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 ~
Thousands of people dressed in colorful Indian attire thronged to the cavernous FedEx Field on a warm and balmy Saturday to enjoy the sights and sounds of the largest Diwali Mela in the national capital region and beyond. Continue reading Diwali Mela Draws Thousands in Washington Area
Indian actress and activist Nandita Das describes herself as “somebody who is restless, somebody who wants to do many different things. I just try to find different ways of expressing myself for the things I care about, for the things that disturb me, for the things that inspire me”, she said. “All these things are a means to the end; they are not the end itself”! Continue reading Tete-a-tete with Actress and Activist Nandita Das
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
Thousands of devotees flocked to the Hare Krishna Temple in the Washington metro area to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, one of the most beloved and revered Gods in the Hindu pantheon. Continue reading Thousands Attend Janmashtami Celebration by ISKCON at Hare Krishna Temple in Maryland
In wake of the recent horrific assaults on Sikh Americans, following the terror attacks, a high-ranking Obama official has assured the community that the administration stands with it during these challenging times and will work in conjunction with its members to eradicate hate-motivated violence. Continue reading Key US Official Pledges Support to Stamp Out Attacks Against Sikh Americans
For the third consecutive year, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has ended in a tie with Indian-American whiz kids, Jairam Hathwar, 13, of New York, and Nihar Saireddy Janga, 11, of Texas, crowned the co-champions. Continue reading Jairam Hathwar, 13, and Nihar Janga, 11, Declared Co-Champions of the 2016 National Spelling Bee