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A Magazine About Fiji and India Lifestyles Published in USA by Arun Maharaj

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‘Indar Nair A Sydney Based Singer Makes Way to Mumbai Recording’ Read Article Inside

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Objectives To Create an awareness about specific happenings in Fiji Community in America and abroad— To inform about the current happenings in Fiji in review form – ‘Fiji Review’—To enlighten issues on Fiji by ‘Fiji Feature’ — To provide reading material on Fiji’s past happenings by articles on ‘Fiji Flashback’—To recognize people in Fiji Community in Fiji, USA and abroad—Inform and entertain Fiji Community about India through articles and pictures—To share perspectives on philosophical aspects

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Musical Talent Makes Way for Indar Nair—A Sydney Based Singer to Mumbai Recording...

Indar Nair, a former school - teacher and principal in Fiji and currently a teacher in Sydney, Australia has earned himself pride by recording his latest bhajan—Chup Chup Ke Kanha... in Mumbai, India with renowned music director. Mr. Nair has a passion for music and has been singing in private and public functions since he was in Fiji. He also did recordings with Radio Fiji and was heard over the air in Fiji many times.

After migrating to Sydney in the mid— nineties he continued his singing career alongside his teaching profession. A humble person with immense musical talent, Mr. Indar Nair in a Live Performance...

Nair has won many hearts by his live performances in Sydney and other cities in Australia in the recent years. I had the privilege and pleasure of listening to him live. Mr. Nair has many other professional achievements to his credit as he is a Jaycees International Senator and a past National President of Fiji Jaycees. He has been a senior member of the Fiji Teachers’ Union in Fiji. Mr. Nair was the Personnel Officer of the Fiji Teachers’ Union and Chairman of the Fiji Teachers’ Union Nasinu Branch before his migration to Australia. He currently resides in Sydney where he teaches in a High school. He is a well known bhajan and gazal artist in Sydney. His new bhajan and gazal CD’s are due to be released soon. He is well known for his charitable work in Sydney. You can listen to the bhajan—Chup Chup ke Kanha on Youtube by typing Indar Nair– Chup Chup ke Kanha—Sydney or via Indar K Nair’s facebook. India Fiji Today congratulates him on his recent success and wishes him further success in his career.

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Born in Nausori Fiji, Madan had his education at Krishna Vedic School and Lelean Memorial School in Nausori. He started work at Carpenters Fiji Ltd in hardware division in 1975. From 1984 to 1987 he was manager hardware dept in Morris Hedstrom in Western Samoa and later was appointed merchandise and export manager for Carpenters Hardware in Suva on return in 1987. In 1988 he was appointed the General Manager. While in Fiji, Madan committed himself to community service. He was a member of Nausori Jaycees from 1997 and also served as secretary, vice president and president of Nausori Jaycees.

He also served as national secretary and vice president of Fiji Jaycees.

Madan also served in religious bodies as he was a member of a Ramayan Mandali, Arya Samaj in Nausori and served as executive member of Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of fiji, and management committee of Arya Samaj schools in southern district. He was manager fo Bhawani Dayal Memorial primary and Secondary schools. Madan also served as president of Krishna Vedic School in home village. While being so much involved in community work he obtained his Masters in management from Southern Cross University, Sydney Australia and Madan migrated to USA in 2000 and settled in Hayward, California. He works at Home Depot and does shipping of personal items from USA to Fiji and other areas.He allso has developed Export Marketing Co and is exporting various USA products to Pacific Islands Currently he is an active member of Arya Samaj in California and is also a certified Pandit for the Samaj.

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Time for the Long Awaited General Election in Fiji...

Fiji gets ready for the General Election that can be a historical one as the country did not have an election in the last eight years. Many political parties seem to have shown interest in contesting the election along with the party of the current prime minister. In 2006 the then Qarase Government was taken over by the then commander of the Fiji Military and the country has come a long way since then to the 2014 election which will be contested on a new constitution. The citizens of Fiji would be equally interested along with the candidates to see the outcome of the well talked about election. The Fiji community in America seems to be quite interested in the outcome of the election as the election is the major topic of discussion in gatherings and casual sittings among Fiji community here in America.

