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Memories..!

Since The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2026 marking a century of basketball entertainment..! Dear All,Proud to share my memories about America’s two well known Basketball players,one is Meadowlark Lemon and other is Derril Dawkins with pride, some 30 years ago.As you may know, Meadowlark Lemon (1932–2015) 6′-3″ was a legendary Harlem Globetrotter known as the “Clown Prince of Basketball,” playing over 7,500…

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Addendum – Memories..!

Celebrating 100 years in 2026, the Harlem Globetrotters are an iconic exhibition basketball team known for blending athleticism, comedy, and incredible ball-handling. They have played over 4,000 consecutive games across 120+ countries, acting as “Ambassadors of Goodwill” and performing for audiences worldwide, including popes and presidents… Regards,Jayant. Sharing is Caring…

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Pope Leo XIV meets Harlem Globetrotters..!

Dear All,As you may know, on April 8 2026 Pope Leo XIV met with the Harlem Globetrotters in St. Peter’s Square where he attempted to spin their signature red white and blue basketball on his finger. The team visited during the weekly general audience presenting the Pope with a jersey… Best regards,Jayant. Sharing is Caring… _________________

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Dr. Bindeshwari Aggarwal..! Part One

Dear All,25 years ago, I had a chance to attend International Hindi Association’s annual ‘Hasya Kavi Sammelan’ in Philadelphia. Delhi based Dr. Ashok Chakradhar, a renowned Hindi poet was a main attraction. Who is celebrated for his sharp wit, social satire, and modernizing the traditional Kavi Sammelan format. It was a great experience for me… Later, I never had a chance to attend any Hindi Kavi Sammelan until I joined Queens based’India…

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Mothers of America..!

In case you don’t know, the 1934 3-cent “Mothers of America” stamp commonly known as the “Whistler’s Mother” stamp (Scott 737) is a purple commemorative stamp issued on May 2, 1934, to honor American mothers. It features a cropped version of James A. McNeill Whistler’s famous painting… Happy Mother’s Day..! Best regards,Jayant. Sharing is Caring… _________________

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Sangeeta Kohli..!

Dear All, Sangeeta Kohli-Gupta was the eldest child and only daughter of the legendary music composer Madan Mohan. Sadly, she passed away last year in Jaipur on February 20, 2025, at the age of 70. We used to work in the same office ‘Star & Style’, in early 70’s.Proud to mention, we have been good friends and have kept in touch since…

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Thanx & Congrats..!

Good Morning Geetha, Last night your gesture of honoring and celebrating all religious festivals to show unity, and respect to all our India Home members was unparalleled with pride. At the right timeof Gudi Padwa of spring festival marking the start of the lunisolar new year. Hearty Congratulations..!  Above all, delicious upwas (fasting) food on the same day was a real treat to all of us…Thanx…

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Holi Kavi Sammelan & Me..!

Dear All, Good things sometimes happen unexpectedly… Proud to mention, last night we had an opportunity to attend Akhil Vishwa Hindi Samiti of New York’s ‘Holi Kavi Sammelan’ at Hindu Center, Flushing, presented by our India Home member and globally renowned Dr. Bindu Agrawal… Since their organization’s founding member late Ram Saxena alias Rameshwar Ashant who was our good friend and well known Delhi based…

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My Program – Cocktail Music..!

Good Morning, A big thank you to all who attended my musical program at IH center’Shree Sundar Gopal Mandir’, Ozone Park, on March 10, respectively.Thanx to Geetha Jamballi, Shahara Lilly and Kevin Cross. Best regards,Jayant. Sharing is Caring… Program was based on following Western & Hindi music-songs…

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