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Padma Lakshmi Named 2016 Ellis Island Honoree By a Staff Writer adma Lakshmi, host of popular reality show ‘Top Chef’, added a new feather to her cap last week when the author and model was named a recipient of 2016 Ellis Island Medal of Honor. According to the latest list of honorees for this year, announced by the National Coalition of Ethnic Organizations April 28, Padma Lakshmi is among six South AsianAmericans who have been selected for the 2016 Ellis Island honor to be awarded to a total of 88 distinguished immigrants to the United States at a colorful ceremony on Ellis Island May 7. Besides the 88 national honorees, there will be three international honorees as well.

The award pays homage to the immigrant experience and the contribution made to America by immigrants and their children. The medals are awarded to native-born and naturalized U.S. citizens.

Besides Lakshmi, the other Indian-Americans in the list of this year’s honorees are Ajay Lodha,. Rekha Bhandari, Akkaraju V.N. Sarma, Prerna Mona Khanna, all of them medical doctors, and Pakistan-born medical

Queens High School Student Wins Congressional District Art Contest

Kavery Kaul On Mission To Explore ‘Shifting Sands Of Culture’ – NEW YORK avery Kaul is addressing the engagement between people of different cultures and faiths via her film “Streetcar to Kolkata”. The filmmaker, who is a name to reckon with in the world of documentary-making, says she likes to pan the camera to mirror the “shifting sands of culture, race, class and belonging”. Kaul shared that her journey from India to a different culture of the U.S. turned out to be an inspiration for her to explore the filmmaking business. “Every family has its own treasure chest of stories. I grew up with stories about India’s fight for independence from the British and the partition that followed. And then, there were stories of life at the sometimes-challenging, sometimes-comic, always-memorable intersection of the India my family came from and the America we came to. For all of us, the stories we’ve heard shape our beliefs, our practices and our perspective of the world,” span.state.gov quoted Kaul as saying. A graduate of Harvard University, Kaul has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship, a New York Foundation for the Arts Artist’s Fellowship, multiple New York State Council on the Arts grants and two National Endowment for the Arts awards. The Fulbright Fellowship gave her the opportunity to research and film her latest documentary “Streetcar to Kolkata”. Kaul teaches at Columbia University in New York, where her courses include works by people of different races, cultures, religions and genders. Kaul, who picks up subjects

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amiya Fagun, a Bangladeshi student at Newtown High School in Elmhurst, Queens, has been crowned the winner of the fourth annual Congressional District Art Contest, known locally as Meng art contest after U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (DQueens). Meng announced April 25 that this year’s contest marked the first time that a student of Bangladeshi descent has won the competition. The contest, which consisted of entries from Queens high school students, is part of “An Artistic Discovery”, the national art contest sponsored each year by the House of Representatives that showcases the artwork of all Congressional district art contest winners from across the nation. Beginning this June, Fagun’s winning artwork – along with the winning pieces from art contests in Congressional districts throughout the United States – will be displayed for one year in the historic Cannon Tunnel, a heavily-traveled corridor of the United States Capitol. Fagun, along with one of her parents, will also be awarded round-trip airplane tickets to Washington, D.C. – courtesy of Southwest Airlines – to join Meng at the opening ceremonies of the national art competition. The ceremony scheduled for June takes place on Capitol Hill and will recognize Fagun’s exceptional artistic talents as well as those of all the other

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Samiya Fagun, a Bangladeshi student at Newtown High School in Elmhurst, Queens, has been crowned the winner of the fourth annual Congressional District Art Contest, known locally as Meng art contest after U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens). Fagun with the Congresswoman after being crowned the winner April 25.

young artists from around the country. Fagun, 18, and the winners from each Congressional district art contest will also be eligible for a scholarship from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. A resident of Elmhurst, Fagun won the competition for her watercolor drawing entitled “Moments of Life.” She emigrated to the U.S. from Dhaka three years ago. She plans to attend City College of New York in the fall and may pursue a major in art. Meng announced Fagun as the winner during a reception she hosted for students and their families, art teachers, principals and school administrators. It was held at the Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows Corona Park where all of the

submitted artwork had been on display. “I congratulate Samiya Fagun for winning this year’s art contest and look forward to her winning artwork representing our Congressional district in the nation’s capital,” Meng said. “I also salute all who entered the competition. Such outstanding artistic talent from our local high school students!,” she said. A total of 46 students – including several others of South Asian descent – from 13 high schools participated in the contest. Meng presented all of them with special certificates of Congressional recognition. More than 650,000 high school students throughout the United States have participated since the competition began in 1982.

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like brain injuries, Calypso music, religion and Cuban art, added: “In my case, as a student at Harvard, I heard that a new and unusual course on the films of the Indian director Satyajit Ray was being offered by an Englishman on the faculty. How could I not be inspired by Ray’s nuanced stories of the human experience in the face of overwhelming social and economic forces? “In those days, I also frequented New York City’s art-house theaters. There, I saw Sarah Maldoror’s 'Sambizanga', a film about the Angolan War of Independence against the Portuguese. It was such a strong, moving story of a struggle against colonial powers. These stories held resonance for me. These directors made me want to be a filmmaker too.” Talking about cross-cultural themes, she said: “My documentaries tell stories that cross boundaries to explore the shifting sands of culture, race, class and belonging. Like the girls in 'Long Way From Home', I attended American independent schools and, later, an Ivy League college." As an advice to young Indians boarding flight to the US to pursue a career in the arts, Kaul says “Keep an open mind. Remember that America means Mark Twain and Toni Morrison, Junot Díaz and Jhumpa Lahiri. Take it all in. At the same time, hold on to who you are and the creativity that only you can offer as someone whose artistic vision stems from India, even as those roots mingle with your discovery of America.” – IANS

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Wearing Heart On Their Sleeves At Gujarat Day Celebration By a Staff Writer housands of miles away from their home state, Gujaratis in the Tristate area celebrated Gujarat Day at the Indian Consulate May 2, reminiscing the birth of the state that was officially created May 1, 1960. In keeping with the spirit of the occasion, a patriotic fervor tinged with a bit of nostalgia seemed to be infectious among the 100-odd people, who had gathered for the celebration in the spacious ballroom of the consulate. The guests greeted each other with “Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat”, meaning hail to Gujarat, as they readied for the beginning of the event which started with ceremonial lighting of lamps by Consul General Riva Ganguly Das. Several community elders spoke about how the state has prospered over the decades and how its economic development was spurred by Narendra Modi when he was the state’s chief minister. They also talked about the business enterprise of Gujaratis, who have settled in many parts of the world, including in the United States, and have made a mark for themselves. “There are more than 60 million Gujaratis in India, America, and in all the seven continents, except perhaps on the moon and the mars, but someday that too could be a reality,” Sudhir Parikh,

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public service and entrepreneurship. The consul general noted that Gujarat has given great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel who sacrificed their lives for freedom and betterment of the country.

Ramesh Patel, who reminisced about the early days of Gujarat, said that he was excited to see Gujaratis and non-Gujaratis as well at the event to celebrate Gujarat Day. The guests’ pride in Gujarat was manifest in Dr. Parikh’s

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address. He said that globalization was started some 5,000 years ago when the world’s first seaport was built in Lothal in what is part of today’s Gujarat, during the time of the Indus Valley Civilization. “Our arrival in America is perhaps the climax of our migratory history, where we excel in every field of human endeavor, not just in business and trade, for which we have been known for centuries, but in all intellectual, scientific, technological, legal, medical and cultural arenas And we remain a model minority within the larger minority of Indians and South Asians,” he said. Earlier, a video message from Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel was played was shown. A cultural program was also conducted by community groups, including Arya Dance Company and India Performing Arts.

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publisher of Desi Talk and a Padma Shri award winner, said in a jocular vein. “The ancient Greeks and Romans went to war to establish empires. The modern Europeans went abroad to create colonies to exploit but Gujaratis went abroad to create wealth to enrich themselves and to enrich the societies and countries they made their homes all over the world,” he said. The 56th Gujarat Day was also addressed by others, including H.R. Shah, chairman of TV Asia, Ramesh Patel, FIA chairman, Navin Mehta of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, as well as Sunil Naik, Raj Bhayani, Kajal Oza Vaidya, Peter Kothari and Kenny Desai. Ganguly Das also addressed the gathering, praising Gujarat and the Gujarati community in the U.S. and across the world for their hard work and dedication to

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Photo top, dance recitals by children and young adults during Gujarat Day celebratuions at the Indian Consulate May 2. Above, local artists Darshana Zala, left, and Foram Shah, right, singing patriotic songs at the consulate.

