Report on Sevathon 2011 organized by India Community Center
Aatika goes to Baylands Park in Sunnyvale, California where India Community Center organized and bring together over 40 non-profit community service organizations to walk or run for a cause. In 1930 Gandhi walked 240 miles to start a non-violent revolution that brought the most powerful empire in the world to its knees. Sevathon is in memory of that event and the spirit of community work and service to humanity.
Basant Kite Festival in Silicon Valley
Aatika Sultana goes to Basant / Jashn-e-Baharan mela and Kite Flying Festival in the heart of Silicon Valley, in the city of Sunnyvale, California. The event was organized by Pakistani American Culture Center (PACC) in cooperation with India Community Center (ICC). Let's see how Pakistani-Americans and Indian Americans celebrate this Millennium old South Asians tradition in the high tech center of the world.
Islamophobia in America
Sheba Najmi talks to Zahra Billoo on Islamophobia in America, its root causes and what Muslims are doing to counter it. Zahra is the Executive Director of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Northern California Chapter.
Islamophobia in America from WBT TV on Vimeo.
International Mushaira organized by AMUAA at ICC
Morning show team covered the International Urdu Poetry Mushira organized by Aligarh Muslims University Alumni Association of Northern California (AMUAA-NC) at India Community Center (ICC). Many poets from India, Pakistan and USA took part in the Mushaira, reciting their poems.
International Mushaira organized by AMUAA at ICC from WBT TV on Vimeo.
Mehnaz Naqvi at International Mushira 2010
Mehnaz Naqvi at International Mushira 2010 from WBT TV on Vimeo.
Nida Fazli at International Mushira 2010
Nida Fazli at International Mushira 2010 from WBT TV on Vimeo.
Khalid Irfan at International Mushira 2010
Khalid Irfan at International Mushira 2010 from WBT TV on Vimeo.
Dr. Naseem Nikhat at International Mushira 2010
Dr. Naseem Nikhat at International Mushira 2010 from WBT TV on Vimeo.
Asar Bahraichi at International Mushira 2010
Asar Bahraichi at International Mushira 2010 from WBT TV on Vimeo.
Rais Ansari at International Mushira 2010
Rais Ansari at International Mushira 2010 from WBT TV on Vimeo.
Tariq Sabzwari at International Mushira 2010
Tariq Sabzwari at International Mushira 2010 from WBT TV on Vimeo.
Special Diwali and Eid Show
Happy Eid and Diwali. Morning show hosts Maryam and Farzana talks to an expert hair designer Nancy about some quick tips on getting your heair looking great in only 5 minutes. They also talk to Tina Mann, a young classical raag and ghazal singer from San Francisco Bay Area about her journey to getting her singing career going. She also sings of our audience.
Special Diwali and Eid Show from WBT TV on Vimeo.
Greg Mortenson and Central Asia Institute Fundraiser
Greg Mortenson, author of famous "3 Cups of Tea" book, and founder of Central Asia Institute conducted a fundraiser in Santa Clara. Our WBT morning show team was there to cover the event. In this show we bring to you the highlights of that event.
Greg Mortenson and Central Asia Institute Fundraiser from WBT TV on Vimeo.
Indian and Pakistani Centers celebrated Eid together
India Community Center and Pakistani American Culture Center in collaboration with Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association celebrated Eid together with a Sufi theme this year.
Event started with children Eid dress parade and Roza Kushaie gifts followed by sufi music program with main performer for the evening by the name of Naeem Abbas Rufi. Dinner was served by Mehran restaurant. The event took place at ICC.
Indian and Pakistani Centers celebrated Eid together from WBT TV on Vimeo.
Hansot by the Bay & AMV Peace Convention
Sheba Najmi brings to you My Morning show every week Sunday mornings 9:00am on DiyaTV CH-1 in Silicon Valley San Francisco Bay Area. You can also watch the show on Jadoo TV.
In our first segment a short documentary covers how immigrants from Hansont village in Gujurat are building a community around their passion for the sport of Cricket and faces struggles finding fields to play Cricket in Silicon Valley.
Our second segment introduces American Muslim Voice (AMV) and its annual Peace Convention with the theme of "From Fear to Friendship" to our audience.
Hansot by the Bay & AMV Peace Convention from WBT TV on Vimeo.
ICC Youthsava and Gurus of Dance Show
Sheba Najmi brings to you My Morning show every week Sunday mornings 9:00am on DiyaTV CH-1 in Silicon Valley San Francisco Bay Area. You can also watch the show on Jadoo TV.
In this show Samita Pradhan covers the Indian Community Center Youthsava Dance competition for My Morning Show. Also Farrukh Shah Khan talks to the founder of Gurus of Dance and his team members about his new dance, performance and acting company.
ICC Youthsava and Gurus of Dance Show from WBT TV on Vimeo.
FnkAsia opens in Valley Fair Mall and Interview with Hassan Abbas of Urdu@Home
Sheba Najmi brings to you My Morning show every week Sunday mornings 9:00am on DiyaTV CH-1 in Silicon Valley San Francisco Bay Area. You can also watch the show on Jadoo TV.
In this show Rabeeya Bukhari visits the grand opening of FnkAsia botique, a very famous designer brand in Pakistan, in Valley Fair Mall in San Jose. Rabeeya also talks to Hassan Abbas, CEO of Urdu@Home as they bring the Urdu language training to 21st century.
FnkAsia opens in Valley Fair Mall and Interview with Hassan Abbas of Urdu@Home from WBT TV on Vimeo.

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