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In this issue: Man Made Diamonds are Forever A Chat with Sitarist Niladri Kumar
September 2016 Issue # 220 Editor Samir Shukla (Samir@Saathee.com)
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A Chat with Manmade Sitar player Diamonds are Niladri Kumar Forever
Hello ReADeRS! Why doesn't India win more Olympic medals? Read the column on pg. 14. Diamond labs say their manmade diamonds are forever too, even if they were made yesterday. Story on pg. 18 Read a short interview with sitar maestro Niladri Kumar on pg. 24. Rocker Freddie Mercury would have been 70 this year. The tribute is on pg. 30. Read about the basics of Natya Sastra, the classic sanskrit text that guides performing arts in the column on pg. 52. Read about a place in New Mexico that is so dark you can see your shadow by starlight. See pg. 80. Catch up on the all the activities of the regional community organizations beginning on pg. 100. The AstroScope, our exclusive monthly horoscope is on pg. 136. Get daily updates about the community, local and international news, latest movie releases, analysis and interesting videos at our website www.Saathee.com We welcome all comments and suggestions.
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Contributors: Teatime in the City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 14 Manmade Diamonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18 A Chat with Niladri Kumar . . . . . . . .pg. 24 Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 26 Upcoming Movie Releases . . . . . . . . .pg. 28 American Dance Festival . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 30 Sangeet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Namaskar Y’all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Youth Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Mastering Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46 Personal Finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50 Dances of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 52 Thinking About Thinking . . . . . . . . . .pg. 56 Marketing Turnaround . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 58 The Chai Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 60 Nutrition for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 62 Test Your India Knowledge . . . . . . . .pg. 68 Heart to Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 70 News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 80 Spot the Differences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 88 Community Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 92 Community Organizations . . . . . . . .pg. 100 Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . . . .pg. 130 Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 132 Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 132 AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 136 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 138 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 140
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olympics and those pesky medals Book Review:
The summer Olympics are over. This year the United States won over 100 medals and India won two. Once again the discussions begin on why India, a country of over 1.2 billion people, can’t produce athletes that can win medals at the Olympics. Well, the answer is rather simple. It’s about money. It’s about a culture of sports. It’s about sports infrastructure. It’s about parents willing to let their children go full blast into sports, while putting academics on the backburner. That’s it. If Indian parents, government, schools and communities set up the type of sports environment and ethos pervasive in the US, India would come home with a stack of medals from any sporting event around the world. Instead, Indians produce gold medalists in spelling bees, IT, and STEM. I’ve had discussions with friends and relatives on why India doesn’t win medals. The argument goes that Indians don’t have the athletic prowess, stamina, and ability to become world class athletes. I say, hogwash. Again, it’s quite simple. Here are the basics. You need money, lots of it, world-class training centers, lots of them, veteran trainers and coaches, lots of them, a sports culture that is pervasive at all income levels, and, most important, parents and family members willing to let kids with raw talent bloom as athletes. India simply doesn’t have the traditions and infrastructures of swim teams, little league, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, and football that’s in place, as it is in the US for even the youngest of participants. Sure, lots of kids play cricket in dusty fields and neighborhood greens all over India. The country’s cricket superstars are proof that when a country is obsessed with a sport, uber athletes are spawn. In the United States, parents spend hours each week transporting kids to soccer games or tennis matches or their neighborhood swim teams. Indian-American parents also do this. The easy availability of swimming pools, tennis courts, soccer fields, and other sports infrastructure builds and blooms the layers of talent and training that can help identify the talented youngsters. These youngsters can then be brought into the moneyed sports structure, with full parental support, to turn them into world-class athletes. This is why the US leads in medal counts. And India doesn’t. The Chinese and Russians spend billions of dollars to train their athletes to compete in a nationalistic manner. And they win a lot of medals, because they back and support athletes to a level that India never has. If India can follow suit to create the sports traditions of the US, fund the training of athletes and the needed infrastructure, it will take only a generation to build the foundation. The medals will pour in.
Amar Akbar Anthony: Bollywood, Brotherhood, and the Nation Authors: William Ellison, Christian Lee Novetzke, and Andy Rotman (Harvard University Press)
Anyone with any interest in popular Indian films has seen or heard of director Manmohan Desai’s 1977 megahit Amar Akbar Anthony. The film was a quintessential masala movie with multiple characters, an ensemble cast, crisscrossing plot lines and stories, and of course the hit songs. The story follows the antics of three brothers separated in childhood, from each other as well as their parents, who were raised in three different religious households. It is the story of the diversity, traditions, and religions of India, all mixed into a colorful mishmash by Manmohan Desai. In this book, three professors from different universities and backgrounds unfurl the beloved movie and tie it into the greater story of India. The authors review and analyze one of the biggest hits of Bollywood, where one of the prime themes is religious harmony. This book is not simply a condensed narrative of the movie; the authors take great care in using the film’s plot lines and characters and unfold them into the greater idea of India. Secularism, creeping modernity, communalism, and community are all interwoven in their assessment of the three main characters and their mother “Maa,” who represents a compendium of the greater Mother India. The authors offer a multi-layered interpretation of the film’s symbolism, idea of social harmony and post-independence secular democracy of India, embedded with the minutiae of all things India. The book analyzes the film in ways most people who have watched and loved the film have likely never thought about. The deeper symbolism and India’s secular democracy go hand in hand with the film, which is given a multi-perspective here. It’s a film that celebrates India’s diversity without making noise about it. The characters all simply get along on a secular level. This book is clearly a labor of love, where American academics spend a lot of time analyzing a single Hindi film. The authors are clearly fans of Hindi films and experts of India’s web of myriad religions, traditions and beliefs. They, like the I welcome your comments. film, don’t take everything too seriously, but at the same time remind readers of the believable and unbelievable mores and Samir Shukla machinations of the film. They are scholars, of course, but fans is the editor of Saathee magazine. as well. Read the book, it is as fast-paced as the movie, and then contact - samir@Saathee.com watch the film again. Insights that were once hidden in the songs, romance, comedy and action will reveal themselves. Saathee.com
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Ever since the 1950s, companies have been manufacturing diamonds in a lab. The technology mimics nature’s geological forces, using massive pressure, high temperatures, or both, to turn some form of carbon — even just carbon gas — into one of the most expensive gems on Earth. But it’s only within the past several years that man-made diamonds have been able to match the top-quality stones coming out of the mines. De Beers coined the phrase “A Diamond Is Forever” in 1947, redefining the diamond as the ultimate symbol of romance: timeless, rare and worth considerable financial pain. Today, companies like the Diamond Foundry want to convince consumers that a diamond is forever ... even if it was born yesterday. Their pitch is based on ethics. The struggle to control
Silicon Valley is a playground of sci-fi wonders: Driverless cars. Virtual reality arcades. The robots that will soon replace your dog. I’m here to check out the latest: A diamond mine the size of a passenger van that can be controlled with an iPhone. “This is our unit foundry, the prototype foundry for the future. It includes our growth reactors in which we hot-forge diamonds under the heat of plasma,” says Martin Roscheisen, the CEO and founder of the Diamond Foundry, the man-made diamond industry’s hottest new start-up. And how long does it take to make a batch? “About two weeks,” he says. Compare that to the 1 billion-plus years for the Earth to produce a diamond, and you get why the traditional diamond industry is up in arms. Saathee.com
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How do you see yourself, or what role do you play in bringing Indian classical music to the young digital generation? In essence, how do you create new fans of traditional music? That’s a good question. How do you create new fans? A big part in a musicians life goes in firstly carving a niche amongst the already fans of this traditional art form. And then try and create interest amongst the non initiated is almost a job for another life but has to be done at the same time. I feel that somehow the young new generation is extremely smart and they get it very quick but it’s important to be able to speak and relate to them in a language that keeps their interest alive in it. We are at a time which is somewhat like a crossroad where although we are in this digital age with this wide huge reach but the numbers of Indian music being consumed is dwindling instead of growing. So somewhere I feel a huge gap is being created and before its get too far and wide it’s imperative that we have to keep the tradition alive through innovation.
By Samir Shukla Niladri Kumar is an amazing young sitar player. He hails from a lineage of five generations of sitar players and trained under his father and guru Pandit Kartick Kumar. Niladri Kumar will perform in two North Carolina cities in October with the legendary tabla master Zakir Hussain. Kumar is a total master of the sitar and invented his own electric version of the sitar called Zitar. He has lent his sitar and Zitar prowess to numerous films over the years including Baahubali, Aashique 2, Dedh Ishqiya, Dhoom 2, and Paheli. He has also worked with guitarist John McLaughlin and Talvin Singh, among many others. And of course he is currently touring with Zakir Hussain. Kumar says the performances in North Carolina are strictly North Indian traditional classical music with the classic sitar and tabla duo. The shows are essentially “don’t miss” affairs for anyone who loves Hindustani music. Here is a short chat with Niladri Kumar.
Who are your veteran music heroes as well as younger musicians that you admire? There are far too many to give in a few names. It’s not fair to leave some for the need of word space. I have had numerous Heroes who I have not just admired but even followed and try to emulate.
Will you be playing the Zitar at this concert? Give a brief description of the Zitar. Can you give a brief bio of your background and musical No. I am not playing the Zitar. I am going to play only the Sitar. The Zitar is an electric sitar and is a result of following a passion journey? I learnt sitar and the music to be played on it from my father and dreaming of a world which only existed in my dreams. Pandit Kartick Kumar. My fore fathers were all sitar players Someday it might be reality. from Dhaka erstwhile east Bengal and I am the fifth in the generational line of sitar players. The rest of me is available on What are your current projects or recordings? www.niladrikumar.com. Please do have a look and read and I I am working on a couple of albums simultaneously and have been going to and fro on it for various reasons. Hopefully will hope it would be worth your time. have something to release by this year end. You are performing with Zakir Hussain in North Carolina on oct 8 and 9. Who are the other accompanying musicians, if Anything else you would like to tell the audience in North Carolina? any? Yes. It’s a big honor and blessing to be performing alongside Firstly thank you for asking me these questions and hope my the legendary Ustad Zakir Hussain ji. This concert is just a duo answers will create an interest for you to come and witness the of tabla and sitar. A traditional North Indian classical concert. greatest magic in music of our times the one and only Ustad Zakir Hussain. Talk a little about this current tour with Zakirji. What can we expect? Ustad Zakir Hussain and Pandit For any musician of my generation and others it’s an Niladri Kumar will perform on opportunity of a lifetime to be able to perform with Ustad Zakir Sat, October 8 (8pm) in Durham. Hussain ji. For me especially, I feel humbled and special at the The concert is organized through same time. As you are all aware of the genius of Zakir ji, you Duke Performances. Tickets are sure can expect that in abundance and I hope to play the sitar now on sale via tickets.duke.edu. to try and keep time with him. They will both also perform on Sun, October 9 (4pm) in What is your assessment of the current state of Indian Charlotte. The concert is classical music in India as well as the rest of the world? organized through IPAAC It’s a question which has different answers at different levels. (www.ipaac.org). Tickets are now But to keep it precise Indian classical music is the music of this on sale via tix.cpcc.edu. land and as long as we cherish being who we are this music will Saathee.com
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Freaky Ali is a romantic-comedy and sports film directed, produced and written by Sohail Khan and presented by Salman Khan. The film is about a debt collector for a local gangster that becomes a golfing sports sensation. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Amy Jackson, Arbaaz Khan, and Nikitin Dheer. The film releases on September 9.
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Baar Baar Dekho Baar Baar Dekho is an upcoming romantic drama directed by Nitya Mehra, marking her debut in Hindi cinema. The film stars Katrina Kaif, Sidharth Malhotra, Sarika, Ram Kapoor, and Taaha Shan and is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. Baar Baar Dekho is based on a romance tale spanning 30 odd years. Look for the movie in theaters on September 9. Saathee.com
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Snowden (Director: Oliver Stone) Cast: Scott Eastwood, Shailene Woodley, Nicolas Cage, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt
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My Father Iqbal (Director: Suzad Iqbal Khan) Cast: Narendra Jha, Komal Thakker, Paresh Mehta, Raj Sharma, and Amit Lakhani
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Sunshine Music Tours & Travels (Director: Shailendra Singh) Cast: Sunny Kaushal, Ashrut Abhinan Jain, Jaswinder Singh, Suhas Joshi, and Himayat Sayed
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Yea Toh Two Much Ho Gayaa (Director: Anwer Khan) Cast: Arbaaz Khan, Jimmy Sheirgill, Pooja Chopra, and Murli Sharma
Days of Tafree (Director: Krishnadev Yagnik) Cast: Yash Soni, Ansh Bagri, Sanchay Goswami, Sarabjit Bindra, and Nimisha Mehta Manmarziyan (Director: Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari) Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar
September 9 Baar Baar Dekho (Director: Nitya Mehra) Cast: Katrina Kaif, Sidharth Malhotra, Sarika, Ram Kapoor, and Taaha Shah
Wah Taj (Director: Ajit Sinha) Cast: Shreyas Talpade, Manjari Fadnis, Hemant Pandey, and Rajesh Sharma
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Dil Sala Sanki (Director: Shushikailash) Cast: Yogesh Kumar, Madalasa Sharma, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Shakti Kapoor
Beiimaan love (Director: Rajeev Chaudhari) Cast: Sunny Leone, Rajniesh Duggall, Daniel Weber, Rina Charaniya, and Rajiv Verma
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MIRROR, MIRROR A Conversation From the Outside Looking in... even though I was not there in London clapping along with them, Freddie still managed to reach through the TV screen and make me feel like I was a part of that moment.
By Jennifer Allen Who Wants to live Forever? one Man’s Precious Gift to the World
“Excess is part of my nature. Dullness is a disease. I really need danger and excitement. I’m never scared of putting myself out on a limb.” ~ Freddie Mercury
On the 5th of September in the year 1946, the world would officially be introduced to a human being who would undoubtedly become of the greatest musical performers and songwriters of all time. On that fateful day in Zanzibar, Farrokh Bulsara was born. Parsi by descent and Gujarati by lineage, Farrokh learned piano by age 7 and was often said to have an uncanny knack to replay songs from the radio almost right after hearing them. He grew up loving Bollywood… especially singer Lata Mangeshkar, but was also greatly influenced by rock performers such as Little Richard and Liza Minelli’s flamboyant performance in Cabaret. When he was 17, the Bulsara family was forced to move to England due to the 1964 Zanzibar Revolution, but it wasn’t until the early 1970’s and two failed bands that he would become the man that has left such an impression on the world in such a short time. Of course, I am speaking about the late great Freddie Mercury…
Is there any specific thing that we can point to which made Freddie amazing? I personally think it was many little things that came together and made him unique. You can certainly see how much of a theatrical performer he was. The lavish outfits and the signature movements he made on stage were things that no one else had ever attempted before. He was just as comfortable in tights as he was in a dress, and he didn’t seem to care what anyone else thought of his stage presence in the slightest. There are many photos of him in lavish outfit after outfit, and anyone who was a true Queen fan simply understood that this was just how Freddie and band were. Beyond his performance persona, there was also his impressive four octave vocal range. His singing was no doubt better than most professional, trained opera tenors. You remember that really high note at the end of the operatic portion of Bohemian Rhapsody? That was all Freddie, folks. The man didn’t need any of that newfangled auto tuning they use now. He could switch from baritone to contralto in an instant, and very few other singers have ever been able to accomplish such a feat on a consistent basis. And speaking of his ability to adapt, there’s the sheer amount of musical genres that Queen’s songs touched upon. Metal? Listen to Stone Cold Crazy. Funk? Hey remember Another One Bites the Dust? Movie Soundtracks? Queen did two of them. Rockabilly? Yup they did that too with Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Anyone who’s ever been to at a sporting event has been driven to stomp and clap along to We Will Rock You. Heck Freddie even sang Opera. And of course… we all have had a moment where we are driving along and can’t help but (attempt to) sing the mysterious lyrics of Bohemian Rhapsody along with the band (and yes I do the obligatory headbang at the “rock” part). What is probably most surprising about this man is that off stage Freddie was completely the opposite of the brilliant showman that the fans saw. He was shy and often despised doing interviews. He had a very small group of close friends and was very slow to “warm up” to people he didn’t know well. It’s hard to think of him that way while away from the spotlight, but in truth he was also a very humble person. In the few interviews he did give, he would always be upset if the interviewer referred to him apart from the band. Queen was a band with four talented men working together to create music. It was never Freddie with three backup band members.
“When I’m dead, I want to be remembered as a musician of some worth and substance.” ~ Freddie Mercury Freddie’s history with the band, Queen is nothing short of legend at this point. If there was just one word to describe him, I dare say that one word would not be enough. “Charismatic” “Brilliant” “Extravagant” are just a few. When he got on stage, the whole crowd stopped and took notice. He could command the crowd with just a flick of the wrist, and he seemed to love every second of it. He was definitely one of the most amazing performers ever, with his stage presence often imitated but never duplicated. Probably the pinnacle of Queen’s stage shows was their Live Aid act in 1985. I remember watching the whole day’s festivities on MTV and how much of a big deal it was being run from both Wembley Stadium in London and John F Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia at the same time. Lots of great bands, young and old were present that day. Heck Phil Collins managed to take the Concord plane from London to Philadelphia just so he could be at both venues on the same day. They were all topped by what many have called “20 minutes that changed music forever.” Queen came out, played 5 songs… and every single one of the 72,000 in attendance, heck every single one of the millions watching on TV or in Philadelphia was clapping along with Radio Ga Ga. We all stood up and sang We Will Rock You and We are the Champions in sync with Freddie and the band. Mercury had the magic touch, and it showed. I feel lucky to have experienced this moment in real time, and Saathee.com
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SANGEET Popular Music of India By Kirit Shukla
bāten sone yār ve māhi mainu tere nāl pyār ve, hāy main mar jāvān dil jāniye hāy main mar jāvān , ve shāvā shāvā bhāngadā ve shāvā shāvā, o balle balle o balle balle o balle balle o balle balle hoy hoy hoy hoy, e le hāy shāvā hāy shāvā, in kadamon men sānse vār den, rab se jyādā tujhe pyār den, rabbā mainu māf karin rabbā khairiyā, hāy mainun māf kare, tum to meri zind meri jān ve, meri tu zamin hai āsamān ve tujh bin main ki karān rabbā khairiyā, hāy main ki karān, say shāvā shāvā māhiyā say shāvā shāvā say he rup hai terā sonā… Come on say shāvā shāvā māhiyā Say shāvā shāvā māhiyā say shāvā shāvā māhiyā …
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Aadesh Srivastava Srivastava was a music composer and a playback singer for numerous Indian films. He was born on September 4, 1964, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, into a Hindu Kāyastha family. He got his first music break in the film Kanyādān in 1993, which unfortunately was not released, but its songs became popular on radio. Over the course of his career, he had composed music for over 100 Hindi films. In 2005 and 2009, he was a judge for the talent TV show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge. In 2006, he directed the short film Sanaa that focused on the socially unbearable subject of child seduction. He married Vijaytā Pundit, sister of music duo Jatin Lalit and actress Sulakshanā Pundit and the couple had two sons, Anivesh and Avitesh. Aadesh Srivastava passed away due to cancer in Mumbai on Sept 5, 2015. He received special tributes from his colleagues in the music industry that have had the chance to work with him during his active years.
Meaning (Summary): Say 'shava shava' (Pretty cool!) Your beauty is golden, golden are your anklets-2; they tinkle in such way that mesmerizing everybody, The kohl (Kājal) on your eyes say, to live or die for love. Say 'shava shava' my beloved, -2. Come my lover and beloved; Come beautiful, dance 'shava'... dance, dance 'shava'... Since I saw you for the first time, my heart became restless. O God, you know... what has happened to my heart? Listening to your talk, I fell for you, I fell in love with you, my beloved, I will die for you, my dear, I will die for you. Say Bhangra 'shava shava'... my beloved. May my last breath be at your feet, I will love you more then I love God. Please forgive Awards: me God, for the sakes of my good-will, please forgive me. You Won Best background music: 2001 Film Refugee are my soul, my life. You are my earth, my heaven. What Nominated Best music: 2002 Films Chalte Chalte and Kabhi would I do without you! For the sakes of my good-will, what khushi kabhi gham would I do? Say 'shava shava' my beloved...
His lyrics to the famous Hindi hit song “Rup terā sonā sonā ...” lyrics in Hindi: is given on this page.
evergreen and Classic lyrics Rup Tera Sona Sona... Song: Rup hai terā sonā sonā … Film: Kabhi khushi kabhi gham Year: 2002 Music: Aadesh Shrivāstava Singers: Alkā Yāgnik, Udit Narayan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sudesh Bhosle, Amit Kumar, Aadesh Shrivāstava, Amitabh Bacchan Lyricist: Sameer Tāl/Rhythm: Punjabi Bhangra beats Starring: Kājol, Shah Rukh Khan, Hritik Roshan, Jaya Bacchan, Amitabh Bacchan, Kareenā Kapoor lyrics in english: One two one two three four say shāvā shāvāRup hai terā sonā sonā soni teri pāyal pāyal-2chhan chhanā chhan aise chhanake kar de sab ko ghāyalkah rahā ānkhon kā kājal ishq men jinā maranāye say shāvā shāvā māhiyā Say shāvā shāvā Ye rup hai merā sonā sonā soni meri pāyal pāyalchhan chhanā chhan ...Everybody say shāvā shāvā māhiyā māhiyā ve ājā māhi māhiyā ve ājā, shāvā shāvā Say shāvā shāvā ājā gori nach le hāy shāvā nach le ve nach le hāy shāvā are ājā gori nach le hāy shāvā he nach le ve nach le hāy shāvā, dekhā tainu pahali pahali bār ve, hone lagā dil bekarār ve rabbā mainu ki ho gayā dil jāniye hāy mainu ki ho gayā sun ke teri Saathee.com
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NAMASKAR Y’ALL Reflections and a few confessions as an Indian American in the Carolinas Five Rings, 206 Countries, Countless emotions
grandparents happily take on roles of timers, stroke judges or participant gatherers and everyone makes it their business to cheer for their team until they are hoarse. As ordinary kids share the pool with former Olympians and elite swimmers, their dream turns into determination and an aspiring swimmer evolves into a competitive athlete. By contrast, my friends and I grew up playing badminton in the open space of our building in Mumbai. The quadrangle, as we called it was a sorry excuse for a playground but it was our badminton court all summer when we played friendly and sometimes competitive matches with friends and rivals. But once school was back in session, it was forgotten and it didn’t occur to us or at least to me that it could be something more. What if we’d had a more organized approach to summer badminton? What if we had access to a coach, a league consisting of teams from the area and a tournament that allowed the players to participate and potentially seek more advanced training in the sport? I wonder if that would have resulted in a few famous badminton stars from our old neighborhood. Of course it would also mean that some of the bickering residents would have to get along, the building’s aunties and uncles would have to put up with noise and cheer during matches and mommies and papas would have to give up their free time to take care of the logistics of organizing a tournament. But wouldn’t it be worth all the trouble if you could brag about knowing an Olympic medalist since childhood? In recent conversations, people have expressed their disappointment with India’s performance history in the Olympics. To many it seems sad and almost unbelievable that a country of more than a billion people cannot produce more medal winners. Surprisingly, Indian immigrants rarely excel in sports even though they have surpassed others in numerous fields across many different countries. We could sit around the chai table all night to discuss the whys. But I believe the better question is, what can we do to promote sports success? The hallmark of success is a “can do” attitude and actions are more likely to change things than regretting, lamenting or criticizing. I suspect that the lives and routines of elite sportsmen and women are far from easy or glamorous. For every moment of glory there are hours of grit and sweat, a lot of it. Just from watching my children participate in recreational swim teams, I realized how hard it is to shave off even one second off their best time. It is not simply a matter of trying hard and wanting to be fast, there are so many factors involved. So I continue to marvel and respect Olympians especially the ones who’ve fought against all odds and carried with them the hopes and dreams of their countries. Doping and corruption scandals can disillusion us and repeated TV commercials can test our patience but if there is one thing I’ll preserve from Rio 2016 it is this – dream, plan and work like crazy.
By Shyama Parui “USA, USA, USA” “India, India, India” Chanting, screaming and cheering we jumped with joy as we hugged each other celebrating the victory of our favorite athletes at the Rio Olympic Games. For two weeks, our family was glued to the TV mesmerized by the Olympiad watching in excitement, fascination and complete awe as amazing men and women continued to redefine what is humanly possible. I’ve followed these games since childhood and even though they come around every four years, I find myself just as eager and wide-eyed each time. I’m forced to humbly accept that I have so much to learn about the world as there are more countries than I had ever imagined. It opens my eyes to the host country’s people and culture and reveals the personal and deeply moving stories of athletes from around the world. The Olympics have meant so much more than a bunch of countries competing for The Olympics have medals. It seems to bring meant so much more than together people in a way that politicians cannot and elicit a bunch of countries sheer joy that one cannot competing for medals. fake. I agree with the President’s views that while the Olympics cannot end problems like poverty or war, it creates a sense of humanity and empathy. If knocking down stereotypes was a sport, then the 2016 Olympics would be champion. Anthony Ervin at the age of 35 won the Men’s 50-meter freestyle swimming event showing more speed and power than the younger contestants. Gymnasts were once believed to retire in their early twenties but Oksana Chusovitina represented Uzbekistan at the age of 41 defying this commonly held belief. India’s very own Dipa Karmakar, a rookie by comparison, vaulted way ahead of competitors who were ranked higher in the qualification stage. And if you’ve said greatness cannot be repeated, eat your words! Kristin Armstrong, Aly Raisman, Usain Bolt and the medal machine known as Michael Phelps have proved you wrong. With USA leading the medals tally it was easy to be drawn in and rally behind the winning team, even if it was in a sport we had never played or heard of. Our sports culture too provides fertile ground particularly for the young to build and grow their skills or simply develop a love for sports. It is everywhere and I found it palpable when I first moved to Charlotte more than a decade ago. Monday morning conversations were all about Sunday night football and executives used more sports analogies than corporate-speak. As a parent I can attest that we spend a good part of our lives transporting our children to practice and competitive events. Summer swim teams conducted by neighborhoods or the local YMCA are a great example of promoting sports and team spirit not just among children but the entire family. The swim meets are entirely managed by volunteers who spend hours of their time managing the logistics which means moms, dads, Saathee.com
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YOUTH CORNER 2. Music director of 2002 Bollywood Hindi film ‘Kabhi khushi kabhi gham’? (a) Ismail Darbar (b) A. R. Rahman (c) Pritam (d) Aadesh Shrivastava
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Make words using 4 or more letters. The central letter must be used in each word. Letters cannot be used more than once per word. Use all letters for the subject word (underlined in solutions below) 14+ words = Excellent; 10 to 13 words = Good; 9 or less = keep looking. Words we found are in solutions below.
6. The world’s longest sea span bridge Hangzhou Bay bridge is about __ Km long. (a) 40 Km (b) 36 Km (c) 30 Km (d) 25 Km
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7. The chemical formula for ‘Washing Soda’ is (a) NaClO3 (b) NaHCO3 (c) Na2CO3 (d) Na2SO4
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8. The distance between Raleigh & Charlotte is 150 miles. If you drive 2/3 of the distance in 150 minutes, what is your average speed in mph? (a) 60 mph (b) 50 mph (c) 40 mph (d) 30 mph
The answer given on the bottom of this page (no peeking).
9. Most venomous snakes in the world live in (a) Africa (b) Australia (c) India (d) South America
Dadaji’s moral short stories Two little boys were playing together under a large tree. One boy saw a walnut on the ground that fell from the tree. Before he could pick it, the other boy grabbed it. The first boy demanded, “Give me the walnut. It’s mine because I saw it first.” The other boy replied, “It’s mine, because I took it.” They started quarrelling. A tall boy was walking past them. On seeing the quarrelling boys, the tall boy said, “Give me the walnut and I will settle your quarrel.” The tall boy took the walnut, he split the whole walnut in two parts with his teeth and ate the seed. He gave one half shell to each boy and said, “This is for settling your quarrel.”
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MASTERING MEANING
Harnessing the Power of American English By Judith L. Bergman
Suggested strategies to increase your mastery of meaning this month: Read the business, sports and political news articles in your daily and Sunday newspaper or in digital format and look for idiomatic uses of change. Notice whether any or 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/change Answers: 1-e, 2-b, 3-g, 4-j, 5-a, 6-o 7-c 8-h 9-r, 10-d 11-i, 12-f, 13-k 14-t 15-p 16-l, 17-s 18-m, 19-q, 20-n.
Even though we still have very hot and muggy days in September, we know that the days are getting shorter and we know that the season is changing. Fall is probably my favorite season in North Carolina and it is a welcome change even though the colorful leaves and crisp air arrive about six weeks later than they do in my native New England. In The Free Dictionary.com I found over 60 unique ways that change is used in idioms (non-literal expressions). Can you match the meanings (“a” to “t”) below to these expressions that use change? 1 1. A car like that takes a lot of change to buy. _____ 2. After his leadership training, our department manager really showed a change in stripes in his philosophy about staff relationships. _____ 3. He really needed a change of pace from PR so he requested a transfer to the sales department. ____ 4. I doubt that that candidate will tone down his temper. A leopard doesn’t change its spots.” ____ 5. We didn’t like our new electrician so we changed back. ____ 6. That business has changed hands only twice in the last fifty years.. _____ 7. He almost accepted the job offer in another state but had a change of heart when he thought about leaving his relatives and friends. ____ 8. The new clerk was rather rude and impatient but quickly changed her tune when told that the customer trying on all those dresses was the store manager’s wife. _____ 9. The large number of people allowed to work from home represents a sea change in the company’s work patterns. _____ 10. It’s not a good idea to bring in a different manager during this crisis. Our current one is coping so we shouldn’t change horses in midstream. _____ 11. It is a disgrace the number of people who are forced to work in service industries for chump change. _____ 12. My wife and I like to put our loose change into the charity boxes in convenience stores. _____ 13. I really prefer the aisle so would you mind changing seats? _______ 14. Instead of always asking, why don’t you change tack and just tell him what you want? ____ 15. Our sales are poor so we need to talk to marketing about a change of tack. ______ 16. Years ago nobody in our neighborhood locked their doors. Now times have changed and we all lock our doors and have armed security systems. _____ 17. Ever since he was enrolled in a different school, my son’s behavior has really changed for the better. _____ 18. Why don’t we have breakfast on the deck for a change._____ 19. Do you know the date this Fall that we change to standard time? _____ 20. If their roommate wants to continue living with them he’s going to have to change his ways. ______
c. Change in one’s feelings or opinions about a decision. d. Don’t switch methods or bring in a new leader during a challenging time. e. Money f. A small amount of money, usually coins g. A variation in routine or activity h. Changed one’s manner, usually from bad to good because it would bring one an advantage. i. A trivial or very small amount of money j. A person’s undesirable character probably won’t change even if he pretends that it has. k. Trading or exchanging something with someone. l. Conditions are very different from those in the past. m. As something different n. Improve his behavior o. Sold or passed from one owner to another. p. A change in one’s position or course of action from the act of tacking in a sailboard in which the boat is brought into the wind to change direction. q. To convert to something r. A complete change. s. Changed in a way that has brought more positive outcomes t. Start using a different method for dealing with the situation.
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By Mo Vidwans Last month we reviewed life and disability insurance. Let us continue with more kinds of insurances that we need and deal with in our everyday life. Health- Health insurance is a much talked about subject; even in this column it has been touched upon on many occasions over the last year. Health insurance is one that we must have. Contrary to life and disability insurances, the need for this one does not diminish but grows with age; in fact, we use it much more when we are older. Those who work have health insurance through the workplace and the retired people are taken care of by Medicare and other private insurances (refer to the month of July article). Since we all know about this particular insurance, I will just mention a real useful new product on the market; this is the way most of the corporations would go, it seems, in the future. It is called Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and is being used by 43% Corporations today. We can open an HSA if the workplace has a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). Many overlook this even though it is the most tax-deferred account available (better than even an IRA or 401K). HSA allows you to set aside pre-tax money (for 2016 it is $6750 for a family) without paying state and federal taxes on it. If you contribute through payroll deduction you also save on FICA tax; besides, the corporation would contribute to it too. Money in HSA grows tax-free and, if used for medical expenses, also can be withdrawn tax-free. The biggest advantage of HSA comes when all the money set aside is not used that year; it can be carried forward till your age of 65 after which you have the rest of your life to use it for medical purposes.
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DANCES OF INDIA By Dr. Maha Gingrich Basics of Natya Sastra The Nāṭya Śāstra, a treatise on Dramaturgy is a Sanskrit text giving us systematic guidance on classical performing arts. The text is attributed to sage Bharatha, and its first complete compilation is dated back to 200 BCE and 200 CE. The text consists of 36 chapters with 6000 poetic verses describing performance arts. The subjects covered by the treatise include dramatic composition, structure of a play, the construction of a stage, genres of acting, body movements, make up and costumes, role and goals of an art director, the musical scales, musical instruments, and the integration of music with the performance. Even though it is impossible to explain all that, I would like to touch the most common aspects used by dancers. It is inexplicable to see how the Natya Sastra deals with the categorization of different body movements. If you want to enhance your motor skills, take up dancing. It enlists 13 gestures for the head, 9 neck movements, 36 ways to glance, 7 movements of the pupil, 9 for the eyelids and 7 for the eyebrows. In addition to this, there are six gestures each for the nose, cheeks, and lower lip, and seven for the chin. Three movements are approved for the belly, five each for the chest, waist, sides, thighs, calf muscles, and feet. One of the most important movements in dance is a Karana, which is a combination of hand and foot movement. There are 108 Karanas. If this sounds like an aerobic exercise, you are not too far out in your prediction. These classical dances use most vital parts of our body from head to toe. Maybe that is why most of the dancers start their training at an early age. To understand the intricacies of classical dances and to excel in these dance forms, we need a basic understanding of the components of these fascinating dance styles. The dance itself may be divided into three main parts: 1. Nritta: This refers to pure technical aspects of dance. These are the movements without any special meaning or mood, and used to show the basic adavus or fundamentals and the intricacies of complicated timings, rhythms, posture, and footwork. 2. Nritya: Comprising of the body, hands, limbs, together with facial expressions, and filled with Rasa or Flavor, which may express small episodes, just a sentence, or a whole drama. 3. Natya: The combination of both dancing and acting. This becomes the foundation of dance.
The meaning of the dance was further detailed in three forms: 1. Bhava or Mood: This part of the dance was to be gracefully described by the glances and play of the eyes and eyebrows; the Hastas of hand gestures, accompanied by the relevant facial expression. 2. Raga or Melody: The song and melody used during the dances have direct impact on the expression of the dance and its mood. 3. Tala or Rhythmic Timing: This is the supportive element as the technique of the feet guided by the set timing of the drum manages the energy of the dancer. Hastas or hand gestures are an essential part of any classical dance forms. These are like alphabets that form words. These words can form sentences and eventually give us the ability to tell you a story. Through story telling, you can bring human emotions to surface. All this depends on the basics of hand gestures, combined with footsteps and facial expressions. There are single hand gestures known as Asamyuta Hastas and combined hand gestures using both hands known as Samyuta Hastas. According to treatises like the Natya Sastra and the Abhinaya Darpana, there are about thirty-one single hand gestures and twenty-seven combined hand gestures. As words can be combined to change a meaning, hand gestures can be combined to change the representation of a character. The names of mostly used single hand gestures are: Pataka; Tripataka; Ardhapataka; Kartarimukha; Mayura; Ardhachandra; Arala; Shukatunda; Mushthi; Shikhara; Kapitta; Katakamukha; Suchi; Chandrakala; Padmakosha; Sarpashirsha; Mrigashirsha; Simhamukha; Kangula; Alapadma; Chatura; Bhramara; Hamsasya; Hansapakshika; Sandamsha; Mukula; Tamrachuda; Trishula. The other important component of dancing is to express basic nine emotions called Nava Rasa. They are: Shringara (love), vira (valor), karuna (kindness), adbhuta (amaz ement), raudra (fury), hasya(laughter), bhayanaka (fear), bibhats a (revulsion), and shanta (peace) – and countless passing feelings that may be enacted. The portrayal of feelings in abhinaya is stylized rather than literal. For example, to illustrate sadness by describing the flow of tears, a classical dancer does not actually shed tears (as a movie actor would), but indicates the flow of tears using hand gestures combined with facial expressions. Rules and regulations for the performance of classical dance made it an exact science and art, where nothing was left to the arbitrary whim of the dancer. Yet, it could be mastered so perfectly that each dancer’s individuality and ability in expression, grace, technical knowledge and personality, emotional feeling and confidence, gave distinction to her/his performance.
The Science of Dramaturgy further showed that the dance was composed of three main elements of bodily gesture, namely: The Limbs; The Face; The Whole Body. These three main components must have one uniform whole in which speed, grace, symmetry, body control, versatility, eye expressions, facial expressions, thought, word, and song follow in a natural stream of harmony. Saathee.com
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Are You Rubber, or Are You Steel? We get used to things. When you live in a cold climate, you eventually get used to the fact that you have to periodically shovel the snow and pick at the ice build-up on the driveway, even use roof rakes to prevent your roof from collapsing. Getting used to things is something that helps us survive. But getting “used to” things can also keep us in places that we may not want to be anchored to. This habit-formation is what creates the “steel” in us – the part that is rigid and inflexible. However, if you stop, step back for a second, and look at yourself outside in, you may be able to see that you have changed in some ways, over the years. Maybe the things you used to believe in are not as strong as they used to be, or maybe you are doing things that you never thought you would. People often imagine themselves to be a certain “kind” of person. I think that is backwards though. You are a certain person, of course – an identifiable individual – but you don’t have to assign yourself to an abstract category of some “kind of person”. That is an entirely optional self-labelling pursuit. The more you exercise this option, the more “steel” you create in yourself. And you will not “be all that you can be”, as the US Army puts it.
The Nature and extent of Change Change is not necessarily a one-way flow. Things can go back to where they were. The boat can be unfolded back to a rectangular paper – with a few creases and wrinkles maybe, but nothing that an iron can’t smooth over. Once again, we are at a fork in the paper’s life: we can go in many different directions from the clean sheet of paper. But we don’t need to go back to the start each time. I learned to transform the paper boat that I made into a toy paper pistol, guided by a wise old origamist – my grandfather. He didn’t stop there. A few more well placed folds later, we saw the pistol disappear and get replaced by a “royal” boat – a boat that was much more ornate the one we made before. Let us take stock. We took a piece of paper, turned it into a boat, the boat became a pistol that magically transformed into a Be All That You Can Be prettier boat. What a lot you can do with a simple piece of paper! If you see that you are made not just of the “steel” of habit, but also of the “rubber” of self-reflective wisdom, you can see Change Depends on Changeability Everything in this world is not equally changeable; also, potential beyond what would otherwise meet your eye. This different things are changeable in different ways. If you are insight can open up new paths, and new ways of being. You can looking to change a concrete block, you may consider chipping fold yourself and re-fold yourself into new selves. If you are getting value from these articles, drop me a line at the at it with a chisel, although this is not the material of choice for email below; the author would like to hit the mark if he can :) a sculptor. You may decide to paint over it to make it look different, or you may simply locate it within something else so that it presents a different aspect of itself to the eye. It is not something, though, that you would attempt to fold, as you did with the paper. How you attempt to change something depends on what you see as the properties of the thing. It is important to grasp what can be changed and what cannot, and how to go Saathee.com
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MARKETING TURNAROUND Introvert or extrovert By Gail Z. Martin Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Does working with people power you up or drain your battery? Do you crave company, and enjoy the bustle of a busy workplace? Or are you in your happy spot where it’s quiet and you can work with solitary focus? Most of us are a mix of introvert and extrovert traits. You may be able to turn up the wattage and shine on stage or at a social event, then come home and collapse because you’re utterly worn out. Or you might be able to work alone on a project for hours, but then go looking to recharge by going to the mall and surrounding yourself with people. Often, we’ve learned to adapt to school and work demands for us to be either more outgoing or more solitary than we truly prefer. As you consider your options for your own Fresh Start Success, it’s important Don’t assume that the to gauge the amount of way you’ve seen others do interaction you need to feel something is the only energized and happy. For example, if being in the possibility. public eye drains you, a new career where you’re constantly on the road and making presentations is unlikely to satisfy you, regardless of the money. On the other hand, if you thrive on having people around, you may feel lonely and restless working from home with no one but the dog for company. Positive Interaction Danielle trained to be a registered dietitian, and worked as a dietitian for seven years. Although she was doing what she went to school to do, very little about the job was satisfying. “I’m a people person,” Danielle says, “and it was good to meet people and help them on their journey, but the lack of compliance made me crazy.” She faced an uphill battle trying to help clients change dysfunctional food habits, self-destructive behaviors, and deeply-rooted emotions. Long-term successes were few and far between. “There was a lot of negative energy,” Danielle recalls. The last straw was when she was sexually assaulted and faced her own emotional struggle and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder from the assault. Fortunately, Danielle had a good support network, so she didn’t have to deal with the situation alone. As she considered leaving her role as a nutritionist, Danielle researched her options. “Emotional health was my number one priority, along with a job that created positive energy,” she says. “For me, that was all part of being happy.” Danielle also reassessed why she went into being a nutritionist, and what she wanted out of her reinvention. “In my first career, I did what I thought I was supposed to do. My parents led me in that direction as a safe choice,” Danielle says. Saathee.com
Her husband suggested looking at becoming a massage therapist, because he said she was good at giving amateur massages to family and friends. Danielle enrolled in a parttime program at the North Carolina School of Massage and loved it. Her old job gave her plenty of experience interacting with people. Massage requires a high degree of personal interaction and communication, and it’s hands-on, requiring good rapport with clients. “Massage is a positive profession, because people smile when they’re finished with a massage. I could provide immediate gratification to my clients, and making them feel better gratified me,” she says. Unfortunately, one teacher left mid-way through the program. Danielle didn’t like the replacement teacher as much, but she stuck with it, and her clinical practice providing public massages went very well. She interned with the teacher who had left the school, and planned to work at the same massage practice after she graduated, but then the owner of the shop moved and offered to sell it to her. Danielle bought the practice out of her savings and plunged into learning the business end. The old owner had been losing money. Danielle only needed six months to turn a profit and take a paycheck. “It took three years, but I’ve surpassed my old income,” Danielle says. She kept the name of the practice (“Serenity Now”) and differentiated herself by positioning the studio as the premier provider of therapeutic massage, as opposed to sheer relaxation. “I put a lot of thought into appealing to my local audience. I made sure I knew the demographics,” she adds. What would she tell others considering making a big change? “Just do it. Jump in with both feet. You’ll surprise yourself,” Danielle says. “Find the courage to take the first step. Baby steps are okay.” The Take-Away If you thrive on a certain type of work that uses your gifts and satisfies your soul, consider the options you have for how to deliver your services to fit your introvert/extrovert personality. Don’t assume that the way you’ve seen others do something is the only possibility. With today’s technology, you can be connected to the world without leaving home. At the same time, our computer addiction leaves many people hungry for personal, high-touch service that requires intensive interaction. Make your new Fresh Start Success suit you! Q&A with Danielle Ratliff Q: What did you learn the hard way? A: “Make sure you do background checks on people before you hire them. One person interviewed well, and I hired the
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THE CHAI TABLE A Saathee Readers’ Forum There’s Hope if You are losing Your Vision
The elegance of difference By Ruchi Bhatia
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When I try to visualize an archetype for pursuing perfection through imperfection, the Japanese art form of kintsugi comes to mind. Kintsugi is an art form that outlines the cracks of broken ceramics in gold lacquer. All beautiful things carry variances of imperfection. Our pain, disabilities, and weaknesses are our beauty. Meeting Dhruv Shah and seeing his accomplishments taught me that like cracked pottery laced with gold, we are all Kintsugi. It is an art state of acceptance of the imperfections in life and appreciating them as beautiful.
Imagine waking up to a light colored blur. You desperately squint, rub your eyes, and reach for your glasses on your bedside table, but all to no avail. “No, this can’t be happening!” you’re thinking. The first emotion that punches your gut is fear. A lot of “what-ifs” fly through your mind like a swarm of bats. “What if this is permanent vision loss? What if I can’t drive anymore? What if I can’t afford treatment?” You call your friend who happens to have a blind family member. She refers you to the Metrolina Association for the Blind (MAB). You gather your medical history information, the papers from your last eye exam, and make the call that could change everything. You’re quickly set up with a case manager who guides your next steps and opens you to a range of services. This scenario isn’t meant to alarm you, but rather to make you more aware. In fact, it’s one that – according to the National Foundation for the Blind – about 10 percent of all adult Americans face. And that number is expected to soar in the coming years. The leading causes of blindness in the United States are Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and cataracts. According to Dr. Flaherty, the low vision specialist at MAB, the most common eye condition she treats is macular degeneration. This eye condition usually affects people past the age of sixty. The macula is in charge of central vision. Because of this, people with Macular Degeneration typically can’t see faces and have trouble reading. “It’s like having a dark hole in the middle of your vision” says Dr. Brittany Flaherty. She informs me about two types of macular degeneration: a dry form and a wet form. The dry has a slower process of degeneration but unfortunately no treatment other than vitamins taken at later stages of the disease. The wet form takes place when new blood vessels form under the macula which can lead to central scarring. The good news? “There is treatment for the wet form that involves placing medicine directly into the eye” says Dr. Flaherty. I can tell by the pained expression on her face it’s typically administered through an injection. Ouch. For those of you wondering by now, the Metrolina Association for the Blind is an organization that I’ve had the pleasure to volunteer at for the past two summers of high school. This non-profit is dedicated to ensuring that people with low vision or blindness gain a sense of independence and live their highest possible quality of life. For the past 82 years, MAB has helped Charlotte’s visually impaired population through two services: Accessible Document Services (ADS) and Vision Rehabilitation Services (VRS). VRS aims to help clients through orientation and mobility training, support groups, counseling, vision rehabilitation therapy, low vision exams, and much more. This is MAB’s local outreach. Many patients typically check-in here on the first floor for their low vision appointments and are greeted by a friendly receptionist who is ready to take care of them.
When I met Dhruv, his disability was blinding me, from which I only saw his beauty “in spite of” his disability, but I quickly regained my vision and learned that his disability was a crucial ingredient in the way it shaped him, and how he shaped the NC community. A Cary boy with cerebral palsy, Dhruv won a bike from the Great Bike Giveaway from Friendship Circle thanks to the Morrisville community in NC. His parents’ continued efforts in making the HSNC community and NC school systems more aware of Dhruv’s condition has pulled the community closer together and given us an opportunity in making a child’s dreams come true. When speaking to Dipti Shah, Dhruv’s mother, I had asked her what Dhruv’s disability has taught her? Her response was, “having a child with cerebral palsy forced me out of my comfort zone to confront some long-held beliefs I didn’t even know I had.” Everybody’s got their something. Mrs. Shah discussed her shock to realizing how many parents in the Indian community reached out with questions regarding their own children’s struggles. My son doesn’t have cerebral palsy, one said, but has attention delays. Not wishing to openly admit to their child’s disability, parents are summing up their child’s various challenges and seeing them as primarily disabled. Sadly, this is how many people view disabled people as well. The Shah family has taken great efforts in encouraging Dhruv to embrace his disability. Dhruv is forever smiling, and is happy to explain to his friends that he is different and his disability has shaped him like any talent would. The world can be an unforgiving place. People around the disabled person are worse than the disability, not because they have ill intentions, but because they do not understand. Dhruv continued on page 128 Saathee.com
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NUTRITION FOR LIFE variety of produce every week, and avoid the rut of eating the same two fruits and vegetables over and over again. Eat what is in season. That way you eat local and automatically eat a variety of different foods. Plan a family trip to the farmers market every week to get kids involved.
Pain Management Part II By Parul Kharod
Fiber: Not Fiber One bars! Fiber from real foods such as whole grains, beans and legumes, lentils, and vegetables acts as a prebiotic to improve the gut environment. Healthy gut bacteria can help balance hormones and enzymes and thus fight inflammation. Spices: We come from the land of “curry”! So we should all be familiar with the potent anti-inflammatory effect of turmeric. Turmeric has been the most widely studied spice for antiinflammatory research. Other spices that anti-inflammatory are fenugreek and ginger. Cinnamon, cloves, oregano, rosemary, garlic and cilantro have all been proven to have antiinflammatory effects. For those of you that missed it, we covered pain management in detail in last month’s column. As discussed earlier, research shows that the root cause of pain and disease is some form of inflammation, which has been called the silent epidemic. You may have it but not know it.
Water: Water helps us maintain a good blood volume so nutrients can move through the blood and reach where they are supposed to. Water also helps remove waste products out. Chronic dehydration can increase pain, inflammation, and may lead to other imbalances in the digestive system. Plan to drink slowly throughout the day rather than chugging it all at Anti-Inflammatory Foods Studies have shown that eating anti-inflammatory foods can once. Avoid sugary drinks, juice, and soda. If you are not a big reduce pain and prevent recurring episodes in many chronic fan of plain water, try flavored water or sparkling water with conditions. Although there are certain foods that have been no sugar or artificial sweeteners. known to have anti-inflammatory effects, it is the overall pattern of eating and lifestyle that matters more. Changing other steps for lowering inflammation certain lifestyle factors can help with weight management, aid in stress reduction and reduction of inflammatory responses limit or avoid meat and dairy: Animal proteins have been proven to trigger pro-inflammatory responses including and thus reduce overall chronic pain. increased risks for heart disease, cancer, arthritis, migraines, omega-3: When there is an imbalance of omega-3 verses and many other pain related diseases. Eat a more plant-based omega-6, it triggers inflammation. Omega-6 fats are present in diet. processed foods such as chips and other such snacks and fast food. Avoid too many packaged snacks to limit omega-6 fatty Weight management: Excess body fat, especially adipose acids. Eat foods such as walnuts, flax seeds, and olives to get a tissue in the abdominal area, can produce pro-inflammatory healthy dose of omega-3 fats. Also, supplements and pills do response. Don’t do fad diets. Change lifestyle behaviors for not help in the long run. The nutrients should come from food. long term good health. Sleep: Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Limit exercise, caffeine, and screen time too close to bedtime. Drink herbal teas such as chamomile at bedtime if needed.
Whole Grains: Refined starches, breads and other baked goods made with enriched bleached flour, or wheat flour and excessive sugar can cause impaired insulin function and a change in the immune system caused by production of proinflammatory factors. Choose whole grains. Our body needs good carbohydrates for energy. Whole grains provide fiber, important vitamins and minerals, and phytochemicals. Choose a variety from whole wheat, brown rice, bulgur, barley, ragi, oats, bajri, jowar, quinoa, whole grain bread and pasta. Try to eat more actual cooked whole grains rather than foods made with atta/flour.
Regular physical activity: Exercise triggers an increase in certain hormones that help reduce inflammation. Exercise does not mean you have to go to the gym. Choose whatever activity continued on page 128
Parul Kharod, MS, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist and works as a Clinical Dietitian with Outpatient Nutrition Services at WakeMed Hospital in Cary and Raleigh. She can be reached at parulkharod@gmail.com
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HEART TO HEART Heartfulness: Purity weaves destiny
By Kamlesh D. Patel
From this vibrational heart, currents radiate out into worldly life. Some are directed towards the physical world of matter – we need energy to exist and perform actions in the physical plane, e.g. walking, lifting, gardening, dancing, and exercising, and so on. Some of the heart’s currents are also directed into the mental sphere of existence: thinking, studying, teaching, research, problem-solving, or engaging in any other way in the field of knowledge and wisdom. Now, in a person who wants evolution of consciousness, some of the heart’s current needs to turn inward, away from the external world. We can also explain it like this: the stream of thoughts we constantly receive from the universe comes from the cosmic realm, where everything originates, what we call brahmand mandal in yoga. Imagine the stream is descending from above, down through the crown of the head into our system. The thought stream descends into the heart and in most people 99 percent of it goes outwards from the heart, to be used in worldly life. When the inner journey starts, one stream of the heart’s current is diverted inwards. Not all, as we still have to live in the world, look after a family, manage a job etc., but enough so that the pull of the soul is felt. On the left side of the chest, the currents are radiating outwards into worldly life from the point where the physical heart is found. When one stream is turned inwards, it turns towards the right side of the chest, to the point in the human spiritual anatomy known as the atman chakra or soul point. This is the spiritual heart of a human being. The catalyst for this inward movement is a teacher of caliber, who utilizes Yogic Transmission for this purpose. As we then continue to meditate, we are drawn towards the inner universe and start to integrate it with worldly life, so that both continue side by side. But this inward movement can be a difficult transition. It is like moving from one galaxy to another, and as with any change the mind rebels, feeling uncomfortable at first, much like when we move from one house, one city or one job to another. It takes a while to settle in. This is itself the first hurdle in our journey of expansion of consciousness. If we can cross that hurdle, the first step in the battle is won! Now we enter the realm of a different type of human consciousness – that of the immense peace and calm of the soul point. … But this is just the beginning of our journey. In Part 4, we will explore in more detail how our minds keep us entangled in worldly issues that stifle the expansion of consciousness, and how we can address this through spiritual practice.
The evolution of Consciousness Part 3 – Yogic Transmission Last month, in Part 2, Kamlesh D. Patel described the subtle body of a human being, including how it evolves, and the importance of a meditative practice in that process. In this issue, he introduces us to the journey we embark upon to expand consciousness and the role of Yogic Transmission in that journey. Just to recap, it is the subtle body that evolves, and as a result consciousness evolves, allowing us to transform and design our destiny. As we purify and simplify the subtle body, the joy of the soul radiates from within, and we are able to expand our consciousness into higher states, revealing more and more of our human potential. In Part 2, we looked at the process of refinement and purification of the subtle body, so that consciousness can expand and evolve. The purer and simpler our vibrational field, the more we can observe, explore, and expand across the spectrum of subconsciousness, consciousness and superconsciousness. In fact, without this cleaning of the subtle body, there is no real inner journey! As we progress, our ego becomes more and more refined, we develop wisdom and uncover the world of feeling and beyond, all of which are possible through a system of heartbased meditation with cleaning of the subtle body. There is also a second process that aids our journey into higher and higher states of consciousness. Without it, we would not maneuver past the obstacles, like with any journey into unknown universes. That vital ingredient is Yogic Transmission, known in the yogic literature as pranahuti. More particularly, it is Yogic Transmission utilized by a teacher of caliber. We often think of spiritual teachers – yogis, mystics, saints, sufis and shamans – as being full of wisdom and love. They speak wisely, and inspire us with wonderful words and insights. But words on their own are not catalysts for inner transformation. Wisdom can inspire us to want to change and evolve, but it does not make the transformation happen. While love is transformative, as we know from worldly life – love can work miracles, conquer all, and make the world go round – the love required for inner evolution of consciousness is a universal love that is beyond anything we normally understand in worldly life. Here the teacher’s role is paramount. The transformative effect of Yogic Transmission has been one of the greatest mystical secrets throughout the ages. What was once passed down only from heart to heart by spiritual teachers of caliber to their immediate disciples, is now openly available to all humanity. And this process requires explanation.
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energy from other sources. But on Block Island, it might actually prove cheaper. “There was a real advantage to trying to find an alternative way to produce power that was less expensive,” Gaffett said. expertise borrowed from europe - Turbine construction is being coordinated from the Port of Providence, about 50 miles away from Block Island, where the European influence is noticeable. French, Dutch and Spanish accents are just a few you can hear walking through the temporary office that serves as the logistical hub for the project. “If you add up all nationalities working on this project, probably you come to 20 or 25 nationalities,” said Chris van Beek, president of Deepwater Wind, the project developer. Van Beek is a Dutch citizen who worked in offshore energy for 25 years in the Netherlands before moving to Rhode Island. The US is new to the offshore wind game, so Deepwater Wind is getting some of its expertise and most of its huge turbine parts from Europe. Outside the Port of Providence, van Beek pointed out tower sections and 250-foot long blades waiting to be shipped out to Block Island. “The towers were fabricated in Spain,” van Beek said. “The blades were fabricated in Denmark, the Danes are very good and specialized in that kind of work.” Those Danish blades were elegantly tapered, like skinny airplane wings, and stacked horizontally in a type of storage scaffolding. The US has been slow to adopt offshore wind partly because it has lots of wide open land that’s good for cheaper, onshore wind. It has domestic natural gas and coal, and comparably low electricity prices. And it has bureaucracy that has yet to be streamlined. Deepwater Wind had to get approval from a dozen state and federal agencies for its wind farm. “It’s harder here,” van Beek said. “There’s no template for it, so what we do is a lot of meetings with the regulators, sitting there and saying, this is how we want to do that.” Regulatory wrinkles are beginning to be ironed out as East Coast states work with developers to meet ambitious new renewable energy goals. States want to tap into the winds that blow hard and consistently off the coast. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker this month signed a law requiring utilities to work with offshore wind developers to build enough wind energy to power about 240,000 homes in the next decade. Baker said that represents one of the largest commitments in the country to renewable energy.
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The Cosmic Campground lies just off a two-lane highway in New Mexico’s largest county, where traffic lights don’t exist and the US Census counts half a person per square mile. “The thing of it is you can see a 360 [degree view] here. You can see the last star of the Big Dipper come up over the edge of the Gila Wilderness,” says Annie Grauer, a writer who’s been married to an astronomer for the past 40 years. She and her husband, Al Grauer, were part of the team effort that created the Cosmic Campground. The couple traveled to a spot in the Gila National Forest and used special instruments to measure the darkness of the sky. “We would come about once a week and we did that for about three months or four months,” she says. They sent the data to the International Dark Sky Association, a group dedicated to protecting places with little or no light pollution. IDA reviewed the data and in January designated the site as a dark sky sanctuary, only the second in the world. The other is in the Elqui Valley of northern Chile. “This sky is so dark and there are so many stars up there, it’s actually lighter than you would imagine,” Grauer says. “One night we were up here and … I was scared by my own shadow. I could see my shadow by starlight.” On a recent summer afternoon, a crowd of amateur astronomers and science nerds gathered at the Cosmic Campground to celebrate the sanctuary designation. Next to the potluck table, Deborah Calkins and her son Michael wrapped red cellophane on a flashlight to help dim its intensity at night. “We got our star wheels, we got our flashlights, I think we’re ready for sunset,” she says. Michael had just gotten a telescope for his 12th birthday. He’d wanted one ever since he saw the International Space Station fly over his house in Silver City, just an hour south of the campground. “I like science and I’m interested in the stars,” he says. Michael is lucky. Scientists estimate that 83 percent of the world’s population lives under light-polluted skies. Among other things, people need darkness to help maintain a healthy hormone balance. Animals such as nocturnal birds and sea turtles need it to migrate, reproduce and find food. continued on page 134 80
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International Festival, Sat Sept 24 (uNC Charlotte) The International Festival, held on Sat, September 24 from 10am - 4pm, is centered on booths arranged in a colorful marketplace style representing the cultures of more than 50 nations. The booths are staffed by UNC Charlotte international students and members of Charlotte’s international community and feature art, crafts, and costumes from each participating country. Many booths offer international food for sale. Throughout the day, the music and dance of various nations will be presented on indoor and outdoor stages. In addition, the International Festival, which is family-oriented, features elements such as mimes and face painting designed especially for children. In addition to the hallmark elements, the International Festival includes an international games zone for attendees of all ages to participate in and learn about the cultural significance of various games. Participants can learn the rules of bocce, play a game of lifesized chess, or join in a soccer match. It takes place on the UNC Charlotte campus. For more information call 704-687-7755 or visit http://ifest.uncc.edu/
Festival of India - Sept 17-18 (Charlotte) The 22nd annual Festival of India, organized by the India Association of Charlotte, will take place in downtown Charlotte on Sat, September 17 (noon - 8pm) and Sun, Sept 18 (noon - 7pm). Festival of India is organized to showcase the country’s diversity of culture and heritage to the larger community in the Carolinas and provides an opportunity for cultural exchange in a fun setting. The festival exposes people here to the rich mosaic of different art, crafts, languages, couture and cuisine from the various regions of India in a festive setting. The result is to enhance the education of fellow citizens about the rich heritage of an ancient civilization with the expectation of bringing different people together. For more details visit Indiafestival.net. Historic Morganton Festival, Sept 9 - 10 Come play in the streets at the 35th annual Historic Morganton Festival, Downtown Morganton September 9 & 10. Beginning Friday at 3:00pm enjoy a sampling of fine arts & crafts, festival cuisine, kid & teen zones and 4 stages. Saturday kicks off with a Sunrise Run on the Greenway at 8:00am and then the streets open at 9:00am with more artisans crafters. Free Concerts both nights by a National Country Music Artist at 7:00pm. On Friday, September 9 Mo Pitney will perform and Joe Lasher Jr and Love and Theft will close out the Festival on Sat, September 10. For full details and lineup, visit www.morgantonfest.org
International Folk Festival, Sept 23 - 25 (Fayetteville, NC) Celebrate cultural diversity at the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County’s 38th International Folk Festival on Sept 23-25. On Friday night, festivities kick off downtown during 4th Friday, when folks of all ages get a taste of Fayetteville’s arts and cultural offerings, from gallery openings to artist performances. Saturday starts off with the Parade of Nations, on Hay Street, where all the pageantry and customs of our diverse community are on display, with more than 30 cultures represented. The festival continues at Festival Park on Saturday and Sunday afternoons with live performances on multiple stages, authentic cuisine at the International Cafe’, unique arts and crafts vendors, a children’s area, and the Native American Cultural Showcase. The festival takes place downtown Fayetteville. Event Times: Friday, Sept 23 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sept 24 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Sunday, Sept 25 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. For more details, visit www.theartscouncil.com/iff
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Sonu Nigam & Atif Aslam Concert - Sept 16 (Atlanta) Paracha Entertainment presents Sonu Nigam and Atif Aslam live in concert. Two of the biggest icons from Bollywood and Indian music come together on stage for the first time during their North American tour. The concert will feature an extensive Indo-American Society of North Carolina is proud to present the line-up of musicians and dancers for one night only on Friday, biggest Dandiya Night program at the Greensboro Coliseum September 16 at the Infinite Energy Center, Atlanta. For more Special Event Center (West Wing), 1921 W. Gate City Blvd, details, visit www.ParachaEntertainment.com. Greensboro, NC 27403 on Saturday September 24, 2016, 3 to Gandhi unity Fall Festival - oct 1 (Charlotte) 10pm. Free Admission and Free Parking. Details of the program include cultural events, Dandiya and live DJ dances, food The Charlotte Asian Heritage Association (CAHA) is hosting vendors, booths with Indian clothing and Jewelry, Henna Tattoos its third annual Gandhi Unity Fall Festival on October 1 from and other booths. There will be free admission and parking. 1-5 pm at the Old Mecklenburg County Courthouse Lawn (4th Vendors contact committee@iasofnc.org or Krishna Balu and McDowell) in Uptown Charlotte. This festival celebrates (336-686-0410). Dandiya stickers will be available for human rights, peace, and unity of all people by honoring the purchase. For participation in cultural program contact life of Mahatma Gandhi (Gandhi statue). The festival will socialcommittee@iasofnc.org or Gauri Sharma: 336-684-5833, include cultural displays of international communities to educate the attendees of its history through its arts/crafts. There Amritha Karkera: 336-255-6451 Saathee.com
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COMMUNITY FOCUS will be keynote speakers who will bring unity messages of the life of Gandhi. There will be a unity parade by children and the reading of Gandhi quotes by children to inspire the audience. The stage performance will include drumming circles and cultural performances by the representatives of the international communities, performing their cultural heritage. The day will end with a peaceful candle light vigil remembering Gandhi message of unity and peace. As part of the festival, there is a writing contest for Asian American high school students. Students will be able to showcase their cultural heritage through their writing abilities to win a scholarship prize up to $500. Admission is free. For more information, contact asianheritageassociation@gmail.com or 704-975-0548.
be hosting the World of Bluegrass Festival between September 27 and October 1. Tickets are now available for 1 & 2-day prices. Special discounts for first-time attendees as well. See IMBA.org for tickets and other info. Zakir Hussain Concert w/ Nilandri Kumar oct 8 (Durham) / oct 9 (Charlotte) World renowned tabla musician, music producer and composer, Ustad Zakir Hussain will be performing at the Page Theater in Durham with special guest, Pandit Niladari Kumar on sitar. The Durham event will take place on Saturday, October 8 starting at 8pm. The concert is organized through Duke Performances. Tickets are now on sale through tickets.duke.edu. The Charlotte concert will be at the Dale F. Halton Theater Sunday, October 9 starting at 4pm. The concert is organized through IPAAC. Learn more about IPAAC at www.ipaac.org. Tickets are now on sale through tix.cpcc.edu.
International Festival of Raleigh - oct 14-16 The International Festival of Raleigh celebrates the great diversity of the Triangle, where we all live side by side with neighbors from all over the world. This annual Festival offers visitors a chance to interact with multicultural arts in a fun and safe atmosphere through visual arts, dance music, cuisine, and traditional expression from around the world. This year will mark the 31st Annual Festival with events such as Kids Got Talent, World Fashion Show, International Wedding Show, and much more! Festival Hours: Friday & Saturday, October 14 & 15 from 10am-10pm, Sunday, October 16 from 11am-7pm. The event will take place at the Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601. Learn more at internationalfocusnc.org Run for Health - Sept 10 (Cary) SV temple of NC presents the 9th annual Run for Health on Saturday, September 10. The 5k begins at 9 am and the 1k begins at 10am. Both events also feature walks and are open to all age groups. The event will take place at Wake Med Soccer Fields, Cary NC. There is a $10 fee to register. For more details call 919.468.0040 or visit www.SVtemplenc.org.
Cary Diwali - oct 15 This year’s theme for Cary Diwali, Hum Sub’s flagship festival, is “Yatra – Journey in Time”. Cary Diwali is the second mostattended event in the area, next only to the 4th of July celebrations. This year, Hum Sub is celebrating 16 years of showcasing India’s rich heritage and culture partnering with the Town of Cary. At Cary Diwali, the inherent beauty, diversity and the vibrant culture of India are showcased through the performances on the stage, exhibition, handicrafts, traditions, and food. Each year, the exhibition area has something different to focus about the homeland, its diverse people, rich culture and traditions. For the past few years, a display of pictures captured by local amateur and professional photographers around the theme of the event has gained tremendous popularity. In line with the Cary Diwali theme, this year’s photography contest / display will focus on cotton, silk, jute, khadi and other natural fibers and fabric arts and crafts. There will be a live demonstration of arts and crafts, a workshop and demonstration on Yoga including Yoga for people with disabilities. Maintaining the tradition of inviting the best artists from all over the world, this year, Hum Sub is presenting Ila Arun, a popular Indian actress, TV personality and a Rajasthani folk / folk-pop singer with a unique, husky voice and a penchant for folk-pop fusion. A native of Jaipur, India, she has
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COMMUNITY FOCUS sung numerous film songs in Hindi and quite a few in South Indian languages. Her most famous film song till date has been “Choli Ke Peeche” sung along with Alka Yagnik for the film Khalnayak. Accompanying Ila Arun on the Cary Diwali stage is Anupam Amod, a Bollywood playback singer who has many songs to his credit either sung by himself or with other singers. Sonika Sharma and Vijaylakshmi will also entertain the audience. Cary Diwali celebrations culminate with brilliant fireworks that light up the night sky. It all takes place on Saturday, October 15 at Kokabooth Amphitheater in Cary beginning at 10 am. Admission is free. For full details, visit www.humsub.net. Bull City Race Fest - oct 16 (Durham) The 4th Annual Quintiles Bull City Race Fest and Food Truck Rodeo will showcase historic, downtown Durham and be held on Sunday, October 16th. This festival has something for the fastest runners and families alike. Choose from half-marathon, five-mile and one-mile distances and enjoy a fall morning of running and post-race food. The Quintiles Bull City Race Fest is the culmination of a world-class running experience and a world-class eating experience, all in a world-class city. You can learn more about the Fest and how to register for each of the running events at bullcityracefest.com Inner engineering - oct 27-30 (Raleigh) Inner Engineering is a course that provides tools and solutions to empower one to create a life the way you want it. The course gives you the opportunity to explore the basics of life using methods that are the distilled essence of yogic sciences. The course imparts practical wisdom to manage your body, mind, emotions, and the fundamental life energy within. You will also learn a 21-minute kriya called Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya also known as Shambhavi kriya, which is a purifying energy technique using the breath. The event takes place from October 27 - 30 at the Junior League of Raleigh, 711 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC. For more details call 919-339-1512 or write to Raleigh@IshaUSA.org. Visit www.ishafoundation.org.
Community news Sudha om Dhingra Recipient of Award from President of India Dr. Sudha Om Dhingra, a resident of Morrisville, NC, received “Dr. Maturi Satyanarayan award” from the President of India. This award is given to a person of Indian origin for promoting the Hindi language abroad through written work of exceptional quality. The award consists of Rs. 100,000, a Shawl, and award certificate. The award ceremony was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on Saathee.com
April 19, 2016 and the award was given by the Honorable President of India. Dr. Sudha Om Dhingra is the editor of Vibhom Swar, a quarterly Hindi literary magazine, published from USA and India. She has published 18 books and contributed to 45 books. Shivali Patel Named First Runner up Miss World America 2016 Shivali Patel, age 19, is the 1st Runner up Miss World America 2016 and she is winner of “Miss North Carolina World 2016.” She is a Junior at NC State University this upcoming fall and had qualified as a national finalist for the prestigious title of “Miss World America.” The pageant was held from July 3rd-July 9th at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center located in the National Harbor, just south of the nation’s capital. The Miss World America is the preliminary competition to the one of the oldest, international pageants in the world! Founded in 1972, their “Beauty with a Purpose” ethos has been responsible for countless hours of impactful humanitarian efforts and billions of dollars raised for charities around the globe. The Miss World America Competition itself consisted of five challenges where contestants earned points for each performance, similar to that of Miss World: Beauty with a Purpose (which was the reason Shivali saw the Miss World America stage as an arena to advocate for her platform of Bonds Between Generations, which strives to create healthier nursing homes by mending the intergenerational gap between senior citizens and Generation Z), Sports & Fitness, Top Model (Evening Gown, Beachwear), Multimedia and Interview. She tied for Top Model, placed Top 3 for Talent, and Top 5 in the categories for multimedia. Dipika Kohli Releases New Book Saathee contributing writer Dipika Kohli has released her new book, The Village Report Book 1: Breakfast in Cambodia, Chronicling a 5country, 3-year journey. A true story, The Village Report is Kohli’s first-person account of a heartfelt, honest journey in south and southeast Asia. With a kid. “If you had to do something you didn’t know you would be successful at doing, would you still take a chance and try?” asks Kohli. “What is success, anyways? What about failure? What about uncertainty? Or letting the cards fall as they might? I really think this next thing. I believe this. That in our modern world, the village is one to which we all belong—-as humanity. There is a quiet, strong, ancient village that dates back centuries. It’s ours. It’s beautiful. And it belongs to all of us. This is the village I was looking for, and the one that I’ve now found. It’s one that invites, gives, and welcomes.” Kohli runs Kismuth Books from her new base in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She had left Durham, NC, in April 2013 with a loose and uncomfortable agenda: “To practice the unknown, uncertain, and different.” For more details about the book, visit Kohli’s website: http://kismuth.com/villagereport/ 96
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Little children. This person held out this little baby: ‘Tell them what happened to us.’ And you have to understand, my parents, they were in Auschwitz. And so I saw this and said, ‘What the hell is this? This cannot happen.’” Rapaport has poured a lot of time and money into creating a fair trade system. “It’s very difficult. But Development Diamond Industry is working on it. We’re working on it, other people are working on it,” he says. But a diamond’s journey involves a long, complicated and easily corruptible supply chain, and Rapaport admits a fair trade stone is still a long way off. Africa’s diamond-producing nations themselves are also worried about the impact of techno-diamonds. Botswana receives 40 percent of its government revenue from diamonds. Two years ago, the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis issued a report on the potential impact of man-made diamonds on the national economy, concluding that “the stakes could not be higher” when it comes to protecting the market for mined diamonds. But when I asked Roscheisen whether the switch to manmade diamonds might end up hurting diamond diggers in countries like Botswana, he didn’t buy it. “It’s a little bit of twisted logic because that also would justify releasing the Mexican drug leaders out of jail. After all, they employ a lot of people.” The march of technological progress, Roscheisen believes, is unstoppable. And with that, he excused himself: Federal Express had just arrived with a custom man-made diamond ring for his girlfriend — mined in California.
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Africa’s diamond market has fueled four civil wars, leaving millions dead, disfigured and displaced. It’s a human tragedy that became a cause celebre with the release of the 2006 movie “Blood Diamond.” Leonardo DiCaprio, who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in the film, is a prominent investor in the Diamond Foundry — along with 10 tech billionaires who believe technology will one day replace the world’s diamond mines and the environmental and human rights abuses that come with them. So who wouldn’t be seduced by that kind of future? “Leonardo DiCaprio is a rabbi taking ham sandwiches and telling everybody, ‘They’re kosher!’ What he’s doing is fundamentally, ethically wrong!” says Martin Rapaport, founder of the largest diamond-trading network in the world. Like most leaders in the industry, he sees “synthetics” as a threat, not a solution. Rapaport says buying a man-made diamond will do nothing to help impoverished diggers in Africa. “The solution isn’t to say, ‘Hey! You million and a half diggers and the 7 million people you’re supporting, all of you go to hell. We’re going to sell synthetic diamonds!’” Rapaport says the solution is to say to diamond mining companies, we’ll pay you a premium if you stop using child labor. Basically, a “fair trade” diamond. A skeptic might dismiss this as an old world industry just trying to protect its bottom line, but for Rapaport, at least, it’s personal. Seven years before the movie “Blood Diamond” hit the screens, he was touring amputee camps in Sierra Leone. “Thousands of people. An arm. A leg. An arm and a leg.
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Carolina Khadayata Samaj All Khadayata families of NC and SC are welcome to be part of the Carolina Khadayata Samaj. For Further Details: carolinakhadayatasamaj@yahoo.com Jaswant Mehta - 704.839.1965 Rita Shah - 704.321.0740 Carolina Sanskritik Marathi Mandal CSMM promotes Maharashtrian culture and language. Maharashtra mandal is committed to serve Carolina Marathi community with various cultural, social and traditional Marathi programs and events. For Further Details: csmmonline@gmail.com www.charlottemarathimandal.com Carolinas Christian Assembly Carolinas Christian Assembly located on 12601 Idlewild Road in the city of Matthews, NC, offers worship, fellowship and community assistance to all South Asians living in the Charlotte area. Pastor, Dr. Shibu Cherian, offers free counseling services to married couples and is a licensed premarital counselor. For Further Details: 704-771-1414 (Church) 404-840-6745 (Mobile) www.carolinaschristianassembly.org 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 - 5pm. This course is based on the Home Study Course of the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, PA. Each session starts with meditation followed by a recorded lecture in English and 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 www.freewebs.com/gitastudy Charlotte Malayalee Association The association promotes and facilitates the cultural, educational, social and economic welfare of the Charlotte Malayalee community. For Further Details: cltma@cltma.org 704.517.5850 www.cltma.org Charlotte Sahaj Marg Center Sahaj Marg which means Simple or Natural path, is a Raja 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 100
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Shri Rang Avadhut Parivar (Parspar Devo Bhav) Devotees of Guru Dattatraya Rang Avadhut and Shri Prem Avadhut meet on Thursdays from 6-8pm in Charlotte for recital of “Datta-Bavani”, singing devotional Dattatraya Bhajans and reading “Guru-Lilamrut”. Detailed information about Charlotte meetings, Literature, Videos, as well as biographies of Nareshwar Ashram and Shri Avadhut’s lives are available. For Further Details: Bharat Shah - 704.724.6247 Nagesh Patel - 704.399.7805 Shri Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal On the 1st Saturday of every month, Shri Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal has kirtans and bhajans at the Hindu Center of Charlotte at 5pm. After the bhajans, there is Aarti and Mahaprasad. In addition, the 3rd Sun of month, an additional Satsang Sabha is held at a sponsor’s house from 3 - 5pm. For Further Details: Ramesh Dhanani - 704.392.4488 admin@issvcharlotte.org issvcharlotte.org Sindhi Association of the Carolinas The Sindhi Association of the Carolinas (SAC) organizes religious, cultural, community, and social events in Charlotte. SAC also sends donations for the needy to the schools in India for Scholarships and for camp refugees in India. For Further Details: sindhiassociationcarolinas@gmail.com 704.779.2396 South Park Cricket Club (SPCC) The South Park Cricket Club is a group of gentlemen who play competitive cricket for fun. SPCC is based in Charlotte and has been a part of the Carolina Cricket League since 2010. The Club practices every Wednesday at 5:30pm at Kilborne District Park in Charlotte. For Further Details: anishtr@hotmail.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, backgrounds and nationalities who are interested in East Indian traditions. For Further Details: Santanu & Bhabani Sarkar - santanu_kumar@yahoo.com committee@srishticharlotte.org www.srishticharlotte.org Telugu Association of Greater Charlotte Area (TAGCA) The Telugu Association of Greater Charlotte Area (TAGCA) was formed in 2006 with an intention of preserving and promoting the Telugu cultural heritage and traditions among Saathee.com
the Telugu speaking people residing in Greater Charlotte area of the United States. The association organizes social and cultural events and festivals that reflect the Telugu people culture from India. For Further Details: pr@tagca.org www.tagca.org Trimurti Temple Devasthanam Trimurti Temple Devasthanam’s mission is to build a temple in traditional Indian architectural style according to the Agama Sasthrasis. The temple grounds offer many areas to explore including 14 sanathis with traditional Mandabams for various Hindu deities. Open daily with a Morning Puja at 10am and Evening Puja at 7pm. Sunday Abhisekhams at 11am as well as other special pujas. The temple is located at 6519 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, 28216. For Further Details: 980.219.7556 contact@trimurtitemple.org www.trimurtitemple.org Vallabh Pushti Samaj of Carolinas (VPSC) VPSC is starting construction of “Shrinath Dham Haveli” for benefit of entire Vaishnav Samaj and Pushtimargiya devotional activities. VPSC is moving forward with objective to fill devotional need for hundreds of Vaishnavs in Carolinas to worship and pray together, perform seva and rituals, to observe and celebrate festivals, and to perform and engage in humanitarian and educational activities. Regular Paath and Bhajan recitations are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 4 - 6pm. A VYO Youth (ages 6-14) educational Meet is also scheduled on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month. The Shrinath Dham Haveli is located at 1006 Vickie Lane, Matthews, NC 28104. For Further Details: Bhupinbhai Shah - 704.224.6500 Prathmesh Shah - 704.763.3059 vsccarolinas@gmail.com Vibha Charlotte Vibha Charlotte is volunteer driven organization dedicated to create a brighter future for underprivileged children. Charlotte Action Center has a group of energetic and enthusiastic volunteers from varied backgrounds. This group came together through a strong belief in Vibha’s mission and resolved to create a positive societal impact in India. The group works to organize social events that spread awareness and raise funds to further the organization’s mission. For Further Details: Volunteers@charlotte.vibha.org sites.vibha.org/Charlotte
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS being. Part I courses are offered regularly in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Greensboro which cover breathing techniques to eliminate stress & tension; skills for improving relationships at home and at work; practical wisdom to get the most out of life; insight into the laws that govern the mind & emotions; lowimpact yoga and the breathing-based technique called Sudarshan Kriya, or the healing breath. For Further Details: Sonal Chhawchharia - sonal.chhawchharia@gmail.com Puja Verma - puja_usa@yahoo.com http://us.artofliving.org/greensboro BAPS Greensboro BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir of Greensboro features activities which include Sunday Sabhas: Shishu (Toddlers) sabha: 4 - 5pm; Bal/Balika sabha: 4:15 - 5:30pm; Kishore sabha: 2 - 3:30pm; Main sabha: 4 - 6pm; Gujarati classes: 2:30 - 3:45pm and Arti at 6pm followed by Mahaprasad. Fresh Shayona snacks available on Sundays. Located at 922 Gallimore Dairy Road, High Point, NC. For Further Details: bapsgreensboro@gmail.com Greensboro Cricket Club (GCC) There are several teams that play cricket in Greensboro, NC. The goals of GCC are fun, fitness, and friendship. For Further Details: Venky - 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. Located at 127 Landmark Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410 For Further Details: Jack Dhekar - 336.254.1727 Manubhai Patel - 336.253.7182 www.gcap.us India Association of the Triad (IATNC) 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 area, and make the latter aware of issues of concern to the Indian community. For Further Details: committee@iatnc.org www.iatnc.org Indian Association of the Carolinas (IAC) The mission of the IAC is to promote the Indian culture by hosting community events such local picnics, Diwali and Garba and similar celebration and sports events. Their Center is located in Winston-Salem. For Further Details: Gopal - 336-509-5943 Hasmukh - 336-971-5594 (Membership Help) indianac14@gmail.com www.indianac.org Saathee.com
Indo-American Society of NC (IASNC) The objectives of IASNC are to support the Indian, South Asian and American community residing in Greensboro, NC and vicinity and other individuals interested in learning the culture, traditions, and arts of India. Specifically, IASNC promotes Indo-American cultural, arts and sports events and also school based volunteering activities. Upcoming Event: Sat, Sept 24: Dandiya Night at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Event Center (Free Admission & Parking) For Further Details: Krishna Balu - 336.292.9462 - balu4428@infionline.net www.iasofnc.org Indo-uS Cultural Association of Winston-Salem The Indo-US Cultural Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary mission is to increase awareness of the cultural heritage of India which is tremendously rich in its diversity and history. The Association seeks to reach out to the thriving Indian-American community within the Piedmont and Triad areas to share the vibrant Indian culture and promote cross-cultural understanding. For Further Details: Manish Kumar, 336.565.6427 kumar.manish1983@gmail.com www.indouswinston.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. The ashram is located at 8136 NC Highway 119, South Mebane, NC 27302. For Further Details: 336.421.0690 Dr. Manoj - 848.459.7401 lifemissionusa@gmail.com www.lifemissionusa.org Prabhupada Village 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 5:00am every day. Every Sunday at 3pm 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 / 336.793.7138 prabhupadavillage@gmail.com / sarvadrik@gmail.com www.prabhupadavillage.com Quan Am Buddhist Temple All interested in Buddhism are welcome. The temple is located at 1410 Glendale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27407 For Further Details: www.ChuaQuanAm.com Sri Mata Shakthipeetham of NC The mission of Sri Mata Shakthipeetham is to provide a place of worship for Hindus in Triad Area according to Agama 108
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Sastras (in a traditional way) in all religious, charitable and educational dimensions and perform and uphold Hindu religious activities as defined in Vedas. The Temple is located near Winston-Salem, NC. For Further Details: smsofnc@gmail.com www.aumsrimata.org Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center (Greensboro) The Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center regularly conducts Sai Bhajans, Study Circles, various service activities and SSE classes (for students) every Sunday from 9:45am - 12:15pm. For Further Details: Swami Rajendran - 908.875.6964 Dr. Varatharajah - 336.851.9150 www.sathyasaicentergso.org Winston-Greensboro Cricket Club (WGCC) Everyone from Triad Area in North Carolina, from the cities of Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem and all nearby locations are welcome to come and join the club. The goals of the WGCC are fun, fitness, and friendship. WGCC is also a member of the Carolina Cricket League. Practice Sessions during the regular season are held every Wednesday at 5:30pm in Weston Park, Winston-Salem. For Further Details: www.wgcricketclub.com
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Phone: 919.469.6605 www.swaminarayan.org http://www.baps.org/Global-Network/North-America/Raleigh Bengali Association of North Carolina (BANC) The Bengali Association of North Carolina (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: exec@banc-online.org www.banc-online.org Bhartiya Senior Citizens of NC (BSCNC) BSCNC is an organization for senior citizens of Indian origin that are age 60 years and above. Members meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Cary senior center in Bond park in Cary, NC from 10am to 3pm. The next meeting will be on Sat, September 10. There will be a lecture on Astrology and yoga by Jayantibhai Lad. There will be one-day tour to Luray Caverns in Virginia. If interested give name to Babu bhai patel with deposit $90. For Further Details: Bharati Patel (President) - 252.236.4391 Yogeshbhai Gandhi (Vice-President) - 910.391.1809 Carolina Rajasthani Association (CRA) The Carolina Rajasthani Association’s mission is to preserve and promote Rajasthani culture, values, heritage and traditions. CRA’s purpose is to preserve and promote the Rajasthani culture and heritage and promote their rich culture by celebrating traditional festivals. For Further Details: carolinarajasthanis@gmail.com carolinarajasthanis.org Chinmaya Mission Raleigh-Durham (CM RDu) Swami Chidatmananda is the regional head of Chinmaya Mission Andhrapradesh. Swamiji brings out variety of creative and scientific presentations by unearthing the ancient philosophies that appeal to the modern and rational minds thereby transforming them for the better. An element of humor is seen in his style that smoothens and simplifies the subject delivered and also has a healing effect on the audience. Swamiji is a law graduate from Osmania University. Inspired by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayandaji, he joined SandeepanySadhanalaya in Mumbai in 1989 under the tutelage of Swami Purushottamanandaji. In 1993 he was initiated into brahmacharya deeksha by Pujya Gurudev and posted as the Acharya of the mission center at Hyderabad. In 1999 he was initiated into sanyasa deeksha by Swami Tejomayanandaji. These talks are conducted in the Reedy Creek Middle School Auditorium located at 930 Reedy Creek Road, Cary, NC, 27513 For Further Details: Venkat Mandavilli - 919.523.9926 www.chinmaya-RDU.org
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Dada Bhagwan Foundation (Raleigh) The Dada Bhagwan Foundation was formed with the goal of spreading peace and harmony to the world through the science of Akram Vignan - the science of Self Realization as expounded by the Shree A.M. Patel, known as Dadashri or Dada Bhagwan. DBF organizes Spiritual Satsangs /Gnanvidhi (2-hour scientific process of self-realization) of Pujya Deepakbhai around the world. There are no formal lectures, but instead in the format of questions and answers on various topics. Local Satsangs are held Every Sunday 5-7 pm followed by Prasad at Country Inn & Suites, 201 Airgate Dr, Morrisville, NC. For Further Details: 877.505.3232 x 1003 Mayank Trivedi - 919.740.6198 - trivedimp@gmail.com Babubhai Patel - 919.521.3105 Rahul Bhatt - Rahul.bhatt@us.dadabhagwan.org raleigh@us.dadabhagwan.org www.dadabhagwan.org Datta Yoga Center (Raleigh) Mission: Spread the teachings of Sadguru Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji of Mysore. Activities: Namasankeertana - Bhajans written, composed and sung by Pujya Sri Swamiji. Kriya yoga classes conducted by Pujya Sri Swamiji-trained teachers from India. The group meets on the first Saturday of every month and every major festival day for Satsang and Namasankeertana (divine singing). For Further Details: Srinivas & Anita Chittineni srinivasrc@yahoo.com - 919.484.1993 Suresh Kota - info@dycusa.org - 919.461.0843 www.dycusa.org Duke Diya Diya is a Duke University student organization that committed to providing a forum for interaction through events relating to South Asian Americans and anyone interested in South Asian culture, politics or economics. Duke Diya represents the six major nations of South Asia: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Social events like club mixers and semiformals, especially with other Duke cultural groups and South Asian organizations at UNC and NC State, are also an extremely enjoyable aspect of life with Diya. For Further Details: diya.duke@gmail.com www.dukediya.com eKTAA Student organization (NCSu) 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: ektaaexec@ektaa.org www.ektaa.org Saathee.com
Geet Bazaar Radio (NCSu) Every Sunday morning from 10am - 12pm on WKNC 88.1 FM, join hosts Afroz Taj and John Caldwell, for a wide variety of music from South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and beyond. They specialize in the music of the Indian film industry, with lots of ghazals, qawwalis, bhajans, and Indi-Pop to round out the mix. Geet Bazaar will also publicize community events free of charge. For Further Details: Dr. Afroz Taj & John Caldwell - 919.851.1119 geetbazaar@wknc.org GeM Raleigh Church of God Come and join in every Sunday from 10:45am to 1pm. They have worship services, prayer meetings, Sunday school, and much more. Located at 3331 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. For Further Details: Pastor Thankachan Mathai - 919.395.6208 globalem@gmail.com Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies (Raleigh) Weekly satsang of parents and children singing bhajans and glorifying past times of Lord Krishna. Satsang every Friday 7pm - 9pm at the HSNC in Morrisville, NC with a dinner afterwards. Gokulam Learning Center in Durham every 1st & 3rd Saturday from 5pm - 9pm with a dinner afterwards. Children learn slokas, learn presentation skills, manage and lead various projects such as book distribution, charity for cow protection, food for poor, and prison seva. For Further Details: bkdasa@gmail.com 919.491.9536 www.gokulbhajan.com Gurdwara Atlantic Coast Sikh Association One of the oldest Sikh associations in the Southeastern US. The association meets every Sunday for Diwans along with Akhand Paths celebrated on appropriate dates. Classes for Punjabi and religious studies are held for children at the same time. Gurdwara located at 3108 Sparger Road, Durham, NC 27705. For Further Details: Bhai Dyal Singh Rangila - 919.309.1045 acsagurdwara.tripod.com Heritage India Association of NC (HIANC) Heritage India Association of NC aims at providing Indian cultural experience through performing arts, cultural arts, fine arts & crafts of India. Its mission is “to preserve and promote Indian heritage and culture.” During the year, the association presents several events and also coordinates Indian dances for the main stage performances for the Raleigh International Festival. For Further Details: yashcgarg@gmail.com Hindi Vikas Mandal of NC Hindi Vikas Mandal (HVM) based in the Raleigh-Triangle area, promotes study and appreciation of Hindi Language, and strives to foster Indian culture and traditions through Hindi. 112
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS HVM has special focus on the youth for the preservation of Indian heritage. Every year HVM has been organizing KaviSammelan (Poetry Reading); Independence Day Function with over a dozen other Indian organizations of the RTP area participate in this function where HVM takes the lead; celebrates Dushera Festival and a members’ picnic. HVM also conducts weekly Hindi classes (10:30 - 11:30am on Sundays) at HSNC for children. For Further Details: https://www.facebook.com/hindivikasmandal/ Hindu Society of North Carolina The Hindu Society of NC temple is open daily from 7am - 9pm. Morning Aarti: Mon-Fri 10.30am, Sat-Sun 10am. Evening Aarti: Mon-Fri 8pm, Sat-Sun 6pm. There are many other regular events taking place at the temple. All major religious celebrations are observed. Facility rentals are also available. Activities: Yoga, Hinduism and Meditation classes; Weekend Community Classes: Jain pathshala, Hindi classes, Sanskar Gurkul Classes, Tamil classes, Balmukund classes; Youth Affairs: Ohm Squad is the youth wing of HSNC involved in the youth activities like camp, games, craft and arts. Located at 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC and serves the greater Triangle area. For Further Details: 919.481.2674 (Temple Office) President: Neeraj Agarwal - 919.484.0489 hsnc@hsnc.org www.hsnconline.org Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) The HSS conducts activities to develop character and leadership skills in participants, emphasizing values such as self-discipline, self-confidence and a spirit of selfless service (seva) for humanity while maintaining Hindu cultural identity in harmony with the larger society. HSS is inspired by the idea that the whole world is one family. HSS has over 100 chapters (shakhas) across the country. Activities are tailored to include yoga, games, songs, lectures and discussions on Hindu dharma and culture. The HSS also has a Balagokulam forum for children (4-15 years age) to discover and manifest the divinity of Lord Krishna’s magical childhood in Gokulam. They will be conducting a Youth Camp for 4 Sundays in July. Learn more here. There are Chapters in Cary, Morrisville & Chapel Hill. For Further Details: www.hssus.org www.balagokulam.org HumSub HumSub is dedicated to sharing the social and cultural traditions of India with the residents of the Research Triangle Park and North Carolina. Upcoming Events: Sat, Oct 15: Cary Diwali, Booth Amphitheater For Further Details: www.humsub.net Immanuel Assembly of God A full Gospel Christian church serving the Indian / South Asian Saathee.com
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principles and teachings of the Original Shree Swaminarayan Sampradaya, founded and ordained by Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan Himself. A new SHREE SWAMINARAYAN HINDU MANDIR will be opening soon at 500 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511. Bhoomidaan and Murtipratishtha yajman opportunities are available for a limited time. They organize a weekly “Satsang Sabha,” every Saturday, which includes Kirtan bhakti, Katha, Aarti and Mahaprasad. Pujya Santo visit often to impart the divine knowledge of Swaminarayan Bhagwan. For Further Details: 919.964.1008 issonc@issousa.org www.issonc.org Jain Study Center of North Carolina (JSCNC) The JSCNC was organized to study and understand Jain religion, philosophy, rituals, and literature and to educate the children. Over the years the Center has participated in many activities for youths and adults, where an environment is created making members feel like a part of the family. Jain pathshala and swadhyay are held routinely for children and adults respectively. For Further Details: jscnc101@gmail.com jscnc.org Kiran Inc Kiran Inc is a community based South Asian organization promoting self-reliance and empowerment of South Asian women and men who are in domestic violence through crisis counseling and intervention, language assistance and translation and resource referrals in a confidential manner. Services offered at Kiran are confidential and free of charge. The organization spreads awareness about causes and effects of domestic violence in the community and cooperates with organizations in the USA and elsewhere with similar objectives. Kiran assists and provides information on referrals to professional and community services regarding legal issues, health care, short-term child care, psychological counseling, and temporary shelter and housing. For Further Details: 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 877.625.4726 919.831.4203 kiran@kiraninc.org www.kiraninc.org Maitri (NCSu) A student organization at NC State that aims at unifying various cultures at university. The organization works to help and support Indian students at NC State, but also creates opportunities for them to immerse in the global culture while retaining their rich Indian identity. For Further Details: maitri.ncsu@gmail.com www.maitrincsu.org Nuv Yug Nuv Yug is a cultural organization with a mission to promote September 2016
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Vaishnav Samaj of Triangle Area A group of like-minded devotees who meet for religious worship and understand Pushti Marg Principles at large. Regular Bhajan recitations are held 2nd Sunday of the month from 4-6pm and Seniors are requested to encourage youngsters to participate in the activities. For Further Details: Arvindbhai Shah - 919.233.7677 Vithalbhai Shah - 919.803.9027 Vibha Raleigh Vibha is dedicated to creating a brighter future for underprivileged children. The Raleigh Action Center has a group of energetic and enthusiastic volunteers from varied backgrounds, including working professionals and students. This group came together through a strong belief in Vibhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission and resolved to create a positive societal impact in India. The group works to organize social events that spread awareness and raise funds to further the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission. For Further Details: volunteer@raleigh.vibha.org sites.vibha.org/nc Vraj education Raleigh Kendra The Vraj Education Raleigh Kendra is conducting comprehensive weekly teaching of Hinduism and Pushtibhakti Marg backed by Vraj Temple Pennsylvania. Raleigh Vaishnav children will get an opportunity to recognize, learn, and exercise Pushtimarg guidelines and leverage rich Shri Vallabh Mahaprabhuji heritage to improve individual life style. For Further Details: vraj.raleigh@gmail.com for timing and location information. www.facebook.com/VrajEducationCenter/
Regional Dada Bhagwan Foundation What is Gnan Vidhi? It is the 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: attaining awareness of the soul, getting solution through right understanding, removing wrong beliefs and destroying past sins. For Further Details: 877.505.DADA (3232) info@ca.dadabhagwan.org www.dadabhagwan.org ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India 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, and economic freedom. The Carolinas Region of the EVFI USA conducts fundraising and awareness programs in Raleigh & Columbia. Saathee.com
For Further Details: Southeast Regional President: Chander M. Aggarwal cmaggarwal44@gmail.com - 407.454.3739 Carolinas Regional President: Janak Dalal jaydalalcolumbia@gmail.com - 803.665.4050 Grihastha Family Institute The Grihastha Family Institute has a mission of preparing everyone with the basics and nuances of marriage and family management, and to compensate for the loss of traditional structures, norms and methods that used to support the family structure. 3 Day workshop camps and private consultations are available. For Further Details: krishna@grihastha.org www.grihastha.org Hindu Society of eastern NC (Greenville, NC) The temple celebrates major festivals and holds regular bhajan seesions and Geeta study. For Further Details: Temple - 252.752.2670 B.S. Srivatsa - 508.654.0360 Hindutemplenc@gmail.com ISKCoN of Sandy Ridge - Temple of the Holy Name in Prabhupada Village The Temple of the Holy Name, situated in Prabhupada Village, a rural community, is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Prabhupada Village is also home to the Bhaktivedanta Archives and the Festival of India. Everyone is welcome to take darshan of Sri Sri Parama Karuna Nitai Gaurasundara from 5am-7:30pm, 7 days a week. Special program every Sunday at 3pm with arati and kirtan, bhajans, discourse on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is and a pure, vegetarian feast. Festivals celebrated year round. For Further Details: 336.593.2322 tothn@iskconpv.org www.iskconpv.org Nithyananda Sangha North Carolina (Inner Awakening) Inner Awakening works to spread the knowledge of Yoga and meditation by letting people experience the teachings of Vedic Science in its purest form delivered by the enlightened master Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda. Nithyananda Sangha North Carolina is part of a worldwide movement for meditation and healing. Paramahamsa Nithyananda is a global leader in the science of enlightenment and the author of more than 300 books published in 27 languages. For Further Details: 704.766.1420 / 704.992.6114 innerawakening.org nithyananda.org Sri Somesvara Temple (Asheville) The Sri Somesvara Temple is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. It is a Vedic Shiva temple at the center of Mount Soma, a community commonly 122
