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India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Jasvant and Meera Modi emphasized the importance of fostering peaceful dialogue in today’s polarized society while making their $1.5 million pledge to the University of California, Los Angeles. “The principles of Jainism offer a unique lens through

India-West. News Desk  MILPITAS, CA - Two men of Telugu origin, both 32, drowned in the Colorado River while on a group outing, according to US authorities. The victims were identified as Anoop Gankidi and Venkata Mukkaala. Gankidi was a computer engineer in

India-West News Desk ATLANTA, GA -Charges of attempted kidnapping and assault have been dropped against Mahendra Patel, a 57-year-old man from Georgia, after prosecutors concluded their review of the case. Patel had been jailed for six weeks following an incident at

Photo: sikhcoalition.org India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON D.C.- According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) annual hate crime statistics report for 2024, the Sikh community remains the third most-targeted religious group for hate crimes and bias incidents in the United States. The report

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met with members of the Indian community on August 3 at the Consulate General of India in Manhattan, underscoring New Delhi’s push to improve consular

India-West Staff Reporter ROCKVILLE, MD – Over 110 Sikh youth, aged 7 to 17, from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area participated in the annual Gurmat Camp, held here. The six-day camp, organized by the Guru Gobind Singh Foundation (GGSF), focused on the

India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX – The Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) has partnered with the University of Texas at Austin to establish the Tirthankar Sumatinath Distinguished Professorship in Jain Studies. This new endowed position was funded by

Photo: X.com/IndianEmbassyUS India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC,  – India has opened eight new Indian Consular Application Centers across the United States, significantly expanding access to consular services for the Indian diaspora. In a video message shared on X, India’s Ambassador to the U.S.,

India-West Staff Reporter CINCINNATI, OH – In a stirring and wide-ranging keynote address at a national healthcare advocacy conference, Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, President of the American Medical Association (AMA), delivered a powerful call for reform, equity, and unity within the U.S.

SACRAMENTO, CA -  After two straight play-in exits, the Sacramento Kings are shifting gears by prioritizing defense as their foundation for the upcoming NBA season. Tasked with jumpstarting that identity, Dipesh Mistry, who recently represented India on the highest stage by

Photos:gofundme India-West News Desk HILTON HEAD, SC — Saumen Kundu, a 49-year-old father from Georgia, tragically lost his life on July 24 after drowning at a beach in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island. According to the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office, the incident

India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX - Devastating flash floods recently struck the Texas Hill Country, triggering a rapid response from Sewa International. Within hours, the organization coordinated with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - A packed room on Capitol Hill on July 24 saw a cross-section of Americans of the Hindu faith gather for the fourth annual event celebrating their community's contributions and highlighting the challenges they face. On the

India-West Staff Reporter QUEENS, NEW YORK — The Sri Shakti Mariamma Hindu Temple, a haven of faith and inclusivity in Richmond Hill, is facing imminent closure unless it can raise more than $150,000 for urgent repairs required by the city. For years,

India-West Staff Reporter DALLAS, TX — In flood-battered Kerr County, where homes have been damaged and families displaced, one humanitarian group has quietly become a lifeline. The disaster response team from United Sikhs is providing much more than supplies—they’re bringing timely

Photos: @IndiainNewYork India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – In a  step to deepen academic engagement between India and the United States, O.P. Jindal Global University has launched the Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies here. The new institute aims to become

India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL –In a ceremony held on July 5 at the biennial JAINA Convention here, Mahesh Wadher of SoCal was presented with the JAINA Ratna Award. This accolade, bestowed every two years, recognizes an individual from North America

Photos: JAINA India-West News Desk SCHAUMBURG, IL – The 23rd Biennial JAINA Convention took place from July 3 to 6 in Schaumburg, drawing over 5,000 attendees from 72 Jain centers across North America. This event marked the largest Jain gathering outside India

India-West Staff Reporter AUSTIN, TX – In response to the recent flash floods that have ravaged Central Texas—destroying homes, displacing families, and claiming lives—the Austin Chapter of ITServe Alliance has stepped up with a donation of $21,000 toward relief efforts. The funds,

India-West Staff Reporter SAN DIEGO, CA – Vaishnav Anand, a 16-year-old student from Danville’s Athenian School, recently earned attention for his research on using artificial intelligence to detect manipulated satellite images, a rising threat known as "geospatial deepfakes." Anand, a rising junior,

Photo: atarimae.agency India-West Staff Reporter MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Willow, a premier platform for live and on-demand cricket, has announced the debut of its first original program, "Game On with Grace." This bi-weekly video podcast, hosted by Australian sports broadcaster Grace Hayden, is set to premiere on 

DALLAS, TX  (IANS)- In a turnaround, MI New York, after a challenging start to the season, secured the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) title. They defeated defending champions Washington Freedom by a mere five runs in a tense final at Grand

Photo: Olympics.com/Getty LOS ANGELES, CA — Cricket will make its long-awaited return to the Olympic Games at the Fairplex in Pomona, with matches officially beginning on July 12, 2028. Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games released the full competition

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - A new chapter in American cricket is set to begin with the launch of the Super60 USA Tournament, a domestic franchise league featuring a fast-paced 60-ball format. The inaugural player draft, held on July

India-West Staff Reporter SARATOGA, CA — In a blend of tradition, service, and youthful determination, two high school students recently raised over $8,000 through a classical dance fundraiser to support cataract surgeries for underserved communities in India. Dhiya Padmanabhan and Anithra Shradha

India-West News Desk DALLAS, TX- An Indian American man identified as Stanley Thomas has ignited widespread outrage after a video went viral showing him repeatedly using a racial slur at Moxie's, a restaurant here. The clip, filmed by a Black woman,

Photo: Twitter India-West News Desk OTTAWA - Student pilot, Sreehari Sukesh, 21, from Kerala, was among two people killed in a mid-air collision involving training aircraft in Canada on July 8. The incident occurred near a runway used by Harv's Air pilot

India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL — In a ceremony held July 3 at the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) office in Oak Brook, Dr. Amit Chakrabarty and Dr. Hetal Gor were formally sworn in as President and Chair

DALLAS, TX (IANS)- A family of four from Hyderabad met a tragic end during a road trip in the United States when their car was struck head-on by a mini truck allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road.

