By KALYANI VASAN
PASADENA CA- Well recognized as the musical genius and hit-song maker of Bollywood, it was no wonder that Pritam Chakraborty in concert at the Pasadena Convention Center Auditorium on April 14 took the phrase ‘an electrifying experience’ to a whole new level! Sponsored by the Association of Los Angeles Physicians...

​HUNTINGTON,CA - The American India Foundation (AIF) Orange County chapter celebrated sixteen years of the organizations instrumental contributions to India under their five programs of education, livelihood, public health, leadership, and gender focus to help those living in India. The 5th annual gala took place in North Orange County and drew over 300 local community professionals in attendance on March 17, 

BY A STAFF REPORTER
Artesia,CA - Nanking Indo-Chinese restaurant held its grand opening celebration on April 6 with Artesia city officials, friends and family gracing the occasion. Nanking has been serving the community for the past three years from its old location on Pioneer Blvd. Sally Flowers, Mayor of Artesia, congratulated the owners on the opening, 

BY A STAFF REPORTER
CERRITOS, CA - Twenty two India Heritage award winners displayed their  talents in academic excellence and stage performances at the 32nd India Heritage Awards event held on  April 1, at the Sheraton Hotel here. Versha Nair of Rancho Santa Margarita won the top award of $2500 and revolving trophy in the high school category. 

BY DEVIKA C. MEHTA
LONG BEACH, CA - India and China have been seen as competing powers in South Asia for a long time, but their journey is not new, in fact, their turbulent relationship goes back to 1950s when they were `frenemies.’ Ascertaining this fact was Professor Amitav Acharya at the 16th Annual Solanki Lecture: `Bending like Bandung: India, 

SAN FRANCISCO,CA - Investigators said Mar. 23 that they are stumped as to why a man who emigrated 25 years ago from India drove a flaming minivan full of propane tanks and gasoline cans through the main gate of a major Northern California Air Force Base, but see no evidence of terrorism, according to an AP report. Hafiz Kazi, 51, an Indian American, died in the Kia minivan Mar. 21 night after veering through the gate at...

BY DEVIKA C. MEHTA
LOS ANGELES, CA - California experienced the worst drought from 2012 to 2016. The situation was a little better in 2017, but experts warn that more droughts are likely to hit the state in coming years. To analyze the dire situation and combat drastic weather conditions in LA County, on March 9, a roundtable community media briefing and...

RIVERSIDE,CA- The Center for Social Innovation, a research center that aims to highlight the potential of Inland California as a focal point for innovation and intends to spark investment in the area was launched on Feb 9. The research center will aim to dispel the image of Inland California as an area of poverty and need. The center is funded by the San Francisco-based James Irvine Foundation, the Weingart Foundation of Los Angeles and...

BY MANSI MOTWANI
LOS ANGELES, CA -  Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles (Advancing Justice-LA) on Feb 23 welcomed  Reshma Shamasunder as their new Vice President of Program Strategy. With her experience in working for the rights of immigrants both regionally and nationally spanning nearly two decades, Shamasunder...

​BY DEVIKA C.MEHTA
LOS ANGELES, CA - Over the past years, under the strong influence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, the Indo-US relationship have grown leaps and bounds, and with people like Dr. Mukesh Aghi, President of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), chances of a predominant leadership...