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In This Issue

Page 14 Charlotte Football Club Kicks Off

Page 22 Mental Health and Youth

Page 46 A Crime Called War

Page 34 Increase your India Knowledge: Kaziranga National Park

Content The Editor’s Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 14

Namaskar Y’all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46

Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . . .pg. 86

Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18

Attending Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 48

Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . . .pg. 88

Yoga and Meditation . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 22

Spot the Differences . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50

Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 88

Upcoming Movie Releases . . . . . . .pg. 26

Personal Finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 54

AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 90

Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 28

Subcontinental Divide . . . . . . . . . .pg. 56

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 92

Increase India Knowledge . . . . . . .pg. 34

News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 64

Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 96

Increase USA Knowledge . . . . . . . .pg. 38

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 72

Raajeev’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40

Youth Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 84

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Charlotte Football Club Kicks Off The Editor’s Desk by Samir Shukla The buzz was already in the air when we entered the light rail headed towards downtown at the station near University of North Carolina Charlotte. The cars filled up at each station and upon exiting the fully loaded train, a mass of people, many sporting their new colors, strolled toward Bank of America stadium in uptown Charlotte. The several blocks surrounding the stadium were filled with a diverse and boisterous crowd as they began streaming into the stadium. A new sports era kicked off on March 5, 2022, when the newest Major League Soccer team, Charlotte Football Club, played its first home game in the Queen City. Professional soccer had arrived in Charlotte and the Carolinas, beginning a new sports era. The match took place at BoFA Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers’ owner David Tepper also owns Charlotte FC. The air in the stadium was even more electric and buzzing with excitement, the newness. Charlotte wanted soccer and fans got it, all 74,479 paying fans along with stadium staff, media, and guests. This was not only a record-breaking crowd for a single MLS match, but it was, so far, the 2nd largest soccer crowd in the world this year. When the microphone held by the woman singing the national anthem malfunctioned, the crowd took over immediately, singing and finishing the anthem. This was Charlotte FC’s second official game and their first in their hometown. They lost 3-0 to Washington D.C. United in their first game a few days earlier. Charlotte FC lost this evening 1-0 to the LA Galaxy, but that didn’t matter to the raucous and supportive crowd on this night. They were now fans, in the seats, standing, screaming, waving flags. The expansion team was awarded to Charlotte two years ago. This historic, inaugural match will be remembered by those in attendance for years.

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April 8 Dasvi (Director: Tushar Jalota) Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Yami Gautam, and Nimrat Kaur Dhaakad (Director: Razy Ghai) Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Arjun Rampal, and Divya Dutta Ambulance (Director: Michael Bay) Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Eiza González

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Abhishek Bachchan-starrer Dasvi to skip theatrical release; to release on Jio Cinema and Netflix on April 7. The pandemic era accelerated the trend of films releasing directly on digital platforms and thereby skipping the theatrical route. Even though theaters are now open and bringing back audiences, many films release straight to streaming. Dasvi also stars Nimrat Kaur and Yami Gautam. This will be Abhishek Bachchan’s fourth digital oﬃng after Ludo (2020), The Big Bull (2021) and Bob Biswas (2021). Even for Yami Gautam, Dasvi marks her fourth directto-OTT release after Ginny Weds Sunny (2020), Bhoot Police (2021) and A Thursday (2022).

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Director Ahmed Khan guides the sequel Heropanti 2, starring Tiger Shroﬀ, Tara Sutaria, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Written by Rajat Arora, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and music by A R Rahman, the massive action thriller, stitched with romance, is slated to open worldwide on April 29 on the auspicious occasion of Eid.

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The University of South Carolina’s annual dance competition, Aag Ki Raat, was held on February 26, 2022. Eight teams came from all over the country to show the people of Columbia, SC their passion and colorful dances. Teams took the audience through themed stories such as Frankenstein and SpongeBob. Duke Rhydhun took home first place, UGA Asura got second and Georgia Saazish took home third. More details at: Facebook.com/aagkiraat.

The North American Telugu Association’s Charlotte chapter honored and felicitated Guna Kommareddi for her continuous community service in Charlotte, USA and India during the International Women’s Day Celebration event that was held on March 12, 2022. She has been involved in numerous community eﬀorts for years, including working with the annual Festival of India in Charlotte. Nearly 300 people attended this event that also included a beauty pageant, group dance competitions, games, food, and a DJ. For more details, visit Nataus.org.

