Stories from 2026
34 stories written or posted in 2026, newest first.
2026
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India Home’s Smart Food Pantry Inauguration 2026
New technology-driven food access initiatives aim to provide older adults and community members with greater flexibility, convenience, and dignity
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India Home Celebrates Hicksville Senior Center Inauguration
India Home celebrated the inauguration of a new Senior Center in Hicksville on July 7, 2026, which marked the organization’s return to Long Island after over a decade.
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Dr. Bindeshwari Aggarwal – Part Two
When we visited Binduji’s home for personal interview, her house was covered with full of awards certificates and credentials.
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Rinki Roy
As you may know, Bimal Roy was a legendary Indian director who dominated the early Filmfare Awards winning a record-holding 11 awards (7 for Best Director, 4 for Best Film) between 1953 and 1964.
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Creative Mail Boxes
As you may know, we went to see my unwell elder brother Ashok a week ago at West Palm Beach, Florida. It was a private residential area located Lake Clarke Shores town in Palm Beach County.
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Old Actress Purnima & Saroj Bavadekar
As they say, one story leads to another good story… Well known acupuncturist Sarojtai Bavadekar was our neighbor from Mumbai.
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Old Actress Purnima
In 1977-78, I went to Doha, Qatar in the Arabian Gulf for work. One day, while returning home from work by taxi, the Pakistani driver was playing old Hindi songs.
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Memories of Memorial Day
Proud to share our precious Memories of Memorial Day. We just came from Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Florida, where we went to see my 89 yr old unwell eldest brother Ashok…
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Bharatbhai Patel
Luckily, my first meeting at India Home was with Bharat Patel at Satya Narayan Mandir, Woodside, four years ago. Later on, we became not just good friends, but close friends who understand each other.
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Memories
Since The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2026 marking a century of basketball entertainment..!
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Addendum – Memories
Celebrating 100 years in 2026, the Harlem Globetrotters are an iconic exhibition basketball team known for blending athleticism, comedy, and incredible ball-handling.
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Pope Leo XIV meets Harlem Globetrotters
I am sure you have read my article written on The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2026 marking a century of basketball entertainment.
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Dr. Bindeshwari Aggarwal – Part One
25 years ago, I had a chance to attend International Hindi Association’s annual ‘Hasya Kavi Sammelan’ in Philadelphia.
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Mothers of America
In case you don’t know, the 1934 3-cent “Mothers of America” stamp commonly known as the “Whistler’s Mother” stamp (Scott 737) is a purple commemorative stamp issued on May 2, 1934, to honor American mothers.
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Sangeeta Kohli
Sangeeta Kohli-Gupta was the eldest child and only daughter of the legendary music composer Madan Mohan. Sadly, she passed away last year in Jaipur on February 20, 2025, at the age of 70.
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Thanx & Congrats
Last night your gesture of honoring and celebrating all religious festivals to show unity, and respect to all our India Home members was unparalleled with pride.
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My Program – Cocktail Music
Program was based on following Western & Hindi music-songs…
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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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