Shades that make a statement
Perfectly designed set-up
Candy bars that sparkle
Dragons’ Den personality
08 Police Brutality?
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Contents
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Dreams Do Come True
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Miss Colorado Teen 2016 Miss Serene Singh
Dragons’ Den personality Manjit Minhas
Thirty years – In search of General Zorawar Singh
AUTO
2016 BMW 650i xdrive Gran Coupé
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Waris Ahluwalia to Star as Indian-American Hero Bhagat Singh Thind
HUMANITY Police Brutality?
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SOCIAL Pysbu`k dy pMinAW ‘coN
From the editor “Learn from the mistakes of others… you can’t live long enough to make them all yourselves!!”
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How many of us who take some time off to evaluate the causes our success or failure. Behind success there is always a good planning, lot of homework and right ways to implement the plan, same way behind failure there are many mistakes that one has done knowingly or unknowingly. It is said that we learn from our experience and it is right to some extent, it is one aspect. Do we have enough time and resources to take such kind of experiences? The answer is no. Neither we have time nor money to waste. So what is the solution? The solution lies in quotation “Learn from the mistakes of others… you can’t live long enough to make them all yourselves!!” We must learn from the mistakes of others and need not to repeat on us. But how? The answer is to take advice of experts before you start anything, start a company or to take your company to the next level. You have to have a proper knowledge, pros and cons, and a plan. All this could take some extra time and money but believe me it will save you more money in the long run and contribute to make you a success. So let’s make a resolution that whatever we will do, will do properly. We always wish you a success and prosper life. Desi Lifestyle Magazine is celebrating 9th successful edition; we would like to thank our readers and advertisers for their contribution. Have a good time , work hard/smart and enjoy to the fullest…….
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Contributing Writers: Anuraag J. Singh Arjan Singh Josan Gagan Beasla Jag Dhatt Jasjit Singh
Katie Khanna Navneet Kaur Nidhi Ransi Poonam Singh
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iss Serene Singh, 19 year old daughter of G.B. and Nitu Singh, has earned the prestigious title of Miss Colorado Teen 2016 at her state pageant held on Memorial Weekend at the Antler Hilton Hotel. Singh is a rising 2nd year Undergraduate Boettcher Scholar at CU Boulder who is majoring in Political Science and Journalism with a minor in Leadership Studies. Singh has finished her first year at CU with a 4.0 GPA. Singh loves the realm of public service and pageantry and dreams of becoming a Supreme Court Justice one day. Singh started her first pageant 4 years ago and has made it a goal to constantly improve and work towards finally accomplishing her dream of becoming Miss Colorado Teen 2016. With the support of her family and friends, she has accomplished this very prestigious and rewarding title. At the pageant, Singh won over 10 state awards- the largest number of anyone in her Teen division. Singh won the Talent competition, and Singh won the Teen Spokesmodel competition. Other prestigious awards included “Best Resume,” “Volunteer Service Winner,” a 2-year contract to a modeling agency in Colorado, and of course, her Colorado Teen title. Singh is so excited to represent the largest pageant system in the United States and her state of birth, Colorado, for this coming year. Even though she will be interning this summer in Washington D.C.’s Senate Office, Singh will be making appearances at other pageants in the country this summer and the rest of the year as well as volunteering for her community in countless ways. She will be representing the entire state of Colorado when she travels to the National Pageant held in Anaheim, California at Disneyland in November. We wish her the best of luck for this exciting year ahead! 6
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Dragons' Den personality
MANJIT MINHAS
