Category Archive for: ‘Community News’
Georgia Congressman McCormick praises Indian-Americans, says 1% of US population pays 6% of taxes
Indian-Americans pay over 6% of all taxes despite making up only 1% of society Congressman Rich McCormick (Republican-GA-6) commended Indian Americans for being patriotic, law-abiding, and good friends. He called for immigration reform. The third-largest Asian ethnic community, including 4.2 million people, is Indian-American Around …
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The Atlanta chapter of Ekal Vidyalaya raises $40,000
The Atlanta Ekal Vidyalaya branch presented a dance and music-studded entertainment show at the Global Mall in Norcross, GA on December 2 to help children in rural and tribal regions in India. Due to their unselfish devotion and dedication to the cause, attendees and volunteers were …
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The 100th anniversary of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj is commemorated in Atlanta
Community leaders, devotees, and well-wishers met at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Lilburn, Georgia, on November 19, 2022 to remember the life of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Pramukh Swami Maharaj, born in 1921, served as the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha for over 65 years …
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Sewa International Atlanta Chapter raises more than $350,000 at annual banquet
Hotel 12 in Midtown Atlanta hosted Sewa International’s annual dinner on December 3. Organizers said that the $351,000 raised demonstrates the community’s faith in the nonprofit Hindu faith-based humanitarian service organization. Sam Patel, CEO of Global Hotel Group, Sid Mookerjee, founder and managing partner of Silicon …
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Raksha raises nearly $50,000 at annual event
Raksha, Inc., the Atlanta-based nonprofit group that works to support the South Asian community, presented its annual event, Ek Shaam Raksha Ke Naam, on November 11 at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell, Georgia. This year’s theme was “Rooted, Resilient, Rising.” The event acknowledged Raksha’s …
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Community News January Atlanta 2023
CMP Summer Tech Internship 2023 Virtual Event When : 2023-01-05, 9:30 AM Contact: 602-689-0328 Host:Chinmaya Mission Phoenix La Meditemos Juntos Meditation Sahaja Yoga When:2023-01-14, 8:45 PM EST Email:contactus@sahajayoga.org Host:Sahaja Yoga Meditation Math Bee & Oratorical Contest 2023 When : 2023-02-11, 1:00 PM EST Email:beecontest@accesslifeamerica.org Host: …
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Happy Republic Day India Florida, Orlando When : 01/28/2023 , 2:00 PM Where :Chinmaya Mission Orlando 1221 Chinmaya Way, Casselberry,32707 Contact: 321-662-1887 Email:indianhorizon0674@yahoo.com The Entertainers Description: The Entertainers When: 03/03/2023, 8:00 PM Where :Gas South Arena 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth,30097 Contact:Shaphalie Bavani 770-904-9297 Host:Jasani Entertainment …
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Georgia Atlanta Metro X-Mas With Bollywood Diva Vani Kapoor Live When: 2022-12-24, 8:00 PM EST Where: Ashiana Banquet Halls 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd ste 101, Norcross, GA 30071 Contact: Atique Sheikh, 848-391-2610 Host: World Star Entertainment LLC Mata Ki Chowki When: : 2022-12-25, 4:00 PM …
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar gets ‘Gandhi Peace Pilgrim’ award By Ravi R. Ponangi
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, eminent spiritual leader and global emissary of peace, non-violence and humanity, was honored with the Gandhi Peace Pilgrim award by the Gandhi Foundation of USA (GFUSA) on November 10, 2022. The prestigious award was bestowed in appreciation and recognition of Guruji’s …
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