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IN THIS ISSUE A Study of Grief and Camaraderie Page 40 Recipe: Magenta Citrus Cooler Cocktail Page 72 September AstroScope Page 90

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Hello Readers! Come September. Those words bring memories for some Indian Americans. It was a popular Hollywood film and loved by many. This September will bring cleansing cool winds to our neck of the woods. Yes, there seems to be a lot of daily dissonace disturbing our peace of mind. A lovely late summer and early fall month like the incoming September will bring better news. It will. This month's issue features a very informative nutrition article on the beloved fruit, wholesome apples (page 46). Our writers also touch issues such as mental health (page 54) and the process of grief (page 40). Increase your knowledge about the musical instruments sitar (page 34) and banjo (page 38). Enjoy our homemade, original puzzles on pages 84-88 Thank you for continuing to read Saathee and please share it with family and friends. Drop us a line with any comments or suggestions. We welcome conversations. Email saathee@saathee.com See you next month.

“Bridging America and the Indian Subcontinent.”

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In This Issue

Page 22 Festival Dances

Page 46 An Apple a Day, Keeps the Doctor...

Page 20 Summer Events

Page 34 Increase your India Knowledge: Sitar

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

American Dance Festival . . . . . . . .pg. 42

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

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

Subcontinental Divide . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44

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

Dances of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 22

Nutrition for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46

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

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

Thinking about Thinking . . . . . . . .pg. 48

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

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

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

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

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

Namaskar Y’all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 54

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

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

Personal Finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 60

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

Mirror Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40

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

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

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Climates and Adaptation It’s All About Water

The Editor’s Desk by Samir Shukla

Climate change has almost won. Those are fighting words. I don’t mean them in a defeatist sense. I’m a logical realist. Human imprints are so pervasive on this planet, that making changes to our destructive natures is a bit like coming to the party as the empty bottles and cans are being cleaned up and most folks have left the building. Yes, we must work to address the underlying issues, but at the same time adaptation on a global scale is also at hand. Both must be done together. During a recent summer weekend trip to West Virginia mountains, the sheer beauty of our world was on full display. The lush green mountains and minimal development in a state park showcased the declining grandeur of the planet. A short half hour outside of the park and humanity's sprawl was on full display. Our ability to remake an area's natural balance to our needs becomes almost an afterthought in our daily lives. Adaptation has been the key element for humans to gain dominance over this planet. It’s about survival. Our ancestors adapted to new environments as they traveled and populated the globe. As a species we have evolved and thrived via adaptation. Of course, in the meantime we have also devastated ecosystems and irreversibly changed the planet in many ways. We have built great cities, but also wiped-out entire species and created environmental troubles for ourselves. Contemporary threats require continuous finetuning of our innate ability to adapt. Cyber threats, terror threats, virus and disease threats, nature threats, these all require adaptation. They require planning and infrastructure for all contingencies.

Climate change is now a part of our lives. We can make changes on how we do things to help soften this changing climate’s extremes. It is already wreaking havoc on the planet, but along with making changes to mitigate and temper climate change, we must also adapt to its threats. Adaptation is the key to rethinking our lifestyles and building infrastructure to minimize the eﬀects of climate change on our species. Above all else, I believe, water is the prime stuﬀ that will require new adaptations and infrastructure on a global scale. We must create massive, innovative infrastructure to manage the world’s water. This will be the defining act of our generation in the coming decades. Not only is the world’s weather changing, but the influx of severe storms, increase in droughts and flooding, and rising sea levels beckon us to make changes.

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Community Events Matthews Alive Labor Day Festival: (September 3-6, 2021)

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Charlotte AutoFair: (September 9-11, 2021) Matthews Alive Festival is a Labor Day weekend celebration dedicated to the support of local nonprofit organizations and will be held on September 3-6, 2021. The festival will be packed with family activities, food, arts, and entertainment. Following the festival, the net proceeds earned at Matthews Alive go back to several non-profit organizations, in order that they may provide services to enhance the quality of life in the Matthews area. To learn more about the event, visit Matthewsalive.org.

NC Comedy Festival: Greensboro, NC (September 3-12, 2021) The NC Comedy Festival is one of the largest comedy festivals in the country. The festival brings in a diverse group of improv, sketch, and stand-up comedians to help further the NC comedy scene in four diﬀerent venues around Greensboro, NC. The festival will be held between September 3 & 12, 2021. Check out Nccomedyfestival.com for further details.

Queen City Comedy Experience: Charlotte (September 7-12, 2021) Queen City Comedy Experience highlights several dozen local and national acts from a wide variety of genres. The festival returns to multiple venues in Uptown Charlotte September 7–12, 2021. Comedians Nikki Glaser, Steve-O, Jeanne Robertson, Beer Shark Mice, Nurse Blake, Comedy Dance Chicago, the Chris & Paul Show, plus Jon Reep and Ali Siddiq will headline the festival. Tickets and other info at Blumenthalarts.org. Saathee.com

The Hornets Nest Region, AACA presents Charlotte AutoFair between September 9 & 11, 2021 on the grounds of Charlotte Motor Speedway. This event provides collector car Flea Market, Vendor spaces to buy and sell restoration parts and supplies for almost any vehicle ever produced — in addition to Car Corral vehicle spaces on the track oval for buying and selling collector vehicles of all descriptions. The collector car Flea Market includes everything automotive, including memorabilia, vintage signs, tires, wheels, automotive toys, restoration supplies, tools, and classic cars for sale. Learn more at Charlotte-autofair.com.

NC Folk Fest: Greensboro, NC (September 10-12, 2021) The North Carolina Folk Festival celebrates creativity and cultural traditions through music, dance, food, crafts and other folk arts from across America and the world through this flagship annual event between September 10-12, 2021 in downtown Greensboro, NC. The festival is free admission, three-day event that continues the legacy of the National Folk Festival. The festival features performance groups representing a diverse array of cultural traditions from around the world on multiple stages, including continuous music and dance performances, a makers marketplace, regional and ethnic foods, festival merchandise and more. To learn more, check out Ncfolkfestival.com.

Euphoria Festival: Greenville, SC (September 16-19, 2021) Greenville, SC has established itself as an important part of the culinary world and is filled with experiences for all types of travelers. The upstate city will host the Euphoria Festival from September 16-19, 2021 with a myriad of food, wine, and live entertainment events. The nonprofit festival not only makes a substantial economic impact on the city year after year, but proceeds from euphoria are distributed through annual grants to local charitable organizations. Details: Euphoriagreenville.com.

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Charlotte SHOUT!: (POSTOPONED September 17- Oct 3) Riverfest: Wilmington, NC (October 1-3, 2021) Blumenthal Performing Arts will present a variety of both The Riverfest runs through free and ticketed events for Charlotte SHOUT!; returning to Downtown Wilmington on Center City for a celebration of art, music, food and ideas is Water Street from the foot of tentatively scheduled for September 17 to October 3, 2021. Market Street to Cape Fear The festival weaves together artists, dancers, musicians, Community College. This free, poets, storytellers, photographers, chefs and thought leaders. It is a feast serving up music, food, images, playful family-oriented celebration is a multi-day event and has installations, inspiring performances, and bold ideas. For grown to be a widely anticipated annual celebration. Riverfest was created in February 1979 and has grown into latest info visit: Charlotteshout.com. a cultural street festival that entices locals and tourists alike to Historic Downtown. Details: Wilmingtonriverfest.com. AASOA NC Presents Kirtidan Gandhvi: Raleigh (September 25, 2021)

Taste of Charlotte: (October 1-3, 2021)

AASOA North Carolina presents a special Garba Dandiya performance by singer Kirtidan Gadhvi on Saturday, September 25, 2021 starting at 5:30pm at the Raleigh State Fairgrounds Exposition Center. Tickets start at $10 for AASOA members and $20 for General Admission. For tickets and info, contact Atul: 732829-6568, Hiren: 984-528-0488, or Asia: 310-890-5566.

Taste of Charlotte is a 3-day festival from October 1-3, 2021 featuring over 100 samples from area restaurants along with Live Music and Entertainment, Interactive Children’s Activities, Cooking Demos, Street Performances, Unique Shopping and a large variety of local, regional and national partners interacting with festival goers, providing information, coupons and free stuﬀ! Admission is free. Purchase festival coins to use for restaurant samples, beverages and kid’s activities. The festival will run along Tryon Street in downtown Charlotte. To learn more, visit Tasteofcharlotte.com.

