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In this issue: Wikipedia Opens Shop In India Royal Enfield,Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oldest Motorcycle

Hello Readers! Royal Enfield is the oldest motorcycle maker in the world. Can the company compete with younger, more stylish motorcycles? Read the story on pg. 12. Wikipedia is opening its first foreign offices in India. See what their expansion strategy is as they present the popular online encyclopedia in several Indian languages. Diu, located on the southern coast of Gujarat, is an old Portuguese outpost liberated by the Indian army in 1961. Read the wonderful travelogue about Diu on pd. 32. Catch up on the many varieties of milks, including soy, almond, and rice in the column on pg. 52. Chinese factories are feeling the pinch of lower worldwide demand. Read about the topic on pg. 76. Find some tidbits on the ever popular veggie the onion including grilling tips and recipes on pg. 78. The updated festivals and holidays are listed on pg. 118. Catch up on all the local and regional community news and events on pg. 94 and keep up to the minute updates at our regularly updated website: saathee.com.

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August 2011 – Issue # 160 Editor: Samir Shukla (saatheemag@hotmail.com) Publisher: Divakar Shukla (rakavid@aol.com) Community News Editor: Rajesh Ganatra Ad Design / Layout: Nate “Nageshwar” Andrews Consultant: Himanshu Desai Executive Assistant: Suzie Tanis Contributors: Pradip Bulsara, Kirit Shukla, Dilip Barman, Rajesh Ganatra, Judith L. Bergman, Chandan Sen, Gail Z. Martin, Smitha Prasad, Dr. Maha Gingrich, Amanda Sodhi, Krutika Chheda, Anjana Agarwal, Mark Moxon, Anita Kulkarni, Ananya Mallavarapu, Jay Cohen, and Jalendu Vaidya.

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Free Speech on Way Out? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 08 India Meets Motor City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 12 Wikipedia’s Next Frontier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 16 Saathee Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18 Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 22 Sangeet, Popular Music of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 24 Evergreen Film Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 26 Indian Classical Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 28 Dances of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 30 Diu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 ADF Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 38 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Children’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Mastering Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46 Astride three Continents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 48 Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50 Healthwise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 52 The Stock Tickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 56 Immigration Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 60 Marketing Turnaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 62 Business Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 66 Personal Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 70 Cricket Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 74 Slowdown at Chinese Factories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 76 Recipes of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 78 The Chai Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 82 Community Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 88 Community News & Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 94 Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 116 Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 118 AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 120 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 122 Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 124 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 124 Saathee.com

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www.saathee.com Cover: A temple at Khajurao, Madhya Pradesh Khajurao has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculpture. The Khajuraho group of monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India. Photo: Shutterstock

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Is Free Speech on theWay Out? India faces new threats to freedom of speech as technology advances and citizens gain more access to information. By Jason Overdorf - GlobalPost.com With a vibrant, critical press and a strong culture of dissent, India stands out as one of Asia’s strongest champions of freedom of speech. But even as new technologies give citizens greater power to exercise that freedom, the government is making efforts to the contrary. On the one hand, Indian authorities are capitulating to extremist groups and political parties that demand the banning of books and films claimed to be offensive. On the other, they are flirting with outright curbs on freedom of speech — with new laws governing Internet content and the print media. It’s a dangerous cocktail. “The risk of abuse of these laws to silence speech is going to be very, very high,” said Meenakshi Ganguly, South Asia director for Human Rights Watch. In recent months, India drafted new rules for the web that will allow anyone to demand that Internet sites and service providers remove supposedly objectionable content based on a sweeping list of criteria. Charges of sedition were used to try to silence author Arundhati Roy and activist Binayak Sen, two of the country’s most prominent citizens. Sen spent two years in jail before the Supreme Court freed him on bail this April. Joseph Lelyveld’s controversial biography of Gandhi joined the list of hundreds of books to be banned with little regard to their actual contents. And Maqbool Fida Husain, one of the country’s most feted artists, died in exile imposed on him by legal harassment and death threats from extremist groups that objected to some of his paintings. Even before the rules for internet speech were notified under the IT act in April, the Department of Information Technology had quietly blocked 11 websites, the Center for Internet and Society discovered through a recent Right to Information (RTI) request. Bloggers and social media activists fear that the new rules, which also regulate posts on YouTube, Facebook and similar sites, will set off a constant battle against bans. While the law requires these sites to remove so-called “objectionable content” within 36 hours of receiving a complaint, critics say there’s no mechanism for the site or initial user to defend the posting. Moreover, the definition of objectionable content — which includes anything that is “harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, blasphemous, defamatory, pornographic, libelous, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful, disparaging, racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable, relating to money laundering or gambling” — is vague enough that anything at all might meet the criteria for a ban. “It [the new list of rules] is in direct violation to the freedom of speech,” Pavan Duggal, a Supreme Court lawyer who specializes in cyber law, told the Times of India. At the same time, even as the rapid expansion of television news channels, newspapers and magazines suggest that India’s Saathee.com

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On a sweltering July afternoon, bikers roar around the tight circle drive of the Ashok Country Resort outside New Delhi. The signature thump of India’s most beloved motorcycle — the single-cylinder, Royal Enfield Bullet — multiplies, escalating to a roar. Across the hotel compound, other riders, still mud-spattered from their journey, tinker with bikes that have just returned from the 1,500-mile “Himalayan Odyssey.” The Odyssey, organized by Royal Enfield Motorcycles, goes from Delhi to a high mountain pass called Khardung La in the Ladakh region, and back again. Riders from all over India participate in the legendary ride, which started in 2003. “It was positively the greatest experience of my life,” said 27year-old Khurum, a business consultant who hails from Pune, Maharashtra, having just completed the ride. “I had a smaller bike earlier, but I always wanted to pick up an Enfield. ... When you have that kind of power between your legs, it’s a different feeling.” Royal Enfield, born in Britain and transplanted to Chennai, is the world’s oldest motorcycle company. But even though its Bullet motorcycle is perhaps the most recognized and beloved brand in India, for many years the company seemed doomed to eke out an existence as a kind of curiosity. Commuters swore by the bike, but it never quite achieved mass appeal. Then came foreign competitors like Harley-Davidson, Triumph and Ducati, revving their engines on Enfield’s home turf and threatening to leave the company in the dust. But just as Enfield’s prospects might appear at their darkest, the firm may actually be poised to turn its cult following into something it has always fallen short of: commercial success. “We’re at a very, very interesting inflexion point,” said Royal Enfield chief executive Venki Padmanabhan, who was named to the position in February, in an interview with GlobalPost. “Royal Enfield, if you track it through its 100 years of history, has been like a wannabe brand. It’s got appeal, and it’s always on the brink of commercial success, but it never gets over the hump. ... But since 2000 Siddartha [Lal], the owner, has really grappled with the demons of the brand.” Not long ago, Royal Enfield — which once made rifle parts for the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield, Middlesex — sold only around 25,000 bikes a year, while the 100 cc commuter bikes of competitors like Hero Honda sold in the millions. But this year, under the guidance of Padmanabhan, schooled in Detroit’s automobile industry, Royal Enfield aims to increase output to 70,000 bikes from last year’s 52,000. A new factory capable of building 150,000 bikes a year will come online next year, and a second plant capable of building another 350,000 bikes a year is slated for three to five years down the road. Considering this year customers had to wait a whopping eight months for delivery after placing an order for a new bike, it’s about time. “I’m writing on my blog: I’m making 40 percent more bikes than I did last year,” Padmanabhan said. “If the waiting period’s not budging, don’t mistake us, we’re not insensitive to it. But obviously we’re not doing enough.” Saathee.com

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Wikimedia Foundation taps India for first foray into developing world. By Jason Overdorf - GlobalPost.com With growth slowing in the United States and Europe, Wikipedia has settled on India for the beachhead of its next round of expansion — which will see the seemingly ubiquitous online encyclopedia storm into the developing world for new users, and new contributors, in a host of languages. The Wikimedia Foundation — which administers the online encyclopedia — is set to open its first foreign office in New Delhi in a matter of months. The nonprofit has already mushroomed here in its typical guerrilla style. Wikipedia is the fourth most visited website among India’s 100 million internet users. Contributors and editors to Wikipedia are few in number compared with the United States and Europe, but the quantity of entries that they produce can be remarkable. One contributor alone said he had edited more than 14,000 pages and created so many that he’s lost count. That kind of enthusiasm is vital for Wikimedia. By 2015, the foundation aims to increase the monthly visitors to its sites to a billion people from around 400 million today, while boosting the number of articles available online to 50 million from 20 million, according to its latest strategic plan. But the number of contributors — “the lifeblood of Wikimedia projects” — has plateaued around 100,000 active editors. India’s real promise, therefore, lies in its huge, young population and the rapid growth of internet penetration. Its 100 million internet users will as much as double by 2015, according to some estimates, as web-ready smart phones draw more mobile users online. And due to a dearth of libraries and the infrequent revisions of government-mandated school textbooks, the demand for Wikipedia promises to be greater here than virtually anywhere in the world. “Wikimedia is like an alternative market response to the failures of the state in India,” said Anirudh Singh Bhati, a member of the executive council for the Wikipedia India chapter. “If a student needs information which is up to date they use mainly Wikipedia to get it.” To tap that potential, Wikimedia is working to promote 40 individual encyclopedia sites in Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, as well as mobilizing volunteers for programs like “Campus Ambassadors,” which are designed to turn users into contributors, said Bishaka Datta, a Mumbai-based documentary filmmaker who was recently appointed to Wikimedia’s board of directors. “In India there are thousands of languages, so if you want to reach somebody who’s been to school and studied in Malayam entirely, then that person has to be reached in Malayalam,” Datta said. That presents its own challenges. Nagging software issues make it difficult to enter text in Indian languages — none of which use the English alphabet. Discussions about the accuracy and neutrality of the encyclopedia entries must often be conducted in multiple languages. And even though the non-English sites are vital for expanSaathee.com

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Director Prakash Jha’s latest film Aarakshan, a look at the state of the controversial educational system in India, stars Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, and Deepika Padukone and opens in theaters on August 12. Aarakshan is the story of Prabhakar Anand (Amitabh Bachchan), the legendary idealistic principal of a college that he has single-handedly turned into the state’s best. It is the story of his loyal disciple, Deepak Kumar (Saif Ali Khan) who will do anything for his professor. The story also revolves around Deepak’s love for Prabhakar’s daughter Poorbi (Deepika Padukone) and of his friendship with Sushant (Prateik). It is the story of their love, their lively friendship, their zest for life, and of their dreams for the future. Centered on one of the most controversial issues of recent years, with the Supreme Court’s order on reservation, the story suddenly becomes a rollercoaster ride of high drama, conflict, and rebellion, which tests their love and friendship for one another, and their loyalty to Prabhakar Anand.

