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In this issue: Arunachal Pradesh and 150 Dams Art of Living Center opening in Boone, NC

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Happy summer.

India’s energy needs are expanding with the economy and the population. The government is planning to build 150 dams in the remote state of Arunachal Pradesh. Some of the world’s most pristine forests and rivers will be affected. Also, many indigenous tribes will be displaced. Read the long-form story beginning on pg. 8. The second part of the story is available online.

General Motors and Ford are ratcheting up their marketing and production in India as the country’s growing middle class demands more automobiles. Read the story on pg. 12.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and the Art of Living Foundation are building a meditation center in the mountains of NC near Boone.

Read the story about the project and its inaugural opening event in the article on pg. 32.

The state of Punjab has become a transit point of heroin and other drugs coming into India from Afghanistan. The state is experiencing a surge in crime. Read about the scourge in the article on pg. 36.

Festivals and holidays are listed on pg. 118.

Catch up on all the local and regional community organizations and events on pg. 90 and get up to the minute updates at our website: saathee.com.

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In This Issue Arunachal Pradesh and 150 dams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 08 GM and Ford in India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 12 Saathee Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18 Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 22 Sangeet and Evergreen Film Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 24 Indian Classical Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 28 Dances of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 30 Art of Living Boone Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Drugs Ravage Punjab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Edit Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 38 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Children’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Mastering Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46 Astride three Continents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 48 Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50 Healthwise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 52 Stock Tickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 56 Personal Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 60 Marketing Turnaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 62 Business Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 68 The Chai Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 68 Cricket Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 72 Recipes of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 74 Immigration Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 76 Community Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 82 Community Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 90 Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 116 Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 118 AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 120 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 122 Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 124 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 124 Saathee.com

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In places like Roing — a small outpost in Arunachal’s Dibang River Basin with the frontier character of a logging town — matters are even more uncertain. On a recent visit, spring rains knocked out transmission lines running from Assam, and at least one hotel was left without electricity for nearly a week and forced, like millions of businesses across the country, to run a diesel-powered generator from sundown to lights out around 9 p.m.

Arunachal Pradesh

Untouched wilderness To meet these rising power needs, India plans to generate some 40,000 MW of electricity from 150 dams in Arunachal Pradesh, where 10 mighty rivers and many smaller tributaries flow out of the Himalayas to feed one of the most important waterways in India, the majestic Brahmaputra.

Government officials argue that the sale of electricity will allow the isolated state to “float in hydro dollars like the Arab countries are floating in petro dollars,” as the state power secretary wrote in 2005.

But opponents point out that more than 50,000 acres of forest will be submerged by the proposed dams, gutting India’s wilderness and flooding its lungs. The area is home to hundreds of species of birds, plants and animals like the red panda — which is already classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. And the displacement of local tribes from their ancestral lands and a massive influx of laborers — until now kept out by laws requiring an entry permit for people from elsewhere in India — will likely devastate entire tribes like the Idu Mishmi of the Dibang River Basin.

This is not the India you may think you know. Downstream of the dam on the Lower Subansiri lies the familiar flood plain of the Brahmaputra River Basin and the fishing boats, tea plantations and rice paddies of Assam and West Bengal.

But upstream, Arunachal Pradesh is a wild, unfamiliar land, peopled with more than 20 indigenous tribal groups, the largest of which, the Nishi, numbers only around 300,000 people.

Veteran kayakers classify the rushing rapids as some of the world’s best and least explored whitewater. Dense evergreen forests meet alpine meadows and impenetrable jungles that are thick with orange trees, pineapple shrubs, kiwi creepers and the towering fronds of wild banana.

In contrast to India’s thronging plains, fewer than 1.5 million people live here, and at around 40 people per square mile, they are distributed more sparsely than the farmers of Iowa.

How many dams can one state hold?

The nearly 150 dams planned for the sparsely populated state of Arunachal Pradesh would together fill India’s current energy gap. But they will also devastate dozens of indigenous tribal peoples, wipe out thousands of acres of breathtaking forest and do away with some of the world’s best whitewater.

By Jason Overdorf - GlobalPost.com ARUNACHAL PRADESH, India — From the service road above the Lower Subansiri Dam, in northeast India, the river below looks deep and still, a dark forest green.

On the bank opposite, a mammoth conveyor carries silt and gravel from a quarry half a mile away. Upstream along the Subansiri River, brilliant red cranes tower over the 380-foot wall of concrete and steel — nearly completed — which unless construction can be halted will soon submerge some 8,500 acres of land.

When it’s finished, the 2,000 megawatt (MW) Lower Subansiri project, being built by government-owned NHPC Ltd. near the town of North Lakhimpur on the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, will be one of India’s largest hydroelectric power plants. Including the Lower Subansiri, 150 dams — many of them massive projects of more than 1,000 MW of capacity — are planned for the Dibang, Siang, Siyom, and Lohit rivers.

For local residents and environmental activists, the Lower Subansiri is the first beachhead in the struggle against breakneck-pace development, which opponents say has been undertaken without full or sincere consideration of its consequences, and could wipe out thousands of acres of breathtaking forest, dozens of fascinating tribal cultures and some of the world’s best whitewater for adventure tourism.

Power hunger runs deep To be sure, India needs electricity. The country is already the world’s fourth-largest electricity consumer, after the US, China and Russia. But last year, peak power demand topped 122,000 MW, resulting in a shortfall of some 12,000 MW, or nearly 10 percent, according to the Central Electricity Authority. Overall demand for energy over the year breached 860,000 gigawatt hours, resulting in a total gap of 73,000 GWh, or 8.5 percent.

And the situation promises to get worse, as the Ministry of Power projects a 56 percent increase in annual demand to 1.4 million GWh by the end of the next five- year planning period in March 2017 — requiring the addition of another 100,000 megawatts of generation capacity.

Some 300 million people in villages across the country still have no access to electricity at all. Factories are often forced to generate their own power. Residents of the country’s showpiece metropolitan cities endure frequent “power cuts.” During the long, hot summer, excess demand forces electricity providers Saathee.com

Dams within reason Arunachal’s low population makes it an attractive prospect for dam builders — especially in a country where a single dam on the Narmada River in central India is projected to displace some 300,000 people and alter the lives of more than a million.

Moreover, state planners say that revenue generated from power projects can spur social and economic advancement in areas that today lack roads, hospitals, schools and industry — much as the Tennessee Valley Authority helped to modernize a poverty-stricken area of the US in the 1930s, though its dams were also controversial for the displacement of more than 15,000 families.

“Our chief minister is a down to earth person, accountable to the grassroots people. I don’t think he will proceed arbitrarily,” said Bamang, political secretary to Chief Minister Nabam Tuki. continued on page 12 8

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Nepal and other states of northeast India on the agriculture and ecology of the region.

Critics say a gold rush mentality is behind the breakneck pace to sign agreements.

And in accepting some $300 million in administration fees and upfront payments from dam builders before undertaking environmental and social impact studies, dam opponents say that successive Arunachal state governments have run roughshod over local opposition and effectively turned these mandatory measures into a rubber stamp.

“Environmental clearance is a very big sham here,” said Pertin. “Only at the public hearing do the people have any direct decision-making power.”

Arunachal Pradesh Dams continued from page 08

He agreed to speak to GlobalPost as a private citizen rather than a representative of the Congress Party or the government. “We have potential resources. We have to get benefit out of it.

People’s lifestyles and the economy have to grow.”

Bamang, a longtime anti-dam activist, is regarded as a sellout by more dogged opponents of the dams, because he joined the new government, formed in November. But Bamang said he joined the regime so that he’d have more say in how the state’s rivers are treated, and he pointed out that Tuki has not signed any additional agreements with dam builders and soon after assuming office made a whistlestop tour of the state to meet with local stakeholders.

Beyond Arunachal Pradesh No one here denies that some dams should be built to harness the estimated 50,000 MW hydropower potential of It’s a battle that’s being fought across the country. This year Arunachal Pradesh — which borders Bhutan and Burma, and India’s position fell to a dismal 125 out of 132 countries on China considers part of South Tibet.

Yale’s Environmental Performance Index — which ranks countries based on indicators across environmental public health and ecosystem vitality. But Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and others have characterized its environmental protection woes as a struggle between the prosperity of industrialization and the poverty of conservation.

In February, for instance, Singh prevailed on the Ministry of Environment to open up a quarter of the forest land it had previously declared a “no-go area” for mining and industrial projects after a group of industrialists led by Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata — whose interests are tied to mining and electricity generation through Tata Steel and Tata Power — argued that environmental regulations were slowing economic progress.

Statistics tabulated by the New Delhi-based Center for Science and Environment (CSE) tell a different tale. Over the But opponents of the huge volume of proposed projects say past 30 years, only 6 percent of proposed industrial projects that the state and central governments have made grave were blocked on environmental grounds. And about a quarter miscalculations in the interest of doing the most good for the of the total forest land devoted to industrial projects since 1981 greatest number of people. was allotted between 2007 and 2011, during which more than Demonstrators from Assam have been blocking nearby 8,000 projects were granted environmental clearance.

National Highway 52 off and on for months, demanding a Meanwhile, though official statistics maintain, beyond all review of NHPC’s Lower Subansiri project, for example. reason, that India’s forest cover has actually increased since Similarly, in Roing, protesters from the Idu Mishmi tribe have 1987 despite development and massive population growth, the blocked a public hearing for NHPC’s Dibang Multipurpose reality is that the so-called forests are mostly single-species project 11 different times — preventing the company from timber plantations, according to environmental writer Jay satisfying a mandatory condition needed to obtain Mazoomdar. Even worse, in many cases, state governments environmental clearance. And people of the Adi tribe have also tapped “compensatory afforestation” funds to plant them. blocked roads, stymied public hearings and staged general Like the hydropower projects proposed for Arunachal strikes to fight dams on the Siang.

Pradesh, the vast majority of these projects lie in the territories “There are some 27 to 29 projects proposed on the tributaries of India’s many indigenous tribes — whose traditional hunting of the Siang River alone. These projects are more than enough and gathering ranges were appropriated by the British and for our power needs and for income generation also,” said never fully restored to them after India won its independence Azing Pertin of the Siang Peoples’ Forum, an NGO formed to in 1947. fight for the rights of indigenous people who live along the “If you look at resource exploitation all over the country, Siang. “On these tributaries, let them come up. We also need fortunately or unfortunately we have the key to all these power, our government needs revenue. But why do we need resources — the tribal people,” explained Tongam Rina, editor them on this big river, [the Siang], to speed up the bad effects?” of the Arunachal Times, a leading local daily based in the state Activists from outside Arunachal Pradesh say that the capital of Itanagar. biggest impact could be felt downstream — in states further “It’s not that Arunachal is targeted because of our location or along the Brahmaputra, which have little or no say whatsoever who we are, but generally India targets its marginalized in the decision-making process due to India’s federal structure. sections. It’s always been like that, and it always will be,” she That has allowed planners to underestimate or ignore the said. effects on farmers, fishermen and wildlife in the neighboring Still, other Arunachal Pradesh political leaders, themselves state of Assam.

Moreover, no one has gauged the cumulative impact of these continued on page 78 and many other dams in the Himalayas of Bhutan, China, Saathee.com

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With a return to profitability and hot money burning a hole in their pockets, Ford and GM are making waves in India.

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More dramatically, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers forecasts sales volumes of 5 million vehicles by Ten years ago, the performance of American automobile 2015 and more than 9 million by 2020, and predicts that by 2050 makers in India was so dismal, you could drive for days India will have more cars on the road than any other country. without seeing a single Ford or General Motors car.

It’s no wonder that Ford and GM are stepping up their game.

But with hot money burning a hole in their pockets and a return to profitability — April 2012 sales were down for both, New models, new focus but each reported growth in the first quarter — both Ford and After half-hearted failures with the outdated Escort and GM are finally making waves in the world’s second-fastest various Opel models, Ford and GM have over the past five growing car market. years revamped their India strategies to emulate the industry’s “If you look at how these companies have done in past three most successful players — launching made-for-India or four years, there has been a significant increase in volumes,” hatchbacks, increasing their focus on diesel engines, and cutting said Pragya Bansal, an automotive industry analyst at Fitch prices to the bone. Their success is visible on the roads in Ratings. Ford Motor Company, for instance, has nearly doubled Chennai and Delhi, where among the post-2010 models Ford its market share over the past five years. and Chevrolet cars seem to be almost as common as Hyundais.

The trouble is that both Ford and GM are working from a “I put it down to a strategy that includes us competing dismally low base. Both companies virtually ignored India successfully in the heart of the market, which is the small car during the 1990s in their headlong pursuit of the joint venture market,” said Nigel Wark, executive director for marketing, with China’s Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (now known sales and service at Ford India. “In fisherman’s terms we’re now as SAIC) — which GM eventually won. And what little energy capable of fishing where the fish are.”

Detroit did devote to India was mostly directed at doomed Ford’s first taste of success came in with the Ikon, a cheap attempts to sell the cars the companies were making elsewhere four-door sedan based on the Fiesta model sold in Europe. But instead of the cars India wanted. its biggest leap forward so far has come from the Figo, a As a result, Japan’s Suzuki took a massive lead through its hatchback designed especially for India and other emerging Maruti-Suzuki joint venture, and upstart Korean car maker markets that accounted for about three-quarters of the Hyundai jumped out to take a market share of more than 20 company’s sales last year. And it plans to launch at least six new percent. Ford, in contrast, owns only about 5 percent of the compact models by 2015, including a “compact SUV” called the market even after doubling its share on the back of its new EcoSport. success, Fitch Ratings’ Bansal said.

GM hit the ground running when it shuttered Opel and introduced its Chevrolet brand, rolling out eight new models A bigger pie and more pieces since 2003. But its biggest success has come with the launch of According to the Society of Indian Automobile its own cheap hatchbacks — the Aveo, Spark and Beat — which Manufacturers, Maruti Suzuki India’s share of India’s have come with an aggressive pricing and merchandizing passenger car market fell to 48.7 percent in 2011 from 50.1 strategy. percent in 2009. Hyundai’s market share fell to 18.1 percent “What Chevy did was gave me about 20,000 rupees [$500] from 20.6 percent. And Tata Motors dropped to 12.9 percent worth of freebies — including an audio system, a security from 13.2 percent. system, a gear lock that’s not part of the standard system and While GM gave back a little ground, too, dropping to 4.4 other small things like a car cover, black strips and a bunch of percent from 4.6 percent, it’s still doing better than during the stuff,” said Pierre Fitter, a young Indian who recently bought bad old days. And Ford was a big winner with a jump to 4.8 his first car (like many Goans, he has a Western-sounding percent from 2.3 percent, thanks to the success of the Figo. name). “What really sold me was the free servicing for three But the real story is sales volumes. India is where the action years.” is. And even as the big players lose share to new entrants, No doubt the American carmakers are dipping into the everybody’s sales are booming. marketing budget to compete with Hyundai and MarutiBack-to-back production increases of 28 percent in 2010 and Suzuki. They’re also tapping the cheap money flooding US 27 percent in 2011 and domestic sales growth of 26 percent and credit markets post-2008 to finance massive expansion plans in 29 percent have made India the world’s second-fastest growing India, with billion-dollar investments on the cards for new car market, with domestic sales of more than 2.5 million factories that will dramatically increase manufacturing passenger cars in 2011. capacity.

Moreover, as other firms follow Hyundai’s lead in making “Because of access to cheaper money they’re able to India an export hub for small cars, India has surpassed undertake massive expansion,” said Fitch’s Bansal. “Ford is Thailand to become Asia’s third largest exporter of passenger investing about $2 billion in emerging economies, of which $1 cars, behind Japan and South Korea. billion is coming to India only.”

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SRK Jumps aboard the Chennai Express ShahRukh Khan has signed on for Rohit Shetty’s next film Chennai Express. Originally slated to be an action film, the project is now said to be about a man travelling from Mumbai to Rameshwaram and what happens to him on the way. The film will focus on the romance between Shah Rukh and the lead actress. Though the lead actress hasn’t yet been finalized.

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Patang, a film directed by Prashant Bhargava and starring Seema Biswas (Water, Bandit Queen) and Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Kahaani, Peepli Live), is slated for release on June 15, 2012. The film was shot in Ahmedabad and has won acclaim at international film festivals across the globe and will now release in North American theaters beginning in a selected number of cities including New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Toronto. Patang was picked by famed film critic Roger Ebert for his annual Ebertfest, which screens his favorite independent films of the year. “The storytelling is effortlessly made part of the hypnotically beautiful visuals, and woven into a kaleidoscope of colors, faces, music and a little romance.

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali has cast upper rung actress Kareena Kapoor with up and coming star Ranveer Singh for his next directorial venture Ram Leela. This is the first time that Kapoor will work with Bhansali. The film will hit the floors after she is done with Madhur Bhandarkar’s Heroine. Bhansali will shoot Ram Leela, reportedly an Indian take of Shakespearean classic “Romeo and Juliet” in the interiors of Gujarat.

Film Adaptation of Tagore’s Shesher Kabita Filmmaker Suman Mukhopadhyay has roped in Rahul Bose and Konkona Sharma for his next film, an adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore’s classic “Shesher Kabita.” The pair was last seen together in the acclaimed Mr. And Mrs. Iyer. The director felt the two actors would be perfect to represent the characters Amit Ray and Labanya. The film’s shoot will take place in June, in Kolkata, Shillong and Oxford. The novel recounts the love story of Amit Ray, a barrister educated at Oxford, who meets Labanya in a car accident and their love blossoms in the hills of Shillong.

Sridevi’s Comeback Film in September Sridevi, one of the most popular actresses of the 1990’s, is staging a comeback with the film English Vinglish. The film will be released in September simultaneously in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Gauri Shinde directed the film and shot it in all three languages simultaneously.

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The silver prize winner was the documentary by Hollywood actress Demi Moore, which focused on trafficking in Nepal. Other global ambassadors there included singer Peter Gabriel, Latin superstar Ricky Martin and actor Ashton Kutcher.

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Film: Ek saperā ek luterā Year: 1965 Music: Ushā Khannā Singers: Mohammad Rafi Lyric: Asad Bhopāli Based on Indian Classical Rāgā: Mishra Darbāri Kānada Tāl/Rhythm: Kaharavā Starring: Feroz Khan, Kumkum, Mumtāz

Asad Bhopali (1921-1990) Although Asad Bhopali may not be as well-known as many other lyricists, he wrote the classic Hindi songs “Wo jab yād āye, bahut yād āye...”, sung by Rafi and Lata (Film: Parasmani; Music by: Laxmikant-Pyarelal) and “Inā Minā Dikā” (Film Asha), sung by Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle. Born in Bhopal as Asadullah Khan on July 10, 1921, he evolved into an Urdu poet and took the name Asad Bhopali. He received his formal education in Farsi, Arabic, Urdu, and English. In 1949 he went to Mumbai and became a film lyricist. He wrote about 400 songs for almost 100 films. Though not much of his personal life is known, his whole life was a constant struggle. Fortune never really smiled on him. The release of every new film was like a dream come true except that it remained just a dream. After nearly half a century of this struggle, he did receive recognition and fulfillment. Bhopali passed away on June 9, 1990. In a way, he epitomized his own song in the film Moti Mahal, which was released in 1952: “Jāega jab yahān se, kuchha bhi na sātha hogā, Do gaz kafan kā kaprā, terā libās hogā…” (Meaning: When you leave this world forever, nothing will be with you. Only a “Kafan” or a white sheet, two yards long, will be your dress and cover.) In the stillness of that night, he was quietly buried in a corner of a local cemetery. Except for one or two people, nobody came to offer prayers.

