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Update your protection against COVID at Diwali at Times Square


By We Can Do This Campaign New York: “Been there, done that.” People are feeling like they’ve heard enough about COVID-19. But staying on top of the facts, vaccinations, and level of spread in the community is still important to keep your family and communities safe. In fact, updated vaccines that provide extra protection against...

Rubin Museum urged to withdraw Hindu gods’ toys from sale


New York: Upset Hindus are urging Rubin Museum of Art in New York City to immediately withdraw from its shop the plush toys featuring Hindu deities Krishna-Ganesh-Saraswati, calling it highly inappropriate. Rajan Zed, President of Universal Society of Hinduism, has urged Rubin Museum Executive Director Jorrit Britschgi, Trustees Chair Shelley Rubin, and President Noah P....

Mayor Eric Adams performs ‘Taggedele’ gesture from ‘Pushpa’


New York: ‘The Pushpa” fever has caught on to Mayor Eric Adams along with millions of fans across the globe as Adams this week performed the ‘taggedele’ hand gesture from the film at an event in New York City. Earlier, Adams was seen enjoying the gesture with actor Allu Arjun in a reception after...

Hochul hosts first-ever gubernatorial Diwali celebration


New York: New York State Governor Kathy Hochul hosted New York's first-ever gubernatorial Diwali celebration Tuesday and underlined the festival’s message of unity, light, and prosperity. Diwali's message of the triumph of light over darkness and peace over conflict rings especially true in today’s times of divisiveness and polarization and the festival reminds people that...

Diwali to light up Times Square on October 15


New York: Neeta Bhasin, President & CEO of Diwali at Times Square (DTS), is gung-ho about the event which is now in its 7th year. “Josh is very high as this year we are celebrating Diwali as well as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ in Times Square on October 15,” she says. The festival kicked off...

Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% next year


Washington DC: Millions of Social Security recipients will get an 8.7 percent boost in their benefits in 2023, a historic increase but a gain that will be eaten up in part by the higher cost of everyday living. The cost-of-living adjustment — the largest in more than 40 years — means the average recipient will...

Kerala Center to honor six Malayalee Americans


The Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center, Inc. will honor six Indian American Malayalees for their outstanding achievements in their field of specialization and for their service to society at its 30th Annual Awards Banquet to be held on October 22, 2022.  Randhir Jaiswal, Consul General of India, New York, NY senators Kevin Thomas and Anna...

Post Date: October 13, 2022

Ravan Dahan at Hindu Jain Temple, Pittsburgh on Oct 8, 2022. Artwork effigy by TSAT cartoonist Mahendra Shah.

Museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi’s life opens in Atlantic City


A museum dedicated to the life and message of Mahatma Gandhi has opened in Atlantic City.  The museum, which was officially opened this past weekend, features interactive multimedia screens and artifacts that allow visitors to follow the events of the apostle of peace's life.  Renowned members of the Indian American community including Randhir Jaiswal, India's Consul...