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and wines. Her products are sold in Ontario, Alberta, anjit Minhas is 34 years old and was Saskatchewan , Manitoba and British Columbia, as well as born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. This 43 states throughout the USA and 15 other countries in Petroleum Engineering student turned Europe, Asia and South America. beer baroness has Her main strategy in business has recently spoken at been to enter the marketplace with a new the Rotman School of Management Manjit has experienced product by: at the University of Toronto, the the highs and lows of • Conducting consumer surveys Haskayne School of Business at The • Double-blind tasting all available University of Calgary, at the London entrepreneurship and is products Economic Development Conference keen on helping others • Gathering and analyzing of sales data and many other places. As a keynote who work hard to create and trends speaker, Manjit frequently shares • Creation of the best tasting, finest quality the secrets of her success with successful businesses. recipes with her in-house research and aspiring MBA, engineering and other Being on Dragons Den development team students as well as entrepreneurs Canada, allows her to do • Investing capital for machinery and and seasoned business people. equipment to produce and package the Manjit is the co-founder of Minhas so on a bigger platform product Breweries and Distillery. She started and she happily accepted • Coming up with brand names and design her companies at the ripe age of 19 the offer. concepts on her own and with her inin Alberta, when she launched her house team beer in Alberta with her partner and • Getting the design chosen produced with brother, Ravinder Minhas. Together, they gave the big boys a run for their her in-house team of graphic designers money, thereby becoming the first successful company • Creating and producing television commercials with to enter the Canadian beer industry in many decades. her own in-house film and video production team, Currently, she has over 90 brands of beers, spirits, liqueurs including script writers, producers, directors, camera 8
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people, editors and post production staff • Acting in many of her own television commercials • Selling and marketing her products Over the last few years, wherever Manjit and Ravinder have entered the marketplace, and especially in Canada, they have single headedly caused a huge stir in the marketplace. To date, her companies have sold over 6 billion pints of beer! Many beer drinkers in Canada and USA have welcomed her style of beer as a tasty alternative to the higher priced mediocre beers that dominate the market place. Manjit takes Social Responsibility very seriously. Manjit Minhas is the 1st brewer in Canada to voluntarily put a Management Warning on all her beer cans. The Management Warning on the cans reads ” MANAGEMENT WARNING: Please do not drink and drive – ever. Expectant mothers should avoid drinking alcoholic products. Enjoy this product responsibly – Respect
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yourself and others”. She recently put this on all her products because she believes as a responsible brewer and citizen of this country, it is important she does her part to educate Canadians. Manjit believes that effective use of science and engineering can do a lot of good in people’s lives. She has used her engineering background in producing beer using least amount of cleaning and water treatment chemicals, gas, electricity and water. Canadian and American consumers suffering from the Celiac disease have also been beneficiary of her innovative method of making best tasting Gluten Free beer from Sorghum and sold at half the price of the competition. Manjit and Ravinder opened a new brewery in Calgary in June 2012 – the Minhas Micro Brewery. This facility makes unique and specialty beers such as the Lazy Mutt Alberta Wheat Beer and Gluten Free beer.
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In 2012, they also opened the Minhas Micro Distillery which distills and bottles premium spirits and liqueurs such as Platinum 10 times distilled Vodka, Blumers Moonshine, Maya Horchata and Chinook Rye Whisky. In late 2008, Manjit co-wrote a book on her remarkable story, business philosophies and the history of the brewery the Minhases bought. The hardcover 108 page glossy book is titled “Brewing Up a Damn Good Story”. Last year Manjit’s companies had revenues in excess of $155 million. Manjit has been nominated and has won several business industry awards. A few of them are listed below: • Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs in Canada • “Top Growth Entrepreneur” award, PROFIT magazine in Toronto • Ranked #6 in the “Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies” by Alberta Venture Magazine • Alberta Chamber of Commerce Marketing Award • Young Achiever Award from the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce • Compelling Calgarian Award given by the Calgary
Herald • Alberta Centennial Medallion • “Up and Coming CEO” from The National Post • Canada’s Women Executive Network Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs • Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 • Business in Calgary’s Leader of Tomorrow • India Abroad’s “The Power List” Award • Famous 5 Foundation Leader Award • Global TV Woman of Vision Award • Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of The Year Finalist 2011 • Chatelaine Magazine’s Top Entrepreneur Woman of The Year 2011 10
