News & Media 2023

FIA Hosts Farewell Reception for Vijay Shankar Prasad Visa Counselor at Indian Consulate, New York Vijay Shankar Prasad, Visa Counsellor with the Consulate General of India in New York, was given a warm farewell by FIA to honor his exemplary service during his tenure in New York. The reception was given at Akbar Restaurant in…

FIA, IAFPE Organize International Women’s Day, Holi with 125 Seniors in MA The Federation of Indian Associations - New England (FIA-NE) and the Indian American Forum for Political Education (IAFPE) jointly celebrated International Women's Day as well as Holi, the Springtime Indian festival of colors, at the Northborough Senior Center, located at 119 Bearfoot Road…

Indian Consulate, FIA Honor 5 Women on International Women's Day New York City - March 8th, the Federation of Indian Associations of NY NJ CT NE held its 5th annual International Women's Day celebrations in association with the Consulate General of India NY at the India House, the Indian Consulate in New York City. On…

FIA's 'Dance Pe Chance’ - 39 Edition Entices the Audience Over 500 children from 22 community dance academies spread across four states enthralled a 1,000-plus crowd with their mesmerizing performances as they performed to showcase their talent, discipline, technique, and costumes in FIAs oldest cultural competition, its 39th annual edition. FIA’s annual dance competition ‘Dance…

FIA Honored at Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centenary Celebrations in India The Federation of Indian Associations’ President Kenny Desai attended the Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centenary Celebrations on January 7 in Ahmedabad. ‘Beyond Boundaries: BAPS North America Day’ was recognized on that day. Mahant Swami Maharaj, dignitaries from all over the world, and Pramukh Swami Maharaj's motivation…

CGI-New York, FIA Organize Meet and Greet with India Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal The Consulate General of India, in association with FIA, organized a meet and greet with the Indian Minister for Commerce and Industry on the eve Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2023. CG Randhir Jaiswal, DCG Varun Jeph, Mayor of Edison Sam Joshi,…

JaipurFoot USA, FIA Organize Multi City Free Artificial Limb Fitment Camps in India FIA in association with Jaipur Foot USA organized two Artificial Limb Fitment camps at Hyderabad and Tirupati on 11 and 13 Jan 2023. The camps were part of the celebrations of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav marking 75 years of India’s Freedom. The…

FIA, Indian-American Community Congratulate Anil Bansal on Being Named 'THE SOUTH ASIAN TIMES PERSON OF THE YEAR 2022' Anil Bansal, immediate past president of FIA and chairman of the Indian American Arts Council, has been bestowed the South Asian Times Person of the Year award, and to honor and felicitate him, a function was held…

FIA Delegation Attends 17th PBD Convention Held in India as Special Invitees The Federation of Indian Associations’ (FIA) executive board members attended the prestigious three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2023 award ceremony-cum convention held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Chairman Ankur Vaidya, President Kenny Desai, Vice President Smita Miki Patel, Joint Secretary Mahesh Dubal, Committee Member…