This event is BACK by popular demand! 💫 The Asha SF and Asha For Education - Silicon Valley Chapters, in association with the Consulate General of India, bring you 𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 ✨, an artistic, soulful musical featuring works of the renowned Indian lyricist and poet, Gulzar. Presented by talented artists from North America. 📅 Event Date: October 3rd and 4th 📍 Location: JCC Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, Palo Alto 🔗 Get your tickets now: https://sf.ashanet.org/events/gulzarish-2025/ This show was a big hit last year, and tickets are limited! Book your tickets today to save your seats for the 2025 𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 event! (fb)

🇮🇳 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐥𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞! 🇮🇳 "𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝑮𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝑨𝒅𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒌𝒂 𝑱𝒂𝒚𝒂 𝑯𝒆..." As these beloved words rise across India today, millions of young voices join together, celebrating our incredible nation. Each child who sings carries within them the power to shape India's bright future. Today, we celebrate remarkable young Indians whose journeys embody this promise: 🌟 In 𝐔𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡, there's an 11-year-old whose eyes light up as she sings our national anthem with her classmates. Thanks to Asha-supported learning, she's discovering that the "Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Maratha" she sings about aren't just words—they're places filled with stories, cultures, and opportunities that she's now exploring through her studies. 📚 In 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐚, children become star readers in their community as they enhance their literacy. When they sing of “Vindhya, Himachala, Yamuna, Ganga”, they enhance their understanding of our geography and build the foundation for dreams as vast as the landscapes in our anthem. 🌊 In 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐚, a young girl's curiosity sparkles as bright as her smile. Through Asha's support, she’s learning that the ocean waves in our anthem follow scientific principles she’s now studying. These children represent the beautiful truth behind Rabindranath Tagore's vision: that every young mind in India has limitless potential waiting to be awakened. When they sing "Jana Gana Mana" celebrating the minds of our people, they're not just honoring our past, they're proclaiming victories yet to come—in science, literature, innovation, and leadership. At Asha for Education, we see this transformation happening every day. For over three decades, we've had the privilege of witnessing children across India discover their own strength, intelligence, and dreams. Your support amplifies these voices. Every donation helps more children access quality education and discover their limitless potential. Support a child's education this Independence Day: https://donate.ashanet.org/?e=1881 Jaya He! ✨ (fb)