BY SONAM MIRPURI
IRVINE, CA – Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation  presented  a fund raising event ‘Ekal Sur Ekal Taal’ an Indian tribal musical mega concert, a rainbow spectrum of talent and skills, with a special appearance by standup comedian Alay Joglekar. ​The evening was filled with singing and dance performances, as well as a systematically...

BY A STAFF REPORTER
CERRITOS, CA – Indian heritage, academic excellence and the who’s who of the local Indian-American community came together at the Sheraton Hotel here on April 2 , to honor the  brightest students at the annual Indian Heritage Awards  ceremony.​The program began with enthusiastic performances and a welcoming...

By DEVIKA C. MEHTA
CLAREMONT, CA - Culture, history and religion has been an intrinsic element of India and several other South Asian countries. To explore deeply, South Asian Studies Association  met on March 25- 26 at Claremont McKenna College and marked their committed resolution for strengthening and expansion in the field.

​BY A STAFF REPORTER
ARTESIA, CA – The Los Angeles Chapter of Overseas Friends of BJP, USA, celebrated the grand success of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the recent elections in India.  A large public function was organized on March 12 at The Cake Korner Indian Cafe and Bakery here, which was attended by senior leaders of various...

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RIVERSIDE, CA - Global Organization of People of Indian Origin held a candlelight vigil on Mar 5 at the Gandhi Statue on Main street here to honor the memory of Srinivas Kuchibhotla who was recently shot dead in Kansas. Representatives of GOPIO International, Los Angeles and Inland Empire Chapters were present at...

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA - India Association of Los Angeles (IALA) celebrated India’s Republic Day on Feb 4 at Royal Delhi Palace, Canoga Park with great enthusiasm and pride. The celebration was attended by more than 300 people. The program started with the American National Anthem sung by Shruti and...

NEW YORK,NY-TV Asia Chairman and CEO H.R. Shah, sitar and surbahar player and composer Imrat Khan; and MIT professor and CEO of edX Anant Agarwal are among 75 Padma Shri awardees, announced by President Pranab Mukherjee on India’s Republic Day on Jan. 26.The Indian-Americans are the only Non Resident Indians on this year’s list.Rest of the 72 recipients are from India. Shah,was awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution...

​BY A STAFF REPORTER
ARTESIA, CA – VYASA – LA trained yoga instructors spread across the Southland had an engaging and productive year-end opportunity to reacquaint themselves with each other at an event held at the Wok and Tandoor restaurant here, on Dec.10.  The over 40 instructors present, who offer their time at various locations...

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ONTARIO, CA-GOPIO-Inland Empire Chapter was inaugurated at the Mantra Indian Cuisine here on Dec 4. Present at the opening were, the GOPIO Chairman Dr. Thomas Abraham, GOPIO Foundation Executive Trustee Inder Singh, and the GOPIO-International Treasurer Kewal Kanda. Over 50 guests attended the event, 

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DALLAS, TX- - Energized by its exemplary success in providing literacy and integrated development in villages across India, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, two years ago, introduced an innovative digitized supplement to rural life to speed up its integration into the mainstream. Recently, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation was honored with...