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Press Release: DNC War Room – Democrats Host Press Conference Calling Out Trump-Vance Project 2025 Agenda to Terminate Health Care, Gut Social Security, and Destroy Unions

Democrats Host Press Conference Calling Out Trump-Vance Project 2025 Agenda to Terminate Health Care, Gut Social Security, and Destroy Unions

Today in Milwaukee, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, AFL–CIO President Liz Shuler, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler, and Biden-Harris 2024 Deputy Campaign Manager Quentin Fulks hosted a press conference calling out Donald Trump and J.D. Vance’s extreme Project 2025 agenda to rip away health care access, slash Social Security and Medicare, and rig the economy for the ultra-wealthy and big corporations at the expense of working families.

WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE

From our Archives – In conversation with one of India’s finest Ghazal Singers, Penaz Masani

Penaz Masani is an Indian ghazal singer who started singing in 1981 and has made over 20 albums. She was honoured with the Padma Shree award on 26 January 2009.

Penaz has won a number of awards, including the title of ‘Shehzadi Tarunnam’, by the state government of Uttar Pradesh 1996 and the 11th ‘Kalakar Award’ for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’, in 2002. She has worked as a playback singer for Bollywood, in more than 50 Hindi movies and sung in over ten languages. Under the aegis of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, she has performed in countries as far reaching as Germany, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and Vietnam. Courtesy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penaz_Masani

This conversation goes back to July of 2010. We spoke about Penaz’s journey, her music and much more – and yes, she did sing as well. Do listen – in for sure, to the re – broadcast, today, 15th July, on our Hindi Radio Show, From our Archives, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 3:00 PM – EST

From our Archives – Conversation with Indian singer and actor, Shailendra Singh

Shailendra Singh is an Indian singer and actor. He sang several Hindi and a few Marathi songs during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Shailendra Singh had many hit songs to his credit. The song “Main Shayar To Nahin”, from the film Bobby became a big hit. So did his song “Humne Tumko Dekha” from the film Khel Khel Mein.

On the show today, we go back in time to the recording and much beyond that – journeying with Shailendra Singh Ji through his acting and singing career. It was a delight to have him with us, as he talked lovingly about his colleagues in the industry, reminiscing so many many anecdotes.

So, tune – in for sure, for this wonderful conversation – on our show, From our Archives, today, 18th March, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and MeraSangeet USA at 5:00 PM – EST

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Hosts Virtual “Summer of the States”

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Hosts Virtual “Summer of the States” Presser on Stakes of 2024 Elections, Featuring Key Battleground State Leaders.

Arizona, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin legislative leaders  joined DLCC President Heather Williams to highlight GOP extremism in the states and the need for attention on down-ballot races this summer.

This presser builds on the DLCC’s “Summer of the States” campaign, which calls attention to the critical window this summer to make key investments to build Democratic power in the states. The work being done in the states is essential for stopping Trump and his MAGA allies from a total takeover this fall.

Watch the Zoom presser, with the DLCC’s “Summer of the States” –  with DLCC President Heather Williams, Arizona Senator and ADLCC Board Chair Priya Sundareshan, New Hampshire House Democratic Leader Matt Wilhelm, and Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer –

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1boRdt1xYBoZRDyFRAdFrj4WEeV_uxq5V/view?usp=sharing

Kavita Krishnamurti And Dr. L. Subramaniam on Bollywood & Beyond, presented by Townhall and Indo American Arts Council

“Bollywood & Beyond” is not just a concert; it is a testament to the enduring power of music to bridge cultures, inspire generations, and touch the deepest corners of the human soul.

Global violin icon Dr. L. Subramaniam and multi-platinum-selling singer Kavita Krishnamurthi, towering figures in Indian and world fusion music, will headline Bollywood & Beyond at The Town Hall in New York City on Saturday, July 20, at 8:00pm.  Accompanied by tabla maestro Tanmoy Bose and other accomplished musicians.  Bollywood & Beyond, is being presented by Townhall and Indo American Arts Council

Listen in to Kavita Krishnamurti And Dr. L. Subramaniam  as they talk about their journey and about the event, “Bollywood & Beyond”, on our show,  Saat Samundar Paar, today, 10th July, at – 9:00AM,1:00 PM,5:00 PM and 9:00 PM – EST MeraSangeet Gold and at  1:00 PM, and 9 :00 PM – EST MeraSangeet USA/East.

For more information, visit https://iaac.us/festival-of-indian-music-2024/?mc_cid=01542d874a&mc_eid=842b27bd3d

Some conversations from IFFLA 2024 – on MeraSangeet

Leesa Gazi has dedicated her career to telling stories from women’s perspectives. She is a writer, theater practitioner, and award-winning filmmaker who co-founded the Komola Collective. Gazi directed the multi-award-winning documentary Rising Silence, about the survivors of sexual violence of the Bangladesh Liberation War, and has created several counter-violent extremism shorts for a United Kingdom think tank. In 2023, Amazon Crossing published the English translation of her critically acclaimed Bengali novel Rourob (Good Girls). Gazi’s first feature, A House Named Shahana, won awards at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival and BFI London Independent Film Festival 2023. She is also a founding member of the Global Survivors’ Network, SEMA.

