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In this issue:

Indian Troops at Dunkirk New College Common App Essays

September 2017 Issue # 232 Editor

Samir Shukla

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page 10 Indian Soldiers at Dunkirk

page 64 page 28 page 18 World’s Longest Court Rules Test Your India Beach Doesn’t Men Need Knowledge with Want Refugees Protection from our Monthly Women quiz

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Yes, there were Indian soldiers at Dunkirk. The movie is a summer hit, now read the rest of the story on page 10. You are welcome to visit the longest beach in the world in Bangladesh, unless you are a refugee. See story on page 18. India's Supreme Court ruled that men need protection from women making unsubstantiated domestic harassment claims. See story on page 28. What do students need to know about the new common app essays for college admissions? Read the new column on page 60. Catch up on the all the activities of the regional community organizations beginning on page 102. The AstroScope, our exclusive monthly horoscope is on page 136. Get daily updates about the community, local and national news, latest movie releases, analysis and videos at our website Saathee.com. We welcome all comments and suggestions.

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Indian Troops at Dunkirk . . . . . . . . . .pg. 10 Teatime in the City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 14 Longest Beach No Refugees . . . . . . . .pg. 18 Upcoming Movie Releases . . . . . . . . .pg. 22 Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 26 Men Need Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 28 An Untouchable Author . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Namaskar Y’all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Mirror Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Mastering Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46 Personal Finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50 Dances of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 52 Thinking About Thinking . . . . . . . . . .pg. 56 College Admissions Insider . . . . . . . .pg. 60 Test Your India Knowledge . . . . . . . .pg. 64 Youth Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 66 Success Within . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 68 Sangeet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 70 Nutrition for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 78 Indian Diaspora in Malaysia . . . . . . .pg. 80 Eye on the Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 84 Immigration Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 92 Community Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 94 Community Organizations . . . . . . . .pg. 102 Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . . . .pg. 130 Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 134 Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 134 AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 136 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 138 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 140

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Dad Khan showed magnificent courage, coolness and decision. When his troop was shelled from the ground and bombed from the air by the enemy he promptly reorganized his men and animals, got them off the road and under cover under extremely difficult conditions. It was due to this initiative and the confidence he inspired that it was possible to extricate his troop without loss in men or animals.”

There Were Indian Troops at Dunkirk, Too By Christopher Woolf and Amulya Shankar, PRI’s The World

The K6 soldiers were noted for maintaining their discipline and cohesion through the chaos so well depicted by Christopher Nolan in his movie. A further two animal transport companies were recruited from Cyprus, another British possession, in the eastern Mediterranean. But these men weren’t armed. The Indian soldiers of Force K6 were all Muslim. This was a deliberate decision, to simplify logistic and spiritual support needs. Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims have diﬀerent rules on food, so only one group was selected. They were mostly Punjabis, with a few Pashtuns, and most were from districts that became part of Pakistan at independence in 1947. Most of Force K6 was evacuated from Dunkirk. But one company was captured. It was serving with a British division that had been assigned to serve on the Maginot Line in eastern France. They could not reach the coast in time to be evacuated. At least one of the captured Indian soldiers escaped from the Nazis — Jemadar Jehan Dad. He disguised himself as a French colonial soldier and eventually reached the British colony of Gibraltar. He had served 26 years in the British Indian army at the time of his capture, an illustration of the long service typical of this detachment. Those who evacuated from Dunkirk in 1940 stayed in the UK until 1944, when they were sent back to India. Some 35 of these Muslim Indian soldiers died while stationed in the UK and buried there. Once back in India, they joined the campaign in Burma, ﬁghting the Japanese. Their hardworking mules and horses were not so lucky. The mules, all 2,700 of them, had come from India without loss. But they could not be evacuated with their handlers and were abandoned or, where possible, destroyed, to prevent them falling into the hands of the enemy. There’s no documented explanation of why the memory of these men was erased. But there is the propaganda about Dunkirk, which was deliberately Soldiers of the Royal Indian Army cultivated by the British Service Corps were captured in government. France in 1940.Credit: The “Dunkirk spirit” was Bundesarchiv/Wikimedia so much more than the Commons movie portrays. It’s the spirit of resistance to the Nazis. Dunkirk symbolized the notion that the Brits weren’t going to give up just because all their allies had been crushed and beaten. Keep calm and carry on. Plucky little Britain was going to carry on the war by itself. So, having all these imperial contributions complicated that narrative.

The film Dunkirk has been the surprise box office hit of the summer. It recounts the tale of how the beaten British army escaped the Germans at the beginning of World War II, from a beach at Dunkirk, in northern France. It’s a surprise hit in the US considering the fact that there’s not a single American character in it. America wouldn’t even be fighting in northwest Europe for another four years.

Soldiers of the Royal Indian Army Service Corps were captured in France in 1940.Credit: Bundesarchiv/Wikimedia Commons

But it’s not the absence of an American angle that has caused a minor stink. Commentators in Britain and India are complaining that no Indian soldiers are portrayed in the movie. The knee-jerk response from most Brits and historians is to scoff and say that’s because they weren’t there. It makes no military sense to ship soldiers from India to France. There’s no popular memory of colonial troops there. Even the Ministry of Defence in London initially rejected suggestions that Indian troops were there. But they were. Four companies of the Royal Indian Army Service Corps (RIASC), plus headquarters and support detachments. Perhaps 1,000 men. And their service has literally been whitewashed out of history. When the British army went to France at the beginning of the war, it was a totally mechanized force, which was revolutionary for its time. But as soon as they got into the field, they realized they were having a problem moving supplies and equipment over rough ground. So, the call went out to the empire for animal transport companies. The empire at the time included India and what’s now Pakistan, and a force was assembled — labeled K6 — to provide the vital role of mule and horse transport. These men were not frontline soldiers, but they were all long-service professionals in what was an all-volunteer force. They were trained to fight, and in the chaos of the Battle of France in May and June of 1940, they did fight, took casualties and some of the men were decorated for bravery. These included Jemadar Maula Dad Khan who was awarded the Indian Distinguished Service Medal for gallantry. His citation reads: “On 24 May 1940 when approaching Dunkerque, Jemadar Maula Saathee.com

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TEATIME IN THE CITY Notes from the Editor’s Desk By Samir Shukla

I like sitting in the seats that are prime foul ball territory. I become like a kid anticipating a ball whacked high enough to make it to the stands and I'm there to make a perfect catch. We were just getting up to go wash our hands after munching on greasy pizza and it happened. A ball flew high with a trajectory that looked like it was heading for us. We both looked for the ball in the air. Someone yelled “heads up" but unfortunately a guy few seats down from us was too busy sipping his bottle of water to pay attention and the ball landed squarely on his head. It rolled off to the side and under the seats right where my nephew was standing. He picked it up, smiled and looked at me. The guy in the row behind us almost scooped it up but smiled and told him it's his ball. The poor guy who got bonked on the head held the top of it tightly with both hands while ushers rushed to see if he was ok. It clearly must have hurt, but he managed to walk away after a few minutes. If you are sitting in prime foul ball territory, paying attention to the game is requisite. We didn't catch the ball, but a keepsake was ours. Baseball is the first American sport that I was exposed to upon our arrival to NYC in 1974. The New York Yankees, the Bronx Bombers, were World Series champs in 1977 and 1978. Those two seasons, particularly, colored my affection for baseball. I have never been a sports fanatic, and I do occasionally enjoy watching football, basketball and others, but baseball draws me to go see it played live when I can. The Charlotte Knights played in Fort Mill, SC for years until the new downtown stadium was built for them. It was a long drive, so many years passed and I didn’t make it down there for many games. The team’s move to downtown Charlotte has renewed my affection and now I will go to a game or two every summer. The Knights obviously play in a much smaller stadium then my first exposure to baseball at Yankee Stadium in New York City. The smaller venue also makes it that much more intimate, as there are no bad seats in the place. My uncle took my brother and me to Yankee stadium some 40 years earlier, which seemed like the most massive place we had been to till that point. It was an eye opener as the TV sets back then were about the size of laptops. Sitting in a stadium watching the game live brought it to life in a manner to inspire awe in a couple of youngsters. This is the second year my nephew and I soaked in a summer eve at a baseball game in downtown Charlotte. Who knows, a new tradition may be in the offing, a pizza run at the end of the third inning required.

Baseball, a Kid, a Pizza

We were sitting in the shade, but the humidity made its presence known on this late Sunday afternoon in early August. My young nephew's gaze was locked at the opening pitch of a baseball game between the Charlotte Knights and Gwinnett Braves. The Charlotte Knights are in their 30th season. The team moved to their shiny downtown Charlotte stadium a few years back, the lovely Romare Bearden Park sits across the street. The two venues give families more reasons to go to downtown in the summer. It's not quite summer if you haven't gone to at least one baseball game, whether it is minor league like the one Knights play in or a major league game in your hometown. It doesn't matter if you are a baseball fan. This is about a summer ritual, like a trip to the beach, lazing in the swimming pool, a stroll astride a mountain stream, corn getting scorched on the grill, catching fireflies, or in this case, hearing the crack of a bat against a baseball. My nephew seems to enjoy going to the game, but admittedly baseball can be slow moving, especially to an easily distracted product of the digital age; a jittery 7-yearold. He looks at the scoreboard as I explain the numbers posted on there, changing with each strike, foul ball, walk, inning, and speed of pitch, among other information. He loved it when a Knights player stole a base, getting a sly smile on his face when I explained to him what stealing a base meant. He understands stealing is wrong but in this context he got a real kick out of it and compared it to a situation in one of the video games he plays on whatever cell phone he can confiscate from a nearby adult for a while. Of course, by the end of the third inning his mind floats to food, pizza specifically. There are lots of kids sitting around munching on various foods, so I couldn't distract him anymore and we strolled up the stairs to the food counters. Back in the seat, a piping hot cheese slice in his hand, his attention returns to the game. The stadium is nestled and surrounded by tall buildings all around. We both wonder which building has the best view of the stadium from one of the balconies. It's a free game every time the team plays for those who live or work there, like having a giant live TV in front of you. There is nothing like watching a baseball game on a soft summer evening. This stadium, nicely placed in downtown Charlotte, adds a special aura to the game. A slow game can test the attention of attendees. Baseball is not an edge-of-yourseat sport, although it can be at times. It's more like a long walk on a warm day, bits of discovery planted along the way. It's hard to explain its layered appeal to those who don't have an understanding or a deep affection for the subtleties of the sport. Saathee.com

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It was a hot Saturday in May when Bangladesh’s prime minister dipped her feet in the ocean. Sheikh Hasina was visiting the beach town of Cox’s Bazar and, like anyone else, she wanted to take a barefoot stroll. The beach runs unbroken along the Bay of Bengal for 75 miles, enough to make it the world’s longest, according to the government’s tourism board. But it “has been always neglected,” Hasina said. “It’s our duty to turn it into a lucrative tourist destination.” Nearly two million people are estimated to come to Cox’s Bazar each high season, which runs from November to March, but the vast majority of them are Bangladeshis from other parts of the country. Hasina came to the town, in Bangladesh’s southeast, to cut the ribbon on a slew of projects designed to bring in even more tourists, especially foreigners, including an expanded airport runway, new wide-body Boeing flights and a 50-mile seaside road. Yet according to many locals, there’s still one major barrier that remains: the hundreds of thousands of refugees who live next door. The refugees, who are Muslims of the Rohingya ethnic group, have been called the most persecuted minority in the world. At home in overwhelmingly Buddhist Myanmar, they have been denied citizenship and have seen most of their rights steadily stripped away. As many as 500,000 have fled to Bangladesh and now live in villages scattered near Cox’s Bazar. Bangladeshis are sympathetic, but many see the refugees as a threat to their livelihoods. “The refugees may be some problem because they are involved in some subversive activities,” said Mohammad Sarwar Uddin, the manager of a pair of motels in Cox’s Bazar. “This is, of course, a problem for this area, for the development of tourism in this area especially.” Many locals accuse the Rohingya of degrading their small corner of Bangladesh by cutting down forests, committing crimes and spreading disease. They traffic methamphetamine known as yaba and sell women and girls as prostitutes, locals allege. “Local people do not like them,” said A.K.M. Fazlul Karim Chowdhury, the principal of Cox’s Bazar Government College. Saathee.com

“They polluted the environment in every aspect: in socioeconomic, disease transmission, deforestation. In every sector.” The sentiment is widespread. The “adverse effects” of the refugees were a prime point of discussion when the UN’s chief refugee officer visited the country in early July, according to the Foreign Ministry. The government has not provided data about the refugees’ involvement in the drug trade or other crimes. But illicit jobs can be attractive to the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya without access to official services, acknowledged Didarul Alam Rashed, the executive director of NONGOR, a group that works with the Rohingya as well as local drug addicts. “Lots of the [refugees] are suffering,” he said. “They have no land, they have no house. So what can they do? They need food.” Ironically, Bangladeshi locals are often the ones who coax refugees into illegal activities, he added. “We are using them!”

salvation across the river For the refugees, Bangladesh can feel like heaven — even with the hostility they sometimes face. Hamida Begum, 40, fled to the country late last year, on the heels of a crackdown by the military in Myanmar. Soldiers attacked her village, Kyet Yoe Pyin, and killed her neighbors indiscriminately, in incidents documented by human rights groups. Satellite photos analyzed by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch showed that at least 240 structures were destroyed in her village. According to Begum, one family was locked inside their home before it was set ablaze. After the attack, Begum spent a week scurrying through the jungle to reach the Naf River, which divides Myanmar from Bangladesh. At every moment along the way, she was terrified that government soldiers would find her and gun her down. Once she reached the river, it took only an hour to cross. Begum was packed into a small rowboat with roughly 20 other Rohingya, alongside nearly a dozen other boats like it. Other refugees were attacked by military speedboats, she recalled. Some of them fell out of their boats and were pulled back to safety. Others weren’t so lucky and disappeared into the river.

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held in the dreaded jail of ‘Lucknow Central’ that year and this is how Kishen’s and her paths cross. Kishen befriends four other inmates and convinces them to join the band. The dramatic narrative of Lucknow Central portrays how Kishen’s life progresses in jail and how music becomes an intricate part of not only his journey, but the rest of the band’s as well. The ﬁlm also stars Diana Penty, Gippy Grewal, and Ronit Roy. Catch it in cinemas starting on September 15.

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A Gujarati housekeeping lady in the US allows ambition to get the better of her and gets involved in a world of crime. Simran is a racy, fun ﬁlm with Kangana Ranaut playing the titular role with Catherine Dyer and Mark Justice in supporting roles. The move, directed by Hansal Mehta, opens on September 15.

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One of England’s longest running monarchs, Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim. Director Stephen Frears guides this true story with a cast that includes Ali Fazal, Judi Dench, Eddie Izzard, Olivia Williams, and Michael Gambon. The movie opens on September 22.

American Made

Tom Cruise is a pilot that lands work for the CIA and as a drug runner in the south during the 1980s. American Made is directed by Doug Liman and also features Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright, and Caleb Landry Jones. The ﬁlm hits the theaters beginning on September 29. September 2017

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Sujatha Gidla was only 2 years old when she first realized she’s different. One day, her parents had a fight. Her mother stormed out of the house and headed for the railway station. There, she bumped into a colleague, who was also with her daughter. “My mother was carrying me and she was carrying her [daughter] ... My mother was talking to her with deference and she was talking nicely, but condescendingly,” Gidla recalls. “And even though I was young I could realize that she was wearing nicer clothes than my mother and all the concentration of all these people around was on her kid and nothing on me. So, I thought that these people are some people special.” According to Indian society, they were special because of the family they were born in to. They belonged to an upper caste. But Gidla and her mother were born Dalits and were

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“There was one girl in my class and she just hated me. She said, ‘You’re sneezing on me. You’re sitting next to me. Just keep yourself away from me.’ And the woman said finally that ‘I can’t sit with that untouchable in the same class.’ So she quit and left.” One in six Indians is a Dalit or untouchable. And sometimes, Gidla says, the mistreatment and discrimination gets so bad, some of them resort to suicide. Last year, a Ph.D student hanged himself in his dorm room. He left a note that read, “My birth is my fatal accident. I can never recover from my childhood loneliness.” In the past decade, at least 22 other Dalit students from top universities in India have reportedly committed suicide. Gidla’s break from life as an untouchable came in the 1990s, when she moved to New York City. At first, it took some adjusting to life in the US. Gidla says years of humiliation and discrimination has left its mark on her. She had to get used to the idea that, in the US, her caste doesn’t define her. She says that sometimes, she found herself unconsciously turning to old, submissive habits. “I came here, I had white boyfriends and you know, I was intimate with them and yet when he wanted to share my food I was very uncomfortable because I’m going to contaminate him. I said ‘No. No. No. Don’t eat this food because I touched it.’ And he was very sad and horrified.” When she told her American friends that she wasn’t allowed to drink from the same water fountain as her upper-caste classmates, they were shocked. “Not just Americans, all non-Indians in America treat me as an Indian. Just plain Indian,” she says. “I mean it doesn’t mean that America is a great place that is free of prejudices, bigotry and hate. But they don’t have caste prejudice so I am subjected to one less prejudice.” One less prejudice meant she could thrive — and she has. Besides helping New Yorkers move through the city every day, Gidla is now an author. Her memoir, “Ants Among Elephants,” was published last month, to strong reviews. It took Gidla 15 years to gather the material for it — to verify family stories with her mom and uncle, both in India. For now, she says she’s excited to see her book come to life, but doesn’t expect it to put an end to the plight of untouchables in India. “People will read about it. ‘Oh there’s such a bad thing in India,’ they will realize. Maybe one or two of them possibly [will think] ‘Oh what should I do? Who should I join to fight this kind of injustice?’ But in general, this whole thing is not going to help change the condition of untouchables.” Nor, she says, will the election of an untouchable president in July. Still, that doesn’t stop her from sharing her story with the world. Because in the US, Gidla is not ashamed of who she is. She’s no longer untouchable. Find more reporting from PRI from around the Indian Subcontinent on www.Saathee.com

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How do you know that your spouse has run enough races? When you don’t have to buy safety pins, ever.

