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In this issue: Murty Classical Library of India What itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Like to be a Rice Farmer

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It’s Not Easy 13 Species Headed for Being Green in New Delhi Extinction... Maybe this Year

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What it’s Like to be a Rice Farmer

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Here is a list of some of the species that may become extinct this year...pg. 8 It’s not easy being green in New Delhi. But it is possible to grow your own produce and eat organic despite toxic air and water. Story on pg. 14. The Murty Classical Library of India has begun publishing literary works from the country. See pg. 30 for story. We welcome all readers' comments, suggestions and critiques to help make the community's information source better. Catch up on what the city and regional community organizations are up to in our Community Organizations section pg. 88. Upcoming festivals and holidays are listed on pg. 118. Get daily updates about our community as well as news and videos at saathee.com Until next month, we will see you online.

13 species headed for extinction . . . . . . .pg. 08 Not Easy Being Green in New Delhi . .pg. 14 Upcoming Movie Releases . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18 Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 20 Sangeet and Evergreen Film Lyrics . . . .pg. 24 Murty Classical Library of India . . . . . .pg. 30 Noise Bliss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Tax Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Behind the Congressional Curtain . . . .pg. 40 Children’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Mastering Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46 Marketing Turnaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50 Thinking About Thinking . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 52 Immigration Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 54 Test your India Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 60 What its Like to be a Rice Farmer . . . . .pg. 62 News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 70 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 80 Community Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 82 Community Organizations . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 88 FYI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 118 Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 118

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13 Species We Might Have to Say

GOODBYE TO IN 2015 1) amur leopard Poached for its beautiful, spotted fur, the Amur Leopard is possibly the rarest and most endangered big cat in the world. Found along the border areas between the Russian Far East and northeast China, this species also faces habitat destruction and a loss of prey animals — i.e., food — due to poaching. Today, around 30 individual Amur leopards remain in the wild.

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas, GlobalPost.com British broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough once asked: “Are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book?” This year marked the 100th anniversary of the death of the last passenger pigeon, Martha, who managed to survive only 14 years in captivity after her species became extinct in the wild. More recently, Angalifu, a 44-year-old northern white rhinoceros, died at the San Diego Zoo, leaving just five other white rhinos worldwide, all in captivity. Chances are our grandchildren will never get to see this remarkable creature. In fact, the world is losing dozens of species every day in what experts are calling the sixth mass extinction in Earth’s history. As many as 30 to 50 percent of all species are moving toward extinction by mid-century — and the blame sits squarely on our shoulders. “Habitat destruction, pollution or overfishing either kills off wild creatures and plants or leaves them badly weakened,” said Derek Tittensor, a marine ecologist at the World Conservation Monitoring Centre in Cambridge. “The trouble is that in coming decades, the additional threat of worsening climate change will become more and more pronounced and could then kill off these survivors.” About 190 nations met in December at the United Nations climate talks in Lima, Peru to discuss action needed to curb rising greenhouse gas emissions. It ended with a watered-down agreement that seems unlikely to help much in the battle against global warming. Corruption and illegal online trafficking also threaten conservation efforts. The illegal wildlife trade is an estimated $10-billion-a-year industry. It’s the fifth largest contraband trade after narcotics, fueled by the rising demand for animals as pets, trophies, and ingredients in medicine, food and other products. There’s no doubt that we’re facing an uphill battle against mankind’s unsustainable greed and consumption, but it’s a battle we can’t afford to lose. “The thought of having to explain to my children that there were once tigers — real, wild tigers, out there, in the great forests of the world — but that we let them die out, because we were busy — well, it was bad enough explaining about the Tooth Fairy, and that wasn’t even my fault,” said English comedian Simon Evans. Here are a few of the planet’s most endangered animals who we may have to say good-bye to in 2015: Saathee.com

2) Sumatran elephant The smallest of the Asian elephants, the Sumatran elephant’s numbers have declined by an astonishing 80 percent in less than 25 years due to deforestation, habitat loss and human-elephant conflict in Sumatra. Around 2,400 to 2,800 individuals survive today. Male Asian elephants have relatively small tusks, but poachers still kill to sell them in the illegal ivory market, thus skewing the sex ratio among wild elephants and making future breeding and species survival difficult. 3) Javan rhinoceros As the most threatened of the five rhino species, Javan rhinos were killed by trophy hunters during colonial times. Since then, poachers have continued to target them for their highly prized horns, which are used in traditional Asian medicines. With just 35 individuals left in the Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia — you can see them in the above video, shot in 2012 — this species is extremely vulnerable to extinction due to natural disasters, poaching, diseases and low genetic diversity. 4) Leatherback turtle The largest sea turtle species and one of the most migratory, the Leatherback turtle population has severely declined in recent years due to overharvesting, fisheries bycatch, plastic ingestion, egg poaching, habitat loss and expansion of coastal development that continues to disturb and destroy turtle nesting beaches. 5) Western lowland gorilla Although hunting and killing of the species is illegal, western lowland gorillas continue to be killed for their meat, which is considered a delicacy, while baby gorillas are captured and kept as pets. The deadly Ebola virus has also devastated the wild ape population. In Gabon’s Minkébé Forest alone, the virus killed more than 90 percent of the region’s gorilla and chimpanzee populations. 6) Saola Known as the Asian unicorn, the saola is rarely seen in the wild, and none live in captivity. (The photograph above represented the first time in 14 years that a saola had been photographed in 8

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8) Siberian tiger Also known as Amur tigers, Siberian tigers are the world’s largest cats, hunted for their use in traditional Chinese medicine on the black market or even as trophies. Hunting, mining, fires, poor law enforcement, forest destruction and illegal logging also continue to threaten this species, leaving an estimated 400 to 500 individuals in the wild.

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Legend Amitabh Bachchan has played an alcoholic with panache in several films including Prakash Mehra’s Sharaabi and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Black where he portrayed the ravages of alcohol with fluid authenticity. Of course, he is a lifelong Teetoler. Now in R Balki’s upcoming film Shamitabh, he plays a full-blown boozer, sloshed for the entire film. The director told Bollywood Hungama Bachchan even fooled people on the set. “How could anyone act so bloody drunk while staying sober? He’s amazing! It is impossible to believe he was stone-sober all through,” says Balki. “How he knows about so many kinds of drunkards without actually drinking a drop is a mystery I need to solve.” The film opens on February 6.

Kabir Bedi Plays Villain in Mohenjo Daro Filmmaker and producer Ashutosh Gowariker’s ambitious project Mohenjo Daro is still in the initial stages of production. The cast is slowly being finalized and veteran actor Kabir Bedi will be seen in the role of a villain in the film. Bedi has portrayed baddies before, including in his youth in such films as Khoon Bhari Maang. Gowariker told reporters that Bedi has been on his wish-list for a long time, noting that Bedi’s performance in the play “Tughlaq” and the James Bond film Octupussy impressed him. Set against the backdrop of the Harappan civilization, Mohenjo Daro is said to be a love story between Hrithik Roshan and debutant Pooja Hegde. Mohenjo Daro is slated to release on January 22, 2016.

In the future, a young destitute human woman gets targeted for assassination by the Queen of the Universe, and begins her destiny to finish the Queen’s reign. Jupiter Ascending is an upcoming film written, produced, and directed by Andy and Lana Wachowski. It marks their first return to original screenplays in the science fiction genre since The Matrix trilogy. The film is centered on Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis), a down-onher-luck janitor, and Caine Wise (Channing Tatum), an interplanetary warrior who informs Jones that her destiny extends beyond Earth. Jupiter Ascending will be released worldwide on February 6.

ShahRukh Khan Comes Alive in Graphic Novel ShahRukh Khan continues to churn out hit movies. Now, Virzu Studios of Chennai have roped SRK to appear as an animated avatar in the upcoming graphic novel Atharva – the Origin. The novel is based on a very young earth, in a time long forgotten; a prospective king makes a difficult and lone journey. Atharva chronicles that journey, taking its hero on aN awe inspiring journey encountering magnificent lands and strange beasts. It’s a tale about loss, struggle and self actualization. Atharva – the Origin will be launched in mid-2015.

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By Kirit Shukla tribute to Film Singers Song: Chandā se hogā vo ... Film: Main bhi ladki hoon Year: 1964 Music: Chitragupta Singers: P. B. Sreenivās, Latā Mangeshkar Lyric: Rajendra Krishna Based on Indian Classical Rāgā: Mishra Bilāwal Tāl/Rhythm: Dādrā Starring: Meenā Kumāri, Dhamendra, Balrāj Sāhni

P. B. Sreenivās (1930 – 2013) Prathivadi Bhayankara Sreenivās aka P. B. Sreenivās, a renowned playback singer of south Indian films, was born on September 22, 1930 in Kakinada in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, India. His mother was a musician. He said that it was through his mother’s singing that he knew about and understood Indian classical music. His education consisted of B. Com degree as well as Hindi Vishārad exams. He went to Gemini studio and was introduced to S. S. Vāsan, the owner of Gemini studio by his family friend and a resident Veenā player Emani Sankara Sāstry. In 1952, Sreenivas sang for the first time in Gemini’s film Mr. Sampat and was on his way to popularity. He was also a poet. He was fluent in eight languages - Telugu (mother tongue), Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, English, Sanskrit and Urdu and wrote poems in all these languages. He sang hit songs in more than 80 films in South Indian languages and Hindi. He sang the highest number of songs as the voice of many stars in the Kannada film industry and he ruled that perch for over three decades from 1950’s to 1970’s. In 1969 he wrote tow English poems praising the landing of man on the Moon. They were titled Man to Moon, a solo work and the other was Moon to God, a duet with S. Jānaki. The recordings of those songs were sent to the then United States President Nixon and Neil Armstrong, the man who first landed on the moon. He received praise from both. Sreenivas sang for almost all the superstars of South India. He gave his voice for hundreds of songs for the famous actor/singer Rājkumār, so he was known as “Voice of Rājkumār.” It is not possible to list all his films and the songs here. He passed away due to a heart attack on April 14, 2013 in Chennai, India. Condolences poured in from the different film industries of India.

Chandā se hogā vo Lyrics in English: Chandā se hogā vo pyārā , phulo se hogā woh nyārā Nāchegā āngan me chham chham, nanhā sā munnā hamārā Khilati ho jaise kali si, hogi jabān totali si - (2) Pā pā , o māmā , o babā, pakalenge ham chānd-tālā Chandā se hogā woh pyārā , phulon se hogā woh nyārā Nachegā āngan me chham chham, nānha sā munnā hamārā Ab tak chhupā hai woh aise, sipi me moti ho jaise - (2) Pariyo ki nagari se chalakar, ātā hi hogā dulārā Chandā se hogā woh pyārā , phulon se hogā woh nyārā Nachegā āngan me chham chham, nānhā sā munnā hamārā Meaning (Summary): My little baby boy, (munnā), will be more charming than the Moon, be different than flowers, will be dancing in our courtyard. Like a blooming bud, he will be saying ‘Papa, O Mama, baba, I will catch the Moon and stars,’ in unclear childish pronunciations. My little baby boy, (munnā), will be more charming than the Moon… He is still hiding, like a pearl in the clam, he will soon be coming from the land of fairies. My little baby boy, (munnā), will be more charming than the Moon…

awards Tamil Nadu’s honorary Kalaimamani award. Karnataka Nadoja Award The highest award of Karnataka State, The prestigious Kannada Rayothsava Award by the Chief Minister. His famous Hindi song lyrics “Chandā se hogā vo…” is given in this issue of Saathee magazine in the column on this page.

Lyrics in Hindi:

(Note: The contents of this article are compiled from the news, books, internet and my knowledge and love for Indian music.)

Kirit Shukla Contact him at kiritsshukla@hotmail.com

You can watch and hear this song along with other P. B. Sreenivas songs on YouTube and other online video channels as well as radio channels. Saathee.com

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Myanmar in the east, and north to south from Nepal to Sri Lanka. Included in this space is a score of literary languages— from Assamese to Urdu, from Sanskrit to Persian, from Malayalam to Telugu. Taken all together, they give India the single most complex and continuous multilingual tradition of literature in the world. And this is what, in all its complexity and multiplicity, MCLI seeks to present to readers. The astonishing continuity that Indian literature evinced for centuries experienced an important rupture with colonial modernity beginning in the first half of the nineteenth century, which has only widened with contemporary globalization. While oral traditions do remain vital in some areas, for many readers and increasingly so in the present generation, the literary past of India—not just the motifs and allusions but the words themselves and the very scripts—risks becoming a closed book. Each Indian literary tradition has its own story to tell about the precise causes and character of this closure. It is mainly thanks to conscious modernization that contemporary Hindi has moved so far from its classical forms, or contemporary Telugu from its. The fortunes of Persian began to wane with the end of the Mughal Empire in the nineteenth century. Panjabi saw its tradition slowly split through a division in scripts, which was politically formalized with Partition in 1947. To be sure, the history of Indian literature is more complicated than colonialism suffices to explain. Pali, for example, the language of southern Buddhism, disappeared from mainland India a millennium before colonialism and for reasons that remain unclear. But if the causes are diverse across traditions, the trend toward incomprehensibility is common to all. The threat posed to knowledge, as fewer and fewer people today can gain access to the great works of literature and thought of their classical past, is MCLI’s reason for being. The series provides original texts, often newly edited, that are as reliable as they can be. It also offer rich annotation to help readers wherever literary allusion or historical reference may be difficult to comprehend. The works are printed in the appropriate Indic script as well—with a large number of fonts designed specifically for the series. The English translations aim to be as faithful to the original as possible in order to aid the student, while maintaining an idiom appropriate to contemporary English. MCLI books are intended to remain in circulation in perpetuity (in whatever medium future generations will favor), and such long life demands a translation style as resistant to decay as possible. That MCLI translators strive to bring their versions alive on the page is not only in the interests of the general reader, but in keeping with the astonishing vivacity of the originals themselves. It is also in keeping with the nature of the originals that MCLI observes no boundaries, whether those be drawn by language or religion or social order. Indian literature itself knew none. The transformation of Indian languages in the modern period and the ever-increasing gap in knowledge of their premodern varieties explain MCLI’s cutoff point of 1800. But what makes this a library of “classical” literature? The word itself has its origins in a tradition very distant from India, namely Latin, and thinkers as diverse as C.-A. Sainte-Beuve, T. S. Eliot, and Frank Kermode who have tried to gauge the meaning of that term for our era have used the Western tradition as their touchstone. The key characteristics of their “classic,” namely “universality” and “perpetual contemporaneity,” turn out, unsurprisingly, to be Western, and hence not so universal or contemporary after all.

The Harvard University Press has launched the publication of a series of books to document the unfathomably diverse literature heritage of India. It’s a daunting challenge as the country’s myriad languages and written works create a challenge of translating, editing and bringing the works to readers. The library was established through a $5.2 million gift from Rohan Murty, the son of Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy. Now the library has been launched with five volumes published in January 2015. The books are under the guidance of the library’s general editor, Sheldon Pollock, a Columbia University scholar. Pollock previously edited the Clay Sanskrit Library. The new series will include translations from many Indian languages. It will include fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and religious texts from all Indian traditions including Buddhism and Islam along with Hinduism. The projected 500 volumes, to be published over the upcoming decades, will draw from thousands of volumes of classic Indian literature. Here’s a synopsis of the effort as explained by the series editor Sheldon Pollock on the library’s website: Why a Classical Library of India? The Murty Classical Library of India aims to make available the great literary works of India from the past two millennia. Many classic Indic texts have never reached a global audience, while others are becoming increasingly inaccessible even to Indian readers. The creation of a classical library of India is intended to reintroduce these works to a new generation of readers. The series will provide modern English translations of classical works, many for the ﬁrst time, across a vast array of Indian languages, including Bangla, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Pali, Gujarati, Panjabi, Persian, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The text in the appropriate regional script will appear alongside the translation. An introduction, explanatory commentary, and textual notes will accompany each work with the aim of making these volumes the most authoritative and accessible available. What we know as “Indian literature” today is constituted by multiple languages, each of them drawing from a vast pool of literary practices. The great sources of this pool are the Sanskrit tradition, beginning in the last centuries of the first millennium BCE, and the Persian, from the early centuries of the second millennium; added to these is the Dravidian, from the mid-centuries of the first millennium. The languages that make up Indian literature are found in an area vaster than Europe, stretching from today’s Afghanistan in the west to Saathee.com

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What do you call a pirate that skips class? Captain Hooky.

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Our five senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell are the source of many, many idioms in American English and, most likely in many other languages. This month we will look at some of the idioms listed in The Free Dictionary in which SIGHT, SEE and VISION appear.1 We’ll work with small groups of just three. Where the distinction in pronunciation or intonation is important, we will indicate with CAPS which syllable or word should be stressed i.e. spoken louder, longer, and with a higher pitch. Match the idiom with the correct meaning (a,b,c) within each group:

22. She sees only the good in people. ___ 23. Please see that it gets done right away. ___ 24. We saw through his fake charm. ___ a. Understood the true nature of b. Make sure and take care of something c. Recognizes or takes note of

1. Their plane is in SIGHT.___ 2. Their wedding reception was out of sight! ___ 3. He’s a person of great wisdom and INsight into many human problems. ___ a. Remarkable or incredible (slang) b. Ability to understand clearly and deeply c. Can be seen.

25. He has tunnel vision about using social media for marketing. ___ 26. Their leaders lack vision and profits are down. ___ 27. Their daughter was a vision in her prom dress. ___ a. A very narrow, conservative perspective. b. Was really beautiful c. Do not demonstrate inspiration and creativity

4. We caught sight of a rare bird during our tour. ___ 5. It’s a serious problem with no solution in sight. ___ 6. The Cafe with the “open” sign was a sight for sore eyes. ___ a. A great relief to see b. Were suddenly able to view c. In the foreseeable future

Suggested strategies to increase your mastery of meaning this month: See how many uses of sight, see and vision you can find in your local newspaper and in articles in your favorite magazines (including Saathee). References: 1, http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sight, see, vision

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The world is rich with potential – a tree laden with wondrous, luscious fruit that sometimes hang tantalizingly, ever so slightly beyond our grasp. How nice it would be to have a better “grabber” that we might use to extend our reach to the higher branches of the magical tree, pluck the fruit, and savor the bounty that nature offers us, more fully than we are a Capability Modeling Example, based on the Sat/aCt able to. Before we explore the “grabber,” we need to think a bit tests Capabilities are somewhat irrelevant if they have no about how things happen in the complex world that we live practical utility or applicability. To have value, they need to in. make a difference to our lives. Since I coach high-school kids to help them improve their scores, I spend a fair amount of a Jolly Ball Goes on a Joyride Clearly, there is energy trapped in various parts of the time thinking about the kinds of capabilities that are important world we live in, including within ourselves. Energy in that specific context. So I’ll use that as an example. SAT/ACT capabilities, at the broadest level break down into transforms into different forms, going from a latent state to an expressed state, back to a latent state, and so on. But these reading, writing and math capabilities. There are subtransformations don’t always just happen. The right mix of capabilities within these categories that help us see what kinds circumstances and events make certain wheels turn at certain of capabilities give you the edge in test performance. For times, causing a cascade of motion that ripples through the example, doing arithmetic mentally is a sub-capability that is part of the complex system that gets engaged in this flow, part of a student’s math capability. Recognizing this as a subrelease and transformation of energy. It’s a bit like the Swiss capability enables a focus on developing this to the extent Jolly Ball that follows a complex, circuitous path to get from needed. That phrase, “to the extent needed,” is important. We one end to the other (if you’d like to see a great example of this, can spend a whole lifetime developing capabilities to their see the one at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. fullest extent, but practicalities make it necessary to balance the amount of effort we spend on certain things versus other Or Google it to see a short video). When we deal with complex systems – such as the world things that are also important. The particular context we are we live in – we realize that we don’t have direct control over concerned with, and the objectives inherent in that context everything. Somewhat like the Jolly Ball, we go on a joyride of provide the guide-rails that help us devote the right level of sorts. The analogy with the Jolly Ball breaks down if we energy to developing different capabilities to different degrees. assume that we have some degree of “free will” rather than Going back to the mental arithmetic capabilities, an SAT testeverything in the world being pre-determined (this is a huge taker will benefit more from certain kinds of mental math that philosophical quagmire that is unlikely to be resolved anytime from others. As the coach, I conceptualize the capability model soon, if ever. However, most of us seem to operate with some that provides each child the right focus in their specific context, assumption of some degree of free will, based on how we balancing their current capabilities, and the capabilities that conduct ourselves on a day-to-day basis). Let us just say that the SAT/ACT tests require. we have some say in the overall scheme of things. If we do have a say, then the energy that lies trapped in us must find some expression that participates in the cascading series of events that we are a part of. Are there some ways of expressing this innate energy that are more productive than others? Can we come to some organizing method that helps us organize our energy into the magic “grabber” that can pluck the fruit that we desire off the tree?

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Time dilated. The only clock was the hot, vaulting sun. Had it been half an hour or two? Freed from the sound of landing emails and Facebook’s siren call, stress evaporated. The work was like a meditation: grab and cut, grab and cut. The process was broken only to take photos. I had my camera and Supon, the head of the family, had his white iPhone. With each photo we attempted to catch the ocean in a cup. Supon was proud of his iPhone. When I took a welcome break from the labor in order to snap shots Supon produced his white gadget and took his own. Supon is a Facebook fiend. He uploaded his pictures before me using Cambodia’s cheap mobile internet. He included captions in broken English like, “Foreigner help my family today, very happy, who like?” (An app that renders Khmer script into Facebook has yet to be written). With over three acres of rice fields to his name Supon is wealthier then his peers who content themselves with cheaper brands of Smartphone that retail around $120. Each acre produces 8000 pounds of rice in two annual harvests. Most of it feeds Supon’s extended family who, like most Cambodians, eats rice for every meal. Anything left will be sold to buy meat, A family typically farms vegetables and livestock. just a few hectares, each Sometimes Supon hires a thundering harvester to do of which brings in up the job, but that day we were to $1,000. cutting by hand. The price of the hire is not so much more than the cost of professional harvesters most families hire to help. They are usually poorer members of the community who have no land. “The harvester strips the grains from the rice but leaves the stalks in the water,” Supon said. “So we also harvest by hand so we can save the stalks to feed to our cows.” Harvesting is followed by threshing, usually within a day or so. The grains are stripped from the plant by foot and the collected husks are spread in the sun to dry. During harvest season every house is bearded by plastic sheets covered in brown grains. During the final stage of the process the rice is put through a mill to remove the husk. “I estimate we grow at least 300 varieties of rice in Cambodia,” said Ouk Makara, director of the Cambodian Agricultural Research and Development Institute. “We have different strains depending on whether the rice is grown in the dry season or the wet season.” The most popular strain grown in the wet season is Cambodian jasmine rice, or Phka Romdoul. In November it was named the world’s best rice for the third year running. After half a day bent double and sweating, we sliced at the last scraps of the field. A thousand stubs poked out of the water. The afternoon sun shone a net between them. I clasped my smarting back and arched backwards. Supon’s father-inlaw stood and smiled with his two remaining teeth. He rubbed his back too. “Everyone’s back hurts after a while,” said Supon. “Yours will hurt more because you’re not used to it.” A Cambodian proverb posits, “Do not plan to study with the desire to become a government minister… you must study to become a farmer in order to have wealth in the future.” This points to the reality that for many, cultivating rice is the most available route to financial stability. Its tough work. Saathee.com

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RCW 86: This supernova remnant is the remains of an exploded star that may have been witnessed by Chinese astronomers almost 2,000 years ago. Modern telescopes have the advantage of observing this object in light that is completely Chandra Celebrates the International Year of Light invisible to the unaided human eye. This image combines Xrays from Chandra (pink and blue) along with visible emission Image Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO from hydrogen atoms in the rim of the remnant, observed with The year of 2015 has been declared the International Year of the 0.9-m Curtis Schmidt telescope at the Cerro Tololo InterLight (IYL) by the United Nations. Organizations, institutions, American Observatory (yellow). and individuals involved in the science and applications of light Cygnus a: This galaxy, at a distance of some 700 million will be joining together for this yearlong celebration to help light years, contains a giant bubble filled with hot, X-ray spread the word about the wonders of light. In many ways, astronomy uses the science of light. By emitting gas detected by Chandra (blue). Radio data from the building telescopes that can detect light in its many forms, from NSF’s Very Large Array (red) reveal “hot spots” about 300,000 radio waves on one end of the “electromagnetic spectrum” to light years out from the center of the galaxy where powerful gamma rays on the other, scientists can get a better jets emanating from the galaxy’s supermassive black hole end. Visible light data (yellow) from both Hubble and the DSS understanding of the processes at work in the Universe. NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory explores the Universe complete this view. in X-rays, a high-energy form of light. By studying X-ray data In addition to these newly released images, the Chandra Xand comparing them with observations in other types ray Center has created a new online repository of images called of light, scientists can “Light: Beyond the Bulb” for IYL. This project places develop a better astronomical objects in context with light in other fields of understanding of objects science and research. NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, likes stars and galaxies that Alabama, manages the Chandra program for NASA’s Science generate temperatures of millions of degrees and Mission Directorate in Washington. The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, produce X-rays. controls Chandra’s science and flight operations. To recognize the start of IYL, the Chandra X-ray For more information on “Light: Beyond the Bulb,” visit the Center is releasing a set of images that combine data website at http://lightexhibit.org For more information on the International Year of Light, go from telescopes tuned to to http://www.light2015.org/Home.html different wavelengths of For more information and related materials, visit: light. From a distant galaxy to the relatively nearby debris field of an exploded star, these http://chandra.si.edu For more Chandra images, multimedia and related images demonstrate the myriad ways that information about materials, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/chandra the Universe is communicated to us through light. The images, beginning at the upper left and moving clockwise, are:

