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In this issue: Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Massive Election Full Frame Preview

Hello Readers! 100 Million New Voters are About to Transform India. They’re social media savvy, and they don’t vote like their parents. Story on pg. 8. Full Frame Documentary Festival 2014 preview. Pg. 14. Indian Hustle. How fraudsters prey on would-be US tech workers. pg. 30. Could MH370 really blow straight through Asian air defenses? Maybe, say experts. Or maybe the militaries are hiding something. pg. 36. Meet nine hot Indian innovators. pg. 40. Catch up on what all the local and regional community organizations are up to as well as their upcoming events in our Community Organizations section on pg. 90. The ever popular Pop’s puzzles and jokes are on pg. 116. Find your astrological predictions for the month in the AstroScope on pg. 120. Get daily updates about our community as well as news and videos at our website: Saathee.com.

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In This Issue India Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 08 Full Frame Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 14 Upcoming Movie Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18 Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 20 Sangeet and Evergreen Film Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 24 Indian Classical Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 26 Indian Hustle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 30 Dances of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Asian Air Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Nine Desi Innovators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Behind the Congressional Curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Children’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Mastering Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46 Immigration Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 48 It Takes a Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 52 Thinking About Thinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 54 Business Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 58 Test Your India Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 60 Tax Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 62 Marketing Turnaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 68 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 70 News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 74 Healthwise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 78 News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 82 Community Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 86 Community Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 90 Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 116 Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 118 Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 118 AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 120 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 122 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 124

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With only a few weeks until India elects its next prime minister, the country’s “demographic dividend” — the young people who provide its best hope of becoming a major economic power — is about to become its democratic dividend. About 100 million Indians will be able to vote for the first time when the polling stations open on April 7. That’s almost as many as the 132 million Americans who voted in the last presidential elections. Most of those new voters will be aged 18 to 23 years old, too young for the last elections to the Lok Sabha, India’s Westminster-style parliament, in 2009. But the easy comparison with Western democracies hides the gargantuan task facing India’s Election Commission, tasked with giving the country’s 814 million registered voters their say. Although polls open on April 7, they don’t close until May 12, five weeks later. The election officials need another four days just to get the votes together, then start counting ballots to announce the results on May 16. So what impact could India’s youth have in this granddaddy of all elections? First, the candidates. The election is cast as a fight between Narendra Modi, the charismatic Hindu nationalist candidate for the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, and Rahul Gandhi, whose family has led the ruling Congress party since independence in 1947. Gandhi would seem an obvious favorite for India’s youth. He is 42, has involved himself in Congress’s youth wing for much of his political career and says he want to include young people in the political process. Saathee.com

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Actor Hooda has always loved horses. He owns five horses as well as a polo team. At the National Equestrian Championship, held in Delhi in March, Hooda won 2 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals. He told an interviewer that many years of training had finally paid off as he bagged the medals. On the acting front Hooda is currently at work on Salman Khan’s film Kick.

The Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC) continues its annual tradition with the 14th Annual New York Indian Film Festival, which will be held May 5 - May 10, 2014 in New York City. This year the spotlight is on filmmaker Gurinder Chadha and a retrospective of her documentaries. NYIFF will kick off its six day long festivities with a star-studded opening night red carpet premiere at the Skirball Center for Performing Arts. Festival screenings, centerpiece, retrospectives and special events will take place throughout the week at the Village East Cinemas (2nd Ave @12th St NYC), with the Closing Night selection to be followed by the annual awards ceremony and after-party at Skirball Center for Performing Arts. Final film selections will be announced by early April with tickets going on sale on April 15. The New York Indian Film Festival is the oldest South Asian film festival in the United States. It is dedicated to showcasing, promoting and building an awareness of Independent, arthouse, alternate and diaspora films from/about/connected to the Indian subcontinent. For further details visit http://www.iaac.us/nyiff2014/index.htm.

Farhan Akhtar’s Band Goes International Actor, director, producer Farhan Akhtar also wears another hat. A singer. He fronts his band Farhan Live, and the boys are hitting the international tour circuit in April. The filmmaker has been working on his band for the past two and a half years and the actor recently took a break from his shooting schedule to perform in the multi-city promotional tour of the band in India. And now they will tour the world. Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai are all on the schedule as well as the United States. The band is slated to play on April 25 at IIFA Rocks in Tampa, Florida.

Prem Ratan dhan Payo Salman Khan and Sooraj Barjatya are coming together after a span of 15 years and the film will be called Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. The film also stars Sonam Kapoor, while Neil Nitin Mukesh will play his younger brother, Anupam Kher too has been roped in to play a pivotal role along with Swara Bhaskara, Deepak Dobriyal and Samaira Rao. The spokesperson of the film confirmed the news to Bollywood Hungama, “We have locked the title to be Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. We have largely finalized the other cast and crew too, Salman and Sonam being the lead pair. The film will go on floor this June for a 2015 Diwali release.” Himesh Reshamiya will compose the music for Irshad Kamil’s lyrics.

British Journalist James Crabtree Kicking in Bollywood If you read financial dailies, the byline of James Crabtree will sound familiar. He is the Mumbai Bureau Chief of the London-based newspaper Financial Times. It seems Crabtree is slated to appear in the Salman Khan movie Kick, portraying a British diplomat. Writer Chetan Bhagat recommended Crabtree to the film’s producer Sajid Nadiadwala. His role will be a small one, but Crabtree jumped at the chance as he is a Bollywood film buff, and living in Mumbai, he is surrounded by the glitz of films.

Taaha Shah jumps to Action Actor Taaha Shah, who had earlier starred in Yash Raj Films’ Luv Ka The End opposite Shraddha Kapoor and then in Dharma Productions Gippi as a heartthrob is now set to surprise his fans with his upcoming role in Tina and Lolo. Shah reportedly underwent rigorous training in martial arts and acrobatics for the film and has put in his heart and soul in preparing for his part as the character Mario. When asked to reveal something about his character, the young actor quips, “My character in ‘Tina and Lolo’ is going to be a complete surprise for the audiences. Not only am I going to showcase a lot of the skills that I have been working towards in the action arena, but am also going to be sporting a whole new look which I have worked very hard towards and hope the audiences like.”

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Song: Satyam Shivam Sundaram ... Film: Satyam Shivam Sundaram Year: 1978 Music: Laxmikant Pyarelal Singers: Lata Mangeshkar Lyric: Narendra Sharmā Based on Indian Classical Rāgā: Mishra Kānadā Tāl/Rhythm: Kaharavā Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Zeenat Aman

Narendra Sharmā (1913 – 1989) Pundit Narendra Sharmā, born on February 28, 1913 in Jahāngirpur, Uttar Pradesh was a writer, poet and lyricist. He was also a scholar ofn Hindi and Urdu literature and philosophy, along with Ayurveda and astrology. He received his higher education degree in literature from Allahabad University. He published “Abyudhay” newspaper in 1934. He joined the All India Congress Committee at Allahabad as Hindi Secretary to Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru in February 1955. Satyam Shivam Sundaram Sharma’s father passed away during early childhood and he was raised by his uncle. He married a young Gujarati woman Lyrics in English: in 1947 in Mumbai. The city has always been a hub for artistic Ishvar Satya hai, Satya hi shiv hai, Shiv hi sundar hai, jāgo.. Utha kar dekho, jivan jot ujāgar hai, Satyam Shivam Sundaram 2 activities and films. He was patriotic and was also jailed in Pune and other detention camps by the British rulers during the fight Ā.. Satyam Shivam Sundaram 2 for independence. He was 20 when his first book of poetry was Rāma avadh men –2, Kāshi men Shiv Kānhā brindāvan men released. His poetries and film song lyrics were patriotic, with Dayā karo prabhu dekhu inako –2, hara ghar ke āngan men, Indian philosophy and humanity values. Regular radio listeners Rādhā-Mohan sharanam, Satyam Shivam Sundaram 2 of 1950s used to hear contemporary Hindi film songs on Radio Eka Surya hai, -2, eka gagan hai eka hi dharati-mātā Dayā karo prabhu ek bane sab –2, sabakā eka se nātā Ceylon, particularly the popular show Rādhā-Mohan sharanam, Satyam Shivam Sundaram 2 Binācā Geetmālā. On the other hand All Ā.. Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Satyam Shivam Sundaram 2 India Radio (AIR) and its Ākashvani generally played classical music and no Meaning (Summary): film songs, losing listeners and revenue This song has a deep philosophical meaning. to Radio Ceylon. AIR started Vividh Satyam means Truth, Shivam can refer to either Lord Shiva or Bhārati (a name given by Sharma) with welfare or eternal and Sundaram means Beauty. God is Truth, a variety of Bollywood music and Truth is Shiva, the one who bestows welfare and Shiva is Sugam Sangeet which brought back the beautiful. Wake up, rise and see; the ﬂame of life is glowing. listeners and increased revenue for AIR. Lord Rama in Ayodhyā, Lord Shiva in (Kāshi) Benares and Sharma passed away on Feb. 11, 1989. Lord Krishna in Brindāban (Mathurā): I would like to see you all in the courtyard of every home, so Lord be kind. O Some of the films for which he wrote the lyrics: Krishna, the beloved of Radha, I surrender to you. There is 1943 - Hamāri bāt, 1944 - Jwār bhātā, 1948 - Banvāsi, one Sun, one sky and only one Mother Earth. Have mercy, 1949 - Uddhār, 1950 -Afsar, 1951- Mālti Mādhav, Lord, that all of us become united, (since) all are related to 1952- Ādhiān, 1954 - Mahatma Kabir, 1956 - Sajni, one race of human being. Radha - Mohan (Krishna), I 1961- Bhābhi ki Chudiān, 1971 - Phir bhi, surrender unto you. Thou art the truth; happiness and beauty. 1978- Satyam Shivam Sundaram, 1982 - Prem Rog Awards: 1979 - Filmfare awards for best lyricist: film: Satyam Shivam Sundaram for the title song. His famous Hindi song lyric “Satyam Shivam Sundaram ...” is given in this issue of Saathee magazine in the column on this page. (Note: The contents of this article are compiled from news, books, internet and my knowledge & love for Hindustani music.) Kirit Shukla Contact him at kiritsshukla@hotmail.com

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How long will it take before I (my child) can perform Carnatic music concerts? Like other classical art forms, Carnatic music has to be practiced for a number of years before a student can competently perform in public. The Guru (teacher) is the best judge of when a student is ready to perform in public.

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Till we meet next time, please do not hesitate to ask more questions about Carnatic music- answering rasikas’s questions is something that I enjoy very much.

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Dear readers, I would like to address some commonly asked questions about Carnatic music. It is indeed heartening to see the HIndustani music: Raga music and Ayurveda number of children interested in learning Carnatic music and with a passion that goes beyond a passing interest. By Anita Kulkarni I want (my child) to learn Indian classical music- is that Carnatic music? - There are two main forms of Indian classical musicHindustani music (originating from North India) and Carnatic music, which is mainly practiced in South India. Both these styles of music have many similarities and many differences with each other. The decision to learn Hindustani or Carnatic music is one of personal choice. The best way to decide is to spend some time listening to various artistes in both these genres and seeing which appeals more to your musical sense. Is Carnatic music played on an instrument or is it vocal? Carnatic music is a style of Indian classical music that can be vocal or instrumental. Common instruments that you will see used for Carnatic music are violin, flute and veena; however instruments such as the guitar, mandolin and saxophone are more recent adaptations. Carnatic music also utilizes percussive instruments, the most common instruments being the mridangam (double headed drum), ghatam (an earthenware pot made specifically to be played as an instrument), khanjira (frame drum) and morsing (a metallic instrument). In what language is Carnatic music taught? - Carnatic music compositions are typically in Sanskrit, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada languages. The language of instruction can be any language that both student and teacher are comfortable with and can communicate with each other; these days with students from all parts of the world aspiring to learn Carnatic music, English is commonly used as the language of instruction. How much time am I (is my child) expected to commit to learn Carnatic music? - While the actual instruction classes may take place once or twice a week, learning Carnatic music also involves practice at home on a regular basis. Apart from this, it is imperative to listen to Carnatic music by attending concerts, lecture demonstrations or listening to recordings. The Internet is a great resource and a number of websites allow you to listen to streaming music for free. In fact, listening to Carnatic music and attending concerts is one of the best ways to rapidly advance in ones learning. Unfortunately, the general tendency is for students to attend presentations only if they are performing. Many local organizations organize concerts and lecture demonstrations, which are free and accessible to the public- I would encourage you all to attend as many as possible even if your child is not a participant.

