Indian-American Community News
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The Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art will be opening its doors this weekend after an 18-month renovation allowing visitors to view the stunning masterpieces from another era while engaging in debates relevant to the present day. Continue reading Asia Meets America at Grand Reopening of Smithsonian’s Freer-Sackler Galleries
The NFIA Empowering Women and Girls Conference celebrated its sixth successful year with an informative event held at the Marriott hotel in McLean, Virginia. Continue reading NFIA Conference Empowers Women and Girls as Leaders
The fifth annual Empowering Women and Girls Conference, organized by the National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA), put the spotlight squarely on Indian-American youth leaders: Sareana Kimia, Swetha Prabakaran, Shreya Bhatia and Medha Reddy. Continue reading Fifth Annual NFIA Empowering Women and Girls Conference Puts Spotlight on Teen Leaders
Testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Kenneth Juster pledged, if confirmed as Washington’s top diplomat in Delhi, he will work to “advance the strategic partnership with India, a relationship that is critical to our national security and economic interests”, he said. Continue reading Kenneth Juster, President Trump’s choice for Ambassador to India, queried on trade, human rights at Senate hearing
Thousands thronged to the Hare Krishna Temple in the Washington area to celebrate Dussehra, a Hindu festival signifying the triumph of good over evil. Continue reading Thousands Celebrate Dussehra at Hare Krishna Temple in Washington
The Reston Multicultural Festival is a true celebration of diversity and community spirit, and sets a great example for all localities in the US. Continue reading Reston Multicultural Festival: a celebration of diversity and community spirit
Democratic Congresswoman Judy Chu of California noted that among the DACA recipients (called Dreamers) are over 3,000 from India, more than 7,000 from South Korea, nearly 5,000 from the Philippines, some 2,000 from Pakistan, and thousands of others who are Asian Pacific Islanders (APIs). “They all deserve a chance to achieve the American dream”, she said. Continue reading Democratic lawmakers pledge unwavering support for passing clean DREAM Act
The sixth annual Washington DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) opened with a celebrity lineup supporting some of the finest films in independent cinema. Continue reading Sixth Annual DC South Asian Film Festival Opens at Montgomery College
Opening night of the 2017 Washington DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) saw distinguished guests on the Red Carpet: seventies and eighties actress Zeenat Aman who, at 66, looked beautiful and radiant in a simple Indian suit; Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett; Delegate Aruna Miller, now running for Congress from Maryland’s 6th Congressional District; gifted directors Ananth Mahadevan, Vinay Pujara, Indira Somani, Azaan Khan, Mehreen Jabbar, Harjant Gill, among others. Continue reading Zeenat Aman Lends Star Power to Sixth Annual DC South Asian Film Festival
The Sri Ganesha Festival 2017 opened Friday morning at the Workhouse Arts Center, in Virginia, with the ‘Sthapana’ (installation) of an awe-inspiring 20-foot idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god. Continue reading Ten-Day Ganesha Festival Draws Devotees to Workhouse Arts Center in Virginia
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