Ajay and Mira Shingal Donate $4.4 Mn to Set Up Dharma Studies Centre
Ajay and Mira Shingal, an Indian-American couple has gifted $4.4 million to the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) of Berkeley to…
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India-US Joint Statement on the visit of Minister of Defense Manohar Parrikar to the United States
Minister of Defense of India Manohar Parrikar made an official visit to the United States at the invitation of US…
“Pakistan is All Set to Embark on a Higher Growth Trajectory”
Chicago IL: “Pakistan stands at the crossroads of the world where the cultures of the Central Asia, the Middle East, and…
United Christian Cultural Association Holds Grand Christmas Extravaganza in Chicago
Chicago IL: A glittering evening of dazzling dance presentations, stirring melodious carols, and uplifting yuletide sermons marked the Grand Christmas…
Guru Nanak Prize Awarded to The Pluralism Project at Harvard University and Serve2Unite
The Pluralism Project at Harvard University and Serve2Unite, a Milwaukee-based organization, the two organizations dedicated to promoting tolerance and religious…
President Clinton Lends Support To Kiva NYC Lanuch By Premal Shah
Kiva NYC headed by Premal Shah opened its New York City account with the active support by President Bill Clinton…
Charan Kamal Shot During Attempted Robbery in Antioch, California
Charan Kamal, a 20-year-old Indian man who works as a clerk at a 7-Eleven store in Antioch, Calif., was shot…
23-Year Old Ravi Naik from New Jersey Killed in Road Accident
Ravi Nair, a 23-year-old Indian American man from New Jersey was among three killed in a crash involving a van…
Books by Mindy Kaling, Aziz Ansari Among Goodreads’ Best of 2015
Indian American actress Mindy Kaling’s book of personal essays, “Why Not Me,” and Indian American actor and comedian Aziz Ansari’s…
“Eggsperience”, “Eggcellence”, “Eggxotica”, and “Eggspressions” New Entries in Farha Sayeed’s Dictionary
Chicago IL: Farha Sayeed, spouse of India’s Consulate General in Chicago, Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, has been bringing laurels through her…
Mubashra Uddin Alleged To Have Thrown Baby From 8th Floor Window
Mubashra Uddin, 19, a Chicago resident, was accused of allegedly throwing her infant daughter to her death from an eighth-floor…
Dazzling 35th Anniversary Gala Banquet & Annual Meeting Of Indian American Medical Association
Chicago IL: Indian American Medical Association of Illinois (IAMA-IL) celebrated a very special 35th Annual Meeting and Gala Banquet on…
GOPIO-LA/OC CONDEMN SAN BERNADINO SHOOTING
Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) – Los Angeles (LA) and Orange County (OC) chapters strongly and unequivocally…
USC Passes Diversity Resolution Following Racial Slur Row
The University of Southern California has passed a diversity resolution following a demand to create an inclusion climate for minority…
Bihar and Jharkhand Association Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Nearly 400 people from across the nation of Bihar and Jharkhand origin came together at the Crown Plaza, Monroe, New…
“Bring Our Kids Home USA” Advocates For Return Of Abducted Children From India
“Bring Our Kids Home USA,” a national lobbying group founded by parents from New York and New Jersey, has made…
SACCS Honors Nisha Agarwal At Gala
The South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS) honored Nisha Agarwal, New York City Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs, as it…
New York Vows to Stop Terrorist Attacks on City
New York city launched a new counter terrorism unit, immediately following the terrorist attacks in Paris. Mayor Bill de Blasio,…
INOC, USA applauds the appointment of Captain Amarinder Singh as PPCC President
At a standing room crowd only gathering at the Liberty Palace in Richmond Hill, New York, hundreds of Congress loyalists…
Indian Americans express support for VP Rajeena, victimized for speaking up against child abuse
The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC – www.iamc.com), an advocacy group dedicated to safeguarding India’s pluralist and tolerant ethos, has expressed support…
Muslim-majority countries around world overwhelmingly detest ISIS
Despite rhetoric about supposed “sympathy” for ISIS among Muslims in the UK and around the world, research by the Pew…
Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against 4 Emporia State University Officials
Rajesh Singh, Aa former assistant professor has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against four Emporia State University officials, a month…
12 Indian Americans Among 2016 YoungArts Winners
Sharada Shashidhar, Pavithra Nagarajan, Nushat Nur and Ksheeraja Sriram, are among the 12 Indian Americans declared among the 2016 YoungArts…
A Strong Appeal Made at Sonia Shah Organization Gala
Chicago IL: A Fundraising Dinner for Sonia Shah Organization, an Evening of Hope, Celebration, and Dedication, was organized at Pearl…
Madhur Jaffrey’s new vegetarian book explores regional, modern dishes