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to make change for the better. We are astonishingly resourceful in the ways we mobilize talent and financial support, very often from the most unexpected places. We are not satisfied with simply repeating someone else’s tried and true formulas; we are creative and entrepreneurial.” As Clodfelter outlined the city’s full agenda for 2015, he discussed several items to come before the Charlotte City Council including recommendations from the Immigrant Integration Task Force, considerations of the storm water services program, a streamlined process for the review and permitting of new development, as well as determining how to finance the 2030 Transit Plan. Projects such as the amateur sports complex around Bojangles arena, a new concept for the former Eastland Mall property, and the Gateway Station on West Trade Street will also require council members to tap the city’s spirit of “enterprise and reinvention.” Additionally, Clodfelter discussed major issues that will impact the community this year, such as the withdrawal and reduction of state government funding. He said Charlotte must look to neighbor cities and counties for ways to leverage individual local and regional resources and fill in gaps. He also underscored the emerging community effort to address questions concerning economic and social mobility in Charlotte. The Task Force on Economic Opportunity, which joins public and private resources, will identify particular features that may be responsive to locally designed and driven initiatives. “We must commit that it is not enough for Charlotte to be a land of opportunity for newcomers, unless our city can also equally be a land of opportunity for those who start their lives or careers here,” said Clodfelter. Clodfelter said each challenge and opportunity Charlotte will encounter during 2015 “calls for the very best of the community’s values – resourcefulness, resilience and reinvention.” “The soul of this city lies in the numerous visions of its people as seen in their relentless drive,” said Clodfelter. “We are not the place where things happen to us, we are the place where people make things happen. We are truly a city of and for the future.” The Mayor’s State of the City address is available as a video and document online at: http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/mayor/Pages/StateOfTheCit y.aspx

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With low unemployment and a shrinking workforce, the economic engine of Europe continues to endeavor to reinvent itself as a nation of immigrants, even as the demise of the welfare state and fear of multiculturalism have brought tens of thousands of protesters to the streets. But recent reports suggest that robots, not immigrants, may pose the greatest threat to German workers — though the European Union has placed a $4 billion bet that robots will create rather than eliminate jobs. The new wave of automation will hit white-collar workers hardest, according to Jeremy Bowles, a researcher at the Brussels-based Bruegel Institute. “What’s fundamentally different is that [these advances] have the ability to affect a broader set of workers,” Bowles said, comparing the next generation of computerization to the first wave of robots that hit assembly line jobs in the 1980s. The impact of these innovations will vary across Europe, Bowles argues. But in Germany, as in the US, robots may soon take as many as half the existing jobs, according to the Bruegel Institute’s analysis of the labor market. These white-collar robots will be more software than hardware, eliminating service industry jobs in the way ATMs and automated telephone systems have already done. But — as the hostile reaction from German unions to other disruptive business models (think Amazon and Uber) has shown — bytes can be more revolutionary than bolts. Why, then, is the European Union investing $4 billion to speed the development of robotics? Automation was the bogeyman of the 1980s, but the automobile industry’s experience with it then proved that robots can not only increase productivity but also create jobs, says Uwe Haass, secretary general of the European Robotics Association (euRobotics AISBL). “Robotics is seen as a pivotal technology, which is not only going into robotics per se but into so many other branches and technologies. It will create new jobs because [it will make] new businesses possible,” Haass said. The introduction of robots to perform deepwater inspections of oil drilling facilities, for example, has created a profitable new business sector following disastrous oil spills in the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico. A new generation of robot tools that operate like a worker’s assistant, rather than their replacement, can help ensure that Germany’s small, family-owned manufacturing businesses can stave off low-cost competitors from Asia. Some robots in industries like agriculture, such as a selfdriven picking machine, take over jobs that would otherwise go to migrant workers. But others make possible the tasks eliminated by high labor costs. In “precision farming,” for example, a robot nurse tends to individual plants, injecting water, pesticide or fertilizer in the precise amounts required — rather than spraying the entire field. “All this is mesmerizing,” Haass said. “When I talk with people in agricultural industries, they are flabbergasted by these ideas.” The EU suggests that robotics will have the net impact of creating 240,000 jobs across Europe, while a study by the International Federation of Robotics found recently that the 1 million industrial robots currently in operation were directly responsible for the creation of 3 million jobs. To take advantage of those new opportunities, workers will need new skills, says Haass — and that will create major new challenges. “How can we steer education in schools and universities to Saathee.com

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Community Focus events of Note

Lincoln and the u.S. Colored troops: a Conversation President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation not only set in motion the abolition of African American slavery, but also authorized the mobilization of African Americans to serve in the Federal armies to suppress the Confederates’ insurrection. Join author John David Smith on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, in a conversation about Lincoln’s decision to use African Americans to keep the Union intact and the yeoman service of the more than 180,000 black soldiers who donned the Union blue, as told in Smith’s book Lincoln and the U.S. Colored Troops. The conversation with Smith, Charles H. Stone Distinguished Professor of American History at UNC Charlotte, will begin at 6:30 p.m. at UNC Charlotte Center City, 320 E. 9th Street in Charlotte. A reception and book signing will follow. This is the third in UNC Charlotte College of Liberal Arts & Sciences’ and J. Murrey Atkins Library’s 2014-2015 author series, Personally Speaking. The event is open to the public without charge, but RSVPs are requested via the online registration form found at uncc.edu or by calling 704-687-1429. Complimentary parking will be provided at the two lots directly across 9th Street and directly across Brevard Street from Center City.

Ekal Kids art Competition Ekal Vidyalaya of Charlotte is hosting a kids’ art competition on Saturday, February 7, 2015 (11 am - 1 pm) at the Hindu Center of Charlotte on 7400 City View Dr. The competition is for age groups 5-13 years. The entry Fee is $5 with proceeds going to Ekal’s fundraising efforts. For further details contact ekalclt@gmail.com or call Lakshmi (704-726-3572); Vish (763-226-9296) or Kamesh (704-787-3349). The Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation is a charitable trust that initiates, supports, and runs one-teacher schools (known as Ekal Vidyalayas) all over India. It is a movement of over 51,943 teachers, 6,000 voluntary workers, 35 field organization (throughout 22 Indian states), and 8 support agencies. It operates in over 53,000 schools and educates more than 1.5 million children. Ekal seeks to empower the village community for its own self-development through four aspects: functional literacy, health care education, development education, and empowerment education. For more details on the organization visit www.ekal.org. Krishnakaranaamritam Samskrita Bharati, NC will present “Krishnakaranaamritam - Life and Leelas of Lord Krishna,” a 60 minute Bharatanatyam dance theater production detailing the life and leelas (miraculous feats) of Lord Krishna through the eyes of the humble devotee. Lord Krishna assumed many roles - a son, a little prankster, a friend, a lover, a warrior and ultimately showed His viswaroopam, such that each devotee felt that He was closest to him/her. Krishnakaranaamritam was originally commissioned by Samskrita Bharati - Washington DC in 2013 and has been jointly conceived and presented by Ramya Sundaresn Kapadia, Flute Raman and their team of dancers. The performance will take place on Sat, February 7, 2015 at Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary, NC. Tickets are $10 - $16, kids under five admitted for free. For more details contact: janardhan.kyathanahalli@gmail.com; raviravishankar@yahoo.com; ponnila@yahoo.com.

Pratham NC Math Competition Pratham of North Carolina will hold its inaugural math competition on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 8:30am. It is an Algebra I Competition for Grades 5-8. Gift cards will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners and certificates for all participants. Registration takes place through February 14. Send an email to mathforprathamnc@gmail.com with contestant name, grade and contact info (parents’ name and phone number). The registration fee is $25. Make checks payable to Pratham USA and bring it on the event day. All proceeds will be donated to Pratham USA –www.prathamusa.org. The event location is Country Inn & Suites, 201 Airgate Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560. The schedule: 8:30 - 9:00 am (registration); 9:00 - 10:15 am (test). For further details, write to vij_kum_rag@yahoo.com or rajeev.thalla@gmail.com.

IaSNC Valentine’s Day Party The Indo-American Society of North Carolina (IASNC) of Greensboro presents a “Valentine’s Day Party” on Saturday, February 14, 2014 from 6 – 11 pm at the Meridian Convention Center, 310 W. Meadowview Road, Greensboro, NC This familyoriented event features a formal dinner, community performances, DJ Dance party, games for kids and adults and door prizes. Details of the facility at www.meridianconvention.com, Adults: $25, Children (5-12) or students: $15. Tickets available at local Indian stores, Bumper Jumper or Bollywood fashions, For Information: committee@iasofnc.org” or Amritha: 336-2556451, Gauri: 336-684-5833.

Nuvyug India Fest After successfully producing Indian cultural arts festivals in North Carolina for over a decade, the organization Nuv Yug embarks on a journey to assist communities in other major cities to start similar festivals based on the organization’s processes and system. The inaugural Charlotte India Fest will take place from March 14 - 15, 2015. The festival features dance performances, visual arts, crafts, food, vendors, fashion, and exhibits of India’s culture. There will be an India Fest in Atlanta on March 28, 2015 as well as in Raleigh, NC from April 11 – 12, 2015. The Fest in Charlotte will be held at The Park Expo and Conference Center. For further details visit www.indiafestusa.net.

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Peace 2015 concert Sanam Marvi – Songs from the Lands of Five Rivers Carolina Performing Arts presents Pakistani Sufi/folk and Sarod master Gaurang Doshi will present the “Peace 2015” ghazal singer Sanam Marvi on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 8pm concert on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 7pm in Brendle Recital in Memorial Hall, 114 E. Cameron Ave on the campus of UNC Hall on the campus of Wake Forest University, Winston Salem NC. Accompanying Doshi are tabla players Sandeep Hattangady and Rajen Sukhadia. It will be an evening of pure classical music and there will also be the Pandit Dr. Laxmikant S. Doshi award presentation ceremony. Other artists performing are Richard Coley, Molishree Joshi, Sumana

Chapel Hill. The mesmerizing singer explores the music of the Punjab – the land of five rivers. Straddling the India-Pakistan border, the Punjab was divided in two by the 1947 Partition of India. The songs of Punjab emerge from the Sufi romances of Heer Ranjha, Sohni Mahiwal and Mirza Sahiban, many episodes of which are set on the banks of Punjab’s rivers. Marvi will interpret the poems of Bulleh Shah, Baba Farid, Kabir and others. For more info on Marvi visit www.sanammarvi.net. For more details on the performance visit the website www.carolinaperformingarts.org and search for Sanam Marvi. Ramayanam, and Anusha Doshi on the Sitar. Jim Robertson (Sarod) along with child artists Meet Doshi (Sarod) and Ali Sekandari (Tabla) will also perform. Tickets: (At the door) $3 tGa Holi The 2015 theme of Triangle Gujarati Association’s Holi cultural WFU Students, $5 Children & Seniors, $7 General admission. festival is “Navdurga.” Many participants are preparing for the For more details visit www.SarodSitar.com. event to present songs and dances on Saturday, March 14, 2015. annual art Exhibition The schedule is as follows, 5 – 5:30pm - Holi Dahan and from 5.30pm onwards the performances begin. Food will be available for The Hindu Center of Charlotte organizes an annual Art purchase from 4:30 onwards. Venue: HSNC Cultural Hall, Exhibition to encourage local Indian artists. Visit the exhibition Morrisville, NC. Tickets prices are: Children (5 to 12) and senior for an artful afternoon in the spacious venue of Vihar Hall. citizens $5, Adults $7, Non Members $10. For further details contact: Stroll from one artist’s wall to another, snack on some finger tgaholi@gmail.com or (919) 561-3153 (Weekday after 6:00pm and foods while you contemplate a particular piece, meet the artists and fellow art admirers, or buy something for that blank wall all day for the weekend). Visit the website www.nctga.org. at home. There will be a kids’ corner to create their own art and get tips from the professionals. The event is on Sunday, April Gujarati Natak Gujjubhai Banya Dabang 19, 2015 from noon to 4pm at the Hindu Center, 7400 City View The Triangle Gujarati Association will Dr., Charlotte. There is no entry charge. For further details present the Gujarati Natak Gujjubhai Banya contact Santvana at 704.620.4503 (Santvanajain@gmail.com and Dabang on Thu, March 26, 2015 beginning at Chidaabha@richa.com). 6pm in HSNC Cultural Hall, Morrisville, NC. The comedy natak stars Siddharth Randhelia. Tickets begin at $20. For ticket booking and further details contact: nctga00@gmail.com or call (919) 561-3153 (Weekday after 6:00pm and all day for the Community News weekend). Visit the website www.nctga.org. Hindi Chetna Magazine Hindi Chetna is a North American quarterly literary magazine CMaC Spring Concerts The Classical Music Association of Charlotte (CMAC) sponsors published in Canada. The Jan-March 2015 issue is now available many classical concerts during the year in Charlotte. in online. The magazine presents short stories, poems, articles and Membership forms are available at concerts. The upcoming many more interesting columns. The content is geared toward concerts in spring are, Sun, March 15: Flute concert by Mrs. people who are seeking well-written Hindi literature. The Chief Shantala Subramanyam and party; Sun, April 19: Vocal concert Editor of the magazine is Shiam Tripathi and the Editor is North by OS Thiagarajan and party. For more details on the venues, Carolina-based Dr. Sudha Om Dhingra. Visit these links to read timings and ticket prices call 704.442.1186 (Jayashree the magazine online: www.slideshare.net/hindichetna/ Panduranga), 704.814.9355 (Lakshmi Muthukrishnan), or write color-hindi-chetna-january-2015 or to lakshmi7778@yahoo.com, cmacmusic@yahoo.com or visit http://issuu.com/hindichetna/docs/color_hindi_chetna_january_2 015. www.onlinecmac.com. Saathee.com

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New Scholarship opportunity for Charlotte-area Students Blumenthal Performing Arts of Charlotte has announced The Gordon Hay Scholarship, an endowed scholarship which will be awarded to a Charlotte-area high school senior planning to pursue a non-performing career in the performing arts field. Each year the Gordon Hay Scholarship Committee will select one exceptional high school senior to receive a one-time award in the amount of $5,000. “We are thrilled to be able to create this new opportunity for area students,” said Blumenthal President Tom Gabbard. “We are committed to providing an array of scholarships to young people pursuing careers in the performing arts and this is another great example of that.” The scholarship is in memory of Gordon Hay, an organizational development professional who was passionate about creating transformational change through the authentic engagement of people’s hearts and minds in the strategic work of business. He believed passion and fire from within, fueled exceptional results. His family and friends believe providing opportunities to students who have passion for the performing arts is a fitting tribute to that life. The award is designed for special learning opportunities related to the recipient’s career interest in a non-performing area within the performing arts. Examples include but are not limited to professional conferences, seminars or workshops; participation in an unpaid internship program, professional theatre/music performances and technology needs. Blumenthal has recently launched a dedicated webpage for students to review and apply for scholarship opportunities through Blumenthal Performing Arts. Visit, www.BlumenthalArts.org/scholarships for more information. The winner will be announced at the May 17 High School Musical Theater Awards (The Blumey Awards). “We want our students to reach high, to be successful in school, and to be inspired to do great things. Thanks to generous donors who have funded scholarships, like the Mary Doctor Performing Arts Scholarship, we’ve been able to make tremendous strides in helping young people pursue their dreams. We are confident the Gordon Hay Scholarship will do amazing things for students in our region,” said Gabbard. Blumenthal Performing Arts serves the Carolinas as a leading cultural, entertainment and education provider. For more information, call (704) 372-1000 or visit BlumenthalArts.org. uNC Summer Study abroad Program in India Every year UNC Chapel Hill offers a faculty-led, summer study abroad program in India. Participants spend First Summer Session (almost 6 weeks) in India learning about society and culture for 7 hours of UNC credit. No prior knowledge of Hindi required. You do not have to be a full-time UNC student to apply. The application deadline is February 12, 2015. Three of the program weeks are spent in Delhi, the vibrant political and cultural capital of India. Also included are excursions to contrasting cities and regions of India: Punjab, Hyderabad (Telangana), Agra (UP), and Haridwar-Rishikesh (Uttarakhand). Dates: May 13-June 18 (2015) (First Summer Session) with faculty leaders Dr. Afroz Taj and John Caldwell (Dept. of Asian Studies). All courses will begin on the day after arrival, and continue for the duration of the program. The courses will be fully integrated with the program excursions and site visits. Upon successful completion, students will receive UNC graded credit for each of the three courses. Estimated program cost: $4,000 includes tuition, lodging, all meals, local transportation, monuments, Study Abroad office fees, and insurance. Airfare to Delhi is not included. Scholarships and financial aid are available for many students. For more information or to apply visit the website: http://studyabroad.unc.edu/programs.cfm?pk=127. Saathee.com

2015 Great Places in North Carolina Initiative Residents to select favorite main streets and parks Do you love strolling down your Main Street? –Shopping, people-watching, eating, or hanging out with friends and family on a beautiful afternoon? Have you ever wanted to say “thank you” to your favorite greenway or show your appreciate for an historic rehabilitation project that truly makes your community great? Do you know of a place that’s still being planned for greatness? Now is your chance to show your love for your favorite Main Street or Public Place by voting from the nominated ones for the 2015 Great Places in North Carolina award! Building on the program’s success over the past three years, the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-NC) will again recognize “Great Main Streets” throughout North Carolina. New this year, the program will also recognize one “Great Greenway” and one “Great Historic Rehabilitation” in the “People’s Choice” category. After the month-long nomination period has ended in January, the excitement begins. For the “People’s Choice” category, the nominations are carefully narrowed down by an expert panel of professionals across the state. Then, voters will use an online voting site to cast their vote for their favorite Greenway or Historic Rehabilitation. For the “General Category,” that same expert panel chooses the winners based on specific selection criteria. A total of seven Great Places will be chosen! After that it is a celebration, with a special event held in each community. Online voting will run from February 9th –February 27th www.greatplacesnc.org. “We are very excited about the 2015 edition of our program, which includes two new categories recognizing Great Greenways and Great Historic Rehabilitation projects,” said Jason Burdette, chair of the initiative and a planner with the Town of Davidson. “We invite residents across North Carolina to join us in identifying and celebrating great places throughout our state.” Winners will be announced in early March. Each will receive a framed certificate, hold a celebration, and will be featured at www.greatplacesnc.org. Great Places in North Carolina is an awards program created in 2012 to highlight North Carolina’s Great Places and the communities and people that have created them. North Carolina is full of amazing places that make this state a wonderful place to live, bring important money and jobs into the economy, and keep communities thriving. Last year’s winners were: Apex’s North Salem Street, Winston-Salem’s Fourth Street, Hendersonville’s Main Street as “Great Main Streets;” and Wilson’s Nash, Goldsboro, and Douglas Streets as a “Great Place in the Making.” In the People’s Choice category, Morganton’s East and West Union Streets were selected as a “Great Main Street” and Burnsville’s Town Square as a “Great Public Place.” “We were thrilled with the community support elicited by last year’s ‘Great Places in North Carolina’ initiative,” said John Morck, president of APA-NC. “As planners, we know that our state is filled with many wonderful places to celebrate so we are excited to see which great places North Carolinians nominate this year.” The North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association is an organization of 1,500 professional and citizen planners dedicated to preserving and creating great places throughout North Carolina. Visit www.apa-nc.org.

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Community Organizations Carolina Khadayata Samaj Istdav Shree Kotyark Prabhu’s Mahotsav was celebrated at Jaswant & Usha Mehta’s residence in Huntersville, NC on November 7, 2014. All Khadayata families of NC and SC are welcome to be part of the Carolina Khadayata Samaj. For Further Details: carolinakhadayatasamaj@yahoo.com Jaswant Mehta704-839-1965 or Rita Shah at 704-321-0740

Charlotte agaram tamil Palli Agaram Tamil Palli serves the Tamil speaking community in Greater Charlotte area by conducting Tamil language classes. For further details contact: Megalai Ezhilarasan agaramtp.coord@gmail.com 704-456 9881 http://agaramtamilpalli.wordpress.com CPCC Central Campus, 1201 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC

Carolinas Christian assembly - Charlotte Everyone is cordially invited to join for Sunday worship, Bible class, Sunday school: Sundays from 9 am - 12 pm. English and various Indian languages are used in the Sunday services. Contact for further details Rev. Dr. K.C. Paul (704.771.1414), Rajan Mathew (704.756.4969), Jose Varughese (704.453.6177), Varughese K. Thomas (803.322.9549).

art of Living (Healing with the Breath) Art of Living is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual. This is done through self development programs that recharge the body, mind and spirit and allow people to function at their optimum potential. People from all backgrounds, religions and cultural traditions come together in service and celebration. For Further Details: 980-216-8732 charlotte@us.artofliving.org www.artofliving.org or www.artofliving.org/charlotte

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

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

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

BaPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir A spiritual, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering the Hindu ideals of faith, unity, and selfless service. Activities include: Daily Arti - 6:30am & 6:30pm; Weekly Satsang Sabha held every Sunday which includes Bhajans and Spiritual Discourses: Adults: 4pm, Young Men (Ages 23-36) - 3pm, Young Women (Ages 23-36) – 4pm, Teenagers - 4:30pm, and Children - 5pm. The Temple is located at 4100 Margaret Wallace Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28105. For Further Details: 704.573.0805 www.baps.org

Charlotte Indian Christian Fellowship We meet on the third Saturday of every month at 6:30 PM for Prayer, Bible Study and Fellowship. Anyone who is interested to spend an evening with us is welcome to come with your family and friends. For Further Details: Hema at 704.841.7060 hadhopper@hotmail.com Charlotte Kriya Yoga Group Charlotte Kriya Yoga Group Promotes Kriya Yoga Meditation practices as taught by lineage of realized masters such as Mahaavatar Baba Ji, Lahri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteshwar Giri, Paramahamsa Yogananda, Hariharananda, and Prajanananada. A sincere seeker who follows the path of Kriya Yoga with love and devotion and a desire for spiritual growth can attain Self-realization- even in one lifetime.Center hosts two annual initiation programs and a weekly Sunday meditation for initiates. For Further Details: Agupta1@Carolina.rr.com www.kriya.org

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

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Community Organizations removing wrong beliefs and destroying past sins. For further details contact 877 505 Dada (3232). www.dadabhagwan.org

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

Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India (EVFI) was established to help in the overall development of the remote tribal and rural villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA along with EVFI is committed to the cause of eradicating illiteracy from tribal areas. Education is the key to self-esteem, self-sustenance, economic wellbeing and happiness. The Carolinas Region of the EVFUSA conducts fund raising and awareness programs in North and South Carolina. For Further Details: Ekal Charlotte Chapter: Kameswar Tulasi himadeeps@yahoo.com Ekal Columbia: Janak Dalal / jaydalalcolumbia@gmail.com

Charlotte Marathi Mandal CSMM promotes Maharashtrian culture and language. Maharashtra mandal is committed to serve Carolina Marathi community with various cultural, social and traditional Marathi programs and events. For Further Details: csmmonline@gmail.com www.charlottemarathimandal.com Charlotte telangana association Charlotte Telangana Assoc was formed to promote Telangana cultural activities within greater Charlotte area and also bring together all the Telangana people living in the area to discuss, plan, and take action around the development of Telangana focusing both on rural and urban Telangana areas. For Further Details: www.charlottetelangana.com

Gurdwara Sahib - Charlotte The Sikh Heritage Society strives to unite and enrich the lives of the Sikh & Punjabi communities of Charlotte and surrounding areas. “Gurdwara” address: 1760 Stoney Creek Lane, Charlotte, NC 28262. Regular Program: Every Sunday: 10 - 11am, Asa Di War by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 11:00 am 12:00 pm, Keertan by Children, 12:00 pm — 1:15 pm, Keertan by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm, Ardaas, followed by Guru Ka Langar. For Further Details: Gurdwara: 704.509.2828 704.541.0350 (Sajjan Dhaliwal), sajjan@carolina.rr.com, 704.948.8091 (Inderjeet Rajpal), irajpal@aol.com

