Diwali Lights Up Los Angeles: A Celebration of Unity and Culture

This year, Los Angeles marked a historic moment as the festival of light, Diwali, was officially celebrated at Los Angeles City Hall, underlining the city’s growing inclusivity and recognition of its Indian-American community. The event, held in partnership with the city council and the Consulate General of India, Los Angeles, blended tradition, culture and civic […]

Modernization of Maa Durga: A Celebration of Women’s Power, Social and Technological Changes

Durga Puja isn’t just a festival — it’s a living, breathing story of power, art, and evolution. Every autumn, Bengalis across the world come together to celebrate the five-day festival of Durga Puja — a glorious blend of devotion, creativity, and cultural identity. What began centuries ago as a religious ritual has transformed into a […]

Peacock Restaurant Opens Its First International Branch in Riyadh

Riyadh – On Friday, August 8, 2025, Peacock Restaurant—a celebrated name in Hyderabadi cuisine from Karimnagar—unveiled its first overseas location in the Al-Malaz area of Saudi Arabia’s capital. The inauguration was officiated by Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Suhel Khan, and witnessed by a vibrant gathering of Indian expatriates and Saudi guests The Siasat […]

Telangana Formation Day Celebrations by Telangana Association of South Africa (TASA)

Last week, the Telangana Association of South Africa (TASA) orchestrated a vibrant celebration of Telangana Formation Day—marking the state’s birth on June 2, 2014—with spectacular cultural performances and heartfelt community engagement in Johannesburg  🌟 A Day Overflowing with Pride and Culture Under bright skies and melodious music, TASA members and their families gathered in festive […]

Telugu Association of Japan (TAJ) Sankranthi Sambaralu 2025: A Grand Celebration of Telugu Culture

Telugu Association of Japan (TAJ) Sankranthi Sambaralu 2025: A Grand Celebration of Telugu Culture The Telugu Association of Japan (TAJ) successfully hosted the much-anticipated Sankranthi Sambaralu 2025 on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Tokyo International Exchange Center. The event was a grand celebration of Telugu traditions, bringing together the vibrant Telugu diaspora in Japan […]

TDF DC Chapter - Bathukamma Sambaralu 2024

TDF DC Chapter – Bathukamma Sambaralu 2024

Women attend the Bathukamma festival organised by the Telangana Development Forum in Toronto. Telugus in Canada mark BathukammaDC CORRESPONDENT HYDERABAD, OCT. 9Telangana’s Bathukam- ma festival was celebrat- ed in Toronto in a grand affair as hundreds of Tel- ugu families came togeth- er. Organised by the Telangana Development Forum (TDF) and the cul- tural group […]

WATA India Day Celebrations in Greater Seattle: Honoring the 78th Independence Day

The Greater Seattle area recently witnessed a vibrant celebration of Indian culture and patriotism as the Washington Telugu Association (WATA) hosted the India Day Celebrations to mark the 78th Independence Day of India. This grand event, filled with cultural performances, community engagement, and a spirit of unity, drew hundreds of attendees from diverse backgrounds. A […]

Ram Pran Pratishtha ceremony: Echo of ‘Jai Shree Ram’ reaches New York’s Times Square

The Indian diaspora celebrated the opening of the temple with a dance performance and the waving of saffron flags in Times Square. On Monday, hundreds of Indians flocked to Times Square in New York City to commemorate Lord Ram’s consecration in the opulent Ayodhya temple. To commemorate the opening of the Ram Temple, chants of […]

Ratha Saptami 2023

Ratha Saptami is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the seventh day (Saptami) in the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month of Magha (January–February). It is dedicated to Lord Surya, the Hindu god of the sun. On this day, devotees take a dip in sacred rivers, perform puja and offer prayers to […]