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Happy Life!

Read the essay Flags of July, exploring the true meaning of freedom, on page 14.

Strong female characters in films. Why has this become so hard to define? Read the article on page 22.

Why do people sacrifice their food intake in the guise of dieting? Why not simply enjoy what you eat. Read our Nutrition column on page 34.

How do you fight summer blues when you are a teenager out of school?

Read the essay on page 46.

Learn how to make the easy and delicious “Pav Bhaji” for your summer picnics and gatherings in our recipe of the month on page 72.

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“Bridging America and the Indian Subcontinent.”

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In This Issue

Page 34 Dieting: Why not enjoy what you eat?

Page 20 Events Coming Up

Page 22 Strong female characters in films.

Why are they hard to define?

Page 72 Recipe: Pav Bhaji for summer picnics and gatherings.

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

Summer Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46

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

Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18

Dances of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 48

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

Mirror Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 22

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Quad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 56

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

Nutrition for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34

News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 62

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

Thinking about Thinking . . . . . . . .pg. 38

Save Soil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 66

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

Subcontinental Divide . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42

Recipe: Pav Bhaji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 72

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Flags of July The Editor’s Desk

by Samir Shukla I grabbed the flag from the closet and placed it on a pole on the deck. There was hardly any breeze. The flag hugged the pole most of this July day. The fireflies hovering about the yard in the late evening seemed like distant fireworks nudging the flag to flutter. That night, the stars and the moon goaded the wind and the red white and blue happily fluttered.

An hour further a gaggle of stars sprinkled the sky, as if trying to outnumber the stars on the flag.

It’s midnight now and the flag seems to have won the numbers contest with the stars as the night moves, the twinklers are fewer on this side of the night, on my patch of the sky, as the earth continually spins on her axis.

There’s always a little extra buzz in the month of July, fully laden with summer heat, evoking patriotism, locking itself on the calendar as the pivot month taking the year into its second half. It’s the birth month of the country, reminding all our democracy’s fragility. The continuing work that’s needed to keep the Republic united and strong. Most folks get a bit patriotic during this month, me included. After the extra drizzle of patriotism in early July, I set the rest of the month on cruise, bones continually warmed by the lovely heat, letting the days pass by in rotating ticks and tocks of summertime bliss. It’s a welcome patch of smoothness, no matter how short, in the daily roughness of life.

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The flag’s patience with citizens is limitless.

Especially with the hollow patriotism of word droppers, “freedom” being the main symbolic word these droppers drop. The word is so vast and can mean so many different things to different people. The real feel of freedom is like a ladder for different socio-economic classes. Economic security always means more freedom. The word is used and abused so often by politicians and partisans that it rings hollow in their infirm mouths.

The true meaning of freedom is a hand stretched out to neighbors and fellow citizens unlike yourself to lock in unity, not brashness cocked into the triggers of guns or uniforms of selfrighteous seditionists. Of course, we must defend true liberty, attacks on our solidarity and country, whether they are physical, psychological, or technological. This means weapons must occasionally be brought into play. Sometimes an eye for an eye is the only solution.

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Upcoming Events Ragamala at ADF: Durham, NC (July 6-7, 2022)

Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy’s South Indian Bharatanatyam ensemble Ragamala last performed at the American Dance Festival in 2012 and will return 10 years later with their latest eveninglength piece and ADF commission, “Fires of Varanasi: Dance of the Eternal Pilgrim.” For more details on the ensemble, visit Ragamaladance.org. Info about ADF: Americandancefestival.org.

Music in the Gardens: Durham, NC (July 6 - August 4, 2022) Duke Performances’ Music in the Gardens concerts are held every summer on a stage on the lawn of Sarah P. Duke Gardens, and often feature local indie bands and musicians from a range of traditions. Listen to music while surrounded by the lovely gardens. All performances are free. Reservations are available two weeks before each event.

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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Talk: Raleigh and Charlotte, NC (July 7 & 8, 2022) The founder of the Art of Living and SKY Breath Meditation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a humanitarian, spiritual leader, and peace envoy who has been teaching breath-based meditation techniques for health and well-being for more than 40 years. This is a rare opportunity to spend time in person with a living master of yoga and meditation, which can play a role in creating a stress-free, violence-free community. Experience hope, healing, and inspiration through a wisdom talk by Gurudev. Enjoy a live guided meditation led by Gurudev (no prior meditation experience needed).

- McKimmon Center, Raleigh, NC on Thursday, July 7, 2022, from 6:30pm - 9pm. RSVP: Aolf.me/istandforpeaceraleigh - Halton Theater (CPCC), Charlotte NC on Friday, July 8, 2022 from 6:30-8:30pm. Tickets: visit Eventbrite.com and search for the event.

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Diljit Dosanjh Live: Fairfax, VA (July 19, 2022) Dosanjh will perform live on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. The “Born to Shine” tour is making its rounds in the USA and Canada. Dosanjh is a singer, actor, film producer and television presenter who works in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. Some of his movies are among the most successful Punjabi movies in history. For tickets information, visit Ticketmaster.com.

Symphony by the Lake: Blowing Rock, NC (July 22, 2022) Experience movie soundtracks by the Symphony of the Mountains, surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge. Take your seat on the grass by Chetola Lake and enjoy timeless pieces from classical and modern film composers. Bring a picnic to enjoy with friends and family, or purchase meals from caterers at the event. There will be fireworks at the end. oncert will be on Friday, July 22, 2022 from 7-9pm (gates open at 5:30pm).

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Love Shine Play Festival: Asheville, NC (July 28 – 31, 2022) Kapil Sharma Live: Atlanta, GA (July 15, 2022) Indian TV talk show host Kapil Sharma and his team will perform live on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA. For more details, visit Gassouthdistrict.com/events.

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Upcoming Events Gujarati Comedy Show and Kathiawadi Dayro: Charlotte, NC (July 30, 2022) Friends of Charlotte present a Gujarati comedy show and Kathiawadi dayro on Saturday, July 30, 2022 beginning with dinner at 6:30pm and program beginning at 7:30pm. Performers include Dr. Jagdish Trivedi, Jigna Pathak, and Tushar Gor. The fundraiser will be held at Vihar Hall, Hindu Center, 7400 City View Dr., Charlotte. Tickets range from $20 - $30. For more details, call 704-606-7996 or 704-607-8412.

Kiran Bazaar: Morrisville, NC (August 7, 2022) The fundraiser for Kiran, Inc will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at HSNC Main Hall, 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC from noon - 7pm. There will be many vendors, food sellers and information booths about Kiran’s work during the event. For more details, write to Kiran@kiraninc.org.

Festival of India: Charlotte, NC (August 27, 2022) The 26th annual Festival of India, presented by the India Association of Charlotte, is scheduled for Saturday, August 27, 2022 from noon to 8pm in Uptown at the Belk Theater on Tryon Street.

The festival is one of the most popular events in the Queen City and features varied dance performances, arts, crafts, cultural expositions, vendors and plenty of food. For more details as well as vendors and performers information, visit Indiafestival.net.