No one knows Indian food like Madhur Jaffrey. For more than forty years, the “godmother of Indian cooking” (The Independent…
Judge Ushir Pandit-Durant Receives Public Service Award
Ushir Pandit-Durant, an Indian-American woman judge became the first recipient of a US public service award in recognition of her…
New Jersey Couple Pleads Guilty of Healthcare Fraud
Nita and Kirtish Patel from Rockaway, Morris County in New Jersey, who own a mobile diagnostic testing company received more…
India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to UN Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi urges global action to contain terrorism
Against the backdrop of last week’s terrorist strikes in Beirut and Paris, India has renewed its call for international action…
Sikh Coalition Suggests Exercise Caution & Know Your Rights
(New York, NY) – In the wake of the high profile acts of terrorism in Nigeria, Beirut and Paris, the…
Syed Akbaruddin Named India’s Ambassador to UN
“Syed Akbaruddin, (IFS:1985), currently additional secretary in the ministry, has been appointed as the next ambassador/permanent representative of India to…
Anti-Muslim graffiti on Virginia campus being investigaged
Virginia Tech authorities say they are investigating a threatening message found inside a bathroom on campus. Local news outlets report…
Bhadreshkumar Patel Suspected of Killing Wife in Maryland
Bhadreshkumar Patel, who allegedly killed his wife in the back room of a Dunkin’ Donuts last spring is being searched…
Indo-American Center 25th anniversary fundraising gala
Chicago, IL: Giving back to community was honored and celebrated at the Indo-American Center’s (IAC) 25th anniversary fundraising gala on…
GAPIO To Hold 6th Annual Conference in Bengaluru from Jan. 9-10
The Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO) plans to hold its 6th annual conference in Bengaluru from January…
9th Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in LA Focusses on “Indian Diaspora: Defining a New Paradigm in India-U.S. Relationship”
Nearly 1,000 people filled the main ballroom here at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles to kick off…
Key Functionaries from Indian Consulate and State of North Dakota Agreed to Exploit Opportunities for Partnership”
Chicago IL: Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Consul General of India in Chicago, accompanied by D. B. Bhati, Consul (Commercial), paid an…
Asean adopts declaration on community growth to 2025
Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Sunday last week adopted a declaration on the bloc’s growth…
Anita Ashok Datar Killed in Mali Worked to Improve Global Health
Anita Ashok Datar, was one of at least 19 people and the only Indian American killed in the November 20…
Rep. Joe Crowley Joins Diwali Celebrations By Indian American Business Association of New York
Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on…
3 Distinguished Rajasthanis honored during RANA’s Diwali Celebrations
RANA – Rajasthan Association of North America, organized Diwali celebrations on Sunday November 1 2015, where over 600 people packed…
27 Retired U.S. Generals’ Letter Supports Turbans, Beard in Military
Twenty-seven retired U.S. generals were signatories to a letter delivered Nov. 11 to Defense Secretary Ash Carter, urging him to…
Chicago Community & AAHOA Support Raja Krishnamoorthi for US Congress
With several high profile endorsements already rendered, Raja is further bolstered with Chicago community leader Iftekhar Shareef and AAHOA [Asian…
India Corporate Internship Program Launched At Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
A new initiative, the India Corporate Internship Program, benefitting young and aspiring physicians/professionals, has been launched during the 2015 Regional…
Chicago Chapter of GOPIO Conducted – “Thanksgiving and Feed the Needy Charity Event”
Chicago IL: Chicago Chapter of Global Organization for People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) conducted “Thanksgiving and Feed the Needy Charity…
Chinmaya Mission: We Stand as One Family
Chicago IL: The Annual Fundraising Banquet for Chinmaya Mission Chicago harmoniously blended inspirational thoughts, spirited fundraising, sumptuous food, and artistic…
The art@telangana book released at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York
New York, November 9, 2015. The art@telangana book was released at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York by…
“Global Identities of India & EKAL“
Currently, India is going through dual, parallel identities on global level. On one level, India is emerging as a super…
Narainji Kataria – An Iconic Hindu Activist
It is shear heart breaking to know that Iconic Hindu Activist, Shri Narainji Kataria is no longer with us. The ‘Hindu…
Congressmen Celebrate Diwali on Capitol Hill
More than 30 members of US Congress joined about 1,000 people at the annual Diwali event on Capitol Hill, the…
What Secularism Is And Is Not In The Indian Context