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

Hindu Center of Charlotte The temple holds many regular events and religious ceremonies. The temple library is stocked with books, CDs, DVDs and other materials on varied genre such as religion, culture, history, philosophy, yoga and health. The Hindu Center is located at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212. Upcoming Events: Tue, Feb 17: Maha Shivratri Thu, Mar 5: Holika Dahan Sat, Mar 7: Holi cultural show Sun, Mar 8: Dhuleti For Further Details: / 704.607.8412 (facility manager) admin@hcclt.org or www.hcclt.org

Classical Music association of Charlotte (CMaC) CMAC sponsors many classical concerts during the year in Charlotte. Membership forms are available at concerts. Upcoming events: Sun, March 15: Flute concert by Mrs. Shantala Subramanyam and party. Sun, April 19: Vocal concert by OS Thiagarajan and party For Further Details: 704.442.1186 (Jayashree Panduranga) 704.814.9355 (Lakshmi Muthukrishnan), lakshmi7778@yahoo.com cmacmusic@yahoo.com www.onlinecmac.com

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

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

Life Bliss Charlotte Meditation Center The Charlotte chapter of Life Bliss organization is run by volunteers who are trying to spread the knowledge of Yoga and Meditation by letting people experience the teachings of Vedic Science in its purest form delivered by the enlightened master Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda. Life Bliss Foundation is part of a worldwide movement for meditation and healing. Paramahamsa Nithyananda is a global leader in the science of enlightenment. Nithyananda is revered as a living avatar (divine incarnation) by millions worldwide. For Further Details: 10127 Legolas Ln, Charlotte, NC 28269 LifeBlissClt@gmail.com 704-766-1420 / 704-992-6114 www.innerawakening.org

Indian Performing arts association of Charlotte (IPaaC) IPAAC (Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte) promotes classical Hindustani music by inviting well-known artists from India. IPAAC is offering music classes at various locations in Charlotte. For details send an email to musicschool@ipaac.org. For Further Details: Chaula Jain 704.364.0984 Jyoti Kulkarni 704.804.1275 contact@ipaac.org www.ipaac.org Jain Center of Greater Charlotte (JCGC) The JCGC serves the spiritual, cultural, social, and community needs of Jain families in and around metropolitan Charlotte area. JCGC is dedicated to the practice, understanding, promotion, and preservation of the Jain faith. Activities include celebrating major religious festivals such as Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan, and Diwali, and routine programs like Swadhyay, Poojas and children’s Pathshaala. The Jain Center is located at 7631 Mallard Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28262. Upcoming Events: Mon, Feb 2, 2015 (Chaudas): Pakkhi Pratikraman at 7pm Sun, Feb 8, 2015 (Choth): Paathshala for children at 10:30am Tues, Feb 17, 2015 (Chaudas): Pakkhi Pratikraman at 7pm Thu, Feb 19, 2015 (Ekam): Snatra Puja at 10:30am Sun, Feb 22, 2015 (Chhath): Monthly Meeting & Paathshala for Children at 4pm All Other Weekdays: 9:30am - Mon-Friday - Prakshal and Pooja, 7:30pm - Aarti and Mangal Divo Weekends: 10:30am - Prakshal and Pooja, 7:30pm - Aarti and Mangal Divo For Further Details: JCGC President Vibhakar Modi: 704.258.4507 info@jaincenter.us www.jaincenter.us

Net IP Charlotte NetIP Charlotte is the only official Carolinas chapter of North America’s Largest Network of Indian Professionals. NetIP Charlotte provides a forum for on-going Career Developmental and Professional Networking activities. It arranges various events and maintains deeper ties with Businesses & the community. It provides various effective ways for Carolinas’ Indian Professionals to connect with other successful professionals. For Further Details: www.netIPnc.org Pratham - Charlotte area Pratham organizes grassroots programs in the area of primary education. Pratham has made an impact on the learning levels of several million children through its Read India campaign. Pratham has developed an accelerated learning technique which helps children to read and write in two months. With nearly half the children in India who attend schools are not learning to read and write at the required level, Pratham is trying to fill an important gap in the area of primary education. For Further Details: Anju Desai (ajdesai66@gmail.com or 980-622-0125) and Shubhra Chakraborty (shubhra.chakraborty1@gmail.com) or 704-942-4798). www.prathamusa.org.

Kiran Kiran, Inc. is a community based South Asian organization promoting self-reliance and empowerment of South Asian women and men who are in domestic violence through crisis counseling and intervention, language assistance and translation and resource referrals in a confidential manner. Kiran operates a 24/7 hotline service. Services offered at Kiran are confidential and free of charge. The organization spreads awareness about causes and effects of domestic violence in the community and cooperates and collaborates with organizations in the USA and elsewhere with similar objectives. Kiran assists and provides information on referrals Saathee.com

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

meditation. The features of this meditation include transmission of divine energy into the heart of the practitioner and cleaning of deep impressions, thereby regulating the mind. Regular practice of this system of meditation integrates the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of human being, while still encouraging people to maintain a normal family and working life. In the Charlotte area, group meditation is held at the Unity of Charlotte on Sundays and Wednesdays. For Further Details: Srikanth Katakam 704.496.4411 naturalpath.nc@gmail.com www.srcm.org

SouthPark Cricket Club South Park Cricket Club is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it has been an active member of the Mid Atlantic Cricket Conference since 2002. The club’s home ground is located at the Reedy Creek Park, 2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC. For Further Details: 847.722.9865 (Baseet Ahmed), baseer_11@yahoo.com www.southparkcc.org

Sangamithra Foundation Sangamithra Foundation is a Charlotte based charity organization formed by a group of people who thrive to make a difference in the society. The team has taken the path of identifying the needs of underprivileged communities in India and provides support to meet those needs. Sangamithra has made its presence known in the Charlotte community by its participation in the 2013 Festival of India, as part of its fund raising activity. In addition, with liaisons in both the UK and the UAE, Sangamithra is reaching out on a global scale and working collectively towards realizing its vision. If you would like to be a part of this noble cause, touch base with Sangamithra Foundation. For Futher Details: www.sangamithra.org; www.facebook.com/SangamithraFoundation info@sangamithra.org;

Srishti of Charlotte Srishti works to fulfill the NC community’s need for togetherness and the desire to showcase Bengali culture, heritage, literature, theatre, music and popular arts. Literally, the word Srishti means an act of creation. Though established and coordinated by a group of Bengali families, Srishti welcomes and brings together people of varied cultures, ethnicity, languages, background and nationalities who are interested in East Indian traditions. For Further Details: Samiksha Bose: 704-321-1964 Santanu Sarkar: 704-541-3451 http://srishticharlotte.org/

Shantiniketan Senior Center of Carolinas The Shantiniketan Senior Center of Carolinas (SSCC) is located at Melange Health Solutions, 145 Scaleybark Rd., Charlotte, NC. The Center is open from 10am - 3pm. The Center presents members with activities, outings, access to physical care and mental wellbeing and care. For More Details: Nimish Bhatt 704-560-4910 / 704-491-1186 nimishbhatt@bellsouth.net

telugu association of Greater Charlotte area (taGCa) The organization’s mission is to bring together Telugu speaking people and to promote Telugu Culture. TAGCA organizes regular events and programs. For Further Details: www.tagca.org trimurti temple Charlotte, NC Trimurti Temple is open daily, morning puja (10am) and evening puja (7pm). Sunday abhisekhams (11am) and other special pujas. Temple is located at 6441/6519 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216. All Sundays at 11 am Venkateswara Abishekam. For Further Details: 980-219-7556 contact@trimurtitemple.org www.trimurtitemple.org

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

Vallabh Pushti Samaj of Carolinas (VPSC) VPSC has announced Shrinathji Haveli – “Shrinath Dham” in Charlotte with support of all Vaishnav families of Carolinas. VPSC is starting construction in the near future of “Shrinath Dham Haveli” for benefit of entire Vaishnav Samaj and Pushtimargiya devotional activities. VPSC is moving forward with objective to fill devotional need for hundreds of Vaishnavs in Carolinas to worship and pray together, perform “seva and rituals” and to observe and celebrate festivals and to perform and engage in humanitarian and educational activities. Regular “Paath and Bhajan” recitations are held on 2nd Sunday of each

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

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Community Organizations understanding between members of the Indian community and other residents of the Triad, and make the latter aware of issues of concern to the Indian community. For Further Details: Kumar Bhardwaj: 336-601-0567, kumar.vansh@gmail.com Ruby Singh: 336.430.9068, rs7227@gmail.com www.iatnc.org

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Indo-american Society of NC (IaSNC) The objectives of IASNC are to support the Indian, South Asian and American community residing in Greensboro, NC and vicinity and other individuals interested in learning the culture, traditions, and arts of India. Specifically, IASNC promotes Indo-American cultural, arts and sports events and also schoolbased volunteering activities. IASNC presents “Valentine’s Day Party” on Sat, February 14 from 6 - 11 pm at the Meridian Convention Center, 310 W. Meadowview Road, Greensboro, NC. Fun Family Event with formal dinner, Community Performances, DJ Dance party, Fun Games for kids and adults and door prizes. Details of the facility at www.meridianconvention.com, Adults: $25, Children (5-12) or students:$15. Tickets available at local Indian stores, Bumper Jumper or Bollywood fashions, For Information: committee@iasofnc.org” or Amritha: 336-2556451, Gauri: 336-684-5833” For Further Details: Krishna Balu336-292-9462, balu4428@infionline.net www.iasofnc.org

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

Indo-uS Cultural association of Winston-Salem The Indo-US Cultural Association’s primary mission is to increase awareness of the cultural heritage of India, which is tremendously rich in its diversity and history. The Association seeks to reach out to the thriving Indian-American community within the Piedmont and Triad areas to share the vibrant Indian culture and promote cross-cultural understanding. For Further Details: Subba Reddy Meka, President, 336.577.5285 http://indouswinston.org/contact.aspx

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

Life Mission, uSa This ashram has been established to provide helpful benefits for all - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. All these benefits can be achieved through the natural remedies of yoga therapy, Ayurveda, naturopathy and diet. 8136 NC Highway 119 South Mebane, NC 27302. For Further Details: 336.421.0690 848.459.7401 (Dr. Manoj) lifemissionusa@gmail.com www.lifemissionusa.com

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

Quan am Buddhist temple All interested in Buddhism are welcome. The temple is located at 1410 Glendale Dr. Greensboro , NC 27407. For Further Details: www.ChuaQuanAm.com

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Community Organizations atlantic Coast Sikh association This is one of the oldest Sikh associations in the Southeastern USA. It meets every Sunday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at its gurdwara, located at 3108 Sparger Road, Durham, NC 27705. Kirtan is done by Bhai Dyal Singh Jatha. Classes for Punjabi and religious studies are held for children at the same time. For Further Details: 919.309.1045 - Bhai Dyal Singh www.acsagurdwara.org

various service activities and SSE class (for students) in Greensboro, NC all Sundays — 9:45 am to 12:15 pm For Further Details: Swami Rajendran 908-875-6964 Dr. Varatharajah 336-851-9150 temple of the Holy Name Prabhupada Village is a rural Hare Krishna community situated in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Puja/Worship of Sri Sri Gaura Nitai/Sri Pancha Tattva starts at 5:00 am every day. Every Sunday at 3 pm there is chanting, dancing, feasting and philosophy. The temple is located at 1283 Prabhupada Rd, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046. For Further Details: 336.593.2322 or 336.793.7138 prabhupadavillage@gmail.com www.prabhupadavillage.com

Balagokulam Gokulam is where Lord Krishna’s magical childhood days were spent. It was here that his divine powers came to light. Every child has that spark of divinity within. Balagokulam is a forum for children (4-15 years age) to discover and manifest that divinity. It will enable Hindu children in the US to appreciate their cultural roots and learn values. This is done through games, yoga, stories, songs, shlokas, arts/crafts, and Seva (selfless service) in the community. Balagokulam sessions are free for all and are held on Saturdays. For Further Details: balagokulam.rtp@gmail.com hss.charlotte@hssus.org (Charlotte region) www.balagokulam.org

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

BaPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir invites everyone to the regularly scheduled events: Ravi sabha - every Sunday at 4 - 6 pm followed by Aarti and Maha Prasad. Mahapuja – every Purnima at 7 pm. Many classes are conducted. Fresh Indian snacks and sweets available at Shayona. 1020 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560. For Further Details: 919.469.6605 www.swaminarayan.org 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

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Bharatiya Senior Citizens of NC The Bharatiya Senior Citizens of NC (BSCNC) is organized for folks of Indian origin aged 60 and above. The BSCNC members meet second Saturday of every month from 10am - 3pm. The next meeting will be on Sat, Feb 14 at Cary Senior Center in Bond Park, Cary. For Further Details: Kusumben Desai (919.677.8513)