Lyrics in English: Hum tumase judā ho ke mar jāenge ro-ro ke -2 Mar jāenge ro-ro ke Duniyā badi zālim hai dil todake hansati hai -2 Ik mauja kināre se milane ko tarasati hai Kah do na koi roke -2, hum tumase judā ...

Vāde nahin bhulenge kasamen nahin todenge -2 Ye taya hai ki ham donon milanā nahin chhodenge, Jo roka sake roke -2, ham tumase judā ...

Sochā thā kabhi do dil milakar na judā honge Mālum na thā ham yun nāqām-e-vafā honge Kismat ne diye dhokhe, ham tumase judā ...

Meaning (Summary): As I am separated from you, I will die crying. The world is merciless. It laughs on breaking of your hearts. A wave is eager to touch the shore, tell someone not to stop it. I will not forget the promises and I will not break my oaths. It is sure that we will not quit meeting each other. Even if someone who tries to stop can try. I was assuming that our hearts will not be separated. I was not aware that I will be betrayed like this. My destiny has betrayed me. As I am separated from you, I will die crying.

Some of his films and popular lyrics: 1951: Afsaana: Kismat bigadi duniā badli, 1954: Lalpari: ānkhon ke paimāne ki 1962: Tower House: Aye mere dil e nādān, Main khush naseeba hun, Mausam hai jawān 1963: Parasmani: Wo jab yād aye, Hastā huā nurāni chehrā, Salāmat raho, Mere dil mein halki si 1963: Ustado ke ustad: Sau bār janam lenge, Raā chup hai, Maine kahā thā, 1965: Hum sab ustad hai: Suno jānā, Pyār bānte chalo, Bambai kā ye bābu, Ajanabi tum jāne, 1972: Roop tera mastana: Dil ki bāten dil hi jāne, Hasinā dilroobā, ākash pe do tāre, 1989: Maine Pyar Kia: Most of the songs.

Awards: 1990: Filmfare Award for the song: “Kabootar ja ja ja” from the film Maine Pyar Kiya. (Music: Raam Laxman.)

His hit Hindi song’s lyric: “Hum tumase judā ho ke ...” is given on this page.

[Note: The contents for these articles are compiled from the news, books, internet and my knowledge & love for Hindustani music.]

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How to initiate children toward Classical Music It is important to remember that Hindustani classical music is a “shravan vidya,” a subject that is learned through constant listening. As an oral tradition as well, it has been passed down for generations through one-on-one lessons in which students listen and absorb the guru’s ideas.

At a young age, children should be exposed to music in an informal way, as they have the capacity to unknowingly take in what is fed to their ears. Here are some tips that will contribute to a musically-inclined child.

Dear readers, last month we looked at the life of one of Carnatic music’s most famous vocalists- Smt. M. S. Subbulakshmi. This month, I would like to introduce one more female vocalist who was part of the trinity of female Carnatic vocalists- Smt. M. L. • Play classical music in your home. Parents should play good quality music in their home as often as possible. Don’t bring Vasanthakumari (1928-1990). the child’s attention to it, or force him or her to sit in one place Madras Lalitangi Vasanthakumari or MLV as and listen. Allow her to continue whatever she may be doing, she was popularly known was born into a but keep the music playing in the background. It can be any musical family. Both her father and mother were musicians; Hindustani artist that you are fond of. It could be devotional thus MLV was always in an atmosphere filled with music. She music, or it could be semi-classical as well. Select music that came under the tutelage of famed musician G.N. has good lyrical content and a sound musical base.

Balasubramaniam, who after hearing her sing, persuaded her parents to place MLV under his tutelage.

• Make music part of their routine. Children develop interests MLV developed a style of singing that was replete with in activities that have been cultivated as part of their routine, brighas (fast phrases). Her pliant voice enabled her to and which have strong positive associations for them. For effortlessly travel through different octaves. She could render instance, make the car a space that always has music. Play many difficult ragas with ease. MLV is best known for music during drives, and if they show any preferences, play popularizing Purandara Dasa devaranamas. the music they like. They will enjoy the process of listening Readers may recall from earlier columns that Purandara Dasa to music when they are given the choice to select their was one of the proponents of the Bhakti movement in South favorites. At night, play music while they are being put to bed.

India. His compositions which were simple yet meaningful Choose something calming and soft, that they like to hear as advocated a path of devotion or bhakti to the Lord. MLV’s they fall asleep. Let it play softly in the background and make mother had a wide repertoire of these devaranamas which she it a regular ritual in your home. handed over to MLV. Apart from being an exceptional Carnatic musician, MLV was I’m going to start a Raag series online, please visit also a playback singer for many movies. For her many www.anitakulkarni.com and enjoy learning Raag music. contributions to the field of music, MLV was honored with a doctoral degree from Mysore University as well as the Padma Bhushan conferred by the government of India.

In 1977, she became the youngest woman to earn the Sangita Kalanidhi, a prestigious title conferred by the Madras Music Anita Kulkarni Academy.

Email:info@anitakulkarni.com MLV was a generous teacher and trained several students.

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turmeric to make them yellow and dressed in orange Sarees with vivid contrasting borders, women gather to pray to mother earth. Men carry sticks that are five feet in length with gold painted knobs to form a background to the dance. Nature of Kolattam plays a vital role in influencing moods of a community. Any type of Kolattam is a spectacular dance to watch. The rhythm of sticks is thrilling, and the colors of the costumes are mesmerizing.

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During Dances of India 2012 in Charlotte, which took place on April 28, 2012, we performed the Jada Kolattam. I thought it will be good to talk about the Kolattam dance itself and its popularity. Playing and dancing with little lacquered sticks held in the hands is popular throughout India. North and West of India, it is called Raas, performed by Lord Krishna and his (milkmaids) Gopikas.

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In South India, young girls and women dance to celebrate the birth of Lord Rama. On this auspicious day, flowers are strewn and girls are dressed in brilliant colored Sarees, their hair wound with Jasmine, dance in festive spirit.

I will attempt to describe the actual dance movements. They are simple and beautiful. Forming into squares or circles, hitting their sticks crisscross, they advance and move round and round, clapping their sticks up in front and below, as they bend to the right and left. Suddenly they move backwards and forwards, turning towards the other and beating their stick side ways and in the center.

Then they leap forward on the toes, stepping back and thus making many attractive and complicated patterns. Popularity of this folk dance has spread to the cities and is practiced for festivals and any celebrations in schools and colleges. This dance takes the same place as country dancing here in the U.S. Songs used for these dances have philosophical and religious meaning.

There are other types of Kolattam, such as Pinnal Kolattam and Vasanta Atam.

Pinnal Kolattam is mostly performed in the state of Madras.

Jada Kolattam is performed in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Here dancers do Maypole and carry painted sticks at the same time.

A number of colored streamers are attached to the top of a pole by means of a hook. Eight, to twelve dancers go round and round, each one holding one streamer by the end. Winding the streamers into a beautifully plaited rope, they move in circles, squares and lines. They change places while tapping the sticks for rhythm.

Vasanta Atam is to celebrate the birth of the nature. In springtime when the trees come to blossom and the air is crisp with the perfume of flowers, the peasants’ dance to celebrate the arrival of the spring season. Their palms colored with Saathee.com

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Sri Sri’s multifaceted initiatives include disaster relief, interfaith harmony, conflict resolution, violence prevention, women’s empowerment, environmental protection, and education. The strength of his message has inspired a wave of service based on spirituality through a huge body of volunteers, who are driving these projects in critical areas around the globe.

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The Art of Living Foundation will be inaugurating the new International Center for Meditation and Well-Being in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Boone, NC on June 29, 2012. The Center’s two meditation and assembly halls, and its multiple residences, offices and dining facilities will support its role as a place for personal renewal and international forums, and the major Western hub for the Foundation’s work. The Center, situated on top of Heavenly Mountain just outside of Boone, will be the new headquarters of the Foundation for the Western Hemisphere. Attracting thousands of visitors each year to the area from around the globe, the Center will generate an estimated $7 million dollars annually in revenue for local, regional and state businesses and government.

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Drugs Ravage Punjab, India’s Breadbasket With drug-related crimes occurring at ten times the nation’s average, locals say police and politicians are complicit in Punjab’s narcotics trade.

By Jason Overdorf - GlobalPost.com India’s elections are notorious for bribery. But this year’s state elections in Punjab drew attention to what locals say is an even more insidious problem. Instead of the usual “booze and blankets,” footsoldiers for various political parties bought votes from the state’s poor by offering free opium, heroin, hashish and pills.

“There was a crackdown and huge qualities of heroin, opium, smack and poppy husk were seized,” chief election commissioner S.Y. Quraishi told the Hindustan Times. “It is an extremely serious matter.”

Few locals were surprised. Punjab’s border with Pakistan has long made it the primary trafficking route for opium and heroin from Afghanistan. The crushing of the Khalistan separatist movement — here called simply “the Punjab problem” — in the 1990s left behind an alienated and disillusioned generation.

And in recent years, the social fabric of this wealthy, breadbasket state has been further stretched by diminishing agricultural returns, as well as rapid urbanization that has sent land prices skyrocketing.

Since the green revolution of the late 1960s sparked its tremendous agricultural boom, Punjab has been one of India’s wealthiest states. But the state was also plagued by terrorism and brutal police actions in the 1980s and 90s. Seeking to create a “land of the pure” for their people, militant Sikh separatists led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale derailed trains and exploded bombs in crowded markets. Eventually, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards in retaliation for her decision to send troops into the Golden Temple — Sikhism’s most-revered religious site — to root out armed militants who had taken refuge there.

The reaction was swift, beginning with a massive and indiscriminate pogrom against Sikhs after Gandhi’s assassination in 1984. And it continued with a ruthless and sustained government campaign against the militants. Human rights organizations say that the crackdown included rape, torture and extrajudicial executions that many believe — while it put an end to the terrorist attacks — caused other social problems that linger today.

“We are very close to Afghanistan and Pakistan, so being a transit area, the transit point has always been Punjab. But now the major part of it is being consumed in Punjab itself,” said Dr. JPS Bhatia, who has run a drug rehabilitation center in Amritsar for the past 20 years.

“All this started after the terrorism problems were over, and there was a lack of rehabilitation for the youth in Punjab. They had nothing else to do and the economy was not doing well at that time. All those youths who were unoccupied, who were not into jobs, and their education was not good, that was the Saathee.com

time the addiction problem started in Punjab.”

Now, nobody knows how many of the state’s young people are addicts. But the problem is bad enough that when a series of newspaper articles misquoted a study conducted by Guru Nanak Dev University sociologist Ranvinder Sandhu that claimed nearly three-quarters of Punjab’s 16- to 35-year olds were addicted to drugs, hardly anybody batted an eye.

“As far as the extent of the problem is concerned, no study has been done,” Sandhu said in a telephone interview with GlobalPost. “There are many articles which are misquoting my study, saying that 73.5 percent of youth is hooked to drugs in Punjab. That is wrong. I studied a sample of 600 addicts, and among them I found that the majority were from 16-35 years of age. That is the 73.5 percent.”

The statistics that do exist are not encouraging. According to India’s National Crime Records Bureau, the drug-related crime rate in Punjab is nearly 10 times the nationwide average. The state’s deputy chief minister revealed earlier this year that Punjab accounted for roughly 60 percent of all the drugs seized in India in 2010-11. During the January state assembly elections alone the Narcotics Control Bureau and Border Security Force seized nearly 120 pounds of heroin intended for smack-addled voters.

Outreach workers also say that health problems associated with drug addiction are growing increasingly common, and the social impact of the drug trade is becoming more severe as the problem spreads.

“The HIV rate is very high. Hepatitis C is very common. We have a lot of cirrhotic liver diseases. And because of the spread of infectious diseases tuberculosis is getting very common.

Apart from that, there is crime and lots of psychological problems like depression, suspiciousness and psychotic behavior,” said Dr. Bhatia.

“What I have seen recently is that as the tenure of the addiction period in Punjab is increasing we have worse and worse cases coming up these days. Worse in the sense that the IV drug users now have infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, and they have long crime records. Most of the people who were users in the first stage have become peddlers, and they have taken up a life of crime. There are a lot of thefts and robberies, so they have a lot of complicated cases against them.”

Health workers, academics and activists said that part of the reason Punjab has failed so miserably to make a dent in the problem is because of the use of free drugs to buy votes in the recent elections suggests — politicians, bureaucrats, police and even Narcotics Control Bureau officials from out of state are allegedly on the take, if not directly involved in the business.

“Everybody knows where drugs are being sold,” said Hemant Goswami, a social activist based in Chandigarh. “Even I have a list of at least 50 places where you can go and buy your dose. I don’t think if you had an honest team and political commitment at the top level it would be difficult to control it.

But then it is giving money to everyone. It’s such a big trade.

So nobody’s interested in taking any action.”

Punjab may indeed have accounted for 60 percent of the drugs confiscated in India last year. But Goswami and other activists said that haul reflects the huge size of the local drug trade, rather than a sincere attempt at interdiction. Moreover, Goswami said that despite a spate of high-profile suspensions, drug seizures and arrests, there has been no serious or sustained government crackdown.

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By Samir Shukla The economy of print The emergence of digital media has disheveled many oldschool print journalists. How do you keep print vibrant and readers interested while making your online and digital presence standout, and generate revenue, in the midst of myriad sites, blogs, and channels? Of course many people still love to read the printed word. Books, magazines, even newspapers will be around for many more years, some will even prosper, but they will increasingly serve niche and specialty audiences, offering them specialized or in-depth content. The good news is that the convergence and effective combination of print and digital media can give any story completeness by tying together the power of the print medium while tapping into the immediacy and the instant updating capabilities of digital media. The journalist must adapt in his duties to both inform and help people make sense of the rapid flow of information.

The love of the print medium has been in my blood since I was the editor of my college newspaper oh so many years ago.

With that love of ink and paper I’ve started and run several magazines. Including the one you hold in your hands. Saathee readers include first and second-generation, even third generation Indian-Americans as well as many others interested in South Asia. Indian-Americans are deeply attached to their heritage while progressing in their adopted country and communities. Since ancient times India has been a legendary destination for traders, conquerors, thinkers, adventurers, and seekers of spirituality, while contemporary India is fast becoming a global economic destination. The world will invariably be affected by the dynamism of India and South Asia in the coming decades. South Asia, or as some would call it the Indian Subcontinent, is a fascinating region with countries that are culturally, socially, and linguistically interrelated.

Journalists strive to create bridges that help the communities make sense of the constant flow of information. In the print version of Saathee we document and catalogue the dynamics and ever-evolving and revolving stories of South Asia, along with the experiences and lives of Indian-Americans. And we do so, of course, in the digital realm, as well.

Content Most people simply don’t want to pay for content anymore.

Online news, music, videos, DVDs, films. You name it. We want if for free. Although legal streaming and downloading as well as content-respecting websites are growing, piracy and illegal downloading remains rampant. The bottom line is that it takes considerable effort and expense to produce quality, reliable, and factual content. Gathering news, weeding through loads of information, seeking truth from the propaganda, separating facts from hearsay, getting the right numbers and presenting them in an understandable manner, all these things take time and cost money. Newspapers traditionally did the job of collating information, keeping vigilance on politicians, corporations, dictators, criminals, the money trails. They’ve stumbled once in a while, but without newspapers and other dedicated journalists there would be many more Enrons and Saathee.com

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Bernie Madoffs. Journalists, although the term is getting harder to define in this instant blogging universe, are a line of defense against corruption, fraud, and injustice. Still, people want quality content for free. Sure, one reason newspapers are struggling is because many have stuck to their old economic models. But with folks wanting free content online, newspapers and magazine have struggled trying to keep their revenues up.

Specialty and niche publications such as Saathee are doing ok, but daily newspapers and weekly magazines are suffering.

There has to be a way for content producers to meet financial requirements of running their businesses while providing quality and factual content. Newspapers are fading, dying out slowly, while their digital versions have been mostly so far, revenue black holes for the companies.

Neutrality and objectivity Is it possible to be 100 percent objective? To be truly neutral?

As a journalist I’m asked that question on occasion. My response is twofold. First, no, it’s not possible to be 100 percent objective. But that doesn’t mean an astute journalist can’t come as close to truthful, neutral reporting as possible. Secondly, I return a question. Is it possible to be 100 percent good Christian or Hindu or Muslim? How about 100 percent best athlete? 100 percent best teacher? Obviously it’s not possible. But that doesn’t mean an athlete can’t give it his best shot. That doesn’t mean a teacher can’t inspire most of the kids. Objectivity in journalism is a goal. A worthy one. What else is there? If the writer or journalist stumbles, but pursues facts and truth in a diligent manner, he can set aside his own biases and report well. Newspapers and magazines that are well-run, with the oversight of diligent editors, get content right more often than they get it wrong. When the New York Times fudges a story because of an incompetent reporter, we hear a roar of the critics and gloat about it. But we don’t hear about the thousands of other stories that they got right. Objective reporting and neutral news dissemination are essential in deciphering information.

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But that day remains in the future. When discussing politics with friends or associates, more than once someone has asked me this question. Why don’t you run for political office? There are three reasons why I would not do it. One: The incessant hand shaking and shoulder rubbing with most people that you generally couldn’t care less about. Two: Constant fundraising and holding out hands for donations. Even local elections are too bloody expensive to stage. Three: Well, let’s just say there’s more than one skeleton in the closet that’s better left alone, sitting there, behind the unopened bag of socks and the folded shirts, never let out to see the light of day.

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By Swapna Krishna The Lilac House Author: Anita Nair (St. Martin’s Griffin) Meena enjoys being a corporate wife, so much that she wrote a bestselling book about it. But when her beloved husband, Giri, leaves her unexpectedly, Meena doesn’t know what to do or how to support her children, mother, and grandmother, all of whom live together in a lilac house in Bangalore, India. At the party where Giri leaves her, Meena meets Professor J.A. Krishnamurthy, also known as Jak, who has problems of his own. His beloved daughter, Smriti, was grievously injured in an accident, but Jak wants to learn the truth about what really happened to her.

“The Lilac House” features two very different, but strong characters: Meena and Jak. Meena is proud of her status as a corporate wife and bestselling cookbook writer, but things aren’t as rosy as they appear under the surface. After Giri leaves, Meena is desperate to write another book, but her publisher has lost faith in her. She must draw on all her mental and emotional resources as she tries to provide for her family.

Though Meena starts out the book primarily defined as a wife, she quickly breaks out of that mold, becoming an independent and capable woman in her own right.

Jak’s situation is a bit more complicated than Meena’s in “The Lilac House.” He is a bereft father; his wife has left him and taken their other daughter, so Smriti is all Jak has left. He is consumed by her tragic fate. The only thing that will bring him peace is to learn what happened to Smriti, yet the more he is informed about his daughter’s actions, the more disillusioned he becomes. Meena serves to ground Jak, to remind him why life is worth living, even when things appear bleak.

Jak is an expert on cyclones, and it’s this profession that frames the narrative. Just as storms have their stages and cycles, so does the book. It makes for an interesting structure, as readers have a preview of the tone of what is to happen through Jak’s writings.

Though the storyline and title of “The Lilac House” may make it seem like a light, easy read, it’s definitely not that. The writing is very literary and the book moves at a slow pace. Nair has beautiful prose, to be sure, but those looking for a quick, satisfying read won’t find it within these pages. Indeed, Nair chooses to avoid tidy endings, preferring the complication and messiness of real life. She also tackles many issues that make the book very relevant.

