FREMONT: Komal Anand started The Grand Trunk in 2005 as a dream which has now turned to be a passion in her life. Started as a studio which had the best of Indian fashion under one roof, the store has now grown into a well known entity and has gained in name and recognition for being the best in...
H N Verma of Sunnyvale is a scholar of world history known for his works like '100 Great Indians' and 'Decisive Battles of India.' He has now turned his attention to the deadly flaws in three largest religions of the world - Jihad in Islam, caste in Hinduism and conversions in Christianity. 'Jatpat or Caste - The Curse of India' is...
NEW YORK: Writer/Director Prashant Bhargava and Producer Jaideep Punjabi were the recipients of the Rising Star Film Awards for Best Director and Best Picture for the feature film Patang (The Kite). The awards ceremony was held in New York City on October 23. The jury comprised Indian film critic Rajeev Masand; India Abroad editor Arthur Pais, singer/songwriter and Goldspot...
FREMONT: In the biggest celebration in three decades, FIA and the Fremont Hindu temple celebrated Diwali Mela on a grand scale. Thanks to the Fremont Hindu Temple, 2012's Diwali Mela took place on October 27, and it appeared as if all of Bay Area had gathered to celebrate Diwali for a colorful and melodious evening. Thousands of devotees thronged...
Cheryl Cook-Kallio is running for Mayor of Pleasanton in the upcoming election. A teacher at Irvington High with four children, Cheryl has been involved in local politics since she was seventeen, and has a plan for Pleasanton's economic and cultural growth. The following are excerpts from her interview with Ritu Maheshwari:India Post: Tell us about your early years. Where did...
CHICAGO: Two prominent Indian community activists and philanthropists from Florida, Dr Kiran Patel and Dr Pallavi Patel, did it again - announcing a hefty donation of $12 million to the University of South Florida (USF) last month.
The donation is for expanding the Patel School of Global Sustainability turning it into the College of Global Sustainability that would focus more...
CHICAGO: President Obama's pioneer supporter from Indian American community, Balvinder Singh announced launching of a South Asian Vote Obama campaign office on Devon Ave.
In a media and community meeting held at Punjabi Dhaba Restaurant, Balvinder Singh along with other supporters of Democratic party spoke about the campaign office mobilizing South Asian community support for President Obama's election.
The political icon...
NEW YORK: The Consul General of India, New York hosted a reception on October 19 at New India House in recognition of the Pace University celebrating this day as 'India Day'. Guests numbering about 100, comprising high level officials of the Pace University, select students, members of the Pace Alumni, members of the Indian American community, media persons, officials...
SOMERSET, NJ: A fabulous Navratri festival was held at Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, New Jersey on October 12 & 13 and October 19, 20. It was arranged by community leader and Navratri Raas Garba Organizer Pradip Kothari, President of Indo American Religious and Cultural Center and Patel Brothers . The function started with auspicious lamp lighting...
With huge support from Asian American community Republican Congressional candidate Bob Dold is heading for a victory in the 10th District race.
The Democratic challenger Brad Schneide appears to have evoked less support from the Asians. One of the reasons for Bob Dold's popularity is that he took initiative in sponsoring the bill with other lawmakers for letting foreign students...