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On May 19, 2024, Ashyana Banquets was transformed into a hub of celebration and recognition as the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chicago, in partnership with Desi Junction, marked Mother’s Day with a flourish. But it wasn’t just about celebrating

Major League Cricket (MLC) has been granted official List-A status by the International Cricket Council (ICC) just ahead of its second season, which kicks off on July 5. This recognition, following a successful inaugural season, establishes MLC as America’s first

Wesleyan University awarded Indian American economist Raj Chetty an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during its 192nd Commencement ceremony on Sunday. Chetty, lauded for his groundbreaking research on social mobility and opportunity disparity, praised Wesleyan for its leadership in expanding

Indian American Archika Dogra, alongside seven other students, has been honored with the 2024 Spirit of Princeton Award, celebrating their impactful contributions to campus life at Princeton University. The award, given annually since 1995 by the Office of the Dean

In a vibrant display of youthful creativity, Kala the Art recently took center stage at Fowler Park, showcasing the artistic prowess of 180 budding talents aged 5 to 16. Founded by Kathyayini Pinnika, Kala the Art has become synonymous with

Cricket enthusiasts will have the chance to watch key matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, including the highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan clashes, at nine live sites spanning from New York City to New Delhi. The International

Anthropic, a burgeoning AI startup, has appointed Krishna Rao as its new chief financial officer. With a distinguished 20-year career in strategic finance and investment, Rao is set to steer the company’s financial strategy and support its international growth. “Krishna’s

The 24th New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), North America’s longest-running Indian film festival, is set to dazzle audiences with 49 films featuring some of the biggest stars in the industry. From May 31 to June 2, New York City

Ashwin Ramaswami, the first Gen Z Indian-American candidate for a US state legislature, has clinched the Democratic primary for Georgia Senate District 48. He is set to challenge Republican Senator Shawn Still, who was indicted alongside Trump as a fake

When Balu Natarajan became the first Indian American champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 1985, the headline read, “Immigrants’ son wins National Spelling Bee.” Today, the success of Indian American spellers is a given, reflecting their community’s economic