Indian-Americans in a Biden-Harris Administration

President-elect Joe Biden picks Indian-American trailblazer Vivek Murthy to lead new coronavirus task force

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

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

Diwali celebration by Virginia Democrats

The battle of good over evil is never over, Senator Tim Kaine says at Diwali celebration by VA Democrats

This year, Diwali – the most popular Indian festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists – falls on November 7, a day after Election Day here in America. Continue reading The battle of good over evil is never over, Senator Tim Kaine says at Diwali celebration by VA Democrats

domestic violence

Invisible Citizens, a docudrama on domestic violence, set to release in October

A new documentary drama, ‘Invisible Citizens’, filmed in the Washington area, seeks to amplify the voices of domestic violence survivors on celluloid. Continue reading Invisible Citizens, a docudrama on domestic violence, set to release in October

Women in Film & Television (WIFT)

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan conferred with inaugural Meryl Streep Award of Excellence

Indian actress and global icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been conferred with the inaugural Meryl Street Award of Excellence at an exclusive event co-hosted by Women in Film & Television (WIFT) and the DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF). Continue reading Aishwarya Rai Bachchan conferred with inaugural Meryl Streep Award of Excellence

India Independence Day in Washington

Patriotic sights and sounds mark India’s 72nd Independence Day event at Embassy Residence in Washington

Mahatma Gandhi’s most noble mantra was to point out that the power of ‘ahinsa’ (non-violence) is far greater than the power of ‘hinsa’ (violence). Continue reading Patriotic sights and sounds mark India’s 72nd Independence Day event at Embassy Residence in Washington

Attack on Sikhs in America

Two Sikh men brutally attacked in one-week span in central California

In one week alone, two turban-clad men — Sahib Singh Natt, 71, and Surjit Malhi, 50 — have been brutally beaten in California, a state that boasts the largest concentration of Sikhs in the country. Continue reading Two Sikh men brutally attacked in one-week span in central California

Salman Khan performs in Washington

Salman Khan headlines mega concert in Washington after 12-year hiatus

The ‘Dabangg Reloaded’ concert in Washington features artistes Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonakshi Sinha, Daisy Shah. Prabhu Deva, Guru Randhawa, and Maniesh Paul. Continue reading Salman Khan headlines mega concert in Washington after 12-year hiatus

Immigration Rally on Capitol Hill

High-skilled Indian workers, DALCA kids urge US lawmakers to clear green card backlog

Rally-goers made a human chain on the expansive lawn of the US Capitol chanting slogans like “Clear green card backlog”, “High-skilled immigrants deserve better”, “DALCA deserves better”. Continue reading High-skilled Indian workers, DALCA kids urge US lawmakers to clear green card backlog

Sadhguru in Washington

Sadhguru imparts lesson on higher truths in Washington

Sadhguru told the gathering on Capitol Hill, “We have to move the world from ambition to a larger vision, an inclusive vision. Only then will the human potential get unlocked”. Continue reading Sadhguru imparts lesson on higher truths in Washington