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• The Sikh Centennial Foundation Award 2014 In Early 2015, CBC approached Manjit to star on Dragons Den Canada. Manjit has experienced the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and is keen on helping others who work hard to create successful businesses. Being on Dragons Den Canada, allows her to do so on a bigger platform and she happily accepted the offer. Manjit and her story has been featured in many publications such as Macleans Magazine, Canadian Business Magazine, Alberta Venture Magazine, The National Post, The Globe & Mail, The Calgary Herald, The Edmonton Journal, The Toronto Star, The Toronto Sun, The Winnipeg Free Press, Bar & Beverage Magazine, Anokhi Vibe, etc. She has also been featured on TV in programs such as the CBC National News with Peter Mansbridge, CBC Venture, Money Wise, Careers TV, and many other news programs across the country. Outside of Canada, her story has also received lot of attention such as USA and India. Manjit is born and raised in Calgary and still calls it home with her husband and they have two young daughters. www.desilifestylemagazine.com
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Thirty years – In search of
General Zorawar Singh (1786 – 1841)
By Amardeep Singh
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undreds of human skeletons, some with frozen flesh attached to them, can still be found around Roopkund (16,500 feet), a remote glacial lake in the lap of Trishul massif in Himalayas. The presence of these skeletons was first discovered in 1942 by the Himalayan ranger H K Madhwal. I was fortunate to be schooled at The Doon School, Dehradun (India), an institution that valued the importance of growth by encouraging us to trek in the Himalayas. In 1983, when I was seventeen, a group of senior students successfully trekked to Roopkund, bringing samples of human bones. With a sense of curiosity, I asked my housemaster, Mr. Vaishnav, “Why are so many skeletons found around this remote lake?” Mr. Vaishnav replied, “These are believed to be the remains of General Zorawar Singh’s soldiers who got lost in the Himalayas while returning from the Tibetan plateau.” Who was General Zorawar Singh? The plains of Indian sub-continent since 9th century had been continuously invaded, looted and ruled by many dynasties. It was only with the rise of the Sikh kingdom in Punjab, during the regime of Maharajah Ranjit Singh (1780 – 1839), the “Lion of Punjab”, this trend was reversed. Ranjit Singh’s military career can be divided into three phases. 1799 – 1809 : Consolidation of the Sikh forces, leading to capture of Lahore. 1809 – 1823 : Expansion of empire to include Multan, Peshawar and Kashmir. It is in this phase that Hari Singh Nalwa, his trusted General extended the empires reach till Khyber pass, along Afghanistan border. This was a historic achievement as only thereafter no foreign invasion to Indian sub-continent happened from Afghanistan. 1823 – 1839 : Consolidation and further expansion. It is in this phase that General Zorawar Singh, operating under the military leadership of Gulab Singh (the Dogra minister in Ranjit Singh’s cabinet who was asked to manage the affairs of Kashmir), led expansionary military expeditions to Ladakh (1834), Baltistan (1840) and Tibet (1841). The British had conquered the entire India, falling East of river Sutlej and were now limited by the treaty of Amritsar,
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signed with Maharajah Ranjit Singh, that stopped them from making a westward advance into Punjab and beyond. It also limited Ranjit Singh from capturing territories east of river Sutlej. The only option for expansion of the Sikh kingdom was North of Kashmir into Ladakh. Zorawar Singh was born at Khalur, now in the state of Himachal Pradesh, which was then a part of Punjab. At a very young age, he rose to become a General in Maharajah
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Ranjit Singh’s army. In 1834, General Zorawar Singh led an expedition to Ladakh via Kishtwar, Dachin, Marwah, Warwan, crossing the Lanvila pass at 14,500 feet. At Suru and Leh valley, his forces constructed forts for administration of the region. In October 1835, Zorawar returned to Kishtwar but on hearing reports of rebellion, he immediately turned back and this time took a shorter but more arduous route via Umasila pass at 17,300 feet into Zanskar and Leh, which he reached in ten days. An army crossing at these heights, especially in winter month of November, is one of it’s kind in the annals of world military history. Inclusion of Ladakh in Maharajah Ranjit Singh’s territory is of significant geopolitical importance for the present day India. If not for the success of this expedition, with China’s conquest of Tibet in 1950, today it would be a part of China. In 1840, Zorawar Singh led an expedition to Baltistan, which is believed to be one of the most rugged mountain regions of the world. It is situated in the Karakoram range to the south of K2, the world’s second highest mountain. Since 1757, Baltistan was under the rule of Ahmed Shah Durrani of Afghanistan. If not for this expedition, Baltistan