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Hello Readers! Chandigarh is on a quest to get rid of shantytowns. Le Corbusier’s urban design failed to plan for laborers. The city is trying to fix that, but some residents are ending up homeless. See the story on pg. 8. China’s deserts are expanding at an alarming rate. So it’s fighting back with straw mats. The expanding sands have already claimed ancient relics, cities and even sections of the Great Wall. See pg. 14. Every year the United States lets in 65,000 of the world's topskilled workers. Here's where they come from and what they do. Article is on pg. 30. Read the review of the ongoing American Dance Festival in Durham, on pg. 32. What data brokers know about you. The companies that sell information about how much money you make — and whether you’re pregnant, divorced, or trying to lose weight — are facing new scrutiny. Story on pg. 40. Catch up on what all the local and regional community organizations are up to as well as their upcoming events in our Community Organizations section on pg. 90. The ever popular Pop’s puzzles and jokes are on pg. 116. Find your astrological predictions for the month in the AstroScope on pg. 120. Get daily updates about our community as well as news and videos at our website: Saathee.com.
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Chandigarh and shanty towns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 08 How China is stopping Desertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 14 Upcoming Movie Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18 Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 20 Sangeet and Evergreen Film Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 24 Teatime in the City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 26 H1B Workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 30 American Dance Festival Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Data Collection and Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Children’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Mastering Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46 Marketing Turnaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50 It Takes a Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 52 Thinking About Thinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 54 Teatime in the City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 58 Test Your India Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 60 Healthwise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 62 News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 68 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 78 Community Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 84 Community Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 90 Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 116 Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 118 Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 118 AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 120 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 122 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 124
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Chandigarh is on a Quest to GET RID OF SHANTYTOWNS Turns Out That’s Not Very Easy By Ankita Rao, GlobalPost.com
Throughout May, the Bapu Dham neighborhood full of small huts with corrugated metal roofs and narrow dirt alleys buzzed with transition. Families who had received housing were busy shifting their clothes and cooking vessels to their new homes in Dhanas, a neighborhood on the opposite end of the city. Others were stalling to vacate their homes, trying to navigate longer commutes to work or school. “It’s going to be different now,” said Roshni Kumar, a petite housewife who was getting ready to move with her husband and two children in the next two days. “But it will be good.” The 28-year-old said the summer season means the water taps often run dry and the electricity is prone to going out during the hottest part of the day. The families in Bapu Dham share both public restrooms and communal water taps — carrying buckets through the alleys for washing clothes and dishes. In Dhanas her family will have their own bathroom and regular power. The city also built schools and markets for the new complex, funded by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation.
On May 28, Ayodhya Prasad rested on a woven cot after a long night of work, wondering when the mint-green brick walls around him would finally crumble. The newspaper that he checked anxiously every day said the city had scheduled the demolition of his neighborhood for June 2, but the plan had already been delayed twice, and his family of six had yet to secure a new home. For about two decades the 50-year-old market vendor has lived with his four sons and daughter-in-law in a one-room hut in Chandigarh, in northern India. Designed in the 1950s by the famous Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, Chandigarh — a pleasant metropolis of green gardens and minimalist buildings — was the first city planned in India after the country achieved independence in 1947. But Prasad lives in Bapu Dham, a crowded shantytown that has sprung up within its borders, in part because Le Corbusier’s plans didn’t include housing for laborers. The Prasad family has become accustomed to life in this working class community, where the average family income is 10,000 rupees (about $200) per month. Things around him are changing quickly. In 2006, the city introduced a scheme to rehabilitate 18 slum areas by constructing more than 25,000 new apartments for poor families. The project was designed to provide low-cost housing to thousands of people who currently contend with faulty water lines and unreliable electricity in these informal settlements, with the added benefit of freeing up valuable land for development. “We’re providing the social infrastructure required for living — for high quality of life for every resident of Chandigarh,” said Sumit Kaur, chief architect at the city’s Department of Urban Planning. But the plan is hardly foolproof. Many families who will soon lose their current homes in the demolition phase haven’t received new ones. Others have resettled in the new buildings only to find that their workplaces and children’s schools are now more than an hour away, disrupting livelihoods and lifestyles. “This has been going on in driblets — they fix a new deadline, they plan demolition, but there is no analysis of the complexity of the relationship between work, housing and other features,” said Madhu Sarin, the former mayor of Chandigarh who has analyzed the city’s architecture and planning. Saathee.com
Le Corbusier’s urban design failed to plan for laborers. The city is trying to fix that, but some residents are ending up homeless.
Meanwhile, Prasad said the government had never approved his paperwork, despite promises from candidates who came door-to-door during election season to talk about the new apartments. Though a new apartment in Dhanas would make it difficult for him to commute to the market for work, he and his sons have been appealing to the local housing board to secure some sort of shelter, and are still awaiting a response. 8
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August 15 Singham Returns (Director: Rohit Shetty) Cast: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amol Gupte, Anupam Kher, and Sameer Dharmadhikari
Munna Mange Memsaab (Director: Shareep Mansuri Saranwala) Cast: Omkar Das Manikpuri, Razzak Khan, Jordiya Anna, and Himani Shivpuri
Mad About Dance (Director: Saahil Prem) Cast: Amrit Maghera and Saahik Prem
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Mardaani (Director: Pradeep Sarkar) Cast: Rani Mukerji and Jishu Sengupta
Amit Sahni Ki List (Director: Ajay Bhuyan) Cast: Vir Das, Vega Tamotia, Kavi Shastri, and Anindita Nayar
Desi Kattrey (Director: Anand Kumar) Cast: suniel Shetty, Akhil Kapur, and Jay Bhanushali
Hate Story 2 (Director: Vishal Pandya) Cast: Sushant Singh, Surveen Chawla, Jay Bhanushali, Siddharth Kher, and Rajesh Khera
All dates are subject to change. Visit www.Saathee.com for updates on the film industry, movie trailers, cinema news and more.
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Anees Bazmee to direct Aankhen 2 A dozen years after Vipul Shah’s directorial debut Aankhen, about a group of blind men undertaking a bank heist, the film’s producer Gaurang Doshi is working on the sequel. Director Anees Bazmee will guide the sequel for the hit first film that starred Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Arjun Rampal, Bipasha Basu and others. The producer is searching for a fresh crew of stars and newcomers for his sequel.
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Director K. V. Anand returns with his latest Tamil film Anegan. The film stars Dhanush, Amyra Dastur and Karthik, with Atul Kulkarni, Ashish Vidyarthi and Jagan in supporting roles while the music is composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film, a romantic entertainer laced with action was titled Anegan, meaning “the man with many shadows”, according to classic Tamil poet Manikkavacakar. The story comprises multiple period set-ups, and in one of the segments, Dhanush goes back to his previous birth. Singers like Shankar Mahadevan, Bhavatharini and Shail Hada have contributed to the film, which releases on July 11.
Tabu Returns in Talwar Veteran actress Tabu is a favorite of the Gulzar family. She starred in the poet-filmmaker last two directorial ventures Maachis and Hu Tu Tu. She also played the lead in Gulzar’s daughter Meghna Gulzar’s directorial debut Filhaal. Now she’s back in Meghna’s new directorial project entitled Talwar. The film also stars Irrfan Khan and Sohum Shah. The film is said to be based on the Aarushi Talwar murder case. The film will likely release in 2015.
Zoya Akhtar to launch Newbie Many new faces as well as up and coming star kids are coming up in Bollywood. Another entrant is Ridhima Sud who will be making her debut with Zoya Akhtar’s Dil Dhadakne Do. The young actress will share screen space with veterans Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Farhan Akhtar, Anushka Sharma, Anil Kapoor and Shefali Shah. This may be her big break into Bollywood, but she isn’t new to films. She has been a part of some international projects like Ballad of Rustom and Kajarya, which was voted by Forbes India as the top film to watch in 2014.
Earth to Echo
Film Heritage Foundation to protect famous Bollywood classics After loss of the print of classic Indian film Alam Ara and other classics, a Film Heritage Foundation has now been set up by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, a filmmaker and film archivist. Also, many veteran artists from the fraternity will be a part of an advisory board which will select films to be restored. That includes lyricist Gulzar, filmmaker Shyam Benegal, director Kumar Shahni and Girish Kasaravalli, founder director of the National Film Archives of India, P K Nair, actress Jaya Bachchan along with foreign artists like Irish director Mark Cousins, Polish director Krzysztof Zanussi, director of an Italian Film Festival, Gian Luca Farinelli. Some of the films slated for restoration include Mother India, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Pyaaza and Madhumati. More details on the organization’s efforts can be found at https://www.facebook.com/filmheritagefoundation.
Tuck, Munch and Alex are a trio of inseparable friends whose lives are about to change. Their neighborhood is being destroyed by a highway construction project that is forcing their families to move away. But just two days before they must part ways, the boys begin receiving a strange series of signals on their phones. Convinced something bigger is going on, they team up with another school friend, Emma, and set out to look for the source of their phone signals. What they discover is a small alien who has become stranded on Earth. In need of their help, the four friends come together to protect the alien and help him find his way home. Earth to Echo is rated PG releases nationwide on July 2, 2014.
Rahman and Gowariker Partner for New Film Ashutosh Gowariker whose Lagaan, Swades and Jodhaa Akbar became huge hits, is once again partnering with music composer A.R. Rahman for his next film. Rahman composed the music for the earlier films and will score the music for the Gowariker project and period film Mohenjo-Daro according to Bollywood Hungama. Saathee.com
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By Kirit Shukla Song: Meri lāj rākho giradhāri... Film: Bhābhi ki Chudiān Year: 1961 Music: Sudhir Phadke Singers: Latā Mangeshkar Lyric: Narendra Sharma Based on Indian Classical Rāgā: Mishra Shivaranjani Tāl/Rhythm: Kaharavā Starring: Meena Kumāri, Balrāj Sāhni, Durga Khote, Om Prakash Meri lāj rākho giradhāri Lyrics in English: Meri lāja rākho giradhāri, main lākh jatan kar hāri re; lāja rākho. Bahuta sahā ab sahā na jāye, aur kisi se kahā na jāye Charanon men do ashru chadhāne, āyi sharan tihāri; lāj rākho Suni kokh kalank ban gayi, madhur drishti kyon dankha ban gayi Kyon mā kā man diyā mujhe, di ānchal men chingāri; lāja rākho Chiranjiva ho nanhā Kanhaiyā, rahe shisha par sukha ki chhainyā Main na rahun par rahe khelatā, ghar āngan banavāri; lāja rākho Meaning (Summary): O Lord Krishna (Girdhāri), save my face. I am defeated even after making thousands of efforts. I have suffered a lot. Now I cannot take any more and I cannot tell it to anyone. I have come to shed couple of tears on your feet. I have taken your refuge. My lonesome lap has gotten a bad name. Why the sweet eyesight became poisonous? Why did you give me a mother’s mind and gave the spark in my lap? O my little child (Krishna), be immortal and let there be the shadow of happiness on your head. Remain playful in the porch of the house even after I am gone.
Lyrics in Hindi:
Tribute to past Hindustani Music Directors Sudhir Phadke (1919 – 2002) The senior Indian people as well as lovers of Indian music history may recall the song “Pehli Tārikh” (sung by Kishore Kumar) which was played on the first day of every month on AIR (All India Radio) in the past. The music director and composer of this song was Sudhir Phadke. Phadke was a well-known music composer, director and a singer in Marathi and Hindi films for about half a century and was born in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, on July 25, 1919. He learned classical vocal music from his guru Vāmanrāo. He began his music career with HMV at the age 22. He married a fellow singer named Lalitā. One of his most famous compositions is for “Geet Ramayana,” which was acclaimed for its lyrics, music and singing. It is a collection of 56 songs in Marathi chronologically describing events from the Hindu epic Ramayana. Phadke sang all the songs and they were broadcast on AIR in 1955. It was translated into about nine other Indian languages and the words also into Braille. He was one of the founders of India Heritage Foundation in the U.S. He was associated with RSS (Rāshtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) for about 50 years. His last composition was for a film Vir Sāvarkar, one of the India’s freedom fighters. Phadke composed music more than 100 films, including about 20 Hindi films. His son Shridhar is also a singer and a composer. Sudhir Phadke passed away on July 29, 2002 in Mumbai. Awards 1963 - National film award for best Marathi feature film: Hā mājhā mārga eklā 1991 - Sangeet Nātak Academy 2002 - Sahyādri Swara Ratna Puraskār His Hindi song lyrics for the song “Meri lāja rākho Giradhāri..” are given in this issue of Saathee magazine in the column on this page.
(Note: The contents of this article are compiled from news, books, internet and my knowledge & love for Hindustani music.)
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You can watch and hear this song along with other songs on YouTube. Our special thanks to Siddharth Shukla for always assisting in identifying the classical Raga & Tal/Rhythm of evergreen classical songs in the past. Saathee.com
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Thirty two years. The judge spoke. A second or two of silence while the judge took a breath felt like an endless pause. The 20year-old would spend the best years of his life, well into middle age, behind bars. Thirty two years. The mother didn’t cry; she simply let out a short, heavy sigh. She took her younger son, firmly, as if determined to do everything she can so he doesn’t fall into this same predicament, and strolled out of the room while her older son, in orange and leg irons, disappeared through another door. For her, the past two years of her turmoil were now concluding. Her son, her first born, was going to prison for a long time. The days, weeks, months, and years of mothering her son, all wrapped up in that short sigh. All converged into a simple number. Thirty two years. What could she have said? What was she thinking? What emotions, memories, dreams, and plans for her first born, gathered over the past two decades, had come down to? It was all in that single, short sigh. The sigh was like a molecule of water, holding its own universe within it. I thought of my own children, my friends and their children, about what lengths parents stretch their own sanity to protect and rear their children. What can a parent possibly think when the child, the precious child, grows up and devolves into self-destruction? There was nothing the mother could have said or done now, walking away slowly from the courtroom, all the dreams dreamt for that child clanked away locked in leg irons, into the dreamless world of incarceration.