If you’re interested in contemporary novels that include issues that face modern India, yet are, at their core, about the lives people lead, “The Lilac House” is a great pick. It’s not the easiest read, but it’s well worth is as Nair brings India alive for the reader and illuminates her setting through her descriptive prose. The characters are vibrant and well-written, and though the book could have easily become dry, Nair ensures that it’s full of the wonder and richness that readers of literary fiction truly enjoy.

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City of Djinns: A Year in Delhi Authors: William Dalrymple and Olivia Fraser (Penguin) In this part-travelogue and part-history, William Dalrymple discusses the history of Delhi and how the city’s colored past affects its present and future.

The genre of history-as-travelogue (or is it travelogue-as-history?) has been increasingly prevalent as of late. Straight histories can be dry and tedious, and few of them appeal to the casual reader.

Travelogues, however, are full of flavor and life. Yes, they can relate history well, but they also communicate culture and have a personal touch.

It’s no wonder that they are becoming more popular, and with the increasing cultural, social, and economic shifts India is currently undergoing, it’s not surprising that many writers are choosing to focus on this country in transition.

Before India became the buzzword in travelogues, William Dalrymple, a Scottish historian well-versed in Indian history and culture, wrote a travelogue called “City of Djinns: A Year in Delhi,” which is about the year he and his wife spent living in Delhi.

He relates the challenges and delights of their daily lives, from his dealings with his landlady to the difficulties of facing Indian traffic. While he has a humorous tone and writes about these situations well, the fun he pokes at India feels a bit stale.

Of course, this book was written over fifteen years ago, so Indian stereotypes could have been less well-known then, but either way, the present-day aspect of this book, while witty, doesn’t present anything new for readers familiar with India.

The history portion of “City of Djinns” is engaging as well.

Dalrymple has a knack for bringing Delhi’s past to life for the reader. The book moves backwards through time, starting with the city’s most recent past and here, the book shows its age.

India has changed so much in the last fifteen to twenty years, since this book was written.

The “recent past” portions of the book seem almost irrelevant at this point; it’s a bit of a slog to get through to the real history of the city. Of course, this is absolutely no fault of the author’s - no matter the time period, he is always engaging and interesting. But this is a book that, sadly, did not age well.

While I enjoyed the time I spent with “City of Djinns,” I’m not sure I can recommend it. It’s definitely a good read, but there are so many more recent travelogues about India out there that are much more relevant.

If you’re a fan of Dalrymple’s, I would definitely pick this book up, but if you’re just looking for a great travel/history book about Delhi, I’d steer you towards the more recent tome, Sam Miller’s “Delhi: Adventures in a Megacity.”

Swapna Krishna Read more book reviews on her blog at www.skrishnasbooks.com

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Remix version of this song, as well, but let’s not get into remixes since by now I’m sure you all know my view on that, right?

Next up is “Morcha,” full of manjeeras, nagaddas, and energy.

Raja Hasan takes the mic again for this song, but this time with Shekhar. Vishal Dadlani pens down lyrics for this composition as well. “Morcha” presents a vision for an improved India, with amenities for everyone and no corruption, in, erm, “morcha” style.

While the composition is one of the weakest in the Shanghai soundtrack, the points raised through the lyrics are valid, no doubt.

Last in the soundtrack is “Mantra Vishnu Sahasranamam,” a devotional track. Lovely to hear the sitar featured so prominently, and it’s interesting a Sanskrit mantra was included—definitely not the “safe” route most people try to play when composing. Srivatsa Krishna’s classical vocals and crystal-clear diction is impressive.

Just his vocals and the sitar in the background—let’s see how this mantra is used in the film.

Eight compositions out of which two are remixes, grr, so really there are six “real” compositions in Shanghai. While there aren’t any true surprises nor does the music match the entertainment and innovation quotient of Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! or even L.S.D., (Sneha Khanwalkar, you are missed!) it is a complete package, overall. Give the soundtrack a listen for “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” “Imported Kamariya,” and without a doubt for “Duaa” and “Khudaaya.”

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By Amanda Sodhi Shanghai Original Soundtrack Dibakar Banerjee is no doubt among the few talented and innovative Bollywood directors, and the soundtracks of his films are usually quite good, whether it was for Khosla Ka Ghosla, Oye Lucky!

Lucky Oye! or L.S.D. Banerjee is back, and this time with the eagerly awaited political thriller Shanghai. This time around he has roped in the Vishal-Shekhar duo which recently did a great job with the soundtrack for the hit film Kahaani. Here’s taking a look at the soundtrack of Shanghai to see what surprises are in store.

“Bharat Mata Ki Jai” is a rather energetic, tapori-feel composition. It makes a statement. Images of street dances come to mind. The lyrics are sarcastic and are penned down by Dibakar Banerjee himself. The satirical lyrics offer a take on the corrupt, useless Indian political system. The dhol, drums, trumpets and other beats provide lots of infectious energy to the composition.

Keeri Sagathia provides confident vocals with ample support from Vishal Dadlani, Mandar Apte, Chintamani Sohoni, RN Iyer and Dibakar Banerjee. There is also a Remix version of the composition.

“Imported Kamariya” is the quintessential item number in the soundtrack. Actually, it is rather catchy and has a nautanki feel to it. Memories of “Ranaji” from Gulaal are brought back, although the songs in Gulaal were something levels way more magical. Even though it’s not too innovative nor does it showcase the VishalShekhar duo’s complete potential in the item number territory (“Sheila Ki Jawani,” “Munnu Badnam”), it does maintain interest thanks to Richa Sharma’s solid vocals. She sounds a bit different this time—a bit more subdued of a rendition. Lyrics are by Anvita Dutt Guptan, and offer more satirical commentary, in this case about how popular foreign, “imported” beauties are in the world of Bollywood. The composition will be featuring British model Scarlet Mellish Wilson.

Next up is the best and most melodious track in Shanghai— “Duaa.” The composition is soothing, touching and soulful.

Talented singer and guitarist Nandini Srikar (“Bhare Naina,” “Dil Mera Muft Ka”) is a versatile artist. Her rendition in this composition is gorgeous and showcases how she is a complete singer. Arijit Singh (“Raabta” from Agent Vinod) also provides beautiful vocals. The song focuses on outstanding vocals and a lovely melody. Kumaar’s lyrics are fairly decent too. Shekhar Ravjiani provides an alaap as well. Be sure to check out this tearjerker of a composition. Good stuff, indeed!

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A cunning old jackal was living in a cave in a forest. As he could not get sufficient food in the forest, he would go to the city nearby at night, in search of food. One night, when the hungry jackal had just entered the city, a pack of dogs attacked him. Badly wounded he fled and stumbled into a tub which was full of a blue dye. He turned blue. After the howling dogs had disappeared, he crawled out of the tub and went back in the forest. Next day, when the other animals saw the blue colored jackal, they were filled with fear. When the jackal saw the fear in the animals and their attempt to escape, he was amused. He called out to them and said: “Hey all come back. I have been sent by the God to reign over you as a king. Now you can live here without fear because I will guard you by my strength and power.” All the animals came and bowed humbly before him, acknowledging him as a king. He gave various duties to all the animals; but he turned out of the forest all the jackals of his own race. Then he lived in pomp and splendor.

The tigers guarded his door and other animals hunted for food and gave it to him. In this way, the blue jackal passed many happy days. Then suddenly, one day, he heard the howl of a pack of jackals. This long-forgotten sound filled him with the joy and excitement. Following his nature and forgetting his new position, he raised his voice and howled back in the manner of jackals. The wild beasts, guarding the new king, were shocked to find that their king was none other than an ordinary jackal. They felt humiliated and got angry. So, they attacked him. The blue jackal tried desperately to escape. But the wild animals killed him.

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First, the “ou” is a diphthong that has to be pronounced with a relaxed sliding motion from “ah” to “oo” and native speakers of Indian languages tend to hold their facial muscles with much greater tension and to speak in a rapid clipped manner. Also the first syllable boun is the strong syllable which should be longer, higher pitched and slightly louder than the rest of the word. The middle syllable should be a quick “duh” and the last syllable is “ree” which begins with the “er” sound. The “er” or “ruh” sound doesn’t exist in 37 of 40 of the world’s languages including Hindi and other Indian languages where “r” is made with a quick, light touch of the tongue tip so that the syllable sounds like “dee.”

Since intonation creates 65% of a word’s intelligibility, the spoken word, boundary, would probably be understood, even without the American “er” sound, if the speaker used the correct syllable stress pattern. This includes a correct sliding “ou” or “ahoo” in the stressed syllable, boun, and a quick “duh” followed by the accented “dee.”

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By Judith L. Bergman M.A. CCC Boundaries can be physical, social, emotional or political and healthy or unhealthy. Good fences make good neighbors is a 17th century proverb that the American poet Robert Frost used in his poem, Mending Fences. One interpretation of this proverb “sheds light” on the positive and healthy function of boundaries. A fence of medium height between neighbors might keep dogs or children from wandering over and trampling flower beds, but still permit visiting. The proverb also refers to healthy boundaries in relationships. One usually doesn’t want a close neighbor to know the personal details of what goes on in the household or in your life.

Even in a very close relationship, such as between parents and their children, most adults feel that there should be respect for their “personal space” and even a very caring parent or one’s spouse can be too intrusive and controlling.

Physical boundaries are legal demarcations of physical property and space and these include property lines, city lines, and county lines. Outside the city limits refers to property outside city boundaries which is not under the legal jurisdiction (police, fire protection etc.) of the city, but which may be in the county.

In various sports, penalties apply to balls that are hit out of bounds.

An individual who loses emotional control or who is mentally unbalanced may say or do something that is socially considered beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior. In this case, the term “boundary” defines what is or is not acceptable in a given society at a given time and this definition has definitely changed, even in my lifetime especially as it applies to the personal lives of male politicians as well as to the freedom of women to live independently.

We have all seen or read inspiring stories of individuals who have overcome disabilities, handicaps or other challenges and gone beyond the bounds of what was thought possible.

A boundary can indicate a “knife-edge” or very thin line, sometimes between exceptional creativity and severe depression or insanity (Van Gogh, Beethoven).

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Ram and Shyam Ram and Shyam were children of disadvantaged parents in a Koklata slum. Their parents, for reasons unknown, believed in education, and sent both to the neighborhood Corporation school, where Ram did very well and Shyam did not.

Shyam dropped out of school in eighth grade and became an apprentice in a small engineering firm, where he learned the nuts and bolts of engineering. Meanwhile, his bright brother Ram continued on to high school and learned a lot of math, Bengali, the rudiments of English, science, history and geography.

Ram did so well in his School Final and Higher Secondary exams that the local newspaper interviewed him and published a column on him. He had become a Babu of sorts and like so many urban students, joined a college for his BSc degree.

Shyam, meanwhile, had become a skilled mistry and was bringing in good money for the family.

Once Ram graduated from college, his head full of Archimedes’ Principle and Boyle’s Law, he joined the ranks of the educated unemployed for some time. It was a dubious distinction by any measure, and his aged parents wondered at this anomalous turn of events.

By the time Ram eventually found a clerical job and started earning a pittance, his brother Shyam had become head mistry, very skilled, with a lot of mechanical hands-on know how.

The problem with education in India is that, for the most part, the syllabus is – or was – borrowed from developed countries. When my batch studied Physics at St. Xavier’s College, it was mainly rote learning, with a few easy problems thrown in for good measure. If you look at the students who graduated with a Physics degree in 1971, most joined commercial banks where they went through another round of training, totally unrelated to their Physics degree.

Some went into engineering or management in a frantic effort not to miss the bus. A few sat for other types of competitive exams and became West Bengal Civil Service officers and the like. What was missing was genuine skills training and reflective practice.

When I stood first in the science stream in West Bengal in 1967, I had a few months in which to decide what to do next.

My own bias was towards practical engineering, like my Dad, and I showed him a newspaper advertisement for a Rolls Royce scholarship. But Dad pointed out that it was more of a mechanics than an engineering degree.

Looking back, I think I would have done very well with a Rolls Royce apprenticeship under my belt. The Germans swear by the apprenticeship method. One Siemens student I met told me that he had alternate semesters of class work and factory training. That is the best route onto the fast lane.

Returning to Ram and Shyam’s case: they had two childhood buddies, Jadhu and Madhu, who laughed and sang their way through childhood, secure in the belief that their adult life would be spent pulling rickshaws, which they did. Ram and Shyam were lucky, in a manner of speaking, though as they say, no statement is completely true, including this one.

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Mrs. Das, who taught us Higher Bengali at La Martiniere, Calcutta, was an adept teacher shouldering the responsibility of teaching Ramer Sumati and Bindur Chhele, Sarat Chandra’s classics. Debi Prasad Guha, a classmate of mine at La Martiniere, shone in Mrs. Das’s class but struggled to keep up in all his other subjects. He had come into La Martiniere in ninth grade, transferring from a Bengali-medium school, and needed extra help in becoming adept at English.

My teacher at Waketech, Ms. Jaqueline Beech, who taught me Educational Psychology, opened my eyes to the rich research and literature in the area of pedagogy. At least twice during that semester-long course, I asked her if the theories we were learning applied to adult education, and both times she said, “Yes, for the most part”, or words to that effect.

My four degrees and one diploma give me the authority to speak as a student; I had some brilliant teachers both in school and college. Yet some teachers seemed to be unaware of any need to extend themselves. Teaching is both an art and a science. Granted, some teachers strike the right note and become adept at imparting knowledge and skills to their students in course of time. But in my opinion, all teachers at all levels should know, and consciously apply, the research findings of such stalwarts as Piaget, Vygotsky, Eriksson and Bronfenbrenner.

All teachers should know that different students have different favored learning styles – audio, visual and kinesthetic.

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I have a student who’s getting top marks in his high school English and Art classes, but is struggling with Math. His is a classic example of a selective intelligence of which Howard Gardner, Harvard Professor, writes about.

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“Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book.” – Ronald Reagan Libertarian Party Nominates Gary Johnson for President LAS VEGAS - The Libertarian Party nominated former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson for President of the United States, expressing confidence he will be able to find effective small-government solutions to the country’s most pressing problems and mount a strong challenge to his major party rivals.

Johnson was declared the party’s Presidential nominee after he won 70% percent of the vote in the first round of balloting, receiving 419 of the 595 votes cast.

His closest challenger, R. Lee Wrights of Texas, finished second with 152 votes.

In his acceptance speech, Johnson promised to present a clear and viable alternative to major party candidates, saying his victory in November will offer Americans effective solutions to slow economic growth, high unemployment and endless foreign military commitments that sap the country’s financial strengths. “America, for the first time in modern history, is poised to reject the tired two-party duopoly that has brought the nation to its knees economically,” Johnson said.

“I am honored and I just want to pledge that no one will be disappointed. We’re going to grow the Libertarian Party.” said Johnson.

A successful businessman who lives in Taos, NM, Johnson is known as a crusader for fiscal responsibility, free enterprise and individual freedoms. During his gubernatorial tenure, he used his veto pen more than 750 times to forestall attempts to grow government and put an end to wasteful government projects.

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The festival is open anyone who enjoys a wide interest in books, art, music, film, and drama in all topics, including science, philosophy, economics, health, sports, technology, business, religion, law, and politics. FreedomFest attracts people of all walks of life and across the political spectrum to learn, debate and honor books, ideas, and thinkers.

FreedomFest offers seven sessions simultaneously, including discussions and debates about philosophy and history; arts and entertainment; public policy and geo-politics; science and technology; economics and finance; law and religion. For those who wish to attend more than one session at a time, the organizers tape all forums and workshops and make them available for sale during the festival. There are separate forums on the aforementioned topics.

There’s also a debate room, where a new topic is debated every hour, general sessions where attendees can hear worldrenown experts, and a special one-hour time where organizers feature 6-7 “bright new stars”–up and coming scholars who have something to contribute.

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Party National Conventions Green Party National Convention: July 12 – 15, 2012 (Baltimore, MD) Republican National Convention: August 27 – 30, 2012 (Tampa, FL) Democratic National Convention: September 3 – 6, 2012 (Charlotte, NC) The general election is Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Many states will be holding early voting. Look for the dates in future issues of Saathee.

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• Apples have pectin, a type of soluble fiber that helps to slowdown absorption of sugar. Apples are a good source of quercetin, a flavonoid that slows the breakdown of sugar.

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The housing market continues to be quite soft, and there are continued concerns about the financial and political condition of the Euro Zone. In the French elections that were held in early May 2012, Nicholas Sarkozy (who has served as President of France since 5/16/2007) was defeated by Francois Hollande, who took office in mid-May. Greece is in political turmoil and there is an increased chance that the country may face bankruptcy and subsequently exit the Euro Zone. If that were to indeed transpire, that could place even more pressure on Spain and Italy as well —- those two nations have seen their own borrowing costs rise at recent auctions as well. JP Morgan (NYSE-JPM) reported a $2 billion trading loss on May 11, 2012 and the company lost almost $15 billion in market capitalization that day and in addition, three major executives resigned in wake of the huge loss.

Facebook (NASDAQ-FB) became publicly traded on Friday May 18, 2012 and after all of the speculation, hype and pomp —- the IPO came to market at $38 per share. Mark Zuckerberg, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, had the honors of ringing the opening bell at the NASDAQ on the day of the IPO. Additionally, Zuckerberg got married to longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, 5/19/2012, the day after the IPO —- the wedding was announced via a status update on FB and over 280,000 FB users “liked” the change!

On the business side of things there were several delays in commencement of trading of the FB stock which commenced after 11:00 a.m. The stock initially had some prints in the $42ish area, then sank down to $38, subsequently traded as high as $45 and then settled back to $38.23 at the close —- up a meager 0.6% from the offering price. The total market capitalization after the maiden trading day was $104.63 billion and total volume was a staggering 580 million shares. The NASDAQ was extremely congested by the immense volume of the stock and did not start reporting trade executions on FB until 1:50 p.m. EST (over two hours after the stock commenced trading), which obviously left a lot of people in the dark for a long time regarding their order executions. During CY2011, FB earned $1 billion in profits and had $3.7 billion in revenues and although those figures are extremely huge, there are several reasons to be cautious about FB stock: slowing revenue growth, General Motors pulling away from advertising on FB, and concerns about how to “monetize” (create revenues from) all of the users who use FB on their mobiles. Morgan Stanley, the chief underwriter on the FB deal, had to “defend” the $38 per share price by purchasing shares in the open market and luckily, the stock did not fall below the offering price at any point in the trading day, which would have earned the stock a “busted IPO” status. Many analysts opined that since FB raised the size and price of the offering in the week leading up to the IPO, that may have prevented a big “pop” in the shares on Day

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By Rajesh T. Ganatra After a strong start to CY2012 in which the Mumbai Sensex started off the year at 15,454 and had several closes in the 18,000s during late February 2012, the index slipped back to the 16,100-16,200 level by mid-May 2012 due to recurring concerns about inflation. Ever since March 2010, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised India’s benchmark interest rate from 4.75% to 8.5% via a series of 13 rate increases and then on April 17, 2012, the RBI cut interest rates for the first time in three years via a larger-than-expected 50 basis points (0.50%). But did this really help the economy? The timing and size of the rate cut is now being called into question.

The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) posted a reading of 7.23% in April 2012, compared with a reading of 6.89% in March 2012.

