There have been several articles about the proposed statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the City of Austin. While many of the details are still in their nascent stages, most people involved with this project agree that the statue would be privately financed and ideally in a public space such as Zilker Park. Read the Austin [...]
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Interested in Serving on the IACT Board?
IACT is actively recruiting prospective board members for 2010 (and beyond). If you are interested in serving IACT — and the Indian-American community it represents — please join us for an informational dinner and meeting on Thursday, May 13, 2010 from 7-9pm at Sarovar Indian Cuisine (address and directions here). All of IACT’s board positions [...]
IACT update – news and upcoming events
– IACT is looking to work with NetIP (Network of Indian Professionals) for 2 upcoming events: a) A NetIP political debate to explore the goals, political platforms, and fundamental differences between the Democratic and Republican parties. The date and venue are still TBA, but this should be an informative, educational opportunity (and hopefully less stress-inducing than the [...]
IACT Board Seeks Nominees for Citizen Review Panel
One of IACT’s goals is to increase Indian-American participation in state and local politics and policy-making positions. One of our members, Ketan Kharod, is stepping down from the City of Austin’s Citizen Review Panel for Police Oversight after serving in this position for nearly 3 years. The City has openings on the Panel and will [...]