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By Dr. Maha Gingrich Mohiniyattam – A South Indian Classical dance Style When I was little, I watched Mohiniyattam dance style performed by a few well-known artists. I loved the graceful movements and the white costume. So, years later I made an attempt to learn Mohiniyattam with an instructor in Baroda, India. I finished the fundamentals and the first sloka (Prayer song), but the teacher had to relocate. There are not many dance teachers to promote this dance style outside Kerala. So the probabilities of finding them elsewhere became too slim. Let me share some information about this graceful dance style. This dance form is said to have originated in Kerala. It is closely related to Bharatha Natyam of Tamil Nadu, which was originally called “Dasiyattam.” Originated as the temple dance performed by Devadasis, it portrays feminine love in its myriad forms - carnal, devotional and maternal- with accent more on Lasya and Bhava (expressions). In the main items Cholkettu, Padavarnam and Padam, mudras (hand gestures) and facial expressions are more important than the rhythmic steps. Costumes and ornaments of Mohiniyattam have much in common with female characters of Koodiyattam and Kathakali. Originally Mohiniyattam was performed only in a temple’s premises and royal courts. The first reference to Mohiniyattam is found in ‘Vyavaharamala’ composed by Mazhamangalam Narayanan Namboodiri, of 16th century AD. Major contributions to this art form were given by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal, Irayimman Thampi and Kuttikunju Thankachi. Most of the dances of Mohiniyattam are similar to Bharatha Natyam and Kuchipudi, though subtle differences of style are obvious. The language used in the lyrics is a pleasant mixture of Malayalam and Sanskrit, known as Manipravalam. Formerly, the Padams were especially composed to include only Sringararasa (expressions of love). Now days, artists are using any classical or semi-classical compositions, even from other languages within India. The real beauty of Mohiniyattam comes through when mature ladies enact the romantic Padams specially written to present the Ashta Nayikas (eight heroines): Swadheena Bharthruka, Khanditha, Abhisarika, Vipralabdha, Kalahandtharitha, Vasakasajja, Proshithabharthruka, and Viraholkhanditha. The accompaniments for Mohiniyattam are vocal, veena, venu, maddalam and Idakka. Other instruments are also not unusual. Primary emphasis is placed on gestures and facial expressions. The mudras (hand gestures) are almost always same as those employed in Kathakali. The artists try to enact the lyrics almost in its entirety, like in Kathakali. I hope someday this beautiful style would be propagated as other dance styles.

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the bars, you’re greeted by pairs of blurred brown eyes, tinged deep yellow by blood and hooded by sinking eyelids. At night the sound of drunken Indians singing is only matched by the sound of mangy dogs baying, often because they’ve been woken from their slumber by a pissed up Gujarati taking out his drunken frustrations on the local wildlife. Restaurants open for breakfast are also open to Indians cracking into the local wine at 9am, while packs of westerners sit in the corner, marveling at the alcoholic tendencies of the Gujaratis while nursing savage hangovers of their own. I even saw a man pass out in his seat at around midday and proceed to piss himself – and this in a fairly respectable place – as well as all manner of alcohol-induced fights, embarrassing displays of a total lack of control and a desire to get paralytic that I’d seen in Pondicherry, French Polynesia and anywhere else there are Asians and booze. Westerners aren’t much better, but it still seems that although westerners drink more, they don’t typically behave like this, whereas most Indians I saw drinking couldn’t resist acting the fool. exploring diu I arrived in this outpost of colonialism and clandestine consumption during the most god-awful storm I’d encountered in India. The rain drove into the bus, pouring through windows without glass and leaking through rivets in the bus roof, and even my umbrella proved scant protection inside the rattle-trap. Chai shops were flooded out, the whole state suffered from a power cut, and when I arrived in Diu late in the evening I couldn’t see a thing. I wondered what I’d stumbled into. I was to discover later that a cyclone had been approaching Gujarat from the south in the Arabian Sea for two or three days, and had decided to hit the mainland on the day I was traveling to Diu. It smashed the west coast of Gujarat, causing severe damage to roads, power lines, water supplies and life expectancy: in total over 1500 people would die, not as much as the official heat wave death toll of 2383, but still sizable. The cyclone would also cancel my plans to visit western Gujarat, the worst-hit area, which is fairly out of the way and challenging Camels relaxing on nagoa Beach to travel even without the after-effects of screaming winds and flooding. It was a blessing that I was ignorant of the weather conditions when I left Palitana, or I might have not bothered with Diu at all. Indeed, the cyclone in Gujarat was still turning up dead bodies a week after its departure, and although I wouldn’t be sick enough to equate the corresponding physical deterioration of my travel possessions with an ecological and financial disaster, the temporal correlation can’t be ignored. As winds battered the west coast of Gujarat, they also battered

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And tucked away at the end is this particularly Christian attitude: “The poor will always be exempted partially or fully from the stipulated offerings/fees.” Upstairs in the church was the school, deserted in the late afternoon heat. At one end of a corridor was a classroom scene so perfectly colonial you could be forgiven for believing it was set up specially for tourists, as the blackboard pronounced its algebraic message over a collection of tidy wooden school desks. To find an active Christian church in a windswept corner of such a remote Indian state was completely unexpected, but isn’t that the clichéd image of colonial education? It felt as archaic and obsolete as Calcutta’s Victoria Memorial or Melaka’s Stadhuys, and just as magical. More churches were waiting to be discovered as I headed off on a bicycle ride into the heart of the island, accompanied by a friendly Frenchman called Michel. Diu island is long and thin, stretching west to east for about 14km, bloating to about 4km at its waist, and managing to rise to a maximum height of 29m above sea level; it’s perfect for cycling. This is quite unlike the inhabitants. Tourists and locals alike, everyone in Diu when I was there was fat. Beer bellies pushed shirt buttons to physical limits, sweat broke out quickly on even the most inactive brow, and fat middle-class bastards ploughed through bottles of whisky, diu’s Churches The cliffs are also home to a number of large caves dug into wine and beer at a rate that only the obese or the dedicated can the ground; they’re the remains of mines where the Portuguese manage. People don’t come to Diu to get fat; they come here to cut out blocks of limestone with which to build their edifices. get fatter. The fortress is just one of the colonial constructions on the iscontinued on page 84

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By Amanda Sodhi Aarakshan original Soundtrack The music of the highly anticipated Prakash Jha film Aarakshan has been released, and the news that lyricist Prasoon Joshi has also composed a song for the film, in addition to the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio, definitely sparks some curiosity. The soundtrack consists of six compositions out of which one is a solo version and the other is a remix. Sung by Mohit Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal, “Acha Lagta Hai” is a very upbeat number with amazing lyrics rich in happy imagery—“Jhatak kar zulf jab tum tauliye se baarishein aazaad karti ho acchaa lagtaa hai.” Both singers definitely get into the mood of the song and sound carefree and playful. It’s a very cute song, with a catchy beat and cheerful melody. The only problem is that the words “Acha lagta hai” will remind many listeners of the song “Acchi Lagti Ho” from Kuch Naa Kaho. Unfortunately, “Mauka” is a bit too loud and more of a situational song, I guess. Mahalaxmi Iyer, Raman Mahadevan, Tarun Sagar, Gaurav Gupta and Rehan are roped in for this composition. There’s really not much to say about this composition, except that it tries a bit too hard to establish a playful mood. There is also a “Remix” version of “Mauka” as if the original version wasn’t bad enough. Wow, Prasoon Joshi sure is a powerhouse of talent. Not only can the man write really gorgeous lyrics, but he also knows a thing or two about composing as demonstrated in the classical composition “Kaun Si Dor” which also has another version titled “Saans Albeli.” Pandit Channulal Mishra and Shreya Ghoshal shine. Pandit Channulal Mishra sounds amazing even at the age of 75! The song has a melancholic and serious feel to it, the strings offering additional dramatic impact. “Roshanee” is an enjoyable Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy track with the trademark youthful S-E-L stamp all over it. Shankar Mahadevan sings the composition very well. The song is quite melodious, although not too earth-shattering. It’s more of an enjoy-it-while-it-lasts song. Well, while there are not too many compositions in Aarkashan’s OST, “Acha Lagta Hai,” and “Kaunsi Dor”/“Saans Albeli,” definitely do stand out, with “Roshanee” also sounding fairly decent.

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What goes to bed with its shoes on? A horse What was the first thing Elizabeth I did when she came to the throne? Sit on it. What gets older, but doesn’t age? A portrait When can’t you eat an orange? When it’s juice What did the baby corn say to the mother corn? Where’s pop-corn?

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Mastering Meaning By Judith L. Bergman M.A. CCC “I have a receptionist who is really wonderful and a hard worker and also speaks English with a strong accent,” a small business owner told me recently at a networking event. “She makes ‘charming’ mistakes. Once, she said, ‘Just a minute. I’m concentrated.’ ” I thought about how tricky the English language is and how a mistake in usage made by a receptionist, might not seem so “charming” if spoken by an I.T. team leader, a physician or a senior engineer. Concentrate, concentrating and concentration. “Concentration” comes from the Latin com or “same” + centrum center.1 Concentrate as a verb has several different but related meanings and at least one of them, to focus your attention on, be engrossed in or apply yourself to cannot be used in the past tense (ED) without a prepositional phrase beginning with on. “The classroom was very quiet as the students concentrated on finishing the exam.” The receptionist was describing an ongoing, current activity so she should have said, “I’m concentrating.” When she said, “I’m concentrated” she was using an adjective that means boiled down, distilled or compressed so she was actually saying, “I’m boiled down.” The correct pronunciation and intonation of the verb is: “CAHNsntrate” with the stress on the first syllable and practically no vowel (a quiet, brief unstressed “uh”) in the second syllable. The correct pronunciation of the noun is: “cahnsnTRAYshn” because in American English the syllable before “tion” is always stressed, meaning that the vowel is very clear, the syllable is longer. louder and higher pitched and in the second and fourth syllable of “concentration” the vowel is almost absent. Remember that speech recognition is acoustic pattern recognition. If you distort the sound patterns (which includes the vowels, rhythm and stress patterns) your listeners who are native speakers of English might have to struggle to understand you. Here are the several meanings of the root word, concentrate: 1. To concentrate (verb) is to direct one’s thoughts and attention 2. Concentration (noun) can mean the state of being mentally focused. 3. To concentrate (verb) is to make a solution denser, less dilute or purer. 4. A concentrate (noun) is a liquid which has been made stronger. 5. Concentrated (verb, past tense) means gathered, collected or brought together in one place. 6. In political or organizational usage, concentrate means to make central, or centralize. 7. Referring to a report or speech, to concentrate can mean to condense and make more concise.

Other words which also have their roots in con +centrum or centrum: Concentric - having a common center. Eccentric - “off center” or departing from conventional norms or patterns. Centrist - a person with a middle-of-the-road political philosophy. Suggested strategies to increase your word power this month: Scan the newspaper and any business reports you have to read for examples of the usage of concentrate, concentration and concentrating. Practice using these terms correctly in your social conversations and, when appropriate, in business meetings. Can you find other examples in which “centric,” “central” and “centered” are used? Are the meanings of the various expressions related? references: 1 http://www.idioms.thefreedictionary.com/home Answers: a-4, b-1, c-5, d-2, e-3, f-7, g-1, h-6. Judith L. Bergman M.A CCC is the director of Triangle Speech Services specializing in foreign accent modification. Contact: jlbergman@mindspring.com or 919-489-5464 www.trianglespeech.com

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perience in teaching students I have found that both group and individual learning foster the acquisition of new skills and knowledge. I have seen children discuss the content matter, argue among themselves, and help each other get a better academic understanding. Vygotsky’s concept of the zone of proximal development enables teachers to provide the necessary support, or “scaffolding” during a child’s learning, and to progressively reduce the help till the child functions independently. In other words the ZPD represents a range of tasks that are too difficult for children to master alone but that can be learned with guidance and assistance from adults or more skilled children. A brief comparison of Piaget and Vygotsky reveals that while the former placed strong emphasis on stages of development, the latter did not. Instead, Vygotsky focused on the major role that language plays in shaping children’s thoughts. There are other differences between the theories of the two men, such as Vygotsky’s belief that education plays a central role, helping children learn the tools of the culture, while Piaget thought that education merely refines the child’s cognitive skills that already have emerged. Dr. John Santrock’s advice to teachers wishing to apply Vygotsky’s theories in the classroom is to use the zone of proximal development, beginning with the zone’s upper limit, where the student is able to reach the goal only through close collaboration with the instructor. Then, gradually reduce the level of help till the child can function independently. Other advice given is to use peer teaching, because children learn through their more skilled peers, as well as from adults. Learning involves a community of learners; peers, teachers, students, parents and other adults can work together to engage in learning activities in a more collaborative way. Finally, be aware of the developmental changes—-inner speech, for example—which should not be viewed in isolation but as a step in the gradual developmental process.

