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GOPIO-CT celebrates Diwali supporting local charity; Stamford Mayor proclaims Diwali Day

Posted on October 26, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Presenting Stamford City Mayor’s proclamation of Diwali Day at the celebration. From l. to r.: Babita Gupta, Sonali Gannu, Jayashri Chintalapudi, Stamford Mayor’s Multicultural Council (MMC) Vice President Malinda Polite, GOPIO-CT President…

Jersey City Council honors Hindu Heritage Month, recognizes community leader

Posted on October 26, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Traditional lamp lighting ceremony at the Jersey City Council’s presentation of Proclamation on Hindu Heritage Month October 24, 2025. ALL PHOTOS: Mohammed Jaffer/ SnapsIndia The Office of Jersey City Council President Joyce…

When to introduce kids to peanuts to help avoid allergies, according to experts

Posted on October 26, 2025October 28, 2025 by Sabrina Malhi, The Washington Post

Feeding peanut products to infants was connected with a 43 percent lower association with developing peanut allergies, according to a study published recently in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed medical records of…

Over 1000 dishes create the Annakut at BAPS Flushing Swaminarayan Mandir

Posted on October 26, 2025October 28, 2025 by Archana Adalja

Representatives of a temple group perform Arati at the Annakut on Gujarati New Year;s day at the BAPS Flushing Mandir. PHOTO: Provided by Pragna Patel, BAPS. More than 4,000 people visited Flushing…

Mahwah Temple holds Mata Ki Jyoti lighting ceremony; Invites community to Nov. 22 Sthapna Ceremony

Posted on October 24, 2025October 26, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Maa Durga at the Hindu Samaj Temple in Mahwa. ALL PHOTOS: Vinod Chadha The Hindu Samaj Temple of Mahwah conducted a special ceremony this Navratri bringing the Mata Rank Vaishno Devi ki Jyoti from…

Anuj Dixit raises more than $430,000 since entering race for Congress from California

Posted on October 24, 2025October 26, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Anuj Dixit, candidate for the 2026 elections to the US Congress from District 48 in California. PHOTO: @anujdixitforcongress.com Voting rights attorney and Democratic candidate for Congress, Anuj Dixit recently announced that he…

Your protein powder isn’t poisoning you

Posted on October 24, 2025October 26, 2025 by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg Opinion

Protein powder. PHOTO: NIT Staff Don’t toss out your protein powder just yet. A recent report about lead levels in protein supplements sparked unnecessary alarm about a product that an increasing number…

Atlanta Mayor joins Hindu organization to hold 3rd annual Diwali celebration at City Hall

Posted on October 23, 2025October 24, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joins CoHNA members to light the traditional lamp jump-starting the Diwali celebrations at City Hall, October 20, 2025. ALL PHOTOS: Courtesy CoHNA On October 20, 2025, Diwali lit…

Community organization, Indian Seniors of Chicago, holds annual Diwali festival

Posted on October 22, 2025October 24, 2025 by Bhailal M. Patel

An estimated 500 members and guests of Indian Seniors of Chicago attended the Annual Diwali Festival hosted by the organization October 11, 2025, in Bensenville, Ill. ALL PHOTOS: Jayanti Oza Bensenville, IL…

AristaCare Indian Nursing Home Program celebrates 20th anniversary, and Diwali

Posted on October 20, 2025October 21, 2025 by a Staff Writer

Founder and President of the Indian Nursing Home Program Mukund Thakar with his wife Rama, and daughter Ankita Patel, as well as staff and guests pose for a picture at the october…

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