Saathee Charlotte June 2013 by Shukla Entertainment

June 2013

Mukhteshwar temple, Odisha

In this issue: Big Brother in South Asia Indian Army at Fort Bragg

Hello Readers! The armies of the world’s two greatest democracies converged in Fayetteville in May at Fort Bragg for Yudh Abhyas, a joint military training. See the story and photos on pg. 8. Must Bol is a youth-led organization working toward social improvements in India. Read about their efforts on pg. 14. Catch up on what all the local and regional community organizations are up to as well as their upcoming events in our Community Organizations section on pg. 90. Festivals and holidays are listed on pg. 118. Find your astrological predictions for the month in the AstroScope on pg. 120. Get daily updates about our community as well as news and videos at our website: Saathee.com. Congratulations on 15 years of Saathee! The peacock on the May 2013 cover is so beautiful, and I believe it was a perfect choice to grace such a milestone issue. Saathee is much like that national bird of India; it is intelligent, highly sociable, and worthy of regard. Saathee brings communities together, possesses integrity, and is highly respected. Everyone who takes part in creating Saathee should be as proud as peacocks. As former employee at Shukla Entertainment and contributor to Saathee’s Social Media column, I am very proud to have played a small part in Saathee’s history. I can’t thank you enough for how much I learned from you (Divakar) as a business person, as well as a cultural ambassador to India. I am a better employee to my company thanks to my time at Saathee. I wish you all the best in your continued success! - Wendy Wells

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June 2013 – Issue # 182 Editor: Samir Shukla (saatheemag@hotmail.com) Publisher: Divakar Shukla (rakavid@aol.com) Community Editor: Rajesh Ganatra Ad Design / Layout: Nate “Nandlal” Andrews Executive Assistant: Suzie Tanis Contributors: Kirit Shukla, Rajesh Ganatra, Judith L. Bergman, Gail Z. Martin, Smitha Prasad, Dr. Maha Gingrich, Sneha Shah, Anjana Agarwal, Anita Kulkarni, Manisha Dass, Balaji Prasad, Ron A. Virmani M.D., A.J. Shah, Neal Patel, Lakshmi Challa, Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod, and Jalendu Vaidya.

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Yudh Abhyas - Indian Army in NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 08 Must BOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 14 Upcoming Movie Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18 Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 22 Sangeet and Evergreen Film Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 24 Indian Classical Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 28 Internet in India and Pakistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 30 US Troops Begin Afghan Withdrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Behind the Congressional Curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 38 Nawaz Sharif Returns to Power: An analysis . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 The Chai Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Children’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Mastering Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46 Immigration Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 48 Dances of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50 REAListically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 52 Thinking About Thinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 54 Personal finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 56 Marketing Turnaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 60 Obama’s Approach to Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 62 Nutrition for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 66 Recipes of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 68 Community Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 80 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. 118 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 124

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Indian Army Visits Fort Bragg for Annual Training exchanges on logistics, engineering, information operations and CRBNE (chemical, radiological, biological, nuclear, and highyield explosives). Last year, the USARPAC-sponsored exercise brought together the Hawaii-based 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team of the 25th Infantry Division with the Indian Army’s 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion, at Majahan and Bathinda, India. For armies involved in many of the same types of combat, counterinsurgency and peacekeeping roles, what the armies are exchanging during Yudh Abhyas has great implications, according to Indian Army Col. Prashant Kandpal, commander of 2nd Battalion, 5th Gurkha Rifles, who visited Fort Bragg. The Gurkhas are mostly Nepalese infantrymen known for the long, forward-curving knives they carry and their fearlessness in combat. The 5th Gurkha Rifles are part of the combat-hardened 99th Mountain Brigade. “Tactics are ever changing,” said Kandpal, who is in his 19th year of military service. “Every day brings something new.” With the unprecedented means for the enemies of peace and freedom to share tactics, it is imperative that the U.S. and India share with each other what they have learned, he said. “We have different tactics: theirs are shaped by their experiences in Jammu and Kashmir and ours by our experience in Iraq and Afghanistan,” said Kandpal’s exercise counterpart, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Phillip Sounia. Sounia commands the hosting unit at Fort Bragg, the 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, which is the reconnaissance

Story and Photos By Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Partnership is not an event but a process. Yudh Abhyas, the annual bilateral soldier training between India and the United States began its ninth year May 3, 2013 held for the first time in Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, NC, and the home of the U.S. Army Airborne. Yudh Abhyas literally means “training for war” in Hindi. In military language, it is a theater security cooperation exercise between the Indian Army and United States Army Pacific, executed this year by the XVIII Airborne Corps’ 82nd Airborne Division.

Practically speaking, it is an open exchange of knowledge and operating procedures between key regional partners – the world’s oldest democracy and the world’s largest democracy – through field and command post exercises. Additionally, the training included expert academic Saathee.com

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element for the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat and to move forward with that mission whatever the cost. Freedom engenders both mutual respect and advancement by Team. A cavalry squadron is the organizational equivalent of an merit, he said. “Freedom is the force multiplier,” he said. infantry battalion. Yudh Abhyas 2013 concluded on May 17, 2013. “[In the field training] we are seeing a lot of detailed work from the Gurkhas, which is something we are rebuilding at our Article courtesy of www.Army.mil team level,” said Sounia. While the U.S. Army might be better equipped at the Here’s a chat with SGT Dave, who worked as individual level, the Indian Army tends to keep individual warfighting knowledge longer because the initial term of a cultural liaison during Yudh Abhyas. service in the Indian Army is 15 years, he said. “The Gurkhas are a phenomenal unit,” said Sounia. “The Indian Army officers are incredible officers that any army in the world would be proud to have.” Bilateral training between professional armies is useful at all levels of soldiering, but for young leaders, it is invaluable, said Indian Army Maj. Prashant Mishra, a company commander Can you talk about Yudh Abhyas 2013 and its objectives? and eight-year veteran. Yudh Abhyas is an ongoing exercise which India and United “Tasks on the ground are accomplished by the young States conducts every year since 2004. It started semiannually leadership. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to empower and later started happening once a year. This is the first year them,” said Mishra during a day of sharing the science and craft this exercise has been this big and two great army units of the of platoon-level patrols in the forests of western Fort Bragg with history are taking part in this exercise. They are the 82nd a troop of cavalry paratroopers. Airborne Division of United States Army and Gurkha This year’s Yudh Abhyas culminated in a complex United Regiment of Indian Army. The objective of Yudh Abhyas Nations-type exercise set. Indian paratroopers with the 50 exercise is to improve India and United States collective Independent Para Brigade accompanying the Gurkhas will response to international issues anywhere in the world. jump into the objective with American paratroopers. The Gurkhas arrived What were your specific tasks? by helicopter. Being born and raised in India I very well understand Indian Artillery, mortars culture and having my education and work experience I am and other heavy very comfortable with things in the United States. My role weapons play was to work as a cultural liaison throughout this exercise. I roles in the script. worked as a bond between two armies to understand each From conception other better. I have been involved in this exercise since to execution, the beginning, once it was decided it was to be held at Fort operation is the Bragg and was a part of planning and execution. product of both You have the cultural knowledge of both countries. What armies, with the Cultural Day at Myrtle Beach are your impressions about both countries’ armed forces? focus on improving Working for the United States military, which is a volunteer the ability of both forces to respond to a wide range of force, has been great experiences for me. I have seen Indian contingencies, said Sounia. military soldiers since my childhood where I lived in a city Kandpal and Sounia were very pleased with the level of which has one of the biggest Indian army cantonments. cooperation between their soldiers, they said. United States has a very proud and great history of the “India and the United States are global partners with global soldiers who have selflessly served this free country and responsibilities, and when contingencies emerge, we can only given their lives for freedom. It is very similar with India, operate at the speed of trust,” said Sounia. “We are building which has a volunteer force and has great soldiers who are that trust right here, right now, with two of the most competent very well disciplined and ready to lay their lives for and experienced armies in the world.” motherland. Working with both armies together was Sounia said there is always a transition period when new flawless. 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But many young people want to connect more deeply with themselves and engage with social change. The space for doing this is not something that is considered very legitimate. We call this the 5th space. This is a space where young people can take leadership of their own development and come with their own agendas. Our work on action and awareness against GBV also flows from these principles where we are facilitating a deeper understanding on violence, gender and self to inspire young people to take leadership against issues that impact them the most. The Must Bol campaign was started by The Youth Collective in 2010. We work with young people to develop their leadership against gender based violence through making short films, taking public actions and online campaigning.”

An organization that celebrates and nurtures youth leadership for social change By Manisha Dass December 16, 2012. The date holds significant value even for those who were not involved. Indians all over the world hung their heads in shame hearing about the mortal gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old physiotherapy student in New Delhi. Following the attack, many names were given to show respect and tribute to the victim – Nirbhaya, Braveheart, Amanat, and Damini, to name a few. Gender based violence is not new to the Indian public – sadly it is something they have been dealing with for a long time. According to a report published by the United Nations in 2009, rape is the fastest growing crime in India with a 733% increase in rapes since the 1970’s. Tougher antirape laws have been promised by the government as has increasing of policing but to no avail. Following the incident, protestors flooded the streets of New Delhi stunned at how this could happen in a country where women should be worshipped. New Delhi was labeled yet again the “rape capital” of the world. But then, just like that protestors got quiet and began going about their daily lives. But one group of people remains, even today. And they were there even before the December 16 incident. Must Bol is a campaign effort for the youth of New Delhi to identify violence and speak out against it. Within Must Bol is a youth collective, Commutiny, an “organization that celebrates and nurtures youth leadership for social change.” With support from the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and Partners for Prevention, Must Bol works towards increasing awareness. I got the opportunity to interview a facilitator from Must Bol, Manak Matiyani who has been involved with the organization since 2009.

Have you seen an increase interest in your organization since December? “Specific to the December case, our volunteers immediately sprang into action joining many of the protests and condolence meetings that were organized across the city. We also started a leaflet campaign to talk about sexist attitudes that create violence. The leaflets highlight how we teach our young boys to be aggressive and our young girls to not to speak out against violence and urged everyone to stand against sexual harassment and act to stop it. We have also initiated a study on sexual harassment on Delhi University campus. We are talking to groups of young women in different colleges that are part of the Delhi University [perhaps the largest public university] in the country about factors that make them feels safe or unsafe and experiences of harassment on campus. The idea is to collate information to understand sexual harassment as a structural problem and find systemic solutions. We are also working with many campuses in Delhi to take up workshops and sessions with young people to talk about sexual harassment and gender based violence faced by men and women.” What inspired you to become involved with an organization

like Must Bol? “Gender and media have both been interest areas for me since I was in college. As a student, I also realized how there were Can you tell our readers a little bit about Commutiny? very limited spaces to be able to explore gender reality and how “At the Youth Collective, we are it impacted my life. While I studied gender as part of some of working to strengthen youth the courses I took, I felt a lack of spaces to apply theories and participation and leadership of social ideas to practical life and learn to deal with the many situations change. We do this by promoting youth of gender and gender based violence that I and many of my led initiatives and creating spaces for friends faced or dealt with. That has been a big motivation young people to not only take action, behind working with this campaign to create the space that I but to continuously reflect on the kind missed for other young people. Also, the campaign now brings of leadership that they offer and together both my interest areas to engage more deeply with become better leaders. We feel that for young people to become young people and I find that very meaningful.” learners for life in ways that address violence within and What’s the biggest challenge/obstacle either as a facilitator or without, it’s imperative they seek to address violence of all just in general that you or your campaigners face from the forms in different contexts. Through our work with young public? people we have realized that the four spaces of friends, family, “One of the biggest challenge that I face as a facilitator with career and leisure are considered legitimate for young people. continued on page 20

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young people and we also face it as a group when we engage with the larger public is the inability of people to acknowledge their own responsibility and recognize violence that they either face or create. In public debates on sexual harassment for example, we hear people blame everything from corrupt politicians, to no law and order enforcement, to less punishments for crimes to women wearing “certain kinds” of clothes and going out at night… broadly called “western culture” by many of the moralizing public. People are not ready to take responsibility for a problem that we all create as a society. They shy away from saying what they can do about it, or examining personal beliefs, attitudes etc. more deeply. That I think is a big challenge. As a society we continue to push problems and solutions outside and blame the “other” and don’t examine the very personal connect that we all have with a structure that is sexist and creates violence for anyone who does not conform to a patriarchal gender norm.” How do you handle those challenges? “One of the ways to work with this challenge is working with the same group in a sustained and continuous manner. So while we do take up large public outreach and awareness actions, the main work where transformation happens is within the volunteer group. Once we are able to create a personal stake and connect with an issue for the young people who are leading the campaign, they are able to translate that into a larger change on the ground.” Is there a single event that stands out to you as one where you really felt like Must Bol was making a difference? Can you describe the nature of this event and what happened, if so? “There have been a many such events where I felt that we have managed to make a difference to individuals. These may not necessarily be events, but are processes that we spark off. Some examples that I can recount most easily are: A volunteer from a prominent college in Delhi University becoming active to energize the gender forum in college and taking up discussions, film screenings and other events to bring these issues into public discussion. A workshop on relationships with a group of young women from another prominent women’s college in Delhi University transforming into a space where the women were able to share deep personal stories of facing violence that they had not felt confident to share before and activating a safe discussions space in college to support each other with these experiences and feelings. Engagement with the Must Bol campaign prompting a young boy to start off a large social media campaign to address sexual harassment and gender based violence. Young people really warmly reaching out and supporting each other on issues of violence in the family, sexuality or forming long-term friendships.”