You may have heard these jokes before, but these scenarios do not exaggerate. Instead, they confirm that marrying a runner has its own challenges. I remember… not a dark, stormy night, but a dull and rainy Saturday morning. The kids had their pulled blankets over their heads and opted to read a little before it was time for breakfast. My husband Uttam, however, was not to be found at home. Puzzled, I knocked on all the room doors and checked the garage. Where could he be? I tried to keep the thoughts racing in my mind under control and reached for the phone. As soon as I dialed his number, I heard Sometimes, I think that the familiar, whistling ring tone. He had left the runners are a different cellphone at home. Before species of humans. my worry grew into panic, I heard the doorbell ring. There he was, soaked but had a big smile on his face. “Where have you been?” I blurted out. “Oh, just running.” In case you are wondering why he was out running in the rain, I have learned not to ask questions like that. Whether it is a major festival or a birthday, hubby is not available on Saturday mornings because that time is dedicated to his long runs. Running not only gives him health benefits but provides a legitimate excuse to escape from the grassy tangles of yard work, eat to his heart’s content, and avoid checking off things on his “honey do” list. Avid runners will admit, sheepishly, that one can embrace running for many reasons. As a wife, I completely support my husband in his many endeavors, but I must confess my mixed feelings about his passion for running. It has turned into my arch rival that competes for my husband’s attention and wins it, although he will vehemently deny this. How else can a typical late riser jump out of bed early in the morning only when he has an opportunity to cover a few miles? To be fair, my husband was not always serious about sprinting around town. If I think back to the Mumbai of the 80’s and 90’s, the streets were usually overflowing with traffic, vendors, animals and of course pedestrians, brusquely walking to get to their destination. All this left very little room for the recreational runner. Anyone who tried, would get nasty looks and be labeled “yeda”- Mumbai’s slang for crazy. Stories of being chased by unruly stray dogs were particularly discouraging. Unless you were out early morning at one of the city’s beaches, the famous Jogger’s Park, the peaceful stretch near Aarey Milk Colony, or the beautiful Marine Drive, jogging outside was a bad idea. From what I hear, 5Ks and marathons Saathee.com

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“For ﬁve hundred years, every ship that has borne the name of the Enterprise has become a legend. This one is no diﬀerent.” ~ Admiral Nakamura (Episode: The Measure of a Man)

As a kid, I was often subjected to an hour of the original Star Trek every weekday thanks to my mother having it on for “background noise” while doing housework. A show that originally only lasted three seasons would never be considered for syndication today, but in the 70’s and 80’s it was one of the many mainstays for TV to fill space before dinnertime. By early 1987 the only “new” Star Trek we had known was in the form of the 4th feature film with Kirk and crew heading back in time to fetch some Humpback whales to save the Earth. We had just gotten our fill of saving the environment and “Nookleear Wessles” when we heard the announcement that Gene Roddenberry’s next task was to bring Trek back to TV with a new cast. I was 13 when this news first hit and I’ll admit I was both excited and skeptical that this would actually work. After all the original show had its own ups and downs both on and off screen. Would a new crew and a new Enterprise be capable to fulfill what the original cast and starship had done? September 28, 1987 finally arrived and we all sat down to watch the 2-hour premiere of Encounter at Farpoint. We were suddenly swept into a world that was set 90 years after the original Enterprise NCC-1701 and crew’s first appearance. The NCC-1701 D was a Galaxy class starship launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards on time. The Federation’s new flagship was definitely a sight to behold. She was bigger, better, faster and loaded with extravagant technological capability - not to mention firepower and the capability to split in two. Many new concepts were added in this new iteration as well. Families were on board since they knew the voyage could take them away from loved ones for extended periods of time. We had a widowed mother (Beverly Crusher) there with her young son (Wesley) and we watched as she raised him on her own. We had our first female Security Chief with Tasha Yar. We were introduced to an artificial life form with Data. A Klingon who was a member of the crew in Worf. A crew member who was disabled but never let that obligate his duties in Geordi LaForge. Most importantly we had an older Captain who was more of a philosopher and poet than his predecessor in Jean Luc Picard.

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TNG would continue to improve in story and scope throughout its next few seasons, though part of that reason was Gene Roddenberry’s declining health. I still remember to this day, how I reacted to his passing in 1991. It was both very sad but also a bit of fresh air at the same time. The man was by no means perfect, to be sure. It’s plain that the ﬁrst few seasons were more sterile than the latter ones, mostly due to his role as executive producer and creator. I wish I couldn’t say that Gene’s passing made the show better, but it did. The storylines got grittier, the main characters got more complex, and the villains got a lot more interesting. Everyone who has watched The Next Generation has their favorite episode (or more). For me I have several. The aforementioned The Measure of a Man is one. The Best of Both Worlds where Picard joins the Borg is another. The Oﬀspring where Data creates a “child” is yet another. However, there is just something completely amazing about the 5th season episode, The Inner Light. The episode shows Picard in an alternate life due to a probe from a lost civilization on a dying planet. The episode not only changed Picard as a person and a character, but it also had such a great message not only about the environment but also about passing on the memories and experiences of the past and living life to its fullest while you can. This was an incredibly important message to me, as the episode originally aired the same week that I graduated from high school. The greatest thing for me is Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek as a whole embraces a future of unlimited possibilities using 20th century science to “make it so” in the 24th century. We now are on our way with so many technologies from the show now becoming a reality. I still think the core of Star Trek, and especially The Next Generation was its heart. Captain Picard’s TNG crew hopping from planet to planet was the New Star Trek in 1987, and now we await a Star Trek for a whole new generation with Star Trek: Discovery. I know I’ll be there watching just like the 13-year-old me did 30 years before.

“It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not weakness; that is life.” ~ Captain Jean Luc Picard (Episode: Peak Performance)

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The peaceful expression on his face philosophy surrounding the and his radiant smiling eyes emanate love and mercy. sculptural iconography link the In his hair may be seen a wreathing cobra, a skull, and a human body, architecture and mermaid figure of Ganga. Upon it rests the crescent moon. In dance. his right ear, he wears a man’s earring, a women’s in the left. Believed to be established since He is adorned with necklaces and armlets, a jeweled belt, the 2nd century B.C.E and anklets, bracelets, finger and toe rings, along with a fluttering developed through a succession of regimes, the current form of scarf and a sacred thread. the Natarāja temple is commonly attributed to the reign of the Chola dynasty. According to the data provided by the temple, Lord Nataraja is the duel personality of God and Goddess, the temple complex spans over 13 hectares (around 32 plus the gentle gracious entity with the powerful nobleness. 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THINKING ABOUT THINKING By Balaji Prasad

because it is all made from the same stuff – the stuff of the mind. All we know is that there is no difference between some real world outside that may exist, and the ”real world” that we feel in our bones, or more correctly, in our minds.

the third eye

“The less there was of me, the happier I got.” ~ Leonard Cohen, musician

the “third I” So we use our two eyes (and other senses) to get the raw bits of data that are a step in the manufacturing process that creates our real world. And, since our creativity transcends the reality that is the source of signals, we end up with way more “world” than the real world has. This creative ability is what we could regard as the third eye – an eye that lets us see beyond what can be seen. We will play with words a little bit, and call this sixth sense “the third I”; this imagined eye and our “I” are one and the same at some level. We see what we see because of our metapatterns, and the fabricated patterns that have become part of the fabric of our selves. This is the “I”: the who-I-am. This is the thing that co-creates our worlds, in conjunction with anything else that exists out there. Creativity has a positive connotation in general. Unless we create monsters that consume us. Maybe we do? Is this creature – this “third I” that we fabricate, and which lurks thereafter within us – potentially a Frankenstein’s monster?

It was the day. Shiva opened his third eye. The wind stopped, the sun’s rays seemed to freeze in place. Time itself seemed to falter. The silence was deafening, as the fury and intensity of Shiva’s third eye relentlessly savaged everything that lay in its line of sight. Kama (desire) had been dispatched by the gods to coax Shiva out of the unshakable meditative trance he had put himself into. But desire now lay in a heap of rubble. Shiva’s wrath at the very presence of desire – the root cause of the loss that he was grieving – streamed from his third eye, as Kama helplessly yielded to the ﬁre that emanated from the Destroyer’s third eye.

Lesser mortals than the mighty Shiva have only two eyes. Or, is it conceivable that we too have a third one – a potent instrument of destruction – as Shiva did? Maybe we do, and maybe we are just unaware that we are not mere creators of new things, and protectors of what already exists, but also hold within us a power that is destructive: a mind’s eye that burns the creator is also the destroyer anything that finds itself in front of it? When we create monsters that are existential threats to us, does that really deserve the positive connotation that we have the mind of man come to associate with “creativity”? Would it not be reasonable Somehow, someone, at some point, figured out that the to consider such “creativity” as a destructive act in some ways human mind originates from within a person’s head. Or, at least, – something that replaces the real world that attempts to this notion is a reasonable approximation, since neurons stretch impinge upon us through our senses with substitutes generated to other parts of our bodies, and also because there is some through the third eye. recent recognition that there may be brain-like capabilities that When we reach a point when there is more of the fabricated are part of our gut. Also, when we say “mind,” we seem to say stuff than the real stuff, perhaps that’s the tipping point? There something that is a bit beyond “brain,” something that is a little is an I that consumes and burns everything in its path, replacing more higher-order and abstract. Regardless of what we call it, real things with the ashes of their original form. At a certain or where it lies, we do have a part of us that is the control center point, there is more of me, and less of the world. The third I for everything we do. dominates! All else will be reduced to rubble, and consigned to An important part of controlling is sensing. Each of us is the ash heap. endowed with multiple sensors – our eyes, ears, and other “senses” – that we use to gain knowledge of everything that we destroying my self come in contact with. This knowledge is fed into our brains, But wait. In destruction may lay creation: a re-creation of allowing us to operate in line with what is in the “real world.” something that was lost, something that lay buried under what But what the “real world” is is a whole different question! was fabricated. The third eye may be capable of more than meets

the Creator creates the “real world” Our sense organs put us in touch with the world. But getting a bunch of signals from the environment would be just noise, if we could not somehow take these signals and see some higherorder things, suggested by the patterns in the bits and bytes that are the data to the computing device that is the human brain. So we see patterns. We see dogs, cats, and we hear diﬀerent kinds of sounds. We form meta-patterns from these patterns – templates and building blocks that allow us to create patterns of our own, including those that have no parallels in the real world, at least none that we can verify through direct observation and experience. For example, we can conjure up dragons, demons and angels, and weave stories and connections between all the objects and creatures that our creative metapatterning allows us to fabricate. Where does the reality end, and where does the “reality” begin? We can’t possibly know, Saathee.com

the eye. Maybe Shiva will close His third eye? Even if He does not, can I close my third I? Can I harness the destructive creativity inside me, turning it inward, incinerating all that was fabricated, until only the real world is left standing? Is it possible that “I” will cease to exist, and yield to the vastness of the universe? Or, at least, will there be less of me, and more of the world? As the quote at the top suggests, maybe I will be happier if there is less of me? Will you be? What do you think? Has the day for that arrived yet?

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fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback or failure. How did it aﬀect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

What students need to Know about the new Common app essays

The Common App announced some significant changes for the 2017-2018 college admissions cycle. Two essays have been added; increasing the essay selection from five to seven. Revisions have also been made to three of the five current choices. The Common Application, used by nearly 700 universities worldwide, is the most widely used college application. Students select one essay prompt and craft a response that is up to 650 words. Each university the student applies, using the Common App, will see that essay. As you can imagine, this is one very important essay.

now, the big question is: Which essay prompt is best? Well, I do have my favorites. But first, let’s discuss the point of the essay. The college wants to know: What can you offer? What makes you different from the other 30,000+ applicants applying? This is where your essay comes in. The essay makes you three dimensional; more than a few sheets of paper. It is your chance to show the university how awesome you are, how you are one-of-a-kind, and how lucky they would be to have you at their college. the essay must add something to your application. • Avoid reiterating things that can be found on your application; the essay must add a new element. • Avoid summing up all your extracurricular activities and accomplishments; this can easily be seen on your application.

Grab a cup of coﬀee because we are breaking down each essay: the good, the bad, and the pitfalls to keep an eye out for.

The key here is to focus on what you learned. Too many students spend way too many precious words focusing on the failure. Brieﬂy, describe the setback and spend the majority of your word count detailing what you learned, how you grew as a person, and why you are stronger because of the experience. Portray yourself as a ﬁghter; a person who has resilience and determination.

3. Reﬂect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

Don’t fall for the bait here. Please, please, please do not discuss controversial topics. Hate Trump? Love Trump? Believe marijuana should be legalized? Doesn’t matter; this is not the place for that type of discussion. If you are asking yourself: Is my topic controversial? The answer is probably yes.

4. describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma — anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. explain its signiﬁcance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.

I call this the Miss America question. Hint: Your response should not include the words “world peace.” The problem needs to be speciﬁc and personal to you. The trick to watch out for is the “or a problem you’d like to solve” part. Colleges like doers. The world is ﬁlled with planners and dreamers. Few people actually take initiative and make things happen. If you discuss a problem you’d like to solve, make sure to detail the steps you intend to take to improve the situation.

5. discuss an accomplishment, event or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself 1. some students have a background, identity, interest or or others. talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then This is one of my favorite. See #1. Hard to go wrong with this please share your story. question. This essay lends itself to an anecdote. Ps, anecdotes

This used to be my favorite prompt, but now it’s tied with #5 and #7. This prompt gives a student leeway to tell a story of their choosing. The topic selected should feel easy to write about and expresses something meaningful about who you are as a person. Here are some questions to get the creative juices flowing: • What makes your family different from other families? • Does your family celebrate cultural holidays? Do any of these hold a great significance to you? • Do you have a special family tradition? • What single achievement are you most proud of? • What is the nicest thing you’ve done for someone? • What do you aspire to be? What have you done throughout high school to explore this career choice?

are my favorite way to open an essay.

6. describe a topic, idea or concept you ﬁnd so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? This is your opportunity to show your love of learning. What are you passionate about? How have you cultivated this passion?

2. the lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be

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2. Music directors of 2002 Hindi film Kabhi khushi kabhi gam? (a) Sajid Wajid (b) Salim Suleiman (c) Jatin Lalit (d) Vishal Shekhar

3. The highest numbers of PCs in use are in (a) India (b) China (c) USA (d) Russia

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) 11+ words = Excellent; 8 to 10 words = Good; 7 or less = keep looking. Words we found are in solutions below.

4. Mother Teresa, Nobel Prize winner, died on (a) Sept. 25, 1998 (b) Sept. 5, 1997 (c) Sept. 15, 1996 (d) Sept. 15, 1995

5. The train “Palace on Wheels” in this Indian state (a) Rajasthan (b) Kerala (c) Gujarat (d) Bihar

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6. The chemical formula for ‘Washing Soda’ is (a) NaClO3 (b) NaHCO3 (c) Na2CO3 (d) Na2SO4

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You need to know geometry for this quiz. You are running at 4 miles per hour (average speed), along the circumference of a circle with a 7 Ft. radius. Approximately how long will it take you to run one mile along the circumference and how many rounds do you have to run?

7. As per Hindu scripture “Shrimad Bhāgavat,” the 5th incarnation of Lord Vishnu was (a) Narsinhā (b) Varāh (c) Parshurām (d) Vāman

The answer given on the bottom of this page (no peeking). dadaji’s moral short stories

9. A “Knuckle-head” is a person who is (a) Industrious (b) Stupid (c) Quiet (d) Serious

A fox and a cat were having a discussion about hounds. The cat said, “I hate hounds. They are very nasty. They hunt and kill us.” The fox said, “I hate hounds more than you. But there many tricks to get away from hounds.” The cat asked, “Can you tell me what your tricks are?” The fox replied, “They are very simple. I can hide behind a big rock or thick bushes. I can run along thorny hedges. I can hide in burrows. There are many more tricks I know. How many tricks do you know?” The cat, “I know only one trick.” The fox laughed: “How sad! You know only one trick! What is your trick?” The cat was about to tell her trick, when they noticed that a pack of hounds were fast approaching. Cat said, “I am going to do my trick now, because the hounds are coming.” The cat ran and climbed up a nearby tree, safe from the hounds. The fox tried all his tricks but the hounds outwitted him. The cat said to herself, “My one trick is better than all his.”

Answer for brain train: 15 minutes and 120 Rounds of a circle. Solution: [Circumference = π x Diameter (14’) = 44 Ft. approx. Running at 4 Miles per hour, it will take 60 min. ÷ 4 = 15 Min.to run one mile.] One mile = 5280 Ft. ÷ 44 Ft. = 120 rounds.

Word World (Solution): ANEW, APES, ASPEN, ENOW, EONS, EPOS, NAPE, NEAP, NEWS, NOPE, NOSE, ONES, OPEN, OWES, PANE, PEAN, PEAS, PENS, PEON, PESO, PEWS, PONE, POSE, SANE, SONE, SPEW, WEAN, WEAPONS, WENS, WOES

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By Payal Nanjiani

leadership success through Forgiveness

Two women, Joanna working in leadership role and Anne reporting to her as a team member got into bitterness with each other over day to day work operations. Both failed to understand each other and the leader often felt the team member was trying to get into her role. Things went on with this bitterness for eight months, when finally, the top management had to intervene. Both women arrived at his office. He explained and made an appeal to both to rise above their differences and let bygones be bygones. As the team member woman listened, she saw the good sense of what her VP was saying. She softened, nodded in agreement and turned to the leader with a smile and friendly glance. However, the leader continued to be stiff and unbending. As the VP asked both of them their thoughts, the team member spoke up apologizing and assuring it will not repeat. She also told her leader, “Forgive me Joanna, it was wrong of me to get so worked up over day to day operations of the work, let’s start back afresh.” The leader agreed and they left the office. After couple of months of this incident, Anne resigned to join another organization. It turned out that Joanne had agreed before the VP to mend up, but internally continued to hold a grudge and revenge that came across to the team member in various disciplinary actions. How many instances can each of us remember where outwardly we said it is all ‘oK’ but did not really mean it? How many of us today still hold professional grudges? In training and coaching business owners and corporate leaders, I have noticed most employees these days are hesitant to make a long-term commitment to their employers. I started exploring to see where the gap maybe, even though companies are offering great benefit packages, competing with each other on salary and offering countless incentives and much more.

so where is the gap? The inability of leaders to set an example of “Forgiveness” creates the gap which does not allow any transformation of employee and leads to a transition of employee to another organization. Companies set aside budgets for employee hiring and training only to easily let them go, costing the organization stress and money to rehire and retrain. Leaders must be ﬁrm and foster accountability without any doubt. However, they also must know when to forgive past wrongs and look towards building a bright future. One of the most courageous acts of leadership is to let go the temptation to take revenge and hold grudges. How leaders respond to an event determines the response in the next event in their life. Abraham Lincoln was asked why he was showing compassion to the enemy when they should be killed. His response was, “Haven’t I killed my enemies when I made them friends through compassion.” Instead of settling scores, great leaders make gestures of reconciliation that heal wounds and get on with business. This is essential for reducing turnarounds and creating a holistic work environment.

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constantly in our lives. At times, we bear the brunt of others’ wrongdoing, and at times we wrong others. Forgiveness does not mean putting up with the unacceptable behaviors, it is not a onetime act, it is not a hypocrisy. It is not about running away from yourself and your true feelings. It’s all about your inner strength and reﬂecting about the situation. In my role as a business and leader coach, I helped many organizations start a “Wishing tree” concept. This helped leaders and their team reﬂect on their actions and thoughts and build great future ahead with their team. Let’s understand the three types of forgiveness. They are: Forgiveness of self Forgiveness of others Forgiveness of situation

There are simple yet powerful techniques for leaders to achieve success through forgiveness. And the technique is FORGET

Focus change- As soon as you feel resentment or grudge, change your focus on something which is more productive to your team and work. The more you focus on the possibilities, the more you will come closer to solutions. Ownership- Always remind yourself that resentment is a selfstart. It starts within us first and does not come from the outer source. A leader who shows resentment to any team member is the first owner of it before it can even reach the other person. So, if you can create resentment you can take ownership to create goodwill. Reflect- Every night and empty your mind of the little hurts and grudges you have accumulated during the day. As you retire to bed, think of the people who have wronged you through the day—wronged you, harmed you, cheated you or taken undue advantage of you. Once it’s out of your mind, sleep with a positive thought about the person or situation. Get clear- Clear your mind of the memories of anger, resentment, hurt and bitterness. slowly but surely. You pay a huge price in physical and emotional terms, if you are unable to forgive and clear your mind. Enrich self- Whenever you feel resentment towards a colleague or situation put a cent into your piggy bank or box at your table as a pledge towards forgiveness. Every month open it and you will be amazed how much you collected in the piggy bank of life and coins. Thought- Your mind should be able to obey your instructions. Order your mind to forget unnecessary thoughts and memories which can only cause pain and distance you from the people.

You can make every experience in life into an enriching process or you can use it to become more resistant towards life. You must choose. I urge you as leaders to think of someone who has wronged you or hurt you. What does it mean for you to forgive them? What would you have to do to forgive?

Payal Nanjiani

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SANGEET Popular Music of India By Kirit Shukla

Mil ke bhi nā mile ye hai kaisā bharam Ye hain tere karam, kabhi khushi kabhi gam, nā judā honge ham..

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Lata Mangeshkar (1929 – Present) Who does not know the empress of music and Indian playback singer Lata Mangeshkar? She was born September 28, 1929 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Her father was Dinānāth Mangeshkar, who was also her first music guru. She was the eldest child at 13 years old and held the responsibility to support her family when her father died. Her other gurus are Amānat Ali Khan and Tulsidas Sharma. She has been active as a singer since 1942 and has sung in hundreds of films and recorded numerous albums in many Indian languages. She sang solo and duets with numerous singers as well as music directors. In 1974, The Guinness Book of World Records listed her as the artist with the most recorded songs. It is impossible to describe her golden voice. We all have heard her songs. Her voice touches our hearts. A personal note: My father Late Shri Somnath Shukla loved Hindustani music. He used to sing. He liked Lata’s songs in films like Chori chori, Baiju bāwrā, Nagin, Junglee, Professor, Babul, Barsāt, Anādi and so on. His love of music was passed on to his children and grandchildren and is in our blood. She has won many awards and lifetime achievement awards. 1969: Padma Bhushan, 1999: Padma Vibhushan 2001: Bharat Ratna, The highest award bestowed by the Indian government.

Meaning (summary): Sometimes in happiness, sometimes in sadness, we shall not be separated. You occupy every breath of mine, my whole life is your shadow. I worship you always. It's all your blessingsSometimes in happiness... (*sometimes in sadness, we shall not be separated.) We light the oil lamps, day and night at your feet. Wherever we see, we find you. In these lips shall be your name alone. The love in my heart shall never be less, It's all Your blessings. Sometimes happiness…(*) This is not a house but a temple in which you reside. It will always smell of your fragrance, no matter whatever the season is. It's all your blessings. Sometimes in happiness …(*) What a helplessness that we are so much apart, though we are nearby. You are the body and I am the soul. It is the illusion that we did met but feels like we did not met, It's all your blessings. Sometimes in happiness... (*)

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

Her lyrics to the classic song “Kabhi khushi kabhi gam…” are featred below:

evergreen and Classic lyrics Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam

Song: Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam… Film: Kabhi khushi kabhi gam; Year: 2002 Music: Jatin Lalit Singer: Lata Mangeshkar, Lyricist: : Sameer Starring: Amitabh Bacchan, Jaya Bacchan, Hritik Roshan, Kājol, Shah Rukh Khan, Kareenā Kapoor

lyrics in english: Ā, kabhi kushi kabhi gam, nā judā honge hamKabhi khushi kabhi gam, ā ā meri sānson men tu hai samāyā, Merā jivan to hai terā sāyā, teri pujā karun main to haradam, ye Hain tere karam, Kabhi khushi kabhi gamSubah-o-shām charanon men diye ham jalāeDekhen jahān bhi dekhen tujhako hi pāeIn labon pe terā bas terā nām ho, pyār dil se kabhi bhi na ho kam, Ye hain tere karam, kabhi khushi kabhi gamYe ghar nahin hai mandir hai terā is men sadā rahe terā baserāO ye ghar nahin hai mandir hai terā, is men sadā rahe terā baserā Khushbuon se teri ye mahakatā rahe, āe jāe bhale koi mausam, Ye hai tere karam, kabhi khushi kabhi gam, Meri sānson men Ā, kabhi kushi kabhi gam, nā judā honge ham, Kabhi khushi ... Tere sāth hongi meri duāen, āen kabhi nā tujh pe koi balāen, Merā dil ye kahe tu jahān bhi rahe, Har ghadi har kushi chume tere kadam, ye hai tere karam, kabhi khushi kabhi gam, Ā, kabhi kushi kabhi gam, nā judā honge ham, kabhi khushi kabhi gam.. Kyā bebasi hai ye kyā majaburiyān,Ham pās hain phir bhi kitani hain duriyānJisma tu jān main teri pahachān main Saathee.com

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Eosinophillic Esophagitis and Eosinophillic Gastroenteritis are Mixed Response reactions as they may have a combination of immune triggers. Celiac Disease is not really a food allergy but an autoimmune disorder in which gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley) triggers an immune response that damages the inner lining of the small intestine.

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What is a food allergy? An allergic reaction happens when the immune system reacts to a particular food protein or allergen. This reaction can happen within seconds of ingesting the allergen or take up to several hours to occur. A sudden, severe, life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis may result. A tiny amount of an allergen is often enough to trigger a reaction. It is important to remember that the symptoms are caused by the allergic person’s unique immune response to the food, not the food itself.

What is food intolerance? Food intolerance does not involve the immune system. It is a physical reaction to a specific food or food substance. Responses are often delayed and may take several hours or even days to appear. Multiple reactions may occur, from headache to bloating, diarrhea, skin problems and a general feeling of illness. Food intolerance can be caused by many different factors including natural or artificial chemicals in foods and how the body processes a food or food substance.

allergic reaction and various symptoms. Each type of IgE has specific “radar” for each type of allergen. Some people are only allergic to cat dander as they only have the IgE antibodies specific to cat dander; while others have allergic reactions to multiple allergens because they have many more types of IgE antibodies. IgE reactions are one of the most common types of food allergies. Eight foods account for 90% of all food allergy reactions. • Milk (casein, whey) • Eggs • Wheat (gluten) • Soy • Peanuts • Tree nuts • Fish & Shellfish People who are allergic to latex or have seasonal allergies to grass or birch pollen may also experience allergies to certain fruits and vegetables that mimic similar immune response. Non-IgE mediated allergies are believed to be generally Tcell-mediated. They include Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) and Food Protein Induced Allergic Proctocolitis (FPIAP) which are types of food allergies affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Pharmalogical Intolerances are related to sensitivities to certain chemical compounds naturally present in foods such as histamines. Mixed responses include reactions to Sulphites, MSG, food coloring, and other such chemicals. Food intolerances are difficult to diagnose, because there are not many validated tests available. Enzyme deficiencies can be tested by a blood test. Fructose malabsorption can be tested by a breath test that measures the gases hydrogen and methane. One type of testing, known as mediator release testing, claims to measure changes in white blood cells in response to inflammation, after an antigen challenge, but the test is considered controversial, and its use has not been validated. There are other tests such as the Lifestyle Eating and Performance (LEAP) protocol which may

Food Allergies can be divided based on the type of immune Intolerances can be divided into three categories: • Metabolic response: • Pharmacologic • IgE • Undeﬁned/Mixed • Non-IgE • Mixed Response Metabolic Intolerances are due to some physiological factors: • Enzyme Deﬁciencies Immunoglobulin E (IgE) are antibodies produced by the • Lactose Intolerance immune system. • Sucrose Intolerance When your immune system overreacts to an allergen, it • Absorption Abnormalities produces antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE). These • Fructose Malabsorption antibodies travel to cells that release chemicals, causing an

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Indian Diaspora in Malaysia: Decline and Fall?

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early Indian Influence Southeast Asia was known as “suvarna bhumi” (land of gold) to early Indian seafarers; this included the Malay Peninsula (present-day Thailand and Malaysia, known as the Golden Chersonese) and parts of Indonesia, such as Bali, where Hinduism is still practiced. Remnants of Indian influence can also be found in Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia and Laos. Here the discussion is confined to the Malay Peninsula and specifically to Singapore and Malaysia. Evidence that Indian influence in the Malay Peninsula stretches back to more than a thousand years emerged as recently as March 2017, with further discovery of ruins of Hindu temples in the state of Kedah. This northern state has been known to early Indian explorers from the Chola Empire as “Kadaram” in Tamil, meaning “land of undulating hills.” Further, many words commonly used in the Malay language have Tamil/Sanskrit origins (e.g. Singapore comes from “Singa” and Puram” - City of Lions). Legend has it that the first Malay ruler from neighboring Sumatra saw a lion on the island, which then became known as the Lion City. However, it was British explorer Stamford Raffles who has been credited with the creation of modern-day Singapore in 1819. Additionally, the first Malay ruler of Melaka (Malacca) in the early 15th century was known as Parameswara until his conversion to Islam. Another legend states that he was resting from his flight from his enemies beside the banks of a river. Suddenly, he saw his hunting dogs lying prone on the ground (Malaka in Tamil) terrified by the smaller mousedeer that the dogs had tried to attack while. Recognizing the courage of the mousedeer and impressed by the strategic location of the place, the depressed prince regained his courage and he and his followers decided to settle in this place, which became a thriving seaport in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. Parameswara declared himself the ruler and Sultan of Melaka and converted to Islam in the year 1414. His conversion Saathee.com

marked the beginning of the spread of Islam in the Malay Peninsula. Malaysia today is a majority Muslim country, with Islam as its oﬃcial religion. It is also interesting to note that early Muslim missionaries came from South India to Singapore, Sumatra, Java and the Malay Peninsula. Because of its strategic importance, Melaka was successively under the control of the Portuguese, Dutch and the British until independence in 1957.

Indian Influx The above notwithstanding, influx of Malaysians of Indian origin began in the early nineteenth century, when parts of the Malay Peninsula became part of the British Empire, under the control of the Madras Presidency in South India (Ramanathan and Nadason 2012: 132-34). Indians were brought in to help build roads and railways, for work in the rubber plantations, and also to work in the lower echelons of the British administration. Arrival of migrants from China also contributed to the development of the plural society in Malaysia. The Malaysian plural society is the result of colonial policies that were carried out by Great Britain (Ramanathan and Nadason, 2012: 132). There are four core groups in terms of origin – Malays (62 percent), Chinese (28 percent), Indians (7.2 percent) and indigenous people and others (2.8 percent). The central questions are: What has been the role of Malaysians of Indian origin (Malaysian Indians) in the development of contemporary Malaysia and more importantly, what is their future? It is based on the writer’s research and writings on this topic over the past decade, including a review of key statistics and developments. Role of Malaysian Indians Speaking to about 15,000 people in Malaysia on a state visit in 2015, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the contributions of Malaysian Indians, harking back to the Second World War. He noted that independent India owes a debt of gratitude to them, especially in participating in the fight for Indian independence as members of the Indian National Army

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and the Indian Independence League. He also noted that Malaysian Indians have contributed significantly to the political, economic and social development of independent Malaya/Malaysia since its formation in 1957. Independence in the Malay Peninsula came in two stages, the first when nine states with Malay rulers and two British territories of Melaka and Penang were joined together as the Federation of Malaya, and independence was achieved on August 31, 1957; the second when the Federation was expanded on September 16, 1963 to include two Borneo states, i.e. Sabah and Sarawak. Hence, there are 13 states in present-day Malaysia, and there has been multi-racial cooperation in the political arena during the nascent period in the nation’s development. The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) has been a component in the ruling Alliance coalition and its successor the National Front (Barisan Nasional – BN) coalition that has been in political power for the past six decades. This has been a key ingredient for the success of Malaysia as a developing nation. However, the role and importance of Malaysian Indians who currently constitute just above 7 percent (2 million) of the population of 30 million, has been declining. The decline can be encapsulated in terms of the following: Percentage of the total population: According to the official 1970 census 12.8 percent of the total population were of Indian origin (Ibid.: 134). According to the latest official census (2011), this has dwindled to less than 8 percent, and a 2015 estimate puts this figure at 7.2 percent. Many professional Malaysian Indians have migrated to neighboring Singapore and other developed countries, hence resulting in a “brain drain.” Share of political power: Before 1969, the Malaysian political system was not so much dominated by the Malays; political decisions were influenced by financial class and bureaucratic influence; this changed dramatically after the racial riots of May 1969, known as the May Thirteenth Incident (Ibid.: 141). The disturbances that started a few days after the 1969 general elections (known as the May Thirteenth Incident) were the most serious racial riots in Malaysia, with some analysts estimating that about 1,000 people died. It resulted in the suspension of parliamentary democracy but it was restored in January 1971 after a compromise was worked out among member parties of the ruling BN coalition to ensure a new deal for the majority Malays. It was a key factor prompting many professional Malaysian Indians to return to India. Manpower contributions and employment opportunities: In 1970, the BN government introduced the New Economic Policy (NEP) that sought to provide greater opportunities for the Malays and indigenous people (collectively known as bumiputeras) The New Economic Policy (NEP) introduced in 1970 consisted of a series of measures designed to favor Malays and the indigenous people (collectively known as bumiputeras – sons of the soil) in housing, education, employment and share ownership until such time as their relative economic disadvantage was overcome. Initially meant to be implemented for 15 years, it was extended for another 15 years. Even after that, laws relevant to the implementation of this over-arching policy are still on the statute books. Meanwhile, the debate about the efficacy of affirmative action policies continues ad nauseum. Affirmative action policies that were subsequently put into place to empower Malays and indigenous groups have affected the manpower contributions of and employment opportunities for Malaysian Indians. Educational opportunities: As the NEP also impinged upon reserved quotas for student places and lecturer employment (and promotions), especially in the growing number of public Saathee.com

universities, Malaysian Indians were aﬀected the most. Further, the growing emphasis on Bahasa Malaysia as the national language led to the decline in the number of Tamil vernacular schools. Religious, cultural and social institutions: Federal funding for temples, churches and socio-cultural institutions was also aﬀected, with growing Islamization throughout the country.

some Rays of Hope Nevertheless, Malaysian Indians also enjoyed greater peace and prosperity (coupled with increasing standards of living) as the nation developed steadily over the past five decades. For example, the country’s Gross National Income (GNI) per capita rose from USD2,260 in 1990 to USD7,250 in 2008 (Sankaran and Ramanathan, 2010), and it was the third-highest in ASEAN. Hence, it has been argued that since the economic pie has expanded, Malaysian Indians have also benefitted. Another development has been the emergence of multimillionaires and billionaires under the capitalist economy. The leading Malaysian Indian tycoon is billionaire T. Anandakrishnan of Sri Lankan Tamil origin. Apart from his other financial ventures (including the Twin Towers), he is recognized as one of Asia’s media moguls, having founded ASTRO, the leading TV cable service provider in Malaysia. Another notable financial mogul is Tony Fernandez, founder and owner of low-cost carrier Air Asia. There are also many other multi-millionaires of Indian origin and a strong uppermiddle class (Jayasooria and Nathan, 2016).

the Future All is not well among Indians in the current political scenario. After the political tsunami of 2008, whereby the BN coalition narrowly gained victory, the MIC lost a number of seats at both federal and state levels and fared only marginally better in the subsequent (2013) general elections (Jayasooria and Nathan, 2016). Further, the split within the MIC has weakened its political strength. With the next general elections due latest by early 2018, there may be further decline in its political power and its consequent leverage within the BN. Additionally, the Malaysian economy has experienced a downturn since 2010, mainly because of falling crude oil prices. The few billionaires and multi-millionaires aside, I conclude that the future for the Indian diaspora in Malaysia is not rosy, especially for those whose forebears came as laborers and estate workers. While descendants of the middle and upper classes can go to greener pastures in developed countries, the majority of Malaysian Indians remain entrapped. To paraphrase the words of K.A. Neelakanda Iyer in 1938 (quoted by Belle, 2015), Malaysian Indians may become “tragic orphans” in the land that they were born and toiled over for centuries. Note: This is the abstract of a microtalk presented at the 100th Annual Convention of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) at Chicago on August 11, 2017.

References Belle, Carl Vadivella (2015), Tragic Orphans: Indians in Malaysia, Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. Clothey, Fred W., (2006) Ritualizing on the Boundaries: Continuity and Innovation in the Tamil Diaspora, Columbia S.C.: University of South Carolina Press. Jayasooria, Denison and K.S. Nathan (2016), Contemporary Malaysian Indians: History, Issues, Challenges and Prospects, Bangi: continued on page 132

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A membership drive will take place on www.saathee.com/shreya-ghoshal-concert September 17th from 11 AM to 2 PM. RSVP by emailing at helphygienefoundation@gmail.com. To find more information navratri Garba with atul Purohit - sept 16 (Greensboro) visit www.helphygiene.com. The journey into the world of Navratri begins with the Markandeya Purana - shades of Faith by swami shivatmananda - sept 17-22 (Cary) a rich pantheon of beliefs, rituals and Chinmaya Mission Raleigh Presents Shades of Faith (Bhagavad parables of valor, glory, good and evil, Geeta, chapter 17) by Swami Shivatmananda from September 17 with the story of Mahishasura and the to 20 at 930 Reedy Creek Road in Cary, NC. Each evening’s goddess Durga. The legend of discourse will be between 7pm and 8:30pm. Discover an Mahishasura in reality is the origin expanded vision on “The Yoga of Threefold Division of Faith” story of Shakti - the female form of the from renowned speaker and resident Acharya of Chinmaya divine. The legend revolves around mission Austin, Sw. Shivatmananda. Swamiji, a graduate in the evil Mahishasura’s excesses which Electrical Engineering from the University of California, joined were curtailed by divine intervention manifested in the form of the Sandeepany Sadhanalaya in 2002. Swamiji is fluent in Durga (Shakti). A fierce battle ensued over nine days and nights Gujarati, Hindi and English in hopes for the message of Vedanta between the two and culminated on the tenth with Durga to be simple and clear. For further information contact Venkat slaying Mahishasura. Hence, there are nine (Navratri and the Mandvalli at 919.523.9926 or visit www.chinmaya-rdu.org Dusshera, tenth) nights of exuberant celebrations. This tradition and festival has stood the test of time and is celebrated by navratri Celebrations - sept 21-29 (Charlotte) Hindus all over the world. The vigorous dances are The Hindu Center of Charlotte presents the annual navaratri accompanied by infectious tunes by accomplished folk singers celebrations from September 21 - 29. There will be nightly garba like Atul Purohit. He will perform September 16, 2017 at the at temple and main garba/raas at Grady Cole Center on Sept 22Greensboro Coliseum. Doors open at 6pm. This is his second 23 and also on Sept 29. Sharad Purnima garba will be held at year in a row performing in Greensboro. Last year over 3,000 Grady Cole center on October 6 - 7. www.hcclt.org. attended, all dressed in colorful outfits. After completing his International Folk Festival - sept 22-24 (Fayetteville) formal education from the Vadodara College of Music, Purohit founded the group “Rishabh.” His album “Tara Vina Shyam” Celebrate cultural diversity at the Arts Council’s 39th International and single of the same name were a big success. In 1992, he Folk Festival, everybody’s favorite trip around the world. Festivities founded Rutambara group, which has been the lead band at the include the Parade of Nations, live performances, authentic cuisine, United Way of Vadodara Navratri celebrations for the last 22 arts and crafts vendors, children’s area, and Native American years. His repertoire includes classical music, bhajans and folk Cultural Showcase. More than 30 cultures will be represented at songs. The Gujarat government, in recognition of his this event. See more information at www.theartscouncil.com/iff/ contributions to Gujarati culture both at home and abroad, east Meets West Food Festival - sept 23 (Morrisville) awarded him the prestigious “Gujarat Gaurav Puraskar” in 2016. For details, call 336-509-5943 or visit Indianac.org/garba. The East Meets West festival celebrates Morrisville with a day of food, culture and music from around the world. Dozens of local restaurants sell small plates of their specialties. 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dixie Classic Fair - sept 29 - oct 8 (Winston salem) The Dixie Classic Fair, now in its 135th year, is owned and operated by the City of WinstonSalem after being donated to the City by the Winston-Salem Foundation in 1969, the 10-day annual Fair (Sept. 29 - Oct 8) features nationally known musical entertainment, delicious food and beverages, exhibits for livestock, poultry, ﬁne arts and crafts, a world-class carnival with numerous rides and games among many more activities. The Dixie Classic Fair is the secondlargest attended agricultural Fair in North Carolina and is held at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Fireworks by Zambelli launch nightly at 9:45pm. For more details, schedules and daily events visit www.dcfair.com.

and Ravi V. Patel, who grew up in Charlotte. The ﬁlm explores the expectations surrounding marriage in the Patels’ ﬁrstgeneration Indian immigrant family and in wider American society. The Emmy Awards ceremony will be held in October. Check your TV listings. High school students organize Youth summer Program to Promote Global Health

Harvest Festival - sept 30 (Raleigh) The Harvest Festival will on Saturday, September 30. Organized by St Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church Raleigh, where authentic freshly cooked food, stage performances, music, live auction, kids games, face painting, and more, all combine to create a festive atmosphere for the entire family to enjoy. This year the spotlight will be on a dance competition of various dance groups in and around the Triangle area along with our This summer, 40 Triangle-area participants in grades 1-7 attended the ethnic south Indian cuisine and other activities. There will also STEM camp studying infectious disease organized and staffed by be live auctions for prizes. Admission is free. It will take place NCSSM students. at 225 Bashford Rd., Raleigh from 3 - 8pm. For more details call 919-987-6992 or visit www.harvestfestnc.com. It’s 9am on a Saturday morning, and camp leaders have already begun setting up sign-in tables and classrooms in Cary diwali - oct 14 preparation for the day. On Saturday, July 15th, they hosted the HumSub presents the annual Cary Diwali celebrations on SECURED Juniors summer program at the N.C. School of Saturday, October 14 at Koka Booth Amphithatre, 8003 Regency Science and Math to raise awareness for public health issues that Parkway, Cary, NC. The gates open at 10am. Admission is free are important globally, but are sometimes ignored in the U.S., but parking is $5. This year’s theme is “Anubhuti” a sensory where the problems are not as prevalent. Over the past six experience. There will be classical and folk dances, exhibitions, months, this group of students has worked closely with bazaar, yoga, a headline concert, kids’ activities, fireworks and distinguished researchers in the field of global health to discuss much more. The acclaimed Mayuri group will also perform their ways to make a difference toward a greater cause. Through their dazzling dances. For more details call 919-371-4470 or visit interactions with leading scientists, they developed a summer www.HumSub.net. program offered at no cost to elementary and middle school children. This group is a student-led non-profit that aims to raise awareness for the dengue epidemic and foster scientific Community News innovation through unique educational programs and Meet the Patels nominated for an emmy collaborative fundraising events. The documentary Meet the Patels has But why dengue? The World Health Organization reports received an Emmy nomination under that the dengue has been on the rise in recent decades: about “news and documentary” category. half of the world’s population is now at risk. In fact, Vibhu It has aired on PBS and is part of a Ambil, co-founder of SECURED, was afflicted by dengue as a slew of nominations received by PBS. child. “Although the entire experience was stressful and Meet the Patels falls specifically under traumatic, what I took away from it was not how bad my the “Independent Lens” category. experience was, but how bad it could have been. I realized how Meet the Patels is a 2014 American lucky I was to have people to support me, money to afford care, romantic comedy documentary film and the right doctor to help get diagnosed,” recalled Ambil. directed by siblings Geeta V. Patel “The experience opened my eyes to the larger suffering that is Saathee.com

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going on. From my sister to other relatives and classmates, dengue left no one.” The lack of awareness toward a disease that aﬀects billions of at-risk individuals in today’s connected population is something to be concerned about — something that SECURED works to address. “I’ve had friends say that dengue is not in the U.S., why does it matter? Just because it’s not happening here, doesn’t mean it’s not happening. It’s important to be informed and active global citizens,” explained Ritvik Bodducherla, a director of the organization. The camp day consisted of interactive lectures in the classroom and informative activities outdoors, culminating with a reﬂective discussion on the state of global health today. “At the start, it was just me asking questions to engage participants who took part in the lecture,” said Jessica Chen. “By the end of the day, the kids were the ones asking me questions during the presentation.” This curiosity is exactly what camp leaders hoped to evoke through the program. Even the camp counselors noticed this remarkable transformation. “Near the end of the day, the kids were all asking me if the camp was only for one day. When I told them that it was just a one-day program, the kids told me that they didn’t want to leave. They wanted to learn more and wished that the camp lasted all summer,” said Arushi Biswas, a director of the organization. “With our expanding collaborations, our objective is to spread awareness about dengue on an international level,” said Shiv Patel, co-founder of SECURED. “We have established chapters in many cities in the U.S. and have been in contact with students and researchers in Thailand and Singapore.” SECURED is expanding to the Charlotte area with chapters at Marvin Ridge High School and Providence High School starting this fall. For more information about the organization, visit www.secured-intl.org. India Independence day Celebrations

Hindi Vikas Mandal (HVM), a Triangle area organization celebrated the 70th Independence Day of India on August 12 in Morrisville. Eight other Triangle area organizations - AID, Anurag, BANC, RPTMM, Sampige, Sewa Intl, TATA, TCA and TTA joined HVM in organizing the event. The event started with a parade followed by flag hoisting: US flag by NC Secretary of State, Elaine Marshal, NC State flag by Mayor of Morrisville, Mark Stohlman and the Indian flag by Dr. G. D. Sharma. This was followed by an excellent cultural program by various groups of children. NC Governor Roy Cooper and Mrs. Cooper joined during the cultural program and Cooper addressed the group congratulating them for the Independence Day. Saathee.com

aashi’s Hope Foundation Aashi was born on June 13, 2012. Aashi means “smile,” and true to her name, she filled our lives with smiles from the day she was born. She was a super energetic kid who met her milestones as a toddler. She was a runner, jumper, climber with tons of energy. Her little jumps on the sofa, her tiny voice full of happiness, her ability to win everyone’s heart, defined the true meaning of life for us. She loved going to her swimming class, playing with her friends and family members and going to the park. She was a social butterfly and loved to say hi to everyone. We are proud of many things in our life, but nothing beat being parents of our little angel. We felt blessed having a daughter who gave meaning to our lives and brought us pure joy. Like any parents, we looked forward to Aashi growing into a successful, exuberant adult. Around age three and a half, Aashi started wiggling a little while walking. This raised our concerns, which lead us to search for answers to the root cause. Within a few months, Aashi started having seizures. Initially, we were advised that Epilepsy was the cause. As time passed, we noticed that her speech and her cognitive levels also declined along with her motor skills. We feared something else more serious might be happening. As it turns out, that was the case. At age four and a half years, after almost a year of consulting with various doctors and specialists, we received the diagnosis that she had Batten disease, a rare neurodegenerative disorder that usually begins in childhood causing seizures, vison loss, cognitive impairment and early childhood death. Our hearts sank, our lives changed. We were told there was no cure, no hope. Life and dreams were shattered the very moment we discovered what Batten disease could do to a child. We pulled ourselves together, however, and decided to do something about this devastating disease. We are committed to doing everything possible to help find a cure to beat Batten! Help us make this happen for Aashi and other children around the world. Our mission is to help find a cure for Batten disease. We want to do our part and raise enough funding to research and start a clinical trial specifically to halt degeneration in children facing Aashi’s type of Batten (CLN7). There is no cure yet for Aashi’s type of Batten (CLN7). However, gene therapy trials have been done on other type of Batten (CLN6) already and have shown success. Gene therapy now offers a path to a cure. Our hope is that our efforts will not only help find cure for Batten disease as a whole, but also help combat additional rare diseases. A gene therapy approach costs roughly $4 million and includes the initial pre-clinical research phase (mouse models and safety studies), production of the gene-therapy vector, toxicity study, the design and launch of the clinical trial itself. Our goal is to fund research that will help not only Aashi and other children facing her diagnosis, but will also lead to discoveries that could help cure other diseases. A path to a cure is in sight. We have $2M committed, however we have to raise an additional $1M to pay for the drug to keep our efforts going. For more information and to donate and to see a video about our efforts visit www.beatbatten.org. You can also get more information via email: Aashishopefoundation@gmail.com, With Hope and determination, Rishi & Hemaxi Patel (Aashi’s Parents) Charlotte, NC

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agaram tamil Palli Agaram Tamil Palli serves the Tamil speaking community in Greater Charlotte area by conducting Tamil language classes at the CPCC central campus. For Further Details: Megalai Ezhilarasan agaramtp.coord@gmail.com / 704.456.9881 agaramtamilpalli.wordpress.com

art of living (Charlotte) Art of Living is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual. This is done through self-development programs that recharge the body, mind and spirit and allow people to function at their optimum potential. People from all backgrounds, religions and cultural traditions are welcome. For Further Details: 980.216.8732 charlotte@us.artoﬂiving.org www.artoﬂiving.org/charlotte

association for India’s development (Charlotte) A volunteer movement committed to promoting sustainable, equitable and just development. AID supports grassroots organizations in India and initiates eﬀorts in various interconnected spheres such as education, livelihoods, natural resources, health, women’s empowerment and social justice. For Further Details: aidindia.org

BaPs shri swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte) A spiritual, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering the Hindu ideals of faith, unity, and selﬂess service. Activities include: Daily Arti - 6:30 am & 6:30 pm; Weekly Satsang Sabha held every Sunday which includes Bhajans and spiritual discourses: Adults: 4pm, Young Men (Ages 23-36) - 3pm, Young Women (Ages 23-36) - 4pm, Teens - 4:30pm, and Children - 5pm. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/baps-charlotte

Bethel Christian Fellowship BCF was founded to “Raise Up The Next Generation For Jesus Christ.” The Fellowship oﬀers services in various Indian languages (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam) with a Sunday School from 9 - 9:55 am and Sunday Worship from 10 - 11:45 am. Located at 7604 New Town Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173 For Further Details: 803.792.7223 Pastor Rajan Samuel - pastorofbcf@gmail.com www.bethelchristianfellowship.org

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 Saathee.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: 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 & fourth Sunday (3 - 5pm). This course is based on the Home Study Course of the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, PA. Session starts with meditation followed by a recorded lecture in English and discussion For Further Details: rishi@solveron.com - 513.518.5300 skdave@hotmail.com - 704.844.9567

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 Marathi Mandal The Mandal adds to the vibrancy of Charlotte with various events including the Ganapati Festival which are designed to keep the cultural values and traditions alive. The community is encouraged to participate. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/charlotte-marathi-mandal

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 meditation integrates the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of human being, while still encouraging people to maintain a normal family and working life. A group meditation is held at the Unity of Charlotte on Wednesdays. For Further Details: Srikanth Katakam - 704.496.4411 www.sahajmarg.org www.meetup.com/Balanced-Life-Meditation/

Charlotte telangana association This association was formed to promote Telangana cultural activities within greater Charlotte area. It brings together all the Telangana people living in the area to discuss, plan, and take action around the development of Telangana focusing both on rural and urban areas. For Further Details: President: Devender Reddy Gudepu - 702.510.8355 charlottetelanganaassociation@gmail.com www.charlottetelangana.com

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Charlotte Vipassana Meditation Group Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a remedy for universal ills. The Charlotte Vipassana Meditation Group holds weekly group sits and monthly all-day sits for established students. Ten-day courses are also available for all students. Never a charge for a course. For Further Details: 704.277.5013 - rbddesai@gmail.com 704.807.3933 - madhaviparikh@yahoo.com www.dhamma.org

Classical Music association of Charlotte (CMaC) CMAC sponsors many classical concerts during the year in Charlotte. Membership forms are available at shows. Upcoming Events: Sunday, September 17 - Vocal concert by Trichur Brothers Sunday, October 29 - Vocal Concert by Vignesh Ishwar For Further Details: Lakshmi & Muthukrishnan - 704.814.9355 Jayashree & Panduranga - 704.442.1186 memberservices@onlinecmac.org www.onlinecmac.org

