India Day 2025: Celebrating India’s 78th Independence Day and ISW’s 62 Years of Community Service

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Shrewsbury, MA - 25-July-2025

The India Society of Worcester (ISW) proudly presents India Day 2025, a flagship free event recognizing 62 years of cultural pride, community service, and unity. ISW President Prof. Jagan Srinivasan and Vice President Balki Chandrakasan warmly invite everyone to join this vibrant celebration.

This signature event will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 12 PM to 7 PM at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA.. This year’s theme, “Satyamev Jayate – Truth Always Triumphs,” is India’s national motto inscribed on the emblem of India, it carries deep meaning for people across the country. “It’s a phrase that touches every Indian,” shared Kamlesh Khilnani, co-chair of India Day 2025 with Suchitra Shinde and General Secretary of the India Society of Worcester.

Thousands are expected to gather for a day filled with cultural performances, delicious regional cuisine, art and craft showcases, a vibrant bazaar, youth programs, and live music. The event also features a Business Expo and a Free Health Stop, offering something for every age and interest.

New to this year’s celebration is a special initiative from Women Empowering Women (WEW) offering free professional headshots—an empowering opportunity for attendees to enhance their personal branding and professional image.

Additionally, ISW’s Professional and Entrepreneurs Network (PEN) and WEW will be hosting resume reviews and mock interviews throughout the event. We encourage all attendees to take advantage of these valuable resources.

For many volunteers and attendees, India Day holds a deeper, more personal meaning.

“To me, India Day has been about ‘Swagatam’… a welcome to all, no matter where you are from,” shares Komal Tanna, Co-Chair of the Cultural Team at ISW. “It’s a sense of belonging, a community event where you see all colors of India. The vibrancy of our culture is showcased through dance, singing, shopping, food, kids’ events, and more. I’ve been proud to volunteer for this event for many years and have made lifelong friends—like family!”

Echoing this sentiment, Rashi Khanna, an ISW Member, reflects, “To me, India Day is about our traditions—our family values, respect, and unity. We showcase our diversity through food, music, and dance, and demonstrate how to build a strong community.”

India Day is free and open to the public. ISW invites choreographers, vendors, sponsors, and advertisers to be part of this exciting celebration.

To register or get involved, visit: https://iswonline.org/event-6157802

Notes to editors

The India Society of Worcester, affectionately known as the ISW, is one of New England’s most vibrant Indian associations. It is primarily a cultural, social, educational and charitable organization. The ISW’s purpose is to encourage people with ancestral origin in India or people who are otherwise interested in India, to form an effective and cohesive group with the objective of retaining, facilitating, and fostering the cultural heritage of India; including ethnic arts, languages and religions of its people. The society adds to the richness of the cultural diversity of the region and is a window into the cultural heritage of India for the local community. The ISW is non-political and non-sectarian. It does not subscribe to any one religion and does not discriminate against any person because of his or her religious beliefs or ethnic background. The ISW is run entirely by volunteers with patronage from its growing membership representing all regions of India. Since its establishment in 1963, the ISW has become a conduit of Indian culture for young Indians born in the U.S.A., as well as the local communities in the region. It is an outlet where the young and the old are able to showcase their cultural talents. The ISW also collaborates with other Indian organizations in the region and acts as an advocate for many global and community causes. The multidimensional nature of the ISW has drawn local city and state authorities, as well as businesses to the society. Today, the ISW is one of the most renowned organizations representing the Indian Community. For more about ISW and its programs, visit: www.iswonline.org

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