would today be a part of Afghanistan. Baltistan is the region where live the Dards along with Balti people. Dards are of European origin, believed to be descendants of the soldiers of Alexander The Great (327 BC). Having conquered Baltistan, General Zorawar Singh returned back to Leh via the Khapalu – Chorbat – Nubra valley route. Nubra valley is a high altitude cold desert at 10,000 feet. It is on the historical silk route. In 1841, General Zorawar Singh turned his attention to the roof of the world, which led him to Western Tibet. Crossing Pangong Tso lake at 14,300 feet, at the Ladakh – Western Tibet border, he travelled via Guge kingdom, Tholing, Purang to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar. At Purang Valley, which lies separated from Mansarovar by the Gurla Mandhata range, his forces climbed the Gurla
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pass and reached Dogpacha. Here they were caught totally off-guard by the Tibetan forces. A fierce hand to hand battle resulted in the victory of Zorawar Singh, who captured the Tibetan army “Colors” flag, which till today lies in possession of the Indian Army. After the visit to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar, General Zorawar Singh’s army turned South towards Taklakot, where a battle was fought with the Tibetan forces at the high altitude Mayum pass (17,000 feet). In an operation lasting three and a half months, some 550 miles of Tibetan territory was captured by General Zorawar Singh. In July 1841, GT Lushington, the British Commissioner of Kumaon in India learnt that extensive territories in Tibet have been captured. British were alarmed and decided to send Captain JD Cunningham to the Sikh Darbar in Lahore to discuss the matter as this was seen as a threat to British India. Lahore Darbar remained evasive of Cunnighams queries thus letting General Zorawar Singh have more time to complete his task. By now the winters were fast approaching. General Zorawar Singh decided to move to Tirthapuri and prepare for the offense in the coming summer months. While the General had everything going his way as he had sealed the Mayum pass before arrival of winters but he made a small miscalculation. He did not take into account that forces from Lhasa could also reach via the Matsang pass, which was South of Mayum pass and was negotiable even in the winter months. This was a strategic mistake. In the peak winter months, as General Zorawar Singh’s forces became complacent, the Tibetan forces attacked through Matsang pass and caught them off-guard. High altitude battle in the peak winter months against a large Tibetan force was fought. During the night the weather turned against them with a heavy snow storm. Many soldiers were frost bitten and were dying due to insufficient clothing. On 12th December, 1841 General Zorawar Singh was hit by a bullet on his left shoulder and died at Taklakot. Even though the morale of the forces was broken, it was only by January 1842 that the last fortifications, under the command of Basti Ram (military officer of General Zorawar Singh) abandoned their positions. With him, many soldiers crossed the Tibetan plateau but only 242 of them reached Askot in Kumaon, which was in the British India territory. From here they continued the journey to Ludhiana and entered the Sikh 16
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kingdom to the east of river Sutlej. General Zorawar Singh’s severed head was carried to Lhasa where it was placed at a thoroughfare for public viewing. The Tibetans however also recognized the valor of General Zorawar Singh and built a Chorten (Cenotaph) at Taklakot in his memory. Even today, the Tibetans call it “Singh ba Chorten” or the Cenotaph of the “Singh Warrior”. About the soldiers who were taken into captivity, Tsepon W. D. Shakabpa, who served as Tibet’s Secretary of Finance from 1930 -1950, writes on page 243 – 244 of his book, TIBET – A Political History : “Over three thousand Sikhs were killed in the course of the foray. Seven hundred Sikhs and two Ladakhi ministers were taken prisoners. The remainder of the defeated army fled…. Those prisoners wishing to return to their country were allowed to do so….. One third of the Sikhs and Ladakhi prisoners elected to remain in Tibet. The Sikhs were resettled in warmer regions of Southern Tibet by the government and many married Tibetan girls. The Sikhs are known to have introduced the cultivation of apricots, apples, grapes and peaches into the country.” So what about the skeletons at Roopkund lake? Are these of the retreating soldiers accompanying Basti Ram, who may have lost their way and perished at the high altitude? A recent expedition to Roopkund lake by a National Geographic team retrieved about 30 skeletons and their carbon dating has placed the time of mass death to 9th century AD. The National Geographic documentary can be viewed at this link. Rookpkund National Geographic While the mystery of Roopkund, through scientific investigation has negated it’s linkage to the Tibet expedition of General Zorawar Singh, but a curious conversation with Mr. Vaishnav at The Doon School in the year 1983 has sub-consciously led me to these remote places, tracing the footsteps of General Zorawar Singh. A journey performed over thirty years and I hope to continue to discover more places where the General had once stepped. Courtesy: amardeepphotography.com
