BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//India Currents - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:India Currents X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://indiacurrents.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for India Currents REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110830 CREATED:20250912T204704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T204704Z UID:10007102-1760184000-1760223600@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Dussehra Diwali Dhamaka DESCRIPTION:The Best of Dussehra\n\nDandiya Night Extravaganza – Dance to live beats in the largest Garba/Dandiya celebration.\nRavan Dahan – Witness the dramatic destruction of Ravana\, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.\nRam Leela – A spectacular theatrical performance of the epic Ramayana.\n\nThe Best of Diwali\n\nSpectacular Fireworks Show – Bay Area’s grandest Fireworks and light display.\nMaha Mangal Aarthi for Goddess Laxmi – Join thousands in a powerful prayer for prosperity.\nLights & Décor – Traditional Diwali ambiance with lamps\, rangoli\, and festive vibes.\n\nBiggest Indian Shopping Festival\n\nOver 150+ vendors and booths – the largest Indian marketplace in North America.\nFashion\, jewelry\, décor\, arts\, crafts\, and Diwali essentials.\n\nMega Food Festival\n\nCulinary journey across India – from North Indian chaats to South Indian delicacies\, Indo-Chinese\, street food\, and festive sweets.\n\nKids Carnival & Family Fun\n\nAmusement rides\, carnival games\, and activities for children of all ages.\nStorytelling and cultural experiences to engage kids in festive traditions.\n\nSports & Art Competitions\n\nCompetitions for youth and adults\, blending cultural learning with fun.\nPrizes and recognition for community talent.\n\nRam Mandir Experience\nA spiritual space for reflection\, devotion\, and blessings. \nCultural & Entertainment Stage\n\nHigh-energy Bollywood & Tollywood performances.\nLocal and international artists\, music bands\, and dance troupes.\nCommunity-driven showcases and engagement activities. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/dussehra-diwali-dhamaka/ LOCATION:Alameda County Fairgrounds\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States CATEGORIES:Diwali Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-11-at-23.37.06.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251011T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251011T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251006T053546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T053546Z UID:10007136-1760209200-1760216400@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Finishing School Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive 2-hour Finishing School Workshop where you and your child will discover: \n* The importance of soft skills vs hard skills\n* Speaking up with confidence\n* Effective communication for success\n* Essential etiquette & habits\n* Leadership skills to excel in academics & beyond URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/finishing-school-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Event\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Event-banner-FS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="eKal Academy":MAILTO:info@ekalacademy.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T173000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20250919T210132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T210132Z UID:10007115-1760270400-1760290200@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:3rd i SF Int'l South Asian Film Festival DESCRIPTION:3rd i’s 23rd annual SF International South Asian Film Festival—Beyond Bollywood presents award-winning films from India\, Sri Lanka\, France\, the UK\, Canada\, and the USA. From dark comedy to gripping drama to the spirit of resistance\, 3rd i offers groundbreaking cinema from South Asia and its Diaspora\, with festival guests! \nSunday\, October 12\n12:15pm\nHumans in the Loop / Aranya Sahay \nSunday\, October 12\n1:45pm\n3rd i Shorts 2025\n(Various Directors and Countries\, 2023-2025)\nFilmmakers in person! \nSunday\, October 12\n3:45pm\nYour Touch Makes Others Invisible / Rajee Samarasinghe\nQ&A with director Rajee Samarasinghe! URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/3rd-i-sf-intl-south-asian-film-festival-2/ LOCATION:Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street San Francisco\, CA 94103 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SFISAFF_300x250_2025_d1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251010T202501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T202501Z UID:10007138-1760729400-1760734800@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Three Nights of Kathakali. Two Epics. One Timeless Art. Day Three: Kalyana Sougandhikam from the Mahābhārata DESCRIPTION:Kathakali Mini Festival – October 15\, 16 & 17\nExperience the grandeur of Kathakali\, the classical dance-drama of Kerala\, India. Over three evenings\, an extraordinary Indian cast at the height of their art will bring to life epic tales from the Mahābhārata and Ramayana with dazzling costumes\, vibrant music\, and breathtaking storytelling. These world-class artists have performed on some of the greatest stages in India and abroad\, and now they bring their mastery to the intimate setting of our West Oakland studio. Up close\, you’ll feel the power of the drums\, hear every nuance of the singers\, and see the fine details of costume and makeup in rare close-up. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness Kathakali at its highest level. \nKalyana Sougandhikam was written by Kottayath Thamburan based on events in the Mahābhārata during the Pandavas’ vanavasa ( exile in the forest ) at Kamyaka Forest. While staying near the Gandhamadana Mountains\, Draupadi sees a rare Sougandhika flower and asks Bhima to find more. Determined to fulfill her wish\, Bhima sets out through the forest\, using his great strength to push through obstacles until he reaches the Kadali forest. There\, his loud journey disturbs Hanuman\, who is meditating. Realizing it’s his younger brother\, Hanuman decides to teach Bhima a lesson in humility by posing as a weak old monkey blocking the path. Bhima\, unable to move the monkey’s tail\, realizes the truth. Hanuman then reveals his identity\, blesses Bhima\, and guides him to the flower\, after which Bhima resumes his journey. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/three-nights-of-kathakali-two-epics-one-timeless-art-day-three-kalyana-sougandhikam-from-the-mahabharata/ LOCATION:Dresher Ensemble Studio\, 2201 Poplar\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Katha-11x-17-2-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="New Performance Traditions":MAILTO:dpelletey@newperformancetraditions.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T213000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20250819T170445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T170445Z UID:10007073-1760729400-1760736600@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Hari Kondabolu in Bay Area on Oct 17th DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Fans\, I’m excited to announce that I will be performing in Walnut Creek on Friday Oct 17th at the Lesher Center for the Arts. \nPLEASE SPREAD THE WORD! \nWHAT: Hari Kondabolu Headlines Walnut Creek\, CA \nWHERE: Lesher Center for the Arts (1601 Civic Drive\, Walnut Creek\, California 94596) \nWHEN: Friday\,  October 17th\, 730pm URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/hari-kondabolu-in-bay-area-on-oct-17th/ LOCATION:Hofmann Theater Lesher Center for the Arts\, 1601 Civic Drive\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94596\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Yo-La.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251016T184019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T184019Z UID:10007143-1760774400-1760806800@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:9th Annual South Asian Mental Health Conference DESCRIPTION:This important event brings together mental health professionals\, community leaders\, and advocates to address the unique challenges faced by the South Asian community in relation to mental health and well-being. \nEvent Details:\nTitle: 9th Annual South Asian Mental Health Conference\nDate: 10/18/2025\nTime: 8:00am- 5:00pm\nLocation: Ohlone College Newark Campus\, Newark\, Ca \nThe conference will feature expert speakers\, panel discussions\, and community-focused workshops aimed at raising awareness\, reducing stigma\, and promoting culturally competent mental health care. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/9th-annual-south-asian-mental-health-conference/ LOCATION:Ohlone College Newark Campus\, 39399 Cherry St\, Newark\, CA\, 94560\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/unnamed-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="South Asian Mental Health Consortium":MAILTO:southasiansubmissions@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T143000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251013T165019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T165019Z UID:10007139-1760873400-1760884200@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Halloween Inclusive Potluck Picnic DESCRIPTION:Active Circle is excited to be hosting an Inclusive Potluck Picnic for the fall! This one’s going to be Halloween themed\, so come wearing your favorite costumes!! Join us at Jollyman Park on October 19th @ 11:30AM for some family fun and destressing time! We will have food\, games and activities\, and music! Feel free to also bring any food you would like\, but it’s not mandatory! Please RSVP to this event if you plan on being there. Don’t miss out on the fun and we look forward to seeing you all there! URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/halloween-inclusive-potluck-picnic/ LOCATION:Jollyman Park\, 1000 S Stelling Rd\, Cupertino\, CA\, 95014\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/11062b_e3978318f5b743df9a99c3089c74a790mv2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251010T213723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T213723Z UID:10007133-1760889600-1760900400@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Celebrate Cempoalxóchitl\, the Marigold\, in October and November DESCRIPTION:Cempoalxóchitl & Diwali: A Celebration of Flowers\nStep onto the farm and celebrate Diwali in a joyful way. Weave your own marigold garlands\, glowing symbols of beauty and abundance\, and savor a festive South Indian vegetarian feast prepared with love by Cook Jerey Swarnaraj. Come share the light of Diwali with us through flowers\, food\, laughter\, and community\, honoring tradition and togetherness! URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/celebrate-cempoalxochitl-the-marigold-in-october-and-november/ LOCATION:Farm on Pacheco Pass HIghway\, Gilroy\, CA\, Pacheco Pass Highway\, Gilroy\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Regeneration":MAILTO:josefina@regenerationla.