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NEWSMAKERS OF THE WEEK

Selected stories about Indian diaspora from our website www.theindianeye.com

RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI PRIYANKA CHOPRA

Congressman introduces bill to Star celebrates intimate Diwali

recognise Diwali with Nick and Malti

ew York, NY: For actor Pri-
yanka Chopra and her hus-
Nband, singer Nick Jonas, Di-
wali was “full of heart and love.” The
couple, who celebrated the festival of
lights with friends in New York, shared
glimpses of their intimate celebration
with daughter Malti Marie.
The ‘Barfi’ actress, on Wednes-
day, took to her Instagram to post
pictures from their Diwali bash. From
Priyanka and Nick’s picture-perfect
frame, with her glowing in a red out-
fit and him looking dapper in white,
to little Malti painting diyas with her
mom, the celebration was both simple
and meaningful.
Priyanka also shared that what
made the festival extra special this year
was celebrating it with Malti’s friends. “A little bit of this and so much of that.
ashington, DC: US Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Brian This Diwali was full of heart and love. Sharing this festival with people who ha-
Fitzpatrick on Tuesday introduced a bipartisan resolution in the US ven’t discovered its beauty was the highlight this year. Especially Malti’s friends.
WHouse of Representatives to recognise the religious and historical Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating. May this new year bring you love, joy,
significance of Diwali, which began on October 20. prosperity, and happiness,” read her Instagram post.
According to a press release, the resolution honours Diwali’s cultural, The pictures also showed the family performing the Lakshmi puja together,
spiritual, and historical significance to over three million Indian-Americans, with Malti bringing her own toy idols for the ritual, a sweet detail that won hearts
including Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and reflects the growing recognition of the online. Priyanka’s mother, Madhu Chopra, also joined in the festivities. The last
Indian diaspora’s contributions to the US. picture of the post was a mirror selfie of PeeCee and Nick posing together.
“Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil,” On the work front, Priyanka will next be seen in The Bluff, where she plays
Congressman Krishnamoorthi said in a statement. “For the millions of Hin- a 19th-century Caribbean pirate. She also started shooting for the second sea-
dus, Sikhs, and Jains here in the US celebrating with friends, family, and loved son of her spy series Citadel last month. The actress is also set to appear in SS
ones, it’s my hope that this bipartisan resolution brings our communities to- Rajamouli’s next film alongside Mahesh Babu. She recently starred in Heads of
gether and inspires us to see the light in the world and overcome the challeng- State with Idris Elba and John Cena, which was released on Prime Video.
es we face.”
Congressman Fitzpatrick emphasised the universal values symbolised by VINAY MOHAN KWATRA
Diwali, stating, “Diwali speaks to the enduring human belief that light will
always conquer darkness, that truth will outlast fear, and that unity is our Ambassador celebrates Diwali
strength.”
He also praised the Indian-American community’s contributions in Penn- with diaspora at World Bank
sylvania and across the nation, calling local Mandirs “critical community pil-
lars of faith, service, and unity.”
The resolution highlights Diwali’s deep significance for Indian-Ameri- ashington, DC: India’s Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Friday
cans, noting that the festival is a time for thanksgiving and prayer for health, joined the diaspora at the World Bank and International Monetary
knowledge, and peace. WFund (IMF) to celebrate Diwali.
It underscores the tradition of lighting small oil lamps to symbolise the in- “Celebrated Diwali with friends of India at the World Bank. It is always a de-
ner light that dispels the darkness of ignorance, celebrated on the last day of the light to join in celebrations with the strong community of Indian and Indian-or-
lunar calendar’s final month as a day of gratitude and renewal for many Hindus. igin diaspora who work at the World Bank and IMF,” Ambassador Kwatra said.
The resolution further added that for Sikhs, the festival marks the release The Ambassador’s participation underscored India’s commitment to pro-
of Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh guru, from Mughal captivity. At the same moting its cultural heritage abroad while engaging with the international com-
time, for Jains, it commemorates Lord Mahavira’s attainment of Nirvana. munity in meaningful dialogue.
The resolution also acknowledges Diwali’s importance across Indi- Earlier on Wednesday, Kwatra also joined US President Donald Trump at
an-American communities, emphasising its universal message of hope and unity. the White House for Diwali celebrations. Continued on next page... >>

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