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talking about comparisons still, what will come as a surprise is that the Gran Coupé is quite a bit more expensive than the others listed, and starts at $79,800. That’s a lot of money for this car. Is it worth it? Let’s find out. BMW has trademarked the slogan, “the ultimate driving machine” and it’s for good reason. I’ve owned two BMW’s and I couldn’t agree more; this 650i Gran Coupé continues the tradition. For a car to be labeled with such prestigious nomenclature, it has to be impeccable all around. Our test vehicle included the Executive Package and it’s well worth the cash. There’s full hand-stitched leather on the dash and door panels, beautiful two-toned heated and cooled leather seats (front and back), surround view camera, heads-up display,
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and a full TFT dash, just to name a few. Interior fit and finish is perfect – BMW doesn’t disappoint, and neither does the engine. If I were to buy a 6-series Gran Coupé, there’s no question I would buy the V8. The 4.4L N63 engine, complete with turbocharging, provides such an amazing driving experience that honestly, you can’t point any fingers at. There’s 445hp and 480 ft-lb of torque, to all 4 wheels, that’s useable right throughout the rpm range. If you want to cruise, there’s a nice growl from the exhaust that’s not overpowering. However, if you need to pass someone on the highway, stomp on the gas and the baffles open, allowing the standard sport exhaust to really sing its tune. One thing that BMW has really capitalized on is not charging extra for the Adaptive Drive modes. On this particular 650i GC, there’s ECO Pro, Comfort Plus, Comfort, Sport, and Sport+, so yeah, just pick one. With this car, everything just works so well together: the engine, 8-speed ZF transmission, suspension, and of course, the xDrive. Each manufacturer has its own 4-wheel drive system and BMW’s works just as well as any others, giving drivers confidence while driving on any road conditions. Driving the 650i xDrive is a real treat, and even more so when the seats wrap around you as if they’re custom tailored. Just before I had this vehicle, I had driven the 2016 Lexus GS F, which I think has one of the best seats on the market. Personally, I prefer the GS F seats, but the 650i did have massage, so there’s a toss-up here. Rear passengers enjoy a good amount of space, but it’s a little snug for a car of this size. And on top of this, BMW says this is a 5-passenger car, www.desilifestylemagazine.com
but in all honesty, the middle rear seat has this huge center console; if you’re the unfortunate one straddling it, you won’t be too happy. This car has about the same rear legroom as the Jaguar XJ, and slightly less than an Audi A7. That being said, the seats are all very comfortable, even for long drives. Back to the driving aspect, the BMW 650i xDrive put a smile on my face for the entire week. This car is a great balance between a sports car and a luxury sedan that will fit a family of four. During my time with the car, there were a few harrowing days of stormy weather, with rain beating down day and night. This vehicle, equipped with a plethora of safety features, made me feel safe and secure. I had the opportunity to drive the Gran Coupé to Squamish and back, and what a treat. Opening up the throttle on the windy roads shows the sports car DNA of this coupé. The steering is fantastic and really connects the driver with the road. This vehicle did everything I expected it to, and then some. So, are there any shortcomings? Well, yes, and they are minor. First of all, this is not a true 5-passenger car as BMW claims, but for short drives, it’s manageable. Second, I was surprised that there was no power trunk, a feature that’s standard on many cars, even non-luxury ones. It should be standard equipment. Finally, there’s that price sticker. This is the most expensive vehicle in this segment, but BMW doesn’t seem to mind because they know people are willing to pay a premium price for this premium vehicle. If price is not a deterrent, the 650i xDrive Gran Coupé may be the perfect car for you. Desi Lifestyle Magazine
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Waris Ahluwalia to Star as Indian-American Hero
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irector Harjus Singh is finishing up post-production for his film, "All Quiet on the Home Front," based on the story of Bhagat Singh Thind, who fought for U.S. citizenship in a landmark 1923 U.S. Supreme Court case. Starring Sikh actor and designer Waris Ahluwalia, the film explores issues of identity, citizenship, and veterans.
