Indian-American Community News
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In keeping with her signature initiative for youth to always ‘Be Best’, First Lady Melania Trump attended a ‘Happiness’ class, rooted in mindfulness, at a government school in Delhi during her and President Donald’s Trump’s first official visit to India. Continue reading First Lady Melania Trump inspired by ‘Happiness Curriculum’ in Delhi government school
Wrapping up a two-day whirlwind visit to India, President Donald Trump sidestepped questions on India’s controversial and contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) making it abundantly clear that it is an internal matter of the Modi government. Continue reading President Trump sidesteps questions on India’s citizenship law even as violent clashes erupt in Delhi
Trump administration official: “India has a strong foundation of democracy. It is a country rich in religious, linguistic and cultural diversity” and “the birthplace of four major world religions”. Continue reading President Trump’s India visit demonstrates “strong and enduring ties” between the two countries: White House
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia urged residents to plant trees to combat toxic air pollution and proceeded to plant a sapling in the beautiful Garden of Five Senses, venue of the three-day festival organized by Delhi Tourism in association with the Government of Delhi. Continue reading Garden Tourism Festival focuses on green Delhi to reduce toxic air pollution
Mela Phulkari 5 drew the likes of singers Rabbi Shergill, Gurmeet Bawa, Jasbir Jassi, and film director Imtiaz Ali, to the sprawling India Habitat Centre in New Delhi Continue reading Mela Phulkari draws finest talents to famed India Habitat Centre in Delhi
Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical is an affirmation of the power and beauty of the performing arts, the uncanny ability of theater to strike an emotional chord with audiences of all ages. Continue reading Theatrical version of Mughal-e-Azam continues to pack crowds in Delhi
At the townhall in Delhi, former US president Barack Obama vowed that he would continue to fight the forces of discrimination, tribalism and racism. Continue reading Obama says young people are key to charting the course of India-US ties
“Today, we celebrate an important partnership and welcome Air India’s direct air service to Dulles”, Virginia’s Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe said at a press conference, soon after the first flight, AI 103, arrived from Delhi. Continue reading Inaugural Launch of Air India’s Nonstop Washington-Delhi Flight is Celebrated in Style
Flagging off the third annual NBT All Women Bike Rally on the UN-designated International Women’s Day, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Indian women are capable of meeting any challenge. Continue reading All Women Bike Rally Rolls in Delhi on International Women’s Day
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