Desi News FIA celebrates R-Day with gusto & panache MOON KHAN
CHICAGO: The Federation of the Indian Association Schaumburg set a new milestone in event management by holding a fabulous gala event celebrating India's 68th Republic Day at Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows. Welcoming the ebullient guests, Sunil Shah, FIA's Founder President observed "We don't intend to organize a dinner party that anybody can do. Our purpose is to use this auspicious occasion to display Indian culture and values to the younger generation and to the mainstream dignitaries." Shah, who left no stone unturned in organizing this fabulous program, added, "We also provide a grand networking opportunity to our community." Details on page 18
OFBJP working for BJP victory in Amethi India Post News Service
FREMONT, CA: OFBJP North California Leadership and Community Members met to discuss the upcoming Amethi elections in Uttar Pradesh. The BJP has declared Rani Garima Singh as its Amethi candidate from the eponymous district. Community members were excited about the potential mobilization on the ground in Amethi and how this has fundamentally shifted the political equation in one of the most important constituencies in one of the most important state of India. The fight in Amethi is first about justice and honor; politics and votes come later. This election is about the development of Amethi. Details on page 19
Rochester honors Indian American Apte India Post News Service
ROCHESTER: Mayor Ardell Brede of Rochester, Minnesota and Lt. Evenson of Rochester Police Department presented the prestigious community service medal of honor to Indian American and Houston resident Mandar Apte for building their leadership capacity for dealing more effectively with the growing issue of violence and improve the quality of life in Rochester. Details on page 22
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Indian-American to build 8 cricket stadiums Details on page 25
CG Ashok leads R-Day celebrations in Bay Area leaders on the strength of the bond between our two countries. Earlier in the morning, ConsuMILPITAS: While India cel- late General of India, San Francisco ebrated its 68th Republic Day at celebrated the occasion at an Rajpath in New Delhi with Crown event organized at Gadar MemoPrince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed rial Hall, San Francisco. Consul bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the chief General Ashok Venkatesan hoisted guest, Bay Areans too came in the Indian Flag. Later, he read the speech delivered by President of India Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion. The event was attended by a number of officers and officials of Indian Consulate, San Francisco and their family members. The California State Senate and the California State Assembly passed Resolutions in Capitol House, Sacramento on the occasion of 68th InConsul General Ambassador Venkatesan Ashok dian Republic Day Celebrations. While Senator Tony Mendoza had large numbers to celebrate India's Republic at the India Community presented the Resolution in CaliCenter, Milpitas organized by In- fornia State Senate, Assembly dian Consulate General in San Member Ash Kalra had presented the same in California State AsFrancisco. At a function held at India Com- sembly. Consul General Ashok munity Center on January 26, Con- Venkatesan who was invited, was sul General Ambassador also present in both the houses Venkatesan Ashok led celebra- on the occasion. Details on page 24 tions of India's 68th Republic Day that included dance and musical performances and remarks from elected officials and community VIDYA SETHURAMAN
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Flag hoisting by Consul General Ashok Venkatesan at Gadar Memorial Hall, San Francisco
Presenting of the Resolution to Consul General Ashok Venkatesan by Senator Tony Mendoza in California State Senate on the occasion of 68th Indian Republic Day