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OBBINSVILLE, NJ, — Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey, on Saturday, August 22, praising the landmark complex for showcasing India’s spiritual and cultural heritage and promoting the values of service, harmony and community. Upon arrival, Patel was welcomed and garlanded by Pujya Brahmaviharidas Swami and Pujya Nilkanthsevadas Swami. He was accompanied by a delegation of senior Gujarat government officials, including the Additional Chief Secretary of the Finance Department; Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister; and Vikrant Pandey, Secretary to the Chief Minister. Already familiar with BAPS and its deep roots in Gujarat, Patel said Akshardham carries India’s timeless traditions of spirituality, service and excellence to communities around the world. He stressed the importance of preserving cultural values among the Indian diaspora and praised Akshardham for nurturing and celebrating Indian heritage in the United States. During his visit, Patel toured the Akshardham Museum, which is under construction and is planned as one of the first Hindu American museums dedicated to showcasing India’s rich heritage and culture. The museum is expected to feature 12 architectural replicas, 40 multimedia shows, 85 immersive dioramas and 200 lifelike

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CHICAGO, IL— Six teams coached by Naperville-based Launchpad Robo Lab advanced to the WRO Americas Open following strong performances at the WRO Chicago Open Qualifier 2026, held Aug. 12-14 at the University of Illinois Chicago. The teams will represent the United States at the Americas Open in September, with one competing in RoboSports, one in RoboMission Junior and four in RoboMission Elementary. Students from across the region participated in the World Robot Olympiad, a global science, technology, engineering and mathematics competition in which students design, build and program robots to complete challenges under competition conditions. A2, a Launchpad-coached team of students from Naperville and Buffalo Grove, won the RoboSports title, securing a spot at the Americas Open. Launchpad Robo Lab hosted the Chicago qualifier as a USEL (US

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