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Cary Diwali: (October 9, 2021)

Get dazzled by rich Indian culture at the 26th Festival of India in Charlotte, tentatively scheduled to take place uptown on September 25, 2021. The event is organized by the India Assoc. of Charlotte, organization established to serve the Indian Community in the Charlotte area. Its mission is to share Indian culture with Carolinians and to foster better understanding of the cultural diversity of India with the local Indian Diaspora and the American community at large. This annual cultural festival showcases diversity of Indian food, art, dance, music and Bollywood entertainment. Also, yoga demo, get a henna tattoo, dance on the street to live pulsating music and so more. Admission is free for all. Parking options will be available near the facility. For latest info visit IndiaFestival.net. Saathee.com

HumSub presents “Vihaan – New Beginnings”, an in-person celebration of Cary Diwali 2021 on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Vihaan is Sanskrit for “Dawn” and symbolizes the beginning of a postpandemic world. This year, Cary Diwali will be celebrated in a scaled-down version showcasing performances by talented artists from the community in the afternoon, followed by a primetime performance concert by Nimesh, Ankita & Amar. The evening will culminate with fireworks show, to mark the beginning of a new era in human history. The event will be held at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, NC. Details: Humsub.org. 20

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Dances of India by Dr. Maha Gingrich We will start celebrating major Indian festivals such as Dasara and Diwali or Vijaya Dashami and Deepavali or however you want to spell it or name it depending on the regions. Now due to COVID, I am not sure what the festivities may look like. This usually means, it is time to get your best traditional clothing out of those closets and dress up to dance for hours until you get blisters on your feet. My students always came to classes irrespective of the blisters on their feet. Now that is called dedication! The bottom line is there is so much inner joy in dancing with family and friends. It is the same joy even the professional dancers get when they perform dance dramas working closely with their dance groups. The festival of Dasara has many stories according to the regions in India. For the same reason, you will also have many dances in diﬀerent classical and folk dances depicting the stories of the regions. The name Dasara is derived from Sanskrit Dasha-hara referring to Lord Rama’s victory over the ten-headed demon king Ravana. In most of northern India and some parts of Maharashtra, Dasha-Hara is celebrated in honor of Lord Rama known as Ram Lilas. Most of these dances are the outdoor dance dramas attracting thousands of people. Saathee.com

In the region of Uttarakhand, the Dasara festival starts with the performance of Ram Lila which is unique as it is based on the musical rendering of the Katha or story of Lord Rama. It is based on the theatrical traditions set by Uday Shankar, a dancer and a choreographer during his stay in Almora; Ram Lila has been recognized by UNESCO in its 2008 report as one of the representative styles of cultural dances in India. In South India, same outdoor dance dramas are called Pagati Veshalu. In Kuchipudi dance style from South India, a very popular item called Ramayana Shabdam is also performed. Kathakali dance style from Kerala also features Valmiki Ramayana with amazing costumes, props and make up. Folk Dance of Karnataka State Yakshaganam is performed widely depicting the story of Lord Rama’s victory over evil Ravana. In these unique dance dramas, the dancers must have a lot of stamina as they are also reciting dialogues and singing and dancing at the same time. I see it as an outdoor version of the Broadway show. To celebrate this festival Vijaya Dashami, the day also marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. Bengalis observe Bijoya Dashami that marks the tenth day of Durga puja. On this day of Dasara, idols of the goddess are carried in processions and immersed in the river. Married women also smear vermilion on each other’s faces while others exchange greetings and celebrate with feasts. In Telangana, a joyful dance called Bathukamma is performed by all women. In Telugu, ‘Bathukamma’ means ‘Mother Goddess come Alive’. Bathukamma is a beautiful flower stack arranged with diﬀerent unique seasonal flowers, most of them with medicinal values, in seven concentric layers in the shape of a peak of a temple called Gopuram. As a young child in India, I remember creating my own artwork with flowers and dancing around the flowers joining elders in their singing and clapping while going around the Bathukammas in a huge circle. I guess that sounds familiar to many of you as it is similar to the famous Garba dances performed in the state of Gujarat. This dance also continued on page 78 22

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Sept 3 Sharmaji Namkeen (Director: Hitesh Bhatia) Cast: Rishi Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, and Paresh Rawal Cinderella (Director: Kay Cannon) Cast: Camilla Cabello, Idina Menzel, and Pierce Brosnan Worth (Director: Sara Colangelo) Cast: Michael Keaton, Amy Ryan, and Stanley Tucci The Gateway (Director: Michael Civetta) Cast: Shea Whigham, Olivia Munn, and Bruce Dern

Everybody’s Talking About Jaime (Director: Jonathan Butterell) Cast: Max Harwood, Lauren Patel, Shobna Gulati, and Adeel Akhtar

Sept 10 Queenpins (Directors: Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly) Cast: Kristen Bell, Vince Vaughn, and Joel McHale

Copshop (Director: Joe Carnahan) Cast: Gerard Butler, Frank Grillo, Alexis Louder, and Toby Huss

Liger (Director: Puri Jagannadh) Cast: Vijay Deverakonda, Ananya Panday, Ramya Krishna, and Getup Srinu

Anek (Director: Anubhav Sinha) Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana

Kate (Director: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan) Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Woody Harrelson, and Tadanobu Asano

Cry Macho (Director: Clint Eastwood) Cast: Clint Eastwood, Eduardo Minett, and Dwight Yoakam

The Card Counter (Director: Paul Schrader) Cast: Oscar Isaac, Tye Sheridan, Tiﬀany Haddish, and Willem Dafoe

The Battle of Bhima Koregaon (Director: Ramesh Thete) Cast: Arjun Rampal, Digangana Suryavanshi, and Abhimanyu Singh Blue Bayou (Director: Justin Chon) Cast: Justin Chon, Alicia Vikander, and Emory Cohen

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Sept 24 Tadap (Director: Milan Luthria) Cast: Ahan Shetty, Tara Sutaria, Sikander Kher, and Swati Kapoor Dear Evan Hansen (Director: Stephen Chbosky) Cast: Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amy Adams, and Julianne Moore

Oct 1 Dhaakad (Director: Razneesh Razy Ghai) Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Arjun Rampal, and Divya Dutta

Prisoners of the Ghostland (Director: Sion Sono) Cast: Nicolas Cage, Nick Cassavetes, and Bill Moseley Bhoot Police (Director: Pavan Kirpalani) Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Javed Jaﬀrey

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Film Clips Zone 414 Set in the near future in a colony of stateof-the-art humanoid robots. When its creator’s daughter goes missing, he hires private investigator David Carmichael, to bring her home. David teams up with Jane, a highly advanced and self-aware A.I., to track down the missing daughter. Moving through the dangerous iron jungle, they rapidly piece together the mystery, uncovering a crime that leads them to question the origins of Zone 414 and the true purpose behind the “City of Robots.” Director Andrew Baird guides the cast that includes Travis Fimmel, Guy Pearce, Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Ned Dennehy. The film hits the screens on September 3.

The Card Counter

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“I thought I could describe a state; make a map of sorrow. Sorrow, however, turns out to be not a state but a process.” ~ CS Lewis Sorrow (noun)

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I still remember the first time I truly experienced grief in my life. An 8-year-old me traveled with my parents down to South Carolina to visit my grandfather… for the last time. We walked into the house and almost instinctively I could sense that something was amiss. The house had always carried a peculiar aura of cheer and warmth. It was a household filled with a mixture of sights, sounds, and smells that made it so extraordinary and inviting. But this time… the house felt cold, dark, and downright unsettling. It wasn’t until we walked down the hall and finally reached the master bedroom that I discovered why. My father stopped us right before the closed door and warned me that the sight of my grandfather may appear shocking at first glance. With that, he opened the door and my eyes finally caught exactly what I’d been told to prepare for. Now, keep in mind that my paternal grandfather was a stocky, barrel-chested man who was considerably stronger than he looked. His Irish heritage had molded him into a man who could be both amiable and stubborn. He also had a humorous charm about him that was incredibly contagious. continued on page 80

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American Dance Festival Preview By Dilip Barman One of the many downsides of the pandemic was that the 87th annual American Dance Festival (ADF), the country’s biggest contemporary dance festival, did not occur in 2020. I received great news in late July that in September there will be a program held outdoors at Raleigh’s NC Museum of Art called “Together We Dance” that will bring some big and important names to dance lovers. From September 9-16 this all-outdoor festival will be held at the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the Museum Park. Executive Director Jodee Nimerichter shared, “after a diﬃcult year and a half, we are thrilled to bring the community together again at our first-ever outdoor festival for eight performances by some of the finest dance companies dazzling audiences today.” The first company is Kyle Abraham (September 9) premiering the “Nina Simone Suite” (working title) with a series of solos and duets set to Nina Simone’s music. On September 10 and 11 will be the always crowd-pleasing Pilobolus with seemingly impossible body contortions sharing exciting and fun stories. They will be performing the high-energy “Megawatt” that I have seen and always loved numerous times, as well as “Shizen”, “Walklyndon”, and “The Empty Suitor”. On September 12 the 1988-ADF commissioned State of Darkness, “an intense 35-minute solo ... of relentless fervency, technical precision, and fearless abandon ... [that] challenges Stravinsky´s cacophonous Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring)” will feature Annique Roberts of Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE at 3:30p and Michael Trusnovec formerly of the Paul Taylor Dance Company at 7:30p. Three incredible ‘Bessie” nominations were just received related to the production and cast. The production itself was nominated for Outstanding Revival, Trusnovic for Outstanding Performer in this production, and Roberts for Sustained Achievement with Ronald K. Brown/Evidence. Other performances are by Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group, BODYTRAFFIC, and the unequalled Paul Taylor Dance Company. PTDC will perform several pieces including “A Field of Grass” “with songs sung by Harry Nilsson, a dance evoking America in the 1960s where a central character experiences love, drugs, rebellion, and hope through his counterculture”, as well as “Duet” and one of my favorites, the lush “Esplanade”.

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again in the community of others. Our hope is that this outdoor performance series will provide a safe way for artists and audience to finally enjoy the power and joy of dance together again. I think the sharing of an art experience is magical, I invite everyone to come and experience ADF like you have never experienced it before! Dilip: Can you share one exciting sentence about each troupe that is coming?

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Warfare 2.0 The Rise of Machismo-Lite Subcontinental Divide by Ahsen Jillani You are probably reading this a few weeks after the fall of Kabul, but I am willing to go out on a limb on this one, so bear with me. The first few days of this so-called invasion was a blur of videos of bearded guys hugging on streets and then drinking tea. They supposedly moved into various regional cities without firing a single shot. Then the mysterious airlifts at the airport started. Seems the US and many allied countries are just casually landing soldiers and planes to evacuate their citizens and even those 18,000 plus locals and their 50,000 family members who helped during the 20-year war effort. We will see how those visa applications go. The brutal Taliban of 20 years ago? Instead of beating men without beards and stoning women like before … they are now still drinking tea while US C-17 aircraft are packing people like sheep and flying them out night and day. This new face of the fearsome warrior is actually becoming the new normal. Former President Trump launched about $50 million of the American taxpayers’ money into Syria while eating chocolate cake with the Chinese prime minister at Mar-a-Lago. The problem was this: A couple of Syrian guys were sitting on this abandoned airfield – also probably drinking tea. The White House and the Pentagon were all shocked at the two-person death toll. The billion-dollar satellites should have detected that two guys were sitting in the desert. After all, this was a reality TV president launching a reality TV spectacle, and nobody was supposed to die. The show of force was more akin to a July 4 fireworks display. Nobody wanted to kill people, or even damage any new stuff that had just arrived from Amazon via a hyperactive UPS truck that chucked ten boxes of bullets into the airfield, ran over the mailbox, and then sped off after sending a cell phone shot of the packages to the ISIS warriors. The Taliban know the story we all should now know. Warfare is nothing more than a video game for the massive trillion dollar superpower militaries of today. The formula has become so simple that it is downright silly now. The B-1 bombers take out the radars from 60,000 feet. They are out of reach of any small country’s air force or missiles. Then the AC-130 gunships and the A-10 Warthogs come in and destroy the entire city or military base in 20 minutes by raining pure hell full of 40mm bullets and 105mm rockets. Their sensors can practically see a pistol in a person’s pocket, day or night, from 25,000 feet. There is no place to run from 2,000 rounds of bullets

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Creatures of the Swamp Thinking About Thinking by Balaji Prasad “Society attacks early, when the individual is helpless.” - B.F. Skinner The way things are said can make a diﬀerence in how things are received, and in what ends up happening in the real world. This is so because we do not communicate into a void that will faithfully ingest everything that is sent in there in quite the way the sender intended it. For, the destination of the communication is not a Tabula Rasa (a blank slate). There are many many things that exist inside a person that cannot be directly seen – only divined. And, if you fail to divine what you are dealing with, how can you be eﬀective in whatever it is that you are attempting to communicate? It should be clear that communication should not be all about the sender and what is intended to be sent. In fact, it is significantly about the receiver. Once the communication makes its way to a place past a certain point in the communication channel, the gravitational force of the receiving body is the dominant force. The “last mile” Telecom and cable companies are keenly aware of the existence of a “last mile” problem. It is possible to build out a high-capacity infrastructure of fiber and optics and such that can move things close to the speed of light, but which can yet fail to deliver the needed capacity at the point of consumption because the capacity of the circuits near the point of consumption – the last mile – is the weak link in the overall scheme. So too it is with human communication. The “last mile” of communication is controlled by the consumer of the communication, and, as with telecom, it is much more expensive to build or tune that part of the system to make everything work as it should. In fact, it is worse than with telecom – you may never be able to tune those circuits to be receptive because they are fiercely defended by forces that you may not understand. It would clearly behoove the aspiring communicator to have a keen awareness of the existence of this last-mile problem if they are to go beyond aspiration, to realization. The laws of nurture The last mile is a place that is fraught with all kinds of continued on page 56

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A couple of decades ago “paagal,” “mental,” and a gesture indicating a loose screw in the head, were used to describe people with mental illnesses. While such overtly rude terms are less in use today, the stigma associated with it has not reduced drastically. When the malaise is intangible and the patient suﬀers from unseen struggles, it is hard to empathize leading to fear and a lack of compassion. As a child, I remember being afraid of anyone who seemed partially or completely “mad” like the mumbling homeless man who was often spotted near our bus stop or the lady from our neighborhood who was rarely seen or heard as if she was trapped in an invisible cage. The average person probably held a sincere belief that any family member of theirs could not possibly face any psychological disorder and if such a problem were to arise, marrying them oﬀ would be the cure. Go figure! This year, the Tokyo Olympics along with its display of athletic prowess, highlighted the urgency of an open discussion around mental health. We witnessed the world’s most decorated gymnast stepping out of certain events when she experienced a case of the “twisties.” From what I understand, it is a familiar term among gymnasts used to describe a mental block during which an athlete loses their spatial awareness during an intense routine. I cannot even begin to imagine how terrifying that must be knowing that a wrong landing could lead to permanent paralysis. Champions such as Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps were brave in their moments of vulnerability despite being under constant scrutiny. My respect for them has grown exponentially. Successful athletes are usually role models for strength and perseverance, but the ability to humbly accept when to dial down performance goals for the sake of overall well-being, is rare. Fans err by placing their heroes on pedestals and then revel at knocking them down. Instead, they need to accept the human side of celebrities. After all, invincibility and infallibility are myths that we feed ourselves allowing the adulation to reach toxic levels. Behavioral and psychological issues are not limited to athletes, and it should not be dismissed as a videshi problem. The Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) lists approximately 297 disorders and simply put, it could happen to anybody. The National continued on page 56

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In another part of the world, unifiedhealth.in reports that one in every seventh person in India suffers from some form of mental illness. Similar rates probably existed before but our awareness was low. I have heard anecdotes about suicides among women in rural India that were a sad outcome of post-partum depression. In a society that glorifies motherhood, early symptoms were probably misunderstood or brushed aside. Our flawed construction as humans leaves us hopelessly prone to maladies as exemplified by the prolonged COVID 19 pandemic. In addition to the physiological distress experienced by the infected, the uninfected were tormented with psychological difficulties. As if that were not enough, many COVID survivors have been affected by depression and anxiety. In my mind the coronavirus is like the ruthless terrorist who not only opened fire at innocent people, but also planted land mines and timed bombs that will set off multiple waves of destruction in the future. It is imperative that we prioritize mental health so that we can safeguard our families. Change is tough and whether it is large scale behavior change or legislative reforms, it can be excruciatingly slow. So, in this case I have decided to take the matter into my own hands. Truth be told, its impact will be low and yet, it is worth a try. To begin with, I plan to continue educating myself on ailments of the mind and keep a cheat sheet handy so that I can identify signs of common mental disorders early and seek help early. I will give proactive therapy a serious consideration and check in frequently with family and friends for both our sakes. And I hope to do my part in ending the stigma associated with psychological therapy by tossing aside judgment and supporting individuals who’ve raised their hand to ask for help. Prioritizing mental health for your own family is a baby step in the right direction. The long strides manifested as public health reform will need to follow soon. I propose an annual mental health screening for individuals of all age groups that is covered by health insurance. Investing in more counselors and therapists in schools and the workplace will be prudent. I would also recommend periodic follow up screening for gun owners to prevent guns from being in the possession of mentally unstable individuals. My last recommendation may stir up a hornet’s nest, but I prefer to be an idealistic fool rather than an apathetic bystander. Saathee.com

According nurture the status of a second parent It is helpful for a creature of the swamp to be aware that it is a creature of the swamp, that the demons of nurture have shaped it just as much as the gods of nature have. And, of course, that when a creature communicates, that it is doing so to a fellow creature – a fellow swamper. It is not that the swamp is an entirely bad place, despite the metaphor used here to bring out the essence of this idea in a stronger way; after all, the swamp gives us life and sustains us too. The point here though is that it is helpful to be keenly aware of the swampiness of it all so that we are not constantly caught oﬀ-guard and subject to strange illusions of being in a paradisical land where everything that is and grows is organic, wholesome and a child of nature alone. So in a world where nurture is seen as a second parent, when the righteous right-winger meets the laissez-faire leftwinger, the two martial artists meet in the middle, take a deep bow, look heavenward and humbly acknowledge that they are creatures of the swamp of society and that they are grateful to the swamp for nurturing them while simultaneously expressing an awareness of their frailty and fragility. And then, after this ceremonial ritual, the two can engage in their fierce art while showing some empathy for the fellow creature that they are thus engaged with. And so, with this constant and explicit acknowledgement, communication can begin to occur with an awareness of the nature of people not located in a pristine vacuum but in the swamp that has been built by us, for us, and of us.

