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Diaspora

GOPIO-Virginia Marks 17 Years, Honors Community Leaders

The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin’s Virginia chapter, GOPIO-Virginia, celebrated its 17th anniversary and India’s 80th Independence Day with an awards ceremony and cultural performances on August 23…

By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman · August 24, 2026

Diaspora

Ancient Icons, Enduring Myths-II

The Museum Ulm at the Baden-Wurttemberg state in Germany displays a fantastic exhibit of a man-lion. The icon’s German name is Löwenmensch, meaning ‘lion-person’ or ‘lion-human.’  The exhibit, just about…

By Aditya Chatterjee · August 21, 2026

Children & Students Corner

Indiaspora Launches Heritage Program for Indian-Origin Students

Indiaspora has announced the Heritage Connect Program, a 12-day cultural and leadership initiative for high school juniors and seniors of Indian origin between the ages of 17 and 19. Indiaspora…

By SAH Staff Reporter · August 19, 2026

Culture & Heritage

FIA Chicago Celebrates U.S., Indian Independence Milestones

The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chicago marked the United States’ 250th anniversary and India’s 80th Independence Day with a daylong celebration at the Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois.…

By SAH Staff Reporter · August 19, 2026

Diaspora

IAGB India Day Draws More Than 4,000 in Acton

The India Association of Greater Boston has concluded its India Day 2026 celebrations commemorating India’s 80th Independence Day. The program brought together thousands of people from across Greater Boston through…

By SAH Staff Reporter · August 19, 2026

Culture & Heritage

FIA to Host India Festival 2026 in Central Ohio

The Federation of Indian Associations of Ohio has announced that its flagship India Festival will return Aug. 22 to the Celeste Center at the Ohio Expo Center, bringing Indian culture,…

By SAH Staff Reporter · August 19, 2026

Diaspora

FIA Celebrates India’s Independence Day at Times Square

The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) hoisted the Indian tricolor at Times Square celebrating the 44th Annual India Day Parade on August 15.  The ceremony, held at the corner of…

By SAH Staff Reporter · August 18, 2026

Culture & Heritage

AIA’s SWADES Draws 25,000 to San Jose India Day Parade

More than 25,000 people gathered in downtown San Jose on August 15 for the Association of Indo Americans’ SWADES 2026, a celebration marking India’s 80th Independence Day. The daylong event…

By SAH Staff Reporter · August 17, 2026

Culture & Heritage

Partition for Peace: The Elusive Promise

The difficulties between India and Pakistan today do not arise solely from the policies pursued by their respective Governments in what each considers its own national interest, even when those…

By Amit Krishankant Paul · August 17, 2026