Indiaspora 2013 Inaugural Ball
An enthusiastic, sold-out crowd of over 1,200 Indian Americans, compatriots from India and their well-wishers celebrated the inauguration of President Barak Obama at the Indisapora Inaugural Ball on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C. Political leaders and celebrities rubbed elbows with Indiaspora members and their guests to recognize the achievements of the 3 million strong Indian American community. While dining on exquisite cuisine prepared by Food Network chef Maneet Chauhan, guests partied until the midnight hour with entertainment from Red Baraat, The Mona Khan Company, Dan Nainan and Shankar Tucker. Read more coverage of the event below.
Media Coverage
- The Coming Out Party - India Abroad
- Indian Americans Optimistic at Indiaspora Inaugural Ball for President Obama - India America Today
- Inaugural Party Hopping: Kid, Indian-American, and Millennial Edition -National Review
- US Indians Jive at Inaugural Ball - The Telegraph
- Indiaspora’s Ball Attracts Over 1200, Celebrates Obama’s 2nd Term - India West
- International cuisine was featured at the Indiaspora Ball - Bloomberg
- Indian-Americans celebrate Obama inauguration - NY Daily News
- Eye on America - (Indiaspora is 2 minutes into the show) - NDTV
- Indian-American community holds inaugural ball for Barack Obama - NDTV
- Indian-American community holds inaugural ball for Obama - Times of India
- Indian Americans ring in Obama inauguration, signal big plans - Firstpost
- A night to savor, for Barack Obama - American Bazaar
- Photo feature: Indiaspora Ball
- Indiaspora’s Aspirations
- Here Comes Indiaspora - India Abroad
- Gov. Martin O'Malley at Indiaspora
- Rep. Ami Bera at Indiaspora
- Gov. Jack Markell at Indiaspora
- Indian Americans Ring in Obama’s Presidency at Indiaspora Inaugural Ball - Indo American News
- Indian Americans having a ball for Obama inauguration - NY Daily News
- Two India-related inaugural balls and plenty of star power - Economic Times
- Indian Americans ring the bell with Prez Ball - Hindustan Times
- Indian-American Community Signals Its Coming of Age - Indolink
- Clarinetist and composer Shankar Tucker performing at the Indiaspora Inaugural Ball
- Congresswoman Dr. Judy Chu Chair, CAPAL
- Bel Leong-Hong, Chair, AAPI, Chair, Caucus DNC
- MR Rangaswami, Indiaspora Founder
- Indiaspora Ball..... Entertainment program... Jai Ho
- Entertainment program at Indiaspora Ball - India America Today
- Interview on Desi Superdrive - KLOK 1170
- Indiaspora Inaugural Ball to honour Obama - The Hindu Business Line
- Indiaspora 2013 Inaugural Ball Set for Jan. 19 in D.C.- India West
- An Indian American Ball for President Obama - Silicon India
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