New York State lawmakers recently recognized the legacy and teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, highlighting his message of peace, love, non-violence, and selfless service during separate events held in …
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Friday Live Music Nights Boost Crowds at Herndon’s Kalpasi Restaurant
by Akshita Balaji 4 minutes readKalpasi Indian restaurant in Herndon, Virginia, is seeing increased customer turnout on Friday evenings following the introduction of weekly live music performances. According to Kalpasi owner Alex Nathan, the restaurant …
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Why Bangladesh’s Pivot Toward Türkiye Could Redefine South Asia’s Geopolitical Landscape
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 18 minutes readThere is a particular kind of diplomatic moment that historians recognize only in retrospect a quiet turning point that, at the time, appears modest in ambition but proves, in the …
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Every summer, a familiar question begins appearing in family WhatsApp groups stretching from London to New Jersey, Toronto to Dubai: “Have the mangoes arrived yet?” For millions of Indians living …
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NCAIA Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Honors Jesse Singh with Lifetime Achievement Award
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe National Council of Asian Indian Associations (NCAIA) celebrated its 20th Anniversary Gala on June 6 at the Clarion Hotel in Hanover, Maryland, commemorating two decades of “unity, service, and …
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How a Simple Pair of Glasses Opened New Doors in Ethiopia
by Amit Deshmukh 3 minutes readIn a remarkable demonstration of humanitarian service and community solidarity, the Indian Women Association Ethiopia (IWAE) has successfully completed an eyeglasses donation initiative that is transforming lives by restoring clear …
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India U-18 Men Clinch Asia Cup Title; Women Secure Bronze
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readIndia’s U-18 men’s hockey team capped a remarkable campaign by defeating host nation Japan 4-1 in the final to win the title, while the Indian women’s U-18 team secured a …
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So, you thought that Lord Ganesh was always venerated for being a Siddhi-data (One who grants success) and Vighna-harta (Remover of obstacles)? Apparently, he was not. Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, …
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Pakistan’s Envoy Delivers Sharif’s Message to Iran’s Supreme Leader Amid Diplomatic Push to Ease Tensions
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readPakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi June 7 delivered a special message from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei during a visit to Tehran, as …
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India Emerges as Virginia’s Top Overseas Tourism Market
by P. Krishna Kumar 3 minutes readVirginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is intensifying its engagement with the Indian travel trade to broaden awareness about the diverse experiences the US state offers beyond the popular Luray Caverns attraction, …