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The old cliché says, “it goes by in a blink of an eye” and never is that cliché truer than when you realize that your child will soon be in college and that you may be the key bearer of most of the costs involved. Your child going to college, actually leaving the roost and spreading their wings is somewhat shocking in itself; much like when the 5-yearold goes to the kindergarten, actually sits in the class, trying to make some sense out of it all and his/her Mom is all upset sitting at home or work, not even able to enjoy a leisurely cup of coﬀee. It is somewhat unfortunate if the parents were not planning for this day to arrive and then get surprised by it; that will not happen only if you, as parents, were prepared for it long before the actual time comes. The idea of preparing for college expenses has been discussed in this column a few times but even those parents who follow the advice to start early and dutifully contribute to children’s 529 savings plans or other plans might find it a tall order to fund the full price of college. On average, instate tuition plus room and board is around $25,000 this Fall, according to College Board. At a private and prestigious University, the tab could run up to $75,000 (granted their scholarships could bring it down somewhat). The good news in all this pessimistic talk is that there is much that parents and students can still do to make college feasible. Many families just assume outright that they will be required or obliged to pay for the 100 percent of the college expenses. If they can, it is admirable, but most families should assume that a third of the cost should come from their savings, a third from the financial aid and the remaining third from the student’s hard-earned dollars or some other similar way. Students can also limit the toll by being savvy in search for the right school and working hard to earn some money on their own. This process can start at the age of 16 right after the Sophomore year in High School. The real cost of college hinges on two factors; how an institution doles out the financial aid and how badly it wants a prospective student. Absolutely imperative in this discussion is the fact that sooner the parents start thinking about getting ready for Mo Vidwans financial support the better oﬀ they are. Advance planning is an independent, board certified financial planner. For details visit, is not only essential, but also critical. Parents need to take VidwansFinancial.com, call 984-888-0355 or write to: mpvidwans@yahoo.com stock of what they have saved or can save, determine what Saathee.com

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Originally from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Rekha Bhatia is a Charlottebased poet and has released her new book of Hindi poetry titled Sarhado Ke Paar Darakhto Ke Saaye Me (Across the Border in the Shadows of the Woods). Bhatia has been living in the United States for the past 21 years and most of them in Charlotte. She says, “I love nature, it inspires me.” Many of the poems are about nature, but she also writes about life, relationships, war and soldiers and other topics. She “asks questions to society” and puts her thoughts and experiences into poems. Most of the poems in the book were written in the last 5-10 years and, especially during the pandemic. She has a science and math degree but was always interested in writing. Her poems have been published in several publications and are now gathered here in this volume. Morrisville, NC based writer Dr. Sudha Om Dhingra says of this book, “Jeevan Ke Sabhi Raso Aur Rango Mai Bhigi Kavitaye.” The book is published by Shivna Prakashan, Sihor, M.P. For more details about the book, contact: RekhaBhatia@hotmail.com.

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Angeles, CA, to recognize the commendable works of both organizations. During the pre-walk ceremony, which included brief speeches by State Senator Maria Elena Durazo along with many other public oﬃcials, BAPS Charities presented Susan G. Koman representatives with a $50,000 donation. The gift was leveraged months earlier as part of a matching gift campaign to raise an additional $50,000 for the cause. All matched contributions will go towards supporting Susan G. Komen’s mission in saving lives and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. “It’s astonishing to see everyone get together in new, innovative ways, despite such a tough year with the pandemic. The way young and old adapted to the virtual format and spread the word was fantastic,” said Nilkanth Patel, President, BAPS Charities. “This year, over 11,000 walkers joined the virtual event to take over 200 million steps, together. The collective actions of the community have helped support Susan G. Komen as well as the numerous local and global charitable and humanitarian services conducted by BAPS Charities.” “We are so proud of our partnership with BAPS Charities as they are truly a servant-minded organization, and they demonstrate that generosity every day,” said Paula Schneider, President and CEO of Susan G. Komen. In addition to this annual event, during the pandemic, BAPS Charities has provided over 350,000 pieces of personal protective equipment; donated $200,000 in financial assistance; delivered over 100,000 meals; donated over 20,000 pounds of food to local food banks and has helped vaccinate over 57,000 people at 63 vaccination drives across North America. Also, BAPS Charities provided lifesaving resources and expertise in India through its partner hospitals and volunteers. BAPS Charities actively supports health and well-being eﬀorts throughout the year through Vaccination Drives, Health Fairs, Health Awareness Lectures, and Children’s Health and Safety Day. For more details, visit Bapscharities.org.

At the 2021 Virtual Finals, Sahasrad Sathish, 12, of Grayslake, IL was the national champion and Akshainie Kamma, 13, of Round Rock, TX was the first runner up. In Houston, Ishika Varipilli, 11, of Spring, TX was the regional champion and Yash Ganesh, 9, of Tulsa, OK was the first runner up. In Dallas, Michael Kolagani, 13, of Austin, TX was the regional champion and Rishi Nemmani, 12, of McKinney, TX was the first runner up. In Seattle, Pranav Chandar, 13, of Newburgh, IN and Saharsh Vuppala, 13, of Bellevue, WA were the two cochampions. In Raleigh, Akshita Balaji, 14, of Herndon, VA and Maya Jadhav, 13, of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, were the two cochampions. In Edison, Akshainie Kamma, 13, of Round Rock, TX was the regional champ and Dev Shah, 12, of Seminole, FL was the first runner up. In Fremont, Harini Logan, 13, of Shavano Park, TX was the regional champ and Shradha Rachamreddy, 11, of San Jose, CA was the first runner up. The top two spellers of each regional competition advanced to the finals that was held virtually in Edison, NJ on August 6. Champion’s grand prize of $3,000 was awarded to the national winner Sahasrad Sathish at the finals. An initiative of the South Asian Engagement Foundation and managed by Touchdown Media, the South Asian Spelling Bee is celebrating its 14th anniversary this year. “Even with the competition going virtual, the raw talent of these spellers was on full display, said Bee Director Daisy Walia. “We are happy to provide a veritable platform for these spellers so they can showcase their spelling prowess”, she added. “I applaud the eﬀorts of the team and spellers for yet another successful season despite the odds, said Rahul Walia, Founder. “We are also very fortunate to have the support of the South Asian Engagement Foundation and Kawan Foods to help us bring the platform to the community in 2021.” For more details visit, Southasianspellingbee.com. The South Asian Engagement Foundation (SAEF) has a mission to increase leadership potential in migrant communities by providing incentives using educational initiatives and civic engagements. SAEF’s vision is to continue supporting and organizing educational initiatives and cultural outreach to expand national awareness in migrant communities. To volunteer and donate, visit Saefus.org.

2021 Virtual Regionals and Finals Conclude for South Asian Spelling Bee

USCIS Expands Partnerships with Social Security Administration

Virtual Finals pic: National Champion – Sahasrad Sathish of Grayslake, IL Runner Up – Akshainie Kamma of Round Rock, TX

The USCIS recently announced that applicants filing for lawful permanent resident status are now able to apply for a Social Security number (SSN) or replacement card as part of the adjustment of status application process. Previously, these individuals had to apply for a Social Security number at a Social Security oﬃce. USCIS is revising Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to include the additional questions needed to apply for an SSN or a replacement card.

The South Asian Spelling Bee concluded its quest for the best speller in the country, by successfully ending yet another virtual season of the program. Six virtual regionals and finals were conducted within four weeks. Spellers from across the country participated in the Saathee.com

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“This expansion of our partnership with the Social Security Administration illustrates our commitment to operating our nation’s immigration system more eﬃciently to save applicants time,” said USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou. “Eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy and optimizing collaboration across public-serving agencies is a key priority for this agency and the Biden-Harris administration.” After approving Form I-485, in most cases USCIS will electronically transmit the data to the Social Security Administration. Upon receiving the data, the Social Security Administration will automatically assign an original SSN or issue a replacement card, as appropriate. This partnership with the Social Security Administration will not increase the filing fee for Form I-485. This change to Form I-485 is eﬀective immediately, and applicants can begin filing with the updated form today. USCIS receives about 576,000 Forms I-485 annually. For more information on USCIS and its programs, visit Uscis.gov.

relaxed, at their new home in Romare Bearden Park. This exhibition is free and open to the public throughout the duration of Charlotte SHOUT!

A few additional shows have been announced as part of this year’s lineup. Charlotte SHOUT! will welcome provocateur and media icon Spike Lee; America’s favorite musical satirist, Randy Rainbow; singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer and the musical visionary of Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham; composer, pianist, author, and musicologist Nolan Gasser; and Impulse, a publicly activated light and sound experience. Blue Lapis Light dance company returns to bravely and gracefully perform 15 stories high on the side of the CharlotteMecklenburg Government Center. Impulse and Blue Lapis Light are free and open to the public. Please see full dates below. For tickets or more information on the free events, visit CharlotteShout.com. Charlotte SHOUT! is a joint presentation between Charlotte Center City Partners and Blumenthal Performing Arts. This year’s Festival of India will be presented in partnership with Charlotte Shout! on Sat, September 25, 2021.