to bring as many people as possible into such discussions and learn from each other. A big help would be to connect with us on Facebook and bring your own experience and ideas into the ongoing discussions there. If in Delhi, we are happy to connect with anyone who can volunteer time and effort to help organize the campaign and its various actions. Contributing films, posters or any other online support that we can get from your readers would be great. Anyone willing to contribute to support a specific action or initiative in the campaign through resources such as an old computer, books relevant to young people and gender, films, information material, an old camera or financially are most welcome. Although we are able to organize bringing materials etc. to the campaign only from within India.” Maitiyani, like many young adolescents in New Delhi want to see change and are working actively towards it. Dance guru and Bollywood choreographer, Terence Lewis, posted his views in December on a social media site, reflecting the need for change. “I agree that there has to be a consequence and punishment but don’t agree that capital punishment will deter the neurotic psyche of people with those tendencies! You think the offenders didn’t know that they would be apprehended and convicted! I’m sure they did! You see this was not a premeditated crime! The victim was unknown to the offenders and generally in most rape cases that are reported, this is not true! So the act was random, a situation presented itself with an opportunity and once they knew they were alone together and powerful, their mind and emotions deep seated in their psyche, took control and turned them into uncontrollable monsters going beyond their reasons and they tapped into their repressed sexual violent nature! Let’s make a change in our minds and the way we raise kids, at homes and school! Let India awake to a new tomorrow that creates an environment where sex and sexuality isn’t repressed, talked and experienced openly without fear of ostracisation and judgment! Let’s take India back to the land of spiritual freedom and wisdom. The era of Satyug where we work with nature and science to build a world that is organic yet contemporary and forward thinking! These are my two pennies after thinking it over and over again without getting unduly emotional! Let the law take a firm and quick stance but we should also make a firm resolve to create a society that allows an open dialogue on sex and sexuality, takes away guilt and shame and allows for a space and environment where there is freedom and respect for others rights and yet allows us to be who we want to be without taking away the right and dignity of others! Freedom with responsibility, respect and value for all, including Mother Nature. To this world may my country and the world at large awake in the coming year!”

With a tagline like “chai, charcha, and change,” Must Bol is definitely headed in the right direction to make changes and educate the public on how they can contribute to these changes. Change is being sought by many Indians, irrespective of if they are young or old. Several protestors came out following the brutal attack in December but when they didn’t see immediate results, backed down. The energy needs to continue in order to ensure that someone’s precious life wasn’t taken in vain. Is there anything else you feel our readers should know about Must Bol? How can they support your efforts? “The campaign is an attempt to highlight gender issues faced To get involved with Must BOL or learn more about how you by young people. It is working on the ground as well as online can help, visit their website at http://www.mustBol.in/. Saathee.com

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Spice Studio’s mega project Buddha which was to be made into a film is now being produced as a big-budget TV series. The project brings together Shekhar Kapur and Ashutosh Gowariker working on the research and script development. The series will be a biopic of one of the greatest Indian personalities ever, Buddha. It is based on the historical facts and will tell the story of prince Siddharth and his dramatic transition into Buddha. Each episode has been planned as a one hour film. “Spice Studios is committed to make Buddha. We know that it’s not easy to make something of this significance and scale. Now we have the benefit of years of research on the subject. We realized that the scope of television today is larger than films and we wanted Buddha to reach out to the largest number of people possible. Only TV can give us that reach. Big names have contributed to this project and finally we are able to make it happen,” BK Modi told Bollywood Hungama in an interview.

Punjabi Power comes to theaters as the much-talked-about new comedy Fukrey hits the screens on June 14. This film comes from the blockbuster producing duo of Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar who previously brought audiences groundbreaking hits like Dil Chahta Hai, Rock On!!, and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Fukrey is directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and stars Manjot Singh, Ali Fazal, Varun Sharma, Priya Anand, Vishakha Singh, Pankaj Tripathi, and Richa Chadda. The film is about college buddies and their misadventures. It’s a story of four restless and hapless souls, running after their individual desires, brought together by one dream, which turns their not so simple life upside down.

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Yash Raj Films has announced its next release with director Pradeep Sarkar titled Mardaani. The studio promises a gritty film with Rani Mukerji playing the lead role of a police officer for the first time. The film will be produced by Aditya Chopra and will begin shooting later this year with a 2014 worldwide release.

Abhay Deol who was last seen in the Prakash Jha film Chakravyuh will soon be making his debut on the small screen. He will host Zee TV’s new reality show “Connected Hum Tum.” Commenting on the venture at a press conference, Deol said, “I didn’t have a plan to come on TV, so there is no point of coming late to TV. It’s just that I liked the show, so I gave the nod to it. I never thought that I will ever be doing a reality show or will host a show on television. It’s not a question of time; it’s a question of subject and project. When I came across a good project, I said yes.” The show will feature six women from different walks of life with the camera constantly following them. Deol’s next film project is Anand L. Rai’s Raanjhanaa, which also stars Sonam Kapoor and Dhanush.

India’s Lost Silent Film to Get New Sound The 1929 Indian classic A Throw Of Dice has been refurbished and restored and will be screened for the first time at the Sirifort Complex auditorium in Delhi to commemorate India’s 100 years of cinema. This film hasn’t been seen by the public for over 50 years. According to an interview with a senior member of the Minister Of Information & Broadcasting, “It wasn’t easy getting this rare print. Bollywood has no interest in the Silent Era. The stars today are completely cut off from the vintage classics. The restoration of A Throw of Dice was of no interest to Bollywood.” The film was made by Franz Osten and is a take on the classic Indian epic “Mahabharat.” Hindustani classical musician and Sitar player Ustad Nishat Khan has done a full original background score with music and songs for the newlyrestored version. He told Bollywood Hungama, “I had to create a musical score that would take the audience through a 100 years of Indian cinema and music. I’ve used Indian folk music, Hindustani classical, I’ve played the Sitar... we’ve undertaken a journey through the musical heritage of the country while staying true to the film and its theme.” Khan will also release the music as independent album.

Suniel Shetty Turns Villain The last time veteran actor Suniel Shetty played a negative role was in Farah Khan’s film Main Hoon Na. Shetty is gearing up to play a baddie in Prabhu Dheva’s next film which stars Ajay Devgn in the lead. The two actors haven’t shared the screen since the 2007 film Cash.

Imtiaz Ali and A.R. Rahman Team up Again Their last collaboration, the film Rockstar, was a success. Imtiaz Ali and A. R. Rahman have penned a deal to work together on the upcoming movie Highway. Director Ali was initially a little hesitant to ask the music maestro to compose the music for the film as Rahman has a very tight schedule. Ali told Bollywood Hungama, “We started this film in a big hurry. So, I did not want to trouble him but we stay in touch and I mentioned the story to him one day. We talked about it for a while and he was Saathee.com

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Saint Kabir (1398? – 1518) Saint Kabir was a mystic poet and an Indian saint. His writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement. The name Kabir comes from Arabic word, Al - Kabir which means “The Great.” He was born in at Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. June 23, 2013 is Kabir Jayanti. It is believed that he was the son of a Brahmin woman who abandoned him and was found by Niru, a Muslim weaver, who adopted him and taught him the trade of weaving. He was the first of the medieval Indian saints of the Bhakti and Sufi movements; whose compositions are in Sikh Scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib. He harmonized Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Islam by saying that Rama and Rahim are same. Not much is known about what kind of spiritual training he might have received. But he did not become a sadhu, as many saints did. He chose to balance his life, working as a tradesman while heading a household. Though he was not literate, he composed many short didactic poems and couplets expressed in various language in the form of ‘Bānis’ (utterances) , Dohe, Salokā (Sanskrit Slokā), or Sākhi (Sanskrit Sākshi) meaning “witness.” Today there are meny followers of Kabir-Panth (Path of Kabir). He advocated leaving aside the Vedas and the Quran and simply following “Sahajpath,” meaning a simple and natural oneness with God. Many books about his life and poetic works are available. Legend says that he relinquished his body when he was about 120 years old. When he died in 1518, his Hindu and Muslim followers started fighting about the last rites. It is said that when they lifted the cloth covering his dead body, they found flowers instead. The Muslim followers buried their half part and the Hindus cremated their half. His tomb and the “Samadhi” still stand side by side. It is not possible to write all about the life of such genius and notable people. Every person is a volume of experience and knowledge, if we know how to read. This column is a simple tribute.

Chadariyā jhini re jhini Lyrics in English: Kabirā jab ham paidā hue, jaga hanse ham roye Aisi karani kara chalo, ham hanse jaga roye Chadariyā jhini re jhini, he rāma nāma rasa jhini Chadariyā Ashta kamalā ka charkhā banāyā, pancha tatva ki yoni Nau dasa māsa bunana ko lāge, moorakha maili kinhi Chadariyā Jaba mori chādara bana kara āyi, rangareju ko dinhi Aisā ranga rangā rangareja ne, ki lālo lāla kar dinhi, Chadariyā Chādara oḍha shankā mat kariyo, yeh do dina tumko dinhi Murakha loga bheda nahi jāne, dina dina maili kinhi Chadariyā Dhruva Prahlāda Sudāmā ne oḍhi, Shukadeva ne nirmala kinhi Dāsa kabira ne aisi odhi, jyon tyon ki dhara dinhi Chadariyā Meaning (Summary): Poet Kabir says that when we were born, the world smiled and we cried. Do such deeds that when we leave (die) we laugh and the world cries. This body is like a (Chādar) finely woven blanket and permeated by the holy name of Lord Rama. Eight-petaled lotus was used as a spinning wheel and the five elements as yarn that took 9-10 months to knit it. Fools soiled it. When I got my blanket, I gave it to a person who dyes blankets, (to Sat guru—the spiritual master). It was dyed such, totally red in color. Do not have doubts or fears while wearing this blanket. It is given to you for two days only. The foolish people do not understand the differences and they soiled it day by day. Great devotees such as Dhruva, Prahlād, Sudāmā and Shukadeva wore it, Shukdeva made it pure. The servant (Dās) Kabir, wore it such that he left it as it was.

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His famous Hindi Bhajan “Chadariyā jhini re jhini...” is given in this issue of Saathee magazine in the column on the left. [Note: The contents of this article are compiled from news, books, internet and my knowledge and love for Hindustani music.]

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In classical music, the artist is always trying to add something new. He conducts the new experiment, which is a creative task of offering new in the present. Hindustani music tradition is related from past. Raga theory is based on “Thaat.” All Ragas are originated from main 10 Thaats. Ragas are classified based on ascending and descending note pattern in following Thaats. According to Pt Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande (1860-1936), one of the most influential musicians in the field of North Indian classical music in the twentieth century, Thaat is what “each one of the several traditional ragas is based on, or is a variation of, ten basic Thaats, or musical scales or frameworks.”

Carnatic Music- Classification of Ragas By Smitha K. Prasad Dear readers, over the last few sessions we have been examining ways of classifying ragas based on different criteria. The most recent column explored janya ragas and their classification into Upanga and Bhashanga ragas depending on the absence or presence of an anya swara (foreign note), respectively. Thank you to all those who got back to me with the answer to the question in last month’s column. Raga Bhairavi is a janya raga of the mela Natabhairavi- the anya (foreign) swara is the chatusruthi dhaivata (D2). In this month’s column, we continue to explore other ways to classify ragas. Janya (child) ragas whose arohana (ascending scale) and/or avarohana (descending scale) contain a zigzag pattern of swaras are called vakra ragas. An example of a vakra raga is the raga Kadanakutuhalam (S R M D N G P S) - here the swaras are not in straight order but follow a crooked pattern. Vakra ragas in turn can either be classified as Upanga or Bhashanga. In addition to the mela-janya classification, ragas can also be classified as ghana and rakthi as well as Karnataka and Desya ragas. A ghana raga refers to a raga that is majestic in nature. It is used to evoke the bolder rasas (emotions) such as veera (valor), roudra (anger), adbhutha (surprise) and bhayanaka (fear). The traditional five ghana ragas include the ragas- Nata, Gowla, Arabhi, Varali and Sri Raga. A rakthi raga is one that draws the hearts and minds of the listeners. It evokes the emotions of sringara (beauty), karuna (pathos), hasya (laughter) and shanta (peace). Examples of these ragas include Thodi, Shankarabharanam, Natakuranji and the like. Using a geographical method of classification, Karnataka ragas are those that are indigenous to South India like Bhairavi, Ananda Bhairavi, Kedaragowla and the like. Desya ragas are those ragas that have their origin mainly in Hindusthani music but have gained popularity in Carnatic music. Examples include Yaman Kalyani, Behag, Dwijavanthi among others. There are many ways to further sub-classify ragas; however these merit separate discussions and will possibly be of interest only to students of music. Till we meet next time, do listen to the Carnatic raga Kadanakutuhalam- there is a beautiful composition in this raga “Raghuvamsha Sudha” which brings out the zigzag nature of the raga beautifully.

