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Indian Community in London: London, the global city and among world’s largest financial centers, is capital of United Kingdom. London is beautiful and very advanced place with world’s latest technologies. London is counted among world’s most expensive cities and standard of living of people is very high. It affects its almost every field of country whether it is entertainment, finance, art, culture, fashion, media, politics or any other field. London is has many famous places for tourists which attracts the people from worldwide. There are four world heritages in London, Tower of London, the historic settlement of Greenwich, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and the site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret’s Church. Other famous places of London are Big Ben, London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Madame Tussaud’s figure of wax, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, British Museum, Piccadilly Circus, V&A Museum, Millennium Dome (O2), Natural History Museum, Kensington Gardens, City Hall, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Natural History Museum and many other places. About 437,000 Indians are living in London and they form 6.5% population of London. They are largest non-white ethnic minority group in London. Most of Indians in London are living in prime location like in Seven Kings and Green Street neighborhoods in east London, Neasden and Hendon in North West London and Southall and Hounslow to the west. People are from almost every religion and region of India and forming Indian communities. It is also home for maximum number of Indian Sikh people outside India. Indians living in London speak their own languages as well as English. Indians have various associations in London for various communities of people. There are also other centers for Indians like Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nehru Center, India Welfare Society, Indian Worker’s Association, Brent Indian Association, Confederation of Indian Organizations (CIO) which aim at strengthening of Indian various associations and societies, Sangam Center, London Tamil Sangam, South London Anglo-Indian Association, Annapurna Music Circle India Welfare Society and many more. The aim of these organizations is to help Indian people living in London and organizing various activities to preserve Indian culture and heritage. They also celebrate Indian festivals and organize cultural function. They also organize Indian language classes in London for the Indian and other people living around. All these organizations help to foster the Indian culture in London and other areas. Religions [...]

Indian community in California: California is most populous state of United States of America and it is third largest state geographically with an area of 160,000 square miles after Alaska and Texas. The State of California has eight of the top 50 American cities according to population. State has some very famous cities like Los Angeles which is the country’s second-largest city and having second most populous city of USA after New York City with a population of 3,849,378 people, San Diego is at 8th in area and 6th largest city of country. Other popular cities of state are San Jose, San Francisco, California, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, and Oakland, San Diego. The State of California is among one of the richest and most diverse parts of the world. It has many famous historical and natural places to visit which are center of attraction for the tourists. Some of the major attractions in San Francisco city of California state are Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Cable Cars, Alcatraz, Alamo Square, China town, Golden Gate Park, Lombard Street, Coit Tower, Pier 39, Union Square, Palace of Fine Arts, Trans America Pyramid, City Hall, Japan town, Mission Dolores. Other cities also have many famous historical and natural beautiful places for visitors from across the world like Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Yosemite and so many other whole cities even to name like Los Angeles and San Francisco, California, San Diego which are wonders in themselves with their beauty. Jobs in California: Maximum numbers of American Indians are living in California because of its vast job opportunities. Indians are forming their own community in California State and most of Indians are living in big cities of California like in San Francisco/San Jose/Oakland, Los Angeles and in other big cities. They are making use of the best possible opportunities available for them and doing progress. They are from various religions and regions of India and make a small India in California conserving Indian heritage and culture. They are also expanding their culture there in various ways. There are various organizations for Indian professionals as well as for the communities in California. Indo American Chamber of Commerce of North California which aims to promote the desires of Indian business people and professionals. They also try to make interest of Indian community in the commercial, financial and civic fields. To promote the Jain [...]

Indians community in New York: New York State is third most populates state of United States of America having 27th largest area in the country. New York City is the largest city geographically of New York State and accounting to 40% population of the state. It is most populous city of United States and known as gateway for immigration to America. New York City is very important city with its status as a financial, cultural, transportation, and manufacturing center for the country. New York City is place of interest for people from worldwide for its opportunities like business, jobs, education, trade etc. Majority of the state is having natural beauty contrasting with urban atmosphere of populous New York City. State contains some of the world’s most spectacular monuments, lakes, parks, valleys, rivers, gorges and waterfalls. Various world famous attractions in New York City are Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Woolworth Building, United Nations HQ, Madison Square, Fifth Avenue, South Street Seaport, Ellis Island, Wall Street, Bryant Park and many others. State has two largest parks, Adirondack Park spread at about six million acres which is largest park of United states and the Catskill Park covering area of 700,000 acres. Niagara Falls and Hudson River are also very popular. Indian Americans in metropolitan area: About 600,000 Indian Americans are living in New York metropolitan area which consist of New York State and adjacent areas of nearby states of New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Indians forms a complete small India in New York with people from different states and religions of India are living there. They also speak their own languages as well as English and flourishing there with luxurious life style. There are many communities of India living in New York State and about 70% people of them are living in New York City. There are many associations of Indian community of different region and religions in New York. Maharashtra Mandal is association of 400 members for the people speaking Marathi language from India and residing in New York. It is a non-profit Organization to spread Marathi culture and they organize various cultural activities and celebrate Indian festivals. Greater Rochester Association of Malayalees is organization for Keral people living there and they also organize community activities and other various programs like Malayalam Language [...]