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Taiwan
TAIPEI: Following Donald Trump's victory in the United States presidential election, Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu said that Washington under Trump's leadership will not abandon Taiwan due to its semiconductor prowess, as reported by Taiwan News. While addressing the Globe and Mail interview, Wu said, "Trump wants to make America great again. I think without Taiwan, he cannot make...
Sanjiv Khanna
NEW DELHI: Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in a brief ceremony on Monday. Khanna has been part of benches in the Supreme Court that heard important judgments including upholding the abrogation of Article 370. CJI Khanna was also part of the bench that scrapped...
FOG Diwali
Vidya Sethuraman India Post News Service Festival of Globe (FOG) Diwali, the Festival of Lights was celebrated at the India Community center, Milpitas on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. Diwali is one of the most pious and joyous festivals celebrated across India and the world. Dr. Romesh Japra, FOG Founder, said, “Diwali represents victory of Good over Evil, and this message is all...
IACA
India Post News ServiceIACA (Indian American Cultural Association) celebrated Halloween and Diwali together with Ray Graham Association on the Hanson Center Campus, 15W431 E 59th St, Burr Ridge, IL. It was an astonishing event, bringing together the community in a warm, inclusive environment, led by IACA President Vinita Gulabani, its dedicated team, volunteers and folks from IACA Youth as...
IACOAB
India Post News Service CHICAGO: The Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board (IACOAB) hosted its 10th annual Diwali festival at Metea Valley High School last week in Aurora, drawing an impressive crowd of over 3,000 attendees. This vibrant celebration of the Festival of Lights not only showcased the rich cultural heritage of the Indian community but also highlighted the spirit...

Ask NAPCA Column

NAPCA
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15, 2024, to December 7, 2024. Additionally, the State Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period takes place from November 1, 2024, to December 15, 2024, with some states extending it to January 15, 2025. Q1 Why is this fall’s Medicare Open Enrollment Period especially important? Positive changes to Medicare make it especially...
Nara Lokesh
India Post News Service CHICAGO: A rising star in Indian Politics, Nara Lokesh, Minister of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, and the Human Resources Development Departments in the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the General Secretary of the Telugu Desam Party, was the Chief Guest at Synergy 2024, the flagship annual conference organized by ITServe Alliance, the largest association of...
OneMind
India Post News Service CHICAGO: OneMind, a community-driven organization celebrated Diwali 2024 with a heartwarming event that highlighted the creativity, cultural awareness, and community spirit of young participants. The event, themed “Journey of Empowerment,” featured a range of activities designed to empower children, encourage their creative talents, and celebrate the essence of Diwali. The Diwali celebration was graced by the Chief Guests,...
Sweet Poha
Madhumati Tyagi The main sweet we prepare on Tulsi Vivah day is Sweet Poha prepared with Jaggery(Gud)/ Molasses, which is generally called as “Pattal Gud“(liquid Jaggery) is used for this dish. So the actual Sweet Poha is almost black in color (takes the color of molasses). Ingredients: Thin Poha 1 cup Molasses (or Jaggery) 1 table spoon Grated coconut (fresh or frozen) 1/2 cup Ghee 1 tea spoon Cardamom powder 1/4...
Tulsi Vivah
Sunil Kumar D. Tulsi Vivah is the mythical marriage of Shri Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu with the Tulsi plant (holy basil). In the Sanatana tradition, Tulsi is considered an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, and therefore ceremonial union of Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi is observed with great pomp and show all over the country and out of the country...