India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Major League Cricket (MLC) and Cognizant announced an agreement for the professional services company to become the first-ever title sponsor of America’s only world class professional cricket championship. “Major League Cricket is thrilled to welcome
NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - The brains of polyglots -- people who speak five or more languages -- work differently when it comes to their native language, said researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on March 11. Most
India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA – Ajay Thakore, the owner of a $4.5 million Lamborghini yacht refused parking by a dock worker, dropped his pants and exposed his genitals and then proceeded with threats to kill him. Thakore wanted to park at
Photo : (Left to Right) Dean Crabtree, Jack Kornfield, Dr. Doshi, Trudy Goodman, Prof. Chapple, and Mrs. Doshi India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Loyola Marymount University hosted the annual Doshi Bridgebuilder event on February 22. Several hundred people attended throughout
ORLANDO, FL (IANS) - Sahith Theegala produced a fine 4-under 68 despite two late bogeys as he climbed to Tied-sixth place at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. It was the Indian American’s third Top-6 finish in seven starts in 2024. Theegala, who
India-West Staff Reporter WINNETKA, CA – Indian veterans under the auspices of Global Initiative of Veterans (GIVE) met on March 2 here, at a dinner gala to network and for an evening of solidarity. Established in 2016 as a non-profit charitable organization,
Photo: ocom.org India-West Staff Reporter ORLANDO, FL– The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) on March 10 officially opened its doors as Central Florida’s newest medical school. Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine was the vision of Drs. Kiran and Pallavi Patel, co-founders of
India-West Staff Reporter LA JOLLA, CA - The Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego (IFAASD) is holding its 17th annual music and dance festival from March 19-24 and features a stellar cast of renowned vocal and instrumental artists of both the
India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has initiated the ‘Take on Alzheimer’s’ campaign, focusing on educating and raising awareness among all Californians about promoting healthy brains and distinguishing between aging and dementia. The campaign
India-West Staff Reporter LONG BEACH, CA - On February 25, the SMAP Foundation organized Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Jayanti at the Jordan High School here. The festivities commenced with a spirited performance of the traditional Marathi Dhol Tasha by a group of
Photo: Nandita Das India-West Staff Reporter PALO ALTO, CA - Maitri marked its 33rd anniversary with a successful gala on March 2, 2024, uniting luminaries, advocates, and philanthropists in an evening resonating with hope, empowerment, and transformation. The gala featured a vibrant display
Photo Source: jkrsi.com (Left), LinkedIn. (Right) India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - After two decades of legal wrangling, Haresh Jogani, the defendant in a high-stakes legal battle, has been ordered by a jury to hand over $2.6 billion in cash
Photo: LinkedIn India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - 27-year-old journalist Fazil Khan was killed in a deadly fire incident that ripped through a building in Harlem, here. According to the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), a lithium-ion battery caused the deadly
SEATTLE, (IANS) - The Indian consulate in Seattle said that it has "strongly" raised the issue of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula's killing with the city police and the case is now being referred to the Seattle City Attorney's office for
By Sangmin Kim LOS ANGELES, CA - The thunderous and rhythmic beating of the drum echoed out of the small Los Angeles Hindu Temple as the priest, clad in yellow and hints of orange, sat in front of the intricately sculpted statue
India-West Staff Reporter HICKSVILLE, NY – On February 18, at the AsaMai Temple here, a talk by cardiologist Bimal Chhajer, was organized by World Vegan Vision in collaboration with the Indian Association of Long Island (IALI) and Sattvic Group Co. Chhajer, known
India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Akul Dhawan, the 18-year-old first-year student at the University of Illinois in Urbana, died due to hypothermia, Champaign County Coroner’s Office said after a toxicology report that added, “acute alcohol intoxication and prolonged exposure to extremely
India-West Staff Reporter CERRITOS, CA - A don’t-miss for bookworms and aspiring writers, the first-ever Writer’s Festival to celebrate the magic of storytelling will be presented by the Friends of the Cerritos Library on March 30. Featured authors include New York Times
India-West Staff Reporter A coalition of four US-based nonprofits, including SM Sehgal Foundation, Teach for Life, India Development and Relief Fund (IDRF), and Guru Krupa Foundation, has launched "Project Umeed" with the goal of advancing education and digital literacy in rural
India-West Staff Reporter SAN JOSE, CA - American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteer Sarva Channarajurs traveled to Washington, DC, on February 13 to share the story of her son Mithil Prasad, who died from an aggressive and difficult-to-treat
India-West Staff Reporter BUENA PARK, CA - The Los Angeles Chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-LA) successfully conducted a blood donation camp in collaboration with the Red Cross at the Buena Park Gurudwara on February 11. The
Photo: Coach Rick Pointing and cricket team owner Sanjay Govil India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Cricketer Ricky Ponting has been appointed the new head coach of Washington Freedom, ahead of the second season of Major League Cricket (MLC) in the US. Ponting
Photo: As part of the “Consulate@YourDoorStep” initiative, a camp was held in Northridge, CA February 3. Photo: @CGISFO India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has announced that it will now print Overseas Citizen
India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA – Even before its open-enrollment period ended on February 9, Covered California announced that a record number of Californians have selected health plans for 2024. It said that as of January 31, 1,784,653 Californians had chosen a
India-West Staff Reporter SAN JOSE, CA – On February 10, the Bay Area chapter of Sewa International convened a landmark “summit” to foster collaboration among various stakeholders to tackle pressing societal issues affecting the lives of underserved communities across the Bay
WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Indian American scientist Rahul Ramachandran's essay has been published on the NASA Earth Data website. The essay titled 'From petabytes to Insights: Tackling Earth Science’ Scaling Problem' addresses the challenge of scaling in Earth science due to
India-West Staff Reporter BURBANK, CA - The Indian Association of Los Angeles (IALA) hosted a huge India Republic Day celebration with over 500 guests at the Arbat Banquet, here on February 3. The new Counsel General of India in San Francisco,
LAFAYETTE, IN (IANS) - The death of 23-year-old Purdue University student Sameer Kamath in Indiana has been ruled a suicide, a release from the US county coroner's office said. Sameer Kamath, whose body was found at Crow's Grove Nature Preserve in
TRENTON, NJ (IANS) – The New York New Jersey Stadium has been confirmed as the venue for the FIFA World Cup 26 final on July 19, 2026, the world soccer’s governing body FIFA announced as the schedule of the showpiece
India-West Staff Reporter TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed an order establishing the New Jersey-India Commission. The commission will be charged with advancing bilateral trade and investment and encouraging economic development in both New Jersey and India. As India is
LAFAYETTE, IN (IANS) - A 23-year-old who was pursuing a doctoral degree at Purdue University has been found dead. Sameer Kamath's body was found at about 5 pm on February 5 at Crow's Grove Nature Preserve in Williamsport, Warren County Coroner
CHICAGO, IL (IANS) - A student from Hyderabad was injured when four armed robbers attacked him. Syed Mazahir Ali, pursuing a master’s in information technology at Wesleyan University, was attacked and robbed by three men at Campbell Avenue on February
PEBBLE BEACH, CA (IANS) – After 54 holes of play, the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is over, and reigning U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark has been declared the winner. With rain pelting California, the February 4 final round was pushed
Photo: @clearwaterfire CLEARWATER, FL - In a devastating incident on February1, Indian American pilot Jemin Patel, 54, lost his life along with two others when the single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza V35 he was piloting crashed into a mobile home park here. The tragic
WASHINGTON, DC (IANS) - Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the 21st international convention of the Federation of Malayali Associations in North America (FOKANA) here on July 18, it was announced on January 30 in Kochi. The announcement was made
NEW DELHI (ANI) -The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) has officially opened its doors to applicants for the annual Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright fellowships. As per the official statement, the programs are jointly funded by the US Department of State and
CINCINNATI, OH (ANI) - Another Indian student, Shreyas Reddy has been found dead here, making it the third such case within a week. The cause of his death remains unknown as of now. According to reports, Reddy was a student at the
Photo: pressrelease.healthcare BOSTON, MA (IANS) - A 33-year-old Indian American doctor accused of masturbating next to a 14-year-old girl on a plane has been found not guilty following a three-day trial in Boston federal court. Sudipta Mohanty, a primary care physician at
India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX - On January 28, in response to the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, an aerial banner celebrating this, soared over the city’s GSH ICC, West Bellfort, Pearland, Sugar Land, and Hillcroft Gandhi District. The sunny
Photo: Indian Army vets Capt.Aparna Hande, Major Gurjeet Singh and Capt. R.D. Singh By Sonal Ladva ORANGE, CA - On January 25 here, on the campus of Southern California’s Chapman University, a marching band parade, men in uniform, flags flowing on a
NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - No signs of trauma or significant injuries have been found during the autopsy of Indian student Neel Acharya, a US county coroner said, confirming that "foul play" is not suspected now in the death of
India-West Staff Reporter REMOND, WA - Varshini Hari, a 10th grader at Nikola Tesla Stem High School here, was awarded the US Congressional Gold Medal in January 2024, which is the highest honor for youth by the U.S. Congress. Varshini was recognized
WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - H1B workers, including Indian nationals, can begin applying to renew their visas without leaving the US, marking a significant change after nearly two decades. Up to 20,000 qualified nonimmigrant workers can renew their H-1B visas domestically. The announcement
NEW YORK, NY (IANS) – Neel Acharya studying at Purdue University has been found dead outside a building on the campus after he went missing last week, the county coroner confirmed. According to the Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office, officials were called
LA JOLLA, CA (IANS) - Indian American golfer Akshay Bhatia logged his third Top-15 finish in four starts as he finished T-13 in the Farmers Insurance Open. He shot 2-under 70 to be 8-under for the week-a-week after missing the
India-West Staff Reporter PASADENA, CA – A studio here was transformed into a captivating gallery space for "Untouched Tableaus," a wildlife photography exhibition by a Harvard-Westlake senior student, Tanya Anand. Held on January 20, the event attracted nature enthusiasts, students, and
NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Indian American State Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar unveiled a new Mahatma Gandhi statue, more than a year after the previous one was vandalized twice outside a Hindu temple
India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - In a momentous celebration of the 75th Republic Day of India, the City and County of San Francisco organized a special event at the iconic San Francisco City Hall. The ceremony, attended by Chief
Photo: LinkedIn NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Parents of an Indian American teen, who was found dead last weekend with signs of hypothermia, have filed a complaint alleging negligence by the police department of the university where the son studied. Akul B.
India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA - Heading into the final week of open enrollment, Covered California has continued to see signups surge. As of January 20, over 243,000 Californians have newly enrolled in coverage for 2024, a 13 percent increase over