The Hindi Lovers Club here celebrated Hindi Diwas under the patronage of the Indian consul-general in Illinois. The program commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp by OP Meena, consul at the consulate general of India, in the presence of the club’s board members and over 350 guests.
A Punjabi play, “Umran Langhian Pabban Bhaar", based on a story about a man's dedication to his family despite all odds, received an overwhelming response here recently. Organized by the North Bay Cultural Society, Santa Rosa, it was the first time ever that a Punjabi play was performed live on stage in the city.
As the UPL core organising committee in Uruguay gears itself for the fifth edition of the cricket championship starting this October and the Montevideo soil gets ready to witness another edition of the grilling tournament, here’s a preview of the event.
A Kuchipudi dance performance, 'Dancing Tales from India', part of a series of short stories glorifying Indian culture, was presented recently by Vyjayanthi and Prateeksha Kashi and Srivani Vokkarane in Greater Chicago.
In an event organised by the Punjabi Council of Australia at Royal Function Center on Saturday at Blacktown, eminent social activist and radio presenter from Canada Baltej Pannu spoke at length on the issue of rampant drug abuse in Punjab. He said the problem has assumed alarming proportions and that the government still in denial mode. Only those in Punjab who direct or indirect beneficiaries of the drug trade or addicts themselves would probably dismiss the reality, he added.
An academician from Saudi Arabia, the only one from the Gulf region, was recently conferred the prestigious Best Teacher Award by the government of India.
The Indian consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia celebrated Vishwa Hindi Diwas (World Hindi Day) with enthusiasm on September 14 at the auditorium hall of the consulate. This was part of the efforts by the consulate to further promote interest in the Hindi language in Saudi Arabia.
Canada is home to many artistes from India – including dancers, actors, singers, musicians and other performers who have helped create awareness about the rich Indian arts and culture here.
Over 400 Indian-Americans participated in the charity event organized by Vidyaranya Kannada Kuta at the Hindu temple of Greater Chicago in Lemont, a town in the suburbs of Illinois recently.
The Hindi play ‘Shatraj Ke Khilari’ was recently performed for the first time in the USA in Illinois by Mandi Theatre Group, in collaboration with the Indian consulate general. They play is based on a story written by Munshi Prem Chand in 1924. The entire proceeds from ticket sales were pledged to Helpage India.
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