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By Anjana Agarwal the Many Varieties of Milk There are many varieties of milk, and each one has a different nutritional profile. Most of the milk varieties are fortified with vitamin D and calcium. Many nondairy milk alternatives are good for the people who have lactose (cow’s milk sugar) intolerance or allergy to milk protein.

Other milk varieties that are gaining popularity are raw milk and organic milk. Raw milk can harbor dangerous bacteria, and the cost of organic milk is about twice that of the non-organic cow’s milk and it is not significantly healthier than regular milk. Many people are supporters of organic foods and products due to the fact that they are produced without the use of growth hormones, pesticides or antibiotics.

Cow’s Milk: It has the most absorbable form of calcium and more protein; it comes in several types such as whole milk, 2 percent, 1 percent, skim milk and more. The nutrition content is the same except for the fat, no matter which you choose. If you do have lactose intolerance, you may be able to tolerate a small amount of milk several times a day without experiencing lactose intolerance symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea. Lactaid cow’s milk is also available where lactose is predigested by adding Lactaid enzyme. Cow’s milk of course comes in many flavors such as chocolate or strawberry. Milk allergies are diagnosed in 2.5 percent of all American children, according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology. The good news is that most children outgrow milk allergy by the time they are five.

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against the U.S. Dollar, moving between 85.50-86.50 PKR to the $. As of July 10, 2011, Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves stood at $18.11 billion - the State Bank of Pakistan held $14.64 billion and commercial banks held $3.47 billion. The exchange reserves were boosted by a loan of $191.9 million from the World Bank and an additional loan of $196.8 million from the Asian Development Bank. Higher exports and increased remittances from Pakistanis living abroad also have passed the country’s reserves - remittances rose to a record $11.2 billion in FY2010/2011, which represents an increase of 25.77 percent over the previous year. Due to the concerns about the strength and durability of the economic recovery, Wall Street slipped during late June 2011 but reclaimed key levels by mid-July 2011 despite concerns about the USA’s debt levels and the threat of Moody’s downgrading US debt instruments if no deal was reached to increase the nation’s debt ceiling. The U.S. national debt currently stands at over $14.2 trillion and the debt ceiling will need to be increased so that the government will still have borrowing power and be able to pay its bills —- if the ceiling is not raised then it would result in the unthinkable: the U.S. Government would default on its debt (which has never happened in the past) - the President and Congress remain at odds regarding a combination of spending cuts and tax increases and as of the writing of this piece, no compromise had been reached. Despite the mayhem about the debt issues, during mid-July 2011, the Dow managed to hold in the 12,400s, the NASDAQ was in the upper 2,700s and the S&P 500 was in the 1,310s. The economy added only 18,000 jobs during the month of June 2011 and the unemployment rate increased a to 9.2 percent. The housing market continued to be anemic in throughout many areas of the country in terms of real estate values, foreclosures and new sales. During mid-July 2011, Crude Oil was trading around $97 per barrel and Brent Crude was trading at $117 per barrel. The United States Dollar was steady against the Euro and British Pound during early to mid July 2011, and it still stood below the “parity level” against the Swiss Franc, Canadian Dollar and Australian Dollar. The Federal Reserve has had half of its regularly scheduled meetings of 2011 on January 25-26, March 15, April 26-27 and June 21-22. Interest rates were held unchanged at all of those events and the remaining meetings for CY2011 are as follows: August 9, September 20, November 1-2 and December 13. In a speech to Congress during early July 2011, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke hinted that the Fed would be ready to provide additional stimulus to the U.S. economy, if conditions warranted.

By Rajesh Ganatra During mid-July 2011, the Sensex briefly reclaimed the 19,000s and subsequently, settled back into the 18,500-18,600 range. During June-July 2011, the readings on food inflation moderated considerably, registering readings of 7 – 8 percent; much lower than the 20 percent readings that had been witnessed in the same year-ago period. Inflation throughout many sectors of the economy has been a significant problem for the past couple of years, and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enacted a series of interest rate increases from 2010-2011 to try to counter the inflation; the latest one was issued on June 16, 2011 and additional rate increases are expected before the end of the year. Infosys Technologies (NASDAQ-INFY) released its quarterly financial results on July 12, 2011 and the numbers were a bit disappointing: Revenues for the three months of April-June came in at $1.67 billion, which represents a rise of 4.3 percent from the prior quarter and an increase of 23 percent over the year ago period. However, that was approximately $100 million less than the $1.768 billion that analysts had expected. Earnings Per Share (EPS) came in at $0.67, below the $0.71 per share expected by analysts. For the current quarter (July-September), revenues are projected at $1.73 billion to $1.755 billion, well below the $1.868 billion expected by analysts. Additionally, EPS for the current quarter is seen at $0.67$0.68, well below the consensus estimate of $0.76. For the full year, INFY forecast revenue in a range of $7.13 billion - $7.25 billion, and EPS of $2.88 - $2.92. Both figures are below analysts’ estimates - revenues were expected to be $7.26 billion and EPS was expected to come in at $2.92 - INFY’s American Depository Receipts (ADRs) fell nearly 6 percent on the NASDAQ after the release of the results. As the economy perks back up, Indian banks are pushing credit cards again, albeit much more selectively. Indian banks cancelled millions of cards when customer defaults surged at the height of the financial crisis; however, they are ready to issue plastic again to a targeted group of consumers. ICICI bank currently has a credit card portfolio of 48 billion rupees ($1.08 billion) at the end of March 2011, and this is approximately 1/2 of what it was in 2008. Currently, private lender HDFC bank, Citigroup and Standard Chartered are the most active credit card issuers in India. For the fiscal year concluded 3/31/2011, total spending on credit cards was 755 billion Rupees ($17 billion) - this represents only 4 percent of total retail sales in an economy where nearly 90 percent of purchases takes place in “Mom & Pop Stores.” Overall, Indian consumers have not taken on to credit cards very aggressively; only about 30 percent of credit card users carry balances over from month to month. Indian consumers tend to prefer debit cards, where there is no debt accumulated - the money for the purchases is deducted directly from their bank accounts - nearly 230 million debit cards are in circulation in India. During the first half of July 2011, the Karachi KSE-100 held the key 12,000 level and fluctuated between the levels 12,30012,450. The Pakistani Rupee was in a steady trading band Saathee.com

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Keeping with USCIS’s commitment to bring immigration services to the troops wherever they serve, members of the U.S. armed forces took the Oath of Allegiance to become citizens at all-military ceremonies in Baghdad, Kabul, and Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. In addition, USCIS held special ceremonies at Independence Hall in Philadelphia; the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in Atlanta; McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, R.I.; the National World War II Museum in New Orleans; the USS Constitution in Charlestown, Mass.; George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Mount Vernon, Va.; and SeaWorld in Orlando, Fla. For more information on USCIS and its programs, please visit www.uscis.gov or follow us on Twitter (@uscis), YouTube (/uscis) and the USCIS blog The Beacon.

uSCIS launches web Page with New data reports U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced last month the availability of new data reports covering agency performance in a broad range of data and operational areas. The reports, prepared at the request of agency stakeholders, advance agency efforts to enhance transparency and improve customer service. Initial posting includes naturalization and adjustment of status performance data. “We are proud to announce that, for the first time, we are able to share performance data in critical areas of this agency’s work,” said USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas. “We remain committed to continuing our efforts to be responsive, open and transparent.” USCIS’ Office of Performance and Quality has now made 10 data sets available to the public on the website at the following address: www.uscis.gov/data. Four of the data sets will be updated monthly; they include processing times and performance data for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization; performance data for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status; and statistics on Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status, and Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status. Forms I-914(T) and I-918(U) are used for victims of trafficking and victims of crime. Additionally, the following data sets have been published and will be updated quarterly:

Students and exchange Visitors If someone wishes to pursue full-time academic or vocational studies in the United States, they may be eligible for one of two nonimmigrant student categories. The “F” category is for academic students and the “M” is for vocational students. To learn more, visit: http://www.ice.gov/sevis/students/ If someone wishes to participate in an exchange program they may be eligible for the “J” category for exchange visitors. The J visa program is for educational and cultural exchange programs. For more information, see the Exchange Visitor Visa page: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1267.html

Total number of receipts and approvals by quarter and yearto-date for all form types For Form N-400, Application for Naturalization; performance data for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status; and statistics on Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status, and Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status. Forms I-914(T) and I-918(U) are used for victims of trafficking and victims of crime USCIS will continue to add more data sets to the web page in the future. uSCIS welcomed 24,000 New Citizens during Fourth of July Celebrations

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By Gail Z. Martin Going Global with Social Media First, let me challenge the idea of a “local” business in the age of Internet commerce and a knowledge-based economy. Every company in the world began as a “local” business. If you think there are reasons why your company is intrinsically “local,” I want you to reexamine those factors. Is it because your business model has relied on face-to-face service? Do you provide a perishable product, such as food? Is your service fundamentally hands-on, such as massage, organization or dog training? Are there licensing restrictions or laws governing the provision of your service, such as those in law or medicine? I want you to brainstorm about what elements of your current product or service could be repackaged to reach a broader audience. If you run a restaurant, you might not be able to mail your barbecue ribs across the country, but you could bottle and ship the sauce. You can’t ship a hot cup of coffee, but you can sell the beans, flavorings, and logo mugs via ecommerce. Licensing restrictions may dictate where you can physically practice law or medicine, but a book on your subject can reach readers around the world. Massage, fitness, organization and other hands-on specialties can go far beyond a local audience through video and how-to books. Low-cost global phone service also makes it easier than ever before to offer coaching or consulting via phone calls, teleseminars or even group coaching webinars. Take a few moments and think about how you might be able to package your products and services to reach the world. Make sure you haven’t prematurely closed off options for growth by thinking too small. Can your company “productize” what it offers to reach a larger audience? You might be able to increase your sales both at home and abroad with an expanded and easily shipped product line. Reaching a broader audience also helps to “recession proof” your business because even difficult economic times rarely hit all areas equally. By working with a national or global audience, you stand a better chance of bringing in a steady flow of new business even if your local area is experiencing a slow period. It used to be that “global sourcing” was something only the largest companies could consider. Now, anyone with an Internet connection can shop for the best deal from online stores all over the world. Amazon, eBay and other online retailers have made it unimportant where an item is physically stored, and enable buyers to compare prices and purchase items almost without geographic constraints. Customers have become accustomed to buying products and services without face-to-face interaction. Buyers have also learned to shop for pricing, features and qualifications online. At the same time, companies have grown more confident about “telecommuting,” whether their employees are working from home or based in another country. Companies have also become savvier about recognizing that talent does not have an even geographic distribution, and that specially qualified individuals can make a valuable contribution without physically coming into the office. Social media sites like Facebook offer another opportunity to meet prospective clients from all over the world. By utilizing Saathee.com

