NEW YORK: Indian Diaspora's contributions are vital to improve the ties between India and the U.S and to take it to greater heights, said Oscar Fernandes, MP and General Secretary of All India Congress Committee.
The senior Congress Party leader and a former Union Minister was addressing the Indian-American community after inaugurating the reorganized executive committee of the Indian National...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ: Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP)-USA hosted an event to highlight the heart churning plight of Hindu refugees from Pakistan at the local Ramada Inn, North Brunswick, New Jersey on July 24. Over 200 Indian Americans attended this social educational event on a week day evening, to support the cause of these Hindu refugees who seeks immigration...
CHICAGO: Manav Seva Mandir, a Bensenville-based not for profit socio-religious organization, celebrated its 19th Patosav - a two-day affair on Saturday July 27 and on Sunday July 28 at its Mahalaxmi Hall.
The event was culmination of seven days Saptadev Katha and Gyan Yagya held from July 21 to July 27 at the same hall. Saptdev Katha and Gyan Yagya...
CHICAGO: After seven months of careful planning, the Kutchhi Oswal Jain Association in North America (KOJAIN) pulled itself up by its bootstraps to host a successful 7th annual Sammelan in Chicago at the Holiday Inn Express from 27 to 29 July.
Close to 700 people enjoyed the three-day Sammelan. Attendees participated in numerous educational seminars, panel discussions and lectures by...
SAN ANTONIO, Texas: The Leuva Patidar Samaj of USA (LPS of USA) held its Annual Super Convention & Trade Show at the Crowne Plaza-Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas.
Convention Chair and Ex Offico Hasubhai Patel of Houston, Texas stated this was a very successful conference with 1000 plus attendees of all age groups and a large Leuva youth turnout.
The convention...
NEW YORK: Sri Sri Gyan Vikas Kendra, an India-based nonprofit organization, is currently conducting a series of programs aimed at improving health of Indian-Americans and others, who are keen on not only bolstering their physical health but also their mental abilities.
The program, whose formal name is "Advance Plus Course," is being held under the guidance of Sri Sri Guru...
DEARBORN, Michigan: Founder & Instructor of India Performing Arts Center - IPAC, Mrs. Smita "Miki" Patel continuously strives to keep the passion of folk dancing alive in the girls of all ages. More recently IPAC's two dance teams - Adult team (above 30 yrs.) and senior team (between 16 & 26) - participated in the prestigious FOGANA Dance competition...
HOFFMAN ESTATES: Shree Jalaram Mandir in Hoffman Estates, a northwest suburb of Chicago, added one more feather in its cap of achievements by organizing for the first time in USA a Jalaram Charitra Katha on the life of Jalaram Bapa, here.
The Katha, a four day program (July 24-28), was narrated by well known guru Rajendraprasad Bhatt (Shastriji) of Bhavnagar....
NEW YORK: The 2012 MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee concluded its 11 city tour with two events in the New York & Boston areas.
With a huge turnout this year as well, the Bee attracted some top talent as well as young and new spellers that competed for the coveted prizes and titles.
"It is very heartening to see that each...
CHICAGO: Anila Sinha Foundation (ASF) recently organized a gala fund raising event themed Kathak Odyssey, at the Ashyana Banquette in Downers Grove, a south west suburb of Chicago. The event was attended by about 300 avid classical Indian dance art lovers and guests, many non-Indian.
ASF presented a unique choreography based on the journey of Kathak from its inception in...