Although the April 2012 reading is much lower than the 9.74% reading that was seen in April 2011, the month-over-month increase was quite disturbing and essentially rules out additional interest rate cuts by the RBI anytime in the near future. On May 18, 2012, the Indian Rupee traded at INR 54.91 to the US$, which was a record low —- this surpassed the previous all-time low of INR 54.32 to the $ that was witnessed on December 15, 2011.

The bullish stance of the Karachi KSE-100 continued very nicely, as the index reclaimed 14,000 on a closing basis in late April 2012 and managed to hold the key level nicely during the first half of May 2012, however, the index surrendered the key level again on May 18, 2012 to settle at 13,858. The 14,600 levels seen during early May 2012 were the best levels for the market since May 2008 and the KSE-100 had nearly tripled since hitting a nadir of 4,929 in late January 2012.

One of the major forces behind the substantial advance in the market has been recent reforms and simplification of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Despite the increase of funds coming into the economy from overseas Pakistanis, the Pakistani Rupee reached historical lows against the US$ during early January 2012, reaching PKR 91.28 to the US$. The currency did recover slightly and traded at 90.85-90.95 to the US$ by mid-May 2012.

Pakistan’s industrial production is expected to increase 3.9% to PKR 1,590 billion during the 2012-2013 fiscal year, vs. PKR 1,531 billion during the 2011-2012 fiscal year. The manufacturing sector is expected to expand 4.1 percent during the 2012-2013 fiscal year to PKR 1,170 billion vs. PKR 1,124 billion during the 2011-2012 fiscal year.

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Fear #1: Social Media is Unfamiliar.

One way to look at social media that takes some of the fear away is to think of it as a tool like your telephone, mailbox or email. None of those are very scary, right? They’re all tools we use to connect with other people, and to have other people connect with us. Used improperly, we get telemarketer phone calls, junk mail and spam. But used correctly, we hear from friends, family and clients, receive valuable materials, and reach people around the world. Social media is one more way to make that connection, to deliver or receive valuable information, and to reach people around the block and around the world.

Fear #2: Social Media Will Take Up All My Time.

Not if you plan your work and work your plan. Think of it this way: if you walk into a store to browse, you could wander around for an hour. But if you go in knowing exactly what you want to buy, you can be in and out in 15 minutes. It’s the same with social media. Before you log on, have one or two strategic actions you want to accomplish, go do them, and log off. If there are things that catch your eyes but aren’t business-related, save them for your lunch hour or evening.

Fear #3: I Might Meet Weird Strangers on Social Media.

Well, you might meet weird strangers at the supermarket, too.

However, on social media, you can choose whose invitations to accept, and if someone you’ve followed or friended turns out not be someone you want to associate with, you can easily unfriend them. Imagine social media as a huge conference. You go to meet new people, but if you meet someone you don’t like, you can throw out their business card. Social media is a big, global conference where you can meet amazing new people, and if you don’t like someone, you don’t have to remain in contact with them.

Fear #4: I Don’t Know What to Say on Social Media.

Social media is a fantastic way to encourage, educate, motivate, inspire, inform and support other people. If you focus on sharing helpful information, suggesting resources, sharing inspiring or motivating quotes/photos, and throwing in the occasional link to an interesting article, or funny G-rated video or book title, you’ve gone a long way toward offering useful, helpful, and connection-building content.

the owner of a local printing company bemoaned the fact that Internet printers are putting pressure on long-time printers. His company hadn’t invested in digital printing, relying instead on being one of the largest offset printers in the area. For years, that was good enough. But it’s not working anymore.

Here’s why. In the “old days” (pre-Internet), companies could carve out a market by being the only local whatever. There are fewer and fewer products and services where “local” alone is good enough to guarantee you a market.

Sure, you can’t order a fresh-brewed latte from out-of-state, but you can buy a latte maker and order the coffee from anywhere in the world. You can even order pizza and a gourmet dinner via one of the many upscale frozen food companies that deliver anywhere in the US. (You may not save on the cost of the entrée, but there’s no charge for your drink, tax or tip.)

Location alone won’t save you. If you can’t compete on price with the people who provide the same service via the Internet, then you’re going to have to compete on turnaround, exceptional customer service or really tangible value-addeds to keep your business.

Most companies are stuck thinking of themselves as limited by a certain local geographic region—usually the distance they or their customers are willing to drive for a face-to-face meeting.

Who said that had to be the limit?

Most of my business is done via phone with customers I have never met in person. Much of the work I contract out is done by talented people who had the right skills at the right price all over the world. Welcome to the global economy.

Wake up! How can you repackage, repurpose or rebundle your services to provide something that could be provided to anyone, anywhere?

Real estate is supposed to be the ultimate “local” business. But a growing number of real estate agents in high-growth areas are connecting with agents in areas where people are leaving due to relocation. They work out a referral fee that benefits both parties, and suddenly, the whole of North America is their territory. Restaurants may find a way to mail a favorite menu item (the Penn State Diner has been mailing its oh-so-wonderful Grilled Stickies to hungry alums for decades), or even a sauce or dressing. Think you’re limited by licensure? Oh really? Does “WebMD” ring a bell? How about the places that sell pet medications or contact lenses via the web?

The problem isn’t with the market; it’s with the mind. Envision yourself as a national or international business person. Now— how do you supply your service or product to your market? Yes, it means making changes to your mindset, your pricing, your business model and your goals. Suck it up, pull up your big boy tighty-whiteys or your big girl panties and get over it. Shift happens. And when the market shifts, those who don’t figure out how to shift with it get left behind.

If you’re having a real estate problem with your marketing, it’s time to foreclose on old ideas and flip your intellectual property to a whole new way of looking at the world.

Gail Z. Martin is the author of 30 Days to Social Media Success, and the host of the Six Figure Social Media Success virtual boot camp. Learn more about Gail and her books at www.GailMartinMarketing.com.

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The Chai Table Saathee Readers Forum My Very Indian Adventure: 3-day classical dance workshop

By Nirja Rakesh Parikh Guru Brahma guru Vishnu gurudevo maheshwaraha Guru sakshaat parabrahma tasmay shri gyrave namaha For thousands of years, our culture has taught us to respect the value of education and therefore to revere our Gurujis and teachers. Our culture preaches us to compare our teacher to God. In my 22 years of living in the United States, I have never witnessed that true bond between teacher and student till I went to India this past year.

During my first week in India, my paternal grandmother, a former mathematics and physics professor, had called her student Bhairavi bhen who is a bharatnatyam dance teacher, to come teach me dance. Bhairavi Aunty informed us of a 3-day classical dance workshop that was starting the very next day and she explained how this is a rare opportunity because three famous gold medalist artists were coming to teach the workshop. She instantly registered me for the workshop and arranged transportation for me so that I can attend. Bhairavi Aunty and my grandmother had not seen nor talked to each other in over 20 years, but she still showed selfless love towards me because she had so much respect for her former 4th grade teacher.

Day Three: I have never seen kathak being danced as beautifully as it was tonight by Kumudini Lakhia’s dance troop, Kadamb. Kumidini bahen is a padma bushan award winner, gold medalist in kathak and is known for her innovation in the kathak dance field. After the performance, Bhairavi aunty took me and my grandma to a 5 star hotel called Grand Bhagwat for dinner with all the dance gurus! I actually sat in the same table as Kumidini Lakhia and CV Chandrasekhar. I have never felt so honored in my life. Day 3 was definitely my favorite day out of the 3 workshop days, because I have fallen in love with kathak and Kumidini ji allowed me to join her dance institute, Kadamb. She also really liked me out of most of the other students and after the workshop she had to go meet Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi for blessings because she is VVIP and a local international artist. She had to take several dancers with her to go meet Narendra Modi and she chose me out of the 140 girls!

We took a bus to the hall where Narendra Modi was fasting, and I got a chance to go on stage and meet him! I also saw Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal because he was giving a speech right in front of me. I was on the local Guajarati news for three seconds because they showed “kalakaris” (artists) receiving blessing from Narendra Modi.

At the conclusion of the workshop, I made up my mind that I will start classical dance again. This workshop really made me realize how immature I was to quit such an elegant art form because of personal conflicts, and now I am inspired to dive into the classical dance field.

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Unless you purchased a separate flood policy, most commercial property policies exclude flood, therefore there could be no business interruption claim for flood.

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Basic Types of Business Interruption Coverage 1. Business Income Coverage: Net profit or loss before taxes and continuing normal operating expenses, including payroll. The amount of payment your business will receive is determined by previous sales volumes and expenses based on previous financial statements. An example of straightforward Business Interruption Coverage can be seen in the liquor store example above.

2. Extra Expense Coverage: Insurance that pays for expenses in excess of normal operating expenses that an organization incurs to continue operations while its property is being repaired or replaced after having been damaged by a covered cause of loss. Extra expense coverage can be purchased in addition to or instead of business income coverage, depending on the needs of the business. In the example above, if Jay can still get liquor from another distributor, rent another location, and rent coolers, the extra expenses of increased rent and rentals would be covered by extra expense coverage. Often times, insurance companies will assist to get a business up and running to avoid paying the full business interruption loss.

3. Contingent Business Income: Compensates your business for income lost due to a property loss or damage at a supplier’s or customer’s location. For example, this coverage could pay for Jay’s lost income if Jay’s main liquor supplier had a fire at his warehouse and was unable to provide him with the products he needs for his business.

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Beamer: A ball that does not bounce (usually accidently) and passes the batsman at or about head height. If aimed straight at the batsman by a fast bowler, this is a very dangerous delivery (and generally frowned on).

Boundary: The perimeter of a cricket field, or the act of the batsman scoring a four or a six (eg “Tendulkar hammered three boundaries”).

Hello Cricket Fans. As always there’s a lot of action in the cricket world. The IPL has just wrapped and the upcoming Duck: A score of 0 (also known as “blob”). action is highlighted below. I’ve also included some terms used in cricket and their meaning.

Extras: Runs not scored by batsmen. There are four common extras - byes, leg byes, wides and no-balls. In Australia these West Indies visit England are known as “sundries”.

1st Test - May 17-21, 2012 @ Lord’s, London 2nd Test - May 25-29, 2012 @ Nottingham Leg-bye: When the ball deflects off the pad and the batsmen 3rd Test - June 7-11, 2012 @ Birmingham run. A shot must be offered to the ball. Leg-byes do not count 1st ODI - June 16, 2012 @ The Rose Bowl, Southampton against the bowler.

2nd ODI - June 19, 2012 @ Kennington Oval, London 3rd ODI - June 22, 2012 @ Headingley, Leeds Maiden: An over where no runs that are attributable to the Only 20-over: June 24, 2012 @ Trent Bridge, Nottingham bowler are scored (byes or leg-byes may be scored in this over, though, as these don’t count against the bowler).

New Zealand visit U.S.A. & West Indies 1st 20-over match: June 30, 2012 @ Lauderhill, Florida Off-break/spin: A ball turning into the right hander- from off 2nd 20-over match: July 1, 2012 @ Lauderhill, Florida to leg (from left to right).

1st ODI: July 5, 2012 @ Kingston, Jamaica 2nd ODI: July 7, 2012 @ Basseterre, St. Kitts Rough: The area of a pitch that is scuffed up and loosened by 3rd ODI: July 11, 2012 @ Basseterre, St. Kitts the action of a bowler running through in his follow-through.

4th ODI: July 14, 2012 @ Basseterre, St. Kitts Usually, this will be situated a foot or so outside leg stump, and 5th ODI: July 16, 2012 @ Basseterre, St. Kitts consequently it becomes a tasty target for spin bowlers, who 1st Test: July 25-29, 2012 @ North Sound, Antigua can exploit the extra turn to make life a misery for the batsmen.

2nd Test: August 2-6, 2012 @ Kingston, Jamaica Strike Rate: The number of runs a batsman scores per 100 balls; South Africa visits Zimbabwe the number of deliveries a bowler needs to take his wickets.

1st 20 over - June 20, 2012 @ Harare Sports Club 2nd 20 over - June 21, 2012 @ Harare Sports Club Two-paced: A wicket that is beginning to break up, usually after 3rd 20 over - June 22, 2012 @ Harare Sports Club three or four days of a Test match, and so produces some 4th 20 over - June 23, 2012 @ Harare Sports Club deliveries that leap off a length, and others that sneak through 5th 20 over - June 24, 2012 @ Harare Sports Club at shin-height.

Australia visit England 1st ODI: June 29, 2012 @ Lord’s of London 2nd ODI: July 1, 2012 @ Kennington Oval, London 3rd ODI: July 4, 2012 @ Edgbaston, Birmingham 4th ODI: July 7, 2012 @ Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street 5th ODI: July 10, 2012 @ Old Trafford, Manchester

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Milk Raisin Bread Pudding with Spiced Apples Ingredients: 2 large eggs 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups lowfat milk 8 slices cinnamon-raisin bread, toasted and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon apricot jam 1 tablespoon water Spiced Apples (recipe below) whipped cream (optional)

Recipes & More Breakfast can be exciting: The proof is in the pudding Pancake sandwiches, chicken and waffles, egg casseroles — breakfast seems to be inspiring creativity and breaking barriers morning, noon and night. The only challenge the most important meal of the day has is its designated time slot.

With morning madness, some days pulling together a delicious, satisfying breakfast can be nothing short of impossible.

Easy and delicious one-dish breakfast pudding, strata and casseroles can be made the night before, eliminating the breakfast “scramble.” These hearty meals provide a tasty, warm way to kick-start the day. While we normally think of puddings as dessert, they make a satisfying breakfast that can be customized based on seasonal ingredients and toppings. The California Milk Advisory Board has a few tips for embracing this timeless trend and heating up your mornings.

Method: Heat oven to 350 F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, vanilla and salt. Gradually whisk in milk.

Scatter bread in a shallow 1-1/2-quart casserole or 8-inch baking pan. Pour milk mixture over bread, pushing bread down to thoroughly saturate. Bake about 40 minutes or until puffed and browned, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Mix apricot jam and water and brush on top of hot pudding. Serve bread pudding warm or at room temperature with Spiced Apples * Make it a habit. Breakfast puddings help start your morning on and a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Bread pudding may the right foot by filling your bowl with ingredients found in your be assembled the day before and refrigerated covered. Allow recommended daily food groups. According to the USDA, extra 10-15 min baking time. Makes 6 servings. people who miss breakfast often weigh more than those who don’t. Children who eat breakfast have shown improvement in Spiced Apples school subjects and having an improved memory. For parents, get the kids involved. Research has shown that young adults Ingredients: who participate in food preparation are more likely to meet 1/4 cup Real California butter dietary objectives in fats, calcium, fruit and whole grain 1/3 cup water consumption. Some experts also believe breakfast helps get your 1/4 cup packed brown sugar metabolism running in the morning, helping to make better 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or substitute 1/4 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon choices the rest of the day. ground cloves) * Stick to the basics. Did you know that breakfast contributes 3 small or 2 large red-skin apples, cored, quartered and sliced important vitamins and minerals your body needs? Milk, a key 1 tablespoon lemon juice ingredient in most breakfast puddings, is a rich source of both calcium and vitamin D, important nutrients for all age groups.

Instead of reaching for that toaster tart, go back to the basics of breakfast with comfort foods like oatmeal and breakfast puddings. These cozy dishes are perfect for a cold morning in the mountains or breakfast in bed on a spring day.

Method: Melt butter in a medium saucepan; stir in water, sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Stir over med heat until sugar melts and sauce is smooth. Add apples; cook, basting with sauce, until apples are barely tender. Stir in lemon juice. Serve hot with bread pudding.

Microwave Directions: Bread Pudding – In a 4-cup glass measuring cup, microwave milk on high (100 percent power) 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until hot but not boiling. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt together. Gradually stir in heated milk. Scatter bread in a microwavable 1-1/2 inch quart casserole or 8-inch glass baking dish. Pour milk mixture over bread; push down to thoroughly saturate. Cover loosely with wax paper and cook on high for 3 minutes. Rotate the pudding one quarter turn, reduce power to Medium (50 percent power), and cook 4 to 6 minutes longer, until a knife inserted 1 inch from the center comes out clean. Let pudding stand directly on a counter 10 minutes to equalize the heat and finish cooking.

Glaze and serve as directed above.

* Don’t count on running late. Too many people skip breakfast because of the fear of missing the carpool or client meeting.

Recipes like Raisin Bread Pudding with Spiced Apples (featured below) include microwavable instructions to enjoy your breakfast in a speedy fashion at home or at the office. Plus, this recipe also has baking instructions for those weekends you have time to warm up the oven and let the aroma fill your kitchen.

* Enjoy with company. Don’t wait for the next big holiday to enjoy brunch with friends and family. Invite them over this weekend. Most breakfast recipes are made to serve more than six, which make them perfect to enjoy with your favorite guests.

Make a breakfast pudding and serve with sliced fresh fruit, yogurt and a warm pot of coffee.

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Immigration Matters Proposed Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Is Not in Effect USCIS Reminds the Public to Avoid Scams and Unauthorized Practitioners of Immigration Law

unique” as required for this visa classification. Due to the unusually complex and novel issue and the likelihood that the same issue could arise in future decisions, the decision was recommended for review.

USCIS’s AAO approved the petition after its review of the entire record, which included expert written testimony and corroborating evidence on behalf of the musical group. The regulatory definition of “culturally unique” requires USCIS to make a case-by-case factual determination. The decision clarifies that a “culturally unique” style of art or entertainment is not limited to traditional art forms, but may include artistic expression that is deemed to be a hybrid or fusion of more than one culture or region.

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The Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review(EOIR) publishes precedent decisions in bound volumes titled, “Administrative Decisions Under Immigration and Nationality Laws of the United States.”

WASHINGTON—On March 30, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register outlining its plan to reduce the time U.S. citizens are separated from their immediate relatives (spouses, children, parents) while those family members are in the process of obtaining an immigrant visa to become lawful permanent residents of the United States.

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The provisional unlawful presence waiver will not be available to potential applicants until an effective date is specified in the final rule USCIS will publish later this year in the Federal Register. USCIS has published a notice of proposed rulemaking and will consider all comments received as part of that process For more information on USCIS and its programs, visit before publishing a final rule. www.uscis.gov or follow us on Twitter (@uscis), YouTube Do not send an application requesting a provisional waiver (/uscis) and the USCIS blog The Beacon. at this time. USCIS will reject any application requesting a provisional waiver and return the application and any related fees to the applicant. USCIS cannot accept requests for a provisional waiver until the process change takes effect.

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These aren’t your average dams, as far as India is concerned.

Elsewhere in the country, dams have become controversial for displacing huge numbers of people and not properly compensating them for their land or providing adequate resettlement facilities.

By contrast, Arunachal Pradesh is sparsely populated, and many in Pongging will actually be well compensated for the loss of their homes, at least judging by the usual standards of dam builders in Asia.

The controversy in Arunachal Pradesh, then, is more about the potential loss of dwindling forests and rare tribal cultures — it’s following a different storyline, and a confusing one.

Many say that dam builders and government officials have used this confusion to their advantage, trampling environmental regulations and opposition from local activists.

“The government of India says that Arunachal Pradesh will be the powerhouse of India, producing 50,000 MW,” says Vijay Taram, a lawyer and spokesman for the Forum of Siang Dialogue. “But no government is concerned about how much forest we are going to lose for producing this power.”

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tribal people, favor exploiting the state’s natural resources for profit and economic development. They are still smarting from the impact of a Supreme Court ban on logging in 1996 and resentful of central government patronizing — though central government funds account for virtually the entire state economy.

