BAPS Hosts Unity Forum for faith-based organizations

BAPS hosted leaders of faith-based organizations at its centers across North America in ‘Unity Forums’ to have a dialogue on protecting and preserving Vedic Sanatana Dharma and to discuss public safety and other challenges affecting places of worship in the presence of renowned scholar of Hindu Philosophy and Sanskrit, Mahamahopadhyaya Bhadreshdas Swami. In the Northeast region, three events were organized: Long Island, NY, Robbinsville, NJ, and Washington DC, attended by representatives from over 100 mandirs and organizations. In light of current safety and security challenges, experts from local, state, and federal agencies conveyed the importance of maintaining awareness and being prepared, as well as provided best practices for security in places of worship. In addition, question and answer sessions were held with the respective experts, allowing community members to voice concerns and receive further guidance.  Addressing the assembly, Mahamahopadhyaya Bhadreshdas Swami said, “There is a need for continuous dialogue and cooperative efforts not only for physical safety but also for establishing a solid foundation of Vedic Sanatana Dharma practices anchored in scriptural teachings and principles. We are fortunate to have taken this step in bridging our houses of worship. May our collective communities thrive spiritually, economically, and socially. May we […]

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BTS of Bollywood Stars arriving for IIFA at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

    IIFA Rocks 2022: The Best of Music and Fashion, all on one stage on 3rd June 2022 THE GRANDEST CELEBRATION OF INDIAN CINEMA – THE 22ND EDITION OF IIFA WEEKEND AND AWARDS 2022 KICKSTARTS AT ETIHAD ARENA, YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI! #IIFA2022 ·       IIFA Rocks 2022: The Best of Music and Fashion, all on one stage on 3rd June 2022 §  Hosts: Farah Khan Kunder & Aparshakti Khurana §  Performers: Devi Sri Prasad, Tanishk Bagchi, Guru Randhawa, Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar, Dhvani Bhanushali, Zahrah S Khan, Dhvani Bhanushali, Asees Kaur ·       NEXA IIFA Awards 2022 Co-Presented by SportsBuzz.com co-powered by Rajshree Elaichi and Josh: 4th June 2022. §  Hosts:  Salman Khan, Riteish Deshmukh & Maniesh Paul §  Performers: Shahid Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan, Ananya Panday, Divya Khosla Kumar and Nora Fatehi. 2nd June 2022, Abu Dhabi: The grandest celebration of Indian Cinema, the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (IIFA), in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, is all set to thrill fans with its 22nd edition in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on June 3rd and 4th, 2022. At a press conference held at Etihad Arena – Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, addressing the media […]

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THE GRANDEST CELEBRATION OF INDIAN CINEMA – THE 22ND EDITION OF IIFA WEEKEND AND AWARDS 2022 KICKSTARTS AT ETIHAD ARENA, YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI!

    IIFA Rocks 2022: The Best of Music and Fashion, all on one stage on 3rd June 2022 §  Hosts: Farah Khan Kunder & Aparshakti Khurana §  Performers: Devi Sri Prasad, Tanishk Bagchi, Guru Randhawa, Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar, Dhvani Bhanushali, Zahrah S Khan, Dhvani Bhanushali, Asees Kaur ·         NEXA IIFA Awards 2022 Co-Presented by SportsBuzz.com co-powered by Rajshree Elaichi and Josh: 4th June 2022. §  Hosts:  Salman Khan, Riteish Deshmukh & Maniesh Paul §  Performers: Shahid Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan, Ananya Panday, Divya Khosla Kumar and Nora Fatehi. 2nd June 2022, Abu Dhabi: The grandest celebration of Indian Cinema, the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (IIFA), in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, is all set to thrill fans with its 22nd edition in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on June 3rd and 4th, 2022. At a press conference held at Etihad Arena – Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, addressing the media were this year’s hosts – Salman Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, Maniesh Paul, Farah Khan Kunder, Aparshakti Khurana and performers Shahid Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday, Sarah Ali Khan, Guru Randhawa, YoYo Honey Singh, Divya Khosla Kumar, Tanishk Bagchi, Neha Kakkar, […]