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T213000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251002T010549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T011125Z UID:10007131-1760985000-1760995800@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Diwali Utsav: Our Grand Opening DESCRIPTION:ParivarBayArea\, the nation’s first SA Indian Kinnar and Hijrah centering and led Trans organization is making history by opening its first dedicated office doors and becoming the first ever organization to do so in the USA\, and happens this Diwali\, October 20th. \nMore than a space\, this is going to be our home of cultural pride and celebrations\, immigrant and asylee togetherness\, and intersectional unity. It is where our journeys as Hijrah\, Kinnar\, Global South and South Asian trans queer communities are honored and uplifted and our true allies and family & friends to stand with us. \n💜 Join us for dinner\, light\, and celebration as we mark this milestone on the most auspicious of nights. Together\, we shine brighter. 🪔 \n \n  URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/diwali-utsav-our-grand-opening/ LOCATION:837 Turk St\, 837 Turk Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20250909T172059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T191909Z UID:10007094-1761395400-1761418800@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Special Invitation for BAPS Diwali and Annakut Celebrations DESCRIPTION:BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir\, San Jose\, warmly invites you and your family to join us in celebrating the auspicious festival of Diwali and Annakut. Please sign up using the link below to confirm your participation and select your preferred time slot. \nThis year’s celebration will be filled with devotion\, joy\, and community spirit\, featuring:\n* A live musical performance\n* A fun-filled kids’ carnival\n* Delicious food stalls \nCome and experience the festive atmosphere\, offer prayers\, and enjoy this special occasion with your family and friends. \n* Date: Saturday\, October 25\, 2025\n* Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT\n* Location: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir\, 1430 California Circle\, Milpitas\, CA 95035 URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/special-invitation-for-baps-diwali-and-annakut-celebrations/ LOCATION:BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir\, 1430 California Circle\, Milpitas\, United States CATEGORIES:Diwali Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/A3576AF9185636F568353932E4B72542_115183869-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251021T203024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T180934Z UID:10007146-1761404400-1761426000@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Diwali Carnival Under the Stars DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite you to join us for the first-ever Diwali celebration in downtown San Jose\, featuring a musical concert by Vidya Vox — with free entry for all!   \n  \n Diwali Carnival Under the Stars\nPlaza de César Chávez\, Downtown San José\, 1 Paseo de San Antonio\, San Jose\, CA 9511\nSat\, Oct 25\, 2025 | 3 PM to 9 PM \nThe Rockstar is calling –  Get ready for a magical night with VIDYA VOX LIVE \,  \nspectacular performances\, delicious food fests  — Chai Bazaar\, Jalebi Station\, Street Chaat\, Dosa Delights & Biryani Bliss! \n Plus: Fashion & Jewelry Market \, Fashion Show \, Henna  \, Kids Zone \, Traditional Rituals \, and Glow Sticks for the first 2\,000 guests !! \n\nCome celebrate the joy\, lights & music of Diwali 2025 with us — it’s going to be magical\, vibrant & unmissable! \n  \n FREE Entry with FREE RSVP!\nScan the QR code on the flyer below or visit www.aiaevents.org or https://tinyurl.com/SanJoseDiwali2025 \n  \n\nParking:\nFive ParkSJ garages offer 90 minutes of free parking (https://parksj.org/90-minutes-free). The closest garage that offers 90 minutes free is the Second & San Carlos Street Garage. \nAfter the first 90 minutes\, it’s $1 per 15 minutes (max $10).\nStreet parking is also free after 6 pm on Saturdays. \nFor more parking options\, visit ParkSJ.org. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/diwali-carnival-under-the-stars/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Diwali Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SJ-Diwali-21oct2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20250310T200057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T200116Z UID:10005167-1761408000-1761418800@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Pratibha - A chamber concert presenting Bharatanatyam by Vivek Ramanan DESCRIPTION:Free for all! \nVivek Ramanan\nDisciple of Apoorva Jayaraman URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/pratibha-a-chamber-concert-presenting-bharatanatyam-by-vivek-ramanan/ LOCATION:Midpen Media Center Studios 900 San Antonio Rd\, Palo Alto\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/unnamed-12-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T233000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251024T171514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T172245Z UID:10007152-1761417000-1761435000@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:RANA Diwali Mahotsav DESCRIPTION:  \nGet ready for the RANA Diwali Celebration \n  \nAn Evening withRajasthani RhythmsFolk Music Fiesta & Royal Feast \nRANA Diwali MahotsavExperience the Radiance of RajasthanJoin us for a spectacular evening of music\, dance\, and lights \nFeaturing:Mangal Aarti\,Sparklers (Phooljhari) for children \nSingers all the way from Rajasthan \nFor more info\, call:Naresh Bansal ………. 408-504-3582Ripudaman Singh ……. 408-431-9460Prakash Sharma …….. 