their networking capabilities to engage prospects in conversation before focusing on making a sale, you have the opportunity to tap markets that would have been geographically prohibitive. Alumni, club and association sites also present opportunities for global networking. Most colleges and universities retain ties with alumni who are working or living out of the country. These expatriates might be receptive to working with someone who shares familiar ties and perspectives. Clubs and associations with international memberships offer the chance for you to get to know fellow members around the world with the immediate connection of a shared affiliation. Online profiles and membership directories plus forum or chat areas within the club/association web site make connecting easy. LinkedIn is a great way to reclaim connections with colleagues who are now living abroad. You can also leverage the connections of your own network of colleagues to ask for introductions to their foreign colleagues or to the overseas branch of their organization. It’s never been easier to see the web of personal connections, and that network makes the world a very small neighborhood. Social media also makes it easy to share your information without geographic boundaries. By sharing tips, uploading case studies or providing links to videos on your Facebook or Twitter sites, you are reaching a worldwide audience of prospects with a built-in mechanism for two-way interaction. Always review your content for unintentional language that might limit your perceived willingness to work with companies or individuals outside of the country. For example, unless the content is specific to the laws or conditions of a particular place, use more inclusive words like “customers” instead of nationality-limited words such as “American,” “Canadian,” etc. You can also make it clear on your website and in your profile and social media bio that you work with clients worldwide or at least beyond your own national borders. If you’re already selling products worldwide, make a conscious effort to include the customers you might never meet faceto-face through your social media strategy. For example, my fiction books sell to an international readership. I can’t visit everyone’s local bookstore, but I wanted to make more personal connections. So in addition to my social media outreach, I’ve created two annual online blog tour events and make an effort to invite bloggers and websites based around the world to participate. Making the effort to be inclusive definitely gets noticed. If you’re interested in reaching a particular part of the world, be sure to look at which social media sites are most popular in those countries. The list of sites and their popularity changes constantly, but doing a Google search on “social media in Europe” or “social media in South America” should give you a good idea of which sites are local favorites. Remember that not all sites use English as their primary language, so if you’re bilingual you may be able to participate in a broader variety of non-U.S. sites. Social media is a great way to expand your company’s horizons. By productizing your existing services, participating in global marketplaces like eBay or Elance or by adding new services such as teleclasses, phone coaching or online group coaching, you can serve a broader audience and satisfy a global need for the expertise you provide. Excerpted from 30 Days to Social Media Success Gail Z. Martin owns DreamSpinner Communications. Contact her at dreamspinnercommunications@earthlink.net

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5: Management Difference Before you sign up for the business, take a hard look at your own management skills and expertise. Many businesses require special skills and years of industry experience to be successful. If you are a software programmer venturing into a retail fast food business for the first time, perhaps you may want to consider taking someone with the relevant skills and experience in the industry as your partner. Being an entrepreneur requires Examine a Business before buying one to wear multiple hats managing marketing, production, deHere are the top five things you must do before buying any livery, vendor purchases, customer service, financing, legal and business. The time and effort you will spend upfront in the due tax issues at the same time. This can prove to be a difficult move diligence process will go a long way to determine your future from the comforts of a corporate job although those that are able success. to make the shift successfully reap huge benefits. 1: Analyze the Business Environment Once you have narrowed your choice of business that you want to buy, conduct a thorough analysis of the business and its surrounding environment. Look into every aspect of the business including its suppliers; marketing material; list of competitors; location competitiveness in case of a retail outlet; leases and contracts; bank loans, collateral and covenant obligations. Make sure your due diligence discovers all obligations that the business may have entered into during the course of its existence.

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By Rajesh T. Ganatra Hello Cricket Fans! As the long, hot summer rolls on, here’s the latest cricket action coming up. India visits england Thu Jul 21 - Mon Jul 25, 2011 - 1st Test @ Lord’s, London Fri Jul 29 - Tue Aug 2, 2011 - 2nd Test @ Trent Bridge, Nottingham Wed Aug 10 - Sun Aug 14, 2011 - 3rd Test @ Edgbaston, Birmingham Thu Aug 18 - Mon Aug 22, 2011 - 4th Test @ Kennington Oval, London Wed Aug 31, 2011 - Only T20I - Old Trafford, Manchester Sat Sep 3, 2011 - 1st ODI - Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street Tue Sep 6, 2011 - 2nd ODI - The Rose Bowl, Southampton Fri Sep 9, 2011 - 3rd ODI - Kennington Oval, London Sun Sep 11, 2011 - 4th ODI - Lord’s, London Fri Sep 16, 2011 - 5th ODI - Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

217 runs 215 runs 215 runs 212 runs 210 runs 210 runs 209 runs 208 runs 208 runs 208 runs 206 runs 206 runs 206 runs 205 runs 203 runs 202 runs 202 runs 202 runs 200 runs 200 runs

v Sri Lanka v New Zealand v Netherlands v Zimbabwe v U.S.A. v Canada v West Indies v Kenya v India v Canada v Australia v Netherlands v Bangladesh v Kenya v Scotland v India v Kenya v Kenya v Bangladesh v India

Sharjah 17 Apr 2002 St George’s 20 Apr 2007 Delhi 28 Feb 2011 Centurion 10 Nov 2009 The Oval 10 Sep 2004 Hambantota 20 Feb 2011 Cape Town 25 Jan 2004 Cape Town 22 Oct 2001 Sydney 8 Feb 2004 Kingston 13 Apr 2010 Adelaide 27 Jan 1986 Colombo (RPS) 16 Sep 2002 Dhaka 19 Mar 2011 Hambantota 23 Feb 2011 Basseterre 14 Mar 2007 Lord’s 7 Jun 1975 Nairobi (Gym) 3 Oct 1996 Dhaka 27 Mar 1999 Dhaka 11 Apr 2003 Dambulla 10 Aug 2010

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Glory Days are Over For Chinese Factories By Kathleen E. McLaughlin - GlobalPost.com Guangzhou, China — Only a few years ago, the Haizhu district’s garment factories worked around-the-clock, spilling out of apartment blocks, storefronts and any other available space, cranking out clothes for the world. These days, the thousands of garment and shoe factories of Haizhu, and many other parts of China’s Pearl River Delta, have slowed to an uneasy hum. Orders are fewer and farther between and many of the workshops shut down for weeks at a time. Many companies say they’ve let big portions of their workforces go, keeping on just the bare minimum needed to get by when sporadic orders come in. While work is still busy in some sectors like electronics, lower-end manufacturing in China is changing fast. Inside a converted five-story walk up that once held apartments and now contains factories that have seen busier days, migrant workers from Sichuan province sew away on skirts bound for the Middle East. It’s their only big order right now and once they’re finished, they aren’t sure when they’ll have work again. Li Kaigan, a 20-year-old factory supervisor from Sichuan, came here when he was just 14 and started making clothes for export. He laughs when prodded about the obvious violation of China’s child labor laws, saying that’s how everyone here does it. But after investing six years in sewing clothes, mostly for people in other countries, Li can see his future is changing quickly. “This year has been especially bad for business,” he says, brushing some loose threads away from his sewing machine. “A few factories have orders, but not very many. Lots of small factories around here have just given up and closed.” The factories here are not unique, given the numbers. Data released June 30 showed China’s manufacturing sector grew by the slowest rate in 28 months, still expanding but barely. China’s manufacturing slump appears to be the result of several dynamics coming together at once. Labor prices have risen in recent years, thanks to increases in minimum wages and continuing inflation. On top of that, costs are going up quickly for raw materials. At the same time, investment in the rural countryside in infrastructure that was intended to buoy China through the global economic downturn has changed the equation. Migrant workers are no longer desperate for work and struggling to raise their incomes by traveling across the country and sacrificing their families. Many say they can make almost as much Saathee.com

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recipes: Asian Plum-onion Chutney Ingredients: 3 cups chopped yellow onion (2 to 3 medium onions) 3 cups chopped red onion (2 to 3 medium onions) 8 cups fresh plums (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), 1/2-inch cubes 1 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup candied ginger, chopped 1-1/2 cups brown sugar, packed 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 1-1/2 cups cider vinegar 3/4 cup hoisin sauce (7 ounces) 1 tablespoon mustard seed 2 teaspoons salt

Onions vary in color, size, the time of year harvested, and flavor. These differences make onions very versatile. Bulb onions can be yellow, red, or white. Approximately 87 percent of the U.S. onion crop is devoted to yellow onion production, with about eight percent red onions, and five percent white onions. Yellow Onions are full-flavored and are a reliable standby for cooking almost anything. Yellow onions turn a rich, dark brown when cooked and give French Onion Soup its tangy flavor. Red Onions, with their rich color, are a good choice for lots of fresh uses or for grilling, charbroiling, and roasting. White Onions are often used in prepared salads, white sauces, and is the traditional onion for classic Mexican cuisine. They have a golden color and sweet flavor when sautéed. Onion slices and wedges are perfect for all grilling occasions. When char grilled until tender, onions can be wonderful accompaniments to a variety of dishes including burgers and sandwiches. With the addition of your favorite sauce, seasoning, or fresh chopped herbs, grilled onions also make an easy, satisfying side dish to compliment any meal.

Method: Combine all ingredients in large kettle. Cover and bring to boil. Uncover and boil gently 30 minutes or until thickened and glossy, stirring occasionally. Pour hot chutney into sterilized jars and refrigerate for up to two weeks or can using USDA canning guidelines for longer storage. Makes about 5 ½ pints. Crispy barbecue onions Ingredients: 1 pound onions, red or yellow, cut into 1/8” rings Seasoned Flour (recipe follows) Hot oil in fryer Seasoned Flour: 3 cups flour 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons ground black pepper 4 tablespoons paprika

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wife. He held her, stroking her hair lovingly, before his hands strayed down to her stomach. “When do you think you’ll start showing?” Anita tenderly placed her hands on top of his. She was only two months in but her husband worried over her so much. It was nice to feel that sense of protection from him. It was also nice to see how much love he had towards the family they were creating. “I’m only in my first trimester,” she replied, “give me two more months and I might start showing then.” “Hn.” His eyes refused to stray from that spot as though he was imaging her swell with child. She didn’t mind it, but she hadn’t come here to talk; as she muffled a yawn, her intentions became clearer. “I’m sorry about dragging you to bed so early.” She began bringing her hand back to cover his. “I was just going to tell you I was sleepy.” “It’s no problem.” Gently ushering her up out of her seat he stood up, placing his hands on her back and guiding her up the stairs. He was always attentive. At first Anita had tried to push away that side of him, but soon it grew on her and she could only accept it whenever it came- such as now when he helped her upstairs and into their room. Nitin quickly changed into his night clothes and used the bathroom. By the time he was back in the room, his wife had already settled herself under the comforter and lay there waiting for him. Turning on the lamp, he switched off the large light and settled beside her. When he was sure she was comfortable, he turned off the little lamp as well. “Good night. I love you.” Anita’s voice meandered to him and he sighed gathering her closer to his body. No matter how many times he heard it, the three words managed to make him feel tremendously happy. “I love you both too. Good night.” Settling himself around his wife, he settled in for a comfortable night of sleep thinking of the family they were starting together.