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By Samir Shukla “Where did I go wrong?” “Where did I go wrong?” Those might have been the thoughts going through the mother’s head while she stood a few feet behind her son, who was clothed in orange, feet in shackles, standing next to his lawyer, and facing a judge. The young man had recently turned 20, as bystanders in the courtroom would learn. He had dreadlocks and spoke softly when asked questions. His orange Bureau of Prisons-issued clothing stood out in the otherwise drab environs of Courtroom Number 1, tucked away in a corner of the federal courthouse in downtown Charlotte. He was facing prison time. Serious prison time. A couple of years earlier, just past his 18th birthday, he went on a brief but serious crime spree. Armed robbery. Maybe assault. I don’t know. I had just entered the courtroom as an interpreter for another sentencing case that was to follow the sentencing of the young man now standing in front of the judge. But I got the gist of the case in the few minutes I sat waiting for my assignment to begin. My thoughts were with his mother, who sat in the row in front of me. She tried to control her other son, a restless 6 or 7 year old who couldn’t possibly have fathomed what was about to happen to his older brother, to his mother, and their little family. The young man’s lawyer asked the judge if his mother could speak and the judge obliged. She read from notes she had made, on a badly folded piece of paper, probably written hastily that morning or the night before. She spoke of how her son was a good boy and wouldn’t hurt anyone and that this crime spree is something she could have ever expected. Not from her good boy. She asked for mercy, any leniency the judge could offer, her voice breaking ever so gently. She tried to be strong. What else could she do? But the crimes were committed, serious crimes, and the young man was found guilty by a jury of his peers, and now faced judgment. This was his sentencing day. This morning. Now. The case was tried a few or couple months earlier. His guilty verdict now cemented. His life, the young, best years of his life were now in the judge’s hand. The mother stood there, holding back emotions, while the judge went through the legal proceedings as required. She must have done all her crying over the past several months. She must have made peace with her god, somewhere along the way. I assumed. At this moment all she could do was to wait for the judge’s sentence. As a bystander thrust into this short drama all I could do was wait for the judge’s words. The person I was there to interpret for was just a common thief. A man caught up in selling stolen goods because it was probably easy money. He was facing a couple of years in jail. But this young man, in orange, back turned to his mother, faced some serious prison time. The younger brother squirmed in his seat, restless, doing what little boys do, smiling, snuggling his mother, who in her weariness tried to discipline him. Sit down. Quiet down, she whispered. The little boy settled down for the moment while the judge went through more legal proceedings. The moment arrived. It was time for the pronouncement of the sentence. The mother curled her head down, eyes closed, likely in prayer, surely calling out to whatever god she believed in. Saathee.com
Worth a Look: Actor and comedian Jim Carrey recently gave the commencement speech for the 2014 graduating class of the Maharishi University of Management in Iowa. His witty takes on life, his career and insightful words are seen on this video of the address. Carrey’s physical comedy is tempered while he mixes banter with philosophical forays. He brought along a large painting he painted, analyzing it and giving a colorful sidebar to his words for the new grads. Find the video on Saathee.com, go to the search box on the upper right hand corner and type in Jim Carrey. Worth Reading: The Next America: Boomers, Millennials, and the looming generational showdown Author: Paul Taylor The premise of this book is, “The America of the near future will look nothing like the America of the recent past.” A former reporter for the Washington Post, Paul Taylor is the executive vice president of the Pew Research Center, where he oversees demographic, social, and generational research. So he has access to and works with loads of data. He backs up his analyses of the upcoming evolution of America with over 120 charts and graphs. But it’s not all academic. Taylor guides the reader through clear prose and analysis of the social and economic changes America faces. continued on page 36 Samir Shukla is the editor of Saathee magazine. contact - saatheemag@hotmail.com
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TOP-SKILLED WORKERS Here’s where they come from and what they do. By Simran Khosla, Global.Post.com Every year, the United States lets in about 65,000 of the world’s most-skilled workers. The visas, referred to as H1-B, are highly competitive. They’re so competitive that in the last two years, the acceptance cap was reached within a week of the applications becoming available.
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versa? – reinforce the here-andnow vis-à-vis future juxtaposition. I found the dance abstract enough to encourage such speculation, while not being so conceptual that the dance itself proved to almost be inconsequentially arbitrary. Rather, there was a rhythm and clear sense to the dancers. Not having a break or other pieces to absorb allowed one to imbibe the intoxicating dance and let it build on itself. Gregory Maqoma / Vuyani Dance Theatre presented a Gregory Maqoma / Vuyani Dance Theatre. 2011 dance, Exit/Exist. The dance is a historical retelling of Photo by John Hogg. the story of Maqoma, a warrior chief of the Xhosa people of South Africa who lived from 17981873. The warrior defends his pastoral group against British onslaught and attempted destruction of the Xhosa way of life, exemplified by the repeated references in the dance to the blood of missing cattle. Like an opera, the story is told through periodic flashing of short sentences onto a screen, presumably translations of rich vocalizations. As with Vertigo 20, time seems non-linear, with points of time with large emotive value, such as the sadness over the cattle blood, repeated. The strong chief, marooned out of time, is borne by several other dancers, sliding on a sheet out of his ancestral lands, fleeing over the ocean.
A Review By Dilip Barman The 81st annual American Dance Festival (ADF) is underway in Durham. I gave an overview in the June issue and now, having seen three of the first four performances, I wanted to share some thoughts on these first shows. The Festival goes through July 26, with some of the best known performers yet to come. This year, the focus continues to move away from a season of predictable names. I’ve always enjoyed ADF and look forward to established artists like Pilobolus and Paul Taylor Dance Company. But it’s important for such an important contemporary dance festival to also help usher in the future. ADF has a long history of its dance school that does just that, but over the past few years, more new troupes are being featured.
Vertigo Dance Company. Photo by Gadi Dagon.
Opening night of ADF was the Jerusalem-based Vertigo Dance Company that performed its US premiere of the 2012 Vertigo 20. Founded in 1992, the troupe created this piece as a retrospective of its first twenty years. There was an interesting slow carnivallike musical score, with insistent clock sounds interspersed. The stage was stark and dim with the occasional white balloons suggesting a graceful freedom – as promise or Vertigo Dance Company. Photo by Gadi Dagon. tease? Ledges at the perimeter were sometimes featured with seated or standing dancers, observers of the activity of the other dancers. Are the dancers, so physically grounded, busy in everyday life, while the observers are in some sort of world transcendent of the otherwise seeming linear march of time? Is the goal to see beyond the here and now and live in such a way that those elegant, innocent, and perfect balloons are real and not a dream? Projected shadows following the circuits of the performers – or is it viceSaathee.com
Gregory Maqoma / Vuyani Dance Theatre. Photo by John Hogg.
The seriousness of a period of time and people that many, certainly I, are probably not familiar with, kept my attention in this single piece performed without break. Exit/Exist included singers and musicians at the periphery and often in shadow, whose South African music greatly added to the ambiance of the dance drama. As the program states, “the core of this piece is memory, rephrasing the notion of existence and the notion of simply existing in order to exist. Exit/Exist takes a moment to pause, to look back, to rewind the tape.” A welcome effort in promoting new dancers was a onenight collaboration with the NC Dance Festival to present local dancers, Here and Now: NC Dances. I was particularly pleased that Gaspard Louis, who used to be a dancer with Pilobolus and now has his own Durham, NC based troupe, Gaspard and continued on page 36 32
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Dancers, was included. I have seen his 2013 piece Annatations, a second dance of a planned trilogy created in memory of the January 2010 Haitian earthquake. As presented at ADF, it has become even a stronger and more compelling dance. Annatations explores the notion of an afterlife through dancers depicting their lives being torn asunder and lost by forces of nature. Will some of them continue their relationships on another plane? As the dance opens, lovely angelic but vacant costumes hang from mid-air; are these beckoning the victims to a place beyond tragedy? Gaspard is a polished choreographer, yet I find this piece, appropriately but strangely contradictorily, both cohesive and yet a bit raw. I don’t know
With aptly-titled chapters: “Empty Cradle, Gray World,” “Generation Gaps,” “Whither Marriage?” “Living Digital,” “Getting Old,” and others, Taylor delivers concise narrative on all the factors affecting America. He writes, “America is in the throes of a demographic overhaul. Huge generation gaps have opened up in our political and social values, our economic wellbeing, our family structure, our racial and ethnic identity, our gender norms, our religious affiliation, and our technology use.” Among the biggest changes, he notes, are brought on by today’s millennials, and the recent wave of immigration by Hispanics and Asians. He draws on the Pew Research Center’s extensive archive of public opinion surveys and demographic data to unpack his analyses. “Every aspect of our demography is being fundamentally transformed. By mid-century, the population of the United States will be majority non-white and our median age will edge above 40—both unprecedented milestones. But other rapidly-aging economic powers like China, Germany, and Japan will have populations that are much older. With our heavy immigration flows, the US is poised to remain relatively young. If we can get our spending priorities and generational equities in order, we can keep our economy second to none. But doing so means we have to rebalance the social compact that binds young and old. In tomorrow’s world, yesterday’s math will not add up.” It’s clear that America will have to deal with its finances and entitlements to set path on a sound fiscal footing in order to avoid generational warfare and distrust.
Gaspard and Dancers. Photo by Dilip Barman.
how he did it, but it gives the dance a more believable immediacy. Here and Now ran a bit over an hour with no intermissions. The second dance was a 2014 one called Mess by Leah Wilks who choreographed and danced the solo. With a backdrop of abstract lightning-like images, she kept close to the floor as she answered the question, “how does the body react when the world makes no sense?” I enjoyed the backdrop and the at times muted movements begged the question of the meaning of modern life. I love Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, but found odd how it was featured in Diego Carrasco Schoch’s A Place Apart (2009), the third act in Here and Now. The piece started with the two dancers amongst the audience, dancing to short spoken word clips. After they took the stage, sound transitioned to Beethoven. I try to find meaning in the abstract but this piece just didn’t resonate with me. Perhaps the notion of integrity and connection between the dancers, through the variability of the environment, was a point, but I could not appreciate this piece. The fourth and final dance in the local NC night was Renay Aumiller’s Acquiring Dawn (2013). This was the most intriguing of the dances that night. Six dancers, including Leah Wilks, danced to an ambient-almost-chant music that sets a reflective tone to their drawing lines and then irregular shapes out of an ever present “snow”. ADF still has several weeks of performances (including some children’s matinees), discussions, films, and tours. Details: americandancefestival.org. (Correction: In the June issue of Saathee, the image on the top right corner in the ADF article has an incorrect caption. The group shown is Gaspard and Dancers. Saathee.com
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The companies that sell information about how much money you make — and whether you’re pregnant, divorced, or trying to lose weight — are facing new scrutiny. The companies also collect data about your hobbies and many of the purchases you make. Want to buy a list of people who read romance novels? Epsilon can sell you that, as well as a list of people who donate to international aid charities. A subsidiary of credit reporting company Equifax even collects detailed salary and pay stub information for roughly 38 percent of employed Americans, as NBC news reported. As part of handling employee verification requests, the company gets the information directly from employers. Equifax said in a statement that the information is only sold to customers “who have been verified through a detailed credentialing process.” It added that if a mortgage company or other lender wants to access information about your salary, they must obtain your permission to do so. Of course, data companies typically don’t have all of this information on any one person. As Acxiom notes in its overview, “No individual record ever contains all the possible data.” And some of the data these companies sell is really just a guess about your background or preferences, based on the characteristics of your neighborhood, or other people in a similar age or demographic group.
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We’ve spent a lot of time this past year trying to understand how the National Security Agency gathers and stores information about ordinary people. But there’s also a thriving public market for data on individual Americans—especially data about the things we buy and might want to buy. Consumer data companies are scooping up huge amounts of consumer information about people around the world and selling it, providing marketers details about whether you’re pregnant or divorced or trying to lose weight, about how rich you are and what kinds of cars you drive. But many people still don’t know data brokers exist. The Federal Trade Commission is pushing the companies to give consumers more information and control over what happens to their data. The White House released a report this May outlining concerns that these detailed consumer profiles might lead to race or income-based discrimination—what the White House called “digital redlining.” It’s very hard to tell who is collecting or sharing your data— or what kinds of information companies are collecting. Early this year, Office Max sent a letter to a grieving father addressed Where are they getting all this info? to his name, followed by “daughter killed in car crash.” The stores where you shop sell it to them. Here’s a look at what we know—and what we don’t—about Datalogix, for instance, which collects information from the consumer data industry. store loyalty cards, says it has information on more than $1 How much do these companies know about individual trillion in consumer spending “across 1400+ leading brands.” It doesn’t say which ones. (Datalogix did not respond to our people? They start with the basics, like names, addresses and contact requests for comment.) Data companies usually refuse to say exactly what information, and add on demographics, like age, race, occupation and “education level,” according to consumer data companies sell them information, citing competitive reasons. And retailers also don’t make it easy for you to find out whether firm Acxiom’s overview of its various categories. But that’s just the beginning: The companies collect lists of they’re selling your information. But thanks to California’s “Shine the Light” law, researchers people experiencing “life-event triggers” like getting married, buying a home, sending a kid to college—or even getting at U.C. Berkeley were able to get a small glimpse of how companies sell or share your data. The study recruited divorced. Credit reporting giant Experian has a separate marketing volunteers to ask more than 80 companies how the volunteers’ services division, which sells lists of “names of expectant information was being shared. parents and families with newborns” that are “updated continued on page 88 weekly.” Saathee.com
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My parents say that one of their favorite memories of me as a toddler when I would jump around in my little black Taekwondo uniform screaming “ke hahp”! I would scream “ke hahp” in the loudest possible screech to sound ferocious but to them I just looked so cute! It all started when I was 5 years old and attended the most amazing Birthday Party at White Tiger Taekwondo. I had so much fun that my parents signed me up for the Tiger Tots program there. I am 10 years old now and am a 1st degree Black Belt. I also passed my 2nd degree Black Belt test in May 2014 and now preparing for 3rd degree! I also earned a few awards like a Gold Medal for most round-house kicks, best test trophy, and the Black Belt trophy. Training in Taekwondo has been really great for physical strength but even more so for my mind and body focus. All the moves and forms I have to learn require so much coordination; which is helping me train my brain to focus. I am also learning so many important life skills such as discipline, kindness, and dedication. I also have to do my tests in front of an audience so it has given me a lot of confidence. I hope you find the information about Taekwondo helpful and maybe it will inspire you to join a martial arts program. Taekwondo originated in Korea as an unarmed defense method for the army of the 3 kingdoms and then was studied by both the military and the general public. The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) was founded to spread and promote Taekwondo across the world and to provide governance. Taekwondo has been an Olympic Sport since 2000. So, you might be wondering, “What’s the difference between Taekwondo and Karate?” Well, let me tell you. Taekwondo means “Kick Fist Art” and Karate means “Empty Hand” because Taekwondo uses more kicking techniques and Karate uses more hand techniques. The WTF believes that because the leg is the longest and strongest limb a martial artist has, kicks have the greatest potential to execute powerful strikes. Taekwondo is safer because kicks to the face, knees and
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g. Manipulate for one’s own interests. h. Be received or accepted i. Minimizing the importance of. j. Is cautious and secretive; not transparent or open. k. Complete freedom of development l. Performs on an instrument. m. Tricking, putting into effect n Not taking any risks. o. Doing things seriously; keeping the winnings.
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By Judith L. Bergman Balancing “work” and “play” might not even be a consideration for our readers (and clients) who are generally between the ages of 35 and 50 and in or approaching their peak earning years with many family responsibilities. However, I am at the age when it is appropriate to say, “If not now, when?” So having just returned from a wonderfully, professionally guided college alumni tour of Pulia, Italy (Bari and surrounding towns on the “heel of the boot”) I am thinking about all the individuals who were working to make this such an enjoyable adventure: the tour coordinator, the multi-lingual tour guides, the staff at the hotel in Polignano a Mare, the shopkeepers, restaurant staff etc. I linked to www.thefreedictionary.com and selected idioms for “play” as a noun and a verb. There are at least 150 so I decided to explore the multiple meanings of “work” in another column.
