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The Diwali Stamp is a “shining tribute to the celebration of multi-culturalism”: Syed Akbaruddin
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Over 20 countries, including two UN Security Council permanent members- France and the UK– have supported a dedication ceremony hosted by India to commemorate the release of a Diwali postage stamp by […]
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Indian American community leader Harish Thakkar honored at the NYC Council Diwali
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The New York City Council celebrated Diwali, as usual, this year on November 15. On the occasion, some Indian Americans were recognized and honored for their services to the community. One […]
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New York City Council honors Ranju Batra for securing Diwali Stamp
NEW YORK (TIP): The New York City Council honored, November 15, businesswoman, community leader and chairperson of Diwali Stamp Project, Ranju Batra for her singular achievement in having a Diwali Stamp issued by the USPS. […]
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America Tamil Sangam honors Maloney for Diwali stamp
NEW YORK (TIP): America Tamil Sangam and Shri Vari Foundation jointly honored Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney for her untiring efforts to make the Diwali stamp a reality at a musical evening held at St John’s University […]
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Colorful Lights and Traditions abound at BAPS Diwali Celebration in Flushing
FLUSHING, NY (TIP): Lights and candles are lit. Sweets are prepared and shared, and warm greetings and well wishes are exchanged as millions of Hindus around the world celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali. Diwali […]
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For the first time, 71 year old United Nations celebrates Diwali
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Diwali was commemorated for the first time at the United Nations from October 29-31. The UN Secretariat building was lit up especially on the Indian festival of lights. UN General Assembly President […]
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THOUSANDS JUBILATE AT DIWALI AT TIMES SQUARE
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Diwali at Times Square 2016 is over but the memory of it will last a lifetime for many. Creating history third time in a row, it was a celebration unlike any […]
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New York City Mayor Hosts a Diwali Reception at his Official Residence
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): A beautiful evening. A well-dressed gathering to celebrate Diwali at Gracie Mansion, New York City Mayor’s official residence by the waterfront. It was a perfect setting for a great celebration. And the […]
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Air India adds more color to Diwali Stamp celebrations
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): India‘s national carrier Air India (AI) made this Diwali very special for Indians living in the USA by offering a unique gift. On October 5 the United States Postal Service released the […]
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“Our pride in the Diwali Stamp will be forever, just like the ‘Forever’ Diwali Stamp”: Ravi Batra
Since Ravi Batra is well known to be deeply involved in the Diwali stamp project from the day of the germination of the idea some seven years ago and his enormous effort along with his […]
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DIWALI ARRIVES EARLY IN USA WITH A STAMP FOREVER
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Diwali this year is a special one, with the USPS issuing a commemorative Diwali stamp. The month of October is very special for every Indian as it has the honor of […]
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Celebrities Announced for Diwali at Times Square 2016
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Event Guru has announced the celebrities arriving at the Times square Diwali. A press release issued by the organizers said that Shabbir Ahluwaliya, better known as “Rockstar Abhi,”and Sriti Jha, famous […]
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An Invitation to Celebrate Dedication of Diwali Stamp at the Indian Consulate
NEW YORK (TIP): The Diwali Stamp Project, headed by Ranju Batra, in association with the Consulate General of India, New York, is hosting the United States Postal Service (USPS) Inaugural Dedication Ceremony of Diwali Stamp […]
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Diwali Stamp to be Unveiled October 5: Air India announces Raffle for free travel to India
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Almost a decade long struggles to have a US postal stamp to commemorate the best known Indian festival bore fruit in August when the USPS conveyed to Ranju Batra, Chair of […]
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US Honors Indian Festival of Lights: Issues Commemorative Diwali Stamp
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): What gift could have been better than the US magnanimously offering a Diwali Commemorative Stamp? The gift hasn’t come easily. It took a seven- year relentless effort by Ranju Batra, Chairperson […]
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School District Adds Diwali, Eid To School Calendar Holiday in MD
WASHINGTON: A US school district has unanimously voted to add Diwali, Eid al-Adha and Chinese Lunar New Year’s Eve in the school holiday calendar, for the first time in the school system’s history. Indian-American community hailed […]
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Shikshayatan Celebrates Diwali and Children’s Day as part of 27th Anniversary Celebrations
Shikshayatan Cultural Center, a Flushing-based prestigious educational and cultural center celebrated its 27th anniversary with great patriotic fervor and Diwali festival spirit. The program was held in the Community hall of The Hindu Temple Society of North […]