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YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI WITNESS AN EXTRAORDINARY BLEND OF MUSIC, FASHION AND ENTERTAINMENT AT THE SPECTACULAR IIFA ROCKS 2022

YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI WITNESS AN EXTRAORDINARY BLEND OF MUSIC, FASHION AND ENTERTAINMENT AT THE SPECTACULAR IIFA ROCKS 2022 #IIFA2022 YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI WITNESS AN EXTRAORDINARY BLEND OF MUSIC, FASHION AND ENTERTAINMENT AT THE SPECTACULAR IIFA ROCKS 2022 #IIFA2022 ·         IIFA Rocks 2022: The Best of Music and Fashion, all on one stage on 3rd June 2022 §  Hosts: Farah Khan & Aparshakti Khurana §  Performers: Devi Sri Prasad, Tanishk Bagchi, Guru Randhawa, Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar, Dhvani Bhanushali, Zahrah S Khan, Asees Kaur, Ash King.   ·         Winners Of Technical Awards for the 22nd Edition Of IIFA 2022 §  Sardar Udham wins 3 awards followed by Atrangi Re with 2 awards   ·         Falguni and Shane Peacock presented a fashionable mélange of exquisite and gorgeous designs at the with a scintillating NEXA fashion show at IIFA Rocks 2022.     3rd June 2022, Abu Dhabi: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi witnessed the grandeur, opulence and the octane all on one stage at the spectacular IIFA Rocks 2022. A treat for music, fashion & entertainment lovers everywhere, Sportsbuzz.com IIFA Rocks Co-Presented by NEXA, IIFA ROCKS 2022 witnessed a breath-taking celebration comprising fun, glamour, delightful acts and surprises with mesmerizing performances all under one roof at the grandest celebration of Indian Cinema, the International […]

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Dr. Jagdish K. Gupta, President of Medical Society of County of Kings, NY Leads Year-Long Bicentennial Celebrations

“I am very humbled, truly privileged, and extremely honored to welcome you all to our 201st Bicentennial Stated Meeting by the Medical Society of The County of Kings and the Academy of Medicine of Brooklyn,” said Dr. Jagdish K. Gupta, a committed and highly regarded physician with a history of professional achievement and humanitarian philanthropy, who was inducted as the 174th President of the Medical Society of County of Kings (MSCK) on May 25th, 2022.Dr. Gupta was addressing the delegates at the 201st Annual Stated Meeting of MSCK as a Bicentennial Event in person, after two years hiatus due to COVID Pandemic at El Caribe Country Club in Brooklyn, NY with full regalia. “The COVID-19 pandemic upended the rhythms of our personal and professional lives. Traditional workings of our medical society came to a screeching halt,” Dr. Gupta pointed out. “However, as an organization, we persevered, reimagined our operations, and implemented new strategies.  Overall, the organization was renewed and brought into the 21st century.”Dr. Gupta expressed gratitude to “Dr. Valluru, Dr. Prasad Gudavalli & Dr. Larry Melniker, and everyone in our leadership team for all their hard work during possibly the most challenging time in our organization’s history.”   Dr. Gupta on […]

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 AAPI’s 40th Convention To Feature Prominent CEOs From Around World

AAPI’s 40th Convention To Feature Prominent CEOs From Around World The Healthcare industry in the United States and around the world is rapidly changing, leading to many describing the healthcare environment as dynamic, complex, and highly uncertain. The manner in which the health care environment is perceived and characterized is important for several reasons. Higher-performing health care providers and organizations are those that are, among other characteristics, able to understand and manage uncertainty and ambiguity in their environments.With a view to helping AAPI members better understand the recent trends in the delivery of healthcare to millions across the nation, the forthcoming 40th annual convention, organized by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) from June 23rd to 25th, 2022 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX is planning a high power CEO Forum, featuring experts and leaders in the healthcare industry, Dr. Anupama Gotimukula, President of AAPI announced.Conceived and developed by Dr. Joseph M. Chalil and Mr. Bob Miglani, and building on the successful experiences of the past several years of the popular CEO Forum at the 40th edition of AAPI’s annual Convention, to be attended by world renowned healthcare leaders will address: “The Future of Healthcare: Technology, Transformation and […]