817-564-6759 \nFor tickets & info:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rana/1852194 \n  URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/rana-diwali-mahotsav/ LOCATION:Milpitas Community Center\, 457 E. Calaveras Blvd\, Milpitas\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251017T142853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T142853Z UID:10007145-1761897600-1762102800@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Annual Nagar Kirtan Festival in Yuba City (Oct 31 - Nov 2) DESCRIPTION:The Sikh Coalition\, the largest Sikh civil rights organization in the United States\, will hold its annual multi-day 46th Nagar Kirtan festival in Yuba City. \nWHAT: 46th Annual Yuba City Nagar Kirtan \nWHEN: Friday\, October 31\, to Sunday\, November 2\, 2025 \nWHERE: Gurdwara Sahib Yuba City\, located at 2468 Tierra Buena Rd\, Yuba City\, CA 95993 \nThe event offers a wonderful opportunity for local audiences to connect with their Sikh and Punjabi neighbors and gain a deeper understanding of the rich religious and cultural heritage of the world’s fifth-largest organized religion. At the heart of the celebration\, the gurdwara will host religious programming\, welcoming individuals who have traveled from near and far to pay their respects. Surrounding the gurdwara\, food stalls will offer complimentary meals to all attendees in the spirit of community and service. \nAcross the street\, a vibrant commercial area will showcase vendors selling Punjabi grocery items\, traditional clothing\, handmade accessories\, and all-natural skincare products. Each evening\, visitors can experience various Punjabi cultural traditions that recreate the lively atmosphere of a traditional festival\, or mela\, as celebrated in Punjab. Highlights of the weekend include a spectacular fireworks show on Friday night and a colorful parade on Sunday morning. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/annual-nagar-kirtan-festival-in-yuba-city-oct-31-nov-2/ LOCATION:Gurdwara Sahib Yuba City\, 2468 Tierra Buena Rd\, Yuba City\, CA\, 95993 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Yuba_City_Nagar_Kirtan_2011.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251024T162443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T163053Z UID:10007151-1762020000-1762027200@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Diwali Dhamaka DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Light\, Music\, and Cultural Harmony \nIAA Houston invites the community to come together for an evening of music\, culture\, and celebration at Diwali Dhamaka: Abby V Live in Concert on Saturday\, November 1\, 2025\, at Unity of Houston. \nThe event will feature Abby V\, the globally acclaimed Canadian-Indian singer\, songwriter\, and composer known for blending the timeless beauty of Indian classical music with modern styles and sounds. Abby’s versatility and soulful voice have earned him worldwide recognition\, with recent highlights including his musical feature in the acclaimed film Kantara and collaborations across Indian and global music industries. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/diwali-dhamaka-with-abby-v/ LOCATION:Unity of Houston\, 2929 Unity Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77057\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/fcd46a5e-b413-4e39-86d4-68499fe111c8.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Indo-American Association (IAA Houston)":MAILTO:info@iaahouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T220000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251015T204251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T204251Z UID:10007142-1762027200-1762034400@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:hird Coast Percussion & Salar Nader\, tabla; Murmurs in Time DESCRIPTION:Hussain/Murmurs in Time\nJessie Montgomery/Lady Justice/Black Justice\, The Song\nJlin/Please Be Still\nTigran Hamasyan/Sonata for Percussion \nIn a tribute to the late tabla master Zakir Hussain\, Chicago’s Third Coast Percussion continues a collaboration initiated with the music legend before his passing. The Grammy-winning ensemble had commissioned Hussain to compose Murmurs in Time—a work that combines the beauty and complexity of Hindustani classical music with the group’s new-music ethos. In it\, Salar Nader\, a tabla virtuoso and disciple of Hussain since age seven\, performs his teacher’s part in the ensemble. Nader’s study of classical tabla is sharply honed from years of performance with South Asian musicians and his completion of an intensive program in Mumbai. The performance’s program also includes newly commissioned works from composers/performers Jessie Montgomery\, Tigran Hamasyan\, and Jlin\, and a solo performance by Nader. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/hird-coast-percussion-salar-nader-tabla-murmurs-in-time/ LOCATION:Cal Performances 101 Zellerbach Hall\, Berkeley\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cal-performances-salar-nader-tabla-by-nilesh-patel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T213000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251027T193234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T193234Z UID:10007156-1762630200-1762637400@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:GUITAR PRASANNA BAND - BLUE DANCE OF SHIVA  DESCRIPTION:“A living hope for quality music.” —A R Rahman\nGuitar Prasanna is one of the most renowned musical artists to have emerged from the Indian subcontinent. He is a pioneer in performing the traditional Indian Classical Carnatic music on a modern electric guitar and is known worldwide for that innovation. He was given a Lifetime Achievement Award for Carnatic music and was awarded a Distinguished Alumnus Award from his alma mater\, the Indian Institute of Technology\, Madras. Along