And some, like former Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, a popular politician who was killed in a helicopter crash in 2011, have argued that holding their forests hostage because the rest of India and more developed Western countries have plundered their own lands is no different from appropriating them for material gain.

The late Arunachal Pradesh chief minister has a point, of course. But what’s at stake is irreplaceable.

Even creative thinkers who suggest that India should adopt a system, like the United Nations’ Clean Development Mechanism, to compensate Arunachal for protecting and nurturing its forests and indigenous cultures, must admit the value of the area’s resources is impossible to calculate.

During a week spent rumbling up and down the state’s mountain roads and highways in a jeep to investigate protest movements that the prime minister’s office might characterize as “slowing development,” only three foreign tourists were seen, and not a single postcard stand or restaurant hawking the Lonely Planet’s ubiquitous banana pancakes.

Fewer than 20,000 outsiders have visited the state since the government relaxed restrictions on foreign tourists in 2008. A consultancy report from a few years ago noted the presence of only 36 hotels and “none of any star category.”

Soon enough, Arunachal Pradesh may be altered beyond recognition. But on a recent Monday morning at the Lower Subansiri project work site, the only sound was the warble of birds and the distant whine of a 100cc motorbike. It was almost silent.

A new paradigm The issues confronting policy makers, dam builders and antidam activists here are different from those posed by previous Indian projects like the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River in Gujarat. Resistance to those projects has drawn international attention — and support from celebrities like author Arundhati Roy and Bollywood actor Amir Khan – because they would displace hundreds of thousands of poor villagers who have little power to negotiate on their own behalf.

Because of the numbers of people involved, adequate resettlement packages are too costly for developers to concede without a fight.

The contrast is sharp in Arunachal Pradesh. Though they are small in numbers, the state’s more than 20 indigenous tribes have not been beaten down by more powerful groups, the way that other tribal people and low-caste Hindus of the plains have been.

Historically, first the British and then independent India protected Arunachal’s tribes from domination. Even today, non-tribals are barred from owning land, and Indians from other regions and foreigners alike require a special permit to travel even for limited periods in the state — so it’s not possible for dam proponents to crush local resistance with imported goons.

So, too, community solidarity (within, though not across, tribes) and cultural practices like the Adi’s traditional court system, called kebang, makes Arunachal’s people tough negotiators.

But not strong enough to stop projects altogether.

“The communities are very small here,” said Tongam Rina, editor of the Arunachal Times, a leading local daily. “It’s very easy for [a developer] to say, ‘We’re going to give you 2 crores [$400,000] each. Please keep that other patch of area. Relocate.’”

One reason is that today’s projects are so attractive is that they promise huge profits. In the past, dam projects were the purview of state-owned companies like NHPC Ltd., formerly National Hydroelectric Power Corp., or NEEPCO, the North Eastern Electric Power Corp. But now a new national policy allows private power producers to sell electricity directly to factories and consumers, from which they can earn a larger profit, instead of the state electricity boards.

Part 2: The threat to the environment Huge upfront payments make it easy for dam builders and the government to gloss over environmental regulations.

By Jason Overdorf - GlobalPost.com PASIGHAT, Arunachal Pradesh — From the middle of a hanging bamboo bridge over the Siang River, the distant village of Pongging is barely visible. A light rain has been falling all morning, shrouding the village in mist.

One day soon, Pongging won’t be visible for a very different reason. The Lower Siang hydroelectric project, one of the many controversial dam projects planned for Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India, will submerge the village along with vast lands belonging to the Adi, one of the largest of the state’s roughly 20 indigenous tribes.

Despite the fact that the planned dam would annihilate his village, Tone Daying, an affable young schoolteacher, says his people hardly get a say in the decision-making process.

“These are our ancestral lands, so they have a very high emotional value for us,” he explains. “But my village does not have a large population, so our opinion does not matter in these decisions,” which ultimately belong to the government.

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“Earlier, dam and hydro developers, particularly NEEPCO and NHPC, the first developers to enter the state, never ever consulted our community,” said Anthony Bamang, an anti-dam activist who recently joined the government, much to the dismay of many of his former activist cronies.

“Now [dam builders] are talking with us. So we also got some opportunity,” he said.

Many activists characterize Bamang as a sellout. But the “opportunities” that he’s talking about include the most lucrative compensation packages that India has ever seen, according to one national anti-dam activist.

For those who will lose titled land from the Lower Siang dam, there’s enough money to overcome the reservations of all but the most diehard environmentalists. For people who lose access to traditional lands held collectively, the state government adopted its own resettlement policy, more generous than the national rules on resettlement.

The huge profits at stake for private firms means there’s plenty left over for government coffers.

“To build a dam in Arunachal Pradesh, all you need is money,” said Taram, the spokesman for Forum of Siang Dialogue. “You don’t need any experience. You don’t need any expertise. All you do is float a company, and pay the so-called upfront money to the state government, and you get a contract.”

The might of money Rich as it is in natural beauty and resources, Arunachal runs on the dole. And in the hydropower boom, the sudden addition of private funds to the usual flow has given “the mammaries of the welfare state” the force of a firehose, to use novelist Upamanyu Chatterjee’s phrase.

Between 2005 and 2009, for instance, the state government took in around $200 million in fees and so-called upfront payments for allotting dam projects to developers, according to the state Department of Hydro Power Development. In two of those years, receipts for upfront payments amounted to 10 percent of the state’s entire budget for expenditures on public programs.

It’s not possible to draw a direct correlation, but over the same period, the personal assets of the average serving member of parliament from the state more than tripled, according to mandatory asset declaration forms analyzed by the Association for Democratic Reforms. The declared wealth of then-Chief Minister Khandu, for instance, rose from around $930,000 in 2004 to around $4.8 million in 2009.

In a letter to the prime minister, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged that many of these deals included kickbacks for local politicians — a common phenomenon in India — and called for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the allotment of contracts.

An official from the state Department of Hydro Power Development declined to meet with GlobalPost and did not respond to questions sent by email. But the BJP’s allegations against their arch rivals in the Congress were never substantiated by an official investigation and no charges were filed.

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from the environment ministry.

“The public hearing comes under stage 11, almost at the final stage [of the environmental impact assessment],” said Bamang, who agreed to talk to GlobalPost in his private capacity as an activist, rather than a representative of the Congress party or the government.

“Almost 50 percent of the money has been invested, so it is too late for the public to participate. Before that there is no space anywhere to participate. So itself the [environmental impact assessment] is difficult for us,” he added.

A tragedy of errors Government regulations require that environmental impact assessments be conducted by accredited outside agencies. But these consultants are selected and paid by the developers of the proposed project, so it stands to reason that a reputation for rejection would soon put them out of business.

No need to worry on that score, according to experts like Sagar Dhara, who conducted such assessments for 15 years before he set up an environmental NGO called Cerana, in Hyderabad.

In a study of eight impact assessments for coal-fired power projects in the state of Andhra Pradesh, for example, Dhara found consultants made egregious errors like ignoring the cumulative effects of many power plants and using air quality models not validated in India, according to India’s Business Today magazine.

Yet when they screw up, the juggernaut just keeps rolling.

“There is no independent oversight or accountability mechanism for unacceptable [environmental impact assessments],” representatives of the South Asian Network on Dams, Rivers and People and similar organizations wrote in a letter challenging a World Bank decision to end its 30-year moratorium on financing for Indian dam projects.

Accountability may be especially problematic in isolated, sparsely populated Arunachal Pradesh.

For example, the organizations argue in the letter that in 2004, power company NHPC tried to push through an assessment for the Middle Siang Hydroelectric Project without providing the executive summary of the document to area residents in the local language — a mandatory condition. Moreover, the assessment neglected to include the impact of items like the construction of access roads, and it did not consider the downstream impact of the project.

Locals succeeded in blocking that effort, but NHPC was free to try again, and again, and again, grinding down resistance.

Similarly, Assam-based naturalist Anwaruddin Choudhury found serious shortcomings in assessments for the Kameng, Lower Subansiri, Middle Siang, Tipaimukh and Dibang hydroelectric projects, according to a report by activist Neeraj Vagholikar.

For example, the assessment for the 1,000 MW Siyom project listed only five bird species in an area with more than 300, and one of those five does not exist, Vagholikar writes. The assessment for the 600 MW Kameng project incorrectly identified animals like the red panda, pangolin and porcupine as herbivores.

And the assessment for the 2,000 MW Lower Subansiri project listed only 55 species of fish in a river that has at least 156. It also reported an area called “the Arctic” in the Eastern Himalayas — perhaps an example of cutting and pasting from another study, which is reportedly a common feature of many assessment reports. continued on page 86 80

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Since 1934, the ADF has remained committed to serving the needs of dance, dancers, choreographers, and professionals in dance-related fields. Remaining true to the goals of its founding artists, the ADF’s programs are developed based on its mission: to encourage and support the creation and presentation of new modern dance work by both established and emerging choreographers; to preserve our modern dance heritage through continued presentation of classic works, as well as through archival efforts; to build wider national and international audiences for modern dance; to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the art form and its cultural and historical significance; to provide a sound scientific / aesthetic base for professional education and training of young dancers and a forum for integrating and disseminating information on dance education. A creative laboratory dedicated to nurturing and sustaining modern dance, the ADF is an international magnet for choreographers, dancers, teachers, critics, musicians, and scholars, drawing them together to experiment, explore, learn, collaborate, and create in a supportive environment. The festival features six and a half-week series of performances and residencies by established companies as well as emerging artists from around the world. The 2012 Festival takes place from June 14 - July 28, 2012 at various venues in and around Durham, NC. For further details visit www.americandancefestival.org.

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Secrets of Spiritual Sadhana Enlightening talks in English along with yoga and meditation techniques will be taught by Swami Mukundananda from June 10 – 16, 2012 at HSNC main hall, 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC. Swamiji is a renowned teacher of spirituality. He received degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. He is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and the founder of JKYog. For children he has established a special personality development program called “Bal-Mukund Character Building Program.” For program timing and registration visit www.jkyog.org. Admission is free for the programs and free babysitting available during the program.

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A stock closely tied to FB is Zynga (NASDAQ-ZNGA), which develops, markets and operates online games such as “Farmville” on FB - it had IPOed on 12/16/2011 at $11 per share and settled at $9.50 on its maiden day of trading. ZNGA traded as high as $15.91 on 3/2/2012 but began to retreat when concerns about the “frothiness” of the FB IPO came to the forefront.

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During mid-May 2012, Gold was hovering around $1,570$1,580 per ounce and Silver was trading around $28.00-$29.00 per ounce. There are eight meetings of the Federal Reserve Board every year and there have been three meetings so far in CY2012: January 24-25, March 13 and April 24-25. No moves on interest rates were made at those meetings. The remaining five meetings will be held as follows: June 19-20, July 31, September 12, October 23-24 and December 11. From the comments released by the Fed subsequent to the meetings, it appears that interest rates will be held at the current historical low levels for some time to come, most likely throughout CY2013

Perhaps most dramatically, no agency has so far undertaken a study of the cumulative impact of dams on all these tributaries of the Brahmaputra on communities downstream in Assam and West Bengal — though India’s Central Electricity Authority has reportedly agreed to conduct one, now that several of the projects are well underway.

Too little, too late? Probably.

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Court to take action against corruption in the Punjab police, arguing that top officials knew of and ignored the involvement of a number of officers in the drug trade. “There was an official admission by the state of Chandigarh that yes, our police officials are involved in the drug mafia,” Goswami said.

“Everybody is scratching everybody’s back. That’s how this drug network is running.”

Though the case has still not been resolved, a number of police officers were suspended based on an investigation by the federal Narcotics Control Board. But not long after that supposed cleanup, the head of the NCB branch in Chandigarh, Saji Mohan, was himself busted in Mumbai with some 25 pounds of heroin and later charged with stealing confiscated narcotics from NCB headquarters, according to the Indian Express. Just a few months after Mohan’s arrest, his replacement, SK Sekhri, was also arrested — charged with taking a bribe to quash a narcotics case against a local pharmaceutical company.

“It’s a well-known fact that there’s a nexus between the police, the politicians and others who are beneficiaries of this trade,” said Guru Nanak Dev University’s Sandhu.

And that means it will take a near-revolution to curb the menace.

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A major issue is that officials responsible for safeguarding the environment appear to be prioritizing financial and developmental goals.

In February, India’s Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan cleared the Lower Demwe Project on the Lohit River despite strong objections from a majority of the Standing Committee of the National Board of Wildlife and an assessment report replete with errors, according to the India-based news and commentary site, FirstPost.com.

B.S. Sajawan, the state-level bureaucrat responsible for Arunachal Pradesh’s forests and environment, disputed several of the wildlife board’s objections, according to the minutes of a December meeting. He argued that the state’s rich biodiversity could not be protected “by alienating people,” and pointed out that as a cleaner alternative to coal-fired power plants the use of hydropower would mitigate economic development’s “adverse impact on birds, animals and the biodiversity in general.”

“Can we look beyond animal and plant biodiversity and think of people who are as much a part of the same biodiversity?” Sajawan said. “The people in Arunachal Pradesh are getting increasingly frustrated at the delay in clearance of developmental projects on the ground of environment, forest and wildlife clearances.”

Even before hearing Sajawan’s arguments, Environment Minister Natarajan had opened the December meeting by saying that “already a sizable investment of scientific, technical and financial inputs had gone into the project.”

And though she promised to review the wildlife board’s objections, her closing admonition was that “the matter could not be delayed any further.”

In other words, as more and more money was spent on upfront payments, engineering and impact studies, environmental clearance began to look like a foregone conclusion.

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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.

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Charlotte Gita Study Group Beginners and advanced students of the Gita are welcome. The group meets the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 3 - 5 pm. This course is based on the Home Study Course of the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, PA. Each session starts with a meditation followed by a recorded lecture in English, supplemented by discussion among the group.

For further details: Rishi and Shikha Bhatnagar, rishi@solveron.com, 513.518.5300 Shridhar and Kruti Dave, skdave@hotmail.com, 704.844.9567 Naras and Beena Eechambadi, narasee@gmail.com www.freewebs.com/gitastudy

Association for India’s Development - Charlotte A volunteer movement committed to promoting sustainable, equitable and just-development. AID Charlotte supports grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in various interconnected spheres such as education, livelihoods, natural resources, health, women’s empowerment and social justice.

For further details: Kiran Uppalapati 704.307.6450; Venkata Ramana Duddu 662.231.2350.

Charlotte Hindu Center Table Tennis The group meets every Monday and 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: s_jan@yahoo.com or visit www.ttclt.com.

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

For Further Details: 704.573.0805 704.573.0820 (fax)

Charlotte Indian 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 Kannada Koota The Charlotte Kannada Koota is an organization that promotes understanding of Karnataka culture and provides a medium for people of Karnataka (Kannadigas) to get together. The activities include social get-togethers, music, and drama.

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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).

Carolina Sanskritk Maharashtra Mandal CSMM promotes Maharashtrian culture and language.

Maharashtra mandal is committed to serve Carolina Marathi community with various cultural, social and traditional marathi programs and events.

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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.

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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

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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.

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the Tamil language, arts and culture. For Further Details: Lakshmanan Krishnan (lakshmanank@hotmail.com) or visit www.cltts.org Charlotte Telangana Association Charlotte Telangana Assoc was formed to promote Telangana cultural activities within greater Charlotte area and also bring together all the Telangana people living in the area to discuss, plan, and take action around the development of Telangana focusing both on rural and urban Telangana areas. “CTA” will also actively engage in educating private, public and non-profit organizations about the great resources that Telangana has for business activities, political climate of Telangana reason.

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Hindu Center of Charlotte The Hindu Center is located at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212. Temple Phone: 704.535.3440.

The library is stocked with books, CDs, DVDs and other materials on varied genre such as religion, culture, history, philosophy, yoga and health. Library info: 704.554.0765.

Children’s Religious Oriented Program (C.R.O.P.) is for children Kindergarten through 12th grade to educate them in culture and understand religious practices. A glimpse on understanding The Bhagvad Gita provides children with an opportunity to learn about the GITA with simplicity, ease and in an inclusive discussion format. Info on CROP 704.547.1676 (Chetna Patel) patel4260@bellsouth.net. The Senior Citizens Group meets on the 1st Sunday of every month at 4 pm and followed by Satyanarayan Katha at 5 pm. Future trips and activities are in the planning stages. Info on the group: 704.334.2462 (Gobind Bhojwani). The sloka class teaches children above the age of five different Hindu hymns, their meaning and significance. The class meets Sundays at 9:30 am.

Info on the class: 704.814.9355 (Lakshmi Muthukrishnan). Info on the Social Welfare Committee: 704.372.1265 (Narain Amar) or 704.948.5609 (Dhinakaran Pillai). The Vedic Havan is held at the vedant hall on second Sunday of every month at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm noon followed by Prasadam. Info: 704.825.9223 (Swadesh Sawhney). The Pranayam classes are held on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Info: 704.649.5374 (Kajal Jain), 704.554.0765 (Manisha Naik), or 281.304.5597 (Sanjay Vyas) pranayamclt@aol.com. Yoga classes are held Sundays at 9 am. Info: 704.864.8212 pradip_bulsara@hotmail.com. Free Table Tennis Open Play & Coaching is available for Members and their families (especially children 10 years and over). The hours are from 6.30pm to 10:00pm every Wednesday in the Vihar Hall. No prior registration is necessary. There are five good tables and can add more as necessary. Free coaching is also available from Srinivas Janardhan (SJ) and three other experienced certified coaches from Charlotte Table Tennis Club (CTTC). For further details visit www.TTCLT.com or contact SJ (s_jan@yahoo.com), Hemant Amin (hvamin@hotmail.com) or Chetan Thakker (chetanthakker@yahoo.com).

Upcoming Events: Sat Jun 2: Gayatri Jayanti Havan from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Fri Jun 23 - Sun Jun 25: Katha on Yamnastakum and Madurastakum by Shri 108 Param Pujya Dwarkeshlalji Mahodashri of Kadi Ahmedabad. Katha is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. every day.

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. New center now open in Jesup, GA. 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 Classical Music Association of Charlotte (CMAC) CMAC sponsors many classical concerts during the year in Charlotte. Membership forms are available at concerts.

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For Further Details: 704.540.8799 (Amit Shah), 704.688.5387 (Kinshuk Agarwal) www.ivaac.org

Thu Jul 12 - Sun Jul 15: Katha by Pujya Goswami 108 Vrajrajkumarji Mahodayashri.

Sat Jul 28: Anniversary celebration and Health Fair For Further Details: www.hcclt.org IAMC (Indian American Muslim Council) Charlotte Chapter IAMC formerly known as IMC-USA (Indian Muslim Council – USA) is an Independent not for profit, tax exempt 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 our efforts as we are dedicated to promote Peace, Human Rights and Social Justice for all in India, to strive for Inter-Faith, InterCommunity understanding in the United States with particular focus on Indian Diaspora and to build alliances and relationships with individuals and groups who share our basic values. The IAMC-Charlotte chapter is supported by donations from its members.

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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. The members of JCGC meet regularly for worship, ceremonies, and festivals throughout the year. JCGC constructed and opened the doors to its Jain Temple in September 2011 in North Charlotte. The Jain Center is located at 7631 Mallard Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28262 and will coordinate and carry out numerous religious activities year-round. These activities included celebrating major religious festivals such as Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan, and Diwali, and routine programs like Swadhyay, Poojas and children’s Pathshaala.