India-West News Desk MIAMI , FL - A mid-air scuffle aboard a Frontier Airlines flight has drawn widespread attention after a viral video showed two passengers grappling with each other as others stepped in to break up the fight. The incident involved

India-West Staff Reporter OCEANSIDE, CA – MiraCosta College has received a substantial $1.2 million grant from the state's Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure  initiative. This vital funding will significantly expand the college's nursing program, directly addressing a critical 46 percent shortfall of registered nurses in the San

NEW DELHI (IANS)- Air India Flight AI 103 from Delhi to Washington, D.C., was canceled on July 3 due to a technical snag encountered by the aircraft during its scheduled fuel stop in Vienna, the airline confirmed. Flight AI 103, which departed Delhi at

India-West Staff Reporter ELMONT, NY — The Indian Diaspora Center at the Dr. Thomas Abraham Library, in collaboration with the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) and the Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center, hosted its 2025 Annual

India-West Staff Reporter ORANGE, CA - The Global Peace Foundation and the UNA-USA Long Beach Chapter on June 14, hosted a community health seminar titled "Recent Advances in the Treatment of Hypertension and Diabetes" here. The event aimed to raise awareness

Photos: Kripa Ranjan Prasad India-West Staff Reporter GREAT NECK, NY — In a heartfelt celebration aimed at restoring yoga’s spiritual roots, more than 200 people gathered on June 22 to mark the International Day of Yoga through reflection and meditation rather than

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), in partnership with the Consulate General of India in New York, co-hosted a virtual celebration of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 on June 22,

Photo: Lindenwold Police Department India-West News Desk TRENTON, NJ - A 24-year-old Indian woman, Simran, has gone missing in New Jersey, days after arriving in the US for what officials say was an arranged marriage. Simran was last seen on June 20 in

India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Association of Indo Americans (AIA), in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, San Francisco and the India Community Center (ICC), celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga on June 22. The event, aligned with the global theme "Yoga for

India-West Staff Reporter BELLFLOWER, CA — The 100th birth anniversary of Swami Purnatmananda, lovingly known as “Boro Swamiji,” was marked by both reflection and renewal as the Los Angeles chapter of Bharat Sevashram Sangha (BSS) hosted a grand celebration on June

India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX — In a landmark gathering that fused science with service, BAPS Charities hosted its first-ever Healthcare Professionals Conference here, bringing together more than 1,150 attendees from over 30 healthcare and allied fields. Held under the theme “Enrich,

India-West Staff Reporter HONOLULU, HI — More than 150 people gathered at Kapiolani Regional Park on June 22 to mark the seventh Annual International Yoga Day, hosted by the Gandhi International Institute for Peace (GIIP). With the theme “Yoga for Health

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – Severac Cities across the United States are ramping up security measures following the U.S. military’s June 21 airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The strikes, which targeted key sites at Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz, have

Photo: Gretchen Ertl India-West Staff Reporter CAMBRIDGE, MA – The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has named Anantha Chandrakasan as its new provost, effective July 1. As MIT's senior academic and budget officer, the provost holds broad responsibility for the Institute's educational programs, faculty recruitment, promotion, and

Photo: X/@IndianEmbassyUS India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC (ANI)-  In a colorful prelude to the 11th International Day of Yoga, the Indian Embassy organized a well-attended yoga session at the historic Lincoln Memorial here on June 19. The event drew a large crowd,

Photo: Shashi Tharoor India-West News Desk JUNEAU, AK– A bold rescue unfolded on the icy slopes of Mount Denali in Alaska on June 18, where Indian mountaineer Shaikh Hassan Khan was saved after being stranded in a blizzard at 17,000 feet. Khan, 38,

India-West News Desk JACKSONVILLE, FL - Jascksonville has officially declared June 16 as ‘Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day of Peace and Wellness’. This move recognizes the spiritual leader’s impact on peace, health, and humanity through the Art of Living Foundation. The proclamation

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – On June 9, the California State Assembly and Senate officially recognized the core tenets of Jainism, particularly its emphasis on peace and non-violence, or Ahimsa. The legislative tribute also commemorated significant milestones for the Jain

India-West Staff Reporter RALEIGH, NC – The 38th Annual Convention of the Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (FeTNA 2025) is set to take place from July 3 to 5 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Organizers anticipate more than 4,000 attendees

Photo: Alumni Princeton EDU PRINCETON, N.J.- Princeton University has announced the endowment of seven new University Professorships through significant gifts to its Venture Forward campaign. This prestigious honor, bestowed upon faculty demonstrating scholarly preeminence and exceptional contributions to research and teaching,

India-West Staff Reporter OAKLAND, CA  – Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC) on June 11 launched its 2025 season with a press conference held by the captains of the six participating teams at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, former