India
Karwa Chauth: A Tradition of Love and Empowerment
Karwa Chauth is more than just a day of fasting; it’s a celebration of love, devotion, and empowerment, even beyond the borders of India. Traditionally, married women fast from sunrise…
South Asia & US
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India
A New Bollywood Video Launched to Mobilize South Asian Support for Harris in Key Swing States
Ajay Bhutoria, a member of the National Finance Committee for Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, has launched a new digital video titled “I WILL VOTE FOR KAMALA HARRIS-TIM WALZ,”…
Children & Students Corner
A High School Student’s Mission to Save Lives Through His South Asian Marrow Initiative
Soren Ghorai, a 17-year-old high school senior at the Eastside Preparatory School in Kirkland, Washington State, is an inspiration to many. He is the Founder and President of the South Asian…
Health
A South Asian Perspective: It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace
The theme of the 2024 World Mental Health Day, as declared by the World Federation for Mental Health, is, "It is time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace"[1]. Each…
Festivals & Spirituality
Bridgewater Commons and Renascent Media to Host Diwali Celebrations on November 2nd in New Jersey
Celebrating 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…
Community
Legendary Musician A R Rahman Records Exclusive Performance in Support of Vice President Kamala Harris for US President
A Chennai-born, globally acclaimed music legend and two-time Academy Award winner, A.R. Rahman has recorded an exclusive 30-minute performance in support of Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 Presidential campaign. The…
Books
A New Novel JULY AND EVERYTHING AFTER: “Whatsoever You Do to the Least of My Brothers”
For too many small countries around the world, the ongoing cycle of genocide, war crimes, and civilian fallout remains hidden from the global community and exacerbates humanitarian and economic crises…
Community
The Impact Fund and Future Forward Announce $3.5 Million Ad Campaign to Engage South Asian and AAPI Voters
The Indian American (IA) Impact Fund, a leading national political organization championing the rights and interests of Indian and South Asian American communities, in partnership with Future Forward (FF) PAC,…
Community
Indian American Leaders Mourn the Loss of India’s Iconic Industrialist, Ratan Tata
Mourning the loss of Ratan Tata, an 86-year-old iconic Industrialist and Philanthropist, who died on October 9, 2024, in Mumbai, India, Indian American leaders honored Tata's leadership, vision, and ethics,…
Diplomacy
Administrator Power and Ambassador Kwatra Discuss India-US Emerging Strategic Initiatives
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator, Samantha Power, and India's new Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, met and discussed emerging strategic opportunities between both countries on…
Books
A Kids Book About Diwali – the Festival of Lights
When I set out to write “A Kids Book About Diwali,” I had no idea how deeply personal and fulfilling the journey would be. As a mother and former elementary…
Community
IACFNJ Hosts Navratri Garba Celebration in South Brunswick, New Jersey
Over 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.…
Community
Ali Taj Declares his Candidacy for the California State Assembly in 2026
Pakistani American Ali Sajjad Taj, the Mayor Pro Tem of Artesia in Los Angeles County, has officially declared his candidacy for the California State Assembly District 67 in the upcoming…
Capitol Hill
IA Impact and AAPI Victory Fund Host a ‘Day of Action’ to Mobilize Asian American Votes in Georgia
With less than a month remaining before the U.S. Presidential election, the Indian American (IA) Impact, in collaboration with the AAPI Victory Fund and the Harris-Walz campaign, organized a Day…
Diplomacy
United Nations Member States Reflect on Mahatma Gandhi’s Values on the International Day of Non-Violence
United Nations: On October 2, 2024, in honor of the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, United Nations Member States gathered to observe the International Day of Non-Violence. The event was hosted…
Community
SAGA’s 20th Annual Golf Outing Attracts Passionate Golfers in New Jersey
The 20th Annual Golf Outing of the South Asian Golf Association (SAGA) took place on September 21, 2024, at Cobblestone Creek Country Club in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, attracting over…