Tag Archives: India

Bengali Harlem and the Lost Histories of South Asian America

Posted on March 26, 2013 by | Leave a comment

130213161923-bengali-harlem-story-topA book event with theater, film, and community forum presented by afro-latin@ forum, Asian American Writer’s Workshop and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Continue reading →

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HW Pick: Tense Multicolored Inlaid Wood Watch

Posted on March 14, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Tense Multicolored Inlaid Wood Watch

This Tense wood watch is part of the G8303 series, which was just introduced to the Tense watch line. Continue reading →

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Ravi Shankar’s Swag 1920 – 2012 (video)

Posted on December 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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Ravi Shankar (Bengali: রবি শংকর; born Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury, 7 April 1920 – 11 December 2012 ), often referred to by the title Pandit, was an Indian musician and composer who played the plucked-string instrument sitar. Continue reading →

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Watch The London 2012 Olympic Live on YouTube in Harlem

Posted on June 11, 2012 by | Leave a comment

This summer, from July 27 to August 12, the world will turn their attention to London to watch the daily trials and triumphs of the greatest living athletes at the Summer Olympic Games. Today, we’re excited to announce that millions of Olympic fans from across 64 territories in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa will have a chance to watch the games live from London on the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/olympic.
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Pray for Peace Day: Dec. 18: Aman ki Asha

Posted on December 16, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The call for peace is not only global, it’s local.

On December 18, wherever you are in the world, take out just thirty seconds to Pray for Peace Between India and Pakistan. Continue reading →

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President Obama’s First State Dinner

Posted on November 25, 2009 by | Leave a comment

The first state dinner of the Obama White House had it all: Oscar-winning entertainers, Hollywood moguls, a knockout guest chef and even a wardrobe malfunction. Traditional evening gowns vied with saris of vibrant colors Tuesday night at the high-glitz dinner in honor of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. There were turbans and bindis as well as diamonds and brocades.

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WorldWide Interfaith Pilgrimage

Posted on November 19, 2008 by | Leave a comment

faithPilgrimage of Global Interfaith Leaders & Youth Unite in Mayapur, India 

November 30 – December 05, 2008

This November 29th – December 5th, 2008, in Mayapur, India, United Religions Initiative (URI) will hold its second global gathering of members and partners, in a small temple town on the banks of the Ganges where daily up to 10,000 pilgrims visit. Bringing together nearly 300 global interfaith leaders, from 44 countries, as well as the first interfaith youth delegation, the 2008 Global Assembly will serve as an opportunity for members, all of whom are working on interfaith projects worldwide, to speak face to face, learn from one another’s successes and to build further alliances within the URI network. Continue reading →

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