Thousands of people enjoyed their tea and snacks listening to old Hindi film songs on the sunny Sunday evening at 74th Street, Jackson Heights, Diwali Mela on October 27, 2024. Organized …
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Edison Diwali Wonderland: A Spectacular Celebration of Lights and Culture
by Ilayas Quraishi 3 minutes readEdison, NJ— October 26, 2024 – Pappiani Park in Edison was transformed into a Diwali Wonderland on Saturday, as thousands gathered for the 3rd Annual Diwali Celebration from 2 pm …
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Ramaavan – A Musical Returns to NYC and Jersey City from November 7-10
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readRamaavan – A Musical, an innovative dance and musical theater experience adapted from the celebrated ancient Indian epic the Ramayana, will be back to New York City’s Cullum Theatre, American …
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Long before Diwali was a declared school holiday in NYC, the work of the mothers had begun. It involved many miles of leg work. Indian American parents, especially mothers, have …
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Why I’m Passionate About India’s Crafts
by Tara Bhargava Sanon, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readI was ten years old, when I watched a basket weaver take thin strips of cane to braid together an exquisite cane basket. As he finished, he saw me watching …
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Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia Receives $40 Million for its New 14-gate Terminal
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readWashington Dulles International Airport is set to receive $40 million in federal funding to help construct a new 14-gate, 400,000-square-foot terminal. The new terminal will feature direct connections to the …
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AIA-New York Chapter Hosts 37th Annual Diwali Festival on the East River
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe New York Chapter of the Association of Indians in America (AIA) hosted its 37th Annual Diwali Festival on October 6, 2024, with a lively celebration aboard a cruise on …
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First Lady Jill Biden Unveils Updated White House Public Tour for an Immersive Experience
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readOn October 21, 2024, First Lady Jill Biden unveiled the first major update to the White House public tour in decades, introducing an “enhanced” and “educational” experience for visitors. The …
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US Commerce Department Commends Virginia’s Support for Small and Medium Enterprises Seeking Global Presence
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe U.S. Commerce Department has praised the Commonwealth of Virginia for providing amazing support to enable U.S. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their operations internationally. Specialist, U.S. …
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High School Senior Captivates Audience with his National Anthem Performance on Vibraphone
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readOn September 21, 2024, 17-year-old Rishab Jain mesmerized the audience with his “enchanting,” performance of the American National Anthem on vibraphone during the Indian Cultural Association (ICA) event, at the …