Sarabhjit Singh Mann Unanimously Elected President of Indian Overseas Congress, California Unit 2019. Mohinder Singh Gilzian(Middle, President Indian Overseas Congress appoints Sarabhjit Singh Mann as President Indian Overseas Congress California Chapter.......Read More

Former Premier of British Columbia, Canada, Ujjwal Dosanjh today said that the `mad rush’ of the youth to Canada was adversely affecting Punjab.

He said the large scale brain drain and losing of the agile work force will have far-reaching socio-economic and cultural ramifications for the Punjabi.....Read More

Rajat Gupta blamed the NRI former New York Attorney Preet Bharara conducting the case in an "untruthful" manner

Rajat Gupta, who served 19 months in US jail for insider trading, has blamed the prosecution led by Indian-American former New York Attorney Preet Bharara for conducting the case in an "disingenuous and untruthful" manner……Read  More

Mohinder Singh Gilzian assumes the mantle of the Presidency of Indian Overseas Congress, USA

.Mohinder Singh appreciated  Mr. Rahul Gandhi, President of AICC & Mr. Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress.  About 200 people gathered together and felicitated Mr. Mohinder Singh Gilzian on his assumption of duties as . ...Read

American Telugu Association, ATA, a 28 year old Telugu organization-

serving the interests of Telugu people across North America celebrated Women’s day weekend with much fervor & gusto.....Read

Padma Lakshmi will support the United Nations Development Programme agency’s fight against inequality and discrimination around the world........Read

Neomi Rao Confirmed by U.S. Senate to DC Circuit Court of Appeals
Senate GOP confirms Kavanaugh’s replacement, Trump’s 36th pick for powerful appeals courts...Read

Six NRI Gujarati Family from Toronto killed in Ethiopian plane crash

All NRI six family members were travelling from Addis Ababa to Nairobi to meet their friends in Mombasa in Kenya....Read

NRI Dinesh Shankar Sentenced To 33 Months In Prison & $2.6 million in restitution

Dinesh Shankar was sentenced today to 33 months in prison and ordered to pay $2,618,000 in restitution as result of his mail fraud conviction for embezzling from an East Bay medical device company, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson...Read

Indian Overseas Congress, USA contributes towards Congress party manifesto

For the first time, the Indian National Congress will include the recommendations from the non-resident Indian community in the party’s 2019 election manifesto......Read

Vijender Singh Boxer Inspire over 350 Students (NRI Next Generation) of Creative Thinkers and Innovators

Vijender Singh's Riverside visit is a historic moment for our very special relationship

Vijender Singh also met NRI Riverside Seniors........Read

Balwinder Singh Girn Honored at the Asian American Coalition of Chicago's 36th. Annual Lunar New Year Celebration Dinner Banquet

Mr. Balwinder Singh Girn a senior Project Manager with Northern Trust Corporation with leadership roles in Asian American Business Resource Council and the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) received  the 2019 ...Read

Vijender Singh Boxer Chief Guest At Shere Punjab Volleyball Tournament Los Angeles

Balwinder Wraich, well Known Entrepreneur in Trucking Industry and President of Riverside Gurdwara, welcome Vijender Singh Boxer as Chief Guest At Shere Punjab Volleyball Tournament at Riverside, Los Angeles........Read

Asian American Coalition of Chicago Celebrated its 36th. Annual Lunar New Year

Most of the Chicago Congressmen & Mayoral candidates participated in the Political Forum

More than 1,000 guests including 70-80 NRIs attended the dinner banquet......Read

Hardev Panesar Kenya Born NRI/PIO, faces 20 years Jail on multi-million-dollar immigration fraud. He agreed to pay back $2.5 million to the victims

On February 21,  Hardev Panesar, 70,  born in Kenya,  a Nigerian passport holder  who speaks five languages, admitted that he was running immigration-fraud scheme that tricked more than 100 victims out of millions of dollars based on false claims that they could secure immigration status in the United States....Read

70th Republic Day of India celebration -Hosted by India Association of S. California for Indian community in city of Irvine......Haweli Mandir hall was well decorated with tri color of Indian flag to welcome the community for most pious day of Indian history Republic Day of India .....Read

Several community members gathered at Gandhi Memorial Plaza in Irving to pay floral tribute to Gandhiji on his 71st death anniversary.