with Pandit Ravishankar and A.R. Rahman\, Prasanna is the only other Indian composer to have scored the music for an Oscar-winning film (Smile Pinki\, 2009). \nPrasanna also is recognized internationally for his expertise in Jazz\, Rock and Fusion music\, performing and recording with Grammy-winning artists such as Esperanza Spalding\, Victor Wooten\, and Joe Lovano. His collaborations over the last 25 years with Indian music legend A.R. Rahman in numerous movie soundtracks has made him a household name with Indian film music fans. \nGUITAR PRASANNA BAND – BLUE DANCE OF SHIVA\nFeaturing Special guest Shalini Lakshmi on Vocals\n*PRASANNA – GUITAR\n*SHALINI LAKSHMI – VOCALS\n*BILL URMSON – BASS\n*RODNEY HOLMES – DRUMS \nAfter a string of sold-out concerts in the last few years at Montalvo\, renowned guitarist and composer Prasanna returns to Montalvo with a fiery program of music he calls “Blue Dance of Shiva” – a genre-defying explosion of fiery Carnatic rhythms\, blistering guitar rock solos\, swingin’ jazz improvisation\, and that fabulous high-octane Bollywood energy. Joined by 8-time Grammy-winning drummer Rodney Holmes (Santana\, Wayne Shorter)\, bassist\nBill Urmson (Gil Evans Orchestra) and powerhouse vocalist Shalini Lakshmi (A. R. Rahman\, Newport Jazz Festival)\, this is Indian classical music reinvented with electrifying modern force. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/guitar-prasanna-band-blue-dance-of-shiva/ LOCATION:Montalvo Arts Center 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_1228.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251107T230330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T192729Z UID:10007163-1763060400-1763064000@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Ranked Choice Voting Information Session! DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, I co-authored AB 1227 which would allow Santa Clara County to implement Ranked Choice Voting. Join us as we go over the basics of Ranked Choice Voting and answer any questions you may have about the process. I hope to see you there. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/ranked-choice-voting-information-session/ LOCATION:San Jose State University\, 1 Washington Square\, San Jose\, CA\, 95192\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/unnamed2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251022T034237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T195026Z UID:10007147-1763062200-1763067600@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Free Kathak Dance & Live Music at the Wende Museum DESCRIPTION:Celebrated kathak artist Rukhmani Mehta\, Founding Artist & Co-Artistic Director of Los Angeles-based kathak dance company Leela Dance Collective\, will perform Sandhi November 13 at The Wende Museum. Mehta will perform this traditional kathak solo with acclaimed musicians Jayanta Banerjee on sitar and Salar Nader on tabla. \nIn this intimate evening of dance and music\, Mehta draws inspiration from the Sanskrit concept of sandhi\, a meeting point where opposing energies intertwine and boundaries blur. The performance invites audiences into the many dualities that exist within Kathak and give the form its vitality: tradition and the present moment; the multiplicity of human expression and divine oneness; and the collective story of a people/culture and the individual voice of one artist. \nSandhi also features sitarist and an eminent musician and composer Jayanta Banerjee and tabla virtuoso Salar Nader\, who has toured widely with numerous musicians and groups including Grammy-winning Third Coast Percussion. \n“Kathak is originally a solo art form\, as are all North Indian music and dance forms\,” shares Rukhmani Mehta. “The traditional kathak solo—usually performed in intimate settings—is a raw\, unproduced performance of dance\, music\, and storytelling highlighting individual expression\, improvisation\, and dialogue and exchange between dancer\, musician\, and audience. Sandhi is my effort to keep the art of kathak alive in its essential form and nature.” \nPerformance Details \nSandhi by Rukhmani Mehta with Jayanta Banerjee and Salar Nader \nThursday\, November 13\, 7:30-9pm \nThe Wende Museum \n10808 Culver Boulevard Culver City\, CA 90230 \nPerformance is Free\, RSVP required \nRSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sandhi-tickets-1579292489349 \nThis performance is made possible in part by the City of Culver City and its Cultural Affairs Commission\, with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment. \n  URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/free-kathak-dance-live-music-at-the-wende-museum/ CATEGORIES:Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_1103127053_477274953771_1_original.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20250930T185353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T185353Z UID:10007127-1763222400-1763233200@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:AIM For SEVA Annual Donor Appreciation event DESCRIPTION:AIM for Seva is delighted to present Om Namo Narayanaya (Agre Pasyami)\, an enthralling classical dance ballet on Narayaniyam of Bhattatiri. “Agre Pasyami” translates to The Devine in “front of me\,” which is an exposition of Bhattatiri’s experience with Sri Krishna. This production features over 15 dancers presenting the birth of this famed work and describes Kurma\, Varaha\, Nrisimha\, Rama and Krishna avatāras. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/aim-for-seva-annual-donor-appreciation-event/ LOCATION:Campbell Heritage Theater 1 W Campbell Ave\, Campbell\, CA CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Dance,Fundraising campaign ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/OM-Namo-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251110T180521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T180521Z UID:10007164-1763229600-1763236800@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:NAATUCRACKER DESCRIPTION:A magical Nutcracker through Indian dance! Where horses take flight\, snowflakes twirl\, oceans sing\, and sweet delights come alive. Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker reimagined through the grace and power of India’s Bharata Natyam! Snowflakes twirl in ankle bells and sugar plums dance to the rhythm of mridangam. A celebration of music\, movement\, and imagination. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/naatucracker/ LOCATION:Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center\, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd\, Redondo Beach\, CA\, 90278\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pic37-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251111T223256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T223256Z UID:10007167-1763229600-1763236800@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Strings of Serenity: An Evening of Sarod and Tabla DESCRIPTION:with Amit Gud & Skanda Krishnan on Sarod and Tabla \nPresented ONLY at 2929 24th Street\, not online! \nExperience an evening of mesmerizing Indian classical music featuring Amit Gud on Sarod and Skanda Krishnan on Tabla. Together\, they create an evocative musical dialogue where melody and rhythm intertwine\, transporting listeners into a world of stillness\, emotion\, and timeless beauty. \nThe Sarod\, known for its deep\, introspective tone\, and the Tabla\, celebrated for its intricate rhythmic patterns\, are two of India’s most revered instruments. In this performance\, Amit’s expressive improvisations and Skanda’s dynamic rhythmic artistry come together in perfect balance — at once meditative and exhilarating. \nWhether you are a connoisseur of classical traditions or discovering them for the first time\, Strings of Serenity offers an intimate and transformative experience that celebrates the essence of Indian music — its spirituality\, spontaneity\, and connection to the natural rhythms of life. \nAmit Gud – Sarod \nAmit got initiated to Indian classical music at an early age. He learned Tabla from various gurus in Pune and most recently with Arshad Syed ji (disciple of Ustad Alla Rakha) in California. Amit also studied nylon string guitar from Stanford professor Charles Fergusson. \nIn 2014\, Amit embarked on a new musical journey by studying the Sarod under the tutelage of two great masters – Shri Bruce Hamm\, a disciple of the revered Ustad Ali Akbar Khan\, and Shri Abhisek Lahiri\, a disciple of the renowned Shri Alok Lahiri. The Sarod’s unique tone and versatility captivated Amit\, and he has been passionately exploring the instrument’s intricacies ever since. \nAmit’s performances are characterized by his masterful command of rhythm\, his deep emotional connection to the music\, and his ability to evoke the essence of traditional ragas. He has been showcasing his talent at various venues around the bay area\, leaving his audience captivated and mesmerized by his musical prowess. \n~ website:amitgud.com\n~ Instagram: amitgud\n~ youtube:youtube.com/amitgud \nSkanda Krishnan – Tabla \nSkanda’s musical journey began at the age of 5 when he started learning tabla from Guru Shri Satish Tare. Over the past 15 years\, Skanda has grown into an avid performer of the percussion instrument with solos and group ensembles and accompaniment to his credit. Skanda is now under the rigorous training and tutelage of Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri at the Ali Akbar College of Music. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/strings-of-serenity-an-evening-of-sarod-and-tabla/ LOCATION:San Francisco Dharma Collective\,2929 24th Street\, 2929 24th Street\, San Francisco\, United States CATEGORIES:Classical Indian Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Strings-of-Serenity-Sarod-and-Tabla-Letter-Sized-Poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251114T230334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T230334Z UID:10007168-1763402400-1763406000@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:West San José Immigration Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Immigration Town Hall hosted by my office\, joined by California State Assemblymember Marc Berman\, on November 22\, 2025\, at 12:00 PM at the Cypress Community Center (403 Cypress Ave\, San José\, CA 95117). \nWe understand that many in our community face uncertainty and fear when it comes to immigration\, and it is more important than ever to come together as neighbors\, friends\, and advocates to support one another. This town hall is a space to listen\, ask questions\, and connect with resources that can help you and your family navigate these challenges with confidence. \nAt this event\, representatives from public agencies and local organizations will provide information\, legal clinics\, and Know Your Rights trainings. Our goal is to ensure that every community member has access to reliable guidance and support\, and to help everyone feel empowered to protect their rights. \nRSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfirDxNXqrUWf_euQRNIbPpPJ-Y_fN8hv4Q_DRWGINWlq0slg/viewform \n  \n  URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/west-san-jose-immigration-town-hall/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251120T171327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T171327Z UID:10007171-1763659800-1763667000@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance DESCRIPTION:San Francisco Transgender Community to Honor Transgender Day of Remembrance with Rally\, March\, and Community Programming \nSan Francisco Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025 will begin at the steps of SF City Hall at 5:30PM with opening remarks by community leaders. The crowd will then march to the SF LGBT Center for a Program at 7:00PM led by community members and organizers\, featuring artists paying homage to those we have lost this year. \n“TDOR is an opportunity for our communities to process the immense grief that comes with our existence. Every year\, we see more of our chosen family disappear – and there is no justice – how does one cope with that? TDOR gives us the tools to gather together & work towards healing – for our communities\, and for the world at large.” \n\nTDOR Committee\n\nThis Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR)\, the transgender\, gender non-conforming\, intersex and 2-spirit (TGNCI2S) communities of San Francisco come together to honor those that have passed this year. \nAs TGNCI2S people all over the world continue to experience high levels of harassment\, discrimination\, and fatal violence\, we must continue to fight for the safety and dignity of our communities. \nSince last TDOR\, reportedly 281 trans\, nonbinary and/or gender nonconforming people worldwide have died due to violence\, suicide\, or unknown causes. \nWe acknowledge that the number of recorded violent deaths in our communities is likely to be an underestimation\, since oftentimes cases of violence and harassment against TGNCI2S communities goes unreported. We also acknowledge that this number does not account for those in our communities that lost their lives due to inequitable access to resources and support\, with transphobia as an underlying root cause. Additionally\, we acknowledge that violence and harassment due to transphobia in our communities disproportionately affect Black transgender women. Lastly\, we stand with transmasculine individuals of color\, whose experiences often go unrecognized. \n“Allyship is more than just showing up at rallies and protests\, more than just saying oh I have a trans friend\, sibling\, cousin\, more than just knowing my pronouns and preferred name\, more than a policy that passed and signed off by your local city officials\, allyship means respect\, being accountable and doing your inner work to be a better human being in every moment you.” \n\nKazani Finao\, Banko Brown Coalition\n\nIn the process of organizing Trans Day of Remembrance we feel a profound obligation to uphold an expansive\, multicultural\, and multifaceted approach to what it means to remember. So what does it mean to remember? There’s not just one answer. Remembrance means mourning\, it means celebrating and uplifting the life and legacy of our ancestors\, it means going through the process of grief\, it means coming together as a community to process collectively\, to get organized\, to recommit ourselves to trans liberation. In short – we mourn the dead and fight like hell for the living. \nCelebrating the life and legacy of our ancestors means fighting for the world they fought for and the world we all deserve. What we learn from Miss Major\, Juan Evans\, Monica Roberts\, Leslie Feinberg\, Sylvia Rivera\, Marsha P Johnson\, and so many others is that we have a sacred responsibility to engage in political education\, community care and mutual aid\, and to get organized to fight for Trans Liberation and the better world they and we deserve! \nTrans Liberation means building a world that fosters community\, love\, growth\, and self-determination for all people. This world can only be built on a system where everyone has housing\, healthcare\, education\, food\, and all the basic needs of human existence as basic human rights; a society that deprives us of those things among plenty is violence as well! And that means Trans Liberation is tied to global liberation and resistance – Trans Liberation is part of the class struggle. We know none of us are free until all of us are free. \nHealth & Safety: Masks are recommended. If you currently have COVID–19/Monkeypox symptoms\, tested positive\, or have been around anyone who tested positive for COVID-19/Monkeypox\, we ask that you not attend this event. \nAccessibility: The SF LGBT Center is wheelchair accessible\, and in proximity to several nearby public transportation stops. There will be ASL as well as Spanish Translation via headset. \nFor more information or individual interviews/statement requests please contact:\nNiko Storment (707) 721-6327 / niko@rosencreativehouse.com \nJoin us Thursday\, Nov 20th at 5 PM at the City Hall Steps to march with us\, or meet us directly at the LGBT Center. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance/ LOCATION:San Francisco City Hall\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251125 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251124T180131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T180131Z UID:10007174-1763856000-1764028799@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:3rd Global Summit on Gynecology\, Obstetrics & Women’s Health (GSGOWH 2025) DESCRIPTION:3rd Global Summit on Gynecology\, Obstetrics & Women’s Health (GSGOWH 2025)” scheduled on August 21-22\, 2026 at Rome\, URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/3rd-global-summit-on-gynecology-obstetrics-womens-health-gsgowh-2025/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/691b180120e6e_Obstetrics-And-Gynecology-Images-–-Browse-37790-Stock-Photos-Vectors-and-Video-_-Adobe-Stock.