THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST TRAVEL MEETUP for INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, we REALLY deliver on the cool trips!  Some things we've done? Hot Air Balloon over the Great Migration, Hike Machu Picchu, Ride camels through the Sahara desert, fly over Mt. Everest & Annapurna in Nepal, Ride Elephants thru the jungles of Thailand, take cooking classes in India, visit stud farms in Ireland, cruise Galapagos Islands on a Yacht, Sail the Nile River on a felucca, fish for Piranha in the Amazon Jungle, wine tastings in …

This is a meetup group for desi film/movie lovers from any culture or background. Although the primary focus will be on Hindi ("Bollywood") movies, we can change things up once in a while up with movies in other languages (Malyalam, Urdu, Tamil, etc.). We'd like to start with simple Movie outings and maybe some Dinner + Movie nights. These could be at theaters or at someone's place (it would have to be for movies that aren't newly released). However, we'd like to expand into more creative ones s …

Our events are for South Asian single professionals from the Chicago metro and suburban area. We organize and host South Asian events to introduce singles to each other for love, friendship, business, or any other type of social relationship.

Chartered in 1922, the Chicago Heights Rotary Club is a service club of men and women dedicated to the community and the world. The club meets for weekly lunches at 12:15 pm, at Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club Drive, 60461. Guests and prospective members are welcome. Current projects include the sponsorship of clubs at Bloom High School (Interact) and Schrum Memorial Jr. High (EarlyAct), an extension of Rotary ideals for young people. An Eye Clinic and mobile classroom bus in Indi …

Raising $20K & more to target the root causes of sex trafficking and provide rescue and rehabilitation, education and economic opportunity for survivors of sex trafficking in India. In collaboration with Off the Mat, Into the World, the Global Seva Challenge is based in the yoga community but is not limited to yogis and yoginis. Help us fight this $32 billion business that enslaves 6 million girls and boys across the world, 3 million in India alone.

This is a group of awesome people out of Chicago suburbs who enjoy to hang out. There are lot of new desis in and around Chicago and it would be fun to meet other like minded desis. We enjoy a diverse amount of activities ranging from clubbing, desi parties, house parties, outdoorsy things, movies, dining out and anything fun! Be social. Come hang out. And please feel free to use this meetup group to share ideas for meetups or start discussions. Thanks! Please make sure you follow our page on FB …

This is a group for anyone interested in singing or listening to Bollywood, Lollywood, and Tollywood music. The purpose of this group is to meet new people who like music. We also go to musical events, parties, and Indian concerts. Everyone needs to express themselves and music can offer that chance. It's all about having fun.

Calling all who are seeking the spiritual truth! Based on the principle of "Don’t try to see how far the darkness stretches, just light your inner lamp", Samarpan Meditation today is being followed by hundreds of thousands of people beyond the boundaries of age, language, country, religion, race, color, belief, or lifestyle - all over the world. This meditation technique is totally free-of-charges, not just during introductory sessions but it is free always, for the simple reason that it is base …

Isha Yoga derives from the heart of the yogic science from India. When practiced, it brings well-being and a deeper awareness of who you really are. People who have been practicing this have benefited from maintaining their health and as a result managing their life situation better than ever before. This meetup exists to provide a forum to learn more about Isha Yoga by meeting with people who practice it and with the teachers who will periodically be offering programs in the Chicago area.

Ayurveda is an ancient holistic healthcare system that originated in India over 5000 years ago. It is the "Original Green Living Plan" and involves the practice of maintaining balance and harmony in the body through food, breath and sound (mantra). We are looking for anyone interested in learning and sharing more about this wonderful style of living. All levels welcome

Let's have fun with some groovy Indian music and spicy food! The Chicago West Indian Community is for anyone who wishes to meet and socialize with other Indians in the Western Suburbs (Naperville, Aurora, Downers Grove, Lisle, Barrington, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg) who share an interest, a connection, or a passion with ! Let's have some really cool meetups and enjoy each other's company.

Silk Road Rising (formerly known as Silk Road Theatre Project) creates live theatre and online videos that tell stories through primarily Asian American and Middle Eastern American lenses. In representing communities that intersect and overlap, we advance a polycultural worldview. Silk Road Rising understands that cultures are inherently linked. We seek the intersections of cultures without denying the specificities of cultures. And we strive to create a world that values art over ideology and i …

This group is being created to meet other Pakistani professionals (and friends of) in Chicago and surrounding suburbs in an informal, social setting. Our primary focus will be to network, discuss culture (language, music, politics, etc.), make new friends and contacts. We hope this group can help each individual in their personal and professional domain. This group is not affiliated with any religious or political party. Anyone and everyone is welcome even if you don’t have any ties with Pakista …

Join fellow IT Managers, IT Professionals, Solutions Architects, Technical Decision Makers, Developers, and Architects when Neudesic, LLC. explores cloud computing. Learn from industry experts about Microsoft’s cloud services operating system, Windows Azure, and how it fits into your company's bigger picture. Take the first steps towards understanding the features, functionality and value of the Azure platform, and what it takes to develop and deploy applications to the cloud. Meetings are hoste …

This group is started with the idea of pooling Common interest groups who would like to go on vacations aroundthe world. As a group we can get a better price for our vacation and if the group is big we can get some incentives too . Any one who is interested in exploring the exotic destinations around the world

This is a meet up group for people who love to sing or listen bollywood music. The purpose of the group is to bring together people with a common interest (in singing or listening hindi songs) under one roof, and also to bring forth hidden talent of each member in this great divine gift called singing.  Although this site is not just limited for the people who like to sing but it is also the place for those who like to enjoy listening to our great and rich indian music as well. So please join th …

This group is for women from the Indian Sub-continent India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh) who are adjusting with life transitions of living alone, being divorced, adjusting to a new environment/culture, being on a dependent visa etc. The intention of this group is to utilize our abilities as women to create support and empowerment without having to worry about religion/class/caste/race etc..

This is a group intended to bring together young Malayali couples looking to expand their social network. As the group grows we can arrange to meet up and plan some fun activities.

People interested in practicing together, sharing information, and learning about the Indian Tabla Drums. If you do not have tablas, group members can recommend where to purchase some good quality tablas.

Do you reminisce of times spent with family during Indian festivals and yearn to share similar experiences with your kids? And as much as you enjoy the great  culture and people of the United States, does your heart still yearn for the fun and festivities of India? We are a couple of Indian mothers who feel that way and are looking forward to building a network of friends with similar cultural interests, for ourselves and our kids. So lets get together for play-dates, crafts and activities for …

One stop shop for all things Bollywood & Bhangra! Dance classes, Dance/Cardio classes, Performance opportunities, Festival, Fundraiser, Party information and more.. If you Love, Like or are Curious About Bollywood and Bhangra, Come on by! More details: http://www.bollygroove.com/