"Through India With Camera and Mascara"
Newspaper article providing back story about how Ram Bagai acquired “Gyandev of India” among other Indian films during a trip to India in early 1940.
KhushDC in Washington City Paper
Article in the Washington City Paper mentioning KhushDC. Describes the organization's founding by Atul Garg and Yassir Islam in 1994 as a counterpart to SALGA and lists off its accomplishments and recurring events.
South Asian Gay and Lesbian Group Marches for India
Clipping from the New York Times entitled "South Asian Gay and Lesbian Group Marches for India," circa 1994. The article describes members of SALGA marching in the 14th annual India Day Parade alongside members of Sakhi for South Asian Women, after having been barred from joining by the parade's organizers.
Indian activist visits the U.S.
Clipping from unknown newspaper entitled "Indian activist visits the U.S.," describing Indian gay activist Ashok Row Kavi's visit to the United States, where he spoke to groups of LGBT South Asian Americans (including KhushDC) on India's gay subculture and the AIDS crisis.
A Triumph for South Asian Gays and Lesbians
Clipping from unknown newspaper entitled "A Triumph for South Asian Gays and Lesbians," describing Pride Utsav '95, a three-day conference in San Francisco for LGBTQ South Asians sponsored by Trikone. The article also mentions SALGA and Khush as having sponsored similar gatherings.
Fundraiser Held for Mayor Tom Bradley
Article published in L.A.-India written by Otis Meyer, entitled "Fundraiser Held for Mayor Tom Bradley" and dated March 4, 1989. Discusses a fundraiser held for Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley at the Malibu home of Dr. Amarjit Marwah, who is pictured and quoted in the article.
$15,000 Raised for People of Los Angeles at Bradley Luncheon/$15,000 Raised for Mayor Bradley in LA
Two clippings discussing a $15,000 fundraiser for Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley's Committee for the Future of Los Angeles. The first, by Michel W. Potts for India-West, is dated March 24, 1989; the second, by Umesh Mehta for India Abroad, is dated March 31, 1989. Dr. Amarjit Marwah is mentioned in both clippings as the luncheon's host.
Culture Buffs Want to Give Mall Planner the Brushoff
Article published in the Los Angeles Times written by Bob Pool, entitled "Culture Buffs Want to Give Mall Planner the Brushoff" and dated June 8, 1989. The article mentions Dr. Amarjit Marwah, president of the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission, who was asked about the possibility of designating a Studio City carwash as a cultural monument.
Carwash's Bid for Cultural Status Hasn't Gone Down the Drain Yet
Clipping of an article from the Los Angeles Times by Bob Pool, entitled "Carwash's Bid for Cultural Status Hasn't Gone Down the Drain Yet" and dated June 22, 1989. The article quotes Dr. Amarjit Marwah, president of the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission, on his support for the campaign to designate a Studio City carwash as a historic landmark.