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Greensboro Art of living (Greensboro) The Art of Living Foundation offers programs to uncover the strength, peace, and joy that lie at the core of every human being. Part I courses are offered regularly in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Charlotte and now Greensboro. The Part I course covers breathing techniques to eliminate stress & tension; skills for improving relationships at home & at work; practical wisdom to get the most out of life; insight into the laws that govern the mind & emotions; low-impact yoga and the masterpiece of the Art of Living Course is a powerful breathing-based technique called Sudarshan Kriya, or the healing breath. For further details: Nirupama Shankar @ shankar.nirupama@gmail.com Puja Verma @ puja_usa@yahoo.com http://us.artofliving.org/greensboro 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, Saathee.com

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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. Info: 919.469.6605 www.swaminarayan.org 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 North Carolina (bSCNC) BSCNC is a nonprofit organization for senior citizens of Indian origin that are age 60 years and above. The BSCNC members meet on the second Saturday of each month at Cary Senior Center in Bond Park in Cary, NC from 10 am - 3 pm. The next meeting will be on Sat Aug 13 where Independence Day and Rakshabandhan will be celebrated. All members are encouraged to update and/or provide their contact details with any Board member. Info: Harish Shah 919.387.1629, Mahendra Patel 919.793.6588, Raojibhai Patel 919.866.4391, Mulchand Patel 252.446.7891

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Community News & Events Carolina rajasthani Association Tue Aug 16 - celebration of “Teej” at the HSNC, Morrisville from 6 – 7 pm. Puja will start at 6 pm sharp. www.carolinarajasthanis.org Sushma Maheshwari - 919-880-8529, sushmaofnc@yahoo.com Shruti Singhi - 919-412-4819, mshruti@yahoo.com Chinmaya Mission Chinmaya Mission is a worldwide nonprofit 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. This year’s theme being Rama - My Brother, the children will learn to incorporate helpful virtues throughout their life. All festivals are celebrated with families and Prasad. 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: Venkat Mandavilli at 919.387.8434 Srinivas Andhavarapu at 919.439.4444 http://www.chinmaya-rdu.org dada bhagwan Satsang Don’t miss on the lifetime event of “Gnan Vidhi” which opens up the path to “Moksha” - everyone is encouraged to procure details of the “Gnan Vidhi” at their nearest location. Meanwhile, download some spiritual books and enrich the spiritual foundation. Subscriptions for monthly spiritual magazine “Dadavani” are also available. When in India, don’t miss opportunity to visit Tri Mandir at Adalaj near Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Visit www.dadabhagwan.org and watch Saathee.com

Satsang on Web TV. For children - visit www.kids.dadabhagwan.org Geet bazaar radio Program Every Sunday morning from 10 am - 12 noon on WKNC 88.1 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. Afroj Taj) taj@unity.ncsu.edu GeM - raleigh Church of God Attend worship services, prayer meetings or Sunday School. Info: 919.395.6208 (Pastor Thankachan M.) globalem@gmail.com Heritage India Association of North Carolina (HIANC) Heritage India Association of North Carolina 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.” It organizes colorful events annually. Info: Yash Garg at 919-870-5222 or Harsha Shah at 919-362-0520. Email: chander@bellsouth.net Hindi Vikas Mandal of NC Hindi Vikas Mandal (HVM), based in the RTP area, promotes study and appreciation of Hindi language and strives to foster Indian culture and traditions through Hindi. HVM has a special focus on the youths for the preservation of Indian Culture and heritage. For further details: Saroj Sharma 919.851.0225 V.P. Tiwari 919.423.0365 Hindu Society of North Carolina Morrisville, NC The Hindu Society of North Carolina, located at 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, N.C. serves the Indian community in the Triangle area and its vicinity. Temple timings are: Mon. - Fri. 8 - 11 am and 5 - 9 pm, Sat. - Sun. 8 am 7 pm. Daily Aarti and Puja is also conducted by the Priest. Other regular religious and cultural programs: Monthly Vedic Havan, Tuesday Hauman Chalisa recitation, Sri Ramakrishna Study 104

Group, Sri Sai Baba Group, Gita Study Group, Devi Puja, Vaishnav Bhajan Group, Akhand Ramayana Recitation, Weekend Language and Spiritual Knowledge Classes, and Sloka classes for Children. Yoga classes are also offered twice a week (Sunday at 8:00 a.m.and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.) at the Cultural Hall. Priest services are available at your home and/or at the Temple at a nominal charge. Upcoming Events: Fri Aug 5 - Bhangra Night. Sat Aug 6 - Tribute by Jolly Mukherjee For further details: Saroj Sharma at 919.654.5224 or 919.851.1225 Arvind Shah 919.434.8021 hsnc@hsncweb.org www.hsncweb.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. Info: 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. Hum Sub Hum Sub is dedicated to sharing the social and cultural traditions of India with August 2011

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Community News & Events the residents of the Research Triangle Park and North Carolina. For further details: 919.367.0461 (Sonali Luniya) 919.851.5959 (Poonam Gupta) contactus@humsub.net www.humsub.net Indian American Forum for Political education (IAFPe) IAFPE, known as the FORUM, is the oldest and largest Indian American organization for political education in the country. This is a non-profit organization with numerous chapters throughout the United States. The North Carolina Chapter is in Raleigh and has just established a new committee for a 2-year term. IAFPE is excited and motivated to educate the community on political issues and help the community with various services. Support is needed from the community and members to help us grow and provide relevant services and informative events. Info: Nilesh - 919.656.4361 www.forum-nc.org Indian Classical Music & dance Society (ICMdS) ICMDS is dedicated to the task of promoting Indian classical music and dance in the Triangle area. ICMDS invites the top artists from all over the world to perform in the Triangle area. Upcoming Events: Fri Sep 30 at 7 pm - Jugalbandhi Concert (in collaboration with Duke Performances) — by Ustad Zakir Hussain (Tabla) and Pandit Rakesh Chaurasia (Flute). Venue: Page Auditorium, Duke University, Durham Info: www.icmds.org Indo-American Friendship Foundation Did you know that about 90 percent of rural orphans are female and most of them are abandoned at birth due to their gender? Not one of them gets the opportunity to become a doctor, engineer, or even receive basic education. Because they cannot live in the orphanage when they turn 18, many of them fall victim to different types of exploitation, including sex trade. IAFF has created an orphanage education fund to help qualified orphans to rise as high as they can climb in the educational/professional ladder. Info: 919.362.7653 (Dr. Subhas C. Mohapatra) www.iaff1.org

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Indus Foundation Indus Foundation was founded in NC by a group of professionals with the sole purpose of giving back to the community and the country that has helped members achieve success. Every dollar is wisely spent back into the community without any overheads. Current major projects: Indian Cancer Society rehabilitation Center in Mumbai, Mental Healthcare Center for socially rejected Women in Indore, and three Educational Centers in Gurgaon. Adopt an on-going project or launch an new project under specific guidelines. Make a commitment today to build a better tomorrow. For further details: 919.461.0001 (Dr. Vinnie Goel, Chairman) 919.467.0598 (Dr. Shri Kulkarni, President) 919.319.7294 (Dr. Vijaya Bapat, Vice-President) www.indusfoundation.info International Community Church CC is a worship center for people from India and neighboring countries. The pastor is Joseph B. Jesudason and the church office is located at 1215 Franklin Jones Road, Suite #204, Raleigh, NC 27606. Info: 919.233.2900 internationalcommunitychurch.org International Hindi Association International Hindi Association (IHA) promotes Hindi language and literature and has chapters all over the United States. The Raleigh Chapter periodically organizes Kavi Sammelans with local and indigenous talents. Open to those interested in listening to poetry or in reciting poetry. For further details: 919.656.5224 (Saroj Sharma) 919.678.9056 (Sudha Om Dhingra) www.hindi.org International Swaminarayan Satsang organization (ISSo) Primary objective of ISSO is “To advance the Sanatan Dharma in accordance with the principles and teachings of Shree Swaminarayan Sampradaya, founded and ordained by Lord Shree Swaminarayan (Shree Sahajanand Swami),” enabling His devotees from both the Nar Narayan Dev Gadi (Ahmedabad) and Laxmi Narayan Dev Gadi (Vadtal) to practice their religious duties in har106

mony. The Raleigh-Durham chapter organizes a “Satsang Sabha” every two weeks, typically on Friday or Saturday evenings, which includes Kirtan bhakti, Katha, Aarti and Mahaprasad. For further details: 919.363.2356 (Niraj Joshi) niraj_joshi@yahoo.com www.swaminarayan.info Kiran KIRAN is a multi-cultural, non-religious, community based, South Asian organization. Promoting the self-reliance and empowerment of South Asian women who are in crisis through outreach, peer support, and referrals in a confidential manner. The group spreads awareness of South Asian women’s issues in the community and we cooperate and collaborate with organizations in the USA and elsewhere with similar objectives. Countries in South Asia include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Though there are differences in language, customs, and religions across these countries, these regions share many basic cultural and historical similarities. KIRAN operates a crisis phone line Monday- Friday from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. For help or information regarding domestic violence call an advocate. Services offered are confidential and free of charge: • Information in a culture- and contextsensitive manner • Non-judgmental help and support to women who are experiencing oppressive/crisis situations • Emotional support • Referrals to professional and community services regarding legal issues, health care, short-term child care, psychological counseling, and temporary shelter and housing • KIRAN’s services are completely confidential. Translators and crisis counselors do not disclose any information provided by our clients. Info: Crisis Hotline: 1877- NC-KIRAN or 1877-625-4726 Kiran@Kiraninc.org www.kiraninc.org lakulish yoga and Health retreat Lakulish Yoga and Health Retreat is a secluded resort in Caswell County, located at 8136 N.C. Highway 119 South, Mebane, NC 27302. It is a place of natural beauty that stimulates a spirit of deAugust 2011

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Community News & Events tachment and inspires and uplifts visitors. This resort is hallowed by a Yogi, a Sannyasi who ensures that the true practice of Dharm and Yoga flourishes here, offering the North Carolina community and visitors an ongoing program of free Yoga Classes. The classes are offered each Wednesday from 6 - 8 pm, and each Saturday from 11 am - 1 pm. For further details: 336.421.0690 lifemisionusa@gmail.com www.lifemissionusa.org Nuv yug Nuv Yug is a cultural organization with a mission to promote awareness of Indian cultural arts and heritage. Striving to create synergy among various cultural groups from the South Asian region. For further details: www.nuvyug.net Pakistani American Association The Pakistani-American Association (NCPAA) is a non-political, non-sectarian, cultural and social organization that promotes Pakistani culture to all the communities living in the Triangle Area of North Carolina. Several events are presented during the year. A family dinner is held on the second Friday of every month. Info: payamber@ncpaa.org http://ncpaa.org Pratham - triangle Area Founded as a UNICEF initiative, 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 details: Gunvant Bhakta, 919-488-8975; Punit Chhabra, 919-380-9569; Sudha Rathie, 919-481-4451; Harshad Shah, 919-3418894. Info: www.prathamusa.org Priyadarshini Arts Known for their unique dance drama pieces, is a non-profit, duo sister team, Saathee.com

promoting India’s Vedic and modern heritage through the various forms of dance and acting. For further details: Varshana - priyadarshini.arts@gmail.com http://www.youtube.com/user/Priyadars hiniArts 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 likeminded 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 in general. For further details: http://www.meetup.com/PIATriangle/ raleigh Karaoke Group Raleigh Karaoke Group meets once a month, on the first Friday, for the South Asian community of the Triangle area to showcase their talent and lose themselves in nostalgia through song. August session will be held on Friday August 5, from 7:00 PM til 11:30 PM at Zayka Indian Cuisine, 10410 Moncreiffe Rd Ste 103, Raleigh in the Brier Creek area phone: (919) 361-5370. Choose from 13,000 Hindi Film, Non-Film, Ghazals, Devotional - Tamil, Telegu, Bengali, Gujrati, Punjabi Kannada, Koli , Konkani, Malayalam, Malayalam Muslim Songs, Marathi, Oriya, and English songs. Events are open to the entire music loving community for singing, or listening to your friends sing. For further details: Shafi Parekh at 919.413.3924, or e-mail at: shafi@pdiagnostics.com 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 has several service activities as 108

well. The Human Values Education (SSE) classes for the children of different age group will be from 3:30 – 5 pm. All are invited to participate in the Satsangh and service activities. Info: Ganesh Kumar, President, Raleigh Sai Center at (919) 413 0579 or (919) 833-7523 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. Info: www.vedantanc.org rtP Maharashtra Mandal RTP Maharashtra Mandal promotes Maharashtrian culture and language. Maharashtra mandal is committed to serve RTP community with various cultural, social and traditional Marathi programs and events. For further details: 919.468.8824 (Jayant Yete) 919.757.7300 (Neeraj Shikarkhane) 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. Info: 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 spiriAugust 2011