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Famous Punjabi Singers Sarbjit Cheema and Dolisha electrifies the audience at “Rangla Punjab”

Famous Punjabi Singers Sarbjit Cheema and Dolisha electrifies the audience at “Rangla Punjab” Asian Media USA © Chicago IL: The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago (PCS) flagship annual event “Rangla Punjab” to celebrate (belated) Vaisakhi festival, was held on May 21, after an hiatus of couple of years due to the covid19 pandemic, at the Yellow Box Theater, Naperville, Illinois. This was the 28th year of this event by PCS. More than 800 attended. Nearly 200 children and adults from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin performed Punjabi folk dances Bhangra and Giddha, played music, and socialized. Prominent Punjabi Singer and film artist Sarbjit Cheema with many smash hits like his evergreen song “Rangle Punjab Di Sifat Sunnava,” along with Miss Dolisha a rising star in Punjabi singing and their live orchestra from Canada electrified the audience to be dancing wherever they were, in their seats, on the floor all over the auditorium and made it a memorable evening. Everyone was ecstatic enjoying togetherness after covid19 lockdowns and social distancing. Dr. Param P. Singh a cardiovascular physician from Moline Illinois, who won “The Young Investigator Award” from AACIO in 2010, was the chief guest. “Rangla Punjab ” is the single largest annual Punjabi cultural event […]

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Mandala South Asian Performing Arts Launches New Headquarters at National India Hub Devon Avenue

Asian Media USA © Chicago IL: Mandala South Asian Performing Arts Lanches New Headquarters at National India Hub on Thursday – May 19 2022 at 2642 W. Devon Avenue, Chicago IL. Devon. Devon Avenue has long been a site for cultural exchange and South Asian diasporic community. Since those like Jagdish Khatwani opened the first South Asian business on Devon, India Sari Palace, in 1972, and the Patel Brothers opening their trademark grocery store in 1974, this region has become a home for the largest community of South Asian residents in Chicago, Illinois and the broader Midwest. With the waves of the South Asian diaspora also came the businesses, cuisines, and arts of ancestral traditions. But, as many of us have learned, particularly with the trials of the pandemic, making space for tradition has become challenging. Mandala Arts has moved its headquarters where we believe South Asian arts are already deeply rooted; the arts need and deserve an advocate, supporter, and leader. With current and future artistic partnerships and collaborations, Mandala believes that Devon can grow and thrive. Invited guests Alderwoman Debra Silverstein, Alderman Andre Vasquez Jr of Chicago’s 40th ward, Mr. Ranjit Singh Consul Chicago, Mandala Board President Dr. Umang Patel and Paragi Patel, Pranita […]

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Eid-Ul-Fitr Celebrations Bring Over 8000 Devout Muslims to

Islamic Center of Naperville Eid Prayer in Naperville! Kashif Fakhruddin, President, ICN Naperville Extends Warmest Wishes to Muslims in the United States and around the World Celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr Asian Media USA © Chicago, IL: On Monday May 2nd,2022 Muslims from all over the Naperville and suburb areas joyfully bustled into the Embassy suites and two locations of ICN to join the celebrations of Eid Ul-Fitr. While there were various venues that held Eid prayers throughout the region, the largest turnouts were at the Naperville where arrangements for Eid prayers were made by the Islamic Center of Naperville (ICN) in five spells, at 7:30 am, at 8:30 am, 9:00 am,10: 00 am, and at 11:30 am. The Imam for the first session of the Eid prayers was Shayakh Ismail Al-Qadhi, Shayakh Omar Hedroug, for second session, Dr. Abdullah Ansari for the Third session, Shayakh Rizwan Ali for the fourth session and Wali Khan for the fifth session. Over 8000 devout Muslims, including prominent Businessmen, Professionals, and Community Leaders, attended the Eid prayers. Women in vibrant colored dresses, men in ethnic outfits and children, smiling and laughing, filled the parking lots and poured into all the three locations. Volunteers of the Eid Committee of the ICN open-heartedly welcomed the […]

