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At the America Abroad Media gala in Washington, DC, Indian actor Aamir Khan spoke about his ground-breaking show, Satyamev Jayate, in the context of solving social problems. Continue reading Aamir Khan Honored for Highlighting Social Issues in Satyamev Jayate
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”
At the ceremony, Major Kalsi told us, “We have come here today to pay tribute to all the fallen soldiers. Sikhs know what it means to sacrifice. In the World Wars, over 80,000 Sikh soldiers died while serving. So, today when we can’t serve, it upsets the entire community. It ruins our American foundation”. Continue reading Interfaith Ceremony Honoring American Military Veterans Conveys Strong Message: Let Sikhs Serve
A commemorative Diwali stamp issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) was released today at an elaborate ceremony held at the Indian Consulate in New York. Continue reading Stamp Commemorating Diwali is Issued by US Postal Service
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
Addressing an erudite audience on the opening night of the second annual DC South Asian Film Festival, actor Farooque Sheikh said, “If you want good films to be made, you will have to be a good audience… Demand more from film-makers for your time and money”. Continue reading Actor Farooque Sheikh Headlines Second Annual DC South Asian Film Festival
It was an eagerly-awaited event: after seven decades, legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle bid adieu, headlining a concert in the Washington area. Continue reading At 82, Asha Bhosle Performs in ‘Farewell’ Concert at Wolf Trap
The eagerly-awaited play,‘Kaifi Aur Main’, a romantic saga elucidating the enchanting real-life love story of Indian Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi and his wife Shaukat, drew a packed crowd to the magnificent Bellevue Conference & Events Center on a warm evening for early Spring. Continue reading ‘Kaifi Aur Main’ Rivets Washington Audience
In a historic, memorable and massive community event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by the Indian Diaspora in the gladiatorial Madison Square Garden. Continue reading Grand Welcome for Prime Minister Modi in New York
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