Hindu Temple of Greenville, NC Completes New Building Maya - The Rising Dance Recital for Kiran

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Kiran Charlotte and Nrityangan Dance Academy held a dance recital called Maya: The Rising on February 26, 2022. This fundraiser event for Kiran was attended by over 500 community members and raised over $20,000 to support Kiran in its client services. The Charlotte core team planned, coordinated and executed this event. They were actively supported by a dedicated team of volunteers. Since 2008, Kiran’s mission has been to end the cycle of abuse and to serve and empower South Asian victims of domestic violence in North Carolina by providing culturally specific services and comprehensive economic, social and community resources. For more details on Kiran, visit Kiraninc.org. Saathee.com

Hindu Temple ENC of Greenville has announced the completion of the new temple building. The board members and local community have been working to complete the project for several years with support of donations from the community members. The temple will serve the Hindu community of the area for generations to come. The temple is planning on an inauguration and Deities PranPratistha ceremony soon. The Deities will arrive from India within a few weeks. The temple is located at 1420 E 14th St, Greenville, NC. For more details write to hindutempleenc@gmail.com or visit Hsenc.org. April 2022

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The top four finalists of the Indian Idol season 12 performed live on March 6, 2022, in Raleigh, NC to a nearly sold-out crowd. They performed in order, with Sayli Kamble opening, followed by Mohammad Danish, Arunita Kanjilal, and Pawandeep Rajan. All four are talented and imbued with a natural stage presence and became hugely popular last year as they were also competing during the height of the pandemic. Each singer performed about half hour sets of a mix of classic and newer songs, and then all four performed several songs together. A local dance group warmed up the crowd before the Idols took stage. The crowd loved all four performers while the headliner and winner Pawandeep Rajan showcased his vocal range singing a medley of songs along with couple of full songs while strumming along with an acoustic guitar. The quartet performed about dozen shows throughout the United States during March.

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Basant Bahar 2022 Charlotte International Arts Festival Launches in the Fall

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Each piece that was presented during the show was beautiful. There was a piece that was artistic in showing the goals of yoga. One can see yoga everywhere these days: it seems quite diverse from “hot” to “goats” to “beer.” While all of those have their own place in the modern world, it was nice to also see yoga and its roots and its purpose to the individual. The item demonstrated how yoga is a way to have control over one’s emotions. It was especially enjoyable to listen to the narration and the narration mentioning of how classical Indian dance is considered a type of yoga. Another classical dance that I enjoyed watching was a fusion of the classical Indian dance styles of Kathak and Bharatanatyam. While both styles are unique in identity and form, and are from diﬀerent regions of India, the merging of the two styles was a journey for the audience. The feeling of “unity in diversity” and harmony was created by the dancers seamlessly combining unique steps so that it blended so well, that the viewer is left spellbound. Another dance focused on the story of Prahlada and his father Hiranyakashipu. The story showed the devotion of Prahlada and the tyranny of Hiranyakashipu. The devotion of Prahalada to Vishnu and the tyranny of Hiranyankashipu brings the form of Narasimha, the half lion, half man who breaks out of pillar to help his devotee and reveals the form of Vishnu. I saw the Purana story of Ganesh, and how he got his elephant head, enacted by talented children through the semi classical form of dance. Another piece was a classical singing piece called “Om Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya.” I have heard the term, but only until recently, know the translation of the term. The piece is a bhajan to Lord Krishna. Throughout the piece, I felt not only the technique of the group, but the bhakti. In certain philosophical theories, it is believed that chanting and singing the names of the diﬀerent Gods brings the presence and benevolence of the divinities. My surroundings were electrified with their singing and chanting. The bhajan for that moment, made me understand Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a 15th century saint. The peace that can come when immersed in the bhajans is experiential learning at its finest. What I really enjoyed of attending Basant Bahar is that it felt that I was learning and experiencing the traditional cultural and philosophical stories of India through the medium of the arts. These are stories I have grown up with, such as the story of Narasimha, and learning more of Ganesh and his parents Shiva and Parvathi, or of trying to understand more about yoga and its intent, or finally to live in a moment of immersed in the feeling of bhakti. All the performances were amazing and each of the performers and individuals did an amazing job. The Indian arts take a lot of time and dedication, and I hope Saathee.com

