A scene from the special performance ot Ramleela choreographed and directed by the Navrang Dance Academy for the Dushahra Festival in NJ organized by IAF. ALL PHOTOS: Sunil Dubey, courtesy Raj Mittal…
Shree Divya Dham of Woodside, NY hosted the nine-day Navratri from Monday, September 22 to October 2, 2025. Hundreds of devotees thronged the temple every day for prayers, special aartis, and religious…
Above and below: scenes from the IACFNJ Navratri Garba held September 20 and 27, 2025, in Monroe Township, NJ. ALL PHOTOS: IACFNJ The Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey (IACFNJ) hosted Navratri…
Landmark gathering of Hindu temple leaders, priests, scholars, and community members from across North America.Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council. PHOTOS: HMEC The Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council (HMEC) and Hindu Mandir Priests’ Conference 2025, were…
Above : Thousands gathered to greet the arrival of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji at the Festival of Bliss celebrated at the Shrimad Rajchandra Spiritual Center September 26-28, 2025, to commence year-long celebrations of…
’Nduja Mac and Cheese. MUST CREDIT: Lauren Bulbin/The Washington Post Want to know the shortcut to delicious food? For food writer Gurdeep Loyal, the answer is simple: flavorful ingredients. In his latest…
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny. By Kiran Desai. Hogarth. 670 pp. $32 MUST CREDIT: Hogarth. Courtesy The Washington Post Have patience, Rilke once advised, and try to love the questions. This brave…
Is it true that you shouldn’t scratch itchy skin? What should I do instead? Scratching an itch can damage your skin and make the urge even worse. Instead, try rubbing or gently…
Ayurveda conference at the Indian Consulate in New York September 28, 2025. PHOTO: Courtesy ANI The Consulate General of India in New York on Sunday, September 28, 2025, celebrated World Ayurveda Day…
Signs are taken down after a vaccine clinic held at Benjamin Tasker Middle School in Bowie, Maryland, on Aug. 13. MUST CREDIT: Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post As vaccine hesitancy increases around…
