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Indian American Community Celebrates BJP Victories in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry

Posted on May 14, 2026May 15, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Left to right: Krishna Reddy Anugula, community leader and OFBJP-USA volunteer; Piyush Patel; Padma Shri recipient Dr. Sudhir Parikh; Albert Jasani; and Dr. Mukund Thakar address attendees during the Overseas Friends of…

US to impose visa curbs on 13 people linked to Indian firm over fentanyl

Posted on May 13, 2026May 15, 2026 by Reuters

Medicines are seen in this illustration taken, June 27, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration May 13 (Reuters) – The United States has said it was imposing visa restrictions on 13 people linked to Indian…

Akshaya Patra Foundation USA Boston Gala Raises $1 Million for School Meal Programs in India

Posted on May 13, 2026May 15, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Aditi Lamba engages the audience during the Akshaya Patra Foundation USA Boston Gala 2026 at the Boston Marriott Burlington, where she served as emcee and kept the crowd energized throughout the evening….

Is viral band Boy Throb, with Darshan Magdum, real? Maybe. Are its fans? Definitely.

Posted on May 13, 2026May 15, 2026 by Ethan Beck, Shane O’Neill, The Washington Post

NEW YORK – “We’re a real boy band, what do you guys think?” Zachary Sobania shouted from the stage of the Bowery Ballroom, flanked by two bandmates, all wearing light-pink velour track…

Swami Mukundananda to Lead Life Transformation Program in New York

Posted on May 12, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Swami Mukundananda | Photo: JK Yog SOUTH OZONE PARK, N.Y. — World-renowned spiritual teacher Swami Mukundananda will lead a four-day Life Transformation Program in New York from May 30 through June 2,…

American Punjabi Society Celebrates Vaisakhi in Mineola, New York

Posted on May 11, 2026May 12, 2026 by a Staff Writer

APS President Gary Sikka and Ravinder Sikka with Consul General of India Ambassador Binaya Srikanta Pradhan during the Vaisakhi celebration in Mineola, New York. All photos: APS MINEOLA, N.Y. — The American…

Mother’s Day, Gujarat Day Celebrated by ISC Community Near Chicago

Posted on May 11, 2026May 12, 2026 by Jayanti Oza

ISC members celebrating May birthdays sing Ganesh Stuti, Sarva Dharma Prarthana, Hanuman Chalisa and “Baar Baar Din Ye Aaye” along with Geetaben Suthar during the community gathering in Bensenville. BENSENVILLE, Ill. —…

Siddhi Singers’ Annual Fundraiser Concert Draws Strong Community Support For New Community Hall

Posted on May 11, 2026May 12, 2026 by a Staff Writer

The annual fundraising musical concert organized by the Siddhi Singers Group was held successfully on May 9, 2026, at the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple and Indian Cultural & Community Center in Toms River, New Jersey. The event…

Two Men Of Indian Origin Plead Guilty To H-1B Fraud Conspiracy

Posted on May 10, 2026May 12, 2026 by a Staff Writer

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ fraud detection efforts resulted in the guilty pleas of Sampath Rajidi, 51, and Sreedhar Mada, 51, to conspiracy to commit visa fraud, an April 23 press release…

American Cricket Federation Celebrates 12 Years Of Coaching Excellence

Posted on May 8, 2026 by a Staff Writer

The American Cricket Federation celebrated 12 years of excellence of its cricket coaching program in the first week of May 2026. New Certified level 2 coaches poses with Michael Chambers, president, USA…

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