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would be an overkill and seemed a bit extreme, so I decided not to pursue that path. I didn’t want to offend him by saying that Western medicine is imperialistic and is designed to kill and conquer. Even though Eastern medicine is holistic, grounded in non-violence, it has its own short comings. Eastern doctors are inclined to ask, “Can we live with minor discomfort? If we give it some more time, it may decide to go away on its own.” They view bacteria as tenants living in our bodies. “Let’s give the tenant a 30day eviction notice that we might someday actually enforce. Who is to say that a bunch of bad bacteria don’t have the same rights living inside your skin as you do?” I visited this Ayurvedic doctor in India for help with some skin issues. He said, “Look at the bacteria/virus as a homeless encampment. You need to approach them with understanding and support in the form of a poor diet and lack of exercise.” “But Doc the irritation really bothers me.” “I think we need to approach it slowly, with some incense and some peppers and whatever else I can find around this place.” I said, “Doc, that’s not a medical plan. That’s a gift basket.” Over the course of years, I have tried to come up with an unscientific practical balance that works for me. I try to listen to my body. For minor discomforts, I try to determine the root cause of the problem. If I have a headache, is my body trying to tell me to relax? Can I fix it with a hot shower, a bit of meditation or a nap? If it’s something major, I do rely on my Western doctors for their accurate diagnosis. Their reconnaissance is excellent thanks to their ultrasound, sonograms, and images from satellites and spy planes that give a comprehensive view of the bad guys. However, when it comes to taking action, it is a complex decision and after gathering all the facts, I rely on my gut. For my DNS, my procrastination to delay surgery and listen to my gut actually worked. Over the years, my regular meditation and Yogic breathing exercises, helped with frequent blockages and virtually eliminated the need for any decongestants and antibiotics. For other allergies and skin irritations, I have found Ayurvedic and Homeopathic medicines to be more effective and helped get to the root of the problems. What combination of Western, Eastern or Holistic medicine I use is a personal choice and depends on the criticality and urgency of the situation. Sometimes when you are ready to throw in the towels, you need the blitzkrieg of imperialistic pills, a scalpel, or a dagger to annihilate the latoon-ke-bhoot, the stubborn bad guys! Often, I have found the peaceful approach to be more effective, less pills more peace. And I avoid my pharma rep friends as much as possible. Raajeev Aggerwhil is a Los Angeles-based comedian. Follow him on Instagram @raajeevcomedy See his videos on YouTube, search for his name. Saathee.com

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Who wants to be a Scholar?! Answer the ones you know and research the rest. There is only one correct answer! 1. Arrange these Indian languages spoken in India, from more to less in percentage wise. (a) Gujarati (b) Punjabi (c) Hindi (d) Marathi

Word World

2. Which is the longest running Bollywood Hindi movie from these movies? (a) Sholay (b) Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (c) Barsaat (RK) (d) Mughal-E-Azam

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3. The total area of Punjab State in India is (a) 19145 Sq. Miles (b) 19245 Sq. Miles (c) 19345 Sq. Miles (d) 19445 Sq. Miles 4. The colors of the national flag of Japan are (a) Pink & Green (b) Crimson Red & White (c) White & Blue (d) White & Yellow 5. The temperature in the center of the Earth is about? (a) 4000° C (b) 5000° C (c) 6000° C (d) 7000° C 6. The area of ring formed by 2 concentric circles of 7 Ft. & 3.5Ft. dia. Each is equal to (a) 19.25 Sq. ft. (b) 18.25 Sq. ft (c) 17.25 Sq. ft. (d) 16.25 Sq. ft

Make words using 5 or more letters. The central letter must be used in each word. Plural words are not allowed. Use all letters for the subject word (underlined in solutions below)

7. ’Torpid’ means (a) Stormy (c) Warm

6+ words = Excellent; 4 to 5 words = Good; 3 or less = keep looking. Words we found are in solutions below.

8. The winning quarterback for Super Bowl 2022 (a) Joe Burrow (b) Matthew Stafford (c) Tom Brady (d) Cam Newton 9. The law relates three basic electrical properties: voltage, current, and resistance is called (a) Boyle’s Law (b) Bernoulli's Law (c) Ohm’s Law (d) Law of Gravity

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10. The highest point on the Blue Ridge Pkwy is (a) Mabry Mill (b) Lion King Rock (c) Flat Rock (d) Richland Balsam

...that makes this sound

Animal...

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A. Hiss B. Hee-haw C. Neigh D. Quack E. Moo F. Bow wow G. Ribbit H. Buzz I. Oink J. Meow

1. Cow 2. Duck 3. Bee 4. Dog 5. Cat 6. Donkey 7. Pig 8. Frog 9. Horse 10. Snake

Scholar: All correct; 1st Class: 9 Correct; 2nd Class: 8 Correct; 3rd Class: 7 Correct; Need to improve: 6 or less

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3.d 9.c

4.b 10.d

5.c

6.a

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Hee Hee

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Math Magic Fill in the empty squares to get = the final given answers. Use any number from 1 to 9 only once (except 4): Note: Follow the order of operation per basic math rule: ×,÷, +, The multiplication or division is done before addition and subtraction. (solution on page 88)

Find & circle the words in the puzzle.