Gurdwara sahib (Charlotte) The Gurdwara works to enrich the lives of the Sikh & Punjabi communities of Charlotte and surrounding areas. Regular Program: Every Sunday: 10 - 11am, Asa Di War by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 11am - 12pm, Keertan by Children, 12 - 1:15pm, Keertan by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 1:15 - 1:30pm, Ardaas, followed by Guru Ka Langar. Located at 1760 Stoney Creek Lane, Charlotte, NC 28262 For Further Details: www.charlottegurdwara.org

Hindu Center of Charlotte The Hindu Center of Charlotte holds many regular events and religious ceremonies. The temple library is stocked with books, CDs, DVDs and other materials on varied genres such as religion, culture, history, philosophy, yoga and health. Upcoming Events: Sept 21 - 29: Navratri Oct 6 - 7: Sharad Purnima celebrations Oct 15: Children’s Garba Oct 21: Diwali cultural program Oct 28: Diwali dinner and entertainment For Further Details: www.saathee.com/hindu-center-charlotte

India association of Charlotte The organization works to foster better understanding of the rich diversity of Indian culture by the larger community in and around Charlotte. The 23rd annual Festival of India will take place September 9 - 10 in downtown Charlotte. For Further Details: Toni Sawhney - 704.604.2133 Lal Vishin - 704.545.3727 www.indiafestival.net

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justice through advocacy. The organization is also committed to promote and protect human rights and dignity in India as they are the foundation of freedom and justice. IAMCCharlotte seeks to reach out to Indian Muslims living in Charlotte to strive for Inter-Community understanding with focus on Indian Diaspora. For Further Details: Ashfaq Mehdi - 704.904.5778 Afzal Syed - 704.770.1103 iamc-charlotte@yahoogroups.com

Indian Performing arts association of Charlotte (IPaaC) IPAAC promotes classical Hindustani music by inviting wellknown artists from India and oﬀers music classes at various locations in Charlotte. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/ipaac

Jain Center of Greater Charlotte (JCGC) JCGC serves the spiritual, cultural, and social needs of Jain families around metro Charlotte area. It is dedicated to the practice, understanding, promotion, and preservation of the Jain faith. Members meet regularly for worship, ceremonies, and festivals throughout the year. These activities include celebrating major religious festivals such as Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan, and Diwali, and programs like Swadhyay, Poojas and children’s Pathshaala. Located at 7631 Malliard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262. Upcoming Events: Tue, Sept 5 (Chaudash): Pakkhi Pratikraman 6:45pm Sat, Sept 9 (Trij): Snatra Pooja 9:30am – NJ sangh visiting Charlotte Jinalay Tues, Sept 19 (Chaudash): Pakkhi Pratikraman 6:45pm Thu, Sept 21 (Ekam): Snatra Pooja, Paathshala, Aarti and Mangal Divo 10:30am Sun, Sept 24 (Choth): Monthly Meeting & Paathshala for Children 4:30pm Regular events: Weekdays: 9:30am - Prakshal and Puja; 7:30pm - Aarti and Mangal Divo Weekends: 10:30am - Prakshal and Puja 7:30pm - Aarti and Mangal Divo For Further Details: JCGC President Vipul Shah - 704.705.0314 info@jaincenterus.org www.jaincenterus.org Jet usa (Charlotte) Jeeyar Educational Trust (JET) Charlotte chapter is a non-proﬁt running under the guidance of Sri Jeeyar Swamiji. For Further Details: jetnc@jetusa.org 704.847.1574 / 248.495.4590 www.Facebook.com/JETUSA.Charlotte

Kriya Yoga (Charlotte) The group promotes Kriya Yoga Meditation as taught by the lineage of realized masters such as Mahaavatar Baba Ji, Lahri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteshwar Giri, Paramahamsa Yogananda, Hariharananda, and Prajanananada. A sincere seeker who follows the path of Kriya Yoga with love and devotion and a desire for spiritual growth can attain Self-realization. The 104

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center hosts two annual initiation programs and a weekly Sunday meditation for initiates. For Further Details: Adesh Gupta - 704.814.7476 info@charlotte.kriya.org www.kriya.org

Pratham - Charlotte Pratham organizes grassroots programs in the area of primary education and has made an impact on the learning levels of several million children through its Read India campaign. With nearly half the children in India who attend schools not learning to read and write at the required level, Pratham is trying to ﬁll an important gap in the area of primary education. For Further Details: Anju Desai - ajdesai66@gmail.com - 980.622.0125 Shubhra Chakraborty - shubhra.chakraborty1@gmail.com 704.942.4798 www.prathamusa.org

Probasi of Charlotte Probasi’s goal is to organize cultural and educational program related to Bengal in the Charlotte area, to increase Bengali cultural awareness, and to provide community service in the area. For Further Details: Swapan Nandi - 704.708.5993 Anindita Paul Bhunia - 704.360.2326 welcome@probasi.org www.probasi.org

sahaja Yoga Meditation Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes are free to attend and meant for all age groups who desire to ﬁnd his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy of life and love for others. Sahaja Yoga was founded and developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi and teaches very simple techniques of meditation. Sessions are conducted weekly or biweekly at 5935 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte. For Further Details: www.meetup.com/SYCharoletteNC/

sangamithra Foundation This is a Charlotte-based charity organization formed by a group of people who strive to make a diﬀerence in society. The team has taken the path of identifying the needs of underprivileged communities in India and provides support to meet those needs. Sangamithra works collectively towards realizing its vision. For Further Details: info@sangamithra.org www.sangamithra.org www.facebook.com/SangamithraFoundation

shanti niketan senior Center of Carolinas The Center values diversity, holistic health, peaceful living, civic and community engagement, especially for under-served populations including Refugees, Immigrants, and Minorities (RIM). Eﬀorts are made to support a rapidly diversifying population with the understanding that a vibrant diverse population adds to the strength and well-being of the whole community. Located at Midwood International & Cultural Saathee.com

Center, 1817 Central Ave., Room 208, Charlotte, NC. For Further Details: uisac.org

shree swaminarayan satsang Mandal Vadtal On the 1st Saturday of every month, Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal has kirtans and bhajans at the Hindu Center of Charlotte at 5pm. After the bhajans, there is Aarti and Mahaprasad. In addition, on the 3rd Sunday of every month, an additional Satsang Sabha is held at a sponsor’s house from 3 - 5pm. For Further Details: Divyesh Chauhan - 704.965.9735 Rameshbhai Dhanani - 980.254.9867 admin@issvcharlotte.org issvcharlotte.org

shri Rang avadhut Parivar (Parspar devo Bhav) Devotees of Guru Dattatraya Rang Avadhut and Shri Prem Avadhut meet on Thurs from 6-8pm in Charlotte for recital of “Datta-Bavani,” singing devotional Dattatraya Bhajans and reading “Guru-Lilamrut.” Info about 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

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, literature, theatre, music and popular arts. Literally, the word Srishti means an act of creation. Srishti welcomes and brings together people of varied cultures, ethnicity, languages, and backgrounds 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) TAGCA was formed with an intention of preserving and promoting the Telugu cultural heritage and traditions among

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the Telugu speaking people residing in Greater Charlotte area. 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 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’s objective is to ﬁll devotional need for hundreds of Vaishnavs in Carolinas to worship and pray together, to observe and celebrate festivals, and to engage in humanitarian and educational activities. 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: www.saathee.com/vallabh-pushti-vpsc

Vibha Charlotte Vibha Charlotte is volunteer driven organization dedicated to create a brighter future for underprivileged children. 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

Greensboro

art of living (Greensboro) The Art of Living Foundation offers programs to uncover the strength, peace, and joy that lie at the core of every human being. Part I courses are offered regularly in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, 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 us.artofliving.org/greensboro

BaPs Greensboro BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir of Greensboro features activities which include Sunday Sabhas: Shishu (Toddlers) Saathee.com

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

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 Events: Sat, Sept 9 - Dandia & Garba Night the Greensboro Coliseum For Further Details: Krishna Balu - balu4428@inﬁonline.net - 336.292.9462 www.iasofnc.org

Indo-us Cultural association of Winston-salem The Indo-US Cultural Association’s primary mission is to increase awareness of the cultural heritage of India which is tremendously rich in its diversity and history. The Association 108

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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 - kumar.manish1983@gmail.com - 336.565.6427 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

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 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

Raleigh

art of living (Raleigh) Art of Living gives practical knowledge and techniques to unlock deepest potential and bring fullness to life. The Saathee.com

techniques are effective in reducing stress levels and increase health, physical energy, enthusiasm, self-esteem, awareness, and clarity of mind. Advance courses are also available once every few months. Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravishankar’s mission is to create a violence free, stress free society and One World Family. The Center is located at 4000 Bear Cat Way, Suite 102, Morrisville, NC 27560. For Further Details: 919.659.5939 rdu@us.artofliving.org takeabreathraleigh.org www.artofliving.org/us-en/raleigh

assamese association of north Carolina AANC is a Socio Cultural organization with the objective of promoting and providing understanding of Assamese Culture and Language. AANC celebrates Assamese festivals and organizes cultural activities like Bihu Dance, music, songs and social get-togethers with essential touch of Assamese culture. Everyone from Assam as well as anyone with any connection to or interest in Assam or Assamese culture is most welcomed. For Further Details: Nilaskhi Phukan - 919.949.1618 - nilakshi_phukan@yahoo.com 919.200.4020 assameseassociation.nc@gmail.com

BaPs shri swaminarayan Mandir (Raleigh) BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir of Raleigh invites everyone to the regularly scheduled events: Ravi sabha - every Sunday at 4 - 6pm followed by Aarti and Maha Prasad. Mahapuja conducted every Purnima at 7pm. Many classes are conducted. Fresh Indian snacks and sweets available at Shayona. Located at 1020 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560. For Further Details: 919.469.6605 www.swaminarayan.org 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) The Organization for senior citizen of Indian origin that are age 60 years and over. BSCNC members meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Cary senior center in Bond Park in Cary, NC from 10 am to 3 pm. The next meeting will be on Sept 9. The group will receive advice from Dr. Prasant Patel on new Medicare rules and beneﬁts for the upcoming year. For Further Details: Yogesh Gandhi (president) 910.391.1809 Mahendra Patel (secretary) 919.793.6588. 110

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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) Chinmaya Mission was founded by Swami Chinmayananda. Not satisﬁed with degrees in literature and law or with other worldly aspirations, he pursued the spiritual path under the guidance of Swami Shivananda and Swami Tapovanam. Dedicated to spreading the knowledge of Vedanta and other Hindu scriptures and to provide to individuals and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness. CM RDU conducts weekly discourses (Satsanga-s) and study groups for adults, and classes for youth (Yuvakendra) and children (Bala Vihar). For Further Details: www.chinmaya-RDU.org

dada Bhagwan Foundation (Raleigh) Every living being is in constant pursuit of happiness; no one likes suﬀering. This search only ends when the source of eternal happiness is found. This can only be attained through realizing your true Self. A path to eternal happiness was discovered by A. M. Patel, also known as Dada Bhagwan, and was revealed to the world as Akram Vignan, a spiritual science. It is based on the foundation of Self Realization. This unique science provides practical day-to-day solutions that lead to harmony and happiness in life. Dada Bhagwan Satsang, Raleigh center invites everyone to the regular events at HSNC, Saturdays 5 - 7pm. General Satsang followed by Aarti and Prasad. Satsang Venue: HSNC, 309 Aviation Pkwy, Rooms 5 & 6, Morrisville, NC. For Further Details: 877.505.3232 x 1003 wcraleigh@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, Saathee.com

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

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 27612 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 the 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. Located at 3108 Sparger Road, Durham, NC 27705. 112

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For Further Details: Bhai Dyal Singh Rangila - 919.309.1045 acsagurdwara.tripod.com

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. 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. There are Chapters in Cary, Morrisville and Chapel Hill. For Further Details: www.hssus.org www.balagokulam.org

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, HIANC presents several annual events and also coordinates Indian dances for the main stage performances for the Raleigh International Festival. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/hianc

Hindi naatak Group The Hindi Naatak group is based in Raleigh-Triangle area. Its motto is to promote Indian culture and heritage by utilizing local talent to stage Hindi Plays. Explore your dream to act on stage in a professional 2/3 act Hindi play. You must meet following criteria: You are male or female of 20 to 50 years of age and can read and speak Hindi ﬂuently. You have some experience in working on or oﬀ stage. You can make 3-4 months of weekend commitment for the project. Also need a team who can work behind the scenes to manage rehearsals, publicity, sales of tickets, and other arrangements. For Further Details: HindiNaatakNC@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. 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 participates 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: www.facebook.com/hindivikasmandal/

Humsub HumSub is dedicated to sharing the social and cultural traditions of India with the residents of the Research Triangle Park and North Carolina. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/hum-sub

Immanuel assembly of God A full Gospel Christian church serving the Indian / South Asian community in the Raleigh area of North Carolina. Service is oﬀered Sundays at 10:30am & Bible Study is Wednesdays at 7pm. The Church is located at 5419 S. Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713. For Further Details: Pastor Sam Daniel 919.442.8537 thechurch@immanuelassembly.org www.immanuelassembly.org

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. Upcoming Events: Navratri & Diwali Celebrations For Further Details: www.saathee.com/hsnc Saathee.com

India development & Relief Fund (IdRF) The Triangle chapter of IDRF supports volunteer-based, honest and highly experienced non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in India in serving their populations’ critical needs around education, childcare, healthcare, women empowerment and tribal welfare, as well as relief and rehabilitation in times of natural disasters. For Further Details: info@idrf.org www.idrf.org

Indian Christian Prayer Fellowship An Indian Christian Prayer Fellowship based in the RTP area that meets every Friday from 7:30 - 9pm. This group is part of the Carolina Christian Fellowship, so you get to be part of a bigger church community while you also have fellowship with like minded people with similar culture in a smaller group. Located at Cary Church of God on 107 Quade Drive, Cary, NC. For Further Details: 919.451.9662 919.929.0706 www.carolinachristian.net

Indian Classical Music & dance society (ICMds) ICMDS is dedicated to promoting Indian classical music and dance in the Triangle area by inviting top artists from all over the world to perform. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/icmds

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Indian talent discovery Foundation ITDF was established to promote any form of art that has originated in India. The primary objective of the foundation is to encourage local talent to excel in the chosen art to become professionals. The art can be in any form such as Indian Classical and Bollywood dance, Indian music, Astrology, Numerology, Palmistry, traditional medicine, Vaasthu Shasra, and so on. For Further Details: contactus@itdfoundation.org www.itdfoundation.org

Indo-american Friendship Foundation The foundation works to improve Friendship between the People of India and USA through Cultural and Technological Exchanges. The Center is located at 1413 Boxwood Lane, Apex, NC 27502 For Further Details: Dr. Subhas C. Mohapatra - President 919.362.7653 www.iaﬀ1.org

Instepp InStepp’s mission is to create a vibrant community by empowering women who’ve come up against some challenges in their lives to rise above those challenges and succeed personally and professionally through innovative, genderresponsive training, educational and prevention services. InStepp welcomes all women from South Asian cultures and can provide services in many South Asian Languages. For Further Details: 919.680.8000 919.680.8282 info@instepp.org www.instepp.org International Community Church ICC is a worship center for people from India and neighboring countries. Church services at Reedy Creek Baptist Church 1524 N. Harrison Avenue Cary, NC 27513 For Further Details: 919.233.2900 Pastor: Joseph B. Jesudason www.icc-nc.org

International Hindi association IHA promotes Hindi language and literature and has chapters all over the United States. The Raleigh Chapter periodically organizes Kavi Sammelans with local and indigenous talents. Open to those interested in listening to poetry or in reciting poetry. For Further Details: Saroj Sharma - 919.460.7830 / 919.851.0225 www.hindi.org

IsKCon new Goloka temple of nC New Goloka temple is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Visitors are welcome any day of the week to come have darshan of Sri Sri Radha Golokananda. Every Sunday at 4pm, there is a special program consisting of arati, kirtan, Bhagavad-gita discourse, and a prasadam feast. From 4:30 - 5:30pm, there is a Sunday School program for Saathee.com

children ages 3-7 and 8-12. Children take part in learning Bhagavad-gita slokas and bhajans, understanding the basic philosophy, reciting and hearing stories from the Vedas. New Goloka also provides educational classes and programs for adults. New Goloka Daily Darshan Times 4:30 - 5am, 7:15am 1pm, 4:15 - 5:45pm, 7 - 8pm. Saturday and Sunday Darshan open from 7:15am - 8pm. The Radha-Krishna temple is in a rural setting at 1032 Dimmocks Mill Rd. Hillsborough, NC. For Further Details: 919.732.6492 newgoloka108@gmail.com www.newgoloka.com

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 serves and empowers South Asian victims of domestic violence in NC by helping them rebuild their lives and ending the cycle of violence. Although domestic violence is rarely talked about in South Asian communities, it is a rampant and preventable public health problem. Kiran is passionate about promoting healthy family relationships in South Asian communities and raising awareness on the prevalence of domestic violence in South Asian homes through outreach and advocacy. Kiran’s core services comprise of a 24 hour free and conﬁdential hotline, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, translation assistance, resource referrals, skills development and other culturally sensitive support services needed to meet the unique challenges of South Asian victims. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/kiran-inc

Krishnadham usa Krishnadham USA’s mission is to foster richness of Hindu cultural heritage in our children and to provide learning experiences on our cultural values to visitors and residents alike under the guidance of Vaishnavacharya Shri Dwarkeshlalji Mahoday. Krishnadham will be established on a 16 acre sized tract located at 795 Beaver Creek Road in Apex, North Carolina (in Chatham County) not far from Jordan Lake. There are weekly Satsangs and Monthly manoraths to celebrate various Pushtimargiya festivals. They meet at 4000 Bearcat Way, Suite 102 in Morrisville, NC 27560 on Saturdays from 5:30pm to 7:00pm for Satsang. For Further Details: Hemant Sura - 919.608.2412 info@krishnadhamusa.org bakulparikh11@gmail.com www.krishnadhamusa.org

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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

Pakistani-american anjuman The North Carolina Pakistani-American Anjuman (NCPAA) is a non-political, cultural and social organization that strives to promote the presence of the people from Pakistan living in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Their mission is to provide cultural and social interaction for the families and individuals of the Pakistani community and to oﬀer a variety of programs and services to its members Several events are presented during the year including a family dinner on the second Friday of every month. www.ncpaa.org

Pratham - triangle area Pratham is a grass-roots organization that works towards universalizing primary education in India. It is one of the largest NGOs in ﬁeld of literacy movement in India. Pratham continues to evolve, grow and works to meet the continually changing needs of the children it educates. The NC chapter actively aims to collaborate with individuals, local organizations and community associations and seeks ideas, volunteers and resources to deliver the vision of “Every Child in School and Learning Well.” For Further Details: Rajeev Thalla - rajeev.thalla@gmail.com Monica Awasthi - awasthimonica@yahoo.com www.prathamusa.org

Professional Indians’ association PIA is a meetup group is made of Indian professionals and grad students interested in cultural events, socializing and meeting/making friends with like-minded people around the Triangle. Monthly events include meeting at bars/restaurants, Bollywood movie nights, potlucks, Indian concerts/performances, outdoor activities, community service and volunteering. It is an opportunity for professionals to share their thoughts on respective industries, social causes, the economy and politics. For Further Details: www.meetup.com/PIATriangle/

Raleigh sai Center Parthi Sai devotees of Triangle area meet every Sunday from 4 - 6:15pm in the Mini-Hall of Hindu Bhavan in Morrisville. There is also a study circle, Bhajan Practice, Veda Chanting etc. between 4 - 5pm depending on the week, followed by bhajans from 5 - 6:15pm. The center carries out several service activities as well, including Human Values Education (SSE) classes for the children of diﬀerent age groups. For Further Details: rsc.president@yahoo.com raleighsaicenter.org Ramakrishna Vedanta society of nC The Ramakrishna Vedanta Society draws inspiration from the Saathee.com

timeless, philosophical wisdom of the Vedanta as practiced and preached in the modern day by Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. Practical Vedanta and the message of the harmony of religions and the spiritual oneness are studied. Regardless of background and/or knowledge the organization welcomes participants. For Further Details: 919.806.5928 vedantanc@gmail.com www.vedantanc.org

RtP Maharashtra Mandal The Mandal is a home away from home for Marathi-speaking people. The goal of the Mandal is to advocate the vibrant culture, the rich heritage and the language of Maharashtra. The Mandal is dedicated to showcase the cultural, social and traditional attributes of Maharashtra to the local community through variety of entertaining programs, and events. For Further Details: mail@rtpmm.org www.rtpmm.org

sahaj Marg Meditation (triangle) Sahaj Marg translates to “The Natural Path.” It is a simple system of Raja Yoga meditation and spiritual practice that helps one realize the ultimate potential within oneself. Regular spiritual practice under capable guidance enables aspirants to progressively experience the sublime presence of the divine in their daily lives. Sahaj Marg system of meditation is freely oﬀered to seekers worldwide through Shri Ram Chandra Mission. In the Triangle area, group meditations are held on Sunday & Wednesday evenings. For Further Details: Raj Solanki - raj_solanki@yahoo.com www.srcm.org www.sahajmarg.org

sahaja Meditation Ongoing meetings, seminars and workshops are available in Raleigh. There is never a charge for Sahaja Meditation instruction. RSVP in meetup: Sahaja-Meditation-TriangleGroup Thursdays at 7:30pm. Located at 9308 Fairbanks Dr, Raleigh, NC. For Further Details: balaram.krishna@gmail.com 919.757.3135 www.sahajamediation.com

sewa RtP Sewa RTP - a chapter of Sewa International - is a team of volunteers who organize various activities - ranging from local community service to fundraisers for developmental projects in India. Currently Sewa RTP has following activities on monthly basis: Sewa Day, Workshops / Seminars, Assisting Community in Emergency situations, Chapter Meetings - 3rd Thursday of every month. Sewa International USA is a Hindu faith-based humanitarian service organization. For Further Details: www.sewausa.org/rtp

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accordance with the principles and teachings of the Original Shree Swaminarayan Sampradaya, founded and ordained by Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan Himself. They organize a weekly “Satsang Sabha,” every Saturday, which includes Kirtan bhakti, Katha, Aarti and Mahaprasad. Temple is now open daily 8am to 12pm and 4pm to 9pm; Daily Sandhya Aarti: 7pm; Weekly Satsang Sabha: Saturday 5pm to 8pm. The Mandir is located at 500 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/issonc

sky Meditation and Kaya Kalpa Yoga Beneﬁts include longevity, wellness and stress management. Triangle Sky Meditation group holds weekly group meditation and simpliﬁed physical exercises every Friday in Cary for those who have attended Shri Vethathiri Maharishi’s Kaya Kalpa Yoga course. Kaya Kalpa Yoga Courses are held several times a year for anyone 14 years and above. For Further Details: Rajendran Kailasam - 919.824.8429 sky.cary@yahoo.com www.vethathiri.edu.in

south Indian Fine arts academy (sIFaa) SIFAA is a non-proﬁt organization that works to arrange and promote concerts and performances in the Triangle and Triad areas, concentrating on Carnatic music. For Further Details: 919.773.1580 www.sifaa.org

sV temple of north Carolina The temple is built on over nine acres of centrally connected triangle area. This grand tribute to Lord Venkateswara and his consorts is designed to exacting standards of shilpa shasthra and features the only shrine in North America to incorporate abodes to Lord Viswaksena and Lord Sudarshana/Lord Narasimha as part of Srinivasa Parivaram. The temple rituals are performed in accordance with Pancharathra Agama Shastra. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/sv-temple-nc

tamil Cultural association of north Carolina (tCa nC) TCA NC was formed for the purpose of providing youths with exposure to Tamil culture. Everyone is invited to join TCA and become part of the organization promoting Tamil culture in the Triangle area. For Further Details: tca_nc@yahoo.com www.tcanc.org

triangle area telugu association (tata) TATA is committed to building a vibrant Telugu Community and promoting Telugu culture and language in the Triangle area of North Carolina. For Further Details: committee@tataonline.org www.tataonline.org

triangle Bangladesh society (tBsnC) TBSNC strives to arrange musical programs by artists who Saathee.com

have captured the hearts and minds of millions of Bengali, Urdu and Hindi-speaking music fans all around the globe. For Further Details: Ishtiaquem@gmail.com www.tbsnc.org

triangle Gujarati association (tGa) TGA’s mission is to promote and serve Gujarati culture in the Triangle area by organizing various events and programs throughout the year and impart Gujarati culture and language on the youth. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/triangle-gujarati-association

triangle Rang Mandal Devotees of Pujya Sri Rang Avdhoot Maharaj meet every Saturday in Cary or Raleigh from 8:30 - 10:30pm to sing devotional Dattatreya Bhajans and Datta-Bavani in a spiritual atmosphere. Special programs are organized on Guru Purnima and Rang Jayanti and on the occasion of Pujya Sri Prem Avdhoot Bapji’s annual visit to the US. For Further Details: rangmandal@gmail.com

triangle Vegetarian society (tVs) The mission of TVS is to build a sense of community between current vegetarians and people who are interested in vegetarianism and have a forum for a discussion of issues. For Further Details: barman@cs.unc.edu www.trianglevegsociety.org

triangle Vipassana Meditation Vipassana, which means to see things as they are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques and was taught 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills. The Triangle Vipassana Meditation group holds weekly group sittings in Cary and Raleigh on Thursday, Saturday, and Monday, a 3-hour sitting on the 3rd Sunday each month, and one full-day sitting once every few months for established students (those who have taken at least one ten day course). For Further Details: Hitesh & Vaibhavi Parekh - 732.213.9660 / 919.601.3555 carync.sittings@gmail.com www.dhamma.org

urdu Majlis Urdu Majlis, the Triangle’s Urdu Literary Society, meets monthly in the FedEx Global Education Center on the campus of UNC: Chapel Hill. Meetings include discussions of the life and works of major South Asian poets as well as opportunities to share original poetry and other writing. Urdu Majlis is cosponsored by the Carolina Asia Center and the South Asia Section of the UNC Department of Asian Studies. It is an intellectual endeavor with no political or religious aﬃliations. For Further Details: Afroz Taj - taj@unc.edu - 919.851.1119 Seema & Ashraf Faruqi - pasbaan@hotmail.com - 919.596.4792

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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 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: 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/

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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. 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. Three 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 Saathee.com

seesions and Geeta study. For Further Details: Temple - 252.752.2670 B.S. Srivatsa - 508.654.0360 Hindutemplenc@gmail.com

IsKCon 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. Temple is located at 1283 Prabhupada Rd. Sandy Ridge, NC. For Further Details: 336.593.2322 tothn@iskconpv.org www.iskconpv.org

netIP NetIP is North America’s Largest Network of Indian Professionals, which provides a forum for on-going Career Developmental and Professional Networking activities. It also arranges various events and maintains deeper ties with Businesses & the South Asian Community. For Further Details: www.facebook.com/netipna/

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

nuv Yug Nuv Yug is a cultural organization with a mission to promote awareness of Indian cultural arts and heritage. Striving to create synergy among various cultural groups from the South Asian region. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/nuv-yug

Prabhupada Village Prabhupada Village is an ISKCON friendly, rural devotional community nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The group gathers inspiration and guidance from the books, letters, lectures, and example of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, The International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Following Srila Prabhupada’s personal example, they strive to educate society in order to achieve a life of happiness, 122

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prosperity and spiritual fulﬁllment. Dedicated to serving the North Carolina and southern Virginia Hindu communities, visiting homes for fellowship, worship, scriptural study, and kirtan. Also facilitate spiritual festivals, Gita/Bhagavat discussions, teach puja, vegetarian cooking, and are experienced family councilors. For Further Details: 336-593-3031 sarvadrik@gmail.com www.facebook.com/outreachseva www.prabhupadavillage.com

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 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. Aarti is at 6pm. For Further Details: 828.476.4073 www.srisomesvara.org

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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 / 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), 7pm (meditation), and 8pm (“Dhamma” talk or discussion). A youth program is also held once a month. The Temple is located at 113 Woodridge Circle, Greenville, SC 29607 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 Saathee.com

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 7pm, Balvihar classes are from 10-11:45am on scheduled Sundays, and Satsang is on second Sunday of every month from 5-7pm. Temple is located on 1130 Fairview Church Road in Boiling Springs, SC 29303. For Further Details: 864.599.7048

Hindu temple and Center (Columbia, sC) The temple is open on weekdays between 8:30am to 12 noon and between 5pm and 8:30pm. On weekends, the temple is open between 8:30am to 1pm and 5pm to 8:30pm. Bal Gokulam (Sunday School) classes are held every Sunday from 10:30am to 12 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 including Diwali & various Picnic gatherings. 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 124

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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 short discussions. The Center is located at 770 Bryant Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303. For Further Details: 864.327.8726 www.facebook.com/spartanburgbuddhist2012

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telugu association of Greater Greenville Telugu Association of Greater Greenville (TAGG) is a non-profit organization devoted to the awareness and promotion of Telugu Culture in the Greater Greenville Area. The association caters to the cultural and social needs of the Telugu people living in and around Greater Greenville Area. TAGG organizes Nutrition events to celebrate major festivals and organizes a picnic during continued from page 78 the summer as scheduled activities. In addition, TAGG screens Telugu Movies throughout the year and organizes special help patients to not only identify food sensitivities, but more cultural events. importantly, to identify their least reactive foods. For Further Details: www.taggsc.org nutrition tips and advice • Do not self-diagnose and eliminate foods without Vedic Center of Greenville professional guidance Daily Aarti is conducted Monday - Friday at 8pm. Bal Vihar • Wash hands before and after eating to avoid the transfer classes are conducted Sundays from 11:15am - 12:30pm. Sri of food allergens Venkateshwara Suprabhatam is held on 2nd Saturday of each • Know all the different ways that manufacturers can label month at 9am. The Center is located at 520 Bethel Road, foods Mauldin, SC 29662. • Read all ingredients, warnings, and fine print For Further Details: • Read the label every time you buy a product as President: Geera Desai - 864.451.4305 864.967.2852 / www.vediccenterofgreenville.org ingredients can change any time • Be aware of the food labeling discrepancies: for example, Send your organization's updates and events to us by the 15th dairy-free is not the same as milk free of the month for inclusion: info@Saathee.com • Avoid bulk foods • Avoid the deli counter • Don’t hesitate to ask for change of gloves, use of fresh Immigration continued from page 92 utensils, etc. • Have an emergency kit easily accessible that includes your medications, auto-injector (Epi-pen) and care plan. say is not enough to significantly boost the United States’ • Limit packaged and processed foods economy or its global competitiveness. Critics of the bill have • Choose naturally allergen free real foods argued that many proponents of the bill may not have been born • Make sure to eat a balanced diet while eliminating in the U.S. had the merit-based system been in place at the time allergen foods their ancestors came to the country as immigrants. • Consult a Registered Dietitian to make sure you are As with any proposed change in immigration law, it is eating a balanced diet. important to stay up to date with any renewal or filing deadlines so your valid status does not lapse. Follow this column in Resources Saathee every month for updates on the proposed regulations Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) and the legal environment. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease

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court also diluted the protocol for arrests under the law, stating that it was putting “bedridden grandmothers and grandfathers of the husband” in jail. Because it relates to harassment over dowries, elderly parents of the husband also often face charges. Many of these rulings also openly accused women of overreacting and disrespecting the sanctity of marriage and family. “The object behind the [law] is to check and curb the menace of dowry and at the same time, to save the matrimonial homes from destruction,” a ruling by the Madras High Court said in 2008. “Arrest of [the in-laws is often] ... made simply to satisfy the ego and anger of the complainant.” In last week’s Supreme Court ruling, the judges found that low conviction rates indicated that most complaints were frivolous. India’s men’s rights movement has also been using these crime statistics and judicial rulings to assert that the law is an “extortion racket.” “Seventy-five percent of cases are withdrawn because the women use the charges to extort money,” said Wasif Ali from the Save Family Foundation, a men’s rights group that offers counseling and legal assistance to “distressed men” accused under this law and others. “Even of the 15 percent convicted, many would be innocent.” Ali did not present any data to support his claim. Women’s rights groups, on the other hand, are furious about this interpretation of the low conviction rates. “This is the worst interpretation of statistics I have read,” said Grover, the human rights advocate. “Low convictions could show very poor investigations, and women may be forced to not take the case forward.” Women’s rights groups also point out that as most of this violence occurs in private spaces, the evidence is difficult to present and convictions even harder to achieve. “When a woman comes to us, she is very angry — she wants to reclaim her rights and she tells the lawyer to file criminal charges,” said Chaitali Haldar, a coordinator at Jagori, a women’s rights group that challenged the court decision. “But she may have no other options for her sustenance, social status and the care of her children, and this pressure builds up.” The recent ruling also mandates family welfare committees look into all cruelty complaints. No arrests can be made until the committee files a report in a month. Women’s rights groups worry that the committees, made up of people with no criminal or legal expertise, will simply serve as another barrier in an already difficult legal process. “These committees are extrajudicial bodies of questionable competence and cannot take over the functioning of the police,” said the memorandum of the women’s groups, pointing out that preliminary investigations by the police and mediation were already in place to weed out false claims. Some men’s rights advocates are not thrilled with the family welfare committees either, though for entirely different reasons. “The committee will just be another layer that extorts men and exerts pressure on them,” said Ali from the Save Indian Family Foundation. “Everyone is afraid of women’s organizations and only a few brave judges have come out with the truth, but this law needs to be scrapped entirely.” For now, women’s groups and advocates are preparing to challenge the ruling. “If you commit a traffic violation today, you will be asked to appear before a magistrate. A woman doesn’t even have that right,” said Grover, the human rights advocate. “The judgment says that the preservation of families is important, but do you want your families to be built on the edifice of bruised and battered bodies?” Saathee.com

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There is also the reality of racism. Also, as a support unit and not a combat unit, the K6 companies are not routinely included in the lists that you can find on units that took part in a campaign. So, they are hard to find, as well. The troops of Force K6 were not the only men of color in the Battle of France. A significant proportion of the UK’s merchant sailors were of Indian origin, so would likely have been present in the merchant ships used in the evacuation from Dunkirk. There was also a small black and Asian population in the UK, about 28,000 out of 48 million. Proportionately, that should have meant there were maybe 250 men of color amongst the 430,000 British troops who took part in the Battle of France. There were far more men of color in the French army, with thousands from the French colonies of Senegal, Mauritania, Morocco and Algeria. The contributions of the empire to the British war effort in World War II is, overall, well-known and honored over there. But clearly, that participation has failed to break into the Dunkirk myth until now. It’s actually even less well-known in India, says Raghu Karnad, an editor at The Wire India and author of “Farthest Field: An Indian Story of the Second World War.” “When I was a teenager, I was a big World War II buff, and later in my life, I’ve been a journalist and I fancy that I know quite a lot about India’s modern history. And yet somehow, until a couple of years ago, it never occurred to me to think about how the two overlapped. It was only a family connection that I explored in my book that revealed to me that India ever had a part in the second World War.” Britain and India both had separate reasons for setting aside this piece of history: “In the decades since World War II, Britain has cherished this image of itself as the brave little island that stood up alone to global fascism, and that’s the image that kind of beams out of a movie like ‘Dunkirk.’ What that image does is that it redeems the prior history of Britain. It’s been an inconvenient fact that as they fought fascism in the name of freedom, Britain was itself dominating hundreds of societies around the world.” “And in India, when we think about those years — particularly the early 1940s — what we want to think about is a country that’s unified in fighting against the British Empire because that was the peak of India’s freedom movement. And it’s difficult to remember that so many Indians, especially the army, were fighting for the British Empire at exactly the same time. Karnad wasn’t exactly moved by the new “Dunkirk” movie, or by its exclusion of Indian characters. “It’s been done before, it replays a script about Britain in the war that we’ve heard a hundred times,” he says. “Why are all of the movies that we see about events like Dunkirk? How come none of them are about this much larger [but] still glamorous, still heroic history in which Indians and other [colonial] forces did play such a significant role?” “A movie that’s very close to my heart for that reason is the ‘English Patient,’ because it’s about the Italian campaign, and it’s one of the few novels and one of the few movies that has a memorable character who’s an Indian soldier in the second World War.” “When you look at the world war through the eyes of an Indian soldier, the globe sort of turns, and you discover all these new continents, all these new campaigns, that aren’t part of the popular history of World War II. And many of them are quite marvelous and well worth exploring.”

