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At a sparkling ceremony in the White House, President Obama awarded the prestigious National Humanities Medal to celebrated Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri. Continue reading President Obama Awards National Humanities Medal to Author Jhumpa Lahiri
Surrounded on stage by the Class of 2016 National Student Poets, First Lady Michelle Obama turned to Maya Eashwaran. “You put it best”, she told the delighted teen, quoting her: ‘On the stage, there is no way to leave unnoticed’. Continue reading First Lady Michelle Obama Honors Two Indian-American Teen Poets
Two Indian-American whiz kids will be appointed as National Student Poets for the first time, at a White House ceremony, September 8, hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama. The National Student Poets Program is the country’s highest honor for young poets presenting original work. Continue reading First Lady Michelle Obama To Honor Two Brilliant Indian-American National Student Poets
The first ever Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill underscored the immense importance that bipartisan members of Congress accord to India-US relations and their keen recognition of the flourishing Indian-American community. Continue reading First Ever Diwali Celebration on Capitol Hill – A Resounding Success
Over 400 members of the shining Indian-American community graced the 70th independence day celebration hosted by the Indian envoy at his official residence here. Continue reading India’s 70th Independence Day Celebrated at Embassy Residence in Washington
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarthi made a passionate plea for children around the world – for freedom from slavery, labor, childhood hunger, trafficking, illiteracy, all forms of exploitation – on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in the nation’s capital. Continue reading Kailash Satyarthi Headlines Childhood Freedom Event in Washington
The fourth edition of the National Dance Day (NDD) celebration at the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts drew a diverse crowd enthralled by a variety of high-caliber performances reflecting myriad cultures and traditions. Continue reading National Dance Day Event at Kennedy Center Promulgates Physical Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle
Jeannie Jones, hostess of the event, gushed, “There is something about dance and music that just brings everybody together – one spirit, one mind and you feel absolutely amazing”! Continue reading National Dance Day Draws Diverse Crowd to Kennedy Center
Addressing a jam-packed gathering at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living, said, “No -ism will work without humanism”, and the heart of humanism is compassion. Continue reading Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: “No -ism will work without Humanism”
This year was special for the Diaspora: young, aspiring chefs of Indian origin headed to the White House for an event hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama. Continue reading Young Indian-American Chefs Attend Fifth Annual Kids’ State Dinner Hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama
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