Sanju Baba Chale Amerika Live: Atlanta Ga & Fairfax VA (August 26 & 28, 2022) There are upcoming live performances by Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani and Arshad Warsi, along with many other stars and musicians.

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York Summerfest: (August 26 - 27, 2022) The York Summerfest will include be 5k/10k road races, golf tournament, classic car show, music, kid’s activities, demonstrations, arts and crafts, 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 26-27, 2022 along various streets in downtown York, SC. To learn more, visit Yorksummerfest.com.

Greensboro Food Truck Festival (August, 28, 2022) Sanjivani Bhelande Live in Concert: Charlotte, NC (August 28, 2022) Award winning playback singer and winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Season 1, Bhelande will perform live with a full band on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Halton Theater, 1206 Elizabeth Ave., in Charlotte from 5 - 8pm. The show is a fundraiser for Akshay Patra Foundation, which feeds nearly two million children daily. It is the world’s largest secular school lunch program. For more details on the concert call 704-620-8527 pr 612-940-4182. For more details on Akshay Patra, visit AkshayPatraUSA.org.

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The Greensboro Food Truck Festival will be held on August 28, 2022 from 3pm-9pm in downtown Greensboro, NC. 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. Greensborofoodtruckfestivals.com.

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Strong Female Characters Why Has This Become so Hard to Define?

Mirror, Mirror

by Jennifer Allen

The “Strong Female Character” has become a big catchphrase in terms of entertainment over the past few years. While I think these creators have their hearts in the right place, these characters often come across as overpowered, underdeveloped, and for lack of a better word… boring.

Perhaps I should explain difference between a “Strong Female Character” versus a “Strong Character who is Female”.

The overarching definition in both cases is a girl or woman in a story who is presented as anything other than a typical damsel-in-distress or supporting love interest. She’s often a supporting character who is simply better than the lead or in some more recent cases, the lead character herself. Characteristics generally include being able to take care of themselves be it with physical strength, intelligence, strong will or some combination of the three.

While the increased representation of fully developed female characters in all forms of media is commendable and should enthusiastically be expanded upon, the way some are written as of late is something we need to reconsider.

Some of these characters are portrayed with a noticeable lack of flaws. They are morally sacrosanct and never seem to make bad choices. They are also never really challenged, while traversing through the story and accomplishing their goal without any real cost.

Finally, they are usually inheritably better than most of the male characters they interact with… through birthright or some sort of supernatural/scientific means that’s never fully explained.

This level of “perfection” makes you wonder why we should even care about such a character, right?

What many of these contemporary creations seem to lack is a journey where said character must rise to meet the challenges of their environment. These stories should be about survival within a harsh world, galaxy Miror Mirror continued on page 94

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July 8 Macherla Niyojakavargam (Director: MS Raja Shekhar Reddy) Cast: Nithiin, Krithi Shetty, and Catherine Tresa Thor: Love and Thunder (Director: Taika Watiti) Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Jeff Goldblum, and Russell Crowe Thank You (Director: Vikram Kumar) Cast: Naga Chaitanya, Raashi Khanna, Malavika Nair, and Sai Sushanth Reddy

July 22 Karthikeya 2 (Director: Chandoo Mondeti) Cast: Nikhil Siddharth and Anupama Parameswaran Shamshera (Director: Karan Malhotra) Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor, and Sanjay Dutt

Khuda Haafiz: Chapter II – Agni Pariksha (Director: Faruk Kabir) Cast: Vidyut Jammwal and Shivaleeka Oberoi

Nope (Director: Jordan Peele) Cast: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Steven Yeun

The Sea Beast (Streaming) (Director: Chris Williams) Cast: Karl Urban, Dan Stevens, Kathy Burke, and Jared Harris

July 29 HIT - The Second Case (Director: Sailesh Kolanu) Cast: Adivi Sesh, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Posani Krishna Murali, and Tanikella Bharani

July 15 Phone Bhoot (Director: Gurmmeet Singh) Cast: Katrina Kaif, Ishaan Khatter, and Siddhant Chaturvedi

DC League of Super-Pets (Director: Jared Stern) Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Kate McKinnon, John Krasinski, and Keanu Reeves

Judaa Hoke Bhi (Director: Vikram Bhatt) Cast: Akshay Oberoi, Aindrita Ray, and Meherzan Mazda

Thank God (Director: Indra Kumar) Cast: Ajay Devgn, Sidharth Malhotra, and Rakul Preet Singh

The Gray Man (Streaming) (Directors: Anthony & Joe Russo) Cast: Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Alfre Woodard

House Party (Streaming) (Director: Calmatic) Cast: Jacob Latimore, Tosin Cole, and Melvin Gregg Ek Villain Returns (Director: Indra Kumar) Cast: John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani, and Tara Sutaria

Shabaash Mithu (Director: Srijit Mukherji) Cast: Taapsee Pannu and Vijay Raaz Persuasion (Streaming) (Director: Carrie Cracknell) Cast: Dakota Johnson, Henry Golding, and Richard E Grant

Vengeance (Director: BJ Novak) Cast: BJ Novak, Boyd Holbrook, Dove Cameron, Issa Rae, and Ashton Kutcher

HIT - The First Case (Director: Shailesh Kolanu) Cast: Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra

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Film Clips Brahmastra Part One: Shiva

Brahmāstra is a new original universe inspired by deeply rooted concepts and tales from Indian history but set in the modern world, with epic storytelling of fantasy, adventure, good vs evil, love and hope; all told using cutting edge technology. The ensemble cast includes Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, Alia Bhatt, and more. It opens on September 9.

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Director Srijit Mukherji’s upcoming film Shabaash Mithu is a biopic based on Indian women’s cricket captain Mithali Raj. Taapsee Pannu and Vijay Raaz star in this inspiring sports drama that hits the screens beginning July 15.

Nope The residents of a lonely gulch in California bear witness to an uncanny & chilling discovery. The Oscar winning director Jordan Peele directs Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, and Michael Wincott in this horror sci-fi outing. It is slated for release in theaters on July 22.

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Shamshera The film Shamshera is set in the heartland of India and will be a high-octane, period drama with massive action scenes and Ranbir Kapoor in a never seen before avatar. Sanjay Dutt will portray the role of the ruthless and merciless villain. Lead actress Vaani Kapoor will portray the most desirable and sought-after travelling performer from heartland India. The film directed, by Karan Malhotra, is set to release July 22.

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Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra star in this Hindi remake of Telugu cop drama HIT. Both Rao and Malhotra have a string of film credits.

The duo was recently seen promoting this new film at various venues. The remake is directed by Shailesh Kolanu and opens on July 15.

Five assassins aboard a fastmoving bullet train find out their missions have something in common. David Leitch directs this action thriller with ensemble cast including Karen Fukuhara, Brad Pitt, Zazie Beetz, and Sandra Bullock.

Look for it in theaters beginning on July 29.

Cirkus Director Rohit Shetty’s Cirkus, starring Ranveer Singh is set to release on December 23. Singh will be seen in a double role. The film also stars Pooja Hegde, Jaqueline Fernandez, Varun Sharma and a bevy of celebrated actors in the family-friendly film.

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What does it mean to have a diet chart or what is dieting?

When you use the word dieting, it immediately implies restriction. It means you are “on a diet”. If you waiver from the “chart” given to you, you feel guilty – you are “cheating”!

That is not what food is supposed to be.

Food is our fuel! Food is supposed to nourish our minds, bodies, and soul. Food gives us energy. Food is not supposed to make you feel guilty or make you feel deprived. Your health is more than just a diet plan.

Very sadly, this whole culture of “dieting” to lose weight fast has created so many other issues.

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Your diet (which basically means what you eat on a routine basis) should not be about limitations or following a strict plan.

What you eat, when you eat, the timing of your meals, the gap/space between your meals, the balance of each meal, and your overall daily routine are all important.

Most importantly, you should enjoy what you eat.

It is important to take into consideration your medical history, your family medical history, your job hours, your responsibilities, etc.

Research studies show that your mood and overall disposition when you eat can directly affect how you digest that meal. So, if you are feeling guilty because you “cheated” or are feeling deprived because you are “dieting”, you will not digest that meal properly. That can lead to digestive issues including acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, and leaky gut. It won’t happen with one single meal obviously; but if you tend to jump from one diet plan to the other, the long-term effects can be detrimental.

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Is it possible that the strange shapes that populate our heads are really shapes that we shaped? Maybe there are no such things in the real world that correspond to these shapes? Maybe our creative minds spin a parallel universe that aspires to turn with the world as the world turns? But never quite manages to?

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The world is dogmatic! It has a mind of its own, and spins where it spins, seemingly unmindful and uncaring about the poor mind that observes, plaintively hoping that it spins the way that it is “supposed” to spin.

But we do much more than hope: we engage with the world with our decisions and actions that we believe will eventually make the South the North, and the North the South. But try as we might, things just seem to happen the way they do. Could it be that the problem lies with us, and not with the world?

Could it be that we may even do the very opposite of what we should do, and when things go awry, we simply point to the world and say “You!” when we really ought to be saying “It’s me, not you!”

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This xenophobic patriotism has become the hallmark of administrations on both sides of the isle in the last four decades. We want Americans to pick up their lunch boxes, prepared by beautiful and smiling wives, and leave for work to make us great again. The problem is that that was probably a public relations sexist fantasy to begin with. Few people came home to well-behaved kids in ironed clothes and a roast in the oven.

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Now that I have taken action to care for myself, it is time to care for the community. I volunteered to pick up trash in a creek nearby. Surprisingly, there were so many chip bags and candy wrappers littered all over.

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by Dr. Maha Gingrich During the times of instant gratification and sharing traditional cultures seen as going backwards, the 19th anniversary performance of Dances of India was yet again a huge success as we went virtual due to the ongoing pandemic. Over 4000 people watched the show, and many took time to share their experiences and thoughts.

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The Quad

US efforts to counter China’s influence in Asia mark a new era of micro alliances through which the country is using international investment to build influence across Eurasia and Africa.

The Quad has now pledged to extend more than US$50 billion in infrastructure aid and investment in the IndoPacific over the next five years to counter China’s economic clout in the region.

Each of the member states has bilateral issues with China, including territorial disputes, historically rooted tensions and spiky diplomatic relations. But the core motivation for its continuance and promotion is the realpolitik consideration of constraining the People’s Republic. This was confirmed in a 2019 speech by the then US secretary of state, Michael Pompeo, who described the group’s role as “ensuring that China retains only its proper place in the world”.

China has been increasingly assertive in recent years, especially with regard to the South China Sea, but also in terms of its economic policies such as the BRI and its occasionally bellicose diplomatic rhetoric. This has prompted states from across the Asia-Pacific region – and beyond – to rethink the previous policies that focused more on engagement with China than containment.

In this light, the Quad can be seen as a demonstration of the willingness of the US and its allies to respond more assertively in defending their position and interests in the region. This has not gone unnoticed in China. The Global Times, a state-owned tabloid newspaper, has repeatedly referred to the Quad as the “sinister gang of Indo-Pacific to contain China”.

By Ed Griffith and Moises de Souza US president Joe Biden in late May visited Asia in an effort to strengthen relationships in the region, most notably meeting with leaders of the “Quad” alliance of America, Japan, India and Australia. This group of like-minded states represents a 21st-century diplomatic mechanism which is growing in importance in lieu of an Asian Nato. Biden, along with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Japan-U.S.-AustraliaIndia Fellowship Founding Celebration event in Tokyo.

Biden’s trip coincided with a visit by Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to Fiji, as part of Beijing’s so-far unsuccessful attempts to gather a coalition of Pacific Island states. China has been wooing nations in the Pacific for some time, as it attempts to expand its diplomatic reach. Most notably, a security deal with the Solomon Islands might open the door to Chinese military presence there.

All these efforts illustrate the kind of reshaped global order that we can expect to see in the future. The new security landscape is of pacts between small numbers of states that produce powerful security groupings with quite specific focus in deterring other great powers. Welcome to a new era of micro alliances in international politics.

The Quad has its roots in cooperative disaster response efforts in the aftermath of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, but it has evolved in recent years to become more about security.

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News Notes Asheville’s Chai Pani Named 2022 Outstanding Restaurant The James Beard Foundation named Chai Pani of Asheville, NC the 2022 Outstanding Restaurant Award winner held in Chicago on June 13, 2022.

The Outstanding Restaurant Award goes to “a restaurant that demonstrates consistent excellence in food, atmosphere, hospitality, and operations while contributing positively to its broader community.” The award was part of annual event that announced the winners of the 2022 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards. Chai Pani was founded by owner and chef Meherwan Irani. The James Beard Foundation celebrates and supports the people behind America’s food culture, while pushing for new standards in the restaurant industry to create a future where all have the opportunity to thrive. Established over 30 years ago, the Foundation has highlighted the centrality of food culture in daily lives and is committed to supporting a resilient and flourishing industry that honors its diverse communities.

PranPrathistha Puja and Ceremony at Greenville, NC Temple

Hasya Kavi Sammelan Held in Charlotte In the past two years, life has become increasingly stressful. Finding happiness and staying healthy has become more difficult than ever before. To bring some laughter to the Charlotte community, the “Hasya Kavi Sammelan” was hosted at the Hindu Center on June 7, 2022. The event was performed for the first time in Charlotte and featured live performances from three notable Indian poets: Tej Narayan Sharma, Deepak Gupta, and Ankita Singh. The Hasya Kavi Sammelan was presented by Antarrashtriya Hindi Samiti, Rekha Bhatia Sahitya Sangam, the Madhya Pradesh Association of Charlotte, and the Hindu Center of Charlotte. The evening was full of humor, satire, laughter, and incredible poetry. The funds raised during the program were donated to the Madhya Pradesh Association of Charlotte and the Hindu center Of Charlotte. The same event with the three poets also took place in Morrisville, NC at HSNC on June 5, 2022.

India’s Cabinet Approves Auction of IMT/5G Spectrum

The Hindu Temple ENC, Greenville, NC held its PranPrathistha Ceremony from June 10 – June 12, 2022. The events were attended by over 200 devotees. The Vedic rituals were conducted

by Pandits Shivanand Bhatt and Shukla ji. Plans are underway for community programs, children’s programs, language classes, Geeta study and more. Puja schedules will be published soon.

The temple is located at 1420 E, 14th Street, Greenville, NC. More info: write to hundutempleenc@gmail.com or visit HSENC.org.

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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in mid-June approved a proposal of the Department of Telecommunications to conduct spectrum auction through which spectrum will be assigned to the successful bidders for providing 5G services to public and enterprises.

Digital connectivity makes possible programs such as Digital India, Start-up India, and Make in India.

Broadband, especially the mobile broadband, has become integral part of the daily lives of the citizens.

Spectrum is an integral and necessary part of the entire 5G eco-system. The upcoming 5G services have the potential to create new age businesses, generate additional revenue for enterprises and provide employment arising from the deployment of innovative use-cases and technologies.

Over 72 GHz of Spectrum to be auctioned for a period of 20 years. It is expected that the Mid and High band spectrum will be utilized by Telecom Service Providers to roll-out of 5G technology-based services capable of providing speed and capacities which would be about 10 times higher than 4G services.

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The Third International Gujarati Film festival (IGFF) Contributed by Sanjay Pandya Photograph: SFA Productions The 3rd. Vadilal International Gujarati Film festival (IGFF), supported by Gujarat Tourism took place in Atlanta, Georgia from May 20 - 22, 2022. Many filmmakers, writers and actors graced the opening night as well as showings of Gujarati films. On the second day all three movie theaters were busy screening movies all day long til late into the night. The grand award and closing ceremony were held on May 22. The 3-day festival witnessed a Who’s who of Atlanta dignitaries, Gujarati community and Gujarati Film fraternity.

Pan Nalin’s The Last Film Show won the Best Film at 3rd Edition of Vadilal International Gujarati Film Festival (IGFF) in Atlanta.

IGFF aspires to elevate Gujarati cinema from local to global level.

The event brought professional and amateur filmmakers together to celebrate the evolving world of Gujarati Cinema. IGFF was previously held in 2018 in New Jersey and in 2019 in LA and New Jersey. The festival skipped 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic.

On Saturday Georgia Doctors & Dentist Association (GDDA) organized a medical seminar which was attended by 150 members.

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Atlanta’s own Cultural ambassador Mustfabhai Ajmeri was honored with “lifetime award” during star-studded closing ceremony.

The closing ceremony had a nice panel discussion on future of Gujarati film industry where all visiting dignitaries participated.

CRY America’s “Heroes for Life” Gala Raises $1 Million “Heroes for Life,” Child Rights and You (CRY) America’s annual gala series, returned after a two-year pandemic break to honor the organization’s U.S.-based donors and field workers across 30 CRY America-supported projects in villages and slums throughout India.

The gala series ran from May 14 - 22, 2022 with sold-out events in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, New York City and Houston, with a virtual event in Seattle. This year’s fundraising total smashed previous records, raising over $1 million.

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The galas featured veteran Bollywood actor Vivek Anand Oberoi as celebrity guest who spoke about the importance of supporting the cause of children.

Lalithamma, director of People’s Organization for Rural Development (PORD), a CRY America-supported project in Andhra Pradesh shared her work during the pandemic.

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“We had to pivot from our regular plans for the year and get a grasp on what was happening in the field where our project partners work,” she said at the May 20 New York gala, held at the Taj Pierre.

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Save the Soil Movement Walkathons for Awareness of Soil Crisis Happened in 60 Cities for the 1st Time in North and Latin America Where do you look when you walk? Perhaps you gaze at other people, or the landscape, or the road ahead.

On Father’s Day weekend, June 18 – 19, 2022, the Save Soil movement asked everyone to look down instead—at the soil. Sixty cities across North America and Latin America hosted coordinated walkathons to raise awareness of a silently brewing crisis: soil degradation.

Several walkathons were organized in the Carolinas, including in Charlotte on June 19 at Clanton Park. Nearly 200 people showed their support by participating in walkathon to spread the awareness of the importance of soil in the wellbeing of the humanity. Barbara Bleiweis, Supervisor and Chair, Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District and Renee Garner, Board of Commissioners, Matthews NC, were the guest speakers and they emphasized the importance of saving soil and were happy to be included in the Save Soil movement.

All food comes from a single source: the soil. Frequently likened to a thin layer of skin covering the earth, soil contains an ecosystem of innumerable species that anchor all life on the planet. Simply put, without soil, growing food for human consumption would be impossible.

However, over the past 150 years, more than half of all planetary soil has been lost. Currently, according to scientific data, 50 percent of U.S. soil and 75 percent of European soil lack sufficient organic content. It is predicted by scientists that by 2045, the world’s population will grow to 9.3 billion people, yet the world will produce 40 percent less food than it is producing now.

If this rate of soil degradation continues without immediate and decisive action, much of the earth’s remaining cultivable soil will become degraded in a matter of decades.

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Save Soil, an initiative launched by global leader and visionary Sadhguru, is a worldwide effort to reach and educate over 3.5 billion people around the globe, by rallying citizen support and advocating policies that support soil health.

This movement is unique in that it fosters involvement through inclusiveness, joy and inspiration. By mobilizing people now, change is possible. Indeed, Save Soil’s overarching goal is to increase the organic content of the world’s soil by three to six percent, which is an achievable target if the world acts now.

Sadhguru embarked on a 100-day, 30,000 km journey after launching the global Movement to Save Soil from extinction since this March. His journey began in London on March 21 and culminated in southern India in late June.

A wide variety of public figures, from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to leading primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, from author Deepak Chopra to Salesforce’s Marc Benioff, are supporting Save Soil and its goals, giving voice to what has been an entirely silent ecological disaster.

The Save Soil movement has also garnered support from millions of volunteers worldwide.

Thousands of people across the Americas and walked to raise awareness for Save Soil. The next decade is humanity’s chance to overcome the soil crisis, and it can be done by becoming Earth Buddies (go to savesoil.org to register to become an Earth Buddy), by writing to local government, influencers, posting in social media with #savesoil and by spreading awareness of soil degradation to others.

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Summer Picnic Foods: Pav Bhaji Summer is in full swing and most people are already enjoying backyard cookouts and picnics. So, for those of us who do not like to show up empty handed, this month’s recipe is the perfect comfort food to bring to any gathering. Pav Bhaji (“pav” meaning bread and “bhaji” being the vegetable curry) is a fast food dish that originated in Maharashtra, India and is now a popular street food found in many parts of the country. Although pav bhaji is typically considered a snack, it can also be enjoyed as a full meal, so don’t hesitate to make it as an entrée. Not only is the dish fairly simple to make, it’s also enjoyed by the pickiest of eaters. My favorite part about the dish is how easy the recipe is to adjust based on your guests’ preferences; you can add, subtract, or even swap out veggies (just be sure to modify the measurements) and you can control the level of spice. This recipe was actually inspired by a family picnic. Thanks to my grandmother (Amma) for providing the recipe!

Let’s get started!

Ingredients Vegetables: 1 ½ cup potatoes (peeled and cubed) ½ cup cauliflower (florets) ½ cup carrots (chopped) ½ cup peas (can be frozen) ¾ cup water 2 ½ cups tomato (diced) 1 cup red onion (finely chopped, reserve ¼ cup for garnish) ½ cup green bell pepper (finely chopped) 1 cup water 2 tbs cilantro (finely chopped) Spices / Other: 1 ½ tbsp pav bhaji masala 1 tbsp garlic (minced) ½ tsp cumin seeds Chili Powder (to taste) Salt (to taste) Lemon Juice (to taste) 8 pieces pav (slider or burger buns)

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Servings: 3 - 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 15 - 20 minutes

Directions 1

Start by adding the chopped potato, cauliflower florets, peas, and carrots to a pressure cooker with ¾ cup of water and a dash of salt. I used an Instant Pot and manually set the time to seven mins, this is about three whistles on a stove top pressure cooker. If you don’t own a pressure cooker, boil the veggies until softened and drain the water. Once cooked, mash the veggies until smooth in consistency. Set aside.

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Now add 1 tbsp of butter and cumin seeds to a pan on medium-high heat. Once sizzling, add in the garlic and after 1-2 mins mix in ¾ cup onions and salt. When onions begin to brown, add in the bell peppers, and cook until softened. Finally, stir in the tomatoes, while sautéing I began to lightly mash the mixture to create a paste-like consistency.

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Once the water has evaporated, stir in the pav bhaji masala and red chili powder (adjust to desired spice level). Add in the mashed veggies from earlier and about one cup of water and stir until combined.

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For this next step feel free to adjust the amount of butter used. Start with 1 tbsp of butter in the bhaji (veggie curry), cover pan until butter is melted, and then stir until combined. I repeated this step two more times (three tbsp butter total), adjust according to how buttery you would like the gravy. Turn off heat and add in cilantro. Set aside.

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Finally, prepare the pav (bread) by spreading butter on both sides of each bun and toasting on a pan until golden brown. Garnish the bhaji with cilantro and the remaining ¼ of finely chopped red onions. Now you are ready to serve!

Side note: You can find pre-made pav bhaji masala at your local Indian grocer. Or if you have the following ingredients you can dry roast them and blend them into a powder; 4 tbsp coriander seeds, 2 tbsp cumin seeds, 1 tbsp fennel seeds, 1 black cardamom, 1 cinnamon stick, 8 cloves, 2 bay leaves, 2 tsp peppercorn, 2 tbsp red chili powder (adjust to desired spice), and 2 tsp dry mango powder.

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According to Ayurveda, there are also nuances about what foods may be better for you depending on the stage of life you are at.

When you schedule a nutrition appointment with a Registered Dietitian, this is all we consider. It’s not as simple as me giving you a “diet chart” over WhatsApp or messenger. Each session is detailed and based on your nutritional needs according to your history and lifestyle.

If you have any medical condition, soliciting quick weight loss diets or other such advise could be harmful to your health, and may even prove fatal at times. There may be consequences such as hormone imbalances resulting in extreme hair loss, sluggish metabolism, and other problems. More importantly, one plan does not work for everyone. Each person has unique needs and that must be taken into consideration as well.

Just because someone has lost a lot of weight or is a personal trainer, or has taken an online or a three months certificate course in nutrition or someone who watches health shows or reads a lot on health –does not qualify her or him to be a dietitian.

It is also important to note that doctors are not the most reliable source for nutrition advice and often give out wrong information. This is because during the eight years of medical school, there is sometimes just one basic nutrition course offered. Moreover, most physician office visits are for 15 minutes only. That is not enough time to take your proper history and talk about the ideal nutrition plan for you.

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Any plan that asks you to weigh and measure every ingredient every day is not practical. Check if you are being asked to eat a large quantity of any one particular food or to avoid any foods without explanation. Always keep the big picture in mind and think about lifestyle changes to improve overall health rather than looking for quick fixes.

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Several people also ask me about the language barrier these second-generation Indians face in this country.

They wonder how these students can express the stories told through dancing so beautifully. This language barrier is not unique to second generation. As India has so many spoken languages, it is almost impossible to learn them all.

As teachers/gurus we explain the stories to the students to bring out the inner emotions of storytelling using dance as a medium. These classical dances have written instructions on the ways you can use your body to tell a story or express an emotion.

Many teachers, who moved to the USA and make it their home, have a great opportunity to take it out of India and spread these seeds of culture. Many of the Indian dance teachers in the USA teach these dances to support themselves financially.

Some teachers like me may want more out of it, such as reintroducing our culture to our own Indian community, introducing the culture to the non-Indian community and building recognition, appreciation, interest and respect for our culture. As we are learning Western culture, we should also teach Indian culture in exchange.

We all have to learn to grow.

Traditional dances have already gained popularity in the US. Thanks to many great musicians and performers who continue to contribute to this popularity. Each person’s contribution to these arts becomes an integral part of the overall vision to share these beautiful dance forms with the world.

In my opinion, with the widely growing interest and popularity of Indian classical dances, the need and search for authentic exposition is pressing and dance shows of this dimension and character is indeed the need of the hour.

Indian art is a Science, a discipline, an art and an exposition at the same time. With the co-operation, philanthropy and good will of art lovers in the USA, I am confident of promoting and fostering an appreciable understanding of the ancient cultural heritage of India among the aesthetic public. Arts are not to be restrained from sharing with others. They are suitable for all cultures.

Dances of India production gives me this opportunity to share with pride my Indian heritage.

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heads, and one that might exist in the place we call “the world” – it’s the dawn of a new day. If we can stop treating parabolas and hyperbolas from the real world as circles and triangles, maybe we would make a different set of decisions and take a different set of actions, and engage more productively with the things around us.

Just because we don’t recognize the existence of parabolas and hyperbolas doesn’t mean those shapes don’t exist.

Maybe if our understanding expands, we add to our repertoire of shapes by including these hitherto unknown shapes. And the next time around, the parabola will be part of our parables, and the hyperbola will not be dismissed as mere hyperbole.

But shaping our shapes is easier said than done.

Watch Your Health and Skills When we are younger, we are not paying much attention (maybe not as much) to our health probably because it is taken for granted (like the song says: we are invincible). At that age that is probably true. But how we take care of our health when we are young, will affect what it will be when older age creeps in. There is nothing better than proper diet and proper exercise to manage our health in both younger and older days. Healthcare is one area where expenses can creep up substantially as we get older. Aging is not for the faint of heart. If you have good health and marketable skills, you can still make good additional money to support yourself in the golden years. There are plenty of good examples: starting from tutoring to toy making/repairing, handyman’s work to sewing prom dresses to handcrafted jewelry and “Shapeless” is a shape too making cakes, among others. Any additional money that Two things are needed before we can reshape our you can earn utilizing your skills and free time is worth shapes. First, we need to be willing to do it. Secondly, we considering. US tax laws favor small businesses, and we need to be able to do it. should be taking full advantage of what is offered to us Willingness is not overly easy to engender within, in the tax code. when we have fallen in love with the shapes inside us.

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weren’t walking around in aprons making potatoes. They were assembling aircraft. The global spread of autocracy and the yearn to return to the “ye ole days” have also added fuel to the fire of sexism and racism.

I have often debated not only here but with numerous political operatives about immigration over the years.

America is under some delusion that the average citizen here wants to harvest grapes or strawberries or lettuce on 12 hour shifts with a 15-minute lunch break. Or they want to stand in slaughterhouses full of blood and guts at their feet. The pandemic has shown us an epidemic of Help Wanted signs as well. We salvaged corporate stocks by giving stimulus checks to the country, but never really gave employees a solution to what ails us. But the problem may be more far reaching.

I worked blue color jobs for a quarter century after leaving a great job as an editor. I noticed early those wages remained stagnant during my entire experience in the printing industry. Bosses living in multi-milliondollar homes would give out $25 gift cards as annual bonuses at holiday parties. They always pretended to be broke. Employee morale was zero. People were sluggish on the best of days.

Post-pandemic, I feel like the entire economy and workforce is sluggish. If I had an answer, I would be in Washington with a high paying job advising the economists. This is more of an existential crisis now. We can’t all be managers of course. But we also don’t take pride in working with our hands and crafting something.

We don’t see a certain model car and say, “I made the alternators for that one.” We don’t see a label on lumber and say, “That seal is from my company.”

So, seeing the collapse of the service industry as well is making me really nervous. The mailman tossing mail on my grass because the trash guys were in too much hurry and threw the trash cans in front of the mailbox.

The delivery drivers leaving boxes in the rain when there is a clear sign on my door to deliver to back porch in case of bad weather. All this matters.

All this is about pride. I do most of my housework myself. I take pride in how well I mop the floors or clean the kitchen. I take time to cook healthy meals for when the kids visit. I take pride in how I cut the grass or clean the windows. I take pride in how well I do my laundry.

I then take pride in doing PR work for clients. I have worked those jobs in my life. As one of my bosses used to say, “When you are on my clock, you will clean toilets if I want you to.” It used to tick me off at the time because I was a former newspaper editor. I am always on my own clock. Housework earns me no money, but maybe we need to again learn to proudly clean toilets.

The country’s flag is a symbol of freedom, of course, but it is oft abused as a wrap by weak-minded chest thumpers, easily duped by TV personalities and selfserving politicians. The flag doesn’t proudly flutter but goes limp in the toxic hands of partisanship and narcissism disguised as patriotism.

This symbol watches over us citizens as we argue and spar, unite or divide over our ideologies of democracy, citizenship and country. It watches over us during every election cycle, the action of democracy.

This year’s political battles are being set for the midterm elections as the primaries roll along around the country, setting in place a plethora of candidates in myriad candidacies, local, regional, statewide, and national. The word freedom will be bandied about by many as if saying it qualifies them for public office. The stench of political commercials on TV will invariably get even more stinky as the summer progresses toward fall and into November.

The ideas of freedom and the symbolism represented by the American flag need our unending vigilance.

The flags of July will remain steadfast. They must.

Samir Shukla Editor of Saathee Magazine Contact: Samir@Saathee.com Twitter: @ShuklaWrites // Newsletter: ShuklaWrites.Substack.com

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simple; do something for your neighborhood or a park nearby. Donate clothes, books, or food that you might already have an excess of. Research a cause that you are passionate about, and how you can help. I found that I was passionate about protecting the environment. I found that using my time in a productive manner while doing good for others, is another step to getting rid of Summer Blues.

I went from feeling down in the dumps, to finding a new purpose in life; a purpose to find happiness for myself. I didn’t have to create happiness; I had to find it.

It was deep down inside me all along. It is possible to find happiness. It all starts with you. You can either choose to act and do something for yourself, or you can continue to feel Summer Blues… I hope that you choose to take action because you deserve to feel happy. After working so hard in school, it is time to enjoy your life. While these tips worked for me, I would like to add that different people achieve happiness differently. If these tips do not work for you, I encourage you to take your own journey to find out what makes you happy, and what will rid you of your Summer Blues.

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9. A tactile process (such as a tentacle) of an animal.

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8. In the event that.

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30. The elongated snakelike bony fishes having a slimy skin.

33. One of a pair of metal supports used on a hearth.

35. Arkansas. (*) 37. A human male offspring.

39. Editor. (*) 40. The capital of Ghana.

42. Luke. (*) 43. Stimulators to action.

45. An exterior covering some seeds (like the yew).

47. To permit to enter, pass, or leave.

48. Outbound Enrollment Verification. (*) 50. A territory of Malaysia; capital Kuala Lumpur.

51. A town in northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Math Magic Fill in the empty squares to get = the final given answers.

Use any number from 1 to 9 only once (except 4): Note: Follow the order of operation per basic math rule: ×,÷, +, The multiplication or division is done before addition and subtraction. (solution on page 88)

Find & circle the words in the puzzle.

Subject: Kerala, India ANAMUDI ATHIRAPPALLY BALSAM BEGUR BEYPORE BISAN CHINNAR COCONUT COREAREA ENGLISH GHAT HANDICEAFT HOUSEBOAT IBIS

IDUKKI KALADI KALLAM KOCHI LARKS MUNNAR NEYYAR OWL PEACOCK RAMA SADYA TEA TEAL TIGER

The unused 12 letters spell ”Tranquil undisturbed reserve of tropical rainforests.” (answer on page 88)

EZ-BZ TEST YOUR IQ The common letters are “ANC” - Fill in the blanks)

1. Having had an existence of many years.

ANC _ _ _ _ 2. A large farm for raising horses, cattle or sheep. _ ANC _ 3. American Nurses Credentialing Center. (*) ANC _ 4. To kill by impaling on stakes or hooks. _ ANC _ 5. A sacred shield of the ancient Romans.

ANC _ _ _ 6. The state of being one who shirks duty. _ _ _ ANC _ 7. A poblano chili pepper.

ANC _ _ 8. The bench on which the judges of a court sit. _ ANC 9. A small fish resembling herring. (a garnish).

ANC _ _ _ _ 10. The basic monetary unit of Switzerland. _ _ ANC 11. An aid to mastering something difficult.

ANC _ _ _ _ 12. Divination by means of eggs. _ _ _ ANC _ 13. A piece of iron wrought into the shape of a bar in the middle and left rough at the ends.

ANC _ _ _ 14. Mel ___ 1908–1989 American voice actor. _ _ ANC 15. A reliable or principal support.

ANC _ _ _ 16. Opportunity. _ _ ANC _ 17. A state of temporary inactivity. _ _ _ _ ANC _ 18. Sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions. _ ANC _ _ 19. A city and port on the Adriatic Sea in central Italy; capital of the region of Marche.

ANC _ _ _ 20. Series of rhythmic and patterned bodily movements usually performed to music. (Nritya in Hindi) _ ANC _ 21. To remove completely, leaving no trace. _ ANC _ _ 22. To move forward. _ _ _ ANC _ (Puzzle solutions are on page 88. NO peeking!)

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Festivals & Holidays Spot the Differences Solutions from page 50

July Jul. 1 - Canada Day Jul. 4 - Independence Day (USA) Jul. 9 - Dev Shayani Ekadashi / Chāturmās begins Jul. 6 to 13 - Gauri Vrat Jul. 10 - Eid-al-ādhā / Bakri Eid Jul. 13 - Guru Purnima (Full Moon) Jul. 23 - Kamika Ekadashi Jul. 24 - Parents Day July 27- Darsh Amas (No Moon) Jul. 30 - Muharram begins August 2022 Aug. 4 - Tulsidas Jayanti Aug. 7 - Friendship Day Aug. 7 - Ashura Aug. 8 - Putradā Ekadashi Aug. 11 - Raksha Bandhan/Nariyal Poonam Aug. 11 - Gayatri Jayanti Aug. 14 - Independence Day (Pakistan) Aug. 15 - Independence Day (India) Aug. 16 - Nag Panchami Aug. 16 - Rāndhan Chhath Aug. 17 - Shitalā Saptami Aug. 18 - Janmashtami/ Krishna Birthday Aug. 21 - Senior Citizen Day Aug. 22 - Ajā Ekadashi Aug. 28 - Muharram ends

Key Word Search Answers from page 84

Puzzle Solutions from page 86-87

Solutions: King Camera Circle Ostrich Pitcher Elder Key Word of the Month: Peacock

Math Magic from page 87

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Libra (September 22 – October 20)

You should regain your confidence, and by the end of the month everything will be under control. Business-related travel could bring unexpectedly good results. Your savings should definitely rise, and luck will favor you, but move fast as you may have to compromise your ideologies. Family will provide good support in achieving success. This is the perfect time to earn some extra money.

You may see inheritance income coming your way. Luck will favor you in best way possible. Try to avoid surrendering to power by using your keen intellect. Don’t wait until the end of month to make a move. Your lifestyle will accelerate, so be prepared to fully enjoy the fruits of such success. Ignore your ideologies or ethics this month. You could also gain a big break and achieve some fame in society.

Taurus (April 21 – May 20)

Scorpio (October 21 – November 20)

Your speech and ideals will help boost confidence. Your family will also benefit right along with you. You might receive some unexpectedly good news. Chances to gain a promotion at your place of work are good, but no big money will accompany it.

It may be time to change your profession or residence.

Success is assured in all your ventures.

Don’t give up! Destroy your enemies with an iron fist. This is also a positive time to enter into new relationships. However, an old friend may try to harm you by playing dirty games. Go ahead and spend on travel or luxury items during last week of the month.

If you already have any major health issues, watch them very carefully.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Sagittarius (November 21 – December 21)

This month will relieve you from tensions and anxiety. On the domestic front you will be happy, and your long-cherished desires will be fulfilled. You might experience a great deal of travel this month which could prove to be both lucky and pleasant. Good health is also indicated but watch for any chance of accidental poisoning.

Be careful regarding your health during the middle of the month.

Otherwise, you will meet some influential people. A rise in income is clearly indicated and income through speculation is also possible. However, your partner may cheat on you. Listen to your friends and associates. Enjoy a fun vacation this month.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 21)

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Even though income will be on the rise and enjoy good health, you may still be unhappy. Curb any risk-taking tendencies and avoid major decisions this month. Your enemies will try to damage your reputation. A short distance business-related travel might prove fruitful. Long-distance journey is also possible. You could discover great relief to an old family-related problem.

Your confidence will be par excellence this month and your social circle should widen. Luck will favor you in earning some extra cash. However, you won’t be able to add any of it to your savings. Arguments with your partner could be a major issue this month. Bring some change into your life by visiting new places. An eye-related health issue is possible during second half. Be sure to practice meditation.

Aquarius (January 22 – February 18) Your hard work will provide dividends. A turning point in social relations is also evident. Short distance travel must be avoided.

An encounter with an old friend is possible. If involved in publication or sales, encouraging results will be there. Don’t surrender to your competitors as they could harm you significantly. Drive very carefully.

Leo (July 23 – August 22) Now is the time to overcome on your enemies with full power and aggression as luck will be on your side. An unexpected rise in expenses is also possible this month. You will gain support from your siblings and associates. You may have to suppress your emotions to achieve success. Keep eye on your health as a sudden problem is possible during the last week.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20) Steady progress is clearly indicated this month. Friends and siblings will also offer support toward your success. Your business partners will also be very helpful, so be sure to work as a team to achieve it. You will undertake journeys connected to your career, which should be very fruitful. However, this is not a good time for religious and social ceremonies. A problem due to your child is also possible.

Virgo (August 23 – September 21) This will be an action-oriented period for you. Enjoy great success in your business or job due to your creativity. You will command respect and receive accolades from higher ups.

Your mind will also shift toward an improved philosophy of life. However, be careful while dealing with your siblings and associates.

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fleshed out, diverse, and relatable female characters who are so much more than “strong.” We should expect a truly human character whose kindness, drive, ambition, and courage inspire us to do the same. We should expect these characters to enjoy healthy relationships with other women, real-life flaws we can relate to, and intricate stories that don’t necessarily need to revolve around men.

Let’s require equal representation, so that all kinds of women are showcased, and all kinds of narratives are explored… because we’re all so much more than that.

It’s about time we bury Strong Female Characters, once and for all, because women are so much more than that.

Mirror Mirror

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or universe. These struggles and how our heroine reacts to them are what makes her more relatable and not just a stiff paper doll moving from scene to scene.

Of course, girls and women should have the same opportunities as their male counterparts, which includes the ideal of strength. Unfortunately, this one characteristic has become the end all and be all of our ideal female characters. It seems somewhat ironic, then, that when we praise it as being so incredibly groundbreaking, we are instead reinforcing the concept that women are still generalized as the weaker sex. Any display of strength whether it be emotional, physical, mental, or otherwise is by default clearly exceptional.

How often do you hear the phrase “Strong Male Character?” Probably never since it’s already accepted that all men are strong, so are instead called out when they are compassionate or shy; traits that are often associated with women. So, what needs to happen to make a woman strong, noble, and heroic? What challenges must these characters face in less brutal fictional worlds to make them believable?

Simple. Give her the flaws, faults, and a true hero’s journey where she learns and grows along the way.

A perfect example is Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise.

She starts out as warrant officer with minimal combat training who’s part of a commercial space crew. She has no special abilities or portrayed as morally better or worse than anyone else on the crew. Throughout the first three films, she displays a multitude of flaws. The xenomorphs constantly terrify her. She doesn’t always have the right answer and often makes mistakes. Yet, Ripley still wins the same way any hero would… with wits, compassion and utilizing her ever growing knowledge of the enemy to her advantage. And while she does ultimately prevail, she also suffers much loss along the way.

While I’m hardly the first person to discuss this trope.

There’s other thing that’s often missing from such a topic: that the “Strong Female Character” must sacrifice their femininity and be just as ‘tough’ as a man to be appreciated.

That brings me right back to Ripley, as her protection for the young girl Newt in Aliens offered a much more maternal side of her not often shown in conjunction with an action heroine. She shows a special tenderness toward Newt throughout the film that doesn’t diminish her overall presence and adds an extra layer to her motivations.

Oh, and a woman can still be feminine without the additional role of love interest, plot device to move along a male character’s story, or one-dimensional sketch of what a woman is assumed to be. She should be a complicated character with a multitude of strengths and weaknesses; someone with complex motivations and real character development.

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Other alliances The underlying principle of the Quad has parallels with Aukus, a security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the US. This was announced in September 2021 with the initial purpose of helping Australia develop nuclear-powered submarines.

There is also the “Five Eyes”, an intelligence-sharing arrangement among the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The Quad’s fundamental difference is the presence of two Asian powers that are eager for support to balance against China on their doorstep.

It is important to highlight that the Quad’s prominence is increasing in the context of almost complete silence from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). This is despite efforts to convince the ten Asean member states that the Quad provides opportunities beyond security, such as the already-mentioned investment pledge.

New world order Looking from a more macro perspective, the Quad – together with Aukus, Five Eyes and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), a regional economic partnership – offers a big picture of the overall US strategy to contain China in the coming decades.

We are not yet in a new cold war, but we no longer live in a unipolar world dominated by a hegemonic US. This reshaping of the international order was already underway, driven by the increasing assertiveness of China. But Russia’s assault on Ukraine, accompanied by Beijing’s “no limits” cooperation with Moscow, has hastened and exacerbated the drawing of lines across the globe. US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, said in a recent speech: “Even as President Putin’s war continues, we will remain focused on the most serious long-term challenge to the international order – and that is the one posed by the People’s Republic of China.”

We should not expect imminent direct conflict but it is clear that global strategic competition between the US and China is intensifying. The Quad is just the most recent example of how the teams are lining up.

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Advertisers 360insureall.com (Maqsood Khan)..........................19

Days Inn (Waynesville) ..............................................43

New York Life Insurance (Rasheed Ulhaq).................13

37 Venue..................................................................43

Desai & Desai LLP (CPA & Financial Services)..........47

North American Bancard ........................................11

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

Desai, Rajarshi (CPA, PLLC)......................................33

NSD Tax & Accounting Services................................31

Aldersgate Retirement Community (Charlotte)..........55

DJ Lalit (Lalit Hemnani).............................................73

One2 Entertainment .................................................47

Anand, Versha (Real Estate) .....................................67

Dream Work Lending ...............................................31

Paras Precious Metals LLC.......................................15

Anil & Anjali Bedi LLC (CPA & Consultants)...............81

Eesha Realty, LLC.....................................................75

Passage To India - Fine Indian Cuisine......................52

Art Of Living (Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar)................5

Elite Motors .............................................................25

Patel & Samatova, Law ............................................53

Bala Sure (Broker / Realtor, NC & SC)......................51

Fairview Home Mortgage .........................................47

Patel, Hitesh (Mortgage Loans).................................33

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte)......16-17

Four Points by Sheraton (Myrtle Beach)....................89

Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices)....................................83

Bashyam Shah LLP - Immigration Law Group..........24

Geological Resources, Inc.........................................91

Patel, Tony (Real Estate)............................................63

Best Western (Waynesville).......................................43

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

Pramukh Mandapam ...............................................31

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

H2 Laser & Skin .......................................................65

Prism Lending & PropertyZoom (Madan Khatri)........29

Blooming Buds.........................................................39

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

Raj D Batra Photography ..........................................33

Blooming Smiles Pediatric Dentistry .........................51

Hitesh Rathod (Real Estate).......................................13

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

Blumenthal Performing Arts (Events).........................10

Home Decorators Of America (Atlanta) .....................30

Ruby Kravitz Realtor (NC / SC) ..................................41

Bombay Grille (Charlotte)..........................................58

Indore Oil .................................................................39

Rug and Home ...........................................................4

Brijal Shah (Keller Williams - Real Estate)..................65

InStride Carolina Podiatry Group...............................41

Saffron Restaurant and Catering...............................45

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

Insurance - Tushar Barot, Supreme Insurance Services .49

Shah & Associates, CPA, PLLC.................................19

British Swim School..................................................85

Insurance Shopping (Sonal Patel - Independent Agent)..91

Shah & Trivedi CPA, PLLC.........................................78

Brown Immigration Law (Rishi Oza, Partner).............97

Jay Bale (Real Estate - Commercial & Residential)....32

Shah, Anish (Real Estate) ...................................76-77

C4D Mortgage (Jubi Chackunkal, P.E.) .....................49

JVC Realty (Balaji Tatineni Realtor / Broker)...............49

Sheraton Chapel Hill (ATMA Hotel Group) .................57

Carolina Law Group (Monty Desai)............................40

Kasarla, Gopal (Mortgage & Real Estate)...........35 / 83

Shukla, Kirit (Music Lession & Band).........................79

Carolina Medical Partners.........................................79

KD Financial & KMD Realty.......................................44

Sona Realty (Venkat Suryadevara) ............................36

Carolina Pharmacy .................................................60

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

SP Orthodontics (Matthews) .....................................45

CaroMont Medical Group (Bankim Patel MD) ...........63

Kumar, Kokila (Real Estate - Allen Tate).....................85

The Blue Taj..............................................................37

Charlotte Chess Center ............................................73

Maadhurya Photography..........................................81

Travel Passion ..........................................................47

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat ..............................82

Maharani Indian Cuisine (Charlotte) ..........................61

Tropical Smoothie Café (Help Waned).......................63

Chiro-Carolina

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

Two Aces Pontoon / Tritoon Private Charter ..............67

Choice Indian Restaurant (Charlotte).........................98

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

Tyagi, Rita (Real Estate).............................................59

Classifieds ..........................................................92-93

Malaya Kitchen.........................................................13

Union Family Eye Associates (Dr. Keshav Bhat).........85

Color Master Collision Center ...................................53

Mathur, Gitanjali (Allen Tate Realtors) ........................29

Uniworld Travel .........................................................19

Concha, David (Immigration Attorney).......................79

Meenakshi Creations LLC.........................................35

Vema Mortgage LLC (Sebastian George)39, 53, 73, 91

Copper Restaurant (Charlotte)...................................37

Nareeka Collection ...................................................61

Windsor Run (Erickson Senior Living)........................21

County South Realty & Business Brokers..................95

Neeta's Beauty Parlor...............................................79

Worldwide Travels.....................................................29

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