1. Bilawal: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni ( All natural/shuddha notes) 2. Khamaj: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni (Ni komal/ flat in descending) 3. Kafi: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni (Ga and Ni Komal in both ways) 4. Asavari: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni (Ga, Dha and Ni komal) 5. Bhairavi: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni (Re, Ga, Dha and Ni komal) 6. Bhairav: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni ( Re and Dha komal) 7. Kalyan: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni (Ma tiwra/sharp) 8. Marwa: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni ( Re komal and Ma tiwra) 9. Poorvi: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni (Re, Dha komal and Ma tiwra) 10. Todi: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni (Re, Ga, Dha komal and Ma tiwra) Thaat’s Rules: 1. There are only 10 Thaats. A Thaat’s scale must have 7 notes out of 12 notes. 2. Thaat is a scale defined and has only ascend or aaroh. 3. There are more than 300 ragas and all are based on one of the 10 Thaats. A raga produced from a Thaat can be sung but Thaat can’t be sung. 4. The Thaat’s name is given to the Raga. Like Raga Bhairav is from Bhairav Thaat. A Thaat has its own main Raga. All 10 main Thaats Ragas are very popular.

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computers. Their access mystified me, since most free proxy sites don’t have the bandwidth to support things like streaming video. But they wouldn’t answer when I asked them how they managed it. So I hung up the phone. I’m not expecting that my internet situation will get better anytime soon. Last week, the newest music video by popular Pakistani band The Beygairat Brigade was also blocked. Although the PTA gave no explanation, the song does heavily criticize Pakistan’s army generals. But I’m a journalist in Pakistan, and the web is my way to reach all of you. So, readers, come censors or high water (monsoon season is coming), I’ll be doing my best every week to bring you fresh stories about life inside Pakistan. Luckily, most of the news happens away from my keyboard, anyway.

Internet freedom activists and privacy experts worry the project offers far too much access to citizens’ communications. They say official agencies allegedly misused and leaked tapped phone conversations, while the government has sought to quash dissent and silence critics on the internet under the guise of preventing hate speech. “In the absence of a strong privacy law that promotes transparency about surveillance and thus allows us to judge the utility of the surveillance, this kind of development is very worrisome,” Pranesh Prakash, the director of policy at the Center for Internet and Society, told the Times of India. “Further, this has been done with neither public nor parliamentary dialog, making the government unaccountable to its citizens,” he added. The government last year blocked mobile phones and shut down social media sites ostensibly to prevent communal riots, but in the process blocked some 16 Twitter handles known to be critical of the government. Critics of the CMS movement wrote a blog post arguing that the Indian government wants to use the law to censor “hate speeches and government criticism.” “We know the government today hates public criticizing it,” the group Stop ICMS wrote on their blog. “The recent arrests of people for tweeting or posting on Facebook has India’s new Central Monitoring System will give officials proved that. Govt. does not like criticism that can be seen unprecedented access to calls, texts, and online activity. by everyone on the Internet.” The CMS program is in place in a “preliminary state” By Talia Ralph and Jason Overdorf - GlobalPost.com right now, with the full version expected to be in place by August 2014. NEW DELHI, India — The government has quietly started putting into place its new Central Monitoring System (CMS), a project that will give it access to its citizens’ telephone calls, texts, and online activities. The system, in development since 2009, will enable state agencies to monitor all digital interactions, the Times of India reported. Work on CMS has been kept quiet for the past few years; although the newspaper reported that several government agencies ordered specialized equipment and systems for monitoring telecommunications. India’s government has steadily been increasing its access to telecommunications Internet freedom activists since the 2008 Mumbai and privacy experts worry the bombings to help track project offers far too much militants and illegal access to the citizens’ activities. communications. The country — one of the world’s fastest-growing internet markets — enacted its information technology law in 2000, and amended it twice, in 2008 and again in 2011.

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The bases are being renamed as they are handed over. FOB Lagman was originally named for Staff Sgt. Anthony Lagman, a soldier from Yonkers, N.Y. who was killed in action in 2004. The base’s new Dari name roughly means “Sniper Striker Camp,” but it may have lost something in the translation. Of course, with a new mission comes new watch words. “Right-sizing” is the military jargon of the moment; it describes leaving Afghans with equipment and facilities that will meet their needs, without overburdening them with complex maintenance and training requirements. “Retrograde” is how one says “draw down operations” in Army-ese. When a soldier is seen standing idly, officers might yell, “Hey, go retrograde something!” Right-sizing a base sometimes means moving the walls to make it smaller or larger, and it almost always means removing generators, air conditioners, surveillance cameras, weather stations — anything that would take more fuel than the Afghans can afford or more training than they will get. Some scanning equipment used at checkpoints has to be removed because its internal components are classified, and there are concerns that they could be reverse-engineered. At FOB Pasab, soldiers are right-sizing the base by building a smaller base inside of it. When the building is complete and the US troops are ready to leave next year, they will demolish the outer walls and leave what remains for the Afghan soldiers and district officials. Truly retrograding a base is a huge undertaking for US forces, so they prefer to hand bases over to Afghan troops whenever possible. A base the Afghans can’t use has to be completely dismantled and bulldozed to the ground to prevent the Taliban from occupying it or making a propaganda film amid the ruins and claiming victory over a surge operating in retrograde.

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — The impending drawdown of US forces in Afghanistan is readily visible at the larger bases. Two years ago, Forward Operating Base Pasab in Kandahar was home to barely 800 soldiers. Now closer to 5,000 Americans and Afghan troops make do inside its perimeter, brought in from outposts that have been closed or turned over to Afghan security forces. The burgeoning Kandahar Airfield is plagued by long lines at the chow halls, laundry machines and shops. The internet, never fast in Afghanistan to begin with, slows down more with every wave of soldiers that arrives; many have little work to do other than packing up. Some bases recently turned over to the Afghans look abandoned—haunted, even. Forward Operating Base Lagman in Zabul, once the major American-Romanian base in the province, is now home to just a few companies of Afghan soldiers. Dozens of dark, empty tents where US soldiers once slept now flap in the breeze, doors open to the spring dust storms. Air conditioners with crushed radiators, not worth hauling away, line the alleys between the tents, next to broken bedframes. A rutted gravel plain lies on the former site of Lagman’s bazaar — a collection of about ten small shops selling souvenirs, jewelry, cheap knives, Pashtun clothes, rugs, pirated DVDs and local drinks. Not a trace of the bazaar remains — the few Afghan soldiers there now don’t have enough disposable income to keep the shops open. “We hauled away a lot of the scrap metal and junk from Lagman before we did the handover, but the [Afghan soldiers] got upset with us,” said Col. James Crider, commander of 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. “They said, ‘scrap to you is cash to us.’ Now we’ll leave the scrap behind.” Saathee.com

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Twelve pears hanging high, twelve men passing by. Each took a pear and left eleven hanging there. How can this be? “Each” was the name of one of the men passing by.

What is bigger when new and grows smaller with use? Soap (or a pencil, crayon, chalk, etc.) You can draw me, fire me or fill me in. What am I? A “blank”

What word looks the same upside down and backwards? SWIMS

What turns everything around, but does not move? A mirror.

What runs around a house but doesn't move? A fence!

While walking across a bridge I saw a boat full of people. Yet on the boat there wasn’t a single person. Why? Every one on the boat is married.

What kind of fish chases a mouse? A Catfish

What has four legs, a head, and leaves? A dining room table

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What happens when you throw a white rock into the Red Sea? It sinks

Who can shave 25 times a day and still have a beard? A barber.

What do you have when twenty rabbits step backwards? A receding hare-line

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By Judith L. Bergman M.A. CCC Those of us who are plant lovers and for whom plants thrive say we “have a green thumb” but in the spring we may be found with dirt under our fingernails. This is because we often prefer to garden without gardening gloves, our hands touching the plants and the earth. Our column in May was about water, one of the basic elements of life, along with earth, air and fire. This month we will explore idioms and metaphors based on another basic element: the earth. Can you match the meanings (“a” to “t”) below to these expressions that use earth, dirt and mud? 1 1. She is very down-to-earth and easy to work with on the team. _____ 2. I don’t know where on earth our daughter gets her fashion ideas! _____ 3. We checked on all the social networking and people search sites but he seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth. ____ 4. Some parents would go to the ends of the earth to get their children into good colleges. _____ 5. His sister is an earth mother type. _____ 6. You can trust him; he’s the salt of the earth. _____ 7. You have very creative ideas but you are out of touch and need to come down to earth. ____ 8. No matter how high-tech we become we will never wipe roaches off the face of the earth. _____ 9. That spa is simply heaven on earth! _____ 10. Pieces of the meteor plummeted to earth in Russia. _____ 11. Their announcement of the company’s merging was not exactly earth-shattering news. _____ 12. The fruit and vegetables are dirt cheap at the farmers’ market right now. ______ 13. I predict that they will hit pay dirt with their new technology. _____ 14. Watch out! The opposing party will try to dig up some dirt on our candidate! ______ 15. Most of the third world population is dirt poor. ______* 16. If your clerks treat your customers like dirt, they won’t return. . _____ 17. You need to include graphics; your report is as clear as mud. _____* 18. Come on out dancing with us; don’t be such a stick-in-themud! _____ 19. His name is mud every since he crashed the car while texting!______* 20. Check out your sources; you don’t want to be accused of mud slinging. ____ *Very informal usage; not for the office. a. Do everything possible to achieve something b. Become more realistic and aware of the real situation c. Wonderful! d. Exactly; an intense form of “where” e. A good and honest person f. Completely vanished g. Demolish, destroy every trace h. Very nurturing, maternal and natural i. Find out something bad about someone j. Practical and pragmatic. k Fell rapidly from a great height. l. Discover something of great value

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Suggested strategies to increase your mastery of meaning this month: Read the Life, Home and Garden and News sections in your daily and Sunday newspaper or in digital format and look for idiomatic uses of earth, dirt and mud. Notice whether any of the expressions in this article are used by your colleagues and pay attention to the setting and the context. References: 1, http://www.idioms.thefreedictionary.com/

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Academies expressed its concern about the steady decline of STEM education in the United States. Since those findings were published, organizations such as Nation Research Council and government officials have made concerted efforts to address the decline of STEM education. The government has implemented several measures to remedy this issue including encouraging Americans to enter these areas of employment; strengthening STEM education in primary and secondary school as well as encouraging foreign nationals educated in these fields to remain in the United States for longer periods of time. Prior to 2012, F1 student visa holders who graduated from US universities, regardless of area of study, were only able to work in the United States on their F-1 visa for 12 months through the Optional Practical Training extension (OPT.) As of 2012, F-1 student visa holders who graduate from STEM designated degree programs can remain in OPT status an additional 17 months after the 12 month period on an OPT STEM extension. Thus far during the mark-up period in the Senate for the Border Security Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (BSEOIM), the period in which Congresspersons review bills which are introduced and propose amendments, there have not been any significant changes to the employment-based categories of the bill which were proposed in mid-April. Therefore, it is highly likely that this portion of the legislation will remain if the BSEOIM is enacted. We applaud the Gang of 8’s proposal in the immigrant visa employment-based category and hope that this portion of the bill remains throughout the revision process.

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If you want to see any of the folk dances, including Gypsy dance, Koya dance, Peacock dance, Bhangra, Raas etc., check out some old Indian movies. They usually depict traditional folk dances. Even the songs had the traditional music using original folk instruments. It sure is a treat to watch these folk dances in their traditional forms.

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I hope most of us have had the pleasure of watching some classical and traditional folk dances at some point in our lives. Even though, traditional dances are not seen so often, it is totally scintillating to watch them when given the opportunity. I would like to describe the nature of folk dances in contrast to the classical dances, strictly from the choreographer perspective. Classical dances tend to be subject to a defined order, pre-set form, specific hand gestures, and explicit footwork. Many of the Indian classical dances have to follow the rules and regulations established by the Natya Shastra tradition. On the other hand, folk dances are very spontaneous, less orderly, and allow much more flexibility in choreography. Displaying no inclination towards a rigid form, the whole depiction of folk art is guided more by the subject of the songs that either glorifies nature and its seasons, or expresses traditional occupations or they are in praise of deities. This untutored quality is very refreshing and charming. In folk dances we find the true urge of the people in general that has come down through the ages by way of actual performance and remembrance of song and motif. Unlike classical dances, its survival was unsupported by the written word, and was stabilized because of its tremendous sociological impact and basis. Through these arts, customs and traditions have been established. Oral tradition has been in practice to keep these folk dances alive. Classical dances, however, have followed the Guru parampara where the dances are best taught under the guidance of a guru due to the complexities as well as the subtleties of the dance forms. With national consciousness of the arts growing from day to day, many of these beautiful expressive dances are coming to urban and international audiences and being received with enthusiasm and success they deserve. Now they are taking their place along with the classical dances in the furtherance of our cultural heritage. Saathee.com

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The real estate income property investor is also allowed to depreciate capital improvements such as a new roof or an addition to a building, such as a new kitchen. In 2012, to help spur investors buying capital equipment, in hopes of helping the economy, the government had a program of bonus depreciation. What this means is that you can write off a larger amount of depreciation per year than the amount you would calculate over the useful life of the asset. In 2012, it was 50 percent of the cost could be written off in the first year, with the remaining balance deducted over the useful life of the asset. So you might be able to write off $15,000 of that $30,000 kitchen in year one, and $1,000 per year after that. Note that land improvements can be depreciated over a 15 year period. Land improvements include walking paths and trails, fences, landscaping, sprinkler systems, retaining walls, fountains, etc. For all ye real estate investors out there, taking the depreciation deduction now, reduces current taxable income from rents. And later, much later when you sell the property because you have deducted for depreciation, you’ll wind up, saving on long-term capital gain, which is calculated thus: the difference between the sales price and the original purchase price reduced by depreciation allowed or allowable. Anyone come up with the 2 birds and one stone analogy, yet? But, wait a minute….All depreciation amounts that you write-off in each year for the building and capital improvements reduce your adjusted basis for the property thus increasing the taxable profit you must declare when you sell. This is called - Depreciation Recapture. What this means is that upon the disposition of an income property, one is required to recapture all depreciation taken over the holding period. Basically, since the IRS allows the taxpayer to deduct depreciation from an individual’s ordinary income, all depreciation taken is subject to recapture at a maximum rate of 25 percent. Of course, you can perform a like-kind 1031 tax deferred exchange, which you read about here, and avoid paying the capital gains tax. If you hold the property outside of an IRA, you must generally recognize the gain immediately – it generates capital gains tax liability in the year of the sale. On the other hand, tax on gains earned within an IRA would generally not be taxable to the IRA, and income tax would only be incurred when distributions are made from the IRA. However, if the property is debt financed, the IRA could incur a tax on a portion of the gain based on the portion of the property subject to debt financing. As a footnote: While the calculations and write-offs are pretty straightforward, the actual tax savings amount gets a little more complicated. Many people erroneously compute these, so it’s best to find a licensed tax professional and start saving some money going forward. Using a knowledgeable real estate agent is always the icing on the quest to find that dream home or the dream investment, or portfolio, so fearlessly dare out, and transform those dreams to realty.