Raga music has a concept of time, tone and various note patterns that assigns the raga to a time theory. Each note has certain sound, emotion and vibration. Every Raga has certain mood that has an effect on various chakras in our body. Science has confirmed that Indian classical music, an organized form of sound, can directly affect mood, brain waves, and body chemistry. When ragas are played at the correct time and occasion, they have a harmonizing effect on the listener and the surroundings. The ancient Vedic method of sound therapy, where Vedic mantras are recited for specific regions of the body, is used to promote healing. In the same way the ragas of Indian classical music can also be used for certain illnesses and problems. This knowledge already existed in texts such as the Sangita Ratnakar and has been recently rediscovered and practically researched more and more. Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing rooted in the ancient Vedic culture of India. It literally means “the science of life” (Ayur- life, Veda- science or knowledge). The main objective of Ayurveda is to restore the balance, the inner centre, which it calls Svasthya (established in the Self). Vibrations play an important role in Hindustani classical music and Ayurveda. Thus in the Ayurvedic medicine the whole plant is always used and not just a filtered out active substance. The vibrations of the plant should restore the natural equilibrium in the body without overloading it. Raga theory is an important medicine in Ayurveda. Raga Madhuvanti has been chosen to balance increased Vaat and can even prevent it at first stage. It is traditionally heard in the late afternoon. People with a large amount of Pitta are animated, occasionally hot tempered, have a sharp intellect and attach importance to aesthetics. If a piece of music is to reduce increased Pitta then it has to go beyond just having a soothing, cooling effect and appeal to these strong qualities, otherwise it will not be listened to. The sitar is an excellent choice for such music because of its characteristic nasal, overtone rich sounds and great variation in the playing possibilities. Raga Ahir Bhairav and Charukeshi are the main ragas which help to cure Pitta dosh. The morning raga Bairagi, has been chosen to balance increased Kapha. You need to listen some of these Ragas like Hindol, Shree, Darbari, Bhairavi, Bageshree, Asawari, Jounpuri, Kedar, Malkans, Malhar, Marawa, Puriya, Shyam kalyaan, Ramkali on instrument or vocal to find their effects in today’s busy lifestyles.

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they spotted MH370 flying off route in the wrong direction. “But they didn’t do anything. Why? Because that’s not what they were looking for,” said Carlyle Thayer of the Australian Defense Force Academy. Radar operators are trained to detect fast-moving fighter aircraft from rival militaries. Not civilian planes, which fill the skies at all hours. Like the Sept. 11 attacks, the MH370 mystery is so “outside the box” Thayer said, that it defies typical surveillance conventions. “Just look at 9/11,” said Ian Storey, a security expert at Singapore’s Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. “Nobody knew the aircraft were headed towards those targets. And that was in the most technologically powerful country on earth.” The theorized northern route sends the jet through nations with rudimentary militaries (Myanmar and Laos), moderately advanced forces (Thailand) and sophisticated air defenses (China and Afghanistan). China’s military has fortified radar positions along its urbanized east coast, a vitally important stretch facing US military bases in Korea and Japan. There is less cause for vigilance in its western hinterlands — which fall along the northern route. Still, blowing through that region’s air defenses would he extremely difficult. As one expert told the New York Times: “Everything would have to go your way.” Aviation expert Jay Carmel of the Avascent aerospace consulting firm told GlobalPost that piercing China’s defenses would be wildly unlikely. Nearing Afghanistan — protected by American air defenses — would be even harder.

BANGKOK, Thailand — For the conspiracy minded, the idea that missing Malaysia Airlines’ flight MH370 could have veered over mainland Asia is tantalizing. Satellite data suggests two potential routes for the missing jet, which appears to have gone rogue during a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. One trajectory sends the plane southward past Indonesia and over an ocean abyss adjacent to Australia. This scenario is deeply unsettling: The aircraft and its 239 passengers could be submerged miles below the water’s surface. Recovery from deep waters can take years. The other trajectory is more intriguing: a northern arc over Thailand, Myanmar, China and potentially as far as the Central Asian hinterlands. Given that Malaysian authorities deem the plane’s disappearance “deliberate,” this theory offers a flicker of hope that the jet landed somewhere — or at least crashed into land instead of difficult-to-probe ocean depths. But this theory begs the question: Wouldn’t these countries’ air defenses spot and intercept a 770,000-pound jet careening into their military-protected skies? Probably. But maybe not. Violating a developing country’s airspace is easier than you might imagine, experts on Asian military capabilities say. militaries fear attack aircraft, not commuter jets Military radar operators in both Malaysia and Thailand believe Saathee.com

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What did the tree say to the math teacher? Gee,-I’m-a-tree.

Why did the student do multiplication problems on the floor? The teacher told her not to use tables. If you had 8 apples in one hand and 5 apples in the other, what would you have? Really big hands.

Make words using 4 or more letters. The central letter must be used in each word. Letters cannot be used more than once. Use all letters for the subject word (underlined in solutions below) 16+ words = Excellent; 11 to 15 words = Good; 10 or less = keep looking. Words we found are in solutions below.

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What room has no walls? A mushroom.

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How do you catch a runaway dog? Make a noise like a bone.

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When is a black dog not a black dog? When it’s a greyhound.

What goes up when the rain comes down? An umbrella.

What do you call young dogs who play in the snow? Slush puppies.

Why do witches fly on brooms? Because vacuum cleaners are too heavy.

Why do dogs run in circles? Because it’s too hard to run in squares.

How do you know if there’s a dinosaur in your refrigerator? Look for footprints in the pizza.

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When can three giant dinosaurs get under an umbrella and not get wet? When it’s not raining.

Why do you get if you cross a chili pepper, a shovel and a terrier? A hot-diggity-dog.

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By Judith L. Bergman M.A. CCC Idioms and metaphors, especially when used in business networking conversations, are often a challenge for non-native speakers of American English. After all, you want to understand what is being said and “fit in” as part of the group. Figurative language uses very common words to convey very different meanings and these common words may be among the first ones that little children understand. I’m sure that many parents reading this can remember asking their oneyear-old (in any language), “Can you show me your nose? Where are your eyes? ... your mouth?” especially when visiting relatives were watching! Can you match the first ten idioms and metaphors using eye to the list of meanings that follow? 1. We had a bird’s eye view of the town square from the third floor balcony. ___ 2. Setting up that display is so easy I can practically do it with my eyes closed. ____ 3. My teenage son, all dressed up for the wedding, was a sight for sore eyes. ___ 4. Would you please keep an eye on our house while we’re on vacation? ____ 5. There’s more than meets the eye going on with these staff changes. ____ 6. All eyes were on the new manager to see how he would handle the personnel situation. _____ 7. His daughter is the apple of his eye. _____ 8. Your eyes are bigger than your stomach. _____ 9. Don’t let them pull the wool over your eyes. Find out if there are any hidden charges. ____ 10. He didn’t bat an eyelid when he found out how much the diamond ring would cost. _____

k. Makes me very hungry. l. Said something that he would regret. m. From the person most directly involved or best informed. n. I felt very, very nervous. o. To talk too much; tell secrets p. To keep asking about or interfering with someone else’s personal affairs q. Remind someone of his failure or mistake. r. Was exactly right. s. To feel upset because you think you have not been treated fairly. t. Moved out quietly and cautiously. u. Feeling very anxious v. Exactly even or very close (from horse racing) w. Couldn’t believe the news. x. Don’t get discouraged; act brave and confident. y. Keeping a very close watch on someone’s every move. z. Just barely, by a short distance.

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How many eligible voters are there for India’s 2014 general elections?

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top with a serrated knife. Set in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400°F and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the loaf is nicely browned and sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from the oven and serve slices warm with butter, jam or jelly. Makes 1 loaf.

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Ingredients: Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 2 to 2 1/2 pounds Cream or milk 1/4 cup Butter 4 tablespoons Sugar 2 teaspoons Salt 1 teaspoon Flour 1 1/2 to 2 cups

Ingredients: Active dry yeast 1 (1/4-ounce) package Lukewarm (110°F) water 1/4 cup All-purpose flour 3 1/2 to 4 cups Sea salt 1 1/2 teaspoons Water 1 to 1 1/2 cups Honey 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup Sea salt 2 teaspoons Fresh rosemary (optional) 1 or 2 tablespoons Method: Add the yeast and lukewarm water to a small bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to activate the yeast. In a large bowl, mix together 3 1/2 cups of the flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons of sea salt. Make a well in the center of the flour and add the yeast mixture, 1 cup of the water, honey and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon to bring the ingredients together. Add more flour or water as needed to form soft, pliable, somewhat sticky dough. Remove to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, around 8 to 10 minutes. Set the dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl and lightly oil the top of the dough. Cover with a clean towel and set aside to rise for about 2 to 3 hours. Remove the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Punch down the dough and lightly knead it 3 or 4 times. Form into a rough rectangle. Oil a medium-sized baking pan and place the dough in the pan. Use your hands to push the dough out to the sides of the pan so that it fully and evenly covers the bottom. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and set aside to rise for another 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Use your fingers to press dimpled indentations all over the dough. Brush the dough all over with the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Sprinkle with the remaining sea salt and the fresh rosemary. Preheat oven to 450°F. Set the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 400°F and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes. Cut in to squares and serve immediately. Makes 9 to 12 servings Irish Soda Bread Ingredients: Cake flour 3 cups All-purpose flour 1 cup Baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt 1 teaspoon Buttermilk 1 1/2 cups Method: Preheat oven to 450°F. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and salt. Stir the buttermilk into the flour with a wooden spoon to form dough. Remove the dough to a floured work surface and knead gently just until the dough comes together. The dough will be sticky. Do not overknead or your bread will be tough. Form the dough into a domed loaf and place it on a lightly floured baking sheet. Cut an X in the Saathee.com

Method: Boil and cook the potatoes. Remove the potatoes and drain well. Mash them until smooth with a potato masher. It should make about 4 cups. Stir in the cream or milk, butter, sugar and salt. Cover and cool completely in the refrigerator. Using a wooden spoon, stir enough flour into the potatoes to make dough that is only slightly sticky but not too dry. Remove the dough to a well-floured work surface and knead lightly until smooth. Pinch off egg-sized portions of the dough and roll into balls. Press each ball lightly to form a patty. Using a floured rolling pin, roll each patty out into a thin round about 8 to 10 inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick. Lightly flour each round as you complete it and stack them together. Preheat large dry griddle or skillet over medium-high flame. Add a lefse round to the griddle and cook for about 1 minute, or until light brown spots appear on the bottom. Flip the lefse and cook on the other side another minute or so. Remove to a platter, cover with a soft towel and repeat with the remaining lefse rounds. Spread a piece of lefse with soft butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, roll it up and serve with hot coffee. Makes about 12 to 15 lefse. American Cornbread Ingredients: Cornmeal, preferably white 1 3/4 cup Baking powder 1 teaspoon Baking soda 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional) 1 tablespoon Salt 1 teaspoon Eggs, beaten 2 Buttermilk 2 cups Butter 2 tablespoons Method: Preheat oven to 450ºF and place a cast-iron skillet into the oven. In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Beat the eggs and buttermilk together in another bowl. Stir the wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until the whole mass comes together. Do not overmix; a few dry spots and lumps are fine. Remove the hot cast-iron skillet from the oven, add the butter or bacon fat and distribute it evenly around the bottom of the skillet. Pour the batter into the skillet and spread it out evenly. Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Turn cornbread out onto serving platter, cut wedges and serve. Makes 6 to 8 servings. continued on page 82 70

