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North American Bengali Conference 2026 promises a curated Bengali cultural experience

Posted on March 24, 2026March 25, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Lovers of Bengali culture will be able to soak up Bengali literature, music, dance and theater along with Bengali films and film music at the fourth North American Bengali Conference (NABC) July…

India’s Supreme Court Justice joins global leaders at Pace University to examine AI in Higher Ed

Posted on March 24, 2026March 26, 2026 by a Staff Writer

World University Leaders Forum convenes international experts to examine the future of AI in universities Judge of the Supreme Court of India Mr. Justice Rajesh Bindal delivers the keynote at Pace University’s…

Ravishankar Bhooplapur elected chairman of Association of Indians in America

Posted on March 24, 2026March 26, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Ravishankar Bhooplapur elected chairman of Association of Indians in America. Photo: RaviB NEW YORK — Ravishankar Bhooplapur has been unanimously elected chairman of the Association of Indians in America (AIA), the organization…

Analysis: Under Trump, legal immigration to U.S. is falling from most countries, especially India and China

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Lauren Kaori Gurley, Federica Cocco, The Washington Post

President Donald J. Trump holds up a sample “Trump Gold Card” while speaking about a new immigration initiative during an event at the White House on Dec. 19, 2025, as administration officials…

State Bank of India and FIA–Chicago host successful Customer Connect at National India Hub

Posted on March 22, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Presentation being made about SBI financial offerings at FIA-1980 meeting in Chicago. PHOTO: Jayanti Oza Chicago, March 21, 2026: In a bid to strengthen engagement with the Indian-American community and share valuable…

Mahamahopadhyaya Dr. Bhadreshdas Swami of B.A.P.S Swaminarayan Sanstha Honored with the Prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Press Release

HH Mahant Swami Maharaj Blessing Dr. Bhadreshdas Swami. PHOTOS: BAPS March 17, 2025 — In a landmark recognition of Sanskrit scholarship and Hindu philosophy, Mahamahopadhyaya Dr. Bhadreshdas Swami, of the BAPS Swaminarayan…

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