park in Montana have recovered the body of Siddhant Vitthal Patil, a 26-year-old from India who fell into Avalanche Creek on July 6 and drowned. Siddhant Vitthal Patil, a tech professional

Photo: @NASAhistory NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - NASA is grappling with an impending congestion at the International Space Station (ISS) due to recent delays and technical issues involving SpaceX and Boeing, as the space agency works to restore smooth traffic flow

BENGALURU (ANI) - The Indian Men's Cricket Team for the Blind has embarked on an exceptional journey to the US and is visiting nine major states to promote cricket for the blind in America. The team will visit Boston, New York,

By BHARTTI KUMAR BUENA PARK, CA - Spiritual leader Pujyashree Deepakbhai Desai on July 27, conducted a profound and interactive satsang session, elucidating the teachings of Dada Bhagwan and the Gnan-Vidhi ceremony. “Pujyashree,” as he is known to devotees, heads the

India-West Staff Reporter NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Vikas Dharnidharka, a board-certified pediatric nephrologist and transplant specialist recognized nationally and internationally for his clinical expertise and research, will join Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School as the Henry Rutgers Professor and chair

Photo: @GopiSheth India-West News Desk EDISON, NJ - A life-size statue of Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, installed by Indian American businessman Gopi Seth, here, at his home, has been a popular tourist attraction and has now been recognized by Google Maps as

Photo: Kewal Kanda India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Community leaders Kewal Kanda, Sudip Gorakshakar, and Nila Parikh were honored with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indian community for their efforts in significantly raising awareness about the importance of

Photo:Dr. Mary Shuttleworth, President, United for Human Rights, Youth for Human Rights International with Harold D’Souza. India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Harold D’Souza, once a victim of human trafficking, has transformed his pain into purpose by advocating for others trapped

India-West Staff Reporter ARTESIA, CA — In a show of solidarity, the South Asian Network (SAN) organized a protest on July 22 to support students in Bangladesh who have been demonstrating against an unfair government-imposed job quota system. The SAN protest, held

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Sikh Coalition, the US-based Sikh advocacy organization, has released a comprehensive report exploring both historical and recent transnational repression against Sikhs in the United States. Titled “So Many Targets: Contextualizing Modern Indian Transnational Repression

ndia-West Staff Reporter ANAHEIM, CA – Nikita Pramod, a middle school student from Fairmont Schools here, achieved national recognition for her outstanding performance in the National Academic Pentathlon. Pramod secured first place in Honors Science both in Orange County and at

India-West Staff Reporter SEATTLE, WA - City Mayor Bruce Harrell and Prakash Gupta, Consul General of India, inaugurated the first Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) in Seattle and Bellevue on July 12. The IVAC services follow the opening of the first Indian

India-West Staff Reporter TORONTO - After nearly a decade-long wait, spiritual master Sant Rajinder Singh returned, spreading joy, wisdom, and love. The two-day special meditation event at Delta Hotels Toronto Airport attracted thousands of participants from the Greater Toronto Area and

HELENA, MT (ANI) - A youth from Pune who has gone missing in the waters of Glacier National Park in Montana. Siddhant Vittal Patil, a tech professional living in California, was hiking in the park with seven friends when he

Photo: The new Om Shanti Meditation Center India-West Staff Reporter MILPITAS, CA - The Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley here, celebrated the inauguration of its new Om Shanti Meditation Center on June 22. The event, graced by Sister Mohini, Sister Jayanti, additional administrative

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Dr. Sunil Kaza, a cardiologist and trustee on the board of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), has been elected as the Chair for the 2024-25 term, according to a press

India-West Staff Reporter FREMONT, CA – The Odia community of the San Francisco Bay Area came together to celebrate the annual Sri Jagannath Paribar Ratha Jatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, on the afternoon of July 6. The event, organized

India-West Staff Reporter MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Willow by Cricbuzz, has announced a partnership with NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California, to present five live San Francisco Unicorns Major League Cricket (MLC) matches this season. Starting July 10, fans in

India-West Staff Reporter BUENA PARK, CA - Despite perfect beach weather during the long weekend, many people prioritized their health and visited the Anekant Community Center for a free health fair on July 6. The event saw a turnout of 108

By Navneet S. Chugh SILVERADO, CA – On June 14, 2024, the picturesque Rancho Las Lomas in Silverado Canyon played host to the beautiful union of Anjali Kothari and Benjamin Welker. The couple celebrated their love with a unique and enchanting

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - The Mata Amritanandamayi Center’s announcement that renowned spiritual leader Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi is scheduled to tour the US from July 4 to August 11, has been greeted with enthusiasm by devotees. This visit marks Amma's

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - The Consulate General of India in New York has launched an initiative to assist Indian students studying in the northeastern United States, the region it serves. The consulate's move will assist Indian students with internship

India-West Staff Reporter CERRITOS, CA – The Shivaji Maharaj Antarashtriya Parivar (SMAP) recently held a three-day celebration to mark the 350th Anniversary of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It began on June 21 with a three-hour networking cruise in Long

Photo: Stamford Cricket Club Sizzlers Presenting a Check to Faifield County Community Foundation India-West News Desk STAMFORD, CT – The Stamford Women’s Cricket Club, the Sizzlers, a local, homegrown team comprising 20 women held their second annual tournament at Lione Park on

DETROIT, IL (IANS) - Akshay Bhatia three-putted on the 72nd hole and lost by one shot at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Cam Davis, starting the day one behind overnight leaders Bhatia and Aaron Rai, carded 2-under 70 with a birdie

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who underwent a successful knee replacement surgery here, was discharged on June 29. “His Holiness the Dalai Lama underwent successful knee replacement surgery on Friday, June 28,” said David J.

Photo: Kishore Seshadri By Poonam Kakodkar PALO ALTO, CA - The Stanford Jazz Festival, held on June 23 at the Dinkelspiel Auditorium, was an unforgettable event. Headlined by vocalist Mahesh Kale and saxophonist George Brooks, the evening also featured Grammy-winning percussionist Selvaganesh

TAROUBA (IANS) - South Africa has secured their place in the T20 World Cup final for the first time ever after a commanding 9-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the semifinal at Brian Lara Stadium on June 27. This victory marks a

Photo: Left to Right) AIF CDO, Kalpana Kanthan, AIF Gala Honoree, Revathi Advaithi, AIF CEO, Nishant Pandey and AIF Gala Honoree, Aparna Bawa India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA, The American India Foundation’s (AIF) West Coast Chapter hosted its annual gala to

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Global Organization for People of Indian Origin - Manhattan Chapter and Emmy-nominated filmmaker and Happy Life Yoga speaker Tirlok Malik organized an interactive and informative session on June 22 featuring eminent experts and speakers

Photo: HAF India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has released an updated brief on LGBTQ rights, placing “contemporary discussions within a millennia-old traditional framework,” it said in a press release. The brief highlights Hindu knowledge sources, particularly