Defense
Opinion: A New Dangerous Race in The Making
“I hated to do it, but had no choice! Because of other countries’ testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our nuclear weapons on an…
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The Big Fat Indian Wedding: A $78 Billion Celebration of Culture and Commerce
The Big Fat Indian Wedding is back — and it’s bigger than ever. Between November 1 and December 14, an estimated 46 lakh weddings will take place across India, generating…
Blog
Town of Leesburg in Virginia Proclaims October as Hindu Heritage Month
The Town of Leesburg, Virginia, has officially proclaimed October 2025 as “Hindu Heritage Month,” at the Town Council meeting on October 28, recognizing the Hindu community’s profound cultural and spiritual…
AI
Indo-US Bridging RARE Summit 2025 to Convene Global Experts and Advocates at George Mason University
The Indo US Organization for Rare Diseases (IndoUSrare) has announced that the Indo-US Bridging RARE Summit 2025 will take place from November 2–4, 2025, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center,…
Capitol Hill
AAPI Victory Fund Launches “Civic Playground for Creators” to Empower Digital Storytellers as Agents of Democracy
In an innovative move to engage diverse audiences through authentic storytelling, the AAPI Victory Fund has launched a new initiative titled “Civic Playground for Creators.” The program aims to harness…
Community
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Jersey Celebrates Diwali with Theme of “Unity”
From October 18–26, 2025, BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey, came alive with the radiant spirit of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as thousands of devotees, well-wishers, and…
Community
NY Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar to Host “Hot or Scary” Halloween Bash in Ridgewood on October 29
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…
Community
Renascent Media and Bridgewater Commons Host “Diwali @ The Commons” in New Jersey
Renascent 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…
Community
Indian Cultural Association of Howard County Wins 2025 Human Rights Award
The 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…
Community
Maryland Hosts Annual “Embassy Night” at Washington International Horse Show to Showcase Global Partnerships
The 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…
Community
Indian American Leaders Rally for Voter Engagement at “Diwali Day of Action” in Northern Virginia
The 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,…
Capitol Hill
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Commends Banks and Credit Unions for Supporting Federal Workers Amid Shutdown
As 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…
Diplomacy
United Nations Has Lost Its “Foundational Focus,” Says India’s Envoy P Harish at UNSC Open Debate
India’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…
Capitol Hill
Exclusive: Ghazala Hashmi on Education, Equity, and Why Virginia Must Lead with Compassion
Virginia 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…
Community
USISPF Diwali Celebration Highlights Strength of Indian American Community and Growing US-India Ties
The 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…
Bangladesh
India’s World Bank and IMF Leaders Celebrate Diwali in Washington DC with Message of Hope and Knowledge
The 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…