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Let’s continue our ongoing discussion on real estate investing. The changing diorama of our discussion has afforded closer encounters with short sales and foreclosures, real estate and how it trumps most other investment options, short-term cash flow gain on this magical investment, as well as the longterm diversification of a 1041 Exchange while deferring capital taxation. No time to lean back yet, lean in, dig deep and let’s continue onward and forward, the discussion of real estate as an investment. Another advantage of investing in real estate is the depreciation that this investment allows. So, what is depreciation, how exactly does it help an investor offset longterm capital gains, and short-term tax savings? Here then, is the long and short of it. Depreciation is the loss in value of an asset / building over time due to wear and tear, physical deterioration and age. In other words, depreciation is when you buy a capital asset, including real estate rental properties for a business entity –– and you carry the full cost of that item as an asset on your books, and write off a certain percentage per year. Depreciation is treated as an expense, and can only be applied to the building and not the land, since land does not wear out over time. Residential income property must be depreciated over a 27.5 year period using straight line depreciation. Commercial income property must be depreciated over 39 years using straight line depreciation. Straight line depreciation stipulates that an asset must be depreciated by equal amounts each year over its useful life. Let’s go back to the fourplex you bought for $ 325,000, back in the article in the March issue of Saathee. Let’s say the land value is $ 75,000 and the building itself is: $250,000. Your depreciation deduction for the first year is based on the mid month convention – that is, you can only deduct half of the first months depreciation. If you rented the fourplex on June 1, you are allowed to deduct 6 and 1/2 months of depreciation for the first year. 250,000 / 27.5 = 9091 First Year Depreciation = 6.5 X ( 9091 /12 ) = $ 4,824.30 Accountants calculate a full year of depreciation for residential income by multiplying 3.64 percent times the building basis. i.e $250,000, which equals $9,100. A full year of depreciation for commercial properties would be calculated by REAListically covers topical interests on investing and understanding multiplying 2.56 percent times the building basis. the environment of real estate, both for personal acquisition and longSo thanks to that depreciation expense, you are saving term investing. (assuming you can use passive activity losses) $9,100 multiplied by your marginal tax rate (which is a topic for another day). Sneha Shah is an architect by education, This could be tax savings from $2,000 to $3,000 per year, just for pursuing a real estate career. Contact her at the depreciation amount. sneha.s2@gmail.com Thus, the depreciation deductions that you write-off in any year, reduce your taxable income, thus increasing your inpocket profit for that year. Sweet, you say, and not without depreciable admiration! Saathee.com

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pruning does not stop after adolescence; it continues well into the third decade of life. ThINkINg Besides timing, this “synaptic pruning”, the weeding out of neurons with weak connections with other neurons, is strongly influenced by environmental factors that help tune the teen brain. Educators and parents can exploit the understanding that a By Balaji Prasad re-architecture of the brain occurs during adolescence, by being supportive and enabling. Specifically, caring adults would do Tuning Teen Thinking well to facilitate an environment rich with the right learning opportunities – opportunities that foster development of the Opening the Black-box of Thought young mind, and spur learning in areas that will be meaningful The brain has been a black box for centuries. Philosophers and valuable in the years to come. and psychologists have speculated wildly, sometimes productively, about the mysterious heaving inside our heads – Use it … or Lose it the mechanics of which could be inferred only through behavior How important is it that we pay attention to these under-theobserved in contrived settings. surface developmental brain processes? However, things have changed. The story of Michael May is instructive. May lost his eyesight Brain research has advanced rapidly in recent years, thanks in a chemical explosion when he was three. Forty-three years to Magnetic Resonance Imaging technology (MRI). Researchers later, a miraculous surgery restored what one would call can now see both static snapshots of grey matter formation in “eyesight,” for lack of a better word. Technically, his eyes the brain as well as “movies” that present intricate, functioned like everyone else’s, but parts of his brain that used choreographed dances of neurons and blood flow aligning and to process visual signals atrophied. Those neurons were pruned realigning in graceful cadence. out, as competitive brain cells usurped the real estate reserved for the visual system. Forty-plus years later, the invading Rethinking Thinking neurons refuse to give back the territory to the rightful owner. Thanks to these new technological miracles, we know much, May can see, in a manner of speaking, but he does not have much more about how the brain develops over a human vision in the same sense that many of us do: as a synthesis of lifespan. Some insights have been startlingly revealing. For eye and brain that forms a meaningful representation of the real example, researchers now accept that brain cells continue to world. He can see his wife’s face as a pattern of light, but he generate well into adulthood, a view that would have been cannot always tell that it is his wife that he’s looking at. heresy in neuroscience just a few years back. From the research and from stories such as May’s, we can This discovery of sustained neuroplasticity is just one of many see that unused skills are put on the chopping block of synaptic such epiphanies. Continued explorations and experiments are pruning. generating insights that call for us to reexamine the very fundamentals of how we think, and thereby, how we live, work, Tuning the Three R’s play … and learn. Is there something that we should especially guard within the teen brain, as the unforgiving scalpel of synaptic pruning Teen Brains are Pruned … and Tuned does its work? The period of adolescence is an especially tumultuous one, The Three R’s is a term that dates back to the early 1800’s, affecting how our brains develop and how we learn. and it is a sign of its durability that we still, at some level, use it One researcher, Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, Professor of as a framework for thinking about learning. Though debates Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, in a TED rage about whether the Three R’s are the be-all and end-all of speech, observed that there is a significant decline, during learning, they provide the foundation for representing adolescence, of grey matter in the prefrontal cortex, a brain knowledge, reasoning and expression. In addition, we can see region more pronounced in humans vis-à-vis other species. that standardized tests such as the SAT take a sharp focus on the “Decline” may sound a bit alarming, but what really occurs three R’s. Tactically, it is important to achieve high performance under the surface is natural, productive and foundational. It is in such tests. simply a process of pruning – a process that weeds out unused Reading, writing and arithmetic (more generally, math) are, parts and makes space for those neurons that need nurturing. thus, both short-term necessities and long-term foundational There are crosscurrents in the brain too, during the teen elements of a learning-enriched life. Parents need to nurture years. The Limbic system, the emotionally charged sibling of the these foundational elements during their children’s’ wonder more well-mannered prefrontal cortex, tends to be in higher years by proving the right opportunities. gear in teens, leading to potentially riskier and less “adjusted” Neurons that support the Three R’s need to be wired behavior than that of full-grown adults. strongly. Doing so in the right way and with the right techniques The teen years are an important formative period for brain is important. This will form the scaffolding that enables brain development. Changes during this period will leave a lasting construction to proceed and position the young mind … for a impact not only on the physiological structure of the brain but bright future. also on the future of the individual.

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Also, EEOC statistics show that 81 percent of claims settle for an average of $22,400 to $40,500. If the case goes to court, the average award is $218,000, with nearly 10% of these cases result in an award of more than $1 million. Legal fees are also quite expensive in these cases, averaging about $45,000. Often, business owners believe that employment-related claims will be covered by their general liability or workers Small Business, Big Risk compensation policies. However, since these employment Employment Practices Liability claims are not “bodily injury”, “personal injury”, the general liability policy does not cover such claims. A workers By A.J. 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Your business agent or broker can including claims made against fellow employees and explain the complexity of an EPLI policy versus a standard supervisors. insurance policy such as EPLI policies being ‘claims-made’, the • Whistleblower Retaliation - Claims involving employees who Hammer Clause, and policy exclusions. No matter how many or how few employees in a small were allegedly retaliated against because they reported an business, there is always the risk of lawsuits from former illegal or unethical practice by an employer. • Wage and hour disputes —Claims regard employee actions employees who feel they have been treated unfairly. Many involving employer violation of federal laws regarding insurance, legal, and business experts now agree that almost every business needs EPLI coverage. As the old insurance minimum wage and overtime. saying goes, You can’t insure a burning building. 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Is Obama Delivering on His Promise of a “21st Century” Approach to Drugs? By Christie Thompson - ProPublica When the Obama administration released its 2013 Drug Control Strategy recently, drug czar Gil Kerlikowske called it a “21st century” approach to drug policy. “It should be a public health issue, not just a criminal justice issue,” he said. The latest plan builds on Obama’s initial strategy outlined in 2010. Obama said then the U.S. needed “a new direction in drug policy,” and that “a well-crafted strategy is only as successful as its implementation.” Many reform advocates were hopeful the appointment of former Seattle Police Chief Kerlikowske as head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy signaled a shift in the long-lasting “war on drugs.” But a government report released a day after the latest proposal questioned the office’s impact so far. “As of March 2013, GAO’s analysis showed that of the five goals for which primary data on results are available, one shows progress and four show no progress,” the report by the Government Accountability Office found. For instance, the GAO noted that there’s actually been an increase in HIV transmissions among drug users and drug-related deaths, as well as no difference in the prevalence of drug use among teens. Many public health experts say the administration deserves credit for increasing access to drug treatment. But others say despite an increase in funding for rehab, the administration has continued to push programs and policies built to punish drug users. As the administration lays out its latest plan on a new approach to drugs, here’s look at what’s in it, and what they’ve done so far. “Break the cycle of drug use, crime, delinquency and incarceration” “While smart law enforcement efforts will always play a vital role in protecting communities from drug-related crime and violence,” the latest strategy says, “we cannot arrest our way out of the drug problem.” FBI records indeed show a drop in drug arrests, from 1.8 million in 2007 to 1.5 million in 2011. But overall, the government spends roughly the same proportion of the drug policy budget on law enforcement now as was spent during Bush’s final years in office. In Obama’s 2014 budget proposal, 38 percent is allocated for domestic drug law enforcement, while another 20 percent would be spent to crack down on drugs along U.S. borders and abroad. The Obama administration has also renewed funding for Saathee.com

controversial programs like the Justice Assistance Grant program, formerly known as Byrne Grants, which had been cut under President Bush. The funding created local drug task forces, which critics say were quota-driven and increased corruption and misconduct. Budget-minded conservatives like the Heritage Foundation also argued the grants hadn’t led to a decrease in crime. States like California and New York have used some funding from the program for treatment instead of enforcement. The administration has made progress when it comes to overcrowding in prisons: One Department of Justice program gives states money to support research toward policymaking that reduces recidivism. Several state legislatures have independently lessened mandatory minimums, reformed parole policies, and passed other laws aimed at cutting the high cost of incarceration. Obama also signed the Fair Sentencing Act in 2010, which ended a five-year mandatory minimum sentence for crack possession at the federal level, and lessened the sentencing disparity between crack and cocaine. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the number of inmates in state prisons dropped roughly two percent from 2010 to 2011. Seventy percent of that is from a decrease in California’s prison population, after the Supreme Court upheld an order for the state to reduce overcrowding. But as a recent Congressional Research report highlights, the number of inmates in federal prisons continues to rise, increasing over three percent from 2010 to 2011. Over half the current federal prison population is drug offenders. “Support alternatives to incarceration” In his latest budget, the president is requesting $85 million to go toward drug courts, which some have pushed as an alternative to criminal trials. Since 1999, the number of drug courts has grown from just under 500 to 2,734 today. Drug courts allow for non-violent offenders to avoid being charged, or to have their convictions expunged and sentences waived after completion of a rehab program and passing regular drug tests. Proponents of the system say it allows non-violent drug offenders to serve their time in treatment, instead of in prison. A 2011 GAO report found statistics suggest drug courts reduce recidivism, but there’s not enough data to fully assess their effectiveness. Some critics argue drug courts still fall short, by taking a criminal justice approach to a public health problem. “Increase addiction treatment services” Obama has indeed repeatedly increased funding for addiction treatment. He proposed $9 billion in his latest budget, up 18 percent from 2012. Despite that, only 1 in 10 of the 21.6 million Americans in need of drug or alcohol addiction treatment received it in 2011. The number of people receiving treatment has stayed roughly the same since 2002. The treatment gap should narrow as Obamacare goes into effect: Roughly five million more Americans currently facing drug addictions will soon have insurance coverage for treatment. “That’s the biggest expansion of treatment in 40 years, and maybe in the history of the U.S.,” said public health professor Keith Humphreys, who has served as a policy advisor to the ONDCP. But a recent Associated Press analysis said current clinics continued on page 86

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It requires little to no pesticides while cotton, for example, is one of the most heavily-sprayed crops in the world. Hemp also replenishes the soil with nutrients, controls erosion, and produces oxygen. Just as growing hemp is a boon to the environment, eating it is a boon to your health. Although the leaves of the hemp plant can be eaten, the part of the plant best known for nutritional value is the seeds. These small seeds are highly nutritious, containing essential fatty acids, amino acids, and minerals. About a third of the weight of the seed is made up of oil, and most of that oil is the healthy variety: ALA (alpha-linoleic acid, a type of Omega-3 fat) and linoleic acid. These essential fatty acids (EFA’s for short) can benefit your health in many ways. Hemp seeds also contain complete, high-quality protein and all eight essential amino acids. Because of U.S. regulations, you won’t be able to grow your See a registered dietitian for nutrition counseling. Many insurance own hemp plants or buy them at your local farmers market, but companies now pay for the nutrition consults. you can still reap the benefits of this amazing plant thanks to a growing number of food products at your local grocery store and online. Hempseed and its oil have a unique, nutty flavor, similar to flaxseed. A continually expanding variety of other hemp food products, like granola, snack bars, protein powders, waffles, and even hemp milk, hemp tofu, and hemp butter are available these days, anjana agarwal, Ms, rd, Ldn, cdE usually at natural foods stores and online retailers. Keep in mind Registered Dietitian Phone: 704-890-3162 that the least processed products will be the most affordable, so Carolina Nutrition (Adult & Pediatric) if you’re itching to add the healthfulness of hemp to your diet, try www.carolinanutrition.com plain hemp seeds and create your own recipes. Here are just a few examples of what you’ll find at the grocery these days.

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Method: Wash limes thoroughly. Cut off the ends and slice into eight wedges. Place limes in a blender with the sugar, sweetened condensed milk, water, and ice. Blend in an electric blender, pulsing five times. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove the blended rinds. Serve over ice. Makes about four servings.

The summer heat is upon us. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like iced lemonade and ice tea to cool the senses during summer. Here Pink Honey Lemonade Ingredients: are some interesting and simple recipes for both. 1 cup water 3 fresh strawberries, sliced Raspberry Lemonade 1 cup white sugar Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 (12 fluid ounce) frozen raspberry-lemonade concentrate 1 teaspoon honey 3 cups water 7 cups water 3/4 teaspoon lime juice 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated 1 3/4 cups fresh lemon juice 2 slices orange beverage 1 cup crushed ice 1 cup fresh raspberries, garnish 18 Mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

Method: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar, and honey. Bring to a boil, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature, cover, and chill. In a large pitcher, mix together Method: In a large punch bowl, combine raspberry lemonade water, lemon juice, and orange slices. Stir in cooled syrup and concentrate, water and lime juice. Stir in lemon-lime soda and crushed ice. Garnish each glass with a fresh raspberry and a chill. Serve in a tall glass over ice. Makes about 10 servings. mint leaf. Makes about 8 servings. Purple Lemonade Ingredients: Ginger Lemonade 1 tray ice cubes Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried lavender 3 cups white sugar 2 cups boiling water 4 quarts water 3/4 cup white sugar 14 slices fresh ginger root 8 lemons 4 cups fresh lemon juice 5 cups cold water, or as needed 2 lemons, sliced Method: In an 8-quart saucepan combine sugar, water and ginger root. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Cool 15 minutes. Remove ginger. Refrigerate lemonade at least 1 hour, or until chilled. Serve over ice, and garnish with lemon slices. Makes about 20 servings. Hot Pink Lemonade Ingredients: 1 cup water 2 cups white sugar 2 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice 7 cups cool water 2 cups ice 3/4 cup blueberries

Method: Place ice cubes into a 2 quart pitcher. Place the lavender into a bowl, and pour boiling water over it. Allow it to steep for about 10 minutes and then strain out the lavender and discard. Mix the sugar into the hot lavender water, then pour into the pitcher with the ice. Squeeze the juice from the lemons into the pitcher, getting as much juice as you can. Top off the pitcher with cold water, and stir. Taste, and adjust lemon juice or sugar if desired. Best served in tall glasses over ice. Makes about six servings. Watermelon and Strawberry Lemonade Ingredients: 8 cups cubed seeded watermelon 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup white sugar 2 cups water

Method: Boil one cup of water with the sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until the liquid becomes clear. Remove Method: Combine the watermelon, strawberries, lemon juice, from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Pour seven cups of cool water sugar, and water in a blender. Blend until smooth. Makes about and ice into a serving pitcher. Add the lemon syrup and blueberries; two quarts. stir until you get a nice pinkish color. Makes about three quarts. Italian Lemonade Ingredients: Brazilian Lemonade 2 cups lemon juice, about 12 to 15 lemons Ingredients: 2 cups Basil Syrup (recipe below) 2 limes 2 cups cold or sparkling water 1/2 cup sugar Ice 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk Lemon twists, for garnish 3 cups water continued on page 74

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Method: Mix lemon juice, Basil Simple Syrup, and water 1 cinnamon stick together in a pitcher. Store in the refrigerator until ready to 4 whole cloves serve. Pour over ice filled glasses and garnish with a lemon 1/4 cup honey twist. 4 cups boiling water 4 cups apple juice

Basil Syrup: 1 bunch fresh basil, washed and stemmed 2 cups sugar 1 cup water

Method: In a large bowl, combine black-tea bags, apple-spice tea bags, orange zest, ginger, cinnamon stick, cloves and honey.

Method: In a saucepan combine basil, sugar, and water and Pour boiling water over mixture, stirring until honey dissolves. simmer until the sugar is dissolved, five minutes. Cool, strain Let stand for 20 minutes. Add apple juice and chill for at least the simple syrup, and store in the refrigerator. 4 hours. Strain into pitcher and serve over ice. Vanilla Lemonade

Peach Iced Tea

Ingredients:

10 lemons, trimmed, halved crosswise, and seeded

12 green tea bags

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup water

4 cups peach nectar

1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, pod reserved

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 3 small

1 1/2 to 2 cups club soda

lemons) 8 lemon slices, optional

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Method: Bring two quarts of water to

with sugar, and then add the water and vanilla seeds and pod.

a boil. Place tea bags and sugar in a

Roast until edges of lemons are golden brown, about 25

large heatproof pitcher. Pour in

minutes. Roasting the lemons takes the edge off the acidity. Let

boiling water and stir until sugar has

cool. Squeeze the juice and pulp from lemons into a blender.

dissolved. Let steep for about 1 Â˝

Remove vanilla pod, and add syrup in the skillet to the blender.

hours. Discard tea bags. Stir peach

Puree, then strain through a sieve into a pitcher, pressing to

nectar and lemon juice into tea. Cover and chill for at least 1

extract liquid and some pulp. Fill glasses with ice. Pour 3/4 cup

hour or up to 36 hours. To serve, stir tea and pour into glasses

lemonade into each glass. Top with 1/4 cup club soda.

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Minty Iced Green Tea

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1 cup fresh mint leaves, washed

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

3-4 green tea bags

4 cups boiling water

Ice

2 cups apple juice

Honey or agave, fresh lavender leaves (optional)

2 cups cold water Ice cubes, for serving

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Mint sprigs (optional)

with clean hands. Add tea bags, and pour hot water over top, leaving a few inches of room. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6

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will be overwhelmed by the new demand for treatment. Statelevel budget cuts have hit organizations hard, and treatment centers in over two-thirds of states are at or close to 100 percent capacity. ONDCP spokesperson Rafael Lematire said the administration’s latest plan calls for an increase in the number of health care workers to treat newly insured patients. “Review laws and regulations that impede recovery from addiction” The latest drug strategy highlights the need to reduce “collateral consequences” (barriers to public benefits, employment and other opportunities) for those convicted of drug crimes. But Obama has little leverage on those issues, which are mostly decided on the state and local levels. For example, while HUD has encouraged public housing authorities to not disqualify former drug offenders from receiving public housing or Section 8 vouchers, it’s up to each city housing authority to determine their own rules. “While we encourage housing authorities to give exoffenders a second chance, the decision to admit or deny to public housing remains with the housing authorities,” said HUD spokeswoman Donna White. Obama’s administration has not announced any plans to address the 1996 federal ban on food stamps or cash assistance for those convicted of drug felonies. Most states have opted out of or amended the law.

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some of their recruits. But Brahma Chellaney of the New Delhi-based Center for Policy Research said it’s too early to tell whether Sharif will be able to facilitate a better relationship between the two prickly neighbors. “It is too early to conclude that the recent election marks the advent of a mature, stable Pakistani democracy,” Chellaney wrote by email. “Sharif faces a major challenge to make the army and the [Inter-services Intelligence agency] (ISI) more accountable. Unless he achieves some tangible progress on that front, he will find it difficult to achieve structural economic or foreign-policy reforms.” And it takes two to tango. Despite Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s apparent willingness to sacrifice whatever tiny amount of political capital he commands to establish a lasting peace with Pakistan, India itself is due to go to the polls in 2014. Even if Singh’s United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government opts, bravely or foolishly, to seek some kind of historic agreement with Islamabad in a last-ditch bid to win votes, Sharif will have to evaluate the wisdom of striking a deal with a lame duck with two broken wings. For that reason, more than any other, Sharif’s engagement with India will probably be limited to fine sounding words and perhaps a spontaneous jaunt across the border to watch a cricket match or visit a shrine. At least until 2014.

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Community Focus Events of Note Shankar Ehsaan Loy Famed Bollywood musical trio Shankar Ehsaan Loy will perform live on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Durham Performance Art Center beginning at 8pm. The trio consists of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa. Record

producers, musicians and multi-instrumentalists, they have composed music for over fifty soundtracks across four languages. Among the most critically acclaimed Indian musicians, the trio has won over 20 awards, including one National Film Award, three Filmfare Awards, three IIFA Awards among several other awards and nominations. They are often referred to as “Amar Akbar Anthony” of Hindi film music. They will be accompanied by two female and male singers along with 33 other performers. The show is a fundraiser for NCIAP, which provides medical care services for the uninsured. For further details on the show call 855.660.5483 or visit www.livespectrum.com. TGA Anand Mela The annual Triangle Gujarati Association Anand Mela will take place on Sat, June 8 at the Green Hope Elementary School Park located at 2750 Louis Stephens Dr., Cary, NC from 10 am - 4 pm. Join TGA for a day of fun, food, games, and parent and kids soccer. For further details visit www.nctga.org.

Kathak & Beyond Enjoy an evening of Kathak dance performances to benefit “Live Beyond Foundation.” This charity supports education and recruitment of blood and bone marrow donors. The event is being sponsored by Ashwini Kathak Dance Academy in partnership with Live Beyond Foundation. The event will feature performances by Ashwini Gogate, her students and her guru Maneesha Sathe from Pune, India. The date is June 9, 2013 from 4-6pm at CPCC Pease Auditorium. Admission is $10. All proceeds benefit Live Beyond Foundation. For further details: call 704.705.1357 or write to kathak@ashwinigogate.com Shrimad Bhagwat Satsang with Bhaishri Rameshbhai Oza Bhaishri Rameshbhai Oza will be at the HSNC Morrisville, NC for a Shrimad Bhagwat Satsang from June 27, 28 and 29, 2013. The timings are June 27 – 28 from 7 – 10 pm; June 27 from 9:30 am to 12:30pm and 3 – 6 pm. Mahaprasad will be served from 6 – 7 pm on Thursday and Friday and 1 – 2 pm and 6 – 7 pm on Saturday. He will give his talks in Hindi. For further details contact Saroj Sharma 919.460.7830, Arvind Shah 919.233.7677) or Dipak Tailor 919.412.5289. Bhaishri will also be rendering a pravachan at Hindu Center of Charlotte on Wed, July 10, 2013 from 7:30-9pm.

Om Squad Summer Camp The annual Om Squad Summer Camp, for children aged 5 – 12, will take place throughout summer 2013 from June 17 – August 23. Om Squad is the youth group of the Hindu Society of NC. The camps provide games, yoga, arts, crafts, music, shlokas, study of Indian mythology and more. Online registration is Go Red Night with the Carolina RailHawks available at www.hsnconline.org. or for more details call The Carolina RailHawks will be donating a portion of all tickets 919.539.5471 or 919.801.2600. sales using the coupon code “GORED” for the upcoming fundraising event supporting the Triangle Go Red for Women. Health Fair 2013 The event takes place at Sat, June 8, 2013 beginning at 7pm at The Triangle Area Hindu Temples and WakeMed Soccer Park-101 Soccer Park Drive, Cary. The game Triangle Indian-American Physicians will feature Carolina RailHawks vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies. Go Society (TIPS) are jointly organizing the to the website below and enter the code “GORED”. Health Fair 2013. The event includes free www.CarolinaRailHawks.com/GoRed. The Go Red campaign’s health check-ups and a blood drive. The mission is to fight heart disease in women. The event is hosted fair and consultations take place on Sat, by Challa Immigration Law Offices, Morrisville 919-380-4044. June 22, 2013 from 9am - 1pm at the For details or questions write to vmarshall@challalaw.com. HSNC, 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC. Consultations will be Srivari Chaturtha Brahmothsavam provided in asthma, allergies, drug Daily events and puja from June 7 - 12, 2013 at the SV Temple addiction, women’s health, orthopedics, in Cary, NC. For further details visit www.SVTemplenc.org or stress management, and much more. There will also be a bone call 919.468.0040. marrow drive. A $10 donation is suggested but not required to Saathee.com

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sexually trafficked girls in the India-Nepal area. Maiti Nepal, started by Anuradha Koirala, one of CNN’s “100 Influential People,” aim is to provide services for both children and women who have endured untold pain and suffering. “Ishq – the saga of unrequited Love” drew images of Rajasthan in magical story-telling approach unfolding each dance within the drama with love or themes of love in some way. Dances in the musical Community Reports drama featured songs from Lamhe as well as hits such as modern and classical favorites such as Kamal Khan’s Ishq Sufiana, Shreya Ghosal’s Teri Meri Meri Teri and more. For further details on Recyclable Fashion Show Nrityangan Cultural Academy, contact Ritu Mukherjee at Varsha Pradhan and Veda ritusdance@gmail.com or visit www.nrityangandance.com. Saravanan participated in the Passport for Fashion’s BAPS Charites Walk 2013 Recyclable Fashion show. The 2013 BAPS Charities walk on May 11, 2013 in Matthews, Charlotte Seen organized NC, helped support the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation. this event benefiting the This foundation is involved in raising awareness and funding charity Kid’s Rein. The to enhance the ability to deliver remarkable medicine and Recyclable Designer compassionate care. Specifically, this walk will help support Evening took place at Silver Hammer Studios at the NC Music Factory on April 20, 2013. Varsha and Veda designed the dress for the sponsor Dillards who provided them with plastic shopping bags, plastic hangers and packaging material. Their model Hilda showcased the dress. Varsha and Veda are the first women in the Indian community to be a part of this show, and this is their second year to participate in this charity event. They also collaborate on several art-related projects and have shown their work in galleries in Charlotte. help offset costs. Food will be available at a nominal price. The blood draw for the consultations will take place a week early on Sat, June 15, 2013 from 8am - 11am at HSNC. For further details visit www.tahts.org.