Upcoming Events: Sunday, June 3, 2012 (Ashadh Sud Chaudas) 6:30pm - Aarti / 7:00pm - Pakkhi Pratikraman Sunday, June 10, 2012 10:30am – JCGC Annual Picnic Monday, June 18, 2012 (Ashadh Vad Chaudas) 6:30pm - Aarti / 7:00pm - Pakkhi Pratikraman Wednesday, June 20, 2012 (Ashadh Sud Ekum) 10:30am – Snatra Puja / 7:30pm - Aarti and Mangal Divo Sunday, June 24, 2012 10:30am – Prakshal and Puja 4:00pm - Regular monthly meeting. Swadhyay, Pathshaala, Aarti and Mangal Divo 6:00pm - Swamivatsalya All Other Weekdays: 9:30am – Mon to Friday - Prakshal and Puja 7:30pm - Aarti and Mangal Divo Weekends 10:30am - Prakshal and Pooja 7:30pm – Aarti and Mangal Divo Street Address: 7631 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262 For Further Details: JCGC President – Suresh Shah: 704.717.8481 info@jaincenter.us www.jaincenter.us

India Association of Charlotte (Festival of India) Is a nonprofit organization with the goal of fostering better understanding of the rich diversity of Indian culture, by the larger community in and around Charlotte. A key activity is the annual Festival of India, which will be held on September 22-23, 2012 in uptown Charlotte.

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Services offered are confidential and free of charge: • Information in a culture- and context-sensitive manner • Non-judgmental help and support to women who are experiencing oppressive/crisis situations • Emotional support • Referrals to professional and community services regarding legal issues, health care, short-term child care, psychological counseling, and temporary shelter and housing • KIRAN’s services are completely confidential. Translators and crisis counselors do not disclose any information provided

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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 the sponsor’s house from 3 - 5 pm.

For Further Details: 704.392.4488 - Ramesh Dhanani admin@issvcharlotte.org SouthPark Cricket Club South Park Cricket Club is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it has been an active member of the Mid Atlantic Cricket Conference since 2002. The club’s home ground is located at the Reedy Creek Park, 2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC. For Further Details: 847.722.9865 (Baseet Ahmed), baseer_11@yahoo.com www.southparkcc.org

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Srishti of Charlotte Srishti based in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the past 6+ years has emerged to fulfill the North Carolina 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. Members include not only Bengalis but also Indians from other parts of the country.

For Further Details: Samiksha Bose: 704-321-1964 Santanu Sarkar: 704-541-3451 Rituparna Mukherjee: 704-844-9505

Pratham - Charlotte Area Pratham is India’s largest non-profit organization with grass roots 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 which reached 31 million children across India. Pratham has developed an accelerated learning technique which helps children to read & write in two months. With nearly half the children in India who attend schools are not learning to read and write at the required level, Pratham is trying to fill an important gap in the area of primary education. For Further Details: Anju Desai (ajdesai66@gmail.com or 980-622-0125) and Shubhra Chakraborty (shubhra.chakraborty1@gmail.com) or 704-9424798). www.prathamusa.org.

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Probasi of Charlotte Probasi is the Bengali community based in Charlotte and surrounding areas. The community’s goal is to organize cultural and educational program related to Bengal in the Greater Charlotte area, to increase Bengali cultural awareness, and to provide community service in the area.

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Community Organizations 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 — 9:45 am - 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: Narendra Patel: 336.601.1978 (Pres.)

Dipak Patel: 919.478.4759 (Vice Pres.) www.gcap.us India Association of the Triad 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: Ruby Singh - 336.430.9068, rs7227@gmail.com Krishna Balu - 336.292.9462, balu3103@triad.rr.com www.iatnc.org

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 with chanting, dancing, feasting and philosophy.

Temple is located at 1283 Prabhupada Rd, Sandy Ridge, North Carolina 27046 For Further Details: 336.593.9888 or 336.593.9888 madhuhadasa@gmail.com www.prabhupadavillage.com

Indo-US Cultural Association of Winston-Salem The Indo-US Cultural Association’s primary mission is to increase awareness of the cultural heritage of India which is tremendously rich in its diversity and history. The Association seeks to reach out to the thriving Indian-American community within the Piedmont and Triad areas to share the vibrant Indian culture and promote cross-cultural understanding.

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Triad Hindu Temple The Triad Hindu Temple is located at 2424 Huffine Mill Rd., Greensboro. Its mission is to serve the Hindu Community and promote Hindu Culture through religious, social and educational activities. Regularly scheduled events include Puja, bhajans, children’s programs, celebration of holidays and community service.

For Further Details: www.triadhindutemple.org Triad Nepalese Community Center (TNCC) TNCC is an association of Nepalese and friends living in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina. The Piedmont Triad region encompasses the cities of Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem, and the surrounding areas. TNCC was established with a view to: Bring together Nepalese residents of this region and their friends to work cohesively toward preserving and promoting Nepalese ethnicity, culture and arts; Promote friendship, cooperation and mutual respect among the Nepalese people and the diverse Triad community; Provide direct and supportive services to the community; Empower community members to achieve skills and confidence in order to contribute to the wellbeing of the Triad community; Collaborate closely with local organizations and agencies to fulfill TNCC’s mission to address any challenges affecting the community.

For further details: info@nctncc.org www.nctncc.org/portal/home.html

Life Bliss Foundation The NC Chapter offers workshops, books, CD’s, and DVD’s on spirituality and enlightenment from living enlightened master Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Many videos are available on YouTube. Satsang in Greensboro is held the first Wednesday of each month. The meeting includes meditation, video discourse, and Q&A. Satsang Location: First Wednesday of the month, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Integrative Therapies, 7-E Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro NC 27407. Meditation workshops are taught on a regular basis.

For Further Details: 336.644.1111 or www.lifebliss.org Life Mission, USA This ashram has been established to provide helpful benefits for all - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. All these benefits can be achieved through the natural remedies of yoga therapy, ayurveda, naturopathy and diet. 8136 NC Highway 119 South Mebane, NC 27302.

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Community Organizations 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?

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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 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/ Balagokulam Gokulam is where Lord Krishna’s magical childhood days were spent. It was here that his divine powers came to light.

Every child has that spark of divinity within. Balagokulam is a forum for children (4-15 years age) to discover and manifest that divinity. It will enable Hindu children in the US to appreciate their cultural roots and learn values. This is done through games, yoga, stories, songs, shlokas, arts/crafts, and Seva (selfless service) in the community. Balagokulam sessions are free for all and are held on Saturdays.

For Further Details: balagokulam.rtp@gmail.com hss.charlotte@hssus.org (Charlotte region) www.balagokulam.org BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir invites everyone to the regularly scheduled events: Ravi sabha - every Sunday at 4 - 6 pm followed by Aarti and Maha Prasad. Mahapuja – every Purnima at 7 pm. Many classes are conducted. Fresh Indian snacks and sweets available at Shayona. 1020 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560.

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and social activities by offering varieties of programs for members of INDO-American community within North Carolina and adjacent states. The association is organized exclusively for charitable, cultural, social and educational purposes to help the community.

For Further Details: 919.461.2386 (Ratan Ray), ratanray@hotmail.com 919.510.7943 (Swaty Sen), swaty_sen@yahoo.com banc_members@googlegroups.com www.banc-online.org Bharatiya Senior Citizens of North Carolina (BSCNC) BSCNC is a nonprofit organization for senior citizens of Indian origin that are age of 60 years and above. The BSCNC members meet on the second Saturday of each month at Cary Senior Center in Bond Park in Cary NC from 10am to 3pm. The next meeting will be on Sat Jun 9, at which there will be a “Father’s Day Celebration.” There may be a lecture by a physician and/or a BINGO game. All members are requested to wear their ID in all meetings.

For Further Details: Bhartiben Patel 919.886.4391 Mulchandbhai Patel 252.446.7891 Mahendrabhai Patel 919.793.6588 Carolina Rajasthani Association Sat Jun 2 - Carolina Rajasthani Association picnic at Lake Crabtree beach shelter.

Sat Aug 25 - 5:00 p.m. - Teej Pooja at Hindu Bhavan Temple For Further Details: www.carolinarajasthanis.org Sushma Maheshwari - 919-880-8529, sushmaofnc@yahoo.com Shruti Singhi - 919-412-4819, mshruti@yahoo.com Chinmaya Mission Chinmaya Mission is a worldwide non-profit organization promoting spiritual growth, started by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. The Chinmaya Mission Raleigh Durham (CMRDU) chapter conducts Balavihar classes from 3 year old to youth on Sunday from 10 am to 11:30 am at Reedy Creek Middle School, Cary. The classes are tailored to each age group by special curriculum created by experienced Swamijis and Acharyas exclusively for CM Balavihar. Trained teachers conduct the classes. Curriculum includes learning to chant the Bhagavad-Gita verses, shlokas, singing devotional bhajans, stories from scriptures, family pujas, meditation, and fun activities like overnight lock-ins, picnics, and competitions.

Introduction to Hindi and Sanskrit is also included. This year’s theme being Rama - My Brother, the children will learn to incorporate helpful virtues throughout their life. All festivals are celebrated with families and Prasad. Parents wishing to enroll their children in Balavihar can register through the website. A regular adult study group is conducted for adults on Sunday mornings at Reedy Creek Middle School, as well as other locations in the Triangle.

For Further Details: Venkat Mandavilli at 919.387.8434 Srinivas Andhavarapu at 919.439.4444 www.chinmaya-rdu.org

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Community Organizations Dada Bhagwan Satsang Don’t miss on the lifetime event of “Gnan Vidhi” which opens up the path to “Moksha” - everyone is encouraged to procure details of the “Gnan Vidhi” at their nearest location.

Atmaghnani Pujya Deepakbhai is coming to Raleigh, NC: Wed Jun 6 - Satsang @ 6:30 p.m.

Thu Jun 7 - Gnanvidhi @ 6:30 p.m.

Venue for both of the above events - Hindu Temple Main Hall, 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC. Meanwhile, download some spiritual books and enrich the spiritual foundation. Subscriptions for monthly spiritual magazine “Dadavani” are also available.

When in India, don’t miss opportunity to visit Tri Mandir at Adalaj near Ahmedabad.

Visit www.dadabhagwan.org and watch Satsang on Web TV. For children - visit www.kids.dadabhagwan.org 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 wellbeing and happiness. Ekal Vidyalya (One School One Teacher in one village) plans to establish 100,000 schools in tribal areas by 2012. This will cover all the villages in tribal areas where there are no schools today. The Raleigh Chapter EVFUSA conducts fund raising and awareness programs in the Triangle area.

For further details: Ekal/RTP: raginiusa@yahoo.com Geet Bazaar Radio Program Every Sunday morning from 10 am - 12 noon on WKNC 88.1 FM in Raleigh, NC area (or online at WKNC.org). Hosts Afroz Taj and John Caldwell present wide variety of music from India, Pakistan, and other countries and languages of South Asia. Geet Bazaar will also publicize community events free of charge.

For Further Details: 919.851.1119 (Dr. Afroj Taj) taj@unity.ncsu.edu GEM - Raleigh Church of God Attend worship services, prayer meetings or Sunday School.

For Further Details: 919.395.6208 (Pastor Thankachan M.) globalem@gmail.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.

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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: Hindi Vikas Mandal of NC call Saroj Sharma 919.851.0225 V.P. Tiwari 919.423.0365 Hindu Society of North Carolina - Morrisville, NC The Hindu Society of North Carolina, located at 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, N.C. serves the Indian community in the Triangle area and its vicinity. Temple timings are: Mon. - Fri. 8 - 11 am and 5 - 9 pm, Sat. - Sun. 8 am - 7 pm. Daily Aarti and Puja is also conducted by the Priest. Other regular religious and cultural programs: Monthly Vedic Havan, Tuesday Hauman Chalisa recitation, Sri Ramakrishna Study Group, Sri Sai Baba Group, Gita Study Group, Devi Puja, Vaishnav Bhajan Group, Akhand Ramayana Recitation, Weekend Language and Spiritual Knowledge Classes, and Sloka classes for Children.

Yoga classes are also offered twice a week (Sunday at 8:00 a.m.and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.) at the Cultural Hall. Priest services are available at your home and/or at the Temple at a nominal charge.

For Further Details: Saroj Sharma at 919.654.5224 or 919.851.1225 Arvind Shah 919.434.8021 hsnc@hsncweb.org www.hsncweb.org Hindu Students Council (HSC) - NC State University HSC-NCSU is a chapter of the national organization Hindu Students Council (HSC). HSC-NCSU is a cultural and religious student organization. It aims to provide opportunities to learn about Hindu philosophy, spirituality and cultural heritage through various activities, events and projects and is dedicated to provide “seva” (service) to the community.

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.

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For Further Details: 919.931.3572 - President (Meena Jeyakumar) 919.757.6666 - Vice President (Sunny Surana) www.humsub.net 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.

Sat May 19 @ 6:30 p.m. —- “Baisakhi” —- A Classical Evening of Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty - The Versatile Vocalist of India.

Venue: West Cary Middle School, Cary, NC. Sat Aug 11 @ 6:00 p.m. —- “Mahishasura Mardini” - A Colorful Kuchipudi Dance Ballet of Natya Kala Ratna, Natyacharya, Shri Pasumarthi Venkateswara Sarma and Group. Venue: Green Hope High School, Cary, NC. For Further Details: www.icmds.org Indo-American Friendship Foundation Did you know that about 90 percent of rural orphans are female and most of them are abandoned at birth due to their gender? Not one of them gets the opportunity to become a doctor, engineer, or even receive basic education. Because they cannot live in the orphanage when they turn 18, many of them fall victim to different types of exploitation, including sex trade.

IAFF has created an orphanage education fund to help qualified orphans to rise as high as they can climb in the educational/professional ladder. For Further Details: 919.362.7653 (Dr. Subhas C. Mohapatra) www.iaff1.org Indus Foundation Indus Foundation was founded in NC by a group of professionals with the sole purpose of giving back to the community and the country that has helped members achieve success. Every dollar is wisely spent back into the community without any overheads. Current major projects: Indian Cancer Society rehabilitation Center in Mumbai, Mental Healthcare Center for socially rejected Women in Indore, and three Educational Centers in Gurgaon. Adopt an on-going project or launch an new project under specific guidelines. Make a commitment today to build a better tomorrow.

For Further Details: 919.461.0001 (Dr. Vinnie Goel, Chairman) 919.467.0598 (Dr. Shri Kulkarni, President) 919.319.7294 (Dr. Vijaya Bapat, Vice-President) www.indusfoundation.info International Community Church CC is a worship center for people from India and neighboring countries. The pastor is Joseph B. Jesudason and the church office is located at 1215 Franklin Jones Road, Suite #204, Raleigh, NC 27606.

For Further Details: 919.233.2900 www.internationalcommunitychurch.org International Hindi Association International Hindi Association (IHA) promotes Hindi Saathee.com

language and literature and has chapters all over the United States. The Raleigh Chapter periodically organizes Kavi Sammelans with local and indigenous talents. Open to those interested in listening to poetry or in reciting poetry.

For Further Details: 919.656.5224 (Saroj Sharma) 919.678.9056 (Sudha Om Dhingra) www.hindi.org International Swaminarayan Satsang Organization (ISSO) Primary objective of ISSO is “To advance the Sanatan Dharma in accordance with the principles and teachings of Shree Swaminarayan Sampradaya, founded and ordained by Lord Shree Swaminarayan (Shree Sahajanand Swami),” enabling His devotees from both the Nar Narayan Dev Gadi (Ahmedabad) and Laxmi Narayan Dev Gadi (Vadtal) to practice their religious duties in harmony. The Raleigh-Durham chapter organizes a “Satsang Sabha” every two weeks, typically on Friday or Saturday evenings, which includes Kirtan bhakti, Katha, Aarti and Mahaprasad.

For Further Details: 919.363.2356 (Niraj Joshi) niraj_joshi@yahoo.com www.swaminarayan.info Kiran KIRAN is a multi-cultural, non-religious, community based, South Asian organization. Promoting the self-reliance and empowerment of South Asian women who are in crisis through outreach, peer support, and referrals in a confidential manner.

The group spreads awareness of South Asian women’s issues in the community and we cooperate and collaborate with organizations in the USA and elsewhere with similar objectives. Countries in South Asia include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Though there are differences in language, customs, and religions across these countries, these regions share many basic cultural and historical similarities. KIRAN operates a crisis phone line Monday- Friday from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. For help or information regarding domestic violence call an advocate.

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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 by the Association during the year including a family dinner on the second Friday of every month.

For Further Details: payamber@ncpaa.org / www.ncpaa.org Pratham - Triangle Area Founded as a UNICEF initiative, Pratham is a grass-roots organization that works towards universalizing primary education in India. With a goal of reaching 20 million children, Pratham is one of the largest NGOs in field of literacy movement in India. Pratham continues to evolve, grow and works to meet the continually changing needs of the children it educates. Pratham’s North Carolina chapter actively aims to collaborate with individuals, local organizations and community associations and seeks ideas, volunteers and resources to deliver the vision of “Every Child in School and Learning Well.” For details: Gunvant Bhakta, 919-488-8975; Punit Chhabra, 919-380-9569; Sudha Rathie, 919-481-4451; Harshad Shah, 919-341-8894.

For Further Details: www.prathamusa.org Priyadarshini Arts Known for their unique dance drama pieces, is a non-profit, duo sister team, promoting India’s Vedic and modern heritage through the various forms of dance and acting.

For Further Details: Varshana at priyadarshini.arts@gmail.com http://www.youtube.com/user/PriyadarshiniArts Professional Indians’ Association [PIA] PIA is a meetup that serves young South Asian professionals in the Triangle Community. The group is made of Indian professionals and grad students interested in cultural events, socializing and meeting/making friends with like-minded Saathee.com

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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 Karaoke Group Raleigh Karaoke Group meets once a month for the South East Asian community of the Triangle area to showcase their talent and lose themselves in nostalgia through song. The next session will be held at Zayka Indian Cuisine in the Brier Creek area of North Raleigh-phone 919.361.5370. Please come prepared to choose from over 15,000 Hindi Film, Non-Film, Ghazals, Gujrati, Punjabi, Kanada, Koli, Konkani, Malayalam, Malayalam Muslim, Marathi, Oriya, and English Songs including holiday favorites. Events are free and open to the entire music loving community for singing or listening to friends sing so bring your fans along if you wish and pass the word to fellow music lovers.

For Further Details: Shafi Parekh at (919) 413-3924, or Email at shafi@pdiagnostics.com Raleigh Sai Center Parthi Sai devotees of Triangle area meet every Sunday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Mini-Hall of Hindu Bhavan in Morrisville. There will be Study circle, Bhajan Practice, Veda Chanting etc. during the 4-5 pm slot depending on the week, followed by bhajans from 5:00 - 6:00. The center 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 Satsang and service activities.

For Further Details: Ganesh Kumar, President, Raleigh Sai Center at (919) 413 0579 or (919) 833-7523 E-mail rsc.president@yahoo.com.

RTP Maharashtra Mandal RTP Maharashtra Mandal promotes Maharashtrian culture and language. Maharashtra mandal is committed to serve RTP community with various cultural, social and traditional Marathi programs and events.

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Community Organizations 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.

Upcoming Events: Every Saturday: Vishnu saharasranama at 7 pm.