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New Yorkers have turned Holi into an international celebration where different ethnicities and nationalities celebrate the Indian festival of colors, Ela Dutt reports

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housands of men, women and children, crowded into Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in mid-town Manhattan April 30, to enjoy the festival of colors in what organizers see as a trend toward globalization of the ancient Hindu festival celebrating the onset of Spring. A week before, thousands came to celebrate Holi in Brooklyn that featured a local talent in a music and art festival. The April 30 Holi was held at 47th Street between 1st and 2nd Ave. near the United Nations, and attracted a multicultural, international crowd that enjoyed throwing colors and dancing to Indian and fusion music played by live bands, as well as watch groups of dancers perform. Organized by NYC Bhangra Dance Company & School, the event attracted more than 10,000 people, whose numbers were tracked by the wristbands issued, organizers told Desi Talk. It was the largest of the seven “Holi Hai” events held so far by NYC Bhangra, Megha Kalia, founder of the school said. “The concept of Holi is catching up all over the world. But it’s also about how you package it,” Kalia said. This was a free, familyfriendly, no-alcohol event, the only one of its kind in the city, she said. The event was completely funded by NYC Bhangra, and cost more than $60,000 in total costs, with permits, insurance, etc. making up 30 percent, besides execution, production and cleaning, Kalia said. Finding a place for any event in high-priced real estate like Manhattan, was exorbitant, let alone one that required a lot of cleaning when over. Dag Hammarskjold Plaza was ideal because the ground could be washed and cleaned of the colors, a labor of love carried out by the 130 volunteers well after the event which went from 11 am to 6 pm. “It was also an event where everyone looked after everyone else. A few people lost their wallets but found them. Two children were “lost” but parents found them. That’s what makes it extraordinary,” Kalia said. “We include everybody. Children come and enjoy as well,” said Kalia. Chua Yun Chun, a Bhangra dancer originally from Singapore, and a teacher at Bhangra NYC, was effusive in her praise of the event. “This was the second one I helped with and while last year’s was phenomenal, this year’s was crazy!” she exclaimed. A more selective group of artists than last year meant their music and dance could be better showcased. And New York’s diversity was evident. “There were people from all walks of life, there was great energy. You really saw the magic unfold before you,” she said describing her experience of merging with the crowds in her

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Thousands of New Yorkers of different ethnic, religious, and national backgrounds, celebrated Holi over two weekends at the end of April. Little children joined their parents at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in mid-town Manhattan April 30, at the “Holi Hai” festival organized by the NYC Bhangra Dance Company & School. A week earlier on April 23rd weekend, Brooklynites celebrated Holi with a music and art festival, on an empty lot on Johnson Avenue.

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featured Ashley Dawson of the reality TV show “So You Think You Can Dance” fame; Shruti Sen (Bollywood Fusion), and Rhythm Tolee (Punjabi Folk) among others. More than 150 artists came on stage during the 7 hours. Kalia, who came to the U.S. 16 years ago, graduated from Purdue University, Indiana in Hospitality and Tourism, started NYC Bhangra 7 years ago, to follow her passion, giving up the tourism company which suffered from the 2008 recession. “What’s great is we are creating Bhangra artists from around the world,” Kalia enthused. “People see me and ask- ‘Oh, but your are not Indian so how come?’” Yun Chun says. “Even in New York City, some people can

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Bhangra costume and encouraging groups of attendees, including some very shy kids, take to the floor to dance to the beat. That’s because Bhangra is more “accessible,” as an art form, Yun Chun said. Religion did not play a part in the festival of colors which is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and other religions. “We stay away from religion when its “Holi Hai,” because if you limit it to religion, it would restrict the attendance to the diaspora,” Kalia said. “Even the NYPD Social Affairs Department officer Jeffrey Arlotta was very surprised and commented at how much diversity there was even though it was an Indian festival,” Kalia said. The music groups that performed at the event included the Latin Fusion Dance Project which

be close-minded. But we really represent the diversity of New York City,” she added. “At Holi Hai! it was like touching the lives of so many different people, making so many people happy.”

Brooklyn Holi A somewhat different Holi celebration, more international and with lesser Indian ethnic content, capturing the spirit of the festival, was held April 23rd weekend in Brooklyn on a Johnson Avenue lot. Tickets had to be purchased and alcohol was sold. According to news reports, more than 2,000 people attended and local bands rocked the crowd at the 5th annual event. Described by organizers as the “Festival of Colors: Holi NYC” it was billed as a “Spring arts and music festival,”

according to the website, which also describes the Indian religious roots of the festival. “ There are no words to describe how we feel right now. You all made the day so amazing and we love you to pieces!!!” organizers said after the festival on Facebook. The Village Voice carried a picture spread and

noted, “Thousands of people came together to praise the coming of spring, harvests, unity, joy...and to douse each other in colorful powder.” One of the attendees, Yaitza Cruz, said, “We had such a great time. can’t wait for the next one.” Mia Carla, who has attended past Brooklyn Holi celebrations

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posted her photo from a past Holi and said, “missed it this year but this was me during the inaugural holi. So sad I missed it but I will always have the best memories and i guess im amazingly happy everyone else getsto experience this too.” “ Nothing says “Hello spring” more than handfuls of beautiful pastels flying through the air to the upbeat sounds of an enthusiastic brass section,” declared the news website nofearofmissingout.com. Among the queries in the “Frequently Asked Questions,” on the festival website, were “What’s the deal with this powder stuff?” and “Won’t I get messy though?” Those wanting to attend were told “You throw it (color) at people, and (with their permission) rub it on their faces. It is organic and safe. It’s made from cornstarch and food dye.” And for sure “YOU WILL GET MESSY” organizers warned in capital letters. Unlike the Dag Hammarskjold event, there was a cash bar and a number of food trucks at the Brooklyn event. “The most important thing to know before coming is to keep an open mind and heart,” said organizers who invited talent and sponsors throughout the year dedicated to this one event. “While this is a great experience to share with friends, we encourage you to break out of your comfort zone and embrase (sic) new people!” This year performers included among others, DJ Vic, a Sikh performer playing ‘Indian pop’ with live dhol, Lucky Chops, a jazz band, M.A.K.U. Sound System, a ‘tropical’ music band, Scienze, Zuli, Charcole Federation, a fusion Indian-Western band, Quincy Vidal, and The Skins. “ If it only takes some pigmented powder to bring us together and make the harsh city landscape look like a dream, I couldn’t help but imagine helicopters dumping Holi across Manhattan so that everyone could stop for a minute and get a taste of the beauty that’s going down in Brooklyn,” said one writer, in nofearofmissingout.com

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Gujarat And Maharashtra Day Celebrated At Times Square

Gujarat Day and Maharashtra Day, both of which fall May 1, were observed by the Gujarati and Marathi communities in Times Square as well as at the Indian Consulate last week with colorful dance and music. Photo above left, members of Jai Bharat Dhol-Tashaa Pathak, a Maharashtrain cultural group pose for a group photo at the Indian Consulate where Maharashtrians also held a separate Maharashtra Day celebration in the morning. Right, a view of the cultural program in Times Square.

By a Staff Writer n the first such joint celebration both Gujarat Day and Maharashtra Day, which fall on May 1, were observed through colorful dances and music in Times Square May 1. The two-hour event on the corner of 47th Street and Broadway was organized by Jai Bharat Dhol Tasha Pathak USA

and Non-Resident Gujarati Community of USA. “Since both the Gujarat Day and Maharashtra Day fall on May one, we thought about organizing a joint celebration,” Manisha Madhavi,’ one of the organizers who conceived the idea of the joint celebration along with Srujal Parikh from the Gujarati community, said. On a cold and misty afternoon women and children in colorful traditional attire performed Garba and Dandiya dances cho-

reographed by Miki Patel as also folk dances of Maharashtra like Ganesh Vandana and Koli dance. Accompanying the dances was heart-throbbing dhol- tasha music. Chants of ‘Jai Gujarat!, Jai Maharashtra!, Jai Hind! and Jai Bharat!’ filled the air. The idea, the organizers said, was to showcase the unity and diversity of India’s rich culture and heritage at Times Square. The organizers said that tourists and bystanders watched the cultural

extravaganza with avid interest. The evening ended with felicitation of dignitaries and light snacks. Earlier in the day, Maharashtra Day was separately celebrated at the Indian Consulate before the groups joined hands in Times Square to mark the day. Consul General Riva Ganguly Das and Deputy Consul General Manoj Kumar Mohapatra sent best wishes and support for the celebrations.

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ven 15 years after 9/11, Sikhs in the US feel they are more likely to face profiling, bigotry and backlash than the average American because of the two symbols of their distinct identity - beard and turban. To dispel this misperception and spread better awareness about the religion, a new Sikh art exhibit will be held in New York later this year to showcase the pride taken by the community in their religious and cultural practices. UK-based photographers Amit and Naroop will click portraits of Sikh Americans under “The Sikh Project” mounted by The Sikh Coalition. These protraits will be unveiled around the 15th anniversary of 9/11. The Coalition is the largest Sikh American advocacy and community development organisation in the US and works towards the realization of civil and human rights for all people, particularly Sikhs. After their critically acclaimed exhibit in the UK, the two photographers, who are proud of their Sikh heritage, said they are “very excited” about their upcoming exhibition. “We are very excited! In the US, it will serve as an educational piece as well as an art project

as the awareness of the Sikh identity is still misunderstood; so we are hoping it will have a wider impact,” the two photographers told this correspondent in an email interview from New York. The photography exhibit, which explores the beauty, style and symbolism of the Sikh articles of faith, will include both turbaned men and women and feature a combination of iconic Sikh Americans and a few selected winners. Speaking about how the idea of ‘Sikh Project’ came to them, the two photographers said it was in 2013 that it struck them when they “noticed men of different backgrounds and ages growing beards for fashion, as part of their identity.” “Being Sikh photographers, we wanted to show that in our culture, the beard has been a part of the Sikh identity for hundreds of years,” they said in the joint interview. They said their UK exhibition got “overwhelming response” and was “appreciated” and “respected” for the message it was giving and the way it was executed. “The content and context resonated with people from different backgrounds as it is not just about Sikh’s, it’s about pride for your identity”. The two, who have worked in