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Street in Durham, NC 27704. Info: 919.220.9917 www.sgncweb.org 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 the present. Info: 919.773.1580 www.sifaa.org Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mandir NC SSMNC promotes Sai philosophy and facilitates worship and services similar to Shirdi SaiBaba Temple, located in ShirdiIndia. This Organization is dedicated to sponsor and support religious, spiritual, cultural, educational and charitable activities in the United States and abroad. Mandir Timings: Monday - Friday 9 - 10 am, 12 noon - 1pm, 6 - 9 pm. Sat - Sun 9 am - 9pm. Details at www.shirdisaimandirnc.org or call 919.386.1085. St. Gregorios Malankara orthodox Syrian Church Holy Qurbana and Sunday School are held in Malayalam/English, led by Reverend Dr. M. K. Thomas at 225 Bashford Road, Raleigh, NC. Info: 919.461.1773 sec@stgregoriosnc.org www.stgregoriosnc.org tamil Cultural Association of North Carolina (tCA NC) TCA NC is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of providing youths with exposure to Tamil culture. Everyone is invited to join TCA and become part of a wonderful 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. Info: (919)-465-1606 - Ravi Shanmugam (President) http://members.fortunecity.com/tamilsangamofcarolina 110

telugu Christian Fellowship of NC (tCFNC) 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 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. Info: 919.741.9343 (Ishtiaque Mohiuddin) Ishtiaquem@gmail.com www.tbsnc.org triangle Chapter-India development & relief Fund (IdrF) IDRF is a registered, tax-exempt nonprofit organization that supports volunteer-based, honest and highly experienced non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in India in serving their populationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; critical needs around education, childcare, healthcare, women empowerment and tribal welfare, as well as relief and rehabilitation in times of natural disasters. Info: www.idrf.org. triangle Gujarati Association (tGA) Triangle Gujarati Organization is a nonprofit Organization with a mission to promote Gujarati culture in the Triangle area. August 2011

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Community News & Events The goals are to serve the Gujarati community by organizing various events throughout the year and impart Gujarati culture and language on the youth. Upcoming events: Sun Aug 21 @ 3:00 p.m. - Anand Mela @ Bond Park, Cary. Sat Oct 15 – Sharad Purnima @ HSNC Main Hall. Sat Nov 5 – Diwali Info: www.nctga.org triangle Indian youth organization (tIyo) This organization has been created with the purpose of encouraging youths of Indian origin aged between 12-18 years to develop skills for leadership, to organize team-oriented efforts, understand and participate in community services, understand and develop individual potential. There will be activities that will fall into the broad categories of education, arts, cultural, charity, religious and community services. For further details: 919.363.7339 (Latha Pamarthi [Director of TIYO]) triangleindianyouth@yahoo.com 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 DattaBavani 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. Sat Aug 6 - Potluck Dinner at Jack and Ana Traywick’s residnce - 81 Creekwood Drive, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, NC. Contact: 919.967.0355. For further details: barman@cs.unc.edu www.trianglevegsociety.org two Cents of Hope (tCH) Two Cents of Hope was started by a group of Indian students at NC State University with the belief in empowering Saathee.com

youth via education. The goal is to uplift the weaker sections of the society through education. The foundation lies in the power of cents giving TCH its name. As J. Carney put it, “Little drops of water, little grains of sand, make the mighty ocean, and the pleasant land.” By using coin boxes to collect loose change, the total donations result in a collection that yields considerable amount of money, enough to give education to a poor student - indeed a firm footing for the rest of his or her life. Apart from the coin collection other sources of funding includes fundraising events (Trishna, Crescendo, and Booth in Cary Diwali) and sponsors. In the last three years TCH has funded $21,689, which includes 77 projects benefitting 270 students and two schools in India. To keep a coin box at your place or to know more about Two Cents of Hope, email coordinator@nc.twocentsofhope.com. www.twocentsofhope.com urdu Majlis Urdu Majlis is a literary organization for the promotion of Urdu language and literature and has no political, national or religious affiliations. The group has regularly scheduled monthly meetings in which enthusiasts and scholars of Urdu literature meet to discuss the life and works of a selected literary figure. For further details: 919.962.1060 (Dr. Afroz Taj) 919.596.4792 (Ashraf and Seema Faruqi) taj@unity.ncsu.edu Vaishnav Samaj of triangle Area The Vaishnav Samaj is a group of likeminded devotees who meet for religious worship and understand Pushti Marg Principles at large. Regular Bhajan recitations are held 2nd Sunday of the month from 4-6 pm. There are two discourses scheduled this month. Recitation of “Gopi Geet” from Shrimad Bhagwat (in Hindi) by HH Pujya Shri Indira Betiji and next one will be by Pujyapad Goswami 108 Shri Vrajrajkumarji and Pujya Kishorchandra Shastriji on ”Dashama Skanda” per the following schedule. All Events are at Hindu Bhavan (309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560). Seniors are requested to encourage youngsters to participate in activities. For further details: Arvindbhai Shah 919.233.7677 Vithabhai Shah 919.467.4254 Navinbhai Parikh 919.387.8808 112

regional barsana dham satsang [Greenville, NC] Info: Madhu Sharma 336.404.7047 email: madhu0sharma@yahoo.com www.barsanadham.org Cape Fear Cultural Association of India - wilmington Cape Fear Cultural Association of India is an organization that promotes understanding of Indian culture and promotes a medium for people of Indian culture to get together. For further details: Shashin Patel, President. (910.790.9448) Sanjay Batish, Vice-President. (910.371.9860) Anjali Dashputre, Treasurer. (910.395.6633) Sukhbir Dhillon, Cultural Secretary (910.796.1965) Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce The Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (GIACC) develops and promotes trade, business, commercial and professional relationships between India and the United States, especially within the state of Georgia. GIACC was formed recognizing the need for promoting bilateral activities among South Asian and mainstream communities in the United States and South Asia. For further details: 678.762.7589 AniThirdM@aol.com, ani@giacc.org. 770.840.1925 - susan@giacc.org. www.giacc.org Hindu bhavan of Fayetteville, NC Hindu Bhavan of Fayetteville, NC is a nonprofit organization. Ceremonies and events take place regularly. Temple Address: 907 Cedar Creek Road, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Info: 910.485.4626 910.484.8956 hindubhavan@yahoo.com www.hindubhavan.org Hindu Society of eastern NC (Greenville, NC) Upcoming Events: Aug 7, 14, 28 - Balagokulam 10 – 11 am Aug 7 - Bhajan – 11 am – 12 noon Aug 14, 28 - Balavihar 11 am – 12 noon

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Community News & Events Aug 14, 28 - Geeta Study - 10:30 am to 12 noon Aug 21 - Srikrishna Janmashtami Puja – 11 am - 12:30 pm Info: 508.654.0360, B.S. Srivastva Hindutempleenc@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 For details visit: 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) 2333995. 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 Saathee.com

pm (meditation), and 8 pm (“Dhamma” talk or discussion). A “youth program” is also held once a month. Info: dhammasc@hotmail.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, S.C. 29303. Info: 864.599.7048 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: 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 Masjid Noor-ul-Huda The Mosque is located at 517 Winmet Drive, Columbia, S.C. On the first Saturday and third Saturday of every month from 6 PM to 8 PM, Islamic session is held by Hafiz Mohammed Basheer. Quranic Reading classes are conducted daily, and everyone is encouraged to send their children to these sessions. For further details: 803.749.0827 (Dr. Shami) 803.740.5127 (Qari Abdul Khader Multani) 803.754.2632 (Mosque main number) 114

Mrudani School of Performing Arts Mrudani School of Performing Arts is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the classical arts of India. Mrudani School offers classes in Bharathanatyam (Kalakshetra style) and Kuchipudi in Columbia, Orangeburg, and Charleston, SC. Info: Monica @ 843.849.7841 Anuradha @ 803.347.3851 classicaldance.india@gmail.com Sirigannada Sirigannada, the Kannada Association of South Carolina, a non-profit organization was created on July 18, 2004 by the interested Kannada speaking people of South Carolina. It is a voluntary organization primarily run by memberships and donations from Kannadigas of the State of South Carolina. Info: www.sirigannada.org telugu Association of Greater Greenville, SC Telugu Association of Greater Greenville, SC, serves the Telugu community of the Greenville/Spartanburg area of South Carolina. The group sponsors several events throughout the year. Info: www.taggsc.org triad Avatar Meher baba Group The Meher Center is a spiritual retreat/ashram located on SC Highway 17 immediately North of the Highway 22 connection 8 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC. Meher Baba visited this place 3 times and considered it His home in the West. A small brick house built especially for Him is open for “Darshan” on Fridays and Sunday (11:00 am.) / Meher Center: (843) 272-5777. Info: 336.299.9683 runderwood@webtv.net www.avatarmeherbaba.org

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Aug. 1 - Ramadan begins Aug. 4 - Nag Panchami Aug. 5 - Saint Tulsidas Jayanti Aug. 9 - Putrada/Pavitra Ekadasi Aug. 10 - Pavitra Baras Aug. 13 - Raksha Babdhan Aug. 13 - Naliery Purnima (Full Moon) Aug. 14 - Independence Day (Pakistan) Aug. 15 - Independence Day (India) Aug. 19 - Pateti (Parsi New Year: 1381 begins) Aug. 21 - Shitala Saptami Aug. 22 - Janmasthami Aug. 25 - Aja Ekadasi Aug. 29 - Somavati Amas (No moon) Aug. 31 - Eid-Ul-Fitr Ramadan ends. Ramzan Eid Aug. 31 - Varah Jayanti September 2011 Sep. 1 - Ganesh Chaturthi Sep. 2 - Rishi Panchami Sep. 5 - Labor Day (US) Sep. 8 - Parivartini Ekadasi Sep. 9 - Onam Sep. 11 - Anant Chaturdasi/Ganesh Visarjan Sep. 11 - Prostapadi OPurnimā (Full Moon) Sep. 18 thru Sep. 27- Pitru Shrāddha Paksha Sep. 28 - Navarātri begins (Sep. 28—Oct. 5 Navarātri) october - November 2011 Oct. 2 - Mahātmā Gandhi Birthday Oct. 5 - Navarātri ends Oct. 6 - Dusserā/Vijaya Dashami Oct. 11 - Sharad Purnima (Full Moon) Oct. 15 - Karvā Choth/Sankast Choth Oct. 26 - Diwali (No Moon) Oct. 27 - Gujarāti New Year (Vikram Samvat 2068) Oct. 28 - Bhāi Duj Oct. 31 - Halloween Nov. 2 - Jalāram Jayanti Nov. 10 - Dev Diwali/Tripurāri Purnimā (Full Moon) Nov. 14 - Nehru Jayanti/ Children Day Nov. 16 - Sabarimala Mandala Kalam begins Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving Day Nov. 25 - Dev Oothi/Prabodhini Ekādasi Nov. 27 - Muharram /Hizri San: 1433 begins. Saathee.com