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Subject: Rajasthan AJMER ARAVALLI ARID BANAS BHIL CAMEL CHAMBAL DADU DELWARA FORTS GHUMAR HUTS JAIPUR JAISALMER

JATS KOTA LUNI MAHARAJA MEWAR MINA MOUNTABU PALACE RAJPUT RANTHAMBHOR THARDESERT TIGER UDAIPUR WOOL

The unused 15 letters spell: ”The biggest salt lake in India.” (answer on page 88)

TEST YOUR IQ The common letters are “APR” - Fill in the blanks)

1. Belief in a deductive principles. APR _ _ _ _ _ _ 2. The usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase. _ _ _ APR _ _ 3. Disintegrated rock in its original place. _ APR _ _ _ _ _ 4. Fourth month of the Gregorian calendar. APR _ _ 5. A major project or undertaking. _ _ _ APR _ _ _ _ _ 6. Very minutely exact. _ _ _ _ APR _ _ _ _ _ 7. Spice made from ground, dried red peppers. _ APR _ _ _ 8. An ACE inhibitor C24H34N2O5 taken orally to treat hypertension or to treat heart failure. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ APR _ _ 9. Oval orange-colored fruit similar to a peach. APR_ _ _ _ 10. The antihypertensive drug C20H28N2O5; an ACE inhibitor taken orally. _ _ _ _ APR _ _ 11. The main fatty acidic found in coconut oil. _ APR _ _ _ _ 12. A corporate executive who develops new enterprises within the corporation. _ _ _ _ APR _ _ _ _ _ 13. Abnormal inability to sustain attention. APR _ _ _ _ _ _ 14. Dark-colored fine-grained igneous rocks. _ _ APR _ _ _ 15. Loss of ability to execute complex coordinated movements without muscular or sensory impairment. APR _ _ _ _ 16. Blunder; To utter stupidly. _ _ _ APR _ _ _ _ 17. Southern European herbs of the genus Gypsophila whose roots are used as a substitute for soap. _ _ APR _ _ _ 18. Italian Island in the south Bay of Naples. _ APR _ 19. A leading US provider of home healthcare equipment delivery & in-home clinical services. APR _ _ _ 20. A messenger boy, peon. (Hindi, India) _ _ APR _ _ _ 21. 10th zodiac sign; the water goat. _ APR _ _ _ _ _ (Puzzle solutions are on page 88. NO peeking!) Saathee Puzzle Master Kirit Shukla kiritsshukla@gmail.com

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Aries (March 21 – April 20)

Libra (September 22 – October 20)

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It is now the time to relax and enjoy life. Ignore all responsibilities or worries and take a long vacation or break from work. Prepare for a major upcoming change in your life. You may even end up compromising with morals and traditions to go beyond and welcome this new lifestyle. You should work to overcome fear and make bold decisions. Minor stomach-related health issues may bother you, so try to change some physical and dietary disciplines.

Taurus (April 21 – May 20)

Scorpio (October 21 – November 20)

Your conﬁdence will grant some brave and memorable days this month. Business-related travel should bring new opportunities for you, so act quickly and in order to accept. Your friends will offer very important information, so be sure to discuss it before making any ﬁnal decision. Avoid disputes with your partner this month. Destiny is on your side, so be sure to accept any new challenges this month.

A very nice period is on the way for you. You should earn some newfound respect in society, meet with reputable peers, and elevate your career to new heights. Money may ﬂow inwards from more than one source. Self-conﬁdence and good luck are on your side this month. Investments should also bring in excellent returns. Minor disputes with your partner are possible, so try to move past them quickly.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Sagittarius (November 21 – December 21)

You will get an opportunity to take bold action and provide relief to many during the second half of the month. Make your move and celebrate new horizons. Financial gains along with a higher status are waiting for you as a reward. Destiny will boost your conﬁdence through its blessings. You will also enjoy good health this month. A meaningful long-distance journey is also possible. Welcome all of life’s changes.