the US earlier also, want their latest project to “stand up to the UK Singh Project and if anything even better than it.” “In the UK, we have witnessed how powerful art can be in positively educating the broader public about the Sikh community. We can’t wait to begin photographing the Sikh American experience and sharing those stories with the world as well.” Amit and Naroop, in partnership with the Sikh Coalition, are currently casting for additional photography candidates and are asking turbaned Sikh Americans of all ages and genders to take part in this groundbreaking project. The deadline for the entry is May 1. According to Coalition’s Executive Director, Sapreet Kaur, “The goal with bringing this project to the United States is the opportunity to combat bigotry by sharing a positive narrative of Sikhs in America through portraits and the incredible stories behind them.” The Coalition was founded by volunteers on the night of September 11, 2001, in response to a torrent of violent attacks against Sikh Americans throughout the US. Talking about the response of the people, the two photographers said it has been “fantastic”. “The subjects involved have seen the success we have had, so

they are excited to be involved. It’s the complete opposite of the UK Singh project as nobody wanted to be involved at first and it took a while for it to build momentum.” They strongly feel that such exhibition will help in showing the Sikh community in the US in a positive light and help fight bigotry they face in their daily lives. “Each one of the subjects has a story to tell, which will sit alongside the portrait. Some are positive, some are more dramatic, but through the stories, visitors of the exhibition will get to learn what it means to be an American Sikh, both in identity and also in spirit.” “Yes I believe so,” he said when asked whether the exhibition will help in highlighting the importance of the beard and turban, an important article of faith of the Sikh community. “An accompanying video interview of each subject will allow visitors of the exhibition to learn more about the way Sikhs are treated, both positively and negatively, and the courage it takes for the subjects to continue to wear their articles of faith,” they said in their interview to IANS. The project, they said, is a fusion of their Sikh heritage and British upbringing.

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ormer Warren Township Mayor Victor Sordillo has joined the Indian Americans for Trump 2016, as advisor to the board effective immediately, a release from the political action committee announced May 1. Sordillo, who is a Warren Township Committeeperson, was also elected to the Somerset County State Committee with Governor Christie in 2009. An engineer by training, Sordillo is a graduate of Tufts University, and serves on many boards and professional and other societies. Indian-Americans for Trump 2016 is a registered PAC with the Federal Election Commission, formed in January 2016, to encourage IndianAmericans and others to support Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump. Sordillo is expected to advise the board on all activities related to Trump’s election.

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Consul General In N.Y. Moots Idea Of U.S. Judges’ Visit To India By a Staff Writer he possibility of inviting a delegation of American judges to visit India was discussed by Riva Ganguly Das, Consul General of India in New York, with some New York State Supreme court judges and community leaders on the sidelines of a reception for the ambassador in Long Island last week. Several judges of the New York State Supreme Court and public officials from Long Island joined a community reception for Ganguly Das April 24 which was hosted by the Indian American Voters Forum in Albertson, Long Island. In attendance were Supreme Court Justice Steven Bucaria, Justice Bruce Cozzens, Justice Ruth Balkins, Justice Denise Sher, District Court Judge Anthony Paradiso, New York Assemblyman Thomas McKevitt and former Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi. About 80 prominent members of the community were present, including Dr. Sudhir Parikh, publisher of News India Times and Padma Shri award winner, Dr. Dattatreyudu Nori, a noted radiation oncologist, and other prominent physicians, community activists, business leaders and heads of organizations. Indian-American Voters Forum was represented by its Chairman Varinder Bhalla and members of the organizing committee – Dr. Ajay Lodha, Dr. Vaijinath Chakote, Dr. Yashpal Arya, Dr. Sunil Mehra and Animesh Goenka. Ganguly Das discussed the possibility of inviting a delegation of American judges to visit India and some of the judges positively responded to the idea. “I am very welcoming of the idea of an exchange program of the judiciary and I hope that soon one day it will come true”, Justice Bucaria was quoted as saying in a press release issued by the by the voters forum. Bhalla apprised the Consul General of the organization’s recent initiative to recruit members of the U.S. Congress into the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans and its recent success in having Congresswoman Kathleen Rice join the Caucus. Dr. Parikh, a key player in promoting the idea of forming the Caucus in 1993, also spoke about its role in “furthering the relationship between our two democracies, our nations’ shared interests from global security to trade and international prosperity.” Suozzi,a candidate for election to U.S. Congress, stressed his longstanding association with the Indian- American community in Long Island, and promised, that

Seated from left, Dr. Sudha Parikh, New York Supreme Court Justice Ruth Balkins, Consul General of India in New York Riva Ganguli Das, Justice Denise Sher and Mary Cozzens. Standing from left, Dr. Yashpal Arya, Dr. Vaijinath Chakote, Justice Bruce Cozzens, Dr. Dattatreyudu Nori, Deputy Consul General Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, Justice Steven Bucaria, former county executive Tom Suozzi, District Court Judge Anthony Paradiso, Varinder Bhalla, Dr. Sunil Mehra, Dr. Ajay Lodha, Dr. Sudhir Parikh and Animesh Goenka.

he will certainly join the India Caucus “if I am elected in November and work to strengthen the bond between the world’s

largest democracy and the world’s oldest democracy.” The forum posthumously honored the late Banad Viswanath for

his extraordinary community service. The Consul General and Assemblyman McKevitt presented a citation to his son Dev

Viswanath on behalf of the New York State Assembly.

New Jersey Non-profit Raises Funds For Autistic Children In India

Hope4Spandana, a New Jersey-based non-profit working for autistic children in India, raised $10,000 during a fundraiser in Edison April 22. It was attended by a number of dignitaries and volunteers from the organization. From left, Hope4Spandana volunteers Anjana Goteti, Esha Khandelwal, Sharwani Kota, founder, Aarati Sukumar and State Senator Peter Barnes, Congressman Frank Pallone, former New Jersey Assembly deputy speaker Upendra Chivukula, Edison Council Vice-President Sapana Shah, and council member Ajay Patil.

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non-profit founded two years ago by Sharwani Kota, currently a high school junior, raised more than $10,000 for poor children in India diagnosed with autism at a fundraiser April 22 in J.P. Stevens High School in Edison, New Jersey. The event by the non-profit Hope4Spandana was attended by about 800 people, including dignitaries such as Senator Peter Barnes, Congressman Frank Pallone, former deputy speaker of New Jersey State Assembly Upendra Chivukula, former Edison Mayor Jun Choi,

International Mission of Mercy Chairman Satish Mehtani and Morris county Democratic Party president Vin Gopal. Also at hand at the fundraiser were Edison City Council members Sapana Shah, Ajay Patil, and community leader Peter Kothari. The event lasting for three-and-half hours included music and dance programs performed by professionals. Sharwani gave a presentation about the organization and the schools adopted by them in India. When the organization was formed two years ago, Kota recruited 45 other children from various school districts in New Jersey and all of them have been working to spread aware-

ness about autism and raise funds in New Jersey and New York through flash mob dances for research and care. As part of the event, Hope4Spandana honored Mehtani with "Outstanding Humanitarian Award" for his unparalleled service in helping Nepal earthquake victims. Kota said that members of the group, including Esha Khandelwal, Sneha Pachanady, Shreya Devarakonda, Sraavya Mallela, Anjali Modgula, Alekhya Vuntla, Arya Massand, Arnav Patel, Divi Patil and others, have been working for the cause over two years. The organization is affiliated with Saint Peter’s University

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Hospital that uses its funds for research and care and family support for autism. The funds raised by Hope4Spandana are distributed between Saint Peters hospital for research and to support the schools in India. Hope4Spandana adopted two schools in India where they have over 70 kids in each school diagnosed with various spectrum of autism disorders. Kota said that the mission of the organization is to raise $50,000 for this cause by July this year to better serve the children in India. So far, Kota said, around $40,000 has been raised, including the funds raised at the April 22 event.

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Bangladeshi Street Vendors In Jackson Heights Hold May Day Rally By a Staff Writer ver 50 street vendors, joined by construction, domestic, retail shop, and restaurant workers held a rally and a march in Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights on May Day in honor of the International Workers Day. The street vendors shared their stories of being targeted by the Jackson Heights Bangladeshi Business Association and being forced to leave their work. Street vendor Mohammad Biswas said that the JBBA invited police officers into the neighborhood April 27 and held a meeting where they claimed “‘street vendors are the cause of crime, disturbance, and illegal activity.’ But people like Biswas questioned JBBA about the basis of such charges and asked for proof for such allegations. “We keep this neighborhood safe by build-

Over 50 street vendors, joined by construction, domestic, retail shop, and restaurant workers held a rally and a march in Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights on May Day in honor of the International Workers Day. The event was organized by nonprofit Desis Rising Up and Moving.