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By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang "This was a human story of a World War I U.S. Army veteran who was willing to give his life for a country that no longer wanted him," Singh told NBC News. "Reflecting on the themes of 'What do we define to be an American' and 'How do we treat our veterans,' I also found the imagery of a Sikh with his identity in full U.S. Army attire. And as 2015 proceeded and there was this sense that you had to look a certain way to be perceived as an 'American,' I wanted to show that a person with a turban and beard can be a U.S. Army veteran and an American hero." The film, which began as Singh's master's thesis for Chapman University's graduate program in film directing, tells how Thind returns home after serving in the U.S. Army during World War I to find that the laws had changed and his U.S. citizenship had been revoked. As he and his Irish-American lawyer (played by Joe Coffey) argue their case, their relationship also transforms from one of strangers to brothers. Singh said that, even though he was "some random film school directing student," he was able to reach out to Ahluwalia through community contacts. He said that Ahluwalia enjoyed the character, but was also www.desilifestylemagazine.com
drawn to the activist and civil rights aspects of the script. "Bhagat Singh isn't portrayed as a perfect person but was also put in a difficult situation and had to make a tough decision," said Singh. "The character was treated like a
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flawed person but we understand his journey and empathize with his struggle, regardless of background." Director Harjus Singh is finishing up postproduction for his film, "All Quiet on the Home Front," based on the story of Bhagat Singh Thind, who fought for U.S. citizenship in a landmark 1923 U.S. Supreme Court case. Starring Sikh actor and designer Waris Ahluwalia, the film explores issues of identity, citizenship, and veterans. "This was a human story of a World War I U.S. Army veteran who was willing to give his life for a country that no longer wanted him," Singh told NBC News. "Reflecting on the themes of 'What do we define to be an American' and 'How do we treat our veterans,' I also found the imagery of a Sikh with his identity in full U.S. Army attire. And as 2015 proceeded and there was this sense that you had to look a certain way to be perceived as an 'American,' I wanted to show that a person with a turban and beard can be a U.S. Army veteran and an American hero." American Sikh actor and designer Waris Ahluwalia as Bhagat Singh Thind in short film, "All Quiet on the Home Front," based on the landmark 1923 U.S. Supreme Court citizenship case. Courtesy of Harjus Singh The film, which began as Singh's master's thesis for Chapman University's graduate program in film directing, tells how Thind returns home after serving in the U.S. Army during World War I to find that the
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laws had changed and his U.S. citizenship had been revoked. As he and his Irish-American lawyer (played by Joe Coffey) argue their case, their relationship also transforms from one of strangers to brothers. Singh said that, even though he was "some random film school directing student," he was able to reach out to Ahluwalia through community contacts. He said that Ahluwalia enjoyed the character, but was also drawn to the activist and civil rights aspects of the script. "Bhagat Singh isn't portrayed as a perfect person but was also put in a difficult situation and had to make a tough decision," said Singh. "The character was treated like a flawed person but we understand his journey and empathize with his struggle, regardless of background." The film almost did not get made, however, when Ahluwalia was not allowed to board his plane in Mexico City. "There were certain parallels with what [Ahluwalia] did in Mexico City with his character Bhagat Singh that we spoke about in rehearsals," Singh said. "In many ways, Waris had a bit in common with the real Bhagat Singh Thind." The film is expected to begin showing at film festivals this fall. Courtesy: nbcnews.com
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n today’s world of smart phone video, YouTube and Twitter, stories of police abuse travel fast, creating greater awareness of the problem of police misconduct. Unfortunately, this heightened awareness often serves to reinforce the notion that “cops can do whatever they want.” It’s true that much work remains to be done towards ensuring police accountability, but the very first step is to educate the public about basic constitutional rights. Media has a huge impact in bringing the breaking news at a split second. A officer only defense is his body camera or fellow officer. Here is a scenario, Jaspreet , a young Punjabi man getting pulled over. He’s driving home from college. This is the fifth time he’s been pulled over in a year. Frustrated and scared, Jaspreet immediately breaks Rule #1: Always Be Calm & Cool. Mouthing off to the officer, Jaspreet aggressively exits the car and slams the door. The officer overreacts, dropping Jaspreet with a taser shot to his chest. Should the officer have tased Jaspreet in that situation? Probably not. Would the officer likely be disciplined? No. But that’s not the main point of 10 Rules. The point is that the choices you make during the course of such encounters have a massive impact on whether it ends with a simple warning, a tasing — or worse. This is true even if you’ve done nothing illegal. While being calm and cool is key to getting the best possible outcome, it’s not enough to keep police from violating your constitutional rights. For example, when the
