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Stories, visits, and events from India Home’s centers and community.
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Holi & Puran Poli
As you may know, Puran Poli is a traditional, sweet stuffed flatbread synonymous with Holi celebrations, particularly in Maharashtra and Southern India.
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Memorable Valentine’s Day
As you may know, arranging Valentine’s Day programs in senior centers can be challenging due to the need to balance festive, joyful activities with the emotional sensitivity required for residents who may be experiencing grief…
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Addendum – Mehmood & Leela Chitnis Connection
Mehmood’s father Mumtaz Ali and Leela Chitnis were both pivotal early-era artists associated with Bombay Talkies the legendary Indian film studio founded by Himanshu Rai and Devika Rani in 1934.
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The Great Blizzard of 1888
The Great Blizzard of 1888, also known as the Great Blizzard of ’88 or the Great White Hurricane (March 11–14, 1888), was one of the most severe recorded blizzards and deadliest blizzard in American history.
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Venus of Indian Cinema
As you may know, In the 1942 film Basant, the iconic Madhubala, then known as Baby Mumtaz, made her debut as a 9-year-old child artist, showcasing her talent not just in acting, but also through singing in her own voice.
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Venus of Indian Cinema
Since IH is celebrating Valentine’s Day on Monday 23, I am presenting…
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Who will forget these two melodic and appropriate old songs on this special ‘Valentine’s Day..?’ Not me…
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Domestic Cats
Please note: My earlier article was IH Advocacy – ‘A Mission to Albany’ then‘Nipper – The Dog’ and now ‘Domestic Cats’ as ‘One story leads to another’Hope, you will enjoy it with interest…
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India Home’s Mission to Albany
As you may know, our India Home advocates for South Asian and Indo-Caribbean senior immigrant rights, focusing on culturally competent services, affordable housing, and language access.
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Historic – Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo
As you may know, the first live performance by Lata Mangeshkar of the song was on 26 January 1963 and was held at an event at the National Stadium in New Delhi.
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‘Nipper’ The Dog
When our son Saleel did PharmD from St. John’s University, he started working inEllie Lilly, Albany sector.
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God is One
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God is One
Though it is true, No one can tell where they will meet God – भगवान कहाँ मिलेगा यह बताना मुश्किल… Luckily, I did found one place and a person who was like a God.
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Memories
When I read the news: Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s last major mass as Archbishop of New York was the Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at St.
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Modern Architecture & Beauty – Part One
The Roofless Church in New Harmony, Indianapolis, Indiana, is an open air interdenominational-all religious church designed by famous architect Philip Johnson and dedicated in 1960.
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Old and Modern Architecture – Last Part Two
Church of Hallgrímur is a Lutheran (Church of Iceland) parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 metres (244 ft) tall, it is the largest church in Iceland and among the tallest structures in the country.
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