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse on January 30, 1948 during a morning prayer meeting at Birla Bhavan, New Delhi. Godse fired four bullets at Gandhi on point-blank range..........Read

US Govt (Feds) used fake Michigan university in immigration stingMore than 90% recruiters and students involved are originally from India. -Federal agents used a fake university in Farmington Hills to lure alleged phony foreign students who were trying to stay in the United States illegally........Read

Shingara Singh is extremely humble and polite person who treat everyone with equality and dignity............A.Gary Singh Grewal.

Shangara Singh, iowner of New India Sweet and Spices , Riverside, California.. Celebrated
Family Event at His Residencen ...........Read

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial of North Texas (MGMNT) organized the 70th India’s Republic Day Celebrations in Dallas (Irving) at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Plaza, the Largest Gandhi Memorial in the USA. More than 150 jubilant crowd gathered to celebrate the event. Mr. Rao Kalvala, Secretary, MGMNT welcomed the gathering, introduced MGMNT Board and expressed his joy over public enthusiasm........Read

he Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), an umbrella organization of the Indian American social service organizations in the 10th year of its inception kicks off the year 2019 with a Gala Dinner Banquetwith a Cultural Program and entertainment by Bollywood Singers to celebrate India’s 70th Republic Day on 26th January 2019, Saturday at 6.00 PM at the Waterford Banquets, 933, S Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126...... Read

Indian Student in Dublin Dies after falling from Cliffs of Moher while taking selfie- Man believed to have been Indian national studying in Dublin. Man was located, the helicopter winchman was lowered to the water and was able to recover this body. The  body was flown to Doolin where the crew was met by Coast Guard members and gardaí....Read

Bhavin Patel, Indian Arrested and may go 10 years Jail for Smuggling Indian nationals into the United States. -Bhavin Patel, 38, of India, was arrested by special agents of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) on Dec. 7, 2018 at Newark Liberty International Airport...........READ

PUNJABI CULTURAL SOCIETY OF CHICAGO CELEBRATES -25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO COMMUNITY P.C.S. HOSTS APPRECIATION DINNER FOR KEY SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS - Arlington Heights, IL: Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago (PCS) organized and hosted a dinner party, to commemorate 25 years of service and thank its sponsors and supporters.............READ

SIKH CULTURE AND SPIRIT SHOWCASED AT THE BEAUTIFUL 42nd INDY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-The Sikh Educational & Cultural Society of Indianapolis participated in the Indianapolis International Festival at the State Fairs Ground Nov 8, 9, 10. This is the 42nd year the Nationalities Council of Indiana has organized the International Festival which was attended by thousands of Indiana .....READ

Khalsa Diwan Society (KDS), Vancouver Grand Opening
- KDS played a major role in the social and economic development of the South Asian community
- KDS supported the Ghadar movement, helped the victims of Komagata Maru & fought against Racism KDS has always been there in the front row......READ

Guru NANAK Dev's birthday 2018 in Riverside, California

• RIVERSIDE GURDWARA CELEBRATED ON NOV 11

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• Inland Sikh Education Empire celebrate on Oct. 28

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Los Angeles 3 Associations- SMAP, ICS and CIAS Celebrated Diwali-

Special Guest of Honor was Bollywood Celebrity, Boby Bedi who dressed as Chhatrapati Shivaji Manaraj......READ

PRATHAM HONORS Google CEO NRI Sundar Pichai At Annual Fundraising Gala

-More than 300 guests attended the event, which raised $1.2 million-PRATHAM's Mission—“every child in school and learning well”....READ

Mahatma Gandhi Day Celebration in Hawaii on October 2, 2018 - Gandhi International Institute for Peace (GIIP) celebrated its 13th annual event to commemorate the 149th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi on Monday, October 2, 2018 in Waikiki, Honolulu.  The event included a Hawaiian blessing, an Indian spiritual invocation, and speeches from political leaders including Hon. U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, Hon. ...READ

Inland Sikh Education Empire, Riverside, LA may Cancel Dhadrianwale’s program on October 16, 17....Following intense opposition and efforts to attack on preacher Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale at San Jose Gurdwara by some Sikh religious leaders and groups, the management of Inland Sikh Education Empire, .... .........READ

Mahatma Gandhi’s 149th Birthday Celebrations at Dallas, TX

WHEN MUSIC AND DIVINELY-INSPIRED POETRY BRING THE WORLD OF CULTURES, FAITHS, AND SPIRIT TOGETHER ......

