Brahmin Society of New York, established in 1987 has been promoting and preserving culture in communities, youth and beyond. On November 11, 2022 the nonprofit organization had a ‘Gala Diwali Dinner for the Cause’. Brahmin Society of NY recognized its longtime member and esteemed guest Deputy Commissioner for Trade, Investment and Innovation for Mayor Eric...
Traditional dresses, authentic food, a musical program, and a happy crowd, all went into making the Gujarati Samaj of New York’s Diwali celebrations a very successful event in Queens. The celebrations were capped by the visit of the Mayor of New York City Eric Adams and Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan along with President Harshad Patel and Executive...
On October 27, 2022 NYCHHC Lincoln Hospital celebrated the Diwali festival with pomp and show. Lincoln Hospital truly exhibits how accommodating and accepting it is in regards to cultural diversity. The program started with the singing of the American national anthem by Pitique Desruisseaux and the Indian national anthem by Tara Shajan and Sukhdeep Hayer. The program was...
Edison, NJ: From October 22 to October 26, colors, lights and food fused with joy and tradition as Diwali –The Festival of Lights –was celebrated at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs across North America. October is being celebrated as Hindu Heritage Month, and community leaders, as well as policymakers, including US President Joe Biden, participated...
Actor Priyanka Chopra returned to Mumbai, her first trip to India in almost three years. She was seen in a video exiting the airport smiling and waving to the people. She also hugged her friend, who came to receive her at the airport. For her trip, Priyanka wore a blue co-ord outfit with white sneakers and...
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday hosted an in-person Diwali reception after a gap of two years. The event included guests from the diplomatic and religious communities, the private sector, and from all across civil society. “It is an honor to host the State Department for this first in-person Diwali since before the...
New York: Iconic Times Square was lit up with Diwali festivities as the Indian diaspora living in the US got together to enjoy every moment of it. The Association of Indians in America (AIA) New York chapter in collaboration with Jaipur Foot USA hosted a grand Deepavali event at NYC's Times Square, displaying the true...
New York: Mayor Eric Adams has urged people to “live in the spirit” of Lord Ram, Sita, and Deepavali and be the “beacon of light” and hope each day of the year. “Let's live in the spirit of Ram, let's live in the spirit of Sita. Let's live in the spirit of Deepavali. Let's live up...
New Delhi: From the day of first Navratri September 26 and till October 23, business of more than 1.25 lakh crore has already taken place in the country, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said. On the call of CAIT this year, the traders celebrated the festival as "Apni Diwali - Bhartiya Diwali" with all emphasis...
