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The Diwali Foundation, which grew out of efforts to get the US Postal System to issue a stamp honouring the festival of Diwali, makes the award, Power of One, recognising how one person can become the agent of change.
Indian diaspora in the Caribbean needs the right political impetus
It is about time that celebrations to mark Indian Arrival Day, whether in Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, Mauritius, or Fiji, take on a new format and a more scientific approach
Bill to make Diwali federal holiday in the US introduced
The bill says, “Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is an auspicious day celebrated by many South and Southeast Asian communities as well as religious groups including the Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain communities”.
Top US military officer nominee advocate of strong defence ties with India
Brown has repeatedly spoken of the importance of defence relations with India for the US. He participated in the Cope India 19 joint India-US exercise in 2018 in Kalaikunda and Panagarh and flew an Indian Air Force Mirage 2000.
Terror, famine, human rights violations heighten global concerns over Afghanistan
Guterres described the situation in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan as “the largest humanitarian crisis in the world today” with six million Afghans “one step away from famine-like conditions”, while 28 million “will need humanitarian assistance this year to survive”.
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US designates Pakistan, along with China, Russia and Saudi Arabia, as religious freedom violators
“We will continue to carefully monitor the status of freedom of religion or belief in every country around the world and advocate for those facing religious persecution or discrimination”, Blinken said.
Bangladesh’s signal backend contribution to FIFA World Cup 2022
Bangladeshis living abroad play have played a vital role in building Qatar's infrastructure and executing the World Cup's many activities.
Can two Indian American women run for US president in 2024? Nikki Haley hints she may contest; Kamala Harris's fortunes tied to Biden
In her Sunday speech, Nimrata Nikki Randhawa Haley, the daughter of a turban-wearing Sikh immigrant from India, repeatedly emphasised her status as a racial minority in a party associated with whiteness and said it should reach out to minorities – Hispanics, Asians, African Americans and Jews.
The first major international event focused on India’s globalisation following India’s ascendency to the G20 Presidency
The first major international event focused on India’s globalisation following India’s ascendency to the G20 Presidency, IGF’s week-long high profile gathering in the UAE will bring together leading political, business, and cultural figures from India, UAE and across the world
Five-member Indian American 'Samosa Caucus' remains in US Congress with Ami Bera reelection
The last time there were five lawmakers of Indian origin in Congress was in 2020 when Kamala Harris was a senator before her election as Vice President.
Indian, US officials discuss boosting India’s defence industry, accelerating indigenous production
“Kahl reaffirmed the importance of the US-India Major Defense Partnership to shaping the future of the Indo-Pacific”, he said.
Growing speculation about India’s peacemaking role in Ukraine
"Peacemaking could carve a more prominent place for India in the global order and possibly bring it closer to a long-sought prize of a fairer power distribution — a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council", the paper said.
No one needs to sit in judgement on India’s position on Ukraine”: US Congressman
“You are a secret weapon for economic growth,” Congressman Himes told the Indian American community, and called them “the future of US innovations.”
Leading Indian Americans honored by New York City mayor
Mayor Adams in his remarks said that the Indian American community was very important to New York City.
Pakistan's top police officer Faisal Shahkar appointed United Nations Police Adviser
Shahkar has most recently served as Team Leader within the United Nations Standing Police Capacity (2020-2021).
Pakistani suspected of al-Qaeda links released by US after 19-year detention without trial
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said, “We are glad that a Pakistani citizen detained abroad is finally reunited with his family”.
US and Bangladesh discuss labour laws' implementation
The objective of the meeting was to support Bangladeshi implementation of commitments to improve labor rights protections and to further economic cooperation between the United States and Bangladesh, it said.
Trinidad and Tobago showcases Indo-Trinidadian culture at Divali Nagar 2022
Trinidad and Tobago Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Randall Mitchell, said that Divali Nagar has made citizens more aware of the tradition associated with Hinduism and East Indian culture.
'Samosa Caucus' to have one more Indian American: Election of Shri Thanedar to US Congress almost certain
Thanedar said on his campaign site that he grew up in poverty in a family of ten in India and worked in odd jobs to support his family after his father retired.