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As war on corruption mounts, China’s rich flee to America The US grants far more green cards to wealthy Chinese as president Xi Jinping cracks down. By Benjamin Carlson, GlobalPost.com HONG KONG — It’s a favorite pastime: Americans worried about their country’s direction love threatening to move abroad. “That’s it, I’m going to Canada!” they say. Of course, they almost never do. In China, however, that’s now no idle threat, especially for the rich. Amid a widening crackdown on corruption, China’s wealthiest citizens are increasingly seeking a better life abroad. The United States is their favored destination. That’s the surprising conclusion of a new Hurun Report survey of 393 Chinese millionaires. According to the report, 64 percent of wealthy Chinese (those with $1.6 million or more) have emigrated or are planning to do so. Hurun also found that a third of the super-rich (those with $16 million or more) have established homes elsewhere. A higher percentage of the wealthy favor sending their offspring overseas. Eighty percent want their children educated abroad. The US is the top choice for university, and the second choice (behind the UK) for high school. The reason? China’s elite are not big fans of the country’s rigid education system. Even more striking is the surge in wealthy Chinese getting green cards. In 2010, 772 Chinese received investor green cards (given to people who invest at least $1 million in businesses in the US). In 2012, that figure leapt nearly eightfold to 6,124. Why the exodus among families who have benefited most from China’s rise? Aside from education, another obvious motivator is pollution. China’s toxic air and poisonous water are regular topics of complaint among the wealthy (as well as ordinary Chinese). A less obvious factor is the crackdown on corruption. Over the last year, Chairman Xi Jinping has overseen investigations into some of China’s wealthiest and most powerful party figures, including those who have profited massively from the state-owned oil industry. He has vowed to take down both “tigers” (top bosses) and “flies” (local officials). In January, Xi stepped up his campaign by forbidding the promotion of officials who have spouses or children living abroad. These so-called “naked” officials are seen as especially prone to corruption. “They belong to a high-risk group for corruption,” a party official told the state-run Xinhua news agency. “Around 40 percent of economic cases and nearly 80 percent of corruption and embezzlement cases involve naked officials.” In China, crimes like fraud, bribery, and embezzlement are referred to as economic cases. This designation covers a large group. According to a report by the Hong Kong newspaper Oriental Daily, a majority of members of China’s 2013 National People’s Congress were “naked officials.” In fact, Xi himself was one, too. His daughter attended Harvard under an assumed name, and the chairman’s extended family has allegedly amassed assets worth several hundred million dollars. Of course, it’s not just wealthy Chinese who are leaving the country in droves. According to a report by the Center for continued on page 82 74

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China and Globalization, a total of more than 9 million Chinese had emigrated through the end of last year,* most of them middle-income earners between 35 and 55 years old. In 2012, the US was the top destination, with 81,784 Chinese receiving permanent residency in 2012. For Americans who feel insecure about their country in light of China’s impressive achievements, it may be reassuring to know that, when given the means, many Chinese would rather move to the United States than stay at home. Why the world is worrying about this not-so-precious metal Trading near historic lows, copper augers more trouble for emerging markets. By Michael Moran, GlobalPost.com NEW YORK — For those of you not checking how copper’s trading on your Bloomberg terminal (and that includes this writer), the fall in price of the red metal has probably left no impression. For most of us, copper is what US pennies are made of. But even that’s not quite right: Since 1982, pennies have been almost all zinc, and a measly 2.5 percent copper. But economists know better, and their blogs are burning red. Measured by the classic gold standard — how much copper one can buy for an ounce of gold — the current copper price of $2.94 per pound looks something like the Great Depression. And it’s getting dangerously close to its most recent dips, which coincided with serious trouble: the downgrade of United States credit by Moody’s ratings service in 2010 and the Lehman Brothers collapse in 2008. So, is a new crash in the offing? Probably not. But there’s good reason economists call the red metal “Dr. Copper”: it exists in almost every important modern manufactured good and touches almost every part of the world economy. This commodity therefore has a remarkable ability to signal the direction of global markets. A short list of its uses include power generation, construction, wiring, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, telecommunications cables, computer motherboards, bearings and motors. Not to mention the Statue of Liberty, the largest single use of copper ever, at 80 tons. Copper’s recent downtrend has puzzled economists and market professionals. Some point to weak economic data in China this month, a sign the world’s limited appetite for copper means the huge stores of the commodities in China’s warehouses will sit idle for some time, depressing global prices. But it’s also a classic bubble. Big investors purchase a lot of the metal so they can make money on the difference between copper bond interest rates and the relatively low cost of borrowing dollars in these times of zero interest. In practice, that means mountains of copper are mined just to sit in warehouses rather than head for factories (in effect, a glut and an inflated market value for the metal). Either way, right now investors are turning against it. This has had a number of important side effects. First, for those who mine the stuff — giant firms like Glencore Extrata, BHP Billiton and Freeport McMoran — the commodity’s collapse has brought their share prices down, too. Plans for new mining operations could be re-evaluated, and layoffs could follow. Saathee.com

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BAPS Walkathon Every year, BAPS Charities organizes Walkathons throughout North America. BAPS Charities Walkathon Raleigh - 2014 is Carnatic vocal Concerts charity event and is organized by BAPS for beneficiary Duke The Classical Music Association of Charlotte presents two Children’s Hospital and Health Centre on April 26, 2014 from concerts this spring. Vocal Concert by Sangita Kalanidhi T. V. 9 am to noonat Cedar Fork Community Center, Morrisville, Sankaranarayanan on Sunday, April 13, 2014 (3:30pm) and NC. www.bapscharities.org/usa/raleigh/walk2014raleigh Vocal Concert by Trichur Brothers on Sunday, May 4, 2014 (3:30pm). Both concerts are at Tate Hall, CPCC, Charlotte. For more details visit onlinecmac.com.

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Heritage India festival 2014 The annual Heritage India Festival, showcasing regional Indian dances, arts, and culture, will be presented on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 5 – 9pm at HSNC Cultural Hall, Morrisville, NC. There will be varied folk and classical dance performances, musical performances, costume fashion show, food, and more. For more details call 919.362.0520, 919.371.2800 or write to yashcgarg@gmail.com.

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India festival of fayetteville Southeastern North Carolina Asian Indian Association (SENCAIA) presents the 8th annual India Festival, a day of music, dance, food and entertainment on Sat, April 12, 2014 11 am – 7pm at Crown Center, Fayetteville NC. There will be live traditional Indian instrumental music along with lots of goodies and activities for kids. Admission is $2/person. For further details visit www.facebook.com/Sencaia. A Rare Evening of Classical Ragas The Indian and Classical Dance Society will present “Mangal Dhwani” - an evening of classical ragas, a Hindustani vocal concert by Padmabhushan Pandits Rajan & Sajan Mishra. The show will take place Friday, April 25, 2014 at 7 pm in the HSNC Cultural Hall, Morrisville, NC. For tickets and other details visit www.icmds.org.

On February 23, 2014, UNC Bhangra Elite hosted Bhangra Sutra 2014, an annual showcase of Bhangra, dance, and a cappella talent from UNC-Chapel Hill and beyond. This year UNC hosted 10 other teams including NCSU Nazaare, Duke Dhamaka, and UNCC Adaa. Teams from diverse backgrounds such as hip-hop and Filipino folk joined in the fun and got a taste of what Bhangra is like, as every performance group incorporates certain elements of Bhangra into their routines. This event presents an opportunity to share the passion for Bhangra with the wider UNC community and develops strong relationships with dance teams from around the state. UNC Bhangra Elite hosts this event each year. For more details contact sagars.shukla@gmail.com.

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Charlotte Gita Study Group Beginners and advanced students of the Gita are welcome. The group meets the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 3 - 5 pm. This course is based on the Home Study Course of the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, PA. Each session starts with a meditation followed by a recorded lecture in English, supplemented by discussion among the group. For further details: Rishi and Shikha Bhatnagar, rishi@solveron.com, 513.518.5300 Shridhar and Kruti Dave, skdave@hotmail.com, 704.844.9567 Naras and Beena Eechambadi, narasee@gmail.com www.freewebs.com/gitastudy

Association for India’s Development - Charlotte A volunteer movement committed to promoting sustainable, equitable and just-development. AID Charlotte supports grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in various interconnected spheres such as education, livelihoods, natural resources, health, women’s empowerment and social justice. For further details: Kiran Uppalapati 704.307.6450; Venkata Ramana Duddu 662.231.2350.

Charlotte Hindu Center table tennis The group meets every Wednesday from 6.30 - 10 pm. New players come after 7.30 pm for orientation. The TT action takes place at the Vihar Hall of Charlotte’s Hindu Center, 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28134. All levels and types of play. Free coaching and lessons. For further details: 704.607.8412.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan mandir Regularly scheduled activities include a daily Aarti at 6:30 am and 7 pm. Darshan: Mon-Fri 6:30 am-12:30 pm and 4 - 8:30 pm, Sat/Sun 6:30 am-8:30 pm. Gujarati classes are held every Sunday from 3 - 4 pm and “Satsang Sabha” is held every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. The Swaminarayan Temple is located at 4100 Margaret Wallace Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28105. For Further Details: 704.573.0805 704.573.0820 (fax)

Charlotte Indian Christian fellowship We meet on the third Saturday of every month at 6:30 PM for Prayer, Bible Study and Fellowship. Anyone who is interested to spend an evening with us is welcome to come with your family and friends. For Further Details: Hema at 704.841.7060 hadhopper@hotmail.com Charlotte Indian karaoke Group CIKG invites karaoke lovers to come and sing Hindi songs on karaoke. It does not matter whether you are a beginner or experienced. The most important thing is to get together and have fun. The event is held once a month, usually on Friday or Saturday. Entry and participation is free. For Further Details: Dinesh Patel at cikgrocks@yahoo.com

Bethel Christian fellowship Bethel Christian Fellowship offers services in various Indian languages (i.e. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, etc.) .Sunday School Time - 11:15 - 11:45 am; Sunday Worship Service time : 11:45 - 1:15 pm. Sunday Service Location: Fort Mill Church of God, Student Life Center Building, 216 Academy Street, Room 102. Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715. Saturday Service Location: Life Builders Church - 730 Oak Dale Rd, Charlotte NC 28216. For further details: 803.792.7223; pastorofbcf@gmail.com (Pastor: Rajan Samuel).

Charlotte kriya yoga Group Charlotte Kriya Yoga Group Promotes Kriya Yoga Meditation practices as taught by lineage of realized masters such as Mahaavatar Baba Ji, Lahri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteshwar Giri, Paramahamsa Yogananda, Hariharananda, and Prajanananada. A sincere seeker who follows the path of Kriya Yoga with love and devotion and a desire for spiritual growth can attain Self-realization- even in one lifetime. Center hosts two annual initiation programs and a weekly Sunday meditation for initiates. For Further Details: Agupta1@Carolina.rr.com / www.kriya.org

Carolina Sanskrutik maharashtra mandal CSMM promotes Maharashtrian culture and language. Maharashtra mandal is committed to serve Carolina Marathi community with various cultural, social and traditional Marathi programs and events. For Further Details: Sangeeta Korde, sangeet_k@yahoo.com, 704.421.4279 Sonali Tamhane, sonali_tamhane21@yahoo.com, 704.364.8605 www.charlottemarathimandal.com

Charlotte malayalee Association The purpose of this association is to promote and facilitate the cultural, educational, social and economic welfare of the Charlotte Malayalee community. For Further Details: Sunu Sebastian (sunu@email.com) or www.cltma.org.

