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The third edition of the exceedingly popular event led by SALDEF’s SikhLEAD interns drew some dozen powerful lawmakers and a gathering over 500-strong to the Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Building on a scorching hot day in early July. Continue reading US Lawmakers Partake in Sikh Tradition of Langar on Capitol Hill
The UN-designated International Day of Yoga was celebrated for the second consecutive year in the nation’s capital beginning with an event on the scenic grounds of the US Capitol. Continue reading Second International Day of Yoga Celebrated on US Capitol Grounds
Scores of people braved the sweltering heat to hear the Dalai Lama, one of the greatest spiritual leaders in the world today, speak on an issue which has become of paramount importance to us: Peace ! Continue reading Dalai Lama’s ‘Peace’ Talk Draws Thousands to Washington
Emerging after a meeting with influential bipartisan House leaders to address a jam-packed press conference, the Nobel Peace laureate marveled at the Indian system of democracy which, he noted, allows for “freedom of speech, freedom of thought”. Continue reading Dalai Lama Marvels at Indian Democracy
With a resolve to continue exploring opportunities for women and girls, the White House convened the first-ever United State of Women Summit headlined by President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and featuring First Lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey in an armchair conversation on Trailblazing the Path for the Next Generation of Women. Continue reading White House Hosts First-Ever United State of Women Summit Focusing on Gender Equality
It was a heart-warming sight, Tuesday afternoon, as First Lady Michelle Obama lit the traditional Indian Diya (lamp) at the Diwali celebration in the ornate East Room of the White House which looked even more magnificent that day. Continue reading First Lady Hosts Diwali at White House
Prime Minister Modi received a remarkable welcome on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, where he addressed a joint session of the US Congress – a welcome befitting the leader of the world’s largest democracy and underscoring the immense importance US lawmakers accord to bilateral ties. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi’s Address to Congress Draws Multiple Standing Ovations, Sustained Applause
At an august ceremony in the ornate East Room of the White House, Obama presented the National Medal of Science to Dr. Rakesh K. Jain, a professor at Harvard Medical School and director of the tumor biology laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital. Continue reading National Medal of Science for Indian-American Engineer
Thousands of people converged on the Avenue of the Presidents to partake in the Fiesta Asia Street Fair. For the seventh consecutive year, this festival was held to celebrate the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month…. Continue reading Fiesta Asia Street Fair Draws Scores to Nation’s Capital
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message to US business leaders was clear and concise: Come, invest in India; the queue will get very long. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi Addresses American Business Leaders in DC
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