Indian-American Community News
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Indian actress and activist Nandita Das describes herself as “somebody who is restless, somebody who wants to do many different things. I just try to find different ways of expressing myself for the things I care about, for the things that disturb me, for the things that inspire me”, she said. “All these things are a means to the end; they are not the end itself”! Continue reading Tete-a-tete with Actress and Activist Nandita Das
Two Indian-American whiz kids will be appointed as National Student Poets for the first time, at a White House ceremony, September 8, hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama. The National Student Poets Program is the country’s highest honor for young poets presenting original work. Continue reading First Lady Michelle Obama To Honor Two Brilliant Indian-American National Student Poets
Set in the rural villages of Punjab, India, A Little Revolution is a profoundly moving documentary by director Harpreet Kaur and producer Manmeet Singh on the issue of farmer suicides which has escalated to an epidemic. Continue reading Indie Film ‘A Little Revolution’ is Eye-Opener on Impact of Farmer Suicides in India
Headlining the event from the Indian film industry were such celebrated names as Shyam Benegal, Ketan Mehta, Deepti Naval, Manisha Koirala, Rajit Kapur, Suneil Anand, Prashant Nair, Omi Vaidya, Samrat Chakrabarti from New York, together with our DC-based film-makers Manan Singh Katohora, Harpreet Kaur and Suneeta Mishra. Continue reading DC South Asian Film Festival Celebrates Independent Cinema
Vice President Joe Biden administered the Oath of Office to Dr. Vivek Murthy who was sworn-in as the nineteenth Surgeon General of the United States at an awe-inspiring ceremony held at Conmy Hall on the Fort Myer military base. Continue reading Vice President Biden Swears-in Indian-American Vivek Murthy for Top Post of US Surgeon General
Thousands of devotees flocked to the Hare Krishna Temple in the Washington metro area to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, one of the most beloved and revered Gods in the Hindu pantheon. Continue reading Thousands Attend Janmashtami Celebration by ISKCON at Hare Krishna Temple in Maryland
The first ever Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill underscored the immense importance that bipartisan members of Congress accord to India-US relations and their keen recognition of the flourishing Indian-American community. Continue reading First Ever Diwali Celebration on Capitol Hill – A Resounding Success
The fifth edition of Mela Teeyan Teej, a popular festival for ladies, organized by Moni Gill of Punjabi Women Culture Association (PWCA), in the Washington area, was a resounding success. Continue reading Fifth Annual Mela Teeyan Teej Draws Over 800 Women and Girls in Washington Area
Over 400 members of the shining Indian-American community graced the 70th independence day celebration hosted by the Indian envoy at his official residence here. Continue reading India’s 70th Independence Day Celebrated at Embassy Residence in Washington
Patriotism and pageantry marked the community celebrations for India’s Independence Day, here in the Washington area. Continue reading Community Celebrates India Independence Day in Washington Area
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