On rare occasions, we find an amazingly moving or divinely inspired composition that become a timeless sacred song or an immortal global anthem. Here are a few memorable gems...........READ

World Peace Day Celebrated By Global Peace Foundation On September 22, 2018
Keynote Speaker was Barry Simon, President,United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA)
The Foundation in association with Rise Against Hunger, is donating and packaging over 10,000 meals to send all over the World.........Read

Legalization of Culture of Corruption in India;
You Decide!
Times of India dated September 21st, 2018.  “Govt. of India has struck off 55,000 shell companies in the second phase of its efforts to curb illicit fund flows. Govt.  had earlier in June said that it has identified 2.25 lakh companies? The Corporate Affairs Ministry has already struck off 2.26 lakh such other firms which were bogus and more are on the anvil....READ

NRI Darashan Singh Dhanjan taken into custody suspected of killing daughter-in-law's parents in their homeand. Prosecutors could seek death

Fresno Police says: A family dispute ended with the deaths of two people and one man in custody Woman parents and in-laws also live in the same home......READ MORE

NRI Uka Solanki, philanthropist and owner of Big Saver Foods, Dies

The philanthropist, NRI Social Entrepreneur and Owner of Big Saver Foods grocery store Chain in LA AREA.

Mr. Uka Solanki, president and CEO of Big Saver Foods, Inc., was a strong supporter of educational and medical charity activities. He has been associated with charitable and community services in India, the United States, as well as other countries.

The Solanki philanthropy has helped provide medical attention to those in need, and donated funds for earthquake victims. The foundation has also established a girl’s school in the city of Junagadh in Gujarat, India. The Nalini Solanki-Chatralay School now educates more than 1,200 girls each year and a facility next door provides girls with disabilities the services they need to be able to attend school and to function better in everyday life.......CLICK

After Winning Two Gold medals--Anantdeep Singh also received an Honorary Plaque from the Inland Sikh Education Empire

He is more mature than his age implies, with a solid comprehension of abstract concepts, good foresight and an understanding of human nature beyond what most kids their age have.

Riverside, California Sikhs mark the 414th Anniversary- of the installation of the Guru Granth Sahibat the Inland Sikh Education Empire, Riverside, California - Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book was installed in the centre of the inner sanctuary on Bhadon Sudi 1, 1661 or August 16, 1604 with great ceremony
Guru Granth Sahib, (holy book of Sikhs)

• India-based call centres Fraud: In US, 15 people (7 Indian and 8 others) were arrested . They are involved in the scam through 5 call centers in India that victimised over 2,000 people, resulting in over $5.5 million in losses, the US Justice Department said in a press release. Seven defendants -Mohamed Kazim Momin, Palak Kumar Patel, Mohammed Sozab Momin, Devin Bradford Pope, Nicholas Alezander Deane, Drue Kyle Riggins and Jantz Parrish Miller were arraigned before US Magistrate Judge Janet F King.
  

1.7 million children are fed each day by over 6000 employees-

AKSHAYA PATRA UNDERTAKES KERALA DISASTER RELIEF FEEDING WITH ITS MAKESHIFT KITCHEN

• Sushma Swaraj raised the H-1B issue withSecretary Mike Pompeo: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj asked the United States on Thursday to take a “non-discriminatory and predictable approach” to the H-1B visa regime, given its high impact on innovation, competitiveness and people-to-people partnership.‘’I sought Secretary Pompeo’s support to nurture our people to people links, specifically the H-1B visa regime issue,’’ she said.

• Indian among 3 killed in Ohio, US bank shooting-Pruthviraj Kandepi 25, who hailed from Andhra Pradesh, and two others were shot dead on Thursday by the gunman identified as Omar Perez, 29. Perez was later shot dead by the police. Kandepi was working as a consultant with the bank.

Bodhi devotees Visiting India Cultural Centre of Canada-

They were keen to learn about Sikhism and the Indo-Canadian community in Canada

• After hitting fresh lows of 71.97 per US dollar, the Indian rupee on Wednesday, managed to recover over 20 paise to close at 71.75 per US dollar.

  Rupee Is 'Joker in The Pack' for RBI, JPMorgan's Chinoy Says:India is having trouble creating enough new jobs for its massive workforce or enough wealth to broaden its middle class.That may seem like an absurd description for India.Yet the reality is that even at its current pace, India is having trouble creating enough new jobs for its massive workforce ... ..READ

• USCustoms Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement arrested 364 crimina including six Sikhs and Other nationalities such as Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and and Ukraine

Los Angeles, IALA Celebrates 72nd India Independence Day- Attended by Congressman Sherman, Consulate General of Sri Lanka Ms Swarna Gunaratne , representative of Consulate General of India Asit Datta

BAPS Charities Supports The Environment  By Providing 300,000 Trees

Store Owner Tarlok Singh stabbed to death in New Jersey

Tarlok Singh, 55, a Sikh, Newark man, who worked at the Park Deli & Grocery on North Park Street and Burchard Avenue in East Orange, was stabbed  around 9.00 a.m.

