The Town of Leesburg, Virginia, has officially proclaimed October 2025 as “Hindu Heritage Month,” at the Town Council meeting on October 28, recognizing the Hindu community’s profound cultural and spiritual …
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AAPI Victory Fund Launches “Civic Playground for Creators” to Empower Digital Storytellers as Agents of Democracy
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readIn an innovative move to engage diverse audiences through authentic storytelling, the AAPI Victory Fund has launched a new initiative titled “Civic Playground for Creators.” The program aims to harness …
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Maryland Hosts Annual “Embassy Night” at Washington International Horse Show to Showcase Global Partnerships
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe Maryland Secretary of State, Susan Lee, hosted the annual “Embassy Night” at the 67th Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), on October 25, 2025, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where diplomats …
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Indian American Leaders Rally for Voter Engagement at “Diwali Day of Action” in Northern Virginia
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Indian American (IA) Impact and the AAPI Victory Fund came together to host the “Diwali Day of Action” an event focused on civic participation, voter turnout, and community empowerment, …
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United Nations Has Lost Its “Foundational Focus,” Says India’s Envoy P Harish at UNSC Open Debate
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, has urged the world body to undertake comprehensive reforms that reflect modern geopolitical realities and give the Global South a …
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Exclusive: Ghazala Hashmi on Education, Equity, and Why Virginia Must Lead with Compassion
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readVirginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi has built a life rooted in education, equity, and civic duty. An immigrant from Hyderabad, India and a longtime professor of American literature, she made …
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USISPF Diwali Celebration Highlights Strength of Indian American Community and Growing US-India Ties
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) hosted its annual Diwali celebration on October 24, 2025, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., bringing together dignitaries, diplomats, and business …
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India’s World Bank and IMF Leaders Celebrate Diwali in Washington DC with Message of Hope and Knowledge
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe Office of the Executive Director for India and the Embassy of India in Washington, DC, jointly hosted Diwali celebrations at the World Bank headquarters, in partnership with the State …
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Governor Wes Moore Calls Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller a “Human Diwali” at Maryland’s Diwali Celebration
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readMaryland Governor Wes Moore described Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller as a “Human Diwali,” saying she makes the “world brighter wherever she goes.” “We have the best Lieutenant Governor in the …
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White House Says H1B Visa System “Spammed with Fraud,” Defends New Reforms Amid Shutdown and Legal Challenges
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe White House has defended recent reforms to the H1B visa system, asserting that the program has been “spammed with fraud” for too long and that the President’s top priority …