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9th Annual International Day of Yoga led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

9th annual International Day of Yoga celebrations on 21 June 2023, at the iconic North Lawn of the UN Headquarters in New York City.

Statement from President Joe Biden on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia

May 17, 2023 Everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity and equality—no matter whom they love, or how they identify. On the International Day...

Sky is the Limit to India’s Soft Power

When the Golden Globe Award for ‘Best Original Song’ was announced on 10 January 2023, the roar of applause for the winning movie ‘RRR’...

Diwali Stamp – The “Power of One” Award: Remarks by Csaba Kőrösi, President of the 77th session of the General Assembly

December 5, 2022 Thank you very much, Olof. Many thanks to you and all the friends gathered here today. Olof said a lot already about...

14 years of 26/11: Tribute by the Security Council

Editorial: The World Needs Equality, Equity & Justice for Peace and to Disarm the Roots of Terror. We suffered on 9/11 an attack worse...

H.E. Kaha Imnadze – Georgia and His Journey

From Ministry Intern to Assistant to President Shevardnadze to Georgia’s PR to the UN

Community reception for H. E. Randhir Jaiswal & family, hosted by Ranju & Ravi Batra & family

The Who’s Who of the community attended Ranju & Ravi Batra’s October 2021 reception honoring Dr. Abha & H.E. Randhir Jaiswal, India’s distinguished NY-based...

Stop Asian Hate Crimes

Washington, DC - It’s been more than a year since the pandemic took hold of North America, and it has been almost the same...

Crown of India – Kashmir Across Millennia

A discussion with Dr. Subhash Kak and Shri Virendra Qazi London, UK - Presented by the Indic Academy, the University of Traditional Knowledge and a...

Who can damage the legacy of Sikhs and their Gurus for India?

London, UK - The answer is some Sikhs who consider themselves to be greater visionaries than their Gurus. Sadly, some misguided Sikhs are trying...

Forever in Our Hearts

Dubai - 'April is the cruelest of the month' declared T.S Eliot in his poem 'The Wasteland', and it proved to be true for...

US Lawmakers Applaud 50 Prominent US Sikhs

Washington, DC - More than a dozen American lawmakers applauded as 250 plus Sikh women and men from all over the United States gathered...

Epidemic of Forced Conversions and Marriages in Pakistan

New York/Islamabad - UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday (February 16) began a three-day visit to Pakistan, and most of the Hindus and Christians...

No Support for Khalistan Movement in India: Shringla

Washington, DC - The Sikh congregation in the Greater Washington area expressed their gratitude to the Government of India when the top Indian diplomat...

Sikh Community Disappointed at Not Being Able to Felicitate Imran Khan

Washington, DC - On his recent visit to the US, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan had a successful event with Pakistani diaspora where more...

Positive Gossip: Arrogant Men But Women Silent Adopter

Jaipur, India - The bed is the ultimate resting place for men and women. It is here we all draw pleasure, comfort and fulfill...

India Outlaws Triple Talaq

Washington, DC/New Delhi - “An archaic and medieval practice has finally been confined to the dustbin of history! Parliament abolishes Triple Talaq and corrects...

Indian Embassy Hosts International Day of Yoga

Washington, DC - Another feather in the cap of the Indian Embassy here as it hosted the 5th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on...

Sikhs Welcome Religious Literacy Update in Michigan

Lansing, Michigan - Sikhs across the United States welcomed the nod on June 11 from the Michigan Board of Education to approve new social...

Ambassador Shringla Charms Indian American Community

Washington, DC - The Indian American community welcomed the top Indian diplomat with a short cultural program and a long list of speeches -...

Punjabi Mela Celebrates Culture with Participation of All

Burtonsville, Maryland - Festivity was in the air at the Punjabi Mela as dhol beat music blared, the aroma of food filled the environs,...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Speaks, Bares All in a Candid Style

New York - On the 10th anniversary of her Empowering Women World Summit, Tina Brown engaged Priyanka Chopra Jonas in a conversation at Lincoln...

Architect Leads Group to Israel, West Bank and Jordan

Potomac, Maryland - The yesteryears that exist in various parts of Israel, West Bank and Jordan came alive as we recently embarked on a...

Zoroastrians Express Solidarity with Gun Violence Victims, Observe Gahanbar

Boyds, Maryland - Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich attended the opening of the Hamaspathmaidyem Gahanbar, and made a special proclamation about Nowruz and recognition...

Indian Heritage Comes Alive for Ambassador Shringla

Greenbelt, Maryland - Indian Americans brought their heritage to life with Indian dance traditions and cultural presentations as the newly arrived Indian Ambassador Harsh...

Widespread Condemnation of Flag Burning Announcement

Washington, DC - A plethora of voices from across the political, social and religious spectrum were unanimous in denouncing the announcement by a Sikh...

Raisina Dialogue in Delhi Stresses Indo-Pacific Partnerships

New Delhi - Multiple countries were represented at a panel discussion here recently as part of the Raisina Dialogue, an annual multinational conference geared...

Kiran – The Mesmerizing Voice with Lyrics of Passion

New York - Kiran Ahluwalia, the soft-spoken financier turned melody queen is steadily climbing the steps of success with more than half a dozen...

NC Film Festival Showcases Yadvi – The Dignified Princess

Cary, North Carolina - Yadvi, The Dignified Princess, a film about a princess of Patiala (in the North Indian state of Punjab) Maharani Yadhuvansh...

IAT Attends and Supports La Soirée – A Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

Washington, DC - The Embassy of Canada and the United Way of the National Capital Area co-hosted the 28th Annual La Soirée – a...

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