Day: 18 February 2014

Chicago IL: Love is like a magic dollar, they say “Lend it, spend it, and give it away, and you’ll end up having some more” now that’s the way the Desi community in Chicago related to this emotion. Valentines’ Day is always celebrated with much romp and fun in every nook and cranny of the city. Though many couples headed for various clubs and watering holes to make the occasion grand and memorable, several others rushed to Aashiqui Forever Valentine’s Day Party which was organized by Manpasand (Bhavna Modi and Sanjay Modi) and India House Banquets (Ravi Rawat) on Friday February 14, 2014 at India House Banquets, 521, W Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg IL. For couples, romantics and sky-watchers, Valentine’s Day 2014 was perfect. A full moon greeted lovers and sweethearts on this special day. Saint Valentine’s Day, also known as Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine is observed on February 14 each year. It is a festival of romantic love and many people give cards, letters, flowers or presents to their spouse or partner. They may also arrange a romantic meal in a restaurant or night in a hotel. Chicago’s Restaurant of Romance, India House Banquet had arranged […]

Chicago IL: Viidyaranya Kannada Kuta (V.K.K), is a non-profit organization that provides a forum through which members can participate in the cultural and social activities representative of Karnataka’s regional traditions and to support humanitarian causes through the Vidyaranya Kannada Kuta Charitable Fund. V.K.K on Sunday February 10, 2014 celebrated Sankranti Festival (Harvest Festival) at the Rama temple , Lemont. In spite of the below freezing temperatures, plenty of snow and slushy roads, Kannadigas in big numbers gathered to celebrate this occasion “Suggiya Sambrama”. The attendees first gathered in Gupta Dining Hall for a Social hour Meet and Greet session. During this hour Coffee and Snacks were served to the attendees. Cultural Committee collectively worked together to make the Cultural program run smoothly. The stage was decorated with Kites, Props of Sun, Sugar cane, Props of pile of grain, Flowers which brought a festive look. There is a tradition in India to fly Kites during this festival. Therefore a “Kite Decorating Contest” for kids was also conducted. First, Second and third places prizes was determined by the judges. After religious rituals were performed by Temple priest seeking the blessings of the almighty, the program was formally inaugurated by lighting of lamp […]