The Myth of India’s Non-Violent Freedom Struggle
As India celebrates its 75th year of independence from British colonial rule, Independence Day is a bitter-sweet experience for many Indians.
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The Muslim Freedom Fighter Who Hid Bhagat Singh
A year before his death at the age of 108, Naseem Mirza Changezi shared his story of fighting alongside revolutionaries to gain India’s Independence.
Two Nonagenarian Freedom Fighters Celebrate 75 Years Of Independence
“We are proud of our country and its democracy. We must remember the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters and try to realize their dreams.”
The 1947 Partition Series: A Special Exhibit By Artist Tanya Momi
San Francisco Bay Area artist Tanya Momi has painted 15 paintings depicting both the horror and hope of Partition. India Currents presents excerpts from her exhibit.
Update: Salman Rushdie’s Alleged Attacker Charged With Attempted Murder
New York State Police have identified Hadi Matar, 24, of Fairview New Jersey, as the man who stabbed Rushdie at least 10 times. A motive has not been determined.
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Reimagining Boundaries
Women entrepreneurs traveled from Pakistan to the San Francisco Bay Area to receive mentoring from TiE Silicon Valley executives.
A Thursday: Play School Teacher Turns Birthday Party Into Hostage Situation
Insipid acting and poor casting weigh down this Bollywood thriller, says our reviewer. But the movie remains watchable.
Cinequest’s In-Person Film Festival Roars Back With 220 Films From 55 Countries
India Currents is presenting the world premiere of ‘Palyad,’ and “The Shoebox.’
Fremont Classical Dancer Named US Presidential Scholar
Future physician Reva Srivastava has studied dance since the age of six.
Amazon Prime Video Adapts The Village Into Tamil Horror Series
Asvin Srivatsangam’s graphic novel is set in a deserted village in India haunted by bloodthirsty ghosts. The series will be directed by Milind Rau.
Thousands Of Devotees Celebrate Third Maha Kumbhabhishekam At Livermore Hindu Temple
The Maha Kumbhabhishekam takes place every twelve years.
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Big Things Are Blooming at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
At Gilroy Gardens, Premium Members enjoy free admission throughout the regular season and at special seasonal events like Halloween and Holiday.
Broken Seeds Still Grow
Broken Seeds Still Grow – at the Bankhead Theater in Downtown Livermore on Saturday, August 27th at 3pm.
Washington D.C. Gets the Gotham Makeover
“Washington Drawings: Abe to Zoo,” by Dhiru Thadani is a visual ode to a town the artist has called home for the last 50 years.
Three Cities Make Headway Against Homelessness
Three US cities offer models to make headway against homelessness.
Wall Of Determination: Eleven Year Old Poet Speaks
Tiny Tales From the Heart – A monthly column that presents the world as seen through the eyes of Desi kids.
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Infidelity May Be Legal, But Is It Moral?
Does this SMEL right to you? Our grandpa-in-residence offers up his unique formula for making good decisions. As Pradeep ji is fond of saying: “You may disagree, but that is all right by me.”
