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US House Falls Silent for Nepal Flood Victims as Dozens of Indian-Americans Remain Missing
Nepal Floods

US House Falls Silent for Nepal Flood Victims as Dozens of Indian-Americans Remain Missing

The U.S. House of Representatives fell silent this week for the victims of the catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, as lawmakers paid tribute to those who died and turned their thoughts to thousands still missing – among them dozens of Indian-Americans whose families are desperately waiting for word that their loved ones are alive. Continue reading US House Falls Silent for Nepal Flood Victims as Dozens of Indian-Americans Remain Missing

Rapturous applause for Prime Minister Modi’s historic address to US Congress
Prime Minister Modi Addresses US Congress

Rapturous applause for Prime Minister Modi’s historic address to US Congress

Prime Minister Modi’s address to a joint meeting of the US Congress was punctuated with multiple standing ovations and frequent applause by the audience. The Indian diaspora could barely contain their excitement and chants of ‘Modi Modi’, ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ (Long live Mother India), cheers, whistles and claps were heard throughout the hour-long speech. Continue reading Rapturous applause for Prime Minister Modi’s historic address to US Congress

US Congress introduces resolutions commemorating 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev
Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Washington

US Congress introduces resolutions commemorating 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev

Ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism, powerful US lawmakers have introduced resolutions commemorating the milestone and extolling the invaluable contributions of Sikh Americans to the country. Continue reading US Congress introduces resolutions commemorating 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev

Year-long celebrations for Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary begin in Washington with Capitol Hill event
Mahatma Gandhi at 150

Year-long celebrations for Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary begin in Washington with Capitol Hill event

Year-long celebrations for the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi commenced on Capitol Hill with US lawmakers, senior Indian diplomats, community activists, press and media persons, gathering in the Rayburn House Office Building for a formal and dignified event befitting the father and founder of the Indian nation. Continue reading Year-long celebrations for Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary begin in Washington with Capitol Hill event

US lawmakers greeted by overflow crowd at Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill
Diwali in US Congress

US lawmakers greeted by overflow crowd at Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill

The eagerly awaited annual Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill, now organized by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha and co-hosted by Indiaspora and the Hindu American Foundation, attracts several members of the Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist faiths who celebrate the popular and pluralistic Indian festival of lights. Continue reading US lawmakers greeted by overflow crowd at Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill