Saathee Charlotte July 2019 by Shukla Entertainment

Bridging America and the Indian Subcontinent

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July 2019

IN THIS ISSUE

Desi & Depressed. Living with Mental Illness (pg 44) Neha Kakkar Live New Business Classifieds

In This Issue

Page 36 Nearly all Asian Americans trace their roots to 19 origin groups from the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

Page 28 Hrithik Roshan’s new Film Opens

Page 18 See all the Upcoming Summer Events

Page 44 Desi and Depressed: Living with Mental Illness in the South-Asian Community

Content The Editor’s Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 12

Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18 Upcoming Movie Releases . . . . . . .pg. 26

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

Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Asians in USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36

Increase Your India Knowledge . .pg. 54

Read Watch Listen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 94

Thinking About Thinking . . . . . . .pg. 62

Youth Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 116

Raajeev’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 58 Kismuth and the Way . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 64

Subcontinental Divide . . . . . . . . . .pg. 72

Personal Finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 76

Namaskar Y’all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40

Buy Right, Sit Tight . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 80

Dances of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46

Immigration Matters . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 86

College Admissions Insider . . . . . .pg. 52

American Dance Festival . . . . . . . .pg. 92

My Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44

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

Mirror Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 82

News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 88

Community Organizations . . . . .pg. 100

Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . .pg. 118

Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . .pg. 120

Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 120

AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 122

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 124

Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 128

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Hello Readers! Happy July

It’s the month of freedom and fireworks, picnics and reunions, and the only full month of summer vacation for most kids in our region. This month, 50 years ago, astronauts landed on the moon in the famous Apollo 11 mission. There are plans to return to the moon. Other countries are now vying to put humans on the moon. That’s good. But off to Mars, I say. We did the moon. About a month ago, Pooja Mehta wrote to me about writing a piece on mental health issues in the South Asian community. What caught my eye was her frank admission that she had tried to commit suicide three times before her 21st birthday. Read her powerful essay on her struggles and her work to help others in the community that may be suffering from issues such as depression. The essay is on page 44. We are constantly working to improve the content for our readership. I welcome comments and suggestions on our coverage, what we could present more or less, as well as other concerns. Drop me an email at Samir@Saathee.com if you want to chat. In the meantime, soak in the lovely summer. Till next month. Samir Shukla, Editor

“Bridging America and the Indian Subcontinent.”

July 2019 Issue # 254 - Saathee.com Editor Samir Shukla (Samir@Saathee.com)

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The Editor’s Desk By Samir Shukla

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I have always preferred the influencing power of words over the preciseness of numbers. Two plus two will always equal four, but have two people sit on a park bench, look straight ahead and quickly write down what they observe and you will get two variations. Numbers and their wizardry came easy to me in school years. Today words inform my life, give me comfort, and light the much worn as well as newer paths. In my thoughts, in June, I stroll on such a path, awaiting the sizzle of July, scouting the spot where I will jump to the other half of my fifth decade on this globe. Every year the month begins with the bombast of fireworks and ends with the soft blinking of fireflies. I’m sitting on the upper wooden deck behind my house on a breezy June night. A thin moon dimly lights the clouds, nocturnal insects break the quiet with occasional chirping. The night is deepening while smooth bourbon mingles with the ice in a thick glass sitting atop a small table to the right of me. The sips help navigate the jumble of thoughts disturbing the night, or does it jumble the thoughts navigating the night? The bourbon will have the last word. I left work earlier in the day and drove home and landed in my driveway but couldn’t remember any landmarks or turns I made. Don’t remember accelerating or braking. I simply made it back home as if I had transported from one location to the next. It’s a drive I’ve done countless times. The only thing I remember is shifting from the NPR radio station to a classic rock station somewhere along the route. Damn if I could remember the drive, but I recount flipping from a chatty segment on immigration and nodding my head to an Aerosmith power ballad. This is among the thoughts this night as I take another sip. A brick wall about the height of an average basketball player separates my backyard from the street. I sit facing the wall, looking down at it and the dark backyard while the night mellows. A car passes by, its usual noise softened by the bank of trees on the either side of the wall and the wall itself. The engine noise sounds like a heavy cardboard box dragged across sand, approaching, amplifying and then fading. The single headlight does double duty for the other broken headlight while evoking a low flying UFO hovering just above the street. The bourbon enhances its spectrum. I tap the nearly empty glass and sniff out the last drop which whispers to me to call it a day. The numbers 11:58pm light up the phone that’s been set aside. Two plus two sure equals four, and now two more minutes and the thin moon will cough up another day that the sun will embellish in its own manner in a few hours and backslap it on its way. The words and thoughts swirling around my brain now fade while the numbers win the night once again, ticktocking along while I quietly open the back door and tip toe through the kitchen and up the stairs into the awaiting midnight slumber. Saathee.com

Road Rage 2020: Volume 5

India Wraps Election and Democrats Work to Persuade

The Republic of Modi’s 2019 election is over. India once again became its prime minister. Yes, sure, I’ve purposely mixed up the words here, but make no mistake. Narendra Modi was reelected India’s Prime Minister by a large margin and a bigger mandate. He has infused himself into India’s ethos unlike any former Prime Minister. He is now larger and will be an even bigger self-proclaimed charger; further sprinkling his vision and policies into the country, which some will hail and others will curse. It takes two terms, whether for Presidents or Prime Ministers, to fully flex the vision and policies for long-term effect. Those are fighting words for Modi detractors, albeit too late now, and, even more so for Trump detractors, who would love to deny him a second term in 2020. It will be up to a man or woman with the word Democrat attached to their name to accomplish that task. The democrats vying for the party’s nomination are becoming louder, as they must. Someone has to get ahead of the pack and stay ahead. Their policies are, for the most part, in line with progressive ideology. There is no “out of nowhere” outlier like Trump was during the Republican primaries in 2016. Each candidate will have to work hard. Joe Biden remains the frontrunner, but there are four or five other candidates chomping at the bits that have a chance at the nomination. I can’t imagine most of them will get too far, but they may be already angling for a cabinet position, if a democrat wins the White House. The first debates have taken place in late June (after we went to press for the July issue). More debates are coming up in July. Much convincing and fundraising await the candidates. In politics, as in much of life, it’s all about persuading. My modus operandi has always been, if I can go see it, I will, if I can touch it I will. If I can hear it, smell it and taste it, I will. That is a prime way to inform myself. Now the nearly two dozen folks running for the Democratic nomination must inform the voters and persuade people to vote for them when the primaries crank up early next year. The long slog continues. Upcoming Democratic Debates: July 30 & July 31, 2019: CNN (9-11pm), Detroit

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Community Events The Festival for the Eno: Durham, NC (July 4-6, 2019)

Be cool on banks of the river this Independence Day weekend at the Festival for the Eno from July 4-6, 2019 at West Point on the Eno Durham City Park. There will be over 80 bands on 5 stages featuring contemporary and traditional entertainment from established and emerging artists. Craft beers and cider at the North Coast Brewing Company beer garden as well as local food trucks and vendors will be on hand. Over 75 craft artists and fun and engaging hands on activities for the entire family. The Festival for the Eno raises awareness and funds to protect and restore exceptional places that provide the region with clean water and healthy forests. See more info at www.enofest.org.

Shri Ram Katha with Murlika Sharma Ji: Charlotte, NC (July 7-13, 2019)

Murlika Sharma ji will present Shri Ram Katha Parayan from Sunday, July 7 - Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Hindu Center of Charlotte. She is an author of the world famous book “Rasili Braj Yatra - an authentic encyclopedia of Braj” that has been accepted by all the Sampradayas in India. The book is currently being translated into multiple languages. The katha will be followed daily by aarti and mahaprasad. For more details call 704.543.1981 or 704.321.5459 or visit www.hcclt.org.

Geeta Gyan Yagnya, Karma Yog: Greenville, SC (July 8-14, 2019)

The Vedic Center of Greenviile, SC invites all devotees to attend a week long discourse given by PujyaShree Bhupendrabhai Pandya Ji. Discourse, Geeta Gyan Yagnya: Karma Yog, will be given in Hindi. It is an exposition of Shree Krishna teaching of life management. It takes place from Monday, July 8 - 14, 2019 at Vedic Center of Greenville, 520 Bethel Dr., Mauldin, SC. For more details, visit www.vediccenterofgreenville.org.

Kiran Heroes for Hope Walkathon: Morrisville, NC (July 13, 2019)

Kiran is hosting the 4th Annual Kiran Walkathon 2019: Heroes for Hope on Sunday, July 13, 2019. It will be taking place from 10am - 12pm at Lake Crabtree County Park in Morrisville, NC. This year’s superhero theme is to honor not only the heroic qualities present in all victims and survivors of abuse, but to also honor the heroism present in the supporters who make it possible for Kiran to do what they do best. Various activities will also be available for all ages so you do not want to miss out on all the fun! Proceeds raised from the Walkathon will go towards empowering South Asian victims of domestic violence across North Carolina. Details at www.kiraninc.org.

Cherokee Blueberry Jam: (July 13, 2019)

The Cherokee Blueberry Jam will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds from 9am-4pm. The event is sponsored by the North American Indian Women’s Association (NAIWA) and will feature fresh berries, delicious recipes, blueberry products, and fun activities for the whole family. Admission is free for the public. Learn more at www.visitcherokeenc.com/events.

Guru Purnima Celebration: Charlotte, NC (July 14, 2019)

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple of Charlotte presents the auspicious Guru Purnima celebration on Sunday, July 14, 2019 starting at 4pm. Mahaprasad will be served after. The temple is located at 4100 Margaret Wallace Rd., Matthews, NC. For more details call 704.573.0805 or visit www.baps.org/charlotte.

North Carolina Blackberry Festival: Lenoir, NC (July 11-13, 2019)

The Blackberry Festival will be held from July 11-13, 2019 in downtown Lenoir, NC. Festivities will include parade, princess pageant, live entertainment, kid’s activities, blackberry eating contests, recipe contest, glow run, blackberry beer garden, and much more. There will also be hundreds of artisan and food vendors on site. See more information at www.ncblackberryfestival.com. Saathee.com

The Big Crafty: Asheville, NC (July 14, 2019)

Voted Western NC’s favorite art event for more than a decade, The Big Crafty celebrates the beauty of a human scale economy and communitybuilding, soul-enriching creative work. The event highlights the work of carefully-selected artists, makers and craft innovators who embody the heart and the dynamism of the independent creative community. You can also enjoy music, beer, food and more. This special event will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Historic Pack Square Park in Asheville, NC from 12pm-6pm. Details at www.thebigcrafty.com. 18

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Appalachian Heritage Festival: Franklin, NC (July 20, 2019)

Joy Garden Tour: Cashiers, NC (July 17-21, 2019)

The Joy Garden Tour is a biannual for gardeners of every level of experience and enthusiasm. The Joy Garden Tour features a guest speaker event, a special patron party and garden shops with 35 vendors oﬀering plants, garden-related merchandise, unique gifts, antiques and more. The highlight is a day spent touring select and stunning private gardens in the Cashiers area. Noted artists will paint in these gardens with the paintings available for purchase. The Tour will run from July 17-21, 2019 with the theme, Garden and “Bee” Happy. Details: www.villagegreencashiersnc.com.

The Appalachian Heritage Festival brings a day of free fun for all ages on Saturday, July 20, 2019 in Franklin, NC from 9am to 4pm. Nearly 50 live demonstrations will be showcased and will feature the essence of life in Appalachia. You’ll see quilters, wood carvers, canoe builders and even a live, working gem-mining flume. It’ll also include fire truck display; face painting for kids, music, and more. At this celebration of Appalachia, you will enjoy a lot of music ranging from guitar to dulcimer, banjo to flute and even piano. Learn more at www.townoffranklinnc.com.

Asheville Riverfest: (July 20, 2019)

NC Peach Festival: Candor, NC (July 19-20, 2019)

The NC Peach Festival will be held on July 19-20, 2019 in downtown Candor, NC. The festival will feature a grand parade, karaoke, and plenty of activities for the whole family. There will also be live comedy and music entertainment, a cooking contest, food and craft vendors. Treat yourself with lots of fresh, sweet, local peaches, homemade peach ice cream and other delights. See more info at www.ncpeachfestival.com.

The Asheville Riverfest will be held on July 20, 2019 from 18pm at New Belgium Brewing. The Fest brings thousands of people down to the banks of the French Broad to enjoy live music, local beer, food, and sunsets over one of the oldest rivers in the world. It’s also a fundraiser for RiverLink, with proceeds going to support ground work throughout the watershed. Free admission. See more info at www.riverlink.org.

Shiv Katha Satsang One Step Towards Lord Shiva Shiva Kathakar:

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(Ardent Devotee of the Lord Shiva) All Shiv Bhakts are welcome to this

FREE EVENT IN CHARLOTTE Dates: July 26, 27, 28, 2019

Fri, Sat, Sun (4-7pm) Venue Location: 4820 Nations Crossings Rd. Charlotte, NC 28217 or 122 W Woodlawn Rd. Charlotte, NC 28217 (It is the same address. If GPS doesn’t detect one, kindly use the other to ﬁnd the venue)

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Shri Batukbhai Vyas is dedicated to service of Lord Shiva for the past 33 years. He is a famous Shiva Kathakar, who is simple devotee of Lord Shiva but a magnanimous personality. Shiva is second name of a thought, a personality and stability. The meaning of Shiva is welfare. A service of the environment and all creatures means service of Lord Shiva himself. The invaluable gift of Lord Shiva, the Rudraksha is a substance of Divine faith, devotion and attaining various accomplishments. With the compassion of Lord Shiva he has evolved a tradition of creating Rudraksha Maha Shiving. Shri Batukbhai Vyas is the only Shiv Kathakar who has four times gained a place in the famous Limca Book of Records. Shri Batukbhai Vyas serves for love, peace, harmony and humanities, abolishment of blind faith among the people as a part of his voluntary service without any kind of rewards. He carries out all the above praiseworthy service for society.

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Community Events Asheville Yoga Festival: (July 25-28, 2019)

Downtown Asheville will be the retro-urban backdrop for the 2019 festival that will feature over 40 world-class presenters & musicians, and 90+ oﬀerings including yoga, music and outdoor activities. In between classes you will have time to stroll through our beautiful outdoor Mountain Air Market, home to variety of unique health & wellness vendors and tasty treats. Enjoy the pedestrian-friendly festival with eclectic, funky downtown scene complete with a variety of locally owned shops, art galleries, and close to 100 restaurants, coﬀee shops & cafes. The festival will be held between July 25 & 28, 2019. Details: www.ashevilleyogafestival.com.

GalaxyCon Raleigh: (July 25-28, 2019)

The GalaxyCon will be held between July 25 & 28, 2019 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Meet Celebrity and Creative Guests from Comics, Movies, TV, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Anime, Cartoons, Video Games, Wrestling and more! Shop with more than 80 vendors oﬀering comics, art and collectibles. Tickets are available for a 4-day, weekend, and single day passes. Details: www.raleighrsupercon.com

Symphony by the Lake: Blowing Rock, NC (July 26, 2019)

Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair: Burnsville, NC (August 2-3, 2019)

The charming Town Square of Burnsville, NC is the spot for the Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair, the oldest and largest crafts fair in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Every kind of handmade craft imaginable can be found here, whether you are looking for a quilt, jewelry from local gemstones, hand-turned wooden bowls, or pottery of every shape and size made by skilled artists. Stop by the Heritage Hollow tent to take a walk back in time. There will be plenty of food. See more info at www.yanceychamber.com/mt-mitchell-crafts-fair.

Classic Summer Art & Craft Festival: Myrtle Beach, SC (August 2-4, 2019)

The 37th Annual Craftsmen’s Classics Summer Art & Craft Festival features original designs and work from hundreds of talented artists and craftspeople from across America. See the creative process in action as many exhibitors demonstrate throughout the weekend. There is something for every style, taste and budget with items from the most traditional to the most contemporary. The Festival will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center from August 2-4, 2019. Admission is $8 for adults and $1 for Kids aged 6-12. Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. Parking will be $5. See more info at www.craftshow.com.

MyShadi Bridal Expo: Charlotte, NC (August 4, 2019)

This year’s theme is “A Journey of Imagination,” and the evening is always the social event of the season. Take your seat on the grass by Chetola Lake, under the evening sky. Bring a picnic to enjoy with friends and family, or purchase meals from caterers at the event. The performance ends with a spectacular ﬁreworks show. Tickets range from $15-$95. Parking passes are $10. Learn more at, www.symphonybythelake.com.

Raleigh Shiv Katha Satsang: Charlotte, NC (July 26-27, 2019)

Shiva kathakar Shree Batukbhai Vyas will present Shiv Katha Satsang, One step Towards Shiva from July 26 - 28, 2019, 4-7pm daily at 4820 Nations Crossings Rd., Charlotte, NC. Shri Vyas has been dedicated to the service of Lord Shiva for 33 years is a kathakar (storyteller and narrator). For more details, call 704.701.9482.

Hindu Center Anniversary: Charlotte, NC (July 27, 2019)

The Hindu Center of Charlotte presents its 37th anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 27, 2019 beginning at 1:30pm with a general body meeting. The day features anand bazaar, a cultural program, a mela with music, dance and foods from all over India. Also on hand will be arts and crafts along with vendors. There is no admission charge for the events and all are welcome to attend. For more details call 704.535.3440 or 704.258.3588 or visit www.hcclt.org. Saathee.com

The MyShadi Bridal Expo returns to the Southeast with the largest event of its kind showcasing everything you need for your special day. Over 65 vendors under one roof to save you time and money as you plan for your Hindu, Muslim, Christian, or Sikh wedding. The expo will feature exclusive shopping boutiques for clothing and jewelry along with fashion shows, free food sampling, Mendhi, hair, and makeup demos. The show comes to Hilton Charlotte Center City on Sunday, August 4, 2019 from noon to 5pm. Free admission and parking. For more information, visit www.myshadibridalexpo.com.

Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo: (August 4, 2019)

The Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo will be held on August 4, 2019 along Fayetteville Street from 39pm. It’ll host a 1/2 mile of Food Trucks & Restaurants spread out over 11 city blocks oﬀering a variety of delicious food. Admission is free and will run Rain or Shine! Learn more at www.downtownraleighfoodtruckrodeo.com July 2019

Neha Kakkar Live in Concert: Raleigh, NC (August 4, 2019)

Sankat Mochan: Morrisville, NC (August 21-23, 2019)

Chinmaya Mission of Raleigh-Durham presents talks by Swami Swaroopananda (Global Head, Chinmaya Mission) on August 21-23, 2019 from 7 - 8:30pm. Learn the secrets of inner happiness. The venue is Hindu Bhavan, 309 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC. For more details visit, www.chinmaya-rdu.org.

Popular singer Neha Kakkar will perform live with her band on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raeigh, NC. Kakkar made her debut with Indian Idol Season 2 as a contestant and has been active for over a decade as a singer for many Bollywood Greensboro Food Truck Festival: (August 25, 2019) ﬁlms and has performed all over the world. She recently toured with Sonu Nigam and is now on a solo tour. The Greensboro Food Truck Festival will be held on August Ticket prices begin at $49. For more details visit call 25, 2019 from 3pm-9pm in downtown Greensboro, NC. 310.890.5599 or 336.491.3205 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Savor delicious food at 50 different food trucks. In addition, there will be craft beers, live music, kid’s activities, craft vendors, and more. Free admission. To learn more, visit New World Festival of the Arts: Manteo, NC www.greensborofoodtruckfestivals.com. (August 14-15, 2019) The New World Festival of the Arts is an annual juried outdoor festival featuring ﬁne arts and crafts. Hosted by Dare County Arts Council and the Town of Manteo, the Festival provides local and regional artists an opportunity to display and sell their creative work. The Festival has been a Manteo tradition for decades, providing awareness of current trends in the visual arts. This year, world-class artists will travel to the waterfront between August 14-15, 2019. The free, outdoor show will feature art from exhibitors including watercolors, oil & acrylic, drawings, photography, jewelry, sculpture, and pottery. Details: www.darearts.org/newworldfestivalofthearts.

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Summer Food Truck Rollout: Greer, SC (August 16, 2019)

Celebrate the start of the weekend with the Summer Food Truck Rollout. Enjoy food trucks, tailgating games, and music in Greer City Park on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 5pm-8pm. More info available at www.cityofgreer.org/742/Food-Truck-Rollout.

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Superhero 5k & Fun Run: Greenville, SC (August 17, 2019)

Haven’t you always dreamed of being a superhero? Take ﬂight on Saturday, August 17, 2019 and help The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club lead local youth in Greenville to Great Futures & Beyond! Run as Superman, Spider-man, Wonder Woman or any one of your favorite heroes. Registration fees range from $10-$35 and each race will begin at 424 Westﬁeld Street in Greenville, SC. See more information at runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/BGCSuperhero5K

Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade: (August 17-18, 2019)

Charlotte Pride’s free two-day cultural festival includes diverse national, regional and local entertainers, musicians and bands, and numerous participating vending booths, including art exhibitors, area non-proﬁts, political candidates, retailers, food stands and more. The premier event is the culmination of a week-long slate of Charlotte Pride Week events highlighting the social, cultural, ethnic, artistic and political diversity of the metro Charlotte area’s LGBTQ community. The festival zone will be at South Tryon Street on August 17-18, 2019. To learn more info, visit www.charlottepride.org/festival.

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York Summerfest: (August 23-24, 2019)

The 36th annual York Summerfest will include be 5k/10k road races, golf tournament, classic car show, music, kid’s activities, demonstrations, arts and crafts, great entertainment, food trucks and more. The Kid’s area will feature water slides, face painting, balloon artist, petting zoo and lots of fun. The Fest will be held on August 23-24, 2019 along various streets in downtown York, SC. To learn more, visit www.yorksummerfest.com. Saathee.com

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Upcoming Movie Releases July 2 Spider-Man: Far from Home (Director: Jon Watts) Cast: Tom Holland, Samuel L Jackson, Zendaya, Cobie Smulders, Jon Favreau, Marisa Tomei, and Jake Gyllenhaal

July 5

Malaal (Director: Mangesh Hadawale) Cast: Meezaan Jaﬀrey and Sharmin Segal

Bottom of the 9th (Director: Raymond de Felitta) Cast: Joe Manganiello, Soﬁa Vergara, Burt Young, Denis O’Hare, Michael Rispoli, and Vincent Pastore

July 12

Stuber (Director: Michael Dowse) Cast: Kumail Nanjiani, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Iko Uwais, Betty Gilpin, and Mira Sorvino

July 26

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Based on groom kidnappings in Bihar, where the groom is kidnapped to avoid dowry, the film Jabariya Jodi stars Siddharth Malhotra, Parineeti Chopra, Javed Jaffrey, and Chandan Roy Sanyl. Malhotra plays a thug who helps kidnap grooms. The film is directed by Prashant Singh and will hit the screens on August 2.

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Super 30, directed by Vikas Bahl, is based on life of Patna-based mathematician Anand Kumar who runs the famed Super 30 program for IIT aspirants in Patna. Hrithik Roshan stars as Anand Kumar with supporting cast that includes Mrunal Thakur, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Srivastava, and Amit Sadh. The ﬁlm will be released worldwide on July 12.

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Young actor Vijay Varma, after delivering an acclaimed performance in the hit film Gully Boy, is ready to work in a major international project. According to Bollywood Hungama, the IndoAmerican writer and director Mira Nair will feature Varma in her next film A Suitable Boy, an adaptation of Vikram Seth’s acclaimed novel with the same name for BBC World. Nair previously adapted books into films like The Namesake and The Reluctant Fundamentalist. In the series, Varma will play a student and an Arabic teacher. Other cast includes Tabu, Randeep Hooda, Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Vijay Raaz, and Vivan Shah. The series is slated to premier in September.

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Blinded by the Light, directed by Gurinder Chanha is an upcoming comedy film based on the life experiences of journalist Sarfraz Manzoor. Javed (Viveik Kalra) lives in Luton, England and is of Pakistani descent. Amidst the racial and economic troubles of England in 1987, he writes poetry to help cope. Then a classmate introduces him to the music of Bruce Springsteen, and soon he finds the courage to express himself through song. The film also stars Rob Brydon, Hayley Atwell, Kulvinder Ghir, Nell Williams, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Aaron Phagura. It will hit theaters on August 17.

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Akshay Kumar stars in Mission Mangal, which is based on true events of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launching the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), making it the least expensive mission to Mars. The ﬁlm also stars Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, Nithya Menen, Sharman Joshi, and Kirti Kulhari. Directed by Jayan Shakti, Mission Mangal launches in theaters on August 15, India’s independence Day. July 2019

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You have heard of personal health, public health, community health, and global health. But what is planetary health? Emerging research is showing that the way we are growing and eating our food is having a lasting damaging eﬀect on this planet we call home. If your house is damaged or destroyed for some reason, you have options. You can temporarily move into a hotel, ﬁx your house, or rent/buy a new house. But as for this planet Earth, which is our only home, there is no option. If this gets destroyed, there is no Plan B. There is no other planet we all can move to. So it is of utmost importance that we do everything in our power to save our planet. There is considerable evidence that links food and eating habits with health; however, the current state of food production, distribution, consumption, and waste threatens both the people and the planet. At the United Nations Environmental Conference in March 2019, it was discussed that if people don’t make fundamental changes in what they eat, how they create energy, dispose of waste, and generally decrease the human footprint that is degrading air, water, and land, our planet Earth will not be sustainable beyond 2050.

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“Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru devo Maheshwara, Guru sakshat Param Brahma, Tasmay shri guru ve namah” “A Guru is Shiva himself, manifested as a human.” A popular Hindu sloka (i.e. prayer) declares, “The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is Shiva. Indeed, the Guru is the Supreme Absolute. To that Guru I oﬀer my reverent salutations.“

Ancient India This well-known Sanskrit shloka indicates the elevated status gurus have been granted in Hindu philosophy. In ancient times, when knowledge was transmitted not through written or printed material, but orally through words, it was of utmost importance to gain spiritual knowledge from teachers who were guides for life. In terms of Hindu Vedic tradition, a guru was a reputed brahmana, who performed rituals considered to be purification ceremonies and initiated young students into the study of the Vedas. It was believed that a true guru was one who had knowledge of the Vedas and was self-realized. In addition to spiritual leaders, there were gurus or teachers who offered instruction on various professions in exchange for fees, referred to ...the guru-shishya (teacheras “guru artha”. They were disciple) relationship is still respected subject matter experts. For the disciple, the critical to successful guru’s mind was like a learning. treasure trove that held knowledge and was filled with maps that led to the path of success. Students were forever indebted to such a teacher, who was often the sole source of vital information. At the end of their training students owed the guru his or her dakshina (an offering to the teacher). The guru was not questioned or criticized. The disciple’s skill was perceived as a reflection of the guru’s reputation. Kings persuaded the best of gurus to train their heirs in the art of warfare and statesmanship. In the field of dance and music too, the guru was revered. During admission and graduation season conversations related to education came up frequently and that inevitably led to the topic of teachers. This month, I wanted to share some deliberations about our modern-day gurus, who offer academic training.

simple. I had to go to school, complete homework and assignments and get good grades on every test. Fairly typical for my generation. Extra-curricular pursuits such as sports and art were acceptable if they didn’t interfere with our studies. Students were expected to respect and obey the teachers in the classroom. I don’t recall my parents entertaining any of my complaints about school. They reminded us that education was a gift from Maa Saraswati (the Goddess of Learning). If I didn’t particularly “like” a teacher or subject, my only option was to grin and bear it. Most of us realized directly or indirectly how teachers deeply inﬂuenced our love for a certain subject. My high school English teacher was one of the reasons I enjoyed literature and writing. I still remember Ms. Teresa, with her beaming smile, neat bun and perfectly draped cotton sarees. She had a wicked sense of humor, but she used it to build up the students rather than break them down. Over the years, she must have surely nudged many students toward careers related to language and literature or inspired them to become teachers. Looking back, I feel fortunate that I personally, did not encounter any toxic experiences with teachers although in all my years of academic pursuit, I had my fair share of good, great, and forgettable teachers. However, I wonder if many students suﬀered because of incompetent or abusive teachers. There is a downside to having blind faith in educators. If the person in charge of the classroom shuts down relevant discussions or discourages questions, learning takes a backseat. Corporal punishment in schools has likely traumatized many children. In fact, the abuse of athletes by coaches speaks to the demerits of unconditional followership.

My US of almost 20 years As a graduate student in the US, I observed a relaxed approach in the classroom setting. Little things, such as eating in class, having casual conversations with professors were to my surprise, the norm. I enjoyed the open dialogues and discussions that were built into the instruction. It was okay to blurt out your answer, but due to my built-in politeness, I rarely got an opportunity to speak. As a teaching assistant to a class of college freshmen, it was not unusual for my students to ask for higher grades even when they did not meet the expectations of the assignment. Their inﬂated self-regard and sense of entitlement was perplexing and contributed to the cultureshock I had experienced on campus. It was easier for me to come to terms with the rare instances of stringent evaluations, because my school and college teachers in India didn’t exactly hand out A+ like candy. Instead of taking it personally, I scrutinized the feedback so that I could ace the next assignment. A teacher’s critique was not an attack on my abilities; instead it was information that pushed me to do better. continued on page 98

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1 in 5 people in America live with a diagnosable mental illness. According to the Center of Disease Control, among teens and young adults, Asian-Americans are twice as likely to have attempted suicide, and 30 percent more likely to die by suicide than our white counterparts. Yet of any ethnic group, we are the least likely to seek mental healthcare. Our culture calls for silence around these issues. Diseases like mine are seen as illegitimate, or a poor reflection on my family or my upbringing. People with mental illnesses are seen as incapable, unreliable, and are often a topic of gossip. For a teenager like I was, that translates into immense cultural pressure to suffer in silence until we reach our breaking point. Opening up about having a mental illness feels like a betrayal to the South Asian part of our identity. I hope to see a future where that is no longer the case. I have Mental Illnesses, and I am a South Asian-American. While it feels like the two cannot coexist, change needs to happen for the hundreds of thousands of people who are South Asian-American and have a mental illness. Change needs to happen for the kids in our community who have reached out to me asking for help, and said “please don’t tell my parents.” That change starts with you. Help eliminate the stigma by educating others that mental illnesses are real, and deserve as much importance and respect as physical illnesses. Make sure that those who have mental illnesses are welcomed and included in your community, and stop discussions that place them as a topic of gossip or drama. Talk to your loved ones about emotional health, and help them recognize that any sadness, stress, or upsetting feelings they may have are valid and not something to be dismissed. If you think someone might need help, encourage them to go to their family doctor who can make an initial assessment and connect them to any other resources they may need. Remember that mental illness is nobody’s fault. It is a disease, like diabetes, high blood pressure, or cancer, and it needs to be treated as such. It can affect anyone, from Deepika Padukone and Trevor Noah, to people who need to live in psychiatric hospitals, to “normal” people like you and me.

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The year was 1993. It was the day before Christmas. I was traveling through the Middle East, staying in Cairo for three days. That trip changed my life. I had a bit of indiscretion and I shared it with my wife. It allowed me to reevaluate my life, look at my marriage and reassess my priorities. It allowed me to figure out what mattered to me most. You see, I was staying at a hotel called, Meena House in Cairo, a very fancy hotel, overlooking the Pyramid of Giza. This was something I had been dreaming about for many years. In the morning, they I had a bit of indiscretion served an elaborate buffet and I shared it with my which was not surprising because the hotel was owned wife. It allowed me to by the Oberoi. I was looking reevaluate my life... out at the beautiful, picturesque pyramids. Right then, something even more beautiful caught my attention. These magnificent things obscured the beauty of the Pyramids. They were these beautiful potato balls. Potato balls. I couldn’t believe it. All my life I had dreamed of seeing the Pyramids, now that dream came true and all I could think about was these potato balls. I still remember that moment. Right then, I realized that I was a potato addict. I was. I also realized that this addiction has been there all my life, since I was a child. Potatoes have been an integral part of my life. When I was in 6th grade, I have fond memories of eating potato paranthas with a girl from my school, with the backdrop of the Taj Mahal on a full moon night. I don’t remember the girl and I don’t remember the view of the Taj Mahal from that visit but I still remember the sumptuous taste of potatoes in the paranthas. I also remember the first time I ate dosa in a fancy South Indian restaurant in New Delhi. I don’t remember the name of the restaurant or the sights and smells. The only thing I remember is the taste of those potatoes in the dosa. Potatoes have been everlasting companions for me. The soft chewy taste of potatoes cheers me up when I am feeling down or stressed out. They relax me. I believe that if people discover the taste of potatoes, the maker of Prozac will be out of business. It’s not just the taste of potatoes that makes me passionately fall in love. To anthropomorphize, potatoes have some amazing qualities that we can all learn from that I admire. Many people think that potatoes don’t have a good character; that they will Saathee.com

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skilled at this art of spin than we are, over years and years of childhood and adolescence. And we learn. Yes, a bit of fancy vocabulary helps to bamboozle the formally unschooled with a bit of nerve-shattering bombast so that we can get the better of them in public jousts of argument. However, when we argue with ourselves, the two sides are evenly matched – neither has the advantage, and both are home teams. We are perfectly capable of doing whatever we wish to with words when it is a me-versus-me winner-takes-all match. So I can do “X” and call it “Y”, whether I am trained in journalism or in multi-variable algebra. Do you know how brilliantly I argued the heck out of my less articulate colleague? And now, he goes around in slanderous mode, telling all and sundry that I am unreasonable and highly argumentative. The nerve of it! But as any objective onlooker would have been able to see, had one been present at the scene of the exchange, I just happen to be a very “logical” person. Why, I daresay, in this particular instance, I was even “kind”. I could have used stronger words from my treasure chest of power words, but with the tempered hand that comes from years of experience, I drew upon words that were merely adequate to the task – no more and no less – of educating my less informed colleague.

Fictionless and Frictionless “The water in a vessel is sparkling; the water in the sea is dark. The small truth has words that are clear; the great truth has great silence.” ~Rabindranath Tagore

We live in a world of things, and in a world of words. It is not always clear when a thing is a thing, and a thing is only a word. It is a bit like when you inject a spurt of blue ink into a clear and transparent fluid. At least in that instance, we can point to the blue splotches and say that those are the places where the ink dominates, and see places where the original fluid’s clarity rules. Alas, with the two parallel universes we seem to live in, such distinctions don’t come as easily. Journalists are not the only We have no choice but to ones with pens though. live in what seems to be this rather chaotic mix, unless we discover some way to Two rights may make a wrong! There’s something that feels a bit hollow about these kinds neutralize the places that are so inky and we are so unable to of self-characterizations and self-calibrations though. Somehow, the expressions I use, even though they seem to see through it, that it significantly diminishes our existence. position things the way I would like to, seem to leave a bit of a bad taste in the mouth. Maybe being “right” is overrated? The war of the words It would be nice to wave a magic wand, and twist reality Maybe I wasn’t so kind after all? Maybe my colleague was right, into delectable pretzels. Alas, the thing is not only not as edible and I am just an argumentative #@!& rather than the logic-man as we’d like, but also quite intransigent – try as we might, it I try to tell myself I am? If we stop to look, we may find that there are many, many stubbornly resists our efforts to move it this way or that. instances where we are able to act as judge, jury and So, not to be outdone in our battle against reality what do we do? We fill our quivers with the pointed arrows of words, executioner and always skew things in a direction that makes prepared to launch an all-out assault on our archenemy, reality. us feel good about ourselves, and about things associated with And who wins this war? Alas, again. Much as we would like to ourselves. And, sometimes it could be the opposite too, when emerge the victor in this fight for survival, we are able to do we are in a different mood – and seek tragedy. It is possible to little more than delude ourselves a bit here and a bit there, take the best and brightest thing and turn it into trash with a while reality smiles indulgently upon us, playing seasoned poison pen … or tongue. It seems just plain wrong to keep writing junk fiction! For adult to our fantasy-filled child. And why is this so? Words are powerful after all, are they that is what an unsheathed pen allows us to do: to write not? Have we not vigorously asserted every now and then, over unmitigated nonsense, and create lots of friction, within and the centuries, “The pen is mightier than the sword”? Do we not without. see the power of the media, even today, as they expertly turn words to spin things in strange ways that would evoke every Write less, live more How about this? I’ll stop writing nonsensical fiction and quantum physicist’s admiration, and raise every politician’s stop being a politician and lawyer rolled into one. I know I can hackles? spin the world so that North becomes South, and the sun can Journalists are not the only ones with pens though. set in the East and rise in the West, with a stroke of my elegant pen. But the fiction doesn’t seem to help in leading a rich life. I write, therefore I am (right) The beauty of words is that you never have to be wrong. You The pen seems to produce poverty. Put the pen down, I say! It’s can do absolutely anything that you want, and, as long as you time to live. Fictionlessly. And frictionlessly. are a decent marksman, just pull out a word-arrow from your quiver and let the arrow fly true to your target to move the reality to wherever your pleasure asks for it to be relocated to. Balaji Prasad But how does one become a decent marksman? Surely those is an IIT/IIM graduate, a published author, who do not go to journalism school don’t have the same wordSAT/ACT Online and Offline Coach, interview, crafting skills as those who do? Ah, but we underestimate resume, and career coach at NewCranium. ourselves. We all have much more of a solid foundation in the Contact: 704.746.9779 art of speaking and writing than we may realize. We learn this balaji.prasad@newcranium.com dark art, much as we do, walking. We observe others, more Saathee.com

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It’s okay to get lost, as long as you feel like you have a place you can tether, and in so doing feel as if you have a sort of port, a safety net, in a way. Such a thing is very hard to anticipate in today’s world, where so many people move about, and even longstanding friendships can fade. Maybe some people reading this very story will be among those of my oldest circles: North Carolina, after all, was one of the places I used to call “home.” To those who may have wondered where I went, or why, to be honest with you, I can’t spell it out, exactly, as too much time has gone by, but if you knew me well, in those early days, then of course you would not be surprised that here I am, far So many parks. So many patches of green. I had heard from from everything known, still seeking The Way, while also other travelers along the way down from Latvia that if I went waking up to a new feeling that maybe there simply isn’t one... to Kraków, the buildings would be very pretty and the scene nomadic life, yes, there it is again, that catchall for a wanderer’s ways... this must be my jam. ripe for writing. That I would like it. “Cool,” I said. So, here I am. Arriving Quieting on an evening train, two nights ago, gave me a new feeling of delight and rekindled my feeling of wanting to move around I write these words as I hear a familiar jazz song on the again. Must’ve been the light. Wanting to capture it at the same overhead. A kind of home, too... music. Sure, people change. time of day, last night I wandered about on a drift in the People drift, fade, and move on. “You can’t squeeze a bridge neighborhood north of the old town at the ten o’clock hour. into a milk jug,” as someone, somewhere else, in some other Nice, this. Dwindling Northern European light. My camera. moment, on some other road, had said, out of seemingly As street fell to night, I felt as if I was in a waking dream... with nowhere. Daring me to ask yet more questions. Of course, apertures... manual settings... I could make quick learning the lesson, I stopped probing into whatever irrelevant adjustments... this was all reminding me of the time I was in vector of query I was charging to... Quieting. Is also a thing. the Triangle in North Carolina shooting on ﬁlm... seeing with Sine cosine tangent. And here we go. new eyes. Here is one of the pictures I made. When I got home, I remember thinking, “Wow. That was great. I shot a whole roll.” (A roll.) Showing up. For this. This. Is the “work” part of being on Dipika Kohli the road, for me. If I have to try to put it in words, I would say “this” is the capacity to stay open, to be able to hear with your is the author of Kanishka, The Elopement, heart. Which means, mostly, waiting. and Breakfast in Cambodia. Meantime, there is a lot to juggle, as I think about how I See kismuth.com. will spend my last few days in Europe before the airplane circles me back to Bangkok. Whom will I meet next? What will Saathee.com

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Insurance is an encompassing word and it means many different things to different people. As a Financial Planner, my focus here is going to be about all the insurances that a family would need. I am sure you all realize that the insurance needs are quite different for the various stages of our lives. This may come as a surprise to some because a common misconception is that once we have picked our insurance needs now when we are young then we don’t have to look at it again. Nothing can be further from the truth. I will explain.

Why do I Need Insurance?

Another question I get asked rather frequently is “why do I need insurance?” In other words, why do I need to spend all that money on the premiums? Actually the answer is embedded right in the definition of the word Insurance. And the answer is simply that we don’t know much about the future and we can never be able to predict with any degree of certainty what will happen tomorrow. All roads of such uncertainties (risks) lead to insurance. We cannot predict what will happen in the future but we can certainly plan for it by covering ourselves for such mishaps. That is the best we can do next to Calculate your needs for avoiding mishaps. The best your spouse and the insurance is the one that you children until the youngest never have to use. The lottery one is out of college... of Life can be well mitigated by applying the Principles of Financial Planning and Insurance is a key part of it. Insurance needs do change substantially as you advance through life. When you are young and single, with no care in the world, you probably don’t need any insurance, except health, unless your parents think otherwise for all the pains and suffering they have gone through to raise you right and buy insurance on your life. The real need starts when your family comes in the picture. You have to make sure you provide for them adequately if you die suddenly, for example. As morbid as these thoughts are, those things happen and we need to be ready for it. It is traumatic as it is with you not being around but at least the family is well taken care of financially; that should be the goal. My contention is that all young families should/must have health (goes without saying), life (for long term support) and disability (short term support) insurance. Auto and home insurance are a must as long as we own one of those. All those who are employed generally have health insurance. Consider your and your family’s needs, especially if there are any special needs, and then choose a program accordingly. Nobody should be without health insurance. Even if you are temporarily unemployed, or for any reason cannot get health insurance through your employment, please make sure you have health insurance either via private means or through the Market Place. It could be a touch expensive but not having health insurance could be much more expensive. Saathee.com

Health Savings Account (HSA) is a good option to have if offered at your workplace. It has many benefits for long term and I would urge everyone to consider that. Usually it is high deductible but low premium insurance and for a young family that may just fit the bill. The money in a HSA account is like an IRA; it grows tax-free, it is portable and it can be used for distribution even after you are over 65. Besides, any body in the family can contribute to it while you have it. To cover your family’s needs, as mentioned above, life insurance too is a must. Assuming you are in good health and you plan on keeping yourself in good health by following an exercise and diet routine, Term life policy is the best one to have. Calculate your needs for your spouse and the children until the youngest one is out of college (and on his/her own) and that is the insurance value you need to have; generally it is not less than million dollars.

For disability, the statistics is that between the age of 25 and 45, 35 percnet of the population will go on at least a temporary disability, which is 3 to 9 months. The thinking behind the disability insurance is the same as life insurance; you get disabled albeit temporarily, income ﬂow stops and this is where the disability insurance kicks in. The need for this diminishes when the children are adults.

Insurance Needs Change with Age

As we get older and the kids leave the nest, need for some insurance certainly goes down and we need to act accordingly. Life and disability may not be needed for purpose it was initially bought but new needs may arise. Auto and home needs continue until you have any one of those. continued on page 112

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Sequence of returns has very diﬀerent impact to ending portfolio value during savings period than compared to withdrawal period. Let’s check the impact with an example. We have three investors; Mr. Amar, Mr. Akbar, and Mr. Anthony. All three of them are 40 years old. Each invests $1,000,000 in a hypothetical portfolio with no additions or withdrawals until they are 65. All had an average annual return of 8% over 25 years. However, each experienced a diﬀerent sequence of returns.

All three of them will go through the same sequence of returns that they experienced during saving period. Each earning on an average 8% annual return during the withdrawal period as well. Below is how the three unique return scenarios would look like at end of 25 year withdrawal period:

Impact During Savings

Mr. Amar’s portfolio value increased from $6,848,475 to $9,469,084 while withdrawing $200,000 every year adjusted for inﬂation. Mr. Akbar ran out of money during retirement while he was 89 years old. Mr. Anthony’s portfolio value decreased from $6,848,475 to $3,850,319 while withdrawing $200,000 every year adjusted for inﬂation. His ending portfolio value remains 40% of Mr. Amar’s.

Mr. Amar had 22%, 14%, 16%, -2%, and -7% as his sequence of returns for first 5 years. Mr. Akbar had -7%, -2%, 16%, 14%, and 22% as his sequence of returns for first 5 years, reverse of what Mr. Amar experienced. Mr. Anthony had 8% return ever year for first 5 years (let’s assume he invested in a Bank CD giving flat 8% return ever year). Each five-year sequence is repeated five times and each has an average annual return of 8%. At age 65, all had similar portfolio value of $6,848,475 with different experience in every year. Below is how the three unique return scenarios would look like at end of 25 year saving period:

Impact During Withdrawal Our three individuals in the example have reached age 65 and are retired. Each will start to withdraw money from their portfolios every year to cover their retirement expenses. Let’s assume annual withdrawal amount to be $200,000 which is adjusted for inﬂation every year. Saathee.com

Conclusion: The sequence of returns has no impact on the ﬁnal portfolio value when you are saving. While the sequence of returns can have a critical impact on portfolio value when you are withdrawing due to the compounding eﬀect on the annual account balances and annual withdrawal amount. During saving period, don’t fret too much about short-term volatility in the stock markets. Just focus on being a disciplined saver without worrying much about short-term returns. One should focus on the long-term results. Some year stock market continued on page 98

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Mirror, Mirror

A Conversation From the Outside Looking in... By Jennifer Allen

Happy Anniversary to Our Nostalgia “Memories sharpen the past; it is reality that decays.” ~ Siddhartha Mukherjee

2019 has been an interesting year, so far. Already we’ve seen some recent milestones that we can later celebrate with our children and grandchildren. The US congress has elected the most women in 2018, sworn in 2019, in history. Japan’s Emperor will abdicate the throne for the first time in 200 years. Avengers: Endgame is now one of the most watched (and profitable) movies in cinematic history. We have six more months to go, so here’s to hoping we’ll have more to celebrate before January 1, 2020 hits our calendars. But we have so many other milestones to remember and cherish. Some are within our lifetime. Others are far past that, but still just as important and memorable. Each personal experience with these milestones is different. I cannot speak for the rest of you, so instead I thought I would express what some of these milestones in my lifetime mean to me. There are a few events on these lists which I can honestly say I remember through fond nostalgia. While I was born a few years after the Moon Landing and Woodstock (both 50 years old this year), I distinctly remember when the Berlin Wall came down and later Germany was once again one country. I was in high school ironically taking language classes in German, so we discussed these topics quite a bit. Even though I’ve never been to Germany, I had seen photos of the Wall that my parents took in the mid-1960’s. Even then it had the barbed wire, the graffiti, and the guard posts. But suddenly we saw a televised broadcast of people climbing on top of the wall and hammering away at the concrete that had been there for almost 30 years as well. We all sat and watched as suddenly there was no longer an East or West Germany. I remember David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen and David Hasselhoff all giving concerts to inspire East German youth. I knew this would become a big part of History, and I was able to experience it.

The Y2k Scare

The Y2k Scare was a phenomenon 20 years ago. And what a beautiful disaster that was. All of us scrambling at stores to grab water, rations, camping gear and even guns by the carloads as we thought that a possible glitch in computers of changing from “99” to “00” would end the world as we knew it. It was one of the ﬁrst times we fully realized just how dependent to computerized technology we as human beings had become. Clinton even hired a “Crisis Management Expert” to prevent a Y2k meltdown. Saathee.com

Luckily the situation turned out to be nothing more than paranoia and all of computers flipped to “00” or “2000” without much fanfare. And we all either laugh about it now or have blocked the incident from our memory. 1999 was also the release of four very influential movies that (depending on your taste) would change cinema drastically for years after. The Sixth Sense and Fight Club both gave us some of the most unexpected plot twists ever and also elevated little known directors M. Night Shyamalan and David Fincher into superstardom. There had been movies with twists before, but these two films made the twist ending almost required for a few years to come. Fincher decided to try other things, but Shyamalan I think tried too hard to capture the magic he had with The Sixth Sense in other films and it just didn’t quite work. Also hitting the movie screens in the summer of 1999 were The Matrix and Star Wars Episode 1. I was already pretty much established as a geek at this point, but I probably went a bit overboard when I managed to see The Matrix twice and Phantom Menace three times in theaters that summer. While the new Star Wars turned out to be not as great as people were expecting, The Matrix on the other hand practically came out of nowhere and had everyone talking about its unique (for the time) visual style and philosophical story creatively hidden behind entertaining fight choreography. What’s also great is that for the most part, all of these titles have aged pretty well and garnered a lot of love in the form of spoofs and homages. The bullet time sequences alone from The Matrix alone have been replicated more times than I can count. It’s already pretty scary that Facebook came into being 15 years ago. That seems like -ages- nowadays even though it’s such a tiny spec of time. I wasn’t one of those who rushed to get an account, but I was active on it around 2007 or so. At first it was great. It was a way to keep in touch with old friends and to see what my family was doing. Over time, however, as my friendlist grew the people closer to me were just part of a list and it was growing harder and harder to keep track of everyone. Eventually it turned into a long scrolling glob of memes, YouTube video links, and very little posting that was well… real. Eventually some of the real posts I saw were shifting from supportive to cruel. Abuse is still abuse no matter what medium it comes from, and so in 2015 I left and I never looked back. I still look at it as a positive experience due to the fact there were good moments from time to time and I did connect with some amazing people on there. continued on page 98

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Immigration Matters By Rishi P. Oza

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The Trump Administration recently submitted a proposed rule change to the Federal Register to eliminate the wildly popular Obama-era H-4 Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”). The H-4 EAD has allowed tens of thousands of H-4 spouses (mostly of Indian descent) to work lawfully in the United States while awaiting the completion of their green card processing. These spouses, often highly educated, but unable to secure their own independent work authorization, due largely to the artificially low number of H-1B visas allotted annually, have been able to use the H-4 EAD to obtain jobs in a myriad of professions, including information technology, teaching and the service industry. The Trump Administration’s proposed rule change will relegate these qualified and industrious back to the sidelines of the US economy. Historically, H-4 spouses were not authorized to work. This restriction was not based ...while immigration has in Congressional statute, but historically helped to fill in instead upon the US labor shortages, Congress Citizenship and Immigration has made no moves to Service’s interpretation of update H-1B... Congressional intent (i.e. regulation). Regulations made clear that H-4s were ineligible to apply for employment authorization and given the strict nature of the green card process, most H-4 spouses never risked working without authorization, knowing that even a simple violation could undo years and years of wait for a green card. All of these changed when the Obama Administration implemented a rule permitting H-4 spouses to work provided that their H-1B spouse had obtained an approved I-140 petition. The I-140 serves as a foundation upon which the green card is built and securing approval typically meant that the question of whether an individual obtained permanent residency status changed from “Will I get a green card?” to “When will I get a green card?” While the I-140 approval itself does not guarantee permanent residency status, it does represent a clearing of a major hurdle in the process. The Obama Administration recognized that the approval of the I-140 alone did not confer any particular benefit upon the H4 spouse and given Congressional intractability on any type of reasonable immigration reform. The molasses-like nature of the green card process has impacted mainly Indian and Chinese nationals, some of whom have to wait nearly a decade to receive a green card, compared to other nationals that wait 18 months. As a result, the Obama Administration introduced the H-4 EAD rule to permit H-4 spouses to apply for two-year EADs and USCIS statistics show that an excess of 70,000 individuals have taken advantage of the H-4 EAD. As with many Obama era regulations, President Trump is taking steps to undo the deeds of his predecessor, arguing that H-4 EADs take away valuable, well-paying jobs from qualified American workers and ultimately undercut wage gains by US workers. Although statistics don’t entirely support this argument out and with employers already squeezed for finding qualified and skilled labor, the Trump Administration’s Saathee.com

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News Notes Dances of India

Dances of India celebrated its 17th anniversary with over 30 performers at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Mint Hill, NC. As usual, it was a full house again bringing a diverse international crowd. The show featured classical Indian dance styles of Bharatha Natyam, Kuchipudi, and Kathak, choreographed by internationally acclaimed performer and choreographer Dr. Maha Gingrich. The dance-dramas, rhythmic dances and devotional dances captured the imagination of the audience. Attendees also enjoyed international dance styles with connections to India. The show concluded with the signature dance “Unity in Diversity” choreographed to a live international orchestra. Some members of the audience even had a chance to participate in a Jewish community dance.

Navami Jain Named Presidential Scholar

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I can think of no better way to begin the 86th annual American Dance Festival (ADF) than with Paul Taylor, one of the major modern dance icons who passed away in 2018, and to whom this season is dedicated. The Paul Taylor Dance Company makes its regular appearance in a few weeks, but Paul Taylor 2 opened the season in the “Icons: 3 timeless works created by 3 master choreographers” program. Paul Taylor’s Piazzolla Caldera, a relatively recent 1997 creation, was performed, as well as Merce Cunningham’s Tread (1970), performed by Stephen Petronia Company, and Martha Graham’s Diversion of Angels (1948), performed by Graham 2. Each of the three dances, as much as seven decades old, stood their own as contemporary pieces even in the 21st century. I particularly liked Tread. Two electronica musicians, seemingly abstracted away from the movements above them, produced live music while perched in front of and slightly below the stage in view of the audience. Seven large fans forming a line at the front edge of the stage blew air onto the audience and the ten dancers, delightfully enjoying the full stage in playful advances and lifts.

musical director Khalid Saleem and “CommUNITY” (the other musicians). Natalie Gilbert, who holds a variety of past and present positions such as ADF music director and NC School of Science and Math music teacher, performed a surprising piano composition, A Different “Take” on the Blues, which was flawlessly performed – itself a treat – but (get this!) while lying backwards and reaching over her shoulders! As of press time, only these two shows have been presented. I’m quite excited about Mark Morris Dance Group’s tribute to the 50th anniversary of the iconic Beatles’ album, Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. It is “accompanied live by an unprecedented chamber music ensemble of voice, soprano saxophone, two keyboards, theremin, and percussion” and interweaves songs from the album with blues and classical music. Some may recall the Wondrous Women: Solos Created by the Artists for Themselves ADF 2018 program, including tap dancer and MacArthur Fellow Chapel Hill native Michelle Dorrance. Her Dorrance Dance celebrates music and sounds of tap in SOUNDspace, originally designed for the acoustics of St. Mark’s Church in New York City. I will have to miss what sounds like an intriguing multidisciplinary performance by Murielle Elizéon and Tommy Noonan, in which they “interweave the combined expertise of professional dancers, neuroscientists, people with Parkinson’s disease, and data informaticists”. The piece is meant to be a performance as well as research project. We always look forward to Paul Taylor Dance Company, which rounds out June for ADF. As they often do, they will be presenting two different programs, one of which includes their powerful Promethean Fire, Paul Taylor’s reaction to the tragedy of September 11th – a reaction that, I recall from past attendance, leaves the audience with guarded hope. The festival continues through July with performances by Pilobolus, Cuba’s Malpaso Dance Company, Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater and its multimedia celebration of “funk music and street dance of the 1970s … against the landscape of a video montage of African American communities of that era”, and more. Films, studio tours, and additional activities, many of which are free, are also part of ADF. A surprise this year is that the Durham Performing Arts Center, a favorite venue of mine, is being used quite minimally; more locations at Duke University are favored. Audiences seem to favor more intimate venues, and it will be interesting to see how that changes the experiences of the performances. The ADF website www.americandancefestival.org has the details on all the events, including ticketing. If you are on twitter, I tweet about the shows @dbarman.

The second performance was not dance at all, but was the Musicians Concert. Several things about this season are changed up a bit, such as featuring this annual concert very early in the season. In addition to bringing performers to the area, ADF has a renowned school that attracts students from many states and countries. Musicians as well as faculty make Durham home while they teach students and create dances. It always feels like a lower key event, maybe a professional talent show, and sometimes the audience joins in and dances in the aisles. There were eleven pieces, including the always rousing Note: American Dance Festival logo and images courtesy of American percussion ending by past African American Dance Ensemble Dance Festival and used with permission. Saathee.com

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Adapted from the novel Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett

The mini-series, like the book, is written like a satire akin to reading a Douglas Adams story. The quips by Frances McDormand as the Voice of God are given in same vein as listening to the unseen narrator of A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe. Her deadpan delivery of how Crowley tends to his plants so precisely that they live in fear of him or how She explains how Famine has opened a chain of restaurants with food that isn’t even food makes you want to laugh but also makes you think. The story pretty much follows the book, but with some expanded parts for some characters such as Jon Hamm’s Gabriel who is barely mentioned in the book and Adam’s three friends who are especially charming and help to further establish Adam as character. While the story and the other characters are entertaining, the true joy is whenever both Michael Sheen and David Tennant are on screen together. They are two soulmates who are so different and yet can’t seem to exist without the other. The show doesn’t go so far as to outright say they’re a couple, but they do interact like a pair who’ve been married for decades and have simply come to terms with their differences… as much as you can when both are celestials originating from opposite sides of the moral spectrum. I think the show could have done better with maybe 1 or 2 more episodes to flesh out some of the supporting characters like each of The Four Horseman, Anathema Device (Adria Arjona), and Newton Pulsifer (Jack Whitehall) but overall it’s a great bit of fun that is truly hinged on the relationship and adventures that Crowley & Aziraphale share throughout. Good Omens is available with all six parts released on Amazon Prime now.

Neil Gaiman seems to be busy lately. American Gods, which I’ve written about They are two before and is based on soulmates who are so arguably one of Gaiman’s best novels to date, has just different and yet finished its 2nd season at the can’t seem to exist time of writing and has already been renewed for a without the other. 3rd. So it came as quite a surprise when it was announced that he would also be adapting Good Omens, the 1990 novel he co-wrote with the equally acclaimed fantasy writer Terry Pratchett as a miniseries. Sadly we lost Terry Pratchett in 2015 from complications with Alzheimer’s disease, but not before he gave his blessing to Gaiman to move forward with an adaptation of Good Omens for TV or film. And so when it was announced to become a miniseries on Amazon Prime, I was already excited. When it was later announced that David Tennant and Michael Sheen would be playing the two leads, my mood was then elevated to ecstatic. Tennant plays Crowley, a hedonistic Demon with a particular love for the band Queen and classic cars. Sheen portrays Aziraphale, a somewhat prissy Angel who prefers 3-piece suits and reading old books. The two seem to be the most unlikely pairing to become good friends, but as you find out they’ve been running into each other since literally the beginning of human existence. Crowley was the serpent who tempted Eve with the Apple. Aziraphale in turn gave Adam his weapon (a flaming sword) to protect him and Eve as they were cast out from Eden. The story itself revolves around the coming of the AntiChrist, Adam (Sam Taylor Buck), who will come into his own and destroy the world once he turns 11 years-old. There’s a series of oddball misadventures involving a baby mixup, introducing The Four Horsemen (with Pollution replacing Pestilence), a witch hunter (Michael McKean with a Scottish brogue) obsessed with nipples, and reading passages from a prophecy book written by a witch named Agnes Nutter; all of which are bound to come true. Saathee.com

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Watching my children grow as learners in this country has been an educational experience for me too. A few years ago, the Principal at my children’s elementary school remarked that he and his staff were impressed by how respectful Indian and Indian American students were. As I chatted about some of the cultural differences, he requested that I share more information with the school’s teachers to provide some cross-cultural knowledge. During the presentation, I saw a lot of head nods and “aha” moments as they were able to understand the context behind the behaviors. One of the best features about the US is compulsory education. Nothing with the term compulsory sounds good, but in my humble opinion despite its imperfections, education provides an opportunity to level the playing field. On the flip side, state sponsored education is also affected by politics. Teacher pay, selection and training become the subject of public scrutiny and endless debate. Often, when discussions and decisions regarding teaching are made, the opinions and ideas of teachers are overlooked. Interference by helicopter parents and over-confident students, not only aggravate teachers but they also corrode the importance of fair teachers in the eyes of students. It undermines the value of countless teachers who do an exceptional job under very trying circumstances. Ruminations on these cross-cultural experiences compelled me to ask myself these critical questions: Our children spend a large part of their waking hours in schools and receive instruction from individuals who have the power to influence them at an impressionable age. Wouldn’t you want those individuals to be the best in their profession? Stepping into parenthood made my husband and I, teachers by default and we know that fear is not conducive to learning and neither is complete conformity. In our experience the best environment is that of mutual respect. Shouldn’t we commit to hiring teachers who deserve respect and treat their students as worthy individuals? Isn’t it time we put our money where our mouth is? If we want our children to excel in education to pave the way for a successful adulthood, then we must make recruitment and retention of competent teachers a priority. Skepticism about the prestige of famous universities, that were citadels of learning, has arisen due to bribery scandals. The value of traditional college education itself is being challenged. Isn’t it critical that we identify what education truly means to us? On our part, let’s vow to respect and value our worthy teachers and gurus.

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It’s been five years since we lost the comedic genius that was Robin Williams. I’ve loved his work ever since he was on Mork and Mindy. Now I am sad that he is no longer with us, and the circumstances of his death were extremely tragic. However, I cannot help but feel uplifted any time I see old clips of him in film, TV or standup. He simply had an aura and a mind that would always work like a clock… tick-tocking away in order to string right words together to make people laugh. Robin Williams’ purpose in life was to make us feel, and I simply cannot be sad because he was so perfect at it. So, what milestones do you personally remember fondly? The Moon Landing (50 years ago)? The first time you saw The Simpsons (30 years ago)? Seeing US Airways Flight 1549 land in the Hudson River (10 years ago)? Narendra Modi first becoming Prime Minster of India (5 years ago)? Whichever anniversary of Nostalgia hits you closest, just remember that it shouldn’t make you feel old. You experienced a part of history that has helped shape who you are as a person. In the end, that’s something you should always be proud of. July 2019

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Community Organizations Charlotte

Art of Living (Charlotte) Art of Living is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual. This is done through self-development programs that recharge the body, mind and spirit and allow people to function at their optimum potential. All are welcome. For Further Details: 980.216.8732 charlotte@us.artoﬂiving.org www.artoﬂiving.org/charlotte

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte) Dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering Hindu ideals of faith, unity, and selﬂess service. Activities include: Daily Arti - 6:30 am & 6:30 pm; Weekly Satsang Sabha held Sundays with spiritual discourses: Adults: 4pm, Young Men (Ages 23-36) - 3pm, Young Women (Ages 2336) - 4pm, Teens - 4:30pm, and Children - 5pm. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/baps-charlotte

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Charlotte Marathi Mandal The Mandal adds to the vibrancy of Charlotte with various events including the Ganapati Festival which are designed to keep the cultural values and traditions alive. The community is encouraged to participate. For Further Details: 704.565.9237 committee@charlottemarathimandal.org www.saathee.com/charlotte-marathi-mandal

Charlotte Telangana Association Association promotes two diﬀerent aspects, to promote Telangana cultural activities within Charlotte area and also to bring together the Telangana people. Also plans and takes action around the development of Telangana focusing both on rural and urban areas. For Further Details: Charlotte.telangana@gmail.com www.charlottetelangana.com

Charlotte Vipassana Meditation Group Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient meditation techniques, taught more than 2500 years ago as a remedy for universal ills. The group holds weekly group sits and monthly all-day sits for established students. Ten-day courses are also available for all students. There is no charge. For Further Details: 704.277.5013 - rbddesai@gmail.com 704.807.3933 - madhaviparikh@yahoo.com www.dhamma.org

Classical Music Association of Charlotte (CMAC) CMAC sponsors many classical concerts during the year in Charlotte. Membership forms are available at shows. Upcoming Events: Sun, Sept 15, 2019: Vocal concert by Dr. Sowmya and party, CPCC Tate Hall, 3:30pm. Sun, Oct 20, 2019: Vocal concert by Sandeep Narayan and party, CPCC Tate Hall, 3:30pm For Further Details: Lakshmi & Muthukrishnan - 704.814.9355 Jayashree & Panduranga - 704.442.1186 memberservices@onlinecmac.org www.onlinecmac.org

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Community Organizations Dada Bhagwan Foundation (Charlotte) Every living being is in constant pursuit of happiness. This search ends only when the source of eternal happiness is found. It can be attained through realizing your true Self. A path to eternal happiness was discovered by Gnani Purush A. M. Patel (Dada Bhagwan) and it was revealed as Akram Vignan, a spiritual science. Weekly satsang held Every Sunday 1- 3pm & once a month Saturday 2-7pm, which includes watching DVD Satsang with Q & A, Aarti & Mahaprasad. For Further Details: 877.505.3232 x 1027 wccharlotte@us.dadabhagwan.org 7400 City View Dr, Charlotte, NC www.dadabhagwan.org

Gurdwara Sahib (Charlotte) The Gurdwara works to enrich the lives of the Sikh & Punjabi communities. Regular Program: Every Sunday: 10 - 11am, Asa Di War by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 11am - 12pm, Keertan by Children, 12 - 1:15pm, Keertan by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 1:15 - 1:30pm, Ardaas, followed by Guru Ka Langar. For Further Details: 704.509.2828 1760 Stoney Creek Lane, Charlotte, NC www.charlottegurdwara.org

Hindu Center of Charlotte The Center holds many regular events and religious ceremonies. The temple library is stocked with books, CDs, DVDs and other materials on varied genres such as religion, culture, history, philosophy, yoga and health. Upcoming Events: July 7 - 13: Shri Ram Katha with Murlika Sharma Ji July 20: Rath Yatra July 27: Anniversary celebrations Aug 16-18: Sri Lakshmi Benkateswara Brahmotsavam For Further Details: 704.534.3440 7400 City View Dr., Charlotte, NC www.saathee.com/hindu-center-charlotte

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Indian American Muslim Council (IMAC) of Charlotte Promotes peace, pluralism and social justice through advocacy as well as protecting human rights and dignity in India. IAMCCharlotte seeks to reach out to Indian Muslims in Charlotte to strive for Inter-Community understanding with focus on Indian Diaspora. For Further Details: Ashfaq Mehdi - 704.904.5778 iamc-charlotte@yahoogroups.com Saathee.com

Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte (IPAAC) IPAAC promotes Classical Hindustani music and is the result of a shared dream of a small group of music enthusiasts to bring the rich world of classical music and dance from the Indian subcontinent. For Further Details: Jyoti Kulkarni - 704.804.1275 Chaula Jain - 704.248.1515 contact@ipaac.org www.ipaac.org

ISKCON (Charlotte) There are weekly meetings to learn and practice bhakti-yoga for all ages. Celebration of festivals, prasadam, heartfelt kirtan, spiritual discourses, class for kids, association with visiting monks and teachers, and make friends. Bhagavad-Gita class is held on every Friday at multiple locations. For Further Details: 980-277-GITA (4482) Iskconofcharlotte@gmail.com

Jain Center of Greater Charlotte (JCGC) Serving the spiritual and community needs of Jain families while understanding and preserving the Jain faith. Members meet for worship, ceremonies, and festivals. Organizes religious activities year-round and programs like Swadhyay, Pujas and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pathshaala. Weekdays: 9:30am - Prakshal & Puja; 7:30pm - Aarti & Mangal Div. Weekends: 10:30am Prakshal & Puja 7:30pm - Aarti & Mangal Divo Sun, July 7: Astha Prakari Puja 9:30am Tue, July 9: Astha Prakari Puja 10:30am Mon, July 15: Astha Prakari Puja 9:30am Mon, July 22: Astha Prakari Puja 9:30am Thur, July 25 (Ashadh Vad Aattam): Astha Prakari Puja 9:30am Sun, July 14 & 28: Paathshala for Children 10.30am For Further Details: JCGC President: Saumya Kothari: 858.382.351 info@jaincenterus.org 7631 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC www.jaincenterus.org

JET USA (Charlotte, North Carolina) These organizations are operated across the world to empower communities. Activities include personality development and spiritual activities like discourses / puja / homam etc. VTSeva (Volunteering Together for Service) focusing on activities. For Further Details: charlotte.jetusa.org jetcharlotte@jetusa.org 704-981-1JET

Kriya Yoga (Charlotte) A sincere seeker who follows the path of Kriya Yoga with love and devotion and a desire for spiritual growth can attain Selfrealization. Two annual initiation programs and a weekly Sunday meditation are held. For Further Details: Adesh Gupta - 704.814.7476 info@charlotte.kriya.org www.kriya.org

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Community Organizations Pratham - Charlotte Pratham organizes programs in the area of primary education through its Read India campaign. With nearly half the children in India who attend schools not learning to read and write at the required level, Pratham is trying to ﬁll an important gap in this area. For Further Details: Anju Desai - ajdesai66@gmail.com - 980.622.0125 Shubhra Chakraborty - shubhra.chakraborty1@gmail.com 704.942.4798 www.prathamusa.org

Probasi of Charlotte Probasi’s goal is to organize cultural and educational program related to Bengal in the Charlotte area, to increase Bengali cultural awareness, and to provide community service in the area. For Further Details: Swapan Nandi - 704.708.5993 Anindita Paul Bhunia - 704.360.2326 welcome@probasi.org www.probasi.org

Sahaja Yoga Meditation Classes are free to attend and meant for all age groups who desire to ﬁnd his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy and love for others. Sahaja Yoga was founded and developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi and teaches simple techniques of meditation. Sessions are conducted weekly or biweekly. For Further Details: 5935 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte www.meetup.com/SYCharoletteNC/

Samskrita Bharati Sthanam of Charlotte Promotes Samskritam (Sanskrit) as an everyday language and provides access to its rich repository of knowledge. Trained teachers teach Samskritam in spoken and written forms in an interactive environment. Start your journey to speak this ancient foundational language by attending a one-day introductory workshop. No prior knowledge is needed. Four Further Details: Shreedhar Murthy: murthy90232@gmail.com or 513-967-4775 Joy Vyloppully: vykuntha@gmail.com or 704-906-5665. www.sbusa.org

Sangamithra Foundation Formed to make a diﬀerence in society, the team has taken the path of identifying the needs of underprivileged communities in India and provides support to meet those needs. Sangamithra works collectively towards realizing its vision. For Further Details: info@sangamithra.org www.sangamithra.org

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Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal On 1st Saturday, Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal has kirtans and bhajans at the Hindu Center of Charlotte at 5pm. On the 3rd Sunday of every month, an additional Satsang Sabha is held at a sponsor’s house from 3 - 5pm. For Further Details: Divyesh Chauhan - 704.965.9735 Sanjay Savaliya - 704.779.7574 admin@issvcharlotte.org issvcharlotte.org

Shri Rang Avadhut Parivar (Parspar Devo Bhav) Devotees of Guru Dattatraya Rang Avadhut and Shri Prem Avadhut meet on Thurs from 6-8pm in Charlotte for recital of “Datta-Bavani,” singing devotional Dattatraya Bhajans and reading “Guru-Lilamrut.” For Further Details: Bharat Shah - 704.724.6247 Nagesh Patel - 704.399.7805

Sindhi Association of the Carolinas The Sindhi Association of the Carolinas (SAC) organizes religious, cultural, community, and social events in Charlotte. SAC also sends donations for the needy to the schools in India for Scholarships and for camp refugees in India. For Further Details: sindhiassociationcarolinas@gmail.com 704.779.2396

South Park Cricket Club (SPCC) The South Park Cricket Club is a group of gentlemen who play competitive cricket for fun. SPCC is based in Charlotte and has been a part of the Carolina Cricket League since 2010. For Further Details: anishtr@hotmail.com / www.southparkcc.org

Sparsh of Greater Charlotte Sparsh seeks to build community, preserve our heritage, and showcase the culture of the states of Bihar and Jharkand through cultural, charitable, and social events. For Further Details: sparshofcharlotte@gmail.com 980-221-9641

Srishti of Charlotte Srishti works to fulﬁll the community’s need for togetherness and the desire to showcase Bengali culture, literature, music and arts. Srishti means an act of creation and brings together people of varied cultures, ethnicity, languages, and backgrounds who are interested in East Indian traditions. For Further Details: Santanu Sarkar - santanu_kumar@yahoo.com 704. 541.3451 www.srishtiofcharlotte.org

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Community Organizations Telugu Association of Greater Charlotte Area (TAGCA) TAGCA was formed with an intention of preserving and promoting the Telugu cultural heritage and traditions among the Telugu speaking people in Charlotte. The association organizes social and cultural events and festivals that reﬂect the Telugu culture from India. For Further Details: pr@tagca.org www.tagca.org

Trimurti Temple Devasthanam The temple grounds oﬀer many areas to explore including 14 sanathis with traditional Mandabams for various Hindu deities. Open daily with a Morning Puja at 10am and Evening Puja at 7pm. Sunday Abhisekhams at 11am as well as other special pujas. For Further Details: 980.219.7556 contact@trimurtitemple.org 6519 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC www.trimurtitemple.org

Vallabh Pushti Samaj of Carolinas (VPSC) VPSC’s objective is to ﬁll devotional needs of Vaishnavs in Carolinas to worship and pray together, celebrate festivals and engage in humanitarian and educational activities. Paath and Bhajan recitations are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 4 - 6pm. A VYO Youth (ages 6-14) educational Meet is also scheduled on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays. For Further Details: 1006 Vickie Lane, Matthews, NC www.saathee.com/vallabh-pushti-vpsc

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Greensboro Features Sunday Sabhas: Shishu (Toddlers) sabha: 4 - 5pm; Bal/Balika sabha: 4:15 - 5:30pm; Kishore sabha: 2 - 3:30pm; Main sabha: 4 - 6pm; Gujarati classes: 2:30 - 3:45pm and Arti at 6pm followed by Mahaprasad. Fresh Shayona snacks available on Sundays. For Further Details: 336.355.9798 bapsgreensboro@gmail.com 922 Gallimore Dairy Road, High Point, NC www.baps.org/Greensboro Saathee.com

Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont (GCAP) The Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont serves the Asian Indian community through sponsored events, cultural, educational and social programs. For Further Details: Janak Patel - 919.799.1603 127 Landmark Drive, Greensboro, NC www.gcap.us

India Association of the Triad (IATNC) Promotes social, cultural and educational interests, develops understanding between members of the Indian community and other residents of the Triad area, and make the latter aware of issues of concern to the Indian community. For Further Details: committee@iatnc.org www.iatnc.org

Indian Association of the Carolinas (IAC) IAC promotes Indian culture by hosting community events, Diwali and Garba and similar celebration and sports events. Their Center is located in Winston-Salem. For Further Details: Gopal - 336.509.5943 Hasmukh - 336.971.5594 (Membership Help) indianac14@gmail.com www.indianac.org

Indo-American Society of NC (IASNC) Supports Indian and South Asian communities in Greensboro, NC and vicinity and other individuals interested in learning the culture, traditions, and arts of India. Speciﬁcally, IASNC promotes Indo-American cultural, arts and sports events and also school-based volunteering activities. For Further Details: Krishna Balu - balu4428@inﬁonline.net - 336.292.9462 www.iasofnc.org

Indo-US Cultural Association of Winston-Salem Increase awareness of the cultural heritage of India which is tremendously rich in its diversity and history. Association seeks to reach out to the Indian-American community within the Piedmont and Triad areas to share the vibrant Indian culture and promote cross-cultural understanding. For Further Details: indouswinston@gmail.com 336.575.5348 www.indouswinston.org

Life Mission, USA This ashram has been established to provide physical, mental, emotional and spiritual beneﬁts. All these beneﬁts can be achieved through the natural remedies of yoga therapy, Ayurveda, naturopathy and diet. For Further Details: 336.421.0690 Dr. Manoj - 848.459.7401 lifemissionusa@gmail.com 8136 NC Highway 119, South Mebane, NC www.lifemissionusa.org

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Community Organizations Sri Mata Hindu Temple of North Carolina Working to meet the community’s religious, spiritual, and cultural Needs. Panchayatana Puja is the system of worship in the Smarta Sampradaya of Hinduism. It is said to have been introduced by Sri Adi Shankara. Weekdays: 6:30 - 7:30pm; Sat & Sun: 10:30am - 12:30pm. For Further Details 336.LOK.MATA (565.6282) info@matahindutemple.org 8535 Lasater Road, Clemmons, NC www.matahindutemple.org

Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center (Greensboro) The Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center regularly conducts Sai Bhajans, Study Circles, various service activities and SSE classes (for students) every Sunday from 9:45am - 12:15pm. For Further Details: Swami Rajendran - 908.875.6964 Dr. Varatharajah - 336.851.9150 www.sathyasaicentergso.org

Winston-Greensboro Cricket Club (WGCC) Everyone from Triad Area in NC are welcome. The goals are fun, ﬁtness, and friendship. WGCC is also a member of the Carolina Cricket League. Practice Sessions during the regular season are held every Wednesday at 5:30pm in Weston Park, Winston-Salem. For Further Details: www.wgcricketclub.com

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Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India Ekal was established to help in the development of the remote tribal and rural villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA is committed to the cause of eradicating illiteracy from tribal areas. Education is the key to self-esteem, self-sustenance, and economic freedom. The Carolinas Region conducts fundraising and awareness programs in Raleigh & Columbia. For Further Details: Southeast Regional President: Chander M. Aggarwal - cmaggarwal44@gmail.com - 407.454.3739 Carolinas Regional President: Janak Dalal - jaydalalcolumbia@gmail.com - 803.665.4050

Hindu Society of Eastern NC (Greenville, NC) The temple celebrates major festivals and holds regular bhajan seesions and Geeta study. For Further Details: Temple - 252.752.2670 B.S. Srivatsa - 508.654.0360 Hindutemplenc@gmail.com

ISKCON Temple of the Holy Name in Prabhupada Village The Temple, situated in a rural area, is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Take darshan of Sri Sri Parama Karuna Nitai Gaurasundara from 5am-7:30pm, 7 days and special program held every Sunday at 3pm with arati and kirtan, bhajans, discourse on the Saathee.com

Bhagavad-gita, As It Is, and a pure vegetarian feast - all free. Festivals are celebrated year round. For Further Details: 336.593.2322 tothn@iskconpv.org 1283 Prabhupada Rd. Sandy Ridge, NC www.iskconpv.org

Nithyananda Sangha NC (Inner Awakening) Inner Awakening works to spread the knowledge of Yoga and meditation by letting people experience the teachings of Vedic Science in its purest form delivered by the enlightened master Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda. This chapter is part of a worldwide movement for meditation and healing. Paramahamsa Nithyananda has authored 300 books. For Further Details: 704.766.1420 / 704.992.6114 innerawakening.org / nithyananda.org

Nuv Yug Nuv Yug is a cultural organization with a mission to promote awareness of Indian cultural arts and heritage while striving to create synergy among various cultural groups from the South Asian region. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/nuv-yug

Prabhupada Village A rural, devotional community, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge. Inspiration and guidance is derived from the books, letters, and lectures of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, The International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Following Srila Prabhupada’s example, spiritual values in order to achieve happiness, prosperity and spiritual fulﬁllment are taught. Serving Hindu communities, visiting homes for fellowship, worship, scriptural study, and kirtan, facilitate spiritual festivals, Bhagavad-gita discussions, puja, and vegetarian cooking. For Further Details: 336.593.8108 or 336.593.3031 sarvadrik@gmail.com / www.prabhupadavillage.com

Sacred River Cow Sanctuary The sanctuary is a goshala in the foothills near Iskcon’s Temple of the Holy Name. Connect with nature, discover the joy of cow seva, and introduce your children to the importance of cows in Vedic culture. To arrange a visit or Pooja, call 336-339-3070. For Further Details: Find Sacred River Cow Sanctuary on Facebook.

Sri Somesvara Temple (Asheville) It is a Vedic Shiva temple at the center of Mount Soma, a community commonly referred to as “Mount Kailash of the West.” People travel great distances to experience Sri Somesvara’s powerful Linga, profound silence, and timeless vibrations. The temple is open every day from 9:30am to 6:30pm. Aarti is at 6pm. For Further Details: 828.476.4073 www.srisomesvara.org

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American South Asian Cultural Association of Columbia, SC The goal is to increase cultural awareness and develop cultural understanding among American South Asian Community in Columbia, SC area. A lunch meeting will be held on the second Sunday every month between 1 - 2:30pm. For Further Details: 803.233.7042 / 512.547.7077 (Evenings) 1728 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC

Carolina Buddhist Vihara (Greenville, SC) A temple and monastery oﬀering teachings of the Buddha, primarily by bringing Theravada Buddhist nuns and monks to Greenville. “Theravada” refers to the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism, the highly traditional school found in countries such as Sri Lanka, Burma, Cambodia, and Thailand. The meditation is on Mon & Thur from 6- 8pm & for women only on Friday 9- 10am. Sutta discussion on Sat from 2-4pm. For Further Details: 864.329.9961 / greenvillebv@gmail.com 113 Woodridge Circle, Greenville, SC www.carolinabuddhist.net

Dada Bhagwan Foundation (Columbia) Every living being is in pursuit of happiness; no one likes suﬀering. This search ends only when the source of eternal happiness is found. It can be attained through realizing your true Self. A path to eternal happiness was discovered by Gnani Purush A. M. Patel, also known as Dada Bhagwan and it was revealed to the world as Akram Vignan, a spiritual science. This is based on the foundation of Self Realization. Weekly satsang held Every Sat 5- 7pm with Q & A sessions, aarti, and Mahaprasad. For Further Details: 877.505.3232 x 1035 wccolumbia@us.dadabhagwan.org Regency Inn, 1335 Garner Ln., Columbia, SC www.dadabhagwan.org

Hindu Society of Greater Spartanburg Satsangs are held from 5-7pm on the second Sunday of each month. The Society also celebrates religious and social festivals based on the Hindu calendar. Though the Balvihar does not meet on a regular basis, the temple is quite active in sponsoring children’s programs, such as Rangoli classes and classical and contemporary dance classes. For Further Details: 864.599.7048 1130 Fairview Church Road in Spartanburg, SC pluralism.org/proﬁle/hindu-society-of-greater-spartanburg/

Hindu Temple and Center (Columbia, SC) The temple is open on weekdays between 8:30am to 12 noon and between 5pm and 8:30pm. On weekends, the temple is open between 8:30am to 1pm and 5pm to 8:30pm. Bal Gokulam (Sunday School) classes are held Sundays from 10:30am to 12 noon. Classes are designed to help children build physical, Saathee.com

mental, cultural, social & spiritual lives. For Further Details: 803.772.6940 5704 Kiawah Road, Columbia, SC www.hindutemplesc.org

India Assoc. of Greater Charleston (IAGC) IAGC was incorporated when the residents of Indian origin in Charleston felt the need to organize a community of people who were interested in the culture and heritage of India and share the profound beauty of this culture with others. Events are organized through the year including picnics. For Further Details: Omi Hasija (Chairperson) - 843.766.4661 iagcchs@gmail.com www.indiaassociationofgreatercharleston.com

Kannada Association of Greater Greenville (KAGG) An organization devoted to the awareness and promotion of Kannada culture in the area. KAGG is a primarily run by volunteers and invites Kannadigas living in and around Greenville area to participate in the organization. Kannada classes for children are also conducted. For Further Details: 864.430.4973 kaggculturalcommittee@gmail.com www.kagg-sc.org

Spartanburg Buddhist Center of SC The Center’s resident monks seek to preserve Theravada Buddhist traditions and welcomes all interested in Buddhism, Southeast Asian culture, or meditation. A regular Englishspeaking group meets at 6pm on Thursdays for meditation, a brief Dhamma talk, and short discussions. For Further Details: 864.327.8726 770 Bryant Road, Spartanburg, SC www.facebook.com/spartanburgbuddhist2012

Telugu Association of Greater Greenville TAGG is devoted to the awareness and promotion of Telugu Culture in the Greenville Area. The association caters to the cultural and social needs. TAGG organizes events to celebrate major festivals and organizes a picnic during the summer as scheduled activities. TAGG also organizes cultural events. For Further Details: www.taggsc.org

Vedic Center of Greenville Daily Aarti is conducted Mon - Fri at 8pm. Bal Vihar classes are conducted Sundays from 11:15am - 12:30pm. Sri Venkateshwara Suprabhatam is held on 2nd Saturday of each month at 9am. Temple is open from 9 to noon and from 5 to 9 pm daily. Various religious services are oﬀered. For Further Details: President: Janak Desai - 864.884.5183 520 Bethel Road, Mauldin, SC www.vediccenterofgreenville.org Full listings of Community Organizations available at

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40s. I can’t speculate on what impacted her early death, but yes, that’s another side of the debate. Like abortion, feminism as a movement seems to become more relevant, and consequently more divisive and volatile in the surprisingly pluralistic world that is taking root around us. It appears I argue the complexities of what appears black and white to proponents of “-isms” on a weekly basis now. I want abortion to stay a choice (albeit a tough one for many). I want pay equity. I have known countless Asian men (myself included) who found out ﬁve years out that they were earning $20,000/year less than the white woman next to them. That’s a diﬀerent animal. That’s our failure to negotiate with a ravenous, uber-capitalist, and often white male management culture. That’s our complexes, and us translating dollars to rupees and thinking that’s pretty good; that’s our frugal nature knowing we can live on whatever the boss decides. I pay the same without gender bias, but some forms of physical labor are ill-suited for a certain segment of society just as I am ill-suited to cut down a 200,000 lb. oak tree. I have run into very strong females in manufacturing, and men who couldn’t handle UPS delivery jobs. To me, gender is irrelevant, but in the legal, federally-mandated embrace of “-isms,” I have to hire an overweight guy in a wheelchair drinking a slurpy to take 2,000 lbs. of printing across town…and smile as I miss client deadlines. What, somebody tell me, is the true reality? Maybe it’s better to stay in the man cave, than to force a friendly smile for folks who are deciding for all of us at whitecollar cocktail parties.

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Nutrition

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Sustaining a healthier planet will require considerably reducing the amount of food loss and waste, and improving farming practices and technologies. A shift towards a more plant-based diet and reducing the total consumption of animal foods will have a positive effect on the greenhouse gases and carbon foot print on the planet. A plant-based diet could also reduce other environmental impacts, such as those from fertilizers, and save up to quarter use of farmland and water. We need to change this huge dependency on animal proteins. The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations has stated that legumes and pulses such as beans, lentils and peas are the most sustainable protein sources on the planet. They require very small amounts of water to grow, they can grow in harsh, dry climates, they grow in poor nations, providing food security, and they act like a natural fertilizer, capturing nitrogen from the air and fixing it in the soil. Thus, there is less need for synthetic fertilizers. These are the types of protein sources we need to rely upon more often. According to the recommendations, the Planetary Health Diet is a flexible blueprint on how to consume a diet that is both healthy and sustainable. The Planetary Health Diet recommends more than double the global average daily consumption of foods like fruits, non-starchy vegetables, legumes, and nuts.

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groups were well below the national median for Asian Americans, including the two with the lowest median household incomes – Nepalese ($43,500) and Burmese ($36,000).

As with education and income, poverty rates vary widely among Asians in the U.S. Asians overall had a poverty rate of 12.1 percent in 2015, 3 percentage points lower than the U.S. poverty rate (15.1 percent). Bhutanese (33.3 percent) and Burmese (35.0 percent) had the highest poverty rates among all Asian origin groups – more than twice the national average and more than four times the poverty rates among Filipinos and Indians (both 7.5 percent). Immigrants make up a higher share of some Asian origin groups than others. Among all Asians in the U.S., nearly sixin-ten were foreign born in 2015, signiﬁcantly larger than the

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immigrant share among Americans overall (13 percent) and other racial and ethnic groups that same year. Some Asian groups arrived as immigrants more recently than others. For instance, 85 percent of Burmese in the U.S. are foreign born, and many of them arrived as refugees starting in 2007. Eightin-ten Burmese immigrants (81 percent) have been in the country for 10 years or less. Other ways to be sustainable: But not all U.S. Asian groups have high foreign-born shares. For • Stop/reduce use of plastic; bring your own reusable instance, the first Japanese immigrants came to the U.S. in the 19th shopping bags • Reduce use of plastic/foam cups; carry your own reusable century as plantation workers in what is now the state of Hawaii. More recently, fewer Japanese immigrants have arrived to the U.S. water bottle and coffee mug compared with other Asian origin groups. This history is reflected • Stop using plastic straws in the low share of Japanese Americans who are immigrants (27 • Eat local produce percent). Additionally, among Japanese immigrants, two-thirds (64 • Take shorter showers percent) have been in the country for more than 10 years. • Walk if you can Among Asian immigrants, 58 percent have become U.S. • Save paper citizens, though naturalization rates vary widely. Nearly eight-in• Eat a more plant-based diet ten Hmong and Vietnamese immigrants are U.S. citizens (77 Hope you each are able to make some of these necessary percent and 75 percent), the highest shares among U.S. Asian changes for making sure our planet can be sustainable for the groups. Differences in naturalization rates reflect how long immigrants have lived in the U.S. Large numbers of Vietnamese future the generations. and Hmong arrived in the U.S. as refugees starting in the 1970s and have had more time to naturalize. By contrast, many Bhutanese The Lancet Commission proposes a fivefold strategy: • Campaigns and pricing policies to promote sustainable have arrived in the U.S. as refugees starting in 2008 (98 percent of Bhutanese immigrants have been in the U.S. for 10 years or less) sources • A shift from high-volume crops to a greater variety of and only 6 percent have naturalized, the lowest share of any group. nutrient-rich plants For more information on Asians in the U.S., see Pew Research • Appropriate agricultural practices Center’s detailed fact sheets (www.pewresearch.org/topics/asian• Careful governance of land and ocean use, along with americans) for each national origin group for the analysis. protection of natural areas For more details on Pew Research Center’s work, visit • Concerted attempt to reduce food wastage www.pewresearch.org. Saathee.com

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Youth Corner Word World

2. The 63rd Filmfare award of 2018 for best female singer of Bollywood films was given to (a) Meghna Mishra (b) Nikhita Gandhi (c) Shreya Ghoshal (d) Monali Thakur

Make words using 4 or more letters. The central letter must be used in each word. Letters cannot be used more than once per word. Use all letters for the subject word (underlined in solutions below) 9 + = Excellent; 6 to 8 words = Good; 5 or less = keep looking. Words we found are in solutions below.

Dadaji’s Short Story Beware the Thug

A balding man was carrying a large cannister ﬁlled with milk. He was a simple man and generally lacked common sense. He strolled carrying the milk to his routine stops when he saw a man who was known to be thug. The man stopped and spoke to the thug, “I have a problem. Will you please provide me a solution?” The thug agreed to hear as he had eyes on his big cannister of milk. The man said: “Every morning when I wake up, I feel drunk. My head spins and I have a hangover. I don’t know why. Can you help me?” Thug: “Let me think. What do you generally eat or drink before you go to sleep?” The man said, “I drink a big glass of milk.” Thug: “Now, I know your problem! The milk that you drink in the night causes the intoxication. You drink milk before sleeping, which gets churned in your stomach as you toss and turn, and it turns into butter. When butter gets churned, it turns into fat and sugar. When the sugar gets churned, it turns into alcohol. So, when you wake up with alcohol in your stomach, you feel intoxicated.” “So what do I do?” asked the man simply. The clever thug: “The solution is very simple. Don’t drink milk! Give it to me.” Thug took away the milk cannister from the man and walked away from there. The very puzzled poor man just stood there. He was a simple man and generally lacked common sense. Saathee.com

4. At what temperature is F° = C° ? (a) 0° (b) 19° (c) +40° (d) -40°

5. “Zoroaster”, was the— prophet. (a) Islam (b) Persian (c) Judaism (d) Chinese

6. The heart pumps about ____ Liters of blood every minute around the body. (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 2

7. In 1819, the President of United States was (a) James Polk (b) James Madison (c) James Monroe (d) James Buchanan

8. Write the missing number in the sequence: 4, 17, 65, 257, ___ , 4097 (a) 1022 (b) 1023 (c) 1024 (d) 1025

9. In 68th Miss USA pageant, Miss USA 2019 is (a) Oklahoma (b) North Carolina (c) Nevada (d) New Mexico

10. “Comity” means (a) Courtesy (c) Council

(b) Community (d) Citizenship

Answers are below. No Peeking.

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

Word World (Solution): COOP, CORPS, CRISP, CROP, OOPS, PISCO, PISO, POCO, POOR, POORI, SCORPIO, SCRIP, SOPOR, SPOOR

4.d

1. Arrange these Asian countries from South to North (a) India (b) Russia (c) China (d) Sri Lanka

Scholar Answers: 1.d, a, c, b 2.a 3.b 5.b 6.a 7.c 8.d 9.b 10.a

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Note: * denotes abbreviation of the word or phrase Clues Across:

1. A state in eastern India (Cap. Patna). 6. A collection of indigenous SE Australian dialects. 11. Very large in size or extent. 13. Dwight Eisenhower. (*) (34th US President) 14. To direct the publication of. 15. An ancient large white cushion plant of New Zealand. 17. Domicile. 19. Not Rated. (*) 20. A city of famous for leaning tower in central Italy. 21. A city in southeastern Fujian province of China. 23. Folds of dura mater between cerebrum and cerebellum. 25. Addiction Severity Index. (*) 26 Ontario. (*) 27. A constructed language derived from Esperanto. 28. A Rhaeto-Romance dialect of Alto Adige in NE Italy. 30. Free from immodesty or obscenity. 33. A boastful statement. 34. A choice made by consideration of probabilities. 35. Pretzel-like, syrup soaked, deep fried, sweet made from ﬂour batter, popular in Indian subcontinent. 37. A Greek island in the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea. 39. Intentionally performed actions. 41. North Carolina. (*). 42. Pineapple. (Hindi) 44. Arkansas. (*) 46. A southeastern US state. Cap. Atlanta. 47. A person of sound judgment and distinguished wisdom. Saathee.com

Clues Down: 1. An alcoholic drink made from malted barley. 2. Freedom. 3. A thick dipping, fragrant soy sauce used in Chinese food. 4. Having or revealing natural creative skill. 5. Room. (*) 6. The network of China which make business dealing easy. 7. Avoiding social interaction, hostile to others. 8. Zero; nonexistent. 9. Loss of the power of voluntary activity of a muscle. 10. Tender or urgent longings. 12. A monetary subunit of krona (Sweden). 16. University Economics Association..(*) 18. The philosophical tenets of Taoism, a Chinese text. 22. The capital of Spain. 23. Towards. 24. A Scottish island in North Atlantic. 29. A woman who is the superior of a convent of nuns. 31. The seventh letter of Greek alphabet.(η) 32. Top Level Domain Name Authority. (*) 34. A sudden loud noise, as of an explosion. 36. European Economic Area. (*) 38. Being at a considerable distance. 40. Depression; a moderate decline in prices. 43. The three-toed sloth. 45. Sa, —, Ga ... The second tone of a diatonic music scale. (Puzzle solutions are on page 120. NO peeking!)

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Jokes From Around The World

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Patient: “I go to buy groceries but I can’t remember why I got there. I forget to pay my bills. I can’t ﬁnd my things in my house. I am quite worried. What can I do?” Psychiatrist: “Pay me in advance.” ••••••••••••••

A firetruck operator: “There is no fire. Why did you call us?” Mafatlal: “I wanted to fill up my empty swimming pool.” ••••••••••••••

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Word Find (Created By Kirit Shukla)

Find & circle the words in the puzzle. (Subject: “Shakespeare Characters”)

ANGELO ANTONIO ANTONY BRUTUS CEASER CELIA CLEOPATRA DONPEDRO FROTH HAMLET HELEN HENRY HERO HIRATIO HYMEN

JULIUS LEAR MACBETH OLIVER OSRIC OTHELLO PHILO POET PRIAM REGAN ROMEO ROSS SERVANT TOM

The remaining unused 12 letters spell “The county in U.K. where Shakespeare was born.”

Math Magic Use these numbers only once: (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) in empty squares, to get = the final given answers. Note: Follow the order of operation per basic math rule: ×,÷, +, The multiplication or division is done before addition and subtraction. (solution on page 120)

EZ-BZ

TEST YOUR IQ The common letters are “MM” - Fill in the blanks) 1. Start, begin.

_ _ MM _ _ _ _

2. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. (*)

MM _ _

3. A person who commits fraud.

_ _ _ MM _ _

5. The founder of Islam religion.

_ _ _ _ MM _ _

4. The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ)

_ _ MM _

6. Measles, Mumps & Rubella. (*)

MM _

7. A regular travel to & from home and work.

_ _ MM _ _ _

8. Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine. (*) _ _ _ MM

9. A compound containing Ammonia molecules.

10. Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module.(*)

11. An x-ray picture of the breast.

12. Wireless Multimedia. (*)

_ MM _ _

_ _ _ _ MM

_ _ MM _ _ _ _ _

13. Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game. (*)

_ MM

14. A swinging bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end.

15. The doctrine or teaching of the Buddha.

16. X-ray Multi-Mission. (*)

17. Shared by two or more individuals or things. 18. A person who propels in water by oneself. 19. An ant.

20. Single In-line Memory Module. (*)

21. Master of Mathematics. (*) (British Degree)

22. A mallet.

23. A spiritual mother. (Indian language.)

24. An award given by the Recording Academy for the achievement in the music industry.

25. A punctuation mark (,) used for a pause.

MM _ _ _ _

_ _ MM _ _ _ _ _ _ MM _

_ MM

_ _ MM _ _

_ _ _ MM _ _

_ MM _ _ _ _ MM _

MM _ _ _

_ _ MM _ _ _ MM _

_ _ _ MM _

(Puzzle solutions are on page 120. NO peeking!)

_ _ MM _

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Festivals & Holidays

Spot the Diﬀerences Solutions from page 50

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Jul. 1 - Independence Day (Canada) Jul. 2 - Darsha Amās (No Moon) Jul. 4 - Ratha Yatra Jul. 4 - Independence Day (US) Jul. 9 - Martyrdom of the Bab Jul. 12 - Dev Shayani Ekadashi Jul. 13 - Gayatri Jayanti / Kabir Jayanti Jul. 16 - Guru Purnima (Full Moon) Jul. 16 - Asalha Puja Jul. 28 - Kamikā Ekadashi Jul. 31 - Darsha Amās (No Moon)

6. Flute Extended

1. Bottle Removed

2. Color Changed

7. Ring Removed

4. Handrail Removed

9. Wall Enlarged

8. Watch Added

3. Snake added

10. Holes Fixed in Wall

5. Money Added

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Aug. 1 - Lughnassad Aug. 1 - Hariyāli Amās (No Moon) Aug. 3 - Hajj Begins Aug. 3 - Hariyāli Trij / Haratālikā Vrat Aug. 7 - Tulsidas Jayanti Aug. 11 - Pavitrā Ekadashi Aug. 11 - Day of Arafah Aug. 11 - Tisha B’av Aug. 12 - Eid-al-ādhā / Bakri Eid Aug. 14 - Independence Day (Pakistan) Aug. 15 - Independence Day (India) Aug. 15 - Raksha Bandhan/Nāriyeli Poonam (Full Moon) Aug. 17 - Pateti / Parsi New Year Aug. 20 - Nag Panchami Aug. 21 - Rāndhan Chhath Aug. 21 - Senior Citizens Day Aug. 28 - Shitalā Saptami Aug. 24 - Krishna Janmashtami Aug. 26 - Women’s Equality Day Aug. 28 - Kamikā Ekadashi Aug. 30 - Pithori Amās (No Moon) Aug. 31 - Muharram Begins

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July 2019

ARIES (March 21 – April 19) You will regain your conﬁdence and by the end of the month everything will be under control. Avoid making any major decisions. Prospects for your short-term ﬁnancial status look good, but be careful with planning any long-term saving or investing. Be wary of your enemies. Your family atmosphere will also improve. Avoid traveling this month.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) You are entering into a period of confusion and selfdistraction. Your work burden will be very heavy, so it will feel like a slog. Keep working hard, and don’t think or speak too much. You’ll think the change is good, but this is an illusion. Your family will help you in adverse situations. Don’t take on any debt in the last week of the month. Your competitor may gain an edge on you.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20) You will feel mentally relaxed after the middle of the month. A positive change in your thinking will become a building block for great success. The second half of the month may prove rewarding. An acquisition of wealth and a rise in status are indicated. Don’t get involved in legal matters. Try to curb your expenses, and your savings should go up this month.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22) During this month your conﬁdence will be par excellence. Your social circle will widen. Expenses on a social gathering are also possible. If married, be careful about any misunderstandings with your partner. You might get support from an elderly person. The second half of the month will oﬀer great mental relief. An unexpected change in relationships is also possible this month.

LEO (July 23 – August 22) You might be inclined to do many things at the same time, but this eﬀort won’t get you anywhere. Good news from a far oﬀ place is possible. You will also be driven towards artistic expression. Don’t forget to take extra care while driving. Avoid speculation and keep away from the stock market. Watch your health seriously.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) After a negative start, your situation will improve rapidly. You may be very busy with child related activities. If waiting for promotion or approval, it will come your way at the end of the month. This will gain you status, but your income won’t increase immediately. Don’t get involved in any kind of new business deal, except a possible partnership. Expenses on luxury items are possible. Don’t dispute with your partner.

possible. Listen to the advice of your associates and friends. For love and romance this will be a boon. Enjoy a fun vacation this month.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) This month will relieve you from tensions and anxiety. On the domestic front you will be happy and long-cherished desires will be fulfilled. You might experience a great deal of travel this month. Short distance travel will bring good luck, be fruitful and pleasant. Good health is also indicated. However, be careful of any possible accident or poisoning. Make the best use of this month any way you can. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) You will regain your self-confidence and morale in this month. There will be an increase in the income due to your efforts. If married, happiness will be there. You won’t need any advice or guidance in making decisions. You may bend towards para-psychic pursuits. However, family related problems may come in your way. Meeting with old friends is also indicated. A major change in your ideology is on the way.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) There will be delays and obstacles in your general pursuits. A sense of insecurity will be predominant for you. Family life may not be pleasant, but you might gain help from your siblings or associates. You may be able to maintain a steady ﬂow of income, but be prepared for unexpected problems. Remember that it is always better to be optimistic than not.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) Even though your income will be on rise and health will be good, you may feel melancholy this month. Curb any risk-taking tendencies. Your enemies will try to damage your reputation. Short distance business travel might prove very fruitful. A long distance journey is also possible. You will ﬁnd great relief from an old family related problem. Avoid making any big decisions this month.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20) You will become a very busy and active person by the end of the month. You should achieve great success in your business/job due to your creative intelligence. This will cause you to command respect and receive a favor from higher ups. Your mind will also bend towards a higher philosophy of life. However, be careful while dealing with your siblings and associates.

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Join the team at Precious Bangles Jewelry at Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem, NC. Should be honest and hard working. Must have basic computer skills. Training provided. Email for more info: Treasuresdiamonds@gmail.com Live-in House Helper/ Nanny needed in Greenville, SC. Duties include simple cooking, light housework and help taking care of 3 year-old daughter in evenings and weekends. Non-smoking family with no pets. Call 318-562-0664 or 318-344-4662. Kitchen Helpers Needed: Full-time or Part-time for downtown Raleigh restaurant. Wage/salary based on experience. Please call or text 919-606-4285.

Looking for Home Cook to help 4 times a week for family of two in Charlotte. Must have own transportation. Please call 704351-4313 Motel Manager Couple Needed for Franchise Motel in Danville, VA Must have good customer service Accommodation provided. Must have legal status and basic Computer skills. Call Harry 434-709-9827. Cashiers wanted (single or couple) for Gas Station in Rock Hill, SC (Exit 77). Legal status required. Good pay with experience! Call 803-792-4452. 124

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C-Store/Gas Station help needed at three different stores within 30 mins of Greensboro, NC. Experience required and must speak fluent English. Call/text 336509-4054. 7-11 Convenience Store Help Wanted: All 3 shifts in South Charlotte (Indian Land/Ballantyne area) and near Northlake Mall. Experience preferred. Fluent English & legal status a must. Part-time or full-time including weekends. Contact 856-266-5059 or store10700@gmail.com. Housekeeping Couple needed for Franchise Hotel in near Hickory, NC. Accommodations provided. Legal status required. Great Pay! Call Rick 919-724-6772. Looking for Nanny/Helper in Fort Mill, SC for 4 month-old starting in Sept 2019. Driver's license preferred. Call 980-829-5011 or email shrutisharma1101@gmail.com. Housekeeper needed with knowledge in Indian/Pakistani cooking for home in South Raleigh. Full-time, 40 hours, 5-6 days per week. Must have own transportation. Start July 25. Call 919-480-4810 or 847-271-7255. Housekeeping couple and Head Housekeeper wanted for Franchise Hotel in Rochelle, IL. Legal status required. Call Jigar 248-495-8141.

Live-in/live-out Nanny needed to take care of toddler with cooking help. In South Charlotte near Ballantyne. Good compensation offered. Call 704-497-2845. Hotel Help Wanted: Front desk/night auditor, Housekeeping and Laundry Person needed for a franchise Hotel in Rock Hill, SC. Contact Hojorockhillsc@gmail.com or 850-218-8579. Housekeeping Couple needed immediately for Independent Motel in Florence, SC. Must be honest and have legal status. Accommodations provided. Call 843-992-8424. Babysitter needed from 6-9am, M-F to help with 2 toddler boys and some light cooking/housekeeping. Must have your own car. Call 848-219-8450. Eyebrow Threading Position available in Winston-Salem, NC. Excellent Pay + Tips & Benefits! Some Experience & fluent English required. Call 336-422-7582. July 2019

Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk/Manager, Night Auditor and Housekeeper (Single/Couple) for franchise hotels in Charlotte/Gastonia/High Point. Accommodations provided. Call 704-4600379 between 6- 9pm. Nanny/helper required for 15 month-old from 9am to 5pm (full-time) in South Charlotte near Providence and Rea (Arboretum). Call Meha Shah 704-352-0438. Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk, Laundry & Maintenance for franchise motel in Raleigh, NC. Fluent English required. Experience preferred. Couples welcome. Call 252-366-9415 & leave message. if no answer.

Front Desk / Housekeeping needed for Hotel in Cleveland / Akron, OH. Accommodations provided. Call Mit Patel 734-776-4371 or email Sixsigmahotels@gmail.com

Full-time or Part-time employee needed (single or couple) for Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise Restaurant in Matthews, NC. Call Dhruvit Patel 904-806-8071. Convenience Store help wanted in Gastonia, NC. Accommodations provided. Call 980-250-4995. Hotel Management Firm Hiring: Housekeepers, front desk (must speak fluent English), and General Manager of franchise hotels. Experience required. Email resumes to abcone@abcinns.com or call 704-649-6833 (M-F, 9AM-5PM). Help Wanted: Franchise Motel in Fayetteville, NC for Front Desk and Housekeeping. Accommodations possible. Good salary. Fluent English a must. Contact Dev 630-253-8860 or devsuper8@gmail.com. Housekeeping Couple wanted for Hotel in Rocky Mount, NC. Accommodations provided. Contact 443-538-3997. Gas Station Help Wanted: Looking for part-time weekday or weekend employee near Kannapolis, NC. Call 704-701-9482. Driving Help Needed for daily afternoon school pickup and drop home in the Ballantyne/South Charlotte area. Please call 626-298-4277, 917-974-3901or email nanathwani@yahoo.com. Housekeeping needed for limited service hotel in Greenville, SC. Call 864-525-0496. Manager Couple and Housekeeping Couple needed for motel in NC. Excellent pay. Accommodations provided. Call 910817-4313 / 910-995-1707. Front Desk couple needed for Franchise Hotel in Concord, NC. Experience, fluent English and legal status a must. Accommodations provided. Call Rusab 704-772-5554. Convenience Store help needed immediately in Charlotte, NC. Full-time & part-time including weekends. Call Vimal at 704-299-2580. Saathee.com

Cashier/Clerk wanted (full-time and parttime) for gas station/convenience store off I-77 in Rock Hill, SC. Call 704-907-5884. Motel Help Wanted: Front Desk, Maintenance, and Housekeeping (single/couple) for motel in Asheboro, NC. Over 3 years of experience needed. Accommodations provided. Contact 336625-1880 or rameshvpatel@gmail.com Gujarati Nanny (live-in or live-out) needed to help with 4 month-old and 3 year-old in Mooresville, NC. Also help with kitchen cooking and cleaning. Driver’s license preferred. Contact 732-318-4503 or virangi85@gmail.com. C-store / Gas Station Help Wanted in Gaffney, SC. Part-time or Full-time. Single, Couple or Family. Legal status required. Fluent English & previous experience preferred. Call 704-726-7544 Maintenance handy man needed for franchise motel in Charlotte, NC. Electrician and motel air conditioning experience recommended. Legal status required. Please call 704-443-1016. Elegant Brows looking for eye brow threaders in Charlotte area. Excellent pay plus tips! Some experience and fluent English required. Call 586-536-5360. Motel Help Wanted: General Managers and Front Desk Clerks for franchise motels in Richburg & Rock Hill, SC. Legal status & fluent English required. Accommodations provided. Call 803-2304402. Gas Station Help Wanted: Full-time Single or couple in Columbia, SC. Experience Preferred. Must speak English. Accommodations provided. Call 803-4665861 or 803-319-9878 Hotel Help Wanted: Looking for all positions (GM/AGM/Front Desk/Housekeeping) for 98-Room property in Charlotte, NC. Contact 704502-2630 or Gm.nita.shah@gmail.com Experienced Threading Practitioners or Licensed Esthetician in Charlotte & Raleigh. New locations now open. Full or part-time. Great pay & flexibility. Experience required. Good English skills. Call 704-312-1870 (M-F 9-5). Cook needed to make vegetarian Punjabi style food and bring to south Charlotte periodically. Willing to pick up if needed. Call 530-310-1865 Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk/Manager, Night Auditor and Housekeeper (Single/Couple) for franchise hotels in Wilmington, NC. Accommodations provided. Call 910-262-8357 or email ilmhotelemployer@gmail.com Motel Help Wanted: Housekeeping, Managers & Night Auditors for Independent & Franchise Motels in South Carolina. Good pay and accommodations provided. Call 803-664-0477. 125

Babysitter needed from 6-9am, M-F to help with 2 toddler boys and some light cooking/housekeeping. Must have your own car. Call 848-219-8450.

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We help High Networth Cash Buyers in the Carolinas. Contact Bob Atkinson “The Land Man” 919-362-6999 or visit www.learnaboutland.com

North Raleigh 1 BR/1 Bath space available in beautiful three bedroom house to share with single elderly man. Mature resident preferred. Call Jay 732-397-1634. Hotel Equipment for Sale: 93 rooms of Hotel furniture in mint condition. Works well for franchise or independent hotels. Also Onity T-24 Locks in working condition. Call Rusab at 704-772-5554. Home for Sale: 10815 Cove Point Drive, Charlotte. 3,769 sqft. 5 Bedroom/3.5 Bath, finished basement with BR, BA, Media, storage. Main: LR, DR, Kit, GR. Upstairs: Bonus, Master BR, 3 BRs. Energy star home. $375,000. Call Chuck Adkins, 704488-0988, EXP Realty. Wholesale Inventory for Sale in Raleigh: $10.00 each; buy 1 or 100. Kurtis, Kurtas, Lawn Kurtas , Leggings. Pashmina work, Chiffon, Georgette, Rayon Cotton, Silk Cotton. 14K Gold Jewelry $35.00. GM owner retiring. Call Jay 732-397-1634. Professional Woman Looking to Rent unfinished bedroom w/private bathroom in Morrisville or Cary for at least 12 months. Will pay up to $500 rent. Please email Stephanie at baristanc55@gmail.com to set up an interview. Home for Sale: Pristine, custom Vastu home in Mount Soma community. 2BD/2BA, fabulous kitchen with custom cabinets, honed granite & walk-in pantry. Large windows throughout provide for natural light. Master suite features stone walk-in shower, huge walk-in custom closet and oversized garden tub. Immaculate landscaping, covered decks. Paved, year-round access in gated community. Asking $374,000. Listing Agent: Noland-Proben Team 828-7345201or 828-734-9157.

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Computer Programming Courses from beginner to advanced serving the Charlotte area and online. Contact Chandra Prakash (B. Tech. Computer Science, IIT Delhi) at 612-568-2426, cprakash@acm.org or visit www.cupriver.com Dholi For Hire: Plays the Dhol (drum) for any occasion! Barat, Doli, Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Showers & any other festivity. Affordable rates! Call Arpan Bhandari 704-641-4761 or email: arpandholi@yahoo.com Gujarati Priest: Devendra Dave Independent priest. Ganesh, Randal, Navratri, Diwali’s Laxmi & Sharda Pujas, Satyanarayan Katha, Weddings, Vastu, Baby Shower, Funeral Seva. Call Daveji 704-780-3563. God Blessings to All.

Priest specializing in all kinds of Hindu Ceremonies. Poojas, Vrathas & Homams/Havan, Satyanarayan Pooja, Rudraabhishegam, Gruhapravesam & Japam, Baby Showers and Weddings. Self- Transportation to Pooja site anywhere. Call Pralad Joshi: 704-5002210 (home), 704-450-6447 (cell)

Pari Beauty In Matthews: Threading, Waxing, Facials, Massage for newborn and mom & other services. 29 years of experience. Special Deals & Great Service. Call: 704-846-7912. Priest Available for these services: Shree Satya narayan katha, Shanti hawan, Vastu shanty, Weddings, Baby shower, Bhumi pujan, Mata ki chowki pujan, Funeral, all types of karmakand. Please call Viral Bhatt 704-438-6334. Need an affordable DJ for Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Showers & any other festivity? Look no further! Contact DJ Rahul at 980-319-7389 or TheRealDJRahul@gmail.com Satya Math & Reading: Enroll now for SAT/ACT prep starting in June. We also tutor Math I, II, III, & AP courses year round. Contact: 704 540 4589 Email: satyamandr@gmail.com Neeta’s Beauty Parlor: Charlotte area open 7 days a week. Full service. Call for appointment. 704-968-0270. Saree Draping: specializing in draping sarees, dupattas and jewelry for any event. Weddings, Engagements, Baby showers, Birthdays, etc. Contact Rital Patel at info@bridaldraping.com or www.bridaldraping.com

Gujarati Priest in NC & SC for Ganesh, Randal, Laxmi, Sharda Pujan, Satyanarayan Katha, Wedding, Vastu, Baby Shower, Hawan, Grah Shanti. Kishor Trivedi Home: 336-774-0597 Cell: 336-4867925 E-Mail: kishor7@juno.com Travel Passion: Call for International & Domestic Air tickets. We process India Visa, OCI, Indian Ppt Renewal, Hotel bookings & Tour packages. 509.550.9076 or 509.550.9034 Email: travelpassion24@gmail.com Belmont Alterations & Designing: Custom alterations or stitching for your Punjabi suits, blouses, sarees, dresses, cholis, and lehengas. Also available for henna/mendhi art. Contact 704-898-5376

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C-Store: Lenoir, NC $159,000 + Inv, Inside Sales $750,000, Fuel Gallons 250,000, No Beer -REDUCED C-Store: Charlotte, NC $850,000+ Inv, Property inc.,Inside Sales $516,000, Fuel Gallons 720,000 C-Store: Louisburg, NC $199,000 Property included, Store Closed C-Store: Winston-Salem, NC $125,000 + Inv., Inside Sales $660,000, Fuel Gallons 328,000 C-Store: China Grove, NC $369,900 + Inv, Property Inc., Inside sales $514,000, Fuel Gallons 100,000 C-Store: Oak Island, NC $529,000 + Inv., Inside Sales $1,300,000, No Gas, C-Store: Mount Olive, NC $165,000 + Inv., Inside Sales $450,000, No Gas C-Store: Zionville, NC $85,000 + Inv., Annual Sales $898,000, Fuel Gallons 245,158, No Beer

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Café& Bakery: Hudson, NC $59,000+ Inv, Annual Sales $162,123, Seats 50 Small Café: Sanford, NC $189,000 + Inv, Annual Sales $280,596, Seats 32 Former Steak House: Kannapolis, NC $1,000,000 Property included, currently closed

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Auto Repair/Gas Station: Wake County, NC $395,000, Annual Sales $1,200,000 -REDUCED Clothing Store: Charlotte, NC $34,000, Great Opportunity, Motivated Seller Edible Arrangements Franchise: Central Region, NC $189,900, Annual Sales $270,000

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Quality Through Perfection 12 + Years Of Accounting & Tax Experience.

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Patel Brothers (Charlotte)..........................................95

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Anil & Anjali Bedi LLC (CPA & Consultants).............103

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Raj D Batra Photography ..........................................93

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte)............63

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Charlotte Chess Center ............................................35

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