Here are more expressions with play: ● This video shows the play of light and shadow over the mountains. (Dance-like or fluid movement.) ● I really agree with that proposal but I’m just playing the devil’s advocate. (Pretending to oppose a plan in order for it to be discussed in greater detail and thought about more carefully.) ● He really wants the job but he’s playing hard to get for a bigger salary offer. (Pretending to be less interested than he really is. Also used in romantic relationships when one party pretends not to be interested in the other to be more appealing.) ● I’m afraid that if the situation doesn’t improve, the military will be brought into play. (To be brought into use to deal with a situation.) ● If you listened, took good notes and did your homework, that test will be child’s play. (Very easy to do.)
Can you match these sentences, using play to their meanings that are listed just below? 1
Suggested strategies to increase your mastery of meaning this month: See how many figurative expressions with play as an idiom, a noun and a verb that you can find in your local newspaper and in office memos or hear in casual conversations. References: 1, http://www.thefreedictionary.com/play Answers: 1-e, 2-j 3-k, 4-c, 5-m, 6-f, 7-a 8-o 9-n, 10-h, 11-d 12-l, 13-g, 14-b 15-i
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Marketing Turnaround Are You Telling the Right Story? By Gail Z. Martin Let’s talk about targeting your case study to the right listener or reader to get the best results. See, in many businesses, several different people play a role in making a buying decision. Even when you think you’re selling to one person, there are often several people involved on the buyer’s side, and sometimes the buyer plays several roles himself. In order to make the sale, you’ve got to address the problem, pain and fear of each of the different participants and roles. They all want different things. But they’ve got to hear the solution in your case study. Often, that means having slightly different versions of your case study depending on who is reading the story. Think of it this way. Colleges “sell” the product of an education. But what they communicate to the different audiences varies widely, depending on what that audience needs to hear. The student is interested in what it takes to get in, whether they can get their major, what the dorms look like, how good the food is, and whether they can have some fun. The parents are interested in how much it’s going to cost, what the graduation rate looks like, how safe the campus is, and how many seniors get jobs. The guidance counselors want to know how hard it is to get in, how well the students are prepared, and what kinds of classes they take and how many graduate. If the student is an athlete, his coach wants to know how good the team is, how good the facilities are, how many top agents come to campus, and how many players get picked for pro teams. And the neighbors want to know how prestigious it is, whether it’s got a good team, and what it’s known for. So here’s a case where the buyer – the student – is just part of the transaction. Lots of other people play a key role. They may not make the actual decision, but they influence it, and their opinion can count a lot. The thing is that they all want something different. You’ve got to be able to create variations of your case study that have something for everyone, and right now, we’re going to talk about the five key people you need to please. First of all, there’s the End User. In the college illustration, that’s the student. In a business setting, that might be the employee who wants to convince the company to invest in new equipment that will make it easier/more productive to do his job. He’s focused mostly on how it makes his life better, how the current system stinks, how frustrated he is. Now there’s the Gatekeeper. The Gatekeeper doesn’t actually make the decision, but he or she (often a she) determines what information even gets considered. If you don’t make it past the Gatekeeper, it doesn’t matter how good your product is. None of the other people involved in the decision will even know you exist. In the college example, this is the guidance counselor. In the business example, it’s the Saathee.com
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It Takes a Village By Dipika Kohli Fast Brakes “Where are you now?” That’s the question I get the most now. I’m in Cambodia. “Really?” Yes, really. But… what the heck ever for? That’s the question that hangs in the air because no one wants to really ask that, out loud, or over email, to be more accurate, because conversations have gone almost exclusively digital with me with anyone from back in North Carolina. Frequency has dropped, too. Skypes and texts are almost zilch. Maybe it’s because the stories that become important for me to share are of less intrigue than I had hoped. This happens. You move away, you drift apart. People change. You change. Everyone who is reading this, I’m sure, can relate to that sensation. Of course there are the good memories and feelings about how you always had those reliably comfortable friendships. For me, it would be from high school in Durham, maybe, or college at N.C. State. Even way out here in Phnom Penh I’m getting to know a couple of people (by e-mail of course) who are Duke alums. There is banter. There are threads. Familiar feelings and shared connections, whether real or imagined, about the things that might be happening back in the old neighborhoods like Cleveland-Holloway and Trinity Park or the spots with benches where we used to sit for a while and linger, right around East Campus, while others pushed by in nonstop streams with strollers or dogs or iPods because that’s the norm, there. I picture it: Magnolias in the summer, collegial rivalries, the Tarheels and the big blue Carolina sky and all the great trees on Broad. And joggers. Wait! Joggers? The very image of someone bopping about with white earbuds and not-knockoff sneakers way out here in the capital of Cambodia makes me laugh right out loud. People are not going to pant and throw themselves publicly about with their arms and legs showing all over the place. They’re just not. Then there would be the matter, in a more practical sense, of avoiding the potholes, shards of glass, cut-up streets because of recent digging for the drainage in the just-turned-season of rain, stray dogs and children, and the carts. Sesame. Coconut. Papaya. Chicken wings or fried drumsticks. Banh-mi or Thaistyle roti, from time to time, as well. A small stall across a school near me, where the same lady wears her soft, broad-brimmed hat, and squeezes juice from just-peeled sticks into a generous glass of crushed sugar cane. It’s delicious and only twelve cents. Yes the day to day life is totally out of the scope of conceptualizing for most of my old friends and companions from the days of the Triangle. Bumpy cars, for example, that’s what my son calls it. Trying to describe this to people back “home,” which is a quickly fading concept, I watched him attempt the story in a variety of ways, but none of them registered. Saathee.com
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I think, therefore a time machine is! Going back to the original question … Is there such a thing as a time machine? If we ponder this a bit, we can see that there is a time machine of sorts. It is us, with our ever-creative minds. This is the magical machine that is able to ingest the past, present and the future, stir them together, and make the divisions between these slices of time blur. And, since our minds generate the notion of time itself, we are time machines in that sense too. Time is generated by the imagination and is consumed by it. Our minds are self-sustaining perpetual time machines, but not of the sci-fi kind.
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But the arrow of time is real! While we can debate whether time really exists and what its nature is, it is quite clear that there is some kind of directionality in time. We are unable to become younger, however much we wish, and whatever exotic occult practices we turn to. We can learn from the experiences of the past, and plan for the experiences of the future, but it would be futile to plan for the past and learn from what is to come. Try as we might, this river has an upstream and a downstream and we get carried along by the relentless current. And, while we have not been to the future yet, we have seen others go to the end of their timestreams, where it appears that time and all else ceases to be. Of course, there are many exotic theories that are spawned by the desire to not have time end – to have the river flow eternally, to preserve us, to protect us. Controlling the future … or not. Though we cannot touch the future in its realized form, we can sense its potential through the infinite variations our minds can sketch. But we have to send our minds there, and be able to bear the cognitive load of infinity. If we cannot, then we are forced to simplify, and exclude paths that could be, so that the future can fit into our minuscule minds. We call such a future our “vision”, which we pull into our present to help us act as if the future we conceive is the future that will be. Our preconceived future could well become our real future, thanks to our ability to conceptualize things that do not exist. So, do we plan for an arbitrarily extracted future that is only one of several futures, and work toward it, or do we stay open to various possibilities, and watch with awe as things unfold, much as we would watch a World Cup Soccer game not knowing whether the Americans will win, or the Ghanaians will? There are some very different choices in the way we choose to live. Some of us plan our lives out in great detail, and find that our plans do not always work out the way the planner thought. We watch in dismay when our well laid-out plans disintegrate in front of our eyes, and watch with pleasure when the future parts for us as the Red Sea did for Moses. There are a few among us, though, who would let the dice roll, and free the future from the power of our intellects. Let it be what it will be, what it must be. Perhaps by freeing the future from our minds, we free our minds from the future? What do you think? Balaji Prasad is an IIT/IIM graduate, a published author, SAT/ACT Online and Offline Coach, interview, resume, and career coach at NewCranium. Contact: 704.746.9779 balaji.prasad@newcranium.com July 2014
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So they don’t sell information about my health? Actually, they do. Data companies can capture information about your “interests” in certain health conditions based on what you buy—or what you search for online. Datalogix has lists of people classified as “allergy sufferers” and “dieters.” Acxiom sells data on whether an individual has an “online search propensity” for a certain “ailment or prescription.” Consumer data is also beginning to be used to evaluate whether you’re making healthy choices. One health insurance company recently bought data on more than three million people’s consumer purchases in order to flag health-related actions, like purchasing plus-sized clothing, the Wall Street Journal reported. (The company bought purchasing information for current plan members, not as part of screening people for potential coverage.) Spokeswoman Michelle Douglas said that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina would use the data to target free programming offers to their customers. Douglas suggested that it might be more valuable for companies to use consumer data “to determine ways to help me improve my health” rather than “to buy my data to send me pre-paid credit card applications or catalogs full of stuff they want me to buy.” Do companies collect information about my social media profiles and what I do online? Yes. As we highlighted last year, some data companies record— and then resell—all kinds of information you post online, including your screen names, website addresses, interests, hometown and professional history, and how many friends or followers you have. Acxiom said it collects information about which social media sites individual people use, and “whether they are a heavy or a light user,” but that they do not collect information about “individual postings” or your “lists of friends.” More traditional consumer data can also be connected with information about what you do online. Datalogix, the company that collects loyalty card data, has partnered with Facebook to track whether Facebook users who see ads for certain products actually end up buying them at local stores, as the Financial Times reported in 2012. In fact, the effort to connect online and offline information about you is one of the hottest new trends in the data industry. Companies are increasingly trying to use information about your offline purchases to target you online. And it’s not limited to what you buy: in the 2012 elections, companies were able to match your voting record to a cookie on your computer—allowing candidates to target you with online ads based on whether you’re a registered Democrat or Republican—or how much you donated to political campaigns before.
Most companies offer, at best, a partial picture. ProPublica’s Julia Angwin requested information about herself from data brokers, and was “equally irked by the reports that were wrong—data brokers who thought I was a single mother with no education—as I was by the ones that were correct—is it necessary for someone to track that I recently bought underwear online?” In September 2013, Acxiom debuted aboutthedata.com, which allows to you review and edit some of the company’s marketing data on you, by entering your name, address, birth date and the last four digits of your social security number. The Federal Trade Commission’s Julie Brill tweeted that “more data brokers should follow” Acxiom’s example. But the effort received mixed reviews from users, privacy advocates and government regulators, the New York Times reported. Previously, Acxiom only let customers review a smaller slice of the information the company sells about them, including criminal history, as New York Times reporter Natasha Singer described in 2012. When Singer requested and finally received her report in 2012, all it included was a record of her residential addresses. Other companies also offer some access. A spokeswoman for Epsilon said it allows consumers to review “high level information” about their data—like whether or not you’ve purchased “home furnishings” merchandise. (Requests to review this information cost $5 and can only be made by postal mail.) RapLeaf, a company that advertises that it has “real-time data” on 80 percent of U.S. email addresses, says it gives customers “total control over the data we have on you,” and allows them to review and edit the categories it associates with them (like “estimated household income” and “Likely Political Contributor to Republicans”). How do I know when someone has purchased data about me? Most of the time, you don’t. When you’re checking out at a store and a cashier asks you for your Zip code, the store isn’t just getting that single piece of information. Acxiom and other data companies offer services that allow stores to use your Zip code and the name on your credit card to pinpoint your home address— without asking you for it directly.
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Duke Doctors Dish on vitamin D Deficiency If you have had an annual physical recently, chances are you had your vitamin D level checked. And if you had your vitamin D level checked, chances are you were deficient. And if you were deficient, chances are you were given a Usha Donthireddi, MD Matthew Payne, MD recommendation (or even a prescription) for vitamin D. What’s going on? Why aren’t we getting enough of this important vitamin? What has changed? Duke Primary Care providers Usha Donthireddi, MD, and Matthew Payne, MD, answer some questions about vitamin D deficiency.
If I do need a supplement, what should I know? Donthireddi: The dosage is important, as you don’t want to take too much. Your doctor can determine if you need a prescription or if you can take an over-the-counter supplement. It’s simple. Take it for three months and you will see a difference. Just like taking an antibiotic when you have an infection and feeling better. It’s the same with vitamin D, especially for someone who is seriously deficient.
Is vitamin D deficiency an issue for a lot of people? Donthireddi: According to a national study, over 40 percent of the population has a vitamin D deficiency. But in my practice at least 90 percent of my patients have a deficiency, ranging from mild to serious.
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provide valuable information on surface winds in storms.” One of the remaining mysteries that HS3 is attempting to solve is the effect of the hot, dry and dusty Saharan Air Layer (SAL) in tropical storm formation and intensification. Some research points to SAL contributing to storm formation, while other research indicates SAL suppresses it. HS3 also will investigate the role of strong thunderstorms near the core of the storms as a possible driver of intensity change. This year NOAA, in addition to managing all of the dropsondes during the HS3 mission, will enable the mission to fly another week to better study tropical cyclones. A dropsonde is a device that measures winds, temperature and humidity, dropped from an aircraft. The NASA Global Hawks are unmanned aircraft that will be piloted remotely from the HS3 mission control at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. Global Hawk aircraft are well-suited for hurricane investigations because they can fly for as long as 26 hours and fly above hurricanes at altitudes greater than 55,000 feet. One Global Hawk will carry three instruments to examine the environment around the storms, including the Scanning High-resolution Interferometer Sounder (S-HIS), the Advanced Vertical Atmospheric Profiling System (AVAPS), also known as dropsondes, and the Cloud Physics Lidar (CPL). The second Global Hawk will focus on the inner region of the storms to measure wind and precipitation, surface winds, and atmospheric temperature and humidity. It will carry the High-Altitude Imaging Wind and Rain Airborne Profiler (HIWRAP) conically scanning Doppler radar, the Hurricane Imaging Radiometer (HIRAD), and the High-Altitude Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit Sounding Radiometer (HAMSR) microwave sounder. The GPM mission, launched Feb. 27, will provide rainfall measurements every three hours around the globe, and will complement the HS3 mission. Like GPM’s predecessor, the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission, GPM will continue to provide insights into the dynamics of a storm, such as how the storm’s structure changes over the life cycle of the storm, including intensification and decay stages, and how storm intensification may depend on the presence of deep thunderstorms, known as hot towers, near the eyewall. The GPM mission will extend coverage to higher latitudes and improve scientists’ ability to evaluate how storms change in intensity and structure as they move into the extra-tropics. The ISS-RapidScat instrument, managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, is slated for launch to the International Space Station in August. RapidScat will measure ocean surface winds in Earth’s tropics and mid-latitudes and will provide useful data for weather forecasting of marine storms. HS3’s project management is at NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View, California - home of the Earth Science Projects Office (ESPO). Other participating NASA centers involved in the campaign include: Goddard, the Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and JPL. The HS3 mission is funded by NASA Headquarters and overseen by NASA’s Earth System Science Pathfinder Program at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, and is one of five large field campaigns operating under the Earth Venture program. The HS3 mission also involves collaborations with partners including the National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Research Laboratory, NOAA’s Hurricane Research Division and Earth
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reaching 4,900 feet. The payload had to include, but was not limited to, a ground hazard surveillance camera and a strain measurement system. “Payload integration was probably the most challenging part of the design,” said Jerry Dahlberg, the project team student lead for UNC Charlotte. “We started by designing the payload first. Then we designed the vehicle around it, so it could be as small and efficient as possible.” The team also added two other systems to its payload. These were an atmospheric sensor package that could measure temperature, pressure, humidity and solar irradiance, and a thrust modulation system that could control the rocket’s ascent in order to reach the desired altitude. “We were the only ones to add other elements to our payload,” Dahlberg said. “We definitely did things nobody else even thought about. Our system integration and our payload creativity is what helped us win.” During its year-long development of the rocket, the team performed five half-scale tests and three full-scale flight tests. They had a few problems with the motors supplied by a manufacturer on a couple full-scale tests but were reaching their altitude targets. Unfortunately in Utah, they had another malfunction in a motor, which blew up upon launch and the rocket only went a few hundred feet into the air. “We had what they call a ‘catastrophic event at takeoff,’” Dahlberg said. “We were disappointed we didn’t come home in one piece, but we were very happy with our results. We had a great team and good teamwork all year long.” The 49er team was funded by the North Carolina Space uNC Charlotte Rocket Team Wins Grant Consortium, the Lee College of Engineering and its Top NASA Design Award Senior Design program and the Mechanical Engineering and the Electrical and Computer Engineering departments. Support UNC Charlotte’s rocket team, comprised of engineering was provided by NexGen, BACE and Carolina Composite students, won the prestigious “Vehicle Design Award” at the Rocketry, too. NASA University Student Launch competition recently held at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Tooele County, Utah. The 49er team was one of 31 university teams from across the country to enter The world is falling all over itself to attract Chinese tourists the competition. Twenty-two of the teams made it to Utah, and Here’s a look at all the ways governments and companies are of those 17 made it to the launch pad. doing whatever it takes to woo the valuable Chinese tourist. “I am so proud of this team,” said Karen Thorsett-Hill, a lecturer in mechanical engineering and the team’s faculty By Allison Jackson, GlobalPost.com mentor. “It is really quite an accomplishment to have NASA, ATK and other Space Launch System affiliates bestow upon our Chinese tourists have caught the international travel bug — team one of the most prestigious awards in this competition.” and rest of the world is desperately hoping they never lose it. According to NASA, the Vehicle Design Award is presented The number of tourist departures from China hit a “for the most creative, innovative and well-constructed overall whopping 97.3 million in 2013, up more than nine fold from vehicle design for the intended payload while maximizing 2000, according to the Germany-based China Outbound safety and efficiency.” Tourism Research Institute. The official review of the UNC Charlotte rocket design To put this staggering figure into context, that means about stated that the team “provided detailed analysis for design one in 10 international tourists is now Chinese. decisions, both computer-based as well as analysis done by Chinese globetrotters also spend more than any other hand, with all work shown. The team provided accurate and country: $129 billion in 2013, up 26 percent on the previous year detailed Computer Aided Drawing models that clearly showed and well ahead of the $86 billion spent by American travelers. how the different systems and subsystems were integrated. The And if you think these figures are huge, consider this: only team constructed its own carbon fiber airframe and about 4 percent of China’s 1.3 billion people own passports. components, and the quality of construction and finish was It’s a safe bet that the dizzying pace of growth of Chinese outstanding.” outbound tourism will continue as more people earn enough The Lee College of Engineering team was made up of two money to visit the likes of Paris, New York, Sydney and electrical and seven mechanical engineer students: Jerry London. Dahlberg, John Cappalletti, Daniel Deese, Dewey Greer, Understandably, Chinese tourists have become a hot Benjamin Griffiths, Matthew Perry, Daniel Saulnier, Robert commodity, particularly after the financial crisis plunged much Stone and Caleb Watts. of the world into a deep recession. The requirements for the competition were that teams continued on page 74 design and construct a reusable prototype rocket capable of Saathee.com
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doubled in the first nine months of 2013 from the previous year to over 3.24 million, making the Southeast Asian country the second most popular destination for Chinese tourists. The sharp Countries and companies are now falling all over increase was largely credited to the 2012 box-office hit “Lost in themselves to attract increasingly wealthy Chinese travelers to Thailand,” a Chinese comedy about two businessmen who go their shores. searching for their boss in Thailand. The tiny island of Mauritius is now hoping for the same spike after the release of Here are some examples: the China-Japan co-production “Five Minutes to Tomorrow” Hiring Chinese police reinforcements this year. Paris might be one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but it’s also becoming increasingly dangerous — at least for Chinese tourists. Travelers from China often carry large Swiss money: India moves up to 58th rank; amounts of cash, making them easy prey for pickpockets and uK remains on top muggers. Concerned that the rising number of assaults on India has moved up to 58th rank in terms of foreign money Chinese tourists could frighten them away, French authorities lying with Swiss banks, but it accounts for a meagre 0.15 per are recruiting Chinese police to help patrol tourist hot spots and cent of an estimated USD 1.6 trillion total global wealth held in keep their fellow citizens safe. Switzerland’s banking system. The UK has retained its top position with highest share of Relaxing visa requirements close to 20 percent of global wealth in Swiss banking system, To lure more Chinese tourists to their shores, several followed by the US, West Indies, Germany and Guernsey in the countries, including the United States and Britain, have cut the red tape for Chinese visitors applying for visas. Some nations top-five in terms of exposure to banks in Switzerland. Amid much hue and cry over huge amounts of illicit wealth are even considering doing away with the document altogether. stashed by Indians in Swiss banks, the latest official data In October, the British government announced a 24-hour “super released by Switzerland’s central banking authority SNB shows priority” visa application for Chinese business visitors and a scheme to allow Chinese tourists to apply for a UK and that Indian money in Swiss banks rose by 43 per cent during Schengen visa at the same time, instead of filing two separate 2013 to close to Rs 14,000 crore (2.03 billion Swiss francs), applications. The move came after a barrage of criticism that pushing its global ranking up from 70th at the end of 2012. The rankings are based on the direct client exposure as also the British visa process was deterring visitors. the funds held through ‘fiduciaries’ or wealth managers with a total of 283 banks in Switzerland. Accepting Chinese credit cards India now ranks higher than Pakistan, whose position has Let’s be honest: It’s not Chinese tourists that companies slipped from 69th earlier to 74th now, as its total exposure to want, it’s their money. To that end British luxury department store Harrods announced in April 2012 that it had installed 75 Swiss banks declined from 1.44 billion Swiss francs at the end UnionPay (China’s main credit card) terminals in its store in of 2012 to 1.23 billion Swiss francs in 2013. However, China continues to rank higher than India, Knightsbridge, London, as well as eight at its airport branches. although it has slipped by four places to 30th. Among other major emerging economies, Brazil, Russia and Dishing up congee South Africa are also ranked higher than India, whose 58th Keen to attract more Chinese guests, hotels around the position continues to remain the lowest among major world are adjusting their services. French hotel group Accor, for example, employs Mandarin speaking staff and offers economies across the world. The countries ranked below India include Philippines, translations of maps and menus, adaptor plugs and Chinese Kazakhstan, Bahrain, Iran, Pakistan, Mauritius, Bangladesh, newspapers. It also serves up Chinese dishes such as congee, Palestine, Barbados, Macau SAR, Iraq, Brunei and Zimbabwe. soup and noodles for guests wanting a taste of home. Among top-ranked, UK has the highest exposure of 277 billion Swiss francs, followed by the US (193 billion Swiss Hiring Chinese ski instructors francs), West Indies (100 billion Swiss francs), Germany (52.4 As overseas vacations become more commonplace, Chinese billion Swiss francs) and Guernsey (49.6 billion Swiss francs). tourists increasingly want to do more than just shop at bigIn top-20, they are followed by Luxembourg, Jersey, brand stores and take snapshots of landmarks. Now they want adventure holidays such as skiing. Canada is going after this Bahamas, France, Panama, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, small but growing market by hiring Chinese or Chinese- Singapore, Italy, Japan, Russia, UAE, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and Australia. speaking ski instructors at its ski resorts. However, only a few countries account for the bulk of global money in Swiss banks and there are only 18 countries whose Cashing in on the popularity of Chinese celebrities exposure stands at one per cent or more. Some countries are using Chinese celebrities to attract more Even among these, only the UK and the US have exposure tourists. Take New Zealand for example. Tourism authorities there have cashed in on the popularity of Chinese actress Yao of more than 10 per cent, at about 20 per cent and 14 per cent Chen, pictured above, who has more than 66 million followers respectively. The UK, the US and West Indies have retained their top-3 on Chinese microblogging service Weibo, by hosting her positions. Germany and Luxembourg have moved up two and wedding and making her the face of its ‘100% Pure New three ranks respectively, while France has come down. Zealand’ campaign in China. Other countries ranked above India include Spain, Belgium, Israel, Bermuda, Cyprus, Argentina, Canada, Greece, Mexico, Hosting Chinese movie shoots Indonesia, Gibraltar, Seychelles, Egypt, Thailand, Isle of Man, The number of Chinese visitors to Thailand more than Nigeria, South Korea, New Zealand and Ukraine.
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CvA Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Opening Night Reception Cary Visual Art Center presents opening night reception for newly selected and exhibited sculptures in downtown Cary on Friday, July 18, 2014 beginning at 6pm. The Opening Night reception features nationally recognized sculptors from across the country that will be in town to install their 12 sculptures along Academy Street as part of the 2014 Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to mingle with the artists and juror Renee Piechocki, an artist and public art consultant from Pittsburgh, PA. Piechocki will announce the highly anticipated Best in Show prize. The evening will feature live entertainment, local fare and cocktails at the state-of-the-art Cary Arts Center in Downtown Cary. For more details call 919-531-8149 or www.caryvisualart.org.
Color Festival 2014 When Caru Das held the very first Festival of Colors at his Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, there were 17 people in attendance. Fifteen years later, more than 80,000 people from around the world travel thousands of miles each year to attend this amazing event. Now he is bringing the festival on the road so participants can experience this transformative celebration of color, music, and culture. With roots in ancient India, Color Festival is a joyful reminder to cast away bad feelings and throw worries to the wind. Join the throngs of people laughing, playing, dancing, eating, and filling the sky with clouds of bright color. There will be live musicians, dancers, yoga instructors, and more. In Charlotte the festival will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at National Dance Day 2014 the Oaks Events center from 12 – 5pm. For tickets and full Charlotte’s premiere National Dance Day celebration is back details visit www.colorfestival.com/locations/Charlotte and will be even bigger than before when hundreds of people dance the day away at Wells Fargo Plaza (301 South Tryon Samskritam Beginner Workshop Street) on Saturday, July 26, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The event is Samskrita Bharati is holding a two-day weekend workshop in free. “When it comes to fitness, if you enjoy what you’re doing, Charlotte, NC to introduce Samskritam (Sanskrit) to beginners. you’re more likely to incorporate it into your daily routine,” Join us to learn to speak in Samskritam in a fun and easy way. said Lucy Thompson Dean, assistant vice president at Carolinas The workshop will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2014 and HealthCare System. “We encourage all of our teammates to find Sunday, July 13, 2014 from 9 am – 5pm at the Senior Citizen and practice a type of exercise that they love – including dance. Room of the Hindu Center of Charlotte. The fee is $15. No prior We even offer a few types of dance-related fitness classes for knowledge of Samskritam is expected of the participants. It will our teammates, including Zumba and Socacize.” “National be helpful if participants can speak an Indian language. Dance Day is all about having fun and getting some great Samskrita Bharati has taught similar courses to over 4 million exercise,” said Blumenthal’s Director of Education Ralph Beck. people, through more than 10,000 trained teachers. This course “No prior dance experience is necessary. The event is part of is interactive and designed such that by the end of the course, Blumenthal’s WHIRL initiative and is designed to give the participants will be able to have basic conversations in public a chance to actively participate in the performing arts, Samskritam. Snacks and lunch will be provided. For more as well as watch others giving their inner artists “a whirl” on details contact prashant_kacharia@yahoo.com or 704-907-7908 stage. National Dance Day was created by Nigel Lythgoe, or rapallisatish@gmail.com 980-333-1235. To register for the Executive Producer of So You Think You Can Dance, to workshop or to receive more details on the organization visit promote health and self-esteem through the art form of dance. www.samskritabharatiusa.org. Blumenthal Performing Arts will join hundreds of other organizations across the country in hosting an array of veerayatan Global Conference participatory dance activities on July 26. Dance instructors will Acharya Shri Chandanaji will make several presentations at the be on site at the Wells Fargo Plaza to help teach the two Veerayatan Global Conference to be held from July 11 – 13, 2014 National Dance Day routines to attendees, as well as other large at Hilton-Hasbrouck Heights, 650 Terrace Avenue, Hasbrouck group numbers. In the event of inclement weather, the Heights, NJ. Acharya Chandanaji and other Sadhvijis from celebration will be moved indoors to the Wells Fargo Atrium. Veerayatan in India will be discussing current and future To learn more about National Dance Day, visit projects, including the new 200 Schools project and the medical www.BlumenthalArts.org where a link to the official National clinics and hospital. Formed over 40 years ago on the three Dance Day instructional videos and music tracks are available. principle jewels of Seva (Services), Shiksha (Education), and Sadhana (Spiritual Development), Veerayatan, under the Kasumbal Dairo leadership of Acharya Chandanaji, provides education and Friends of Greater Charlotte will present an evening of dairo health care as well as spiritual upliftment at several Veerayatan (lok geet, bhakti geet, sugam sangeet, and more) on Fiday, centers in India and also around the world. Veerayatan operates August 15, 2014 in the Vihar Hall of the Hindu Center in several medical care facilities (including the Netra Jyoti Seva Charlotte. Bhanubhai Vora and Tripti Chhaya will be the lead Mandiram Eye Hospital in Rajgir, Bihar) and many education singers leading the Swar Kinnari Group from Mumbai. Tickets institutions, including elementary and secondary schools and are $20 and $50 for limited front row. For more details call 704colleges in Gujarat and Bihar. For more details call 919-816- 488-8145 or 704-277-2468. 0900, veerayatan.usa@gmail.com or http://veerayatan-intl.org. Saathee.com
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Om Squad Summer Camps The youth group of the Hindu Society of NC presents its annual summer camps programs in five sessions. They will continue through the summer and end on August 22, 2014. The weekly camps are spread out over the summer and activities include yoga, slokas, arts, crafts, music, heritage traditions and more. All camps are held at Hindu Society of NC in Morrisville, NC. For more details on specific camps and registration, visit www.hsnconline.org.
we are on course to be ready to open for our first day of school on September 8th, 2014.” Search for the key administrative staff, the school director and the dean of academics will continue through the summer. Carolina STEM has appointed Caroline Upchurch as School Director. She has spent six years in the classroom and has over five years of charter school leadership experience, most recently having spent three years as the Superintendent and School Director of Lake Lure Classical Academy. “I am both honored and thrilled to be named as the founding School Director and look forward to the start of this groundbreaking school year. Having worked in charter schools in North Carolina for the past eleven years as both an educator and an administrator I firmly believe that there is no greater investment in life than offering a solid education to our young people,” she said. Stepping in as the school’s Dean of Academics is Ari Pieper. She brings a strong STEM background and over 10 years teaching experience including, most recently, six years at Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy. “As a board member for the last year, I have worked alongside an incredible team of board members to develop the curriculum and organization for Carolina STEM,” says Pieper. For more details visit www.carolinastem.org.
Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik Raleigh Popular Bollywood playback singers Alka Yagnik and Kumar Sanu will perform in the Raleigh area on Friday, August 22, 2014 at the Durham Performing Arts Center at 8:30pm. They have sung 100s of romantic duets and solo songs in 1980s and 1990s. The duo have sung songs in some of the most popular films including DDLJ, Kuch Kuch Hota hai, 1942-A Love story, Tezaab, Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aaye, Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, Sadak, Fida, No Entry, and Ghulam. Tickets are $49, $69, $89, $99, and VIP. Children under 4 are free and child care will be provided by the Goddard School, Morrisville NC. Prior reservation required. For more details call 855-660-5483 or www.livespectrum.com. Find more news and events happening in the community and around the Carolinas at our website: saathee.com Festival of India The 20th annual Festival of India will take place in Charlotte from September 13 - 14, 2014. The two-day festival features arts, crafts, vendors, food, and dance performances. The Indian Idol singing competition will also take place at the festival. http://indiafestival.iacofcarolinas.org/
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The deserts of China have swallowed numerous cities over the millennia. The Silk Road once passed through Ningxia. Many stops along the way have disappeared beneath the sands. Imperial tombs discovered in 1972 in the western suburbs of Yinchuan are all that’s left of the Xia dynasty that ruled over the region in the 11th century. Even the Great Wall has been rubbed away to near insignificance in this part of the country. Castles made of sand It’s difficult to imagine a metropolis as bustling as Yinchuan suffering the same fate. The old city, with its well-preserved South Gate, Jade Emperor Pavilion, and 1,500-year-old Heibao Pagoda, lies principally along the north-south axis. The new city is rapidly pushing out to the east and west, with large modern hotels and extravagant buildings like a new theater shaped like an immense lotus flower. To power this expansion, Ningxia is counting on sustainable technologies like wind power and solar energy. By 2020, according to Wu Yinliang, the county will rely on wind for 13.5 percent of power generation and solar for 6.9 percent. These are not empty projections. The province is home to 120 of the United Nations’ “Clean Development Mechanisms,” which offer industrialized countries a way of offsetting their carbon emissions by investing in wind farms and hydroelectric facilities in the developing world. There are only 250 such anti-climate change projects for the entire continent of Africa. Despite its environmental challenges, Ningxia still depends on more traditional means of catching up with prosperous provinces. It is ramping up its coal mining and petrochemical industries, which both require huge amounts of water. The province is also leveraging its cultural heritage. Ningxia is home to the largest Muslim population in China. The Hui people — who descend from the Arab traders and Persian soldiers who once plied the Silk Road and intermarried with the Han — constitute more than one-third of Ningxia’s population. Last year, the Chinese government organized huge firsttime expositions in Ningxia with both the Arab states and with Turkey. An ambitious “Muslim World City” that will include an Arabian Nights theme park is being built a few miles south of Yinchuan on the way to the famous Najiahu mosque and the nearby “culture park” devoted to Hui traditions. The Yuehai Bay Central Business District, a kind of inland Hong Kong for Arab investment, is expected to attract more than 2,200 enterprises by 2020. Ningxia managed to rebuild most of the mosques destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. Over the long run, however, the encroaching deserts might prove a much greater danger. All the wheat straw in the world can’t stop the rising temperatures associated with global warming, or replace the water lost to industry and agriculture. Back at Baijitan, Wang Youde likes to quote a Chinese proverb. “It is hard to bring up a child,” he says, “but it is even harder to plant a tree in a desert.” After standing on the corner of one of the broad modern boulevards in Yinchuan and feeling the sting of sand particles against my face when the wind kicked up, I’m tempted to expand on the saying: It is harder still to sustain a city in the desert.
How many people do these companies have information on? Basically everyone in the U.S. and many beyond it. Acxiom, recently profiled by the New York Times, says it has information on 500 million people worldwide, including “nearly every U.S. consumer.” After the 9/11 attacks, CNN reported, Acxiom was able to locate 11 of the 19 hijackers in its database. How is all of this data actually used? Mostly to sell you stuff. Companies want to buy lists of people who might be interested in what they’re selling—and also want to learn more about their current customers. They also sell their information for other purposes, including identity verification, fraud prevention and background checks. If new privacy laws are passed, will they include the right to see what data these companies have collected about me? Unlikely. In a 2012 report on privacy, the Federal Trade Commission recommended that Congress pass legislation “that would provide consumers with access to information about them held by a data broker.” President Barack Obama has also proposed a Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights that would give consumers the right to access and correct certain information about them. But this probably won’t include access to marketing data, which the Federal Trade Commission considers less sensitive than data used for credit reports or identity verification. In terms of marketing data, “we think at the very least consumers should have access to the general categories of data the companies have about consumers,” said Maneesha Mithal of the FTC’s Division of Privacy and Identity Protection. Data companies have also pushed back against the idea of opening up marketing profiles for individual consumers’ inspection. Even if there were errors in your marketing data profile, “the worst thing that could happen is that you get an advertising offer that isn’t relevant to you,” said Rachel Thomas, the vice president of government affairs at the Direct Marketing Association. “The fraud and security risks that you run by opening up those files is higher than any potential harm that could happen to the consumer,” Thomas said.
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Community Organizations 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
Charlotte 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 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.
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 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
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 Ārti - 6:30 am & 6:30 pm; Weekly Satsang Sabhā held every Sunday which includes Bhajans & 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 Karaoke Group CIKG invites karaoke lovers to come and sing Hindi songs on karaoke. It does not matter whether you are a beginner or experienced. The most important thing is to get together and have fun. The event is held once a month, usually on Friday or Saturday. Entry and participation is free. For Further Details: Dinesh Patel at cikgrocks@yahoo.com 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).
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.
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).
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 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 Saathee.com
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Community Organizations Ekal Charlotte Chapter: Kameswar Tulasi himadeeps@yahoo.com Ekal Columbia: Janak Dalal / jaydalalcolumbia@gmail.com
Charlotte Tamil Sangam Charlotte Tamil Sangam works to bring together the vibrant Tamil community in the Charlotte area and strives to promote the Tamil language, arts and culture. For Further Details: Lakshmanan Krishnan (lakshmanank@hotmail.com) or visit www.cltts.org
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: 704.509.2828704.509.2828 704.541.0350704.541.0350 (Sajjan Dhaliwal), sajjan@carolina.rr.com, 704.948.8091704.948.8091 (Inderjeet Rajpal), irajpal@aol.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 Charlotte vipassana Meditation Group Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills. The Charlotte Vipassana Meditation Group holds weekly group sits and monthly all day sits for established students (those who have taken at least one ten day course from S. N. Goenka or one of his assistant teachers). Ten-day courses are also available for all students. There is never a charge for a course. To apply for a 10 day retreat visit www.patapa.dhamma.org For Further Details: 704.277.5013, rbddesai@gmail.com 704.563.5440, dspranger@gmail.com www.dhamma.org
Hindu Center of Charlotte The temple holds many regular events and religious ceremonies. The temple library is stocked with books, CDs, DVDs and other materials on varied genre such as religion, culture, history, philosophy, yoga and health. The Hindu Center is located at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212. Upcoming Events: Sat, July 26: Anniversary Sat, Aug 16: India Independence Day celebrations Sun, Aug 17: Janmastami Aug 22 - 24: Balaji’s Brahmotatsava For Further Details: 704.535.3440704.535.3440 or 704.607.8412704.607.8412 (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. For Further Details: 704.541.3361704.541.3361 (Rama Rachakonda), 704.814.9355704.814.9355 (Lakshmi Muthukrishnan), lakshmi7778@yahoo.com cmacmusic@yahoo.com www.onlinecmac.com
IAMC (Indian American Muslim Council) Charlotte Chapter IAMC is an independent organization committed to promoting peace, pluralism and social justice for all through advocacy. The organization is also committed to promote and protect human rights and human dignity in India as they are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace. IAMC-Charlotte, seeks to reach out to Indian Muslims living in and around Charlotte to join efforts to promote Peace and Social Justice for all, and to strive for Inter-Faith, Inter-Community understanding particular focus on Indian Diaspora. For Further Details: Ashfaq Mehdi 704.904.5778 Afzal Syed 704.770.1103 iamc-charlotte@yahoogroups.com
Dada Bhagwan Group What is Gnan Vidhi? It is scientific process of attaining Self Realization in the presence of Atmagnani. It is the gracing of real knowledge that separates the real Self from the non-self. The benefits of Gnan Vidhi are many like attaining awareness of the soul, getting solution through right understanding, removing wrong beliefs and destroying past sins. For further details contact 877 505 Dada (3232). www.dadabhagwan.org Ekal vidyalaya Foundation Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India (EVFI) was established to help in the overall development of the remote tribal and rural villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA along with 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 Carolinas Region of the EVFUSA conducts fund raising and awareness programs in North and South Carolina. For Further Details: Saathee.com
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 is held every September in uptown Charlotte. For Further Details: Toni Sawhney 704-604-2133 Lal Vishin 704-545-3727 www.indiafestival.net 92
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Community Organizations 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
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 704.364.0984704.364.0984 Jyoti Kulkarni 704.804.1275704.804.1275 contact@ipaac.org www.ipaac.org
Pratham - Charlotte Area Pratham organizes grassroots programs in the area of primary education. Pratham has made an impact on the learning levels of several million children through its Read India campaign. Pratham has developed an accelerated learning technique which helps children to read and write in two months. With nearly half the children in India who attend schools are not learning to read and write at the required level, Pratham is trying to fill an important gap in the area of primary education. For Further Details: Anju Desai (ajdesai66@gmail.com or 980622-0125) and Shubhra Chakraborty (shubhra.chakraborty1@gmail.com) or 704-942-4798). www.prathamusa.org.
Jain Center of Greater Charlotte (JCGC) The JCGC serves the spiritual, cultural, social, and community needs of Jain families in and around metropolitan Charlotte area. JCGC is dedicated to the practice, understanding, promotion, and preservation of the Jain faith. 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: Friday, Jul 11, 2014 (Chaudas): Pakkhi Pratikraman @ 7 pm Sun, Jul 13, 2014 (Ekam): Paathshala for children @ 10:30 am Friday, Jul 25, 2014 (Chaudas): Pakkhi Pratikraman @ 7 pm Sunday, Jul 27, 2014 (Ekam): Snatra Puja @ 10:30 am, Monthly Meeting @ 4 pm 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: 704.258.4507704.258.4507 info@jaincenter.us www.jaincenter.us
Probasi of Charlotte Probasi’s goal is to organize cultural and educational program related to Bengal in the Charlotte area, to increase Bengali cultural awareness, and to provide community service in the area. For Further Details: www.probasi.org Sahaj Marg Meditation Sahaj Marg, which means Simple or Natural path, is a Raj Yoga system of spiritual training based on the heart centered meditation. The features of this meditation include transmission of divine energy into the heart of the practitioner and cleaning of deep impressions, thereby regulating the mind. Regular practice of this system of meditation integrates the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of human being, while still encouraging people to maintain a normal family and working life. In the Charlotte area, group meditation is held at the Unity of Charlotte on Sundays and Wednesdays. For Further Details: Srikanth Katakam 704.496.4411 naturalpath.nc@gmail.com www.srcm.org
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
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 realising its vision. For Further Details: www.sangamithra.org; www.facebook.com/SangamithraFoundation Email: info@sangamithra.org;
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Community Organizations Telugu Association of Greater Charlotte Area (TAGCA) The organization’s mission is to bring together Telugu speaking people and to promote Telugu Culture. TAGCA organizes regular events and programs. For Further Details: www.tagca.org
Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal vadtal On the 1st Saturday of every month, Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal has kirtans and bhajans at the Hindu Center of Charlotte at 5 pm. After the bhajans, there is Aarti and Mahaprasad. In addition, on the 3rd Sunday of every month, an additional Satsang Sabha is held at sponsor’s house at 3 - 5 pm. For Further Details: 704.392.4488 - Ramesh Dhanani admin@issvcharlotte.org
Trimurti Temple Charlotte, NC Trimurti Temple is open daily, morning puja (10am) and evening puja (7pm). Sunday abhisekhams (11am) and other special pujas. Temple is located at 6441/6519 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216. All Sundays at 11 am Venkateswara Abishekam For Further Details: 980-219-7556 contact@trimurtitemple.org www.trimurtitemple.org
Shri Rang Avadhut Parivar (Parspar Devo Bhav) The group meets Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm in Charlotte. The group recites Datta-Bavani, singing devotional Dattatraya Bhajans and reading Guru-Lilamrut. Detailed information about Charlotte meetings, literature, Videos, Nareshwar Ashram and Shri Avadhut’s life is available. For Further Details: Bharat Shah - 704.724.6247 Nagesh Patel - 704.399.7805
vallabh Pushti Samaj of Carolinas (vPSC) VPSC has announced Shrinathji Haveli – “Shrinath Dham” in Charlotte with support of all Vaishnav families of Carolinas. VPSC is starting construction in the near future of “Shrinath Dham Haveli” for benefit of entire Vaishnav Samaj and Pushtimargiya devotional activities. VPSC is moving forward with objective to fill devotional need for hundreds of Vaishnavs in Carolinas to worship and pray together, perform “seva and rituals” and to observe and celebrate festivals and to perform and engage in humanitarian and educational activities. Regular “Paath and Bhajan” recitations are held on 2nd Sunday of each month from 4-6 pm at Shrinath Dham Haveli Address - 1006 Vickie Lane, Stallings, NC 28104. For Further Details: vsccarolinas@gmail.com Prathmesh Shah: 704.763.3059 Greensboro
Shrinath Dham Haveli The Shrinath Dham Haveli performs prayers and rituals on a regular basis. The haveli is located at 1006 Vickie Lane, Matthews, NC 28104. Upcoming Events: July 17 - 21: PP Goswami 108 Shri Vrajraj Kumarji For More Details: 704-224-6500 / 704-763-3059 vsccarolinas@gmail.com www.charlottehaveli.org. 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.
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
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 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/ Saathee.com
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Community Organizations 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
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 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.
