Indian-American Community News
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Mahatma Gandhi’s most noble mantra was to point out that the power of ‘ahinsa’ (non-violence) is far greater than the power of ‘hinsa’ (violence). Continue reading Patriotic sights and sounds mark India’s 72nd Independence Day event at Embassy Residence in Washington
It was a stunning sight to behold some 2,000 yoga enthusiasts practicing an ancient Indian discipline against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the US Capitol. Continue reading Fourth annual International Yoga Day draws manifold enthusiasts to US Capitol grounds
The fundamental message of Christmas is peace, love, tolerance, brotherhood, said Ambassador Navtej Sarna. This is a message that the world needs today. Continue reading A mix of Indian flavors at Christmas celebration by Embassy in Washington
Ambassador Navtej Sarna said, “I think the Indian-American community, all of you, have contributed hugely to this realization of Diwali as a very important festival for India and have underlined that celebrating Diwali is something that reaches out to the Indian-American community. That is why we have the American institutions doing so”. Continue reading Indian Embassy in Washington lights up for Diwali celebration
Ambassador Navtej Sarna conveyed “warmest greetings to the entire Indian community and all friends and well-wishers of India in the United States on the 71st independence day”. Continue reading Patriotic Fervor Infuses Independence Day Celebration at Indian Embassy Residence in Washington
“Today, we celebrate an important partnership and welcome Air India’s direct air service to Dulles”, Virginia’s Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe said at a press conference, soon after the first flight, AI 103, arrived from Delhi. Continue reading Inaugural Launch of Air India’s Nonstop Washington-Delhi Flight is Celebrated in Style
Prime Minister Modi was in his element speaking in chaste Hindi to the creme de la creme of the Indian diaspora at a packed community reception held in his honor, a highlight of his two-day visit at the invitation of President Trump. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi Addresses Indian-American Community at Ritzy Reception in Washington
Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna said, “This recognition of the International Day of Yoga has brought this ancient discipline, philosophy and practice from India into the hearts and lives of people in every corner of the globe”. Continue reading Ambassador Navtej Sarna Leads Third Annual International Day of Yoga Celebration in Washington
“It is a great honor for me to greet this very successful Indian-American community on the occasion of our sixty-eighth Republic Day”, Ambassador Navtej Sarna told us. “It’s a very proud day for India”. Continue reading India’s 68th Republic Day Celebrated at Embassy in Washington
Cutting a regal figure with his tall stature, both literally and figuratively, Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna extolled the Indian-American community which he noted forms only one percent of the US population, but its members make up 9 percent of physicians, 30 percent of start-up founders in Silicon Valley, and 50 percent of the hospitality industry. Continue reading Indian-American Community Hosts Glittering Reception for Delhi’s Top Diplomats in Washington
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