IACF Conference on Aug 17, 2002 “Kashmir Issue is closer to a solution” – A Report by Express News Service

Kashmir issue is closer to a solution, said Lieutenant General (Retd.) Moti Dar, a Kashmir expert at the third international symposium organized by Indo-American Community Federation (IACF) and Indo-American Kashmir Forum (IAKF) held August 17 at the Logan High School conference room in Union City, California. Lieutenant General Moti Dar of the Indian Army has intimate knowledge and experience of India-Pakistan relations and his rationale is that increasing pressure on Pakistan to democratize bodes well for a solution.

Alameda County Library and IACF Present “Glimpses of India” : Aug 10, 2002

ALAMEDA COUNTY LIBRARY and the INDO-AMERICAN COMMUNITY FEDERATION Present “Glimpses of India”

Mother’s Day May 12, 2002 – A report by India-West

Bay Area Federation Celebrates Mothers’ Day Santa Clara, 12 May 2002 The Indo-American Community Federation (IACF), a Non-Profit public benefit corporation, celebrated Mothers’ Day in style tonight at the Mayuri Banquet Hall. The event started off with an introduction by the convener Dr. Naresh Sharma, followed by a slide presentation by IACF secretary Dr. Subhash Garg, who noted that Jeevan Zutshi founded the organization in 1994 making significant contributions. Recent events by IACF include the International Kashmir Symposium and Cultural night in June 2001, which brought together the entire range of opinion leaders on this urgent issue, and the highly successful Unity Dinner in January 2002, attended by 400 people including prominent elected officials at all levels as well as fifteen mainstream organizations.

Frank Pallone honored by Kashmiris – A report by India West Apr 19, 2002

Los Angeles: Indo-American Political Foundation based in Los Angeles held a reception for more than half-a-dozen California Members of Congress at Crown Plaza Airport Hotel on Saturday, April 6, 2002.The only out of State invitee was New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. who had just returned from his trip to India and could not attend the function. However, his absence did not deter the Kashmiri Pandit community of the US to honor him with a plaque and praise him for his contribution to the displaced Kashmiri Pandit community.

Unity Dinner 2002 on 25th Jan’ 2002 – The Indo-American Community Federation’s first annual event Unity Dinner 2002 with Live musical entertainment by Melody Queen Alka Bhatnagar

FREMONT — It’s a party of sorts and it’s celebrating the city of Fremont. “This community really is amazing,” said Unity Dinner 2002 organizer Jeevan Zutshi. “There has been no backlash whatsoever since Sept. 11 and I am proud of that. So we are celebrating the togetherness that this diverse community has demonstrated.” On Friday, Zutshi and his organization, the Indo-American Community Federation, are honoring the city of Fremont for that accomplishment. Unity Dinner 2002 is an evening of gourmet food, music and conversation celebrating the “tolerance, mutual respect and understanding” that is shown in Fremont among all communities, Zutshi said.

Second Unity dinner in California focuses on peace and harmony : Jan 21, 2002

FREMONT- The second annual Unity Dinner, sponsored by Indo-American Community Federation and held at the Fremont Marriott in Fremont, California, drew more than 500 people, including federal, state, and local elected officials. California First Lady Sharon Davis and Dorothy Ehrlich of the American Civil Liberties Union , were the keynote speakers.

Brown – Skin backlash not American – The happenings of September 11 are incomprehensible and yet so humongous and inhuman. They are a challenge to the bare existence : Sep 14, 2001

The happenings of September 11 are incomprehensible and yet so humongous and inhuman. They are a challenge to the bare existence of human beings and there is no doubt left in our minds that humanity itself has been challenged by these cruel, barbarous and evil forces across the globe. India has been dealing with this problem for over two decades and as an involved Indian-American I understand not only terrorism but also the psyche of the terrorist. In terms of U.S. State Department statistics, the largest terrorist operation in the world is being conducted in India, and sponsored by its neighbors Pakistan and Afghanistan. Evidence continues to mount that these crimes against humanity were led by Osama bin Laden

IAKF to host Kashmir Symposium on June 9th : Jun 9, 2001

Indo-American Kashmir Forum (IAKF), the premier organization representing Kashmiri Hindus in the U.S., is pleased to announce a symposium, titled, “From Paradise to Ideological Battleground: A Symposium on the Kashmir Conflict”, to be held in the Northern California Bay Area on June 9, 2001 at Newark-Fremont Hilton. The purpose of the symposium is to inform and educate the interested audience on the latest events in Jammu and Kashmir State of India, and discuss possible avenues of conflict resolution. Jammu and Kashmir became an international issue in 1947 when Pakistan sponsored an invasion of the state, and India took the case of Pakistani aggression to the United Nations.

Reception for New Consul General on August 31, 2001- A Report by India West Sept 4, 2001

Fremont: INDO-AMERICAN COMMUNITY FEDERATION held a dinner reception for new Consul General of India on August 31, 2001. Nearly 175 prominent people from all over Northern California gathered at the house of Usha and Jeevan Zutshi to meet and greet the Consul General Mr. H. H. S. Viswanathan and bid farewell to Consul Abhjit Halder. In attendance were Mayor of Fremont Gus Morrison, Fremont City Manager Jan Perkins, Congressman Pete Stark District Director Jo Cazanave, Fremont Council member Bob Wasserman, Assembly member John Dutra District Director Gloria Ritchie, Board of Equalization member Johan Klehs Deputy Chief Anne Taylor, Democratic Central Committee Chair Yvette Brittain, Ex. Director of Ohlone college Foundation George Retamoza and Councilwoman Judy Zlatnik, Past chairman of Fremont Chamber of Commerce Timothy Reilly.

Cultural Program Tops Off Kashmir sym – A report by India-West June 21, 2001

Fremont, Calif. – Although much of the “From Paradise to Ideological Battleground” symposium on Kashmir held here June 9 focused on lectures, discussions, and information, there was a chance for entertainment and fun as well. Organizers of the symposium put together a cultural night and banquet, featuring Congressman Mike Honda as the keynote speaker. The cultural segment highlighted Kashmiri heritage, and ways and means of preserving it. “We have to make all efforts to preserve our language, music and culture, said Mr. H.N.Nehru, the past President of Kashmiri Samiti in New Delhi, one of the oldest and most respected Kashmiri Pandit associations in India, according to convener Jeevan Zutshi.