https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/11/13/president-trump-hosts-diwali-at-white-house-for-second-year-in-a-row/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46188575_1171072089718610_8471687059940048896_o.jpg46188575_1171072089718610_8471687059940048896_oWhite House and Trump administration officials at the Diwali 'diya' lighting ceremony in the Roosevelt Room on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Among the group are: Special Adviser to the President, Ivanka Trump (right); Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Neil Chatterjee (left); nominee to DC Circuit Court of Appeals Neomi Rao (second from left); Deputy White House Press Secretary Raj Shah (third from left); Acting Administrator of Drug Enforcement Uttam Dhillon (center-rear); and Chairman of the FCC Ajit Pai (fourth from right)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46162338_1170611273098025_8033085094161809408_o.jpg46162338_1170611273098025_8033085094161809408_oPresident Donald Trump addressing the gathering at the Diwali celebration he hosted in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Looking on are Indian-Americans serving in his administration and high-ranking Indian officials. November 13, 2018https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46196952_1170967913062361_8353150193113235456_o.jpg46196952_1170967913062361_8353150193113235456_oPresident Donald Trump lights the Diwali 'diya' (lamp) at the White House surrounded by Indian-Americans serving in his administration and high-ranking Indian officials. Seen from left to right are: Acting Under Secretary of State Manisha Singh; nominee to DC Circuit Court of Appeals Neomi Rao; CMS Administrator Seema Verma; Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Neil Chatterjee; President Trump; Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna; and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality director Gopal Khanna. November 13, 2018https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46195112_1170612066431279_2788506073818988544_o.jpg46195112_1170612066431279_2788506073818988544_oPresident Donald Trump lights the Diwali 'diya' (lamp) at the White House surrounded by Indian-Americans serving in his administration and high-ranking Indian officials. Seen from left to right are: Acting Under Secretary of State Manisha Singh; nominee to DC Circuit Court of Appeals Neomi Rao; CMS Administrator Seema Verma; Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Neil Chatterjee; President Trump; Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna; and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality director Gopal Khanna. November 13, 20182025-10-21T12:50:15+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/08/25/ten-day-ganesha-festival-draws-devotees-to-workhouse-arts-center-in-virginia/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21122539_887346584757830_988274107135128742_o.jpg21122539_887346584757830_988274107135128742_oStudents of SRC Dance Studio based in Herndon, Virginia, with Sudha Kondapu (third from right) who spearheaded the cultural performances at the Sri Ganesha Festival 2017https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21167631_887029124789576_1961956060110725736_o.jpg21167631_887029124789576_1961956060110725736_oStudents of Kalakshetra strike a dance pose at the Sri Ganesha Festival 2017, an enthralling event being held at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21083536_887029381456217_8747510333655985015_o.jpg21083536_887029381456217_8747510333655985015_oAdorable children of the CATS summer camp with director Sudha Kondapu (center) at the Sri Ganesha Festival 2017https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21200672_887320188093803_7706804103147546611_o.jpg21200672_887320188093803_7706804103147546611_oChildren learn about the latest technology at the first annual Sri Ganesha Festival organized by Kids2Kids Network. Here they are seen operating a dronehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21167711_887032114789277_6248599734788512122_o.jpg21167711_887032114789277_6248599734788512122_oDevotees behold the majestic idol of the Hindu elephant-headed god at the Sri Ganesha Festival 2017 being held at the Workhouse Arts Center in the Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21083020_887033801455775_6825037806111036584_o.jpg21083020_887033801455775_6825037806111036584_oArtistes of Natyanjali performing a mesmerizing semi-classical dance in the bharatanatyam style, choreographed by Anitha Deivasigamani, at the Sri Ganesha Festival 2017https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21125704_886460998179722_2051791797971715274_o.jpg21125704_886460998179722_2051791797971715274_oSonika Vuyyuru (left) of Kids2Kids Network and Sudha Kondapu, cultural coordinator of the Sri Ganesha Festival 2017, at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21055142_886035068222315_2844592468607639322_o.jpg21055142_886035068222315_2844592468607639322_oPriya Bundele displays her Star Fashion Collection at the Sri Ganesha Festival 2017 held at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21167283_886036061555549_2650862325041222508_o.jpg21167283_886036061555549_2650862325041222508_oThe Sri Ganesha Festival 2017 by Kids2Kids Network is being held at the Workhouse Arts Center, a sprawling arts education complex situated on 55 acres in Lorton, Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21055362_886034581555697_2833081782012561935_o.jpg21055362_886034581555697_2833081782012561935_oThe 1,000-pound laddoo (sweet) on display at the Sri Ganesha Festival 2017. At the end of the ten-day event, it will be given to devotees as Mahaprasadam2025-08-27T14:13:59+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/05/05/yoga-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1979372_507783846047441_2576543144113136290_o.jpg1979372_507783846047441_2576543144113136290_oTop left: Indian Ambassador Mr. Arun K. Singh and Nisha Biswal, Assistant Secretary of South and Central Asian Affairs in the State Department; Top right: Peter Mamacos, Director of Multilateral Relations, Department of Health and Human Services; Center: Carrie Trybulec, Director of the Gandhi Memorial Center; Below right: Nina Davuluri, the celebrity guest mobbed by the crowd at the first International Day of Yoga in DC, was greeted with loud cheers when she said, “I am the first Indian Miss America”.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/11010973_509796795846146_5842297134183222188_o.jpg11010973_509796795846146_5842297134183222188_ohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/11430175_507157422776750_6541665415360461460_o.jpg11430175_507157422776750_6541665415360461460_o2025-02-15T01:42:57+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/06/05/first-lady-hosts-diwali-at-white-house/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1392479_648475058505999_1356041881_n.jpg1392479_648475058505999_1356041881_nFirst Lady Michelle Obama: "As we light the Diya (lamp), we recommit ourselves to the triumph of light over darkness, of good over evil”.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1425398_240946932731135_156307353_o.jpg1425398_240946932731135_156307353_oFirst Lady Michelle Obama addressing the gathering at the Diwali celebration in the elegant East Room of the White Househttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1008835_647686305251541_1603421131_o.jpg1008835_647686305251541_1603421131_oFirst Lady Michelle Obama joined students for a Bollywood Dance Clinic led by choreographer Nakul Dev Mahajan, in the State Room of the White House. Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy2025-02-15T01:42:00+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/06/18/second-international-day-of-yoga-celebrated-in-nations-capital/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/104661807_1657226484436499_2295856640553110165_o.jpg104661807_1657226484436499_2295856640553110165_oScenes from the second International Day of Yoga on the scenic grounds of the US Capitol in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13503129_649047805254377_3245770569772413809_o.jpg13503129_649047805254377_3245770569772413809_oThe second International Day of Yoga was celebrated on the lawn of the US Capitol building. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13427964_648855121940312_2856474770535165132_n-1.jpg13427964_648855121940312_2856474770535165132_n (1)At the second International Day of Yoga celebration on the scenic grounds of the US Capitol: Top left: Indian Ambassador Arun K. Singh greeting guests; Below, from left to right: Himamauli Das, Senior Director in the White House National Security Council; Manpreet Singh Anand, Deputy Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs at the US State Department; and Maryland Delegate Dr. Jai Jalisihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13407049_650270891798735_1387593162383922884_n.jpg13407049_650270891798735_1387593162383922884_nScenes from the second International Day of Yoga on the scenic grounds of the US Capitolhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13450769_648856875273470_6859284471008129926_n-1.jpg13450769_648856875273470_6859284471008129926_n (1)Young students of Sewa USA performing yoga on the grounds of the US Capitolhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13516363_650263735132784_6388519769955356032_n.jpg13516363_650263735132784_6388519769955356032_nScenes from the second International Day of Yoga celebration in Washington, DC. Top: Young women with the Shakha Sevika of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA, Inc., performing Hatha (power) yoga on the grounds of the US Capitol.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13442714_1143693655682656_3949622907381486245_o.jpg13442714_1143693655682656_3949622907381486245_oIndian Ambassador Arun K. Singh addressing the gathering at the second International Day of Yoga celebration set against the backdrop of the US Capitol. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13393973_648855308606960_193955322829789030_n.jpg13393973_648855308606960_193955322829789030_nScenes from the second International Day of Yoga celebration on the scenic grounds of the US Capitolhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13501803_648856068606884_5773661587841515716_n.jpg13501803_648856068606884_5773661587841515716_nIndian classical dances on the US Capitol grounds as part of the second Yoga Day celebration in Washington. Seen here are artistes of area dance schools: Lasya Dance Academy (top left and below right) founded by Purvi Bhatt (left); Kuchipudi Dance Academy (top right) headed by Lakshmi Babu (below left)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13445396_649123641913460_2350674411900972466_n.jpg13445396_649123641913460_2350674411900972466_n2025-02-15T01:41:04+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/07/06/powerful-us-lawmakers-partake-in-sikh-tradition-of-langar-on-the-hill/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13559054_656842127808278_3270434370100035500_o.jpg13559054_656842127808278_3270434370100035500_oChandra Bhatnagar, Senior Staff Attorney, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, is flanked by SikhLEAD interns and guests at the third annual Langar on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13612110_658823104276847_2652587164616996374_n.jpg13612110_658823104276847_2652587164616996374_nPaul Monteiro, Director of Community Relations Service, at the US Department of Justice, is seen here at the third annual Langar on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13620901_658820150943809_1860245708064982868_n.jpg13620901_658820150943809_1860245708064982868_nCongressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (Democrat - New Jersey) is flanked by guests at the third annual Langar on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13620901_656868174472340_9072532377329304126_n.jpg13620901_656868174472340_9072532377329304126_nScenes from 'Langar on the Hill', a free community meal for all in the Sikh tradition, co-sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and Congressman Mike Honda and organized by SALDEF's SikhLEAD Class of 2016 (below) https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13615101_657237897768701_8082653950180113305_n.jpg13615101_657237897768701_8082653950180113305_nUS lawmakers addressing the gathering at the third annual Langar on the Hill. Seen clockwise from top left are: Congressman Joe Crowley (Democrat - New York); Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (Democrat - New Jersey); Congressman Ami Bera (Democrat - California); and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (Democrat - Texas)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13557682_657234574435700_4194797990143246781_n.jpg13557682_657234574435700_4194797990143246781_nCongressman Mike Honda (Democrat - California), a staunch supporter of Sikh Americans on Capitol Hill, has been co-sponsoring 'Langar on the Hill' since its inception three years ago. He is seen here, at top, addressing the 2016 event and imploring the gathering to learn about Sikhism and Sikh valueshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13585150_656843234474834_3299434531450648883_o.jpg13585150_656843234474834_3299434531450648883_oSALDEF's brilliant SikhLEAD Class of 2016 organized the third annual 'Langar on the Hill'https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13613680_656839441141880_5567745289335596666_o.jpg13613680_656839441141880_5567745289335596666_o2025-02-15T01:40:13+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/08/26/thousands-attend-janmashtami-celebration-at-hare-krishna-temple-in-washington-area/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14102530_682709081888249_6942003405724793107_n.jpg14102530_682709081888249_6942003405724793107_nChildren performing Kirtan at the Janmashtami celebration by ISKCON of DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14022175_681133278712496_4828148746474235142_n.jpg14022175_681133278712496_4828148746474235142_nA boy performs Abhishek (sacred bathing) of Laddo Gopal (child Krishna) at the Hare Krishna Temple in Marylandhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14054912_681134278712396_7534346545022556179_n.jpg14054912_681134278712396_7534346545022556179_nTalented artistes of the Hare Krishna Temple performed semi-classical dances dedicated to Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtamihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14055175_681134148712409_6973834610623889927_n.jpg14055175_681134148712409_6973834610623889927_nYoung students of the Potomac-based Nrithya Geethanjali school of dance performed bharatanatyam and folk dances choreographed by Deepa Natarajan, at the Janmashtami celebration by ISKCON of DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14034881_681225385369952_5005358623115138620_n.jpg14034881_681225385369952_5005358623115138620_nThe awe-inspiring deities of Sri Krishna and Radha Rani adorned with flowers on Janmashtami at the Hare Krishna Temple in Potomac, Marylandhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14079482_681134232045734_1967516576205942460_n.jpg14079482_681134232045734_1967516576205942460_nTalented artistes of the Hare Krishna Temple performed semi-classical dances dedicated to Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami2025-02-15T01:38:47+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/09/08/first-lady-michelle-obama-honors-two-indian-american-teen-poets/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14316969_689159787909845_332947257926695699_n.jpg14316969_689159787909845_332947257926695699_nTop left: An emotional First Lady at the White House ceremony honoring brilliant student poets; Top right: Class of 2016 National Student Poet Maya Salameh reciting a very powerful poem, 'Sacrilege incorporated' on the atrocities committed in the name of religion; Below left: Abstract poet Q-Tip; Below right: First Lady Michelle Obama, Gopal Raman and Maya Eashwaranhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14257702_688320424660448_3027107389781408930_o.jpg14257702_688320424660448_3027107389781408930_o2016 National Student Poet Gopal Raman reciting his poem, 'Scores killed as Katrina pounds states along Gulf Coast', at the White Househttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14305468_688319714660519_1787536155793372646_o.jpg14305468_688319714660519_1787536155793372646_o2016 National Student Poet Maya Eashwaran reciting her poem 'Linguistics', dedicated to her dear 'Ma' (mother) and mother tongue, Tamil, at the White House ceremonyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14231330_688318261327331_2632898417481399025_o.jpg14231330_688318261327331_2632898417481399025_oFirst Lady Michelle Obama addressing some 120 guests in the State Dining Room of the White House, at a ceremony honoring the Class of 2016 National Student Poetshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14289932_688351144657376_1817522514993600464_o.jpg14289932_688351144657376_1817522514993600464_ohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14211960_688350774657413_4435056666051317441_n.jpg14211960_688350774657413_4435056666051317441_nhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14231236_688317754660715_5570681824702459665_o.jpg14231236_688317754660715_5570681824702459665_o2025-02-15T01:38:06+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/10/17/white-house-aglow-as-president-obama-celebrates-diwali/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/935983_645654958788009_2103417451_n.jpg935983_645654958788009_2103417451_nPresident Obama receives a red shawl from Sri Narayanachar Digalakote, a Hindu priest from the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Lanham, Maryland, at the Diwali celebration in the White House. Photo credit: Pete Souzahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/557862_483585724994934_353218345_n.jpg557862_483585724994934_353218345_nPresident Obama is flanked by members of his administration as he signs an executive order to restore the President’s Advisory Commission and White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islandershttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/21757_483584811661692_804929899_n.jpg21757_483584811661692_804929899_nPresident Obama listens intently as Pandit Narayanachar Digalakote of the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, in Maryland, chants a Vedic mantra for world peace and prosperity at the Diwali celebration in the ornate East Room of the White House2025-02-15T01:36:01+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/06/17/ambassador-navtej-sarna-leads-third-annual-international-day-of-yoga-celebration-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19250446_846945888797900_7789440032226294219_o.jpg19250446_846945888797900_7789440032226294219_oReenat Sandhu, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy (below-center) is seen with yoga enthusiasts on the third International Day of Yoga celebration in Washington. She will be heading to Rome in July as the next Indian Ambassador to Italyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19243121_846944855464670_8238017579714029168_o.jpg19243121_846944855464670_8238017579714029168_oYogis practicing the ancient Indian discipline on the third annual Yoga Day celebration in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19221645_846945515464604_3189660557350655939_o.jpg19221645_846945515464604_3189660557350655939_oIndian Ambassador Navtej Sarna addressing the gathering at the third annual International Day of Yoga celebration on the Washington Monument groundshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19149243_846945178797971_2423643234073688225_n.jpg19149243_846945178797971_2423643234073688225_nScenes from the third annual International Day of Yoga celebration in Washington organized by the Indian Embassy and Friends of Yogahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19221557_846944522131370_1208944277096461471_o.jpg19221557_846944522131370_1208944277096461471_ohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19243059_846943865464769_7681223411672797390_o.jpg19243059_846943865464769_7681223411672797390_ohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19145879_846933442132478_7482924839850232091_n.jpg19145879_846933442132478_7482924839850232091_n2025-02-15T01:33:02+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/06/19/fourth-annual-international-yoga-day-draws-manifold-enthusiasts-to-us-capitol-grounds/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/35401668_1044087319083755_4335918267274100736_o.jpg35401668_1044087319083755_4335918267274100736_oYoga enthusiasts participating in the guided routine at the fourth annual International Day of Yoga celebration held against the backdrop of the iconic US Capitol in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/35399308_1044087689083718_6610129563907260416_o.jpg35399308_1044087689083718_6610129563907260416_oThe fourth annual International Day of Yoga celebration drew a diverse crowd to the expansive west lawn of the US Capitol. The event was organized by the Embassy of India, Washington, in cooperation with Friends of Yogahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/35481259_1044056302420190_4160150742184755200_o.jpg35481259_1044056302420190_4160150742184755200_oVirginia Delegate Danica Roem (District 13) addresses the crowd at the fourth annual International Day of Yoga celebration in Washington. Standing at left is Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarnahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/35388289_1044086935750460_5606393413319524352_o.jpg35388289_1044086935750460_5606393413319524352_oSome 2,000 yoga enthusiasts gathered in Washington to celebrate the 2018 International Day of Yoga, an ancient Indian discipline for health and harmony whose popularity continues to rise in Americahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/35401684_1044055649086922_5725558157120372736_o.jpg35401684_1044055649086922_5725558157120372736_oIndian Ambassador Navtej Sarna addressing the crowd at the fourth annual International Day of Yoga observance in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/35429674_1044088072417013_3990904162861711360_o.jpg35429674_1044088072417013_3990904162861711360_oExperienced yoga practitioners conducted a guided routine of various postures for health, harmony and well-being on the fourth annual International Day of Yoga celebration in Washington2025-02-15T01:29:35+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2022/06/19/indian-embassy-celebrates-eighth-international-yoga-day-at-washington-monument/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/289133596_2256522714506870_1352596403936694546_n.jpg289133596_2256522714506870_1352596403936694546_nhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/289030563_2256523407840134_8105949086467544949_n.jpg289030563_2256523407840134_8105949086467544949_nhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/289332714_2256523487840126_278100658679612242_n.jpg289332714_2256523487840126_278100658679612242_nhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/289223596_2256522771173531_6780225207554153879_n.jpg289223596_2256522771173531_6780225207554153879_nhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/289214238_2256523191173489_4533662923197663495_n.jpg289214238_2256523191173489_4533662923197663495_nA scene from the eighth International Yoga Day celebration held at the iconic Washington Monument. The theme this year is 'Yoga for Humanity'.2025-02-15T01:24:59+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2023/06/21/prime-minister-modis-yoga-day-event-at-un-sets-world-record/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/355486877_2547952625363876_631239480154473309_n.jpg355486877_2547952625363876_631239480154473309_nPM performs yoga at 9th annual International Day of Yoga 2023 celebrations at UN Headquarters, in New York on June 21, 2023.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/355108492_2547948418697630_8402077060758519945_n.jpg355108492_2547948418697630_8402077060758519945_nPrime Minister Narendra Modi participates in the 9th annual International Yoga Day event held on the North Lawn of the United Nations headquarters in New York City on June 21, 2023.2025-02-15T01:23:53+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/indian-american-community-news/2025-02-15T01:22:29+00:00weekly0.6https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2022/04/12/ukraine-crisis-tops-agenda-at-biden-modi-virtual-meet/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/278242480_2202570559902086_1303447991566834305_n.jpg278242480_2202570559902086_1303447991566834305_nAt a virtual summit held by President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 11, 2022, the two leaders were joined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan from the US, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, and Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu constituting the Indian delegation. Photo credit: PIB India2023-06-24T16:04:39+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2023/06/23/rapturous-applause-for-prime-minister-modis-historic-address-to-us-congress/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/h20230623134127.jpgh20230623134127PM addressing the Joint Session of US Congress, in Washington DC on June 22, 2023.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/h20230623134119.jpgPM at the Joint Session of US Congress, in Washington DC on June 22, 2023.PM at the Joint Session of US Congress, in Washington DC on June 22, 2023.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/h20230623134121.jpgH20230623134121Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets a rapturous audience at a rare address to a joint meeting of the US Congress, June 22, 2023. Photo credit: PIB India2023-06-24T15:56:46+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2023/06/02/indian-american-teen-dev-shah-wins-2023-national-spelling-bee/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/350835698_1237924403518382_247594778288469098_n-1.jpg350835698_1237924403518382_247594778288469098_n-1https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/350835698_1237924403518382_247594778288469098_n.jpg350835698_1237924403518382_247594778288469098_nhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/52944159301_63f1aee1d1_o.jpg52944159301_63f1aee1d1_o06/01/2023 Speller 36, Dev Shah of Largo, FL representing SNSB Region One Bee wins the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, MD on Thursday, June 1, 2023. ph: Craig Hudson / Scripps National Spelling Bee.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/52945724120_7b093ed993_o.jpg52945724120_7b093ed993_o06/01/2023 Speller 36, Dev Shah of Largo, FL representing SNSB Region One Bee wins the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, MD on Thursday, June 1, 2023. ph: Craig Hudson / Scripps National Spelling Bee.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/52944737777_892b03c6d2_o.jpg52944737777_892b03c6d2_oDev Shah, 14, winner of the 2023 National Spelling Bee, is flanked by his parents on left and elder brother on right, at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center just outside of Washington, DC. Photo credit: Scripps National Spelling Bee2023-06-03T13:07:22+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2022/06/23/president-biden-picks-arati-prabhakar-as-top-white-house-science-adviser/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/290256685_2260309877461487_3753951281993069771_n.jpg290256685_2260309877461487_3753951281993069771_nPresident Biden has tapped Indian-American engineer and applied physicist Dr. Arati Prabhakar to serve as his chief science adviser. When confirmed by the senate, she will don the mantle of director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)2022-07-17T19:11:43+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2022/06/03/indian-american-teen-harini-logan-wins-2022-national-spelling-bee-in-lightning-round-tiebreaker/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/284830235_2244467782379030_2587225171822869849_n.jpg284830235_2244467782379030_2587225171822869849_nhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/285702743_2243724895786652_6429839331752936296_n-1.jpg285702743_2243724895786652_6429839331752936296_n-1https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/285920238_2244918019000673_6400025871248789534_n.jpg285920238_2244918019000673_6400025871248789534_nIndian-American teen Harini Logan (left) of Texas is the winner of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee. She is seen here holding the coveted championship trophy, surrounded by family members. Photo credit: Scripps National Spelling Bee2022-06-07T19:54:28+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/06/01/indian-american-teen-karthik-nemmani-crowned-champion-of-us-spelling-bee/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/27610543287_e6895c0aba_o.jpg27610543287_e6895c0aba_oOf the 16 finalists who competed in the US Spelling Bee championship event, 11 (nearly 70 percent) are of Indian origin. Photo credit: Scripps National Spelling Beehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/41776945364_a0e25172b5_o.jpg41776945364_a0e25172b5_oNaysa Modi, 12, of Texas, was the only girl among the top six finalists, all Indian-Americans, in the 2018 Spelling Bee. A charismatic youngster, she finished second in the widely watched competition. Photo credit: Scripps National Spelling Beehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/42434592962_e735750501_o.jpg42434592962_e735750501_oThe six finalists, all Indian-American kids, of the National Spelling Bee. From left to right: Jashun Paluru; Navneeth Murali; Sravanth Malla; Naysa Modi; Karthik Nemmani; and Abhijay Kodali. Photo credit: Scripps National Spelling Beehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/42486632271_5092126c76_o.jpg42486632271_5092126c76_oIndian-American teen Karthik Nemmani, 14, of Texas has been crowned champion of the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Photo credit: Scripps National Spelling Bee2022-06-02T16:09:46+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/11/04/key-us-lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-make-diwali-a-federal-holiday/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/252543097_2080963535396123_7623739257987442204_n.jpg252543097_2080963535396123_7623739257987442204_nCongresswoman Carolyn Maloney (Democrat-New York) has introduced the Deepavali Day Act to enshrine the festival of lights as a nationally recognized federal holiday. She is seen here flanked by volunteers at a Congressional Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill2021-11-08T13:31:33+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/09/27/25-indian-students-to-get-quad-fellowship-for-stem-education/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/242406450_2050918585067285_9037772028116042678_n.jpg242406450_2050918585067285_9037772028116042678_nPresident Joe Biden has unveiled a new Quad Fellowship that will enable 100 students from the Quad countries, including India, to pursue advanced degrees in STEM at elite universities in America2021-09-28T13:09:07+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/09/22/prime-minister-modis-us-visit-an-opportunity-to-strengthen-global-partnership-with-india-white-house-official/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/241227356_2046911595467984_78010804599778027_n.jpg241227356_2046911595467984_78010804599778027_nPrime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on his five-day visit to the US, September 22-26, during which he will participate in the first in-person Quad summit in Washington, DC and address the United Nations General Assembly in New York2021-09-25T01:58:17+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/09/24/prime-minister-modi-calls-kamala-harris-an-inspiration-invites-her-to-visit-india/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/h20210924101375.jpgH20210924101375Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House complex Thursday, a day ahead of his bilateral meeting with President Joe Biden and the Quad Leaders Summit. Photo credit: PIB India2021-09-24T21:05:57+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/07/05/nine-of-the-eleven-finalists-in-the-2021-national-spelling-bee-are-of-indian-origin/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/213170514_1984177948408016_3474130099755350155_n.jpg213170514_1984177948408016_3474130099755350155_nAmong the eleven finalists who will compete for the championship trophy in the 2021 edition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, nine are of Indian origin. The widely viewed competition will be hosted in person at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, and will be broadcast live on ESPN2, July 8, at 8 pm ET. Photo credit: Scripps National Spelling Bee2021-07-06T02:14:51+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/06/04/kamala-harris-calls-prime-minister-modi-apprises-him-of-us-plan-to-share-covid-19-vaccines/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/195216214_1960339617458516_3370036317085583134_n.jpg195216214_1960339617458516_3370036317085583134_nVice President Kamala Harris called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apprise him of the US plan to share the first 25 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines with India along with other countries. Official White House photo by Lawrence Jackson (left)2021-06-04T20:14:59+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/05/09/covid-surge-deaths-in-india-nothing-short-of-heartbreaking-says-vice-president-kamala-harris/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/183420938_1937624779730000_572811208862683974_n.jpg183420938_1937624779730000_572811208862683974_nVice President Kamala Harris told a diaspora virtual event hosted by the State Department, "At the beginning of the pandemic, when our hospital beds were stretched, India sent assistance. And today, we are determined to help India in its hour of need". Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson2021-05-10T13:15:36+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/05/07/biden-administration-backs-india-south-africa-proposal-of-patent-waiver-for-covid-19-vaccines/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/577179_157772391048590_557692947_n.jpg577179_157772391048590_557692947_nPresident Joe Biden has thrown his support behind a proposal floated by India and South Africa at the WTO's TRIPS Council to waive intellectual property protections for Covid-19 vaccines2021-05-07T13:04:33+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/05/04/pfizer-to-donate-over-70-million-worth-of-covid-19-drugs-to-india/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/181838093_1934928986666246_1181751768076010812_n.jpg181838093_1934928986666246_1181751768076010812_nPfizer revealed in a statement, “We are mobilizing the largest humanitarian relief effort in our company’s history to help the people of India fight the vicious second wave of coronavirus that is currently ravaging the nation”. Photo credit: Pfizer2021-05-04T12:59:00+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/04/28/us-lawmakers-urge-biden-to-increase-covid-19-assistance-to-india/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/1157686_221002438058918_1704713009_n.jpg1157686_221002438058918_1704713009_nUS lawmakers are raising a clarion call for the Biden administration to accelerate efforts to support India as it grapples with a massive surge in coronavirus infections pushing its healthcare system to the brink of collapse2021-05-01T13:25:35+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/04/25/pressure-mounts-on-biden-administration-to-help-india-during-catastrophic-surge-in-coronavirus-cases/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/576698_186646104827885_8428580_n.jpg576698_186646104827885_8428580_nOn Saturday, India broke an unenviable global record with 346,786 new cases of the coronavirus, endangering civilians of all regions and backgrounds and presenting a global public health and economic threat.2021-04-28T13:54:49+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/03/24/senate-confirms-vivek-murthy-for-second-stint-as-us-surgeon-general/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/11080605_478019069023919_2231105940784106977_o.jpg11080605_478019069023919_2231105940784106977_oThe US Senate voted 57-43 on Tuesday to confirm Indian-American physician Dr. Vivek Hallegere Murthy as the 21st Surgeon General of the United States and Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service. It is the second stint for him in a role he held under the Obama administration, between 2014 and 20172021-03-24T15:00:20+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/03/21/four-indian-american-teens-among-top-winners-of-2021-regeneron-science-talent-search/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/162091331_1899706736855138_4147722740602192139_o-1.jpg162091331_1899706736855138_4147722740602192139_oFour Indian-American budding scientists are among the top winners of the 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). Seen from top, left to right, are: Eshani Jha, 17, of San Jose, California; Gopal Goel, 17, of Portland, Oregon; Vetri Vel, 16, of Bangor, Maine; and Alay Shah, 17, of Plano, Texas. Photo source: Society for Sciencehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/162750078_1899706966855115_2646676261352036202_o.jpg162750078_1899706966855115_2646676261352036202_oFour Indian-American budding scientists are among the top winners of the 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS): Eshani Jha, 17, of San Jose, California; Gopal Goel, 17, of Portland, Oregon; Vetri Vel, 16, of Bangor, Maine; and Alay Shah, 17, of Plano, Texas. Photo source: Society for Science2021-03-21T13:27:03+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/03/05/indian-americans-are-taking-over-the-country-says-president-joe-biden/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/157359515_1887775421381603_9009943516128639372_o.jpg157359515_1887775421381603_9009943516128639372_oPresident Joe Biden has lavished praise on Indian-American aerospace engineer Dr. Swati Mohan (seen at right in a photo by NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory) and the team behind the Perseverance rover landing on Marshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/158039391_1887810261378119_1462089538035651868_o.jpg158039391_1887810261378119_1462089538035651868_oIn a teleconference call, President Joe Biden lavished praise on Indian-American aerospace engineer Dr. Swati Mohan (seen at right in a photo by NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory) and the team behind the Perseverance rover landing on Mars2021-03-06T13:01:15+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/02/25/key-senate-committees-postpone-votes-on-neera-tanden-for-biden-budget-director/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/141472125_3974334172586721_7126209005424550117_o.jpg141472125_3974334172586721_7126209005424550117_oNeera Tanden (right), President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the White House budget office, is seen here speaking at a 2018 ‘Women Who Impact’ event in Washington, DC. Also pictured are Seema Nanda (center), head of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) at the time, and Indian American Impact Fund board member Mini Timmaraju. Photo credit: IMPACT2021-02-25T14:16:00+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/02/05/eight-indian-origin-teens-among-2021-regeneron-science-talent-search-finalists-aim-to-tackle-worlds-vexing-problems/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/145780073_1863631763795969_5040698510697767290_o.jpg145780073_1863631763795969_5040698510697767290_oEight brilliant Indian-origin teens are among the 40 finalists in the 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) competition which will be held virtually from March 10-17. Photo credit: Society for Science2021-02-07T20:47:20+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/01/27/kamala-devi-harris-remembers-india-born-mother-during-nih-visit-for-covid-19-vaccine/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/143639070_1858729497619529_7240781219014629791_o.jpg143639070_1858729497619529_7240781219014629791_oVice President Kamala Devi Harris fondly remembered her India-born mother, the late Dr. Shyamala Gopalan, during her visit to the Bethesda, Maryland-based National Institutes of Health (NIH) where she received the second dose of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, Tuesday afternoon2021-01-28T02:47:18+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/01/20/kamala-devi-harris-becomes-first-indian-origin-woman-vice-president-of-the-united-states-of-america/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kamala_hero-2133x1280-1.jpgkamala_hero-2133x1280Kamala Devi Harris makes history as the first Indian-origin, female vice president of the United States of America2021-01-22T06:45:48+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2021/01/08/prime-minister-modi-joins-a-chorus-of-world-leaders-in-denouncing-the-attack-on-us-capitol/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/15025253_726227114203112_1027652250704312265_o.jpg15025253_726227114203112_1027652250704312265_oThousands of pro-Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol building on January 6, 2021, a day that will go down in infamy. It was a brazen attack on the citadel of American democracy that has shocked and stunned the world2021-01-08T23:56:24+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/12/30/seven-us-lawmakers-write-to-secretary-mike-pompeo-on-brutal-treatment-of-protesting-farmers-in-india/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/52427867_1238073739685111_7971422613765357568_o.jpg52427867_1238073739685111_7971422613765357568_oRep. Pramila Jayapal (Democrat-Washington), the first ever Indian-American woman elected to the House of Representatives, is among seven US lawmakers who have written to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressing “serious concerns” about the brutal treatment meted out to farmers from Punjab peacefully protesting India's new agricultural laws on the outskirts of Delhi2020-12-31T13:42:47+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/11/15/joe-biden-kamala-harris-extend-diwali-greetings-look-forward-to-celebrating-festival-of-lights-at-white-house-next-year/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/124598395_1792649714227508_6698656834013140073_o.jpg124598395_1792649714227508_6698656834013140073_oPresident-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Devi Harris greeted Indians around the world on Diwali, the festival of lights, and looked forward to celebrating the cherished tradition at the White House next year2020-11-15T16:02:38+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/11/14/president-donald-trump-greets-indians-on-diwali-a-festival-that-ushers-in-new-beginnings/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/125394785_1797691740389972_3830349982031485448_o.jpg125394785_1797691740389972_3830349982031485448_oPresident Donald Trump lights a Diwali 'diya' (lamp) in the Oval Office surrounded by Indian-Americans serving in his administration. Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian; October 24, 20192020-11-15T03:56:50+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/11/12/president-elect-joe-biden-picks-indian-american-trailblazer-vivek-murthy-to-lead-new-coronavirus-task-force/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/10365370_478017675690725_2412160731882539197_o.jpg10365370_478017675690725_2412160731882539197_oPresident-elect Joe Biden has chosen former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to lead the new coronavirus task force to tackle the historic pandemic2020-11-12T14:50:57+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/08/17/joe-biden-extols-indian-americans-as-pillars-of-the-country-for-their-courage-and-sacrifices/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/124024612_1789607161198430_8304516341602549504_o.jpg124024612_1789607161198430_8304516341602549504_oFormer vice president and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Bidenhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/117705131_1707388332753647_7833509819219466843_n.jpg117705131_1707388332753647_7833509819219466843_nCalifornia Senator Kamala Devi Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, is seen here at rear left with her grandmother Rajam Gopalan, grandfather P.V. Gopalan, sister Maya Lakshmi (right) and seated in front are Meena (left), Maya’s daughter, and a cousin Sharada Balachandran Orihuela. The photo was taken in her grandparents' home in Besant Nagar, Chennai https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/118075444_1712167662275714_4906965753304446726_o.jpg118075444_1712167662275714_4906965753304446726_oAddressing a webinar on 'US-India Relations and Indian Americans in Joe Biden's America' are seen from left to right: Richard Verma, former US ambassador to India; Anthony Blinken, senior advisor for the Biden campaign; and Nisha Desai Biswal, former assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian affairshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/117948639_1712349438924203_5424423102993010365_o-1.jpg117948639_1712349438924203_5424423102993010365_o (1)In a prerecorded video, Kamala Devi Harris said, “To the people of India and to Indian-Americans all across the United States, I want to wish you a happy Indian Independence Day".https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/117726520_1712349265590887_5363561249428743666_o.jpg117726520_1712349265590887_5363561249428743666_oFormer vice president and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden addressing the Indian-American community in a virtual event commemorating the 74th independence day of India2020-11-08T13:29:09+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/11/04/all-four-indian-american-members-of-the-us-house-of-representatives-cruise-to-re-election/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/123847009_1787850591374087_470226975318181412_o.jpg123847009_1787850591374087_470226975318181412_oThe four Indian-American incumbent lawmakers, all Democrats, were comfortably re-elected to the House of Representatives for the 117th Congress. Seen here from left to right are Reps. Ro Khanna (California), Pramila Jayapal (Washington), Raja Krishnamoorthi (Illinois), and Ami Bera (California)2020-11-04T17:17:27+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/10/29/anika-chebrolu-crowned-americas-top-young-scientist-for-discovering-potential-covid-19-cure/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pr_image_3m_ysc_2020_winner_dark.jpgpr_image_3M_YSC_2020_winner_darkIndian-American teen Anika Chebrolu has been crowned 'America's Top Young Scientist' at the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge. The 14-year-old student from Frisco, Texas, was awarded the top prize of $25,000 for a discovery that could be a potential Covid-19 treatment. Photo credit: 3M2020-10-29T18:53:26+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/09/01/vice-president-mike-pence-us-india-relationship-has-never-been-stronger-the-best-is-yet-to-come/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/118714407_1725961744229639_4270179917944255232_o.jpg118714407_1725961744229639_4270179917944255232_oIndian external affairs minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar addressing the third annual Leadership Summit hosted by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/118725080_1725599030932577_2114263830925064835_o.jpg118725080_1725599030932577_2114263830925064835_oVice President Mike Pence. Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks2020-09-02T02:24:41+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/08/02/images-of-lord-ram-and-ayodhya-temple-to-beam-in-new-yorks-times-square-on-august-5/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/116892751_1697580517067762_5448897146965362720_o.jpg116892751_1697580517067762_5448897146965362720_oImages of Hindu deity Lord Ram will be on full display in the iconic Times Square of New York on August 5, 2020 coinciding with the Bhoomi Pujan (groundbreaking) ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya2020-08-03T15:01:26+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/06/04/mahatma-gandhi-statue-in-washington-vandalized-amid-george-floyd-protests-and-riots/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/102353995_1642808139211667_930496641679491072_o.jpg102353995_1642808139211667_930496641679491072_oThe Mahatma Gandhi statue situated in a public park across from the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC was vandalized on the night of June 2, 2020 during the ongoing protests and riots following the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, at the hands of four Minneapolis police officers2020-06-05T09:19:57+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/05/19/democratic-presidential-candidate-joe-biden-calls-for-granting-asylum-to-persecuted-sikhs-hindus-in-afghanistan/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/98260459_1626779940814487_6198053178710163456_o.jpg98260459_1626779940814487_6198053178710163456_oFormer Vice President Joe Biden has called for safeguarding Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan by offering them humanitarian refuge in the United States. He has pledged to raise the refugee admissions cap to 125,000 if elected president in November. Photo source (right): India in Afghanistan, Twitter2020-05-19T12:46:31+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/04/30/indian-film-stars-rock-the-smith-center-at-gwu/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/95293232_1610238709135277_7985669093300633600_o.jpg95293232_1610238709135277_7985669093300633600_oActress Juhi Chawla with Washington show promoter Vijay Taneja (right) and his wife Alka Taneja (center)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/95443736_1610218452470636_4844686306313240576_o.jpg95443736_1610218452470636_4844686306313240576_oActress Juhi Chawla posing with her young fan backstage at the GWU Smith Center in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/95410061_1610218552470626_7235212949478965248_o.jpg95410061_1610218552470626_7235212949478965248_oActors Rishi Kapoor with wife Neetu Kapoor (left) and Raveena Tandon with Akshay Kumar (right) in Washington for their star-studded concert2020-04-30T22:21:13+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/01/24/nine-indian-american-teens-among-2020-regeneron-science-talent-search-finalists/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/84597668_1555839231241892_747954879422529536_n.jpg84597668_1555839231241892_747954879422529536_nNine of the 40 finalists in the 2020 Regeneron Science Talent Search are high school students of Indian-origin. The budding scientists will head to the nation's capital this summer to compete for $1.8 million in awards including the top prize of $250,000. Photo credit: Society For Science & The Publichttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/83915589_1519801668178982_4397015590103941120_n.jpg83915589_1519801668178982_4397015590103941120_nNine of the 40 finalists in the 2020 Regeneron Science Talent Search are high school students of Indian-origin. The budding scientists will head to the nation's capital, March 5-11, to compete for $1.8 million in awards including the top prize of $250,000. Photo credit: Society For Science & The Public2020-03-04T14:59:30+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/02/29/first-lady-melania-trump-inspired-by-happiness-curriculum-in-delhi-government-school/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/88980828_1552442728248209_3148303425599438848_o.jpg88980828_1552442728248209_3148303425599438848_oA Sikh boy enthralls the audience with his impromptu dance at a cultural program during First Lady Melania Trump's visit to the Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School in New Delhi. Official White House Photo by Andrea Hankshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/88316811_1551778804981268_7116687193732546560_o.jpg88316811_1551778804981268_7116687193732546560_oFirst Lady Melania Trump is flanked by exuberant students who danced to Bhangra beats during her visit to the Sarvodaya Co-Educational Senior Secondary School in New Delhi. Official White House Photo by Andrea Hankshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/84817775_1551785728313909_7825453172343701504_o.jpg84817775_1551785728313909_7825453172343701504_oFirst Lady Melania Trump observes students practicing the 'surya namaskar' asana (posture) in yoga during a visit to the Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School in New Delhi. Official White House Photo by Andrea Hankshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/85094388_1551780764981072_7192657408487849984_o.jpg85094388_1551780764981072_7192657408487849984_oFirst Lady Melania Trump embraces a student in the reading classroom at Sarvodaya Co-Educational Senior Secondary School in New Delhi. Official White House Photo by Andrea Hankshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/85237251_1551783148314167_157666995305709568_o.jpg85237251_1551783148314167_157666995305709568_oChildren dressed in colorful Indian attire greet First Lady Melania Trump by applying a red 'tilak' (spiritual mark) on her forehead as she arrives at the Sarvodaya Co-Educational Senior Secondary School in New Delhi. Official White House Photo by Andrea Hankshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/89094705_1552442811581534_2622819670197010432_o.jpg89094705_1552442811581534_2622819670197010432_oFirst Lady Melania Trump is inspired by a 'Happiness' class during her visit to the Sarvodaya Co-Educational Senior Secondary School in New Delhi. Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks2020-02-29T17:32:23+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/02/26/president-trump-sidesteps-questions-on-indias-citizenship-law-even-as-violent-clashes-erupt-in-delhi/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/87431460_1550258605133288_2401909436076523520_o.jpg87431460_1550258605133288_2401909436076523520_oPresident Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands at their joint press statement, February 25, on the lawn of Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craigheadhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/87448537_1550252755133873_4609532895487328256_o.jpg87448537_1550252755133873_4609532895487328256_oPresident Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi walk along a cordon of cultural performers upon President Trump’s arrival, February 24, at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India. Official White House Photo by Shea Craigheadhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/87415115_1549893858503096_9138476171388780544_o-1.jpg87415115_1549893858503096_9138476171388780544_o (1)President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi walk together to deliver a joint press statement, Tuesday, on the lawn of Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead2020-02-27T03:30:06+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/02/23/president-trumps-india-visit-demonstrates-strong-and-enduring-ties-between-the-two-countries-white-house/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/87259747_1547105248781957_821516854475358208_o-1.jpg87259747_1547105248781957_821516854475358208_o (1)'Namaste Trump'! President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet a group of children backstage at a rally held at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead2020-02-23T14:45:51+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/02/19/sri-srinivasan-becomes-first-indian-american-to-lead-a-federal-circuit-court/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/86969981_1543022285856920_2784295189097742336_o.jpg86969981_1543022285856920_2784295189097742336_oSri Srinivasan, the first Indian-American judge on the DC Circuit, mingles with guests at a reception held in his honor at the official residence of the Indian ambassador in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1276571_230018483823980_41620763_o.jpg1276571_230018483823980_41620763_oAt his investiture, Sri Srinivasan (right) who was sworn-in as Judge of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, is seen with, from right to left: Mrs. Gursharan Kaur, wife of the then Indian prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh; his mother Mrs. Saroja Srinivasan; the prime minister's daughter Upinder Singh; and his sister Srija Srinivasanhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/86697753_1541282332697582_6074827092359380992_o.jpg86697753_1541282332697582_6074827092359380992_oSri Srinivasan taking the oath of office to serve as judge on the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit on the sacred Bhagavad Gita held by his mother Mrs. Saroja Srinivasan (right). Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor (left) administered the oath on September 26, 2013. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washington2020-02-19T15:21:38+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/02/07/indias-envoy-to-us-taranjit-singh-sandhu-presents-credentials-to-president-trump/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/84479674_1533164603509355_2612998411430920192_o.jpg84479674_1533164603509355_2612998411430920192_oAmbassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu addressing guests at a reception held at his official residence in Washington soon after he took charge of the Indian diplomatic mission herehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/84562431_1533145733511242_8189827868339994624_o.jpg84562431_1533145733511242_8189827868339994624_oIndian ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu presented his credentials to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday, February 6, 2020 just three days after arriving in Washington. Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian2020-02-08T14:27:40+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2020/01/12/usibc-hosts-outgoing-indian-envoy-incoming-foreign-secretary-harsh-vardhan-shringla/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/82061099_1506916049467544_5659870648122474496_o.jpg82061099_1506916049467544_5659870648122474496_oAmbassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla (front-right) mingles with guests at a farewell reception held in his honor, hosted by the US-India Business Council (USIBC). A seasoned and skilled diplomat, he has been appointed as India's next Foreign Secretaryhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/82434584_1506916039467545_434213037482704896_o.jpg82434584_1506916039467545_434213037482704896_oAmbassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla addressing a farewell reception held in his honor and hosted by the US-India Business Council (USIBC) in CityCenterDChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/82341218_1506923606133455_4866097444133273600_o.jpg82341218_1506923606133455_4866097444133273600_oUS-India Business Council (USIBC) hosted a farewell reception for outgoing Indian ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla, seen at left addressing the gathering of corporate leaders in Washington, DC. At right, from left to right are: USIBC president Nisha Desai Biswal; Ambassador Shringla; and Ralph Voltmer, a partner at Covington and Burling, LLP2020-01-12T13:40:12+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/12/22/new-york-city-council-approves-bill-naming-major-thoroughfares-as-gurdwara-street-and-punjab-avenue/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/79683414_1484761601682989_8690554066448678912_o.jpg79683414_1484761601682989_8690554066448678912_oTo honor members of the Sikh and larger Punjabi community, New York City Council has approved the renaming of certain thoroughfares in Queens to ‘Gurdwara Street’ and ‘Punjab Avenue’. Here members of the Sikh community are seen participating in a Vaisakhi parade held in the nation's capital2019-12-29T13:13:52+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/12/19/mike-pompeo-has-muted-response-to-indias-amended-citizenship-act/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/79824147_1481628081996341_5626763292153217024_o-1.jpg79824147_1481628081996341_5626763292153217024_o (1)Addressing a press conference following the second US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Washington, DC are seen from left to right: Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh; Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar; Secretary of State Mike Pompeo; and Defense Secretary Mark Esper. Photo source: US State Departmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/81315696_1481628011996348_8125935629902020608_o-1.jpg81315696_1481628011996348_8125935629902020608_o (1)The second US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue for advancing the bilateral strategic partnership was held in Washington, DC on December 18, 2019. Photo source: US State Departmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/81200797_1481627805329702_1870722204623175680_o-1.jpg81200797_1481627805329702_1870722204623175680_o (1)Secretary of State Mike Pompeo welcomes Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar ahead of the 2019 US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held at the State Department in Washington, DC. Photo source: US State Department2019-12-20T13:19:15+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/11/20/indian-american-trailblazer-indra-nooyi-inducted-into-smithsonians-national-portrait-gallery/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/75362526_1451061161719700_589032847428288512_o.jpg75362526_1451061161719700_589032847428288512_oFormer First Lady Hillary Clinton and former PepsiCo chief Indra Nooyi at the 2019 American Portrait Gala hosted by the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery on November 17, 2019, in Washington, DC. Photo by Joy Asico/Invision for National Portrait Gallery/AP Imageshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/75603984_1451060578386425_8197056448623017984_o.jpg75603984_1451060578386425_8197056448623017984_oHonorees, presenters and artists at the 2019 American Portrait Gala hosted by the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. Former First Lady Michelle Obama (standing fourth from left) made a rare appearance at the star-studded event. Seated third from right is Indra Nooyi, former PepsiCo head, who has been inducted into the Portrait Gallery. Photo credit: Ryan Kobane/BFA for National Portrait Galleryhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/77276683_1451931398299343_3643845280354271232_o.jpg77276683_1451931398299343_3643845280354271232_oIndian-American trailblazer Indra Nooyi, the highly regarded former CEO of PepsiCo, Inc., has been inducted into the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. She is seen here at the 2019 American Portrait Gala with Alberto Ibarguen (center-left) who presented her with the prestigious 'Portrait of a Nation Prize', and Kim Sajet, the first woman to serve as director of the Portrait Gallery. Photo credit: Ryan Kobane/BFA for National Portrait Gallery2019-11-21T03:03:06+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/11/11/us-congress-introduces-resolutions-commemorating-550th-birth-anniversary-of-guru-nanak-dev/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/73515773_1442549042570912_214223502616559616_o-1.jpg73515773_1442549042570912_214223502616559616_o (1)Top US lawmakers have introduced Resolutions in both chambers of Congress recognizing the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism, and extolling the contributions of Sikh Americans to the country2019-11-15T13:33:56+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/11/14/indian-envoy-harsh-vardhan-shringla-addresses-concerns-of-sikh-americans-at-gurpurab-celebration-on-capitol-hill/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/75513526_1444711869021296_8313805359219212288_o.jpg75513526_1444711869021296_8313805359219212288_oIndian Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla (center) presenting commemorative postage stamps released by the Government of India for the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev to Senator Todd Young (Republican-Indiana) at a celebratory event held in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill. At right is Congresswoman Judy Chu (Democrat-California), co-founder of the American Sikh Congressional Caucushttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/75196365_1444713945687755_3542091956014284800_o.jpg75196365_1444713945687755_3542091956014284800_oA cross-section of the audience at an event commemorating the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev on Capitol Hill. It was organized by the Indian Embassy in Washington and drew over 300 members of the Sikh American community and the larger Indian diasporahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/75210257_1444711812354635_8272471044934074368_o.jpg75210257_1444711812354635_8272471044934074368_oIndian Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla presenting postage stamps commemorating the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev to Congresswoman Judy Chu (Democrat-California) at a celebratory event held in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/74604734_1446051482220668_6393726940913598464_o-1.jpg74604734_1446051482220668_6393726940913598464_o (1)Senator Ted Young (Republican-Indiana) addressing the gathering at an event commemorating the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, founder of Sikhism, organized by the Indian Embassy on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/74177320_1444712172354599_6373712977429790720_o.jpg74177320_1444712172354599_6373712977429790720_oIndian Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla (center) presented commemorative postage stamps released by the Government of India on the momentous occasion of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, founder of Sikhism, to Senator Todd Young (left) and Congresswoman Judy Chu at a celebratory event held in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill2019-11-15T03:23:37+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/10/26/for-the-first-time-diwali-is-celebrated-at-washington-dulles-international-airport/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/73357297_1425986620893821_1946835265695776768_o-1.jpg73357297_1425986620893821_1946835265695776768_o (1)A complimentary henna art demonstration by Maria Arshad at the first-ever Diwali celebration held at Washington Dulles International Airporthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/74347645_1426937604132056_9073514456029331456_o.jpg74347645_1426937604132056_9073514456029331456_oScenes from the first Diwali celebration held at Washington Dulles International Airporthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/75371754_1426967430795740_7770685484551897088_o.jpg75371754_1426967430795740_7770685484551897088_oShreya Baral is flanked by co-artistes of the Nrityaki Dance Academy at the first Diwali celebration held at Dulles Airporthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/74218992_1425987527560397_321938396182216704_o.jpg74218992_1425987527560397_321938396182216704_oIn a historic first, Diwali, the popular Indian festival of lights, was celebrated in the national capital region’s famed Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/74692517_1425986800893803_1599480077689552896_o-1.jpg74692517_1425986800893803_1599480077689552896_o (1)Akanksha Sharma, marketing associate for Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, hands out cookies embellished with 'Happy Diwali' at Dulles Airporthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/73263905_1425986020893881_1015375009448722432_o.jpg73263905_1425986020893881_1015375009448722432_oShweta Misra, founder and director of Sterling-based Nrityaki Dance Academy, is flanked by her students at the first-ever celebration of Diwali at Washington Dulles International Airporthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/75412159_1426924110800072_4862954528799981568_o.jpg75412159_1426924110800072_4862954528799981568_oAt the first-ever Diwali celebration held at Washington Dulles International Airport: left -- Akanksha Sharma, marketing associate for Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), with Shweta Misra, founder and director of Sterling-based Nrityaki Dance Academy; center -- students of Nrityaki Dance Academy with Air India flight crew and a personnel of MWAA; right -- Shreya Baral. a student of Nrityaki Dance Academy, with Shweta Misra2019-10-29T11:39:01+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/10/27/president-donald-trump-lights-diwali-diya-in-white-house-for-third-consecutive-year/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/74173493_1426846447474505_540292497696358400_o.jpg74173493_1426846447474505_540292497696358400_oAt the 2019 Diwali 'diya' lighting ceremony in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump is surrounded primarily by Indian-Americans serving in his administration. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craigheadhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/75349164_1426846350807848_3780546994099978240_o-1.jpg75349164_1426846350807848_3780546994099978240_o (1)President Donald Trump lighting the Diwali 'diya' in the Oval Office, surrounded primarily by Indian-Americans serving in his administration. It is the third consecutive year that the president has celebrated the popular Indian festival of lights in the White House. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craigheadhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/74677091_1426846437474506_1647899580479569920_o.jpg74677091_1426846437474506_1647899580479569920_oPresident Donald Trump lighting the Diwali 'diya' in the Oval Office, surrounded primarily by Indian-Americans serving in his administration. It is the third consecutive year that the president has celebrated the popular Indian festival of lights in the White House. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead2019-10-27T19:09:49+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/10/05/tributes-pour-in-for-trailblazing-sikh-deputy-sandeep-dhaliwal/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/71341853_1405078776317939_6343279144113012736_o.jpg71341853_1405078776317939_6343279144113012736_oDemocratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas interacts with members of the Sikh community at a candlelight vigil for fallen Harris County deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwalhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/71698583_1405665636259253_1345324193947844608_o-1.jpg71698583_1405665636259253_1345324193947844608_o (1)Tributes pour in for Houston's fallen deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, a trailblazing Sikh who served with his articles of faith including the turban and beard. Deputy Dhaliwal was fatally shot during a traffic stop2019-10-06T14:49:26+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/09/23/president-trump-joins-prime-minister-modi-at-profoundly-historic-event-in-texas/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/71073552_1395491393943344_1826614767393964032_o.jpg71073552_1395491393943344_1826614767393964032_oPrime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with members of the Indian-American community in Houston, Texas. Photo credit: PIB Indiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/70599892_1396732767152540_4992544274919718912_o.jpg70599892_1396732767152540_4992544274919718912_oPresident Donald Trump holds hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they take a surprise walk together around the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craigheadhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/70580959_1396340213858462_6728143119033827328_o.jpg70580959_1396340213858462_6728143119033827328_o'Namaste Trump'! President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet a group of children backstage at a rally held at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craigheadhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/70641069_1396735127152304_7251727987790315520_o.jpg70641069_1396735127152304_7251727987790315520_oPresident Donald Trump joins Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally in honor of the prime minister at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craigheadhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/71000763_1396446573847826_7536452343483596800_o.jpg71000763_1396446573847826_7536452343483596800_oAt left: President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greet the massive crowd at an Indian-American community rally in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, September 22, 2019. At right: a cross-section of the 50,000-plus audience that attended the 'Howdy Modi' event to honor the Indian leader and recognize the stellar contributions of the diaspora. Photo credit: PMO India2019-09-27T12:56:06+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/06/25/prime-minister-modi-addresses-indian-american-community-at-ritzy-reception-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/71188968_1392998834192600_6450462410921738240_o.jpg71188968_1392998834192600_6450462410921738240_oAt left, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a community reception held in his honor in the Washington area. At right, Prime Minister Modi is flanked by Indian-Americans at the event hosted by the Indian Embassy in Washington. Photo credit: PIB Indiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19055544_858294440996378_8554514709351069412_o1.jpg19055544_858294440996378_8554514709351069412_o(1)Prime Minister Narendra Modi is flanked by Indian-Americans at a Community Reception hosted in his honor by the Indian Embassy in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19667671_858279507664538_2534900964635645129_o.jpg19667671_858279507664538_2534900964635645129_oPrime Minister Modi with Indian-American activists at a Community Reception held at the Ritz Carlton in McLean, Virginia. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19780363_858282117664277_2792854092335937108_o.jpg19780363_858282117664277_2792854092335937108_oPrime Minister Narendra Modi with members of the Indian diaspora at a Community Reception held in his honor during his fourth official visit to Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19477313_1509930202392331_2733369815934900461_o.jpg19477313_1509930202392331_2733369815934900461_ohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/14525100_851815114977644_2033425134419260204_o.jpg14525100_851815114977644_2033425134419260204_oIndian-American whiz kids at the Community Reception for Prime Minister Modi in the Washington area. At left, Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion Ananya Vinay, 12, of California, is seen with her father; and below right, National Geographic Bee Champion Pranay Varada, 14, of Texas, is flanked by his familyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ddmfb0luqaakiue.jpgDDMfb0lUQAAkIuEPrime Minister Modi greeting the Indian diaspora at a community reception held during his visit to Washington at the invitation of President Trump. Photo credit: PMO Indiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19247991_851795238312965_5051556145575695415_n.jpg19247991_851795238312965_5051556145575695415_nVolunteers of the community reception for Prime Minister Modi with Minister of Community Affairs at the Indian Embassy, Mr. N.K. Mishra (front-seventh from right), who organized the event in the Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ddmj6b7u0aa6qam.jpgDDMJ6B7U0AA6QaM2019-09-19T13:46:17+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/07/19/house-votes-to-condemn-president-trumps-racist-tweets/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1001354_201250806700748_921544492_n.jpg1001354_201250806700748_921544492_nThe Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives voted 240-187 to condemn racist comments from President Donald Trump. Four Republicans and one independent supported House Resolution 489 as well as all Democrats who voted.2019-07-20T11:03:24+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/03/11/us-lawmakers-urge-president-trump-to-stand-up-against-hate-crimes-end-divisive-rhetoric/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17191836_790681451091011_2406345425953019151_o.jpg17191836_790681451091011_2406345425953019151_oCongressman Ami Bera (D-CA) urges President Trump to "stand up and push back against hate crimes" at Capitol Hill vigil for victims of ethnic attacks. Seen in the front from left to right are: Congressman Bera; Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA); Suman Raghunathan, executive director of SAALT; Congressman Joe Crowley (D-NY); and Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17240274_790674091091747_7888345025275858206_o.jpg17240274_790674091091747_7888345025275858206_oActivists and volunteers hold up signs at a vigil on Capitol Hill for victims of ethnic attacks, denouncing the US administration's anti-immigrant actionshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17157750_790673451091811_8689175112282686865_o.jpg17157750_790673451091811_8689175112282686865_oRajdeep Singh Jolly, interim managing director of programs at the Sikh Coalition (front - center), addressing the gathering at the Capitol Hill vigil for victims of hate violence. Seen in the front from left to right are: Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA); Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA); Rajdeep Singh; Congressman Joe Crowley (D-NY); and Suman Raghunathan, executive director of SAALThttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17240590_790672511091905_9154449439644402785_o.jpg17240590_790672511091905_9154449439644402785_oDemocratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal of Washington (standing in front, second from left) addressing a Capitol Hill vigil for victims of hate crimes. Together with Democratic Congressman Joe Crowley of New York (second from right), she has introduced a House Resolution calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to dedicate robust resources for investigating and prosecuting ethnic attacks, and urging President Trump to end his inflammatory rhetoric.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17159221_790673354425154_5330585716790640181_o.jpg17159221_790673354425154_5330585716790640181_oCongressman Ami Bera (D-CA) urges President Trump to "stand up and push back against hate crimes" at Capitol Hill vigil for victims of ethnic attacks. Seen in the front from left to right are: Congressman Bera; Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA); Suman Raghunathan, executive director of SAALT; Congressman Joe Crowley (D-NY); and Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA)2019-07-20T10:56:00+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/07/24/indian-american-lawmakers-kamala-harris-ami-bera-co-sponsor-fourth-annual-langar-on-capitol-hill/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/67104409_1342910285868122_6602587949227835392_o.jpg67104409_1342910285868122_6602587949227835392_oAt left, Democratic Congressman Ami Bera of California is flanked by SikhLEAD interns and leaders of SALDEF at the fourth annual Langar on Capitol Hill. At right, guests are seen packaging meals which were delivered to the DC Central Kitchenhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20368921_870364606456028_2720132429421256715_o.jpg20368921_870364606456028_2720132429421256715_oDemocratic Congresswoman Judy Chu of California is flanked by SikhLEAD interns Gurleen Ahuja (left) and Arjan Singh Grover at the fourth annual Langar on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20286903_870363389789483_2152711483227977613_o.jpg20286903_870363389789483_2152711483227977613_oAt the fourth annual Langar held in the Rayburn House Office Building foyer, guests are seen packaging meals which were delivered to the DC Central Kitchenhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20286764_870363253122830_3004228379720029485_o.jpg20286764_870363253122830_3004228379720029485_oGuests partaking in the fourth annual Langar on the Hill organized by SALDEF's SikhLEAD internshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20247678_870373583121797_5355055614688117570_o.jpg20247678_870373583121797_5355055614688117570_oThe young and promising interns of SALDEF's SikhLEAD class of 2017https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20248292_870368883122267_2199927616024791186_o.jpg20248292_870368883122267_2199927616024791186_o2019-07-15T15:40:28+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/07/02/indian-american-avi-gupta-wins-top-prize-of-100000-in-jeopardy-2019-teen-tournament/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/65450095_1332707433555074_7026399606711779328_o.jpg65450095_1332707433555074_7026399606711779328_oIndian-American whiz kid Avi Gupta of Portland, Oregon, is the winner of the 2019 edition of the Jeopardy! Teen Tournament. Photo source: Jeopardy / Twitter2019-07-02T13:23:00+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/06/27/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-conferred-with-2019-global-leadership-award/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/64579723_1321345514691266_3707551379204603904_o.jpg64579723_1321345514691266_3707551379204603904_oSundar Pichai, chief executive officer at Google LLC, speaks at the USIBC India Ideas Summit in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/64348846_1321348954690922_2558028550938558464_o.jpg64348846_1321348954690922_2558028550938558464_oGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai is conferred with the 2019 Global Leadership Award at the US-India Business Council (USIBC) summit in Washington, DC. Seen from right to left are: Sundar Pichai; Jim Taiclet, CEO of American Tower Corporation; US Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Thomas Donohue; and USIBC president Nisha Biswal2019-06-27T14:45:47+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/06/14/mike-pompeo-touts-advancing-special-partnership-with-india-ahead-of-visit/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/62445422_1318896734936144_2404413861571592192_o.jpg62445422_1318896734936144_2404413861571592192_oUS Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivering the keynote address on ‘The US and India: An Economic Foundation for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ at the India Ideas Summit and 44th Annual Meeting of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), Wednesday, in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/62626162_1318896401602844_3019243244652331008_o.jpg62626162_1318896401602844_3019243244652331008_oUS Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivering the keynote address on ‘The US and India: An Economic Foundation for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ at the India Ideas Summit and 44th Annual Meeting of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), Wednesday, in Washington, DC2019-06-14T14:30:18+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/06/01/seven-indian-americans-among-eight-co-champions-of-national-spelling-bee/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/47961856008_e051b66b97_o.jpg47961856008_e051b66b97_oThe 50 finalists of the 2019 National Spelling Bee; 26 contestants (over 50 percent) were of Indian origin. Photo credit: Scripps National Spelling Beehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/61460744_1307218886103929_8803736758324822016_o.jpg61460744_1307218886103929_8803736758324822016_oThe 16 finalists of the 2019 National Spelling Bee were: Aisha Randhawa, 13, of California; Navneeth Murali, 13, of New Jersey; Nicholas D’Sa, 13, of California; Simone Kaplan, 13, of Florida; Alice Liu, 12, of Missouri; Yolanda Ni, 14, of Mississippi; Colette Giezentanner, 12, of Missouri; Shruthika Padhy, 13, of New Jersey; Erin Howard, 14, of Alabama; Rishik Gandhasri, 13, of California; Christopher Serrao, 13, of New Jersey; Saketh Sundar, 13, of Maryland; and four Texans -- Hephzibah Sujoe, 13, Sohum Sukhatankar, 13, Rohan Raja, 13, and Abhijay Kodali, 12. Photo credit: Scripps National Spelling Beehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/61621710_1307453156080502_3882960377603948544_o.jpg61621710_1307453156080502_3882960377603948544_oThe eight co-champions of the 2019 National Spelling Bee, from left to right: Shruthika Padhy, 13, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey; Erin Howard, 14, of Huntsville, Alabama; Rishik Gandhasri, 13, of San Jose, California; Christopher Serrao, 13, of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey; Saketh Sundar, 13, of Clarksville, Maryland; and three Texans -- Sohum Sukhatankar, 13, of Dallas, Rohan Raja, 13, of Irving, and Abhijay Kodali, 12, of Flower Mound. Photo credit: Scripps National Spelling Bee2019-06-01T14:07:07+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/05/27/in-a-first-national-geographic-geobee-champion-nihar-janga-is-a-former-spelling-bee-co-champ/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/60986344_1301767973315687_5224036574018142208_o.jpg60986344_1301767973315687_5224036574018142208_oAtreya Mallanna, 12, of Massachusetts who finished second in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee poses with his parents following a tough, nail-biting competition held at the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/61199169_1301768149982336_7113449089039073280_o.jpg61199169_1301768149982336_7113449089039073280_oPress and media interaction following the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee at which Nihar Janga, (second from left) 14, of Texas was crowned champion. Seen second from right is his proud mom Sushma Janga and at right is sister Navya Jangahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/61085869_1301148020044349_5420738525622435840_o.jpg61085869_1301148020044349_5420738525622435840_oThe top three finalists of the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee held in Washington, DC. Seen at top, from right to left, are: Atreya Mallanna of Massachusetts, in sixth grade at William Diamond Middle School; Nihar Janga of Texas, in eighth grade at Canyon Ridge Middle School; and Rishi Kumar of Maryland, in eighth grade at Ellicott Mills Middle School. At left is moderator Mo Roccahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/60918890_1301957899963361_8845063874244771840_o.jpg60918890_1301957899963361_8845063874244771840_oNihar Janga (right), 14, of Austin, Texas is crowned champion of the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee. Nihar is also a National Spelling Bee co-winner (2016), triumphantly donning two caps2019-05-28T02:18:29+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/05/14/samvrit-rao-11-crowned-us-champion-of-international-geography-bee-junior-varsity-division/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/59934548_1294861644006320_6570464020510277632_o.jpg59934548_1294861644006320_6570464020510277632_oIndian-American whiz kid Samvrit Rao of Ashburn, Virginia, has been crowned the national champion in the junior varsity division of the International Geography Bee (IGB). All of 11 years old, Samvrit bested 99 students, 41 percent of Indian origin, to win the 2019 US trophy2019-05-15T13:14:37+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/05/04/immigration-reform-healthcare-top-agenda-at-indian-origin-physicians-meet-on-capitol-hill/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/59480291_1287689671390184_5622140103456456704_o.jpg59480291_1287689671390184_5622140103456456704_oCongressman Andy Levin (D-MI) addressing the 2019 Legislative Day meet hosted by the Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) on Capitol Hill. At left is AAPI legislative co-chair Dr. Sampat Shivangi, and at right is AAPI president Dr. Naresh Parikhhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/59350700_1287688044723680_6350108004674699264_o.jpg59350700_1287688044723680_6350108004674699264_oCongressman Andy Barr (R-KY) addressing the 2019 Legislative Day meet hosted by the Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) on Capitol Hill. Seen at left is AAPI legislative co-chair Dr. Sampat Shivangi, and at right is AAPI president Dr. Naresh Parikhhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/59491196_1287687301390421_7038343940826726400_o-1.jpg59491196_1287687301390421_7038343940826726400_o (1)Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN) addressing the 2019 Legislative Day meet hosted by the Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) on Capitol Hill. Second from left is AAPI president Dr. Naresh Parikh and third from right is AAPI legislative chairman Dr. Vinod Shahhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/58994390_1287687841390367_4836163587959422976_o.jpg58994390_1287687841390367_4836163587959422976_oHouse Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (fifth from left) is flanked by leaders of the Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/59419008_1287687511390400_3129906513007607808_o.jpg59419008_1287687511390400_3129906513007607808_oCongressman Frank Pallone Jr., (D-NJ) addressing the 2019 Legislative Day meet hosted by the Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) on Capitol Hill. He is flanked by AAPI office-bearers, from left to right: Dr. Sampat Shivangi; Dr. Naresh Parikh; and Dr. Vinod Shahhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/59780912_1287702754722209_672896997325275136_o.jpg59780912_1287702754722209_672896997325275136_oCongressman Ami Bera (D-CA) addressing the 2019 Legislative Day meet hosted by the Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) on Capitol Hill. Seen at left is AAPI legislative co-chair Dr. Sampat Shivangi, and at right is AAPI president Dr. Naresh Parikhhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/59434087_1287078648117953_4527933709478789120_o.jpg59434087_1287078648117953_4527933709478789120_oAt the 2019 AAPI Legislative Day meet on Capitol Hill are seen: at left, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) addresses the gathering as AAPI president Dr. Naresh Parikh (center) and legislative chairman Dr. Vinod Shah look on; and at right, Indian ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla is flanked by the AAPI leadership. Seen third from right is Congressman Andy Levin (D-MI)2019-05-04T14:29:18+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/04/30/nearly-forty-percent-of-students-competing-in-2019-national-geographic-geobee-are-of-indian-origin/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/59383831_1284046651754486_3663789875821281280_o.jpg59383831_1284046651754486_3663789875821281280_oNearly forty percent of students competing in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee are of Indian origin. The national championship event will be held May 19-22 at the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/58796887_1284045318421286_6748531736809832448_o.jpg58796887_1284045318421286_6748531736809832448_oNearly forty percent of students competing in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee are of Indian origin. The national championship event will be held May 19-22 at the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, DC2019-05-01T01:40:51+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/04/29/janaki-rangarajan-enthralls-american-audience-with-bharatanatyam-on-international-dance-day/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/57438131_1283923495100135_6850533082626260992_o.jpg57438131_1283923495100135_6850533082626260992_oDr. Janaki Rangarajan, a Bharatanatyam exponent par excellence, delivered a spell-binding performance in her opening act on International Dance Day celebrated at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/18157061_818729451619544_2510147021121493247_n.jpg18157061_818729451619544_2510147021121493247_nThe John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/18199003_818729421619547_5254544388205436455_n.jpg18199003_818729421619547_5254544388205436455_nDr. Janaki Rangarajan, founder and director of Nritya Niketan - School of Bharatanatyam based in Alexandria, Virginia, with Mrs. Vinatha Kumar (right) at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/18157711_818728744952948_3691630928809468023_n.jpg18157711_818728744952948_3691630928809468023_nDr. Janaki Rangarajan, a Bharatanatyam exponent par excellence, delivered a spell-binding performance in her opening act, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, on International Dance Dayhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/18194718_818729401619549_607575025846042286_n.jpg18194718_818729401619549_607575025846042286_nDr. Janaki Rangarajan, a Bharatanatyam exponent par excellence, delivered a spell-binding performance in her opening act, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, on International Dance Day2019-04-29T12:01:47+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/12/14/vice-president-joe-biden-our-goal-is-to-be-indias-best-friend/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/12029697_544770572348768_8242164896901887986_o.jpg12029697_544770572348768_8242164896901887986_oSecretary of State John Kerry addressing the USIBC Leadership Summit on the eve of the integral US-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue. US State Department Photohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/12052606_544501752375650_9172594933988267868_o.jpg12052606_544501752375650_9172594933988267868_oAt the USIBC 40th Anniversary Leadership Summit are seen from left to right: Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman; US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker; Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj; US Secretary of State John Kerry; and USIBC President Dr. Mukesh Aghi. Photo credit: Ian Wagreich / US Chamber of Commercehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/12017684_544770492348776_7824408832140487312_o.jpg12017684_544770492348776_7824408832140487312_oVice President Joe Biden addressing the USIBC Leadership Summit on the eve of the integral US-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue. US State Department Photo https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/12052497_544501955708963_4150457885986393580_o.jpg12052497_544501955708963_4150457885986393580_oUSIBC President Mukesh Aghi presenting the Council's Global Leadership Award to Indra Nooyi, Chairwoman and CEO of PepsiCo, at the 40th Anniversary Leadership Summit in Washington, DC. Photo credit: Ian Wagreich / US Chamber of Commercehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15493845_743751772450646_5391924007435165120_o.jpg15493845_743751772450646_5391924007435165120_o2019-04-25T11:51:24+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/04/22/thousands-throng-to-arijit-singh-concert-in-washington-area/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/57587028_1276902425802242_2311382847010635776_o.jpg57587028_1276902425802242_2311382847010635776_oIndian playback singer Arijit Singh performing at the packed EagleBank Arena in the Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17966127_815784295247393_1378355084516920972_o.jpg17966127_815784295247393_1378355084516920972_oArijit Singh with national promoters of his US concert tour Natwar Thakkar (left) and Roshni Suchde (right) of Roshni Productions, and Washington-area organizer Vijay Taneja of Elite Bollywood Entertainment (second from left). Photo credit: Akhil M Photographyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/18121090_815797228579433_5334147685505109651_o.jpg18121090_815797228579433_5334147685505109651_oIndian playback singer Arijit Singh is flanked by students and instructors of Studio Dhoom dance school, following his concert at the EagleBank Arena in the Washington area. Standing second from right is the school's founder and artistic director Aanal Sheth, and at left is emcee Nilima Mehra of GTV. Photo credit: Akhil M