Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller welcomed nearly two dozen Buddhist monks to the Maryland State House in Annapolis on February 12, 2026, marking the final stop of their “Walk for Peace.” …
Culture & Heritage
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Exclusive: Manga Emani Reflects on Culture, Cooking, and Her Acting Debut in ‘Jam Boy’ Ahead of DC Premiere
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readAs Jam Boy prepares to premiere in the Washington, DC area, the film’s deeply personal themes of ambition, identity, and cultural rootedness take on even greater resonance. In this exclusive …
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Exclusive: How ‘Jam Boy’ Uses Food and Family to Tell a Modern Immigrant Story
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readSriram Emani is an actor, filmmaker, and cultural entrepreneur whose work bridges technology, storytelling, and heritage. The premiere of his film Jam Boy will take place on February 15, 2026, …
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FIA Hosts 43rd Dance Pe Chance in Trenton, Celebrating India’s Republic Day and 150 Years of Vande Mataram
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Federation of Indian Associations (FIA-NY-NJ-CT-NE) hosted the 43rd edition of its flagship cultural event, Dance Pe Chance (DPC), on February 7, 2026, at the Patriots Theatre at the War …
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Western Australia Multicultural Act Consultations Underway, Eyes on Next Step
by Pooja Bhardwaj 6 minutes readWestern Australia (WA) has taken a significant step toward formally recognizing cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity, with final consultations for the proposed WA Multicultural Act closing on February 15, 2026. …
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Carnegie Hall Announces Annual Indian Music Festival Launching in May 2027 With $10 Million Gift
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readCarnegie Hall has announced the launch of a landmark annual Indian Music Festival, set to debut in May 2027 as part of the Hall’s 2026–2027 season. The three-day festival, scheduled …
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India’s Permanent Mission to UN Marks World Hindi Day in New York, Highlights Global Reach of Hindi
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe Permanent Mission of India (PMI) to the United Nations hosted a commemorative event on February 2, 2026, to mark World Hindi Day at its premises in New York. India’s …
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BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Simultaneous Hindu Text Recital by Children
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe grand celebration of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj’s birthday, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, was held on February 2, 2026, in Gujarat, India, drawing more than 200,000 …
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Indian Consulate in Houston Marks 77th Republic Day With “Vande Mataram” 150th Anniversary Celebration
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Consulate General of India in Houston hosted a reception on February 3, 2026, to mark the 77th Republic Day of India, commemorating 150 years of “Vande Mataram.” The event …
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AudioVerse to Release “Viswaragam – Part II”: A Reverential Musical Homage to Vani Jairam, S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and M.S. Viswanathan
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readAudioVerse Music has announced the release of Viswaragam – Part II to mark the third death anniversary of legendary playback singer Padma Bhushan Vani Jairam. The musical tribute will be …