For Further Details: 919.468.0040 comm@svtemplenc.org www.svtemplenc.org Sahaj Marg Meditation - Triangle Area Sahaj Marg translates to â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Natural Path.â&#x20AC;? 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 SAMPIGE - Triangle Kannada Association The Triangle Kannada Association is a cultural association for people residing in the Triangle area from Karnataka, India.

Sampige organizes Kannada (the language spoken in the Karnataka area) activities in music, dance and drama as well as social activities.

For Further Details: sampigeeditor@yahoo.com www.sampige.org Share and Care Foundation Carolina Chapter Share and Care Foundation Carolina Chapter is part of Share and Care Foundation based in New Jersey. It is a Charitable organization focused their work in Rural India and their main goal is to empower children and women by providing funding to NGOs for their education, vocational training and microloans. More than 90% of donations reach the empowered people with the least administration and marketing cost.

For further details: 919.237.2816 (Manu Patel), Patelmanu@hotmail.com 919.481.4618 (Piyush Patel) www.shareandcare.org Sikh Gurdwara of North Carolina The Sikh Gurudwara of North Carolina welcomes visitors of all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or gender. All peoples, regardless of their origin or orientation, are welcome to attend our services and share in the blessings of God. Religious services are held every Saturday evening and Sunday morning, followed by a community meal (langar). In Saathee.com

addition to religious services, we offer educational programs for children and young adults. Adults participate in religious discourse during monthly study circles. Members of the Sangat (congregation) regularly participate in community service projects in the Triangle area. The Sikh Gurdwara at North Carolina is located at 3214 Banner Street in Durham, NC 27704.

For Further Details: 919.220.9917 www.sgncweb.org South Indian Fine Arts Academy (SIFAA) SIFAA is a non-profit organization that works to arrange and promote concerts and performances in the Triangle and Triad areas, concentrating on Carnatic music for the present.

Upcoming Events: For Further Details: 919.773.1580 www.sifaa.org Sri Shirdi SaiBaba Mandir NC SSMNC promotes Sai philosophy and facilitates worship and services similar to Shirdi SaiBaba Temple, located in ShirdiIndia. This Organization is dedicated to sponsor and support religious, spiritual, cultural, educational and charitable activities in the United States and abroad. Mandir Timings: Monday - Friday 9 - 10 am, 12 noon - 1pm, 6 - 9 pm. Sat - Sun 9 am - 9pm. Details at www.shirdisaimandirnc.org or call 919.386.1085.

St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Holy Qurbana and Sunday School are held in Malayalam/English, led by Reverend Dr. M. K. Thomas at 225 Bashford Road, Raleigh, NC. For Further Details: 919.461.1773 sec@stgregoriosnc.org www.stgregoriosnc.org Tamil Cultural Association of North Carolina (TCA NC) TCA NC is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of providing youths with exposure to Tamil culture. Everyone is invited to join TCA and become part of a wonderful organization promoting Tamil culture in the Triangle area.

For Further Details: tca_nc@yahoo.com www.tcanc.org Tamil Sangam of Carolina The Tamil Sangam is an organization that promotes understanding of Tamil culture and provides a medium for people of Tamil culture to get together. The activities include music, drama, lectures, Tamil movies, etc.

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 108

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Community Organizations 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 Chapter-India Development & Relief Fund (IDRF) IDRF is a registered, tax-exempt non-profit organization that supports volunteer-based, honest and highly experienced nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in India in serving their populations’ critical needs around education, childcare, healthcare, women empowerment and tribal welfare, as well as relief and rehabilitation in times of natural disasters.

For Further Details: www.idrf.org Triangle Gujarati Association (TGA) TGA’ s mission is to promote and serve Gujarati culture in the Triangle area by organizing various events throughout the year and impart Gujarati culture and language on the youth.

Upcoming events: For Further Details: www.nctga.org Triangle Indian Youth Organization (TIYO) This organization has been created with the purpose of encouraging youths of Indian origin aged between 12-18 years to develop skills for leadership, to organize team-oriented efforts, understand and participate in community services, understand and develop individual potential. There will be activities that will fall into the broad categories of education, arts, cultural, charity, religious and community services.

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Devotees of Pujya Sri Rang Avdhoot Maharaj meet every Saturday in Cary or Raleigh from 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM to sing devotional Dattatreya Bhajans and Datta-Bavani in a spiritual atmosphere. Special programs organised on Guru Purnima and Rang Jayanti and on the occasion of Pujya Sri Prem Avdhoot Bapji’s annual visit to the US. For Further Details: rangmandal@gmail.com Triangle Vegetarian Society (TVS) The mission of TVS is to build a sense of community between current vegetarians and people who are interested in vegetarianism and have a forum for a discussion of issues.

Sat Aug 4 @ 6:00 p.m. - Vegan Potluck Dinner and discussion on Adventism and Vegetarianism Raleigh Seventh-Day Adventist Church - 4805 Dillard Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606. This will be a joint event with the Seventh Day Adventists. After the vegan meal, there will be a discussion about Adventism in general, as well as its views on vegetarianism.

For Further Details: barman@cs.unc.edu www.trianglevegsociety.org Two Cents of Hope (TCH) Two Cents of Hope was started by a group of Indian students at NC State University with the belief in empowering youth via education. The goal is to uplift the weaker sections of the society through education. The foundation lies in the power of cents giving TCH its name. As J. Carney put it, “Little drops of water, little grains of sand, make the mighty ocean, and the pleasant land.” By using coin boxes to collect loose change, the total donations result in a collection that yields considerable amount of money, enough to give education to a poor student - indeed a firm footing for the rest of his or her life. Apart from the coin collection other sources of funding includes fundraising events (Trishna, Crescendo, and Booth in Cary Diwali) and sponsors. In the last three years TCH has funded $21,689, which includes 77 projects benefitting 270 students and two schools in India. To keep a coin box at your place or to know more about Two Cents of Hope, email coordinator@nc.twocentsofhope.com. www.twocentsofhope.com Urdu Majlis Urdu Majlis is a literary organization for the promotion of Urdu language and literature and has no political, national or religious affiliations. The group has regularly scheduled monthly meetings in which enthusiasts and scholars of Urdu literature meet to discuss the life and works of a selected literary figure.

For Further Details: 919.851.1119 (Dr. Afroz Taj) 919.596.4792 (Ashraf and Seema Faruqi) taj@unity.ncsu.edu Vaishnav Samaj of Triangle Area The Vaishnav Samaj is a group of like-minded devotees who meet for religious worship and understand Pushti Marg Principles at large. Recently, a sub-chapter of Vallabh Youth 110

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Community Organizations 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

Regional Cape Fear Cultural Association of India - Wilmington Cape Fear Cultural Association of India is an organization that promotes understanding of Indian culture and promotes a medium for people of Indian culture to get together.

For Further Details: Shashin Patel, President. (910.790.9448) Sanjay Batish, Vice-President. (910.371.9860) Anjali Dashputre, Treasurer. (910.395.6633) Sukhbir Dhillon, Cultural Secretary (910.796.1965) Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce The Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (GIACC) develops and promotes trade, business, commercial and professional relationships between India and the United States, especially within the state of Georgia. GIACC was formed recognizing the need for promoting bi-lateral activities among South Asian and mainstream communities in the United States and South Asia.

For Further Details: 678.762.7589 AniThirdM@aol.com, ani@giacc.org.

770.840.1925 - susan@giacc.org. www.giacc.org Hindu Bhavan of Fayetteville, NC Hindu Bhavan of Fayetteville, NC is a nonprofit organization.

Ceremonies and events take place regularly. Temple Address: 907 Cedar Creek Road, Fayetteville, NC 28302.

For further details: 910.485.4626 910.484.8956 hindubhavan@yahoo.com www.hindubhavan.org Hindu Society of Eastern NC (Greenville, NC) Upcoming Events: June 10, June 24, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, Aug 19, Aug 26: Geeta Study with B.S. Srivastava from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

June 10, July 8 Aug 19, Aug 26: Bala Vihar with Roopa Gandhi from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Aarti/Prasad at 12 noon.

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For Further Details: B.S. Srivatsa 508.654.0360 Hindutemplenc@gmail.com Sri Somesvara Temple Sri Somesvara Temple is located near Asheville, NC. Temple hours are 8 am - 7:30pm. Regularly scheduled pujas: Subrabhath Aarti - 8 am, Rudrabhishek Nityapuja - 9 am - 12 noon, Pradoshakala puja and mangala aarti - 6 pm - 7:30pm.

The temple also hosts special events. Contact the temple: 828.476.4073. It is located at 95 Mount Soma Blvd., Clyde, NC 28721 For Further Details: www.srisomesvara.org

South Carolina American South Asian Cultural Association of Columbia, SC The American South Asian Cultural Association of Columbia’s fundamental goal is to increase cultural awareness and develop cultural understanding among American Southeast Asian Community in Columbia area. A monthly Lunch meeting will be held on the Second Sunday of every month between 1 to 3 PM. There will be $7.00 Per Person charge for Lunch (Kids Ages 6-10 pay half price) at Delhi Palace, 542 Saint Andrew Road, Columbia, 29210. Contact in the evenings: (803) 233-7042 OR (803) 233-3995.

Bethel Christian Fellowship Bethel Christian Fellowship offers services in various Indian languages (i.e. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, etc.) and Sunday Worship services are at 11:30 a.m.

Address: Fort Mill Church of God, Student Life Center Building, 216 Academy Street, Room 102. Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715 For Further Details: 803.792.7223 Pastor Rajan Samuel @ pastorofbcf@gmail.com www.bethelchristianfellowship.org Carolina Buddhist Vihara (Greenville, SC) Regular beginner meditation program conducted by a Buddhist Monk. Activities are held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings: 6:30 pm (puja), 7 pm (meditation), and 8 pm (“Dhamma” talk or discussion). A “youth program” is also held once a month.

For Further Details: dhammasc@hotmail.com Hindu Society of Greater Spartanburg The daily Aarti is at 7:00 p.m., Balvihar classes are conducted from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on scheduled Sundays, and Satsang is on second Sunday every month from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Temple is located on 1130 Fairview Church Road in Boiling Springs, S.C. 29303.

Temple Info: 864.599.7048 India Assoc. of Greater Charleston (IAGC) June 2012

Community Organizations 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 ancient and colurul heritage of India to people in the United States.

For Further Details: 803.884.0859 / iagcfolks@yahoo.com International Fellowship Church of Greenville, SC International Fellowship Church offers Sunday worship services and other weekly activities for people of Indian origin.

For Further Details: 864.234.1256 (Pastor Suhas Raiborde) www.internationalfellowshipchurch.org Masjid Noor-UL-Huda The Mosque is located at 517 Winmet Drive, Columbia, S.C. On the first Saturday and third Saturday of every month from 6 - 8 pm, Islamic session is held by Hafiz Mohammed Basheer.

Quranic Reading classes are conducted daily, and everyone is encouraged to send their children to these sessions.

For Further Details: 803.749.0827 (Dr. Shami) 803.740.5127 (Qari Abdul Khader Multani) 803.754.2632 (Mosque main number) Mrudani School of Performing Arts Mrudani School of Performing Arts is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the classical arts of India. Mrudani School offers classes in Bharathanatyam (Kalakshetra style) and Kuchipudi in Columbia, Orangeburg, and Charleston, SC. For Further Details: Monica @ 843.849.7841 Anuradha @ 803.347.3851 classicaldance.india@gmail.com Sirigannada Sirigannada, the Kannada Association of South Carolina, a nonprofit organization was created on July 18, 2004 by the interested Kannada speaking people of South Carolina. It is a voluntary organization primarily run by memberships and donations from Kannadigas of the State of South Carolina.

For Further Details: www.sirigannada.org Telugu Association of Greater Greenville, SC Telugu Association of Greater Greenville, SC, serves the Telugu community of the Greenville/Spartanburg area of South Carolina. The group sponsors several events throughout the year. For Further Details: www.taggsc.org Triad Avatar Meher Baba Group The Meher Center is a spiritual retreat/ashram located on SC Highway 17 immediately North of the Highway 22 connection 8 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC. Meher Baba considered it His home in the West. A small brick house built especially for Him is open for “Darshan” on Fridays and Sunday (11:00 am.) / Meher Center: (843) 272-5777.

For Further Details: 336.299.9683 runderwood@webtv.net / www.avatarmeherbaba.org

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By Kirit Shukla

Note: * denotes abbreviation of the word or phrase Clues Across: 1. The official state bird of Florida.

11. To breathe in.

12. To move slowly, quietly.

14. A small town in Gaston county, NC. 16. The black, brown or red hymenopterans insects.

17. A small horse of any breed, less than 58” in height.

18. A physician or a surgeon.

20. Loosely, any of the solids in smoke, as in tobacco.

22. One thousand dollars. (Slang) 23. Oregon. (*) 25. Arkansas. (*) 27. The sacred book of Islam.

29. Triumph.

30. The language of the people of SW Nigeria.

32. To move quickly; hurry.

34. A tape recording to demonstrate the talent of a singer.

35. To dry up; wither.

38. The third Sunday in June, in U.S. to honor dads.41. A long trip, as for sightseeing.

43. Of or connected with the ear.

44. Whether: used to introduce an indirect question.

45. Inclined in opposite directions.

47. A meeting of people to work together or compete.

48. A member of the United Kingdom.

Clues Down: 1. Bad performance, as in a games or sports.

2. To a position on.

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3. To recite or sing.

4. A town on the southernmost tip of India, in Tamilnadu.

5. Sick.

6. Requirement.

7. Before Christ. (*) 8. Wrathful; angry.

9. A city in West Nevada, in Washoe county.

10. The largest city in SE Michigan. (Auto industry for one.)

13. Post Script. (*) 15. Postures, breathing control and meditation exercise.

19. Temporary frames to support arches, when constructed.

21. A mechanical device used to perform in a human way.

24. Registered Nurse. (*) 26. A long metal bar of square or round shape.

28. Right Ascension. (*) (Astronomy) 29. A promise, affirmation or assurance.

31. To deny truth or validity of.

33. A scoundrel; rogue.

35. Made as a separate unit to fit within another part.

36. A country of SW Wales, on the Bristol and St. George’s channels; area about 2225 Square miles.

37. A wound made by piercing with a knife or dagger.

39. An opening in or thru anything.

40. A South American sloth with a greenish coat.

42. Being a single thing or unit.

46. Louisiana. (*) (Puzzle solutions are on page 124. NO peeking!)

Hee Hee Dada (Grandfather): “There was a time when I was young, I could get my weekly groceries for just $20!”

Grandson: “ Dada, you cannot do it now; because all the grocery stores have installed CCTV cameras.”

•••••••••••••• Booddhoo called 911. “Hurry! we have a big fire here.”Firefighter: “How do we get there?”

Booddhoo shouted: “Don’t ask me. Use that big red truck.”

•••••••••••••• Father: “Get up lazy guy. Wake up. It is 10 am. Do you know what Mahatma Gandhi was doing at your age?”

Son: “No dad. But I know what he was doing at your age!”

•••••••••••••• Booddhoo:”I want to buy two tickets for myself to downtown.”Ticket window clerk: “You are only one and why do you want to buy two tickets?”

Booddhoo: “If I lose one, I have another one for my travel.”Ticket window clerk: “What if you lose both tickets?”

Booddhoo: “I am not stupid. I have a commuter pass, too!”

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YOUTH CORNER (Created By Kirit Shukla) (Find & circle the words in the puzzle).

(Subject: “Harry Potter Characters” )

CATTERMODE CHANG CHO DOBBY DRACO DUDLY DUMBLEDORE FRED GEORGE GINNY HAGRID HARRYPOTTER HERMOINE JAMES

LEE LILY LUNA MALFOY MOODY NEVILLE PARVATI RON SIRIUS TONKS UMBRIDGE VOLDEMORT WEASLEY

The unused 12 letters spell “The world’s highest mountain.”

P.S. Thanks to Deven Desai (age 9) for assistance.

EZ-BZ TEST YOUR OWN IQ The common letters are “VI” - Fill in the blanks 1. The supreme God, preserver, in Hinduism.

VI _ _ _ _ 2. To cause to rise and float in the air. _ _ VI _ _ _ _ 3. Having an intense craving; greedy. _ VI _ 4. Transmitting of the scenes by radio. (TV) _ _ _ _ VI _ _ _ _ 5. A female fox.

VI _ _ _ 6. A basin like bone structure resting on legs. _ _ _ VI _ 7. To remove (a tenant) from leased premises by legal procedure, as for failure to pay rent. _ VI _ _ 8. Hindustani classical, morning raga. _ _ _ _ _ _ VI 9. By a route passing through, along or over.

VI _ 10. The accumulation of weathered rock dust. _ _ _ VI _ _ 11. Of, or having the nature of, sheep. _ VI _ _ 12. A country in W South America, bordered by Chile, Peru, Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. _ _ _ _ VI _ 13. Request the presence or participation of. _ _ VI _ _ 14. Bright; intense. (said of color, light etc.)

VIVI _ 15. The art of flying airplanes. _ VI _ _ _ _ _ 16. Magnesium iron silicate; ore of Magnesium. _ _ _VI _ _ 17. A state in U.S. Cap. Richmond.

VI _ _ _ _ _ _ 18. The showing of a film. _ _ VI _ 19. A large building for keeping of many birds. _ VI _ _ _ 20. The Earth. (Hindi or Sanskrit word) _ _ _ _ _ VI 21. Perceptible by the eye.

VI _ _ _ _ _ 22. Of a citizen; cultured. _ _ VI _ 23. Egg-shaped. _ VI _ _ _ _ 24. The promulgator of Jainism: Vardhamana. _ _ _ _ VI _ 25. A medium sized, hunting, Hungarian dog .

VI _ _ _ _ (Puzzle solutions are on page 124. NO peeking!)

Kirit Shukla Contact him at kiritsshukla@hotmail.com

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Festivals & Holidays June 2012 June 1 - Bhim Ekādasi June 2 - Vatasāvitri Vrat begins June 4 - Akshar Purnimā June 4 - Vatasāvitri Vrat ends June 4 - Kabir Jayanti June 4 - Hazrat Ali Birthday (Moon Eclipse) June 15 - Yogini Ekādasi June 17 - Father’s day June 19 - Darsh Amās (No Moon) June 21 - Rath Yātrā June 24 - Dwārikādhish Pātotsava June 29 - Gauri vrat begins.

June 30 - Devshayani Ekādasi June 30 - Chāturmās begins July 2012 July 1 - Canada Day July 3 - Guru Purnimā (Full Moon) July 3 - Gauri vrat ends.

July 4 - Independence Day (US) July 5 - Jaya Parvati Vrat Jagaran July 14 - Kāmikā Ekādasi July 19 - Divāso July 19 - Hariyāli Amās (No Moon) July 21 - Ramadan July 23 - Naga Panchami July 24 - Randhan Chhatha July 25 - Shitala Saptami July 25 - Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti July 29 - Putradā Ekādasi July 30 - Pavitra Baras August 2012 August 2 - Rakshābandhan August 2 - Shravan Purnima (Full Moon) August 10 - Janmāshtami August 14 - Independence Day (Pakistan) August 14 - Lailat al Qadr August 15 - Independence Day (India) August 19 - Eid-Ul-Fitr

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Finally, I have a confession to make. I myself was a special education student of sorts. Because of a kidney ailment in seventh grade, I was excused from morning assembly and all sports activities while attending La Martiniere, Kolkata. That I came first and got the Founder’s Gold Medal is testimony to my brilliant teachers: Mr. Young, Mr. Menezes, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Suarez, and last but not least, my three science teachers: Mr. Nair, Mr. Srivastav, and Mr. Davids.

