Month: August 2013

Chicago IL: FIA-Chicago’s magnificent journey of nearly three decades has reached a new milestone this weekend as the outsized crowds deluged the streets of Mahatma Gandhi Marg with a sense of nationalism and patriotic fervor as its grand spectacular India Independence Day parade set out its pageant with dazzling fanfare on Saturday August 17, 2013 from the corner of Devon Ave. & Western Ave. in Chicago. FIA-Chicago President Hina Trivedi Joined by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, Parade Grand Marshall & Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan the colorful parade set out its majestic march with a colorful convoy of artfully-decorated floats marching down with teeming visitors lined up on both side of the streets cheering, applauding and waving tri-color flags thus culminating the 3-day exciting celebrations hosted by FIA-Chicago in commemoration of the 67th Indian Independence Day. The 3-day festivities not only honored India’s Independence; but celebrated the India’s pluralism, reigning spirit of Indian democracy, enduring cultural heritage and thriving Indo-American friendship. After the flag-hoisting and singing of the national anthem, the parade gently set in motion with a VIP line-up replete with high-ranking elected officials that included former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley, Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, […]

Chicago IL:. Pakistani Chicago celebrated their homeland’s 66 years of independence on Sunday on August 18, 2013 in Chicago with a parade, festival Mela and live musical performance by singer from Pakistan. Blessing from Allah, beautiful day in the city made for a perfect day for a parade as thousands gathered for the Pakistan Independence Day Parade at Devon avenue. They celebrates their 66 years of independence from British rule by having their 23rd annual Parade and Taste of Pakistan festival. The parade stepped off from Devon and Damen Sunday afternoon, and the festival continued until 7:30 p.m. at Warren Park. The Parade was organized Pakistan United Parade Committee, Greater Chicago. Pakistan’s independence Parade attracted Mega crowd on Devon Avenue. The parade began at 12:00 noon and ended at 2:00 PM. The event all together was a fun filled family day. The streets of Devon were flooded with families screaming in pride “Pakistan Zindabad!” and “Happy Independence Day!”. Men, women, and children all were dressed for the occasion. Women wore their beautiful and colorful traditional dresses. The men wore their traditional white outfits with a green shawl. The Pakistani flag was waved in joy by many. Tattoos and face paint […]

Chicago IL: Counsel General of India, Chicago on the auspicious occasion of the 67th Anniversary of the freedom Day of India invited Elite Group of people comprising of Govt. Officers, Air India, US and other countries Diplomats, Leading personalities of Indian Community of Chicago on Thursday, August 15,2013 at 10-00 am at the premises of the Consulate general of Chicago at NBC Tower Building,455.N. City front Plaza Drive Suite No. 850, Chicago IL 606111. Indians in Chicago celebrated the country’s 67th Independence Day by Flag-Hoisting and Grand Reception. A large number of people gathered at the Indian Consulate General in downtown to join in the festivities as Consul General Ausuf Saeed unfurled the Tricolor amid cheers. This was followed by the singing of the Indian National Anthem and American National Anthem. Then the Consul General read President Pranab Mukherjee’s message to the Indians all over the world. There were many dignitaries present like Rishikant, Manager Air India, Naren Patel of MedStar Lab. Iftekhar Sharif, Hina Trivedi, etc. Later on the same day, Counsel General of India Dr. Ausaf Sayeed organzed Reception from 6-00 to 8-00 pm. At Chicago Cultural Centre, Preston Bradely Hall, 78E. Washington Street, Chicago IL60602. Following is […]

Chicago IL: Council General of Pakistan in Chicago celebrated the country’s Independence Day by Flag-Hoisting and Cake Cutting on Wednesday 14th August 2013 at 11-30 am. In heart of Chicago downtown with leading Chicago land entrepreneurs and citizens to honor the sacrifices of their freedom fighters who fought and to remember the work of their Founding Father Muhammad Ali Jinnah, for giving to them a country where dignity and individual freedom is assured. As usual a large number of Prominent Pakistani community Leaders, Businessmen, Journalists, Citizens, Americans Politicians and invited guests including children and students gathered at the Daily Plaza, 50 W. Washington Street, Chicago IL, to join the festivities.. This event was also attended by State Senator Ira Silverstein, Elderman 50th ward Debra Silverstein, Daniel Goff, Deputy Director, Office of Trade and Investment, – Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of the Governor, Andrew Spinilli, Associate Director – Office of the Mayor | International Relations and Protocol, David Carlin, Senior Advisor, Office of Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford, Nettie Lasko, Immigrant Assistance Program Coordinator office of the Attorney General, Matt Abbot, Dir. Of Community Affairs, officer of Senator Mark Kirk, Talat Rashid representing Mayor of Bolingbrook Roger […]