 ‘India is at a crucial crossroads’; Sam Pitroda appeals NRIs for help
Mr. Sam Pitroda is Chairman of the Overseas Congress
Madhu Yaskhi, former MP and AICC Secretary Spoke about the challenges to Indian democracy

P.C.S. Chicago Hosted 18th Annual “Punjabi Youth Graduation & Scholarship Awards Night”. Professor Mohanbir Singh Sawhney's Keynote speach inspired students and parents. Kevindeep Singh Atwal a motivating youth speaker

The World Refugee Day was celebrated at Yellow Chilli Banquet Hall, in Buena Park, CA-Event was organized by Kamlesh Chauhan and Dr. Amrit Nehru  Emcee, Ms. Vasu Pawar

It’s a Wrap: Kaur Foundation and the 2017 – 2018 School Year- The Foundation continued its mission to promote inclusiveness through an understanding of diversity by participating in conferences, working with teachers in their classrooms and increasing the Foundation’s online library of resources available for teachers’ use.

Lions Club of Little India Installation Ceremony- Kantilal Shah Unanimously Elected President of Lions Club of Little India

India BJP's Nationl Spokesperson Amana Sinha addresses Los Angeles Indian community--

The event was organized by OFBJP-LA at Sanatan Dharma Temple on June 18th, 2018

4th International Yoga Day at Gandhi Memorial in Dallas. Organized by MGMNT in partnership with Consulate General of India. -Mahatma Gandhi Memorial of North Texas (MGMNT) in partnership with Consulate General of India, Houston organized Fourth International Day of Yoga on Sunday June 17, 2018--

--Thousands of legal immigration slots would be slashed under House plan-- Tens of thousands of immigrants will be barred from entering the country

--ICE arrests more than 100 workers in raid on Ohio meat supplier

• India moves ahead with tariffs on US goods- The country has proposed hiking tariffs on 30 US products in order to recoup trade penalties worth $241 million, according to a revised World Trade Organization filing.

Sessions limits asylum claims, citing federal law, widespread fraud, 'unacceptable' backlog of cases…......the immigration system, including the asylum process, has been "completely shattered"

Best of Richmond, BC, Canada -Richmond's Best business and organizations were recognized by a prominent Newspaper....NRI Balwant Sanghera is one of the 20 of Richmond's Best: individuals, who help make Richmond what it is. Their contribution towards building a healthy ,vibrant community

• He threatened Muslim family moving in next door. Now, he’ll go to prison “This was such a shocking incident in our life that none of us can contemplate how we’ve gone through it.”

• Trump Administration Launches New Crusade to Nab Citizenship ‘Cheaters’

International Student Visit India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas in Richmond
Highway to Heaven is one of the most popular places for visitors in Richmond, BC Canada
It is a great honour for us at the Gurdwara to accommodate them and share with them the

Jasmin Human Services to celebrate Mother's day and Father's day-Aparna Hande was recognized as the Mother of the community and Ravji Patel as Father of the community for their selfless dedication and community services.

• Washington Post: A Canadian leader was asked by TSA to remove his turban. U.S. officials express ‘regret.’
• CNN: US apologized after Canadian minister was asked to remove turban - TSA does this to ensure that prohibited items or weapons are not concealed

• Federal immigration agents raid southeast Iowa plant
• Jeff Sessions announces new immigration crackdown - Attorney general promises to prosecute all illegal border crossers. "If you cross the border unlawfully, then we will prosecute you -- it's that simple. If you smuggle illegal aliens across our border, we will prosecute you," Sessions said.

• he Trump administration is quietly cracking down on documented immigrants-Immigrants on highly-skilled visas,
• A Muslim and a Hindu thought they could be a couple. Then came the ‘love jihad’ hit list.
• Indian journalists face consequences if critical of Modi's administration
• Indians flock to America's 'golden visa' as H-1B route closes
• All 4 Bodies of Missing Valencia Family Members Found in Flooded NorCal River

U.S. attorney general renews calls to prosecute first-time border crossers: Sessions is doing something productive-2018 Make America Free again

H-1B visas for foreign-born tech workers now closed until 2019-limited availability of H-1B visas potentially affects every company in the US……Foreign citizens make up almost three quarters of the area's tech workforce,

India to sell 76 percent stake in state-run carrier Air India --along with roughly $5.1 billion of the state-run carrier's debt,