Man Beaten By Youth Yelling ‘ISIS’

ing a sense of community,” he said. After the meeting NYPD officers allegedly came out and

Stalking Woman From Delhi To New York Lands Man In Jail By a Staff Writer

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young man of IndoCaribbean origin was attacked by several youth in Astoria, Queens, N.Y., last week, shouting “ISIS, ISIS” and punching and beating him. Police are describing it as a bias crime, according to news reports. Though the 19-year old victim’s name was not revealed by police, Gothamist newspaper reported his father’s name as Ray Bisram, who told media his son was “traumatized” by the attack. The youth who attacked him were carrying a metal pipe which they threatened to use on him, and a baseball bat. Bisram told Univision TV, “Right now, he’s kind of traumatized, because, you know, a guy punching him and another guy running with a bat and a iron pipe scream out, you know, racist words and stuff toward him, he’s pretty traumatized

because he’s thinking what if they would have hit me with that pipe.” A little after 1 pm, in broad daylight on April 27, the victim was walking on 10th Street in Astoria, when he noticed three tens aged 17-19, following him. One of them shouted to him calling him an “Arab” and punched him in the fact twice when he turned around. They brandished the metal pipe and baseball bat at him. Luckily, the victim was able to sidestep the metal pipe swung at him. A neighbor, Ron Garcia was on the street when he saw the attack taking place. “They pushed him up there and that’s when they went to take the swing on the pipe with him,” Garcia is quoted saying in the report “He averted it, like he moved out away and midway to me, and when he made his way to me, that’s when they ran up the block.” The NYPD has put out a description of the attackers –

one male, aged 17-19 years-old, short black close cut hair, approximately 5’6” tall, 160 lbs, last seen wearing a dark colored two tone sweater with vertical lines, black pants and black sneakers. Another male, 17-19 years-old, approximately 5’9” tall, 180 lbs., chin strap beard and short black hair, last seen wearing a black jacket, black tshirt, dark colored blue jeans and black sneakers. The third suspect is around 18-years-old, approximately 5’9” tall, black hair and a beard, last seen wearing a black hooded sweat jacket with white horizontal stripes, black jeans, grey t-shirt and grey sneakers. Police want anyone with information to call NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also go to the Crime Stoppers website or text their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. All calls are confidential.

threatened several of the street vendors that they would be arrested if they came back the following day. None of the street vendors have worked since April 27 for fear of being fined or arrested. Then the vendors joined by other workers started a march up 74th Street to the JBBA office. In front of the JBBA office, another street vendor, Mohammad Mohiuddin, shared that “20 years ago these businesses used to support us. Now they have become so rich and greedy that they cannot even tolerate us making a living on the streets.” The group then marched to Bangladesh Plaza on 73rd Street, which is owned by Mina Farah, who is also a committee member of the JBBA and believed to be the main proponent against the street vendors. The crowd chanted “Down with Mina Farah!” before moving on and returning to Diversity Plaza.

itender Singh of Delhi never stopped chasing the girl he wanted to marry even after she spurned his marriage proposal when both of them were studying in college in Delhi in 2006. Last week, 32-year-old Singh, who followed the woman to New York where she came in 2007 to attend school, and then moved to Texas where she worked, was sentenced to 17 years in prison after being convicted by a jury in Collin County, Texas, on charges of burglary of a habitation and fraudulent use of information, ending the woman’s decade-long stalking nightmare by Singh. The Dallas Morning News which reported the conviction and sentence April 30 in the stalking case of the woman, whose name was not revealed, said Singh of Los Angeles had been stalking the woman for nearly a decade, threatening her as she moved from India to several cities in the United States. The report said quoting prosecutors that when the woman moved to New York in 2007 to attend school, he followed her all the way from Delhi and tried to enroll in the same university the woman was attending in New York, but was denied admission. The university obtained a criminal trespass order prohibiting him from the campus. Later on, the woman took an internship in California, and Singh followed her to find out

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where she lived. The report said that Singh went to her home, demanding to see her. When she refused, he told her, according to prosecutors, that she won’t be able to hide from him and that he will always find her. The harassment continued even after she returned to New York to finish school. In 2011, when the woman moved to Plano, Texas, to work for an information technology company, Singh continued to harass her through phone calls and other electronic means, the report said quoting prosecutors. Singh even created a false credit monitoring service account in her name to learn where she lived in Plano and then broke into her apartment by persuading a locksmith to open the door and took away her passport, social security card and other documents as well as several pieces of jewelry. Singh was arrested by Plano police from the parking lot of her apartment complex with her stolen personal belongings when a suspicious neighbor called 911. The report said that prior to his conviction in the U.S., Singh was convicted in India on charges related to the harassment, threats and assault. After his sentencing last month, Defense attorney Joe Padian said, they would appeal the sentence. “While we respect the jury’s service, we were disappointed with the sentence, and we do intend to appeal,” Padian was quoted as saying.

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By Michelle Ye Hee Lee “There are scores of recent migrants inside our borders charged with terrorism. For every case known to the public, there are dozens and dozens more. We must stop importing extremism through senseless immigration policies.” – Donald Trump, foreign policy address, April 27 his claim reminded us of rhetoric surrounding resettled refugees facing terrorism charges, in the wake of last year’s Paris attacks. We had found a Democratic lawmaker’s claim misleading when he said that not one of the refugees who resettled in America after 9/11 has been arrested on domestic terrorism charges. Now, Trump says “scores of recent migrants” -- which would include refugees -- in the United States have been charged with terrorism, and that there are “dozens and dozens” more per public case. Is that correct? The Trump campaign, as usual, did not return our request for additional details. It’s unclear where Trump is getting this information. We could not find the source, even after checking with the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, FBI, groups that oppose and support immigration, and experts who keep track of domestic or international terrorism cases in the United States. The claim may be a bungled reference to a list from the office of Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., of 30 foreign-born individuals who were arrested on charges relating to terrorism in recent years. This list is quoted in several articles, and described as a “partial inventory of recently implicated terrorist migrants.” Sessions is also a

Trump’s False Claim That ‘Scores Of Recent Migrants’ In The U.S. Are Charged With Terrorism

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has claimed there are scores of recent migrants within the U.S. who are charged with terrorism and called for a ban on importing extremism through “senseless immigration policies.”

high-profile supporter of Trump and chairs his national security advisory committee. We checked indictment records and looked for citizenship or immigration information, where available. The majority of the 30 cases involved naturalized U.S. citizens – people who came to the U.S. as children or had arrived before 2011. We reviewed similar lists of cases from 2014 and 2015, involving 76 people charged with activities relating to foreign terrorist organizations. Of them, 57 were U.S. citizens, seven were lawful permanent residents and two were refugees. The rest were visa overstays or unknown. There were both naturalized and natural-born U.S. citizens (including those of Caucasian, African American or Hispanic descent), and many of the naturalized citizens had arrived in the country as children. In general, individuals

must live in America at least five years with a green card to qualify for U.S. citizenship. The actual citizenship process can take up to a year or more. So even if Trump is counting naturalized citizens as “migrants,” the ones listed in these cases would not qualify as “recent.” “I have seen no evidence that there are ‘scores’ of recent migrants charged with terrorism,” said Seth Jones, director of the International Security and Defense Policy Center at the Rand Corp. “Most of the FBI arrests for ISIS-related charges have been American citizens or permanent residents.” The number of people accused of actually plotting attacks in the United States on behalf of the Islamic State terror group is smaller. Of the 64 people arrested on international terrorism charges between March 2014 and July 2015, 20 were “domestic plot-

Manavi Hosts Annual Dinner

Mahaprabhuji Prakatotsav At Vraj

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Manavi, the New Jersey-based women’s support group, held its 31st annual dinner at Miraj Banquet Hall in Edison, N.J. on April 22. It was attended by 400 members and supporters of the organization. Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., former N.J. Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula, as well as Mallika Dutt, founder of the New York-based non-profit Breakthrough, came to show their support for the organization. Manavi honored two of it’s longtime staff members Sasi Vishnu and Razia Mir for their dedication and commitment. Seen in photo is the board and staff members of Manavi with Dutt, the keynote speaker at the event. Bottom row, from left, Razia, Chandana, Shashi, Shefali, Dutt, Satarupa, Tushar and Hema; Top row, from left, Prema, Prashanti, Shruti, Sasi, Krishna, Neela and Poonam.

ters,” according to a memo published by the federal public defender’s office in New York. Social media has played an important role in the radicalization of American sympathizers of the Islamic State, a George Washington University’s study of its recruits in the U.S. found. About 10 terrorism-related cases since 2009 have involved refugees - again, they are not “recent migrants.” One instance was when two Iraqi refugees were arrested in Bowling Green, Ky., in 2011 on suspicion of plotting to send weapons to insurgents to kill American soldiers abroad. They were sentenced to federal prison (one for life, the other for 40 years). After that case, the FBI’s director of Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center told ABC News that there were dozens of terrorism investigations into resettled refugees. But according to former

and current U.S. law enforcement officials, the scope of that investigation has been narrowed down to about two dozen people. The Tsarnaev brothers in the Boston Marathon bombing were initially described as refugees in news reports, but it was later revealed that the brothers ended up in the United States as minors because their father applied for asylum. Again, Trump’s description of “recent migrants” would not apply. Are there “dozens and dozens more” cases out there for every case made public? William Banks, founding director of the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism at Syracuse University, said he doesn’t buy it. “One implication of his statement is that we’re keeping secrets about terrorism prosecution, and that’s false,” Banks said. “In extraordinary circumstances, indictments might be sealed when there’s a concern about the security of the evidence or safety, of a potential witness, or something like that. But I can’t think of an instance involving terrorism in the United States that might be true.” Trump gave a prepared speech for once, with even a teleprompter. So one would presume that someone would have looked this stuff up before writing it into his speech. Alas, there is no evidence that “scores” of “recent migrants” are charged with terrorism, and that for every case made public, there are “dozens and dozens more.” If we ever get a call or email back from the Trump organization, we would impart this piece of novel advice: use Google. – The Washington Post

Shri Mahaprabhuji Prakatotsav, a special day for followers of Vaishnavism, was held at Vraj Mandir in Schuylkill County, Eastern Pennsylvania, May 1. The event was attended by an estimated 1,000 devotees from the Tristate area. From left, Gopalbhai Shah, Sanidhyakumar, in background, Dr. Prakash Shah, Shailu Desai, Manager, Gujarat Times, Darshankumar, Kunjeshkumar and Pramodbhai Amin. Gujarat Times presented to the priests a copy of its special Vraj supplement brought out to mark the occasion.