A decision at the beginning of the month may lead you towards a grave mistake. Use your intellect and follow protocol to avoid any further damages. A powerful boost from family may help in developing your career / business as this is a very positive time for focusing on new ventures and opportunities. Learn more about real estate market and invest in properties, if possible.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Capricorn (December 22 – January 21)

Fun and happiness along with high self-esteem should keep this month very positive. A steady rise in income and a busy work period could make time to ﬂy for you. Love and support from your partner are most welcome. Be prepared to travel during the second half of the month. You may have to manage unwanted expenses, but you could also enjoy opportunities to expand your career or enter new ventures.

This will be an excellent month for your career. A slew of new opportunities or decision-making situations should come your way. Accept assistance from your siblings for some of these. You will work hard and move towards a whole new life. Your health will remain excellent, and your family will support you. A temporary uncertainty in ﬁnances could also be there.

Aquarius (January 22 – February 18)

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

You could miss a big opportunity due to carelessness this month. Laziness and family issues may blind you from discovering something favorable. Remain sincere and work against your beliefs to grasp that once in a lifetime opportunity. Don’t listen to your friends for now, but you should maintain a ﬂow of income and enjoy good health. You may take short vacations but don’t lose focus for long-term changes.

After a minor setback in social relations, things should ﬂy this month. Take enough rest to recover quickly. This month may prove to be ﬁnancially positive. A misunderstanding with friends could damage your reputation. This is a favorable time for travel. You may participate in a well-planned event during the second half of the month. Don’t forget to use your sixth sense.

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Virgo (August 23 – September 21)

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES House Help Needed: Part-time cooking, housework, and personal help for North Indian vegetarian couple near Hindu Center in Charlotte. Fluency required in English and/or Hindi. Contact 704-408-1504 or househelp177@gmail.com. Front Desk and Housekeeping Needed for Motel in Richmond, VA (Airport area). Legal status required. Accommodations provided. Call 804-512-7810 / email airportbw@gmail.com. Lapels Dry Cleaning Pick Up & Drop looking for Customer Service / Laundry attendant associates for Ballantyne and Dilworth Locations. $12-14 dollars an hour, full or parttime. Call 704-595-7434. Nanny Needed for newborn in Harrisburg, NC. Also some cookng and small chores. Call 469-910-4354. Eyebrow Threader Wanted in Ballantyne area of Charlotte. Great pay and flexible hours. Experience and communication skills a must. Call 864-694-6299. Manager Couple needed for franchise hotel 1.5 hours from Charlotte. Must be Fluent in English. Accommodations provided. Text/call 704-701-9975. Employment/Career Pathways Coordinator at World Relief Durham. Serve refugees by job placements and developing employer relationships. Facilitate GED and vocational training. Email resume to revens@wr.org. Manager / Front Desk needed for Franchise Hotel in Rock Hill, SC. Accommodations Provided. Contact 803-517-4662. Saathee.com

Nanny required in South Charlotte Steele Creek area. Call 585-733-7140. Senior Accountant & Administrative Assistant needed for a reputed Tax & Accounting Firm located off I-85 & N. Druid Hills Road (Atlanta, GA). Must have 3+ years’ experience, plus experience in Quickbooks & Microsoft Excel/Word. Must be legal to work in the US. Excellent Pay/Benefits. Please email resume to Atltax@aol.com. World Relief Durham hiring Case Coordinator. Assist refugees and immigrants. Bilingual preferred. Microsoft fluency. Fulltime with benefits. Email resume to jwalters@wr.org. Housekeeping needed (Single or couple) for hotel in SC. Previous experience & fluent English required. Call 803-934-6840. Household Help Needed: Elderly couple needs assistance in South Park area of Charlotte with Gujarati cooking or tiffin service and with downsizing home (sorting items for move). Please call 704-910-2889. Manager (single or couple) Wanted for 52room franchise hotel in Fort Mill, SC (near Carowinds). Fluent English and basic computer skills a must. Accommodations provided. call 704-302-3318 or Email resume: to bwhospitality78@gmail.com. Convenience Store help needed immediately in Charlotte, NC. Full-time including weekends & evening shifts. Call 704-241-4499. Housekeeping Wanted for 32-unit hotel in Richburg, SC. Accommodations provided. Call 864-694-6299. Front Desk Help Needed for 1st & 2nd shift mix (7am-3pm & 3pm-11pm) at 52-room franchise hotel in Fort Mill, SC (near Carowinds). Must have Fluent English and basic computer skills. Call 704-302-3318. World Relief Durham needs Development Specialist to cultivate partnerships with prospective donors. Help fund refugee and immigrant programs. Full-time with benefits. Email adiazpearson@wr.org. Cashier Wanted for Convenience Store near Kannapolis, NC. Accommodations provided. Very attractive salary! Text or Call 704-701-9482. Managers Wanted for 25 (single) & 30 (single or couple) room Motels in Statesville, NC. Fluent English & computer skills required. Both motels well maintained, and renovations newly completed. Accommodations provided. Call 336-244-4199. Convenience Store Help Needed in South Carolina. Single or Couple. Legal status a must. Working partnership also available for long term growth. Apartment provided. Contact 864-444-8393 for details. Eyebrow Threading Position: Winston Salem, NC. Excellent Pay + Tips & Benefits! Some Experience & fluent English required. Call 336-422-7582. 92