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 Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Greensboro, NC The Center regularly conducting Sai Bhajans, Study Circle, various service activities and SSE class (for students) in Greensboro, NC all Sundays â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 9:45 am to 12:15 pm For Further Details: Swami Rajendran 908-875-6964 Dr. Varatharajah 336-851-9150
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
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
India Association of the Triad (IATNC) Greensboro The objective of the Association is to promote social, cultural and educational interests of its members, develop understanding between members of the Indian community and other residents of the Triad, and make the latter aware of issues of concern to the Indian community. For Further Details: Kumar Bhardwaj: 336-601-0567, kumar.vansh@gmail.com Ruby Singh: 336.430.9068, rs7227@gmail.com www.iatnc.org 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 school based volunteering activities. For Further Details: Krishna Balu336-292-9462, balu4428@infionline.net www.iasofnc.org Indo-uS Cultural Association of Winston-Salem The Indo-US Cultural Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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
Raleigh AANC - Assamese Association of North Carolina AANC is a Socio Cultural organization with the objective of promoting and providing understanding of Assamese Culture and Language. AANC celebrates Assamese festivals and organizes cultural activities like Bihu Dance, music, songs and social get-togethers with essential touch of Assamese culture. Everyone from Assam as well as anyone with any connection to or interest in Assam or Assamese culture is most welcomed. For Further Details: 919.200.4020 assameseassociation.nc@gmail.com 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
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Community Organizations 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 Art of Living (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) The Art of Living Foundation offers courses that teach practical tools to better handle the stresses of daily life, to unlock their deepest potential and bring fullness to life. In the Art of Living course participants will learn and experience: Breathing techniques that heal and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit, eliminate stress & tension; Skills for handling negative emotions and situations; Practical wisdom for improving work and relationships; Insight into the laws that govern the mind & emotions; Low-impact yoga. The centerpiece of the Art of Living Course is a powerful breathing-based technique called Sudarshan Kriya, or the healing breath. It incorporates specific natural rhythms of breath to release stress and purify the entire system by releasing toxins at the deepest cellular level. For Further Details: http://us.artofliving.org Association for India’s Development (AID) Duke university Chapter AID’s mission is effect social change in India, by supporting projects with grassroots non-governmental organization in India in the areas of literacy, health care, rural credit, women’s empowerment etc. For Further Details: http://www.duke.edu/web/aid/ Atlantic Coast Sikh Association This is one of the oldest Sikh associations in the Southeastern USA. It meets every Sunday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at its gurdwara, located at 3108 Sparger Road, Durham, NC 27705. Kirtan is done by Bhai Dyal Singh Jatha. Classes for Punjabi and religious studies are held for children at the same time. For Further Details: 919.309.1045 - Bhai Dyal Singh www.acsagurdwara.org Balagokulam Gokulam is where Lord Krishna’s magical childhood days were spent. It was here that his divine powers came to light. Every child has that spark of divinity within. Balagokulam is a forum for children (4-15 years age) to discover and manifest that divinity. It will enable Hindu children in the US to appreciate their cultural roots and learn values. This is done through games, yoga, stories, songs, shlokas, arts/crafts, and Seva (selfless service) in the community. Balagokulam sessions are free for all and are held on Saturdays. For Further Details: balagokulam.rtp@gmail.com hss.charlotte@hssus.org (Charlotte region) www.balagokulam.org
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Community Organizations 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) 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 Saathee.com
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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: 919.851.1119919.851.1119 (Dr. Afroz Taj) taj@unc.edu GEM - Raleigh Church of God Attend worship services, prayer meetings or Sunday School. For Further Details: 919.395.6208 (Pastor Thankachan M.) globalem@gmail.com Gokul Bhajan and vedic Studies Weekly satsang of parents and children singing bhajans and glorifying past times of Lord Krishna. There are multimedia assisted programs every Friday 7 to 9 pm at the Hindu Bhavan Main Hall (309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560). Children learn slokas, learn presentation skills, manage and lead various projects such as book distribution, charity for cow protection, food for poor, prison seva, igokulam, and many more. Classes are conducted on a semester basis, with tests and scores. Children and parents also have unique opportunities for learning and developing software for ios, android and web applications. Example: Gokul Darsan (See Apple Store) For Further Details: bkdasa@gmail.com Phone: 919-491-9536 www.gokulbhajan.com Heritage India Association of North Carolina (HIANC) Heritage India Association of NC aims at providing Indian cultural experience through performing arts, cultural arts, fine arts & crafts of India. Its mission is “to preserve and promote Indian heritage and culture.” During the year, Heritage India Association of North Carolina presents several events and also coordinates Indian dances for the main stage performances for the Raleigh International Festival. For Further Details: yashcgarg@gmail.com Hindi vikas Mandal of NC Hindi Vikas Mandal (HVM), based in the RTP area, promotes study and appreciation of Hindi language and strives to foster Indian culture and traditions through Hindi. HVM has a special focus on the youths for the preservation of Indian Culture and heritage. For Further Details: Saroj Sharma 919.851.0225 V.P. Tiwari 919.423.0365 July 2014
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Community Organizations 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; Youth Affairs: Ohm Squad is the youth wing of HSNC involved in the youth activities like camp, games, craft and arts, music, shlokas. Regular pooja services are done in the temple. Priest services are available at your home and/or at the Temple at a nominal charge. For Further Details: Saroj Sharma at 919.654.5224919.654.5224 Trilok Pillai (manager) at 919.599.9567919.599.9567 hsnc@hsnconline.org www.hsnconline.org Hindu Students Council (HSC) - NC State university HSC-NCSU is a chapter of the national organization Hindu Students Council (HSC). HSC-NCSU is a cultural and religious student organization. It aims to provide opportunities to learn about Hindu philosophy, spirituality and cultural heritage through various activities, events and projects and is dedicated to provide “seva” (service) to the community. For Further Details: 919.676.0298 (Mrinmoyee Sanyal) msanyal@ncsu.edu www.hsc-ncsu.org Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) The HSS conducts weekly activities to develop character and leadership skills in participants, emphasizing values such as self-discipline, self-confidence and a spirit of selfless service (seva) for humanity while maintaining Hindu cultural identity in harmony with the larger society. HSS is inspired by the idea that the whole world is one family. HSS started in 1989 in the United States and currently has over 100 chapters (shakhas) across the country. The Research Triangle Park chapter meets every Saturday. Activities are tailored to include yoga, games, songs, lectures and discussions on Hindu dharma and culture. For Further Details: hss.rtp@hssus.org - Triangle area hss.charlotte@hssus.org - Charlotte region. Hum Sub Hum Sub is dedicated to sharing the social and cultural traditions of India with the residents of the Research Triangle Park and North Carolina. Upcoming Events: Cary Diwali 2014: “Aapo Deepo Bhava” meaning “Be a light unto Yourself” is the parting message uttered by Lord Buddha to Saathee.com
his disciples. Even though India has always been the destination for a spiritual quest, this year’s Cary Diwali 2014 theme emphasizes the search ‘within’ through the medium of volunteering and community service. Volunteerism is the foundation upon which our community assets are built. Helping others kindle happiness in the giver and the receiver. On the occasion of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, celebrate this effort made by area youngsters to bring this spark of light into their own and others’ lives. “Aapo Deepo Bhava” award recognizes youngsters who have made an outstanding contribution in the community or excelled in Education or Cultural Arts. Photo contest: Get your cameras and capture your visual vignette with a backdrop of India. Looking for photos of hope, service and celebration of all things beautiful. For Further Details: 919.371.4470 www.humsub.net Immanuel Assembly of God Immanuel Assembly of God is a Full Gospel Christian church serving the Indian / South Asian community in Raleigh and RTP area of North Carolina. The church is located in Morrisville. For Further Details: 919.442.8537 thechurch@immanuelassembly.org www.immanuelassembly.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 2-year term. IAFPE is excited and motivated to educate the community on political issues and help the community with various services. Support is needed from the community and members to help us grow and provide relevant services and informative events. For Further Details: Nilesh - 919.656.4361 www.forum-nc.org Indian Classical Music & Dance Society (ICMDS) ICMDS is dedicated to the task of promoting Indian classical music and dance in the Triangle area. ICMDS invites the top artists from all over the world to perform in the Triangle area. For Further Details: www.icmds.org 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) email: contactus@itdfoundation.org www.itdfoundation.org 104
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Community Organizations 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 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 Saathee.com
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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. 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 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, July 2014
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Community Organizations 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 Dharm and Yoga flourishes here, offering the North Carolina community and visitors an ongoing program of free Yoga Classes. The classes are offered each Wed from 6 - 8 pm, and each Sat from 11 am - 1 pm. For Further Details: 336.421.0690 lifemisionusa@gmail.com www.lifemissionusa.org Nuv Yug Nuv Yug is a cultural organization with a mission to promote awareness of Indian cultural arts and heritage. Striving to create synergy among various cultural groups from the South Asian region. For Further Details: www.nuvyug.net Pakistani American Association The Pakistani-American Association (NCPAA) is a nonpolitical, non-sectarian, cultural and social organization that promotes Pakistani culture to all the communities in the Triangle Area of NC. Several events are presented during the year including a family dinner on the second Friday of every month. For Further Details: payamber@ncpaa.org http://ncpaa.org Pratham - Triangle Area Pratham is a grass-roots organization that works towards universalizing primary education in India. With a goal of reaching 20 million children, Pratham is one of the largest NGOs in field of literacy movement in India. Pratham continues to evolve, grow and works to meet the continually changing needs of the children it educates. Pratham’s North Carolina chapter actively aims to collaborate with individuals, local organizations and community associations and seeks ideas, volunteers and resources to deliver the vision of “Every Child in School and Learning Well.” For Further Details: Rajeev Thalla - rajeev.thalla@gmail.com Monica Awasthi - awasthimonica@yahoo.com www.prathamusa.org Professional Indians’ Association [PIA] PIA is a meetup that serves young South Asian professionals in the Triangle Community. The group is made of Indian professionals and grad students interested in cultural events, Saathee.com
socializing and meeting/making friends with like-minded people around the Triangle. Monthly events include meeting at bars/restaurants, Bollywood movie nights, potlucks, Indian concerts/performances, outdoor activities, community service and volunteering. This will also be an opportunity for professionals to share their thoughts on respective industries, social causes, the economy and politics. For Further Details: http://www.meetup.com/PIATriangle/ Punjabi unlimited Punjabi Unlimited is dedicated to promotion/creation of a public awareness and education about Punjabi Arts, Culture, Sports, Language, Music, Dance etc. All welcome who are “Punjabi at Heart.” For Further Details: Gurpreet Burmi president@punjabiunlimited,org; Arvinder Singh vicepresident@punjabiunlimited.org www.punjabiunlimited.org Raleigh Sai Center Parthi Sai devotees of Triangle area meet every Sunday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Mini-Hall of Hindu Bhavan in Morrisville. There will be Study circle, Bhajan Practice, Veda Chanting etc. during the 4-5 pm slot depending on the week, followed by bhajans from 5:00 - 6:00. The center carries out several service activities as well. The Human Values Education (SSE) classes for the children of different age group will be from 3:30 - 5:00. All are invited to participate in the Satsangh and service activities. For Further Details: Rakesh Huria, President, Raleigh Sai Center at 919-244-1263 E-mail rsc.president@yahoo.com. Ramakrishna vedanta Society of North Carolina The Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of NC draws inspiration from the timeless, philosophical wisdom of the Vedanta as practiced and preached in the modern day by Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. Perhaps you know a great deal about Practical Vedanta and the message of the harmony of religions and the spiritual oneness of Existence or perhaps you are just curious and want to learn more. Regardless of background and/or knowledge the organization welcomes participants. For Further Details: www.vedantanc.org RTP Maharashtra Mandal RTP Maharashtra Mandal is a home away from home for Marathi-speaking people. The goal of the Mandal is to advocate the vibrant culture, the rich heritage as well as the wellendowed language of Maharashtra. The Mandal is dedicated to showcase the cultural, social and traditional attributes of Maharashtra to the local community through variety of entertaining programs, events and get-togethers. All aficionados are warmly invited to join. For Further Details: Mohana Dighe: 919.378.1947 Sameer Mohile: 919.851.8799 Deepa Kardekar: 201.673.6193 www.rtpmm.org 108
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Community Organizations S. v. Temple of North Carolina S.V. Temple of North Carolina is built on over nine acres of centrally connected triangle area. This grand tribute to Lord Venkateswara and his consorts is designed to exacting standards of shilpa shasthra and features the only shrine in North America to incorporate abodes to Lord Viswaksena and Lord Sudarshana/Lord Narasimha as part of Srinivasa Parivaram. The temple rituals are performed in accordance with Pancharathra Agama Shastra. For Further Details: 919.468.0040 comm@svtemplenc.org www.svtemplenc.org Sahaj Marg Meditation - Triangle Area Sahaj Marg translates to “The Natural Path.” It is a natural, simple system of Raja Yoga meditation and spiritual practice that helps one realize the ultimate potential within oneself. Regular spiritual practice under capable guidance enables aspirants to progressively experience the sublime presence of the divine in their daily lives. Sahaj Marg system of meditation is freely offered to seekers worldwide through Shri Ram Chandra Mission. In Triangle area, group meditations are held on Sundays and Wednesdays. For Further Details: (919) 303-7447 (Raj Solanki) (919) 493-6180 (Devi Sekar) raleigh.center@gmail.com> www.srcm.org, www.sahajmarg.org Sahaja Meditation Ongoing meetings, seminars and workshops are available in Raleigh. There is never any charge for Sahaja Meditation instruction or for receiving one’s self-realization which is the birthright of every human being. Anyone can do it. Sahaja Mediation is free and without obligation. RSVP in meetup: Sahaja-Meditation-Triangle-Group Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. 9308 Fairbanks Drive Raleigh, NC, 27613 More information: http://www.sahajamediation.com http:///www.coolcheck.org For Further Details on the workshops or seminars: balaram.krishna@gmail.com or 919.757.3135 Sky Meditation and Kaya Kalpa Yoga Sky Meditation and Kaya Kalpa yoga benefits include Longevity, Wellness and Stress Management. Triangle Sky Meditation group holds weekly group meditation and simplified physical exercises every Friday in Cary for those who have attended Shri Vethathiri Maharishi’s Kaya Kalpa Yoga course. Kaya Kalpa Yoga Courses are held several times a year for anyone 14 years and above. For more details about the course visit www.vethathiri.edu.in For Further Details: 919-830-9764 vikram.renganathan@gmail.com South Indian Fine Arts Academy (SIFAA) SIFAA is a non-profit organization that works to arrange and promote concerts and performances in the Triangle and Triad areas, concentrating on Carnatic music. For Further Details: 919.773.1580 www.sifaa.org Saathee.com
Tamil Cultural Association of North Carolina (TCA NC) TCA NC was formed for the purpose of providing youths with exposure to Tamil culture. Everyone is invited to join TCA and become part of the organization promoting Tamil culture in the Triangle area. For Further Details: tca_nc@yahoo.com www.tcanc.org Tamil Sangam of Carolina The Tamil Sangam is an organization that promotes understanding of Tamil culture and provides a medium for people of Tamil culture to get together. The activities include music, drama, lectures, Tamil movies, etc. For Further Details: 919.461.3057 - Alli Dass (President) www.tamilsangamofcarolina.org Telugu Christian Fellowship of NC (TCFNC) The Telugu Christian Fellowship of North Carolina (TCFNC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reach out to Telugu Christians living in North Carolina, to be united and bonded together as a Telugu Christian family of God and encourage and pray for each other. TCFNC provides a place for Telugu Christians for time of worship, prayer and fellowship. They also provide a forum for kids to grow in the knowledge of the Lord and to equip them to be ambassadors of Jesus Christ. The group organizes, each year, an Annual Telugu Christian Family Conference. For further details: www.tcfnc.org Phone: 919-43-TCFNC(82362) Triangle Area Telugu Association (TATA) The Triangle Area Telugu Association (TATA) is a non-profit organization (started in 1983) committed to building a vibrant Telugu Community and promoting Telugu culture and language in the Triangle area of North Carolina. For Further Details: committee@tataonline.org www.tataonline.org Triangle Bangladesh Society (TBSNC) TBSNC strives to arrange musical programs by artists who have captured the hearts and minds of millions of Bengali-, Urdu- and Hindi-speaking music fans all around the globe. For Further Details: 919.741.9343 (Ishtiaque Mohiuddin) Ishtiaquem@gmail.com www.tbsnc.org Triangle 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
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Community Organizations Triangle Rang Mandal Devotees of Pujya Sri Rang Avdhoot Maharaj meet every Saturday in Cary or Raleigh from 8:30 - 10:30 pm to sing devotional Dattatreya Bhajans and Datta-Bavani in a spiritual atmosphere. Special programs organized 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 Thursday, Saturday, and Monday and 3-hour sitting on 3rd Sunday each month, and one day sitting once every few months for established students (those who have taken 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 for the course. To apply for a retreat visit www.patapa.dhamma.org. For Further Details: 732-213-9660 carync.sittings@gmail.com Hitesh & Vaibhavi Parekh / www.dhamma.org urdu Majlis Urdu Majlis, the Triangle’s Urdu Literary Society, meets monthly in the FedEx Global Education Center on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill. Meetings include discussions of the life and works of major South Asian poets as well as opportunities to share original poetry and other writing. All meetings are free and open to the public. Urdu Majlis is cosponsored by the Carolina Asia Center and the South Asia Section of the UNC Dept. of Asian Studies. Urdu Majlis is an intellectual endeavor with no political or religious affiliations. For Further Details: Afroz Taj (taj@unc.edu or 919-851-1119) Ashraf Faruqi (pasbaan@hotmail.com or 919-596-4792) vaishnav Samaj of Triangle Area The Vaishnav Samaj is a group of like-minded devotees who meet for religious worship and understand Pushti Marg Principles at large. Recently, a sub-chapter of Vallabh Youth Organization (VYO) was formed under the leadership of Mrs. Harsha Shah. Regular Bhajan recitations are held 2nd Sunday of the month from 4-6 pm and Seniors are requested to encourage youngsters to participate in the activities. For Further Details: Arvindbhai Shah 919.233.7677 Vithalbhai Shah 919.467.4254 Navinbhai Parikh 919.387.8808
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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 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: 828.476.4073828.476.4073. It is located at 95 Mount Soma Blvd., Clyde, NC 28721 Upcoming Events: July 14: Weeklong summer retreat For Further Details: www.srisomesvara.org.
