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Hoffman Estates, IL: Shree Jalaram Mandir located at 425, Illinois Blvd , Hoffman Estates , IL, celebrated 4th Volunteer Appreciation Day with Bollywood music on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 6:00 pm. A sentimental evening was performed by talented artists in filmy style with old and new songs, which made the whole atmosphere joyful. More than 235 volunteers enjoyed the special evening. Saturday, January 11, 2014, was a day to appreciate every single person who had devoted their time towards the Mandir’s progress. In honor of such commitment, Jalaram Mandir Board decided to have a beautiful way to say thanks to all the volunteers with a Musical night and splendid dinner. At present, Mandir has team of approximately 235 volunteers, who are involved in various activities and perform duties with all their heart. There are lots of Temple in Chicago however Shree Jalaram Mandir is only Mandir that celebrates Volunteer Appreciation dinner with Bollywood style music and mastic. Rajendra Thakkar who is the volunteer coordinator, assigns volunteers whenever necessary. He requested the executive board of the Mandir to organize this event to recognize all the volunteers for their tireless service. Several volunteers prepared decorations for this event. Prior to Musical […]

Chicago IL: Board of Trustees of Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago, unanimously elected their Chairman as Mr. Hemant Shah for the year 2014-1015, in the first Board meeting held on Tuesday, January 07, 2014. Established about 40 years ago, the Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago (JSMC) serves more than 1600 families with various religious, cultural and educational programs on 14+ acres beautiful campus with recently renovated temple and auditoriom facility in Chicago’s suburb, Bartlett. In a brief remark, newly elected Jain Society’s Chairman Mr. Hemant Shah expressed heartfelt thanks to the Board of Trustees along with Executive Committee for bestowing their faith and confidence in his leadership. He mentioned that with enthusiasm, structured efforts, commitment, teamwork and unity; together we can raise the bar for JSMC, as a great organization for Jain community’s religious and cultural need in Chicagoland area. With his passion and devoted community leadership, Hemant Shah has succesfully served as Membership Secretary, Vice President and Trustee of this organization. He is also serving on a executive board of North American Jain’s umbrella organisation JAINA, as a Vice-President for Mid-west region. Engineer by profession and serving in IT division of AT&T, Mr Shah is also affiliated with many […]

New Delhi: In the prestigious presence of President Honorable Pranab Mukherjee and founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni seminar was organized in Rashtrapati Bhawan to discuss 150th Anniversary Celebrations of Ambassador of peace and nonviolence renowned Jain Philosopher Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi. Prestigious Jain leaders Shri Subhash Oswal Senior Vice President of All Indian Jain Conference, Shri D.K. Jain (Luxar Group), Shri Mahesh Jain and Ms. Shobhna Jain graced the seminar with their presence. Founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni on the occasion said that Shri Vir Chand Raganv Ji Gandhi addressed the World Religion Parliament, Chicago in 1893 with Swamy Vivekanand Ji. Shri Gandhi has not only played important role in spreading the Jain philosophy internationally but also promoted Indian Culture in different parts of the world. He successfully removed the false believes about Indian Culture. Shri Gandhi knew 14 Indian languages; along with Jain Religion he had deep knowledge of different religions and western Philosophy. In those days he helped Indians by sending help from America during drought. He greatly served the spiritual world by removing slaughter housed from Shri Samedshikhar Tirtha for its purity and by making Shatrunjay Thirtha tax free. […]

Chicago IL: The Federation of Indian Association, Chicago, Il (FIA ) announced its new Executive Board for the year 2014-2015 unanimously approved by all the members present with Onkar Sangha as it’s President (Elect)at India House Banquets on 12/21/2013. Sunil Shah Founder and Past President of FIA, Chicago,Il congratulated the new board and introduced them individually and the names are as follows: President: Onkar Singh Sangha, Executive Vice President: Dhitu Bhagwakar, Vice Presidents: Bharti Desai, Rita Shah, Surinder Kalra, Mukesh Shah, Ravi Kapoor, , General Secretary: Neil Khot, Jt Secretary: Sam Azeemuddin, Treasurer: Surinder Palia, Jt Treasurer: Raju Shah, Directors: Shital Daftari, Amit Desai. Sunil Shah mentioned that new team is extremely competent and excited to work united and are looking forward to organize several beautiful events in the upcoming year. Onkar Sangha invited everyone to join in celebration of 65th Republic Day of India held at Meadows Club, Rolling Meadows, IL on 01/25/2014 at 6.30 pm. The Gala Banquet Dinner would comprise of Beautiful Hindi Play ” Dastak ” Live Musical Orchestra, Colorful cultural entertainment programs. General Secretary Neil Khot proposed vote of Thanks. Picture #1 MemberNot seen in the picture are: Founding Committee Member Sunny Kular, Sayed, Outgoing […]

