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

NJ Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla felicitated at 2019 SALDEF gala

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and his activist wife Navneet Bindya Bhalla received top honors at the 2019 gala hosted by the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF). Continue reading NJ Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla felicitated at 2019 SALDEF gala

With the opening of a large H Mart, the once sleepy Town of Herndon is changing the way Indian-Americans shop for food. Continue reading H Mart, a supermarket patronized by Indian-Americans, opens at new location in Herndon

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

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

Over 130 activists of the Indian and larger Asian American community gathered to celebrate ‘Diwali’, the festival of lights, at an outreach event headlined by Ralph Northam, Democratic candidate in Virginia’s gubernatorial race. Continue reading Gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam leads Virginia Democrats in celebrating Diwali

The NFIA Empowering Women and Girls Conference celebrated its sixth successful year with an informative event held at the Marriott hotel in McLean, Virginia. Continue reading NFIA Conference Empowers Women and Girls as Leaders

The fifth annual Empowering Women and Girls Conference, organized by the National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA), put the spotlight squarely on Indian-American youth leaders: Sareana Kimia, Swetha Prabakaran, Shreya Bhatia and Medha Reddy. Continue reading Fifth Annual NFIA Empowering Women and Girls Conference Puts Spotlight on Teen Leaders

The Reston Multicultural Festival is a true celebration of diversity and community spirit, and sets a great example for all localities in the US. Continue reading Reston Multicultural Festival: a celebration of diversity and community spirit

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