Upcoming Events
Winter/Spring
Children's Classes
There is still time to register for Math, Creative Writing, and Indian Festival classes. Classes are 4 to 6 sessions.
Starts 0/23/21
Festivals of India
For kids to learn about the diverse experience of festivals in India. 4 Saturdays at 10 am.
02/06/21
Your Story is Important
Author Supriya Kelkar comes to ICC and Ferguson Library to talk with kids about owning their stories.
02/11/21
Valentine's Dinner Demonstration
Michelin-star Chef Hemant Mathur will give a cooking demonstration from his mid-town restaurant Saar. Order a kit and prepare your own feast.
Recorded
Meet Alka Joshi
The author of the bestseller The Henna Artist virtually visits with ICC at Greenwich Library.
Recorded
Fauja Singh Keeps Going
A family event. Meet author Simran Jeet Singh who read his book and talked about the 100-year-old marathon runner who inspired him.
Recorded
A Special Interview with Vibha Bakshi
The director and producer of the National Film Award-winning documentary SON RISE spoke with Sharabi Ahmed.
Recorded
Diversity, Inclusion, and Resilient Kids
ICC addresses parents' role in helping children re-enter the world confident and resilient.
Recorded
Lady Mohini Kent Noon
Christine Kim interviewed Lady Noon, author of a book about Buddhist teacher Nagarjuna's timeless wisdom. Watch on YouTube.
MISSION
India Cultural Center is a non-profit organization that celebrates the arts
and culture of India.
Our mission is to foster inclusion by educating and engaging the community in Indian culture.
Announcements
Q1 2021 Programming is Coming Soon
ICC has several new and innovative programs in planning for the first three months of 2021: a Virtual Art Show, India in Realtime, a workshop with children's author Supriya Kelkar, a Valentine's Day Dinner Demonstraiton with Hemant Mathur and a very special teens workshop.
Bengal Tigers and Team Kadiyala win ICC Trivia
20 teams competed for prizes donated by Cap Cork & Cellar on Friday 9/25. Bengal Tigers (Mia Schultz and Neel Roy) won the title of ICC Trivia champs. Vinay Kadiyala and family won 2 rounds and the bonus question. On hand to help Pat Tully ask the questions were comedian Rajiv Satyal and sponsors Chris Vescio and Marina Brolin.
ICC Announces First Ever Fundraising Campaign
The cancellation of ICC's annual gala, its one fundraiser, has created an income gap. To ensure that ICC has the funds to continue to 2021, ICC has launched "ICC Bridge to 2021." Donate now.
ICC Booklist for Children
Divya Shenoy and Veda Swaminathan, Greenwich High School students, have compiled a booklist for kids 0-18 that explores the topics of race, cultural awareness and self-esteem. You can find the booklist HERE.
Black Lives Matter
India Cultural Center reaffirms its mission to foster inclusion. As an organization that celebrates the cultural wealth of India in the US, ICC believes that the rainbow of humanity strengthens communities. In Gandhi's words,"No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive."
ICC Coronavirus Response
• ICC programming has moved online.
• ICC is committed to keeping our community connected through shared experiences.
• ICC asks families and friends to stay safe by social distancing, keeping your hands away from your faces and washing your hands.
• ICC families include many healthcare workers. ICC thanks them for their commitment to the community.
ICC High School Coding Teacher Honored as "Most Dedicated Teen"
Purab Angreji, who taught coding at ICC Children's Classes throughout his high school career, received Moffly Media's "Light a Fire" Award at the Westport Playhouse on December 5. Purab was centerstage with board chairs, nonprofit founders and inspiring executive directors for his contributions to ICC.