officer commandingly asks Jaspreet “You’re not hiding any AK-47s in there? You don’t mind if I take a look?”, Jaspreet gets tricked like most people do. Intimidated and unaware of other options, he consents to the search. The officer carelessly dumps his bags, accidentally shattering Jaspreet’s laptop on the asphalt. In another “what if” scenario, the officer finds a small amount of marijuana hidden away. While someone else might have left it there, Jaspreet winds up getting arrested. Of course, even if you know your basic rights, police officers are trained to shake your confidence. If you refuse a search, they might respond by threatening to call in a drug-sniffing dog and sternly reminding you that things will go much easier if you cooperate. Creating a sense of hopelessness for the suspect enables us to break down their defenses and gain compliance. Basic rules when being contacted by a police officer several resources from law enforcement 1. Respect yourself. Treat others the way you want to
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be treated. 2. Respect the officer. He is doing a very hard job and generally has negative contacts all day/night long. 3. Comply .... Ensure he/she can see your hands. Provide your ID or any other documentation they ask for. 4. If possible record the contact from the beginning .... Video is best but audio says is also good. When you record the contact in the middle of the contact it’s left up to opinion. 5. After the initial contact if things appear to be wrong ask for a supervisor.... If the Officer feels he/she has done nothing wrong they will ask for a supervisor to respond.
If the officer is wrong .... COMPLY!!!! Complain later. If you are driving there are a million reasons a officer can stop you. The vehicle code States that driving is a privilege and anytime you’re contacted by law-enforcement you’re required to provide your driver’s license, the registration of your vehicle and your insurance card. You were protected in the 4th amendment for proper search and seizure so you do not I repeat you do not have to let and also search your car. If you were on foot and also contact you...COMPLY.... Do what the officer tells you. If he says stock I need to talk to you stop show your hands and do not to be argumentative. At this point you can ask the officer if you’re being detained for criminal investigation or is www.desilifestylemagazine.com
this a consensual stop. Remember refer to rule number four without making any sudden movements to get yourself hurt. If you’re being detained for a particular reason then must comply. If the officer says no this is consensual contact you are free to leave but again remember rule number four. 6. A police officer is not your enemy he is there to protect you in every sense of the way. The job is hard and most contacts are negative contacts in that affects anyone in any position or any job so remember the most important thing is respect. There is book called 10 Rules for Dealing with Police,
I found this book to be very useful to be embraced by parents, teachers, activists and even police departments as we work towards reducing the tension that too often characterizes the relationship between cops and the communities they serve. Citizens who understand their rights are much less likely to experience negative outcomes, both on the street and in a court of law. Until each of us has the ability to protect our individual rights and recognize injustices against others, we’re not likely to accomplish much in the realm of broader policy reform.
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ETRO Pied-De-Poule Jacket
Since it’s summer, pull out that pressure washer and get everything sparkling. The HomeliteUT80432 has a 187cc engine and 3100 psi to handle the toughest jobs. It has a robust design, including rugged wheels, and a very flexible spray hose to make cleaning easy.
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For all your photography and videography needs, look no further than the Canon 5D Mark III. With EOS performance, stunning full-frame, and high-resolution image capture, this camera is built to perform. It’s ideal for shooting weddings, in the studio, or in the field, and great for still photography.
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Dreams Do Come True 27 year-old Gurjant Gill hails from Punjab, India but now calls Fresno, California his home. Gurjant is the proud owner of a white 2015 Maserati Ghibli. With its twin-turbo engine, this Ghibli can go from 0 - 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds. The Maserati Ghibli is a supreme example of Italian design, combining sleek, sporty contours, and high levels of luxury. Before Gurjant bought his Maserati, he owned a BMW 5-seris sedan. But his dream was always to buy a Maserati.
This hard-working man has a fleet of 17 trucks and his company, Nile Transport, has been in business for over 10 years. His 5-year goal is to expand his company to have more fleets and even a brokerage company. Gill says that his success has been due to hard work and persistence. And for the youth, his message is the same: “Work hard and be honest and success will come knocking on your door.�
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