Nrityangan’s Fundraiser and Dance Recital At its annual fundraiser and dance recital, Nrityangan Cultural Academy mesmerized over 1,000 attendees on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC. Over a hundred Nrityangan dancers performed “Ishq – the saga of unrequited Love,” a musical dance drama loosely based on Yash Chopra’s

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their “Precious Steps in Time” division supporting premature babies. This year’s walkathon brought together over 300 people from all ages. The Mayor of Matthews, NC, Jim Taylor, was actively involved in this year’s walkathon. “I am proud to be a part of this year’s walkathon and think it’s amazing how this has brought our community together in a charitable spirit,” he said. Similar walks took place in over 40 cities throughout North America wherein over 13,000 participants walked over 45,000 miles. In addition to annual walkathons, BAPS Charities hosts health fairs, Children’s health and safety day programs, education and career development seminars, disaster relief operations, blood drives and much more. BAPS Charities sincerely serves the community, by improving the quality of life of individuals and families.

film Lamhe. Each year audiences have come to expect Soorya Festival showpieces from Nrityangan’s artistic director and teacher, Ritu A wonderful performance Mukherjee and Ishq transcended even the loftiest of of Indian dances and expectations. Nrityangan’s beginner students as well as music were presented at seasoned experts partake in the production in custom the Soorya Festival in ensembles and the drama is meticulously choreographed by Charlotte on Sunday, May Mukherjee with her skills in Kathak, Bollywood and modern 12, 2013. A mix of kathak fusion styles. Mukherjee said, “It’s the support of the larger and Bharatnatyam dances community and student and parent involvement that has were presented along with shaped the studios’ events year-over-year.” The academy Manipuri drummers, raised more than $15,000 for the Maiti Nepal Charitable Trust, percussionists, and a vocalist presented some of the cultural a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of girl diversity and performing arts of India. The show was conceived trafficking and missioned to rescuing and rehabilitating and directed by Soorya Krishnamoorthy and features over 20 Saathee.com

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Community Organizations various Indian languages are used in the Sunday services. Contact for further details Rev. Dr. K.C. Paul (704.771.1414), Rajan Mathew (704.756.4969), Jose Varughese (704.453.6177), Varughese K. Thomas (803.322.9549).

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

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

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

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

Bethel Christian Fellowship Bethel Christian Fellowship offers services in various Indian languages (i.e. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, etc.) Sunday School Time - 11:15 - 11:45 am; Sunday Worship Service time : 11:45 - 1:15 pm. Sunday Service Location: Fort Mill Church of God, Student Life Center Building, 216 Academy Street, Room 102. Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715. Saturday Service Location: Life Builders Church - 730 Oak Dale Rd, Charlotte NC 28216. For further details: 803.792.7223; pastorofbcf@gmail.com (Pastor: Rajan Samuel). Carolina Sanskrutik Maharashtra Mandal CSMM promotes Maharashtrian culture and language. Maharashtra mandal is committed to serve Carolina Marathi community with various cultural, social and traditional Marathi programs and events. For Further Details: Sangeeta Korde, sangeet_k@yahoo.com, 704.421.4279 Sonali Tamhane, sonali_tamhane21@yahoo.com, 704.364.8605 www.charlottemarathimandal.com

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

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

Charlotte Malayalee community. For Further Details: Sunu Sebastian (sunu@email.com) or www.cltma.org. Charlotte Tamil Sangam Charlotte Tamil Sangam works to bring together the vibrant Tamil community in the Charlotte area and strives to promote the Tamil language, arts and culture. For Further Details: Lakshmanan Krishnan (lakshmanank@hotmail.com) or visit www.cltts.org Charlotte 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

Hindu Center of Charlotte The temple holds many regular events and religious ceremonies. The temple library is stocked with books, CDs, DVDs and other materials on varied genre such as religion, culture, history, philosophy, yoga and health. Upcoming Events: Wed, July 10: Bhaishri Rameshbhai Oza (Pravachan) The Hindu Center is located at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212. For Further Details: 704.535.3440 or 704.607.8412 (facility manager) admin@hcclt.org or www.hcclt.org

Classical Music Association of Charlotte (CMAC) CMAC sponsors many classical concerts during the year in Charlotte. Membership forms are available at concerts. For Further Details: 704.541.3361 (Rama Rachakonda), 704.814.9355 (Lakshmi Muthukrishnan) lakshmi7778@yahoo.com cmacmusic@yahoo.com www.onlinecmac.com

IAMC (Indian American Muslim Council) - Charlotte Chapter IAMC 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. For Further Details: Ashfaq Mehdi 704.904.5778 Afzal Syed 704.770.1103 iamc-charlotte@yahoogroups.com

Dada Bhagwan Group There will be satsang at Charlotte on July 9, 10 and 11. Do not miss Gnan Vidhi by Pujyashree Deepak Desai. What is Gnan Vidhi? It is scientific process of attaining Self Realization in the presence of Atmagnani. It is the gracing of real knowledge that separates the real Self from the non-self. The benefits of Gnan Vidhi are many like attaining awareness of the soul, getting solution through right understanding, removing wrong beliefs and destroying past sins. For further details contact 877 505 Dada (3232). www.dadabhagwan.org Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India (EVFI) was established to help in the overall development of the remote tribal and rural villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA along with EVFI is committed to the cause of eradicating illiteracy from tribal areas. Education is the key to self-esteem, self-sustenance, economic wellbeing and happiness. The Carolinas Region of the EVFUSA conducts fund raising and awareness programs in North and South Carolina. For Further Details: Ekal Charlotte Chapter: Neena Narumanchi neena.narumanchi@gmail.com Ekal Columbia: Janak Dalal / jaydalalcolumbia@gmail.com Saathee.com

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

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Community Organizations Net IP Charlotte NetIP Charlotte is the only official Carolinas chapter of North America’s Largest Network of Indian Professionals. NetIP Charlotte provides a forum for on-going Career Developmental and Professional Networking activities. It arranges various events and maintains deeper ties with Businesses & the community. It provides various effective ways for Carolinas’ Indian Professionals to connect with other successful professionals. For Further Details: www.netIPnc.org

Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte (IPAAC) IPAAC (Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte) promotes classical Hindustani music by inviting well-known artists from India. For Further Details: Sarla Kumar 704.846.4423 Chaula Jain 704.364.0984 contact@ipaac.org www.ipaac.org

Jain Center of Greater Charlotte (JCGC) The JCGC serves the spiritual, cultural, social, and community needs of Jain families in and around metropolitan Charlotte area. JCGC is dedicated to the practice, understanding, promotion, and preservation of the Jain faith. Members meet regularly for worship, ceremonies, and festivals throughout the year. The Jain Center is located at 7631 Mallard Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28262. Upcoming Events: Friday, June 7, 2013 (Chaudas): Pakkhi Pratikraman @ 7 pm Sunday, June 9, 2013 (Ekum): Snatra Puja, Paathshala for kids @ 10:30 am Saturday, June 22, 2013 (Chaudas): Pakkhi Pratikraman @ 7 pm Sunday, June 23, 2013 (Poonam): Annual Picnic 10am All Other Weekdays: 9:30am - Mon-Friday - Prakshal and Pooja, 7:30pm - Chaityavandan, Aarti and Mangal Divo Weekends: 10:30am - Prakshal and Pooja, 7:30pm – Chaityavandan, Aarti and Mangal Divo JCGC 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

Pratham - Charlotte Area Pratham organizes grassroots programs in the area of primary education. Pratham has made an impact on the learning levels of several million children through its Read India campaign. Pratham has developed an accelerated learning technique which helps children to read and write in two months. With nearly half the children in India who attend schools are not learning to read and write at the required level, Pratham is trying to fill an important gap in the area of primary education. For Further Details: Anju Desai (ajdesai66@gmail.com or 980622-0125) and Shubhra Chakraborty (shubhra.chakraborty1@gmail.com) 704-942-4798). www.prathamusa.org. Probasi of Charlotte Probasi’s goal is to organize cultural and educational program related to Bengal in the Charlotte area, to increase Bengali cultural awareness, and to provide community service in the area. For Further Details: www.probasi.org Sahaj Marg Meditation Sahaj Marg, which means Simple or Natural path, is a Raj Yoga system of spiritual training based on the heart centered meditation. The features of this meditation include transmission of divine energy into the heart of the practitioner and cleaning of deep impressions, thereby regulating the mind. Regular practice of this system of meditation integrates the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of human being, while still encouraging people to maintain a normal family and working life. In the Charlotte area, group meditation is held at the Unity of Charlotte on Sundays and Wednesdays. For Further Details: Srikanth Katakam 704.496.4411 naturalpath.nc@gmail.com www.srcm.org

Kiran KIRAN is a 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 cooperates and collaborate with organizations in the USA and elsewhere with similar objectives. Though there are differences in language, customs, and religions across these countries, these regions share many basic cultural and historical similarities. KIRAN operates a crisis phone line Monday- Friday from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. For help or information regarding domestic violence call an advocate. Services offered are confidential and free of charge: Information in a culture- and context-sensitive manner, 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. For Further Details: Crisis Hotline: 1877- NC-KIRAN or 1-877-625-4726 Kiran@Kiraninc.org www.kiraninc.org

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Community Organizations United Cricket Club Forming a team this March of experienced as well as beginners that love cricket. Team will play in the Atlantic League. Practice is every Sunday at Reedy Creek Park (11 to 4pm). Sunday and Monday evenings for ages 15 and up. Join the fun. For Further Details: 704.905.9127(Captain-Syed) 704.493.7629(Vice Captain-Mohsan)

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

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

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

SouthPark Cricket Club South Park Cricket Club is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it has been an active member of the Mid Atlantic Cricket Conference since 2002. The club’s home ground is located at the Reedy Creek Park, 2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC. For Further Details: 847.722.9865 (Baseet Ahmed), baseer_11@yahoo.com www.southparkcc.org Srishti of Charlotte Srishti works to fulfill the NC community’s need for togetherness and the desire to showcase Bengali culture, heritage, literature, theatre, music and popular arts. Literally, the word Srishti means an act of creation. Though established and coordinated by a group of Bengali families, Srishti welcomes and brings together people of varied cultures, ethnicity, languages, background and nationalities who are interested in East Indian traditions. For Further Details: Samiksha Bose: 704-321-1964 Santanu Sarkar : 704-541-3451 http://srishticharlotte.org/

Greensboro Cricket Club (GCC) Good news for cricket lovers. There are several teams that play cricket in Greensboro. The goals of GCC are fun, fitness, and friendship. For info on play and location contact below players. For Further Details: 336.501.3566 (9:00 am - 9:00 pm, S&S) Dev, Greensboro Warriors, happy4mehta@yahoo.com; Venky, Triad Tigers, venkyhot@hotmail.com. Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont (GCAP) The Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont serves the Asian Indian community through sponsored events, cultural, educational and social programs. GCAP, 127 Landmark Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410 For Further Details: Jack Dhekar: 336.254.1727 Manubhai Patel: 336.253.7182 www.gcap.us

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

India Association of the Triad (IATNC) Greensboro The objective of the Association is to promote social, cultural and educational interests of its members, develop understanding between members of the Indian community and other residents of the Triad, and make the latter aware of issues of concern to the Indian community. For Further Details: Ruby Singh - 336.430.9068, rs7227@gmail.com Krishna Balu - 336.292.9462, balu3103@triad.rr.com www.iatnc.org

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Community Organizations 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

Indo-US Cultural Association of Winston-Salem The Indo-US Cultural Association’s primary mission is to increase awareness of the cultural heritage of India which is tremendously rich in its diversity and history. The Association seeks to reach out to the thriving Indian-American community within the Piedmont and Triad areas to share the vibrant Indian culture and promote cross-cultural understanding. For Further Details: Manjunath C Shamanna, 336.413.5090 http://indouswinston.org/contact.aspx

