Desi Talk's Chicago

Indo-American Festivals celebrates Dushahra in Edison with burning of Ravana effigy

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Ela Dutt

A scene from the special performance ot Ramleela choreographed and directed by the Navrang Dance Academy for the Dushahra Festival in NJ organized by IAF. ALL PHOTOS: Sunil Dubey, courtesy Raj Mittal…

Chicagoland Nepali community celebrates at Dashain–Tihar Musical Gala 2025

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Bhailal M. Patel

More than 300 guests unite for a night of culture, music, and community spirit in Chicago Chief Guest Balaram Ghimire giving a speech at the Dashain-Tihar Musical Event held Sept. 28, 2025…

Congressman Frank Pallone Calls for early US-India dialogue to remove obstacles in strategic partnership

Posted on October 6, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Congressman Frank Pallone, D-NJ, a long-time ‘Friend of India” called for an early resolution to obstacles in the US-India strategic partnership, and criticized the $100,000 additional fee for H-1B visas, as well…

Treasurer of Cook County, Illinois, and Indian Consul General to recognize Indian community leaders

Posted on October 6, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Cook County, Ill., Treasurer Maria Pappas. PHOTO: Facebook @Cook County Treasurer’s Office Cook County, Illinolis, Treasurer Maria Pappas and Indian Consul General Somnath Ghosh will host a Diwali celebration to honor Indian…

Navratri and Garba celebrations held at Divya Dham of Woodside, NY

Posted on October 6, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Shree Divya Dham of Woodside, NY hosted the nine-day Navratri from Monday, September 22 to October 2, 2025. Hundreds of devotees thronged the temple every day for prayers, special aartis, and religious…

Experts discuss AI’s role in healthcare

Posted on October 6, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Above and below: Speakers and the audience, at the Oct. 6, 2025, meeting on AI and Healthcare, held at the Indian Consulate in New York. PHOTO COLLAGE: X @IndiainNewYork The Indian Consulate…

Debut Director Nita Pednekar’s “Two Steps” Prepares for December 2025 Release

Posted on October 3, 2025 by a Staff Writer

A scene from movie. Photo credit: Friday Films Boston, MA — The upcoming short film Two Steps has officially wrapped production, setting the stage for a highly anticipated release this Christmas. A…

Study shows Indian Americans have invested $3 billion in American universities

Posted on October 3, 2025 by a Staff Writer

From students to benefactors, Indian Americans have invested some $3 billion in American universities, according to a new study done by the San Francisco-based non-profit organization Indiaspora. “From landmark donations to local…

IACFNJ hosts two days of joyous Navratri Garba celebration

Posted on October 3, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Above and below: scenes from the IACFNJ Navratri Garba held September 20 and 27, 2025, in Monroe Township, NJ. ALL PHOTOS: IACFNJ The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey (IACFNJ) hosted Navratri…

Indian Consulate and Mount Sinai Hospital host conference on healthcare, AI, and cancer

Posted on October 2, 2025October 3, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Renowned urologist from Mount Sinai Hospital Dr. Ashutosh Tewari speaking at the conference on AI, cancer and healthcare held at the Indian Consulate in New York, October 1, 2025. Looking on is…

FEATURED

Featured

Pankaj Kapur, Mona Singh’s series ‘Thode Door Thode Paas’ to…

Indian national accused of stabbing two teens with metal fork…

DHS Ends Automatic Extensions of Work Permits for Certain Immigrants