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HinduPACT American Hindus Against Defamation Releases Research Report Examining USCIRF’s Escalating Calls for Sanctions on RSS and Broader Implications for American Hindus

Posted on March 19, 2026March 22, 2026 by Press Release

First-of-Its-Kind Longitudinal Study of Two Decades of USCIRF Reports March 18, 2026, Washington, DC, HinduPACT today announced the release of a new research report, USCIRF Reporting on India (2007–2026): A Longitudinal Analysis of…

FIA Chicago celebrates Indian Heritage Night with Windy City Bulls

Posted on March 19, 2026March 22, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Community leaders, organizers and participants pose for a group photo during the celebration. Photos: FIA The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chicago marked its 8th Annual Indian Heritage Night in collaboration with…

Many Happy New YearS!

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Archana Adalja

Holi, the festival of colors and of love, has confirmed end of winter. Now is the time to celebrate the New Years! Different states of India celebrate different new years, in different…

Many Happy New Years’ Feasts

Posted on March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 by Archana Adalja

What are festivals without special feasts of traditional and authentic dishes? Breaking bread together has always been considered a tradition which brings people together and celebrates friendships and comradery. With four Indian…

Respected nonprofit Pratham has transformative ‘Giving Day’

Posted on March 17, 2026March 18, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Pratham banner. PHOTO: Pratham This past Friday, March 13, Pratham brought together high profile guests and supporters for India Giving Day, celebrating the power of giving. It also raised enough for Pratham USA…

19th Bharatiya Temple Gangaur Festival Celebrated with Great Fervor in Pennsylvania

Posted on March 16, 2026March 17, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Pennsylvania — The 19th Gangaur Festival was celebrated at the Bharatiya Temple in Pennsylvania. More than 500 members of the Indian diaspora and the Rajasthani community from various states across the northeastern…

Oscars 2026: Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata win in Live-Action Short Film category

Posted on March 16, 2026March 17, 2026 by ANI

The Oscars ceremony saw a rare moment this year as the Live-Action Short Film category ended in a tie. Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh receiving the Oscar for Live Action Short Film…

Priyanka Chopra Jonas presents Best International Feature Award alongside Spanish actor Javier Bardem

Posted on March 16, 2026March 17, 2026 by ANI

Priyanka Chopra Jonas with Javier Bardem presenting Best International Film award. PHOTO: ANI Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas was among the presenters at the ongoing 97th Academy Awards. The actor took the stage…

Living Tamil LitFest to be held in New York will bring renowned literary figures from around the world

Posted on March 16, 2026March 17, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Poster of Living Tamil LitFest event. PHOTO: X.com The Vishnupuram Literary Circle, USA, along with the Vishnupuram Literary Circle Tamil Nadu, is organizing an event in New York titled the Living Tamil…

A multi-faith alliance has called for urgent international action to protect Hindus in Bangladesh

Posted on March 16, 2026March 17, 2026 by a Staff Writer

An alliance of multi-faith organizations, human rights advocates, and prominent individuals has issued an urgent appeal calling on the international community to act decisively against the ongoing persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh. The appeal was authored…

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