to nations not abiding by internationally-agreed rules, assuming that such rules do exist? No; UN troops cannot fight the Chinese military. Period. In fact, China, with its command economy, can probably – more so than other nations – quickly implement climate control guidelines and laws. Communism does have its merits! Germany, I think, has done the right thing by announcing plans to get a quarter of its energy from renewable sources, by the year 2020. As far as India is concerned, I really don’t see any way of reducing greenhouse gases. Coal and oil-fired power stations continue to be built and the number of automobiles on the road continues to increase. I think it was Albert Einstein who said that a problem cannot be solved at the same level that it was created. So humans, presumably, cannot solve this problem, and we will have to look at the Creator. As Hindus are aware, the Trinity of Creator, Preserver and Destroyer are the forces shaping our universe. One hopes and prays that Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva know what they are doing! design elegance The simple stone axe was once the Swiss Army Knife of humans for a million years. Yes, that versatile tool - which looks so crude to us today - served humans of the stoneage exceedingly well. They used it to slice up their meat, clear the gristle, remove the bark of trees, and so on. The stone axe was functional but hardly aesthetic. Nowadays, most if not all artifacts must meet many design criteria---functionality, looks, disposability, resale and now more and more, bio-degradability. There was a time when Americans, being mostly farmers, preferred trucks over cars because they needed to transport agricultural produce, fertilizers and pesticides. Nowadays, with widescale industrialization and urbanization, the ubiquitous passenger car has gained popularity. A modern car must be safe, easy to use, be frugal in the use of gas, and must pollute less and less. It’s instructive to think of our earth’s atmosphere as being a finite entity. Just as we don’t pollute ponds, lakes, streams and rivers, because we know better, so also must we have respect and consideration for our finite atmosphere. It has been calculated that for every mile that a car travels, we put one pound of carbon-dioxide into the atmosphere. This is nothing less than shockin, considering the millions of vehicles in use all over the world. Design elegance for a power station, likewise, must include quiet operation, safety, and cleanliness. Whether we use coal, oil or natural gas, or one of the newer fuels like bio-fuels, we must ensure that the plant produces electricity with minimal adverse effects on the environment. The ecological imperative for designers concerned with designing elegant products means that reuse of materials, recycling, bio-degradability, and bio-mimicry factor into their thinking. Finally, that stone axe which served our forefathers so well was an elegant tool by any yardstick. It was found in nature, and needed minimal hand operations to manufacture. It did not pollute the environment, either during manufacture or during use. And it could be disposed of, when blunted or damaged, to join the innumerable other stone pieces lying all around. Indeed, I wouldn’t be surprised if a favorite stone axe was passed down from father to son as a priceless family heirloom. 118

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partnership deal. Don’t wait till the last week of the month for starting any new venture. Good state of health is also clearly indicated. lIbrA (Sep 23 - oct 23) Problems at work may intensify this month. Don’t lose your self confidence and keep working intelligently. More work may lead you towards making mistakes. It is advisable to listen to your spouse in making financial decisions. Misunderstanding with extended family members may disturb your peace of mind. Do not get involved in new ventures and avoid making investment-related decisions during this month.

General Predictions for August 2011 ArIeS (Mar 20- Apr 20) This may pass as an uneventful period. Best thing to do during this month is to study and/or travel for fun. Time is not good if you are expecting; take extra care of your health. Minor dispute with your partner is also possible. Financially it is going to be a good period. Keep away from vices to avoid any major health issues. Also avoid planning any religious or social ceremony during this month.

SCorPIo (oct 23 - Nov 22) Try to focus and work sincerely. Avoid driving this month. Your creative work may be appreciated during the second half of the month. Luck may favor you financially, but you may not feel confident and comfortable. It is important to get involved in sports or physical activities just for fun. Check your diet to avoid hospitalization. Dispute with spouse is also possible during this month. Don’t take any risks.

tAuruS (Apr 20 - May 21) You may face a major downfall this month. Be careful, this may lead you towards depression. Start meditation immediately or contact experts. Don’t count on your spouse for any support. Spend a few hours every week for charity work and avoid fighting your enemies for now. Your siblings or friends may come forward to your rescue.

SAGIttArIuS (Nov 22 - dec 21) You may be busy doing your work and enjoying a happy social life. Some unexpected expenses may occur, but overall happy life is clearly indicated. Your spouse should be very supportive this month. Last days of the month may bring setback for you. To avoid frustration, spend some time reading or start further study. A long distance journey may prove to be very successful.

GeMINI (May 21 - Jun 21) You may have to move fast this month. Your first priority should be increasing your savings. You may also have to spend some time to plan family integrity. Second half of the month may force you towards some nonproductive travel. Work on your ideology sincerely - it may become very important for you to enjoy long-term benefits. An unexpected health problem is slowly developing, so be careful.

CAPrICorN (dec 21 - Jan 20) This is going to be the best period of the year. Your hard work may be rewarded and your ideology will be appreciated. You may enjoy financial gain, social status and mental peace. Time is also good for students. Traveling for fun and success in extra activities should also delight you. Make sure to continue working hard with sincerity and morals. Time is also perfect for long-term investment.

CANCer (Jun 21 - Jul 22) War between love and ego may become the main story of the month. Try to control yourself and act normally. Ego may create problems at your workplace during first half of the month. It is better to study the rules and regulations and act intelligently. Financially, it is going to be a positive month, but unwanted expenses could also be there. Destiny may lead you towards new contacts; it could also lead you towards more expenses.

AQuArIuS (Jan 20 - Feb 19) Vacation and fun is the story of the month. Enjoy the memorable family vacation and turn your experience in earning extra income. Avoid any sort of legal dispute this month. Your spouse may perform better than expected. It may build better respect and love for both of you. Maturity in your love life and opportunity to start new activities should make your life more prosperous. Keep moving ahead with confidence.

leo (Jul 22 - Aug 23) You may lose a very important opportunity during the first half of the month. Love and affection may lead you to make mistakes. Time should turn very positive during the last week of the month. Unexpected financial gain and involvement in religious activities should lead you towards a peace of mind. You may also come in contact with artists and other creative people. Wait till the second half of the month to enjoy your success.

PISCeS (Feb 19 - Mar 20) You may face trouble in raising enough income this month. Expenses related to family responsibilities and health problems may force you to spend some money from your savings. You may feel life is slowing down and you are losing energy. Lack of love may also become an issue this month. You should start further study or work on your hobby to keep life active. Use your family contacts this month.

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ProPerty For SAleâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;or reNt: buSINeSS oPPortuNItIeS: Indian restaurant For Sale: Well established and profitable in North Charlotte prime location. Serious buyers only. Contact: indian.food270@gmail.com. two retail Store Spaces For Sale/lease: One already built-out for Restaurant use. Excellent Downtown Cary, NC location. Call for details 919-649-1485. Shell Gas Station for Sale: Or lease in Red springs n.c.Between fayetteville and Lumberton. On highway 211. For information please call at 910-843-5950 businesses For Sale: CafĂŠ, restaurants, deli, coin laundry, dry cleaners, and more plus residential listings. Call for the best discounts when you buy or sell. Guaranteed Excellent Service! 704-649-9095. Broker. restaurant for Sale: Well established and profitable in hi-tech city of North Carolina (RTP). Owners relocating. Serious buyers only. Contact: Arun at 732-655-4058 Subway for Sale: In S Alabama.Good for franchisee and experience couple. Must be legal. Pleasemailyourquestionsstopngo11@gmail.com tobacco Store For Sale: Excellent $ and high visibility. North Carolina. Store volume 25K & lotto. Asking price only $75K plus inv. Please call: Jitu 704-743-6719 or 574-540-9428 Gas-station/C-store In NC For lease: on I40 (exit 90) Nebo, NC. No gas contract, Sales $70K with Gas & Diesel ,+ cashing checks, + games, $20K for Equipment + inventory, rent $1500, need EBT. Call Rob 864-838-0310 Popular Indian Grocery Store For Sale: Asking price reduced, Winston Salem, NC. Good location, well established business, loyal customers + room to grow. Serious buyers Call 336-899-0345. C-Stores For Sale: Greensboro, $595K + Inv., GR $1.5M; Conover, $499K + Inv., GR $1M; Denver, NC, $499K + Inv., GR $1M; Taylorsville, NC, $349K + Inv., GR $1.4; Mooresville, NC, $149K + Inv., GR $1.5M. 704-814-9435 www.countysouth.biz Store for Sale: York, SC. Inside $50K, $75K Gas, $35KLotto. Price $140K+Inventory/$4000 Rent. Contact Harry Patel 864590-5737 Store for Sale: Lincolnton, NC. Inside $45K, $25K Gas, $45K Lotto. Price $150K+Inventory/$4000 Rent. Call 704-5784470 or 704-219-1992 or emaildpatel916@gmail.com C-Store/Gas Station for Sale: SC Inside 45K/ Gas 20K Call Jay 843-469-7102 C-Store For Sale: $1,000/per month Rent. Inside sales $30K. Located on Hwy 105. Boone, NC. Call for more info 336-902-0408. Saathee.com

Home for Sale: Large muti-generational home for big family in Harrisburg, NC. Over 5,000 sq ft with two acres. Only $400 k! Call 980-721-8336. Property for Sale: Danville, VA. 575k + Inventory. Excellent highway and local business. Operated by Employee Only. Call 336-501-8917 townhome for rent: 3 br, 2 bath, 15 minutes from Univ. & downtown, rent $800 include HOA and water. 7668 Petrea Lane, Charlotte, NC Call 704-535-2992 or email rrpatel04@yahoo.com House for rent/sale Rocky River Rd. and I-485. Just minutes from UNC Charlotte, WT Harris, and Concord 6 br, 3 1/2 Ba Rent-$2000/mo. House can be shared. nayube@carolina.rr.com 704-543-1215 townhouse for Sale by owner. 2 large berdrooms,1.5 bath, fireplace. Scaleybark Rd., Charlotte. $135k. E-mails inquirely only: rakavid@aol.com. Custom brick Home private lot. Full Daylight Basement W/ Seperate Entrance. 2 Fireplaces, Granite Counters, 2 Tier Deck, Balcony Off 3rd Bed. First Floor Master, Bath w/ Jacuzzi 2 Miles To Hospital and LifeTime Fittness. Please call 919-605-8491.

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(773) 507-8848 (773) 981-8848 email: apq147@yahoo.com If you wish to move out of state, we offer a great salary + commission + tips + living allowance .

Help wanted: For retail stores in Columbia SC area. Must speak good english. must drive. call 706-877-0314 Nanny needed: (Charlotte university Area): 1-6 PM, 2 boys (2 & 5) school pickup. Light house work. Please call 704-905-9576 or e-mail: jgarhyan@yahoo.com Help wanted: For a gas station & liquor store in Mccormick, SC. Full time. Must be fluent in English. Experience preferred. Call Dee on 704-208-8201. Help wanted: Danville VA (One hour from Raleigh) Couple or single for gas station/conv.store. Will Train and Great pay. Call for details 704-724-8356 or 704-724-1337.

For Sale: 5 wood carved, gold leafed Hindu deities, Lakshmi, 3 headed Ganesh, Vishnu, 1 black wood Ganesh, 33" - 45" HT. pics avail. Cary NC pnvtur@yahoo.com 908-872-5879

Help wanted for Conv. Store / Gas Station: Gaffney, SC. Couple or single needed immediately. Good pay. Call for details 864-838-1831.

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Nanny Needed: Looking for a live-out nanny to take care of 8 month old baby in University area Charlotte. Mon-Fri. Please call 704-743-7048.

Cooking Help Needed: Looking for person who can do cooking and some domestic help for family in Ballentyne area. Must be able to drive. Please contact 704-488-2025. Nanny Needed: Family in Wake Forest, NC seeking part-time/full-time loving and trustworthy nanny to take care of 7 month old baby and become part of the family. Please call 919-909-3323 for details. Help wanted: Franchised Motel near charlotte is looking for couple to do house keeping, accommodation provided. Please call 704-747-8451.