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Community Organizations For Further Details on the Association contact: Sushma Maheshwari - 919-880-8529, sushmaofnc@yahoo.com Shruti Singhi - 919-412-4819, mshruti@yahoo.com www.carolinarajasthanis.org Chinmaya Mission Chinmaya Mission is a worldwide organization promoting spiritual growth, started by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. The Chinmaya Mission Raleigh Durham (CMRDU) chapter conducts Balavihar classes from 3 year old to youth on Sunday from 10 am to 11:30 am at Reedy Creek Middle School, Cary. The classes are tailored to each age group by special curriculum created by experienced Swamijis and Acharyas exclusively for CM Balavihar. Trained teachers conduct the classes. Curriculum includes learning to chant the Bhagavad-Gita verses, shlokas, singing devotional bhajans, stories from scriptures, family pujas, meditation, and fun activities like overnight lock-ins, picnics, and competitions. Introduction to Hindi and Sanskrit is also included. All festivals are celebrated. Parents wishing to enroll their children in Balavihar can register through the website. A regular adult study group is conducted for adults on Sunday mornings at Reedy Creek Middle School, as well as other locations in the Triangle. For Further Details: www.chinmaya-RDU.org Dada Bhagwan Foundation The Foundation was formed with the goal of spreading peace and harmony to the world through the science of Akram Vignan - the science of Self Realization as expounded by the Shree A.M. Patel, known as Dadashri or Dada Bhagwan. DBF organizes Spiritual Satsangs /Gnanvidhi (2 hour scientific process of self-realization) of Pujya Deepakbhai around the world. There are no formal lectures here, but it’s in the format of questions and answers on various topics. This is a practical spiritual science. Dada Bhagwan Satsang on Harmony in Life: VCD Satsang of Pujya Deepakbhai and Pujya Dr. Niruma, various character building activities for Kids and Youth. Every 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of each month from 5 to 7 pm followed by Prasad at the HSNC Hall, 309 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC. For Further Details: 877.505.3232 ext 1003 rabhatt@yahoo.com www.dadabhagwan.org | www.kids.dadabhagwan.org Datta Yoga Center - Raleigh Mission: Spread the teachings of Sadguru Sri Sri Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji of Mysore. Activities: Namasankeertana - Bhajans written, composed and sung by Pujya Sri Swamiji. Future projects: Kriya yoga classes by Pujya Sri Swamiji-trained teachers from India. The group meets on the first Saturday of every month and every major festival day for Satsang and Namasankeertana (divine singing). Everyone is invited to attend the satsang with family and friends and receive divine blessings. For Further Details: 919.484.1993 (Srinivas Chittineni) 919.461.0843 (Suresh Kota) Saathee.com

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Duke Diya Duke Diya is a Duke University student organization that is committed to providing a forum for interaction through political, cultural, community service, and social events relating to South Asian Americans. For Further Details: 732.865.3173 www.dukediya.com Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation RtP Chapter Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India (EVFI) was established to help in the overall development of the remote tribal and rural villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA along with EVFI is committed to the cause of eradicating illiteracy from tribal areas. Education is the key to self-esteem, self-sustenance, economic well being and happiness. The Raleigh Chapter EVFUSA conducts fund raising and awareness programs in the Triangle area. For further details: Ekal/RTP: raginiusa@yahoo.com EKtaa South asian Student organization EKTAA (meaning unity) is the South Asian Student Organization at North Carolina State University (NCSU). The organization was founded in 1970. The motto is “unity within diversity.” EKTAA strives to spread culture and heritage of South Asia all over the campus as well as the local community and the organization works hand-in-hand with many organizations on and off the NCSU campus, as well as South Asian organizations from area universities. For Further Details: www.ektaa.org 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. Afroz Taj) taj@unc.edu GEM - Raleigh Church of God Attend worship services, prayer meetings or Sunday School. For Further Details: 919.395.6208 (Pastor Thankachan M.) globalem@gmail.com Gokul Bhajan and Vedic Studies The group holds weekly satsang of parents and children singing bhajans and glorifying past times of Lord Krishna. There are multimedia assisted programs every Friday 7 to 9 pm at the Hindu Bhavan Main Hall (309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560). Children learn slokas, learn presentation skills, manage and lead various projects such as book distribution, charity for cow protection, food for poor, prison seva, igokulam, and many more. Classes are conducted on a semester basis, with tests and scores. Children and parents also have unique opportunities for learning and developing February 2015

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to provide “seva” (service) to the regional community. For Further Details: 919.676.0298 (Mrinmoyee Sanyal) msanyal@ncsu.edu www.hsc-ncsu.org Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) The HSS conducts weekly activities to develop character and leadership skills in participants, emphasizing values such as self-discipline, self-confidence and a spirit of selfless service (seva) for humanity while maintaining Hindu cultural identity in harmony with the larger society. HSS is inspired by the idea that the whole world is one family. HSS started in 1989 in the United States and currently has over 100 chapters (shakhas) across the country. The Research Triangle Park chapter meets every Saturday. Activities are tailored to include yoga, games, songs, lectures and discussions on Hindu dharma and culture. For Further Details: hss.rtp@hssus.org - Triangle area hss.charlotte@hssus.org - Charlotte region. Hum Sub Hum Sub is dedicated to sharing the social and cultural traditions of India with the residents of the Research Triangle Park and North Carolina. For Further Details: 919.371.4470 www.humsub.net

Hindu Society of North Carolina - Morrisville, NC The Hindu Society of NC is located at 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC and serves the greater Triangle area. Temple Timings: Sunday to Monday - 7am-9pm (all day open). Morning Aarti: Mon-Friday-10.30 am, Saturday-10am, Sunday 10am. Evening Aarti: Mon-Friday- 8pm, Saturday-Sunday 6pm. Regular religious events: Ramayan recital, Sunderkand, Hanumanchalisa, Shiva abishek, Gayatri Bhajans, Vaishnav Bhajans , Vedic havan, Jain Pooja, Bhagvatam, Vishnu sastranam, Ekadashi Bal Krishna abishek, Lalitha sastrnamam, Skananda shasti Kavacham, and Sholaka chanting. All major religious celebrations are observed throughout the year. Facility rentals are also available. Activities: Yoga Classes (twice a week), Hinduism and Meditation classes; Weekend Community Classes: Jain pathshala, Hindi classes, Sanskar Gurkul Classes,Tamil classes, Balmukund classes. Ohm Squad is the youth wing of HSNC involved in the youth activities like camp, games, craft and arts, music, shlokas. Regular pooja services are done in the temple. Priest services are available at your home and/or at the Temple at a nominal charge. For Further Details: Saroj Sharma at 919.654.5224 Trilok Pillai (manager) at 919.599.9567 hsnc@hsnconline.org www.hsnconline.org

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 2year 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. For Further Details: Nilesh - 919.656.4361 www.forum-nc.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

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. For Further Details: www.icmds.org

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Community Organizations Indian talent Discovery Foundation Indian Talent Discovery Foundation (ITDF) is established to promote any form of art that has originated in India by any individual. The primary objective of Indian Talent Discovery Foundation is to encourage local talent to excel in the chosen art to become professionals. The art can be in any form such as Indian Classical and Bollywood dance, Indian music, Astrology, Numerology, Palmistry, traditional medicine, Vaasthu Shasra, and so on. For Further Details: Supriya Goli (919-342-8678) contactus@itdfoundation.org www.itdfoundation.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. For Further Details: 919.362.7653 (Dr. Subhas C. Mohapatra) www.iaff1.org InStepp InStepp is located in Durham and its mission is to create a vibrant community by empowering women who’ve come up against some challenges in their lives to rise above those challenges and succeed personally and professionally through innovative, gender-responsive training, educational and prevention services. If you need assistance transitioning into the workforce after losing your primary source of income from a significant other due to divorce, separation, death or disability, ask about eligibility to participate in New Choices, an economic self-sufficiency program for women. Services include employment & career counseling, resume development, employability skills training, federal and state benefits application, financial and tuition assistance, community and college referrals, computer skills training and more. InStepp welcomes all women from South Asia and understands the differences in customs and religions across South Asia and can provide services in many different South Asian Languages. For Further Details: 919.680.8000 pmanhas@instepp.org www.instepp.org International Buddhist Progress Society - NC temple All are invited - the temple, inaugurated with modern environmentally-friendly design in 2010, is open 10am to 5pm Tuesday through Sunday, with Sunday services at 10am followed by free vegetarian lunch. The temple is located at 2529 Prince Drive, Raleigh NC 27606. For Further Details: 919-816-9866 www.blianc.org Saathee.com

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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. For Further Details: 919.233.2900 www.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) ISSO is a socio-religious organization and its primary objective is to advance the Sanatan Dharma in accordance with the principles and teachings of Shree Swaminarayan Sampradaya, founded and ordained by Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan Himself. ISSO Raleigh-Durham chapter organizes a regularly scheduled biweekly “Satsang Sabha,” every other Saturday, at HSNC Cultural Hall (309 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville, NC27560), which includes Kirtan bhakti, Katha, Aarti and Mahaprasad. Pujya Santo visit often to impart the divine knowledge of Swaminarayan Bhagwan. Devotees come together to practice their religious duties in harmony. All are welcome. For Further Details: 919.964.1008 isso.nc@gmail.com http://issonc.org ISKCoN New Goloka temple of North Carolina New Goloka temple is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, also known as the Hare Krishna Movement. The Radha-Krishna temple is in a rural, peaceful setting at 1032 Dimmocks Mill Rd. Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278. Visitors are welcome any day of the week to come have darshan of Sri Sri Radha Golokananda. Every Sunday at 4pm, there is a special program consisting of arati, kirtan, Bhagavad-gita discourse, and a sumptuous prasadam feast. From 4:30-5:30pm, there is a Sunday school program for children ages 3-7 and 8-12. Children take part in learning Bhagavad-gita slokas and bhajans, understanding the basic philosophy, reciting and hearing stories from the Vedas, enacting dramas and other fun activities. New Goloka also provides educational classes, seminars and programs for adults. New Goloka Daily Darshan Times 4:30 – 5 am, 7:15 am1:00 pm, 4:15 - 5:45 pm, 7 - 8 pm. Saturday and Sunday Darshan open from 7:15 am to 8 pm. For Further Details: 919.593.6827, golokanandapriya@hotmail.com www.newgoloka.com

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Community Organizations Kiran Kiran, Inc. is a community based South Asian organization promoting self-reliance and empowerment of South Asian women and men who are in domestic violence through crisis counseling and intervention, language assistance and translation and resource referrals in a confidential manner. Kiran operates a 24/7 hotline service. Services offered at Kiran are confidential and free of charge. The organization spreads awareness about causes and effects of domestic violence in the community and cooperates and collaborates with organizations in the USA and elsewhere with similar objectives. Kiran assists and provides information on referrals to professional and community services regarding legal issues, health care, short-term child care, psychological counseling, and temporary shelter and housing. For Further Details call or visit website: 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1877- NC-KIRAN or 1-877-625-4726 Phone: 919-839-6203 Email: kiran@kiraninc.org http://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 detachment and inspires and uplifts visitors. This resort is hallowed by a Yogi, a Sannyasi who ensures that the true practice of Dharma 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. The group strives to create synergy among various cultural groups from the South Asian region. Upcoming Events: April 11 -12, 2015: India Fest, JS Dorton Arena, Raleigh For Further Details: www.nuvyug.net Pakistani american association The Pakistani-American Association (NCPAA) is a nonpolitical, non-sectarian, cultural and social organization that promotes Pakistani culture to all the communities in the Triangle Area of NC. Several events are presented during the year including a family dinner on the second Fri every month. For Further Details: payamber@ncpaa.org http://ncpaa.org Pratham - triangle area Pratham is a grass-roots organization that works towards universalizing primary education in India. With a goal of Saathee.com