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20250310T200345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T200410Z UID:10005168-1765036800-1765047600@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Pratibha - A chamber concert presenting Bharatanatyam by Vatsalya Narayanaswamy DESCRIPTION:Free for all! \nVatsalya Narayanaswamy\nDisciple of Smt. Mathura Viswanathan; Kaladhaara Arts Academy URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/pratibha-a-chamber-concert-presenting-bharatanatyam-by-vatsalya-narayanaswamy/ LOCATION:Midpen Media Center Studios 900 San Antonio Rd\, Palo Alto\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/unnamed-13.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251219T192248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T192613Z UID:10007220-1766275200-1766361599@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Global online meditation session on the occasion of 'World Meditation Day DESCRIPTION:Greetings from Embassy of India\, Washington. DC! \nUnited Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has proclaimed 21 December as ‘World Meditation Day’ on 7 December 2024. The date was chosen to coincide with the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere\, which symbolizes introspection and inner calm. \n2.     To mark the occasion\, the Heartfulness Institute and Shri Ram Chandra Mission would be organizing a unified global online meditation session on Sunday 21 December 2025 at 0930 hours EST\, on the occasion of World Meditation Day. The meditation session will be led by Rev. Daaji (Kamlesh D.Patel)\, Global Guide of Heartfulness and the event will be live streamed on You Tube. \n3.     Those who are interested may register at https://hfn.link/meditation and join the session on 21 December at https://hfn.link/21dec \n  URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/global-online-meditation-session-on-the-occasion-of-world-meditation-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20251211T081807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T085201Z UID:10007184-1767945600-1769619600@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:KNOW INDIA PROGRAMME (KIP) - 86th EDITION DESCRIPTION:KNOW INDIA PROGRAMME (KIP) – 86th EDITION\nAND \nVIKSIT BHARAT YOUNG LEADERS DIALOGUE (VBYLD) \nAnnouncing the commencement of the 86th Edition of the KNOW INDIA PROGRAMME (KIP). The Programme will be held for Diaspora youth (aged between 21-35 years) of Indian Origin. The selected participants will be invited to visit India to explore different facets of Indian life\, cultural heritage\, art and various aspects of contemporary India. The Programme will be held from 9 January 2026 to 28 January 2026. The last date of application is 18 December 2025. \n  URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/know-india-programme-kip-86th-edition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20260107T194842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T194842Z UID:10007230-1768041000-1768050000@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:Celebrate Vishwa Hindi Diwas & Pravasi Bharatiya Divas DESCRIPTION:The Consulate General of India\, San Francisco\, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Mandal of Americas (UPMA)\, is pleased to invite you to the celebration of Vishwa Hindi Diwas 2026 and Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD). \nEvent Details:\nDate & Time: Saturday\, January 10\, 2026\, at 10:30 AM\nVenue: Malavali Hall\, India Community Center\, 525 Los Coches St\, Milpitas\, CA 95035 \nThis event promises to be an enriching gathering of the Indian diaspora\, celebrating our language\, culture\, and heritage. \nRegistration is mandatory. Kindly register here: https://tinyurl.com/VHDbyConsulate \nWe warmly invite you and your family to join us in celebrating this occasion of cultural pride and community engagement. Your presence will greatly enhance the spirit of this event. URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/celebrate-vishwa-hindi-diwas-pravasi-bharatiya-divas/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T131500 DTSTAMP:20260408T110831 CREATED:20260109T194353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T211842Z UID:10007229-1768305600-1768310100@indiacurrents.com SUMMARY:2026 Beyond Resolutions: Architecting Your Next Story Arc with Intention DESCRIPTION:Most of us enter January with a list of “shoulds”. We resolve to be busier\, more productive\, or “more successful\,” but focusing truly on OURSELF requires us to stop and define what is truly meaningful to us. \nI’m hosting a focused\, live workshop – “Beyond Resolutions: Architecting Your Next Story Arc with Intention” to help you shift from fleeting resolutions to a deep\, empowering personal narrative. \nWhat we’ll do together:\nYour “North Star”: Identify the single most powerful intention to define your 2026.\nYour Personal Chapter Arc: Use storytelling techniques to plot a compelling journey\, helping you avoid guilt/restriction and the “February Fade”.\nBridge the Gap – between “Trying even harder” and “showing up intentionally.\nThe Mindset Shift: – going beyond reactive resolutions “what” to include a deep\, and reflective look at “who.”\nSign up at – https://tinyurl.com/BeyondResolutionsWorkshop2026 URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/2026-beyond-resolutions-architecting-your-next-story-arc-with-intention/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indiacurrents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BR-India-Currents.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SETU Coaching &%3B Consulting":MAILTO:info@setucoaching.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR