Washington: New Democratic Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative from Rhode Island in Congress, was sworn into office Monday. Amo, a Democrat, won a special election in November to replace Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, who stepped down this summer to lead a nonprofit foundation. The House chamber burst into applause as Speaker Mike Johnson swore in the new lawmaker. The son...
Aruba: Xavier University Aruba President Ravi Bhooplapur was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the prestigious Karnatak University in Dharwad, India on October 30 at its 73rd annual convocation ceremony. Ravi, who was awarded the honorary doctorate in recognition of his contribution to the field of education and philanthropy, was born and raised in Dharwad,...
Columbia, S.C.: Nikki Haley on Wednesday partially walked back her proposed requirement that social media companies ban people from posting anonymously online for national security reasons, a stance for which she drew backlash across conservative social media and some of her GOP presidential rivals. The former United Nations ambassador’s comments Tuesday to Fox News were quickly spread...
Washington: Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee abruptly adjourned a meeting on Thursday without holding an expected vote on subpoenas for two conservatives who have helped arrange luxury travel and other benefits for Supreme Court justices. The panel’s Democratic chairman, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, gaveled out after Republicans on the committee made clear they would call for...
Indian-Canadian lawmaker Chandrasekhar Arya hosted Diwali celebration at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. During the event, he raised the Hindu flag with the sacred symbol "Aum". Arya, who originally hails from Karnataka, said that the Diwali celebration he organized last Sunday was attended by a large number of Indians from various Canadian cities such as Ottawa, the Greater Toronto Area,...
The African American Youth Harvest Foundation (AAYHF) recently hosted its annual Gala featuring Martin Luther King III. Harish Kotecha, Founder of Hindu Charities for America (HC4A), was honored with AAYHF’s Humanitarian Award. This is one of many awards that has been bestowed upon HC4A to recognize its work in the community. Michael Lofton, Executive Director...
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...
In a first, Diwali celebration took place on Thursday, November 9 at the South Carolina Governor’s Mansion in Columbia, South Carolina. This event was attended by over 200 guests, including the Consulate General of India, Ramesh Babu, South Carolina legislators, state agency leaders, members of the Indian American community, and many more. At the event, Governor Henry McMaster awarded...
The iconic Empire State Building was lit up in orange hues as New York City celebrated Diwali on Sunday. New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Deputy Commissioner of International Affairs Dilip Chauhan celebrated the 'festival of lights' with people of the Hindu community at the Bhakti Center, the oldest Hindu temple in Manhattan. In June,...