23-Foot Sculpture of Planet Earth to be Displayed at Charlotte SHOUT!

USCIS Removes Barriers to U.S. Citizenship for Children Born Abroad Through Assisted Reproductive Technology The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced an updated policy guidance aﬀecting children born outside of the United States and the determination of whether children born through assisted reproductive technology (ART) are considered to have been born “in wedlock.” This policy update will allow a non-genetic, nongestational legal parent of a child to transmit U.S. citizenship to the child if the parent is married to the child’s genetic or gestational parent at the time of the child’s birth, and the relevant jurisdiction recognizes both parents as the child’s legal parents. “USCIS is taking a crucial step towards ensuring fair access and support for all families and their loved ones,” said USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou. “We are committed to removing unnecessary barriers promoting policies for all people as they embark on their journey to citizenship and beyond.” This guidance will also be applied to the family-based petitions for determining whether a child is born in wedlock. Previously, USCIS required that the child’s genetic parents (or the legal gestational parent and one of the genetic parents) be married to one another for a child to be considered born in wedlock. In 2014, USCIS updated its policy to allow a parent who is the gestational and legal parent of a child under the law of the relevant jurisdiction at the time of the child’s birth to transmit U.S. citizenship to the child if all other citizenship requirements are met. For more information on USCIS, visit Uscis.gov.

Luke Jerram’s Gaia, a three-dimensional, illuminated sculpture of Earth, will be suspended in Founders Hall during this fall’s Charlotte SHOUT! festival, taking place Sept. 17-Oct. 3, 2021. Measuring 23 feet in diameter, the rotating installation will allow visitors to view Earth as it appears from the moon and serve as a reminder of the need to protect our planet. “Gaia reminds us of the beauty and fragility of the earth. It encourages us to think about ways that each of us can respond to protect our planet,” said Blumenthal Performing Arts President Tom Gabbard. Gaia will be free and open to the public throughout the duration of Charlotte SHOUT!. Special events at the venue — including environmental discussions, performances and fitness classes—will be announced at a later date. Next, Of Earth and Sky will make its debut at Charlotte SHOUT! This large-scale installation, also conceptualized by artist Luke Jerram (Gaia), features pieces from local poets. Originally presented in Gloucester, poems written by local writers will be curated and installed across multiple locations in Charlotte. Over 200 poems have already been submitted by the public, with selected pieces to be announced June 30. This instillation will be free and open to the public Sept. 10-Oct. 3, 2021. A fan favorite from the 2019 SHOUT! Festival will also return — Amanda Parer’s Intrude. Those very large rabbits are back in 2021. The bunnies of Intrude will stand tall, yet Saathee.com

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Upcoming Hindu Center Events & Activities: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations: Friday, September 10 Thru Tuesday, September 14 Mata Ji’s Bhajan: Thursday, October 7 - Thursday, October 14 at Ghandi Bhavan Navratri: Garba October 7 - October 14 in Temple; Sharad Purnima: October 22 Garba in Temple Durga Ashtami Havan: Wednesday October 13 Navratri Visarjan: Thursday, October 14 Vijaya Dashmi: Friday, October 15 Dhan Teras: Tuesday, November 2nd Kali Chaudas: Wednesday, November 3rd Diwali / Mahavir Nirvana day: Thursday, November 4th Annakut / Govardhan Pooja / New Year: Friday, November 5th Tulsi Vivah: Sunday, November 14th Karthik Poornima Deepotsavam: Thursday, November 18th

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OF CHARLOTTE Hindu Center and Charlotte Marathi Mandal Celebrates

Ganesh Festival: Sept. 10 to 14 at Temple and Vihar Hall Sthapana: Fri., Sept 10 (3:30 pm) Ganesh Visarjan: Tues., Sept 14 (5 pm) Daily: Morya Bhajan at 6 pm Aarti (7 pm) Mahaprasad (7:30 pm)

For Details or to sponsor call: Pandurang Naik 704-904-3636, Sachin Dhavalikar 404-836-2275 or Hindu Center 704-535-3440

Happy Navratri Chalo Bulava Aaya Hai Mata Ne Bulaya Hai;

MATA Ji’s BHAJAN at Ghandi Bhavan Daily Bhajans: 5 PM - 7 PM (Oct 7 - 14) Dry Nuts Prasad served after Aarti Please NO COOKED FOOD PRASAD, Bring only dry nuts, fruit or flowers. To sponsor Mata Bhajan please call Veena Kashyap: 704-321-5459 or Asha Soni: 980-355-2157 Please let us know which day you want to sponsor Mata ji’s Bhajan. If you don’t want to come to temple, that’s fine we’ll do Ardaas for you that day. You can send your donations to Hindu Center. Thanks for your cooperation

HINDU CENTER 39th Anniversary Navratri Celebrations – 2021

NAVRATRI: Thurs., Oct. 7th to Thurs., Oct. 14th DASHERA: Fri., Oct 15th SHARAD PURNIMA: Fri., Oct. 22nd (Temple & Facebook Live) Children’s Garba: Cancelled

Date / Day

SPECIAL EVENT

AARTI

Garba

Oct 7th, Thurs Oct 7th, Thurs Oct 8th, Fri & 9th Sat Oct 10th, Sun -12th, Tues Oct 13th, Wed Oct 14th, Thurs Oct 15th, Fri

Seeding of Jawara: Puja 11 am to Noon STHAPNA: Puja 6 to 7, Stuti 7 to 7.30 Stuti: 6.30 to 7 Puja: 7 to 7.30 Stuti: 6.30 to 7 Puja: 7 to 7.30 ASTHAMI HAVAN: 5 to 6 PM Stuti: 6.30 to 7 Puja: 7 to 7.30 DASHERA / VIJYADASMI Lord Sri Ram Abhisekham 6 to 7 PM Lord Sri Ram Darshan: 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Sharad Purnima

Noon 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

8 - 9 pm HC (Temple & Facebook Live) 8 - 9 pm HC (Temple & Facebook Live) 8 - 9 pm (Temple & Facebook Live) 8 - 9 pm (Temple & Facebook Live) 8 - 9 pm (Temple & Facebook) followed by Visarjan No Garba –

7.30 pm

8 - 9 pm (Temple & Facebook Live)

Oct 22nd, Fri

Location & Artists

Humble request from the Navratri Committee: Due to the COVID pandemic, temple donations are down. Please support as much as you can. We request that you please wear masks, maintain distance and wash your hands. Temple opens all day during Navratri so please visit any time and get Mataji’s blessing. Day times may not be busy times.

NAVRATRI SPONSORSHIPS: Mukhya Yajman: Navratri – 9 Days - $1501, Daily Yajman $251 Asthami & Navchandi Havan: Mukhya Yajman $501 (1 couple), Yajman $101 / couple (11 couples only) Daily Aarti Sponsors at the Temple $101, Prasad Sponsors $101 Dashera: Lord Sri Ram Abhisekham $31, Lord Sri Ram Archna $11

ADVERTISING BANNERS OUTSIDE TEMPLE: $251 FOR THE ALL 15 DAYS Contacts: Decorations: Rashmika Patel – 980-322-3505, Prerna Amin – 704-258-1696, Ameeta Patel 203-434-4004 Advertising / Marketing / Banners / Sponsors: Vijay Patel – 704-277-2468, Rajnibhai Patel – 704-488-8145, Bharat Bhai Patel – 704-459-1954 Fundraising: Ravi Patel, D. C. Patel, Ball Gupta, Hemant Amin, Von Patel, Rajni Patel, Bharat Patel, Jatin Patel, Vivek Vemunoori Religious, Decoration, Aarti, Prasad, & Garba at HC: Bharti Patel – (h) 704-374-5064 (c) 704-678-9991, Bharat Patel – 704-549-1954, Hemant Amin – 704- 258- 3588, Surendra Patel – 704-564-9436, Pravin Shah – 704-307-8336, Dinesh Shah, Mahesh Patel and Loku Hemnani General Contacts: Rashmika Patel, Bharti Patel, Prerna Amin, Champa Patel, Mahesh Patel, Daksha Gore, Dipak Jadeja, Santosh Khatri, Varsha Patel, DC Patel, Nimish Bhatt, Dinesh Shah, Loku Hemnani, Subodh Patel, Vijay Patel, Rajni Patel, Nilu Patel, Jatin Patel, Hemant Amin, Bharat Patel, Surendra Patel, Pravin Shah, Mahesh Patel, Reena Roy, Hema Metha, Sejal Patel, Chandrakant Pandoria, Induben Topiwala, Chetna Patel, Vinay Patel, Nirav Pandya, Ameeta Patel, Bina Kalaria

For all other info call Temple: 704-535-3440

OF CHARLOTTE 39th Anniversary

Diwali Celebration

November 2nd (Tues) to November 6th (Sat)

DATE November 2nd (Tues)

EVENT Dhanteras Laxmi Puja

TIME 7 pm - 8 pm

AARTI 8 pm

Kali Chaudas Lord Hanumanji’s Abhisekham

7 pm – 8 pm

8 pm

Diwali Puja Bhajans

7 pm - 7:30 pm 7:30 pm - 8 pm

After Bhajans

Annakut New Year’s Day, Temple opens Evening Bhajans

All Day 6 am 7 pm - 8 pm

Morning Aarti 8 am Noon Aarti 12 Noon Evening Aarti 8 pm

Diwali Cultural Program Diwali Dinner and Entertaiment

Cancelled Cancelled

Lord Ram Sita Kalyanam

11 am to noon

November 3rd (Wed) November 4th (Thurs) November 5th (Fri)

November 6th (Sat) November 14th (Sun)

Tulsi Vivah

6 to 8 pm

November 18th (Thurs)

Karthik Poornima Deepotsavam Lord Satyanarayan Katha

After Aarti

8 pm Aarti 8 pm

6 to 8 pm

Humble request from the Diwali Committee: Due to COVID, temple donations are down. Please support as much as you can. We request you to please wear masks, maintain distance and wash your hands. The Temple is open all day during the Diwali days, so please visit any time and get Laxmi Mata, Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman blessing. Day times may be not be busy times.