South Carolina American South Asian Cultural Association of Columbia, SC The American South Asian Cultural Association of Columbia’s fundamental goal is to increase cultural awareness and develop cultural understanding among American Southeast Asian Community in Columbia area. A monthly Lunch meeting will be held on the Second Sunday of every month between 1 to 3 PM. There will be $7.00 Per Person charge for Lunch (Kids Ages 6-10 pay half price) at Delhi Palace, 542 Saint Andrew Road, Columbia, 29210. Contact in the evenings: (803) 233-7042 OR (803) 233-3995. Bethel Christian Fellowship Bethel Christian Fellowship offers services in various Indian languages (i.e. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, etc.) and Sunday Worship services are at 11:30 a.m.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 112
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Community Organizations Carolina Buddhist vihara (Greenville, SC) Regular beginner meditation program conducted by a Buddhist Monk. Activities are held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings: 6:30 pm (puja), 7 pm (meditation), and 8 pm (“Dhamma” talk or discussion). A “youth program” is also held once a month. For Further Details: dhammasc@hotmail.com Hanahan TableTennis Training Center There are no membership fees of any kind to play at HTTTC. Free open play and training. Free USATT league. Informal free coaching as time permits. Open to all levels of players from recreational to competitive. The center is located at City of Hanahan Gym, 1255 Yeamans Hall Rd., Hanahan, SC 29410 (Adjacent to Police Station). For Further Details: www.ttHanahan.com Hindu Society of Greater Spartanburg The daily Aarti is at 7:00 p.m., Balvihar classes are conducted from 10 - 11:45 am on scheduled Sundays, and Satsang is on second Sunday every month from 5 - 7 pm. Temple is located on 1130 Fairview Church Road in Boiling Springs, SC 29303. For Further Details: 864.599.7048 Hindu Temple and Center (Columbia, SC) The temple is located at 5704 Kiawah Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29212. It is open on weekdays between 8:30 am to 12 noon and between 5 pm and 8:30 pm. On weekends, the temple is open between 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Bal Gokulam (Sunday School) classes are held every Sunday from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. Classes are designed to help children build physical, mental, cultural, social & spiritual lives. Contact: 803.772.6940 www.hindutemplesc.org
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 Spartanburg Buddhist Center The center’s resident monks seek to preserve Theravada Buddhist traditions and welcomes all who are interested in Buddhism, Southeast Asian culture, or meditation. Since the center opened in 2010, the regular English group meets at 6pm on Thursdays for meditation, a brief dhamma talk, and short discussion. The center is located at 770 Bryant Rd., Spartanburg SC 29303.For Further Details: 864-279-7546 / www.patsc.org Telugu Association of Greater Greenville The Telugu Association of Greater Greenville, SC, serves the Telugu community of the Greenville/Spartanburg area of South Carolina. The group sponsors several events throughout the year. For Further Details: www.taggsc.org vedic Center of Greenville The Center is located at 499 Bethel Road in Mauldin, S.C. 29662. Daily Aarti is conducted Monday to Friday at 8 pm. Bal Vihar classes are conducted Sundays from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm. Sri Venkateshwara Suprabhatam is held on 2nd Sat of month at 9 am. For Further Details: 864.967.2852
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
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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
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Note: * denotes abbreviation of the word or phrase Clues Across: 1. NFL Super Bowl winner: 1983, 1988, 1992. 8. The time that a person has existed since birth. 11. Salvation Army. (*) 12. Of or pertaining to or the characteristic of the film. 14. A large deer with branching antlers, including caribou. 16. Proceed. 17. To enter forcibly or hostilely. 18. A small, yellow, juicy, edible citrus fruit with sour pulp. 20. Eastern Time. (*) 21.An intimate friend, comrade. 23. International Labor Organization. (*) 24. A mantra uttered during meditation. (Hinduism) 26. Froze. 28. The smallest, indivisible particle of a basic element. 29. A city in SW Ohio, on the Ohio river. 32. United Nations Organization. (*) 33. A seaport city in Yemen, on the Red sea. 34. Georgia. (*)36. A great deal; very much. 38. To draw out something by effort; pull out. 41. Arkansas. (*) 42. Giovanni Antonio Canal, the Italian painter of Venice. 44. Magnesium Silicate: a soft mineral, used as lubricants. 45. East North-east. (*) 46. Enthusiasm; dash. 47. A river in N Spain, flowing SE into the Mediterranean. 48. Indiana. (*)
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1. Rupees. (*) 2. To receive salary for one’s labor or service. 3. Of, in the region of, or affecting the hip or its nerves. 4. Sympathetic, friendly, gentle, tender etc. 5. Freedom. 6. Used to indicate the maiden name of a married woman. 7. To detect an odor by nose. 8. A monetary unit of Laos, equal to 1/100 of a kip. 9. A man who is paid to be a dancing partner for women. 10. A system of producing, distributing and consuming wealth by careful planning, avoiding waste. 13. The basic unit of land area in metric system, =100 meter² 15. The first woman, Adam’s wife. (Bible) 17. To inject a serum into a person to create immunity. 19. To make or become milder or less severe; moderate. 22. Appendages of an organ. (Anatomy) 25. Under full legal age. 27. Central Intelligence Agency. (*) 28. To or towards as the goal or object. 30. In no manner; to no degree. 31. The branched, bony growth on the head of the deer. 35. One of the main divisions of a drama or opera. 37. Scrutinize; to look at closely. 39. A city in the west Nevada. 40. Ripped; pulled apart into pieces. 43. Alabama. (*) 44. Teaching assistant, a student doing teaching duties. (*) (Puzzle solutions are on page 118. NO peeking!)
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YOUTH CORNER (Created By Kirit Shukla) (Find & circle the words in the puzzle). (Subject: “Some Temples of India”)
Math Magic Use these numbers only once: [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] in empty squares, to get = the final given answers. Note: Follow the order of operation per basic math rule: ×,÷, +, The multiplication or division is done before addition and subtraction. (solution on next page)
AKSHARDHAM AMBAJI BADRINATH BALAJI BIRLA DHAULI DWARKADHISH GANGOTRI JAGANNATH KALI LINGARAJ
MAHALAKSHMI RAMESHWARAM SAI SIDHIVINAYAK SOMNATH STUPA SUN THYAGARAJA VAISHNODEVI VARAHI
The unused 6 letters spell “A Sikh Temple in Amritsar.”
EZ-BZ TEST YOUR IQ The common letters are “OG” - Fill in the blanks 1. A hideous, coarse, or cruel woman. OG _ _ _ _ 2. The passage of talk in a play, story, etc. _ _ _ _ OG 3. Not genuine, spurious. _ OG _ _ 4. In fairy tales, man-eating monster. OG _ _ 5. A fastening on a belt for carrying a sword. _ _ OG 6. A flammable, gaseous, lightest element. (H) _ _ _ _ OG _ _ 7. In a state of eager anticipation or excitement. _ _ OG 8. A portable apparatus for carbonating liquids. _ _ _ OG_ _ _ 9. Any S-shaped curve or line. OG _ _ 10. A vivid spot at the horizon as a vanishing fog. _OG _OG 11. To dance to rock music. _ _ OG_ _ 12. A drink made of milk, eggs, sugar & nutmeg. _ _ _ _ OG 13. A dig out canoe. _ _ _ OG _ _ 14. Old Irish alphabetical system in which the letters are notches as carved on the edge of a memorial stone. OG _ _ _ 15. A person whose work is to cut lumber. _ OG _ _ _ 16. A scheduled broadcast on radio or TV. _ _ OG _ _ _ 17. Partial resemblance. _ _ _ _OG _ 18. To keep looking (at) boldly & with obvious desire. OG _ _ 19. A branch of biology concerned with the microscopic study of the structure of tissues. _ _ _ _ _ _ OG _ 20. A house pet used for guarding people or property. _ OG 21. Pertaining to biology & function of cells. _ _ _ _ _ OG _ _ 22. A city in W Germany on the Rhine. _ _ _ OG _ _ 23. Dishonest; unscrupulous. _ OG _ _ _ _ 24. The science dealing with plants & animals. _ _ _ _OG _ 25. A woodchuck. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ OG (Puzzle solutions are on next page. NO peeking!) Kirit Shukla Contact him at kiritsshukla@hotmail.com
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2014 Hurricane Season The 2014 Atlantic hurricane season is an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. The season began on June 1 and will end on November 30; these dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin, though the formation of tropical cyclones is possible at any time. Here are the designated names to be used for the 2014 season, when hurricanes form.
July 2014 Jul. 4 - Independence Day (USA) Jul. 8 - Devshayani Ekādasi Jul. 12 - Guru Purnimā (Full Moon) Jul. 19 - Shahādate Hazarat Ali Jul. 22 - Kāmikā Ekādasi Jul. 26 - Divāso/Darsh Amās (No Moon) Jul. 27 - Parent’s Day Jul. 29 - Ramazān Eid (Eid al-Fitr) Auugust 2014 Aug. 1 - Kalki Jayanti Aug. 3 - Tulsidas Jayanti Aug. 7 - Putradā Ekādasi Aug. 8 - Pavitrā Bāras Aug. 10 - Rakshābandhan / Balev Aug. 10 - Nāriyeli / Shrāvani Purnimā (Full Moon) Aug. 14 - Nāga Panchami Aug. 14 - Independence Day (Pakistan) Aug. 15 - Independence Day (India) Aug. 15 - Rāndhan Chhatha Aug. 16 - Shitalā Saptami Aug. 17 - Janmāstami / Shri Krishna Jayanti Aug. 18 - Pateti (Pārsi New Year 1384 begins) Aug. 21 - Ajā Ekādasi Aug. 21 - Senior Citizen Day Aug. 25 - Pithori / Darsha Amās (No Moon) Aug. 26 - Haritālikā/ Kevadā Trij Aug. 26 - Varāha Jayanti Aug. 29 - Ganesh Chaturthi Aug. 30 - Rishi Panchami/ Samvatsari
Atlantic: Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard, Fay, Gonzalo, Hanna, Isaias, Josephine, Kyle, Laura, Marco, Nana, Omar, Paulette, Rene, Sally, Teddy, Vicky, Wilfred. Pacific: Amanda, Boris, Cristina, Douglas, Elida, Fausto, Genevieve, Hernan, Iselle, Julio, Karina, Lowell, Marie, Norbert, Odile, Polo, Rachel, Simon, Trudy, Vance, Winnie, Xavier, Yolanda, Zeke. Every six years, the list of names begins again. However, the names of very destructive hurricanes are usually retired. These names will be used again in 2020, minus any that have been retired from the list.
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General Predictions for July 2014 ARIES (Mar 20- Apr 20) You will regain your confidence and by the end of the month everything will be under control. The prospects for short-term financial status look good, but take care in planning any long-term saving or investing. Be careful of you enemies. The family atmosphere will also improve. Avoid travel during this month.
SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 22) This month will relieve you from tensions and anxiety. On the domestic front you will be happy and your long cherished desires will be fulfilled. You might travel a lot during this month. Short distance travels will bring good luck and will be fruitful and pleasant. Good health is also indicated. However, be careful of accident or poisoning. Try to make best use of this month.
TAuRuS (Apr 20 - May 21) You are entering in a period of confusion and selfdistraction. You may have to slog as the work burden will be too much. Keep working hard, but don’t think or speak too much. You will feel that the change is good, but it is an illusion. Avoid any major changes. Your family will help you in adverse situations. Don’t take any debt in the last week of the month. You competitor may enjoy an edge on you.
SAGITTARIuS (Nov 22 - Dec 21) You will regain your self-confidence and morals in this month. There will be an increase in the income due to your own efforts. If married, marital happiness will be there. Now you don’t need any advice or guidance in making decisions. You may bend towards para-psychic pursuits. Some kind of family-related problems may come in your way. Meeting with old friends is also indicated.
GEMINI (May 21 - Jun 21) You will feel mentally relaxed after middle of the month. A great positive change in your thinking will start building a base for great success. The second half of the month may prove to be rewarding for you. Acquisition of wealth and rise in status is indicated. Don’t get involved in legal matters. Try to curb your expenses. Your savings should go up this month.
CAPRICORN (Dec 21 - Jan 20) There would be delay and obstacles in general pursuits. A sense of insecurity will be predominant in you. Family life may not be pleasant. You might get help from your siblings or associates. You may be able to maintain flow of income. Be prepared for unexpected problems. Remember that it is always better to be optimistic than to be pessimistic.
CANCER (Jun 21 - Jul 22) During this month your confidence will be excellent. The social circle will widen. Expenses on social gathering are also possible. If married, be careful about misunderstandings. You might get support of an elderly person. Particularly the second half of the month will give you great mental relief. If involved in legal problem, you may expect improvement in your case.
AQuARIuS (Jan 20 - Feb 19) Even though the income will rise and health will be good, you may feel lack of happiness. Curb any risktaking tendency. Your enemies will try to damage your reputation. Short distance business-related travel might prove to be very fruitful. Long distance journey is also possible. You will find great relief from an old family-related problem.