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Record crowd visits Rutgers as New Jersey’s oldest university celebrates Annual Day record crowd of more than 100,000 people visited Rutgers University’s three locations during the eighth annual Rutgers Day April 30, learning firsthand about the New Jersey’s oldest public university which is gearing up for its 250th anniversary celebrations November 10 this year.

game typically used with mechanical toy rats for brain research. The center also provided sessions on brain development and tips for brainhealthy lifestyles.

Rutgers day, the popular spring event that began at Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick in 2009, was held this year for the first time at Rutgers UniversityNewark, and Rutgers UniversityCamden as well. All three institutions of higher learning gave visitors a peek at the research, service and education taking place throughout Rutgers.

Rutgers Day activities in Camden started with a World Tai Chi Day demonstration led by RutgersCamden Chancellor Phoebe Haddon and Camden Mayor Dana Redd. The 2,900 visitors of all ages walked the 40acre campus near the historic Camden waterfront to

“This is a great way to see Rutgers,” said Renee Junez, a high school junior from Clifton who considers Rutgers high on his list of potential universities to attend. “I really like what I see.” With more than 500 programs, Rutgers Day has become a spring tradition for New Jersey residents of all ages. The event, which coincided with alumni weekend, kicked off in the morning in New Brunswick campus with a parade led by alumni from the Class of 1966, who were followed by alumni ranging from the Class of 1943 to this year’s graduating seniors.

At the Rutgers 250 big tent, Rutgers Day attendees completed a scavenger hunt to learn facts about Rutgers’ 250year history and earn Rutgers 250 Tshirts. Musical performances are always a big part of Rutgers Day. In Camden, people listened to “The Symphony in C Quartet,” as well as a series of short concerts by music and theater students at the Black Box Studio and Gordon Theater. The Newark performance stage featured SASS Fusion Dance, Brick City Bhangra, Rutgers Hip Hop Operation and The Ubuntu Theory. NJPAC’s Jazz for Teens also played and musicians affiliated with Rutgers’ Institute of Jazz Studies gave Rutgers Day visitors lessons to play a short tune.

At RutgersNewark, 3,500 visitors took part in familyfun activities. Some visitors at the Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience booth at Rutgers Newark, tested their brain skills in a maze Photo Courtesy: Rutgers

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explore science, technology, the arts, world cultures, health, business and more through interactive and immersive activities throughout the day. To help commemorate the 250th anniversary, visitors were treated to a history lesson at the entrance to Old Queens lawn in New Brunswick campus. Actors portraying Paul Robeson, Mabel Smith Douglass and Colonel Henry Rutgers held court, telling those passing by about their pivotal roles in Rutgers history.

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In New Brunswick – which drew a recordbreaking 94,000 – the Rutgers Children’s Choir and the Scarlet Singers performed on College Avenue and at the 42nd annual New Jersey Folk Festival musician and New Jersey native and Rutgers alumnus Barry Mitterhoff, who plays the mandolin, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award before performing with banjo master Tony Trischhka and his group Skyline. “This is such an amazing atmosphere and a chance for so many performers to get an opportunity to present themselves,” said Karen Stroczyviski of Rockaway, who graduated from RutgersNew Brunswick in 1981 and was at Rutgers Day with her husband, Henry, a 1979 Rutgers New Brunswick graduate.

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number over 1 million that considers the practice to be a religious obligation. An audio clip of Syedna Muffadal Saifuddin’s speech at a mosque in Mumbai, has been authenticated by several members of the community. According to a transcript, he said: “The act must be done. It needs to be done discreetly when it is a woman, but it needs to be done.” Calls and e-mails to a spokesman for the Syedna and the leader’s administrative office received no response. “The speech is a huge disap-

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hearing the case ruled earlier that India should release Girone, who has been detained in Delhi for more than four years. “While remaining under the authority of the Supreme Court of India, he may return to Italy for the duration of the present

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Qatar Investigates Death At World Cup Site As Labour Rights Under Scrutiny By Tom Finn

he organisers of Qatar’s 2022 World Cup said on Sunday they were investigating the death of an Indian labourer at one of its sites but denied it was caused by working conditions which the wealthy Gulf country is under pressure to improve. Along with accusations of corruption during its World Cup bid, Qatar has long been under fire from rights groups for labour abuses. Last week, world soccer body FIFA urged Qatar to hasten improvements for builders on World Cup sites and said it would monitor conditions. Qatar, an energy exporter which has the highest income per capita in the world, is also under pressure from the United Nations to address workers’ rights before World Cup construction peaks in 2017. Labourer Jaleshwar Prasad, 48, fell unconscious on Wednesday while performing steel work at Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor, 50 km (31 miles) north of Doha, a witness told Reuters. Organisers said the death was not caused by working conditions. “Al Khor Hospital reported the cause of death as cardiac

arrest,” the Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy of the 2022 World Cup said in a statement. “The family of Mr Prasad were informed of the tragedy immediately. A full investigation is underway.” Qatar’s efforts to become the competition’s first Arab host have been dampened by accusations including that workers were forced to live in squalor and to work without proper access to water and shelter in the blazing sun. About 5,100 construction workers from Nepal, India and Bangladesh are building stadiums in the country. Unions and labour protests are banned and authorities penalise dissent with jail terms or immediate deportation. Prasad is the third Indian employed on a World Cup site to die of a heart attack in the last six months, according to a February report by the Supreme Committee. Qatar’s Supreme Committee says there have been no workrelated fatalities on World Cup sites, but law firm DLA Piper, in a review for the government in 2013, found evidence of dozens of work-related deaths across Qatar among migrant labourers from South Asia. Qatar’s government has also

denied claims there are higher instances of heart attacks among construction workers and does not publish independently-verified statistics on worker-related injuries and fatalities. Autopsies and postmortems on people who die sudden and unexpected deaths are forbidden by Qatari law unless a crime is suspected. “Workers dying suddenly from heart attacks is something we hear about often, the causes are not always clear. But we’re moving now into the hottest time of the year when the risk of fatality increases,” said Amnesty Gulf researcher Mustafa Qadri. “When a worker dies, Qatar needs to get to the bottom of what happened. People’s lives are in danger”. Amnesty reported on abuses at a World Cup stadium in a wide-ranging report three weeks ago based on the accounts of 132 workers. DLA Piper recommended that Qatar launch an independent study into cardiac deaths among migrant workers. The head of Qatar’s Supreme Committee has said Doha is working to reduce abuses he described as occurring on construction sites all over the world. – Reuters

pointment for us,” said Masooma Ranalvi, who was cut as a sevenyear-old and leads an online petition as part of the ‘Speak Out on FGM’ campaign, which has drawn almost 50,000 signatories, including Mia Farrow, who tweeted her support on Thursday. “Ever since we began the campaign, there has been only silence from the clergy. But now that it’s out in the open, at least there’s no ambiguity about where they stand,” she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. A person described as a close friend of the Syedna family told the Times of India newspaper that the remarks were a “general comment” and that people were “interpreting it differently”. FGM, which can cause serious physical and psychological problems, is more commonly linked to African countries which have led international efforts to end the

practice. India is not included on U.N. lists of countries affected by FGM. Campaigners estimate that up to three quarters of Bohra girls are cut. Although it is not mentioned in the Koran, the Bohras consider ‘khatna’ – the removal of part of the clitoris – to be part of their religious duty, and debate on the subject has long been taboo. But the practice among Indian Dawoodi Bohras hit the headlines in November when a court in Australia found two members of the diaspora community guilty of cutting two girls. A Bohra religious leader was convicted of being an accessory. Since then, more than a dozen Bohra communities in Europe and the United States have passed resolutions against the practice. “Why should girls in some parts of the world be spared from circumcision, while girls in other countries continue to be cut?” the non-profit group Sahiyo, which aims to end FGM in India, posted on its website on Friday. “The strongest form of opposition to khatna is now coming from within the community.” Campaigners will now focus on petitioning the government while still working with the community, said Ranalvi. “There is hypocrisy in the clergy’s stance, so the government is the most important route open to us now,” she said. “We need them to step in to protect our girls.” – Reuters

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“changed” their lives. “I have seen women tear up and tell me I changed their life. Post delivery weight, teenage obesity, they are fighting it, and I am their inspiration. As an actor, there is no bigger achievement for me (sic),” Parineeti wrote on Instragram alongside an old photograph. The “Daawat-e-Ishq” star said she is “glad to be a part” of their lives. “So thank you everyone.