Volunteer Contacts: • Decoration & Annakut – Rashmika Patel 980.322.3505, Prerna Amin 704.548.8454, Bharti Patel 704.678.9991, Varsha and Subodh Patel – 704.264.5949 • No Annakut Prasad this year so please give your donations instead • No Fireworks this Year • Volunteer for Traffic control – Nirav Pandya – 570.205.2636 • For more information or to participate in the Puja – Call the Temple at 704.535.3440

Magenta Cooler Citrus Cocktail

Saathee RECIPES

As summer wanes, here in the south we still get warm and sunny days through September. Mother Nature is still working her magic, the sun is bright, the trees are green, awaiting changes in leaves and late summer flowers are blooming and the birds are singing. The month is a perfect time for picnics as the days are sunny with comfortable temperatures. Here is a recipe for easy and refreshing cocktails to serve on backyard decks or picnics.

Serves: 1 For more servings update ingredients as per the recipe below. Prep Time: 30 minutes By: Ramma Lohar Contact: ramma.lohar10@gmail.com

Ingredients

Directions

1/4 cup- Black Grapes 1/4 cup- Orange and Sweet Lime slices (cut into small pieces) 1 tbsp- Lime juice (for each drink) 1 tsp- Lemon zest (for each drink) 1/2 tsp- Grated Ginger (for each drink)

1. Wash the grapes in salt water, pat dry. Peel the orange and sweet lime and cut the slices into small pieces. Grate ginger and lemon zest (for the lemon zest, keep the lemons in the freezer overnight). Squeeze the juice of lime and lemon. 2. In a blending jar, add grapes, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated ginger, mint leaves, powdered sugar, pink salt, and Chaat Masala. Blend the mixture to a smooth purée. 3. In a glass, strain the purée using a strainer.

4-6 Mint leaves (for each drink) 1 tsp- Powdered sugar (for each drink) 1/4 tsp- pink salt (for each drink) 1/4 tsp- Chaat Masala (for each drink) Sprite (or any desired soda of your choice)

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4. Make sure to wash the blending jar and strainer. Now add the orange and sweet lime pieces with the same ingredients and same measurements. In another glass, strain the orange and sweet lime purée using a strainer. 5. Take two serving glasses and add crushed ice. Now in one glass, pour the grape purée and in the other glass, pour the orange and sweet lime purée. Then add Sprite (or any desired soda of your choice). Stir and enjoy the drink. Each drink serves one person. Double the ingredients for more servings. The name magenta cooler results from the grape purée color. As the orange sweet lime and lemons belong to the citrus family, so the name Citrus Cocktail.

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them in about 15 minutes. These groups don’t have any air forces, not that it even matters to most superpowers, and don’t have any missiles that can battle what descends on them from thin air. Why, they could be knocked into the pre-social media stone age of 20 years ago in minutes. No pre-ordering lamb shank ahead of the invasion. No selfies in front of burned signs of uncovered vulgar women selling toothpaste. No exchanging videos of fake mad max type, high speed chases of sheep and shepherds in the open tundra. Life can get very hard very fast. So, as of this writing, Taliban 2.0 are still following the rules of Warfare 2.0. Lay low. Browse the Walmart website for Black Friday deals. Drool over the latest shoes from China. The new and improved warriors. We saw them right here on January 6 in camo and well-armed – people living in their parents’ basements and crying in front of judges while their lawyers argued that they were mentally deficient and duped by a con man. That kind of warrior. Pass the frothed milk, please. This tea is potent.

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celebrates the victory of Durga Devi or Amba Matha as the women move in a circular direction, singing at the same time measure by clapping their palms or snapping their fingers to the accompaniment of folk instruments. One can only say that Durga puja is the largest outdoor art festival on earth. The music, dancing, and art displayed and performed during the Durga puja played an integral part in connecting the community in Bengal, Gujarat, and eventually across India and the world. In Kuchipudi repertoire, one of the most famous dance dramas is the Mahishasura Mardhini, the killing of the buﬀalo demon Mahishasura. Goddess fought with evil demon for nine nights and ten days. The name Vijayadashami is also derived from the Sanskrit words “Vijaya-Dashami” literally meaning the victory on the tenth day. This is the unstoppable beauty of our Indian classical and folk dances. Every festival is celebrated with music and dance, both in classical and folk traditions alike. There are many similarities in these dance forms even though they are from diﬀerent regions. I only mentioned a handful of dance styles and folk traditions. I guess at least this gives you an idea of the vastness that exists in India when it comes to dance and music. I hope you still get to celebrate these festivals and stay safe. Dr. Maha Gingrich For questions or comments, contact via email at Gingrichmaha@gmail.com Saathee.com

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We were united in a tragedy that the US had not experienced since Pearl Harbor. Perhaps this sense of togetherness also stemmed from a common enemy that served to widen the range of in-groups to whom people felt they belonged and encourage fellowship among those facing the same threat. This connection of sorrow is a silver lining, in a way. Because of our forced detachment the mind is able to spend more time reflecting on grief and grapple its meaning. Loss can inspire people to examine life more deeply than they did before, and foster a greater awareness born from their own fragility and a stronger sense of purpose and ultimately... resilience. If there’s anything that grief through collective crises have taught us, it’s that this sense of tolerance must be managed with an understanding of peoples’ fears and wishes, including their inherent need for kinship and acceptance. Unfortunately, with the world’s social structure so strained by social distancing through necessity, I’m not sure if we as a people will be able to experience a true sense of togetherness like that. Yet, there are moments where we do find a way to bring just a little bit of hope back into the world. We’re all facing this pandemic together… and a sense of common fate, shared identity, and acting for the common or the social good is needed more than ever. Life isn’t about going through the storm… it’s about learning to dance in the rain and that kind of celebration is much more special when shared with friends. I’d like to think that my grandfather would join in to such a dance and fill the hearts of everyone around him with his warmth and light.

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The man lain out in his easy chair when my father opened the door… had lost most of that sturdy physique and all his hair. He reached a wobbly hand up to pull down a heavy breathing mask just so he could give me a weak smile and whisper my name. He was in the final stages of terminal lung cancer, but somehow a sliver of that warm spirit was still inside the emaciated state he was now in. His death hit the entire family extremely hard. I was the youngest of all the cousins with full memories of him, as my next closest cousin was only three when he passed and only has vague pictures in her mind. On the outside, I was just a kid who had her first full experience of loss. The world felt strange as I didn’t quite understand at the time how much of a pillar of my existence he was, until that pillar had suddenly crumbled and disappeared. He became the first of many loved ones I’d lose over the years, including my mother a short eight years later to cancer as well. Still… we found solace in the memories shared amongst us at various get-togethers over the years. In the process of sharing those unforgettable stories, each of the lost never truly went away. We, as human beings, have had to deal with grief and loss in various ways. Most of the Western world has come to categorize this concept as the “five stages of grief”. In fact, it’s become part of the zeitgeist to manage each of these stages in turn: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and finally acceptance. While this appears to be a baseline, in truth we all deal with sorrow in so many ways that it’s far too diﬃcult to pinpoint. A bereaved person can feel sad, but also experience anger, irritability, tiredness, a lack of motivation, or a plethora of other emotions. It’s often in these times of grief that we as people are drawn to find like-minded individuals with whom we can confide our pain. There’s a reason that ‘misery loves company’ has become such a popular phrase. Especially in these trying times of a global pandemic, our society has been forced to shift towards a world without as much social interaction. Some of us have lost the ability to comfortably collaborate with others beyond a computer, tablet, or phone screen and it’s only getting worse. It seems, perhaps, a tad ironic that this month marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A seemingly quiet Tuesday morning in the United States when news feeds were suddenly shaken by the sight of a passenger plane crashing into one of the twin tower buildings in New York City which would kick oﬀ a sequence of tragic events that would send out shockwaves for years to come. If there’s one silver lining I do miss from the aftermath of that fateful day, it has to be sight after sight of fellow human beings sharing in this overall sense of camaraderie and support. We supported the courageous work of the first responders. We came together to assist families of the fallen. Saathee.com