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POP’S PUZZLES & JOKES By Kirit Shukla

Note: * denotes abbreviation of the word or phrase

Clues across: 1. The basic monetary unit of Russia. 6. An intervene cane, rushes or wooden strips container. 11. A type of men's one piece long under garment. 13. Arkansas. (*) 14. Nine nights’ Hindu festival for Durga Puja & Garba-Ras. 15. A syllable of the 7th tone of the diatonic scale. (Music) 16. Agricultural land in central Europe in Danube river region, divided in 3 countries: Romania, Serbia & Hungary. 17. Electromagnetic Pulse. (*) 19. Sick. 20. A weight suspended from a pivot that can swing freely. 23. An ardent follower as of a religion or art form. 25. A narrow passageway or track. 26. Articulated; stated definitely. 28. Aviation Week. (*) (A magazine) 30. State Road. (*) 31. A reverend symbol esp. one held in high regard. 32. A fixed, habitual course of procedure; routine. 34. One 35. Place. (*) 37. A state of unconsciousness caused by injury or poison. 38. Three: having three elements or parts. 39. Palestine Liberation Organization. (*) 40. The apical part of the pistil of a flower, receiving pollen. 42. Farewell, Goodbye, until we meet again. (Spanish) 44. The basic unit of length measurement in Metric system. 45. Relishes. Saathee.com

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1. To go away rapidly, flee, to walk swiftly. 2. Lacking the necessary power. 3. Having two shells, usually united by a hinge. (Zoology) 4. To lend; a grant of the temporary use of something. 5. To fill with great pleasure or delight. 6. With the exception of. 7. Broadcasted or televised. 8. To rouse to action or effort; spur on. 9. To put (food) in the mouth, chew and swallow. 10. Decorated with ornaments or embellishments 12. A cotton fabric woven like satin with a glossy surface. 18. A shallow, round dish from which food is eaten. 19. A thought; notion. 21. A blend of fruit juices. 22. Not hire or busy. 24. Upon a raised platform, with wings in a theater. 27. A native of Ionia. 29. Past tense of ‘write’. 33. To leave out or leave unmentioned. 36. Failure to gain, win, obtain or utilize. 37. Command Sargent Major. (*) 38. Teaching Assistant. (*) 39. Public Information Officer. (*) 41. Magnetic Resonance. (*) 43. Disc Jockey. (*) (Puzzle solutions are on page 134. NO peeking!)

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Word Find (Created By Kirit Shukla)

Find & circle the words in the puzzle. (Subject: “Western Hemisphere Countries”)

Math Magic Use these numbers only once: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) 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.

ANGUILLA ARGENTINA BAHAMAS BARBADOS BELIZE BERMUDA BOLIVIA CANADA COLUMBIA COSTARICA CUBA DOMINICA

GRENADA GUATEMALA GUYANA HONDURAS JAMAICA NICARAGUA NIUE SURINAME USA VENEZUELA

The unused 13 letters spell what is ”The British Overseas Territory country in Caribbean Sea: Cap. Georgetown?”

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eZ-BZ

TEST YOUR IQ The common letters are “ZO” - Fill in the blanks)

1. A beltlike zone and the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year. ZO _ _ _ _ 2. Marble chips floor set in cement & polished. _ _ _ _ _ ZO 3. Reclassifying to a different zone. _ _ ZO _ _ _ _ 4. A large palace (a museum) in Italy. _ _ _ _ _ ZO 5. A specialist in the biology of the animals. ZO _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6. A faintly pale-blue gas, a form of oxygen. (O₃) . _ ZO _ _ 7. A flavored bubble gum Mfg. by Topps Co. _ _ ZO _ _ _ 8. The largest river in the world, in S America. _ _ _ ZO _ 9. Any voodoo snake deity as in W Africa. ZO _ _ _ _ 10. A quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides. (In American & Canadian English.) _ _ _ _ ZO _ _ 11. A numbered section of a postal area per ZIP code. ZO _ _ 12. Opposite of vertical. _ _ _ _ ZO _ _ _ _ 13. The radical C₆H₅CO₂ found in benzoic acid. _ _ _ ZO_ _ 14. A sharp-edged shaving tool. _ _ ZO _ 15. A branch of paleontology dealing with ancient and fossil animals. _ _ _ _ _ ZO _ _ _ _ _ 16. A collection of wild animals. ZO _ 17. An Italian turnover filled with cheese etc. _ _ _ ZO _ _ 18. Instrument that imparts a buzzing sound, made of a tube with side hole covered by a thin membrane. _ _ ZO _ 19. To move quickly with a loud humming sound. ZO _ _ 20. Containing a divalent radical N-N. _ ZO 21. A schizophrenic person. _ _ _ _ ZO 22. A phylum of motile unicellular animals. _ _ _ _ _ ZO _ _ 23. The comparative anatomy of animals. ZO _ _ _ _ _ 24. A foolish or incompetent person. _ _ ZO (Puzzle solutions are on page 134. NO peeking!) Kirit Shukla Contact him at kiritsshukla@hotmail.com

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World’s Longest Beach continued from page 18

Only when she arrived on the western bank of the river did she ﬁnally feel safe. Bangladeshi border guards welcomed her and her companions with open arms.

unofficial status As a whole, however, Bangladesh has been reluctant to welcome the refugees too warmly, worrying that any embrace will be interpreted as an invitation for more Rohingya to cross the border. The country is already one of the most densely populated on the planet. Refugees undercut local workers and strain government services, Bangladeshis claim. As a result, only 33,000 refugees live in the two official refugee camps maintained by the UN. Hundreds of thousands of others live nearby in unofficial camps and villages. The difference between the two arrangements becomes clear during catastrophes, such as when Cyclone Mora ripped through the region in late May, flattening hundreds of huts. Those outside the official camps, who are more likely newer arrivals, were less prepared. Begum suffered through the storm in her home outside one of the longstanding makeshift camps, called Leda. She pays occasional rent to a local man who found her and her neighbors living on the streets. But money can be difficult to come by. Many refugees turn to the sea, setting out each day in wooden U-shaped fishing boats that can trap them in a life of debt. Aman Ullah, 30, came to Bangladesh a decade ago and now lives along the tree line near the beach. He and four other fishermen work on a boat owned by a Bangladeshi man who gave them a startup loan of $125 several years ago. Now the boat owner gets half of each day’s profits, leaving each worker with a cut of just one-tenth of the total. Often, Ullah and his crewmates will take home just a dollar or two, not enough to afford the fish they catch. “Just life with rice,” he said. Ullah remains indebted to the boat owner and can’t leave until he repays the original loan. Occasionally, he said, the owner beats him and his crewmates if the catch is low or if they don’t follow his instructions. Still, Ullah and his family of six children feel safe in Bangladesh. They are scraping by, he explained, but at least they are living.

intention to try and address it by relocating people out of this location,” he said. Kubo’s oﬃce has declined to explicitly endorse or criticize the plan, since details remain murky. “But as long as it is done through a consultative and voluntary process, clearly beneﬁting the refugees [and] improving the well-being of refugees, it is probably up to the government’s decision,” he said. “But we are quite far before that.” Locals in Bangladesh aren’t entirely sold on Thengar Char either. “If you take huge numbers of Rohingyas at Thengar Char, other Rohingyas are coming from Myanmar. They are taking their place,” said Norun Hudar, the secretary of the small village of Whaikhyang, near the Myanmar border. Instead, he said, Bangladesh should build a fence along its border with Myanmar, “just like Donald Trump” and the US president’s proposal for the US-Mexico border. Buddhist nationalists in Myanmar have proposed a similar solution, to stop what they allege are unauthorized immigrants from Bangladesh coming into their country. For Begum, anything is preferable to the violence she escaped back home. “If we have to go to Thengar Char, it is better than if we go to Myanmar,” she said. As hotels continue to rise around Cox’s Bazar, locals grumble that the government is ignoring the refugee situation. If the pressure continues to grow, the promise of tourist dollars may compel it to tell the Rohingya to keep moving.

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Institute of Ethnic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, http://www.centrefordiasporastudies.org/uploads/6/1/3/9/61397925/co ntembrary_malaysian_indian_book_for_dr.denison__1_.pdf. Ramanathan, Sankaran and Marimuthu Nadason (2012), Media, Democracy and Civil Society, Petaling Jaya: Consumer Research and Resource Centre. Ramanathan, Sankaran (2012), “Quo Vadis Indian Diaspora in Malaysia?” Paper, 21st AMIC Annual Conference, Shah Alam, Malaysia. Sandhu, K.S., and A. Mani (Eds.) (1993), Indian Communities in Southeast Asia, Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. Sankaran, Chandini and Sankaran Ramanathan (2010), “Promotion Have to keep moving? of the Millenium Development Goals by Media in ASEAN,” Paper, After escaping Myanmar, the Rohingya refugees may be 19th AMIC Annual Conference, Singapore: AMIC. forced to move once again. In January, Bangladesh issued a directive calling for refugees to be relocated to an isolated island hours from the The Author: Prof. Dr. Sankaran Ramanathan has worked as mainland, called Thengar Char. The island floods during bad Assoc. Prof. at Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia, Head, storms and is believed to be frequented by gangs of pirates. Special Projects at Asian Media Information and “The new arrivals are afraid of Thengar Char island,” said Communication Center, Singapore and COO of Mediaplus Mohammad Dudu Mir, 47, a Rohingya refugee who has been Consultancy in Singapore/Malaysia. in Bangladesh since 2003. “Many people [don’t] like to go there He has taught and monitored about 3,000 thousand students in because they are afraid of the cyclone and flooding.” Malaysia/Singapore. Now he is Principal, Mediaplus Bangladesh has toyed with the idea of relocating the Consultancy, USA and Professor and Member, Panel of Experts, refugees for years, and some watchers believe that Thengar IIC University of Technology, Cambodia. He is on the review Char is just an idle threat. Government spokespeople did not board of Journal of International Communication, Asian Journal respond to an inquiry about efforts to relocate the refugees. of Communication, Asia-Pacific Media Educator and Media Shinji Kubo, the Bangladesh country representative for the Asia. He has authored/coauthored more than 170 publications, UN’s refugee agency, is not quick to dismiss the plan. (including 10 books). “It has come from the highest level of government Contact him at sankaran_ramanathan@hotmail.com. leadership, so there is a degree of seriousness and general Saathee.com

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aRIes (Mar 20 - apr 20) Now is the time to slow down and start taking preventive measures. Start looking into the near future and don’t take any major risks. You can count on your siblings and associates. The situation will be still under your control. Watch your health to avoid any long-term problems. Traveling can be good to better understand your situation. Your children could also be very good support.

tauRus (apr 20 - May 21) Wait and watch. Uncertainty may prevail. A lack of conﬁdence and income may start to bother you. It is advisable to accept help and protection from your family. A change in career is also possible. Avoid moving from your current residence. Try to preserve stability and security. You may enjoy good physical health. Focus more on family life and wait for the time to take a positive turn. Just take it easy for now. GeMInI (May 21 - Jun 21) This is the time to make quick moves in your life. Luck will favor you this month. Welcome changes and make smart moves, but avoid any new partnership deal. A rise in income is clearly indicated. Your spouse may break your trust and lie to you. You will enjoy good health. Travel could be relaxing. Speculation must be avoided. The ﬁrst half of the month could be much better that the second half.

CanCeR (Jun 21 - Jul 22) You may feel like getting out of confusing and misunderstood situations. The time will take a slow but positive turn. By the end of the month, you will be very relaxed, but you must control your expenses. Upcoming positive changes will start giving you signals, so don’t miss this opportunity. You will enjoy a happy family life. Smart tips by your associates will help you to make a right decision.

leo (Jul 22 - aug 23) You will enjoy a major positive turn in your life while a big feeling of relief will delight you. Now is the time to make an instant move and go ahead in life. A joint venture with family could be a good idea. If already involved in partnership, be careful. You will also enjoy an improvement in health. The ﬁrst half of the month could be much better than the second half. It is now time to spend some money on luxury items.

General Predictions for SEPTEMBER 2017

sCoRPIo (oct 23 - nov 22) Your life may start moving fast while a new opportunity knocks on your door. You will see reduction in workload which could help you feel better at your place of work. You need to be very calculative before taking action. Do not involve your friends and siblings in any new venture. You need to be extra careful about your health. Misunderstandings with family members may create some disturbance.

saGIttaRIus (nov 22 - dec 21) Confusion and an indecisive state of mind could be major concern during the month. Fruitless travel will prove to be depressing. A dispute with your spouse is also possible. Your friends will help you to control the situation, if you listen to them. A minor health ailment could be there. Even though you will make enough money this month, the fear won’t let you live peacefully.

CaPRICoRn (dec 21 - Jan 20) You are likely to face several awkward situations this month and you may suﬀer as a result of them. Bad luck may hit you hard this month; however, your parents will help you to control the situation, if you listen to them. Try to keep yourself busy and occupied; it will keep you free from frustration. It is advisable to avoid making any move. Pass the time peacefully.

aQuaRIus (Jan 20 - Feb 19) Your speech and ideology will help you in delighting and acting with conﬁdence. You may receive good news through communication. Sudden travel plans will also bring good luck. There are chances of getting promotion if employed, but a change of oﬃce or profession should not be ruled out either. Success is assured in your ventures. A legal dispute must be avoided.

PIsCes (Feb 19 - Mar 20) You will get involved in unwanted issues. There may be some bad news regarding business. Heavy losses are also indicated due to an indulgence in unnecessary expenses. Maintain good relations with your superiors. Speculation must be avoided. Depression or a lack of self conﬁdence may cause major problems.

VIRGo (aug 23 - sep 23) You may see major ups and downs this month. You must avoid speculation. The beginning of the month will be good, but the situation will deteriorate during the last week. Don’t make any commitments. Now is the time to be sincere and start working responsively. Avoid making career-related decisions. You may experience power of destiny this month, so just surrender to it.

lIBRa (sep 23 - oct 23) After a positive start, a situation will take an unexpected turn. Even though the period is not negative, you won’t feel comfortable. You must avoid travel. A dispute with friends due to a misunderstanding will keep you upset this month. Remember not to waste money to resolve the dispute. A health problem related to gas or arthritis may start giving you trouble. Try to pass the time quietly. Saathee.com

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Businesses for sale: Uptown Charlotte American food restaurant, commercial building with business, hotel, motel, dry Cleaner, C-stores & more! Call Rose Mun 704-649-0021. Gas station for sale w/ property in Jefferson, SC. 299k + Inventory. Good business w/ more than 45k+ monthly inside. Call 352-441-0424. Indian & nepali Grocery store for sale (Central Market) near uptown Charlotte. Walking distance from 2 complexes with large South Asian population. Contact 704763-2877 or kdhimal2@gmail.com Gas station/ C-store for sale in Smithfield. NC. 2400 sqft w/ 4 Gas Pumps and Country food kitchen ready. Please call 919-696-7570 own your own Hotel! Financial partnership + salary to manage hotel property in CO, KS, NE & WY. Insurance & accommodations provided. Fluent English & computer skills required. Must also be able to work front desk & housekeeping. Excellent opportunity w/ low down payment! Send resume to ktktmerchant@gmail.com or text (no calls please) to 980-395-5674. Convenience store / Gas station for lease near downtown Greenville, SC. $40k inside sales / $50k+ lotto sale & gas / ATM / check cash. Contact 704-975-2688 or 864-836-8262. subway for sale: 2 locations in Goldsboro, NC Low rent / operating costs. Call 848-219-9427. Gas station/C-store w/ deli for sale in Gastonia, NC. High-traffic. Excellent location close to major highways & hospital. GR $2.5M. Must have capital for inventory. 704-609-3047 or amitrpatel@hotmail.com. C-stores with Gas: Multiple locations in NC & SC with an average investment of $160k. Call Brian 864-300-4889.

Retail / Convenience stores: C-Store: Danville, VA $49K + Inv, Annual Sales $800K; C-Store: Charlotte, NC $159K + Inv, Annual Sales $440K â&#x20AC;&#x201C;NO GAS; C-Store: Waccama, NC $550K + Inv, Inside Sales $520K - Prop Incl; Call 704-821-8888 or visit www.Countysouth.biz.