Chicago IL: On behalf of Moneydart Global Services Inc., President Ajit Paul had invited various press representatives to their Press Conference at the Moneydart’s office on 2551 W Devon Avenue to share the success story of Money Dart and to meet Mr. Y. Sudhir Kumar Shetty, Chief Operating Officer, Global Operations and Mr. Promoth Manghat, Vice President, Global Operations along with Mr. Ajit Paul, Americas Regional Head talked on the occasion. Moneydart offers a range of currency exchange services using state-of-the-art technology to help transfer money quickly and securely, to anywhere Money Dart Global Service Inc. in Chicago, was established in and incorporated in Illinois. Current estimates show this company has annual revenue of $1 to 2.5 million and employs a staff of 7. Moneydart Global Services, Inc. was honored in to the Village of Hoffman Estates by the Chamber of Commerce in April 2011 Shehla Jamil Branch Manager; Ajit Paul President; Promot Manghat,Vice President Global Operations; Y. Sudhirkumar Kumar Shetty COO- Global Operations and Prabhakar Patel,Asst. Vice President Head Project America were present who gave details of their operation system, schemes, main goals etc. They gave satisfactory answers to the queries put forth related their working, Customer Satisfaction etc. […]

Schaumburg IL: Federation of Indian Associations, Chicago, under the leadership of President Ms. Rita Singh, successfully hosted the 67th Independence Day Gala Banquet on August 9th at India House Banquet in Schaumburg and Independence Day Parade on August 11, 2013 at India House Plaza in Schaumburg. The colorful banquet dinner event was attended by many VIPs personalities like Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth, Consul General of India Chicago Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, State Representatives Michelle Mussman, Marty Moylan, State Senator Michael Noland, Schaumburg Mayor Al Larson, Hanover Park Mayor Rodney Craig, Village of Oakbrook Mayor Mr. Gopal Lalmalani, Sohan Joshi NFIA President and Raja Krishnamurthy to name a few. In fact, for Consul General of India Chicago Dr. Sayeed, it was the first public appearance in Chicago after he took charge of Chicago Consulate. All these VIP dignitaries along with Banquet Chair Ms. Neelam Dwivedi addressed the audience on this occasion and wished everyone a very happy India’s 67th Independence Day. FIA President Rita Singh welcome all the guests and Participants on this occasion. She also told that our fore fathers had to fight against British Rule to get the independence but Father of nation Mahatma Gandhi taught us the path of non-violence […]

Skokie IL: On Sunday August 08, 2013 Muslims from all over the metropolitan area joyfully bustled into the Holiday Inn, 5300 Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL to join in on the global celebrations of Eid Ul-Fitr. While there were various venues that held Eid prayers throughout the region, one of the largest turnouts was at the Holiday Inn. The block was quite a sight to passersby. Groups of individuals in vibrant Indian-Pakistani clothing flooded the parking lots as they made their way to the exquisite banquet hall to commemorate the glorious day. Women in vibrant colored dresses, men in ethic outfits and children, smiling and laughing, filled the parking lots and were pouring into the hotel lobby. As individuals worked through the crowded doorways, volunteers from Eid committee gathered funds to recover event expenses. Demonstrating true Islamic generosity, many emptied their pockets and purses into the collecting bins before taking their shoes off and heading into the prayer halls. Men and women continuously and open-heartedly made space for incoming members so everyone would be able to partake in the namaz. Namaz was recited throughout the morning 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM to accommodate the 9,000 enthusiastic individuals in attendance. […]

Chicago IL: Association of Indians in America Inc. organized an AIA Awards Banquet on Sunday August 4, 2013 with Cultural and Entertainment program from 5.00 pm onwards at Ashyana Banquets, 1620 West 75th Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516. Salil Mishra, President AIA Illinois Chapter served ably as MC. Naren Patel, National Vice President, Owner and CEO of Medstar Laboratory Inc. welcomed all including dignitaries Congressman Danny Davis, Congressman Mike Quigely, Congressman Bill Foster, Bob Peickeut of Dupage County, Theresa Mg, Representing Governor Pat Quinn, National President Dr. Pandey, AIA National Committee Members from across the US, Trilok Malik, Dr. Sushil Gupta, Chapter President Salil Mishra, several community leaders etc. He conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to Honor Awardees Congressman Danny Davis and Mr.Trilok Malik and also to the Special Awardee Dr. Sushil Gupta. He further asserted that the Asians are often referred as the ‘Model Minority’. He thanked all for coming and joining the event. Dr. Ghanshyam Pandey, National President AIA, congratulated special guests and event organizers, and recognized the contributions of those hard working volunteers. He further stated that tonight’s event is continuation of a great tradition that AIA established to honor the pioneers who have significantly contributed in promoting […]

Chicago IL: One of the most unique books on Hinduisms that took twenty-five years in the making with contributions from well over 1000 esteemed scholars from across the world. The Encyclopedia of Hinduism with 11-volumes and approximately 7000 entries formally saw the light of the day at a glittering event at Manav Seva Mandir(MSM) on Saturday July 27,2013 It is the first of its time in the history that the depth and breadth of India’s great spiritual culture is made available in authentic, academic and scholastic form for generations to come and as put by DP Prajapatiof Manav Seva Mandir “ a great boon to the second and third generations of Indiansliving abroad to learn and understand the true meaning of Hinduism.” The launch was at the hands of one of the saintly persons from India, Swami Chidanand Saraswatij, in the presence of four hundred plus scholars and priests of Hinduism, representatives of various social and religious organizations and followers of Sanatan Dharma which popularly knows as Hinduism. The Encyclopedia was conceived, inspired and blessed by Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji was published by India Heritage Research Foundation. Swamiji won theheartsand minds of all those present with his soul searching speech which […]