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS referred to as “Mount Kailash of the West.” People travel great distances to experience Sri Somesvara’s powerful Linga, profound silence, and timeless vibrations. The temple is open every day from 9:30am to 6:30pm. Aarthi is at 6pm. For Further Details: 828.476.4073 / www.srisomesvara.org
South Carolina American South Asian Cultural Association of Columbia, SC The American South Asian Cultural association of Columbia’s fundamental goal is to increase cultural awareness and develop cultural understanding among American South Asian Community in Columbia, SC area. A lunch meeting will be held on the second Sunday every month between 12:30 2:30pm at Persis Biryani & Indian Grill, 1728 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Cost is $11 per person. For Further Details: Contact in the evenings: 803.233.7042 or 512.547.7077 Carolina Buddhist Vihara (Greenville, SC) Carolina Buddhist Vihara is a temple and monastery in South Carolina, USA. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to offering teachings of the Buddha, primarily by bringing Theravada Buddhist nuns and monks to Greenville. “Theravada” refers to the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism, the highly traditional school found in countries such as Sri Lanka, Burma, Cambodia, and Thailand. Activities are held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings: 6:30pm (puja), 7 pm (meditation), and 8 pm (“Dhamma” talk or discussion). A youth program is also held once a month. The Temple is located at 113 Woodridge Circle, Greenville, SC For Further Details: 864.329.9961 / greenvillebv@gmail.com www.carolinabuddhist.net Hanahan Table-Tennis Training Center The primary focus & mission of the HTTTC is creating a professional image for the “sport” of “table-tennis” in the United States. The center is open on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 7 - 10pm and Saturdays & Sundays from 2 - 6pm. No partner needed but athletic attire is required. The center is located at City of Hanahan Gym on 1253 Yeamans Hall Road., Hanahan, SC 29410. For Further Details: 843.256.3949 tthanahan@hotmail.com www.tthanahan.com Hindu Society of Greater Spartanburg A daily Aarti is conducted at 7:00pm, Balvihar classes are from 10:00 - 11:45am on scheduled Sundays, and Satsang is on second Sunday of every month from 5:00 - 7:00pm. Temple is located on 1130 Fairview Church Road in Boiling Springs, SC 29303. For Further Details: 864.599.7048 Saathee.com
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Hindu Temple and Center (Columbia, SC) The temple is open on weekdays between 8:30am to 12:00 noon and between 5pm and 8:30pm. On weekends, the temple is open between 8:30am to 1:00pm and 5:00pm to 8:30pm. Bal Gokulam (Sunday School) classes are held every Sunday from 10:30am to 12:00 noon. Classes are designed to help children build physical, mental, cultural, social & spiritual lives. It is located at 5704 Kiawah Road, Columbia, SC 29212. For Further Details: 803.772.6940 / www.hindutemplesc.org India Assoc. of Greater Charleston (IAGC) The India Association of Greater Charleston (IAGC) was incorporated when the residents of Indian origin in Charleston felt the need to organize a community of people who were interested in the culture and heritage of India and share the profound beauty of this culture with others. They celebrate various events throughout the year. For Further Details: Omi Hasija (Chairperson) - 843.766.4661 iagcchs@gmail.com www.indiaassociationofgreatercharleston.com Indian upstate Fellowship Service The Indian Upstate Fellowship holds weekly service on Sundays, 5:30 - 7:30pm, followed by dinner, in Greenville, SC. For Further Details: Pastor Suresh Jonnalagadda - 864.561.1016 www.indainupstatefellowship.org Kannada Association of Greater Greenville (KAGG) An organization devoted to the awareness and promotion of Kannada culture in the Greater Greenville area of SC. KAGG is a primarily run by volunteers and invites Kannadigas living in and around Greenville area to participate in the organization. Kannada classes for children are also conducted. For Further Details: 864.430.4973 kaggculturalcommittee@gmail.com www.kagg-sc.org Masjid Noor-ul-Huda (MNH) The Mosque is open for five daily prayers in congregation every day of the year. On the first and third Saturday of every month from 6pm - 8 pm, an Islamic session is held by Hafiz Mohammed Basheer. Quranic Reading classes for children are also conducted daily. The Mosque is located at 517 Winmet Drive, Columbia, SC. For Further Details: Masjid main number - 803.754.2632 info@noorulhuda.org www.noorulhuda.org Spartanburg Buddhist Center of SC The Center’s resident monks seek to preserve Theravada Buddhist traditions and welcomes all who are interested in Buddhism, Southeast Asian culture, or meditation. Since the center opened in 2010, a regular English-speaking group meets at 6pm on Thursdays for meditation, a brief Dhamma talk, and September 2016
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1. A city and site of Taj Mahal in India. 2. Incompetent, helpless. 3. Anything that nourishes; e. g. Food. 4. A person who sandpapers. 5. A loose, sleeveless robe worn by Arabs. 6. Any plant decease caused by fungus. 7. Bedroom. (*) 8. A baglike mammary gland of a cow. 9. A chest for holding ammunition. 10. An affirmative vote (Yes). 12. The capacity to support the weight of structure on it. 14. An electrically charged atom. 18. A fertile place in a desert due to the presence of water. 20. A flat leavened bread of India, made with white flour. 22. Emergency Room. (*) 23. A large antelope of S Africa, with long straight horns. 25. This monthly magazine serving the South Asian community of NC, SC, VA and GA. 28. The basic monetary unit of Iran, Oman and Yemen. 30. The 7th incarnation of Hindu God Vishnu. 32. A passageway between sections of seats in rows. 33. The eyelashes. (Biology) 35. To come or go in or into. 38. Skill; craftsmanship. 42. Electronic restoration services. (*) 44. District Attorney. (*) 46. Genesis. (*) (Bible) (Puzzle solutions are on next page. NO peeking!)
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Word Find (Created By Kirit Shukla) Find & circle the words in the puzzle. (Subject: “Hindi/Urdu words used in English”)
AHIMSA AVATAR AUM BANDANNA BANGLE BUNGALOW CHEETAH CHUTNEY COT DACOIT GARAMMASALA GUAR GURU GYMKHANA
JODHPURS JUNGLE KARMA LOOT MAHARAJA MULTAN NIRVANA PASHMINA RAITA THUG TYPHOON VERANDA YOGA
The unused 7 letters spell that means ”I bow to you”; The way of greetings in India. Correction: In the July issue the word Current was included in the word search, but it should not have been there.
Math Magic Use these numbers only once: [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] in empty squares, to get = the final given answers. Note: Follow the order of operation per basic math rule: ×,÷, +, The multiplication or division is done before addition and subtraction. (solution on next page)
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(The common letters are “HY” - Fill in the blanks) 1. The lightest gaseous chemical element. (H) HY _ _ _ _ _ _ 2. Feeling irritating sensation. _ _ _ HY 3. A science dealing with matter & energy. _ HY _ _ _ _ 4. Luxurious. (Informal) _ _ _ _ HY 5. Deceptive or fraud. HY _ _ 6. A theoretical subatomic particle conceived of as travelling faster than the speed of light. _ _ _ HY _ _ 7. Correspondence of sound at the end of verse lines. _ HY_ _ 8. Any rudimentary leaf. (Botany) _ _ _ _ _ HY _ _ 9. Having a dull, steady pain. _ _ HY 10. A large upright fire water faucet in a street. HY _ _ _ _ _ 11. Annoyingly aggressive. (Informal) _ _ _ HY 12. A major category in the classifications of living animals, ranking above a class or below a kingdom. _ HY _ _ _ 13. The life story. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ HY 14. A song in praise or honor of God. HY _ _ 15. The monovalent radical, (C₂H₅) which forms the base of many compounds, like ether. _ _ HY _ 16. A purple variety of quartz or corundum. _ _ _ _ HY _ _ 17. For what reason, cause or purpose? _ HY 18. The monovalent hydrocarbon radical, (CH₃) . _ _ _ HY _ 19. A wolf like carnivore of Asia, having shrill cry. HY _ _ _ 20. Of the pulse. (Physiology) _ _ HY _ _ _ _ 21. The complete absence of Government. _ _ _ _ _ HY 22. Timid; bashful. _ HY 23. Unlike genetic offspring of different species. HY_ _ _ _ 24. Making a crackling sound, when chewed. _ _ _ _ _ HY 25. Of or done by thee. (Archaic) _ HY (Puzzle solutions are on next page. NO peeking!) Kirit Shukla Contact him at kiritsshukla@hotmail.com
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ADS was created 31 years ago to meet a national need for documents that the visually impaired could utilize such as large print, high contrast, and braille. The purpose of this branch is to transcribe and send reading materials like credit card statements, utility bills, textbooks, and insurance information in an accessible format. I’ve really gotten to know MAB through many lenses over the past two years. From working the front desk, sorting patient files, and sitting in on low vision appointments and a support group, I’ve had my share of exciting experiences. One of the most memorable was the time I did an assisted walk. The task seemed simple – or so I had initially thought. I had to enter a coffee shop, order a drink, pay, seat myself, and leave. Easy, right? But get this: I had to do it all while blindfolded. “So maybe this isn’t so easy” I thought as I clenched a white cane in one hand while my coordinator, Laura, gently guided my elbow. By ten minutes into this walk, I had already been smacked by overgrown branches. I even slipped on slick leaves that my cane couldn’t detect on the sidewalk. Had I not been just sixteen years old and under supervision, that slip could have been incredibly dangerous. For me, the experience I had on this walk was a call to action. Another instance that will always stick with me forever is during one of the first low vision appointments I had observed. Dr. Laurie Hoffman, the low vision specialist, showed a particularly sweet elderly woman a magnifier for her vision. I will never forget how her face immediately glowed like a constellation after holding the tool. “I’ll finally see photos of my granddaughter!” she exclaimed brightly. This certainly isn’t the first time I’ve been exposed to eyerelated causes. My maternal uncle in Goa is an optician and has a branch called Kohinoor Opticians. Some of his most important work has taken place during the time I have been here in the U.S. Through his program called the Mass Eye Defect Detection Camp, he along with others performs fullscale eye exams and life-changing eye surgeries in rural villages and schools. Once an eye defect is detected, further eye tests and treatments are done to ensure the best possible treatment. But it doesn’t stop there. Services even include post-operative care as well as free eye drops and eyeglasses to those who can’t afford it. He has already conducted over 570 camps, 975 cataract surgeries, and donated over 13,000 free pairs of glasses. I was very inspired by his work in India and wanted to find a way to follow in his footsteps. That is precisely why I have started a GoFundMe campaign to support MAB. Right now, MAB needs your help. Let’s go back to that scenario we had earlier to demonstrate. You’ve just been set up with a case manager, and you’re in desperate need of making an appointment. But there’s just one problem: MAB is so booked-to-the-brim with patients that the next available low vision appointment is in six months. That’s half a year without a way of getting the help you need. What MAB needs to keep up with rising demands is enough funding to have another low vision specialist, Dr. Flaherty, on site in addition to Dr. Hoffman who starts back this fall.
As more scientists recognize the benefit of limiting illumination, more places are working to reduce light pollution. France passed a law in 2013 that requires businesses to shut off their lights late at night. In October, the IDA recognized the first Dark Sky Park in South Korea, its first designation in Asia. The Grand Canyon is currently redesigning thousands of light fixtures within the park to create a more natural nighttime experience for its visitors. After sunset the Cosmic Campground lies beneath a twinkling canopy of stars. Al Grauer, the astronomer, sets up his telescope and invites fellow campers to take a peek at Saturn. One woman likens the ringed planet to a UFO. Nearby, Cindy Neely, a retired nurse, helps her 3-year-old granddaughter, Veda Werber, on to a stool so she could peer into the family telescope. Werber excitedly counts Jupiter’s moons out loud. For Grauer and his wife these are the moments that make their efforts worthwhile. They hope to spread the word about the Cosmic Campground to kids in urban areas via their website and a podcast called “Travelers in the Night.” “Astronomy has ignited kids’ imaginations and humans’ imagination from the beginning,” Grauer says. “So what’s the price of imagination? Where does the next generation of poets and scientists and engineers … come from?”
National cross-currents conference explores arts, education and city revitalization As cities around the country seek to enhance their economies, a national conference puts forth the idea that arts and learning are essential underpinnings for future revitalization. Coming to Winston-Salem, NC, from Sept 12 to 14 is CROSS-CURRENTS: ART+LEARNING, a symposium on “Powering Creative Readiness” for community growth. Hosted in the “City of Arts & Innovation,” the conference brings together some of the country’s foremost leaders in visual and performing arts, philanthropy, education, and civic planning to host cross-disciplinary seminars, workshops, site visits and sessions that explore innovative ideas around the use of arts and education to spur economic, civic and social change. “Conferences like this are invaluable for the arts/culture field,” commented Jen Hughes, design specialist at the National Endowment for the Arts, “but also unleash new ideas for other sectors to incorporate artists, civic entrepreneurs, and creatives in reimagining cities and towns to address age-old problems.” This conference is specifically structured to promote creative thinking. “Whether you are an artist, educator, nonprofit executive, grant-maker, elected official, city leader, or head of a community development entity, this conference is for you,” said Conference Organizer and Board Chair of Art-Force, Janet Kagan. “In no other setting this year will you find the opportunity to truly network and meaningfully interact with people who have literally changed cities for the better, grown major arts and educational institutions, applied creative educational theories and put forth new thinking that can be applied to your situation. This isn’t a sit-there-and-listen kind of experience. This is a place where you will roll up your sleeves, test new ideas and get great feedback so that you can move your To support visit: www.gofundme.com/mabnc-flaherty. agenda forward to improve your organization and community.” For more details on MAB, visit www.mabnc.org. The conference opens with a series of site visits that are designed to help attendees witness groundbreaking new ways Himani Shetti is a rising senior at Providence Day School and a of operating and to encourage conversations about change: volunteer at Metrolina Association for the Blind http://art-force.org/cross-currents/art-learning/index.html. Saathee.com
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ARIeS (Mar 20 - Apr 20) This month will be very active for you. At the beginning of the month, you may feel strong and energetic. You may feel proud of your friends and siblings. Try to control what you say. Minor arguments with partners are also possible. The second half of the month may bring good luck, but only if you avoid a stubborn attitude. A major health problem may develop this month, and may restrict you in many ways. You will also see an increase in income. TAuRuS (Apr 20 - May 21) You may see mixed results this month. Your actions could also be contradictary this month. Avoid conflicts with your spouse during first half of the month. Try to focus on earning more money, though you may use awful tricks to do it. The time is also good to gain control over your opponents. Avoid driving during last week of the month. Keep away from making real estate investments. GeMINI (May 21 - Jun 21) You will completely lose the control of a situation. Time will fly during the month. If you don’t make immediate decisions, you will regret it. Either way, you will not lose your self-confidence. Fight your enemies with full power. Your spouse will offer good help, though arguments with him / her are also possible in the last week of the month. Keep track of your time management and avoid stress. CANCeR (Jun 21 - Jul 22) You will enjoy happy family life. Avoid compromising your morals, and at the same time control your aggressions. A single mistake could badly affect your health. A good night’s sleep could be very helpful in controlling your temperament. Financial gain is possible during the second week of the month. You may make an important but abrupt family-related decision this month, which should help improve relations with siblings. leo (Jul 22 - Aug 23) Good advice from your associates will help you achieve desired success, though you will feel as if your peers are encircling you and trying to run your life. Watch your health carefully. A misdiagnosis may increase uncertainty and suffering. A turn towards a spiritual power may bring you peace of mind. Some alarming news regarding your children may also occur. Spend some money on yourself to feel good. VIRGo (Aug 23 - Sep 23) Family gatherings and social activities will eat up much of your time this month. Some unexpected expenses will also appear. Your parents and children will be your central focus. A steady flow of income is clearly indicated, though do not expect big raise. You must avoid speculation or any risktaking tendencies. Try to enjoy your social time and just relax. The month is also good for relocation.