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Jodee: I hope ADF keeps dancing; what the festival looks like isn’t as important as what it does to support modern dance. In 2022 perhaps we will resemble more what we looked like in 2019 and that could be great. But with change, good or bad, one needs to make sure they find opportunities. I think this season is a perfect example of that! Dilip: Would you like to share anything else with our readers? Jodee: We encourage families to bring their kids to experience live dance. With the purchase of an adult ticket, kids (6-17) can come free! What are you waiting for..l get your tickets and come out for ADF’s 2021 season! Details: AmericanDanceFestival.org

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Who wants to be a Scholar?! Answer the ones you know and research the rest. There is only one correct answer! 1. Arrange these planets for number of Moons from most to least. (a) Uranus (b) Mars (c) Neptune (d) Jupiter

Word World

2. Filmfare award for Best Male lead actor of 2020 Hindi films was given to (a) Ranveer Singh (b) Vicky Kaushal (c) Akshay Kumar (d) Hrithik Roshan

By Kirit Shukla

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3. What is believed to be the ‘Vahana’ (vehicle) of Hindu God “Bhairava”? (a) Cow (b) Cat (c) Horse (d) Dog 4. “Abetting” a crime is to (a) Ignore it (c) Condemn it

(b) Assist with it (d) Support it

5. How many types of particles does an atom contain? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 6. What is the surface area of a hollow cylinder 10 ft. high with bottom diameter = 7 ft.? (a) 385 Sq. ft. (b) 320 Sq. ft. (c) 264 Sq. ft. (d) 220 Sq. ft.

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

14 words = Excellent; 10 to 13 words = Good; 9 or less = keep looking. Words we found are in solutions below.

8. The country that won the most medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. (a) China (b) Japan (c) Russia (d) United States 9. The Hindenburg disaster occurred in the United States on this date. (a) May 6, 1934 (b) May 6, 1935 (c) May 6, 1936 (d) May 6, 1937

Brain-Train

10. North Carolina is divided into ___ counties. (a) 110 (b) 105 (c) 100 (d) 95

Here is a simple quiz. See if you can solve it. No peeking! Match the number in column 1 with letter in column 2 Airports of India

Airport Code

1 Agartala, Tripura 2 Chennai, Tamil Nadu 3 Jamnagar, Gujarat 4 Madurai, Tamil Nadu 5 Vadodara, Gujarat 6 Amdavad, Gujarat 7 Hyderabad, Telangana 8 Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar 9 Kolkata, West Bengal 10 Mumbai, Maharashtra

A. BOM B. AMD C. CCU D. MAA E. IXA F. JGA G. IXZ H. IXM I. HYD J. BDQ

Answers are on bottom left. No Peeking. Scholar: All correct; 1st Class: 9 Correct; 2nd Class: 8 Correct; 3rd Class: 7 Correct; Need to improve: 6 or less

Dadaji’s Advice SPEAK WISELY

Q: “Dadaji, sometimes I say things that I wish I could take back. What should I do to speak wisely?”

Brain Train: 1-E, 2-D, 3-F, 4-H, 5-J, 6-B, 7-I, 8-G, 9-C, 10-A

Dadaji: “All thoughts cannot be told wisely. Speak only that is useful to you, the listener or any person. You can live a long, happy life and avoid lot of trouble. The tongue has no bones yet many uses, which makes it the most powerful part of the body.”

7.b Scholar 1. d, a, c, b

8.d 2.a

9.d 3.d

4.b 10.c

5.c

6.d

Word World (Solution): BEEPER, BEEPS, EPEES, PEERS, PERMS, PESTER, PETER, PREMEET, PRESE, PRESET, SEMPRE, SEPTEMBER, SPEER, SPERM, SPREE, STEEP, STREP, TEEPE, TEMPE, TEMPS Saathee.com

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PUZZLES AND JOKES

45. A unit of local government in ancient Attica. 46. Opens or unfastens by withdrawing a bolt. 49. Comes into being; Stands up. 50. A large bay window projecting from a wall and supported by a corbel or bracket.

By Kirit Shukla

Clues Down: 1. The ninth month of the calendar year. 2. A short kilt made usually of strips of flax and worn by Māori for ceremonial dances. 3. Earth Day Network. (*) 4. Perform; Carry out. 5. According to Christian Gospels, the site outside Jerusalem's walls where Jesus was crucified. 6. One of the islands, ___ and Nicobar, situated in the Bay of Bengal; Capital: Port Blair. (Indian Territory.) 7. Not to scale. (*) 8. Eastern Oregon Trail Alliance. (*) 9. Emits an odor. 10. Hindu festival when married women observe a fast for three days for welfare & health of their husbands. (9/9/21) 13. To plunge into water. 15. Extra Terrestrial. (*). 19. State. (*) 22. Accustomed. 26. Treasurers in the Ku Klux Klan. 28. The Shi‘a mainstream of Islam. 30. Prefix denoting within or inside (Medical) 32. The harsh raucous natural call of the crow. 34. One who writes a fraudulent check to gain money. 35. A large molding of convex profile commonly occur ring as the lowest molding in the base of a column. 37. To speak formally; to give a speech. 40. A large pulpit or reading desk in early churches. 42. Human Machine Interface. (*) 43. English. (*) 45. District Attorney. (*) 47.This __ that (Choice). 48. Sea Level. (*)

Note: * denotes abbreviation of the word or phrase Clues Across: 1. A stimulant drug, amphetamine; Rate of velocity (Motion). 5. God of Multitude. The first worshipped Hindu deity. 11. An Islamic festival. —-e-Milad. 12. A benign tumor linked to tooth development. 14. The second-largest metropolitan city in Maharashtra. 16. An elderly person. 17. Toilet Paper. (*) 18. Asiatic and North American evergreen trees; hemlocks. 20. Alanine aminotransferase; an enzyme inside liver cells. 21. Economist Intelligence Unit. (*) 23. The Secret of Monkey Island. (*) 24. Louisiana . (*) 25. A class of aromatic substances commonly used as a base for perfumes. 27. Estimated Time of Arrival. (*) 28. Iceland. (ISO Country Code). 29. E-Learning Environment. (*) 31. Host Naval Computer System. (*) (Military) 33. The Lord Ganesh with a Single Tusk. (Sanskrit word) 36. An episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual. 38. Rhode Island. (*) 39. Husein Sastranegara International Airport. (IATA Airport code). (Airport in Bandung, W. Java, Indonesia.) 40. A wanderer. (1951 Hindi film by Raj Kapoor.) 41. A formula or statement in mathematics or logic deduced or to be deduced from other formulas or propositions. 44. Iowa. (*) Saathee.com

(solution on page 88)

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Jokes From Around The World

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WordFind

Math Magic Fill in the empty squares to get = the final given answers. Use the remaining numbers from 1 to 8 only once: 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: Patriotism AHIMSA BATTLE BRAVE COUNTRY DEFENDANT DEVOTEES ETHIC FIGHTER FLAGWAIVER FREEDOM GANDHIJI

JINGO LOYAL MILITARY NATIONALIST NEHRU NETAJI PRIDE SHIVAJI TAGORE TILAK VINOBA

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

Note: * denotes abbreviation of the word or phrase 1. Lasting for a limited time.

TEM _ _ _ _ _ _

2. Harmonious arrangement or pattern.

_ _ _ TEM

3. The rate of speed of a musical piece; Pace.

TEM _ _

4. An unsuccessful eﬀort. 5. Something that arouses action.

_ _ TEM _ _ _ _ _ _ TEM _ _ _

6. A building for religious practice; Mandir.

TEM _ _ _

7. A device for counting the rate of a particular event, esp. for measuring the intensity of radiation.

The unused 17 letters spell out the meaning of ”PATRIOTISM” (answer on page 88)

_ _ TEM _ _ _

8. A mold used as a guide for a piece to be made. TEM _ _ _ _ 9. The ninth month of a calendar.

_ _ _ TEM _ _ _

10. An object of attention, concern, or interest.

_ TEM

11. An excess urea in the blood.

_ _ _ TEM _ _

12. Disposition; a characteristic cast of mind.

TEM _ _ _

13. Open disrespect of a court/legislative body. _ _ _ TEM _ _ 14.The main upright member at the bow of a ship. 15. Seafood dipped in batter & fried in deep fat . 16. The speech on the spur of the moment.

_ TEM TEM _ _ _ _

_ _ TEM _ _ _ _

17. A member of a group of men pledged to take up arms at a minute's notice (American Revolution.) 18. Earthquake. 19. A space between teeth in a jaw. 20. One that serves as an emblem (clan) symbol.

_ _ _ _TEM_ _ TEM _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ TEM _ _ _ TEM

21. A piece of curved timber bolted to the keelson and apron in a ship's frame near the bow.

_ TEM _ _ _

(Puzzle solutions are on page 88. NO peeking!)

