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Thought for a DayHappiness starts with a smile. What are you waiting for?The only remedy that should be shared by humanity… …the laugh

Dear Friends and Members,

We decided to share some content from an old newsletter that had stories of laughter as our Thought for the Day and optimism after Covid as our focus in “The Great Realization”

Tom Foolery,The GreatRealization

ANNOUNCEMENT: SAVE MARCH 22, 2022 FOR WORLD WATER DAY MAJOR EVENT

Please help us create a day that all the countries of the world strengthen the message of the importance of clean water. The UN declared March 22 as World Water Day (www.worldwaterday.org). Our associate Phil Sauers and The World Water Rescue Foundation helped with the development of the day with the country Tajikistan.

We are in discussions with a major worldwide children’s nonprofit to partner with them for this worldwide event and broadcast/podcast. We have also put a hold on Times Square, New York City and in discussions for a major indoor venue as well. We will keep you informed. We need volunteer’s worldwide and major sponsors who want to help the world focus on Clean Water. Call us.

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Lastly, we wish everyone a happy and healthy Holiday Season. Happy Diwali, as well.

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GUESS WHO IS COMING ?
Every year Diwali at Times Square brings stars from all over the world to the Center of Universe, Times Square. Curious to know who is coming this year? Well it wouldn’t be so fun if we told you, right? We have released our latest teaser with clues on the next big singer to hit the stage of Diwali at Times Square.
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#DIWALIMEMORY
We might still be a few months away from our big event on October 7, but we are ready to fall right into the spirit of Diwali; And what better way than going down memory lane, right? We have launched the campaign #DiwaliMemory to have our fans and followers share their memories of their past Diwali celebrations with pictures, videos or however they choose to express themselves. We will all be able to cherish these moments as we project your stories and videos on our screen during Diwali at Times Square on October 7, so go ahead and share your Diwali memories with us.
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KARAN TACKER
He is back ! We listened to our fans, and by popular demand we are excited to bring Karan Tacker (Nach Baliye Fame) back to host Diwali at Times Square 2017. Make sure to check his video sharing the good news along with the founder and organizer of Diwali at Times Square Mrs. Neeta Bhasin in their latest trip to Israel for prime Minister Modi’s visit.
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DIWALI PARTNERS
Putting an event like Diwali at Times Square demands time, passion and a lot of work; And we wouldn’t be able to do it without the support of our sponsors. Interested in being part of the historic event? Want to send Diwali Greetings from your organization or personally from the tallest screen of Times Square.
Please contact us at
sponsorship@diwalitimessquare.com
Learn More
Regards,
Neeta Bhasin
President & CEO
Event Guru Inc | ASB Communications

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NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2016 The U.S. Postal Service commemorated the joyous Hindu festival of Diwali by dedicating the Diwali Forever stamp today. The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony took place at the Consulate General of India in New York City.

The public is asked to share the news using the hashtag #DiwaliStamp.

“The Postal Service is honored to issue this Forever stamp that celebrates the Festival of Diwali,” said U.S. Postal Service Vice President of Mail Entry and Payment Technology Pritha Mehra. “We hope these stamps will light up millions of cards and letters as they make their journey through the mailstream.”

Joining Mehra in the dedication ceremony were: Ambassador Riva Ganguly Das, Consul General of India; Diwali Stamp Project Chair Ranju Batra; India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Member of the United Nations Security Council (Ret.) Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri; Sand Hill Group Managing Director M. R. Rangaswami; and Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY). Ravi Batra, Esq., Chair, National Advisory Council South Asian Affairs served as emcee.

“I am very honored to be part of history as the United States Postal Service releases the Dewali Forever stamp at the consulate today,” said Ganguly Das.

“Since the start of the American Revolution, destiny has beckoned the United States and India to be the closest allies,” said Ravi Batra. “The Diwali Forever stamp represents nothing short of respectful inclusive indivisibility: E Pluribus Unum — within America and between two sovereigns.”