Chicago IL: Hari Om Mandir celebrated the New Year 2014 with 24 hours Akhand Ramayan Path. At 11.55pm on 31st Dec. the Ram Dhun was chanted by all the devotees present in the hall in full enthusiasm to say goodbye to 2013 and to welcome the New Year 2014. At midnight all the devotees greeted each other and sweets were distributed to all as Prasad by temple priest. Even though New Year was on the weekday, we experienced an unprecedented number of devotees who visited the temple and celebrated the New Year with the bhog of Akhand Ramayan Path. As usual Mr. Subhash Sharma took the responsibility of the 24 hours Akhand Ramayan Path. The sponsors were Subhash and Kiran Sharma and Salwan family. Both priests- Shastri Yogesh Pandya and Pandit Dinesh Kumar did the super job of decorating the Darbar. Hari Om Parivar extends its best wishes for the peaceful, healthy, happy and successful New Year – 2014 to everyone in the community. In the congregation, BOT Chairman Mr. Ayodhia Salwan announced the name of the new president Mr. Indrajit Sarkar. He welcomed him saying “ Mr. Sarkar is a very devoted and hardworking individual. I encourage him to […]

Chicago IL: After successfully hosting ‘Chicago Indian Icon’, the Indian Event management conducted a Charismatic concert featuring the man popularly known as the ‘Indian King of Disco’ – Bappi Lahiri performing first time for a New Year’s Eve event in Chicago at Ashyana Banquets. The five members of the Indian Event Management team, Brij Sharma (President), Pratibha Jairath (Vice President), Sharan Walia (Director of Planning and Management), Raju Bankapur (Director of Entertainment and Execution), Anoop Walia (Director of Public Relations and Business Services) have worked very hard and once again, made their mark by this New Year Eve event with Bappi Lahiri. The program started with a few songs by Chicago Indian Icon Singers Praveen Jaligama and Dr. Jency Elakkatt Akkalat. This was followed by Anoop Walia of the IEM Team who brought people to the dance floor with his two songs Yeh kaali kaali ankhen and Na Na Na Re. The Dance Team performance by Noman Khan and team was breadth taking. Not before long, at 9:40, the hall was bursting with excitement of the announcement of Bappi Da arriving on stage and the Saregama Orchestra’s Intro music of Pag Ghungroo Baandh.. Bappi Da was escorted through the Audience […]

Chicago IL: Live2U organized a splendid New Year’s Eve celebration on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at India House Banquets, 521 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL. This event consisted of a Lounge Style Party, Hot & Sizzling Bollywood item girls, Brazilian Dancers, Belly dancers, 110 items Cruise Style Food, Open Premium Bar, VIP Lounge, DJ by Mr. Shaw, elegant stage decorations, Special Light effects, Excellent sound system and a Special India House Banquet Layout for the Best Party Ever. Audiences were house full despite awful weather in Chicago. Live 2U is an Entertainment Power House Specializing and Conceptualizing Live Shows and Concerts, Plays in USA and Canada featuring the most sought after Celebrities in the Indian and Pakistani Entertainment Industry, one that is vibrant and full of life. Live2U and India House joined together to organize this New Year Eve celebration with the best music, entertainment, food to welcome the New Year. The highlight of the show were the Brazilian dancers who danced to Samba music which is popular in Brazil. There is actually a set of dances, rather than a single dance, that define the Samba dancing scene in Brazil; The dance simply follows the beat of the music and […]

Rolling Meadows, IL: Inclement Weather and hazardous driving conditions did little to dampen the spirit and enthusiasm of a packed house at the Meadows Club NYE Gala, Dance Masti here on December 31st. The Gala sizzled with some well choreographed performances by visiting celebs Jay Bhanushali, the effervescent host of Zee TVs Dance India Dance and the lovely Mahhi Vij, an actress and winner of Star TVs Nach Balliye 5. They were accompanied by an energetic and inspired group of dancers from Atlanta’s Prem’s Dance Studio and Chicago’s own Arabian dancing stars Megan Hartman, Jessica Beuckman and Eliza Perry. Backed by an exciting light and sound arrangement by the Meadows Club and Tantrixx the grand ballroom was a sight to behold. “This was the best New Year’s party ever”, gushed Padma Madireddy who attended the event with a group of over 70 people . “ Words cannot express how much fun we had. The idea of the second stage in the center and the food and was so great. Hats off for all your hard work ”, she added. The classy ambience with superb lighting and innovative center stage along with the main stage for performances came in for a […]

Chicago IL: Federation of Indian Associations-Chicago [FIA] elected an energized new team as their governing executive board for the year 2014-2015 with Keerthi Kumar Ravoori as its new president at their general body meeting held on Sunday December 1, 2013 at North Shore Banquets, Devon Ave, in Chicago. Keerthi Kumar Ravoori known for his grass-roots community leadership who gained credit and approbation for his long-standing tenure of devoted stewardship for FIA-Chicago has been convincingly elected with unequivocal unanimity by its diverse membership organizations. After meticulously screening the membership and nomination forms with adherence to the bye-laws, the Election Committee comprising of Anil Pillai [Chair] Ajai Agnihotri and Sitaram Patel duly declared the following members of the Executive Board for 2014-2015: Keerthi Kumar Ravoori, President Chandresh Brahmbhatt, Executive Vice President Sanhita Agnihotri, Secretary Dr. Indrajit Patel, Vice President Minhaj Akhtar, Vice President Sateeshan Nair, Vice President Harish Kolasani, Joint Secretary Ankur Chaudary, Treasurer Ajeet Singh, Joint Treasurer Veenod Patel has been chosen as Executive Director. Newly elected FIA President-elect Keerthi Kumar Ravoori – in his brief remarks – expressed heartfelt thanks to the FIA Executive Board, Trustees and Directors for bestowing their unswerving faith and confidence to take up the reigns […]