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

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 www.lifebliss.org

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

Life Mission, USA This ashram has been established to provide helpful benefits for all - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. All these benefits can be achieved through the natural remedies of yoga therapy, Ayurveda, naturopathy and diet. 8136 NC Highway 119 South Mebane, NC 27302. For Further Details: 336.421.0690 848.459.7401 (Dr. Manoj) lifemissionusa@gmail.com www.lifemissionusa.com 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 to 12:15 pm For Further Details: Swami Rajendran 908-875-6964 Dr. Varatharajah 336-851-9150

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

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Community Organizations India in the areas of literacy, health care, rural credit, women’s empowerment etc. For Further Details: http://www.duke.edu/web/aid/ Atlantic Coast Sikh Association This is one of the oldest Sikh associations in the Southeastern USA. It meets every Sunday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at its gurdwara, located at 3108 Sparger Road, Durham, NC 27705. Kirtan is done by Bhai Dyal Singh Jatha. Classes for Punjabi and religious studies are held for children at the same time. For Further Details: 919.309.1045 - Bhai Dyal Singh www.acsagurdwara.org Balagokulam Gokulam is where Lord Krishna’s magical childhood days were spent. It was here that his divine powers came to light. Every child has that spark of divinity within. Balagokulam is a forum for children (4-15 years age) to discover and manifest that divinity. It will enable Hindu children in the US to appreciate their cultural roots and learn values. This is done through games, yoga, stories, songs, shlokas, arts/crafts, and Seva (selfless service) in the community. Balagokulam sessions are free for all and are held on Saturdays. For Further Details: balagokulam.rtp@gmail.com hss.charlotte@hssus.org (Charlotte region) www.balagokulam.org BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir invites everyone to the regularly scheduled events: Ravi sabha - every Sunday at 4 - 6 pm followed by Aarti and Maha Prasad. Mahapuja – every Purnima at 7 pm. Many classes are conducted. Fresh Indian snacks and sweets available at Shayona. 1020 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560. For Further Details: 919.469.6605 www.swaminarayan.org Bengali Association of North Carolina (BANC) BANC seeks to promote Bengali culture, language, music, arts and social activities by offering varieties of programs for members of INDO-American community within North Carolina and adjacent states. The association is organized exclusively for charitable, cultural, social and educational purposes. For Further Details: 919.461.2386 (Ratan Ray), ratanray@hotmail.com 919.510.7943 (Swaty Sen), swaty_sen@yahoo.com banc_members@googlegroups.com www.banc-online.org Carolina Rajasthani Association The group organizes several events throughout the year. For Further Details: Sushma Maheshwari - 919-880-8529, sushmaofnc@yahoo.com Shruti Singhi - 919-412-4819, mshruti@yahoo.com www.carolinarajasthanis.org Saathee.com

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Community Organizations political, cultural, community service, and social events relating to South Asian Americans. For Further Details: 732.865.3173 www.dukediya.com Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation RTP Chapter Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India (EVFI) was established to help in the overall development of the remote tribal and rural villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA along with EVFI is committed to the cause of eradicating illiteracy from tribal areas. Education is the key to self-esteem, self-sustenance, economic wellbeing and happiness. The Raleigh Chapter EVFUSA conducts fund raising and awareness programs in the Triangle area. For further details: Ekal/RTP: raginiusa@yahoo.com EKTAA South Asian Student Organization EKTAA (meaning unity) is the South Asian Student Organization at North Carolina State University (NCSU). The organization was founded in 1970. The motto is “unity within diversity.” EKTAA strives to spread culture and heritage of South Asia all over the campus as well as the local community and the organization works hand-in-hand with many organizations on and off the NCSU campus, as well as South Asian organizations from area universities. For Further Details: www.ektaa.org Geet Bazaar Radio Program Every Sunday morning from 10 am - 12 noon on WKNC 88.1 FM, join hosts Afroz Taj and John Caldwell, for a wide variety of music from India, Pakistan, and other countries and languages of South Asia. Geet Bazaar will also publicize community events free of charge. For Further Details: 919.851.1119 (Dr. 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 Gokul Bhajan and Vedic Studies Weekly meeting of parents and children singing bhajan and glorifying past times of Sri Krishna. The group holds programs every Friday 7 to 9 pm in the Triangle area. Children are assigned with projects like book distribution, charity for cow protection, food for poor, and more. Classes are conducted with two semesters per year with tests and scores. For Further Details: www.gokulbhajan.com Heritage India Association of North Carolina (HIANC) Heritage India Association of NC aims at providing Indian cultural experience through performing arts, cultural arts, fine arts & crafts of India. Its mission is “to preserve and promote Saathee.com

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Community Organizations public awareness and education about Punjabi Arts, Culture, Sports, Language, Music, Dance etc. All welcome who is “Punjabi at Heart.” For Further Details: Gurpreet Burmi president@punjabiunlimited,org; Arvinder Singh vicepresident@punjabiunlimited.org www.punjabiunlimited.org Raleigh Sai Center Parthi Sai devotees of Triangle area meet every Sunday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Mini-Hall of Hindu Bhavan in Morrisville. There will be Study circle, Bhajan Practice, Veda Chanting etc. during the 4-5 pm slot depending on the week, followed by bhajans from 5:00 - 6:00. The center carries out several service activities as well. The Human Values Education (SSE) classes for the children of different age group will be from 3:30 - 5:00. All are invited to participate in the Satsangh and service activities. For Further Details: Ganesh Kumar, President, Raleigh Sai Center at (919) 413 0579 or (919) 833-7523 E-mail rsc.president@yahoo.com. Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of North Carolina The Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of NC draws inspiration from the timeless, philosophical wisdom of the Vedanta as practiced and preached in the modern day by Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. Perhaps you know a great deal about Practical Vedanta and the message of the harmony of religions and the spiritual oneness of Existence or perhaps you are just curious and want to learn more. Regardless of background and/or knowledge the organization welcomes participants. For Further Details: www.vedantanc.org RTP Maharashtra Mandal RTP Maharashtra Mandal promotes Maharashtrian culture and language. Maharashtra mandal is committed to serve RTP community with various cultural, social and traditional marathi programs and events. For Further Details: 919.468.8824 (Jayant Yete) 919.757.7300 (Neeraj Shikarkhane) www.rtpmm.org S. V. Temple of North Carolina S.V. Temple of North Carolina is built on over nine acres of centrally connected triangle area. This grand tribute to Lord Venkateswara and his consorts is designed to exacting standards of shilpa shasthra and features the only shrine in North America to incorporate abodes to Lord Viswaksena and Lord Sudarshana/Lord Narasimha as part of Srinivasa Parivaram. The temple rituals are performed in accordance with Pancharathra Agama Shastra. For Further Details: 919.468.0040 comm@svtemplenc.org www.svtemplenc.org

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Community Organizations festivals andother regular events. For Further Details: 919.461.3057 - Alli Dass (President) www.tamilsangamofcarolina.org Telugu Christian Fellowship of NC (TCFNC) The Telugu Christian Fellowship of North Carolina (TCFNC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reach out to Telugu Christians living in North Carolina, to be united and bonded together as a Telugu Christian family of God and encourage and pray for each other. TCFNC provides a place for Telugu Christians for time of worship, prayer and fellowship. They also provide a forum for kids to grow in the knowledge of the Lord and to equip them to be ambassadors of Jesus Christ. The group organizes, each year, an Annual Telugu Christian Family Conference. For further details: www.tcfnc.org Phone: 919-43-TCFNC (82362) Triangle Area Telugu Association (TATA) The Triangle Area Telugu Association (TATA) is a non-profit organization (started in 1983) committed to building a vibrant Telugu Community and promoting Telugu culture and language in the Triangle area of North Carolina. For Further Details: committee@tataonline.org www.tataonline.org Triangle Bangladesh Society (TBSNC) TBSNC strives to arrange musical programs by artists who have captured the hearts and minds of millions of Bengali-, Urdu- and Hindi-speaking music fans all around the globe. For Further Details: 919.741.9343 (Ishtiaque Mohiuddin) Ishtiaquem@gmail.com www.tbsnc.org Triangle Chapter-India Development & Relief Fund (IDRF) IDRF is a registered, tax-exempt non-profit organization that supports volunteer-based, honest and highly experienced nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in India in serving their populations’ critical needs around education, childcare, healthcare, women empowerment and tribal welfare, as well as relief and rehabilitation in times of natural disasters. For Further Details: www.idrf.org. Triangle Gujarati Association (TGA) TGA’s mission is to promote and serve Gujarati culture in the Triangle area by organizing various events throughout the year and impart Gujarati culture and language on the youth. The association sponsors events throughout the year. Upcoming Events: Sat, June 8: Anand mela at Green Hope Park Elementary School, 10am - 4pm. Sat, Oct 19: Sharad Purnima Sat, Nov 23: Diwali For Further Details: www.nctga.org Saathee.com

Triangle Rang Mandal Devotees of Pujya Sri Rang Avdhoot Maharaj meet every Saturday in Cary or Raleigh from 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM to sing devotional Dattatreya Bhajans and Datta-Bavani in a spiritual atmosphere. Special programs organized on Guru Purnima and Rang Jayanti and on the occasion of Pujya Sri Prem Avdhoot Bapji’s annual visit to the US. For Further Details: rangmandal@gmail.com Triangle Vegetarian Society (TVS) The mission of TVS is to build a sense of community between current vegetarians and people who are interested in vegetarianism and have a forum for a discussion of issues. For Further Details: barman@cs.unc.edu www.trianglevegsociety.org Triangle Vipassana Vipassana means to see things as they are. It is one of India’s most ancient techniques and was taught 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills. The Triangle Vipassana meditation group holds weekly group sittings in Cary, Raleigh on Thursday, Saturday, and Monday and 3-hour sitting on 3rd Sunday each month, and one day sitting once every few months for established students. (Those who have taken at least one ten day course from S.N.Goenka or one of his Assistant teachers) Ten day courses are available for all. There is no charge for the course. To apply for a retreat visit www.patapa.dhamma.org. For Further Details: 732-213-9660 carync.sittings@gmail.com Hitesh & Vaibhavi Parekh www.dhamma.org 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. 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.

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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 - 11:45 am on scheduled Sundays, and Satsang is on second Sunday every month from 5 - 7 pm. Temple is located on 1130 Fairview Church Road in Boiling Springs, SC 29303. For Further Details: 864.599.7048

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Kannada Association of Greater Greenville (KAGG) An organization devoted to the awareness and promotion of Kannada culture in the Greater Greenville area of South Carolina. KAGG is a primarily run by volunteers and invites Kannadigas living in and around Greater Greenville area to participate in the organization. Kannada classes for children are being organized to meet at the Vedic Center in Mauldin every other Sunday morning. For Further Details: 864.430.4973 www.kagg-sc.org

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Note: * denotes abbreviation of the word or phrase Clues Across: 1. This country’s capital is Tehran. 5. Far away in space or time. 11. A smooth, soft and glossy fabric of silk or nylon. 13. A Christmas carol. 14. Female lion. 16. The property of plants and animals that distinguishes them from dead of organisms or inorganic matter. 18. Apportion. 20. Arkansas. (*). 21. Income Tax Return. (*) 22. An envoy or ambassador. 24. A playing card marked with one large centered pip. 25. A white carbohydrate found in potatoes, rice, corn etc. 26. Farthest down; least. 28. Had courage for; ventured upon. 30. Glandular; of or like lymphoid tissue. 32. Greater in amount, degree or number. 33. A hand held martial art 3-pronged weapon; “—Baba!”34. The basic monetary unit of Armenia. 36. Greenville Spartanburg international airport. (*) 37. Extending upward; tall; (Slang) drunk. 39. The oldest, sacred book of Vedic Sanskrit hymns. 41. An ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure = 6.25 Bushels. 43. Initial Non-Advocate Review. (*) 44. A round vessel used for holding liquids or cooking. 45. Sanctums; shrines in old temples for priests only. 46. Yukon Territory. (*)

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Clues Down: 1. The adherents of this religion are known as Muslims. 2. A hostile act of entering, removing or capturing bandits. 3. The average weight of one atom of any element. 4. Twenty minus one. 6. To treat with scorn or great disrespect. 7. As stated or described. 8. A text message transmitted by wire. 9. “Muhammad ___”, U.S. boxer. 10. Toward, to or into that place. 12. Not far. 15. Social Security. (*) 17. The 3rd Sunday in June, set aside to honor dads, in U.S. 19. To utter aloud (printed or written matters). 23. A plant, such as fern or moss, having a perennial stem with the growing point at the tip. 24. The traditional long, high-necked, closeﬁtting costume of Vietnamese women, split on sides from waist to hem. 25. Imparted agitated motion to a liquid, as with a spoon. 26. Any arrangement or set up. 27. Turf; sward. 29. To go away; leave; to die. 31. A commercial establishment that processes and distributes milk and its products like butter, cheese etc. 35. Major General. (*) 38. Holmium. (*) (Chemical element symbol) 40. By a route passing through, along or over. 42. Massachusetts. (*) (Puzzle solutions are on page 118. NO peeking!)

