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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know T he Federation of Indian As- sociations (FIA) NY-NJ-CT-NE, considered one of the oldest and largest non-profit grass- roots organization represent- ing the Indian diaspora across eight Northeastern states, hosted its 8th Annual International Women’s Day celebration on March 6, 2026, at India House in NewYork City. Inter- national Women’s Day falls on March 8 every year. One of the oldest women’s orga- nizations serving Indian and other South Asian women subjected to domestic violence in the US, got the opportunity to ring the Closing Bell at Nasdaq March 10, marking Women’s History Month and March 8 International Women’s Day. Sakhi for South Asian Survivors, in its press release noted, “Yesterday marked an extraordinary milestone for Sakhi for South Asian Survivors as we rang the Nasdaq Closing Bell, bringing national visibility to our mission and the communities we serve. Coming just days after Interna- tional Women’s Day, the moment carried even deeper meaning.” Standing on the Nasdaq stage to ring the Closing Bell in honor of Sakhi’s work was a powerful affirma- tion of the movement for gender justice and the voices of South Asian and Indo-Caribbean survivors every- where, said Kavita Mehra, executive director of Sakhi. At the ceremony, Nasdaq Vice President of Listings DavidWicks said, “Today’s bell ringing offers an opportunity to spotlight the vital role community-based organizations like Sakhi play in advancing equity, awareness, and lasting social change… Sakhi’s commitment reflects the resilience, leadership, and impact thatWomen’s History Month is meant to honor.” According to Sakhi, this mile- stone represented far more than ceremony. “It symbolized the strength, visibility, and resil- ience of a movement more than 37 years in the making—a movement led by survivors, advocates, and community members who have worked tirelessly to ensure that those impacted by gender-based violence are supported, heard, and empowered.” “This is a milestone not only for our community, but for our board, our team, and for every single survivor in this room. For anyone who has ever felt like their voice did not matter, like they have lived on the margins, or felt unseen— this moment is for you. This is our moment of joy, because without joy, we do not have healing,” Mehra said in her speech. Also attending the event were Sakhi Board Chair Beesham A. Seecharan, First Bank CFO An- drew Hibshman, and First Bank Board Member and Sakhi Advi- sory Board Member Neha Desai Shah, members of Sakhi’s broad community, including founders, survivors, staff, volunteers, and past and present members of its boards, “who have helped Sakhi impact over 18,000 lives” through its programs and services. Sakhi invited those predent to its upcoming annual gala, In Our Power, on May 1, 2026. In Historic Milestone, Sakhi For South Asian Survivors Rings The Nasdaq Closing Bell March 10 By a StaffWriter Members and supporters of Sakhi for South Asian Survivors ringing the Closing Bell March 10, 2026. Leaders of Sakhi pose at nasdaq where they rang the Closing Bell March 10, 2026. Sakhi’s March 10 ringing of the Nasdaq Closing Bell projected at Times Square. PHOTOS:FACEBOOK News India Times (March 14, 2026 - March 20, 2026) March 20, 2026 14 Community