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Indian organizations hold fundraiser concert in Chicago for Chennai flood relief

2015-12-28T22:42:28+05:30

Indian diplomat's wife showcases egg shell art in the US

2015-12-19T22:38:19+05:30

Indian officials discuss business cooperation with North Dakota

2015-11-22T21:52:54+05:30

Indian-origin cardiologist reelected mayor of US town

2015-11-17T09:03:30+05:30

Chicago Chapter of GOPIO to organize charity event

2015-10-21T12:54:24+05:30

Tri-States Telugu Association celebrates Dussehra and Deepavali in Chicago

2015-10-21T12:37:07+05:30

Singer Arijit Singh performs in Chicago

2015-10-06T17:44:07+05:30

Indian playback singer, Arijit Singh, supported by a state-of-the-art symphony orchestra, performed live before a 10,000-strong audience in Chicago recently. Purnima Nath, a well-known Chicago-based singer, anchored the show.

Gandhi Jayanti celebrated in Chicago

2015-10-05T15:58:15+05:30

The consulate-general of India in Chicago duly celebrated the 146th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi here.

Indian-origin actress performs solo fundraiser play in Naperville

2015-09-28T17:08:15+05:30

Accomplished Indian-American actress-playwright Minita Gandhi performed her one-woman play "Muthaland” recently in Naperville. Directed by Heidi Stillman, it served as a fundraiser for Indo-American Heritage Museum, which is committed to showcasing unique perspective on the past and present struggles of Indians to establish themselves in the US.

Nobel laureate attends NGO anniversary

2015-09-28T14:48:48+05:30

Apna Ghar, a Chicago-based not-for-profit organization celebrated its 25th anniversary here recently with Nobel laureate and founder of Grameen Bank Muhammad Yunus as guest of honour.

Multilingual concert Srutilaya rocks Chicago

2015-09-21T16:47:01+05:30

While music concerts are frequently held in the USA, most of them address music lovers speaking a single language. Against this backdrop, the multilingual concert, Srutilaya 2015, was like a gust of fresh air, bringing music lovers from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds under one roof and providing a rare opportunity for them to appreciate the universal magic of music, irrespective of the language in which it is expressed.

Paresh Rawal raises laughter quotient in Illinois

2015-09-21T15:59:22+05:30

Hindi comedy play Kishan versus Kanhaiya Reloaded, produced by Swaroop Sampat, written by Bhavesh Mandalia and directed by Umesh Shukla was presented by Live2u recently in Illinois. Bollywood’s popular actor Paresh Rawal as Kishan stole the show with his witty dialogues. About 1300 people saw the play.

Onam celebrated with fervour in Connecticut

2015-09-21T15:05:59+05:30

Indian-Americans from across the southern state of Connecticut came together recently to participate in the annual Onam celebrations here. According to the latest figures from the U.S. census, the Indian population here is 37,550-strong, showing an increase of about 14,000 since the year 2000.

Indian-Americans celebrate Hindi Diwas in Chicago

2015-09-16T16:45:48+05:30

The Hindi Lovers Club here celebrated Hindi Diwas under the patronage of the Indian consul-general in Illinois. The program commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp by OP Meena, consul at the consulate general of India, in the presence of the club’s board members and over 350 guests.

Kuchipudi show in Chicago on Indian mythological themes

2015-09-16T15:03:57+05:30

A Kuchipudi dance performance, 'Dancing Tales from India', part of a series of short stories glorifying Indian culture, was presented recently by Vyjayanthi and Prateeksha Kashi and Srivani Vokkarane in Greater Chicago.

Charity theatre show held in Chicago

2015-09-14T12:40:03+05:30

The Hindi play ‘Shatraj Ke Khilari’ was recently performed for the first time in the USA in Illinois by Mandi Theatre Group, in collaboration with the Indian consulate general. They play is based on a story written by Munshi Prem Chand in 1924. The entire proceeds from ticket sales were pledged to Helpage India.

Olympian S. Balbir Singh oversees annual sports club event in Chicago

2015-09-11T16:55:18+05:30

Indian ambassador to US holds high-profile meetings during Chicago visit

2015-09-07T12:59:06+05:30

Indian Ambassador to USA Arun Kumar Singh, in his recent visit to Chicago, held a series of back-to-back meetings with top businessmen and professionals aimed at further enriching Indo-US relations. This was in addition to the community dinner hosted here by the consul-general.

Asha Bhonsle, Talat Aziz perform together in Chicago

2015-09-03T17:18:21+05:30

Kerala minister attends conclave in Chicago

2015-09-02T12:52:17+05:30

The first national convention of the Kerala chapter of INOC was held recently at Syro-Malabar church auditorium in Bellwood, Illinois. Thiruvachoor Radhakrishnan, minister from Kerala, inaugurated the event by lighting a traditional lamp.