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Ambassador Navtej Sarna conveyed “warmest greetings to the entire Indian community and all friends and well-wishers of India in the United States on the 71st independence day”. Continue reading Patriotic Fervor Infuses Independence Day Celebration at Indian Embassy Residence in Washington
Dr. Avdhoot Shivanand, fondly called Babaji (father), is the founder of ShivYog, a cosmic science that focuses on healing body, mind and soul. Continue reading Avdhoot Baba Shivanand brings ‘Cure is Possible’ message to Washington
Indian-American whiz kid Sojas Wagle, 15, of Arkansas has won the 2017 World Brain Bee, a neuroscience competition for teenagers. Continue reading Indian-American Sojas Wagle Crowned Champion of 2017 World Brain Bee
Now in its fourth year, the event is an educational opportunity for bipartisan US lawmakers and their aides to learn more about Sikhism, the world’s fifth largest religion. Continue reading Indian-American Lawmakers Kamala Harris, Ami Bera Co-Sponsor Fourth Annual Langar on Capitol Hill
SikhLEAD, an initiative of the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF), spearheaded the Langar highlighting Sikh values to bipartisan US lawmakers and Congressional aides who attend the annual event, now in its second year. Continue reading US Lawmakers Throng to SALDEF’s SikhLEAD ‘Langar on the Hill’
Ajit Varadaraj Pai, the first ever Indian-American to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), was conferred with the inaugural Zee Entertainment National Leadership Award at a reception on Capitol Hill. Continue reading FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Conferred with Inaugural Zee Entertainment National Leadership Award
“Today, we celebrate an important partnership and welcome Air India’s direct air service to Dulles”, Virginia’s Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe said at a press conference, soon after the first flight, AI 103, arrived from Delhi. Continue reading Inaugural Launch of Air India’s Nonstop Washington-Delhi Flight is Celebrated in Style
Calling India a “very, very incredible nation”, President Trump said, “I have always had a deep admiration for your country and for its people, and a profound appreciation for your rich culture, heritage and traditions”. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi, President Trump Talk Terror, Trade in Maiden Meeting
Prime Minister Modi was in his element speaking in chaste Hindi to the creme de la creme of the Indian diaspora at a packed community reception held in his honor, a highlight of his two-day visit at the invitation of President Trump. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi Addresses Indian-American Community at Ritzy Reception in Washington
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Washington is an opportunity to strengthen the US-India strategic partnership which President Trump very much views as a critical partnership in promoting stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region and globally, a senior White House official said. Continue reading White House to Roll Out Red Carpet for Prime Minister Modi
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