Indian-American Community News
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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
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
In wake of the recent horrific assaults on Sikh Americans, following the terror attacks, a high-ranking Obama official has assured the community that the administration stands with it during these challenging times and will work in conjunction with its members to eradicate hate-motivated violence. Continue reading Key US Official Pledges Support to Stamp Out Attacks Against Sikh Americans
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
For Indian-Americans in the Washington area, all roads led to the Dulles Expo Center this weekend as thousands thronged to partake in the Heritage India Festival. Continue reading Thousands Flock to Heritage India Diwali Festival at Dulles Expo Center
The annual Baisakhi celebration at the Indian Embassy Residence is always a colorful, vibrant, ebullient event highlighting the rich culture of northern India, primarily the state of Punjab. Continue reading Baisakhi Festival Celebrated at Indian Embassy Residence in Washington