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Community Organizations EVFI is committed to the cause of eradicating illiteracy from tribal areas. Education is the key to self-esteem, self-sustenance, economic wellbeing and happiness. The Carolinas Region of the EVFUSA conducts fund raising and awareness programs in North and South Carolina. For Further Details: Ekal Charlotte Chapter: Kameswar Tulasi himadeeps@yahoo.com Ekal Columbia: Janak Dalal / jaydalalcolumbia@gmail.com

Charlotte tamil Sangam Charlotte Tamil Sangam works to bring together the vibrant Tamil community in the Charlotte area and strives to promote the Tamil language, arts and culture. For Further Details: Lakshmanan Krishnan (lakshmanank@hotmail.com) or visit www.cltts.org Charlotte telangana Association Charlotte Telangana Assoc was formed to promote Telangana cultural activities within greater Charlotte area and also bring together all the Telangana people living in the area to discuss, plan, and take action around the development of Telangana focusing both on rural and urban Telangana areas. For Further Details: www.charlottetelangana.com

Gurdwara Sahib - Charlotte The Sikh Heritage Society strives to unite and enrich the lives of the Sikh & Punjabi communities of Charlotte and surrounding areas. “Gurdwara” address: 1760 Stoney Creek Lane, Charlotte, NC 28262. Regular Program: Every Sunday: 10 - 11am, Asa Di War by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Keertan by Children, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm, Keertan by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm, Ardaas, followed by Guru Ka Langar. Upcoming Events: Sat, April 5: Vaisakhi Mela (outdoors) at 2pm. With evening rehraas and kids’ keertan program April 12 - 13: Akhand Paath and Sun Vaisakhi program. Sun, April 27: Kids’ speech competition. For Further Details: Gurdwara: 704.509.2828 704.541.0350 (Sajjan Dhaliwal), sajjan@carolina.rr.com, 704.948.8091 (Inderjeet Rajpal), irajpal@aol.com

Charlotte vipassana meditation Group Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills. The Charlotte Vipassana Meditation Group holds weekly group sits and monthly all day sits for established students (those who have taken at least one ten day course from S. N. Goenka or one of his assistant teachers). Ten-day courses are also available for all students. There is never a charge for a course. To apply for a 10 day retreat visit www.patapa.dhamma.org For Further Details: 704.277.5013, rbddesai@gmail.com 704.563.5440, dspranger@gmail.com www.dhamma.org

Hindu Center of Charlotte The temple holds many regular events and religious ceremonies. The temple library is stocked with books, CDs, DVDs and other materials on varied genre such as religion, culture, history, philosophy, yoga and health. The Hindu Center is located at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212. Upcoming Events: Sat, Apr 5: Swaminarayan Jayanti Tue, Apr 8: Ram Navami Tue, Apr 15: Hanuman Jayanti Sun, Apr 20: Mahavir Jayanti Sat, Apr 26: Mahaprabhuji Patotsav For Further Details: 704.535.3440 or 704.607.8412 (facility manager) admin@hcclt.org or www.hcclt.org

Classical music Association of Charlotte (CmAC) CMAC sponsors many classical concerts during the year in Charlotte. Membership forms are available at concerts. Upcoming Events: Sun, April 13: Vocal Concert by Sangita Kalanidhi T. V. Sankaranarayanan, 3:30 pm, Tate Hall, CPCC Sun, May 4: Vocal Concert by Trichur Brothers, 3:30 pm, Tate Hall, CPCC For Further Details: 704.541.3361 (Rama Rachakonda), 704.814.9355 (Lakshmi Muthukrishnan), lakshmi7778@yahoo.com cmacmusic@yahoo.com www.onlinecmac.com

IAmC (Indian American muslim Council) - Charlotte Chapter IAMC is an independent organization committed to promoting peace, pluralism and social justice for all through advocacy. The organization is also committed to promote and protect human rights and human dignity in India as they are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace. IAMC-Charlotte, seeks to reach out to Indian Muslims living in and around Charlotte to join efforts to promote Peace and Social Justice for all, and to strive for Inter-Faith, Inter-Community understanding particular focus on Indian Diaspora. For Further Details: Ashfaq Mehdi 704.904.5778 / Afzal Syed 704.770.1103 iamc-charlotte@yahoogroups.com

Dada Bhagwan Group What is Gnan Vidhi? It is scientific process of attaining Self Realization in the presence of Atmagnani. It is the gracing of real knowledge that separates the real Self from the non-self. The benefits of Gnan Vidhi are many like attaining awareness of the soul, getting solution through right understanding, removing wrong beliefs and destroying past sins. For further details contact 877 505 Dada (3232). www.dadabhagwan.org Ekal vidyalaya foundation Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India (EVFI) was established to help in the overall development of the remote tribal and rural villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA along with Saathee.com

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India Association of Charlotte (festival of India) The organization works to foster fostering better understanding of the rich diversity of Indian culture by the larger community in and around Charlotte. A key activity is the annual Festival of India, which will be held every September in uptown Charlotte. For Further Details: Toni Sawhney 704-604-2133 Lal Vishin 704-545-3727 www.indiafestival.net

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Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte (IPAAC) IPAAC (Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte) promotes classical Hindustani music by inviting well-known artists from India. IPAAC is offering music classes at various locations in Charlotte. For details send an email to musicschool@ipaac.org. Upcoming Events: Friday, May 2: Vocal concert by Dr. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, 8pm, at Tate Recital Hall, CPCC Central Campus, Charlotte NC. For Further Details: Chaula Jain 704.364.0984 Jyoti Kulkarni 704.804.1275 contact@ipaac.org www.ipaac.org

Pratham - Charlotte Area Pratham organizes grassroots programs in the area of primary education. Pratham has made an impact on the learning levels of several million children through its Read India campaign. Pratham has developed an accelerated learning technique which helps children to read and write in two months. With nearly half the children in India who attend schools are not learning to read and write at the required level, Pratham is trying to fill an important gap in the area of primary education. For Further Details: Anju Desai (ajdesai66@gmail.com or 980-622-0125) and Shubhra Chakraborty (shubhra.chakraborty1@gmail.com) or 704-942-4798). www.prathamusa.org.

Jain Center of Greater Charlotte (JCGC) The JCGC serves the spiritual, cultural, social, and community needs of Jain families in and around metropolitan Charlotte area. JCGC is dedicated to the practice, understanding, promotion, and preservation of the Jain faith. Members meet regularly for worship, ceremonies, and festivals throughout the year. The Jain Center is located at 7631 Mallard Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28262. All Other Weekdays: 9:30am - Mon-Friday - Prakshal and Pooja, 7:30pm - Chaityavandan, Aarti and Mangal Divo Weekends: 10:30am - Prakshal and Pooja,7:30pm – Chaityavandan, Aarti and Mangal Divo Street Address: 7631 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262 For Further Details: JCGC President – Suresh Shah: 704.717.8481 info@jaincenter.us www.jaincenter.us

Probasi of Charlotte Probasi’s goal is to organize cultural and educational program related to Bengal in the Charlotte area, to increase Bengali cultural awareness, and to provide community service in the area. For Further Details: www.probasi.org Sahaj marg meditation Sahaj Marg , which means Simple or Natural path, is a Raj Yoga system of spiritual training based on the heart centered meditation. The features of this meditation include transmission of divine energy into the heart of the practitioner and cleaning of deep impressions, thereby regulating the mind. Regular practice of this system of meditation integrates the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of human being, while still encouraging people to maintain a normal family and working life. In the Charlotte area, group meditation is held at the Unity of Charlotte on Sundays and Wednesdays. For Further Details: Srikanth Katakam 704.496.4411 naturalpath.nc@gmail.com www.srcm.org

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telugu Association of Greater Charlotte Area (tAGCA) The organization’s mission is to bring together Telugu speaking people and to promote Telugu Culture. TAGCA organizes regular events and programs. For Further Details: www.tagca.org

Shree Swaminarayan Satsang mandal vadtal On the 1st Saturday of every month, Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal has kirtans and bhajans at the Hindu Center of Charlotte at 5 pm. After the bhajans, there is Aarti and Mahaprasad. In addition, on the 3rd Sunday of every month, an additional Satsang Sabha is held at sponsor’s house at 3 - 5 pm. For Further Details: 704.392.4488 - Ramesh Dhanani admin@issvcharlotte.org

trimurti temple Charlotte, NC Trimurti Temple is open daily, morning puja (10am) and evening puja (7pm). Sunday abhisekhams (11am) and other special pujas. Temple is located at 6441/6519 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216. All Sundays at 11 am Venkateswara Abishekam For Further Details: 980-219-7556 contact@trimurtitemple.org www.trimurtitemple.org

Shri Rang Avadhut Parivar (Parspar Devo Bhav) The group meets Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm in Charlotte. The group recites Datta-Bavani, singing devotional Dattatraya Bhajans and reading Guru-Lilamrut. Detailed information about Charlotte meetings, literature, Videos, Nareshwar Ashram and Shri Avadhut’s life is available. For Further Details: Bharat Shah - 704.724.6247 Nagesh Patel - 704.399.7805

vallabh Pushti Samaj of Carolinas (vPSC) VPSC has announced Shrinathji Haveli – “Shrinath Dham” in Charlotte with support of all Vaishnav families of Carolinas. VPSC is starting construction in the near future of “Shrinath Dham Haveli” for benefit of entire Vaishnav Samaj and Pushtimargiya devotional activities. VPSC is moving forward with objective to fill devotional need for hundreds of Vaishnavs in Carolinas to worship and pray together, perform “seva and rituals” and to observe and celebrate festivals and to perform and engage in humanitarian and educational activities. Regular “Paath and Bhajan” recitations are held on 2nd Sunday of each month from 4-6 pm at Shrinath Dham Haveli Address - 1006 Vickie Lane, Stallings, NC 28104. For Further Details: vsccarolinas@gmail.com Prathmesh Shah: 704.763.3059

Sindhi Association of the Carolinas The Sindhi Association of the Carolinas (SAC) is organizes religious, cultural, community, and social events in Charlotte. SAC also sends donations for the needy to the schools in India for Scholarship and also sends donations to refugees in camps in India. For Further Details: contact, soniahassani1@gmail.com or 704.779.2396.

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BAPS Greensboro BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is located at 922 Gallimore Dairy Road, High Point, NC 27265. Every Sunday sabha times: Shishu (Toddlers) sabha: 4 pm to 5 pm Bal/Balika sabha: 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm Kishore sabha: 2 pm to 3:30 pm Main sabha: 4 pm to 6 pm Gujarati classes: 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm Arti at 6 pm followed by Mahaprasad Fresh Shayona snacks available on Sundays. For Further Details: bapsgreensboro@gmail.com

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Greensboro Cricket Club (GCC) Good news for cricket lovers! There are several teams that play cricket in Greensboro. The goals of GCC are fun, fitness, and friendship. For info on play and location contact below players. For Further Details: 336.501.3566 (9:00 am - 9:00 pm, S&S) Dev, Greensboro Warriors, happy4mehta@yahoo.com; Venky, Triad Tigers, venkyhot@hotmail.com.

temple of the Holy Name Prabhupada Village is a rural Hare Krishna community situated in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Puja/Worship of Sri Sri Gaura Nitai/Sri Pancha Tattva starts at 5:00 am every day. Every Sunday at 3 pm there is chanting, dancing, feasting and philosophy. The temple is located at 1283 Prabhupada Rd, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046. For Further Details: 336.593.2322 or 336.793.7138 prabhupadavillage@gmail.com www.prabhupadavillage.com

Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont (GCAP) The Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont serves the Asian Indian community through sponsored events, cultural, educational and social programs. GCAP, 127 Landmark Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410 For Further Details: Jack Dhekar: 336.254.1727 Manubhai Patel: 336.253.7182 www.gcap.us

Raleigh AANC - Assamese Association of North Carolina AANC is a Socio Cultural organization with the objective of promoting and providing understanding of Assamese Culture and Language. AANC celebrates Assamese festivals and organizes cultural activities like Bihu Dance, music, songs and social get-togethers with essential touch of Assamese culture. Everyone from Assam as well as anyone with any connection to or interest in Assam or Assamese culture is most welcomed. For Further Details: 919.200.4020 assameseassociation.nc@gmail.com

India Association of the triad (IAtNC) Greensboro The objective of the Association is to promote social, cultural and educational interests of its members, develop understanding between members of the Indian community and other residents of the Triad, and make the latter aware of issues of concern to the Indian community. For Further Details: Kumar Bhardwaj: 336-601-0567, kumar.vansh@gmail.com Ruby Singh: 336.430.9068, rs7227@gmail.com www.iatnc.org

Academic foundation for International Cultural Exchange (AfICE) Interested in exploring the diverse cultures of the world? Become a host family for a high school exchange student! All the students will come from various countries around the world, and all students speak fluent English. They are of high school age (15-18) and will attend local high school in their respective communities. Each student will live as member of their American host family, sharing household duties and responsibilities. AFICE is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to bringing cultural gaps by allowing foreign students the opportunity to live as part of an American community. For Further Details: lathapamarthi@earthlink.net www.afice.org