Photography / Elite Bollywood Entertainmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/18077149_815740455251777_8069053957444393066_o.jpg18077149_815740455251777_8069053957444393066_oIndian playback singer Arijit Singh is flanked by students and instructors of Studio Dhoom dance school, following his concert at the EagleBank Arena in the Washington area. Standing second from right is the school's founder and artistic director Aanal Sheth, and at left is emcee Nilima Mehra of GTV. Photo credit: Akhil M Photography / Elite Bollywood Entertainmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/18076666_815784461914043_6056073452402364883_o.jpg18076666_815784461914043_6056073452402364883_oArijit Singh with national promoters of his US concert tour Natwar Thakkar (left) and Roshni Suchde (right) of Roshni Productions, and Washington-area organizer Vijay Taneja of Elite Bollywood Entertainment (second from left). Photo credit: Akhil M Photographyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/18077311_815161351976354_6339781047584509484_o.jpg18077311_815161351976354_6339781047584509484_oIndian playback singer Arijit Singh performing at the packed EagleBank Arena in the Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/18034321_1077986492305458_1668158173643090747_n.jpg18034321_1077986492305458_1668158173643090747_nIndian playback singer Arijit Singh with Vijay Taneja of Elite Bollywood Entertainment, the pioneer of musical and mega-star shows, featuring Bollywood celebrities, in the Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17966112_815155848643571_3363653735204217151_o.jpg17966112_815155848643571_3363653735204217151_oStudents of Studio Dhoom dance school at the EagleBank Arena where they opened the Arijit Singh concert. Seen at top-center is Nilima Mehra, producer and anchor of GTVhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17966270_815071278652028_8912649021144596127_o.jpg17966270_815071278652028_8912649021144596127_oIndian playback singer Arijit Singh performing at the packed EagleBank Arena in the Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/18077197_815006105325212_6152427463397359055_o.jpg18077197_815006105325212_6152427463397359055_oIndian playback singer Arijit Singh performing at the packed EagleBank Arena in the Washington area2019-04-19T12:34:39+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/05/04/baisakhi-festival-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13119941_628830527276105_5387297407845280542_o.jpg13119941_628830527276105_5387297407845280542_oScenes from the Baisakhi celebration at the Indian Embassy Residence in Washington. Photo credit: Embassy of India2019-04-13T12:20:43+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/04/12/nj-attorney-general-gurbir-grewal-hoboken-mayor-ravi-bhalla-felicitated-at-2019-saldef-gala/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/57154360_1271609619664856_6245584563867746304_o.jpg57154360_1271609619664856_6245584563867746304_oSongstress Ishmeet Narula performing at the 2019 SALDEF gala held at the Sheraton Premiere hotel in Tysons Corner, Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/56536249_1271609492998202_4129996601433260032_o.jpg56536249_1271609492998202_4129996601433260032_oNavneet Bindya Bhalla, executive director of Manavi, a women's rights organization based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is seen at right addressing the 2019 SALDEF gala held in the Washington area. Bhalla was conferred with the Sikh Image Award at the event for her untiring efforts as a human rights advocate. At left is Kiran Kaur, executive director of SALDEFhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/56444250_1268651723293979_5021825648251895808_o.jpg56444250_1268651723293979_5021825648251895808_oHoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla (right) is interviewed by Kiran Kaur, executive director of the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF), following the formal program of the 2019 SALDEF gala held in the Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/56355257_1268651966627288_4049643007480168448_o-1.jpg56355257_1268651966627288_4049643007480168448_o (1)Gurbir Grewal, New Jersey's first-ever Sikh attorney general is flanked by Naunihal Singh Gumer (left) and Dr. Gurtej Singh at the 2019 SALDEF gala held at the Sheraton Premiere hotel in Tysons Corner, Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/56795709_1271076659718152_6468542170243530752_o.jpg56795709_1271076659718152_6468542170243530752_oNew Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal (left-center) and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and his activist wife Navneet Bindya Bhalla (right-center) were conferred with the top awards at the 2019 gala hosted by the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) in the Washington area2019-04-12T15:01:29+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/04/08/democratic-lawmakers-blast-trump-administration-for-inhumane-treatment-of-immigrant-detainees/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/56300242_1268009620024856_475046348127731712_o.jpg56300242_1268009620024856_475046348127731712_oLakshmi Sridaran, interim co-executive director of South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), delivering opening remarks at a congressional briefing on immigration titled 'Detention, Hunger Strikes, Deported to Death'https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/56457791_1268670463292105_7575513288629288960_o.jpg56457791_1268670463292105_7575513288629288960_oCongresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, condemns the "outrageous" immigration policy of the Trump administration at a detention briefing on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/56567384_1268670736625411_5599201469107535872_o.jpg56567384_1268670736625411_5599201469107535872_oCongressman Mark Takano (D-CA) expresses extreme concern at the treatment meted out to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers under the Trump presidency, at a detention briefing on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/56716161_1268667606625724_3815246833748279296_o.jpg56716161_1268667606625724_3815246833748279296_oCongresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) speaks of the xenophobic, un-American immigration policies of the Trump administration at a briefing on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/56381634_1268660663293085_2344340609268973568_o.jpg56381634_1268660663293085_2344340609268973568_oCongresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) recounts the horror faced by 52 Indian nationals, among 123 men, who were held by ICE at a federal prison in Sheridan, during a detention briefing on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/56487429_1268667459959072_8863063094339829760_o.jpg56487429_1268667459959072_8863063094339829760_oCongresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) addresses a congressional briefing titled 'Detentions, Hunger Strikes, Deported to Death' hosted by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) in partnership with immigrant justice groupshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/56528995_1267956770030141_2683850691616702464_o.jpg56528995_1267956770030141_2683850691616702464_oUS lawmakers addressing a congressional briefing on the plight of civil immigration detainees. Seen from left to right are: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR); Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA); Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA); and Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY). The event, titled 'Detention, Hunger Strikes, Deported to Death' was hosted by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) in partnership with immigrant justice groups2019-04-10T01:42:16+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/02/17/us-lawmakers-strongly-condemn-terror-attack-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-pulwama-district/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/52387589_1236776086481543_4828420603738324992_o.jpg52387589_1236776086481543_4828420603738324992_oAmerican lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack on Indian security forces in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, India2019-03-31T14:11:50+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/02/09/resounding-welcome-for-ambassador-harsh-vardhan-shringla-by-record-number-of-us-lawmakers/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/51731864_1231261950366290_1695147270162350080_o.jpg51731864_1231261950366290_1695147270162350080_oNew Jersey congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., founder and first Democratic co-chair of the House India Caucus, addresses guests at a reception on Capitol Hill. February 7, 2019https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/51508135_1231334923692326_7470401364288339968_o.jpg51508135_1231334923692326_7470401364288339968_oCongresswoman Carolyn Maloney (Democrat-New York) addresses guests at a welcome reception held in honor of the new Indian ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla (third from left) on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/52357792_1231260543699764_4090893904910483456_o.jpg52357792_1231260543699764_4090893904910483456_oIn his remarks at a reception on Capitol Hill, Congressman John Yarmuth (Democrat-Kentucky) denounced the hate-motivated attack on the Swaminarayan Temple in Louisville which is situated in his congressional districthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/51538830_1231260207033131_5637452568104796160_o.jpg51538830_1231260207033131_5637452568104796160_oTulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu elected to the US Congress, is seen here addressing Indian-American activists from around the country at a reception on Capitol Hill. The Hawaii Democrat has announced she will run for president in 2020https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/51755219_1231334657025686_2433088880010854400_o.jpg51755219_1231334657025686_2433088880010854400_oDemocratic senator Mark Warner of Virginia addressing prominent Indian-Americans from across the country at a reception on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/52120221_1231334793692339_7825934264515428352_o.jpg52120221_1231334793692339_7825934264515428352_oAmbassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla (second from right) with guests at a welcome reception held in his honor at the Capitol Hill Visitors Center on February 7, 2019. Seen second from left is Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (Republican-Pennsylvania) and third from left is Indian-American lawmaker Ro Khanna (Democrat-California)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/51724455_1231260407033111_4993162131735052288_o.jpg51724455_1231260407033111_4993162131735052288_oAmbassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla addressing a power-packed gathering on Capitol Hill. The event was a reception to warmly welcome him to Washington, hosted by the co-chairs of the India caucuses in Congress and it drew a record 67 lawmakershttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/52306218_1231316863694132_3612621705630973952_o.jpg52306218_1231316863694132_3612621705630973952_oAn unprecedented number of US lawmakers attended a welcome reception for Indian ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla (center-third from left) held February 7, 2019, on Capitol Hill. Seen here are: Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (left); Congressman Brad Sherman (center-left); Senator John Cornyn (center-right); and Senator Mark Warner (right)2019-03-31T14:10:34+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/03/31/us-lawmakers-advocate-strong-ties-with-india-salute-indian-american-community/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/55536505_1263721370453681_3389257361557291008_o.jpg55536505_1263721370453681_3389257361557291008_oCongressman Stanford Bishop (D-GA) addressing the US-India Friendship Council congressional reception on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/56462429_1263721270453691_7521473275671609344_o.jpg56462429_1263721270453691_7521473275671609344_oCongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) addressing a congressional reception hosted by the US-India Friendship Councilhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/55539171_1261766357315849_9126932978629345280_o.jpg55539171_1261766357315849_9126932978629345280_oIndian Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla (front-center) is flanked by community leaders at the US-India Friendship Council (USIFC) reception on Capitol Hill. Seen second from left is Swadesh Chatterjee, Chairman of USIFC, and second from right is Raymond Vickery, a leading member of USIFChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/55674545_1263717387120746_8718986294681665536_o.jpg55674545_1263717387120746_8718986294681665536_oIndian Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla addressing the US-India Friendship Council congressional reception on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/55547027_1261765310649287_5522570980439883776_o-1.jpg55547027_1261765310649287_5522570980439883776_o (1)Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) at a congressional reception hosted by the US-India Friendship Council. Seen at left is Indian-American community activist Partha Gogoihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/55860875_1263120630513755_2548223415479697408_o.jpg55860875_1263120630513755_2548223415479697408_oAt the US-India Friendship Council (USIFC) congressional reception are seen from left to right: Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY); Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA); Swadesh Chatterjee, Chairman of USIFC; Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL); and Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA)2019-03-31T14:04:49+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/05/11/kaifi-aur-main-rivets-washington-audience/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/55495105_1260980640727754_5596677359777349632_o.jpg55495105_1260980640727754_5596677359777349632_oActress Shabana Azmi and writer Javed Akhtar in a scene from the riveting play, ‘Kaifi Aur Main’, staged in the Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/photogrid_14629798571821.jpgPhotoGrid_1462979857182[1]Actress Shabana Azmi and writer Javed Akhtar in a scene from the play, 'Kaifi Aur Main'https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/photogrid_14629770114092.jpgPhotoGrid_1462977011409[2]Ghazal maestro Jaswinder Singh is flanked by organizers Manish and Deepa Sood of Intense Entertainment, following the Washington area performance of 'Kaifi Aur Main'https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/12885812_615478798611278_7490476826068278967_o.jpg12885812_615478798611278_7490476826068278967_oActress Shabana Azmi and writer Javed Akhtar in a scene from the play, 'Kaifi Aur Main'2019-03-27T13:52:47+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/01/25/a-whopping-42-5-percent-of-finalists-in-2019-regeneron-science-talent-search-are-of-indian-origin/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/51146945_1219655641526921_2577121042073911296_n.jpg51146945_1219655641526921_2577121042073911296_nThe 40 finalists of the 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search including 17 students (42.5 percent) of Indian origin. The nation's highly acclaimed STEM competition for high school seniors attracts the best and brightest budding scientists. Photo credit: Society for Science & the Public2019-03-21T14:07:24+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/03/14/indian-american-teens-adam-ardeishar-eshika-saxena-among-top-winners-in-2019-regeneron-science-talent-search/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/53150275_1250471738445311_224864567560241152_o.jpg53150275_1250471738445311_224864567560241152_oNatasha Maniar of Sunnyvale, California, 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalist, used computational tools to improve therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF or Afib) which is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm that can cause fatal consequenceshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/54356041_1250471501778668_3311367979320475648_o.jpg54356041_1250471501778668_3311367979320475648_oEish Maheshwari of New Hyde Park, New York, 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalist, is trying to improve the way medicine is delivered. The brilliant teen has engineered a silicon nanoparticle which allows a drug to be released more consistently for an optimized drug delivery, and also acts as a cage protecting the drug from the environmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/53464725_1250471948445290_7094251289600589824_o.jpg53464725_1250471948445290_7094251289600589824_oAnanya Karthik of Sunnyvale, California, 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalist, worked on developing a new approach towards non-invasive targeted drug delivery to the brain which can enhance treatments for psychiatric disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, brain cancerhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/53046702_1250472038445281_5963971555498131456_o.jpg53046702_1250472038445281_5963971555498131456_oRonak Roy of San Diego, California, 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalist, has created a portable, low-cost device to assign eye-glass prescriptionshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/53713815_1250471201778698_6757257748850671616_o.jpg53713815_1250471201778698_6757257748850671616_oNavami Jain of Charlotte, North Carolina, 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalist, is looking at ways to produce bio-ethanol, a type of bio-fuel that is considered greener to conventional fossil energy sources as it is biodegradable and non-toxichttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/53514134_1250471318445353_8248399720335015936_o.jpg53514134_1250471318445353_8248399720335015936_oAmol Preet Singh, 18, of San Jose, California, a 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalist, has developed a new software for conducting accurate and fast diagnosis of diseases by pathologistshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/53754257_1250471408445344_5458844274336464896_o.jpg53754257_1250471408445344_5458844274336464896_oFor Preeti Sai Krishnamani, 17, of Hockessin, Delaware, 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalist, the essential goal was to combat arsenic contamination in ricehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/53589995_1250471828445302_5067253311183257600_o.jpg53589995_1250471828445302_5067253311183257600_oIndian-American teen Ruhi Sayana of Cupertino, California, a 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalist whose project combines biochemistry with a computational approach to treat childhood cancerhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/53560126_1252135258278959_6144207543087398912_o.jpg53560126_1252135258278959_6144207543087398912_oIndian-American teens Adam Ardeishar (left) of McLean, Virginia, and Eshika Saxena of Bellevue, Washington, are among the top winners of the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors2019-03-21T14:04:56+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/03/20/indian-american-girls-in-stem-awarded-25000-each-for-innovations-tackling-air-and-water-pollution/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/53828708_1250471355112016_8172324686902853632_o.jpg53828708_1250471355112016_8172324686902853632_oDriven by the effects of fossil-fuel pollution in India, Sai Preethi Mamidala of Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, studied an optimal catalyst to make renewable energy more accessiblehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/53641294_1250471165112035_7015594297923731456_o.jpg53641294_1250471165112035_7015594297923731456_oAnjali Chadha of Louisville, Kentucky, has built a device that is a sensor for detecting arsenic in well water sourceshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/54522131_1255090027983482_1920545324200361984_o.jpg54522131_1255090027983482_1920545324200361984_oIndian-American STEM advocates, finalists of the 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search, have developed innovative approaches to address air and water pollution. Seen from left to right are: Anjali Chadha of Louisville, Kentucky; Preeti Sai Krishnamani of Hockessin, Delaware; Navami Jain of Charlotte, North Carolina; and Sai Preethi Mamidala of Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania2019-03-21T01:52:25+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/01/05/record-102-women-sworn-into-us-house-of-representatives/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/53385610_1248528105306341_6387823353746423808_o.jpg53385610_1248528105306341_6387823353746423808_oA record 102 women were sworn into the US House of Representatives by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on January 3, 2019. Shown here, from left to right are: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, the first-ever Hindu elected to the US Congress; Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the first Indian-American woman elected to the House; and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (far right), the youngest woman ever elected to Congresshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/49690688_1206407612851724_9201765344878788608_o.jpg49690688_1206407612851724_9201765344878788608_oAyanna Pressley, the first black congresswoman from Massachusetts, is ceremonially sworn in to the House of Representatives by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Seen alongside Pressley are her husband Conan Harris and stepdaughter Cora Harrishttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/49808009_1207151179444034_6782085146607616000_o.jpg49808009_1207151179444034_6782085146607616000_oAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, takes the oath of office administered by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. January 3, 2019https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/49769206_1207150842777401_3632681822833344512_o.jpg49769206_1207150842777401_3632681822833344512_oMinnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar takes the oath of office on her grandfather's Quran, wearing a hijab and flanked by family members. Officiating at the ceremony held in the Rayburn Room of the US Capitol is House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. January 3, 2019https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/49332669_1207151046110714_5708657207407542272_o.jpg49332669_1207151046110714_5708657207407542272_oRashida Tlaib, the first Palestinian American woman elected to Congress, is sworn into the House of Representatives by Speaker Nancy Pelosihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/49255550_1207155726110246_5779777781315403776_o.jpg49255550_1207155726110246_5779777781315403776_oCongresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (Democrat-Hawaii), the first Hindu elected to the US Congress, takes the oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita administered by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. January 3, 2019https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/49596090_1206409079518244_6318031024244654080_o.jpg49596090_1206409079518244_6318031024244654080_oCongresswoman Pramila Jayapal, the first ever Indian-American woman elected to the US House of Representatives and now re-elected for a second-term, takes the oath of office on the sacred Bhagavad Gita and a copy of the US Constitution. Administering the oath is House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, now the most powerful woman in American politicshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/49459899_1206878742804611_7678912324178018304_o.jpg49459899_1206878742804611_7678912324178018304_oA record 102 women were sworn into the US House of Representatives by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on January 3, 2019. Shown here, from left to right are: Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the first Indian-American woman elected to the House; Rep. Ilhan Omar, the first Somali-American, a refugee, elected to Congress; and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (far right), the youngest woman ever elected to Congress2019-03-08T02:37:18+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/03/15/indian-american-teen-indrani-das-wins-2017-regeneron-science-talent-search/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/53238327_1248294221996396_3909882293472198656_o.jpg53238327_1248294221996396_3909882293472198656_oIndrani Das, 17, of New Jersey, wins top prize and 250,000 dollars in the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search, founded and produced by the Society for Science & the Public. Also seen are: Arjun Ramani (left), 18, of Indiana, who won third place and 150,000 dollars; and Aaron Yeiser (right), 18, of Pennsylvania, who bagged second place and 175,000 dollars. Photo Credit: Society for Science and the Public / Chris Ayershttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17349829_793728307452992_3684190473182403368_o.jpg17349829_793728307452992_3684190473182403368_oVrinda Madan, a student of Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando, Florida, won ninth place in the Regeneron STS for a project which she believes will be a huge step towards eradicating malaria particularly in developing countries like India, Africa and those in South Americahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17239879_792466037579219_826572113550549453_o.jpg17239879_792466037579219_826572113550549453_oArchana Verma, a student of Jericho Senior High School in New York, bagged fifth place in the Regeneron STS for exploring a better solar energy sourcehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17212162_792466167579206_3986645313726702402_o.jpg17212162_792466167579206_3986645313726702402_oPrathik Naidu, a senior at the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia, took seventh place in the Regeneron STS for developing software to identify new therapeutic targets for treating cervical cancer, leukemia and breast cancerhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17310935_793022190856937_232602141162832316_o.jpg17310935_793022190856937_232602141162832316_oArjun Srinivasan Ramani who won third place in the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search is seen here displaying his project at the National Geographic Society in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17342892_793021994190290_6265545409568293465_n.jpg17342892_793021994190290_6265545409568293465_nIndrani Das, winner of the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search, displays her project at the National Geographic Society in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17310166_792865707539252_8923538882980236020_o.jpg17310166_792865707539252_8923538882980236020_oIndrani Das, 17, of New Jersey, wins top prize and 250,000 dollars in the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search, founded and produced by the Society for Science & the Public. Also seen are: Arjun Ramani (left), 18, of Indiana, who won third place and 150,000 dollars; and Aaron Yeiser (right), 18, of Pennsylvania, who bagged second place and 175,000 dollars. Photo Credit: Society for Science and the Public / Chris Ayers2019-03-07T17:17:46+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/03/24/all-women-power-rally-encourages-women-to-live-fearlessly/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/53251495_1247696378722847_3096808597376466944_o.jpg53251495_1247696378722847_3096808597376466944_oCommemorating International Women's Day, female bikers took to the streets of Delhi as a highlight of the All Women Power Rally organized by Navbharat Times. The theme was appropriate: 'Jee Befikar' (live fearlessly). Courageous women of the Border Security Force (BSF) were an awe-inspiring sight at the Rally. Seen at left are members of the Seema Bhavani bike squad which enthralled viewers at the Republic Day Paradehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/29028176_988357521323402_2320953030578536448_o.jpg29028176_988357521323402_2320953030578536448_oA glimpse of the crowd at the 2018 All Women Power Rally in Delhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/29104062_988361287989692_4730735712939278336_o.jpg29104062_988361287989692_4730735712939278336_oA cross-section of the crowd at the 2018 All Women Power Rally in Delhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/29103921_988390967986724_2885292045142851584_o.jpg29103921_988390967986724_2885292045142851584_oTelevision actress Jennifer Winget, who will be seen in the serial 'Bepanah', addresses the crowd at the NBT All Women Power Rally in Delhi. At right is Sehban Azim, her costar in the new showhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/29136994_988391497986671_985330987363729408_o.jpg29136994_988391497986671_985330987363729408_oBreaking stereotypes, female bikers take to the streets of Delhi. The event, sixth edition of the All Women Power Rally, was held March 11, 2018 to commemorate International Women's Dayhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/29104110_988406011318553_6831980391570604032_o.jpg29104110_988406011318553_6831980391570604032_oWomen power! Participants of the 2018 All Women Power Rally organized by Navbharat Times in Delhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/29062536_988391251320029_4667753290308517888_o.jpg29062536_988391251320029_4667753290308517888_oAcid attack survivor Laxmi (seated in front, third from left) addressed the large crowd at the 2018 All Women Power Rally in Saket, Delhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/29103720_988366614655826_4713718361022791680_o.jpg29103720_988366614655826_4713718361022791680_oFilm actor Ajay Devgan addressing the crowd at the 2018 All Women Power Rally in Delhi. At right is actress Ileana D'Cruz of 'Barfi' famehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/29062649_988367854655702_6491295708681863168_o.jpg29062649_988367854655702_6491295708681863168_oFilm actor Ajay Devgan flagging off the 2018 All Women Power Rally in Delhi, alongside actress Ileana D'Cruz (third from left) and Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal (right)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/29133732_988390797986741_7391455926902849536_o.jpg29133732_988390797986741_7391455926902849536_oCourageous women of the Border Security Force (BSF) were an awe-inspiring sight at the 2018 All Women Power Rally in Delhi. Seen here are members of the Seema Bhavani bike squad which enthralled viewers at the Republic Day Parade in January2019-03-06T17:16:05+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/12/16/natananjali-schools-annual-dance-show-is-a-spiritually-uplifting-experience/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/53218931_1246370538855431_5863710345746448384_o.jpg53218931_1246370538855431_5863710345746448384_oScenes from ‘Om Namah Shivaayah’, a dance show by students of the Maryland-based Natananjali School of Dance specializing in the bharatanatyam stylehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15622141_744937938998696_170168130962404169_n.jpg15622141_744937938998696_170168130962404169_nScenes from the Natananjali School of Dance annual show, 'Om Namah Shivaayah' held in Rockville, Marylandhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15401102_744934895665667_4915134393592134502_n.jpg15401102_744934895665667_4915134393592134502_nThe dances in the Bharatanatyam style were choreographed for the most part by Lakshmi Swaminathan (top - third from left), founder and director of the Bethesda-based Natananjali School of Dancehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/1398329_244822359010259_1974389054_o.jpg1398329_244822359010259_1974389054_oGifted artistes of Maryland-based Natananjali School of Dance specializing in the Bharatanatyam style2023-05-30T10:06:57+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/03/02/indian-american-teen-kavya-kopparapu-conferred-national-stem-education-award-for-invention-to-improve-brain-cancer-treatment/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/53121304_1245136632312155_8055309445384634368_o.jpg53121304_1245136632312155_8055309445384634368_oIndian-American teen Kavya Kopparapu of Herndon, Virginia, has been conferred with the 2019 National STEM Education Award for her invention to improve brain cancer treatment. Photo source: Facebook2019-04-20T15:59:35+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/02/28/us-urges-india-pakistan-to-defuse-tensions-in-aftermath-of-kashmir-terror-attack/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/52486486_1243724262453392_7535853745301618688_o-1.jpg52486486_1243724262453392_7535853745301618688_o (1)President Donald Trump welcomed the “reasonably attractive news” from India and Pakistan to defuse a conflict in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack, at the conclusion of his summit with the North Korean leader in Hanoi, Vietnam, on February 28, 20192019-03-01T13:08:25+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/02/24/president-trump-calls-india-pakistan-standoff-a-very-very-bad-situation/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/52024015_1240976716061480_5756287020330647552_o.jpg52024015_1240976716061480_5756287020330647552_oPresident Donald Trump recognized India's desire for a "strong" response to the Pulwama terror attack during an interaction with journalists in the Oval Office on February 22, 20192019-03-01T02:44:30+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/02/17/garden-tourism-festival-focuses-on-green-delhi-to-reduce-toxic-air-pollution/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/52387593_1233847376774414_7474649061174280192_o.jpg52387593_1233847376774414_7474649061174280192_oGlimpses of the 2018 Garden Tourism Festival held in the sprawling Garden of Five Senses, Delhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/27982759_974982839327537_8063232456084741525_o.jpg27982759_974982839327537_8063232456084741525_oA glimpse of the enchanting Garden Tourism Festival held February 16 to 18, 2018, in the Garden of Five Senses, Delhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/28238186_974969869328834_5949033003660517084_o.jpg28238186_974969869328834_5949033003660517084_oA floral peacock on display at the 31st Garden Tourism Festival held in the Garden of Five Senses, Delhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/27913028_974983612660793_7803289557895456362_o.jpg27913028_974983612660793_7803289557895456362_oA breathtakingly beautiful flower display at the 2018 Garden Tourism Festival organized by Delhi Tourism in association with the Government of Delhi for a cleaner, greener capital cityhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/27993815_974978375994650_2297415632092856376_o.jpg27993815_974978375994650_2297415632092856376_oA garden for health created for the 31st Garden Tourism Festival organized by Delhi Tourismhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/27993384_974970972662057_7936950000384308581_o.jpg27993384_974970972662057_7936950000384308581_oSeasonal flowers in full bloom at the 31st Garden Tourism Festival held in the Garden of Five Senses, Delhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/27913177_974979229327898_8351859250433713153_o.jpg27913177_974979229327898_8351859250433713153_oDeputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia (third from left) inaugurating the 2018 Garden Tourism Festival at the outdoor amphitheater in the Garden of Five Senses, Delhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/27982948_974982985994189_7084978417663067294_o.jpg27982948_974982985994189_7084978417663067294_oA dahlia in full bloom at the 31st Garden Tourism Festival held February 16 to 18, 2018, in the Garden of Five Senses, Delhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/27912520_974934039332417_1257523783652210667_o.jpg27912520_974934039332417_1257523783652210667_oThe theme of the 2018 Garden Tourism Festival is 'Grow Garden: Save Delhi'. The three-day event organized by Delhi Tourism in association with the Government of Delhi is being held in the 22-acre Garden of Five Senseshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/27982686_974982412660913_5740334136790806770_o.jpg27982686_974982412660913_5740334136790806770_oA glimpse of the enchanting Garden Tourism Festival held February 16 to 18, 2018, in the Garden of Five Senses, Delhi2019-02-13T15:24:43+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/02/07/neomi-rao-grilled-over-past-writings-on-rape-at-senate-confirmation-hearing/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/52021588_1229151540577331_5748881285531566080_o.jpg52021588_1229151540577331_5748881285531566080_oSenator Kamala Harris (right) listens to Neomi Rao, who has been tapped by the president for a seat on the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, testifying at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing held February 5, 2019https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/51575807_1229163237242828_5136740715186880512_o.jpg51575807_1229163237242828_5136740715186880512_oIndian-American lawyer Neomi Rao, nominated by President Trump for a seat on the powerful US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, testifies Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee2019-02-07T15:27:41+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/11/15/president-trump-nominates-indian-american-lawyer-neomi-rao-to-dc-circuit-court-of-appeals/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1243210_230018300490665_1679244513_o.jpg1243210_230018300490665_1679244513_oJudge Sri Srinivasan taking the oath of office in Washington, DC. He is the first Indian-American to be appointed to the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit which is considered the second-most powerful court in the country after the Supreme Courthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46272887_1171192723039880_201110997526642688_o.jpg46272887_1171192723039880_201110997526642688_o2019-02-07T15:21:07+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/02/03/swaminarayan-temple-in-kentucky-vandalized-in-cowardly-and-unacceptable-act-of-hate/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/51427854_1226474394178379_2038290400921255936_o.jpg51427854_1226474394178379_2038290400921255936_oLouisville Mayor Greg Fischer addresses a news conference at the Swaminarayan Temple following an act of vandalism which he called "cowardly and unacceptable". Photo source: Twitterhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/51116972_1226465167512635_3464499575060955136_o-1.jpg51116972_1226465167512635_3464499575060955136_o (1)The Swaminarayan Temple in Louisville, Kentucky is vandalized in a hate-motivated act targeting the Hindu community2019-02-03T13:35:40+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/05/05/senator-kamala-harris-keynotes-2017-madeleine-k-albright-luncheon-to-promote-political-empowerment-of-women/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18238149_822068927952263_7551793406194216593_o-2.jpg18238149_822068927952263_7551793406194216593_o (2)Former Democratic Senator of Maryland, Barbara Mikulski, speaking at the tenth annual Luncheon hosted by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) to increase women's political leadership worldwidehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18320459_822065077952648_6697651593152989047_o-2.jpg18320459_822065077952648_6697651593152989047_o (2)Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright addressing the tenth annual National Democratic Institute (NDI) Luncheon to promote political empowerment of women worldwidehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18209386_821748411317648_1472014459824579513_o.jpg18209386_821748411317648_1472014459824579513_oSenator Kamala Harris (Democrat - California) addressing the tenth annual National Democratic Institute (NDI) Luncheon to promote political empowerment of women worldwide. Seated at right is former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, a champion of women's rights. Photo credit: NDIhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18319322_821750427984113_2981556054307895495_o.jpg18319322_821750427984113_2981556054307895495_oSenator Kamala Harris, the first Indian-American elected to the upper chamber of the US Congress, delivering the keynote address at the 2017 Madeleine K. Albright Luncheon, inspiring the next generation of women leaders2019-01-31T17:13:29+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/01/26/indias-68th-republic-day-celebrated-at-embassy-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16178648_767422446750245_4207249969315853001_o.jpg16178648_767422446750245_4207249969315853001_oScenes from the Republic Day celebration at the Indian Chancery in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16179698_767422793416877_1101728465527830632_o.jpg16179698_767422793416877_1101728465527830632_oPatriotic scenes at the Indian Embassy in Washington on Republic Dayhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16179405_767431886749301_3219577606488632244_o.jpg16179405_767431886749301_3219577606488632244_oOn India's 68th Republic Day, Ambassador Navtej Sarna pays a floral tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in front of the Indian Embassy in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16251659_767423036750186_2793120862658663091_o.jpg16251659_767423036750186_2793120862658663091_oIndian Ambassador Navtej Sarna hoists the tricolor at the Republic Day celebration held at the Indian Embassy in Washington as members of the community and embassy personnel look onhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16300056_767411123418044_683971619120423481_o.jpg16300056_767411123418044_683971619120423481_oOn India's 68th Republic Day, Ambassador Navtej Sarna pays a floral tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in front of the Indian Embassy in Washington2019-01-28T17:57:19+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/01/27/overflow-crowd-for-indias-70th-republic-day-celebration-at-indian-embassy-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/51231831_1222244754601343_1481503596720685056_o.jpg51231831_1222244754601343_1481503596720685056_oTalented students of the Gandharva School of Music, North America, founded by Nirmal Bajekal, sang patriotic songs at the 70th Republic Day celebration in the Indian Chancery, Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/51196915_1222244637934688_3556883183431581696_o.jpg51196915_1222244637934688_3556883183431581696_oTalented students of the Gandharva School of Music, North America, founded by Nirmal Bajekal, sang patriotic songs at the 70th Republic Day celebration in the Indian Chancery, Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/50889858_1222121994613619_786694041323438080_o.jpg50889858_1222121994613619_786694041323438080_oGlimpses of India's 70th Republic Day celebration hosted by the Indian Embassy in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/51294623_1222120717947080_4724710775766122496_o.jpg51294623_1222120717947080_4724710775766122496_oThe frigid cold temperature notwithstanding, a record crowd turned up to celebrate India's 70th Republic Day at the Indian Embassy in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/50620600_1221741374651681_5588938335516098560_o.jpg50620600_1221741374651681_5588938335516098560_oA cross-section of the Indian-American community that attended the 70th Republic Day celebration, in record numbers, at the Indian Embassy in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/50966641_1222095254616293_8665204499452788736_n.jpg50966641_1222095254616293_8665204499452788736_nAmbassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla is flanked by members of the Indian-American community outside the Chancery on the occasion of the celebration of India's 70th Republic Day. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washington2019-01-28T17:55:48+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/01/21/first-ever-indian-american-senator-kamala-devi-harris-announces-2020-presidential-run-on-mlk-day/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/50314421_1217561015069717_4380102532878303232_o.jpg50314421_1217561015069717_4380102532878303232_oSenator Kamala Devi Harris (center) has announced she will run for president in 2020. She is seen here with members of the Indian-American community at a 'Diwali' celebration on Capitol Hill2020-11-10T07:38:26+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/10/05/trailblazers-in-politics-public-policy-gather-at-women-who-impact-event-hosted-by-indian-american-impact/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43270240_1146203245538828_6577273777057431552_o.jpg43270240_1146203245538828_6577273777057431552_oFrom left to right: Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Senator Kamala Harris and Meena Harris at the 'Women Who Impact' event organized by the Indian American Impact Project. Over 200 guests packed a conference room in the law offices of Covington & Burling located within the upscale CityCenterDC development in the nation's capital. Photo credit: Indian American Impact Projecthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/038_high-resolution.jpg038_High ResolutionIndian American Impact Project board members Mini Timmaraju (left) and Priya Dayananda at the 'Women Who Impact' event celebrating female leaders in politics and public policy. Photo credit: Indian American Impact Projecthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/172_high-resolution.jpg172_High ResolutionNeera Tanden (right), President and CEO of the Center for American Progress, speaking at the 'Women Who Impact' event in Washington, DC. Also seen are Seema Nanda (center), head of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and Indian American Impact Project board member Mini Timmaraju. Photo credit: Indian American Impact Projecthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43141191_1145592175599935_3378759417808814080_o.jpg43141191_1145592175599935_3378759417808814080_oVanita Gupta, President and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, at a 'Women Who Impact' event in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/211_high-resolution.jpg211_High ResolutionVanita Gupta (left), President and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Nisha Biswal (center), President of the US India Business Council (USIBC), and Samhita Mukhopadhyay, executive editor of Teen Vogue, at the 'Women Who Impact' event in Washington, DC. Photo credit: Indian American Impact Projecthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43294884_1145592218933264_10743813446303744_o.jpg43294884_1145592218933264_10743813446303744_oSeema Nanda, CEO of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), is the first Indian-American to hold such a pivotal position. She is seen here at an Indian American Impact Project event celebrating female trailblazers in politics and public policyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43163694_1145591958933290_8716338619142373376_o.jpg43163694_1145591958933290_8716338619142373376_oDemocratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal of Washington (second from left) is flanked by, from left to right, Kamini Raghavan, Meera Padmanabhan and Vaibhav Vijay at a 'Women Who Impact' event organized by the Indian American Impact Projecthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43163325_1145585432267276_1833372589196574720_o.jpg43163325_1145585432267276_1833372589196574720_oDemocratic Senator Kamala Harris of California addressing a standing room only crowd at a 'Women Who Impact' event held in the law offices of Covington & Burling in Washington, DC. Photo credit: Indian American Impact Projecthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43127996_1145591018933384_6213217153454178304_o.jpg43127996_1145591018933384_6213217153454178304_oKamala Harris, the first ever Indian-American elected to the US Senate, addressing a 'Women Who Impact' event celebrating female trailblazers in politics and public policyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/103_high-resolution.jpg103_High ResolutionFrom left to right: Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Senator Kamala Harris and Meena Harris at the 'Women Who Impact' event organized by the Indian American Impact Project. Over 200 guests packed a conference room in the law offices of Covington & Burling located within the upscale CityCenterDC development in the nation's capital. Photo credit: Indian American Impact Project2019-01-21T20:35:04+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2019/01/12/tulsi-gabbard-the-first-hindu-lawmaker-in-america-announces-presidential-run/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1402807_644852632201575_179145028_o.jpg1402807_644852632201575_179145028_oTulsi Gabbard, the first ever Hindu lawmaker elected to the US Congress, has announced that she is running for president in 20202019-01-13T13:53:13+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/12/26/h-mart-a-supermarket-patronized-by-indian-americans-opens-at-new-location-in-herndon/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/48954536_1199123383580147_4943707520351862784_o.jpg48954536_1199123383580147_4943707520351862784_oScenes from the grand opening of Asian-American grocery giant H Mart in Herndon, Virginia. The new store is located at 1228 Elden Street within the Elden St. Marketplacehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/49031471_1199132570245895_8859324673201012736_o.jpg49031471_1199132570245895_8859324673201012736_oH Mart President Brian Kwon addressing the crowd at the grand opening of the new store in Herndon, Virginia. December 22, 2018https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/48930792_1199127596913059_1578437452358483968_o.jpg48930792_1199127596913059_1578437452358483968_oVirginia Delegate Jennifer Boysko who is running for the state senate seat vacated by Congresswoman-elect Jennifer Wexton, addresses the gathering at the opening of the H Mart Asian-American grocery store in Herndonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/48413924_1199125006913318_3369682545594597376_o.jpg48413924_1199125006913318_3369682545594597376_oAt the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new H Mart grocery store in Herndon, Virginia, are seen: H Mart President Brian Kwon (fourth from right); Virginia Delegate Jennifer Boysko (third from right); and Herndon Council member Richard Kaufman (second from right)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/48926459_1199115400247612_6359863421592141824_o.jpg48926459_1199115400247612_6359863421592141824_oLeading Asian-American grocery chain H Mart opens its new store in the Town of Herndon, Virginia. December 22, 20182019-01-06T14:34:57+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/12/11/messages-of-kinship-mark-hanukkah-celebration-at-indian-embassy-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/48393310_1189444761214676_3092376852551958528_o.jpg48393310_1189444761214676_3092376852551958528_oDemocratic Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland addresses the gathering at the 2018 Hanukkah celebration hosted by the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/47577289_1189444551214697_8104474717705994240_o.jpg47577289_1189444551214697_8104474717705994240_oDeputy Chief of Mission Santosh Jha (sixth from right) is flanked by Jewish leaders at the 2018 Hanukkah celebration hosted by the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/48046761_1189444877881331_8275976627305840640_o.jpg48046761_1189444877881331_8275976627305840640_oA cross-section of the gathering for the annual Hanukkah celebration hosted by the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC, an event which is now in its 16th year. Seen addressing the audience is Deputy Chief of Mission Santosh Jha. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/48391971_1189444217881397_8213898716197683200_o.jpg48391971_1189444217881397_8213898716197683200_oDeputy Chief of Mission Santosh Jha (fourth from left) with members of a Jewish young professionals group who rendered devotional songs at the 16th annual Hanukkah celebration held at the Indian Chancery in Washington, DC. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washington2018-12-11T16:33:14+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/11/17/us-lawmakers-greeted-by-overflow-crowd-at-diwali-celebration-on-capitol-hill/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46405252_1172580696234416_6471353526986473472_o.jpg46405252_1172580696234416_6471353526986473472_oA riveting 'Annakut' display greeted guests at the entrance to the 2018 Diwali celebration in the hallowed halls of the US Congress. The event was organized by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, co-hosted by Indiaspora and the Hindu American Foundation, and co-sponsored by a number of organizations. Photo credit: BAPShttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46289320_1173168929508926_3917393512668069888_o.jpg46289320_1173168929508926_3917393512668069888_oRepublican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania is flanked by his Indian-American constituents at the 2018 Diwali celebration held in the halls of the US Congresshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46413078_1172580746234411_4677275056710090752_o-1.jpg46413078_1172580746234411_4677275056710090752_o (1)Senator Bill Cassidy lights the 'diya' (lamp) at the 2018 Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill. Looking on, from left to right, are: Congressman Pete Sessions; and Congresswomen Pramila Jayapal and Grace Meng. Photo credit: BAPShttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46336833_1172583339567485_3773788253174366208_o.jpg46336833_1172583339567485_3773788253174366208_oDemocratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois is flanked by his constituents at the 2018 Diwali celebration held in the halls of the US Congress. Photo credit: BAPShttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46323238_1172582796234206_7827949965681885184_o.jpg46323238_1172582796234206_7827949965681885184_oAt the 2018 Diwali celebration held in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill are seen seated, from left to right: Congressmen Keith Rothfus and Rob Woodall; Senator Thom Tillis; Congressman Gregory Meeks; Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard; Congressman Ami Bera; Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna; Congressmen Mike Coffman, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Ro Khanna. Photo credit: BAPShttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46501596_1172581416234344_7428805447840169984_o.jpg46501596_1172581416234344_7428805447840169984_oIndian Ambassador Navtej Sarna addressing the 2018 Diwali celebration in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill organized by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha and co-hosted by Indiaspora and the Hindu American Foundation. Photo credit: BAPShttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46486012_1172582149567604_3999739503295070208_o.jpg46486012_1172582149567604_3999739503295070208_oCongresswoman Tulsi Gabbard lights the 'diya' (lamp) at the 2018 Diwali celebration held in the halls of the US Congress. Looking on, from left to right, are: Congressman Ro Khanna; Suhag Shukla, executive director of the Hindu American Foundation; and White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah. Photo credit: BAPShttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46440687_1172581049567714_4018075204012998656_o.jpg46440687_1172581049567714_4018075204012998656_oIndian Ambassador Navtej Sarna (right) and Congressman Keith Rothfus light the 'diya' (lamp) at the 2018 Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill. Seen from left to right are: M.R. Rangaswami, founder and Chairman of Indiaspora; Congressmen Rothfus, Ami Bera and Raja Krishnamoorthi; Ambassador Sarna; Jay Kansara of the Hindu American Foundation; and Senator Thom Tillis. Photo credit: BAPS2018-12-08T20:39:12+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/07/08/inaugural-launch-of-air-indias-nonstop-washington-delhi-flight-is-celebrated-in-style/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/47271726_1187896658036153_5903937988693327872_o.jpg47271726_1187896658036153_5903937988693327872_oAir India marked the inaugural launch of its nonstop flight connecting the US and Indian capital cities with a celebratory event held at the Washington Dulles International Airport. Seen here standing are: Ambassador Navtej Sarna (fifth from left); Ashwani Lohani (center), chairman and managing director of Air India Limited; Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (fourth from right); and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (third from right), flanked by the Air India crewhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/19942623_860749604084195_4761263931044011291_o.jpg19942623_860749604084195_4761263931044011291_oAt the inaugural launch of Air India's direct flight connecting the US and Indian capital cities are seen from left to right: Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna; Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe; DC Mayor Muriel Bowser; and Ashwani Lohani, chairman and managing director of Air India Limitedhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/19983459_860749837417505_7957722599231021000_o.jpg19983459_860749837417505_7957722599231021000_oA token of appreciation for Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna by Air India chairman Ashwani Lohani at a press conference at Washington Dulles International Airport celebrating the Indian airline's direct service between Washington and Delhi. Looking on, in the center, is Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/19702926_860750000750822_2462642801116306322_o.jpg19702926_860750000750822_2462642801116306322_oAt the launch of Air India's direct flight between Washington and Delhi, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe was presented a beautiful artwork depicting Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of new beginnings. Seen from left to right are: Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna; Governor McAuliffe; DC Mayor Muriel Bowser; and Ashwani Lohani, chairman and managing director of Air India Limitedhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/19702022_859856080840214_2924162917143305165_n.jpg19702022_859856080840214_2924162917143305165_nA scene at the Air India ticket counter at Washington Dulles International Airport on July 7, 2017, when the Indian airliner launched its direct flight connecting the capital cities of the world's two largest democracieshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/19787484_860545247437964_3513613674975138491_o.jpg19787484_860545247437964_3513613674975138491_oIndian Ambassador Navtej Sarna addressing a press conference at Dulles International Airport after traveling on Air India's inaugural direct flight from Delhi to Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/19702635_860545357437953_3198817571557096163_o.jpg19702635_860545357437953_3198817571557096163_oDC Mayor Muriel Bowser addressing a press conference at Washington Dulles International Airport for the inaugural launch of Air India's direct flight connecting the US and Indian capital citieshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/19702777_860244007468088_8631401580514884943_o.jpg19702777_860244007468088_8631401580514884943_oAir India marked the inaugural launch of its nonstop flight connecting the US and Indian capital cities with a celebratory event held at the Washington Dulles International Airport. Seen here standing are: Ambassador Navtej Sarna (fifth from left); Ashwani Lohani (center), chairman and managing director of Air India Limited; Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (fourth from right); and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (third from right), flanked by the Air India crew2018-12-08T14:52:25+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/11/29/year-long-celebrations-for-mahatma-gandhis-150th-birth-anniversary-begin-in-washington-with-capitol-hill-event/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46962715_1181436595348826_9056048859850997760_o.jpg46962715_1181436595348826_9056048859850997760_oSrimati Karuna, director of the Gandhi Memorial Center, addressing a launch event on Capitol Hill for the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46950749_1181014885390997_4530767833843367936_o.jpg46950749_1181014885390997_4530767833843367936_oArtistes of SAPAN (South Asian Performing Arts Network) perform 'Vaishnava Jana To', Mahatma Gandhi's favorite bhajan, to mark the beginning of his 150th birth anniversary celebrations in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/47354966_1181014742057678_19256692030046208_o.jpg47354966_1181014742057678_19256692030046208_oRepublican Congressman David Schweikert of Arizona lights the 'diya' (ceremonial lamp) in the House Foreign Affairs Committee chamber as part of the celebrations marking the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/47112812_1181427808683038_5534223660505628672_o.jpg47112812_1181427808683038_5534223660505628672_oAmbassador Navtej Sarna lighting the 'diya' (ceremonial lamp) at the launch event on Capitol Hill for the year-long celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Looking on, from left to right, are: Amy Hariani, Vice President of USIBC; Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois); Nissim Reuben, assistant director of the American Jewish Committee; and community activist Dr. Bharat Baraihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/47072153_1181411415351344_2960999476619116544_o.jpg47072153_1181411415351344_2960999476619116544_oCongressman Ami Bera (right) lights the 'diya' (ceremonial lamp) at the launch event on Capitol Hill for the year-long celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Seen in the center is Republican lawmaker David Schweikert of Arizona2018-11-30T13:26:42+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/01/16/peace-can-only-be-achieved-by-non-violence-reverend-martin-luther-king-iii/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16113885_761624033996753_2034026972317271176_n.jpg16113885_761624033996753_2034026972317271176_nAt the World Congress of Religions in Washington, Congresswoman-elect Tulsi Gabbard (Democrat-Hawaii), the first ever practicing Hindu elected to the US Congress, is flanked by conference participants (top and below right). Mr. Satyam Roy Choudhury (left) presented a book on Swami Vivekananda to Congresswoman-elect Gabbard (below left). At right is Dr. Pradip Ghosh, chairperson of the interfaith conferencehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16113135_761623383996818_5134625077402864025_o.jpg16113135_761623383996818_5134625077402864025_oAt the World Congress of Religions in Washington, Congresswoman-elect Tulsi Gabbard (Democrat-Hawaii), the first ever practicing Hindu elected to the US Congress, is flanked by conference organizers Surabhi Garg (left) and Dr. Pradip Ghoshhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16113231_761600147332475_7683627948182493391_o.jpg16113231_761600147332475_7683627948182493391_oHuman rights advocate Reverend Martin Luther King III (right) who delivered the inaugural keynote address on ‘Vedanta and Interfaith Teachings’ at the World Congress of Religions 2012 and commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, in Washington, is seen with singer Suchismita Das who headlined the Inaugural Peace Concert at the interfaith eventhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/577962_499323133421193_609312537_n.jpg577962_499323133421193_609312537_nHuman rights activist Reverend Martin Luther King III (left) who delivered the inaugural keynote address on ‘Vedanta and Interfaith Teachings’ at the World Congress of Religions 2012 and commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, in Washington, is seen with Brahmachari Mural Bhai of Dakshineswar Ramakrishna Sangha Adyapeath2018-11-29T17:07:45+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/11/13/montgomery-county-celebrates-first-ever-gurpurab-of-guru-nanak-dev-ji/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/10697138_389703691188791_1920573085615318058_o.jpg10697138_389703691188791_1920573085615318058_oMontgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is flanked by young members of the Sikh community at the celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birthday in Marylandhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15032655_724878114338012_2115552514590525251_n.jpg15032655_724878114338012_2115552514590525251_nMontgomery County Executive Ike Leggett addressing the gathering at the celebration of Gurpurab, birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder and first Guru of Sikhismhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/10397161_389704344522059_4629876833392730570_o.jpg10397161_389704344522059_4629876833392730570_oMontgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is flanked by members of the Sikh community at the Gurpurab celebration in Rockville, Marylandhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1502172_389703764522117_3340661999716700777_o.jpg1502172_389703764522117_3340661999716700777_oMontgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is flanked by members of the Sikh community at the Gurpurab celebration in Rockville, Marylandhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/10708529_389702604522233_4824878148960348708_o.jpg10708529_389702604522233_4824878148960348708_oDr. Rajwant Singh, founder and chairman of the Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) and Secretary of the Maryland-based Guru Gobind Singh Foundation (GGSF), a Sikh spiritual center, addressing the gathering at Montgomery County's first-ever celebration of Gurpurab, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Jihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15078790_724852311007259_30646709809223091_n.jpg15078790_724852311007259_30646709809223091_nMontgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is seen here wearing a Kara (sacred bracelet) which he vowed to wear when he visits the Golden Temple in Amritsar, later this yearhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15032141_724828261009664_350164838972650748_n.jpg15032141_724828261009664_350164838972650748_nMontgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is flanked by young members of the Sikh community at the celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthday in Maryland2018-11-23T02:57:20+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/11/12/indian-embassy-in-washington-sparkles-for-diwali/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46210061_1169766596515826_3912585734866862080_o.jpg46210061_1169766596515826_3912585734866862080_oGuests in traditional attire at the Diwali celebration hosted by the Indian Embassy in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46118128_1169767563182396_3805868351750668288_n.jpg46118128_1169767563182396_3805868351750668288_nA cross-section of the gathering at the Diwali celebration in the Chancery. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46065036_1169766806515805_2696340374909091840_o.jpg46065036_1169766806515805_2696340374909091840_oSrimati Karuna (center), director of the Gandhi Memorial Center, and talented singer Krishnapriya (second from right) are flanked by guests at the Diwali celebration hosted by the Indian Embassy in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46007453_1169767483182404_7189233967365619712_n.jpg46007453_1169767483182404_7189233967365619712_nAmbassador Navtej Sarna addressing the gathering at the Diwali celebration held at the Chancery in DC. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46112765_1169831433176009_5870340177523638272_o.jpg46112765_1169831433176009_5870340177523638272_oAt the Diwali celebration by the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC are seen from left to right: Ambassador Navtej Sarna; Srimati Karuna, director of the Gandhi Memorial Center; and Krishnapriya, a gifted singer associated with the Chinmaya Mission in Frederick, Maryland. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washington2018-11-19T15:56:49+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/10/17/president-trump-celebrates-diwali-by-lighting-diya-in-oval-office/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/image001.jpgimage001President Donald J. Trump poses in a group photo with US United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley (left) following a Diwali ceremonial lighting of the Diya in the Oval Office. Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen2018-11-14T20:45:02+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/10/09/interfaith-ceremony-honoring-american-military-veterans-conveys-strong-message-let-sikhs-serve/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/45864395_1168960396596446_8981109385707126784_o.jpg45864395_1168960396596446_8981109385707126784_oMilitary service members of the Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Sikh communities partake in a formal wreath-laying ceremony to honor the service and sacrifice of US army veterans, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, ahead of Veterans Day in Americahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/12248150_560077707484721_4686022542584619127_o.jpg12248150_560077707484721_4686022542584619127_oScenes from an interfaith ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of military veterans, held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemeteryhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/12240429_560076244151534_3484685733544240760_o.jpg12240429_560076244151534_3484685733544240760_oAt an interfaith ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery are seen from left to right: Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi; Imam Talib Shareef, USAF (ret.); Saif Khan, President of the American Veterans Committee; LTC Claude Brittain, Deputy Pentagon Chaplain; and Hitul Thaker, USAF (ret.)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/12191150_558380844321074_8008119273262140499_o.jpg12191150_558380844321074_8008119273262140499_oAhead of Veterans Day in America, members of the Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities participated in a special interfaith ceremony, to honor the service and sacrifice of military members, held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemeteryhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/12184230_560079824151176_9207940482997279758_o.jpg12184230_560079824151176_9207940482997279758_oTop: Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi is flanked by members of the New York-based group Singh In The City which focuses on fashion to raise awareness about Sikhs, at an interfaith ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of military veterans, held at the Arlington National Cemeteryhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/12189394_558380037654488_1048122387794379637_o.jpg12189394_558380037654488_1048122387794379637_oTop: Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi is flanked by members of the New York-based group, Singh In The City, at an interfaith ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of military veterans, held at the Arlington National Cemeteryhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/11163289_558372864321872_2464675479451844977_o.jpg11163289_558372864321872_2464675479451844977_oMajor Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi is flanked by members of the New York-based group, Singh In The City, at an interfaith ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of military veterans, held at the Arlington National Cemetery2018-11-11T13:44:27+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/11/10/indian-american-incumbent-house-members-sail-to-re-election-success-in-midterms/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/45942183_1168400853319067_3451434314611294208_o.jpg45942183_1168400853319067_3451434314611294208_oThe four Indian-American incumbent lawmakers, all Democrats, were comfortably re-elected to the House of Representatives in the 2018 midterm elections. Seen here from left to right are Reps. Ro Khanna (California), Pramila Jayapal (Washington), Raja Krishnamoorthi (Illinois), and Ami Bera (California)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/45674018_1167787676713718_1057225385529311232_o.jpg45674018_1167787676713718_1057225385529311232_oThe four Indian-American incumbent lawmakers, all Democrats, were comfortably re-elected to the House of Representatives in the 2018 midterm elections. Seen here from left to right are Reps. Ro Khanna (California), Pramila Jayapal (Washington), Raja Krishnamoorthi (Illinois), and Ami Bera (California)2018-11-10T17:37:19+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/10/17/the-battle-of-good-over-evil-is-never-over-senator-tim-kaine-says-at-diwali-celebration-by-va-democrats/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43878205_1150860555073097_7907719817744875520_o.jpg43878205_1150860555073097_7907719817744875520_oTalented artistes of Virginia-based Lasya Kathak Dance Academy, Anupama Maheshwari Sharda (left) and Anu Murjany, are seen here prior to their performance at a 'Diwali' event organized by Virginia Democrats at the Ernst Community Cultural Center in Annandale. The duo performed a Rajasthani folk dance much to the delight of a diverse audiencehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43950315_1150861558406330_8500853233659412480_o.jpg43950315_1150861558406330_8500853233659412480_oDewita Soeharjono (right), chair of Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia (DAAV), is seen with artistes of the Fairfax-based Lasya Kathak Dance Academy, including artistic director Purvi Bhatt (second from left), at a 'Diwali' celebration held at the Ernst Community Cultural Center in Annandalehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/44124490_1152358041590015_5063724089311494144_o.jpg44124490_1152358041590015_5063724089311494144_oVirginia state senator and Democratic congressional hopeful Jennifer Wexton is seen with guests at a 'Diwali' celebration, co-hosted by Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia (DAAV) and Virginia's 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee (CDDC), at the Ernst Community Cultural Center in Annandalehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43950732_1150860478406438_890040274544230400_o.jpg43950732_1150860478406438_890040274544230400_oDemocratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia is flanked by guests and performers at a 'Diwali' celebration co-hosted by Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia (DAAV) and Virginia's 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee (CDDC). The event was held October 13, 2018, at the Ernst Community Cultural Center in Annandalehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/44033735_1150860825073070_1160423901939892224_o.jpg44033735_1150860825073070_1160423901939892224_o2018-11-06T13:34:28+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/11/05/indian-embassy-in-washington-commemorates-143rd-birth-anniversary-of-sardar-vallabhbhai-patel/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/45413300_1164483837044102_3427819025344757760_n.jpg45413300_1164483837044102_3427819025344757760_nA photo exhibit on the life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was held during the celebration of his 143rd birth anniversary at the Indian Embassy in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/45245949_1161776343981518_2134781990891683840_o.jpg45245949_1161776343981518_2134781990891683840_oThe Statue of Unity, a towering tribute to independence leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, was inaugurated October 31, 2018 by Prime Minister Modi. Located on the banks of the Narmada river in Gujarat, it is the world's tallest statue, nearly 600 feet high, and cost over $400 million. Photo credit: PMO Indiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/45497747_1164482563710896_2874689583365226496_n.jpg45497747_1164482563710896_2874689583365226496_nA cross-section of the gathering at the celebration of the 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel held at the Indian Chancery in Washington, DC. Photo credit: Embassy of India - Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/45416776_1164482087044277_5347246910723850240_n.jpg45416776_1164482087044277_5347246910723850240_nDeputy Chief of Mission Santosh Jha paying a floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during the celebration of his 143rd birth anniversary at the Indian Embassy in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/45544082_1165105356981950_6689385729291714560_o.jpg45544082_1165105356981950_6689385729291714560_o2018-11-05T13:52:37+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/11/01/indian-american-minal-patel-davis-conferred-with-presidential-award-for-combating-human-trafficking/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/45156384_1162374400588379_3235741950359371776_o.jpg45156384_1162374400588379_3235741950359371776_oIndian-American Minal Patel Davis was presented the 2018 Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Annual Meeting held October 11 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House. Photo source: City of Houstonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/45125600_1161755097316976_8731594420287176704_o.jpg45125600_1161755097316976_8731594420287176704_oPresidential Adviser Ivanka Trump delivers opening remarks during the annual meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons held October 11, 2018, in the Indian Treaty Room of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House. Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosianhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/45096524_1160845900741229_1620029232753147904_o.jpg45096524_1160845900741229_1620029232753147904_oIndian-American Minal Patel Davis was presented the 2018 Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Annual Meeting held October 11 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House. Photo source: City of Houston2018-11-01T15:27:56+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/05/08/heritage-india-festival/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/44617869_1156807547811731_6785076574149410816_o.jpg44617869_1156807547811731_6785076574149410816_oLittle Dancing Joy tots with their teacher Anusha Ramachandra at the Heritage India Festival in Dulles Expo Center, Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/14520533_701156863376804_4232477420783977247_n.jpg14520533_701156863376804_4232477420783977247_nhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/12191145_555985074560651_5951610199818980922_o.jpg12191145_555985074560651_5951610199818980922_oLittle girls of Bollywood Studio, an Indian dance school based in McLean, Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/12185297_555982911227534_5684226834837760641_o.jpg12185297_555982911227534_5684226834837760641_oStudents of Nrityaki Dance Academy with its founder and director Shweta Misra (top right). In the center is Joya Bhattacharyya who eloquently explained the piece on women's empowerment!https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/11057290_556389227853569_240932161639644758_o.jpg11057290_556389227853569_240932161639644758_oSeen here: at top, artistes of Arya Dance Academy; and below, students of Jhanak Dance Academyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/906014_556381421187683_2914717908241452110_o.jpg906014_556381421187683_2914717908241452110_oAt the 2015 Heritage India Diwali Festival are seen from left to right: Bhavna Vanan, emcee of the cultural show; Shweta Misra, founder and director of Nrityaki Dance Academy; and students of DC Metro Punjabi Arts Academy (DCMPAA)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/12045600_556376721188153_1359931238012112906_o.jpg12045600_556376721188153_1359931238012112906_oScenes from the 2015 Heritage India Festival - Diwali Extravaganza by Rushhi Entertainment held at the spacious Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia. Over 15,000 people attended the entertainment-packed, fun-filled event setting a record of sorts for a community function!https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/11057342_556383864520772_2857719696640507615_o.jpg11057342_556383864520772_2857719696640507615_oSeen here at top, students of the Nrityaki Dance Academy with the Kathak school's founder and director Shweta Misra (center); and below, students of Jhanak Dance Academy2018-10-23T15:58:07+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/10/18/indian-american-teen-maanasa-mendu-is-americas-top-young-scientist/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14714952_1360962307268088_6713694312485099180_o.jpg14714952_1360962307268088_6713694312485099180_oIndian-American whiz kid Maanasa Mendu (center) is the winner of the highly competitive Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Photo credit: Discovery Education / 3M2018-10-20T14:13:22+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/10/20/indian-american-teen-rishab-jain-crowned-americas-top-young-scientist/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/44307048_1153514801474339_6726154050959572992_o.jpg44307048_1153514801474339_6726154050959572992_oIndian-American teen Rishab Jain is 'America's Top Young Scientist' in the 2018 edition of the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Rishab, 13, of Portland, Oregon, was awarded the grand prize of $25,000 for his invention of the Pancreatic Cancer Deep Learning System (PCDLS) tool to make the treatment of pancreatic cancer more effective. Photo credit: Discovery Education / 3M2018-10-20T12:33:04+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/10/10/nikki-haley-resigns-as-us-ambassador-to-un-will-leave-at-years-end/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43546334_1148495871976232_5319977274303315968_o.jpg43546334_1148495871976232_5319977274303315968_oOfficial White House Photo by Shealah Craighead2018-10-10T14:25:34+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/09/29/invisible-citizens-a-docudrama-on-domestic-violence-set-to-release-in-october/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/42645601_1141375152688304_8007952229740838912_o.jpg42645601_1141375152688304_8007952229740838912_oAt the launch event for 'Invisible Citizens', a documentary drama on domestic violence filmed in the Washington area. The docudrama, slated to release in October, is a collaborative effort by Mumbai-based production company Cinema addicts 9 run by siblings Maniesh and Vevek Paul (second and third from left, respectively) and Society for Enrichment of Asians (SEA) headed by Seema Sethi (left). At right is Washington area television host and producer, Mrs. Nilima Mehra. The event was held at the George Mason University, in Fairfax, on September 23, 2018https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/42428545_1141962192629600_3024873925302550528_o.jpg42428545_1141962192629600_3024873925302550528_oAt the launch of 'Invisible Citizens', a docudrama on domestic violence, filmed in the Washington area, are seen from left to right: Seema Sethi, President of the Society for Enrichment of Asians (SEA); producer Vevek Paul of Mumbai-based Cinema addicts 9; and director Ravi Iyerhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/42697775_1141323446026808_5284551542232317952_o.jpg42697775_1141323446026808_5284551542232317952_oTalented artistes of GMU Bhangra energized the audience with their dance moves at the launch event for 'Invisible Citizens', a documentary drama on domestic violence filmed in the Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/42876502_1141372109355275_3195916522509828096_o.jpg42876502_1141372109355275_3195916522509828096_oAt the launch event for 'Invisible Citizens', a documentary drama on domestic violence filmed in the Washington area. The docudrama, slated to release in October, is a collaborative effort by Mumbai-based production company Cinema addicts 9 run by siblings Maniesh and Vevek Paul (second and third from left, respectively) and Society for Enrichment of Asians (SEA) headed by Seema Sethi (left). At right is Washington area television host and producer, Mrs. Nilima Mehra. The event was held at the George Mason University, in Fairfax, on September 23, 20182018-10-08T15:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/07/23/fifty-percent-of-finalists-for-the-2018-young-scientist-challenge-are-indian-american-whiz-kids/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/30425616_1081256892033464_3730093953144324096_n.jpg30425616_1081256892033464_3730093953144324096_nThe five Indian-American finalists for the 2018 Young Scientist Challenge are, from left to right: Sriram Bhimaraju, 12, of Cupertino, California; Rishab Jain, 13, of Portland, Oregon; Mehaa Amirthalingam, 13, of Sugar Land, Texas; Cameron Sharma, 14, of Glen Allen, Virginia; and Krish Wadhwani, 14, of Alpharetta, Georgia. Photo source: Discovery Education / Young Scientist Lab2019-06-25T14:20:44+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/09/10/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-conferred-with-inaugural-meryl-streep-award-of-excellence/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/41444473_1130125890479897_6446358427936489472_o.jpg41444473_1130125890479897_6446358427936489472_oAt the 2018 Women in Film & Television (WIFT) Awards in the Washington area, from left to right: Zoya Akhtar, Wyler Award of Excellence; Petrina D'Rozario, founding president of WIFT India; Catherine Hand, Producer of the Year; actress Janhvi Kapoor, Face of the Future; actress and global icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Meryl Streep Award of Excellence; Aaradhya Bachchan; and Kimberly Skyrme, casting directorhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/41429326_1130889050403581_8274454903212998656_o.jpg41429326_1130889050403581_8274454903212998656_oAt the 2018 Women in Film & Television (WIFT) awards gala, Oscar-nominated 'American Graffiti' star Candy Clark (left) is seen with Manoj and Geeta Singh, co-founders and co-directors of the DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/41388010_1130888930403593_140851085945339904_o.jpg41388010_1130888930403593_140851085945339904_oIndian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (right) being conferred with the inaugural Meryl Streep Award of Excellence at a gala event in the Washington area co-hosted by Women in Film & Television (WIFT) and the DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF). The award was presented by Oscar-nominated actress Candy Clarkhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/41423857_1130136220478864_4395139977885777920_o.jpg41423857_1130136220478864_4395139977885777920_oIndian actress and global icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (right) has been conferred with the inaugural Meryl Streep Award of Excellence at an exclusive event in the Washington area co-hosted by Women in Film & Television (WIFT) and the DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF). The other trail-blazing women awarded were, from left to right: Catherine Hand, Producer of the Year; director Zoya Akhtar, Wyler Award of Excellence; and Janhvi Kapoor, Face of the Future. Bachchan was accompanied by her mother, Vrinda Rai, and daughter Aaradhya (seen here)2018-10-01T12:21:24+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/04/17/supremely-gifted-singer-arijit-singh-rocks-warner-theatre/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17972263_811361999022956_7266390832391130791_o.jpg17972263_811361999022956_7266390832391130791_oPlayback singer Arijit Singh performing at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17966567_811360452356444_7231241873371777752_o.jpg17966567_811360452356444_7231241873371777752_oIndian playback singer Arijit Singh performing at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC2018-09-22T12:07:24+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/02/14/gop-senators-have-proposed-a-bill-to-slash-legal-immigration-to-us/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/15025253_726227114203112_1027652250704312265_o.jpg15025253_726227114203112_1027652250704312265_ohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16716209_776996569126166_6582268350965151168_o.jpg16716209_776996569126166_6582268350965151168_oRepublican Senators Tom Cotton of Arkansas (below left) and David Perdue of Georgia have introduced the RAISE (Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment) Act which calls for slashing the number of legal immigrants to the US by half and placing a cap on refugeeshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/581222_185513971607765_1175986374_n.jpg581222_185513971607765_1175986374_n2018-09-20T01:48:15+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/01/29/senators-hatch-flake-introduce-merit-based-immigration-bill-expanding-h-1b-visa-program/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/27173933_964622613696893_9046090956961733387_o.jpg27173933_964622613696893_9046090956961733387_oRepublican Senators Orrin Hatch of Utah (left) and Jeff Flake of Arizona have introduced the Immigration Innovation Act of 2018 which would more than double the number of H-1B visas issued to "thehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/264398_201250930034069_1375018540_n.jpg264398_201250930034069_1375018540_n2018-09-20T01:46:46+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/06/15/high-skilled-indian-workers-dalca-kids-urge-us-lawmakers-to-clear-green-card-backlog/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/35283713_1042976582528162_4896064663613079552_o.jpg35283713_1042976582528162_4896064663613079552_oJanvi Mehta, an aged out DALCA kid, is seen with her parents and sister at left, at an immigration rally on Capitol Hill urging US lawmakers to pass legislation protecting the legal Dreamershttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/35297680_1042976365861517_5458066387039682560_o.jpg35297680_1042976365861517_5458066387039682560_oAn Indian DALCA kid holds a sign at an immigration rally on Capitol Hill asking US lawmakers to include protections for legal Dreamers in any immigration reform legislationhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/35199130_1041551452670675_8622775818910695424_o.jpg35199130_1041551452670675_8622775818910695424_oRepublican Congressman Pete Sessions of Texas (at the podium) is flanked by DALCA kids, children of legal immigrants from India, at an immigration rally organized by the Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC) on Capitol Hill. Standing at right are Manasvi and Vikram Aditya Kumar of RHC who spearheaded the event urging US lawmakers to protect the legal Dreamers from deportation when they age out at 212018-09-20T01:45:23+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/05/29/seventh-annual-punjabi-mela-draws-thousands-to-bull-run-regional-park-in-virginia/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/42092509_1135443453281474_5244131265707245568_o.jpg42092509_1135443453281474_5244131265707245568_oThousands thronged to the annual Punjabi Mela held at the sprawling Bull Run Regional Park in the Washington area. Among the performers were talented artistes of Dhiyan Punjab Diyan Gidhahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18813743_835299343295888_5754947118656669807_n.jpg18813743_835299343295888_5754947118656669807_nArtistes of Dhiyan Punjab Diyan Gidha performed at the seventh annual ikPunjabi Mela at the Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18767357_834968979995591_7204390092776036108_n.jpg18767357_834968979995591_7204390092776036108_nScenes from the seventh annual ikPunjabi Mela held at the Bull Run Regional Park in Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18699621_835297683296054_7258743110385309820_o.jpg18699621_835297683296054_7258743110385309820_oFestival-goers thronged to food and clothing stalls at the 2017 Punjabi Mela in the Bull Run Regional Park, Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18700828_834969266662229_7338654224877950332_o.jpg18700828_834969266662229_7338654224877950332_oAshly Singh of Virginia with her children at the 2017 Punjabi Mela in the Bull Run Regional Parkhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18814482_834968743328948_5667958991894666925_o.jpg18814482_834968743328948_5667958991894666925_oMansimran Singh Kahlon (second from right), Democratic candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates from the 13th District, with his family at the 2017 Punjabi Mela held on Mother's Day at the Bull Run Regional Park in Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18698532_835296649962824_2705350890738781050_n.jpg18698532_835296649962824_2705350890738781050_nYoung students of the Virginia School of Bhangra performing at the 2017 Punjabi Mela in Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18740394_835299253295897_2434351655063184513_n-1.jpg18740394_835299253295897_2434351655063184513_n (1)Artistes of Dhiyan Punjab Diyan Gidha performed at the seventh annual Punjabi Mela organized by ikPunjabi at the Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18766513_835298166629339_7071881016571176224_o.jpg18766513_835298166629339_7071881016571176224_o2018-09-18T16:01:21+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/05/09/punjabi-mela-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13775486_665865220239302_7562940631991112921_n.jpg13775486_665865220239302_7562940631991112921_nLovely ladies of Dhiyan Punjab Diyan Gidha performing at the Punjabi Mela held in the sprawling Bull Run Regional Park in Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/photogrid_14627974615092.jpgPhotoGrid_1462797461509[2]Glimpses of the huge crowd at the 2013 Punjabi Mela organized by ikPunjabi at the Bull Run Regional Park in the Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/580520_578046218882217_1786719452_n.jpg580520_578046218882217_1786719452_nTerry McAuliffe (left), the Democratic nominee in the 2013 Virginia gubernatorial election, greeting and mingling with festival-goers at the Punjabi Mela organized by ikPunjabi at the Bull Run Regional Park in the Washington area2018-09-16T11:46:38+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/05/23/indian-american-teens-make-a-clean-sweep-of-awards-at-2018-national-geographic-bee/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/33303022_1029306673895153_1489035951450619904_o.jpg33303022_1029306673895153_1489035951450619904_oVenkat Ranjan, 13, of California was crowned champion of the 2018 National Geographic Bee and awarded a $50,000 college scholarship among other prizeshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/33207213_1029306537228500_6590174647633838080_o.jpg33207213_1029306537228500_6590174647633838080_oVishal Sareddy, 14, of Georgia secured third position in the 2018 National Geographic Bee and was awarded a $10,000 college scholarship. He is seen here with his proud parents and sister at the National Geographic headquarters in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/33532957_1029306623895158_3312329545188638720_o.jpg33532957_1029306623895158_3312329545188638720_oAnoushka Buddhikot, 13, of New Jersey secured second place in the 30th annual National Geographic Bee and was awarded 25,000 dollars in a college scholarship. She is flanked here by her proud parents following the championship eventhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/33063467_1029306913895129_3774250073827835904_o.jpg33063467_1029306913895129_3774250073827835904_oVenkat Ranjan, 13, of California was named champ of the 2018 National Geographic Bee. He is seen here with his parents -- mother Chinmayee Raman and father Amiya Ranjanhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/33222793_1029306113895209_8208328074895294464_o.jpg33222793_1029306113895209_8208328074895294464_oWinners of the 2018 National Geographic Bee, from right to left: Venkat Ranjan, 13 of California, the champion; Anoushka Buddhikot, 13, of New Jersey in second place; and Vishal Sareddy, 14, of Georgia in third positionhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/33232552_1029305650561922_6510053256792637440_o.jpg33232552_1029305650561922_6510053256792637440_oIndian-American teens made a clean sweep at the 2018 National Geographic Bee competition handily winning the top three spots, from center right to left: Venkat Ranjan, 13 of California was crowned the winner, followed by Anoushka Buddhikot, 13, of New Jersey in second place, and Vishal Sareddy, 14, of Georgia securing third position. Seen at right is moderator Mo Rocca, and second from right is Mike Ulica, interim president and CEO of the National Geographic Society2018-09-15T17:45:25+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/09/09/seventh-annual-dc-south-asian-film-festival-featuring-the-finest-in-independent-cinema-opens-at-montgomery-college/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/41286178_1129715093854310_3418735650550054912_o.jpg41286178_1129715093854310_3418735650550054912_oIndian film producer Boney Kapoor (right) was conferred with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the seventh edition of the DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) organized by the dedicated husband-and-wife team, Manoj and Geeta Singh (left). The festival, celebrating independent cinema, is being held September 7 - 9 at the Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland2018-09-11T01:55:26+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/09/01/academy-award-winning-maestro-ar-rahman-casts-his-musical-spell-on-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/40436337_1125314714294348_8438604034960523264_o.jpg40436337_1125314714294348_8438604034960523264_oTalented singer Neeti Mohan performing in the Washington area edition of the 'AR Rahman Live in Concert North America Tour'. The event, held at the EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, boasted stellar performances and riveting special effectshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/40485083_1125757700916716_360817977743900672_o.jpg40485083_1125757700916716_360817977743900672_oAcademy and Grammy Award-winning Indian musician AR Rahman is flanked by Washington-based show promoter Vijay Taneja (left) and his family, left to right, Alka, Reema and Neha Taneja. Photo courtesy: Elite Bollywood Entertainmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/40475546_1125313870961099_4567159431044792320_o.jpg40475546_1125313870961099_4567159431044792320_oAcademy Award-winning Indian musician AR Rahman performing at a Washington area concert that he headlined. The event, organized by Vijay Taneja of Elite Bollywood Entertainment, drew over 6,000 people to the EagleBank Arena in Fairfaxhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/40602477_1125749457584207_6302808096779534336_o.jpg40602477_1125749457584207_6302808096779534336_oOn stage at the EagleBank Arena for the AR Rahman concert by DC-based Elite Bollywood Entertainment are singers, from left to right: Neeti Mohan; Jonita Gandhi; Javed Ali; and Haricharanhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/40435612_1125312510961235_4882970961889984512_o.jpg40435612_1125312510961235_4882970961889984512_oGifted singer Jonita Gandhi performing at the Washington area show of the 'AR Rahman Live in Concert North America Tour'. The event, organized by Vijay Taneja of Elite Bollywood Entertainment, was held at the spacious Eagle Bank Arena in Fairfaxhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/40495573_2712651985427113_5026708218613596160_n.jpg40495573_2712651985427113_5026708218613596160_nSupremely gifted Indian playback singer Udit Narayan is flanked by Nirathi Rao Kalavapudi (left), director of Rhythmaya Dance, and her students backstage at the EagleBank Arena in Fairfax. The concert was organized by DC-based show promoter Vijay Taneja of Elite Bollywood Entertainment. Nirathi captioned the photo: That one time our team sang 'Mitwa' (Lagaan) with 90s king Udit Narayanhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/40543670_1125727097586443_4080827790058848256_n.jpg40543670_1125727097586443_4080827790058848256_nAddressing a press conference for the Washington area event of the 'AR Rahman Live in Concert North America Tour' are, from left to right: DC-based show promoter Vijay Taneja; and singers Javed Ali, Jonita Gandhi, Ranjit Barot, Udit Narayan, Linda Lind, Haricharan, and Neeti Mohan. Photo courtesy: Elite Bollywood Entertainmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/40508785_1125319974293822_517702335518998528_o.jpg40508785_1125319974293822_517702335518998528_oThe maestro of all maestros, AR Rahman, performing at the EagleBank Arena in a concert adeptly organized by DC promoter Vijay Taneja of Elite Bollywood Entertainment2018-09-02T02:46:27+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/08/15/patriotic-sights-and-sounds-mark-indias-72nd-independence-day-event-at-embassy-residence-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/37544429_1981054951946518_2804616929937981440_o.jpg37544429_1981054951946518_2804616929937981440_oAmbassador Navtej Sarna with Air, Naval, Defense and Military officials on the occasion of the celebration of India's 72nd Independence Day at the Embassy Residence on August 15, 2018. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/37564119_1110444759114677_4112732735573852160_o.jpg37564119_1110444759114677_4112732735573852160_oAmbassador Navtej Sarna with children of the Indian diaspora who were winners of a song and essay competition on the topic 'India of My Dreams', organised by the Embassy of India in cooperation with the Virginia-based India International School. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/39288486_1110251492467337_2672075390234656768_o.jpg39288486_1110251492467337_2672075390234656768_oFreedom fighter S.N. Subba Rao (left) was a special guest at the India Independence Day celebration held at the Embassy Residence in Washington. Rao, 89, is with the Gandhi Peace Foundation in Delhi. He is seen here with DC-based Bala Murthyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/39331363_1110251255800694_6093859028750827520_o.jpg39331363_1110251255800694_6093859028750827520_oGuests at the celebration of India's 72nd Independence Day at the Embassy Residence in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/39246775_1110250195800800_3161420968685993984_o.jpg39246775_1110250195800800_3161420968685993984_oUS State Department officials partake in an India Independence Day celebration at the Embassy Residence in Washington, prior to their tenure at the US Embassy in Delhi. From left to right are: Dae Kim; Matthew Coulson; and Nick Jagerhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/39289237_1110251742467312_2002738512775872512_o.jpg39289237_1110251742467312_2002738512775872512_oRhea Chawla (left) and Nahar Gurudatha, winners of a song competition, performed at the Embassy Residence in Washington on the occasion of India's 72nd Independence Day. The competition was organized by the Indian Embassy in cooperation with India International Schoolhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/39173271_1110251169134036_5801464278078717952_o.jpg39173271_1110251169134036_5801464278078717952_oGirls clad in colorful Indian attire celebrating India's 72nd Independence Day on the well-manicured lawn of the Embassy Residence in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/39253476_1981054748613205_3644542765863272448_o.jpg39253476_1981054748613205_3644542765863272448_o2018-08-18T15:07:21+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/08/15/indias-70th-independence-day-celebrated-at-embassy-residence-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13987482_676394802519677_7773812491029340723_o.jpg13987482_676394802519677_7773812491029340723_oA cross-section of the gathering at India's 70th Independence Day celebration held at the Embassy residence in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14046033_676865662472591_3977241131572259343_n.jpg14046033_676865662472591_3977241131572259343_nSinging stars !! At left is Swati Kanitkar who touched the audience with a melodious rendition of the timeless classic patriotic song, 'Ae mere watan ke logon'; and at right are Shaily, Ayush and Chirashree Pal (center)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13920610_676657462493411_3620950931348995161_n.jpg13920610_676657462493411_3620950931348995161_nChildren partaking in India's 70th Independence Day celebration at the Embassy Residence in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13924989_676335895858901_4243311128791526013_n.jpg13924989_676335895858901_4243311128791526013_nA cross-section of the gathering at India's 70th Independence Day celebration held at the Embassy residence in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13962707_676421469183677_7062225028122115422_n.jpg13962707_676421469183677_7062225028122115422_nA cross-section of the gathering at India's 70th Independence Day celebration held at the Embassy residence in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14054575_1184806034904751_5335904947258231221_o.jpg14054575_1184806034904751_5335904947258231221_oIndian Ambassador Arun K. Singh with artistes who performed at the celebration of India's 70th Independence Day at the Embassy Residence in DC. Among the talented singers are: Swati Kanitkar (left); Shaily and Ayush Pal (center); and Chirashree Pal (right). Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13988298_676394649186359_6808415822453644521_o.jpg13988298_676394649186359_6808415822453644521_oMr. Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy (second from right), is seen here with members of the Indian-American community at the Indian Independence Day celebration held at the Embassy residence in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13962810_676394975852993_8855913777144073258_o.jpg13962810_676394975852993_8855913777144073258_oNisha Biswal, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs in the US State Department (second from right) is seen here with guests at India's 70th Independence Day celebration held at the Embassy Residence in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14022294_676400279185796_372484037146645219_n.jpg14022294_676400279185796_372484037146645219_n2018-08-17T14:21:26+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/08/15/patriotic-fervor-infuses-independence-day-celebration-at-indian-embassy-residence-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20861543_881651141994041_141557238608599833_o.jpg20861543_881651141994041_141557238608599833_oA cross-section of the gathering at India's Independence Day celebration held at the Embassy Residence in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20785997_881288215363667_3271614861766342154_o.jpg20785997_881288215363667_3271614861766342154_oChildren pose with members of the Indian Armed Forces on Independence Day in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20819660_881650965327392_8250191293053179061_o.jpg20819660_881650965327392_8250191293053179061_oA cross-section of the gathering at India's Independence Day celebration held at the Embassy Residence in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20863676_881374742021681_2132075869476553338_o.jpg20863676_881374742021681_2132075869476553338_oTalented students of the Gandharva School of Music following their performance at the Indian Independence Day celebration held at the Embassy Residence in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20785694_881374872021668_4448452334725786697_o.jpg20785694_881374872021668_4448452334725786697_oUdit Sharma (right) of IIM Bangalore with representatives of a student exchange program at Syracuse University in New Yorkhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20785879_881650838660738_7871975428765179297_o.jpg20785879_881650838660738_7871975428765179297_oFormer Indian Ambassador to the US, Nirupama Rao, flanked by guests at the Indian Independence Day celebration held at the Embassy Residence in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20818826_881374595355029_4589026643780590496_o.jpg20818826_881374595355029_4589026643780590496_oTalented students of the Gandharva School of Music performing at the Independence Day celebration in Washington. Seen second from right is Ambassador Navtej Sarna, and at right is Deputy Chief of Mission Santosh Jhahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dhrohsbxkaeotzp.jpgDHRohsBXkAEotZP2018-08-17T14:16:00+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/08/10/two-sikh-men-brutally-attacked-in-one-week-span-in-central-california/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/38821361_1103837959775357_1684906101033664512_o.jpg38821361_1103837959775357_1684906101033664512_oThe CrossFit ParaBellum group pledging their full support for Surjit Malhi (center-top row), a Sikh American who was viciously attacked by white supremacists while putting up campaign signs for a GOP lawmaker in central California. Photo courtesy: Instagram account of CrossFitParaBellumhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/10xp-sikh-1-superjumbo.jpg10xp-sikh-1-superJumboSurveillance footage from a home, released by the Manteca Police Department, shows two hooded men viciously attacking an elderly Sikh man, Sahib Singh Natt, in California's Central Valley. The suspects were later identified as Tyrone McAllister, 18, the son of Union City Police Chief Darryl McAllister, and a 16-year-old boyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/38747530_1102569993235487_3179926784468582400_o.jpg38747530_1102569993235487_3179926784468582400_o2018-08-10T20:00:22+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/11/12/make-attacks-on-sikhs-a-hate-crime-victims-son-pleads-with-us-senators/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15002373_724328641059626_6250430985952247620_o.jpg15002373_724328641059626_6250430985952247620_oAn emotional Harpreet Singh Saini (right) just before testifying at a historic US Senate hearing on hate crimes and the threat of domestic extremism. Harpreet lost his mother, Paramjit Kaur Saini, in the shooting at the Oak Creek Gurdwara in Wisconsinhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15000269_724329591059531_7534674435315085936_o.jpg15000269_724329591059531_7534674435315085936_oHarpreet Singh Saini (left) and his brother Kamaljit who lost their mother, Paramjit Kaur Saini, in the terrible tragedy at the Oak Creek Gurdwara, are seen here speaking to journalists on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15002377_724328681059622_7375010617860260793_o.jpg15002377_724328681059622_7375010617860260793_oParamjit Kaur Saini (center), who was killed in the massacre at the Sikh Gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is flanked by her sons Harpreet and Kamaljithttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15039459_724328527726304_2839260835782255179_o.jpg15039459_724328527726304_2839260835782255179_oAn emotional Harpreet Singh Saini (right) just before testifying at a historic US Senate hearing on hate crimes and the threat of domestic extremism. In the center is Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (Democrat-Illinois), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights2018-08-05T12:57:37+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/07/31/national-dance-day-celebration-at-kennedy-center-promulgates-fitness-healthy-lifestyle/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13903370_668763356616155_8574030694077082126_n.jpg13903370_668763356616155_8574030694077082126_nDebra Eschmeyer, Executive Director of First Lady Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' initiative, is seen at left addressing the crowd at the National Dance Day celebration at the Kennedy Center. At right is Amy Fitterer, Executive Director of Dance/USAhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13909442_668435686648922_637312197819236590_o.jpg13909442_668435686648922_637312197819236590_oThe beautiful Circle of Friendship formed on National Dance Day 2016 at the Kennedy Center in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13680221_668436539982170_1041897430932964627_o.jpg13680221_668436539982170_1041897430932964627_oA glimpse of the dance-happy crowd at the Kennedy Center on National Dance Day 2016https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13886985_668763449949479_4823632595560503972_n.jpg13886985_668763449949479_4823632595560503972_nArtistes of DC Bhangra Crew with a member of the O'Neill James School of Irish Dance at the Kennedy Centerhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/12472489_668764933282664_1343712376944996128_n.jpg12472489_668764933282664_1343712376944996128_nThe diverse, dance-happy crowd at the 2016 National Dance Day celebration held at the Kennedy Center in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13872954_668772253281932_4905115192286032256_n.jpg13872954_668772253281932_4905115192286032256_nScenes from the 2016 National Dance Day at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Among the distinguished speakers was Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democrat-DC), seated front left. At right are artistes of DC Bhangra Crew performing at the celebrationhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13887094_668763256616165_1340356636315262988_n.jpg13887094_668763256616165_1340356636315262988_nA cross-section of the diverse, dance-happy crowd at the Kennedy Center on National Dance Day 2016https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13920977_668763536616137_1555621368548609482_n.jpg13920977_668763536616137_1555621368548609482_nTalented artistes of DC Bhangra Crew performing at the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on National Dance Day. July 30, 20162018-07-28T14:57:44+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/07/28/national-dance-day-draws-diverse-crowd-to-kennedy-center/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/11813519_521518428007316_8834127962332120416_n.jpg11813519_521518428007316_8834127962332120416_nA cross-section of the large, diverse crowd celebrating National Dance Day at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/11705125_521518394673986_5288924797913970480_n.jpg11705125_521518394673986_5288924797913970480_nJanaki Rangarajan, founder and director of the Nritya Niketan school of bharatanatyam in Alexandria, performing on National Dance Day at the Kennedy Centerhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/11813478_521518341340658_4280591858271646178_n.jpg11813478_521518341340658_4280591858271646178_nTalented artistes of Bollywood Dance & Fitness, with Jay Kansara on 'Dhol' (drum), performing on National Dance Day at the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington, DC2018-07-28T14:54:56+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/07/08/thousands-throng-to-salman-khan-concert-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36904429_1067771803381973_6734691848943566848_o.jpg36904429_1067771803381973_6734691848943566848_oSalman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha recreate the magic of 'Tere mast mast do nain' at the 'Dabangg Reloaded' concert in Washington, DC organized by Elite Bollywood Entertainmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36790093_1066452153513938_7503305370736001024_o.jpg36790093_1066452153513938_7503305370736001024_oDancing king Prabhu Deva in his signature style at the 'Dabangg Reloaded' concert in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36814478_1066424090183411_2403049294627078144_o.jpg36814478_1066424090183411_2403049294627078144_oThe new singing sensation Guru Randhawa performing at the Capital One Arena in a concert organized by Washington-based show promoter Vijay Taneja of Elite Bollywood Entertainmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36747115_1066485286843958_178878073549094912_o.jpg36747115_1066485286843958_178878073549094912_oSuperstar Salman Khan who headlines the 'Dabangg Reloaded' concert tour is flanked by, from left to right: DC show promoter Vijay Taneja; Reema Taneja; Alka Taneja; dancer Prabhu Deva; actresses Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonakshi Sinha, and Katrina Kaif; singer Guru Randhawa; Neha and Mahima Taneja. Photo courtesy: Elite Bollywood Entertainmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36783676_1066452586847228_4570859584025001984_o.jpg36783676_1066452586847228_4570859584025001984_oActress Sonakshi Sinha and host Maniesh Paul countdown to superstar Salman Khan's eagerly-awaited entry on stage at the 'Dabangg Reloaded' concert in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36798864_1066451523514001_506543533742620672_o.jpg36798864_1066451523514001_506543533742620672_oActress Jacqueline Fernandez shows off her dance moves at the 'Dabangg Reloaded' concert in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36791133_1066451253514028_8940772783734915072_o.jpg36791133_1066451253514028_8940772783734915072_oSalman Khan romances Katrina Kaif on stage at the 'Dabangg Reloaded' concert in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36893885_1066452423513911_234925197738639360_o.jpg36893885_1066452423513911_234925197738639360_oActress Katrina Kaif with her stunning good looks and well-rehearsed dance moves was a crowd favorite at the 'Dabangg Reloaded' concert in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36798507_1067743976718089_7454584382716641280_o.jpg36798507_1067743976718089_7454584382716641280_oSuperstar Salman Khan headlines the 'Dabangg Reloaded Tour' covering nine cities in the US and Canada. He is seen here on stage with host Maniesh Paul (right) at the Capital One Arena for the Washington, DC show organized by Vijay Taneja of Elite Bollywood Entertainmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36765337_1066432190182601_1136008172503302144_o.jpg36765337_1066432190182601_1136008172503302144_oSalman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha recreate the magic of 'Tere mast mast do nain' at the 'Dabangg Reloaded' concert in Washington, DC organized by Elite Bollywood Entertainment2018-07-27T14:20:28+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/05/15/fiesta-asia-street-fair-2012/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/181410_563164487037057_1640900178_n.jpg181410_563164487037057_1640900178_nStudents of the Balaji Music Academy with their Guru and teacher Mrs. Vatsala Mehra, renowned ghazal and Sufi singer, at the Fiesta Asia Street Fair in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/552916_414710905215750_228372399_n.jpg552916_414710905215750_228372399_nDoonya dance instructors performed at the Fiesta Asia Street Fair held in the nation's capital. Seen from left to right are: Suhasini Yashodar Attawar, Kajal Desai, Soma Kalb and Jeannie Baumann https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/544705_417203668299807_1976055635_n.jpg544705_417203668299807_1976055635_nAnanya (left) and Soumya Mishra, sisters and students of the Natananjali School of Dance founded by Lakshmi Swaminathan, performing a Bharatanatyam dance dedicated to Lord Shiva at the Fiesta Asia Street Fair in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/527695_417204911633016_2025149881_n.jpg527695_417204911633016_2025149881_nDoonya dance instructors leading an outdoor Bollywood dance flash mob at the Fiesta Asia Street Fair in Washington, DC2018-07-21T02:27:12+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/05/06/fiesta-asia-street-fair-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/21355_590401827646656_1423191192_n.jpg21355_590401827646656_1423191192_nBhangra flashmob on the Avenue of the Presidents in Washington, set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the US Capitol ! Khushboo Rami (center) of Doonya led the dance. At left is Shruthi Mukund and at right is Shreya Navile of the Natyabhoomi School of Indian Dance2018-07-21T02:25:07+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/09/10/sixth-annual-dc-south-asian-film-festival-opens-at-montgomery-college/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21457927_893437394148749_5554272707157290134_o.jpg21457927_893437394148749_5554272707157290134_oDirector Ananth Mahadevan (second from left) mingled with guests and volunteers at the 2017 Washington DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) held on the Rockville campus of Montgomery College. Seen second from right is Meera Narasimhan and at right is Vikram Kolluruhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21586554_893432387482583_8579433052758611905_o.jpg21586554_893432387482583_8579433052758611905_oDirector Harjant Gill (second from left) whose film 'Sent Away Boys' was screened at the Washington DC South Asian Film Festival is seen with, from left to right: Moni Gill; Paul Bath; and Kuldeep Gillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21427157_892519324240556_6741259740419990993_o.jpg21427157_892519324240556_6741259740419990993_oMaryland Delegate Aruna Miller (right) with director Azaan Khan whose maiden feature film, 'Bankster', was screened on opening night of the Washington DC South Asian Film Festivalhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21586493_892519650907190_1299982195998694662_o.jpg21586493_892519650907190_1299982195998694662_oMontgomery County Council President Roger Berliner presented a certificate to Washington DC South Asian Film Festival organizers Manoj and Geeta Singh for promoting visual arts and diversity2018-09-05T14:33:22+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/09/09/zeenat-aman-lends-star-power-to-sixth-annual-dc-south-asian-film-festival/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21551707_892735967552225_7930134947302168193_o.jpg21551707_892735967552225_7930134947302168193_oActress Zeenat Aman (third from left) is flanked by guests and volunteers at the sixth annual Washington DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) held on the Rockville campus of Montgomery College. In the center is Geeta Singh, co-founder and co-director of the festivalhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21457807_892506114241877_5272514873625312224_o.jpg21457807_892506114241877_5272514873625312224_oActress Zeenat Aman (second from left) is seen here at the 2017 Washington DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) with, from left to right: emcees Rajiv Paul and Meera Narasimhan; and co-founder and co-director of the festival, Geeta Singhhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21458012_892519554240533_8593478681495880673_o.jpg21458012_892519554240533_8593478681495880673_oIndian actress Zeenat Aman is presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by Manoj and Geeta Singh, organizers of the 2017 Washington DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF), at the Theatre Arts Arena of Montgomery College, Rockville2018-07-21T02:14:22+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/07/05/salman-khan-headlines-mega-concert-in-washington-after-12-year-hiatus/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36682113_1064584407034046_1115586693932515328_o.jpg36682113_1064584407034046_1115586693932515328_oActor Salman Khan addresses a press conference on the eve of the 'Dabangg Reloaded' concert in Washington, DC. Seated with him are actresses Sonakshi Sinha (center) and Daisy Shahhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36713737_1064583077034179_7170060756614905856_o.jpg36713737_1064583077034179_7170060756614905856_oActress Jacqueline Fernandez addressing a press conference on the eve of the Dabangg Reloaded concert in Washington, DC. Seated at right is actress Katrina Kaif who will be performing in the mega event by Elite Bollywood Entertainment at the Capital One Arena, on July 6, 2018https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36664462_1064613983697755_709037308875112448_o.jpg36664462_1064613983697755_709037308875112448_oIndian actor Salman Khan addresses a press conference on the eve of his mega show, 'Dabangg Reloaded', in Washington, DC. The event, organized by Vijay Taneja of Elite Bollywood Entertainment, will be held July 6, 2018, at the Capital One Arena.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36725227_1064619590363861_8966199913545203712_o.jpg36725227_1064619590363861_8966199913545203712_oActor Salman Khan is flanked by fellow artistes at a press conference in the Washington area for their upcoming concert, 'Dabangg Reloaded. Seen from left to right are: Prabhu Deva; Jacqueline Fernandez; Katrina Kaif; Khan; Sonakshi Sinha; Daisy Shah; and Guru Randhawa2018-07-11T14:34:23+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/07/02/crowds-protest-trumps-hardline-immigration-policies-from-coast-to-coast/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/36421937_1059107424248411_4344716864262242304_o.jpg36421937_1059107424248411_4344716864262242304_oCrowds pack Lafayette Park, across from the White House, for the Families Belong Together rally, one of over 600 held across the country to protest President Trump's immigration policies. Photo source: Twitter @ WomenBelong2018-07-04T17:09:18+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/06/24/inhumane-treatment-meted-out-to-immigrant-detainees-including-52-indians-held-in-oregon-federal-prison/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/36176024_1051416161684204_222072929012154368_o.jpg36176024_1051416161684204_222072929012154368_oHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (right) and Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, both Democrats of California, are seen here at a shadow hearing on Capitol Hill examining the impact and human cost of President Trump’s family separation policyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/36063555_1052060384953115_5805692024841568256_o.jpg36063555_1052060384953115_5805692024841568256_oDemocratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal of Washington addresses a shadow hearing on Capitol Hill examining the impact and human cost of President Trump’s draconian family separation policyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/36028178_1052048948287592_7480401542802046976_o.jpg36028178_1052048948287592_7480401542802046976_oDemocratic Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon: “It is not a crime to come to the United States to seek asylum; in fact, it is a right provided by international treaty”.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/35884279_1049994915159662_4136612302768046080_o.jpg35884279_1049994915159662_4136612302768046080_oSenator Ron Wyden addresses a press conference after visiting the federal prison in Sheridan, Oregon, where 123 immigrant detainees, including 52 Indian nationals, are being held. Looking on are other Democratic lawmakers of Oregon -- Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Senator Jeff Merkley, and Congressman Earl Blumenauer, all condemning President Donald Trump's 'zero-tolerance' immigration policy. Photo source: Twitter @ RonWydenhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2ae8fd3d00000578-0-image-a-1_1438100776638.jpg2AE8FD3D00000578-0-image-a-1_1438100776638https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/36032588_1049994485159705_8892504545398095872_o.jpg36032588_1049994485159705_8892504545398095872_oOver 1,200 people gathered outside the federal prison in Sheridan, Oregon, to support the immigrant detainees, including 52 Indians, held inside the facility with no meaningful access to legal counsel. Photo credit: ACLU of Oregon2018-06-30T14:56:27+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/06/08/diversity-makes-us-great-virginia-governor-ralph-northam-tells-aapis/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/33077442_1028360903989730_2628501808850403328_o.jpg33077442_1028360903989730_2628501808850403328_oVirginia Governor Ralph Northam addressing the fourth annual AAPI Heritage Month Awards Dinner organized by Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia (DAAV) in Tysons Corner, on May 20, 2018https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/33087602_1028362383989582_6419718747254161408_o.jpg33087602_1028362383989582_6419718747254161408_oVirginia Governor Ralph Northam is flanked by Indian-American female activists at an event celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, held in Tysons Corner on May 20, 20182018-06-08T14:40:19+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/05/30/indian-american-kids-throng-to-national-harbor-to-compete-in-national-spelling-bee/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/33870857_1031679706991183_1324757511122714624_o.jpg33870857_1031679706991183_1324757511122714624_oOf the 516 word whizzes who are competing in the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee, about 30 percent are of Indian origin. Photo courtesy: Scripps National Spelling Bee2018-05-31T11:27:15+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/05/10/several-indian-american-whiz-kids-competing-in-2017-national-geographic-bee/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cad791f2-3d7f-47ea-90fb-6d5ff3797ef0.jpgcad791f2-3d7f-47ea-90fb-6d5ff3797ef0https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/08_geobee2016_mt_20160525_0537.jpg08_GeoBee2016_MT_20160525_0537Indian-American whiz kids win the 2016 National Geographic Bee with Rishi Nair, 12, declared the champion, followed by Saketh Jonnalagadda, 14, in second place, and Kapil Nathan, 12, in third position. Photo credit: Carol Woodward / National Geographichttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/02_geobee2016_mt_20160525_0245.jpg02_GeoBee2016_MT_20160525_02452018-05-25T14:48:39+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/05/15/six-out-of-top-ten-finalists-in-2017-national-geographic-bee-are-of-indian-origin/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1920_geobeeprelimsmt-20170515-1400.jpg1920_geobeeprelimsmt-20170515-1400Top ten finalists of the 2017 National Geographic Bee with moderator Mo Rocca. Photo credit: Carol Woodward / National Geographic 2018-05-25T14:47:58+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/05/17/indian-american-teen-pranay-varada-wins-2017-national-geographic-bee/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18517996_829772760515213_181975182572607331_o.jpg18517996_829772760515213_181975182572607331_oThe ten finalists in the 2017 National Geographic Beehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18491825_829762110516278_6650386822464132899_o.jpg18491825_829762110516278_6650386822464132899_oPranay Varada and Thomas Wright get ready to face off in the final round of the 29th annual National Geographic Bee held at the National Geographic headquarters in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18556857_828710343954788_9190266188766749565_o-1.jpg18556857_828710343954788_9190266188766749565_o (1)Pranay Varada and Thomas Wright get ready to face off in the final round of the 29th annual National Geographic Bee held at the National Geographic headquarters in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18527438_828709093954913_8066340118629299134_o.jpg18527438_828709093954913_8066340118629299134_o2017 National Geographic Bee Champion Pranay Varada, 14, in eighth grade at Dewitt Perry Middle School, Carrollton, Texashttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18527442_828738087285347_3293132017407927205_o.jpg18527442_828738087285347_3293132017407927205_oPranay Varada's family interacting with the media after he is crowned the 2017 National Geographic Bee Champion. From right to left are his sister Vrinda, father Praveen Rao and mother Vasuki Kodagantihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18527139_828749100617579_8858927439883799946_o.jpg18527139_828749100617579_8858927439883799946_oA tense moment from the 2017 National Geographic Bee. Seen from left to right are the top three contestants Veda Bhattaram, Thomas Wright, Pranay Varada, with moderator Mo Roccahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18518360_828722650620224_3773041241842181750_o-1.jpg18518360_828722650620224_3773041241842181750_o (1)2018-05-25T14:47:08+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/05/16/nearly-thirty-percent-of-students-competing-in-2018-national-geographic-bee-are-indian-americans/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/18588911_828712673954555_6039161284670386770_o.jpg18588911_828712673954555_6039161284670386770_oThe 2018 National Geographic Bee will be held May 21-23 in Washington, DC. Fifty-four geography whizzes will be competing for $85,000 in college scholarshipshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/18527371_828709090621580_2761082769203525358_o.jpg18527371_828709090621580_2761082769203525358_oThe ten finalists of the 2017 National Geographic Bee. Indian-American teen Pranay Varada of Texas was crowned the champion after some intense, grueling rounds2018-05-16T20:55:09+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/05/12/meditation-can-help-in-overcoming-polarization-sri-sri-ravi-shankar/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/31655621_1016852018473952_1260371437345046528_o.jpg31655621_1016852018473952_1260371437345046528_oWorld renowned spiritual leader, humanitarian and peacemaker Sri Sri Ravi Shankar addressing a largely academic audience at the prestigious Georgetown University in Washington, DC. 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The event titled 'Interfaith Harmony and Service' was hosted by the university's India Initiative and drew a packed crowd to the ornate Gaston Hall2018-05-16T07:33:20+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/05/01/sadhguru-imparts-lesson-on-higher-truths-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/31671226_1016865455139275_4573031321353322496_n.jpg31671226_1016865455139275_4573031321353322496_nIndian yogi Sadhguru mingles with the gathering following his inspiring talk, 'Ambition to Vision', on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/31512808_1016850588474095_5059649681471045632_o.jpg31512808_1016850588474095_5059649681471045632_oDr. Mukesh Aghi (right), president and CEO of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), moderating a talk by Indian mystic and visionary Sadhguru, on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/31729651_1016851071807380_6870250534452854784_o.jpg31729651_1016851071807380_6870250534452854784_oIndian yogi Sadhguru delivering a talk on 'Ambition to Vision' at the Capitol Hill Visitors Center. The event was organized by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) headquartered in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/31502996_1016851095140711_2630354073626345472_o.jpg31502996_1016851095140711_2630354073626345472_oIndian yogi Sadhguru delivering a talk on 'Ambition to Vision' at the Capitol Hill Visitors Center. The event was organized by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) headquartered in Washington, DC2018-05-12T11:27:13+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/02/07/theatrical-version-of-mughal-e-azam-continues-to-pack-crowds-in-delhi/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/27710226_969308319894989_3557543895254345364_o.jpg27710226_969308319894989_3557543895254345364_o2018-05-03T14:32:13+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/04/20/teach-kids-the-importance-of-non-violence-says-sri-sri-ravi-shankar/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/31102409_1011295889029565_3652766021917343744_o.jpg31102409_1011295889029565_3652766021917343744_oMindfulness guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar led a dialogue on Combating Religious Extremism and Terror in Washington, DC. Seated at left is Dr. Bharath Gopalaswamy, Director of the South Asia Center at the Atlantic Councilhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/30705421_1011295379029616_1845906583666556928_o.jpg30705421_1011295379029616_1845906583666556928_oDr. Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, introducing Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at an event organized by the Atlantic Council in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/30738159_1011295812362906_3162717284305207296_o.jpg30738159_1011295812362906_3162717284305207296_oWorld renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian Sri Sri Ravi Shankar leading a dialogue on Combating Religious Extremism and Terror at the Atlantic Council, a leading think tank on international affairs, headquartered in Washington, DC2018-04-26T15:51:19+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/04/24/indian-american-teen-dhruv-gaur-wins-2018-jeopardy-college-championship/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cc2018_champ_608x379.jpgcc2018_champ_608x379Dhruv Gaur, a first-year student at Ivy League Brown University, was crowned the Jeopardy! 2018 College Championship winner. He is seen here with Alex Trebek, host of the television quiz show. Press image, courtesy of Jeopardy!2018-04-26T15:50:12+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/04/16/national-indian-physicians-group-takes-compelling-causes-to-capitol-hill/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/30629982_1007122292780258_2982061699885957120_o.jpg30629982_1007122292780258_2982061699885957120_oDemocratic Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas addressing the 2018 Legislative Day organized by Indian-American physicians on Capitol Hill. At left is Dr. Sampat Shivangi, co-founder of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/30712041_1007124626113358_3362689381059002368_o.jpg30712041_1007124626113358_3362689381059002368_oIndian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democrat - Illinois) addressing the 2018 Legislative Day on Capitol Hill by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI). At left is AAPI Legislative Co-Chair Dr. Sampat Shivangi, and at right is AAPI Legislative Chairman Dr. Vinod Shahhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/30697727_1007124276113393_1421078174279663616_o.jpg30697727_1007124276113393_1421078174279663616_oDemocratic Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., of New Jersey addressing the 2018 Legislative Day on Capitol Hill by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI). At left is AAPI President Dr. Gautam Samadder and in the center is AAPI Legislative Co-Chair Dr. Sampat Shivangihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/30708866_1009185275907293_4857239357553115136_o.jpg30708866_1009185275907293_4857239357553115136_oLeaders and members of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) with guests at the organization's 2018 Legislative Day on Capitol Hill. Seen fourth from left to right are: Dr. Bhavani Srinivasan; Dr. Sampat Shivangi; Dr. Naresh Parikh, president-elect of AAPI; Dr. Gautam Samadder, current president of AAPI; and Dr. Naseem Shekhani, president-elect, Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/30713588_1007125222779965_1887403101686595584_o-1.jpg30713588_1007125222779965_1887403101686595584_o (1)Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal of Washington addressing the 2018 Legislative Day on Capitol Hill by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI). Looking on, from left to right, are: Republican Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina; AAPI Legislative Chairman Dr. Vinod Shah; and AAPI President-elect Dr. Naresh Parikhhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/30724183_1009176519241502_31601682169200640_o.jpg30724183_1009176519241502_31601682169200640_oDemocratic Congressman Joe Crowley of New York with leaders of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) at the organization's 2018 Legislative Day on Capitol Hill. From left to right: Dr. Sampat Shivangi; Dr. Vinod Shah; Congressman Crowley; Dr. Naresh Parikh; and Dr. Sudhir Sekhsaria2018-04-16T19:28:44+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/03/24/massive-crowds-descend-on-dc-to-demand-gun-control/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/28946946_996758940483260_4229590931215993861_o.jpg28946946_996758940483260_4229590931215993861_oDemocratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal of Washington (right) bonds with former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona at the March for Our Lives rally in DC. Photo source: Twitter @ PramilaJayapalhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/29513164_10213954033619012_6732588267827982120_n.jpg29513164_10213954033619012_6732588267827982120_nIndian-American Sikhs made their presence felt at the 'March for Our Lives' rally in DC, demanding gun reform. Here, Montgomery County Public School Counselor Sarabjeet Saluja Bhutani is flanked by her kids Akaal (left) and Preetamhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/29354395_996640797161741_8014704925322974425_o.jpg29354395_996640797161741_8014704925322974425_oAn Indian-American supporter of the 'March for Our Lives' movement points at one of the many telling signs at the massive gun control rally in Washington, on Saturday, March 24, 2018https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/28953943_996186703873817_9046042004879882194_o.jpg28953943_996186703873817_9046042004879882194_o2018-03-27T01:54:20+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/03/08/all-women-bike-rally-rolls-in-delhi-on-international-womens-day/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11050187_451442908348202_4027768371606637018_o.jpg11050187_451442908348202_4027768371606637018_oA scene at the annual All Women Bike Rally in New Delhi on International Women's Dayhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11044592_451466515012508_1315678926230008154_o.jpg11044592_451466515012508_1315678926230008154_oIndian film actress Juhi Chawla speaks to journalists at the annual All Women Bike Rally in Saket, New Delhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/10848901_451421518350341_6973419835121402491_o.jpg10848901_451421518350341_6973419835121402491_oPlayback singer Shibani Kashyap performing at the annual All Women Bike Rally in Delhi on International Women's Dayhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/10857294_451454888347004_4623288540908258710_o.jpg10857294_451454888347004_4623288540908258710_oIndian television star Lavina Tandon (left) at the All Women Bike Rally in Delhi on International Women's Dayhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/10854958_451440588348434_6173555956198264751_o.jpg10854958_451440588348434_6173555956198264751_oA cross-section of the crowd at the International Women's Day celebration at DLF Place in Saket, New Delhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/10928874_451463868346106_6728257301371438785_o.jpg10928874_451463868346106_6728257301371438785_oIndian Home Minister Rajnath Singh addressing the All Women Bike Rally in Delhi on International Women's Dayhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11021334_451464938345999_8320259484008431620_o.jpg11021334_451464938345999_8320259484008431620_oIndian film actress Juhi Chawla addressing the crowd at the All Women Bike Rally in Delhi on International Women's Day. At right is playback singer Shibani Kashyaphttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/10994338_452436774915482_8198820066531812371_n.jpg10994338_452436774915482_8198820066531812371_n2018-03-12T05:29:17+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2018/03/01/over-one-third-of-2018-regeneron-science-talent-search-finalists-are-indian-american-students/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/28377843_981947575297730_3077643370058321558_n.jpg28377843_981947575297730_3077643370058321558_nThe 40 finalists of the 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search, including 15 high school students of Indian origin. 