(Excepts from historian Romila Thapar’s Ali Asghar Engineer Memorial Lecture at Jamia Millia Islamia in August) In speaking about Indian…
Harjit Sajjan Named Canada’s Defense Minister
Canada’s new Defence Minister is Harjit Sajjan, a decorated Lt.-Colonel in the Canadian Armed Forces and the newly-elected MP for…
Jaswant Singh Gill Donates $200,000 to Panjab University
Jaswant Singh Gill, an Indian American chief executive officer of Hayward, Calif.-based Sun Deep Cosmetics Jaswant Singh Gill has made…
The Kerala Center honors 6 prominent NRKs at 23rd annual gala
The Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center honored six Indian American Malayalees for their outstanding achievements and contributions to…
Christians and Hindus: promoting human ecology together
Vatican City, 6 November 2015 (VIS) – Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, has written…
The Kerala Center: Playing a vital role in the life of the NRI community
Living in a land that is far away from our “home,” in the midst of another culture, busy with the…
The ‘Sheer Spectacle’ of Kumbh Mela, the World’s Largest Human Gathering
Every 12 years, tens of millions of Indian Hindus descend on the northern city of Allahabad to bathe in the…
‘Kumbh Mela USA 2015’ Showcases Indian Culture
Thousands of Indian Americans came together to celebrate “Kumbh Mela USA 2015” at the grounds of Excelsior High School in…
6 Indian Americans Named to AACSB’s ‘100 Influential Leaders’
Sabeen Ali, founder and CEO of AngelHack, Subha Barry, vice president and general manager of Working Mother Media, Kaushal Dugar,…
Premal Shah’s Kiva.Org Wins Of Google Impact Challenge
Kiva, a San Francisco-based nonprofit headed by Premal Shah, a Stanford graduate , was last week awarded a $500,000 grant…
Bindeshwar Pathak Is New York Global Leaders Dialogue Humanitarian Recipient
Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of the New Delhi-based Sulabh Sanitation Movement, has been named the recipient of the New York Global Leaders Dialogue (NYGLD)…
Lavanya and Melissa Jawaharlal Strike a Deal on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’
Lavanya and Melissa Jawaharlal appeared on the Oct. 30 episode of “Shark Tank” on ABC to pitch their STEM Center…
India’s government criticized over growing religious tensions
A leading economic analysis group warned Friday that rising communal tensions in India were damaging Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…
GOPIO-New York Discusses NRI Property Issues and Protecting Assets in India During Seminar at Kerala Center
Increased international mobility of both capital and labor in recent years has forced advanced countries to examine their fiscal policies…
Kamlesh Mehta Resigns as Nassau County Director of Business and Economic Development
Kamlesh Mehta, publisher of the South Asian Times, and a close associate of indicted Bethpage restaurateur Harendra Singh, has resigned…
Kerala Center To Honor 6 at Annual Gala
The Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center (keralacenterny.com) will honor six Indian American Malayalees for their outstanding achievements in their…
Samidh Guha Among 3 Outstanding Leaders, Given 2015 Caring for Children Awards
October 22, 2015- New York, NY– The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) celebrated its 29th year at the…
Chairs On Sikh, Jain And Modern India Studies Endowed In UCI
With donations of $4.5 million by Indian-Americans and an additional grant of $1.5 million from the office of its president,…
Marine Corps Pilot Taj Sareen Killed In Fighter Jet Crash
Taj Sareen, a 34-year-old U.S. Marine Corps pilot, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, Calif., was…
Air India Launches Incentives for Inaugural SFO-Delhi Flights
Air India has rolled out incentives to attract more bookings on its newly launched and much anticipated first-ever non-stop flight…
Susen Daniel Memorial Cancer Relief Fund Raises $100,000 for Cancer Patients in India
The Susen Daniel Memorial Cancer Relief Fund’s charity fundraiser was on track for its 30th straight year and raised an…
Regional Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Set for Nov. 14-15 in Los Angeles
After a kick-off meeting last week, another meeting was organized at Woodlands Restaurant Oct. 17 to work out the details…
Oak Creek to Chapel Hill: Hate Crime Stories Shared With Congress
October 23, 2015 (Washington, DC) – On Thursday, October 22nd, the Sikh Coalition and Muslim Advocates co-hosted a Congressional briefing…
Diwali Celebrations Held in the City of Aurora, Illinois
Chicago IL: The Indian-American Community Outreach Advisory Board, in collaboration with the City of Aurora, the second most populous town…
Gautam Raghavan, White House Liaison for the Lesbian
Indian-American parents of gay children must connect with each other to better understand their children and build a solid foundation…
Nikita Prabhakar Nakal Killed in Oklahoma State University Car Attack
Nikita Prabhakar Nakal from Mumbai, a University of Central Oklahoma student was killed in a car attack on October 24th….
Anita Adalja Honored as ‘Champion of Change’
Anita Adalja, an Indian American farmer manager, was among 12 individuals from across the country who were recognized as White…
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan holds anniversary celebrations in New York
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, USA organized a marquee sit down dinner event on Sunday, 18th October, 2015 at The Pierre Hotel,…
Two Reports Point to Widespread Persecution
Christians continue to face fierce opposition in many countries and two recent reports provide ample evidence of this. The first one,…
Teens, Social Media & Technology Overview 2015
Aided by the convenience and constant access provided by mobile devices, especially smartphones, 92% of teens report going online daily —…
One-Third of Hindu Americans Not Married, Says Pew Report
The number of Indian Americans who have never been married has risen sharply, according to the Pew Research Center’s 2014…
The Effects of Seeing Asian-Americans as a ‘Model Minority’
The New York Times led a discussion last week on the effects of being a model minority on the Asian…
AAPI’s 10th Annual Landmark Global Health Summit To Be Held From January 1-3rd at Maurya Hotel, New Delhi
Chicago, IL: “As the President for AAPI USA, I am very pleased to inform you that AAPI USA will be…
White House, Indian American groups launch campaign to address bullying
Indian American and Asian American organizations, joined the White House in launching a public awareness campaign to address bullying in…
GOPIO Chicago Chapter Thanksgiving / Feed the needy Charity event
Chicago IL: The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Chicago Chapter will be conducting a fundraising dinner on…
Tri-States Telugu Association Celebrates Dussehra and Deepavali in Chicago with Fervor
Chicago IL: The Telugu speakers, residing in the States of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, celebrated Dussehra and Deepavali, under the…
Nirmal Sinha inducted into the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame
Ohio’s well-known Indian community leader Nirmal Sinha was inducted into the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame on October 15….
Princeton opens exclusive Hindu prayer space
Princeton University reportedly houses a temple for goddess Saraswati, musical instruments and books and besides private meditation, there are plans…
INOC, USA condemns desecration of the sacred pages of Holy Shri Guru Granth Sahib
INOC,USA held a press briefing at the Tandoori Hut at Richmond Hill in New York last week and expressed solidarity…
Court Reinstates Lawsuit Over New York Police Department’s Surveillance of Muslims
A federal appeals court on October 13 reinstated a lawsuit challenging the New York Police Department’s surveillance of Muslim groups…
Aasif Mandvi, Kiran Bir Sethi, Chanda Kochhar Among ‘Asia Game Changers’
In a ceremony held at the United Nations, Asia Society honored Aasif Mandvi, Kiran Bir Sethi, Chanda Kochhar as ‘Asia…
New York Region Celebrates Navaratri With Live Music, Dance & Festivities
Scores of Garba and traditional Navratri events were held across the New York region, bringing alive the traditions of India…
Decision on Yoga Copyright Criticized
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit held last week that Bikram yoga can’t be copyrighted. The decision covers…
Raghavendra “Raghu” Indugula’s Body Found Dead in California Lake
A body found in an Alameda County, Calif., lake Oct. 7 was confirmed by the Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau to…
Hundreds Attend South Asian Wedding Expo ‘Vivaah 2015’
Wedding bliss was in the air at the Santa Clara Convention Center Oct.11, as future brides and grooms along with…
Indians for Collective Action to Honor Prakash Amte, Mandakini Amte, Thomas Kailath
Every year, Indians for Collective Action, one of the oldest San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit organizations focused on development and social…
Stanford Scholar Casts New Light On Hindu-Muslim Relations
In recent years, as tensions between Hindus and Muslims have mounted, India’s government has been accused of instigating or condoning…
How Local Artisans Are Rebuilding Nepal
On April 25, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kathmandu, Nepal, killing over 9,000 people and injuring 21,000 more. In addition to…
Horrific lynching in India a planned uptick in Hindu supremacist violence against minorities say Indian Americans
The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC – www.iamc.com), an advocacy group dedicated to safeguarding India’s pluralist and tolerant ethos, has strongly…
Islamic Center of Naperville Holds Open Mosque Day
Chicago IL: Islamic Center of Naperville (ICN) held an “Open Mosque Day” on Sunday October 4th, 2015, opened its doors…
Cox & Kings Global Services Completes 30 Visa Camps
Cox & Kings Global Services in association with the Federation of Indian Associations of the Tristate of New York, New Jersey…