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Community Organizations triangle Bangladesh Society (tBSNC) TBSNC strives to arrange musical programs by artists who have captured the hearts and minds of millions of Bengali-, Urdu- and Hindi-speaking music fans all around the globe. For Further Details: 919.741.9343 (Ishtiaque Mohiuddin) Ishtiaquem@gmail.com www.tbsnc.org triangle Chapter-India Development & Relief Fund (IDRF) IDRF is a registered, tax-exempt non-profit organization that supports volunteer-based, honest and highly experienced nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in India in serving their populations’ critical needs around education, childcare, healthcare, women empowerment and tribal welfare, as well as relief and rehabilitation in times of natural disasters. For Further Details: www.idrf.org. triangle Gujarati association (tGa) TGA’s mission is to promote and serve Gujarati culture in the Triangle area by organizing various events throughout the year and impart Gujarati culture and language on the youth. The association sponsors events throughout the year. For Further Details: nctga00@gmail.com www.nctga.org triangle Rang Mandal Devotees of Pujya Sri Rang Avdhoot Maharaj meet every Saturday in Cary or Raleigh from 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM to sing devotional Dattatreya Bhajans and Datta-Bavani in a spiritual atmosphere. Special programs organised on Guru Purnima and Rang Jayanti and on the occasion of Pujya Sri Prem Avdhoot Bapji’s annual visit to the US. For Further Details: rangmandal@gmail.com triangle Vegetarian Society (tVS) The mission of TVS is to build a sense of community between current vegetarians and people who are interested in vegetarianism and have a forum for a discussion of issues. For Further Details: barman@cs.unc.edu www.trianglevegsociety.org triangle Vipassana Vipassana, which means to see things as they are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques and was taught 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills. The Triangle Vipassana meditation group holds weekly group sittings in Cary, Raleigh on Thu, Sat, and Mon and 3-hour sitting on 3rd Sunday each month, and one day sitting every few months for established students (those who have taken atleast one ten day course from S.N.Goenka or one of his Assistant teachers). Ten day courses are available for all. There is no charge. To apply for a retreat visit www.patapa.dhamma.org. For Further Details: 732-213-9660 carync.sittings@gmail.com Hitesh & Vaibhavi Parekh / www.dhamma.org Saathee.com

urdu Majlis Urdu Majlis, the Triangle’s Urdu Literary Society, meets monthly in the FedEx Global Education Center on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill. Meetings include discussions of the life and works of major South Asian poets as well as opportunities to share original poetry and other writing. All meetings are free and open to the public. Urdu Majlis is co-sponsored by the Carolina Asia Center and the South Asia Section of the UNC Dept. of Asian Studies. Urdu Majlis is an intellectual endeavor with no political or religious affiliations. For Further Details: Afroz Taj (taj@unc.edu or 919-851-1119) Ashraf Faruqi (pasbaan@hotmail.com or 919-596-4792) Vaishnav Samaj of triangle area The Vaishnav Samaj is a group of like-minded devotees who meet for religious worship and understand Pushti Marg Principles at large. Recently, a sub-chapter of Vallabh Youth Organization (VYO) was formed under the leadership of Mrs. Harsha Shah. Regular Bhajan recitations are held 2nd Sunday of the month from 4-6 pm and seniors are requested to encourage youngsters to participate in the activities. For Further Details: Arvindbhai Shah 919.233.7677 Vithalbhai Shah 919.467.4254 Navinbhai Parikh 919.387.8808 Vibha Vibha is a volunteer driven non-profit organization dedicated to creating a brighter future for underprivileged children. The Raleigh Action Center has a group of energetic and enthusiastic volunteers from varied backgrounds, including working professionals and students. This group came together through a strong belief in Vibha’s mission and a resolve that we can create a positive societal impact in India – even from half way around the world. The group works to organize social events that spread awareness and raise funds to further the organization’s mission. For Further Details: raleigh@vibha.org http://raleigh.vibha.org.

Regional Hindu Society of Eastern NC (Greenville, NC) The temple celebrates major festivals and holds regular bhajan seesions and Geeta study. For Further Details: Temple 252.752.2670 B.S. Srivatsa 508.654.0360 Hindutemplenc@gmail.com Sri Mata Shakthipeetham of NC The mission of this organization is to establish Sri Mata Shakthipeetham for the Hindu community of North Carolina, offer worship, and conduct pujas. Lewisville, NC. For Further Details: www.aumsrimata.org 110

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Community Organizations Sri Somesvara temple Sri Somesvara Temple is located near Asheville, NC. Temple hours are 8 am - 7:30pm. Regularly scheduled pujas: Subrabhath Aarti - 8 am, Rudrabhishek Nityapuja - 9 am - 12 noon, Pradoshakala puja and mangala aarti - 6 pm - 7:30pm. The temple also hosts special events. Contact the temple: 828.476.4073. It is located at 95 Mount Soma Blvd., Clyde, NC 28721 Upcoming Events: Tue, Feb 17: Maha Shivratri For Further Details: www.srisomesvara.org.

South Carolina american South asian Cultural association of Columbia, SC The American South Asian Cultural Association of Columbia’s fundamental goal is to increase cultural awareness and develop cultural understanding among American South 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 $9 Per Person charge. This month the meeting will be held at Delhi Palace, 542 Saint Andrew Road, Columbia, 29210. For Further Details: Contact in the evenings: (803) 233-7042 or (512) 547-7077. 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 programs are conducted by a Buddhist Monk. Activities are held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings: 6:30 pm (puja), 7 pm (meditation), and 8 pm (“Dhamma” talk or discussion). A “youth program” is also held once a month. For Further Details: dhammasc@hotmail.com Hanahan tabletennis training Center There are no membership fees of any kind to play at HTTTC. Free open play and training. Free USATT league. Informal free coaching as time permits. Open to all levels of players from recreational to competitive. The center is located at City of Hanahan Gym, 1255 Yeamans Hall Rd., Hanahan, SC 29410 (Adjacent to Police Station). For Further Details: www.ttHanahan.com

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Hindu Society of Greater Spartanburg The daily Aarti is at 7:00 p.m., Balvihar classes are conducted from 10 - 11:45 am on scheduled Sundays, and Satsang is on second Sunday every month from 5 - 7 pm. Temple is located on 1130 Fairview Church Road in Boiling Springs, SC 29303. For Further Details: 864.599.7048 Hindu temple and Center (Columbia, SC) The temple is located at 5704 Kiawah Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29212. It is open on weekdays between 8:30 am to 12 noon and between 5 pm and 8:30 pm. On weekends, the temple is open between 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Bal Gokulam (Sunday School) classes are held every Sunday from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. Classes are designed to help children build physical, mental, cultural, social & spiritual lives. Contact: 803.772.6940 www.hindutemplesc.org Hindu temple of South Carolina The Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of South Carolina was established with an objective to fill the need for thousands of Hindus in the State of South Carolina to worship and pray together, perform sacraments and rituals, to observe and celebrate festivals, and to perform and engage in humanitarian and educational activities. For Further Details: http://www.hindutemplesc.org/index.php India assoc. of Greater Charleston (IaGC) The IAGC was founded in Charleston to bring together people who were interested in India and to provide a forum to increase the understanding of the heritage of India in US. For Further Details: 803.884.0859 iagcfolks@yahoo.com International Fellowship Church of Greenville, SC International Fellowship Church offers Sunday worship services and other weekly activities for people of Indian origin. For Further Details: 864.234.1256 (Pastor Suhas Raiborde) www.internationalfellowshipchurch.org Kannada association of Greater Greenville (KaGG) An organization devoted to the awareness and promotion of Kannada culture in the Greater Greenville area of South Carolina. KAGG is a primarily run by volunteers and invites Kannadigas living in and around Greater Greenville area to participate in the organization. Kannada classes for children are being organized to meet at the Vedic Center in Mauldin every other Sunday morning. For Further Details: 864.430.4973 www.kagg-sc.org Masjid Noor-uL-Huda The Mosque is located at 517 Winmet Dr., Columbia, S.C. On the first and third Saturday of every month from 6 - 8 pm, Islamic session is held by Hafiz Mohammed Basheer. Quranic Reading classes are conducted daily, and everyone is 112

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FOCUS FOLIUM FOLLOWER FOREIGN FOUR FRANCE FREAK FREEDOM FRESH FRIEND FROTH FULCRUM FUNCTION FUNDAMENTAL FUR FUTURE

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EZ-BZ TEST YOUR IQ The common letters are “AH” - Fill in the blanks 1. A great king. (Hindi word) _ AH _ _ _ _ _ 2. The official currency of Indonesia. _ _ _ _ AH 3. Nor related to documented history. AH _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4. Yes; an affirmative reply. _ _ AH 5. A place where tea and snacks are served. _ _ AH _ _ _ _ 6. Brightly colored flower of Daisy family. _ AH _ _ _ 7. The title of any of the former ruler of Iran . _ _ AH 8. Nonviolence. (Hindi word) AH _ _ _ _ 9. The black spotted, fastest running wildcat. _ _ _ _ _ AH 10. Lake between California and Nevada. _ AH _ _ 11. The Creator God. (Hinduism). _ _ AH _ _ 12. A water pipe with long flexible tube for drawing tobacco smoke thru water in a bowl & cooling it. _ _ _ _ AH 13. The monetary unit of Thailand. _ AH _ 14. “__ Gandhi”, freedom fighter of India. _ AH _ _ _ _ 15. Used to get someone’s attention. AH _ _ 16. The savior of Jews. (Judaism) _ _ _ _ _ AH 17. An American multinational Internet corporation headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. _ AH _ _ 18. A female peacock. _ _ AH _ _ 19. Used to express surprise, joy, triumph. AH _ 20. A soft, twilled fabric of silk or rayon. _ _ _ AH 21. A Hebrew prophet of the 7th centaury B.C. _ AH _ _ 22. A state in U.S. (Cap.- Salt Lake City) _ _ AH 23. In or to the front; onward. AH _ _ _ 24. A Muslim teacher of the religious law. _ _ _ _ AH 25. A report on policy or procedure. _ AH _ _ _ (Puzzle solutions are on next page. NO peeking!) Kirit Shukla Contact him at kiritsshukla@hotmail.com

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General Predictions for February 2015 aRIES (Mar 20- apr 20) - Conflicts at the home front and hyper, aggressive attitudes may cause distress this month. Think twice before you speak, while harsh language must be avoided at all costs. Focus on your work routine this month. Don’t stress the status quo; focus more on what you’re gaining out of work from a knowledge point. This may allow for minor financial gains. The key this month is to avoid negative consequences by concentrating on work and controlling your communication skills.

SCoRPIo (oct 23 - Nov 22) - During this month you will feel spent due to a lack of vitality. You will waste your energy in useless pursuits. Disturbance in married life is also possible. Mental anxiety will disturb even the daily goings on of life. Don’t act haphazardly and aggressively, although you will be able to maintain your steady income. Drive very carefully or avoid driving. Travel must be avoided.

tauRuS (apr 20 - May 21) - You are entering into a new era and this turning point will bring new action into your life. You will be successful due to your creative intelligence. Time is favorable for love and romance. Your income as well as expenses will increase. Some type of fear will prevail and will not let you enjoy this period. Be very careful while driving. Family atmosphere will also be pleasant.

SaGIttaRIuS (Nov 22 - Dec 21) - You will get involved in unwanted issues. There may be some bad news regarding business. Heavy losses are also indicated due to indulgent in unnecessary expenses. Maintain good relations with superiors. Speculation must be avoided. The family atmosphere may not be harmonious. Depression or lack of self-confidence may cause major problems. Don’t take any risks.

GEMINI (May 21 - Jun 21) - You will be able to control your opponents. After a slow start, the flow of income will increase rapidly. Try to control unnecessary expenses. Watch for forgery or cheating. Improvement in health and income will give you peace of mind. Others will appreciate your written work in the last week of the month. You must stay aware to avoid accidents and don’t dispute with your partner.

CaPRICoRN (Dec 21 - Jan 20) - Your own people may act as your competitor. You may face several awkward situations and as a result of this your health might give some problems. Your opponents will be in command. Flow of money will not be normal. You may not be able to keep a perfect tuning with your own people. Please do not sign any important documents without thoroughly reviewing them.

CaNCER (Jun 21 - Jul 22) - You will feel quite happy and relaxed during this month. Service condition will improve. Substantial gains are also possible. You will get involved in family matters. Check your morals and values of your principles and avoid breaking them. Don’t get involved in new ventures. You are prone to certain diseases during this month. A child-related problem is also possible.

