Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 402 into law, officially designating Diwali as a state holiday. The signing took place during a joint celebration of Diwali, Tihar, and Bandi …
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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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New York State Honors Padma Shri Kailash Kher with a Special Citation
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readPadma Shri recipient Kailash Kher was honored with a special citation from New York State Assembly Member David Ira Weprin, recognizing his contributions as “a global ambassador of Indian culture, …
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US Attorney of SDNY Charges a Former Indian Official in an Alleged Assassination Plot
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readOn October 17, 2024, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) announced criminal charges against a former employee of the Indian government for his alleged involvement …
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U.S. Senate Candidate from New York Calls for Equitable Representation of the Global South at the United Nations
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readDiane Sare, an independent U.S. Senate candidate from New York representing the Lyndon LaRouche Party, has criticized the United States’ actions at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), calling for …
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Bridgewater Commons and Renascent Media to Host Diwali Celebrations on November 2nd in New Jersey
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readCelebrating the South Asian community, Bridgewater Commons, in collaboration with Renascent Media, is set to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with vibrant live performances at the Mall’s Center Court …
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Kerala Center to Honor Eight Distinguished Malayalees at its Awards Dinner in New York
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center, Inc. will recognize eight distinguished Malayalees for their exceptional accomplishments in their respective fields and their contributions to society at its 32nd Annual …
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26th Annual Grand Dushahra Festival Draws Over 15,000 People in Edison, NJ
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readOver 15,000 people attended the 26th Annual Grand Dushahra Festival on October 5, 2024, organized by Indo-American Festivals, Inc. (IAF) at the picturesque Lake Papaianni Park in Edison, New Jersey. …
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IACFNJ Hosts Navratri Garba Celebration in South Brunswick, New Jersey
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readOver 3,000 people attended the Navratri Garba celebration organized by the Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey (IACFNJ) on October 4-5, 2024, at South Brunswick High School in New Jersey. …
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Two Indian Americans named as White House Fellows for the 2024-2025 Class
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe President’s Commission on White House Fellows has selected two Indian Americans, Padmini Pillai and Nalini Tata, for the 2024-2025 class. “This year’s Fellows advanced through a highly competitive selection …