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www.desitalk.com – that’s all you need to know 8 November 21, 2025 November 14, 2025 The Indian American Club, a non-profit organization based in Monroe Township, NJ, held a successful dance event last weekend. The organization is led by President Shatrughan Dawani. The mission of the Indian American Club is to preserve Indian Culture and to promote diversity. The organization focuses on strengthening, unifying and building community spirit through art and history projects thus improving quality of life. Bihar-Jharkhand Association Hosts Jharkhand Diwas Highlighting Culture, Heritage, And Community Achievers T he Bihar Jharkhand Associa- tion of North America (BJANA) successfully hosted a celebra- tion of Jharkhand Diwas and Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas, honoring Jharkhand’s cultural heritage, its tribal legacy, and the enduring contributions of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. “The program brought together dignitaries, community leaders, youth performers, and supporters for a power- ful cultural showcase,” BJANA said in a November 15, 2025 press release. The event opened with registration and refreshments, followed by an engaging video highlighting Jharkhand’s natural beauty, cultural performance, and facilita- tion. Emcee Sarika Dubey welcomed all guests and highlighting the rich history, resilience, and immense contributions of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, reminding the audience of his pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle and his lasting impact on tribal pride and identity. The Consul General of India in New York Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, thanked the community for its enthusiastic par- ticipation and urged everyone to promote tourism in Jharkhand actively. He em- phasized the value of sharing expertise, knowledge exchange, innovation, and community-driven ideas for the develop- ment and well-being of Jharkhand, as well as supporting social and charitable initiatives. A short documentary on Bhagwan Birsa Munda honored the freedom fighter whose courage, sacrifice, and leadership continue to inspire generations, BJANA said. The cultural segment featured “Ulgu- lan,” a thematic performance dedicated to the life and legacy of Birsa Munda, followed by “Tribal Tarang,” a vibrant folk dance capturing the joy and tradition of Jharkhand’s Karma Festival. Later in the program, BJANA President Sanjeev Singh addressed the gathering, thanking the Consul General and the Con- sulate of India for their collaboration in celebrating Jharkhand Diwas. Singh also thanked all participants for presenting a culturally rich and meaningful program that showcased the efforts of Jharkhand’s freedom fighters and honored the legacy of Birsa Munda. He thanked the entire community for its support. BJANAVice President Priti Kashyap also expressed her gratitude to all participants, applauding the performances and encour- aging everyone to showcase Jharkhand’s rich cultural identity with passion and dedication. A special felicitation ceremony honored six distinguished community members for their outstanding achievements and con- tributions. They included Sweta Tewary, Dr. Ramesh Pandey, Anita Pathak, Mukesh Jha, Dr. Sanjiv Sharma, and Lakhendra Dangi. Each honoree shared brief reflections on their work and dedication to commu- nity service. Dipen Banerjee delivered the vote of thanks and a group photo of attendees and organizers was taken. By a StaffWriter Indian American Club Holds Successful Dance Event PHOTO:COURTESY BJANA BJANA organizers and attendees at the Jharkhand Diwas celebrated recently in the tri-state area.