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Classifieds BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Dry Cleaning Business for Sale, Columbia, South Carolina, $850,000 contact GJB Associates 803-463-8735 . For sale: 23 units independent motel plus two bedrooms house in SC. Owner retiring after 22 years. Financing available. Call for details: 803-464-5736. Convenience Stores/Gas Stations for Lease or Sale in NC. Great opportunities with upside potential. Only serious inquiries; must have capital for goodwill / inventory. Please call 803-789-3133. C-store & Gas Station for sale: very busy through way in Matthews NC. High margin & very profitable, good terms call 704-604-4506. Liquor & C-store for Sale or Lease: Clover, SC. Gross sales yearly around $400,000 from both stores, $1600 rent per month with long term lease; Asking $45,000 + inv. ($80k-$100K). With property. Asking $180,000 additional. Owner finance available. Rocky 803810-5105. Looking for Medical or non Medical Investors to Invest with my company for Urgent Care Franchise business. Business locations in Charlotte and South market. Min Investment will be $1 Million Plus. Sam Shah 704-649-5065. samshahbusiness@gmail.com Property for sale: 101 S. Main St., Fountain Inn, SC 29644. Great location within the heart of downtown Fountain Inn. $325,000 Sales Price; Contact: 864497-0495. C-Stores: Taylorsville, NC $170K+ Inv, GR $1.8M; Heath Springs, SC $180K + Inv, GR $1.6M; Newton, NC $99K + Inv, GR $750K; 704-821-8888 or www.Countysouth.biz Business opportunity: Learn about land in Apex, NC area. 2015 is the time to buy land. Land expert Bob Atkinson www.learnaboutland.com. or call 919362-6999. Equipped restaurant for sale or lease in Columbia, SC. Available immediately. 7000sf. Excellent location. Golden opportunity with low budget start-up. Columbia needs quality Indian restaurant. Owner financing available. Contact Mr. I. 803-206-1171 or bihari.intwala@gmail.com Saathee.com

Refulgent technologies Inc.: It staffing company is currently recruiting Domestic help needed for Gujarati Java, .Net, SQLâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Server and QA candidates. family in Rock Hill SC. Excellent We also do Training &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Placement. e-mail: cooking & cleaning skills required. recruiter@refulgent-tech.com Benefits include competitive salary & Front Desk agent Wanted: For a allowance for rent.Must be legal US franchise hotel in Kinder, LA. Fluent resident &able to drive. Call 803-448-4820. english is a must. Exp. Preferred but Nanny Needed: Looking for part time will train. This is a live-in position. Pls. or full time nanny to come to our house Call 910-273-2132.

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in Cary NC. Driving is a must. Help Wanted: Subway & Store in Greensboro, NC area. Couple preferred. Competitive pay. Call 919-225-4048. Cashier Wanted: Part time or full time Must speak fluent English, have legal for C-store/gas station in Rockhill, SC. status and computer knowledge. Please call: 704-737-1555. Call Hasmukh Patel 704-907-5884. Experienced threading Practitioners or Licensed Esthetician in Charlotte & Raleigh. New locations now open. Full or part-time with great pay and flexibility. Experience required. Good English skills. Front Desk Help for franchise hotel in Please call 980-322-1110 (M-F 9-5). Fort Mill, SC. Must have computer skills, fluent in English & have legal status. Email Retail Sales associate in Columbia SC. Male / Female / Couple. Full or part resume: bwhospitality78@gmail.com. time. Opportunity to advance quickly Nanny needed: Part time /live in. into management. Contact 706-877-0315. Ballantyne area near JM Robinson middle school. Light house work and Night audit / Front desk help wanted cooking. Hindi/English/kannada for Franchise motel, Charlotte. Full-time / Part-time. Must have experience, be speaking. Please call 518-229-8095. honest, reliable & fluent in English. Call Help Wanted: 1 maintenance position Nina 704-299-3364. and 1 front office clerk, for motel in Charlotte. Fluent in English, Legal Nanny Needed in Florence, SC, for a status. Experienced preferred. Call 201- newborn baby. Live in nanny preferred who can also cook for two people. No 232-9562. house keeping or cleaning involved. Marketing Rep Raleigh area: Meet Call 551-689-2491. with community to introduce our academic academy. Excellent written Motel help wanted in Ashboro, NC. and verbal communication skills. Front desk with experience and legal College degree with prior marketing status. call 336-625-1880 or Email exp preferred. Full-time, salaried resume to rameshvpatel@gmail.com Gas Station Help Wanted: Couple, fullposition. Contact 919-234-1503 time in McCormick, SC (near Help Wanted: Subway and gas station Greenwood & Augusta) & Lincolnton, for both businesses looking for help. GA. Must speak fluent English & have North Carolina. Couple preferred. legal status. Good pay. Please call 704Fluent in English, must have legal status 299-8535. and computer knowledge. Please call Nanny/baby sitter needed in Lumberton 252-521-5656. NC for a 5 month old. Live in Nanny Couple Needed to manage motel in NC. preferred but not necessary. Please call Must speak English. Excellent pay. 443-895-7066. Accommodations provided. Call 910Daytime Help Needed for household 817-4313 or 910-895-5231. chores and childcare for 3 month old in Hotel Help Wanted: Charlotte. Ballantyne area of Charlotte. Call 732Competitive salary and 334-8555. accommodations provided. General / property manager (experience Help Needed in Charlotte (Ballantyne). required), night auditor (experience Full or Part time. Live in/out, house preferred but will train). Must be fluent work, preferred driver's license, good pay, call 408-781-1882 or 803-233-3741. in English. Email 123nash@gmail.com

Nanny Needed: Gujarati lady needed for child care and house keeping, live-in or full time in Greenville, NC. Call 252565-3563.

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Help needed for cooking and household chores 2-3 hrs. a day, 5 times a week in Huntersville area (Eastfield rd.). Contact 704-968-5571 Front Desk Manager needed : for a franchise Motel in Savannah GA.,Must have legal status & computer skills and speak fluent English. Email resume : devbedford@yahoo.com or 540-816-9062. Nanny Needed: Looking for a Nanny part-time / full-time or live-in, Concord. Light house work and babysitting. Please call at 704-780-1670. Help wanted: Subway in Richburg, SC near Rock Hill. Single or couple. Must have legal status and speak fluent English. Call 704-737-7230

Part-time/Full-time Single or Couple: Needed ASAP for a convenience store / gas station in Gaffney, SC. Must speak English & have legal status & previous experience preferred. Call 704-726-7544 or 864-487-4939. Restaurant Help Wanted: Indian Restaurant in Charlotte NC looking for Waiter/Server. Must have working experience. Please Call 704-512-9177. Motel Help Wanted: Motel operator for small motel. Please call 803-554-6377. Elder care needed in Goldsboro, NC for 67 year old mother. Live in. Must speak Gujarati and have legal status. Cooking and light housekeeping. Call 919-3946224 after 6 pm.

Help Needed: Convenience store help needed in Charlotte full time/ part time contect 704-724-9342.

MATRIMONIAL Beautiful Bengali Banerjee girl 25 yrs, BSc(Hons), homely, Canadian citizen , only child . Father, Columbia University graduate working in Charlotte .Looking for appropriate match. Contact: anjanbandy@yahoo.com. or 704-254-5614. Educated and professional groom sought for Canadian citizen girl 29 years of age. 5’-6”. Ph.D. (Chemistry) employed. Divorced after very brief marriage. No children. email: sbm39@yahoo.com. Hindu Punjabi 6'2", 35 years, software developer, working for East Carolina University and pursuing master in Software Engineering divorcee invites proposal from Hindu girl - 28 to 34 years. Contact with pictures at arjunaneja@hotmail.com Saathee.com

SERVICES Indian tutor Grades K-12 in Charlotte. Mr. Singh specializes in SAT, GRE, ACT, PSAT and other AP Exams. Call: (646) 261-4887 or email at: singh.ricky@gmail.com.

Couple available with Legal status, English, transportation available, for Veg Cooking Store / Gas, Retail, Office, Motel and Other jobs in Charlotte. 704877-8141. Mehandi (Henna): Award-winning artist in the Chapel Hill / Durham, NC area specializes in Mehandi parties. Perfect for weddings, birthdays & gettogethers. Creative & beautiful art! Contact: Krishna Priya Dasi: 919-8247734; krsnapriyad96@gmail.com; www.lotuslyrics.com/henna.html; Facebook: Krishna Priya Dasi Vaibhavi’s Beauty Parlor: Charlotte Ballantyne area in Stone Creek Ranch. Offering Waxing, Facials, and Threading. Please call or text for appointment 843-465-6048. 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 Gujarati Priest: Devendra Dave Independent priest. Ganesh, Randal, Navratri, Diwali’s Laxmi & Sharda Pujas, Satyanarayan Katha, Weddings, Vastu, Baby Shower, Funeral Seva. Call Daveji 704-780-3563. God Blessings to All. astro Healing therapist: For guidance on Career, Wealth, Marriage, Health & Reiki Call Dr.Ajay, Wellness Guru. visit www.astrouniverse.com. E-mail: astrouniverseindia@yahoo.com 919-3427169 or (+91) 9444052660. Neeta’s Beauty Parlor: Charlotte area open 7 days a week. Full service. Please call for appointment. 704-968-0270. astrologer With Gold Medals - Jayanti Lad- Contact for Health, Wealth, Relationship, Child, Enemies, Court Cases, Marriage, Job, Business, Vastu Problems, Preparing & Matching Horoscope. Call 919-463-5180 or Jayantinlad@yahoo.com Pari Beauty In Matthews: Threading, Waxing, Facials, massage for new born and mom & other services. 25 years of experience. Special Deals & Great Service. Call: 704-846-7912. 123

Pretty Face - Indian beauty parlour. Threading, facials, waxing etc conveniently located at Ballantyne /South Charlotte area. Please call for appointment 704-726-8928. Gujarati Priest in NC & SC for Ganesh, Randal, Laxmi, Sharda Pujan, Satyanarayan Katha, Wedding, Vastu, Baby Shower, Hawan, Grah Shanti. Kishor Trivedi Home: 336-774-0597 Cell: 336-486-7925 E-Mail: kishor7@juno.com Hindu Priest: All kinds of puja. Including: havan, katha, weddings, graha pravesh, funeral services & Shraadh. In Hindi, English & Tamil. Call Balaji 704-877-6320 or 704-545-7220 or email: priestbalaji@gmail.com Priest available for the following services: Shree Satya narayan katha, Shanti hawan, Vastu shanty, Weddings, Baby shower, Bhumi pujan, Mata ki chowki pujan, Funeral, all types of karmakand. Please call Viral Bhatt 704438-6334. tabla Classes for all ages in Charlotte on weekends and evenings by professional tabla player with 20 years experience. Call: 704-232-4463. Ribald Farms Nursery & Florist: Specializes in Indian wedding reception design and floral arrangements. For more info contact Shawna Turner at 803328-2266 or www.rockhillflowers.com Beauty Parlor in Columbia and Charlotte area: Waxing, Threading, Bridal Henna, Facial. Call for appointment: 704-526-8707.

PROPERTY FOR RENT OR SALE For Sale: Prime residential land for sale in Rhadanagar Rajkot India. Corner plot ideal for new build flats/house. Walking distance to BAPS mandir. Contact 980-938-8684.

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Dish Installer Charlotte (USAT Satellite)..............107

Passage To India - Fine Indian Cuisine..................73

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DJ Hangama ....................................................68

Patel Brothers (Charlotte) .....................................33

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DJ Don (David Pandoria) .....................................31

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Patel, Tony (Real Estate) .......................................93

Anil Bedi & Associates PC (CPA & Consultants) ..119

Elegant Designz...................................................89

Payal Groceries ...................................................93

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

Eshaan Jewelers ...................................................9

Peacock Indian Cuisine (Charlotte) .......................79

Around The World Market Charlotte......................12

Event Decor by Ghazala .....................................27

Persis Indian Grill.................................................77

Asian Divas ( Makeup Artist/ Beauty Salon)...........21

Eye Level Learning Centers..................................21

Puja Boutique (Charlotte) .....................................49

Asiana Fusion.Sushi ............................................15

Fairview Home Mortgage.....................................37

Rajbhog Foods ..................................................121

Aspect Commerical Realty (Prashant Parmar).......31

Franklins Printing (Charlotte) ................................63

Rajdeep Video & Photography (Ramesh Panjabi)...10

Aura And More... Boutique (Ladies Fashions)........63

Friends Travel ......................................................99

Ritu Selects - India Inspired Couture.....................53

Austin Village Eye Care (Dr. Keshav Bhat)..............97

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

Robert Brown LLC (Oza, Rishi: Immigration Law) ..95

Ayesh Mian (Wedding Planning and DĂŠcor) ..........63

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Roop Beauty (Pooja Patel) ....................................43

BallantyneTech Academy .....................................53

Global Mall / Legacy Jewels ..............................127

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Simple Pinless.....................................................22

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Carolina Wedding Belle (Event Design & DĂŠcor)..119

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Skyzone Charlotte Indoor Trampoline Park...........45

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Chai Pani (Restaurant - Ashville, NC) ....................75

KD Photographics................................................91

Smart Energy Solutions (CSI)..............................126

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Kirti Shah CPA .....................................................46

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Sukhadia's Indian Cuisine....................................43

Charlotte Preparatory School (Charlotte)...............25

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

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