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It is appropriate that the theme for this year’s International Day of Yoga is ‘Yoga for Humanity’, a reminder that this ancient Indian practice is now truly universal. Continue reading Indian Embassy celebrates eighth International Yoga Day at Washington Monument
It was a visit fraught with nostalgia for Vice President Kamala Devi Harris as she fondly remembered her India-born mother, the late Dr. Shyamala Gopalan, who frequented the Bethesda-based National Institutes of Health (NIH). Continue reading Kamala Devi Harris remembers India-born mother during NIH visit for Covid-19 vaccine
Dr. Vivek Murthy who has been advising President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris about the pandemic throughout the year will co-chair the Transition Covid-19 Advisory Board constituting a diverse and experienced group of doctors and scientists. Continue reading President-elect Joe Biden picks Indian-American trailblazer Vivek Murthy to lead new coronavirus task force
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
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
Isha Setia says, I created a Beautiful Brown Bodies group for the Washington area to connect with like-minded women who want to incorporate healthy choices in their busy lives”. Continue reading Beautiful Brown Bodies Empowers Women By Focusing on Fitness
Vice President Joe Biden administered the Oath of Office to Dr. Vivek Murthy who was sworn-in as the nineteenth Surgeon General of the United States at an awe-inspiring ceremony held at Conmy Hall on the Fort Myer military base. Continue reading Vice President Biden Swears-in Indian-American Vivek Murthy for Top Post of US Surgeon General
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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