LEO (Jul 22 - Aug 23) You might be inclined to do so many things at the same time and in this process you won’t reach anywhere. Be careful of your own health. Good news from far off place or abroad is possible. Your will also have the power of artistic expression. Don’t forget to take extra care while driving. Definitely avoid speculation and keep away from the stock market.
PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20) You will turn into a very busy and active person by the end of the month. You will find great success in business/job due to your creative intelligence. It will be an action oriented period for you. You will command respect and receive favor from higher ups. Your mind will also bend towards higher philosophy of life. However, be careful while dealing with your siblings and associates.
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Convenience Store / Gas Station for lease in Lincolnton near Gastonia, NC. Excellent neighborhood with major highway 27 & 150. Good running business. Gross 2.6 million. Call 704-763-9156.
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Convenience Store for sale: busy highway near Clemson, SC. Inside 35k, gas 15k, 800/month lottery. Potential to add food, EBT, check cashing. Rent 1900/month. 65k +inv. 803-410-0185.
Night Audit / Front desk help wanted for Franchise motel, Charlotte, NC. Full-time / Part-time. Must have experience, be honest, reliable, and fluent in English. Call Nina 704299-3364.
Liquor and c-store for Sale: Clover, SC. Gross sales yearly $380,000-$400,000 from both stores, monthly expenses only $1,000 (or less)+ $1600 rent; Asking $69,000 + inv. ($80k$100K). Owner finance available. Call Rocky 803-810-5105.
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Two highly profitable c-stores in SC for lease (in package) with option to buy property. Total inside 100 k / month. Lottery income 8k / month, gas 60 k gallon / month, other income 2k / month (ATM / phone cards / Money gram), can add EBT, cash checking. Two store easy to manage. Expense 7k/month rent for both stores, 2k/month utility, 1500 / month property tax / insurance / license. Asking 285 k+ inv. for both.Call Sam at 803-410-0185.
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Gas Station Help Wanted: couple or single. Full-Time for convenience store / gas station near Charlotte. Accommodations can be Provided! 704-701-9975. Motel Help: Couple needed to manage the franchise motel. Also need couple for housekeeping in Mooresville, NC. Contact: champ52@hotmail.com or call 704-661-5371.
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Nanny Needed: for 18 month old boy near Concord Mills mall. Mon - Fri. Please call: 203727-9540.
Gas Station Help Wanted: Full-time in Vass, NC. Couple preferred. Must speak fluent English & have legal status. Good pay. Please call 919-280-6354.
Motel Help Wanted: Housekeeping couple and front desk clerk (second shift) for nonfranchise motel in Gastonia NC. Call Jay: 678832-7546.
Motel Help: couple needed immediately to manage 35 unit independent motel in SC, near Florence. Must be legal and speak fluent English. Accommodations provided. Call 843-992-8424 Retail Sales Associate in Columbia SC. Male / Female / Couple. Full or part time . Opportunity to advance quickly into management. Contact 706-877-0315. Hotel Help Wanted: Housekeepers and front desk clerk. Accommodations provided. Charlotte near Airport. Call Tarun at 704-968-1731. Garware-Wall Ropes uSA: Requires full time book keeper . Minimum 5 yrs. experience in all book keeping functions . Knowledge of or experience with SAP highly preferred. Please e-mail : Bilzac@gmail.com Domestic help needed for Gujarati family in Rock Hill SC. Excellent cooking and cleaning skills required. Benefits include competitive salary and allowance for rent.Must be legal US resident and able to drive. Call 803-448-4820. Live-in Nanny needed to help with three children in Charlotte, NC. Light housework and cooking required. Competitive pay. Please call 980-938-0340. Help wanted: Part time or full time for gas station. 20 miles from Charlotte in Rockhill, SC exit 82B off 77S. Contact Hasmukh Patel 704-907-5884. 122
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. Please call 980-322-1110. Part-time/Full-time Single or Couple: Needed ASAP for a convenience store in Gaffney, SC. Must speak English & have legal status & previous experience preferred. Call 704-726-7544 or 864-487-4939. Motel Help wanted: Single or Couple for front desk. Accommodations provided. Experience preferred but will train. Must be fluent in English, computer skill & legal status. Call 919-208-3513. Nanny Needed: For 5 month old boy, we live in Ballantyne. Prefer having transportation as live in is not an option. Hours are 8-5. Please contact 980-254-0630. Zenith Infoway LLC is recruiting highly specialized consultants for Java/J2EE, .Net, MS SQL, Oracle/PLSQL, and OPENSTACK, Big Data. Job oriented training is available. Zenith Infoway LLC is an e-verified company. Contact e-mail: recruiter@zenithsolve.com or careers@zenithsolve.com. Free demo class. Fee is refunded if the consultant gets project through company; Trainee works on real development as part of project. July 2014
Hotel Help Wanted: Charlotte, NC. Competitive salary and accommodations provided. All shifts. Experienced front desk, night auditor & housekeeping. Full-time positions available. Must be fluent in English. Email 123nash@gmail.com Full-time Individual or Couple needed ASAP for a managerial position for a convenient store in Charleston, SC. Must speak English and previous experience preferred but not needed. Please call 704-804-2559. Cooking and light household help needed. Must commute on her own. Located in Huntersville area on Eastfield Rd. 704-549-1180. Waiter or waitress wanted for Indian Restaurant in South Charlotte. Full or part time. Must speak fluent English. Call 704-724-5555. Gas Station Help Wanted: full-time in McCormick, SC (near Greenwood & Augusta). Must speak fluent English & have legal status. Good pay. Please call 704-299-8535.
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Hotel General Manager Needed: Greensboro/ Winston Salem NC. Looking for an experienced individual. Must be fluent in English and have Computer Skills. Please call 864-760-1909.
Beauty Parlor in Columbia and Charlotte area: Waxing, Threading, Bridal Henna, Facial… Call for appointment: 704-526-8707.
Full-time Individual or Couple needed ASAP for a fast-paced gas station/convenient store in Charleston, SC. Must speak English. Previous experience preferred but not needed. Please call 704-877-3358 or email upgbrothers@gmail.com
Alyssas Garlands: Unique fresh flower garlands. Boutonnieres, Bouquets, flower ornaments, Exotic Flowers available on special Request. We ship nationwide. Ila Amin. email: ilaamin49@gmail.com; www.Alyssasgarlands.com; 803-627-4239
Photographer / reporter wanted: Entry level part-time position. Weekend and evenings to cover community events. Send resume to: rakavid@aol.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 704-5457220 or e-mail: priestbalaji@gmail.com
Nanny needed for 8 month old in Huntersville, NC. Would require light housework & cooking. Start ASAP. Live- in. Excellent monthly salary. Call 704-724-3993 or 704-230-7304. Help Needed: Looking for domestic help and cooking once a week near Fort Mill, SC. Please contact 412-608-0060. Nanny Needed: to take of our 20 month old son and also do some household work. Ft Mill SC. Please call 803-389-5223. Gujarati nanny needed: In South Charlotte for a four month old baby. Must have own transportation. Please call 407-488-5334. Help Needed: House hold help for a elderly lady. Little cooking and cleaning. Please call 915-255-8672 or email smeg649@hotmail.com Full / Part time sales positions. Ambitious and hard working person needed in men’s clothing store in Columbia, Camden or Orangeburg, SC. Handsome salary & commission. Call Mr. Manoj 803-427-1681. Nanny Needed: Full Time in Cary NC. Start in mid-July '14. Must be caring and dependable. Please call (919) 744-5109.
MATRIMONIAL Hindu North Indian family seeking alliance for daughter in late 30's, US Citizen, never married, tall slim, IT professional, residing in North Carolina. Respond with bio-data to Sanyog345@gmail.com. Saathee.com
Catering – Sai Surti Khaman and Farsan. Up to 100 people in Charlotte area. Call to place order 803-448-1800 or 803-448-5609. Pari Beauty In Matthews, NC: Threading, Waxing, Facials, Bleaching & Much More! 23 years of experience. Special Deals & Great Service. For Appointment Call: 704-846-7912. Gujarati Priest in NC & SC for Ganesh, Randal, Laxmi, Sharda Pujan, Satyanarayan Katha, Wedding, Vastu, Baby Shower, Hawan, Grah Shanti. Kishor Trivedi Home: 336-774-0597 Cell: 336-486-7925 E-Mail: kishor7@juno.com Astrologer With Gold Medals - Jayanti LadContact for Health, Wealth, Relationship, Child, Enemies, Court Cases, Marriage, Job, Business, Vastu Problems, Preparing & Matching Horoscope. Call 919-463-5180 or Jayantinlad@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 South Indian Priest: Sastriji is an independent priest Call for Pujas, Gruhapravesh, Weddings, Multi-lingual, Vedic traditional priestly services, etc. Call 704-625-7578 or 704-231-0751. E-mail: sastrigal2003@yahoo.com. 123
Mehandi (Henna): Award-winning artist in the Chapel Hill/Durham, NC area specializes in Mehandi (Henna) parties. Perfect for weddings, birthdays & get-togethers. Creative & beautiful art! Krishna Priya Dasi Phone: 919-824-7734 Email: krsnapriyad96@gmail.com Web: www.lotuslyrics.com/henna.html Facebook: Krishna Priya Dasi Ribald Farms Nursery & Florist: Specializes in Indian wedding reception design and floral arrangements. For more info contact Shawna Turner at 803-328-2266 or www.rockhillflowers.com Dholi For Hire: Plays the Dhol (drum) for any occasion! Classes Available! Barat, Doli, Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Showers & any other festivity. Affordable rates! Call Arpan Bhandari 704-843-7202 or email: arpandholi@yahoo.com Available to work evenings / weekends up to 30 hours in Charlotte area. Extensive administrative & customer service experience. Call Ami 704- 488-1299. Pretty Face - Indian beauty parlour. Threading, facials, waxing etc conveniently located at Ballantyne /South Charlotte area. Please call for appointment 704-726-8928. vaibhavi’s Beauty Parlor: Charlotte Ballantyne area in Stone Creek Ranch. Offering Waxing, Facials, and Threading. Please call or text for appointment at 843-465-6048. Aparna's Ayurvedic Facials and Panchakarma - Cidesco Certified Beauty Therapist in Charlotte Ballantyne area. Offering Ayurvedic Facials, Ayurvedic Massage with Ayurvedic medicinal Oils and pure ayurvedic Beauty. For appointment 413992-9180. Neeta’s Beauty Parlor: Charlotte area open 7 days a week. Full service. Please call for appointment. 704-968-0270. Priest Available for: Shree Satya narayan katha, Shanti hawan, Vastu shanty, Weddings, Baby shower, Bhumi pujan, Mata ki chowki pujan, Funeral, all types of karmakand. Please call Viral Bhatt 704-438-6334.
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DJ Desi (Amit Vasi) ..............................................59
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Abacus Math.......................................................95
DJ Don (David Pandoria)...................................113
Pardasani, Kamlesh (Real Estate) .........................31
Access Realty & Funding (Chandravadan Shah)....55
DJ Lalit ...............................................................25
Passage To India - Fine Indian Cuisine..................97
Accounting Solutions (Muhammad Kamran Awan)..85
Dulhan Doli Rental...............................................51
Patel Brothers (Charlotte)...................................119
Aggarwal Group (Morgan Stanley)........................11
Elegant Designz...................................................21
Patel, Champa (Real Estate)...............................105
Ali and Sons Car Care (formerly Rapid Car Care) .38
Eshaan Jewelers .................................................41
Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices)................................59
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Eye Level Learning Centers..................................63
Patel, Mrunal (Beautician) ..................................105
Anand, Versha (Real Estate) .................................63
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Patel, Tony (Real Estate) .......................................10
Anil Bedi & Associates PC (CPA & Consultants) ....55
Festival Of India Charlotte ....................................19
Payal Groceries ...................................................13
Apna Travels (Morrisville)......................................85
Fly Worry Free (Travel Agent).............................105
Persis Indian Grill.................................................87
Aristotle Preparatory Academy ...............................7
Friends Travel ....................................................125
Puja Boutique (Charlotte) .....................................28
Around The World Market Charlotte......................73
Fu Lin..................................................................91
Rajbhog Foods ....................................................41
Art of Living Retreat Center .................................47
Gandhi International Market...............................111
Rajdeep Video & Photography (Ramesh Panjabi)...61
Ashwini Kathak Dance Academy..........................79
Gem Avenue........................................................43
Religious Ceremonies (Swminath Sastrigal) ..........42
Asiana Fusion.Sushi ............................................49
Geological Resources, Inc. ...................................21
Results..............................................................103
Aura And More... Boutique (Ladies Fashions)......105
Global Mall / Legacy Jewels ..............................127
Robert Brown LLC (Oza, Rishi: Immigration Law) ..25
BallantyneTech Academy .....................................53
H2 Laser & Skin ..................................................10
Roop Beauty (Pooja Patel) ....................................42
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte)........29
Hadoop training / Provish Consulting....................17
S S Event Services (Event planning, Photo, Video).17
Barot, Tushar (Statefarm) .....................................51
Halal Yafa Market & CafĂŠ .....................................49
Saffron Restaurant and Catering ..........................93
Bashyam & Spiro LLP (Immigration Law)..............71
Hindu Center Charlotte (Events) ......................64-66
SAT Prep Camp...................................................31
Bhindi Jewellers ................................................2
Holy Joes Meats and More ..................................79
Shah, Anish (Real Estate)...............................76-77
Bipin & Smita Parekh (Real Estate).......................51
India Grocers (Charlotte) ......................................37
Shah, Kirti (CPA - Sepa Consulting) ....................46
Blooming Buds....................................................61
International Community Church .......................115
Shining Star Academy..........................................12
Bombay Grille (Charlotte) .....................................39
Jag Insurance Group ..........................................93
Shukla, Kirit (Music Lession & Band) ....................93
British American School of Charlotte ....................17
Jaipur Indian Restaurant (Charlotte)......................99
Shyama Beauty Parlour .......................................13
Carolina Law Group (Monty Desai) .......................83
K & M Accountant..................................................9
SJ Iyer Reatly ...................................................107
Carolina Wedding Belle (Event Design & DĂŠcor) ....36
K.B. Zaveree..........................................................5
Sleep Inn (Charlotte) .........................................113
CaroMont Medical Group (Dr. Manu Patel)............93
Kabab Je Rotisserie & Grille .................................23
South Char. Endocrinology (K. Narasimhan, MD)...72
Chai Pani (Restaurant - Ashville, NC) ....................55
KD Financial & KMD Realty ..................................22
South Charlotte Pediatrics....................................72
Challa Law Offices, PLC (Immigration)..................69
KD Photographics..............................................103
Spice South...........................................................6
Charlotte Chess Club .........................................53
Kicklighter, Aleeza Khan (Real Estate) ...................81
Suravali Music Group.........................................113
Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat .........................48
Kirti Shah CPA .....................................................62
Thakkar, Beena (Realty)..................................34-35
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Live Spetrum (Kumar Sanu & Alka Yagnik Conert)...3
The Blue Taj.........................................................45
Concha, David - Immigration Attorney ..................95
Mahabazar.com Travels Maha Travel ..................115
Travel Universe ....................................................33
Concord Children's Clinic ...................................28
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