Nanny Needed: Seeking live-in nanny for 1 yr old. Must speak English and drive. Job includes cooking and housework. Great pay and accommodations. 704-277-6089 or deepti.nayyar@gmail.com Cooking Help For Couple: Two or three times a week, cooking Indian cuisine & domestic help in home. Up to 6 months service. Good Pay for good work. Located in Huntersville, NC. Please call 980-621-4439. Hotel Front desk: Need hotel front desk clerk contact 252-412-7681

Now Hiring: Bollywood Bites restaurant Charlotte. Must be able to work in Kitchen and front counter. Apply at location contact: Bollybites@gmail.com or 980-297-4855

Full time Cashier Needed: Richburg, SC. Off I-77 Exit 65. 15 minutes from Rock Hill. Experience is preferred. Must speak English and have legal status. Call Naynesh at 803-981-2242

Nanny Needed: Indian Family in Cary, NC looking for a Nanny to take care of a newborn. Position to start end of August. Call 704-503-6851. Zip Code 27519.

resident Manager Needed for motel in Charlotte area. Experience required. Accommodations provided. Good Salary. For more info please e-mail: srivath99@hotmail.com

Cook wanted: Charlotte area restaurant is looking for someone who knows how to cook South Indian dishes like dosa and idli. Good pay. Call 704-819-0556.

Help wanted: Full Time or Part Time waiter for Indian Restaurant in Charlotte Area. Must speak English. Experience preferred but will train. Call 704-724-2005.

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refulgent technologies Inc.: IT staffing company is currently recruiting Java, .Net, SQL Server and QA candidates. We also do Training & Placement. Please contact Anu: e-mail: recruiter @refulgent-tech.com or 704-405-4238 Immediate Hire: Administrative Assistant with Accounting Skills, QuickBooks, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook. Office Reception, must have proficient computer skills North Lake Area, Sunset Rd – North Charlotte. Respond to “IMMEDIATE HIRE” abcone@abcinns.com or Fax 704-598-2356 Seeking live-In Nanny/ Helper: Aug 7-13 in Cornelius (near Charlotte). Work includes help with baby, kitchen etc. Independent room and meals will be provided. Please call 704-248-2851 or email prernasj@gmail.com Hotel Help: Need a single person with smiling face & fluent English for front desk at franchise hotel, located north of Charlotte. Accommodation provided. Please call 704 948 2991 or email pmcomfortinn@gmail.com Part-time Help Needed: For drop off & pick up of a 3 year old from school and after care in the Cary area. Must be able to drive and be dependable. Excellent salary package. 919-624-3190. live IN Nanny wanted: to take care of our 18 months & 5 year boys. South Ballantyne, charlotte NC. Must be able to do all house hold activities. (cook,clean,laundry,ironing,vacuuming etc..) Call 980-225-7184 or 908-463-0171 Gas Station Help wanted: Looking for a Couple or single. Full-Time for convenience store / gas station / restaurant near Charlotte, NC. Accommodations Provided! 704-701-9975 threading Practitioners wanted: Full or Part-Time. In Charlotte, Raleigh, & Virginia areas. Experience & Good English Skills Needed. Please call 980-322-1110

MAtrIMoNIAl: Seeking A Hindu Indian Female: For a divorced male age 37 for marriage, working in NC on h1b. For info call: 704.957.9005 Seeking MS/Phd Female: For My Brother: Age 26, 5'8", Fair complexion, MSc (PhysicsIIT K a n p u r ,In di a ) ,P h d( Ast r op a r t i cl e P h y s i c s - S I S S A , I t a l y ) . Cast no bar. Contact at singhshamsher746@gmail.com Seeking Hindu male: Correspondence invited for family oriented, loving, caring female 41 living in Ahmedabad. Please call 828 572 2555

SerVICeS: world In Motion dance, Movement & Music Center: Specializing in world dance and fitness classes for children and adultsBelly dance, Zumba, Bollywood, Hip Hop, African dance, Yoga, Nia, BodyWork and more! Morrisville www.worldinmotiondance.com (919) 465-4440 Neeta’s beauty Parlor: Charlotte area open 7 days a week. Full service. Please call for appointment. 704-968-0270. Saathee.com

time to Shine in Preschool is a new academic half-day preschool for three, four, and five year olds in Apex. Please visit www.TimetoShinePreschool.com for more information or call (919) 291-3802. Alyssa’s Garlands: Unique Fresh Flower Garlands. Services include: Boutonnieres, bouquet, and exotic flowers available on special request. We ship nationwide. Please contact Ila Amin at 803-548-5656 MeHANdI & SAreeS: Specialist in Bridal mehandi and henna for all occasions (20 Yrs of experience). We carry designer sarees, 1-2 gram jewelery, Kurtis and accessories. Contact Neena Jain (Trendz) 919-367-0746 or email: Trendz02@hotmail.com Harmony / Music Class: Age 4 and up. Vocal training in Hindustani classical music including ragas & alankars. Learn to sing & play (keyboard) devotional, patriotic & Bollywood songs. Contact – Rutika 704 780 1546 rutika.gunjal@yahoo.com Priest Available for the following services: Shree Satya narayan katha, Shanti hawan, Vastu shanti, Wedding ceremonies, Baby shower, Bhumi pujan, Mata ki chowki pujan, Funeral, All types of karmakand. Please call Viral 704-438-6334. Fusion brushes / Painting Class: Age 4 and up. Learn to draw and paint with oil pastels / water / acrylic colors. Advance training for 15+. (facebook.com/fusionbrushes). Contact Rutika (rutika.gunjal@yahoo.com 704 780 1546). Foreign Accent Modification: Your speech is your "vocal resume." Speak English clearly and with confidence. Individual tutorials with certified speech specialists at Triangle Speech Services. www.trianglespeech.com. Charlotte SAt/ACt Prep. $799 for 30 hour group lessons. Taught by a University Professor, NOT by Undergraduates on Summer Vacation or Inexperienced Temps. 704-840-5485 www.hitchhikersguide2college.com Catering & tiffin Service: Including Gujarati, Panjabi, Indo-Chinese, South Indian & more. for details call Shyam 919-961-0482. ribald Farms Nursery & Florist: Specializes in Indian wedding reception design and floral arrangements. For more information contact Shawna Turner at 803-328-2266 or www.rockhillflowers.com Henna artist, specialist in Bridal, Arabic,Traditional and all types of Mehendi for all occasions. Eyebrow Threading Available. Call : 320-322-3341 / 980-333-8560 or e-mail: hennadesign14@gmail.com. Gold Medalist and scholar tutors in Math, and also accepts writing assignments. Scratch paper provided! Contact: chandansen331@yahoo.com / 919-834-9227 Computer Consulting: Assistance with software installation, set-up, formatting, backup, troubleshooting and more. Very reasonable rates. 704-619-2358 Henna Artist: Fascinating Arabic, Rajasthani, Gujarati and fusion henna designs. Available for weddings, festivals, and parties. Reasonable charges. Contact: 704-587-4547 or email: reenachaplot@gmail.com Pari beauty In Matthews, NC: Threading, Waxing, Facials, Bleaching & Much More! 20 years of experience with Special Deals & Great Service. For Appointment Call: 704-846-7912

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Gujarati Priest: Devendra Dave Independent priest. Ganesh, Randal, Navratri, Diwali’s Laxmi & Sharda Pujas, Satyanarayan Katha, Weddings, Vastu, Baby Showers, Funeral Seva. Call Daveji 704-780-3563. God Blessings to All. 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 Astrologer with Gold Medals - Jayanti LadContact for Health, Wealth, Relationship, Child, Enemies, Court Cases, Marriage, Job, Business, Vastu Problems, Preparing & Matching Horoscope. Call 919-463-5180 or 919-798-2598 Jayantinlad@yahoo.com Art / drAwING ClASS: Ages 4 to 15. Learn sketches, charcoal painting, modern art , oil on canvas etc. Age appropriate curriculum. For more details call Karli @ 704-965-3550 or email: karli@crazycrayon.us. Mehandi (Henna): Award winning artist from Jaipur, India specializing in wedding parties (Bride & attendants). Satisfaction guaranteed regarding design, color & price. Please call: Krishna Priya Dasi 919-824-7734 E-Mail: krsnapriyad@hotmail.com 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

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Writers Wanted We are always looking for contributors to our monthly forum The Chai Table. If you have an interesting tale to tell, an opinionated opinion or a humorous remembrance of youth, write to us. We may publish your piece in a future issue of Saathee. Also, encourage your children to submit poems, short stories or other original writings for inclusion in our Children’s Corner section. saatheemag@hotmail.com

August 2011

index of advertisers

Nazar Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Neeta's Beauty Parlor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 New Goloka Temple (Janmastami 2011) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Nucell Wholesale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Oza, Rishi (Immigration Legal Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Pakistani American Community Of Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Paracha Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Passage To India - Fine Indian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Patel Brothers (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Patel, Champa (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Pathak, Atul (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Payal Groceries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Poplai, Deepak (White Insurance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Prashant Video Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Pratham Gala (Charlotte & Raleigh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Pratham Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Raj D Batra (Photography-Videography) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Rajbhog Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Rajdeep Mandap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Rajdeep Video & Photography (Ramesh Panjabi) . . . . . . . . . .70 Rapid Car Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Ravindra Dave Pandit (Religious Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Religious Ceremonies (Swaminath Sastrigal) . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Roop Beauty (Pooja Patel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Royal Kabab Hut and Grocery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 S S Photography Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Saathee Subscription Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Saathee.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Saffron Restaurant and Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Shah, Anish (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 / 55 Shah, Kirti (CPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Shakuntalam Center for art and culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Shining Star Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Shree Laxmi-Narayan Maha-Yaag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Shyama Beauty Parlour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Situl Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Skynet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Sleep Inn (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Sri Somesvara Temple (Calender of Events) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Soni Family Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 South Charlotte Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Swami Car Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Swift Telecom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Tandoori Grill & Dream Of Bombay (Columbia SC) . . . . . .101 Thakkar, Beena (Realty) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 The Blue Taj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Toyota Of Concord (Rajan Patel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Transportation (Diamond Cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Travel Universe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Travelinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Ttravel Guru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Usha Decor (Wedding Planning & Decor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Vyas Travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Weldone Beauti Parlour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 White Horse Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Wide Screen TV (TV repair and more) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Worldwide travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Yogi Cash & Carry (Indian Food & Spices) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

A & V Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 A.S. Art Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Abacus Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Access Realty & Funding (Chandravadan Shah) . . . . . . . . . .41 All Car Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Ankusha Travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Anokha Dance Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 AP Architecture Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Apna Travels (Morrisville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Ashwini Kathak Dance Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Asiana Fusion.Sushi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Aura And More... Boutique (Ladies Fashions) . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 BallantyneTech Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Bashyam & Spiro LLP (Immigration Law) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Beena Natyam (Dance Instruction) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Bethel Christian Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Bharat Bazaar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Bhindi Jewellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover Bipin & Smita Parekh (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Blooming Buds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Bollywood Bites (Restaurant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Bombay Bazaar (North Charleston, SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Bombay Grille Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 British American School of Charlotte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Camden Pinehurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 CaroMont Medical Group (Dr. Manu Patel) . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Cary Photo & Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Chai Pani (Restaurant - Ashville, NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Challa Law Offices, PLC (Immigration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Charlotte C-Store Wholesale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Charlotte Music School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Chawpaty Food (Catering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Chingari Restaurant (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Chiro-Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Concha, David - Immigration Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Country Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 County South Realty & Business Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 CR Communications Inc (Dish Network) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Delhi Palace (Columbia, SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Dentist (Dr. Prashant Rao - 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