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Congressman Thanedar introduces resolution to censure colleague for ‘bigoted’ rhetoric against Muslims

Posted on March 19, 2026March 22, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Congressman Shri Thanedar at a Michigan Heroes event. PHOTO: thanedar.house.gov Earlier this month (March 12), Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-Michigan) introduced a resolution to censure Republican Congressman Andy Ogles for “spewing hatred…

Indian Seniors of Chicago host Ram Navami celebration and community gathering

Posted on March 19, 2026March 22, 2026 by Jayanti Oza

Anjali Varghese and Minaben, directors of Kalapadam Bharat Natyam Dance Academy Chicago, pose with their group. PHOTOS: Jayanti Oza The Indian Seniors of Chicago (ISC) hosted a grand Ram Navami celebration…

FIA Chicago celebrates Indian Heritage Night with Windy City Bulls

Posted on March 19, 2026March 22, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Community leaders, organizers and participants pose for a group photo during the celebration. Photos: FIA The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chicago marked its 8th Annual Indian Heritage Night in collaboration with…

Junaid Ahmed, candidate for US House from Illinois’ 8th District outpeforms other Indian Americans in Democratic primary

Posted on March 18, 2026March 19, 2026 by Ela Dutt

Banner photo on campaign site of Junaid Ahmed. Indian Americans made a valiant effort to keep Illinois’ Congressional District 8 in the hands of the community in the March 17 Democratic primary….

Nonprofit Indo US Lions Club organizes business networking event

Posted on March 17, 2026 by a Staff Writer

A collage of photos depicting the networking event organized in Roselle, IL, by Chicago Indo US Lions Club. Photo: Provided by Chicago Indo US Lions Club Indo US Lions Club of Chicago,…

Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi loses US Senate bid from Illinois

Posted on March 17, 2026March 18, 2026 by Ela Dutt

Raja Krishnamoorthi on the campaign trail. PHOTOS: @Rajaforil Two hours into the election night vote count, (10 pm Eastern Time) it became apparent that the leading Indian American Congressman in the House…

Purdue University, Indiana’s Indian American researchers advance science on multiple fronts

Posted on March 16, 2026March 17, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Researchers of Indian origin are benefitting Purdue University, Indiana, through their research, turning results that are being patented, holding the potential of generating new financial and other resources. In just the first…

Illinois Senate primary pits crypto-backed candidate Krishnamoorthi against Pritzker’s pick Stratton

Posted on March 16, 2026March 17, 2026 by Theodoric Meyer, Mariana Alfaro, The Washington Post

Rep. Krishnamoorthi at a rally. PHOTO: Screenshot from Rajaforil.com CHICAGO – The Democratic primary for a rare open Senate seat in Illinois on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, will test the influence of…

She Matters Global Foundation launches with tribute to women in Downers Grove

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Bhailal Patel

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (March 7, 2026) — The She Matters Global Foundation, a new nonprofit focused on empowering and supporting women, officially launched Saturday with an event titled “She Matters – A…

Asian American Coalition of Chicago Hosts 43rd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration

Posted on March 4, 2026 by a Staff Writer

The Asian American Coalition of Chicago marked its 43rd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 28, 2026, drawing more than 1,000 guests to the Marriott Marquis Chicago for what is recognized…

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She Matters Global Foundation launches with tribute to women in Downers Grove

Asian American Coalition of Chicago Hosts 43rd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration

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