Thank You for making me feel loved. Like I always say, if I could do it, so can you. And I am always there for all of you... Lots of love....” she added. The actress said that she earlier struggled with her appearance. “All my life, I have struggled with how I look, how I feel, and how people looked at me. I was constantly made fun of, but the person I was, I generously laughed with them,” she said. “Today, many people ask me what triggered the weight loss, did I give in to the ‘Bollywood pressure’? To that I say – Thank god, I became an actor and had that pressure! I am able to achieve what I couldn’t achieve otherwise,” she added. The actress, who is currently busy with her upcoming film “Meri Pyaari Bindu”, says she now feels more “confident, proud and is at peace” after losing weight. She wrote: “Girls and women meet me all around the world, at airports, events, on the street; they hold my hand, hug me, and tell me their struggles and how I changed their lives. They show me their wallpapers, their wallets, and it’s all pictures of me!” – IANS

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director that it becomes just a vehicle to get to a point where Shroff is required to unleash his action moves. The villain is a menacing looking Raghav (Sudheer Babu), who is the son of Ronnie’s mentor and runs an illegal fight club in Bangkok. Raghav is equally smitten by Sia (another of this film’s mysteries) and kidnaps her, imprisoning her at his headquarters. This sets the stage for even more conflict, plenty of broken bones and some well-executed scenes in which Shroff proves he is an action hero in the making. Borrowing heavily from films such as “The RaidRedemption” and “Fight Club”, Sabbir Khan puts in enough exciting action in the 139minute film for lovers of this genre to be satisfied. The film is tailor-made for Shroff and he doesn’t disappoint – he executes a kick with the same fluidity and grace as a dancer and makes the toughest of sequences looks scarily easy. The easiest of romantic scenes requiring a bit of emoting – that is a whole other story. But if you can forgive the lack of logic and acting chops, then “The Tiger Shroff Showreel” might be worth your time. – Reuters

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This week for you BY DR. PREM KUMAR SHARMA E-mail: psharma@premastrologer.com Tel & Fax: +91-0172-562832, 572874

ARIES: Business partners would be enthusiastic about new plans & ventures. Relatives will be willing to lend a helping hand at the time of need. Successful execution of brilliant ideas would help in earning financial profits. Romance touches new heights, as partner positively responds. Charity work undertaken will bring mental peace & comfort. Discussing property matters with parents can help for better innovations.

LIBRA: Self-confidence would immensely help in achieving good results at professional front. Parental guidance in your decision would immensely help. Increase in income from past investment is foreseen. A promising week for romance when your innovation infuses a new spirit in it. Your enormous confidence would help in enjoying a healthy life. A short trip with lavishing experiences is the right thing for you.

TAURUS: Female colleagues would help in completing pending work. New relationship at family front will be long lasting & highly beneficial. A very successful week as far as monetary position is concerned. You are likely to find someone with whom you will enjoy the ecstasies of love. Meditation and self-realization prove beneficial. If you are thinking of escaping from the hectic daily routineplan a trip.

SCORPIO: The efforts of people aspiring to join interior designing course are likely to be handsomely rewarded. A week when misunderstandings at family front are sorted out with ease. Monetary gains from unplanned sources will brighten your week. Pack your bags and be ready for an amazing holiday. It would be beneficial if you plan to buy a small property. You make changes in yourself rather than expecting others to do so.

GEMINI: A promising week for ambitious professionals to demonstrate technical skills & abilities. Guests visit would make it a pleasant & wonderful week. Indications of earning financial profits through commissions, dividends or royalties. Love comes your way as friendship turns into romance. Your travel experience is going to be an extent of sharing your knowledge and communication.

SAGITTARIUS: Leadership qualities and ability to understand people would benefit at work. Believe it or not someone in the family is watching you closely and considers you a role model. New moneymaking opportunities will be lucrative. Romance rules heart & mind this week. Real estate is one thing on which you can rely on to invest. Friends timely help would save from the conspiracy hatched by enemies.

CANCER: Politicians find a very smooth sailing as results go in your favour, thus immensely boosting confidence. You will be in the mood to celebrate with family and friends this week. Important people will be ready to finance anything that has a special class to it. You are likely find comfort in the arms of romantic partner. Its time for a vacation after a long and hard year at work. Its time to make some property investments for your kids.

CAPRICORN: At work you will be perfect in whatever you do this week. An important development at personal front brings jubilation for entire family. You get some financial rewards as dedication & hard work gets noticed. Romantic imagination occupies mind forcing to go out of the way to please partner. Yoga and meditation would help in keeping in shape and mentally agile. Time to go for a memorable trip.

LEO: People engaged in tourism will have the energy to keep pace with fast taking events thus giving themselves an edge over others. Good advice from family members brings gains. Property dealings would materialize helping in bringing fabulous gains. Love and romantic encounter will this week keep you in a cheerful state. You will be successful in getting rid from tensions.

AQUARIUS: Support and appreciation from seniors would raise your morale and confidence. A happy time in the company of friends and relatives as they do many favours to you. Monetary gains are likely to be from more than one source. Cupids arrows would make your heart flutter high. Time to spend money on not a vacation but a luxury vacation. Dealings for older properties can be in process.

VIRGO: Betterment awaits people engaged in the field of graphic designing. The company of family friends will keep you in a happy & relaxed mood. You are likely to earn monetary gains through various sources. Sudden romantic encounter is foreseen this week. A sparkling laughter filled week when most things proceed, as you desire. Weekend getaway to enjoy pubs and clubs is on your way. Inheriting property from your relatives seems to be ahead.

PISCES: A very good week to apply for overseas job. Enjoying the company of close relatives will brighten your evening. A new financial deal gets finalized paving the way for fresh money. You are likely to enjoy a pleasure trip that will rejuvenate your passions. Chances of recovering from physical ailment are high. If adventure is your style of holidaying, then plan it and move around. Your possession for acquiring a plot might be achieved. Testing times bring-in-forth hidden talent.

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Arts Festival to be held on May 7th at 6:00pm. For details contact the organizers at TheIndiaCenter.org

Agrasen Jayanti Celebration 24th of Oct at 2pm Agrawal Samaj USA is celebrating Agrasen Jayanti at the Hindu Temple in Bridgewater NJ. For further information visit agrawalsamajusa.org

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Nepalese Seasons:Rain and Ritual May 6, 2016 – March 27, 2017 Featuring almost fifty objects from the Rubin Museum’s premiere collection

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Stand Up Across Borders: A hilarious night of comedy bridging continents, customs and cultures. May 16, Gotham Comedy Club, NYC For more info visit iaac.us

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of Nepalese art and select loans, Nepalese Seasons: Rain and Ritual illustrates the enduring manifestation of rituals, agrarian festivals, and the natural environment in the art of Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley.

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Asian American Designer Showcase: Rosena Sammi

The 2016 Annual Ivy Gandhi Youth Camp fondly referred

to as the ZCAMP will be held the weekend of June 17h19st at Camp Ma-He-Tu, located along the shores of Lake Kanawauke in Harriman State Park. This is a wonderful opportunity for getting the youth together to have fun and create friendships in the Zoroastrian community. There will be many activities as in past years, including a hike up Bear Mountain, team competitions and a bonfire. Children between the ages of 5 and 10 are welcome to attend with at least one parent. Please register by Sunday, May 8th. For more info visit mahetu.org

As life in Nepal faces ongoing threats from natural disasters and climatic changes, Nepalese Seasons poignantly illustrates how the country’s dependence on monsoon rain continues to play an

socially conscious accessories collection featuring upcycled saris, made with the help of the women of Apne Aap, an NGO dedicated to educating young girls rescued from the red light districts of India. Thu 5 May 12:00pm - 3:30pm AsiaStore at Asia Society 725 Park Ave. New York, NY 10021

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5th Annual Kathak Mahotsav is being organized by Rita Dance Academy (RDA) to pay tribute to Kathak dance tradition from the Jaipur gharana. May 7, 2016 at 2:30 PM Venue: Auditorium, North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Road,

important role in its agriculture, spirituality, social culture, and art. Save the Date - July 17: Our annual summer Block Party will celebrate the festivals of Nepal.

Saturday and Sunday, May 7 & 8. Now in its fourth year, the Lahore Literary Festival is a celebratory exploration of the literary arts of Pakistan. Join one of the festival’s first gatherings outside of Pakistan at this special event exploring contemporary arts in Pakistan, featuring discussions that range from the literature of Pakistan, its contemporary arts scene and US-Pakistan relations. Participants include journalist Ahmed Rashid, columnist Roger Cohen, scholar Stephen P. Cohen, disaporic author Bapsi Sidhwa, artist Salima Hashmi and others.

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Next edition of LaGuardia and Friends happening on Thursday, May 12 at WeWork’s new location at Studio Square in Long Island City. LaGuardia and Friends is a free and informal event. LIC community members and LaGuardia faculty and staff are invited to attend. LaGuardia and Friends featuring NYDesigns Thursday, May 12

One of India’s renowned music masters, Rajeev Taranath brings a rare performance of classical Indian music to New York during his United States spring tour. June 3, 7-8:30PM at Rubin Museum

Sanjoy Banerjee with Namami Karmakar Raga is a Sanskrit word that means “coloring.” In musical terms it represents a feeling or emotion. One of the characteristics of Indian music is the assignment of definite times of the day and night for performing raga melodies. Through his soulful presentation and improvisations, combined with mastery over sargams, taans, and renditions of Khayal, Sanjoy Banerjee explores the evening ragas, the melodic beauty and majestic splendor of which evoke deep emotions within his listeners. June 17,7-8:45PM at Rubin Museum

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Saami Brothers Qawwal: Qawwali Devotional Music from the Sufi Traditions of Pakistan Popularized by the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, qawwali songs are based on the mysical poetry of Sufism. The traditional music works its way to ecstatic peaks with strong voices and percussive handclaps, seeking to transport musicians and audience closer to the divine. The Saami Brothers Qawwal is an eight–member ensemble, considered one of the most accomplished and traditional qawwals today. Sun 8 May 8:00pm - 10:30pm 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

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May 17, Dada J.P. Vaswani with Devotional Chanting Led by Krishna Das At Town Hall, 123 West, 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 at 6.15pm. Call 212-354-9090

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Hindi Drama Chanakya Friday May 13, 8PM at Community Center Auditorium, 143-09 Holly Ave, NY 11355. For Ticket info contact Prria Haider 516-3036597

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Business for sale Big Apple Bagels Naperville, IL. 60564 Well established for 30 Years Annual Gross 365k No Franchise fee. Serious Buyers Only! Manoj Patel : 630 338 5779.