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Community Organizations deepest potential and bring fullness to life. In the Art of Living course participants will learn and experience: Breathing techniques that heal and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit, eliminate stress & tension; Skills for handling negative emotions and situations; Practical wisdom for improving work and relationships; Insight into the laws that govern the mind & emotions; Low-impact yoga. The centerpiece of the Art of Living Course is a powerful breathing-based technique called Sudarshan Kriya, or the healing breath. It incorporates specific natural rhythms of breath to release stress and purify the entire system by releasing toxins at the deepest cellular level. Ongoing research has shown that the rhythmic breathing technique Sudarshan Kriya, and its accompanying practices (SK&P) can lead to improved physical, mental and emotional health. For Further Details: http://us.artofliving.org Association for India’s Development (AID)- Duke university Chapter AID’s mission is effect social change in India, by supporting projects with grassroots non-governmental organization in India in the areas of literacy, health care, rural credit, women’s empowerment etc. For Further Details: http://www.duke.edu/web/aid/ Atlantic Coast Sikh Association This is one of the oldest Sikh associations in the Southeastern USA. It meets every Sunday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at its gurdwara, located at 3108 Sparger Road, Durham, NC 27705. Kirtan is done by Bhai Dyal Singh Jatha. Classes for Punjabi and religious studies are held for children at the same time. For Further Details: 919.309.1045 - Bhai Dyal Singh www.acsagurdwara.org Balagokulam Gokulam is where Lord Krishna’s magical childhood days were spent. It was here that his divine powers came to light. Every child has that spark of divinity within. Balagokulam is a forum for children (4-15 years age) to discover and manifest that divinity. It will enable Hindu children in the US to appreciate their cultural roots and learn values. This is done through games, yoga, stories, songs, shlokas, arts/crafts, and Seva (selfless service) in the community. Balagokulam sessions are free for all and are held on Saturdays. For Further Details: balagokulam.rtp@gmail.com hss.charlotte@hssus.org (Charlotte region) www.balagokulam.org BAPS Shri Swaminarayan mandir BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir invites everyone to the regularly scheduled events: Ravi sabha - every Sunday at 4 - 6 pm followed by Aarti and Maha Prasad. Mahapuja – every Purnima at 7 pm. Many classes are conducted. Fresh Indian snacks and sweets available at Shayona. 1020 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560. For Further Details: 919.469.6605 / www.swaminarayan.org Saathee.com

Bengali Association of North Carolina (BANC) BANC seeks to promote Bengali culture, language, music, arts and social activities by offering varieties of programs for members of INDO-American community within North Carolina and adjacent states. The association is organized exclusively for charitable, cultural, social and educational purposes. For Further Details: 919.461.2386 (Ratan Ray), ratanray@hotmail.com 919.510.7943 (Swaty Sen), swaty_sen@yahoo.com banc_members@googlegroups.com www.banc-online.org Bharatiya Senior Citizens of NC The Bharatiya Senior Citizens of NC (BSCNC) is organized for folks of Indian origin aged 60 and above. The BSCNC members meet second Saturday of every month from 10am - 3pm. The next meeting will be on Sat, April 12 at Cary Senior Center at Bond Park, Cary, NC. For Further Details: Kusumben Desai (919.677.8513) Raojibhai Patel (252.236.4391) Carolina Rajasthani Association The group organizes several events throughout the year. For Further Details: Sushma Maheshwari - 919-880-8529, sushmaofnc@yahoo.com Shruti Singhi - 919-412-4819, mshruti@yahoo.com www.carolinarajasthanis.org Chinmaya mission Chinmaya Mission is a worldwide organization promoting spiritual growth, started by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. The Chinmaya Mission Raleigh Durham (CMRDU) chapter conducts Balavihar classes from 3 year old to youth on Sunday from 10 am to 11:30 am at Reedy Creek Middle School, Cary. The classes are tailored to each age group by special curriculum created by experienced Swamijis and Acharyas exclusively for CM Balavihar. Trained teachers conduct the classes. Curriculum includes learning to chant the Bhagavad-Gita verses, shlokas, singing devotional bhajans, stories from scriptures, family pujas, meditation, and fun activities like overnight lock-ins, picnics, and competitions. Introduction to Hindi and Sanskrit is also included. All festivals are celebrated. Parents wishing to enroll their children in Balavihar can register through the website. A regular adult study group is conducted for adults on Sunday mornings at Reedy Creek Middle School, as well as other locations in the Triangle. For Further Details: www.chinmaya-RDU.org Dada Bhagwan foundation The Foundation was formed with the goal of spreading peace and harmony to the world through the science of Akram Vignan - the science of Self Realization as expounded by the Shree A.M. Patel, known as Dadashri or Dada Bhagwan. DBF organizes Spiritual Satsangs /Gnanvidhi (2 hour scientific process of self-realization) of Pujya Deepakbhai around the world. There are no formal lectures here, but it’s in the format 100

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FM, join hosts Afroz Taj and John Caldwell, for a wide variety of music from India, Pakistan, and other countries and languages of South Asia. Geet Bazaar will also publicize community events free of charge. For Further Details: 919.851.1119 (Dr. Afroz Taj) taj@unc.edu GEm - Raleigh Church of God Attend worship services, prayer meetings or Sunday School. For Further Details: 919.395.6208 (Pastor Thankachan M.) globalem@gmail.com Gokul Bhajan and vedic Studies Weekly satsang of parents and children singing bhajans and glorifying past times of Lord Krishna. There are multimedia assisted programs every Friday 7 to 9 pm at the Hindu Bhavan Main Hall (309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560). Children learn slokas, learn presentation skills, manage and lead various projects such as book distribution, charity for cow protection, food for poor, prison seva, igokulam, and many more. Classes are conducted on a semester basis, with tests and scores. Children and parents also have unique opportunities for learning and developing software for ios, android and web applications. Example: Gokul Darsan (See Apple Store) For Further Details: bkdasa@gmail.com Phone: 919-491-9536 www.gokulbhajan.com Heritage India Association of North Carolina (HIANC) Heritage India Association of NC aims at providing Indian cultural experience through performing arts, cultural arts, fine arts & crafts of India. Its mission is “to preserve and promote Indian heritage and culture.” During the year, Heritage India Association of North Carolina presents several events and also coordinates Indian dances for the main stage performances for the Raleigh International Festival. Upcoming Events: The annual Heritage India Festival, showcasing regional Indian dances, arts, and culture, will be presented on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 5 – 9pm at HSNC Cultural Hall, Morrisville, NC. There will be varied folk and classical dance performances, musical performances, costume fashion show, food, and more. For Further Details: yashcgarg@gmail.com

EktAA South Asian Student Organization EKTAA (meaning unity) is the South Asian Student Organization at North Carolina State University (NCSU). The organization was founded in 1970. The motto is “unity within diversity.” EKTAA strives to spread culture and heritage of South Asia all over the campus as well as the local community and the organization works hand-in-hand with many organizations on and off the NCSU campus, as well as South Asian organizations from area universities. For Further Details: www.ektaa.org

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Community Organizations Morrisville, NC and serves the greater Triangle area. Temple Timings : Sunday to Monday - 7am-9pm (all day open) Morning Aarti: Mon-Friday-10.30 am, Saturday-10am, Sunday 10am Evening Aarti: Mon-Friday- 8pm, Saturday-Sunday 6pm Regular religious events: Ramayan recital, Sunderkand, Hanumanchalisa, Shiva abishek, Gayatri Bhajans, Vaishnav Bhajans , Vedic havan, Jain Pooja, Bhagvatam, Vishnu sastranam, Ekadashi Bal Krishna abishek, Lalitha sastrnamam, Skananda shasti Kavacham, and Sholaka chanting. All major religious celebrations are observed throughout the year. Facility rentals are also available. Activities: Yoga Classes(twice a week), Hinduism and Meditation classes; Weekend Community Classes: Jain pathshala, Hindi classes, Sanskar Gurkul Classes,Tamil classes, Balmukund classes; Youth Affairs: Ohm Squad is the youth wing of HSNC involved in the youth activities like camp, games, craft and arts, music, shlokas. Regular pooja services are done in the temple. Priest services are available at your home and/or at the Temple at a nominal charge. Upcoming Events: Tue, Apr 8: Ram Navami For Further Details: Saroj Sharma at 919.654.5224 Trilok Pillai (manager) at 919.599.9567 hsnc@hsnconline.org www.hsnconline.org Hindu Students Council (HSC) - NC State university HSC-NCSU is a chapter of the national organization Hindu Students Council (HSC). HSC-NCSU is a cultural and religious student organization. It aims to provide opportunities to learn about Hindu philosophy, spirituality and cultural heritage through various activities, events and projects and is dedicated to provide “seva” (service) to the community. For Further Details: 919.676.0298 (Mrinmoyee Sanyal) msanyal@ncsu.edu www.hsc-ncsu.org Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) The HSS conducts weekly activities to develop character and leadership skills in participants, emphasizing values such as self-discipline, self-confidence and a spirit of selfless service (seva) for humanity while maintaining Hindu cultural identity in harmony with the larger society. HSS is inspired by the idea that the whole world is one family. HSS started in 1989 in the United States and currently has over 100 chapters (shakhas) across the country. The Research Triangle Park chapter meets every Saturday. Activities are tailored to include yoga, games, songs, lectures and discussions on Hindu dharma and culture. For Further Details: hss.rtp@hssus.org - Triangle area hss.charlotte@hssus.org - Charlotte region. Hum Sub Hum Sub is dedicated to sharing the social and cultural traditions of India with the residents of the Research Triangle Park and North Carolina. For Further Details: Saathee.com

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Community Organizations Pakistani American Association The Pakistani-American Association (NCPAA) is a nonpolitical, non-sectarian, cultural and social organization that promotes Pakistani culture to all the communities in the Triangle Area of NC. Several events are presented during the year including a family dinner on the second Friday of every month. For Further Details: payamber@ncpaa.org http://ncpaa.org Pratham - triangle Area Pratham is a grass-roots organization that works towards universalizing primary education in India. With a goal of reaching 20 million children, Pratham is one of the largest NGOs in field of literacy movement in India. Pratham continues to evolve, grow and works to meet the continually changing needs of the children it educates. Pratham’s North Carolina chapter actively aims to collaborate with individuals, local organizations and community associations and seeks ideas, volunteers and resources to deliver the vision of “Every Child in School and Learning Well.” For Further Details: Rajeev Thalla - rajeev.thalla@gmail.com Monica Awasthi - awasthimonica@yahoo.com www.prathamusa.org Professional Indians’ Association [PIA] PIA is a meetup that serves young South Asian professionals in the Triangle Community. The group is made of Indian professionals and grad students interested in cultural events, socializing and meeting/making friends with like-minded people around the Triangle. Monthly events include meeting at bars/restaurants, Bollywood movie nights, potlucks, Indian concerts/performances, outdoor activities, community service and volunteering. This will also be an opportunity for professionals to share their thoughts on respective industries, social causes, the economy and politics. For Further Details: http://www.meetup.com/PIATriangle/ Punjabi unlimited Punjabi Unlimited is dedicated to promotion/creation of a public awareness and education about Punjabi Arts, Culture, Sports, Language, Music, Dance etc. All welcome who are “Punjabi at Heart.” For Further Details: Gurpreet Burmi president@punjabiunlimited,org; Arvinder Singh vicepresident@punjabiunlimited.org www.punjabiunlimited.org Raleigh Sai Center Parthi Sai devotees of Triangle area meet every Sunday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Mini-Hall of Hindu Bhavan in Morrisville. There will be Study circle, Bhajan Practice, Veda Chanting etc. during the 4-5 pm slot depending on the week, followed by bhajans from 5:00 - 6:00. The center carries out several service activities as well. The Human Values Education (SSE) classes for the children of different age group will be from 3:30 - 5:00. All are invited to participate in the Satsangh and service activities. Saathee.com

For Further Details: Rakesh Huria, President, Raleigh Sai Center at 919-244-1263 E-mail rsc.president@yahoo.com. Ramakrishna vedanta Society of North Carolina The Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of NC draws inspiration from the timeless, philosophical wisdom of the Vedanta as practiced and preached in the modern day by Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. Perhaps you know a great deal about Practical Vedanta and the message of the harmony of religions and the spiritual oneness of Existence or perhaps you are just curious and want to learn more. Regardless of background and/or knowledge the organization welcomes participants. For Further Details: www.vedantanc.org RtP maharashtra mandal RTP Maharashtra Mandal is a home away from home for Marathi-speaking people. The goal of the Mandal is to advocate the vibrant culture, the rich heritage as well as the wellendowed language of Maharashtra. The Mandal is dedicated to showcase the cultural, social and traditional attributes of Maharashtra to the local community through variety of entertaining programs, events and get-togethers. All aficionados are warmly invited to join. For Further Details: Mohana Dighe: 919.378.1947 Sameer Mohile: 919.851.8799 Deepa Kardekar: 201.673.6193 www.rtpmm.org S. v. temple of North Carolina S.V. Temple of North Carolina is built on over nine acres of centrally connected triangle area. This grand tribute to Lord Venkateswara and his consorts is designed to exacting standards of shilpa shasthra and features the only shrine in North America to incorporate abodes to Lord Viswaksena and Lord Sudarshana/Lord Narasimha as part of Srinivasa Parivaram. The temple rituals are performed in accordance with Pancharathra Agama Shastra. For Further Details: 919.468.0040 / comm@svtemplenc.org www.svtemplenc.org Sahaj marg meditation - triangle Area Sahaj Marg translates to “The Natural Path.” It is a natural, simple system of Raja Yoga meditation and spiritual practice that helps one realize the ultimate potential within oneself. Regular spiritual practice under capable guidance enables aspirants to progressively experience the sublime presence of the divine in their daily lives. Sahaj Marg system of meditation is freely offered to seekers worldwide through Shri Ram Chandra Mission. In Triangle area, group meditations are held on Sundays and Wednesdays. For Further Details: (919) 303-7447 (Raj Solanki) (919) 493-6180 (Devi Sekar) raleigh.center@gmail.com> www.srcm.org, www.sahajmarg.org 108