Hotel Help Wanted in Charlotte: Front Desk, all shifts (experience a plus) & Housekeeper. Must be fluent in English. Competitive salary & accommodations provided. Call 704-4644427 or e-mail 123nash@gmail.com. Hiring Chef for a popular restaurant in Cary/Morrisville NC. Excellent Pay! Call 919434-5078. Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk/Manager, Night Auditor and Housekeeper (Single / Couple) for franchise hotels in Charlotte/ Gastonia / High Point. Offering good pay! Accommodations provided. Call 704-4600379 between 6 to 9pm. World Relief Durham seeks Community Engagement/Donations Coordinator. Mobilize the community and recruit volunteers in serving incoming immigrants and refugees. Full-time with benefits. Email adiazpearson@wr.org. Looking for GMs to operate franchise motels in Richburg, SC. Legal status & fluent English required. Accommodations provided. Call 864-694-6299 / leave message. Looking for live-out Nanny to take care of 3 month-old & help with basic housework in Concord, NC. Text/call 804-501-9629. Front Desk & Laundry help needed for Motel in Durham, NC. Accommodations provided. Call Ken Patel at 919-452-3131 or email kenco00@gmail.com. Gas Station help needed in North Carolina. Single or Couple. Must speak English. Salary as per experience. Please call or text 910-995-9058. Hotel Positions for Immediate Hire: General Manager for Franchise Hotels. Front Desk & Housekeepers, $14 and up per hour. Contact 704-649-6833 or abcone@abcinns.com. Looking for Nanny to help take care of 5 & 10 year-old kids and some light housework in Marvin, NC. Flexible timings. Contact 803-5041222. Front Desk Help Needed (3rd shift, 11pm7am) for Hotel on Sugar Creek Rd in Charlotte. Fluent English and basic computer skills a must. Call 704-302-3318. Gas Station / C-store Help Wanted in Charlotte, NC (15 minutes from UNCC). Must speak English. Salary commensurate per experience. Please call 704-733-0553. Front Desk/Night Auditor needed for Motel 6 in Burlington NC. Experience preferred. Excellent Pay & Flexible Hours! Apartment provided. Please contact Renu 732-318-4878 or Aswin 336-693-9157. Eyebrow Threading Specialist Needed in Carolina Place Mall. Full-time and Part-time positions available. Hourly pay + tips. Call 202-213-5227 for an interview. World Relief Durham seeks Reception and Placement Manager. Client-facing role oversees resettlement for incoming refugees. Bilingual preferred. Starting at $20/hour. Fulltime with benefits. Email revens@wr.org. April 2022