Cigar Store For Sale Upscale cigars and tobacco shops for sale in the city of Geneva and Plainfield, Ilinois. Well established,positive cash flow and fully stocked. Both in great visible location. priced to sell. Call Jamal @ 815-274-0285

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HELP WANTED Fast growing New Brunswick, NJ company seeks to add one motivated member to our team for a challenging position. Can require travel, responsibilities include sales, and general help around our business. Sales experience preferred. Starting Salary 28K. Email resume: pieceofindia@yahoo.com or Fax (732) 246-1700

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Liquor business for sale Liquor store for sale in Clifton, New Jersey. Asking price $270K + inventory.

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Business for Sale MODERN DAY SPA IN HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY, 1000 sqft, Owner Asking Price $60K including all equipment. OPTION TO BUY / RENT. Free parking, Near NJ Transit. Call (908) 510 1734.

Small scale business for sale Wholesale Indian ice cream manufacturing plant in NW Suburbs is for sale. Good potential. Owner is relocating. We will help to get loan to the person who has good credit history. We will train. Serious inquiries only. Please contact: 847-322-1624

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Liquor Store for Sale With grocery beer and wine for sale by owner. Monthly sale $ 95,000 + located at a very decent location in Kalamazoo MI, near freeway 94. large building with extra parking space, about 2 acres land perfect for extra business in future. Location: More information call: 972-838-8370

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Beauty Salon for Rent. Good Location Richmond Hill, New York 718-790-8712

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Subway for Sale Multi locations inside Walmart and high volume stores. At Suburbs of Philadelphia area. Serious buyers only. Call Ron: 215-740-9624 Email ronch511@gmail.com 4/15 MS

C-STORES: Eden, NC $79K + Inv, GR $1.0M+ Eden, NC $99K + Inv, GR $1.0M+ Elkin, NC $879K prop included, GR $2.9M+ Wingate, NC $1.95M Prop included, GR $4.7M Charlotte, NC $70K + Inv, GR $516K NO GAS Marion, NC $120K + Inv, GR $700K+

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India’s Largest Ethnic Wear Brand Opening Soon at Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick – New Jersey NOW HIRING Call – 732 520 9594 Email – admin@jjretail.us

DRIVER Wholesalers In Syosset-L.I requires Driver, clean driving record, Good Salary & Benefit. Pickup/Drop-off from Flushing. Contact: 516-921-4440

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CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35/Box! Sealed & Unexpired. Payment Made SAME DAY. Highest Prices Paid!! Call Juley Today! 800-413-3479 www.CashForYourTestStrips.com

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LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED BEAUTICIAN AND HAIR DRESSER IN QUEENS AREA. Must be able to do: Threading, Facial, Waxing & Henna Please contact : 347-481-5768

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Salon Help IMMEDIATE HIRE Experienced FT/PT Eyebrow Threader & Hair Stylist for a busy Indian Salon in Edison, New Jersey. Contact (732) 423-1725 Email : njtbs@yahoo.com 4/22 SL

India Employment Agency Computer Programmers, Jewelry Production Manager, Textile Designer, Garment Warehouse Supervisor, Import/Production Mgr/Merchandiser, Traffic Coordinator, Chemist, Pharmacist, R&D, Secretary, Receptionist, Admin. Assist, H.R Associate, Marketing, Data Entry/EDI, Clerk, CA/CPA, Accountant/Bkkpr. Phone: 212-564-0620 Interviews in NYC by appointment only.

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MARYLAND Gujarati Jain family in Maryland needs live-in help for cooking + Light household work for the month of June only. Leave message at 301-997-1642.

7-Eleven Must have convenience store experience. LIE Exit 39 206 Glen Cove Avenue Glen Cove, NY 11542 (516) 676 8668 / 516 749 1221

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Retail, Commercial, Restaurant: Indian Grocery Store: Morrisville, NC $89K Wedding Venue/ Event Center: South East, NC $940K Prop incl, GR$230K Massage Therapy & Acupuncture Studio: Charlotte, NC $39K

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WINE & LIQUOR STORE FOR SALE Good location in Long Island-NY, low rent & expenses, long lease, busy Lotto & highly profitable

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Call Sai (718) 213 3831. 5/20 SL

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SUBWAY FOR SALE ASKING $ 115,000 ($55,000 DOWN + $60,000 PERSONAL FINANCE) Gross: $250,000 NET INCOME $60,000 PROFIT PLUS $50,000 SALARY $110,000 CONTACT # (845) 453-1148

IMMEDIATE HIRE : * Need 2 persons for Deli and C-Store in Long Island. * Need 2 persons for Gas Station in West Chester County, PA. Legal Status must.

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Restaurant for Sale including liquor licence. 150 seats on corner property of a busy location in Central New Jersey. Contact owner for more information Peter 609-505-7118

Restaurant Help Indian restaurant needs Cook, Helper & Catering Sale manager. Contact in person at Big Suchir, 2437 W 75th St, Woodridge, IL 60517 or Call 630-730-8254

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CHICAGO LIVE IN HELP NEEDED FOR A SMALL FAMILY- 2-3 HOURS FROM CHICAGO COOKING AND CLEANING -FOOD, ACCOMMODATION & GOOD PAY. NICE FAMILY LIKE ATMOSPHERE CALL: 608-658-0317 4/29 UV

May 6, 2016

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MOTEL HELP WANTED

IMMEDIATE HIRE : FRONT DESK CLERK & NIGHT AUDITOR NEEDED FOR 2 FRANCHISE MOTELS in St. Louis, Missouri. Experienced, Fluent English, Computer Literate and legal status must. Accommodation provided. Call Priti (618) 567 3273

Oregon SINGLE / COUPLE FRONT DESK HELP NEEDED for 46 room Hotel in Eugene, Oregon. Fluent in English, Computer Literate and legal must. Willing to work nightshift. Fixed salary & Accommodation Provided. Call Tina (541)-521-6835

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Tennessee A Young couple need in Memphis TN for front desk. Accommodation Provided. Legal status must. Call serious Person only Call 901-412-3949 or Email: mem6050@yahoo.com 5/27 MS

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Virginia Franchise Choice Motel in Virginia required only experienced Single or couple for front desk and night audit. Legal status must. Good salary & accommodation provided and independent Motel also needed English speaking couple for housekeeping, laundry and light maintenance. Please Call : (757) 487-5796 757-472-5796. email: sirdrpatel@gmail.com 5/27 SD

Kansas 52 ROOMS INDEPENDENT MOTEL IN KANSAS NEED Single for Front Desk help (Experienced, Computer knowledge and English must) and need experienced couple for Housekeeping help. Accommodation provided. Call (443) 504 7955. 5/27 SL

Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Choice hotel seeks legal Housekeepers & 7-day & Front Desk, Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, legal status required and experience preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic understanding of office technology and hotel operations. Accommodation provided & pay based on experience. Call 410-231-3621 5/27-MV

IOWA Immediate opening in Franchise Hotel(s) in Iowa about 3 hours from Chicago. Currently looking for couple for housekeeping. No experience is necessary and also looking another couple for front desk. Must speak good English. Legal status must. Accommodation will be provided. Please call Rica at 319-671-1465 5/13 sd

N. DAKOTA Franchised Motel in MINOT, N. DAKOTA looking for front Desk clerk with fluent English, and housekeeping couple. Only people call who has Legal status. Accommodation will be provided. Good pay. Experience prefer Contact ND: 701-240-3220 5/13 SD

Wanted Housekeeping Couple for Motel. Good salary and accommodation will be provided Contact 314-330-4621 314-497-3292

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Hilton Franchise Hotel seeks FRONT DESK CLERKS and NIGHT AUDITORS with fluent English and computer skills looking for long-term employment with excellent salary and accommodation provided. Hotel Management Company seeks Assistant Manager with Hilton / Holiday Inn / Marriott experience preferred looking for growth-oriented company and bonus potential. Call Mike Patel: (443) 280-9767 Fax Resume: (410) 420-9311Email: mikepatel606@gmail.com 5/6 SD

Columbia, MO Wanted Front Desk Clerk at independent motel in Columbia, MO. Must be fluent in English and of legal work status. Accommodation provided. Please contact Vinod (573) 639-1112. 5/20 SL

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New Jersey Need single / couple for Front Desk & Housekeeping help for Franchise Motel in South Jersey, New Jersey. Accommodation provided. Legal status must. Call Jaimesh (856) 465-7213 5/6 SL