C-store/Gas station for lease/sale in Gastonia, NC. Great Opportunity with high potential. Only serious inquiries; must have capital for goodwill / inv. Please call 980250-4995.

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Hotel Help needed: Front desk (single) and Housekeeping (couple) needed for Franchise Hotel in Hickroy, NC. Accommodations provided. Legal status & fluent English required. Call Rick at 919724-6772. live-in/ live-out nanny needed with experience in newborn care starting Jan Mar 2018. Ballantyne area of Charlotte. Also some light housework. Please call/text 415867-2081. Hotel Help Wanted: Atrium Inn in High Point, NC looking for 3rd shift help during dates of Oct 10th to Oct 17th. Call Jay at 336558-3844. Gas station Help Wanted: Full-time Single or couple in Columbia, SC. Experience Preferred. Must speak English. Call 803466-5861 or 803-319-9878. Hotel Help Wanted: Laundry Couple & Housekeeping Couple needed for Hotels in SW Virginia. Hotel experience & legal status required. Contact Sanjay at 276-7339511 or sanjay32@email.com. licensed esthetician needed for Eyebrow Threading at Jill's iBrow Threading in Greensboro, NC. Call or Text Jill at 336-686-7007. Front desk Clerk needed for Motel in Durham, NC. Must have front desk experience, computer literate, fluent in English, and legal status. Call 919-452-3131 or Email kenco00@hotmail.com.

live-in nanny needed for Hindi speaking family in Charlotte to take care of baby and cooking. Food & accommodations provided. Call/text: 704-724-1330. Restaurant looking for help in Charlotte. No cooking required. Call 704-964-2490. Housekeeping needed for 55 room Hotel in SC. Legal status & work experience required. Accommodations possible. Call 843-222-0158 between 9am-3pm or email jaypaditar1962@yahoo.com. Indian nanny needed immediately for 4 month-old son near South Park area in Charlotte. Must have superb work ethic, be compassionate, and have good references. Contact 980-298-5431 or tunnaroy@gmail.com. sales Counter help wanted for Jewelry Store in Raleigh. Fluent English & honesty a must. No experience necessary. Will train. Call Jay at 862-220-1390. Part-time Indian Caretaker needed for handicapped Elderly woman in Cary, NC area. Dressing, showering, walking, & driving to appointments. Also some light cooking & household chores. Contact 919673-1384, 919-601-7574 or email Rashmi.caton@gmail.com. 138

Help Wanted: Franchise Motel in Spring Lake/Fort Bragg, NC for Front Desk and Housekeeping. Accommodations possible. Good salary. Fluent English a must. Contact Dev 630-253-8860 or devsuper8@gmail.com. live-in nanny needed in Steel Creek area of Charlotte near outlet mall. Care for toddler along with some light housework. Call 757-617-0298. Hotel Management Firm now Hiring: Housekeepers, front desk (must speak fluent English), and General Manager of franchise hotels. Experience required. Email resumes to abcone@abcinns.com or call 704-649-6833 (M-F, 9AM-5PM).

Immediate live-in or live-out nanny or Couple needed to take care of elderly parents in Charlotte, NC. Must be able to cook Gujarati Vegetarian food & housekeeping. Must be Gujarati speaking. Call Manoj at 704-222-8998. Housekeeping Couple needed for motel in NC. Excellent pay. Accommodations provided. Call 910-817-4313 or 910-995-1707.

live-in nanny needed for cooking and light housekeeping in Cary, NC. Must be able to cook Gujarati Vegetarian food. Call 919-444-1597. Help needed for Franchise Motel in Gastonia, NC. Housekeeping, Front Desk/Night Auditor, and Laundry positions. Couples preferred. Accommodations provided. Legal status & Fluent English required. Contact 704-674-8348. Restaurant Help needed: Indian fast food restaurant near UNCC area looking for cashier & kitchen help. Call 704-909-7783 or email to shree_kailash@yahoo.com. live-in Indian nanny needed immediately for 2 year-old in Waxhaw, NC. Full-time 8am-5pm. Call 980-254-5051. Motel Help Wanted: Front Desk, Housekeeping, Minor Maintenance, and Supervision of Charlotte Motel. 9am-9pm. Accommodations provided. Monthly salary. Come by Lamplighter Inn or call 803-554-6377 between 10am-2pm for an appointment.

live in nanny or caretaker wanted for 83 year-old woman living in Greenville SC. Call 864-414-3658. Hiring experienced eyebrow threading artist. Offering great pay and benefits. Near Winston Salem, NC. Willing to help relocate. Contact 704-699-8397. south Indian Restaurant in Raleigh, NC looking for Servers, South Indian Cook & Tandoori Cook. Call 984-789-6716. Motel Help Wanted: Housekeeping, Managers & Night Auditors for Independent & Franchise Motels in South Carolina. Good pay and accommodations provided. Call 803-347-6320. September 2017

Front desk Clerk needed for franchise motel in Charlotte. Full-time or part-time. Experience & fluent English required. Must be honest & reliable. Call Nina 704-299-3364. looking for full-time / part-time nanny for twin boys in Charlotte University Area. Contact/ Text: 425-753-6878 Gas station Help Wanted Immediately. Full-time & part-time. Fluent English and driver's license required. Must have prior experience and be able to work flexible hours. Great pay! Located near Greensboro area. Call 336-509-4054. Front desk couple needed for Franchise motel in Richmond, VA airport area. Fluent English, computer knowledge & legal status required. Accommodations provided. Call 804-512-7810. Part-time nanny needed to take care of 17 month-old in Dilworth area of Charlotte, NC. Daytime hours, 1-2 half-days per week. Active and energetic. Fluent English & Gujarati preferred. Must have own transportation. Call or text 318-550-7305.

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 needed for Hotel in Cleveland / Akron, Ohio. Accommodations provided. No English necessary. email: ram@omdevelopmentcorp.com or call 919673-7623.

Restaurant Help wanted in Cary/Morrisville, NC. Servers & Hosts for restaurant. Excellent Pay! Email resume to raleighbg@gmail.com or call 919-523-6670. Gas station assistant Manager wanted in Rock Hill, SC. Full-time. Must speak fluent English & have legal status. Call 704-737-7230.

experienced threading Practitioners or licensed esthetician in Charlotte & Raleigh. New locations now open. Full or part-time. Great pay & flexibility. Experience required. Good English skills. Please call 980-322-1110 (M-F 9-5)

Front desk Manager needed (single or couple) for 50 room Franchise Motel in Covington, VA. Honest, dedicated & reliable. Hotel experience, fluent English and legal status a must. Email moli@royaltouch.us. Multiple positions available for Convenience/Gas Station, Liquor Stores, & Fast Food Restaurants in Lexington County, SC. Single/Couple, Full-time or Part-time & good pay. Fluent English & Legal Status required. Call 803-414-4883.

Hotel Help Wanted in Charlotte. Competitive salary & accommodations provided. Front desk - all shifts (experience a plus) & housekeeper. Must be fluent in English. Call 704-464-4427 or email 123nash@gmail.com. Saathee.com

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70+ year-old male, very healthy and financially secure seeking honest, active life companion. Eager to travel and see the world. Contact 910-377-5824.

PROPERTY FOR SALE

Furniture for sale: Almost New traditional lounge chaise w/ brown leather,pattern fabric upholstery & carved hard wood frame. Size: L 58”,W 35”, H 32.5”. Asking $125.00 or best offer. Phone: 980-237-0213 in Charlotte, NC. Game Machines in your store: If you own/run a gas station/convenience store in North Carolina and are planning to have game machines (Gift Surplus) in your store for additional income contact Saroj at 336880-7857 or s.nepal@tellicocoin.com

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Gujarati Priest in nC & sC for Ganesh, Randal, Laxmi, Sharda Pujan, Satyanarayan Katha, Wedding, Vastu, Baby Shower, Hawan, Grah Shanti. Kishor Trivedi Home: 336-774-0597 Cell: 336-4867925 E-Mail: kishor7@juno.com

Garland design studio By: GP. Flower shop for all occasions. E-mail Ghanshyam.patel53@gmail.com, call 704548-2852 / 704-779-0277 or visit: Facebook.com/GarlandDesignStudioByGp

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aarushi salon now open in Charlotte! Full service hair care, skin care and massage. $5 eyebrow threading for new customers. Limited time offer. 100% Satisfaction guarantee! 1627 Sardis Road N, Suite 4-C, Charlotte, NC 28270. 980-248-0443.

Pari Beauty In Matthews: Threading, Waxing, Facials, Massage for newborn and mom & other services. 27 years of experience. Special Deals & Great Service. Call: 704-846-7912.

Priest available for the following services: Shree Satya narayan katha, Shanti hawan, Vastu shanty, Weddings, Baby shower, Bhumi pujan, Mata ki chowki pujan, Funeral, all types of karmakand. Please call Viral Bhatt 704-438-6334. Injured at Work? NC State Bar Specialist and Board Certified Attorney G. Lee Martin can help. Call 704-788-9700.

Gujarati Families: I am interested in learning everything Gujarati, culture, food, language, etc. If willing to help, please call Nik 803-579-1405.

dholi For Hire: Plays the Dhol (drum) for any occasion! Barat, Doli, Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Showers & any other festivity. Affordable rates! Call Arpan Bhandari 704-641-4761 or email: arpandholi@yahoo.com neeta’s Beauty Parlor: Charlotte area open 7 days a week. Full service. Call for appointment. 704-968-0270.

Gujarati Priest: Devendra Dave Independent priest. Ganesh, Randal, Navratri, Diwali’s Laxmi & Sharda Pujas, Satyanarayan Katha, Weddings, Vastu, Baby Shower, Funeral Seva. Call Daveji 704-780-3563. God Blessings to All.

Professional editing and Writing services Press releases, marketing materials, proofreading, brochures, newsletters, and special event programs for corporations, small businesses, and motels. Reasonable Rates, Quick turnaround. Contact Samir 704-534-5931 or cometriderx@yahoo.com

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How do I Submit classifieds? 1. on-line: saathee.com (classified section) 2. e-mail: info@saathee.com 3. Fax: 704.527.7590 4. For more info call 704.527.7570 Saathee Magazine PO Box 11468 Charlotte, NC 28220 September 2017

Advertisers Index Accela Residential Range Hood..............................125

Friends Of Charlotte (Navratri Garba) ........................16

Payal Groceries ......................................................135

Accounting Solutions (Muhammad Kamran Awan)...39

Gandhi International Market ...................................107

Piedmont Health Care (Gastroenterologist V. Trivedi, MD) 103

Anand, Versha (Real Estate) .....................................20

Gary Dunn for Mayor (Charlotte)...............................43

PNC Bank (Commercial Financing - Reena Ruwala).57

Anil Bedi & Associates PC (CPA & Consultants) ........79

Geological Resources, Inc.......................................125

Pramukh Mandapam ...............................................41

Aroma Indian Cuisine (Charlotte) ............................121

Global Mall / Legacy Jewels ..................................143

Puja Boutique (Charlotte)..........................................58

Around The World Market (Charlotte)......................115

Global Visa Care Services.........................................65

Raghu Mothukuri Allstate Agent................................53

Art of Living Retreat Center (Boone, NC) ...................71

Go Satellite City (Dish Network).................................31

Rajbhog Foods .........................................................85

Asiana Fusion.Sushi .................................................47

Godavari (Truly South Indian - Charlotte).................109

Rajdeep Video & Photography (Ramesh Panjabi)......53

Aspect Commerical Realty (Prashant Parmar)........141

H2 Laser & Skin .......................................................46

Raj's Photography ....................................................51

Aureus University School Of Medicine (Aruba)........141

Hindu Center Charlotte .......................................72-77

Ram Realty (Ram Kalagara)......................................83

Austin Village Eye Care (Dr. Keshav Bhat)..................89

Idolize Brows & Beauty ...........................................19

Regal Oaks Dental ...................................................88

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte)............69

Illume MD (Laser Hair Removal)................................25

Ritu Selects - India Inspired Couture.......................105

Barot, Tushar (State Farm) ........................................79

India Grocers (Charlotte).........................................119

Robert Brown LLC (Oza, Rishi: Immigration Law)....134

Bashyam, Spiro & Coats, LLP (Immigration Law)......54

Indian Assoc. of Carolinas (Atul Purohit, Sept 2017)....3

Rocket ATM..............................................................21

Battineni, Sekhar (Real Estate)..................................87

Indian Expressions Presents Richa Sharma ...............8

Rose Mun Realty (Businesses For Sale)..................136

Bhindi Jewelers ......................................................2

Insurance Shopping (Sonal Patel - Independent Agent)27

Royal Events LLC (DJ Service & More)......................55

Bhowmik Dave Photography ....................................81

International Community Church ...........................129

S S Event Services (Event planning, Photo, Video).....65

Bipin Parekh Realty, LLC...........................................30

Isha Yoga - Inner Engineering ...................................95

Saffron Restaurant and Catering...............................89

Blooming Buds.........................................................85

K & M Accounting ..................................................103

Saint Mary's School ...............................................101

Bombay Grille (Charlotte)........................................133

Kabab-Je .................................................................57

Shachi Bhardwaj (Mortgage Banker - BankSouth)....29

Brijal Shah (Keller Williams - Real Estate)................137

Kasarla, Gopal & Veena (Real Estate & Mortgage).....45

Shah & Trivedi CPA, PLLC.........................................19

British International School of Charlotte.....................90

Kaur, Karamjit (New York Life Insurance)...................49

Shah, Anish (Real Estate) ....................................32-33

Carolina Law Group (Monty Desai) .........................123

KB Zaveree.................................................................4

Shah, Kirti (CPA - Sepa Consulting) .........................89

Carolina Wedding Belle (Event Design & DĂŠcor)........39

KD Financial & KMD Realty.......................................62

Shahid Rahu (Real Estate - Keller Williams) ..............27

CaroMont Medical Group (Dr. Manu Patel)................91

Khanna & Sons Jewelers .........................................15

Shining Stars Academy ..........................................127

Cary Diwali (Hum Sub)................................................5

Krut Systems (LED, Signs, Solar)...............................24

Shukla, Kirit (Music Lession & Band).........................99

Challa Law Offices, PLC (Immigration)......................37

Kumar, Kokila (Real Estate - Allen Tate).....................61

Shyama Beauty Parlour..........................................135

Charlotte Chess Club ..............................................35

Kumon Math and Reading Center (Fort Mill, SC).......51

Singh Tutoring ..........................................................59

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat ..............................86

Live Spectrum (Rekha Bhardwaj Live).......................13

Sithara (South Indian Restaurant - Charlotte)............45

Charlotte Malayalee Association ............................11

Maadhurya Photography..........................................21

SJ Iyer Realty............................................................99

Charlotte Music School ..........................................137

Maharani Indian Cuisine (Charlotte)........................135

Sonal Furniture (Atlanta) ...........................................42

Chaupatti (Casual Indina Kitchen - Charlotte)..........105

Malak Jewelers........................................................23

South Charlotte Endocrinology (K. Narasimhan, MD) 97

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Malani Jewelers.....................................................144

Southern Oncology Specialists (Dr. Swetha Gujja).....99

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Concha, David (Immigration Attorney).......................61

Matador Green Energy Drink ....................................43

Sri Somesvara Temple (Mt. Soma, North Carolina)....41

Copper Restaurant (Charlotte) ................................113

Mathur, Gitanjali (Allen Tate Realtors) ........................47

Tang Lin (Gastonia)...................................................83

County South Realty & Business Brokers ...............129

Matthews Family Dentistry ....................................101

Thakkar, Beena (Realty) ............................................81

Cruise Planners (Raghu Mothukuri) ..........................41

Meenakshi Creations LLC.........................................61

The Blue Taj............................................................113

Curry n' Cakes (Charlotte).........................................25

Meetika Kapur (Realtor / Broker)...............................51

Travel Passion ..........................................................70

Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens...............................48

Monroe Dental Care (Dr. Vinita Patel)......................103

Travel Today..............................................................85

Dentist (Dr. Prashant Rao-Cedar Walk Dentistry).......91

MyTripFare (Travel agent)........................................141

Travel Universe .........................................................38

Dentist (Pineville Dentistry - Lina V. Mistry, DDS) .......49

Nationwide Ins. (Maqsood Khan) ..............................93

Travelinks .................................................................93

Desai & Desai LLP (CPA & Financial Services)..........55

Neeta's Beauty Parlor...............................................99

Trimurti Temple Devasthanam (Charlotte) .................67

Desai, Rajarshi (CPA, PLLC)......................................87

North American Bancard ..........................................9

Ttravel Guru..............................................................89

Devam Jewelers.........................................................7

OM Tech Training .....................................................57

Tyagi, Rita (Real Estate).............................................59

DJ Desi (Amit Vasi) ...................................................19

Passage To India - Fine Indian Cuisine....................117

Uni World Travel........................................................79

DJ Lalit (Lalit Hemnani).............................................53

Patel Brothers (Charlotte)........................................111

Vyas Travels..............................................................84

EnRootz LLC by Mukta Ghangas ..............................27

Patel, Champa (Real Estate)......................................91

Woodlands Vegetarian Cuisine (Charlotte).................34

Eye Level (Franchise Opportunity).............................37

Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices)....................................65

Worldwide Travels ....................................................17

Eye Level (locations) .................................................63

Patel, Tony (Real Estate)............................................35

Zafran Kabab Palace (Charlotte / Pineville)................91

Festival Of India (Charlotte) .......................................12

Pathak, Atul (Real Estate)..........................................17

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