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their place beside the physicists, chemists, and biologists. Yet economic ambition can be a good servant but a bad master.

Born in 1911 in Bonn, Germany, and a protégé of Keynes, E.F. Schumacher might have remained a run of the mill economist had he not shown glimpses of a heterodox thinking and a questioning attitude towards mainstream economics, stemming from his belief in Gandhian economics and Buddhist economics.

A proponent of Intermediate Technologies, Schumacher was an economic adviser to the British Government, notably the National Coal Board, which at the time was one of the largest organizations in the world, with 800,000 employees.

Schumacher’s dislike of mindlessly large projects stemmed from, for example, prestigious megaprojects like Egypt’s Aswan Dam, built by Russian money and brains to produce a level of power far beyond the needs of the nation’s economy, that meanwhile blights the environment and the local agriculture in a dozen unforeseen and possibly insoluble ways.

Schumacher’s outside the box thinking started in 1955 when he travelled to Burma as an economic consultant. While there, he developed the set of principles he called Buddhist Economics, based on the belief that individuals needed good work for proper human development. In this respect, he followed the Gandhian principle of “production by the masses” rather than “mass production”.

He also proclaimed that production from local sources for local needs is the most rational way of economic life. He travelled through many third world countries, encouraging local governments to create self-reliant economies.

Schumacher’s experience led him to become a pioneer of what is now called appropriate technology, user-friendly and ecologically suitable technology applicable to the scale of the community.

While delivering the Gandhi Memorial lecture at the Gandhian Institute of Studies at Varanasi in 1973, he described Gandhi as the greatest “People’s Economist.” Schumacher identified Gandhi as the people’s economist whose economic thinking was compatible with spirituality as opposed to materialism.

In his book, “Small is Beautiful,” considered to be one of the most influential 100 books since the second world war, Schumacher reminds us that economics has only become scientific by becoming statistical. But at the bottom of its statistics, sunk well out of sight, are so many sweeping assumptions about people like you and me – about our needs and motivations and the purpose we have given our lives.

Again and again, Schumacher insists that economics as it is practiced today – whether it is socialist or capitalist economics – is a derived body of thought. It is derived from dubious preconceptions regarding man and nature that are never questioned.

What, then, if these preconceptions are obsolete? What if they were never correct? What if there stir, in all those expertly quantified millions of living souls beneath the statistical surface, aspirations for creativity and generosity? Aspirations for brotherly and sisterly cooperation, natural harmony, and selftranscendence which conventional economics, (by virtue of a banal misanthropy which it mistakes for “being realistic”), only works to destroy?

Schumacher passed away on September 4, 1977, his place in history assured, and a pioneer in the present day movements of ecology and environmentalism. He leaves behind an institution called the Intermediate Technology Development Group, now renamed Practical Action.

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support you this month. Try to focus on creative activities and control your temper. Reading or writing should make you feel relaxed and comfortable.

LIBRA (Sep 23 - Oct 23) You need to be very careful during this month. Your own people and ideology may lead you towards major losses. Don’t take any major risks this month. Don’t blindly trust your partners. Time may not be very bad in the beginning of the month, but situation may deteriorate during last week of the month. Time is also not good for students. You may develop tendency of ignoring advices.

General Predictions for June 2012 ARIES (Mar 20- Apr 20) After a very hectic and successful start of the month, last week may bring problems. Of which, you may be able to resolve family-related issues this month. You should be moving very fast and aggressively, but be practical.

Be prepared for your enemies, as they may strike soon.

You may also face health problems due to a heavy workload. Don’t take a long distance journey this month.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 22) A very busy period is shaping up for you. You may benefit through your competitors.

Minor misunderstanding with spouse is also possible this month. You may have to make some smart and contradicting decisions to enjoy success. Luck may not help during last week of the month; however, practical approach to earn money may bring good results for you.

You may enjoy good health, but may have to stay away from your own people.

TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 21) The month may start with problems and misunderstandings. You won’t be able to properly manage your routine. Time shall start improving after middle of the month, but the problems may not go away till the end of month. Don’t dispute with your spouse.

Avoid taking any risk. You may make mistakes under influence of powerful people around you. Your mother can be the best support this month.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Your health could be a major concern this month. Your enemies may try to take advantage of the situation. You may make many mistakes at your workplace. Try to slow down and focus on routine work only. Risk-taking tendency must be curbed. You may try to take help of spiritual powers. You may also feel lost and lonely this month. Analyze the situation and make safe moves.

Don’t get involved in legal matters.

GEMINI (May 21 - Jun 21) Unexpected financial losses and expenses may build stress in the beginning of the month, but the situation should take a dramatic turn during the second week.

Life may run faster than anticipated. You may be able to accomplish a lot this month; particularly some old pending projects which may start. React strongly and aggressively with your competitors. Be prepared to make quick decisions this month.

CAPRICORN (Dec 21 - Jan 20) Life is taking a major turn now. You may have to pass through unexpected situations. Misfortune may strike you this month. Financial risks must be avoided. Major upset may temporarily tear down your confidence.

Drive very carefully and seriously watch your health.

You may look forward to big, positive changes to come about soon. Control yourself and pass the time peacefully. Your spouse may provide good support to you.

CANCER (Jun 21 - Jul 22) Destiny is going to favor you a lot in the start of the month. Try to make all major decisions during first half of the month. Then uncertainty at workplace and problems with your associates may start. Avoid short trips and plans with friends this month. You will enjoy good health and a peace of mind. You may want to restart and finish held up projects during the last week of the month. Curb expenses.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 19) Dispute with your partner or associates may force you to change your business plans and strategy. You may not feel happy and comfortable this month. It is very likely that under effect of stress, you react aggressively and create more problems for yourself. Spend some time to understand the situation before making any move. Don’t compromise with your ideology, but don’t take any immediate actions either.

LEO (Jul 22 - Aug 23) Don’t wait till the end of the month to make any major decisions. You may feel very active and busy, but you may face family-related issues during the last week.

Temporary yet major problems with spouse are also possible. Avoid reacting aggressively, instead wait and watch. Also try to focus on your work and ignore family issues. Watch your health. Business-related travel may bring good rewards for you.

PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20) Dispute with loved ones may create major problems during last week of the month. Involvement of family members may make it even worse. Try to avoid travel this month. Uncertainty may build some kind of fear.

Time is not favorable for students. It is very important that you meditate and try to strengthen your selfconfidence. The second half of the month could be little better than the first half.

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Classifieds BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Motels for Sale in Augusta, GA: Just renovated, 45 units, Gross 3.10K asking 1 Mil. 78 Units, Gross over 4K asking 1.5 Mil. Owner finance available. Please call John 678-665-8376.

BP gas station/convenience and separate liquor store for sale/lease: Excellent running business, college town, high volume, owner financing available. Clinton (SC). Call Gordon: 864-923-4213.

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C-Stores: Lenoir, NC, $549K + Inv., GR $1.3; High Point, NC, $99K + Inv., GR $1.7M; Charlotte, $120K + Inv., GR $3M; Gadsden, SC, $1M + Inv., GR $1.7M; Denver, NC, $1.8M + Inv., GR $4.8M; 704-821-8888 or visit our website www.countysouth.biz Store For Sale: Nice in-town gas station w/ convenience store for lease in SC inside 40k, gas 35k gallons, lottery and misc. income $5000/mon. NNN lease, rent 3200 asking 99k + inventory. Call Ish 803-410-0185 Tobacco Store For Sale: Excellent and high visibility. North Carolina. Store volume 30K and Lotto. Asking price only $85K plus Inventory. Please call Jitu Patel 704-743-6719.

Commercial Property w/ Laundromat and Retail Space: 5200 Sq. ft. space in Gastonia, NC. Includes full laundromat plus two retail spaces. $2,000 monthly rent for both retail spaces; 919-749-5810 / 704-868-3718 (8 to noon) Indian Restaurant For Sale: Well established and profitable in North Charlotte prime location. Serious buyers only. Contact: indian.food270@gmail.com.

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Convenience Store/Gas Station for Sale: Mocksville, NC Great Location, Low Rent.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Indian Restaurant in New Bern NC: Looking for Experienced Tandoori and Curry Chefs.

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Babysitter/Nanny wanted: A Nanny / Babysitter wanted from 8-6PM near Arboretum area, South Charlotte for my 1 year old son. Please call Sayali at 619-858-3343.

Marketing and Sales Position: Full time with benefits. Fast paced manufacturing company serving hospitality customers nationwide. Must have marketing & sales experience or college degree in equivalent field and good communication skills. Travel is required. Contact: raj@amerifabintl.com Motel Help Needed: Accepting applications for Night Auditor. Located in Roanoke, VA. Should be legal to work in USA. Good pay and free accommodations. Call Ssunny Shah 540-537-0618.

Office management position in High Point, NC (full time): Fast paced manufacturing company serving customers nationwide.

Fluent in English with good communication skills, familiar with MS/Office, some travel.

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Serious inquiries only. E-mail resumes to abcone@abcinns.com OR call ( 704-649-6833 m-f , 9:00 am- 5:00pm) Gas Station Help Wanted: Looking for a Couple or single. Full-Time for convenience store / gas station / restaurant near Charlotte, Accommodations Provided! 704-701-9975 Refulgent Technologies Inc.: IT staffing company is currently recruiting Java, .Net, SQL Server and QA candidates. We also do Training & Placement. Contact Anu: e-mail: recruiter @refulgent-tech.com or 704-405-4238 Threading job in Winston Salem. Hair Threading female position open for IMMEDIATE HIRE. Full-time or Part-Time, for long term. Call 980-622-4386.

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Hiring Immediately: Energetic Sales Person.

Opportunity for advancement. For part/full time position in men’s clothing store. Must speak fluent English and people friendly.

Stores located in Camden, Columbia, & Orangeburg, SC. Good Pay+Commissions.

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Help Wanted: For bakery and fast food café.

No cooking required. Please contact Anjali / Sonya 704-688-7100.

Help Wanted for Subway and Store (Greensboro & Burlington Area): Must speak fluent English have legal status. Call Bailey 704-737-1555 or e-mail bali2623@yahoo.com.

Help Needed(High Point/Greensboro Area): Need a couple with a valid DL in high pointGreensboro area. For details call 336-471-1901.

Part-time Nanny Needed: Seeking a loving and energetic part time nanny(Tues, Wed, Thur 8-5) for 10 month old. Matthews, NC. Prefer English and Gujarati speaking. Must have transportation. Call 407-488-5334 or email matthewsnanny1@gmail.com Help Wanted: Full Time Employee for CSTORE / GAS STATION near Wadesboro, NC. Call: 704-695-7553 or 704-465-8089. e-mail: ratravijay@gmail.com Help Wanted: Franchise Motel in Raleigh, NC need couple for Housekeeping. Must have Legal status. Accommodation will be provided. Please Call: 919-208-3514 Help Wanted: Franchise Motel in Raleigh, NC needs couple for front desk. Must have Legal status. Must Speak English, Accommodation will be provided. Please Call: 919-208-3513 C-store/gas station in NC close to Raleigh/Greensboro. Single or couple wanted for full-time immediately. Experience preferred. Great Pay. Call 336-292-7679.

Female Companion/Helper Needed: Cary, NC To assist with light cooking, cleaning and companionship for an elderly woman in our house. Live-in ok. Must speak Gujrati or Hindi. Please contact 919-270-5111.

Babysitter Needed: Looking for a baby sitter who can do light household work as well. Full time Monday-Friday. Please call 919-244-0308 or email janvib@gmail.com Caretaker Needed: For my 9 month old baby for 1.5 months starting June 1st 2012 till July 15th 2012. Please call Suprita 704-466-6822.

Looking for a live-in or live-out nanny (7:306:00, M-F) NW Charlotte to take care of a three year old and a newborn. Driving is a must as three year old goes to pre-school and needs to be dropped off. Please call 336-407-8379.

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Eyebrow Threading Specialist: Needed for established salons in the Triangle area: Cary/Raleigh/Morrisville. Excellent pay + benefits. Call 919-244-4425.

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CONTACT 706-877-0314 or e-mail resume@PAMSUM70@gmail.com Nanny Needed: Looking for a live-out nanny in Charlotte, NC. Driving ability is welcomed. Please call 208-871-1644 or email: srianju@yahoo.com Couple Needed: Help with Front Desk and Housekeeping position for a motel located in Lynchburg, VA. Must be authorized to work in US. Accommodations provided. Please Call: 434-770-2507. Front Desk must be fluent in English.

ITEMS FOR SALE: For Sale: Working Print shop equipment for sale in upstate South Carolina. Contact 864963-2469

MATRIMONIAL: Christian North Indian Parents in India seeking match for Charming, good looking dentist daughter 27, 5’1”. From educated, God fearing family.

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Dholi For Hire: Plays the Dhol (drum) for any occasion! Classes Available! Barat, Doli, Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Showers & any other festivity. Affordable rates! Call Arpan Bhandari 704-843-7202 or email: arpandholi@yahoo.com Gujarati Priest: Devendra Dave Independent priest. Ganesh, Randal, Navratri, Diwali’s Laxmi & Sharda Pujas, Satyanarayan Katha, Weddings, Vastu, Baby Shower, Funeral Seva.

Call Daveji 704-780-3563. God Blessings to All. Ribald Farms Nursery & Florist: Specializes in Indian wedding reception design and floral arrangements. For more information contact Shawna Turner at 803-328-2266 or www.rockhillflowers.com Mehandi (Henna): Award winning artist from Jaipur, India specializing in wedding parties (Bride & attendants). Satisfaction guaranteed regarding design, color & price.

Please call: Krishna Priya Dasi 919-824-7734 E-Mail: krsnapriyad@hotmail.com South Indian Priest: Sastriji is an independent priest Call for Pujas, Gruhapravesh, Weddings, Multi-lingual, Vedic traditional priestly services, etc. Call 704-625-7578 or 704-231-0751. E-mail: sastrigal2003@yahoo.com

PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT: House for Rent/Sale: Owner Financing. 1335 Fox Run Drive Charlotte. 3BR, 2 Full Bth, LvRm, Den & 2 Storage. New wood floors, AC, Paint, 1400 Sqft. & Fenced Backyard. 1/3 Acre. Call Pramod 704-942-6455.

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Learn to draw & paint with oil pastels / water / acrylic colors. Advance training for 15+. (facebook.com/fusionbrushes). Contact Rutika (rutika.gunjal@yahoo.com | 704-780-1546).

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Manager Available for Hotel, Motels, convenience store or gas station. Over 10 years of experience. Can work in the Triangle / Triad area or looking for small business to purchase. Call Shailesh at 260.602.3354.

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Professional Bhangra team out of Raleigh, NC. Performed at various competitions nationally and internationally and have performed at numerous occasions such as weddings, birthday parties, engagements and receptions. Flexible with pricing and traveling. Call 919-334-8161 Priest Services: Astrology: Pass down from generation to generations. Specialized in all Poojas, Perform Wedding, Vratha, Homa, Japa, Navagraha Pooja… Call 704-564-2615 or 256-337-6458 Computer Consulting: Assistance with software installation, set-up, formatting, backup, troubleshooting and more.

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MyTripFare (Travel agent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Nationwide Ins. (Maqsood Khan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Nazar Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Neeta's Beauty Parlor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Norwood-Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Oza, Rishi (Immigration Legal Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Pardasani, Kamlesh (Real Estate - CharlotteArea.com) . . . . .85 Passage To India - Fine Indian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Patel Brothers (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Patel, Champa (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Payal Groceries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Persis Indian Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64/65 Piedmont GYN/OB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Pushtibhakti Vachnamrut Katha Parva (Hindu Center) . . . .83 Rajbhog Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Rajdeep Mandap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Rajdeep Video & Photography (Ramesh Panjabi) . . . . . . . . . .93 Religious Ceremonies (Swminath Sastrigal) . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Ritu Selects - An Elegant Fashion Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Roop Beauty (Pooja Patel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 S S Photography Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Saathee.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Saffron Restaurant and Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Sarvaga Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 SAT Tutoring (The Hitchhiker's Guide to College) . . . . . . . . .41 Shah, Anish (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 &7 Shah, Kirti (CPA - Sepa Consulting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Shining Star Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Shiv Yog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Shukla, Kirit (Music Lession & Band) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Shyama Beauty Parlour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Skynet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Sleep Inn (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 South Clt Endocrinology (Kanakasabai Narasimhan, MD) .109 Spice South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Sri Shirdi SaiBaba Mandir of NC (Cary, NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Summit Plastic & Hand Surgery (Dr. Mohan Pillai) . . . . . . .101 Swift Telecom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Tactical Wealth Management Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Thakkar, Beena (Realty) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 The Blue Taj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Transportation (Diamond Cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Travel Universe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Travelinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Triangle Speech Services (Judith L. Bergman) . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Ttravel Guru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 UroGender Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Usha Decor (Wedding Planning & Decor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Vedic Gardens and Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Vyas Travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Weldone Beauti Parlour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 White Horse Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 William Viviano Agency (Nationwide Insurance) . . . . . . . . .19 Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Worldwide travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Yogi Cash & Carry (Indian Food & Spices) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Index of Advertisers A & V Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Access Realty & Funding (Chandravadan Shah) . . . . . . . . . .37 Ali & Sons Car Care (Formerly Rapid Car Care) . . . . . . . . . . .26 All Car Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 American Bead Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Anil Bedi & Associates PC (CPA & Consultants) . . . . . . . . . .57 Apna Travels (Morrisville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Art Of Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Artistic Eyebrows by Sejal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Ashwini Kathak Dance Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Asiana Fusion.Sushi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Aura And More... Boutique (Ladies Fashions) . . . . . . . . . . . .103 BallantyneTech Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Bashyam & Spiro LLP (Immigration Law) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Bethel Christian Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Bhambhani, Shalu (Watermark Real Estate Group) . . . . . . . .79 Bharat Bazaar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Bhindi Jewellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Bipin & Smita Parekh (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Blooming Buds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Blue Mango Indian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Bollywood Bites (Restaurant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Bombay Grille Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 British American School of Charlotte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Brow Bar (henna, hair, make up, threading...) . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Carolina Law Group (Monty Desai) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 CaroMont Medical Group (Dr. Manu Patel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Cary Photo & Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Chai Pani (Restaurant - Ashville, NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Challa Law Offices, PLC (Immigration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Charlotte Gita Study Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Charlotte Music School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Chiro-Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 CMC Pineville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Concha, David - Immigration Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 County South Realty & Business Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Delhi Palace / Spices Of India (Columbia, SC) . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Dentist (Dr. Prashant Rao - Cedar Walk Dentistry) . . . . . . . .95 Desai Desai Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Desai, Rajarshi (CPA, PLLC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Dish Network (Viren Mehta) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 DJ Hangama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 DJ Kenz (Kenz Desai) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 DJ Desi (Amit Vasi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 DJ Don (David Pandoria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 DJ Lalit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Elegant Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Eneez Studio Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Eshaan Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Fairview Home Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Festival Of India (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 First Data (Credit Card Processing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Flavors Of India (Uptown Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Friends Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Fu Lin Asian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Gaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Gandhi International Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Grover Medical Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 H2 Laser & Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Henna Mehendi Artists (Bhavini Patel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Henna's Dulhan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Hindu Center Charlotte (Events) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 & 67 Huntington Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 iFuturistics Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 India Grocers (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 India Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Indian Grocery (Columbia, SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Indian Spice Land (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Jag Insurance Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Jaipur Indian Restaurant (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 K.B. 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