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A Perspective

By Arun Maharaj—Hayward California-USA

The Value of Today !!!

Today, the most important day in our life, just goes by as we keep wondering about the past Arun Maharaj and future. In the quagmire of life, often in the thought of things that have happened and what may happen tomorrow our precious day, today, passes by. Human nature is such, that we dwell on the past happenings on which we have no control and often think about what may happen tomorrow, which is a mystery today. If our ‘today,’ is spent well and is fruitful to our life than obviously our past, as today will become yesterday, will be fruitful too and on today’s good foundation tomorrow may also be prosperous. The concept of appreciating things only when they are no longer with us is part of our normal lifestyle. Busy in our materialistic lifestyle we may not be able to think about things that are at with us today, they may they be our wealth, properties and even family members, relatives and friends. Why do we think and appreciate them only when they are no longer with us? We take thinks for granted ! Mahatma Gandhi said, “Live as if you have to die tomorrow, and learn as if you have to live forever.” Even the ‘Jaycees’ Philosophy says, “Live as if today is your last day.” What it simply means is to live today to your best, as today will never come back!

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Going Down the Memory Lane...

DAV COLLEGE —SUVA INTERECT CLUB 1985...

DAV INTERECT CLUB was an active service organization during the eighties, comparable to any independent voluntary organization in Suva and greater Suva.

The club carried out numerous leadership projects for the students and voluntary work, after school for organizations like Fiji Blind School, Suva Old Peoples’ Home, Suva Crippled Children’s School and other charitable organizations in Suva. The club was sponsored by Suva Rotary Club and Rotract Club. DAV College has been a prominent Secondary school serving the students of Suva and surrounding for many decades. During the period in the eighties the club flourished under the leadership of the teacher—in—charge - Arun Maharaj, assisted by teachers—Shereen Singh, Ameeta Maharaj and Asha Narayan along with the assistance of the then principal, Late Mr. B. P. Rattan and Mr. Rai, the school Vice Principal. The students at that time took keen interest in the club activities along with their school work. In the picture the then club president is seen addressing the club at its 1985 Annual Day.

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Traveling Across Bihar in the Eastern State The Eastern State of Bihar is far from the capital Delhi. While traveling in the interior by car you will come across difficult road conditions. The houses on the road side can be seen in the picture as village type. The state is on the far East of India with a population of 103 million and third largest in terms of population and Patna being the capital.

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Indian Film World

The Golden Era of Indian Film Industry The forties, fifties and sixties, the golden—era of Indian Film Industry saw the success of the black and white films on the silver screen. This period brought films that still haunt the people’s minds with its stories and the evergreen songs. When we take a journey back into the Golden Era—Black and White era we meet personalities like Raj Kapoor, Guru Dutt, Dev Anand, Dilip Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Meena Kumari, Nargis, Waheeda Rehman, Vijayanthimala, Madhubala and others . They are the celebrated artists who will always be in the history of Indian cinema. The spark and joy that the songs of the era provided then is still prevalent today even among the younger generation. The remixes are the products of the unforgotten songs of Black and White era.

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Visiting ‘Ayodhya’ - the Birth Place of ‘Lord Rama’ The holy city of ‘Ayodhya’ in the Uttar Pradesh is the site of worship and pilgrimage for the Hindus in India and worldwide. People visit the city in large numbers as it is the place of the birth of ‘Lord Rama.’

The Summer heat is sometimes unbearable but the Winter is be Entrance to the Birth Place of Lord Rama very comfortable.

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Juhu BeachMumbai One of the Major centers in Mumbai Juhu Beach is often crowded with locals and foreigners. Film shootings also takes place on the beautiful beach.

A Dhaba in U.P. Dhabas are common sites along the road sides for the travelers. Dhabas serve as Mini— restaurants

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Fiji Review Election Campaign Around Fiji Towns And Settlements General Elections in Fiji brings about lots of curiosity among the residents. The candidates go to their respective constituencies and hold public meetings and address many issues of concern to the people. In a recent campaign in Narere, Nasinu, former prime minister and Labor Party stalwart, Mahendra Chaudhary seems to have been campaigning for his party.

Campaigns in the past have been full of excitement and attended in large numbers for a time of joy and some serious business.

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