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SAPNA  gets recognition from US Congress declaring May 6, 2022 as International Veena Day facilitated by US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi

Sri Annamacharya Project of North America (SAPNA) and the Shirdi Sai Mandir, Rolling Meadows,  have  conducted  a Two Day International Veena Conference & Festival on May 7 & 8,2022. US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi declared a proclamation honoring the 18th International Veena Festival, which was submitted to the Congressional Record and was entered into the record on May 6,2022. Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam declared May 7,2022 as the International Veena Day .  In this Two day Veena Festival  Birth Centenary of Padmashree Emani Sankara Sastri , a Veena Legend and  a Great Musician , was celebrated by unveiling his portrait and this was added to the Sunada Sudha Collection of Paintings. The program was started by the Vedic Chantings by  Vedic Scholars Sri Hanumat Prasad & Sri Nagraj Vattyam  The Veena Schools of Rajaveena, Ensemble of Ragas, RAMA Veena Music Academy, Pallavi School of Music, Teachers Rajeswari Pariti, Saraswati Ranganathan, Rama Gurupalli, Dr Jaishree Prasad,  Bhavya Behata, Anupama Ganti, , Neela Amaravadi  Emani Kalyani Lakshminarayana, Dr Ayyagari Syamasundaram, Mrs Jayalakshmi have performed live in person and on the Virtual Platform from India and other US Cities. With a grand Scale total of 80 Veena Participants’ Performances s were presented. Professor Srinivas […]

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Voters Slam Governor, Mayor for Wanting to Spend $15 Million to Endanger Bicyclists & Pedestrians on Illinois Prairie Path

Press Conference & 15-Minute Bus Tour of Illinois Prairie Path in Hillside Asian Media USA © Hillside IL: Voters are outraged that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Hillside Mayor Joe Tamburino want to spend about $15 million state taxes to make the Illinois Prairie Path more dangerous for bicyclists and pedestrians than it is today!  Instead, voters want far safer and less costly solutions to fix the Path, possibly saving Illinois taxpayers $14 million.  Read the Hillside Neighbors “Prairie Path Plan“ at www.hillsideneighbors.com. Also, voters want Pritzker to build a Prairie Path bridge over Mannheim Rd. at Warren Ave. between Hillside and Bellwood for maximum safety.  Other villages have built bridges like this over busy roads for pathways.  To pay for the bridge, voters want Pritzker to shut down a controversial state project in Hillside that was never built and reassign its $2 million state grant. The Illinois Prairie Path was created in 1963 as the first rails-to-trails conversion in North America.  A recreational path for walking and bicycling, the Path extends 60 miles from Maywood (east) to Geneva (west.)  Where the Path crosses Mannheim Rd. at either the Mannheim Rd./Washington St. or Mannheim Rd./Madison St. intersections, users face dangerous, fast-moving trucks and vehicles turning from all directions. The […]

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શિકાગોના ગુજરાતીઓ કવિતા દ્વારા ‘હૃદયથી હૃદય સુધી’ જોડાયા

