Even though the float has sparked controversy, with several groups calling it anti-Muslim and saying it should be removed from the event, members of the Indian diaspora and the Hindu community in New York are participating in huge numbers to be a part of this celebration.
Gates addressed over 2,000 members of the Indian American community, praising India's global leadership in innovation, technology, agriculture, and healthcare.
42nd Annual India Day Parade in New York City, scheduled for August 18, has become the target of alleged hate-filled bigotry for including a Ram Mandir miniature float.
England batter Joe Root's 31st Test ton brought the game back to balance after India managed to race away in the first session of Day 1 of the fourth Test on Friday at the JSCA International Stadium Complex.
India took a step closer to levelling the series following Jasprit Bumrah's six-wicket haul which made South Africa succumb to a total of 176 on Day 2 of the second Test in Newlands.
Dean Elgar's blitzkrieg 185 combined with Marco Jansen's 72* helped South Africa gain a lead of 147 runs against India on Day 3 of the first Test on Thursday at the SuperSport Park.
A grand 'India Day' celebration was held in London to celebrate India’s 77th Independence Day as well as the historic success of the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission.
The world's largest ‘India Day Parade’ outside India kicked off on Sunday afternoon in New York City, with the celebration witnessing huge floats and marching groups comprising members of the Indian-American community.