New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has announced that she will host “Hot or Scary: Ridgewood’s Epic Halloween Bash,” a “spooktacular Halloween extravaganza,” on October 29, from 6:00 p.m. to …
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Renascent Media and Bridgewater Commons Host “Diwali @ The Commons” in New Jersey
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readRenascent Media, in partnership with Bridgewater Commons, hosted “Diwali @ The Commons” from October 18–19, 2025, in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The two-day event brought the color, music, and spirit of …
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Indian Cultural Association of Howard County Wins 2025 Human Rights Award
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Indian Cultural Association (ICA) of Howard County has been honored with the 2025 Human Rights Award, presented by the Howard County Human Rights Commission and the Office of Human …
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Maryland Hosts Annual “Embassy Night” at Washington International Horse Show to Showcase Global Partnerships
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe Maryland Secretary of State, Susan Lee, hosted the annual “Embassy Night” at the 67th Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), on October 25, 2025, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where diplomats …
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Indian American Leaders Rally for Voter Engagement at “Diwali Day of Action” in Northern Virginia
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Indian American (IA) Impact and the AAPI Victory Fund came together to host the “Diwali Day of Action” an event focused on civic participation, voter turnout, and community empowerment, …
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Commends Banks and Credit Unions for Supporting Federal Workers Amid Shutdown
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readAs millions of federal employees missed their first full paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown this week, Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has commended several banks and credit …
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United Nations Has Lost Its “Foundational Focus,” Says India’s Envoy P Harish at UNSC Open Debate
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, has urged the world body to undertake comprehensive reforms that reflect modern geopolitical realities and give the Global South a …
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Exclusive: Ghazala Hashmi on Education, Equity, and Why Virginia Must Lead with Compassion
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readVirginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi has built a life rooted in education, equity, and civic duty. An immigrant from Hyderabad, India and a longtime professor of American literature, she made …
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USISPF Diwali Celebration Highlights Strength of Indian American Community and Growing US-India Ties
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) hosted its annual Diwali celebration on October 24, 2025, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., bringing together dignitaries, diplomats, and business …
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India’s World Bank and IMF Leaders Celebrate Diwali in Washington DC with Message of Hope and Knowledge
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe Office of the Executive Director for India and the Embassy of India in Washington, DC, jointly hosted Diwali celebrations at the World Bank headquarters, in partnership with the State …