કોઈ પણ સમાજ કે સંસ્કૃતિનો પડઘો તેના ભાષા અને સાહિત્ય દ્વારા પડતો હોય છે. આજનું સાહિત્ય આવતી કાલનો બહુ મોટો દસ્તાવેજ હોય છે. તેમાંય કવિતા એ હૃદયની ભાષા છે. હૃદયની ઊર્મિઓને વ્યક્ત કરતી વાણી છે. શિકાગો આર્ટ સર્કલ ગુજરાતી ભાષા, સાહિત્ય અને સંગીતનો પ્રચાર-પ્રસાર કરી લોકોના જીવનમાં પોઝિટિવ એટિટ્યૂડ વિકસતો રહે તેવા પ્રયત્નો કરે છે. આ પ્રયત્નના ભાગરૂપે એપ્રિલ 30 2022ના રોજ, શિકાગોના રાના રેગન કમ્યુનિટી હોલમાં એક સુંદર કવિસંમેલનનું આયોજન કરવામાં આવ્યું હતું. આ કવિસંમલેન ખરેખર અનોખું હતું. શીર્ષક પ્રમાણે તેમાં હાજર રહેનાર તમામ શ્રોતાગણ ખરેખર ‘હૃદયથી હૃદય સુધી’ પહોંચ્યા હતા. હૈયે હૈયું દળાય એવી સ્થિતિમાં આખો હૉલ ખીચોખીચ ભર્યો હતો. અમેરિકામાં–શિકાગોમાં પાંચસો કરતાં વધારે શ્રોતા કવિસંમેલન માણવા આવે એ શિકાગોમાં વસતા ગુજરાતીઓનો સાહિત્યપ્રેમ દર્શાવે છે. શિકાગો આર્ટ સર્કલ સંસ્થા 1996થી સતત ગુજરાતી સાહિત્યની સેવા કરી રહી છે. અગાઉ આદિલ મન્સૂરી, મધુરાય અને ચંદ્રકાન્ત શાહ જેવા દિગજ્જ સાહિત્યકારોને લાઇફ ટાઇમ અચિવમેન્ટ એવોર્ડ આપી ચૂકી છે. ત્યારે આ પ્રસંગે કવિ અનિલ ચાવડાને તેમના સાહિત્યિક પ્રદાન માટે — ખાસ કરીને કવિતા માટે સ્પેશ્યલ રેકોગ્નાઇઝેશન એવોર્ડ આપવામાં આવ્યો હતો. આ પ્રસંગે ભારતીય સિનિયર સિટિઝન એસોશિયેશનના સ્થાપક પ્રમુખ શ્રી હરિભાઈ પટેલને તેમની સેવાકીય પ્રવૃત્તિને ધ્યાનમાં રાખીને એવોર્ડ આપીને સન્માનવામાં આવ્યા હતા. છેલ્લા 26 વર્ષોથી શિકાગો આર્ટ સર્કલમાં વોલન્ટિયર તરીકે સેવા આપનાર 87 વર્ષે […]

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India’s Eminent Parliamentarian Suresh Prabhu honored in Chicago

Asian Media USA © Chicago IL: Indian American Business Council [IABC] hosted a rousing reception in honor of distinguished visiting Member of Parliament & Former Central Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu at a ceremony held in Downer’s grove, Illinois on April 20, 2022. The reception attracted a great host of community’s prominent organizational leaders who paid glowing tributes to Suresh Prabhu for his exemplary services as the former central minister and as a renowned Indian parliamentarian who leaves behind indelible footprints for his sterling reputation as a man of impeccable integrity. Ajeet Singh, IABC President & principal host – welcoming the gathering of the distinguished guests – heaped a generous measure of praise on Suresh Prabhu for his illustrious record of accomplishment of remarkable distinction and the honor with which he served the government of India spanning decades with spotless integrity coupled with unwavering devotion to the principles of honesty.  Dr. Sreenivas Reddy, Chair of the Illinois Medical Board – in his remarks – extolled the yeoman leadership of Suresh Prabhu and described him as a highly admired Indian statesman who played significant role serving as the Indian Emissary and Sherpa at the G20 & G7 Summit. Dr. Sreenivas Reddy added […]

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Telugu Association of Greater Chicago (TAGC), has celebrated this year Ugadi and Srirama Navami on April 16th,2022