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CLASSIFIEDS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: C-store/Hallmark Store for Sale in downtown Charlotte. Hours M-F 7:30am-5pm. Very safe location. One-man operation earning $60k+ per month. Asking $65k + inventory. Serious buyers only. Call 704-564-8782. Independent Motel for sale. 16 rooms + manager apartment w/ office. In North Carolina off I-40. Price $295k. Call 828-527-2393. C-Store/Gas Station for lease in Myrtle Beach, SC. Lottery, ATM, Gasoline, Check Cash income $100K/year + inside sales income $75K/monthly. Good hours of operation. 8AM - 10PM. Huge potential for sales with more hours. Goodwill $175K. Rent $5000/month. Liquor Store option available in same plaza; sales $225K/year. High margins. Open 9AM to 7PM. Contact Paresh 803-840-6991. laundry & Dry Cleaner for Sale in Raleigh, NC. State of the art plant plus one pickup store. Capacity to expand up to 4 pickup stores. Revenue $230K plus. Asking $299K. Send email to drycleanersnc@gmail.com. Gas Station/ Convenience Store for Sale in Greenville, SC area. BP brand. $75K + inventory. Call 864-205-3825. Motel for Sale: 60 Rooms + 1 BR managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apartment (newly renovated rooms). Off highway 52 near Winston-Salem. Great location. Swimming Pool + Lounge/bar. No owners finance. Call 336-686-5761. C-Store/Gas Station for Sale/lease in Greenville, SC. Excellent lottery/check cashing/Sunday beer sales. Partnership opportunities also available. No brokers. Contact TJ at 347-738-8095. laundromat for sale in Charlotte. Best location and good business running for 20 years. $400k or best offer. Call 704-334-7000. Convenience Store for Rent in Cherryville, NC. Store is currently closed. Call 803-2356672 or 803-235-6671. Indian Restaurant for Sale in Charlotte. Open for 5 years & great location. Call 248-499-4714. Franchised Printing: 18 year-old Charlotte based company offering opportunity to lease/operate business. For details call 704-619-4023. Grocery Store & Halal Meat Shop for Sale in Morrisville, NC. Potential for growth. Contact 336-613-5521 Convenience store for lease in Greenville, SC. Very good potential & highly profitable. Call 704-299-8535. C-Store for Sale in South Carolina near Columbia along with display for fresh produce & frozen items. Call 904-307-4770. Motel for Sale: 89 Rooms. Off busy highway, close to hospital and large college in WinstonSalem. No owners finance. Call 336-686-5761. C-Stores w/Gas Available: Multiple locations in NC and SC with an average investment of $160k. Call Brian at 864-300-4889. Indian Grocery store for sale in RaleighDurham area. Motivated Seller! 105K + inventory. Call 919-225-2518. Saathee.com
For Sale or lease: Gas Station w/ C-Store. Three bedroom mobile home and Restaurant (rented) plus ATM, pool table, jukebox & video games all included. Pollocksville, NC. 252-521-5656. C-Store/Gas Station for lease/Sale in Gastonia, NC. Great Opportunity with high potential. Only serious inquiries; must have capital for goodwill/ inventory. Please call 704813-9698. Convenience Stores/Gas Stations for lease or Sale in NC. Great opportunities with upside potential. Only serious inquiries; must have capital for goodwill / inventory. Please call 803-789-3133. Retail / Convenience-Stores: Truck Stop: Kings Mountain, NC $299K + Inv; C-Store: Elkin, NC $775K + Inv, Property Incl.; Neighborhood Store: York, SC $98K + Inv, GR $870K; Call 704-821-8888 or visit www.Countysouth.biz.
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Front Desk Clerk needed for Motel in Concord, NC. Full-time, Part-time and all shifts available. Front desk experience preferred but not required. Must be computer literate & fluent in English. Email resume to whchotelstaffing@gmail.com or call 980-355-9071. experienced Manager needed for Convenience Store / Gas Station in North Charlotte. Good communication skills and legal status required. Contact hoteljob214@yahoo.com. live-in Help Needed in High Point, NC to take care of elderly mother. Cooking & light housekeeping included. Person must be willing to stay at home. Please call Kajal: 336-471-1901 looking for Nanny for 2 months (November & December) for 9 month-old and 4 year-old in Fort Mill, SC. Contact 857-272-2542. office Help Wanted: Full time openings for accounting and sales admin position for manufacturing facility in High Point, NC. Please send resume to kajalb@amerifabintl.com. Housekeeping couple needed for Hotel in Cleveland/Akron, Ohio. Accommodations provided. No English necessary. Call 919-6737623 or Email ram@omdevelopmentcorp.com. Front Desk help needed (Couple welcome) for Franchise Motel in Greensboro, NC. Accommodations Provided. Good salary. Legal status & fluent English required. Email resume to gsoex@aol.com or Fax 336-275-9572. Caregiver needed for elderly Couple in Florida. Cooking and Housekeeping duties. Very religious and healthy couple. Good salary & accommodations provided. Contact336-558-6289 & leave message. Gas Station Help Wanted: Full-time Single in Columbia, SC. Experience Preferred. Must speak English. Call 803-466-5861. Hotel Help Wanted in Charlotte. Competitive salary and accommodations provided. Front desk - all shifts (experience a plus) & housekeeper. Must be fluent in English. Call 704-464-4427 or e-mail 123nash@gmail.com. eyebrow threaders needed for Beauty Salon 45 mins from Raleigh (Smithfield / Selma area inside Walmart). Full-time positions. Call Richa at 919-880-7094. Full-time Gas Station Help Wanted in Rock Hill, SC. Must have legal status and fluent in English. Contact 704-737-7230. Hotel Help Needed in Charlotte: Front desk, housekeeper/laundry and manager (experience a plus). Competitive salary & accommodations provided. Call 704-502-2630 or e-mail microtel026airport@yahoo.com. Hiring experienced eyebrow threading artist. Offering great pay and benefits. Near Winston Salem, NC. Willing to help relocate. Contact 704-699-8397. Sales person wanted for Mall Retail Store. Must be fluent in English and possess pleasant personality. Base Salary + Comm. Flexible hours w/ great earning potential. Full-time or part-time! Call 704-537-0664 or email resume to shehzad1975@hotmail.com September 2016
Nanny wanted in North Charlotte. Vegetarian household. Both Live-in and live-out can be accommodated. Call 704-900-9134. Franchise hotel in Virginia needs experienced couple for Housekeeping, Front Desk and Laundry. Good English & legal status required. Accommodations available. Call Pravin Patel: 540-241-2570 House Help Needed: Live in/live out, parttime or full-time help with vegetarian cooking and housekeeping in Memphis, TN for family of 4. Call 901-409-5841. Retail Sales Associate needed for Clothing & Sports Store in Columbia, SC. Must have legal status and speak fluent English. Opportunity to advance quickly to management. Contact 706-877-0315. Housekeeping couple wanted for Franchise Hotel in Rock Hill, SC. Accommodations provided. Call 803-606-9994 between 5-7 pm. Hotel Management Firm Now Hiring: Housekeepers, front desk (must speak fluent English), and General Manager of franchise hotels. Experience required. E-mail resumes to abcone@abcinns.com or call 704-649-6833 (M-F, 9AM-5PM). experienced Threading Practitioners or licensed esthetician in Charlotte & Raleigh. New locations now open. Full or part-time. Great pay and flexibility. Experience required. Good English skills. Please call 980322-1110 (M-F 9-5). Front Desk Clerk needed for Motel in Durham, NC. Must have front desk experience, computer literate, fluent in English, and legal status. Email kenco00@hotmail.com or call 919-452-3131. Cashier needed: Part-time / Full-time for Cstore off 1-77 in Rock Hill, SC. Please call Hasmukh Patel 704-907-5884. Full-Time Night Auditor or Resident Couple for franchise hotel in Fort Mill, SC. Accommodations provided. Must have motel experience, legal status, fluent English and computer skills. E-mail bwhospitality78@gmail.com. 2nd & 3rd Shift Front Desk Clerk needed for Motel at Exit 41, Hwy 85 in Charlotte, NC. Must have front desk experience, fluent in English, and legal status. Email: mars803@gmail.com. Part-time Nanny needed for 6 month-old in Clayton, NC. Light household cleaning and cooking. Contact 910-461-1076 or cmapatel@gmail.com. Subway & store help wanted in Greensboro NC. Single or couple full / part time. Must speak fluent English, have computer knowledge & legal status. Please call Bailey 704-737-1555. Night Audit/ Front desk help wanted for Franchise motel in Charlotte, NC. Full-time / Part-time. Must have experience, honest, reliable, & fluent in English. Call Nina 704299-3364. eyebrow Threaders needed for new salon in Indian Trail. Full/Part-time positions available. Contact Creighton Camp at 704719-6267 or 3700@sevabeauty.com. Saathee.com
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Gujarati Chef / Cook Needed full time for a non-profit organization in Charlotte. Call Ashok Shah at 704-460-5569. Motel Help Wanted: Housekeeping, Managers & Night Auditors for Independent & Franchise Motels in South Carolina. Accommodations provided. Call 803-387-6715.
PROPERTY FOR SALE OR LEASE Full furnished Medical office for lease in prime area, across from hospital in Cary, NC. Available immediately. 919-649-1485.
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Passage To India - Fine Indian Cuisine ...............117
Accounting Solutions (Muhammad Kamran Awan)141
Embassy National Bank .........................................3
Patel Brothers (Charlotte)...................................115
Aero LED Signs (Aero Distributors) .......................31
Eye Level ............................................................33
Patel, Champa (Real Estate).................................89
Ali & Sons Car Care .........................................119
Fairview Home Mortgage.....................................25
Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices)................................81
All Car Care.........................................................84
Fashion and Jewelery........................................119
Patel, Tony (Real Estate) .......................................65
Allure Brow..........................................................57
Festival of India (Charlotte) ...................................15
Pathak, Atul (Real Estate) .....................................59
Anand, Versha (Real Estate) ................................71
Fresh Dental ...............................................51/129
Payal Groceries ...................................................53
Anil Bedi & Associates PC (CPA & Consultants) ....63
Friends Travel ....................................................141
Peacock Indian Cuisine (Charlotte) .......................39
Apna Travels (Morrisville)......................................31
Future Prep (SAT, ACT Prep, College Adm Coaching).89
Piedmont Health Care (Gastroenterologist Trivedi, MD) 65
Aroma Indian Cuisine (Charlotte) ..........................49
Gandhi International Market...............................103
Puja Boutique (Charlotte) .....................................69
Around The World Market (Charlotte)....................34
Geological Resources, Inc...........................37 / 109
Rajbhog Foods ..................................................137
Art of Living Retreat Center (Boone, NC) ...............38
Global Mall / Legacy Jewels ..............................143
Rajdeep Video & Photography (Ramesh Panjabi) 137
Ashwini Kathak Dance Academy..........................57
H2 Laser & Skin ................................................105
Regal Oaks Dental ..............................................86
Asian Divas (Makeup Artist/ Beauty Salon) .........137
Hindu Center of Charlotte (Events) ..................72-77
Ribald Floral and Events.......................................59
Asiana Fusion.Sushi ............................................35
Idolize Brows & Beauty ....................................125
Robert Brown LLC (Oza, Rishi: Immigration Law) ..41
Aspect Commerical Realty (Prashant Parmar).......83
India Grocers (Charlotte) ......................................99
Roop Beauty (Pooja Patel) ....................................65
Austin Village Eye Care (Dr. Keshav Bhat) ...........121
Indian Association of Carolinas (IAC) Garba...........19
Rug & Home ..............................................41 / 101
Ballantyne School Of Music..................................57
Insurance Shopping (Sonal Patel - Ind Agent) .....105
S S Event Services (Event planning, Photo, Video)123
Ballantyne Tech Academy ....................................51
Integra Wellness Center ......................................29
Saffron Restaurant and Catering ..........................21
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir .......16 / 17 / 107
International Community Church .......................123
Saint Mary's School.............................................25
Barot, Tushar (State Farm)....................................63
IPAAC (Zakir Hussain concert).........................12/13
Sanjay Zaveri --- Real Estate................................33
Bashyam, Spiro & Coats, LLP (Immigration Law) 133
K & M Accounting................................................21
Shah, Anish (Real Estate)...............................90/91
Bhindi Jewellers ................................................2
Kasarla, Gopal & Veena (Real Estate & Mortgage).67
Shah, Kirti (CPA - Sepa Consulting) ..................125
Bipin Parekh Realty, LLC ......................................66
Kaur, Karamjit (New York Life Insurance)...............42
Shining Star Academy..........................................54
Blakeney Dental ...............................................121
KB Zaveree............................................................4
Shukla, Kirit (Music Lession & Band) ..................126
Blooming Buds..................................................109
Khanna & Sons Jewelers.....................................27
Shyama Beauty Parlour .......................................53
Bombay Grille (Charlotte) .....................................64
Kirti Shah CPA...................................................123
Singh Tutoring .....................................................43
British International School of Charlotte ..............113
Krut Systems (LED, Signs, Solar) ..........................20
SJ Iyer Realty.......................................................53
Carolina Horse & Carriage....................................53
Kumar, Kokila (Real Estate - Allen Tate)...............121
Sonal Furniture (Atlanta).......................................47
Carolina Law Group (Monty Desai) .....................127
LED Lights (Smart Energy Solutions) ..................142
South Charlotte Endocrinology (K. Narasimhan, MD)111
Carolina Wedding Belle (Event Design & DĂŠcor) ....31
Maadhurya Photography......................................93
Southern Oncology Specialists (Dr. Swetha Gujja) .87
CaroMont Medical Group (Dr. Manu Patel)..........126
Madhuram Ghee - Orange Muslin LLC.................45
Sweta Bhardwaj 8 Spa ........................................55
Challa Law Offices, PLC (Immigration)..................48
Maharani Indian Cuisine (Charlotte)......................87
Taylor Morrison (Homes Inspired by You)...............97
Charlotte Chess Club .......................................129
Malani Jewelers ................................................144
The Blue Taj.........................................................79
Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat .........................82
Malaya Kitchen (Charlotte) .................................111
Travel Universe ....................................................95
Charlotte Music School........................................23
Mathur, Gitanjali (Allen Tate Realtors)....................35
Travelinks ............................................................83
Chaupatti (Casual Indina Kitchen - Charlotte)........29
Matthews Family Dentistry ................................105
Trimurti Temple Devasthanam (Charlotte) ........10/11
Chiro-Carolina
.............................................107
Meena Jewelers (Zaveri Bazaar).............................9
Trinity Episcopal School (Charlotte) .......................43
Chugh Attorneys at Law.....................................125
Meghna Jewelers (Sale and Exhibition).................22
Ttravel Guru ......................................................125
Concha, David (Immigration Attorney)...................89
Mishra Architecture PLLC ....................................46
Tyagi, Rita (Real Estate)........................................55
Copper Restaurant (Charlotte) ..............................79
MyTripFare (Travel agent).....................................59
UBS (Mehta Consulting Gr. Manish Mehta, CFA, CFP).61
County South Realty & Business Brokers............126
Nagpal, Sunil (MetLife).........................................32
Uni World Travel...................................................93
Curry n' Cakes (Charlotte)....................................89
Nationwide Ins. (Maqsood Khan) ........................101
Vallabh Pushti Samaj of Carolinas (VPSC).............69
Delhi Palace / Spices of India (Columbia)..............71
Neeta's Beauty Parlor ........................................105
Vyas Travels ......................................................123
Dentist (Dr. Prashant Rao-Cedar Walk Dentistry).111
New York Life Insurance (Rasheed Ulhaq).............39
White Horse Weddings.........................................83
Dentist (Pineville Dentistry - Lina V. Mistry, DDS) ...85
North American Bancard ......................................5
Woodlands Vegetarian Cuisine (Charlotte) ..........135
Desai, Rajarshi (CPA, PLLC) .................................98
OM Tech Training ................................................21
Worldwide Travels ...............................................81
Devam Jewelers....................................................7
Pac N Fly (Travel Agency)...................................109
Yafa Halal Market & CafĂŠ .....................................85
DJ Desi (Amit Vasi) ..............................................63
Paracha Ent. (Sonu Nigam & Atif Aslam Concert) ....8
Zafran Kabab Palace (Charlotte / Pineville) ...........55
DJ Hangama .....................................................41
Parekh, Smita (NY Life) ........................................67
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