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BangladeshCommunityFestivals & SpiritualityIndiaSouth Asia & US
Nostalgic Hindi film songs, jalebis, and lighted trees usher in Diwali at Jackson Heights Â
by Archana Adalja, News India Times 3 minutes readThousands of people enjoyed their tea and snacks listening to old Hindi film songs on the sunny Sunday evening at 74th Street, Jackson Heights, Diwali Mela on October 27, 2024. Organized …
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CommunityFestivals & SpiritualitySouth Asia & US
Edison Diwali Wonderland: A Spectacular Celebration of Lights and Culture
by Ilayas Quraishi 3 minutes readEdison, NJ— October 26, 2024 – Pappiani Park in Edison was transformed into a Diwali Wonderland on Saturday, as thousands gathered for the 3rd Annual Diwali Celebration from 2 pm …
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ArtisansIndia
Indian Consulate in New York Hosts a Roundtable Discussion on Bharat Tex 2025
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readOn October 25, 2024, the Consulate General of India in New York hosted a roundtable discussion with prominent textile industry leaders from the New York Metro Area and the visiting …
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CommunityFestivals & Spirituality
Ramaavan – A Musical Returns to NYC and Jersey City from November 7-10
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readRamaavan – A Musical, an innovative dance and musical theater experience adapted from the celebrated ancient Indian epic the Ramayana, will be back to New York City’s Cullum Theatre, American …
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US Elections: Heightened Uncertainty with Domestic and Global implications
by Sheila Hooda, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readThe outcome of the US Elections, in this closely monitored race, carries a heightened level of uncertainty in key swing states, given how close both candidates are in early polls. …
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CommunityFestivals & SpiritualityNortheast
Rejoice, NYC! Now Diwali is a school holiday!
by Archana Adalja, News India Times 4 minutes readLong before Diwali was a declared school holiday in NYC, the work of the mothers had begun. It involved many miles of leg work. Indian American parents, especially mothers, have …