Key US lawmakers introduce bill to make Diwali a federal holiday

Key US lawmakers introduce bill to make Diwali a federal holiday

Flanked by colleagues in Congress, Democrat Carolyn Maloney of New York announced the introduction of the Deepavali Day Act on the eve of the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists all over the world. Continue reading Key US lawmakers introduce bill to make Diwali a federal holiday

US Lawmakers Laud Accomplishments of Indian-Americans at Congressional Diwali Celebration

US Lawmakers Laud Accomplishments of Indian-Americans at Congressional Diwali Celebration

The third annual Congressional Diwali celebration drew over 30 influential US lawmakers and 1,200 members of the Indian-American community to the iconic Library of Congress on Capitol Hill. Continue reading US Lawmakers Laud Accomplishments of Indian-Americans at Congressional Diwali Celebration