Indian-American Community News
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In a press conference call, Ivanka Trump said, “I am incredibly excited to be visiting India next week for the eighth annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)”. Continue reading Ivanka Trump sees Global Entrepreneurship Summit as testament to a strong India-US friendship
Manka Dhingra is the first Indian-American Sikh to win a seat in the Washington state Senate. Continue reading With Indian-American Manka Dhingra’s win, Democrats gain majority in Washington state Senate
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
Ambassador Navtej Sarna said, “I think the Indian-American community, all of you, have contributed hugely to this realization of Diwali as a very important festival for India and have underlined that celebrating Diwali is something that reaches out to the Indian-American community. That is why we have the American institutions doing so”. Continue reading Indian Embassy in Washington lights up for Diwali celebration
President Donald J. Trump sends warm wishes to Sikh Americans and Sikhs around the world as they celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji, the founder and first guru of Sikhism. Continue reading President Trump greets Sikhs on Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary
Addressing the 20th Annual Legislative Conference organized by the Indian American Friendship Council (IAFC), Senator Chuck Schumer said, “When I wrote the immigration bill, there is a special provision to allow more Indians to come to America”. Continue reading US lawmakers laud Indian-American community at Senate Luncheon hosted by Indian American Friendship Council
DC Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Hyesook Chung said, “I’m so proud to work with Mayor Muriel Bowser and an administration focused on bringing light, to create a city that is more inclusive for people of all backgrounds”. Continue reading Top DC Officials Celebrate Diwali at Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art
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 Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art will be opening its doors this weekend after an 18-month renovation allowing visitors to view the stunning masterpieces from another era while engaging in debates relevant to the present day. Continue reading Asia Meets America at Grand Reopening of Smithsonian’s Freer-Sackler Galleries
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
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