“While this journey may have taken years, the Postal Service has issued a Diwali stamp that will continue to resonate forever,” said Ranju Batra. “Now for the first time there is a stamp that celebrates Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists as Americans forever. Our heartfelt thanks to all of those who have supported this stamp. The Diwali stamp will be a matter of pride for generations to come.”

The stamp design is a photograph featuring a traditional diya oil lamp beautifully lit, sitting on a sparkling gold background. Diya lamps are usually made from clay with cotton wicks dipped in a clarified butter known as “ghee” or in vegetable oils.

Sally Andersen-Bruce of New Milford, CT, photographed the diya. Greg Breeding of Charlottesville, VA, designed the stamp and William J. Gicker of Washington, DC, served as the project’s art director.

Also known as Deepavali, Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Spanning five days each autumn, Diwali is considered by some to be the start of the new year.

On the Hindu calendar, Diwali falls on the eve of, or on, the new moon that occurs between mid-October and mid-November. In 2016, the main day of the festival will be celebrated Oct. 29 for South Indians and Oct 30 for North Indians.

Diwali is a shortened version of the Sanskrit word Deepavali, which roughly translates as “a necklace of lights.” During Diwali, the flickering oil-wick diyas sprinkle the homes of observers around the world.

Before the festival, many Hindus traditionally go shopping, clean their homes, open their doors and windows, create intricate rangoli — a vibrant floor pattern traditionally made from materials such as rice powder, colored sand and flower petals — and light diyas with hopes that Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, will visit. In some regions of India, people play games, just as Hindu lore says that the god Shiva did. On the festive main day of the holiday, families pray for Lakshmi, dress up in their best clothes, enjoy lavish feasts and sweets, exchange gifts and light fireworks. Diwali also marks the new year for people in Gujarat and a few other states of India. Diwali also is celebrated as a major holiday by followers of the Jain and Sikh faiths.

The Diwali stamp is being issued as a Forever stamp. This Forever stamp is always equal to the value of the current First Class Mail 1-ounce price.

The Postal Service receives approximately 40,000 suggestions for stamp ideas annually from the public. Stamp subjects are reviewed by the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee. Of that, approximately 25 topic suggestions for commemorative stamps are selected by the committee for the Postmater General’s approval.

Visit this link for information on upcoming stamp events.

Ordering First-Day-of-Issue Postmarks
Customers have 60 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at local Post Offices, at The Postal Store website at usps.com⁄shop or by calling 800-782-6724. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes to themselves or others and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

Diwali Stamp
Stamp Fulfillment Services
Cancellation Services
8300 NE Underground Drive, Pillar 210
Kansas City, MO 64144-9998

After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. There is a 5-cent charge for each additional postmark over 50. All orders must be postmarked by Dec. 5, 2016.

Ordering First-Day Covers
The Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly “USA Philatelic” catalog, online at usps.com⁄shop or by calling 800-782-6724. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-782-6724 or writing to:

U.S. Postal Service
Catalog Request
PO Box 219014
Kansas City, MO 64121-9014

Visit this link for information on upcoming stamp events.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

Please Note: For broadcast quality video and audio, photo stills and other media resources, visit the USPS Newsroom. Reporters interested in speaking with regional Postal Service public relations professionals should visit this link. Follow us on twitter.com/USPS and like us at facebook.com/USPS. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and usps.com/postalfacts.
New York City: George Flood
908.477.0404

National: Mark Saunders
202.268.6524

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Wish You All Happy Diwali
Diwali Celebration
at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street, New York, NY 10028

Sunday, November 10, 2013 2:30-4:30 PM
Hosted by Advisory Committee
Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium,
Lal K. Motwani, Chairman
Free with Museum Admission
National Federation of Indian-American Associations (NFIA)
The Museum’s Multicultural Audience Development
Initiative invites you to join in a celebration of the
Performance
“Festival of Lights” in which lights or lamps signifies
Members of the East-West School of Dance the victory of good over evil with every human being.
Tell the story of Diwali

We hope to see you there.

With best wishes and fond regards,
Lal K. Motwani
Chairman
National Federation of Indian-American Associations (NFIA)
Metropolitan Museum of Art Multicultural Advisory Committee Member

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