Indian-American Community News
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The independent film, On Golden Years, was like a breath of fresh air focusing on an issue that one seldom, if at all, sees on celluloid: the lives of Indian-Americans post-retirement, their emotional highs and lows. Continue reading ‘On Golden Years’ Puts Spotlight on Senior Indian-Americans
For the first time, Montgomery County in Maryland celebrated Gurpurab, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism. Continue reading Montgomery County Celebrates First-Ever Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
At the America Abroad Media gala in Washington, DC, Indian actor Aamir Khan spoke about his ground-breaking show, Satyamev Jayate, in the context of solving social problems. Continue reading Aamir Khan Honored for Highlighting Social Issues in Satyamev Jayate
US Secretary of State John Kerry hosted the first-ever Diwali celebration at the State Department. It was a testament to the growing popularity of the festival of lights in America and the rising clout of the Indian-American community. Continue reading US Secretary of State John Kerry Hosts First-Ever Diwali Celebration at State Department
Indian-American whiz kid Maanasa Mendu, 13, of Ohio, is the winner of the highly competitive Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. She was awarded a grand prize of 25,000 dollars, the title of ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’, and an opportunity to attend a taping of a Discovery Network show. Continue reading Indian-American Teen Maanasa Mendu is America’s Top Young Scientist
At the ceremony, Major Kalsi told us, “We have come here today to pay tribute to all the fallen soldiers. Sikhs know what it means to sacrifice. In the World Wars, over 80,000 Sikh soldiers died while serving. So, today when we can’t serve, it upsets the entire community. It ruins our American foundation”. Continue reading Interfaith Ceremony Honoring American Military Veterans Conveys Strong Message: Let Sikhs Serve
A commemorative Diwali stamp issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) was released today at an elaborate ceremony held at the Indian Consulate in New York. Continue reading Stamp Commemorating Diwali is Issued by US Postal Service
Indian-American whiz kids continue to sparkle in America! This year, of the ten Finalists in the highly competitive Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, five are of Indian descent: Meghna Behari; Mrinali Kesavadas; Maanasa Mendu; Rohit Mital; and Rohan Wagh. Continue reading Five Indian-American Teens are among Ten Finalists of the 2016 Young Scientist Challenge
Thousands of people dressed in colorful Indian attire thronged to the cavernous FedEx Field on a warm and balmy Saturday to enjoy the sights and sounds of the largest Diwali Mela in the national capital region and beyond. Continue reading Diwali Mela Draws Thousands in Washington Area
In wake of the recent horrific assaults on Sikh Americans, following the terror attacks, a high-ranking Obama official has assured the community that the administration stands with it during these challenging times and will work in conjunction with its members to eradicate hate-motivated violence. Continue reading Key US Official Pledges Support to Stamp Out Attacks Against Sikh Americans