Looking for Energetic Employee (Fulltime/ Part-time, single or couple) for Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise fast food restaurant - Columbia, SC. Weekend availability preferred. Some English required. Call Dax Soni 803-470-8089. Hiring Couples for Housekeepers, Front Desk Clerks, Assistant Managers, Managers, and Renovation Managers. Positions available in NC, SC, FL, TN, IL and IN. Contact Harin at 919-800-7131. Hotel Help Needed in SW Virginia: Laundry Attendants ($3000 per month per couple), Housekeeping Couple ($6 per room including DND rooms), Head Housekeeping Couple ($18 per hour plus OT), Front Desk Clerk ($15/hour, any shift), Front Desk Manager ($17/hour). Experience required. Extra bonus incentives for Great Hotel Reviews (will explain). Accommodations provided. Contact Sanjay at 276-733-9511 or sanjay32@email.com. Front Desk Clerks Needed for franchise hotel in Fort Mill, SC (near Carowinds). Fluent English and basic computer skills a must. Email resume to bwhospitality78@gmail.com or call 704-302-3318. Housekeeping Couples needed for franchise motel in Southwest Virginia. Legal status required. Attractive pay & accommodation provided. Text/Call 704-450-3205 or email prsss69@gmail.com. Hotel Help Wanted: Looking for all positions (GM / AGM / Front Desk /Housekeeping / Laundry) for properties in Charlotte & near Greensboro, NC. Contact 704-502-2630 or Gm.nita.shah@gmail.com. Immediate opening for experienced live-in Manager for 50-room independent motel in Charlotte, NC. Attractive salary plus bonus and complimentary two-bedroom apartment. Please call 704-906-9170 or send resume to dpmonick@yahoo.com. Hiring two Experienced Couples to fully manage 27 & 48-room independent motels in Richmond, VA. Also hiring Front Desk and Housekeeping couples for 72-room interior corridor franchise hotel in Virginia Beach area. Accommodations provided. Call/Text 804-317-8587 or 804-517-7484. Front Desk & Housekeeping / Laundry help needed for Franchise Hotel in Concord, NC. Legal status required. Accommodations provided. Call Rick 704772-5554. Housekeeping Wanted for franchise hotel in Columbia, SC. Hotel completely renovated & newly furnished. Accommodations, pay hourly or per room provided. India grocery and restaurant within walking distance. Contact 704-907-0524 or a.harsh5290@gmail.com. Looking for work or a new business? Check Saathee.com/classsfieds for additional ads. Updated daily. You can also post ads to hire the best employees, to buy or sell a business, to hire a nanny. Saathee classifieds work for you! Call Jennifer for details 704-527-7570 Saathee.com

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CaroMont Family Medicine

Yoga practices help calm the nervous system by stimulating the vagus nerve, an important nerve that originates from the brain and travels to different organs like the heart, lungs, stomach and intestine. It is part of the parasympathetic nervous system which is the rest and digest system. For optimal mental health we need the parasympathetic nervous system to be dominant. Yoga, mindfulness meditation, and breath work increase the vagal tone. In a 2016 study from Carnegie Mellon University Published in Biological Psychiatry, 35 test subjects practiced mindfulness meditation as a means to handle life’s stressors. After only four months, subjects demonstrated healthy vagal tone. Yoga and meditation practices additionally help with increasing focus and improving memory, which leads to better academic performance. Studies using MRI scans and other brain imaging technology have shown that people who regularly did yoga had a thicker cerebral cortex (which is the area of the brain responsible for information processing, and the hippocampus, (which is the area of the brain involved in learning and memory) compared with nonpractitioners. Additionally, yoga can affect mood by elevating levels of a brain chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is associated with having a better overall mood and having decreased anxiety. Parents spend a lot of time, effort, and money to ensure that their child gets the best education and access to the best extracurricular activities, but parents may not give much thought to addressing the child’s or teens mental wellbeing, because most of the time they are not aware that there could be any potential problems. In my daily work of teaching yoga and mindfulness meditation to the youth, I have realized that they have problems, and their problems are real, but they may choose not to confide in their parents for multiple reasons. The child may not want to discuss problems because they feel that the parents may not understand their problems or trivialize the issue. Another reason is that parents may approach a child’s problem with a “fix it,” attitude, being quick to offer solutions on how they could or should be handling the problems. Our children do not need to be fixed; they just need to be understood. They need to be empowered with tools that will help them manage their world with ease.

Welcoming Bankim Patel MD For more than fifteen years, CaroMont Family Medicine of Gastonia has offered patients excellent care through friendly staff and experienced providers. Dr. Patel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Our providers have over thirty combined years of experience in family medicine. Our experienced medical professionals and staff offer convenient, complete primary care for every member of your family. We focus on the growing needs of our community by offering the convenience of same-day appointments, ample parking, as well as a Spanish-speaking provider.

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I am committed to providing close, personal attention to my clients. I take pride in giving you the assurance that the personal assistance you receive comes from 15 years of my public accounting experience including several years of Big 4 accounting firm’s advanced training, technical experience and financial acumen. My continual investment of time and resources in professional continuing education and extensive business relationships is indicative of my commitment to excellence.