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Community Organizations Sahaja meditation Ongoing meetings, seminars and workshops are available in Raleigh. There is never any charge for Sahaja Meditation instruction or for receiving one’s self-realization which is the birthright of every human being. Anyone can do it. Sahaja Mediation is free and without obligation. RSVP in meetup: Sahaja-Meditation-Triangle-Group Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. 9308 Fairbanks Drive Raleigh, NC, 27613 More information: http://www.sahajamediation.com http:///www.coolcheck.org For Further Details: balaram.krishna@gmail.com 919.757.3135 Sky meditation and kaya kalpa yoga Sky Meditation and Kaya Kalpa yoga benefits include Longevity, Wellness and Stress Management. Triangle Sky Meditation group holds weekly group meditation and simplified physical exercises every Friday in Cary for those who have attended Shri Vethathiri Maharishi’s Kaya Kalpa Yoga course. Kaya Kalpa Yoga Courses are held several times a year for anyone 14 years and above. For more details about the course visit www.vethathiri.edu.in For Further Details: 919-830-9764 vikram.renganathan@gmail.com South Indian fine Arts Academy (SIfAA) SIFAA is a non-profit organization that works to arrange and promote concerts and performances in the Triangle and Triad areas, concentrating on Carnatic music. For Further Details: 919.773.1580 www.sifaa.org tamil Cultural Association of North Carolina (tCA NC) TCA NC was formed for the purpose of providing youths with exposure to Tamil culture. Everyone is invited to join TCA and become part of the organization promoting Tamil culture in the Triangle area. For Further Details: tca_nc@yahoo.com www.tcanc.org tamil Sangam of Carolina The Tamil Sangam is an organization that promotes understanding of Tamil culture and provides a medium for people of Tamil culture to get together. The activities include music, drama, lectures, Tamil movies, etc. For Further Details: 919.461.3057 - Alli Dass (President) www.tamilsangamofcarolina.org telugu Christian fellowship of NC (tCfNC) The Telugu Christian Fellowship of North Carolina (TCFNC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reach out to Telugu Christians living in North Carolina, to be united and bonded together as a Telugu Christian family of God and encourage and pray for each other. TCFNC provides a place for Telugu Christians for time of worship, prayer and fellowship. They also provide a forum for kids to grow in the Saathee.com

knowledge of the Lord and to equip them to be ambassadors of Jesus Christ. The group organizes, each year, an Annual Telugu Christian Family Conference. For further details: www.tcfnc.org Phone: 919-43-TCFNC(82362) triangle Area telugu Association (tAtA) The Triangle Area Telugu Association (TATA) is a non-profit organization (started in 1983) committed to building a vibrant Telugu Community and promoting Telugu culture and language in the Triangle area of North Carolina. For Further Details: committee@tataonline.org www.tataonline.org triangle Bangladesh Society (tBSNC) TBSNC strives to arrange musical programs by artists who have captured the hearts and minds of millions of Bengali-, Urdu- and Hindi-speaking music fans all around the globe. For Further Details: 919.741.9343 (Ishtiaque Mohiuddin) Ishtiaquem@gmail.com www.tbsnc.org triangle Chapter-India Development & Relief fund (IDRf) IDRF is a registered, tax-exempt non-profit organization that supports volunteer-based, honest and highly experienced nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in India in serving their populations’ critical needs around education, childcare, healthcare, women empowerment and tribal welfare, as well as relief and rehabilitation in times of natural disasters. For Further Details: www.idrf.org. triangle Gujarati Association (tGA) TGA’ s mission is to promote and serve Gujarati culture in the Triangle area by organizing various events throughout the year and impart Gujarati culture and language on the youth. The association sponsors events throughout the year. For Further Details: nctga00@gmail.com / www.nctga.org triangle Rang mandal Devotees of Pujya Sri Rang Avdhoot Maharaj meet every Saturday in Cary or Raleigh from 8:30 - 10:30 pm to sing devotional Dattatreya Bhajans and Datta-Bavani in a spiritual atmosphere. Special programs organised on Guru Purnima and Rang Jayanti and on the occasion of Pujya Sri Prem Avdhoot Bapji’s annual visit to the US. For Further Details: rangmandal@gmail.com triangle vegetarian Society (tvS) The mission of TVS is to build a sense of community between current vegetarians and people who are interested in vegetarianism and have a forum for a discussion of issues. For Further Details: barman@cs.unc.edu www.trianglevegsociety.org

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Community Organizations triangle vipassana Vipassana, which means to see things as they are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques and was taught 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills. The Triangle Vipassana meditation group holds weekly group sittings in Cary, Raleigh on Thursday, Saturday, and Monday and 3-hour sitting on 3rd Sunday each month, and one day sitting once every few months for established students (those who have taken at least one ten day course from S.N.Goenka or one of his Assistant teachers). Ten day courses are available for all. There is no charge for the course. To apply for a retreat visit www.patapa.dhamma.org. For Further Details: 732-213-9660 carync.sittings@gmail.com Hitesh & Vaibhavi Parekh www.dhamma.org urdu majlis Urdu Majlis, the Triangle’s Urdu Literary Society, meets monthly in the FedEx Global Education Center on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill. Meetings include discussions of the life and works of major South Asian poets as well as opportunities to share original poetry and other writing. All meetings are free and open to the public. Urdu Majlis is cosponsored by the Carolina Asia Center and the South Asia Section of the UNC Dept. of Asian Studies. Urdu Majlis is an intellectual endeavor with no political or religious affiliations. For Further Details: Afroz Taj (taj@unc.edu or 919-851-1119) Ashraf Faruqi (pasbaan@hotmail.com or 919-596-4792) vaishnav Samaj of triangle Area The Vaishnav Samaj is a group of like-minded devotees who meet for religious worship and understand Pushti Marg Principles at large. Recently, a sub-chapter of Vallabh Youth Organization (VYO) was formed under the leadership of Mrs. Harsha Shah. Regular Bhajan recitations are held 2nd Sunday of the month from 4-6 pm and Seniors are requested to encourage youngsters to participate in the activities. For Further Details: Arvindbhai Shah 919.233.7677 Vithalbhai Shah 919.467.4254 Navinbhai Parikh 919.387.8808 vibha Vibha is a volunteer driven non-profit organization dedicated to creating a brighter future for underprivileged children. The Raleigh Action Center has a group of energetic and enthusiastic volunteers from varied backgrounds, including working professionals and students. This group came together through a strong belief in Vibha’s mission and a resolve that we can create a positive societal impact in India – even from half way around the world. The group works to organize social events that spread awareness and raise funds to further the organization’s mission. For Further Details: raleigh@vibha.org http://raleigh.vibha.org.

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Regional Hindu Society of Eastern NC (Greenville, NC) The temple celebrates major festivals and holds regular bhajan seesions and Geeta study. For Further Details: Temple 252.752.2670 B.S. Srivatsa 508.654.0360 Hindutemplenc@gmail.com Sri Somesvara temple Sri Somesvara Temple is located near Asheville, NC. Temple hours are 8 am - 7:30pm. Regularly scheduled pujas: Subrabhath Aarti - 8 am, Rudrabhishek Nityapuja - 9 am - 12 noon, Pradoshakala puja and mangala aarti - 6 pm - 7:30pm. The temple also hosts special events. Contact the temple: 828.476.4073. It is located at 95 Mount Soma Blvd., Clyde, NC 28721 Upcoming Events: Tue, Apr 8: Ram Navami For Further Details: www.srisomesvara.org.

South Carolina American South Asian Cultural Association of Columbia, SC The American South Asian Cultural Association of Columbia’s fundamental goal is to increase cultural awareness and develop cultural understanding among American Southeast Asian Community in Columbia area. A monthly Lunch meeting will be held on the Second Sunday of every month between 1 to 3 pm. There will be $7.00 Per Person charge for Lunch (Kids Ages 6-10 pay half price) at Delhi Palace, 542 Saint Andrew Road, Columbia, 29210. Contact in the evenings: (803) 233-7042 OR (803) 233-3995. Bethel Christian fellowship Bethel Christian Fellowship offers services in various Indian languages (i.e. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, etc.) and Sunday Worship services are at 11:30 a.m. Address: Fort Mill Church of God, Student Life Center Building, 216 Academy Street, Room 102. Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715 For Further Details: 803.792.7223 Pastor Rajan Samuel @ pastorofbcf@gmail.com www.bethelchristianfellowship.org Carolina Buddhist vihara (Greenville, SC) Regular beginner meditation program conducted by a Buddhist Monk. Activities are held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings: 6:30 pm (puja), 7 pm (meditation), and 8 pm (“Dhamma” talk or discussion). A “youth program” is also held once a month. For Further Details: dhammasc@hotmail.com Hanahan tabletennis training Center There are no membership fees of any kind to play at HTTTC. Free open play and training. Free USATT league. Informal free 112

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Community Organizations coaching as time permits. Open to all levels of players from recreational to competitive. The center is located at City of Hanahan Gym, 1255 Yeamans Hall Rd., Hanahan, SC 29410 (Adjacent to Police Station). For Further Details: www.ttHanahan.com Hindu Society of Greater Spartanburg The daily Aarti is at 7:00 p.m., Balvihar classes are conducted from 10 - 11:45 am on scheduled Sundays, and Satsang is on second Sunday every month from 5 - 7 pm. Temple is located on 1130 Fairview Church Road in Boiling Springs, SC 29303. For Further Details: 864.599.7048 Hindu temple and Center (Columbia, SC) The temple is located at 5704 Kiawah Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29212. It is open on weekdays between 8:30 am to 12 noon and between 5 pm and 8:30 pm. On weekends, the temple is open between 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Bal Gokulam (Sunday School) classes are held every Sunday from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. Classes are designed to help children build physical, mental, cultural, social & spiritual lives. Contact: 803.772.6940 www.hindutemplesc.org Hindu temple of South Carolina The Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of South Carolina was established with an objective to fill the need for thousands of Hindus in the State of South Carolina to worship and pray together, perform sacraments and rituals, to observe and celebrate festivals, and to perform and engage in humanitarian and educational activities. For Further Details: http://www.hindutemplesc.org/index.php India Assoc. of Greater Charleston (IAGC) The IAGC was founded in Charleston to bring together people who were interested in India and to provide a forum to increase the understanding of the heritage of India in US. For Further Details: 803.884.0859 iagcfolks@yahoo.com International fellowship Church of Greenville, SC International Fellowship Church offers Sunday worship services and other weekly activities for people of Indian origin. For Further Details: 864.234.1256 (Pastor Suhas Raiborde) www.internationalfellowshipchurch.org kannada Association of Greater Greenville (kAGG) An organization devoted to the awareness and promotion of Kannada culture in the Greater Greenville area of South Carolina. KAGG is a primarily run by volunteers and invites Kannadigas living in and around Greater Greenville area to participate in the organization. Kannada classes for children are being organized to meet at the Vedic Center in Mauldin every other Sunday morning. For Further Details: 864.430.4973 www.kagg-sc.org Saathee.com

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TEST YOUR IQ the common letters are “OW” - fill in the blanks 1. A brief fall of rain or hail. _ _ OW _ _ 2. Proprietorship; lawful title. OW _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3. The outer part of the angle made by a bent arm. _ _ _ OW 4. In the direction of. _ OW _ _ _ 5. A disciple. _ _ _ _ OW _ _ 6. Be incandescent or red hot. _ _ OW 7. Of or belonging to oneself or itself. OW _ _ _ _ 8. A sign used to show direction. _ _ _ OW 9. From a higher to a lower place. _ OW _ 10. A machine used to clear snow of a road. _ _ OW _ _ OW 11. The property that a woman brings to her husband at their marriage. (Now historical!) _ OW _ _ 12. To come together in a large group. _ _ OW _ 13. Streamlined; wind around a moving car. _ _ _ _ _ OW 14. On a level below another. _ OW _ _ 15. An opening in a pane before a bank teller. _ _ _ _ OW 16. A small hand tool used for smoothing plaster . _ _ OW _ _ 17. To have an obligation to pay. OW _ 18. A devise constructed to blow strong air . _ _ _ _ OW _ 19. A female (bull) domestic cattle valued for its milk. _OW 20. A central area of a city or a metropolis. _ _ _ _ OW _ 21. The bark of a dog. (Echoic) _ OW _ OW 22. A young owl. OW _ _ _ 23. To the upper, residential part of a city. _ _ _ OW _ 24. At this moment; at a present time. _ OW 25. To behave in a manner intended to attract attention; to make a display of. _ _ OW _ _ _ (Puzzle solutions are on next page. NO peeking!) Kirit Shukla Contact him at kiritsshukla@hotmail.com

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make any major financial deal during this month. However, the period is good for making love and marriage-related decisions. If married, marital happiness will be there. LIBRA (Sep 23 - Oct 23) Your contact with new people will increase by dint of good luck and money will start coming your way. You may also count on promotion. Good news from abroad or far off place is possible. Family atmosphere will be very good. Travels are likely to bring positive results for you. In general you will get on very well with family, friends and associates. Time is good to start new venture.