NEED SINGLE / COUPLE EXPERIENCED FRONT DESK AND HOUSEKEEPING for Franchise Motel in Michigan area. Legal must. Call Jay (248) 225 9345 / Sanjay (734) 497 1014. Also Email resume to : jagir73430@aol.com. 5/6 SL

Chicago Housekeeping couple needed for busy Hotel in Wisconsin dells, WI. Experienced couple prefered. Accommodation provided. Contact Chetna 704-607-4532. 5/13 ss

South Carolina Immediate opening for experienced Front desk, Laundry and Maintenance person in Ramada @ 200 Museum street, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (45 minutes from Savannah, GA) . Free accommodation and pay based on experience. Call Mina Bhakta @620-655-8088 5/13 SD

IOWA Franchise hotel in Iowa looking for help. We have housekeeping positions available. If you have prior experience, legal status and enjoy what you do. Serious inquiry only. We are looking to build the perfect team. Please call Ray: 319-512-9039

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Franchise Motel In NY/NJ. Need couple for Housekeeping and Single for Front Desk Help (Computer Literate, Fluent English must) Legal Status required. Accommodation provided. Call Nishith: 732-500-8425 Nick (516) 655 5288 / (201) 637 5062 08/14/15-08/13/16 SL

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MOTEL SALE - NORTH CAROLINA : EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A FAMILY TO RUN 48 UNIT FRANCHISE MOTEL IN GOLDSBORO ( AIR FORCE BASE ) NC - 27534. WELL MAINTAINED HAVING MANAGER LIVING QUARTER. SERIOUS BUYER. CALL 770-286-0174. 5/27 SL

Virginia 23 ROOMS COLONIAL MOTEL WITH MANAGER'S QUARTERS FOR SALE in Chesapeake, VA. Asking Price $650K. For details call Sailesh Shah CCIM on (757) 695 3180 Office (757) 617 5188 Cell Email : shailesh.shah@svn.com 5/27 SL

Michigan 20 rooms locally owned motel. Located in cadillac,MI. Close to lakes and downtown. Very motivated seller. Any serious and fair offers will be considered. Motel includes three bedroom home with garage and basement. For price and more detail Please contact Chirag Patel: 231-942-9594. 5/27 MS

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Texas Motel for sale Price reduced Remodeled 16 rooms Motel for sale in Texas with 3 bedroom house. Big truck parking. Newly Painted & with new roof. Owner finance available. Call: Rashmi shah @ 254-413-3886 5/27 MS

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HISTORIC & AWARD WINNING PRINCE HOTEL IN PA FOR SALE Brand new 22 rooms hotel CONFERENCE ROOM, contemporary Restaurant & modern Bar, having full liquor license with 6 PK CONVINIENT STORE, gaming/slot machine eligible. Less than a $100,000 down and a flexible payment. Owner is motivated and will work with qualified buyers. Selling due to family emergency. Interested call :(570) 909 -7003 5/6 SD

Super 8 Motel for sale in Iowa, 40 rooms. $650k rev. interior corridor. > Fully renovated. Absentee Management. Perfect first time buyer property. > Asking 2.5 times revenue Serious buyers only. Call 319-512-9039 5/6 SD

OHIO 43 ROOM FRANCHISE M STAR MOTEL FOR SALE in Downtown Mansfield, OH 44902. Asking Price $900K. Owner moving out of State. For Details contact (516) 943-2535 / (567) 307-5990. 5/13 SL

Chicago 45 ROOM FULLY RENOVATED FRANCHISE MOTEL FOR SALE NEAR CHICAGO, IL (NEAR HWY 74) Asking Price $1.75K including all. Busy Location, Safe neighborhood. Call Satish Bhatia (630) 709 4644 5/13 SL

Texas Days Inn Kerrville, Texas need Night Clerk, Housekeeping and Maintenance help. Minimum 2 years experience with Legal status must. Competitive pay. Accommodation provided. Contact 210-363-7387 Email: Jobapp0123@gmail.com 5/13 SL

Maryland Good Opportunities in Baltimore, Maryland for Legal & experience front Desk clerk, night auditor(Computer knowledge and English must) maintenance, Housekeeping, Laundry & General work. Call Hemant: 443-472-2805 Hiren : 443-803-0029 Email: greenhospitality@gmail.com 5/20 SD

Franchise Hotel in NJ is looking for Single/Couple for: Housekeeping, Front Desk, Maintenance. Good salary and accommodation will be provided. Also looking for Hotel Sales Associate. (Experience and good communication skills required) Call: Nick 201-637-5062 (Contact between 9 AM to 7 PM.

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Indiana West wood motel southbend Indiana 10 rooms plus one apartment plus 3 bedroom managers quarters 219000 available on Land Contract 847-830-5361 or 574-246-1556 5/27 MS

Hannibal, Missouri 24 ROOMS & 42 ROOMS MOTELS FOR SALE IN HANNIBAL, MISSOURI ON I-72, MO 63401, Facing River view and Office attached to Laundry room with 2 Bedroom Manager’s Apartment. Recently re-modelled. Call Patel (618) 530 0390 5/27 SL

Pennsylvania 26 ROOM MOTEL FOR SALE IN POCONOS MOUNTAIN, PA including 3 BDRM Living Quarters. Easy access to I - 80 & all major attractions. Asking Price $1.6 Million. Owner Finance. Call Rick (570) 517 2428 5/13 SL

Michigan 102 UNITS INDEPENDENT MOTEL FOR SALE IN FLINT, MI. 500K GROSS ,CASH COW, MUST SELL DUE TO ILLNESS ASKING JUST 1.15M CALL 248-214-1711 5/13 MS

Delaware FRANCHISE DAYS INN 142 ROOM MOTEL IN NEWARK, DELAWARE NEED Front Desk help & General Manager with experience, fluent English and computer literate. Also need experienced Housekeeping couple. Accommodation provided, Legal Status must. Call (732) 423 1725 / joinmyhotel@gmail.com

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MIDWEST HOTEL FOR SALE America’s Best Value Inn in KS 58 Rooms Attractive revenue & strong NOI. Leased restaurant ideal for owner operator w/ large 2 bedroom living quarters. The long - time owners Nice business town. Asking price $ 1,595,000 for more information call. Dave Jones 913-499-4725 4/22 YM

May 6, 2016

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NORTH INDIAN HINDU PARENTS SEEK PHYSICIAN MATCH for Cultured, beautiful, US Born 1982 Physician daughter with good family values. Caste no bar. Email bio-data with recent photo : 62028rain@gmail.com

Match for beautiful, smart, fair, Hindu Khatri daughter 25/5’ 3”, retail professional. Boy should be under 29, college graduate, from US/Canada. dr.yash2@gmail.com (704) 494-9080

Correspondence invited from highly educated vegetarian Gujarati girl for Gujarati Jain Doctor, Citizen, 29, 5’9” in Michigan. Send bio-data & pictures : harsh1.shah1@gmail.com Call (734)377-7764

Never married, Agarwal, good looking, caring, humorous, successful Attorney, 55 yr, NJ raised and educated, seeks family oriented woman for early marriage. Veg. preferred. contact: matri1960@yahoo.com

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Parents invite matrimonial correspondence for their 25 years beautiful, smart Pharmacist daughter. Family oriented MD and Pharmacist Match only. Call 917-635-8181 4/15 MV

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GUJARATI Patel parents invite correspondence for USA born daughter, 33/5¹31/2², tall, slim, beautiful, doctor. Caste no bar. Please email bio data & recent photograph:shubhspd@gmail.com

Gujarati Thakkar family seeking match for their son 27/5 9” well educated with double post-graduation in software technology; working for MNC in India as a computer engineer. US citizen, well-educated; good family girl can correspond their biodata with recent picture (NO CASTE BAR). Contact: (302)-249 2208 Email: sapanshah1@yahoo.com 5/27 SD

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Gujarati Parents invite matrimonial alliance for USA born, Pharm.D. daughter. Never married, beautiful, 34/5’ 5”, Traditional values, modern outlook. Send Bio-data/Recent Photos: KGP91155@Gmail.com Call: (603) 818-1907

Sikh Arora NY base family seeks match for their US Citizen son 27/6`2”, IT Professional NY/NJ with athletic body, looking for tall, educated and sikh cultured girl. Email: snystore@gmail.com

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GUJARATI Patel parents invite correspondence for USA born daughter, slim, beautiful, 37 yrs/5’ 71/2²”, tall, doctor. Please email bio data & recent photograph: vpd1302@gmail.com

Gujarati Brahmin parents invite correspondence for US born 30 /5’11’ studying in medicine. Send biodata and recent photo to: djani99@gmail.com 5/6 JG

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Gujarati Patel parents invite correspondence for their US Citizen daughter, 27 yrs 5'6", Business Management education. Interested in family oriented, educated man. Send bio data with photo to patelmonisha88@gmail.com

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Gujarati Leuva Patel family seeking match for their son 35/5'6", IT Business Analyst, Microbiologist. US Citizen from Gujarati good family girl. Contact : nap004@hotmail.com Ph: 904-826-1700 (between 10 AM to 6 PM) ask for Sudhaben. 5/20 SD

Gujarati Bajkhedaval Brahmin family invites correspondence for their nirdosh divorcee son 46/5'8" Master of Science (IT-USA), working as the director of customer support in a reputed firm, Virginia-USA, PR vegetarian. Please send bio-data with latest photo to Email: dweej2020@gmail.com

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