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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
The Federal Communications Commission, led by Chairman Ajit Varadaraj Pai, has voted to repeal Obama-era net neutrality protections. Continue reading FCC, led by Chairman Ajit Pai, repeals net neutrality protections
DC Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Hyesook Chung said, “I’m so proud to work with Mayor Muriel Bowser and an administration focused on bringing light, to create a city that is more inclusive for people of all backgrounds”. Continue reading Top DC Officials Celebrate Diwali at Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art
Ambassador Navtej Sarna conveyed “warmest greetings to the entire Indian community and all friends and well-wishers of India in the United States on the 71st independence day”. Continue reading Patriotic Fervor Infuses Independence Day Celebration at Indian Embassy Residence in Washington
Dr. Avdhoot Shivanand, fondly called Babaji (father), is the founder of ShivYog, a cosmic science that focuses on healing body, mind and soul. Continue reading Avdhoot Baba Shivanand brings ‘Cure is Possible’ message to Washington
Indian-American whiz kid Sojas Wagle, 15, of Arkansas has won the 2017 World Brain Bee, a neuroscience competition for teenagers. Continue reading Indian-American Sojas Wagle Crowned Champion of 2017 World Brain Bee
Now in its fourth year, the event is an educational opportunity for bipartisan US lawmakers and their aides to learn more about Sikhism, the world’s fifth largest religion. Continue reading Indian-American Lawmakers Kamala Harris, Ami Bera Co-Sponsor Fourth Annual Langar on Capitol Hill
SikhLEAD, an initiative of the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF), spearheaded the Langar highlighting Sikh values to bipartisan US lawmakers and Congressional aides who attend the annual event, now in its second year. Continue reading US Lawmakers Throng to SALDEF’s SikhLEAD ‘Langar on the Hill’
Ajit Varadaraj Pai, the first ever Indian-American to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), was conferred with the inaugural Zee Entertainment National Leadership Award at a reception on Capitol Hill. Continue reading FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Conferred with Inaugural Zee Entertainment National Leadership Award
“Today, we celebrate an important partnership and welcome Air India’s direct air service to Dulles”, Virginia’s Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe said at a press conference, soon after the first flight, AI 103, arrived from Delhi. Continue reading Inaugural Launch of Air India’s Nonstop Washington-Delhi Flight is Celebrated in Style
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