General Predictions for April 2014 ARIES (mar 20- Apr 20) You will have tremendous confidence to carry out pursuits. If you miss the opportunity in the second half of this month, then you will regret it for rest of your life. You will enjoy a big amount of success and reputation. This is the time to move fast and make instant decisions. Don’t bring your status or ego in the picture. The family life may not be comfortable.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 22) During this month, your confidence will be par excellence. You will be fearless and fond of adventure. You will also be able to overcome competition and will prevail over opponents. There will be rise in income. Your siblings and associates will do extremely good in their prospective field, eventually it will benefit you. An increase in family member is also possible.

tAuRuS (Apr 20 - may 21) You will get mixed results during this month and find sudden stroke of luck. Your income will be on the rise. Business-related travel would produce big success. But the time is not good for love and romance. Quarrel or enmity with sweetheart is possible. At times, a sense of insecurity will be predominant in you. Try to live with facts and not on memories.

SAGIttARIuS (Nov 22 - Dec 21) You will command respect and receive favors from higher ups. Your relations with parents and seniors will be harmonious. You may visit far off places in this month. Family life will remain very much in your favor. Your mind will bend towards religious activity or higher philosophy of life. Speculation must be avoided or else it may cause financial losses.

GEmINI (may 21 - Jun 21) You will experience minor positive change in the beginning of the month. Your workload will increase but will prove to be rewarding. Support from the family and partners will bring good results in business / trade. Promotion or increase in status is also possible in the second half of the month. However don’t plan any outing, as you might have to change your program.

CAPRICORN (Dec 21 - Jan 20) You will feel relaxed and relieved during this month. You will regain your confidence. A dramatic positive change will bring happiness in life. Your working condition will improve. However, try to control your speed and anger. Respect the opinion of your spouse. Take time to make any move. A pleasant trip is almost certain to take place in the second half of the month. Minor health ailment could be possible.

CANCER (Jun 21 - Jul 22) You can’t expect better than this from the destiny. Try to take maximum advantage of this month. Success in all endeavors is assured in this month. Long cherished hopes and desires will also materialize. You will bend towards meditation and yoga and will achieve great success in eternal life. A rise in income as well as status will occur during this month. Improvement in health is also indicated.

AQuARIuS (Jan 20 - feb 19) You may see minor improvement, but will prove very important for you. Upsetting results for the student will become cause of depression. Don’t take any loan or debt in the second half of the month. Your mind will bend towards eternal power and you will open new chapter in your life. Even though you won’t feel any major change, your life is taking a big turn now.

LEO (Jul 22 - Aug 23) During this month, you will be courageous. Your love lives will flourish. Your opponent will not dare to face you. You will spend on religious / social activities. Your confidence will be at par and will bring heavenly happiness. Your research and creativity will get recognition and you will gain good fame in the society. Acquisition of material things is also indicated.

PISCES (feb 19 - mar 20) This month will make you very successful in your ventures. Money will flow rapidly towards you. New sources of income are likely to become available. You will feel confident and delighted. Pleasant journey is also possible. Time is also good for relocation. Your deals with government and authority will get through. Your view towards life and society will change. Try to make best use of this time.

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Classifieds BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Dry Cleaners for sale: Charlotte (Close to downtown). Well established. 1 plant and 1 pickup location. Good equipment. Owner retiring. Call 704-277-5013. Gas/C-Store/Liquor Store for Sale: 40k gal/month gas. C-Store 50k+22K Liquor Store. Clinton, SC. $125K invest. + inventory. Owner moving. Call 864-923-4213. tobacco shop for sale: Kannapolis, NC. 75k + inv. or best offer. Tobacco products, smoking accessories, pipes, lottery, chew, beer,drinks, snacks, incense & more. Room for expansion. 336-997-6542 Indian Restaurant for sale in Charlotte area. For please contact nc8114@gmail.com Convenience store / gas station for sale or run, very low rent or no rent offer! Lancaster, SC. With or without property. 45 miles from charlotte. Guaranteed return. Call: 803-577-7008 or 973-207-6798. Indian Restaurant for Sale in NC. Established customers. Good business. Near major university. Selling due to family issues. Call 910-262-8379.

for Sale: C-Stores: Salisbury, NC $295K + Inv, GR $3.5M; Chester SC $49K + Inv, GR $500K; Apartment Complex: Archdale, NC $1.4M, GR $171K, 3.8 acre; 704-8218888 or www.Countysouth.biz

Need a live in Nanny for a Gujarati Doctor couple to take care of twins, 3, SFO. Mature lady, Light housekeeping & cooking. Driver’s license required. Call Bipin at 704-849-9300.

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Convenience store / Gas Station Help Wanted: Looking for Couples/Single; Must have legal status; Locations in NC & SC; Opportunity to advance and grow! Please Call 803-789-3133.

Restaurant Help Wanted: Enthusiastic servers and cleaners for a well established high volume restaurant. Must have neat appearance; be willing to work hard, able to work in a team-oriented. Call 248-499-4714. Alterations person needed on weekends for retail Indian clothing store in Charlotte. In store. Must speak English. Call 704-763-3059. motel help wanted: couple needed for non-franchise motel in Gastonia, NC. Will train, accommodation provided. Contact Jay 678-832-7546. Creative sales representative needed: A successful business is introducing hightech Laser Marking / engraving / etching / cutting / welding contract work. Commission based Contact 704-619-4023. Waiter wanted for Indian Restaurant in Charlotte, NC. Please call 704-512-9177

Refulgent technologies Inc.: IT staffing company is currently recruiting Java, .Net, SQL Server and QA candidates. We also do Training & Placement. Contact Anu: e-mail: recruiter@refulgent-tech.com or 704-405-4238. Gas Station Help Wanted in Richburg near Rock Hill, SC. Must have legal status, and fluent in English. Please call 704-737-7230 Hotel management firm Now Hiring: House keepers, front desk (must speak fluent English), and General Manager/s of franchise hotels. Experience required. Email resumes to abcone@abcinns.com OR call 704-649-6833 (M-F, 9AM-5PM).

Housekeeping couple needed for independent motel in Greenville SC. 864270-8253.

Elder Care needed for 81 year old female. Live in, light cooking and driving. Female preferred or student. Call for details on Sat or Sun only. 704-763-4203.

Experienced threading Practitioners or Licensed Esthetician in Charlottea & Raleigh. New locations now open. Full or part-time with great pay and flexibility. Experience required. Good English skills. Please call 980-322-1110.

Hotel Help Wanted: Charlotte, NC. Competitive salary and accommodations provided. All shifts. Experienced front desk, night auditor & housekeeping. Fulltime positions available. Must be fluent in English. Email 123nash@gmail.com

Charlotte printing company is hiring a person with graphic background and/or familiar with computer/digital technology. Should be willing to learn and operate simple digital machines. Call 704-619-4023.

front Desk Help: Resident couple only for motel in Charlotte NC Hwy 85 exit 41. Must have legal status, computer skills, fluent english, reliable & energetic. Email resume bwhospitality78@gmail.com

full-time nanny needed to care for an 18 month old. Driving must, light housekeeping, laundry and cooking would be great! North West Charlotte / Mount Holly. 336-407-8379.

full / Part time sales positions. Ambitious and hard working person needed in men’s clothing store in Columbia, Camden or Orangeburg, SC. Handsome salary & commission. Contact Mr. Manoj 803-427-1681.

Gas Station/C- Store for Sale: On I-85 North Reduced to $200,000 due to family Reasons. Great store location with very good income. call 252-767-1635. motels for Sale: in Richburg, SC (47 Rooms). Nick Patel 704-905-7945.

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Couple needed to manage and for housekeeping for franchise motel in Charlotte area. Salary negotiable. Champ52@hotmail.com.

Liquor and c-store for Sale: Clover, SC. Gross sales yearly $380,000-$400,000 from both stores, monthly expenses only $1,000 (or less)+ $1600 rent; Asking $85,000 + inv. ($70k-$90K). Owner finance available. Call Rocky 803-810-5105.

franchised motel Help wanted: Charlotte, NC. Experienced front desk/night auditor needed. Part-time /Fulltime. Must be honest / reliable / fluent in English. Call Nina 704-299-3364.

Convenience Store with 2 BHK house & Big Game Room for sale in Winnsboro, SC Neighborhood store. Inside & other income, lottery, EBT. Contact: Dilip Patel 803-810-5371 dpatel5371@gmail.com motel for Sale: in NC. 50 rooms. Interstate location. Owner retiring. For info call Harry 336-314-4101. for Sale or lease: Almost new Convenience store in Winston Salem, NC on with deli and Gas & diesel. Only serious inquiry. Owner finance Available. Please call 704-965-1342. Convenience Store for sale: busy highway near Clemson, SC. Inside 35k, gas 15k, 800/month lottery. Potential to add food, EBT, check cashing. Rent 1900/month. 65k +inv. 803-410-0185. tobacco Store for Sale: Excellent and high visibility. North Carolina. Store volume 25K. Asking price only $40K Plus Inv. Please call Jitu Patel 704-743-6719.

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Gas Station Help Wanted: Looking for a couple or single. Full-Time for convenience store / gas station near Charlotte. Accommodations Provided! 704-701-9975. Help Wanted: Franchised motel in Kinder LA looking for housekeepers (couples only) full time frontdesk (fluent English must) Experience preferred but will train. Call 910-273-2132. April 2014

Help Wanted: Looking for couple for Housekeeping for franchise motel in Raleigh NC. Accommodations provided. Legal status required. Call 919-208-3513. motel Help wanted: Need couple for front desk. Accommodations provided. Experience preferred but will train. Fluent in English and computer skill and has legal status. call 919-208-3513. Gas Station Help Wanted - full time in convenience store in the Concord NC area. Please call 704-737-9696. Gujarati Speaking live-in Nanny needed for family in Cary, NC. Vegetarian cooking and Light housekeeping. Call 919-444-1597. Live-in nanny needed to take care of newborn and some household work. Cary NC. email: seller2004@gmail.com or call 484-459-0684 Part-time/full-time Single or Couple: Needed ASAP for a convenience store in Gaffney, SC. Must speak English and previous experience preferred. Call 704726-7544 or 864-487-4939. Gas Station Help Wanted: full-time in McCormick, SC (near Greenwood & Augusta). Must speak fluent English & have legal status. Good pay. Please call 704-299-8535. full-time Individual or Couple needed ASAP for a managerial position for a gas station in Charleston, SC. Must speak English and previous experience preferred but not needed. Please call 704877-3358 or email upgbrothers@gmail.com Need an auditor. Must have 2 years of accounting / audit exp. Good knowledge of MS Office. Good communication skills. Office located in University Area. Hours: Monday - Friday 9am till 6pm. Please call 704-877-6449. Live in Nanny needed for twins and preschooler in Cary, NC (Gujarati Family) . Would require light housework and cooking. Excellent monthly salary and accommodation. 919-439-0410 or Krish_hitesh@yahoo.com Baby sitter available in Ballantyne area. For further details contact 980-263-7262. manager needed full time for a franchised sandwich restuarant in Charlotte. reliable and flexible. Single or couple must be fluent in English. Good pay. Call 704-604-2391. franchised Hotel (Columbia, SC) seeks couple. Competitive compensation and accommodations, if necessary. Legal status and English fluency required. Email resume and contact information to columbiahotels@gmail.com Saathee.com

MATRIMONIAL Hindu Punjabi khatri parents invite alliance for U.S. citizen daughter, slim, beautiful, 5'4" working in N. Carolina. E-mail information including recent photograph to maridaak@ymail.com Class/caste no bar.

