Indian American civil rights attorney appointed Director of EEOC’s Chicago District

Amrith Kaur Aakre was appointed the new director of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Chicago District, the federal agency announced January 30, 2024. Aakre, who most recently served as the legal director for the…

February 2024 declared Punjabi Language Month in Illinois

In recognition of the contributions of Punjabi speaking residents to the communities of Illinois, Governor J.B. Pritzker proclaimed the month of February in 2024 as “PUNJABI LANGUAGE MONTH.” This is in accordance with the United Nations…

Indian Seniors of Chicago celebrates India’s Republic Day and Ram Rath Shobha Yatra

A group of seniors of the Indian community organization, Indian Seniors of Chicago, got together at Manav Seva Mandir in Bensenville, near Chicago, on Jan. 27, 2023, to celebrate 2 events, the Republic Day of India and the Shobha Yatra of Ram…

The Federation of Indian Associations, Chicago (FIA), hosts impressive 75th Republic Day of India celebrations

The Federation of Indian Associations, Chicago (FIA), elevated the celebration of India’s Republic Day to new heights on January 28, 2024, at the prestigious Matrix Club in Chicago. This momentous occasion, dedicated to honoring the adoption…

Indian Consulate in Chicago celebrates 75th Republic Day of India  

India’s Consul General Somnath Ghosh unfurled the National Flag, followed by everyone joining in to sing the National Anthem of India. He then read out the address of the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Consul General Ghosh also…

Indian Women’s Club of North Shore, Illinois, hosts first event of new year

The Indian Women’s Club of North Shore, Ill., held its first meeting of 204, at the home of Mani Jain in Skokie. Those attending enjoyed reflections on the 2023 experiences, as a year of continuous change and happiness for and a year of…

Chicago INDO US Lions Club and MIBG Foundation serve prasad to thousands in Ahmedabad to coincide with Pran Pratishtha ceremony

The Chicago INDO US Lions Club and MIBG Foundation collaborated to serve more than 14,000 People in India during Ram Mandir Pran Prathista Mahotsav at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India, Jan. 22, 2024. The Chicago INDO US Lions Club which is…

ADM plunges after placing its CFO, Vikram Luthar, on leave during accounting probe

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. plunged after the US agricultural trading giant suspended its chief financial officer and cut its earnings outlook pending an investigation into its accounting practices. The shares tumbled as much as 18% in New…

Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam informs constituents of new laws in 2024  

As the Illinois legislature comes back into session Jan. 16, 2024, Indian American State Senator Ram Villivalam provided a rundown of new laws that took effect Jan. 1, and would have an impact on constituents in his District 8, and the…

Chicago-based Mandala South Asian Performing Arts recruits interim executive director

Chethan Anant, photo by Mandar Kadam, courtesy Mandala South Asian Performing Arts Mandala South Asian Performing Arts, (mandalaarts.org), a MacArthur Award-winning organization which focuses on performing arts traditions of South Asia, announced…