Telugu Association of Greater Chicago (TAGC), the first Telugu organization in North America has celebrated this year Ugadi and Srirama Navami on April 16th,2022 at Hemmens Auditorium, Elgin. TAGC is devoted to the awareness and promotion of Telugu Heritage and Culture in the Midwest region headquartered in Chicago, the association was originally founded in 1971 and it recently completed its golden jubilee celebration and entered its 51st year. Over seven hundred Indian origin members participated in this Ugadi event. Program started with prayer song by Singer Ramya and lighting the inauguration lamp by Smt.Uma Avadhuta President of TAGC 2022. Cultural Chair Prasanna Kandukuri and Co chairs Swetha Chinnari, Sireesha Rebbapragada and Shailja Bethi with all the board members were present on the stage. Anchor Lavanya Guduru came all the way from Atlanta to host the show. Unni Vitta also accompanied Lavanya to make the show more entertaining. Cultural programs mesmerized the audience with the varieties and the digital projection made the programs livelier. More than 300 kids and Adults participated in the event. Few highlights of the programs were Ramayana, Hanuman Chalisa, Lazy dance by adults, Ugadi theme dances and Senior’s dance etc. Audience enjoyed each and every program with […]

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Association of Indians in America (AIA), Illinois Chapter elects new Chapter Executive Committee

Asian Media USA © Chicago IL: The members of the Illinois Chapter of the Association of Indians in America in a recently held election elected the Executive Committee of the chapter for the year 2022-2023 consisting of the following members: President – Hina Trivedi; Vice President – Lucy Pandey & Shaheen Sayeed; Treasurer: Sujata Sharma; Secretary: Nilabh Dubey; Joint Secretary: Shabana Rahman; Members at Large: Ram Bhaskaran, Chandani Duvvuri, Praveen Konduru, Akshay Patel, Malla Reddy, Pandey Sahai, and Nipa Shah. The inaugural function of the chapter was held in Shikara Restaurant in Downers Grove, Illinois on March 20, 2022. The Chair of the Election Committee, Dr. Ghanshyam Pandey introduced the newly elected members of the Executive Committee, as a new committee is elected every other year. He congratulated the members for their commitment to AIA and work for the progress of the association and the chapter. The incoming president, Miss Hina Trivedi then took over the proceedings of the chapter and discussed the programs and activities of the Illinois Chapter for the coming year. She said that AIA has been conducting at least three major programs every year which include Youth Talent Show, a youth dance competition program, the Independence […]

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Bharti Desai Midwest Garba Queen Rocks Chicagoland Indian Community

Asian Media USA © For Garba, the members were adorned with beautiful and traditional attire, Chaniya-Choli and Kurta-pajama. The whirling dancers, clapping hands, distinct sound of wooden ‘Dandia’ striking together, toe tapping music and people wearing vibrant colorful clothes marked the Navratri celebrations at the Garba & Dandiya Raas, Chicago IL: First time in Chicago Aarush Entertainment and Manav Seva Mandir present Chaitra Navratri Garba by Midwest Garba Queen Bharti Desai on Saturday – April 09, 2022 at Manav Seva Mandir, 101 S Church Rd, Bensenville, IL. This auspicious event was celebrated by family, friends, and well-wishers. Chaitra Navratri is nine days festivity which starts on the first day of Hindu Luni-Solar calendar and falls in the month of March or April. Chaitra is the first month of Hindu lunar calendar and because of it this Navratri is known as Chaitra Navratri. Chaitra Navratri is also known as Vasanta Navratri. This year, the Navratri celebration was organized by President of Aarush Entertainment Manoj Rathod.  The Aarti table was beautifully decorated in the center of the hall with flowers, fruits and candle lamps around the pictures of Amba Mata and Modheshwari Mata by Manoj Rathod and his wife Rajkumari Rathod. To begin the […]

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Consul General Amit Kumar’s Address at Illinois General Assembly

Consul General Amit Kumar addressed the Illinois General Assembly at the Capitol in Springfield on 05 April 2022 at the invitation of Hon’ble Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch. CG Kumar spoke on the India growth story, priorities in the vitally important India-US Strategic Partnership, and immense synergies in India-US ties including those with Illinois. CG Kumar separately met Speaker Welch, House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, Senate President Don Herman and Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie along with their leadership teams. Representative Seth Lewis also joined a few meetings.  Members of the Indian American community, who over the years made significant contributions in advancing the India-US partnership, also joined the event. Chicago 06 April 2022