Shuchi Talati is a filmmaker from India whose work challenges dominant narratives around gender, sexuality, and South Asian identity. Her feature film, Girls Will Be Girls, world premiered in competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Her short film, A Period Piece, about an afternoon of period sex, was selected for SXSW Film & TV Festival. Shuchi is an alumna of Berlinale Talents, and her work has been recognized by the New York State Council for the Arts and Région Île-de-France. She is a graduate of the American Film Institute. She lives in New York City and is a member of the Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective, the Bitchitra Collective, and the Freelance Solidarity Project.

Shaun Seneviratne is a writer and director of emo movies. His first feature, Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts, was shot on location in Sri Lanka and world premiered last March at SXSW Film & TV Festival. Seneviratne’s previous shorts have screened at Nantucket, Montclair, CAAMFest, San Diego Asian, and Bushwick. Based in New York City, he teaches at the Brooklyn STEAM Center, co-hosts the podcast Rohmercast, and runs Redacted Screenings.

Christo Tomy is a two-time National Award-winning filmmaker and an alumnus of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute in Kolkata. He is the director of Netflix’s true crime show Curry and Cyanide, which earned a Global Top #2 viewership and was among the top ten most viewed titles in over 30 countries. Tomy’s feature film script for Undercurrent (Ullozhukku) won the Cinestaan India’s Storytellers Script Contest, India’s largest feature film script contest. It was also part of Film Independent’s Global Media Makers Los Angeles residency, the NFDC Film Bazaar Co-Production Market, and the NFDC Screenwriters Lab.

Join in for these wonderful conversations, this Saturday & Sunday, 29th and 30th June, on our Show, Saat Samundar Paar at – 9:00AM,1:00 PM,5:00 PM and 9:00 PM – EST MeraSangeet Gold and at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, and 8 :00 PM – EST MeraSangeet USA/East.

Save the dates for IFFLA 2024 – June 27 – 30!

IFFLA brings to Los Angeles audiences the most exciting and groundbreaking independent cinema from South Asia and its diasporas.

The festival offers emerging and underrepresented storytellers numerous industry-facing mentorship, educational and networking opportunities. A highly curated program along with a direct access to the professional film industry in Hollywood make IFFLA a unique platform for South Asian filmmakers.

Save the date: June 27 – 30! IFFLA is at Landmark Theaters Sunset, bringing you the best in South Asian cinema and its diasporas.

Brace yourself for world premieres, star studded galas, an Industry Day forum with a pitch competition, mentorship and much more!

Passes and tickets are on sale at www.indianfilmfestival.org

 

In conversation with Romila Sadasivan and with Priya Murali, Saheli Boston

Romila Sadasivan is the Domestic Violence Program Manager at Saheli. With her 15 years of experience in social work from India and the UK, Romila manages the domestic violence team, which includes South Asian and Arabic-speaking domestic violence advocates, to provide culturally sensitive and trauma-informed case management to domestic violence survivors. Her experience working with various high-needs populations, especially women and children, guides her as she works to manage and strengthen Saheli’s Domestic Violence Advocacy Program has been the core of Saheli’s work.

Priya Murali serves as the Executive Director at Saheli. With a profound commitment to advocating for immigrant women, Priya has dedicated the past five years to working in the immigrant-serving nonprofit sector, where she has passionately developed and implemented programs to empower underserved communities. As an immigrant herself, originally from India, Priya brings firsthand experience and empathy to her work, having resided in the United States for 14 years. She holds a Master’s degree in Communication & Cultural Studies from Northeastern University, which has equipped her with valuable insights and skills to address the needs of diverse communities effectively.

We have a detailed conversation with Romila and with Priya about Saheli, about their services, about how they could be contacted and much more – Tune – in for sure, today, 11th June, on our Show, Saat Samundar Paar, on MeraSangeet Gold – at 9:00 AM,1:00 PM,5:00 PM, and 9:00 PM – EST. You can also catch the interview on MeraSangeet East at 11:00 AM EST.

Press Release by the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

RELEASE: Trump on State GOP Abortion Bans: “A Beautiful Thing to Watch”

Last night, Trump applauded the surge of dangerous Republican abortion bans that have ravaged reproductive health care and denied women emergency reproductive health care in the wake of the Dobbs decision, saying it is “a beautiful thing to watch.”

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee National Press Secretary Sam Paisley issued the following statement:

“There’s nothing ‘beautiful’ about the extreme abortion bans that Republicans in state legislatures have pursued and enacted. Since the fall of Roe, women have faced an assault on their bodily autonomy – with potentially fatal consequences. Trump’s terrifying vision for rolling back reproductive rights is already a reality because of his army of Republican allies in states that have passed the harshest abortion bans possible.

“Since Dobbs, building Democratic power in state legislatures has been the only defense against the GOP’s crusade on live-saving reproductive health care. As Republican extremism only intensifies, electing Democrats in the states has never been more important. The stakes of the 2024 elections are clear: To protect reproductive rights and combat Republicans’ dangerous agenda, we must elect Democrats up and down the ballot.”

Press Release: by the Consulate General of India, New York

‘New Sankalps from the Sadhana in  Kanniyakumari’

Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi reflects on the boundless energy and unity that define us, and calls on the nation to dedicate the next 25 years to building a #ViksitBharat.

You can read the full article here – https://www.narendramodi.in/new-sankalps-from-the-sadhana-in-kanyakumari-582982

Shared by the Press Section of the Consulate General of India, New York.