Hindu YUVA UDM Chapter

INDIA’S MOUNTAIN of new covid-19 infections is like none other in the course of the pandemic. Our Medical Hub has already been at work....sharing the flyer above so we can have a wider reach through our collective efforts at these crucial times. We are also currently collaborating with other USA based efforts (Eg mdtok, eglobal) to assist with covid-19 relief efforts in USA & India.

Our Medical Hub - Resource team has already been divided into 4 zones to consolidate all incoming resources and provide timely assistance for India based cases.

Our Medical Hub - Physician team has already been at work 24/7 and will continue to assist with all incoming hotline 📞☎️ calls.

Please share above flyer with your family and friends and help us help others ....🙏🇮🇳🇺🇸

Dear Community Members,

India is going through an unprecedented healthcare crisis as new COVID cases continue to break global records. Multiple Indian American Organizations from Michigan have joined hands in raising funds, supplying essential items like Oxygen Concentrators and also in setting up a Medical Support Hub.

Let us come forward and donate to this united effort and save lives!" We have partnered with Sewa International USA in this effort. Sewa International USA is a well trusted 4Star rated nonprofit from USA that has impressive record from decades of providing relief services throughout the world by selfless Armee of volunteers.

https://sewausa.org/Donate-for-Covid-19-Support-Bharath-Fundraiser

Donation Details:
Chapter: Detroit/MI
Project: Covid-19 Support India
Comments: pls specify your organization name and package preference.

There are other michigan based Indian-American organizations with boots on ground in India that you may want to consider for donation as well. More info can be found on MICS page page www.micsgroup.org

VYO : https://www.vyoworld.org
Palav : https://palav.org
Jaya Charitable Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/JayaCharitableFoundation/
Chetana Vihara Covid Care Center: please contact Vijaya ji Shastri (+1 (734) 812-6538) for more info.

Embassy of India Student Hub Advisory [Updated April 8, 2020]
Following the growing cases of COVID-19, US universities have taken measures to shut down on-campus operations and/or move classes online. The Embassy of India/India Student Hub has the following advisory for Indian students who may be impacted by these decisions. Please note that this advisory is based on information available as of 8 April 2020. The WHO, CDC, Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (for India-specific updates), and your universities are the best sources for the latest information in this rapidly evolving situation. We are in touch with all stakeholders and relevant authorities, and further India Student Hub updates will be issued as needed.For emergencies, continue to contact the 24x7 Consular Emergency helplines at the Embassy or Consulates per your present location. In addition, to help support Indian students during the COVID-19 crisis, the Embassy of India Student Hub has established a non-emergency Peer Support Line. Details for these are given at the end of the advisoryPlease read this advisory carefully as sections may have been updated from previous iterations:
1. Housing: If you are staying on-campus and are/will in the foreseeable future be asked to vacate, check with your university about retaining on-campus housing or options for accessing off-campus housing. If you are in off-campus housing, please check your state or your city's official '.gov' website and with your landlord/housing for information on how COVID-19 may have impacted leases and rent collection.
2. Access to services: If your university/program is shutting down on-campus services, check with your university/program on how to avail your university's health services, mandatory health insurance (via the university or a third-party insurance company), international student services, and any other essential service(s) that may be impacted, including any prorated refund options for campus services not availed.
3. Financial Assistance: If you are in need of financial assistance, please check your university or your program's website for information on funds set up to assist students during COVID-19. If you are searching for a job or an internship, your university's career services, your alumni group and your professional network are a good place to start. Check with your Designated School Official (DSO) to understand Department of Homeland Security's guidance on how to apply to work off campus in these extenuating circumstances: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sevis-help-hub/student-records/fm-student-employment/f-1-off-campus-employment-and-international-organization-internship.
4. Temporary Emergency Resources: The Embassy of India/India Student Hub will be happy to provide information on temporary emergency resources. The Embassy is grateful to the members of the Indian community who have made these resources available for Indian students in an emergency. During this extraordinary situation created by the pandemic, our commitment remains steadfast to ensure welfare of our students in the best possible manner within available resources and with the support of the US government.
5. Matters pertaining to the US Government: The Embassy of India is in touch with the US government, which is monitoring the implications that this evolving situation may have for international students.Please check your university website and official campus advisories for the latest university-specific information;The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), provides updated information on visitor visas, expiring visa status and on student CPT/OPT applications/extensions at https://www.ice.gov/covid19;The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has confirmed that international students can temporarily engage in distance-learning, either from within the U.S. or outside the country, in light of COVID-19, without any penalty to their visa status. The five-month temporary absence rule will not apply for students who remain in Active status. Read the full SEVP guidance here: https://www.ice.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Document/2020/COVID-19FAQ.pdf;For F-1 students, your DSO can also provide more information or clarification on F-1 visa or work authorization questions. If you have any concerns that your DSO is not able to address, you may contact SEVP at [email protected];J-1 Visa Holders should contact their sponsoring program for questions on visas, extension of visas, and health insurance. J-1 visa holders have a built-in 30-day grace period following the program-end-date for their visas. For J-1 specific queries that are not answerable by your sponsoring program, you may contact [email protected] or visit https://j1visa.state.gov/covid-19/;The US Government is yet to issue guidance for students on/awaiting OPT who may be accruing unemployment days or are otherwise nearing/are out-of-status. Your DSO remains the best resource to access the most up-to-date information. You can also monitor the 'Nonimmigrant Students' section for the latest 'Guidance Documents' and 'FAQs': https://www.ice.gov/coronavirusIf you, a relative, or a friend were admitted on a visa that may be expiring (and were not admitted as an F-1 student for Duration of Status), you may need to take action to extend the authorized stay. We are given to understand that DHS is currently not in a position to offer a blanket extension of visa cases. However, they are working hard to quickly process urgent requests from individuals. We have been asked to advise Indian nationals whose visa status may be expiring (for any reason) to apply online as early as possible through USCIS. You may direct yourselves/family members to https://www.uscis.gov/visit-united-states/extend-your-stay for specific information regarding extensions of status for individuals who are unable to depart as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
6. Travel: Please avoid all non-essential domestic or international travel, as recommended by the WHO and CDC:For official advisories for travel within (domestic) or departing (international) from the US, consult the US Department of State, US Transportation and Security Administration, and the relevant local, state, and transit/destination government websites;Kindly note that India has currently suspended all scheduled international commercial passenger flights until 1830 hrs GMT on 14 April 2020. In addition, all domestic passenger flights within India are also suspended until 14 April 2020. This action has been taken in the interest of public health and safety of all Indian citizens. The latest Government of India travel advisories can be found at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare website: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/;The Embassy of India Student Hub has received a number of messages and lists about rumored 'evacuation flights' or 'airlifts' for Indian students in the United States to return to India. As of 8 April 2020, no special flights are planned by the Government of India from the United States to India. Please continue to monitor official channels, including ishubus.com/covid19 and your local Embassy/Consulate in the United States' website, to receive the most up-to-date information.Remain in contact with your DSO for information on any possible impact international travel may have on your F-1 or J-1 status.We understand that many of you are anxious and concerned, and desire to return back to India at the earliest. However, it may be remembered that our country is dealing with an unprecedented situation and any lapse at any end by anyone results in loss of precious human lives. We again request you to avoid travel, for your own safety and in the interest of general public health. There are no exceptions for travelling to India during the aforementioned travel ban for the reasons explained above. We will issue updates as soon as commercial flights to India resume.
7. Keeping Safe and Healthy:Based on the latest information from the CDC and the Government of India, we recommend all students to wear at minimum a cloth mask, if available, in places where social distancing is difficult to maintain. For simple immunity-boosting ideas, please also visit http://ayush.gov.in/.Please practice social distancing (staying at home as much as possible, except to access essential services) and maintain a distance of at least 2 meters (6 feet) away from other people to minimize the transmission of COVID-19.If you have flu-like symptoms, please self-isolate for a minimum of 14 days. Consult the WHO and CDC websites for further information about the disease, preventative measures, and what to do if you experience any symptoms. Reach out to your healthcare provider.This is an unprecedented situation, but we can successfully manage it and mitigate risk by making prudent decisions with a calm mind. Continue to take prudent health precautions and carefully review information and future advisories.The Embassy of India Student Hub is working with Campus Leads on creating programs and events across campuses. Details on upcoming events will be added on ishubus.com/covid19 and updated every 3 days.To receive the latest Embassy of India Student Hub advisory(s), register here: https://www.indianembassyusa.gov.in/Indian_Students_Registration
Contact InformationFor peer support and advice, contact the India Student Hub's COVID-19 Peer Support Line by phone or text (414)-404-6342 or (414)-40-INDIA (11 AM - 5 PM EDT daily), or by email at: [email protected]
For emergency consular services by jurisdiction, please visit:Residents of Bermuda, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia[email protected]:" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://indianembassyusa.gov.in/[email protected]: 202-213-1364 and 202-262-0375Residents of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virgin Islands[email protected]:" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.indiainatlanta.gov.in/[email protected]: 404-910-7919 and 404-924-9876Residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin[email protected]:" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.cgichicago.gov.in/[email protected]: 312-687-3642 and 312-468- 3276Residents of Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Nebraska[email protected]:" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://cgihouston.gov.in/[email protected]: 713-626-2149Residents of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and VermontReach out through PRAMIT available on our website: https://pramit.indiainnewyork.gov.in/Tel: 212-774-0607/347-721-9243Residents of Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming[email protected]:" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.cgisf.gov.in/[email protected]: 415 483 6629

Best Regards,
शम्भु हक्की
Shambhu Hakki
प्रथम सचिव (प्रैस, सूचना तथा संस्कृति)
First Secretary (Press, Information & Culture) & Political
भारतीय राजदूतावास, वॉशिंग्टन डीसी
Embassy of India,
Washington D.C.
फ़ोन/Phone: 202 939 7041
ईमेल/Email : [email protected]
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Please join us for the upcoming talks by Dr. ASHA MUKHERJEE!

Asha Mukherjee, Ph.D., is professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, and founder Director of the Women’s Studies Centre, Visva-Bharati Central University, Santiniketan, West Bengal, India. She will give a series lectures on the following dates and topics.

Tuesday, Feb. 19 | 4 p.m. | Commerce & Finance Building, Room 138 | McNichols Campus

“The History of Jainism and the Moral and Social Implications of Jaina Logic”

Thursday, Feb. 21 | 11:20 a.m. | Commerce & Finance Building, Room 138 | McNichols Campus

“Women, Dharma and Social Justice in India: Utopia and Reality.”

Thursday, Feb. 21 | 4 p.m. | Lansing-Reilly Parlor | McNichols Campus

“Rabindranath Tagore on comparative study of religions.”

HSS MI VIBHAG - VIJAYA DASHAMI UTSAV

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 AT 3:45 PM
Bharatiya Temple, Troy, MI
6850 North Adams Road
Troy, MI 48098

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