Samvrit Rao, 11, crowned US champion of International Geography Bee, Junior Varsity Division

Indian-American whiz kid Samvrit Rao has been crowned the national champion in the Junior Varsity Division of the International Geography Bee (IGB), US edition. Continue reading Samvrit Rao, 11, crowned US champion of International Geography Bee, Junior Varsity Division

Academy Award-winning maestro AR Rahman casts his musical spell on Washington

Thousands of discerning listeners thronged to the EagleBank Arena in the Washington area for the AR Rahman concert presented by Vijay Taneja of Elite Bollywood Entertainment. Continue reading Academy Award-winning maestro AR Rahman casts his musical spell on Washington

The event billed as the ‘Dabangg Reloaded Tour’ featured Indian superstar Salman Khan performing alongside his leading ladies Katrina Kaif, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonakshi Sinha and Daisy Shah. Continue reading Thousands throng to Salman Khan concert 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

The Immigration Innovation (I-Squared) Act of 2018 would more than double the high-tech visas and virtually eliminate employment-based green card backlogs. Continue reading Senators Hatch, Flake introduce merit-based immigration bill expanding H-1B visa program

The fundamental message of Christmas is peace, love, tolerance, brotherhood, said Ambassador Navtej Sarna. This is a message that the world needs today. Continue reading A mix of Indian flavors at Christmas celebration by Embassy in Washington

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii spoke about the unifying message of Diwali to people of all religions and backgrounds, and how the festival teaches everyone to overcome divisiveness with love, respect and understanding. Continue reading Fourth glittering Diwali celebration in US Congress draws over 400 guests

President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali by lighting the ‘diya’ (lamp) in the Oval Office of the White House. Continue reading President Trump celebrates Diwali by lighting ‘diya’ in Oval Office

The Sri Ganesha Festival 2017 opened Friday morning at the Workhouse Arts Center, in Virginia, with the ‘Sthapana’ (installation) of an awe-inspiring 20-foot idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god. Continue reading Ten-Day Ganesha Festival Draws Devotees to Workhouse Arts Center in Virginia

Indian-American whiz kid Sojas Wagle, 15, of Arkansas has won the 2017 World Brain Bee, a neuroscience competition for teenagers. Continue reading Indian-American Sojas Wagle Crowned Champion of 2017 World Brain Bee