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Philadelphia oboist Oliver Talukder, wins Chicago-based Cedille Records’ second Emerging Artist Competition

Posted on May 19, 2025June 27, 2025 by a Staff Writer

CHICAGO, IL (May 19, 2025)— Cedille Records, a nonprofit, Chicago-based classical music label led by President and Founder James Ginsburg, named Oliver Talukder the winner of the second Cedille Records’ Emerging Artist Competition sponsored by the Zell Family Foundation….

Flute & Sitar Jugalbandi Concert Enchants Audience at ITV Gold Auditorium

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Desi Talks Chicago

A soulful Indian classical music performance unfolds, blending the melodic strains of the sitar, tanpura, and tabla against a serene backdrop of snow-covered mountains, evoking a harmonious connection between nature and sound….

Gujarati comedy “Manubhai Mind Blowing” makes US tour debut in Chicago

Posted on May 19, 2025June 27, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Payal Shah of PN Entertainment, Brijesh Patel of Core Exteriors, Bhavna Modi of Manpasand Inc and Neelam Desai of NextGen Entertainment. PHOTO: Asian Media USA The Gujarati diaspora in the US enjoyed…

Google Chrome’s latest update enhances text zooming, accessibility features

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Desi Talks Chicago

Washington [US], May 18 (ANI): Google has rolled out a significant update for Chrome on Android, allowing users to zoom in on text without affecting the webpage’s layout. According to The Verge,…

Dark matter formed when fast particles slowed down and got heavy: Study

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Desi Talks Chicago

Washington DC [US], May 18 (ANI): A study by Dartmouth researchers proposes a new theory about the origin of dark matter, the mysterious and invisible substance thought to give the universe its…

Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago celebrates Vaisakhi at “Rangla Punjab 2025”

Posted on May 13, 2025June 27, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Rangla Punjab 2025 saw many colorful dances, including this Ashke Bhangra team. ALL PHOTOS: Punjabi Cultural Society Chicago The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago (PCS) www.PCSChicago.org, marked the celebration of Vaisakhi with its…

Chicago’s Robin Shahani recognized by International Association of Outsourcing Professionals

Posted on May 13, 2025June 27, 2025 by Bhailal M. Patel

Lf to Rt : Maya Shahani, Robin B. Shahani and Prof.Bhagwan Shahani. PHOTO: Courtesy Shahani family CHICAGO, IL — The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) has honored Senior Vice President at Fidelity…

FIA-Chicago celebrates Mother’s Day

Posted on May 12, 2025June 27, 2025 by a Staff Writer

FIA-Chicago Directors and guests with Anu Malhotra (President) in the center. PHOTOS: FIA-Chicago The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chicago brought together families, friends, and community leaders to celebrate Mother’s Day on…

Golden Girls of Chicago launched with mission to empower women and honor elderly mothers in India

Posted on May 12, 2025June 27, 2025 by Bhailal M. Patel

A number of women got together for the launch of Golden Girls of Chicago, a non-profit to help senior women in need in India. PHOTOS: Golden Girls of Chicago Chicago, IL —…

Jackie Shroff wanted to do Tanvi the Great after hearing Oscar-winner M.M. Keeravani’s songs

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Desi Talks Chicago

Jackie Shroff as Brigadier Joshi in Anupam Kher’s Tanvi The Great. He asked to do the film after hearing its songs composed by Oscar-winner M.M. Keeravani. Photo: Universal PR Anupam Kher’s directorial,…