Indian-American Community News
Presenting the story of Indian-Americans — their dreams, their accomplishments, their challenges !! Featuring Indian-American community events, articles on India-US ties, and news from India ~
Inaugurating the 28th Garden Tourism Festival, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal pledged to work hard on turning the capital city into the “tourism hub” of the nation and putting it on par with developed global cities. Continue reading Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Vows to Make Delhi a Tourism Hub
“It is a great honor for me to greet this very successful Indian-American community on the occasion of our sixty-eighth Republic Day”, Ambassador Navtej Sarna told us. “It’s a very proud day for India”. Continue reading India’s 68th Republic Day Celebrated at Embassy in Washington
Nikki Haley is a trailblazer – she is the first female and first minority Governor of South Carolina. And, when confirmed by the US Senate as UN ambassador, she will be the first-ever Indian-American to hold a cabinet-level position. Continue reading Nikki Haley Moves Closer to the World Stage with Senate Confirmation Hearing
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
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told a large Indian-American crowd in Edison, New Jersey: “I am a big fan of Hindu and I am a big fan of India. Big, big fan. Let me start by stating right up front that if I’m elected president, the Indian and Hindu community will have a true friend in the White House. That I can guarantee you”. Continue reading Donald Trump: India and the US “are going to be best friends”
‘Sold’ is a must watch film which raises a clarion call for action. If it saves girls from being sold into sexual slavery, it will go down in the annals of cinematic history as a film which made a mighty difference. Watch it if only to reaffirm that we all have a conscience! Continue reading ‘Sold’, an Expose of Child Trafficking, Wins Best Feature Film Award at DC South Asian Film Festival
Set in the rural villages of Punjab, India, A Little Revolution is a profoundly moving documentary by director Harpreet Kaur and producer Manmeet Singh on the issue of farmer suicides which has escalated to an epidemic. Continue reading Indie Film ‘A Little Revolution’ is Eye-Opener on Impact of Farmer Suicides in India
Patriotism and pageantry marked the community celebrations for India’s Independence Day, here in the Washington area. Continue reading Community Celebrates India Independence Day in Washington Area
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
Bonding over ‘Chai pe Charcha’ (conversation over tea) and a walk-cum-talk on the sprawling lawns of Hyderabad House following intensive discussions, President Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi emerged after some three hours to address a packed press conference. Continue reading President Obama, Prime Minister Modi Bond Over Tea and More
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