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An attentive audience looks onhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/27747450_971349966357491_7911921936159421946_o.jpg27747450_971349966357491_7911921936159421946_oPunjabi singer Jasbir Jassi entertained the audience at the 2018 Mela Phulkari in Delhi, singing his signature songs as well as those of other talented artisteshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/27797755_971346759691145_5726211305769953647_o-1.jpg27797755_971346759691145_5726211305769953647_o (1)Sufi singer Rabbi Shergill performing at the fifth edition of Mela Phulkari held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. 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Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/25588061_1692979757420707_3191489707380749553_o.jpg25588061_1692979757420707_3191489707380749553_oAmbassador Navtej Sarna addressing the gathering at the Christmas celebration held at the Indian Embassy in DC. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/25488199_1692979950754021_3417513639740662028_o.jpg25488199_1692979950754021_3417513639740662028_oIndian Ambassador Navtej Sarna (front right) and US Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy Derek Kan (second from right) with gifted singers of the Indian American Catholic Association Choir Ministry at the 2017 Christmas celebration held at the Indian Chancery in Washington. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washington2017-12-25T19:30:43+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/12/14/fcc-led-by-chairman-ajit-pai-repeals-net-neutrality-protections/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/25311405_939937676165387_827770609894242310_o.jpg25311405_939937676165387_827770609894242310_o2017-12-15T13:52:16+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/12/13/gurbir-grewal-becomes-the-first-sikh-nominated-as-attorney-general-in-america/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/25395718_939571126202042_8098835065997146668_n.jpg25395718_939571126202042_8098835065997146668_nBergen County Prosecutor Gurbir Grewal, an Indian-American Sikh, addresses a press conference after New Jersey Governor-elect Phil Murphy (left) nominated him for Attorney General. Photo: PhilMurphyNJ on Twitter2017-12-20T15:51:52+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/12/04/obama-says-young-people-are-key-to-charting-the-course-of-india-us-ties/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/l20171201118790.jpgl20171201118790Former President Barack Obama meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. 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Photo credit: PIB Indiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/l20171128118621.jpgl20171128118621The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Advisor to the President of United States, Ms. Ivanka Trump, on the sidelines of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit-2017, in Hyderabad on November 28, 2017.2017-11-29T17:01:32+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/10/09/nfia-conference-empowers-women-and-girls-as-leaders/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22339502_905976606228161_4311449669946956345_o.jpg22339502_905976606228161_4311449669946956345_oAt the 2017 Empowering Women and Girls Conference organized by the National Federation of Indian-American Associations (NFIA) are seen, from left to right: NFIA President Sudip Gorakshakar; youth activist Sneha Misra; Conference Chair Angela Anand; and NFIA Director Ashok Patnaikhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22290059_907367126089109_3734286193735873737_o.jpg22290059_907367126089109_3734286193735873737_oArtistes of Fairfax-based Bandhabi strike a pose from 'Shakti' (strength), a dance piece which they performed at the NFIA Empowering Women and Girls Conference in Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22382359_907179836107838_2468931795242828640_o.jpg22382359_907179836107838_2468931795242828640_oBoard members of the National Federation of Indian-American Associations (NFIA) with guests at the 2017 Empowering Women and Girls Conference held at the Marriott hotel in Tysons Corner, Virginia. 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Seen are: Mrs. Angela Anand (third from left) who spearheaded the event; Melanie Bixby (right), Senior Coordinator in the Office of Global Women's Issues at the US State Department; and Maryland Delegate Aruna Miller (third from right)2022-09-27T00:42:51+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/11/25/ivanka-trump-sees-global-entrepreneurship-summit-as-testament-to-a-strong-india-us-friendship/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/35183984770_26dbdb04c8_o.jpg35183984770_26dbdb04c8_oFirst daughter Ivanka Trump says she is "incredibly excited" to visit India next week for the eighth annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit co-hosted by India and the US. State Department Photo2017-11-27T15:40:57+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/05/10/grand-welcome-for-prime-minister-modi/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/l2014092957332.jpgl2014092957332The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being greeted by the Indian Community, after delivering his address, at Madison Square Garden, in New York on September 28, 2014.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/photogrid_14628894059941.jpgPhotoGrid_1462889405994[1]Prime Minister Modi being welcomed by US lawmakers at the Madison Square Garden. At left is Congresswoman Grace Meng (Democrat - New York) and at right is Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (Democrat - Hawaii)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/10409518_841646839188819_2118350449228244229_n.jpg10409518_841646839188819_2118350449228244229_nScenes from the grand Community Reception for Prime Minister Modi at the Madison Square Garden in New York. It was co-hosted by Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri (top right)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/s2014092957332.jpgs2014092957332Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by the Indian-American community at the Madison Square Garden in New York. Photo credit: PIB India2017-11-19T00:45:36+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/05/13/prime-minister-modi-addresses-american-business-leaders/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/l2014100157472.jpgl2014100157472The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi delivering his address at the reception hosted by US-India Business Council, in Washington DC on September 30, 2014.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/10387118_378610035631490_101612684050741000_o.jpg10387118_378610035631490_101612684050741000_oUSIBC Chairman Ajay Banga greeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a reception in his honor, in Washington, DC. Photo credit: Ian, US Chamber of Commercehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/10443270_376934022465758_2456732466066847838_o.jpg10443270_376934022465758_2456732466066847838_oPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressing Corporate America at a reception organized by the US-India Business Council (USIBC), in the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Washington, DC. Photo credit: Ian, US Chamber of Commercehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/10629588_378943138931513_7691800755709379828_n.jpg10629588_378943138931513_7691800755709379828_nPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressing US business and industry leaders at a reception hosted by the US-India Business Council (USIBC). Photo credit: PIB India2017-11-19T00:42:52+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/06/05/prime-minister-modi-to-address-us-congress/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/l2016060884487.jpgl2016060884487The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Joint Session of U.S. Congress, in Washington DC, USA on June 08, 2016.mv rkThe Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Joint Session of U.S. Congress, in Washington DC, USA on June 08, 2016.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13321798_645805472245277_2454081183490319698_n.jpg13321798_645805472245277_2454081183490319698_nAt a Congressional reception held in honor of Prime Minister Modi are seen: Senator Bob Corker, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with Prime Minister Modi (top); Congressman Ed Royce, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (right); Congressman Eliot Engel (below left); and esteemed guests in attendance at the event held in the Cannon Caucus Roomhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13350484_644426219049869_4924816755252864485_o.jpg13350484_644426219049869_4924816755252864485_oOn Capitol Hill, Prime Minister Modi with a portrait of Congressman Dalip Singh Saund, the first Indian-American elected to the US Congress in 1956. "A moment with a pioneer of the Diaspora", tweeted Vikas Swarup, official spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13412876_644917832334041_823976110467213819_n.jpg13412876_644917832334041_823976110467213819_nCongressman Ami Bera of California, Democratic Co-Chair of the House India Caucus, and currently the only Indian-American serving on Capitol Hill, is seen here with Spelling Bee champion Snehaa Ganesh Kumar and her mother who were his special guests for Prime Minister Modi's address to the joint meeting of Congresshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13418421_644686355690522_2275715068109009786_o.jpg13418421_644686355690522_2275715068109009786_oHouse Speaker Paul Ryan, who formally invited Prime Minister Modi to address a rare joint session of the US Congress, warmly welcomes the leader of the world's largest democracy to Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13416956_644248979067593_6951333199365581563_o.jpg13416956_644248979067593_6951333199365581563_oTop: Prime Minister Modi addressing a joint meeting of the US Congress. Seated are Vice President Joe Biden (left) and House Speaker Paul Ryan. Photo credit: PIB Indiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13416796_644447995714358_3914909982351957695_o.jpg13416796_644447995714358_3914909982351957695_oPrime Minister Modi addressing a joint meeting of the US Congress. Seated are Vice President Joe Biden (left) and House Speaker Paul Ryan. Photo credit: PIB Indiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13350275_644246069067884_6484212660476769453_o.jpg13350275_644246069067884_6484212660476769453_oHouse Speaker Paul Ryan, who formally invited Prime Minister Modi to address a rare joint session of the US Congress, warmly welcomes the leader of the world's largest democracy to Capitol Hill. Photo credit: PIB Indiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13412114_644367449055746_8315853756267772841_o.jpg13412114_644367449055746_8315853756267772841_oCongresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (Democrat - Hawaii) greeting Prime Minister Modi at the US Capitol. She was part of a select committee of US lawmakers that welcomed and escorted the Prime Minister to the House Floor where he addressed both houses of Congresshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13422240_644250465734111_6303202731258657346_o1.jpg13422240_644250465734111_6303202731258657346_oPrime Minister Modi addressing a joint session of the US Congress, June 8, 2016. Photo credit: PIB India2017-11-19T00:22:01+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/02/15/chief-minister-arvind-kejriwal-vows-to-make-delhi-a-tourist-hub/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16707665_777521242407032_5470952757498157236_o.jpg16707665_777521242407032_5470952757498157236_ohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16797876_777520895740400_6370749388610741020_o.jpg16797876_777520895740400_6370749388610741020_ohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10974734_443246135834546_7674747792036363174_o.jpg10974734_443246135834546_7674747792036363174_ohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10991548_443251712500655_2923278028349773808_o.jpg10991548_443251712500655_2923278028349773808_ohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10974675_443253405833819_173734696266666787_o.jpg10974675_443253405833819_173734696266666787_ohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10514250_443252329167260_7987153702242630925_o.jpg10514250_443252329167260_7987153702242630925_oThe immense beauty of the 28th Garden Tourism Festival in Delhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1501157_443260772499749_4211055558945421775_o.jpg1501157_443260772499749_4211055558945421775_ohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/11004568_443242605834899_5365745784118659844_o.jpg11004568_443242605834899_5365745784118659844_oDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addressing the crowd at the inauguration of the 28th Garden Tourism Festivalhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16700476_777498102409346_3616892785432117798_o.jpg16700476_777498102409346_3616892785432117798_oFlower sculptures of animals on display at the 28th Garden Tourism Festival in Delhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10860971_443247495834410_2656050753196134187_o.jpg10860971_443247495834410_2656050753196134187_o2017-11-18T13:44:00+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/05/20/obama-modi-press-conference-in-delhi/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/l2015012561570.jpgl2015012561570The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the US President, Mr. Barack Obama, during the Joint Press Interaction, in New Delhi on January 25, 2015.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/10904016_432278630264630_6213491194983139644_o.jpg10904016_432278630264630_6213491194983139644_oThe magnificent venue of the Press Conference -- Hyderabad House in New Delhihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/10644298_430274830465010_162318886224601813_o.jpg10644298_430274830465010_162318886224601813_oPresident Obama and Prime Minister Modi bonding over tea on the manicured lawns of Hyderabad House, in Delhi. Photo credit: PIB India https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13244181_636013459891145_3240350805553452729_o.jpg13244181_636013459891145_3240350805553452729_oScenes from the Obama-Modi Press Conference. Top - Seen from left to right, are: Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker; Nisha Biswal, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia; US Trade Representative Mike Froman; and Indian Power Minister Piyush Goyal https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/10940628_430273057131854_4818256784932540184_n.jpg10940628_430273057131854_4818256784932540184_nPresident Obama and Prime Minister Modi at their joint Press Conference in Hyderabad House, New Delhi. Photo credit: PIB India https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/10945692_430272643798562_2287896031509443615_n.jpg10945692_430272643798562_2287896031509443615_nPresident Obama and Prime Minister Modi at their joint Press Conference in Hyderabad House, New Delhi. Photo credit: PIB India 2017-11-18T02:30:16+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/11/09/fourth-glittering-diwali-celebration-in-us-congress-draws-over-400-guests/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23331055_921486461343842_2839795915250025371_o.jpg23331055_921486461343842_2839795915250025371_oCongressman Ted Lieu (Democrat-California) addressing the 2017 Diwali celebration in the US Congress. Seen at left is Congresswoman Val Demings (Democrat-Florida)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23275670_921487504677071_422966508611009189_o.jpg23275670_921487504677071_422966508611009189_oIndian-American Raj Shah, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary, addressing the crowd at the fourth Diwali celebration on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23275492_921512544674567_2857833789663637130_o.jpg23275492_921512544674567_2857833789663637130_oRiveting Diwali displays by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha adorn the Kennedy Caucus Room in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23456577_921512718007883_941591163228257662_o.jpg23456577_921512718007883_941591163228257662_oChildren of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha rendered an invocatory prayer/chant at the 2017 Diwali celebration in the US Congresshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23275731_921883254637496_4771417989418662694_o.jpg23275731_921883254637496_4771417989418662694_oAt the fourth edition of Diwali on Capitol Hill, Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna lights the ceremonial lamp (top) and addresses the audience (below)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23331363_921486708010484_3913191793245968622_o.jpg23331363_921486708010484_3913191793245968622_oSenator Chris Van Hollen (Democrat-Maryland) addressing the gathering at the fourth Diwali celebration on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23334164_921512921341196_1107094354524631625_o.jpg23334164_921512921341196_1107094354524631625_oIndian-American lawmaker Ami Bera (Democrat-California) lights the traditional Indian lamp at the 2017 Diwali celebration in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the US Senatehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23270457_921513021341186_3188014485333944855_o.jpg23270457_921513021341186_3188014485333944855_oIndian-American lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democrat-Illinois) lights the 'diya' (lamp) at the 2017 Diwali celebration on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23405758_921512611341227_1030736146126536880_o.jpg23405758_921512611341227_1030736146126536880_oCongresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans and the first Hindu lawmaker elected to the House of Representatives, is seen with organizers of the 2017 Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill. At right is Mukesh Swaroop of BAPS Swaminarayan Sansthahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23331195_921512818007873_2390380920838007745_o.jpg23331195_921512818007873_2390380920838007745_oWomen power! Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans and the first Hindu lawmaker elected to the House of Representatives, is flanked by devotees of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha at the Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill2017-11-15T14:41:48+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/11/13/with-indian-american-manka-dhingras-win-democrats-gain-majority-in-washington-state-senate/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/manka_dhingra_45th_district_41013x679.jpgmanka_dhingra_45th_district_41013x679Washington state Senator-elect Manka Dhingra with her husband Harjit Singh and their two teenage children. Press image: electmanka.com https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/manka_dhingra_45th_district_1-forweb.jpgmanka_dhingra_45th_district_1-forweb2017-11-13T17:46:51+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/11/06/indian-embassy-in-washington-lights-up-for-diwali-celebration/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23275332_920391168120038_7722961597561874555_o.jpg23275332_920391168120038_7722961597561874555_oA beautiful 'Rangoli' adorns the Indian Embassy in Washington on the occasion of the Diwali celebrationhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23275766_920391664786655_5568317581263891815_o.jpg23275766_920391664786655_5568317581263891815_oWomen power! Shruti Bhatnagar (left), Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Council at-large, is seen with Anju Preet, also an Indian-American community activist, at the Indian Embassy's annual Diwali celebration in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23331242_920391044786717_483288338471938287_o.jpg23331242_920391044786717_483288338471938287_oAt the Indian Embassy's Diwali celebration in Washington are Namita Kundu (left) on the harmonium, and Divya Singh, an artist of Maryland-based Aradhana School of Musichttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23316472_920414674784354_432288249107155557_n.jpg23316472_920414674784354_432288249107155557_nAmbassador Navtej Sarna addressing the gathering at the Diwali celebration held at the Indian Chancery in Washington. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/19237938_920391054786716_4306219122056255017_o.jpg19237938_920391054786716_4306219122056255017_oRenowned Hindustani classical vocalist Sarbari Gangopadhyay (right) led the musical segment at the Indian Embassy's Diwali celebration. Seated at left is Chitta Naskar on tabla and Hindola Gangopadhyay (center) on violin2017-11-07T03:36:27+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/11/04/president-trump-greets-sikhs-on-guru-nanaks-birth-anniversary/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1912344_871288862891283_8915026876916170331_o.jpg1912344_871288862891283_8915026876916170331_oGuru Nanak Devji, the founder and first Guru of Sikhism which is the world's fifth largest religionhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/19983861_863042983854857_5138859000237203568_o.jpg19983861_863042983854857_5138859000237203568_o2017-11-05T13:02:39+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/10/28/top-dc-officials-celebrate-diwali-at-smithsonians-freer-gallery-of-art/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22792394_916083991884089_2046287043666190303_o.jpg22792394_916083991884089_2046287043666190303_oVyjayanthi Vadrevu dancing to Bollywood beats at the third annual Diwali celebration by DC Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs held at the Meyer Auditorium in the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery of Arthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22792356_916083891884099_1754147118375399986_o.jpg22792356_916083891884099_1754147118375399986_oDavina Etwaroo performed Indian classical dances in the bharatanatyam style at the third annual Diwali celebration by DC Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs held at the Meyer Auditorium in the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery of Arthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22791859_915563071936181_9088618450353025349_o.jpg22791859_915563071936181_9088618450353025349_oAt a Diwali celebration hosted by DC Mayor's Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA), held at the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery of Art, are seen from left to right: emcee Sonya Gavankar; Pandit Venkatacharyulu of Sri Siva Vishnu Temple (SSVT); Atul Rawat, General Manager of SSVT; Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Hyesook Chung; Brahmachari Vrajvihari Sharan, director of Hindu Life at Georgetown University; Indian-American community activist Sashi Agarwal; and Charon Hines, director of the Mayor's Office of Community Affairshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22859781_915562898602865_5950727310768918956_o.jpg22859781_915562898602865_5950727310768918956_oAt a Diwali celebration hosted by DC Mayor's Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA), held at the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery of Art, are seen: Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Hyesook Chung (center); Pandit Venkatacharyulu of Sri Siva Vishnu Temple (left); Atul Rawat, general manager of SSVT (second from left); emcee Sonya Gavankar (fourth from left); David Do, executive director of MOAPIA (fifth from left); Charon Hines, director of the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs (fifth from right); Brahmachari Vrajvihari Sharan, director of Hindu Life at Georgetown University (second from right); Debra Diamond, curator at the Freer-Sackler galleries (right); and DC AAPI commissioners2017-11-05T02:28:37+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/11/01/us-lawmakers-laud-indian-american-community-at-senate-luncheon-hosted-by-indian-american-friendship-council/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23117116_918087308350424_9129244521849212447_o.jpg23117116_918087308350424_9129244521849212447_oSenator Lindsey Graham (Republican-South Carolina) addresses the 20th Annual Legislative Conference organized by the Indian American Friendship Council (IAFC) on Capitol Hill. Seated at right is IAFC founder and chairman Dr. Krishna Reddyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23157220_918087928350362_5943934349671984506_o.jpg23157220_918087928350362_5943934349671984506_oBoard members of the Indian American Friendship Council (IAFC) following the successful Senate Luncheon held in the historic Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill. Seated in the center is IAFC founder and chairman, Dr. Krishna Reddy, and standing third from right is television news anchor Rita Cosby who served as emcee of the eventhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23000177_918087411683747_2067535953512918289_o.jpg23000177_918087411683747_2067535953512918289_oSenator Lindsey Graham (Republican - South Carolina) is flanked by Indian-Americans at a Senate Luncheon, part of the 20th Annual Legislative Conference organized by the Indian American Friendship Council (IAFC) on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/22905015_918087191683769_5487792994980659419_o.jpg22905015_918087191683769_5487792994980659419_oSenator Sherrod Brown (Democrat-Ohio) chats with Indian American Friendship Council (IAFC) founder and chairman Dr. Krishna Reddy (center) and IAFC program chair Jitendra Tomar (right) at a Senate Luncheon on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/23119897_918087798350375_4147042031240892569_o.jpg23119897_918087798350375_4147042031240892569_oSenate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer addressing the 20th Annual Legislative Conference organized by the Indian American Friendship Council (IAFC) on Capitol Hill. Standing at left are IAFC board members including founder and chairman Dr. Krishna Reddy (fourth from left); and at right is Jitendra Tomar2017-11-02T23:13:14+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/08/31/indie-film-a-little-revolution-is-an-eye-opener-on-impact-of-farmer-suicides/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14114872_684321945060296_8065992918370064893_o.jpg14114872_684321945060296_8065992918370064893_oPhoto courtesy: Harpreet Kaur2017-11-02T02:58:01+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/10/18/gubernatorial-candidate-ralph-northam-leads-virginia-democrats-in-celebrating-diwali/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22499207_910046862487802_5915808482623454728_o.jpg22499207_910046862487802_5915808482623454728_oJustin Fairfax (right), Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, is seen here with Indian-American political activist Varun Nikore (second from right-rear) and his family at a Diwali celebration in Annandalehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22496320_910021445823677_3869668107344342320_o.jpg22496320_910021445823677_3869668107344342320_oAttorney General of Virginia Mark Herring, who is seeking re-election on the Democratic ticket, attended a Diwali celebration at the Ernst Community Cultural Center, on the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College, some three weeks before election day on November 7https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22555465_910021555823666_7569256468014457074_o.jpg22555465_910021555823666_7569256468014457074_oFirst Lady of Virginia Dorothy McAuliffe, wife of Governor Terry McAuliffe, was the chief guest at a Diwali celebration hosted by Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia, Virginia's 11th Congressional District and AAPI Victory Fund. At right, she is seen with Poojah Ganesh, winner of the 2017 Miss India-DC Pageant, who performed a riveting bharatanatyam dance at the eventhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22467362_910023389156816_8709802546296172900_o.jpg22467362_910023389156816_8709802546296172900_oDr. Ralph Northam (center), Democratic candidate in the Virginia gubernatorial race, and Justin Fairfax, a Democrat, running for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, are seen with attendees at a Diwali celebration in Annandale. Second from right is Jay Bhandari, a key organizer of the power-packed eventhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22467528_910014905824331_2524064795849185121_o.jpg22467528_910014905824331_2524064795849185121_oFirst Lady of Virginia Dorothy McAuliffe, wife of Governor Terry McAuliffe, is flanked by students of Chantilly-based Nrityanjali Dance at a 'Diwali' celebration held at the Ernst Community Cultural Center on the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community Collegehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22467721_910021612490327_10285288094514073_o.jpg22467721_910021612490327_10285288094514073_oLieutenant Governor of Virginia, Dr. Ralph Northam, Democratic candidate in the gubernatorial race, is flanked by attendees at a Diwali celebration held at the Ernst Community Cultural Center on the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College. At right is talented singer Mrs. Urmila Prasad, and second from right is Mr. Jay Bhandari, a key organizer of the event2017-10-31T11:20:08+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/10/12/asia-meets-america-at-grand-reopening-of-smithsonians-freer-sackler-galleries/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22384362_909094615916360_3035453139723115913_o.jpg22384362_909094615916360_3035453139723115913_oFrom the 'Arts of the Indian Subcontinent' exhibition at the Freer Gallery: left - Shiva, Lord of dance (Nataraja); top right - Nandi (joyous one) is Lord Shiva's trusted bull; below - Worship at a Stupa, from the railing of the Bharhut Stupa, Indiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22426219_908738515951970_485692415321766880_o.jpg22426219_908738515951970_485692415321766880_oAt a press preview announcing the reopening of the Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler galleries are: Dr. Julian Raby (left), director of the Freer-Sackler; and Dr. Lee Glazer, curator of American art at the Freer-Sacklerhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22384151_908737235952098_8567424254149066647_o.jpg22384151_908737235952098_8567424254149066647_oAt the newly renovated Freer Gallery of Art -- four great events in the life of the Buddha: birth; enlightenment; the first sermon; and Nirvana, the liberation from future rebirthhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22384306_908733289285826_6290320550853727238_o.jpg22384306_908733289285826_6290320550853727238_oThe theme of the IlluminAsia Festival celebrating the grand reopening of Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler galleries is 'Where Asia Meets America'https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22426187_908728732619615_1296471700767078125_o.jpg22426187_908728732619615_1296471700767078125_o'Terminal', a contemporary exhibition by acclaimed Indian artist Subodh Gupta at the Smithsonian's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22426335_908707855955036_4024572570316369768_o.jpg22426335_908707855955036_4024572570316369768_oThe theme of the IlluminAsia Festival celebrating the grand reopening of Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler galleries is 'Where Asia Meets America'https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22424531_908709799288175_6779888206295416364_o.jpg22424531_908709799288175_6779888206295416364_o2017-10-14T15:12:17+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/10/06/fifth-annual-nfia-empowering-women-and-girls-conference-puts-spotlight-on-teen-leaders/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/12138325_550433445115814_7745042880254302606_o.jpg12138325_550433445115814_7745042880254302606_oTop -- Mrs. Angela Anand, Chairwomen of NFIA's annual Empowering Women and Girls conference is flanked by youth leaders, from left to right, Shreya Bhatia, Swetha Prabakaran, Medha Reddy and Sareana Kimia. Below left, Sareana Kimia receiving an endowment from generous members of NFIAhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1506671_1087932461226921_4294087812583535601_n.jpg1506671_1087932461226921_4294087812583535601_nFrom top, left to right: Students of Kuchipudi Dance Academy; Students of Nrityaki Dance Academy specializing in Kathak; Authors Dr. Sambhu Banik (Sampling the Cuisine of India) and Dr. Afshan Hashmi (The Modern Mughal Mentality); Students of the Natyabhoomi School of Indian Dance specializing in Bharatanatyam; Below - Expert speakers with the organizer Mrs. Angela Anand, at righthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/12091294_551282285030930_5480589198375803782_o.jpg12091294_551282285030930_5480589198375803782_oTop: Models displaying the collection of The Luxe Closet in a show choreographed and coordinated by Pallavi Darne and Shweta Misra (fifth and sixth from left); Below right: Miss India-DC Nicky Kandola. Photo credit: Archana Pathihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22220065_905336566292165_6621936682562146229_o.jpg22220065_905336566292165_6621936682562146229_oThe Girls who are Rising, at NFIA's signature event, the annual 'Empowering Women and Girls' conference held at the Marriott hotel in Falls Church, VA. Seen from left to right are: Sareana Kimia; Shreya Bhatia; Swetha Prabakaran; and Medha Reddy2017-10-06T20:49:43+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/10/04/kenneth-juster-president-trumps-choice-for-ambassador-to-india-queried-on-trade-human-rights-at-senate-hearing/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/36812549573_17da5babb5_o.jpg36812549573_17da5babb5_oSenator Mark Warner of Virginia, Democratic Co-Chair of the Senate India Caucus, voices his strong support for Kenneth Juster as the next US Ambassador to India at a confirmation hearing held by the Senate Foreign Relations Committeehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/23629985498_0c869e2ff4_o.jpg23629985498_0c869e2ff4_o2017-10-05T15:12:54+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/09/30/thousands-celebrate-dussehra-at-hare-krishna-temple-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/22137202_902999966525825_6091503101795387943_o-1.jpg22137202_902999966525825_6091503101795387943_o (1)Scenes from the Garba dance on Dussehra at Hare Krishna Temple in the Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/22135292_902449326580889_6881385475764377887_o.jpg22135292_902449326580889_6881385475764377887_ohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/22180122_902415463250942_5063812617004371032_o.jpg22180122_902415463250942_5063812617004371032_oRukmini Walker (third from left), a dedicated volunteer at Hare Krishna Temple in Maryland, is seen here with young festival-goers at the Dussehra celebrationhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/22104561_902417229917432_3752120095732970408_o-1.jpg22104561_902417229917432_3752120095732970408_o (1)Artistes Amritha Sridhar (left) and Sruthi Mungara are seen here before the staging of the drama, Ramayana, at the Hare Krishna Temple in the Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/22137091_902954163197072_3623582499226469844_o.jpg22137091_902954163197072_3623582499226469844_oAnanda Devi (left), President of the Hare Krishna Temple in Potomac, Maryland, with Sruthi Mungara of the temple's Sunday Schoolhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/22051284_902417929917362_7186178303789239085_o.jpg22051284_902417929917362_7186178303789239085_oA cross-section of the crowd at the 2017 Dussehra Festival held at the Hare Krishna Temple in the Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/22137110_902417129917442_4310095203354196024_o.jpg22137110_902417129917442_4310095203354196024_oAn effigy of the demon Ravana was burnt at the conclusion of the Dussehra Festival held at ISKCON of DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/22051257_902415556584266_773365265564476985_o.jpg22051257_902415556584266_773365265564476985_oA scene from the Garba at the 2017 Dussehra Festival held at ISKCON of DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/22095921_902413783251110_3362613336104631359_o.jpg22095921_902413783251110_3362613336104631359_oA scene at the Carnival on Dussehra at the Hare Krishna Temple in Maryland. At right is Indu Adawal who was managing activities at the Carnivalhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/22051146_902414199917735_6617280207305709337_o.jpg22051146_902414199917735_6617280207305709337_oThe Carnival at the Dussehra Festival held at the Hare Krishna Temple in Maryland is a great attraction for kids2017-10-02T16:44:05+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/09/25/reston-multicultural-festival-a-celebration-of-diversity-and-community-spirit/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21993031_899864556839366_8446599080227836873_o.jpg21993031_899864556839366_8446599080227836873_oYoung students of the Maryland-based Jayamangala School of Music and Dance strike a bharatanatyam dance pose at the 2017 Reston Multicultural Festivalhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21768892_899864916839330_6760771203864242078_o.jpg21768892_899864916839330_6760771203864242078_oStudents of Bharatha Mallika School of Kuchipudi Dance performing on the Gallery Stage at the 2017 Reston Multicultural Festivalhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21950762_899864780172677_7411960570407804628_o.jpg21950762_899864780172677_7411960570407804628_oThe interactive, informative stalls and Global Market vendors at the 2017 Reston Multicultural Festival held at the scenic Lake Anne Plazahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21768776_899864683506020_3746784683858849281_o.jpg21768776_899864683506020_3746784683858849281_oShubhra Sharma of Ashburn, Virginia, is seen here with her husband Neeraj and daughters after being sworn in as a US citizen at a Naturalization ceremony held in Restonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21950124_899865096839312_3446878004531569516_o.jpg21950124_899865096839312_3446878004531569516_oTalented students of the Kalavaridhi Center for Performing Arts strike a stunning bharatanatyam dance pose at the 2017 Reston Multicultural Festivalhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21992903_899905700168585_3517779256499438923_o.jpg21992903_899905700168585_3517779256499438923_oPramod Dulam, an IT professional based in Herndon, Virginia, is seen here with his family after being sworn in as a US citizen at a Naturalization ceremony in Restonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21950946_899838990175256_1849059760282556265_o.jpg21950946_899838990175256_1849059760282556265_oTeenage students of the Maryland-based Jayamangala School of Music and Dance strike a bharatanatyam pose at the 2017 Reston Multicultural Festivalhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/22042383_899838800175275_5890730978163915000_o.jpg22042383_899838800175275_5890730978163915000_o2017-09-30T23:45:15+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/09/14/democratic-lawmakers-pledge-unwavering-support-for-passing-clean-dream-act/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21728741_894977283994760_618680744120836946_o.jpg21728741_894977283994760_618680744120836946_oSenator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii who holds the distinction of being the first Asian immigrant woman to serve in the upper chamber of Congress is seen here addressing a press conference on Capitol Hill to protect DACA recipients and pass a clean DREAM Acthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21743863_894771600681995_3502842008073627491_o.jpg21743863_894771600681995_3502842008073627491_oHouse Democratic Caucus Co-Chair Joe Crowley pledged his full support to pass a clean Dream Act at a press conference on Capitol Hill organized by the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21728683_894977583994730_1899509859846381708_o.jpg21728683_894977583994730_1899509859846381708_oIndian DACA recipient Chirayu Patel urges Congress to pass a clean Dream Act legalizing all DACA beneficiaries at a press conference on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21728801_894977800661375_4562736981496646337_o.jpg21728801_894977800661375_4562736981496646337_oAbout the Trump administration's decision to rescind DACA and the benefits of Congress passing the DREAM Act, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal of Washington said, “It is personal for me because I am an immigrant who came here with nothing in my pocket and today stand here as the first Indian-American woman ever elected to the House of Representatives”.https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21743700_894785767347245_6592981925312340348_o.jpg21743700_894785767347245_6592981925312340348_oCongresswoman Judy Chu (Democrat - California), chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), addressing a press conference to stress the urgency of passing a clean Dream Act to protect DACA recipientshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/21728933_894770794015409_724168627097339872_o-1.jpg21728933_894770794015409_724168627097339872_o (1)House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi addresses a press conference on Capitol Hill assuring DACA recipients of an early passage of the Dream Act that will put them on a pathway to citizenship2017-09-14T15:01:52+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/09/06/actor-farooque-sheikh-headlines-second-annual-dc-south-asian-film-festival/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/943403_570920539594785_1437950257_n.jpg943403_570920539594785_1437950257_nAt the second annual DC South Asian Film Festival are seen from left to right: Manoj Singh, co-organizer of DCSAFF; Poojaa Shah Talwar, ghazal singer; Farooque Sheikh, acclaimed actor; Avinash Singh, film-maker; Geeta Singh, co-organizer of DCSAFF; and Sarita Joshi, a veteran actress of film, stage and television. Photo credit: Amarjeet Talwar2017-09-02T19:44:33+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/09/16/president-obama-awards-national-humanities-medal-to-author-jhumpa-lahiri/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/12022392_540891752736650_4017406630431800267_o.jpg12022392_540891752736650_4017406630431800267_oPresident Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama mingling with guests at the National Medals of the Arts and Humanities Awards Ceremony in the East Room of the White Househttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/11878876_540891692736656_4115538160559160244_o.jpg11878876_540891692736656_4115538160559160244_oPresident Obama awarded the National Humanities Medal to Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri (top right) and the National Medal of Arts to Hollywood actress and director Sally Field (below left) and science fiction, horror and suspense author Stephen King (below right), in a sparkling ceremony at the White Househttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/12000837_539338292891996_8455068179866227160_o.jpg12000837_539338292891996_8455068179866227160_oPresident Obama awarded the prestigious National Humanities Medal to celebrated Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri (top left). First Lady Michelle Obama and some 200 guests attended the ceremony in the ornate East Room of the White House https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/887376_539298392895986_5059750270304668723_o.jpg887376_539298392895986_5059750270304668723_oPresident Obama addressing the gathering at the National Medals of the Arts and Humanities Awards Ceremony, in the East Room of the White Househttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/11957992_539300736229085_1826259833463965099_o.jpg11957992_539300736229085_1826259833463965099_o2017-08-22T02:37:54+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/08/10/avdhoot-baba-shivanand-brings-cure-is-possible-message-to-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20617105_875768772582278_169849206826969868_o.jpg20617105_875768772582278_169849206826969868_oDeputy Chief of Mission Mr. Santosh Jha addressing the gathering at a talk on health and happiness hosted by the Indian Embassy in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20689717_877730139052808_3506719241387991591_o.jpg20689717_877730139052808_3506719241387991591_oDr. Avdhoot Baba Shivanand, founder of ShivYog, was accompanied by his wife Sadhana Shivanand, fondly called Guru Ma, at his talk on healing at the Indian Chancery in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20689868_878721502287005_83492528708596334_o.jpg20689868_878721502287005_83492528708596334_oRenowned master healer and spiritual Guru, Avdhoot Baba Shivanand, at his talk on 'Cure is Possible' hosted by the Indian Embassy in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20748427_878721602286995_7231593395500036982_o.jpg20748427_878721602286995_7231593395500036982_o2019-07-20T14:11:43+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/08/05/indian-american-sojas-wagle-crowned-champion-of-2017-world-brain-bee/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20645177_877075195784969_2611557937126918527_o.jpg20645177_877075195784969_2611557937126918527_oRutvik Savaliya (left) of India and Kartik Goyal of Dubai were among the 25 finalists of the 2017 World Brain Bee, a neuroscience competition for teenagershttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20626170_877074129118409_1249627879378593320_o.jpg20626170_877074129118409_1249627879378593320_oIndian-origin teens Elwin Vethamuthu (left) of Malaysia and Prerana Keerthi of Canada bagged third and seventh place, respectively, in the 2017 World Brain Bee Championship event held in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20643349_877078852451270_3610134758542514804_o.jpg20643349_877078852451270_3610134758542514804_oElwin Vethamuthu (second from right) of Malaysia is seen here with leaders and volunteers of the International Brain Bee organizationhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20643127_877077565784732_6981496336858746848_o.jpg20643127_877077565784732_6981496336858746848_o2017 World Brain Bee Champion Sojas Wagle of Arkansas is seen here with his proud father Sameer Wagle at the championship event held at the Marriott Marquis hotel in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20626967_877100292449126_2884346944843983641_o.jpg20626967_877100292449126_2884346944843983641_oThe 24 finalists who competed in the 2017 World Brain Bee held at the Marriott Marquis hotel in Washington. Seen in the front right is the organizer Dr. Norbert Myslinski, associate professor of neuroscience at the University of Maryland, Baltimorehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20615718_876261639199658_5291268053045292422_o.jpg20615718_876261639199658_5291268053045292422_oWinners of the 2017 World Brain Bee with the neuroscience competition's founder and president Dr. Norbert Myslinski (second from right). The young champs are, from left to right: Elwin Vethamuthu of Malaysia, third place; Sojas Wagle of the US, first place; and Milena Malcharek of Poland, second placehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20626159_876261505866338_592783639542991214_o.jpg20626159_876261505866338_592783639542991214_o2017-08-07T15:48:54+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/06/02/indian-american-girl-ananya-vinay-crowned-champion-of-national-spelling-bee/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/34880793832_0859f5f5ef_o.jpg34880793832_0859f5f5ef_oAn elated family -- 2017 National Spelling Bee Champion Ananya Vinay, 12, of California, with her parents and younger brother following her well-deserved win. Photo credit: Mark Bowen / Scripps National Spelling Beehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/18891475_837089099783579_381252668289210798_o.jpg18891475_837089099783579_381252668289210798_oThe 15 finalists of the 2017 edition of the National Spelling Bee included 13 contestants of Indian origin. Photo credit: Mark Bowen / Scripps National Spelling Beehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/18920927_1546196455419950_9006331744580479913_o.jpg18920927_1546196455419950_9006331744580479913_oIndian-American girl Ananya Vinay, 