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Advertisers 37 Venue..................................................................24

DJ Lalit (Lalit Hemnani).............................................55

NSD Tax & Accounting Services................................85

Aggarwal Group..........................................................3

Dream Work Lending ...............................................85

One2 Entertainment .................................................51

Aldersgate Retirement Community (Charlotte)..........49

Eesha Realty, LLC.....................................................31

Passage To India - Fine Indian Cuisine......................36

Anand, Versha (Real Estate) .....................................85

Elite Motors .............................................................17

Patel & Samatova, Law ............................................29

Atif Aslam Live in Concert - Atlanta...........................13

Fairview Home Mortgage .........................................79

Patel, Hitesh (Mortgage Loans).................................67

Anil & Anjali Bedi LLC (CPA & Consultants)...............89

Four Points by Sheraton (Myrtle Beach)....................16

Patel, Kiran (Real Estate)...........................................53

Bala Sure (Broker / Realtor, NC & SC)......................37

Geological Resources, Inc.........................................67

Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices)....................................73

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte)......10/11

Global Mall / Legacy Jewels ....................................99

Patel, Tony (Real Estate)............................................29

Bashyam Shah LLP - Immigration Law Group..........98

H2 Laser & Skin .......................................................33

Pathak, Atul (Real Estate)..........................................41

Best Western (Waynesville).......................................24

Hindu Center of Charlotte (Events) ......................68-71

Pizza Twist (Concord)................................................25

Bhindi Jewelers .......................................................2

Home Decorators Of America (Atlanta) .....................97

POS Nation (Retail POS Solution) ................................5

Blooming Buds.........................................................78

Indore Oil .................................................................91

Pramukh Mandapam ...............................................79

Blooming Smiles Pediatric Dentistry .........................63

InStride Carolina Podiatry Group...............................19

PropertyZoom (Madan Khatri)...................................55

Blumenthal Performing Arts (Events).........................21

Insurance - Tushar Barot, Supreme Insurance Serv..53

Raj D Batra Photography ..........................................41

Bombay Grille (Charlotte)..........................................44

Insurance Shopping (Sonal Patel - Independent Agent)81

Raj Jewels (Morrisville, NC) .....................................6-7

Brijal Shah (Keller Williams - Real Estate)..................25

Jet Direct Mortgage (Pooja Oberoi - Loan Officer).....55

Rajdeep Video & Photography (Ramesh Panjabi)......57

British International School of Charlotte.......................9

JVC Realty (Balaji Tatineni Realtor / Broker)...............45

Saffron Restaurant and Catering...............................65

Brown Immigration Law (Rishi Oza, Partner).............52

Kanha Realty (Swetal Patel) ......................................91

Shah & Associates, CPA, PLLC.................................67

C4D Mortgage (Jubi Chackunkal, P.E.) .....................91

Kasarla, Gopal (Mortgage & Real Estate).......... 75 / 89

Shah & Trivedi CPA, PLLC.........................................73

Carolina Law Group (Monty Desai)............................82

KD Financial & KMD Realty.......................................42

Shah, Anish (Real Estate) ...................................58-59

Carolina Medical Partners.........................................43

Khanna & Sons Jewelers .........................................23

Sheraton Chapel Hill (ATMA Hotel Group) .................30

Carolina Pharmacy .................................................62

Life Mission USA (Summer Youth Camp)..................60

Sona Realty (Venkat Suryadevara) ............................32

CaroMont Medical Group (Dr. Manu Patel)................94

Maadhurya Photography..........................................75

SP Orthodontics (Matthews) .....................................39

Charlotte Chess Center ............................................43

Maharani Indian Cuisine (Charlotte) ..........................63

The Blue Taj..............................................................61

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat ..............................76

Malak Jewelers........................................................27

Travel Passion ..........................................................57

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Malani Jewelers.....................................................100

Two Aces Pontoon / Tritoon Private Charter ..............19

Color Master Collision Center ...................................33

Malaya Kitchen.........................................................29

Tyagi, Rita (Real Estate).............................................77

Concha, David (Immigration Attorney).......................65

Mathur, Gitanjali (Allen Tate Realtors) ........................39

Union Family Eye Associates (Dr. Keshav Bhat).........95

Concord Children's Clinic ......................................81

Matthews Family Dentistry ......................................77

Uniworld Travel .........................................................53

Copper Restaurant (Charlotte)...................................61

Meenakshi Creations LLC.........................................45

VAS Mortgage (Ashwani Dalal) .................................57

County South Realty & Business Brokers..................83

Meineke Car Care Center (Raghu Mothukuri) ...........37

VAS Realty LLC (Ashwani Dalal)................................51

Days Inn (Waynesville) ..............................................24

Miss India NC .............................................................4

Vema Mortgage LLC (Sebastian George) .41/51/73/80

Desai & Desai LLP (CPA & Financial Services)..........83

Neeta's Beauty Parlor...............................................65

Venu Parepalli (Insurance) .....................................47

Desai, Rajarshi (CPA, PLLC)......................................95

North American Bancard ........................................15

Windsor Run (Erickson Senior Living)........................35

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