Hee Hee Booddhoo: “Doctor, whenever I drink coﬀee, I have this very sharp, intense pain in my eye.” Eye doctor: “Try to remember to remove the spoon from the cup before drinking.” •••••••••••••• Husband: “We are at that awkward age.” Wife: “I don’t get it. How?”Husband: “Too old to blame our parents for everything and too young to blame it all on the government!” •••••••••••••• Father: “When I discipline you how do you control your anger?” Son: “I start cleaning the toilet.” Father: “Oh, that’s good. How does that calm you?” Son: “I clean it with your toothbrush.” •••••••••••••• Teacher: “Make sentences using the word “beans.” One student: “My dad grows beans.” Second student: “My mother cooks beans.” Little one: “We are all human beans.” •••••••••••••• 116

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YOUTH CORNER (Created By Kirit Shukla) (Find & circle the words in the puzzle). (Subject: “World Dances” )

Math Magic - By Kirit Shukla Solve this math puzzle. Use these numbers only once: [2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6, 9] in empty squares To get the final = Given Answers (solution on next page) BALLET BELLYDANCE BHANGRA BHARATNATYAM CALYPSO CANCAN CHACHA CHARLESTON CIRCLE ELECTRIC FEET FOLK FOXTROT GARBA HAT

JITTERBUG KATHAK KUCHIPUDI LASYA LINE MAMBO NAGA RAS SAMBA SWING TANDAV TANG TAP TOES

The unused 7 letters spell that means “BEATS.”

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TEST YOUR IQ The common letters are “EX” - Fill in the blanks 1. Investigate; examine carefully. EX _ _ _ _ _ 2. “__ The Great,” a king of Macedonia and a Greek military conqueror. (356-323 B.C.) _ _ EX _ _ _ _ _ 3. Curving outward like surface of a sphere. _ _ _ _ EX 4. A city in NC & KY (in Fayette county). _ EX _ _ _ _ _ _ 5. A medical term denoting fever. _ _ _ EX _ _ 6. Very accurate; precise. EX _ _ _ 7. To apply much straining effort. _ _ _ _ EX _ _ _ 8. The one immediately following. _ EX _ 9. Employee who is compensated time-and-one-half rate of pay for overtime work. _ _ _ EX _ _ _ _ 10. To go beyond; surpass. EX _ _ _ _ 11. To exist earlier or before. _ _ _ EX _ _ _ 12. Complicated as to hard to deal with. _ _ _ _ EX 13. State of the SW U. S. Cap: Austin. _ EX _ _ 14. Ability to react quickly and effectively. _ _ _ _ EX _ _ 15. A breed of cat with a short, curly coat & long tail. _ EX 16. Append; addendum. _ _ _ EX 17. Tired; weakened. EX _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 18. Having to do with weaving. _ EX _ _ _ _ 19. Having only one part; not compounded. _ _ _ _ _ EX 20. A plane figure with six sides & six angles. _ EX _ _ _ _ 21. A list of articles with page numbers in a book. _ _ _ EX 22. Activity for developing the body. EX _ _ _ _ _ _ 23. The highest point; peak. _ _ EX 24. The arrangement of particles of any material as it affects the feel of a surface as coarse; smooth etc. _ EX _ _ _ _ 25. A doorway or passage leading out. EX _ _ (Puzzle solutions are on page 118. NO peeking!) Kirit shukla Contact him at kiritsshukla@hotmail.com

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FYI: Festivals & Holidays

June 2013 June 4 - Aparā Ekādasi June 5 - Isrā Mirāj June 8 - Darsha Amās (No Moon) June 12 - Guru Arjundev Shahid din. June 14 - Flag Day June 16 - Father’s Day June 20 - Nirjalā /Bhim Ekādasi June 20 - Gāyatri Jayanti June 23 - Vat Sāvitri Purnimā (Full Moon) June 23 - Saint Kabir Jayanti June 24 - Guru Hargovindsingh Jayanti July 2013 July 3 - Yogini Ekādasi July 4 - Independence Day (USA) July 8 - Darsha/Somavati Amās (No Moon) July 10 - Rathayātrā July 10 - Ramazān July 13 - Dwārkādhish Pātotsava July 19 - Devashayani Ekādasi July 20 - Jāyā Pārvati Vrat begins July 22 - Guru Purnimā (Full Moon)

Puzzle Solutions

ZERO The number 0 [Zero] and the numerical system were devised in India by mathematicians like āryabhatt, Bhāskarāchārya, and Mahāvira. Math is an exact science, in which the numbers were assigned to the existing things and symbol 0 was assigned to zero for “non-existing ones.” It was used to denote an empty or void place in an old place-value system. Primarily, the mathematical conception of zero was present in the spiritual form thousands of years back in Indian civilization. The Indian ideas spread to the Islamic countries, China, Europe and all over the world. Zero is written as 0 in all languages of the world. Zero in Sanskrit is “Shunya,” meaning void. Zero is the origin and a natural (neutral) number; neither plus (+) nor minus (-). We know that if n is any number: n ± 0 = n; n × 0 = 0; n ÷ 0 is indeterminate or ∞ (infinity). The use of the calculator also reveals this. The infinity is defined as a number greater than you can imagine. The sky is nothing but void or empty and infinite space. Is the sky zero or infinite? It is everything and nothing at the same time. The significance of zero is critical to math as well as life. It is the point from which all other numbers spring forth. The number zero visually resembles an elliptical circle. The symbol of the circle deals with the meanings of cycles, evolution and time. It is the symbol of the seed from which the life emerges and the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth continues and also of eternity, evolution and infinity. The circle or a wheel has no ends. The sun, Moon and the stars far away in the sky have their orbits that look like 0. The symbolic meaning of number zero has many possibilities: the lowest point, freezing point of water (in Celsius), mystery, void, absolute nothingness, infinity, eternity, reflection, totality, origin etc. Zero and one are the basis of the computer science programming. There are other words also used with zero: zerobase, zero-coupon, zero gravity, zero hour, zero (population) growth, zero-sum, zero in, etc.

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General Predictions for June 2013 ARIES (Mar 20- Apr 20) After a slow start, time will start moving fast during the second half of the month. It will be tough to control the competitor this month. A big financial gain may delight you in the last week of the month. You will need support from your loved one. A rise in status can also be predicted this month. Try to take the advantage of the favorable situation developing during last week of the month.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 22) After a negative start the time will improve during second half of the month. Don’t waste your time and money for luxury and romance. You may feel tired and out of touch, but only hard working will reward you. Act very cautiously and try to be sincere towards your project. Your saving is going to go up. Stock market may bring good luck for you. You may need help from your friends.

TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 21) This is the time for love and romance. Go beyond the limit to enjoy the love life to a full extent. A very positive response is possible. Time is also good for getting unexpected financial benefits. Stock market may also bring good luck this month. You may spend big money on luxury. A minor dispute with a sibling may upset you. Take positive approach to avoid any negative consequences.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21) This month will make you very successful in your ventures. Your service working conditions will improve. Money will start flowing quite normally. Your deals with government and authorities will get through. You will compromise with your morals and principles to enjoy the time. Try to curb your expenses, as the time will fly and you may lose control over the situation.

GEMINI (May 21 - Jun 21) Support from your spouse and blessing from your mother may bring lots of success for you. You will enjoy high status due to your work in literature; however, an increasing risk of financial loss may be there. Hint from your friends will click a great idea in your mind. You must take immediate action in this matter. Dispute with the business partner because of misunderstanding is also possible this month. Watch your health.

CAPRICORN (Dec 21 - Jan 20) You will be back in control of the situation by the end of this month. Meanwhile just wait and watch. Misunderstanding leading to dispute with spouse will be always there. Follow your ideology and morals to avoid any major problem. Social issue will use up most of your time this month. Best thing to do during such time is to move very slowly and steadily. Don’t go with the flow.

CANCER (Jun 21 - Jul 22) You may face minor problems with the spouse during the first half of the month. Just ignore them otherwise they may develop into major issues. A great support from your sibling may bring success and happiness. Follow his/her ideology in regards to long-term financial benefits. Time is very good for short distance travel. Stomach virus could create health problem this month. You will feel more comfortable during the second half of the month.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 19) Your relation with your spouse and in-laws is going to change and will become more cordial. Your income will rise. Don’t forget to be very cautious to avoid any mishap or accident. Sudden health problem may destroy everything. Your sibling will prove to be the best support this month. Avoid taking any career related major decisions. You will regain your confidence during the last week.

LEO (Jul 22 - Aug 23) You will feel very energetic in the beginning of the month. Your friends will be with you to bring family happiness in the later part of the month. You will enjoy substantial financial gain in the last week. Your luck is favoring you a lot. A very strong para-psychic experience is also possible during that time. You should follow the intuition and work on it. It may change the path of your life.

PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20) You will feel relaxed and relieved during this month. You will regain your confidence. A dramatic positive change will bring happiness in life. Your working condition will improve. You will get opportunity to change your career/job. Respect the opinion of your spouse. A pleasant trip is almost certain to take place in the second half of the month. This is the time to make positive moves.

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Index of Advertisers A & V Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Abacus Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Access Realty & Funding (Chandravadan Shah) . . . . . . . . . .29 All Car Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Anil Bedi & Associates PC (CPA & Consultants) . . . . . . . . . .11 Apna Travels (Morrisville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Ashwini Kathak Dance Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Asian Divas (Cosmetologist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Asiana Fusion.Sushi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Aura And More... Boutique (Ladies Fashions) . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 BallantyneTech Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Bashyam & Spiro LLP (Immigration Law) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Bethel Christian Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Bharat Bazaar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Bhindi Jewellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Bhindi Plaza (Lease Space Available) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Bipin & Smita Parekh (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Blakeney & Steelcroft Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Blooming Buds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Blue Mango Indian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Bombay Grille (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 British American School of Charlotte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 C2 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Café Nirvana (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Carolina Law Group (Monty Desai) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Carolina Wedding Belle (Event Design & Décor) . . . . . . . . . .23 CaroMont Medical Group (Dr. Manu Patel) . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Chai Pani (Restaurant - Ashville, NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Challa Law Offices, PLC (Immigration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Charlotte Gita Study Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Charlotte Music School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Charlotte Solar Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Chiro-Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Concha, David - Immigration Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 County South Realty & Business Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Curry and Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Curry N Kabab (Cornelius) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Dadabhagwan Satsang (Satsang Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Darpan Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Delhi Palace / Spices Of India (Columbia, SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Dentist (Dr. Prashant Rao - Cedar Walk Dentistry) . . . . . . .115 Dentist (Pineville Dentistry - Lina V. Mistry, DDS) . . . . . . . .34 Desai Desai Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Desai, Rajarshi (CPA, PLLC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Dish Network (Viren Mehta) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 DJ Hangama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 DJ Desi (Amit Vasi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 DJ Don (David Pandoria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 DJ Lalit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Elegant Designz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Eshaan Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Eye Level (Formerly E-nopi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Fairview Home Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Flavors Of India (Uptown Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Flower Accent (Wedding Planning and Décor) . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Fly Worry Free (Travel Agent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Friends Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Fu Lin Asian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Gandhi International Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Gayatri Pariwar Charlotte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Geological Resources, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Gold Leaf Carriage (Weddings & Special Events) . . . . . . . . . .50 H2 Laser & Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Henna's Dulhan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Hindu Center Charlotte (Events) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64/65 HSNC (Pujya Rameshbhai Oza (Bhaishri) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Hues Designs Party Planning (Sapna Shah) . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Huntington Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 India Grocers (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 India Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Saathee.com

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Indian Grocery (Columbia, SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 International Center for Meditation and Well Being . . . . . . . .9 Jag Insurance Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Jaipur Indian Restaurant (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 K & M Accountant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 K. Hovnanian Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 K.B. Zaveree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 K.V.K. Sundaramv (Financial Advisor - Morgan Stanley) . . .15 KD Financial & KMD Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 KD Photographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Krut Systems LLC (LED lighting and Security Systems) . . . .38 Kumar, Kokila (Real Estate - Allen Tate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Legacy Jewels / Global Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Mahabazar.com Travels Maha Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Maharani Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Malani Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Malaya Kitchen (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Matemu Law Office P.C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Mathur, Gitanjali (Allen Tate Realtors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Mishra Architecture PLLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Modern Wholesale and Tobacco World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 MyTripFare (Travel agent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Nagpal, Sunil (MetLife Financial Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 N-Digilabs Videography & Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Nationwide Ins. (Maqsood Khan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Neeta's Beauty Parlor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 OM Tech Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Pardasani, Kamlesh (Real Estate - CharlotteArea.com) . . . .105 Passage To India - Fine Indian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Patel Brothers (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Patel, Champa (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Patel, Tony (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Payal Groceries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Persis Indian Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Rajbhog Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Rajdeep Mandap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Rajdeep Video & Photography (Ramesh Panjabi) . . . . . . . . . .53 Rapid Car Care (Formerly Ali & Sons Car Care) . . . . . . . . . . .26 Religious Ceremonies (Swminath Sastrigal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Ritu Selects - An Elegant Fashion Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Robert Brown LLC (Oza, Rishi: Immigration Law) . . . . . . . .46 Roop Beauty (Pooja Patel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 RP Photo & Video (Rashmi Patel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 S S Photography Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Saffron Restaurant and Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Sarvaga Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Shah, Anish (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58/59 Shah, Kirti (CPA - Sepa Consulting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Shah, Sneha (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Shankar Ehsaan Loy Concert Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Shining Star Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Shukla, Kirit (Music Lession & Band) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Shyama Beauty Parlour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Sleep Inn (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 South Clt Endocrinology (Kanakasabai Narasimhan, MD) . .93 Spice South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Srishti (Little Achievers Felicitation Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Thakkar, Beena (Realty) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 The Blue Taj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Transportation (Diamond Cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Travel Universe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Travelinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Trimurthi Temple Devasthanam (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Ttravel Guru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Urogender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Vyas Travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 White Horse Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Worldwide travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Yafa Market & Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Zaika (Moorseville, NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Zi Zi's Vegan Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 June 2013

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