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FIA Chicago Hosts Spectacular, Vibrant & Colorful Holi Celebrations

Asian Media USA © Chicago IL: Federation of Indian Associations [FIA] Chicago, status 501(c)(3), a premier community umbrella organization — hosted a spectacular, vibrant and colorful Holi celebrations marked by festive gaiety interspersed with beautifully decorated stage & premises, filled with music, dance and singing that was awash with the vibrancy of colors and gallant exuberance at the Mall of India in Naperville, Illinois on Sunday Apr 03, 2022. The event kicked off with an Opening Welcome by Mistress of ceremonies Richa Chand, along with the warm introductions by co-emcees Vinita Gulabani and Pratibha Jairath & Neelam Jai , who all charmed the audience throughout the festive celebration with their captivating eloquence marked by impromptu quips in between. Beginning the auspicious Holi celebrations, the Devotional Prayer Song by Mrs Rita Shah served as a great reminder to all that we must cherish each moment in life and be thankful to the almighty for being so generous to us. Chairman & Founder President Mr. Sunil Shah was invited for a Welcome address, followed by President Mr Hitesh Gandhi and Past President and Founder Mr. Onkar Sangha.  Presiding over the Holi celebrations, Sunil Shah, FIA’s Chairman, Founder & Visionary welcomed the large […]

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Navy Pier, Delhi committee of Chicago Sister Cities

partner for celebration of Holi Asian Media USA © Chicago IL:  First time a large metropolitan city in the United States, Chicago, celebrated the Indian festival of Holi, with over 2000 people in attendance which included live cultural programming, music and dancing, food and drink, and color throwing.  “The Delhi Committee of Chicago Sister Cities is thrilled to partner with Navy Pier for this event so that Chicagoans and visitors can participate in the celebration of Holi, a holiday that marks new life and energy,” said Smita N. Shah, Chairman of the Delhi Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, Director on the Navy Pier Board of Directors, and CEO of SPAAN Tech, Inc. “How fitting that we can celebrate this one-of-a-kind event on our beautiful lakefront, with Mayor Lightfoot, in the city blessed by Swami Vivekananda.”  Also in attendance were Consul General Amit Kumar, Indian Community Leader Niranjan S. Shah, Pratima Shah, and ABC 7 News Reporter, Ravi Baichwal. Ravi Baichwal of ABC7 News, provided a welcome for attendees and served as the master of ceremonies. The celebration was the last of three events in the Global Connections series at Navy Pier presented by ComEd, which previously hosted events celebrating […]

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Aarush Entertainment celebrates Holi with Mannara Chopra, Actress and Model from Bollywood

Asian Media USA © Chicago IL: Festival of colors organized by Manoj Rathod (CEO of Aarush Entertainment) and UR Group was one of the biggest Holi and Indian cultural events which took place on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Candela, 8526 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL 60714. This event touched the hearts as well as the dreams of Indian immigrants and natives simultaneously. The event was house full, enjoyed the vibrant colors, dazzling music, enthralling dances and award to Women Empowerment Icon The special guest was Mannara Chopra (Actress plus model from Bollywood and Sunil Shah Chairman, Founders of FIA. Prachi Jaitly & Bharti Desai were Master of ceremony of this event. Women Empowerment Icon awardees were Prachi Jaitly, Bharti Desai, Rita Shah, Uma Avadhuta, Usha Bhaskar, Sweety Raheja, Sonya Gupta, Rebecca Bodony and Vibha Rajput. The main highlight of the event came when participants picked up colored powder and chased each other, tossing colors into the air and covering friends and strangers alike. They joy and excitement filled the air and created a memorable experience for all.  “Today we are here to celebrate the Holi festival. The festival of colors, fun, happiness, friendship and love. May the colors spread […]

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