12, of California, is crowned champion of the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Rich Boehne, Chairman, President and CEO of The E.W. Scripps Company is seen here awarding her the engraved championship trophy. Photo credit: Mark Bowen / Scripps National Spelling Bee2017-08-02T02:28:16+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/07/14/fcc-chairman-ajit-pai-conferred-with-inaugural-zee-entertainment-national-leadership-award/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/19959282_863842590441563_130491537434549250_n.jpg19959282_863842590441563_130491537434549250_nIndian-American trailblazers in their own right: Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC); and Nina Davuluri, Miss America 2014https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20106688_863842320441590_8949582929970818213_n.jpg20106688_863842320441590_8949582929970818213_nAjit Pai (left), the first ever Indian-American to head the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is presented the inaugural Zee Entertainment National Leadership Award by Amit Goenka, CEO of International Broadcast Business, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), at a reception on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/19956317_863843763774779_5877399625094160929_o.jpg19956317_863843763774779_5877399625094160929_oAt a reception on Capitol Hill are seen from left to right: Republican Congressman Darrell Issa of California; FCC Chairman Ajit Pai; and Amit Goenka, CEO of International Broadcast Business, at Zee Entertainmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/19956218_863842470441575_2048905108825262293_o.jpg19956218_863842470441575_2048905108825262293_oAjit Pai (left), the first ever Indian-American to head the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is presented the inaugural Zee Entertainment National Leadership Award by Amit Goenka, CEO of International Broadcast Business, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), at a reception on Capitol Hill2017-08-02T02:26:17+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/07/15/us-lawmakers-throng-to-saldefs-sikhlead-langar-on-the-hill/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20121444_864850027007486_3388091623498914491_o.jpg20121444_864850027007486_3388091623498914491_oDemocratic Congresswoman Grace Meng of New York with SALDEF's SikhLEAD interns at the second annual Langar on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/11741094_522489077910251_3565086853079159887_o.jpg11741094_522489077910251_3565086853079159887_oDemocratic Congressman Ami Bera of California with SikhLEAD interns who organized the Langar on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20157688_864849123674243_1457449107998468920_o.jpg20157688_864849123674243_1457449107998468920_oDemocratic Congressman Joe Crowley of New York (left) with SikhLEAD interns who organized the second annual Langar on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20031969_864848597007629_600292318158292691_n.jpg20031969_864848597007629_600292318158292691_nSALDEF's SikhLEAD interns who spearheaded the second annual Langar on the Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20017757_864848903674265_7913899847419503491_o.jpg20017757_864848903674265_7913899847419503491_oDemocratic Congresswoman Judy Chu of California with SikhLEAD interns who organized the second annual Langar (community meal) on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/19984145_864850583674097_404998916431625082_o.jpg19984145_864850583674097_404998916431625082_oScenes from the second annual Langar (community meal) on the Hill organized by SALDEF's SikhLEAD internshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/19984116_864851003674055_99711867508506792_o.jpg19984116_864851003674055_99711867508506792_oRepublican Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin (third from left) with SALDEF's SikhLEAD interns at the second annual Langar on Capitol Hill2017-07-15T22:15:15+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/02/04/air-india-unveils-new-nonstop-service-between-washington-and-delhi/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16403186_771596972999459_4880980040852935190_o.jpg16403186_771596972999459_4880980040852935190_oPankaj Srivastava, Commercial Director of Air India, addressing an event at Washington Dulles International Airport to formally announce the airline's nonstop service between Washington and Delhi, beginning this summerhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16463761_771593909666432_2320574773395636074_o.jpg16463761_771593909666432_2320574773395636074_oVirginia Governor Terry McAuliffe addressing an event to announce that Air India will start direct flights from Washington to Delhi on its Boeing 777 aircraft, beginning this summerhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16402644_771693289656494_8236954269458660090_o.jpg16402644_771693289656494_8236954269458660090_oAir India will launch its nonstop service between Washington and Delhi, beginning this summer. Direct flights will be offered three times a week on its Boeing 777 aircrafthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16463239_771725532986603_4019431802364531403_o.jpg16463239_771725532986603_4019431802364531403_oAt an event to formally announce Air India's nonstop service from Washington to Delhi, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe is seen fourth from left. Others identified are: Karima Woods, Director of Business Development and Strategy, DC government (left); Todd Haymore, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade (second from left); Pankaj Srivastava, Director of Commercial at Air India Limited (third from left); Arunish Chawla, Economic Minister at the Embassy of India, Washington (fourth from right); Jack Potter, President and CEO, Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (third from right); and Mike Stewart, Vice President of Airline Business Development (right)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16422882_771711679654655_498559097409305213_o.jpg16422882_771711679654655_498559097409305213_oVirginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (fourth from right) is flanked by Air India personnel and his state officials at an event announcing direct flights from Washington to Delhi by India's state-owned national carrier. Third from left is Todd Haymore, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade, and in the center is Pankaj Srivastava, Director of Commercial at Air India Limited2017-07-06T14:53:43+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/06/27/prime-minister-modi-president-trump-talk-terror-trade-in-maiden-meeting/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/s20170626110178.jpgs20170626110178President Trump and Prime Minister Modi share a laugh and a handshake, as First Lady Melania Trump looks on. They are seen here walking along the colonnade of the White House to the Oval Office. Photo credit: PIB Indiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/s20170626110173.jpgs20170626110173Prime Minister Modi and President Trump hug each other at their joint press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House. Photo credit: PIB Indiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/s20170626110171.jpgs20170626110171The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the President of United States of America (USA), Mr. Donald Trump at the Joint Press Statement, at White House, in Washington DC, USA on June 26, 2017.2017-06-30T15:12:52+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/06/24/white-house-to-roll-out-red-carpet-for-prime-minister-modi/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19242929_850885308403958_2585714433185271079_o.jpg19242929_850885308403958_2585714433185271079_ohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19264457_850860415073114_8918488282162175417_o.jpg19264457_850860415073114_8918488282162175417_o2017-06-27T22:52:03+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/06/13/independent-film-yadvi-takes-a-royal-look-at-womens-empowerment/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19055835_844252335733922_3221600246954629773_o.jpg19055835_844252335733922_3221600246954629773_oThe cast and crew of 'Yadvi' interacting with members of the audience following the screening of the film in the Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19224865_844251899067299_1053364333535056809_n.jpg19224865_844251899067299_1053364333535056809_nAt the Washington area premiere of independent film, Yadvi, presented by the DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) and Montgomery College, are seen from left to right: Gauri Singh, director, script writer and actress; Sangeeta Anand, co-founder of DCSAFF; and Nikkitasha Marwaha, actresshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19221449_844252109067278_1037034962091350514_o.jpg19221449_844252109067278_1037034962091350514_oAt the Washington area premiere of independent film, Yadvi, presented by the DC South Asian Film Festival and Montgomery College, are seen from left to right: actress Jyoti Singh; editor Vick Krishna; assistant director and script writer Gauri Singh; and actor Siraj Hudahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19143004_844203429072146_1084898151106303217_o.jpg19143004_844203429072146_1084898151106303217_oActor Chandrachur Singh as the benevolent and kind Maharaja of Patiala in indie film, 'Yadvi'. Photo credit: RVP Productionshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19055057_844178949074594_885140060809065757_o.jpg19055057_844178949074594_885140060809065757_oNew York-based actress Jyoti Singh plays the lead role in indie film, 'Yadvi -- A Dignified Princess', an inspiring true story about her royal grandmother, Rajmata Yadhuvansh Kumari, daughter of the Maharaja of Patiala. Photo credit: RVP Productionshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19149362_844183492407473_3867712537454794001_n.jpg19149362_844183492407473_3867712537454794001_nJyoti Singh and Rahul Godara in a scene from independent film, 'Yadvi -- A Dignified Princess'. Photo credit: RVP Productionshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19221631_844181085741047_2041614891910222988_o.jpg19221631_844181085741047_2041614891910222988_oNew York-based actress Jyoti Singh plays the lead role in indie film, 'Yadvi -- A Dignified Princess', an inspiring true story about her royal grandmother, Rajmata Yadhuvansh Kumari, daughter of the Maharaja of Patiala. Photo credit: RVP Productions2018-03-21T12:46:29+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/04/06/us-lawmakers-celebrate-vaisakhi-with-sikh-community-on-capitol-hill/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17434551_804825306343292_4254275416035771086_o.jpg17434551_804825306343292_4254275416035771086_oCongressman Patrick Meehan of Pennsylvania, Republican Co-Chair of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus, is seen here holding a copy of House Resolution 189, recognizing the significance of Vaisakhi, which he co-sponsored. At left are: Harpreet Sandhu, a founding member of Friends of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus; and NBA player Satnam Singhhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17835087_805339256291897_3428761090027438306_o.jpg17835087_805339256291897_3428761090027438306_oProfessional basketball player Satnam Singh, a center for the Texas Legends, is flanked by members of the Sikh community at the Vaisakhi celebration on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17807269_805339116291911_1404576595873702197_o.jpg17807269_805339116291911_1404576595873702197_oProfessional basketball player Satnam Singh, a center for the Texas Legends, is flanked by members of the Sikh community at the Vaisakhi celebration on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17807506_805366159622540_8159287603580083170_o.jpg17807506_805366159622540_8159287603580083170_oSatnam Singh, the first Indian basketball player drafted into the NBA, is flanked by Sikh Americans at a Vaisakhi celebration on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17545334_804824369676719_6009463603144979312_o.jpg17545334_804824369676719_6009463603144979312_oCongressman Patrick Meehan of Pennsylvania, Republican Co-Chair of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus, is seen here addressing the gathering at the Vaisakhi celebration held in the Rayburn House Office Buildinghttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17833963_804826496343173_4735208628282957702_o.jpg17833963_804826496343173_4735208628282957702_oCongressman John Garamendi of California, Democratic Co-Chair of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus, is flanked by members of the Sikh community at the Vaisakhi celebration held in the Rayburn House Office Building. From left to right: Nihal Singh Gumer, Surjeet Kitty Kaur, Congressman Garamendi, and Surjeet Kaurhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17620150_804826486343174_382745617340529955_o.jpg17620150_804826486343174_382745617340529955_oAt the Vaisakhi celebration on Capitol Hill, Republican Congresswoman Barbara Comstock of Virginia is seen here with, from left, Kuldeep and Moni Gill, and Agyapal Bathhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17758261_804824919676664_1485092756054159493_o.jpg17758261_804824919676664_1485092756054159493_oCongressman Jim Costa (Democrat - California) greets NBA player Satnam Singh at the 2017 Vaisakhi celebration on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17545208_805338459625310_4599626723910141488_o.jpg17545208_805338459625310_4599626723910141488_oCongresswoman Barbara Comstock (Republican - Virginia) and Congressman John Garamendi (Democrat - California) are flanked by Sikh Americans at a Vaisakhi celebration on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17761238_805330329626123_6556726324146579410_o.jpg17761238_805330329626123_6556726324146579410_oCongressman John Garamendi of California, Democratic Co-Chair of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus, addressing compelling issues affecting the Sikh community at a Vaisakhi event on Capitol Hill2017-04-10T16:40:01+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/01/09/first-lady-michelle-obama-selects-indian-american-teen-swetha-prabakaran-for-her-education-campaign/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15977625_758200257672464_1240612530121368673_n.jpg15977625_758200257672464_1240612530121368673_nIndian-American teenager Swetha Prabakaran of Ashburn, Virginia, has been selected to serve in the inaugural Student Advisory Board of First Lady Michelle Obama's education campaign, Better Make Roomhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15895358_758200364339120_8594349778127417602_n.jpg15895358_758200364339120_8594349778127417602_nIndian-American teenager Swetha Prabakaran of Ashburn, Virginia, has been selected to serve in the inaugural Student Advisory Board of First Lady Michelle Obama's education campaign, Better Make Roomhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15875557_10155119350569238_4871000238731166377_o.jpg15875557_10155119350569238_4871000238731166377_o“Being your First Lady has been the greatest honor of my life, and I hope I’ve made you proud” -- First Lady Michelle Obama delivering remarks at the 2017 School Counselor of the Year Reach Higher event in the East Room of the White House. Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15941206_756726981153125_1049329504101732937_n.jpg15941206_756726981153125_1049329504101732937_nIndian-American teenager Swetha Prabakaran of Ashburn, Virginia, will serve in the inaugural Student Advisory Board of First Lady Michelle Obama's education campaign, Better Make Roomhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15894723_756699324489224_5448577982838653437_n.jpg15894723_756699324489224_5448577982838653437_nSwetha Prabakaran, a senior at the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia, is the only Indian-American student among seventeen who has been selected for First Lady Michelle Obama's education campaign, Better Make Roomhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15875179_756730601152763_5043719958128633606_o.jpg15875179_756730601152763_5043719958128633606_oSwetha Prabakaran, a senior at the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia, is the only Indian-American student among seventeen who has been selected for First Lady Michelle Obama's education campaign, Better Make Room2017-04-09T15:02:27+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/02/25/white-house-too-early-to-call-kansas-shooting-of-indian-engineers-a-hate-crime/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16904891_783402268485596_493013737899213777_o.jpg16904891_783402268485596_493013737899213777_oSpeaking out against the Kansas shooting, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democrat - Illinois) urged his colleagues on Capitol Hill, US administration officials, and all Americans “to actively work together not only to prevent future attacks, but to directly address the underlying culture and climate which have led to them".https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16825781_783353375157152_133046594984383913_o.jpg16825781_783353375157152_133046594984383913_oIan Grillot is being hailed as a hero for attempting to save two Indian engineers from gunfire, and standing up to hate. He is recovering from gunshot wounds at the University of Kansas Hospital. This image is from a video uploaded on Youtube by KU Hospitalhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16991775_783353288490494_6334237823246637457_o.jpg16991775_783353288490494_6334237823246637457_oSrinivas Kuchibhotla (left) was fatally shot and Alok Madasani injured in probable hate-crime in Olathe city, Kansashttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/17015745_783353695157120_2049304229147810209_o.jpg17015745_783353695157120_2049304229147810209_o2017-04-09T15:00:22+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/03/01/president-trump-condemns-kansas-shooting-in-first-speech-to-congress/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17038657_785167091642447_101133243369532782_o.jpg17038657_785167091642447_101133243369532782_oTop: President Trump speaks to a joint session of the US Congress for the first time since being elected. Seen seated are his Vice President, Mike Pence (left), and House Speaker Paul Ryan (Republican - Wisconsin)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/16991638_785166991642457_112578468552247608_o.jpg16991638_785166991642457_112578468552247608_oPresident Trump speaks to a joint session of the US Congress for the first time since being elected. Seen seated are his Vice President, Mike Pence (left), and House Speaker Paul Ryan (Republican - Wisconsin)2017-04-09T14:58:55+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/12/20/beautiful-brown-bodies-empowers-women-by-focusing-on-fitness/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15541420_746754552150368_1829959090919801399_n.jpg15541420_746754552150368_1829959090919801399_nMembers of the Washington-area fitness group, Beautiful Brown Bodies, strike a yoga posehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15541091_746754165483740_6076765928745939177_o.jpg15541091_746754165483740_6076765928745939177_oA cross-section of ladies who attended the 2016 Holiday Dinner organized by the Washington-based Beautiful Brown Bodies fitness group and held at Seasons 52 in Tysons Cornerhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15626574_747222598770230_2564912387667459495_o.jpg15626574_747222598770230_2564912387667459495_oBeautiful Brown Bodies member Poornima Madhavan, a psychologist who works for a US Department of Defense research facility, believes fitness "is about being strong, feeling confident in my own skin and achieving a work-life balance".https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15541895_747221738770316_135658109929214468_n.jpg15541895_747221738770316_135658109929214468_nBeautiful Brown Bodies group administrator Anumeha Sharma, a physician by profession, is seen here during a hiking trip. Anumeha underwent a transformation -- from flab to fabuloushttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15590652_746754595483697_1564105319583118063_n.jpg15590652_746754595483697_1564105319583118063_nMembers of the Washington area Beautiful Brown Bodies group which encourages women of color to embrace fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Seen at top, second from right, is the group's creator Isha Setia2017-04-06T19:14:28+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/06/30/at-82-asha-bhosle-performs-in-farewell-concert-at-wolf-trap/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13501749_655850784574079_1922390627934022248_n1.jpg13501749_655850784574079_1922390627934022248_nPerforming at Wolf Trap: legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle (left); and singer Falguni Shah who leads Falu's Bollywood Orchestra https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13620970_656051694553988_724575042184979087_n.jpg13620970_656051694553988_724575042184979087_nScenes from mega singer Asha Bhosle's Farewell concert at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Artshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13522870_654053598087131_7987371226826720757_o.jpg13522870_654053598087131_7987371226826720757_oScenes from mega singer Asha Bhosle's Farewell concert at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Artshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13584902_654035268088964_8430091729205349947_o.jpg13584902_654035268088964_8430091729205349947_oLegendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle performing in her 'Farewell' concert at Wolf Trap. At right is her granddaughter Zanai, an aspiring singer2017-04-03T14:05:31+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/03/29/ecosikh-joins-thousands-in-earth-day-rally-for-climate-action/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11074635_476886979137128_1208314470165628075_o.jpg11074635_476886979137128_1208314470165628075_oMembers and volunteers of EcoSikh participating in the Earth Day rally on the National Mall and Washington Monument groundshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11051917_475654769260349_8372542633516654266_o.jpg11051917_475654769260349_8372542633516654266_oMembers of EcoSikh educating visitors on the National Mall about the environmental organization. At left is Dr. Rajwant Singhhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11140770_475657149260111_2800591478838009155_o.jpg11140770_475657149260111_2800591478838009155_oA scene at the rally, Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day: Protecting our Planet and its Peoplehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11149529_475657099260116_2144429924456527053_o.jpg11149529_475657099260116_2144429924456527053_oA cross-section of the huge crowd at the Global Citizen Earth Day rally on the Washington Monument groundshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11154915_475652799260546_2889278084479536558_o.jpg11154915_475652799260546_2889278084479536558_oKirtan by EcoSikh members and volunteers on the National Mall in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17635130_800522540106902_2002222389966710662_o.jpg17635130_800522540106902_2002222389966710662_oActivists of environmental organization EcoSikh participating in the Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day rally on the National Mallhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17504934_800494160109740_1947382481886065390_o.jpg17504934_800494160109740_1947382481886065390_oUnited Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon waves to the crowd at the Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day Concert held on the National Mall. UN Photo by Eskinder Debebehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17635252_800315606794262_8648207133790527430_o.jpg17635252_800315606794262_8648207133790527430_o2017-03-29T14:46:39+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/03/26/sikh-american-woman-harassed-on-nyc-subway-told-to-go-back-to-lebanon/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17523404_798776160281540_9536826685939730_n.jpg17523404_798776160281540_9536826685939730_n2017-03-26T14:29:10+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/03/21/indian-dances-to-be-game-opener-when-washington-wizards-play-brooklyn-nets-at-verizon-center/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17016859_786389254853564_7031990349659907238_o-1.jpg17016859_786389254853564_7031990349659907238_o (1)Students and instructors of Rhythmaya Dance at the Verizon Center. Third from left is Nirathi Rao Kalavapudi, founder and director of Rhythmaya, and standing in the center, fifth from right, is Sheila Oak Maggin, Managing Director of the schoolhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17157519_788748174617672_5113607410974439515_o.jpg17157519_788748174617672_5113607410974439515_oShown here are scenes from an Indian dance performance dedicated to Girl Rising, a global movement for girls' education, by artistes of the Rhythmaya Dance company. The piece was part of the Bollywood Magic dance competition held at the spacious Verizon Center in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17039045_786387964853693_7771227431714770718_o.jpg17039045_786387964853693_7771227431714770718_oStudents of Arya Dance Academy performing in the Bollywood Magic dance competition at the Verizon Centerhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17097322_786387594853730_546165918515076078_o.jpg17097322_786387594853730_546165918515076078_oMitesh Smart, emcee of the Bollywood Magic dance competition at the Verizon Center, queries students of Arya Dance Academyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/16992303_786389978186825_7506768407670407824_o.jpg16992303_786389978186825_7506768407670407824_oJudges of the Bollywood Magic dance competition at the Verizon Center in Washington: Jaclyn Baker, NBA dancer (center); and Chandni Navodita, creator of Bollywood Magic. Seen in the background are students of Arya Dance Academyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17358584_796041043888385_785135996367027032_o-1.jpg17358584_796041043888385_785135996367027032_o (1)The winning team Studio Dhoom will open the Washington Wizards versus Brooklyn Nets game, March 24 at the Verizon Center, with colorful, energetic Indian dances. Seen standing in the center, from left to right, are: Studio Dhoom founder and creative director Aanal Sheth; Chandni Navodita, creator of Bollywood Magic; and Jaclyn Baker, NBA dancerhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17311060_796040833888406_7130926384991876072_o.jpg17311060_796040833888406_7130926384991876072_oThe winning team Studio Dhoom will open the Washington Wizards versus Brooklyn Nets game, March 24 at the Verizon Center, with colorful, energetic Indian dances. Seen standing in the center, from left to right, are: Studio Dhoom founder and creative director Aanal Sheth; Chandni Navodita, creator of Bollywood Magic; and Jaclyn Baker, NBA dancer2017-03-22T02:26:56+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/02/21/several-indian-american-whiz-kids-among-finalists-in-regeneron-science-talent-search/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16832228_780893438736479_56242760463115484_n.jpg16832228_780893438736479_56242760463115484_nThe 40 finalists in the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search, 13 of whom are Indian-American high school students. They will be heading to Washington, DC in March for the final event, competing for over 1.8 million in awards including the top prize of 250,000 dollars. Photo courtesy: Society for Science and the Public2017-03-15T13:05:07+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/03/05/indian-foreign-secretary-jaishankar-calls-kansas-shooting-an-individual-act-with-american-society-against-it/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17157818_787324414760048_2414247703824962094_o.jpg17157818_787324414760048_2414247703824962094_oHouse Speaker Paul Ryan welcoming Indian Foreign Secretary to the US Capitol on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. In a statement, Congressman Ryan said: "The relationship between the United States and India is rooted in shared values of democracy and freedom. We had a great opportunity today to build on this critical partnership by discussing ways to enhance our economic and defense cooperation. In our meeting, I expressed the House’s condolences on the death of Srinivas Kuchibhotla who was senselessly murdered last week in Kansas. Our peoples must continue to stand together, and I look forward to working with Foreign Secretary Jaishankar in the years ahead".https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17097423_1382094241842595_3662219049261929619_o.jpg17097423_1382094241842595_3662219049261929619_oIndian Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (right) briefing journalists at the Chancery in DC on Friday, March 3, 2017. Seated from left are Ambassador Navtej Sarna and Indian Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia. Photo credit: Embassy of India, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/33104425041_76e7d316c7_o.jpg33104425041_76e7d316c7_oUS Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (right) meets with Indian Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at the State Department on Friday, March 3, 2017. US State Department Photo2017-05-16T04:54:06+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/02/13/on-golden-years-puts-spotlight-on-senior-indian-americans/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/12039220_10206740159676357_1002443226655927986_n.jpg12039220_10206740159676357_1002443226655927986_nArtistes Noor Naghmi and Shruti Tewari in a poignant scene from the independent film, On Golden Yearshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10507090_519423304883495_4219875892200537347_o.jpg10507090_519423304883495_4219875892200537347_oAt the Washington area premiere of indie film, 'On Golden Years' are seen: Top, left to right: Producer Iggy Ignatius, Professor Indrajit Singh Saluja, Reeves Lehmann, Journalists Lalit Jha and Tejinder Singh, Director Tirlok Malik, Gauri Singh Puri, Makeup artist Christina Smith, and Indu Gajwani. Below left: Actress Jyoti Singh is flanked by director Tirlok Malik (left) and her father Mr. Manmohan Singh Puri. Below right, from left to right: Reeves Lehmann, Professor Indrajit Singh Saluja, Iggy Ignatius, Noor Naghmi, Tirlok Malik and Indu Gajwanihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1799191_10206129632573561_3936443795828201529_o.jpg1799191_10206129632573561_3936443795828201529_oThe cast and crew of On Golden Years, an independent film by New York Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tirlok Malik (standing below - center)2017-02-20T13:19:22+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/01/21/hundreds-of-thousands-join-womens-march-on-washington-to-protest-president-trumps-agenda/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16114622_765100250315798_795869053953323800_n.jpg16114622_765100250315798_795869053953323800_nDemocratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal of Seattle joined scores of "fierce protectors" of women's rights in the March on Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16251936_765098993649257_7842130210625136421_o.jpg16251936_765098993649257_7842130210625136421_oSenator Kamala Harris (Democrat - California) addressing the Women's March on Washington, a monumental moment and movement in Americahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16113243_764618083697348_7134231068362675563_o.jpg16113243_764618083697348_7134231068362675563_oOscar-winning actress Julia Roberts with Shruthi Mukund, Artistic Director of the Maryland-based Natyabhoomi School of Dance, at the Women's March on Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16178682_764586950367128_8472621414046351496_o.jpg16178682_764586950367128_8472621414046351496_oA sign at the Women's March in New Yorkhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16194941_764434587049031_9079337124706294612_n.jpg16194941_764434587049031_9079337124706294612_nhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16143810_764480867044403_2317882013533608583_o.jpg16143810_764480867044403_2317882013533608583_oMaryland Delegate Aruna Miller (right) joins fellow activists in the Women's March on Washington, the largest Inauguration-related demonstration in American historyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16174474_764581940367629_1511320302694412936_n.jpg16174474_764581940367629_1511320302694412936_nDemocratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi at the Women's March in Chicagohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16114500_10154164711896820_4492544141032743553_n.jpg16114500_10154164711896820_4492544141032743553_nStanding in solidarity with scores of women who descended on DC to march for their rights are siblings Sonia, Mona and Neena Bhaskar of Marylandhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16178567_764575677034922_4015252830924592574_o.jpg16178567_764575677034922_4015252830924592574_o"When I was growing up, my parents were activists in the Civil Rights Movement. And there's something I remember from my childhood that really made me believe in the possibilities of our country: I saw people of all ages, all colors, all religions and all backgrounds, unified in their fight for justice. That is what I saw today at the Women's March on Washington" -- Senator Kamala Harris (Democrat - California)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16178821_764424840383339_6640876509094610490_o.jpg16178821_764424840383339_6640876509094610490_o2017-02-13T15:56:41+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/02/01/natananjalis-annual-dance-show-devi-is-a-tribute-to-divine-female-power/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16299936_770324743126682_3653709969458081152_o.jpg16299936_770324743126682_3653709969458081152_oStudents of the Natananjali School of Dance in enthralling poses from the annual show, Devi (Goddess)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16423093_770325833126573_4299274005290189855_o.jpg16423093_770325833126573_4299274005290189855_oStudents of the Natananjali School of Dance in riveting moves from the annual show, ‘Devi’ (Goddess)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1465811_397237093768784_5561477581381008063_o.jpg1465811_397237093768784_5561477581381008063_oLakshmi Swaminathan, founder and director of the Maryland-based Natananjali School of Dance, is seen here with her students at the annual dance show, Devi, a tribute to Hindu goddesseshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1978320_396056623886831_4535513050527850439_o.jpg1978320_396056623886831_4535513050527850439_oScenes from ‘Devi’, dances in reverence to Hindu Goddesses, the annual show by the Maryland-based Natananjali School of Dance which specializes in the Bharatanatyam stylehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16463317_770324859793337_3121088510147357430_o.jpg16463317_770324859793337_3121088510147357430_oScenes from ‘Devi’, dances in reverence to Hindu Goddesses, the annual show by the Bethesda-based Natananjali School of Dance which specializes in the Bharatanatyam stylehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16462988_770324966459993_4437594538828582312_o.jpg16462988_770324966459993_4437594538828582312_oA riveting scene from ‘Devi’, dances in reverence to Hindu Goddesses, the annual show by the Maryland-based Natananjali School of Dance which specializes in the Bharatanatyam style2017-05-16T01:56:51+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/11/10/five-indian-americans-elected-to-the-us-congress-setting-a-record/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15036581_723196197839537_6046255632236396525_n.jpg15036581_723196197839537_6046255632236396525_nRaja Krishnamoorthi is the first Hindu Indian-American elected to the US House of Representativeshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15003466_723153021177188_5941126623219508231_o.jpg15003466_723153021177188_5941126623219508231_oRo Khanna has sailed to victory in California's 17th Congressional District, ousting eight-term Congressman Mike Hondahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15027971_723186411173849_6405693194406000608_n.jpg15027971_723186411173849_6405693194406000608_nPramila Jayapal is the first Indian-American woman elected to the US House of Representativeshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/14990994_723170977842059_5177454622468500435_o.jpg14990994_723170977842059_5177454622468500435_oIndian-Americans elected to the US Congress -- from left to right: Pramila Jayapal (Democrat-Washington); Ro Khanna (Democrat-California); Kamala Harris (Democrat-California), the only Indian-American to hold a Senate seat; Ami Bera (Democrat-California); and Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democrat-Illinois)2017-01-21T16:00:03+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/01/04/record-number-of-indian-americans-sworn-into-new-us-congress/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15871599_756084101217413_1736835296430949992_n.jpg15871599_756084101217413_1736835296430949992_nAt the Indiaspora Gala held in the sprawling Marriott Marquis hotel near Capitol Hill are seen: Top, from left to right -- Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, Congressman Ro Khanna, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congressman Ami Bera. Below left, from left to right -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Congressman Joe Crowley. Below right, from left to right: Congressman Joe Crowley, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthihttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15940551_756073451218478_7819715648072384136_n.jpg15940551_756073451218478_7819715648072384136_nLighting the traditional Indian 'diya' (lamp) at the Indiaspora Gala in Washington, DC are, clockwise from top left: Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard; Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna; Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney; and Congressman Joe Crowleyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15874949_754828231343000_2740749225524244885_o.jpg15874949_754828231343000_2740749225524244885_oCongresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (Democrat - Hawaii) is sworn into the 115th US Congress by House Speaker Paul Ryan (Republican - Wisconsin). A Hindu lawmaker, she took the oath of office on the sacred Bhagavad Gitahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15874701_756073644551792_5832204207891954482_o.jpg15874701_756073644551792_5832204207891954482_oAt the Indiaspora Gala in Washington, DC are seen from left to right: Silicon Valley entrepreneur and philanthropist M.R. Rangaswami; Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney; Congressman Joe Crowley; Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard; Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi; and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Leehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15936705_755825671243256_7445667097977911944_o.jpg15936705_755825671243256_7445667097977911944_oAt the Indiaspora Gala in Washington, DC are seen from left to right: Silicon Valley entrepreneur and philanthropist M.R. Rangaswami; Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney; Congressman Joe Crowley; Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard; Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi; and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Leehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15826568_755590911266732_6977844255316554976_n.jpg15826568_755590911266732_6977844255316554976_nKamala Harris has become the first Indian-American woman elected to the US Senate. At left, she is being sworn-in by Vice President Joe Biden. She succeeds liberal icon Barbara Boxer (top right) who has retired after serving 24 years in the Senate. Harris was accompanied to the swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill by her sister Maya Harris (below right). Photos are courtesy of Maya Harrishttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15894388_754833271342496_5690917613573493938_n.jpg15894388_754833271342496_5690917613573493938_nPramila Jayapal, the first ever Indian-American woman elected to the US Congress, is sworn in by House Speaker Paul Ryan. Her mother who resides in Bangalore, India, arrived well in time to witness and partake in the historic occasion on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15895788_754827511343072_6738317404551065541_o.jpg15895788_754827511343072_6738317404551065541_oSurrounded by his family, Indian-American Ro Khanna is ceremonially sworn into the US Congress by House Speaker Paul Ryan. Khanna, a Democrat, will represent California's 17th Congressional District which includes the high-tech haven, Silicon Valleyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15844534_754828668009623_3795702887149327504_o.jpg15844534_754828668009623_3795702887149327504_oPramila Jayapal, the first ever Indian-American woman elected to the US Congress, is sworn in by House Speaker Paul Ryan. Her mother who resides in Bangalore, India, arrived well in time to witness and partake in the historic occasion on Capitol Hill2017-01-21T15:58:44+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/01/18/nikki-haley-moves-closer-to-the-national-stage-with-senate-confirmation-hearing/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15994568_762777517214738_501615963098414240_o.jpg15994568_762777517214738_501615963098414240_oSouth Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, nominated by President-elect Trump as the next US ambassador to the UN, speaking at her Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16113136_762823693876787_5490921324530376376_o.jpg16113136_762823693876787_5490921324530376376_oAmong other family members, Nikki Haley was accompanied to her Senate confirmation hearing as the next US ambassador to the UN by her Sikh parents -- father Ajit Singh Randhawa and mother Raj Kaur Randhawa, seated in the fronthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15995185_762777283881428_5842966854358049438_o.jpg15995185_762777283881428_5842966854358049438_oSouth Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, a Republican, is flanked at her Senate confirmation hearing to be UN ambassador by Senators Bob Corker (Republican Tennessee), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, at left, and Ben Cardin (Democrat - Maryland), Ranking Member of the powerful Committeehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16177685_762777650548058_8491054045334299455_o.jpg16177685_762777650548058_8491054045334299455_oSouth Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, nominated by President-elect Trump as the next US ambassador to the UN, is seen here testifying in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee2017-01-21T15:56:37+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2017/01/15/jaswinder-singh-to-pay-tribute-to-ghazal-maestro-jagjit-singh-in-washington-area-concert/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15995297_761048434054313_2736837196466171406_o.jpg15995297_761048434054313_2736837196466171406_oGhazal maestro Jaswinder Singh is flanked by his fans and well-wishers prior to his concert in the Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15972492_761046720721151_7464325472967203261_o.jpg15972492_761046720721151_7464325472967203261_oAt a press conference with India’s promising young ghazal maestro Jaswinder Singh, in Tysons Corner, Virginia, are seen from left to right: Karl Kalra, national promoter of the concert tour titled ‘Ishq 2012'; Jaswinder Singh; Lavika Bhagat Singh and Vikram Kansal, co-promoters and co-organizers of the Washington show2017-01-15T17:00:38+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/07/13/young-indian-american-chefs-attend-fifth-annual-kids-state-dinner-hosted-by-first-lady-michelle-obama/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13659129_661018840723940_3083182865777152936_n.jpg13659129_661018840723940_3083182865777152936_nScenes from the 2016 Kids' State Dinner hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama. The kids were treated to a special performance by Walt Disney World Resort’s ‘The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic’ which was inspired by India, its rich traditions and culture. They were also afforded an opportunity to meet and learn from television chef Rachael Ray (below right)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13710007_660607170765107_1830755069248879977_n.jpg13710007_660607170765107_1830755069248879977_nMaya Jacob, 10, of Oklahoma. Recipe: Okie Pride Brown Rice with Chicken and Vegetableshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13701015_660558710769953_4361323408992964842_o.jpg13701015_660558710769953_4361323408992964842_oFirst Lady Michelle Obama smiles at the gathering at the fifth annual Kids' State Dinnerhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13735773_660560930769731_1554935109766041779_o.jpg13735773_660560930769731_1554935109766041779_oFirst Lady Michelle Obama addressing the 56 winners of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge at the 2016 Kids' State Dinner held in the East Room of the White Househttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13690825_659853954173762_6546078942479034695_n.jpg13690825_659853954173762_6546078942479034695_nSkylar McGough, 8, of Nevada. Recipe: Veggie-Packed Indian Lentils. Photo credit: The White Househttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13718552_659853860840438_1553431269586554258_n.jpg13718552_659853860840438_1553431269586554258_nAbhijith Jenkins, 11, of Missouri. Recipe: Tropical Vacation with Catfish and Quinoa. Photo credit: The White Househttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13669052_659853790840445_6557457012152670962_n.jpg13669052_659853790840445_6557457012152670962_nPriya Patel, 10, of Texas. Recipe: Tex-Mex Veg-Head Lasagna. Photo credit: The White Househttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13654274_659854527507038_1522542476220628277_n.jpg13654274_659854527507038_1522542476220628277_nShakthi Ramachandran, 8, of Indiana. Recipe: Chicken Tikka Pita with Cucumber Raita. Photo credit: The White House2016-12-24T02:56:44+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/12/06/indian-american-community-hosts-glittering-reception-for-delhis-top-diplomats-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15384371_737777506381406_4428075252012623787_o.jpg15384371_737777506381406_4428075252012623787_oVirginia State Senator Bryce Reeves (Republican-Spotsylvania), currently running for Lieutenant Governor, seen here third from right, is flanked by prominent Indian-Americans at a community reception held at the Waterford at Fair Oakshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15370022_737777329714757_3423359180742723242_o.jpg15370022_737777329714757_3423359180742723242_oMrs. Nilima Mehra of Global Television Network (third from left) served as the emcee of the Community Reception held in the Waterford at Fair Oaks. Seen here at left are Manoj and Geeta Singh, organizers of the annual DC South Asian Film Festivalhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15384457_738748752950948_3479856444708009079_o.jpg15384457_738748752950948_3479856444708009079_oVirginia State Senator Bryce Reeves (Republican-Spotsylvania), currently running for Lieutenant Governor, is flanked by prominent Indian-Americans at a community reception held at the Waterford at Fair Oakshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15369114_738748949617595_5298226371344902565_o.jpg15369114_738748949617595_5298226371344902565_oTalented artistes of Muvva Kuchipudi Dance School based in Ellicott City, Maryland, performed the Ganesh Vandana at a community reception held at the elegant Waterford at Fair Oakshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15369956_738595936299563_7624209025860760873_o.jpg15369956_738595936299563_7624209025860760873_oMembers of the organizing committee of a Community Reception held in honor of Delhi's top diplomats to Washington, from left to right: Sunil Singh; Satish Korpe; Jay Bhandari; Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna; Dr. Yogendra Gupta; Kumar Singh; Ashok Batra; and Deputy Chief of Mission Taranjit Singh Sandhuhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15384576_737776266381530_5942002871930888943_o.jpg15384576_737776266381530_5942002871930888943_oDeputy Chief of Mission Taranjit Singh Sandhu addressing the community reception honoring him for his fruitful tenure in Washington. He will now be serving as the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lankahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15337409_738318089660681_843386221930454845_n.jpg15337409_738318089660681_843386221930454845_nOver 350 prominent Indian-Americans packed the elegant ballroom in the Waterford at Fair Oaks for a Community Reception to welcome the new Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna and to bid a fond farewell to Deputy Chief of Mission Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Photo credit: Indian Embassy, Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15384452_738330622992761_1245736892076744954_o.jpg15384452_738330622992761_1245736892076744954_oIndian Ambassador Navtej Sarna is seen here at a sparkling Community Reception held in his honor at the Waterford at Fair Oaks in Virginia. At left is emcee Mrs. Nilima Mehra and at right are the Coordinator Dr. Yogendra Gupta and his wife Mrs. Padma Guptahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15384586_737777563048067_3791247846522112081_o.jpg15384586_737777563048067_3791247846522112081_oIndian Ambassador Navtej Sarna is flanked by activists at a Community Reception held in his honor at the Waterford at Fair Oaks. Fourth from right is Virginia State Senator Bryce Reeves (Republican-Spotsylvania), currently running for Lieutenant Governor, and at left is emcee Mrs. Nilima Mehra2016-12-17T16:01:30+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/10/06/stamp-commemorating-diwali-is-issued-by-us-postal-service/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14480719_703263016499522_918834998196923324_o.jpg14480719_703263016499522_918834998196923324_ohttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14495301_703512416474582_8349046780560172840_n.jpg14495301_703512416474582_8349046780560172840_nConsul General of India, Ambassador Riva Ganguly Das, at the launch of the first-ever Diwali stamp by the United States Postal Service. An elaborate ceremony was held at the Indian Consulate in New Yorkhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14591820_703512496474574_7248452115027842488_n.jpg14591820_703512496474574_7248452115027842488_nhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14570700_703298806495943_2879107959046636828_o.jpg14570700_703298806495943_2879107959046636828_oDemocratic Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney of New York, who led the efforts on Capitol Hill for a Diwali stamp, addressing the gathering at the Indian Consulate. Photo credit: Consulate General of India, New Yorkhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14566207_703262909832866_8504826087064067189_o.jpg14566207_703262909832866_8504826087064067189_oDemocratic Congresswoman Grace Meng of New York addressing the gathering at the launch of the first-ever Diwali stamp by the United States Postal Service. Photo credit: Consulate General of India, New Yorkhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14556626_703262966499527_6474160000869811213_o.jpg14556626_703262966499527_6474160000869811213_oRanju Batra, chair of the Diwali Stamp project, addressing the gathering at the Indian Consulate. Photo credit: Consulate General of India, New Yorkhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14563521_703262436499580_4010469782155691196_n.jpg14563521_703262436499580_4010469782155691196_nhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14500751_703262573166233_5795215863034860833_o.jpg14500751_703262573166233_5795215863034860833_o2017-07-24T13:09:48+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/10/16/donald-trump-india-and-the-us-are-going-to-be-best-friends/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14633495_708774285948395_3678224370691601080_o.jpg14633495_708774285948395_3678224370691601080_oGOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump addressing an anti-terror rally organized by the Republican Hindu Coalition at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edisonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14589924_708773149281842_2403789430073294234_o.jpg14589924_708773149281842_2403789430073294234_oLighting the traditional Indian 'diya' to dispel darkness at the 'Humanity United Against Terror' rally headlined by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump (looking on at left). The event, hosted by the Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC) drew over 5,000 Indian-Americans to the spacious New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edisonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14711400_708773622615128_9118163345102158692_o.jpg14711400_708773622615128_9118163345102158692_oRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump addressing the anti-terror rally organized by the Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC) in Edison, New Jersey. Seen at right is Shalabh Kumar, founder and chairman of RHC2016-12-08T17:38:31+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/08/23/fifth-annual-mela-teeyan-teej-draws-over-800-women-and-girls-in-washington-area/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14102507_679989675493523_7933757755673657911_n.jpg14102507_679989675493523_7933757755673657911_nA scene at Mela Teeyan Teej 2016https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14040163_678007825691708_728126578077901266_n.jpg14040163_678007825691708_728126578077901266_nMoni Gill (left), of Punjabi Women Culture Association, addressing the fifth annual Mela Teeyan Teej in the Washington area. At right is Tanya Malik, winner of Miss Teeyan 2016https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14064230_679989885493502_6056076932945450762_n.jpg14064230_679989885493502_6056076932945450762_nWomen, resplendent in finery, partaking in the Punjabi festival, Mela Teeyan Teej, in the Washington area, organized by Moni Gill (third from left)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14055103_679990018826822_5741759975840104251_n.jpg14055103_679990018826822_5741759975840104251_nWomen, clad in colorful attire, at the fifth annual Mela Teeyan Teej organized by Moni Gill (seated in front) of Punjabi Women Culture Association2016-12-07T17:17:49+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/11/19/diwali-stamp-unveiled-at-indian-embassy-celebration-in-washington/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15167582_728336353992188_428424486721796650_o.jpg15167582_728336353992188_428424486721796650_oAt the Diwali celebration hosted by the Indian Embassy in Washington are seen, from left to right: Kirit Udeshi; Mala Udeshi; Sashi Agarwal; talented singer Swati Kanitkar; Dr. Suresh K. Gupta; and Attache Y.K. Batra who served as the eloquent emceehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15138516_728335333992290_4850124596631603083_o.jpg15138516_728335333992290_4850124596631603083_oCarrie Trybulec, Director of the Gandhi Memorial Center, speaking about the significance of Diwali - the festival of lights, at a celebratory event hosted by the Indian Embassy in Washington. The program featured an unveiling of the popular Diwali stamp recently released by the United States Postal Service (USPS)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15069041_728334820659008_4323789198478828926_o.jpg15069041_728334820659008_4323789198478828926_oKrishna Priya of Chinmaya Mission, Maryland, rendering the Ganesha Vandana, an auspicious invocation, at the Diwali celebration hosted by the Indian Embassy in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15122890_728335057325651_4534941771351856303_o.jpg15122890_728335057325651_4534941771351856303_oIndian Ambassador Navtej Sarna addressing the gathering at the Diwali celebration held at the Indian Embassy in Washington, his first public engagement as New Delhi's top diplomat herehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15156819_728335153992308_2183511878825477569_o.jpg15156819_728335153992308_2183511878825477569_oRonald Stroman, Deputy Postmaster General at United States Postal Service (USPS), addressing the gathering at the Diwali celebration hosted by the Indian Embassy in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15134772_728344703991353_4365473670523563756_n.jpg15134772_728344703991353_4365473670523563756_nIndian Ambassador Navtej Sarna and Ronald Stroman, Deputy Postmaster General, United States Postal Service, are seen here unveiling the popular Diwali Stamp recently released by the USPS, at a Diwali celebration held in the Indian Chancery. Photo credit: Indian Embassy, Washington2016-11-23T04:08:42+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/10/25/donald-trumps-daughter-in-law-lara-yunaska-visits-hindu-temple-in-virginia/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14721450_714197008739456_5434595423029986630_n.jpg14721450_714197008739456_5434595423029986630_nRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump's family, friends and supporters were accorded a very warm, traditional Indian welcome when they visited a Hindu temple in the key swing state of Virginia, two weeks ahead of the US electionhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14705669_714165648742592_3582567244464836283_n.jpg14705669_714165648742592_3582567244464836283_nThe beautiful Rajdhani Mandir, a Hindu temple, in Fairfax County, Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14702310_713886572103833_2430534252543904129_n.jpg14702310_713886572103833_2430534252543904129_nRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Yunaska Trump (third from left) was presented a set of the Diwali stamp, released earlier this month, on her visit to a Hindu temple in the Washington area. At right is Mr. Shekhar Tiwari, founder of the Republican Indian Committee and an ardent Trump supporter, and at left is Rajesh Gooty, an Indian-American community activist -- both took the lead in organizing the event at the templehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14708298_713886385437185_1072286485827189951_n.jpg14708298_713886385437185_1072286485827189951_nAuthor and Trump supporter Mitzi Perdue is flanked by artistes of the Mudra Arts Center, from left to right: dance instructor Nishita Kotak; Sushma Mundrathi; and Sri Adidam. The gifted artistes performed at the Rajdhani Mandir in Virginia during a visit by members of the Trump campaignhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14615585_713875058771651_849362927357788689_o.jpg14615585_713875058771651_849362927357788689_oRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Yunaska Trump addressing the Hindu community at the Rajdhani Mandir in Virginia, a battleground state in the upcoming election on November 8https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14671230_713888165437007_8422606663994926137_n.jpg14671230_713888165437007_8422606663994926137_nRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Yunaska Trump (third from left) was presented a copy of the sacred Bhagavad Gita on a visit to the Rajdhani Mandir in Northern Virginia. The visit was a move by the Trump campaign to reach out to the thriving Indian-American community in a key swing statehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/13606568_713896635436160_8037800452072976503_n.jpg13606568_713896635436160_8037800452072976503_nRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Yunaska Trump (fourth from left) was presented a copy of the sacred Bhagavad Gita on a visit to the Rajdhani Mandir in Northern Virginia. The visit was a gesture by the Trump campaign to reach out to the thriving Indian-American community in a key state2016-11-13T13:36:53+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/06/13/key-us-official-pledges-support-to-stamp-out-attacks-against-sikh-americans/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/12491988_578959465596545_1905335948802927586_o.jpg12491988_578959465596545_1905335948802927586_oA cross-section of the 'Sangat' (gathering) at the Guru Gobind Singh Foundationhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/12496116_579548138871011_1714533672209992364_o.jpg12496116_579548138871011_1714533672209992364_oTop: Melissa Rogers, Special Assistant to the President and Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, addressing the Sikh community at the Guru Gobind Singh Foundation (GGSF) in Maryland. Below left: Dr. Rajwant Singh, Chairman of the Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) and a founding member of GGSF, addresses the 'Sangat' (gathering); and at right, scenes from the Kirtan (Sikh hymns)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/12469566_578957868930038_5589528778982358002_o.jpg12469566_578957868930038_5589528778982358002_o2016-11-13T04:05:15+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/11/09/us-lawmakers-laud-accomplishments-of-indian-americans-at-congressional-diwali-celebration/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/12186537_556844351141390_3201695929908204539_o.jpg12186537_556844351141390_3201695929908204539_oScenes from the third annual Congressional Diwali celebration held in the magnificent Great Hall of the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill. Seen here at top, Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii is flanked by young members of the august gatheringhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/12240309_559631667529325_5072477635122152377_o.jpg12240309_559631667529325_5072477635122152377_oChairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Ed Royce (Republican - California) is seen here with a Hindu priest at the Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15027501_722831361209354_7095027302232014456_n.jpg15027501_722831361209354_7095027302232014456_nDemocratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii addressing and mingling with the gathering at the third annual Diwali celebration on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/12189402_558653854293773_4073059038821479782_o.jpg12189402_558653854293773_4073059038821479782_oA cross-section of the gathering at the Diwali celebration in the iconic Library of Congress on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/12194717_558653967627095_299955725414660395_o.jpg12194717_558653967627095_299955725414660395_oA cross-section of the gathering at the Diwali celebration in the iconic Library of Congress on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/12239366_560509797441512_8640718951394797009_o.jpg12239366_560509797441512_8640718951394797009_oAt the Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill are seen from top, left to right: House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi; organizer Shekar Narasimhan welcoming US Court of Appeals Judge Sri Srinivasan; Mr. Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy, addressing the media; and Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginiahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/12184130_558068764352282_2063592022355918852_o.jpg12184130_558068764352282_2063592022355918852_oSenator Mark Warner of Virginia, Democratic Co-Chair of the Senate India Caucus, addressing the gathering at the third annual Congressional Diwali held in the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill. At left is Congressman Ami Bera of California, Democratic Co-Chair of the House India Caucushttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/12184319_556844247808067_1561549142840567049_o.jpg12184319_556844247808067_1561549142840567049_oUS lawmakers at the third annual Congressional Diwali celebration held in the magnificent Great Hall of the Library of Congress on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/12248075_560521794106979_7795807529258250173_o.jpg12248075_560521794106979_7795807529258250173_oCalifornia Attorney General Kamala Harris is in the race to succeed Democratic icon Senator Barbara Boxer in the November 2016 general election. She is seen here at the third annual Congressional Diwali celebration held in the magnificent Great Hall of the Library of Congress on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/12185038_556832974475861_5928519406199724347_o.jpg12185038_556832974475861_5928519406199724347_oUS lawmakers at the third annual Congressional Diwali celebration held in the magnificent Great Hall of the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill2016-11-09T22:44:34+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/11/05/aamir-khan-honored-for-highlighting-social-issues-in-satyamev-jayate/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/562362_648265155193656_2039164812_n.jpg562362_648265155193656_2039164812_nIndian actor Aamir Khan listens intently to presentations on pressing social issues at the Inaugural Awards Dinner hosted by America Abroad Media in Washington, DC. Photo credit: America Abroad Mediahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1441464_648742191812619_1800159799_n.jpg1441464_648742191812619_1800159799_nIndian actor Aamir Khan was felicitated at a fine function to celebrate the Power of Film in Washington, DC. At left is Aaron Lobel, President of America Abroad Media and organizer of the event, and in the center is Douglas Wilson, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, who presented the award to Aamir Khan. Photo credit: America Abroad Mediahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1456072_648746555145516_553448435_n.jpg1456072_648746555145516_553448435_nAcclaimed Indian actor Aamir Khan with his wife Kiran Rao, a gifted director, at the Inaugural Awards Dinner hosted by America Abroad Media in Washington, DC. Photo credit: America Abroad Mediahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1456634_648748255145346_444178112_n.jpg1456634_648748255145346_444178112_nAt the Inaugural Awards Dinner organized by America Abroad Media in Washington, DC are seen from left to right: honoree Peter Ackerman, Founding Chair of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict ICNC); Reema Khan, well known actress of Pakistan; honoree Aamir Khan, acclaimed Indian actor; honoree Kathryn Bigelow, Academy award-winning director; and Steve York of ICNC. Photo credit: America Abroad Media2016-11-05T16:23:24+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/09/27/diwali-mela-draws-thousands-in-washington-area/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1265201_230889617070200_1686252599_o.jpg1265201_230889617070200_1686252599_oSupremely talented artistes of Kalavaridhi Dance School, founded and directed by Sheela Ramanath (center), performing Indian classical dances in the bharatanatyam style at the 19th annual Diwali Mela organized by the Association of United Hindu and Jain Temples (UHJT) of the metropolitan Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1273912_231609520331543_2115217597_o.jpg1273912_231609520331543_2115217597_oMembers of Gabroo Punjab De Bhangra delivered a power-packed performance rocking the stage with the traditional Punjabi dance at the nineteenth annual Diwali Mela held, Saturday, at the FedEx Field in Landover, Marylandhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/578738_231609253664903_393662763_n.jpg578738_231609253664903_393662763_nMembers of Gabroo Punjab De Bhangra delivered a power-packed performance rocking the stage with the traditional Punjabi dance at the nineteenth annual Diwali Mela held, Saturday, at the FedEx Field in Landover, Marylandhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1271999_230888210403674_726054204_o1.jpg1271999_230888210403674_726054204_oYoung students of the Pushpanjali dance school, based in Germantown, performed Indian classical dances at the nineteenth annual Diwali Mela held at the FedEx Field in Landover, Marylandhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1269097_230888683736960_3338448_o.jpg1269097_230888683736960_3338448_oPrakriti Singh (left), a student of Kalamandapam which is a Kuchipudi dance school based in Fairfax, with a festival-goer at the nineteenth annual Diwali Mela organized by the United Hindu and Jain Temples (UHJT) of Metropolitan Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1268371_230888460403649_1529040428_o.jpg1268371_230888460403649_1529040428_oStudents of the Nrityaki Dance Academy (left), founded and headed by Shweta Misra (second from right), at the nineteenth annual Diwali Mela organized by the United Hindu and Jain Temples (UHJT) of Metropolitan Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1266229_230889497070212_102716900_o.jpg1266229_230889497070212_102716900_oSupremely talented artistes of Kalavaridhi Dance School, founded and directed by Sheela Ramanath (center), performing Indian classical dances in the Bharatanatyam style at the 19th annual Diwali Mela organized by the Association of United Hindu and Jain Temples (UHJT) of the metropolitan Washington areahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1271999_230888210403674_726054204_o.jpg1271999_230888210403674_726054204_o2016-10-28T14:52:38+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/10/22/us-secretary-of-state-john-kerry-hosts-first-ever-diwali-celebration-at-state-department/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/15592475676_179e401177_o.jpg15592475676_179e401177_oUS Secretary of State John Kerry greeting Mythili Lee Bachu, Chairperson for the Council of Hindu Temples of North America, at the Diwali celebration at the State Departmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14729283_712023622290128_4420738293354370842_n.jpg14729283_712023622290128_4420738293354370842_nDiwali at the US State Departmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/10661697_386863314806162_162272493903490319_o.jpg10661697_386863314806162_162272493903490319_oPandit Narayanachar Digalakote, a priest at the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland, led the diya lighting ceremony at the Diwali celebration at the US State Departmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/10636373_386863394806154_7029929936328108103_o.jpg10636373_386863394806154_7029929936328108103_oIndian Ambassador Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (third from left) with leaders of the Sikh community at the first-ever Diwali celebration hosted by US Secretary of State John Kerry at the State Department. At left is Mr. Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/15616984062_f59a0537ab_o.jpg15616984062_f59a0537ab_oIndian Ambassador Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar with US Secretary of State John Kerry at the first-ever Diwali celebration at the State Department. Photo credit: US State Departmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/15616977062_dd21acfe2f_o.jpg15616977062_dd21acfe2f_oUS Secretary of State John Kerry addressing the gathering at the first-ever Diwali celebration at the State Departmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/15616974132_3dbc4d1680_o.jpg15616974132_3dbc4d1680_oUS Secretary of State John Kerry is flanked by, from left to right: Mythili Lee Bachu, Chairperson for the Council of Hindu Temples of North America; Hindu priest Narayanachar L. Digalakote of the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland; Kyoko Somekwa Jaishankar, wife of the Indian Ambassador; Indian Ambassador Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar; and Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal, at the Diwali celebration. Photo credit: US State Departmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14995996803_8b06f49b47_o.jpg14995996803_8b06f49b47_oUS Secretary of State John Kerry lighting the 'diya' (lamp) at the first-ever Diwali celebration which he hosted in Washington. Photo credit: US State Department2016-10-28T14:51:29+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/06/06/prime-minister-modi-begins-washington-visit-with-wreath-laying-at-arlington-national-cemetery/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13423790_643854622440362_4993322721320121231_n.jpg13423790_643854622440362_4993322721320121231_nPrime Minister Modi with family members of Indian-American astronaut late Kalpana Chawla at Arlington National Cemetery. Seen in the center is her husband Jean-Pierre Harrisonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13340304_643449362480888_1922009466451448886_o.jpg13340304_643449362480888_1922009466451448886_o19-gun salute for Prime Minister Modi seen with US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter (top - left)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13346326_643636689128822_7587441034114149308_o.jpg13346326_643636689128822_7587441034114149308_oPrime Minister Modi laying a wreath at the Space Shuttle Columbia Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery, honoring India-born astronaut Kalpana Chawla and the six crew members lost in the science mission. Seen below right are NASA astronaut Sunita Williams with her father Deepak Pandyahttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13415657_643411805817977_5606791157301743905_o.jpg13415657_643411805817977_5606791157301743905_oPrime Minister Modi arriving at the Arlington National Cemetery where he was received by US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter (at left)https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13329516_643412385817919_2024295056863877154_o.jpg13329516_643412385817919_2024295056863877154_o2016-10-20T03:05:55+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/10/05/five-indian-american-teens-are-among-ten-finalists-of-the-2016-young-scientist-challenge/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14448921_701325323359958_4488037775919350489_n.jpg14448921_701325323359958_4488037775919350489_n2016 America's Young Scientist Challenge Finalists, from top, left to right: Meghna Behari; Maanasa Mendu; Rohit Mital; Mrinali Kesavadas; and Rohan Wagh. Photo courtesy: Discovery Education and 3Mhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14570739_701326290026528_7213179838395840869_o.jpg14570739_701326290026528_7213179838395840869_o2016 America's Young Scientist Challenge Finalists, from left to right: Meghna Behari; Mrinali Kesavadas; Maanasa Mendu; Rohit Mital; and Rohan Wagh. Photo courtesy: Discovery Education and 3M2016-10-19T02:11:14+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/06/15/white-house-hosts-first-ever-united-state-of-women-summit/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13516504_649760018516489_5954124573363588904_n.jpg13516504_649760018516489_5954124573363588904_nVice President Joe Biden (top left) addressing the first-ever United State of Women Summit held at the Cavernous Walter E. Convention Center in Washingtonhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13442412_648280541997770_5182451528539381154_n.jpg13442412_648280541997770_5182451528539381154_nFirst Lady Michelle Obama and media mogul Oprah Winfrey in a conversation aimed at inspiring the next generation of women and girlshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13445758_647667418725749_9120478847146859953_n.jpg13445758_647667418725749_9120478847146859953_nPresident Obama addressing the first-ever United State of Women Summit convened by the White House Council on Women and Girls, and hosted in partnership with the State Department, Labor Department, the Aspen Institute, and Civic Nationhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13404037_647079215451236_222952009879829788_o.jpg13404037_647079215451236_222952009879829788_o2017-05-16T01:17:42+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/07/19/sri-sri-ravi-shankar-no-ism-will-work-without-humanism/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13731717_662957253863432_4546922230824297879_n.jpg13731717_662957253863432_4546922230824297879_nhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13731526_662956847196806_3633064999440966146_n.jpg13731526_662956847196806_3633064999440966146_nSri Sri Ravi Shankar delivering a talk at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) in Washington. Seated at top right is Arthur Brooks, President of AEIhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/13723943_662957267196764_3095077548292141403_o.jpg13723943_662957267196764_3095077548292141403_oSpiritual leader and humanitarian Sri Sri Ravi Shankar with Arthur Brooks, President of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI)2016-10-05T14:58:22+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/09/22/president-obama-awards-national-humanities-medal-to-indian-american-professor-abraham-verghese/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14435229_695798697245954_4497989349313714868_o.jpg14435229_695798697245954_4497989349313714868_oPresident Obama addressing the gathering at the presentation of the 2015 National Medals of the Arts and Humanities, in the East Room of the White Househttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14433191_695809787244845_1706692135847782097_n.jpg14433191_695809787244845_1706692135847782097_nhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14449879_695808870578270_2295175930886928812_n.jpg14449879_695808870578270_2295175930886928812_nhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14434845_695800423912448_2360482659660712063_o.jpg14434845_695800423912448_2360482659660712063_o2016-09-26T23:46:08+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/05/04/kumar-sanu-alka-yagnik-concert/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13055215_622756761216815_682155374508054614_o.jpg13055215_622756761216815_682155374508054614_oLeft: Singer Kumar Sanu on stage with Washington area show promoter Manish Sood of Intense Entertainment. 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Top right: Songstress Alka Yagnik with Deepa Sood of Intense Entertainment; below: Singers Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik rendering one of their megahit numbers from the 1990s at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13055200_622754137883744_6231370846180929147_o.jpg13055200_622754137883744_6231370846180929147_oPowerhouses of talent: Playback singer Kumar Sanu with his daughter Shannon K, on stage, at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13002346_622761104549714_38511826135057965_o.jpg13002346_622761104549714_38511826135057965_oIndian playback singers Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik performing in a memorable concert, 'Everlasting Melodies', at a packed Warner Theatre in Washington2016-09-26T03:36:00+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/05/23/national-medal-of-science-for-indian-american-engineer/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13220680_637090226450135_7307152761669322184_o.jpg13220680_637090226450135_7307152761669322184_oPresident Obama congratulating Dr. Rakesh K. Jain for his stellar accomplishments in the field of sciencehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13243859_637090106450147_7552964303735968835_o.jpg13243859_637090106450147_7552964303735968835_oPresident Obama delivering remarks at a White House ceremony honoring recipients who were awarded either a National Medal of Science or National Medal of Technology and Innovation — the nation's highest honors for achievement and leadership in advancing the fields of science and technologyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13254931_637090433116781_5278481658465134228_o.jpg13254931_637090433116781_5278481658465134228_oPresident Obama presented the prestigious National Medal of Science to Indian-American engineer Dr. Rakesh K. Jain for his outstanding contribution to science at an impressive ceremony held in the East Room of the White House2016-09-26T03:21:25+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/08/23/first-ever-diwali-celebration-on-capitol-hill-a-resounding-success/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1401820_238290892996739_1163636599_o.jpg1401820_238290892996739_1163636599_oAt the first ever Diwali celebration in the US Congress, Mr. Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy (center) is seen with Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi (left), one of three Sikh Americans serving in the US military with his articles of faith intacthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1394371_647234891963349_982282_n.jpg1394371_647234891963349_982282_nCongresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Leader of the Democratic Party in the House, addressing the eminent gathering at the first ever Diwali celebration in the US Congress https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1450868_645121505508021_1320491036_n.jpg1450868_645121505508021_1320491036_nAt the first Diwali celebration hosted by US lawmakers on Capitol Hill are, from left to right: Nisha Desai Biswal, the new Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia in the State Department; Congressman Joseph Crowley of New York, Democratic Co-Chair of the India Caucus; and Ajay Banga, USIBC Chairman and CEO of MasterCardhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1902788_712780102075494_885946174_n.jpg1902788_712780102075494_885946174_nCongressman Joseph Crowley (Democrat - New York) lighting the traditional Indian Diya at the first ever Diwali celebration on Capitol Hillhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/969176_646079958745509_1854178480_n.jpg969176_646079958745509_1854178480_nCongresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (Democrat - Hawaii) lighting the traditional Indian Diya at the first ever Diwali celebration in the hallowed halls of the US Congress. Looking on are Indian Ambassador Mrs. Nirupama Rao and US lawmakershttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1383897_647233375296834_957127165_n.jpg1383897_647233375296834_957127165_nCongresswoman Carolyn Maloney (Democrat - New York) is flanked by volunteers of the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland at the first ever Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill. Photo credit: US State Departmenthttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1012017_644146298938875_1124785572_n.jpg1012017_644146298938875_1124785572_nCongressman Ami Bera (Democrat-California), currently the only US lawmaker of Indian origin, lighting the traditional Indian Diya at the first ever Diwali celebration this evening hosted by influential members of Congress2016-09-25T14:03:29+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/09/20/director-deepa-mehta-actress-seema-biswas-lead-panel-on-women-in-india-cinema/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/292a5cdf-a17d-4c1b-8ab9-4d1a18a5f1c6.jpg292a5cdf-a17d-4c1b-8ab9-4d1a18a5f1c6At a panel discussion on women in Indian cinema held on the eve of the fifth annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) are seated, from left to right: international award-winning actress Seema Biswas; Indian National Award-winning actress Palomi Ghosh; and Oscar-nominated director Deepa Mehta. Photo credit: Ceasar Productionshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14368911_693950414097449_2478192242167748697_n.jpg14368911_693950414097449_2478192242167748697_nAt a panel discussion on women in Indian cinema held on the eve of the fifth annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) are seen, from left to right: Oscar-nominated director Deepa Mehta; international award-winning actress Seema Biswas; Monika Samtani, President of Ms. Media; and Indian National Award-winning actress Palomi Ghoshhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14322626_693982124094278_4066514730003105473_n.jpg14322626_693982124094278_4066514730003105473_nOscar-nominated director Deepa Mehta (second from left) is flanked by guests at a panel discussion on women in Indian cinema held on the eve of the 2016 DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF). Below left: international award-winning actress Seema Biswas with Geeta Singh (left), co-organizer of DCSAFFhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14316918_693954500763707_6652381209584951178_n.jpg14316918_693954500763707_6652381209584951178_nScenes from a panel discussion on women in Indian cinema held on the eve of the fifth annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF). Top, from left to right: Oscar-nominated director Deepa Mehta; international award-winning actress Seema Biswas; Monika Samtani, President of Ms. Media; and Indian National Award-winning actress Palomi Ghosh. Below left: Director Deepa Mehta is flanked by DCSAFF organizers Manoj and Geeta Singh. Photo credit: Ceasar Productionshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14390984_693950080764149_4223222210587451656_n.jpg14390984_693950080764149_4223222210587451656_nAt a panel discussion on women in Indian cinema held on the eve of the fifth annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) are seated, from left to right: international award-winning actress Seema Biswas; Indian National Award-winning actress Palomi Ghosh; and Oscar-nominated director Deepa Mehta. Photo credit: Ceasar Productions2016-09-24T03:21:58+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/09/06/tete-a-tete-with-actress-and-activist-nandita-das/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/10701930_831404813546355_1708056742108632210_n.jpg10701930_831404813546355_1708056742108632210_nActress and activist Nandita Das at the third annual DC South Asian Film Festivalhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/10665915_833940513292785_3151779815718914669_n.jpg10665915_833940513292785_3151779815718914669_nActress and activist Nandita Das with ghazal and Sufi singers Poojaa Shah Talwar (left) and Vatsala Mehra at the third annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) organized by Manoj and Geeta Singh of Ceasar Productions, at RIO Entertainment Center in Maryland. Photo credit: left - Amar Talwar Photographyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/10668974_370892343069926_4572874871758321199_o.jpg10668974_370892343069926_4572874871758321199_oActress Nandita Das with director Nagesh Kukunoor at the third annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) organized by Manoj and Geeta Singh. Photo credit: Ceasar Productionshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/10888472_909236759096493_2441358481370107022_n.jpg10888472_909236759096493_2441358481370107022_nScenes from a riveting fashion show at the third annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) organized by Manoj and Geeta Singh in Rockville, Maryland. At top left, acclaimed actress Nandita Das is seen with fashion designer Namita Arora of Fusion Fashions which helps "women look beautiful while supporting a charitable cause, all at the same time".https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1422454_382618225230671_1268678450120741811_n.jpg1422454_382618225230671_1268678450120741811_n2016-09-24T03:19:10+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/09/16/president-obama-to-award-national-humanities-medal-to-abraham-verghese/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14317429_692574724235018_1990816399822968045_n.jpg14317429_692574724235018_1990816399822968045_nhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14316974_692574824235008_3981551393275093789_n.jpg14316974_692574824235008_3981551393275093789_n2016-09-23T20:10:12+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/05/04/2016-white-house-science-fair-2/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/photogrid_14629337627541.jpgPhotoGrid_1462933762754[1]Several brilliant Indian-American whiz kids exhibited their projects at the 2016 White House Science Fair hosted by President Obama. Pictured here from left to right are: Maya Varma; Sanjana Rane; Hari Bhimaraju; Deepika Kurup; Yashaswini Makaram; Nevada students Sydney Lin, Krishna Patel, Isha Shah; and Anurudh Ganesan. Photo courtesy: The White House. Photo credit - top left: NASA HQ, Joel Kowskyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13041117_622713801221111_6044073092979962217_o.jpg13041117_622713801221111_6044073092979962217_oIndian-American whiz kids Anurudh Ganesan (left) of Maryland, and Maya Varma, of California, were singled out by President Obama at the 2016 White House Science Fair. Photo courtesy: The White House2016-09-20T03:12:05+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/05/24/several-indian-american-kids-competing-in-2016-scripps-national-spelling-bee/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13895120_673662079459616_4308105142656512592_n.jpg13895120_673662079459616_4308105142656512592_nIndian-American whiz kid Akash Vukoti, 6, National Spelling Bee Finalist, is seen here at a press conference deftly handling questions from journalistshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13305044_638964452929379_2402586449908700516_o.jpg13305044_638964452929379_2402586449908700516_oAll champs !! Akash Vukoti, 6, youngest speller in the 2016 edition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee is flanked by co-winners Jairam Hathwar, 13, and Nihar Janga, 11. Photo credit: Mark Bowen / Scripps National Spelling Beehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13254242_638696079622883_1524091080263210474_n.jpg13254242_638696079622883_1524091080263210474_nThe scenic and sprawling Gaylord Resort and Convention Center has served as the venue of the Scripps National Spelling Bee since 2011https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13308212_638932342932590_4184826160418760368_o.jpg13308212_638932342932590_4184826160418760368_oJairam Hathwar, 13, of New York, and Nihar Janga, 11, of Texas have been declared Co-Champions of the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Photo credit: Mark Bowen / Scripps National Spelling Beehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13304986_638755169616974_873388057586599740_o.jpg13304986_638755169616974_873388057586599740_oJairam Hathwar, 13, of New York, and Nihar Janga, 11, of Texas have been declared Co-Champions of the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Photo credit: Mark Bowen / Scripps National Spelling Beehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13320548_1158516154187984_6397905607575490966_o.jpg13320548_1158516154187984_6397905607575490966_oJairam Hathwar, 13, of New York, and Nihar Janga, 11, of Texas have been declared Co-Champions of the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Photo credit: Mark Bowen / Scripps National Spelling Beehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13301468_638712439621247_7101844738321098206_o.jpg13301468_638712439621247_7101844738321098206_oThe ten spellers competing in the Final contest on Thursday night. Photo credit: Mark Bowen / Scripps National Spelling Beehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13268124_638536696305488_2806118745777234386_o.jpg13268124_638536696305488_2806118745777234386_oThe 45 Finalists competing in the Final rounds of the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Photo credit: Mark Bowen / Scripps National Spelling Beehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13248597_638357502990074_5327001502487504759_o.jpg13248597_638357502990074_5327001502487504759_oPhoto credit: Mark Bowen / Scripps National Spelling Beehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13268463_637764973049327_7718529681047689090_o.jpg13268463_637764973049327_7718529681047689090_oSeveral Indian-American whiz kids are among the 285 spellers who will be competing in the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Photo credit: Mark Bowen / Scripps National Spelling Bee2016-09-20T02:33:48+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/09/13/sold-an-expose-of-child-trafficking-wins-best-feature-film-award-at-dc-south-asian-film-festival/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14370447_691823607643463_5124496597696531230_n1.jpg14370447_691823607643463_5124496597696531230_n‘Sold’, a soul-searing film on child trafficking by Academy award-winning director Jeffrey Brown, won the award for ‘Best Feature Film’ at the 2016 DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) organized by Manoj and Geeta Singh (seen at left - top right and below). Brown (flanked by the organizers - top left) bagged the ‘Achievement Award for Social Awareness on Human Trafficking’. Photo courtesy: Ceasar Productionshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/10697246_816203081753221_6747276645860664212_o.jpg10697246_816203081753221_6747276645860664212_oA scene from the film, 'Sold'. Lakshmi (Niyar Saikia) and Bimla (Tillotama Shome) on a suspension bridge in Nepal, high above a rushing river, with prayer flags blowing in the wind. Press image: Sold the Moviehttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14291823_1116770038390029_1953628583304770279_n.jpg14291823_1116770038390029_1953628583304770279_nThe 'Sold' team on the Red Carpet at the 2016 DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF). Seen from left to right: Jan Waldman Brown, Academy award-winning director Jeffrey Brown, and Indian actress Seema Biswas. Photo courtesy: Ceasar Productionshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/702003_1120322524674607_508545651016343622_o.png702003_1120322524674607_508545651016343622_oLakshmi (Niyar Saikia of Assam) is riveting, unforgettable in her role as the protagonist in 'Sold', a film about child trafficking. Her innocent face, large, expressive eyes haunt viewers long after the film is over.... Press image: Sold the Movie2016-09-16T23:21:15+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/08/31/dc-south-asian-film-festival-celebrates-independent-cinema/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14183941_684317661727391_6577987738552931416_n.jpg14183941_684317661727391_6577987738552931416_nAt a reception hosted by the Indian Embassy to welcome the artistes of the first DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) are seen clockwise from top left: actress Manisha Koirala with Sangeeta Anand of Ceasar Productions; directors Shyam Benegal and Harpreet Kaur; actor Rajit Kapur with Carrie Trybulec, Director of the Gandhi Memorial Center in Washington, DC; directors Shyam Benegal, Harpreet Kaur and producer Manmeet 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swearing-in of Dr. Vivek Murthy as the 19th Surgeon General of the United Stateshttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/11357141_491626520996507_4335182932600080695_o.jpg11357141_491626520996507_4335182932600080695_oAmerica's Top Doc: Indian-American Vivek Murthyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/10365370_478017675690725_2412160731882539197_o.jpg10365370_478017675690725_2412160731882539197_oVice President Joe Biden (right) and Dr. Vivek Murthyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/11155128_478617155630777_2801488237632043142_o.jpg11155128_478617155630777_2801488237632043142_oScenes from the swearing-in of Vivek Murthy as America's Top Dochttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/11169417_478018282357331_4090112574818028292_o.jpg11169417_478018282357331_4090112574818028292_oVice President Joe Biden administering the Oath of Office to Dr. Vivek Murthy who was sworn-in as the 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DChttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13882433_674664502692707_7177924458073884501_n.jpg13882433_674664502692707_7177924458073884501_n2016-08-12T16:36:28+00:00monthlyhttps://indianamericancommunitynews.com/2016/06/15/dalai-lama-marvels-at-indian-democracy/https://indianamericancommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/265448_232347436785432_5164839_o.jpg265448_232347436785432_5164839_oThe Dalai Lama visited Capitol Hill where he lauded the Indian system of democracy. 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