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Indian American Forum honors outstanding women achievers


Over 300+ attendees felt a moment of pride and honor as Indian American Forum (IAF) honored some distinguished women with the highest caliber this past weekend at the Metropolitan Caterers in Long Island. Chairperson Indu Jaiswal and Gala Chair Shammi Singh, known for their strong commitment and dedication to the community cause, along with the...

74th Republic Day celebrated at Vaishnav Temple of New York


Vaishnav Temple of New York, Inc, (VTNY) was established in December 1986 under the leadership of late Dr. Arvind Shah. It is the first traditional ‘Pushtimargiya’  temple in North America. For more than 30 years, members of VTNY and Indians in the community have shown their patriotic spirit and celebrated India’s Republic Day. For the past couple...

Indian community in Long Island celebrates Republic Day


Long Island, NY: Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello, and Chairman of Human Rights Commission Dr Bobby Kalotee joined Indian American Forum Chairperson Indu Jaiswal and Indian American Community from Long Island to celebrate 74th Republic Day of India on Jan 26 at the Nassau County legislature building. Celebrations started with...

IALI celebrates Holi 2022


India Association of Long Island celebrated the festival of Holi at Asa’Mai Temple, Hicksville, NY on March 13th. Despite a very cold day, the function was well attended by more than 210 members, including Senator Kevin Thomas, chief guest A.K. Vijaya Krishnan, Consul Community Affair, Indian Consulate, Dr. Bobby Kalotee, Human Rights Commissioner &...

IALI celebrates India’s 73rd Republic Day


New York: India Association of Long Island celebrated India’s 73rd Republic Day by hoisting the Indian Flag at IALI Center in Hicksville. Secretary Pradeep Tandon, welcomed all guests and in his speech highlighted the significance of choosing the day Jan 26th for the Republic Day.  “The Indian National Congress, on December 19, 1929, passed the historic...

Long Island Car Parade set to be biggest India Day celebration in USA


Hicksville, NY: Even as the better known India Day celebrations in America have been forced by Covid-19 to downsize this year to just tricolor unfurling, IDP USA is set to keep India’s flag flying high with a Car Parade on August 15 in Hicksville,  the newest Little India. This is the 8th year that IDP USA...

Indian American Forum celebrates Nassau County Diwali 2023


Diwali Celebrations were held on Monday, Nov 6, 2023 in the evening. The program started with opening prayers by Bishop Phillip E. Elliott followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr Bobby Kumar Kalotee hosted the event and introduced the officials and the community members. Nassau County Executive Honorable Bruce Blakeman wished everyone a very Happy Diwali. Mr Blakeman in his remarks outlined the...

Hicksville is all set for 12th India Day Parade


Hicksville, NY: On the occasion of India's Independence Day, 12th India Day Parade dedicated to India's Independence Day is being organized on August 27 in Hicksville. Recently a curtain raiser ceremony was held in Nassau County Legislative Building where the poster of 12th India Day Parade was released. New York State Senator Kevin Thomas and former...

World Ayurveda Day: Virtual program focuses on Ayurveda for Global Health Care


World Ayurveda Day this year was on Dhanvantri Jayanti, October 23rd. To commemorate this day, leading Ayurvedic organizations collaborated on an engaging virtual program that included distinguished guests from US and overseas followed by a robust panel discussion on Ayurveda for Global Health Care. The event was a joint effort of the American Association of Ayurvedic Professionals (AAAP-USA),...