SERVICES New to America? Get Social & Career guidance. 30 mins free session. Certified Life Coach to help you maximize “LIfE”. English, Hindi or Gujarati . Email: samslifecoaching@gmail.com. D&R Pressure Wash: $200 Exterior House Wash; Driveway $50; Gazebo $30; One side of House $50; Contact Ryan: 704-804-9081. Pretty face - Indian beauty parlour :Threading, facials, waxing etc conveniently located at Ballantyne /South Charlotte area. Please call for appointment 704-726-8928. Hindu Priest: All kinds of puja. Including: havan, katha, weddings, graha pravesh, funeral services & Shraadh. In Hindi, English & Tamil. Call Balaji 704877-6320 or 704-545-7220 or e-mail: priestbalaji@gmail.com Pari Beauty In matthews, NC: Threading, Waxing, Facials, Bleaching & Much More! 23 years of experience. Special Deals & Great Service. For Appointment Call: 704-846-7912. Gujarati Priest in NC & SC for Ganesh, Randal, Laxmi, Sharda Pujan, Satyanarayan Katha, Wedding, Vastu, Baby Shower, Hawan, Grah Shanti. Kishor Trivedi Home: 336-774-0597 Cell: 336-486-7925 E-Mail: kishor7@juno.com Astrologer With Gold medals - Jayanti Lad- Contact for Health, Wealth, Relationship, Child, Enemies, Court Cases, Marriage, Job, Business, Vastu Problems, Preparing & Matching Horoscope. Call 919-463-5180 or Jayantinlad@yahoo.com Priest Available for: Shree Satya narayan katha, Shanti hawan, Vastu shanty, Weddings, Baby shower, Bhumi pujan, Mata ki chowki pujan, Funeral, all types of karmakand. Please call Viral Bhatt 704-438-6334. Gujarati Priest: Devendra Dave Independent priest. Ganesh, Randal, Navratri, Diwali’s Laxmi & Sharda Pujas, Satyanarayan Katha, Weddings, Vastu, Baby Shower, Funeral Seva. Call Daveji 704-780-3563. God Blessings to All Neeta’s Beauty Parlor: Charlotte area open 7 days a week. Full service. Please call for appointment. 704-968-0270 South Indian Priest: Sastriji is an independent priest Call for Pujas, Gruhapravesh, Weddings, Multi-lingual, Vedic traditional priestly services, etc. Call 704-625-7578 or 704-231-0751. E-mail: sastrigal2003@yahoo.com. 123

mehandi (Henna): Award-winning artist in the Chapel Hill/Durham, NC area specializes in Mehandi (Henna) parties. Perfect for weddings, birthdays & gettogethers. Creative & beautiful art! Krishna Priya Dasi Phone: 919-824-7734 E-mail: krsnapriyad96@gmail.com Web: www.lotuslyrics.com/henna.html Facebook: Krishna Priya Dasi Ribald farms Nursery & florist: Specializes in Indian wedding reception design and floral arrangements. For more info contact Shawna Turner at 803-3282266 or www.rockhillflowers.com Dholi for Hire: Plays the Dhol (drum) for any occasion! Classes Available! Barat, Doli, Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Showers & any other festivity. Affordable rates! Call Arpan Bhandari 704-843-7202 or email: arpandholi@yahoo.com tax Returns: Federal and state Taxes with e-filing, and Form 1040-NR and W-7 Services to Individuals, Self-employed, Small Partnerships and S-corporations. Call Mahesh Patel, EA at (704) 799-6377, email: masupatel4@yahoo.com New music School in Charlotte! Tabla, dhol, guitar, harmonium, keyboard, and voice lessons. Classically trained teachers; Manan Mehta – tabla Visharad degree and Shriraj Mehta – professional artist. 704-6096370. www.surmadhur.com. Professional group available for performances. Beauty parlor near South Charlotte/ Ballantyne Area. 28277. Home: 980-2250656 or 510-936-3334. vaibhavi’s Beauty Parlor: Charlotte Ballantyne area in Stone Creek Ranch. Offering Waxing, Facials, and Threading. Please call or text for appointment at 843465-6048. Computer Consulting: Assistance with software installation, set-up, formatting, back-up, troubleshooting and more. Very reasonable rates. 704-619-7072.

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Advertisers Index 7M Tours ............................................................27

Elegant Designz.................................................109

Patel Brothers (Charlotte) .......................................6

A & V Satellites ....................................................21

Eshaan Jewelers .................................................27

Patel, Champa (Real Estate).................................99

A to Z Pharmacy & Accouting ..............................63

Eye Level Learning Centers..................................77

Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices) .............................125

Access Realty & Funding (Chandravadan Shah)....43

Fairview Home Mortgage...................................125

Patel, Sheena (Realtor, Broker Berkshire Hathaway)97

Accounting Solutions (Muhammad Kamran Awan)49

Family Fare Convenience Stores ........................119

Patel, Tony (Real Estate) .......................................95

Aggarwal Group (Morgan Stanley)..........................9

Fly Worry Free (Travel Agent)...............................93

Payal Groceries ...................................................85

All Car Care.........................................................28

Friends Travel ......................................................87

Persis Indian Grill.................................................12

Anand, Versha (Real Estate) .................................49

Fu Lin..................................................................23

Puja Boutique (Charlotte) .....................................75

Anil Bedi & Associates PC (CPA & Consultants) ....43

Gandhi International Market.................................16

Rajbhog Foods ....................................................53

Apna Travels (Morrisville)......................................41

Gem Avenue........................................................45

Rajdeep Mandap .............................................111

Around The World Market Charlotte......................69

Geological Resources, Inc. ...................................31

Rajdeep Video & Photography (Ramesh Panjabi)...49

Ashwini Kathak Dance Academy..........................63

Legacy Jewels ..................................................127

Rapid Car Care .................................................105

Asiana Fusion.Sushi ............................................99

H2 Laser & Skin ..................................................79

Religious Ceremonies (Swminath Sastrigal) ..........95

Aura And More... Boutique (Ladies Fashions)........97

Help Wanted (Threading)......................................58

Robert Brown LLC (Oza, Rishi: Immigration Law) ..38

BallantyneTech Academy .....................................39

Hindu Center Charlotte (Events) ......................64-66

Roop Beauty (Pooja Patel)..................................101

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte)25 & 33

Hindu Priest (Balaji)..............................................91

S S Event Services (Event planning, Photo, Video)103

Bar B Q Cabana...................................................15

Holy Joes Meats and More ..................................79

Saffron Restaurant and Catering ..........................95

Barot, Tushar (Statefarm) .....................................43

India Grocers (Charlotte) ......................................89

SAT Tutoring (The Hitchhiker's Guide to College)...32

Bashyam & Spiro LLP (Immigration Law)............121

Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte.....61

Scott Clark Honda (Muhammad Idrees - Sales) ....61

Bhangra Elite ....................................................101

International Community Church .......................113

Shaadi House (Wedding Planning and Décor).......15

Bhindi Jewellers ................................................2

IT Max Solutions, Inc.

Shah, Anish (Real Estate)...............................34-35

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Bipin & Smita Parekh (Real Estate).......................83

Jag Insurance Group ..........................................99

Shah, Kirti (CPA - Sepa Consulting) ....................38

Bipin M Gandhi Accouting....................................63

Jaipur Indian Restaurant (Charlotte)......................85

Shining Star Academy..........................................73

Blakeney & Steelcroft Dental................................72

K & M Accountant................................................97

Shukla, Kirit (Music Lession & Band) ..................103

Blooming Buds....................................................53

K.B. Zaveree..........................................................5

Shyama Beauty Parlour .......................................85

Bombay Grille (Charlotte) .....................................47

Kabab Je Rotisserie & Grille...............................103

Sleep Inn (Charlotte) .........................................111

British American School of Charlotte ....................71

KD Financial & KMD Realty................................115

South Char. Endocrinology (K. Narasimhan, MD)...72

Carolina Law Group (Monty Desai) .......................51

KD Photographics..............................................107

South Charlotte Pediatrics....................................56

Carolina Wedding Belle (Event Design & Décor) ....10

Kicklighter, Aleeza Khan (Real Estate) ...................71

Spice South...........................................................7

CaroMont Medical Group (Dr. Manu Patel)............91

Kirti Shah CPA .....................................................41

Spiceland Indian Groceries (Columbia, SC) ..........13

Chai Pani (Restaurant - Ashville, NC) ....................93

Kumar, Kokila (Real Estate - Allen Tate)...............101

Suravali Music Group.........................................113

Challa Law Offices, PLC (Immigration)..................77

MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery .....................17

Thakkar, Beena (Realty)..................................80-81

Charlotte Chess Club .........................................17

Mahabazar.com Travels Maha Travel ....................83

The Blue Taj.........................................................59

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat .........................84

Maharani Restaurant ...........................................91

The One Stop Locksmith (Vijay Nagpal) ...............17

Chiro-Carolina

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Malani Jewelers ................................................128

Travel Universe ....................................................57

Concha, David - Immigration Attorney ..................79

Malaya Kitchen (Charlotte) .................................107

Travelinks..........................................................119

Copper................................................................59

Mathur, Gitanjali (Allen Tate Realtors)....................23

Triangle Business Law .........................................37

County South Realty & Business Brokers..............87

Matthews Family Dentistry ..................................76

Ttravel Guru ......................................................111

Dances Of India...................................................19

Mishra Architecture PLLC ....................................42

Tulips Multi Cuisine Restaurant ............................11

Dentist (Dr. Prashant Rao - Cedar Walk Dentistry)109

Nationwide Ins. (Maqsood Khan) ..........................39

Uni World Travel...................................................53

Dentist (Pineville Dentistry - Lina V. Mistry, DDS) ...56

Nazaare at NCSU (Bollywood Dance Team)...........67

Urogender .........................................................114

Desai Desai Accounting ......................................93

Neeta's Beauty Parlor ..........................................99

VILO Global, Ltd. Co...........................................111

Desai, Rajarshi (CPA, PLLC) .................................61

NRI Collections ....................................................22

Vyas Travels ......................................................113

Digital Room Photography ...................................91

Nrityangan Cultural Academy (Mayeri Performance).....67

White Horse Weddings.........................................32

DJ Hangama ....................................................41

OM Tech Training ..............................................107

Woodlands .......................................................126

DJ Desi (Amit Vasi) ..............................................10

Paracha Entertainment (Sonu Nigam Concert)........3

Worldwide travels ...............................................19

DJ Don (David Pandoria)...................................113

Pardasani, Kamlesh (Real Estate) .........................13

Yafa Market & Café..............................................75

DJ Lalit ...............................................................50

Passage To India - Fine Indian Cuisine..................55

YuppTV................................................................29

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• Fixed rates for loans < $417k are at all time lows • Jumbo ARMs (> $417k) APR’s in the mid 3% range • Competitive and transparent pricing

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Work: 704-644-3697 Mobile: 704-661-4904 maneesh@goFHM.com

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* Practice in North Carolina limited to immigration only (Office visit by appointment only) Saathee.com

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Catering for all occasions Birthday Parties, Weddings, House ceremony, private parties & more! Fresh Dosa made on site for your parties! Call Leslie Lobo 704.264.6525

Organic & Vegan Menu available Never frozen • No preservatives No artificial additives • Zero Transfat

Pure Vegetarian Indian Cuisine

A wide range of South Indian, North Indian, Indo Chinese, Chaats, Jain, and more

Tel: 704-569-9193 · Fax: 704-569-9188 7128-A Albemarle Rd. Charlotte, NC 28227 www.woodlandsusa.com

Visit our website for the menu, coupons, directions etc.

Open 6 Days a week: 11:30 am to 10 pm (Closed on Tuesday) Taste Of Charlotte 2013 Winner “Most Unique Taste” Taste Of Charlotte 2012 Winner “Best Appetizer” Talk of the Town 2012 “Excellence in Customer Satisfaction” Citysearch.com 2009 Winner Best Indian Restaurant

Woodlands Specials

Special Weekend Lunch Buffet

Saturday & Sunday 11:30 am to 3 pm! Over 30 items & hot dosa served at table

Weekday Special Lunch Menu Monday to Friday Wine & Beer (Including Indian Beer)

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