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Festivals & Holidays Spot the Diﬀerences Solutions from page 50

September 2021

1. Window removed 2. Clouds added 3. Roof piece added 4. Tree Added 5. Sidewalk removed 6. Signs Removed 7. Color changed

Sep. 2 - Aja Ekadashi Sep. 6 - Labor Day Sep. 6 - Pithori Amas (No Moon) Sep. 7 - Rosh Hashanah Sep. 9 - Haritalika / Kevda Teej / Gauri Vrat Sep. 10 - Ganesh / Vinayak Chaturthi, Rishi Panchami Sep. 11 - Patriot Day Sep. 12 - Grandparents Day Sep. 16 - Yom Kippur Sep. 17 - Vamana Jayanti Sep. 18 - National CleanUp Day Sep. 19 - Anant Chaturdashi / Ganesh Visarjan Sep. 20 - Bhadrapada Vrat Purnima (Full Moon) Sep. 21 - Shraddha Paksha Begins Sep. 22 - Autumn Equinox / Mabon

8. Alligator added 9. Man added 10. Pillar Added 11. Gazebo Added 12. Man ﬁshing added 13. Seagull added 14. Rosebud Removed 15. Color Changed

3 11

5 14

1 9 7

October 2021 Oct. 2 - Gandhi Jayanti Oct. 2 - Indira Ekadashi Oct. 5 - Darsh Amas (No Moon) Oct. 5 - Shraddha Paksha Ends Oct. 6 - Navaratri Begins Oct. 11 - Columbus Day / Indigenous People’s Day Oct. 14 - Navaratri Ends Oct. 14 - Dussehra / Vijaya Dashami / Buddha Jayanti Oct. 15 - Boss’ Day Oct. 19 - Sharad Purnima (Full Moon) / Eid-e-Milad Oct. 20 - Installation of Scriptures as Guru Granth Sahib Oct. 31 - Halloween / Samhain Oct. 31 - Ramā Ekadashi / Sardar Patel Jayanti

Puzzle Solutions from page 86-87

Correction: In the July Puzzles, The x sign should be + in the 3rd row & 4th column in Math Magic. Correct Solution: 8 ÷ 4 + 7 = 9

Math Magic from page 87

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Astroscope

SEPTEMBER 2021

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

This will be a very action-oriented period for you. You could gain a great deal of success within your business or job. Your friends and family should offer whatever assistance you need. You will achieve relief from ﬁnancial worries. Attraction and new relations with someone of a different gender will help you feel relaxed. A change of residence or investment in a new business is also indicated.

You may not see any major changes in your day-to-day life this month, but things should be happy and comfortable. You’ll remain busy due to a heavy workload. A minor increase in income is possible. You will also enjoy co-operation and support from your partner and friends. You could see an opportunity on horizon but may have to wait until end of next month to utilize it. Relax and enjoy a steady routine for now.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

Try to not be impulsive and instead take your time with any important decisions. You may suffer by taking risks. Maintain good relations with your associates and friends, as you may need their help to solve your problems. Also control your speech as any egoistic language could place you in hot water. However, this is a good time for traveling to visit friends and family. Keep a close eye on your health.

This month there will be family happiness and you will feel content. A sudden unexpected gain and rise in status are also possible. You will meet higher ofﬁcials and authorities. Your fame and reputation will increase. You might incline towards religion and might visit sacred places. A balanced state of mind is indicated while overall happiness will be there.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

This should be a very comfortable month as you’re surrounded by a pleasant environment. You will be favorably inclined towards someone of a different gender. If you put in just little extra effort, your income will increase above your expectations. You may want to celebrate and enjoy music and poetry. Your relatives will extend their full support towards you. Enjoy the surprise.

You should see mixed results this month. There may be many opportunities on the horizon, but you won’t be able to utilize them all. A health issue may disturb you, and this is especially not a good time for heart patients. There may be a rise in status and position, but without the ﬁnancial beneﬁts those usually entail. An incredibly positive change is possible during the last few days of the month.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Income and expenses should balance each other out this month. You may experience a delay in pursuits involving education or business. Wise decisions may harbor you from spending money wastefully. An investment with long-term savings will prove beneﬁcial. This is a good time to think about changing your workplace or ﬁeld of study. A dispute with family is likely possible, but you should still listen to your parents.

Unexpected health problems will be your focus this month. Maintain cordial relations with relatives or you could risk destroying that familial bond. There could be lots of opportunities coming your way, but you may not be able to utilize them. Financial losses are also possible including a serious legal problem. However, your family should be able to help.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

There is no reason to be upset, but your peace of mind could be out sorts this month. Your income, job and health will be in order, but something will constantly feel… off. Try to be noble and charitable to feel satisﬁed and happy. A long-distance journey during the last week of the month will prove rewarding. Keep working hard. Meditation may help rebuild self-conﬁdence.

This month you will be of amiable disposition to avoid friction. A pleasant journey is quite possible. You may incline towards religious and social activities. You might even develop a taste for high philosophy or literature. Your trade and business will survive due to your prompt and decisive action. Drive very carefully or avoid driving altogether if possible.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Be prepared for a major change in career. Due to your caliber and skills, you will bring excellent results in your activities. If you involve educated people in your project, the outcome will be quite favorable. You will make strenuous efforts to satisfy your aspirations, and these aggressive acts will pay dividends. However, a family related problem will need attention. The state of your health will also remain satisfactory.

After a very positive start, the month will end with less than positive results. Unexpected expenses will badly affect your budget. Try not to be too charitable as your partners will attempt to exploit your good nature. However, this is a favorable time for investments in real estate property. Minor health relief could be there. Avoid social gatherings for the rest of this year, if possible.

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Apples have been shown to reduce risk of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Additionally, may help regulate immune responses and protect against asthma. A large study in more than 68,000 women found that those who ate the most apples had the lowest risk of asthma. Apples may also be good for the bones! Research shows that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds in apples may help with bone density and strength. The plant compounds in apples, namely chlorogenic acid and catechin, may also protect the stomach lining. Apples may preserve neurotransmitters that may prevent memory loss, and thus help protect brain health.

It’s good to see activists and politicians wanting to do something about carbon emissions. There are things we can do as a community to mitigate climate change to the best of our abilities, while creating new economic opportunities via evolving technologies and renewable energy. We must also realize that the effects may already be irreversible and efforts to reduce carbon emissions and soften climate change may already be too late. But we must make efforts in this endeavor. Increasing the capacities of renewables such as solar and wind will help. Massive conservation efforts to reduce use of fossil fuels will help, but we must also put into place new policies and thinking.

Negative aspects Apples & GI symptoms: Apples are very high in fructose, Water infrastructure and may not be well tolerated by people with IBS (Irritable The key again is water. Massive water harvesting Bowel Syndrome). Since people with IBS lack the enzyme to infrastructures must be built. Desalination plants, pipelines digest fructose, eating apples may cause GI issues such as to transfer water from wet to dry areas, and recharging burping, bloating, and gas. underground aquifer are essential to this effort. Infrastructure needs to be planned and implemented Pesticides: Every year, the Environmental Working Group now. Right now. There is no other choice. creates a list of the top 12 contaminated foods called the This will be very expensive, of course, requiring Dirty Dozen. Apples have been at the top of that list for the investments of hundreds of billions of dollars, or more, past several years. Commercially grown apples contain high around the globe. Water is, for the most part, not only an levels of pesticide residues. Therefore, it is recommended to immediate concern for most countries, but a long-term get organic apples if possible. If you do not have organic peace and stability issue for humanity. If water is thought apples, then it may be a good idea to wash the apples either of as a national security issue, governments will respond in with a commercial fruit/vegetable wash solution, or with a the manner it needs to. baking soda solution. Clearly weather patterns around the globe are becoming more extreme and unpredictable. Water will be the trigger Apples are extremely healthy and nutritious, and should be for future confrontations between nations, even between part of your diet, unless you have IBS. Apples are very internal regions of countries. versatile. They can be added to breakfast, or added to a Thousands of desalination plants around coastal areas salad, or cooked into a bread, muffin, or dessert. with pipelines taking that fresh water to dry and droughtaffected farmlands and thirsty cities is one challenge. Here’s an easy recipe for a healthy breakfast: Diverting floodwaters, desalinated water and water from dams and swollen rivers to recharge and refill depleted Spiced Apple Oatmeal underground aquifers is another challenge and inevitable 1 cup steel cut oats necessity. 1 cup water The water stored in natural underground aquifers has 2 cups unsweetened almond milk quenched humanity’s thirst for centuries but we have also 2 medium apples, cored and diced depleted vast amounts of that water. We can also use those ½ cup chopped walnuts emptied underground chambers and refill them with water 1 tsp. cinnamon harvested from above, for future use, working with nature’s 1 tsp. dried ginger storage system. ½ tsp. nutmeg There are exptected to be more than 9 billion people on ½ tsp. cardamom this planet by 2050. 1/4 tsp. salt Water resources are already strained in many places around the world. With exploding populations, all other Method: dilemmas – terrorism, poverty, economic stagnation – will Grease the Instant Pot with non-stick spray. Combine all the seem minor if there simply isn’t enough water for all. The ingredients. Close and lock the lid. Seal vent. Select Manual lack of access to clean water will only amplify all other ills, function; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for especially in countries like India. Water management is truly pressure to build. Release pressure using the natural-release the global need of this young century. method. Stir and serve.

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Parul Kharod

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