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Hello Readers Another Thanksgiving is upon us. Simple gratitudes can enrich lives. Saying thank you to someone who has helped or inspired you brings joy to both parties. At Saathee we would like to thank our families, friends, contributors, readers, and advertisers. You all help make this community resource possible. Is Bollywood growing up and taking chances on films? Read about the evolving new Bollywood on pg. 8. Car makers are looking at India as the next manufacturing hub. Read which companies are heading to India on pg. 10. Nepal’s fragile economy is further affected by their numerous bandhs (closings). Read how this once effective political tool for the masses is now detrimentally affecting them on pg. 34. Your saathees: Samir, Divakar, Raj, Nate & Himanshu
In this issue: Welcome to New Bollywood . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 08 India, the Next Detroit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 10 CEO Pay in India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 12 Bolly Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 16 Saathee Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18 Music Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 22 Sangeet, Music of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 24 Evergreen Film Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 26 Indian Classical Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 30 Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Dark Side of Democracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Dances of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Children’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Isha Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Self Created Prison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Mastering Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46 Astride Three Continents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 48 A Dentist’s Blog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50 Shaken Baby Syndrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 52 Stock Tickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 56 Marketing Turnaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 58 Personal Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 60 Immigration Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 62 For Greater Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 64 If Truth Were of Any Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 66 Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 68 Immigration Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 70 Tending to a Bruised Knee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 72 The Chai Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 74 Cricket Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 78 Community Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 86 Community News & Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 92 Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 112 Who Want’s to be a Scholar . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 114 Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 114 AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 116 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 118 Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 120 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 120 November 2009
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Welcome To the New Bollywood Bollywood movies are suddenly starting to make sense. Hello Hollywood? By Jason Overdorf - GlobalPost.comn NEW DELHI, India — For years, India has been trumpeting the advent of revolutionary new films that turn the clichés of Bollywood on their head — twins separated at birth, “Six Million Dollar Man”-type special effects, ludicrous fight scenes and, of course, the songs. But most of the films that the industry hailed as creative were lifted from Hollywood — like Kaante, a 2002 rip-off of Reservoir Dogs that somehow managed to be utterly terrible despite copying Tarantino almost shot for shot. But behind the much-hyped script pirating, a slowand-steady revolution has actually been underway. Thanks to the rise of multiplexes, as well as a new studio that has pushed inventive story lines, and a crop of exciting young directors, the New Bollywood may finally be here. “It’s here to stay, because the audience has accepted it,” said Ronnie Screwvala, head of UTV Motion Pictures. “These are commercially successful films, they aren’t art films.” On the strength of backing the New Bollywood, Screwvala’s UTV has become the industry’s second-largest grossing studio. Once upon a time, Bollywood movies thrived on the absurd. As stylized as Chinese opera, they played to cinema halls packed with cheering and hissing fans. But somewhere along the way, the luster began to fade. “Now the odds are pretty high against the (conventional) movies that are focused higher on entertainment than on storytelling — though I wouldn’t call them mindless,” Screwvala said. “The percentage of them bombing has been disproportionate.” Though the successful campy extravaganzas still put up the biggest box office numbers, the new form of Bollywood films featuring more realistic acting, coherent plots and tighter scripts has grown more bankable. While the extravaganzas have descended into slapstick and self-parody, the so-called “multiplex films” have become more consistent as India’s better directors have begun to crack the puzzle of how to incorporate the classic tropes of Bollywood into modern films. This year, half a dozen “multiplex films” have succeeded commercially, suggesting that a new golden age of Indian cinema could be on the horizon. That could be important news for Hollywood, too, where it’s no accident that some of the hottest directors hail from as far afield as Mexico and Taiwan. “Hollywood is coming to a stage where it desperately needs an infusion of creativity,” said Shekhar Kapur, a director who began his career in Bollywood before shifting to Hollywood and making the Oscar-nominated period film Elizabeth. “You can see it in the films. When you start to depend so much on characters that were created 40 or 50 years ago, when you start to depend so much on remakes, you know that essentially they’re running out of creative ideas.”
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Director David Ellis to Make Film with Akshay Kumar After having worked with some of the biggest of directors in Bollywood, superstar Akshay Kumar is now all set to go west. Apparently, Hollywood director David Ellis, who has directed films like The Final Destination, is keen to work with Kumar after seeing portions of his latest film Blue. Ellis had a chance to see some rushes of Blue when director Anthony D’Souza was doing the final mixing of the film in Los Angeles. Ellis loved what he saw and was blown away by the sheer magnitude of the film. “David was highly impressed when he saw some portions of Blue. He was of the opinion that such stunts could not be possible in movies outside Hollywood. He simply loved Akshay’s work and truly that believes Akshay has huge potential to make it big in the West,“ D’Souza said. The buzz is that David has already chalked out the storyline of his film in which Akshay will play lead. The film is slated to appeal to both the Indian as well as international audience.
Dimple plays mom to Akshay Dimple Kapadia and Akshay Kumar are coming together as mother and son in Nikhil Advani’s drama Patiala House which also pairs Rishi Kapoor and Dimple for the fourth time. The couple from the trendsetting Bobby were subsequently seen in Sagar and November 2009
more recently in Pyar Mein Twist. After the failure of the pricey Akshay Kumar comedy Chandni Chowk To China, Advani is ready to shoot Patiala House which casts Rishi and Dimple as man and wife. Akshay will play their ideologically-opposed son. Says the director, “People may see the casting as gimmicky. But, after Chandni Chowk... I felt I had to be true to myself. In that film I was trying a language that wasn’t mine. In Patiala House, I return to my native tongue.” The film also stars Anushka Sharma in her first film outside the Yashraj banner. Advani sees Akshay and Anushka sharing a great chemistry on screen. “They’re both so warm and so Punjabi in their demeanor,” he says.
Salman Does it for Charity Salman Khan‘s Being Human Foundation’s debut show at last month’s HDIL India Couture Week featured Katrina Kaif, his brother Sohail and Arbaaz and industry friends including Aamir Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgan, Govinda, Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar to sport his trendy designer wear and apparel on the ramp. His mother Salma and Helen attended as well as Preity Zinta, Twinkle Khanna, Amrita Arora, Karan Johar, Avanti Birla, Kiran Rao, and Manish Malhotra. Designers who put some fine designs together for Being Human show included Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Ashish Soni and Falguni and Shane Peacock to Rocky S, Babita Malkani, Gayatri Khanna, Kunal Rawal and Gavin Miguel.
Big B: My grandchildren were my inspiration for Paa Amitabh Bachchan, who plays a 12-year-old progeric in the upcoming film Paa, says he has taken cues from his grandchildren to adapt a child’s mannerisms for the role. “A lot of prosthetics went into making me look like a 12-year-old. I did try to watch kids and took a little bit of hints from my own kids’ childhood, but I took most from my grandchildren. They were quite an inspiration for me,” said Bachchan. The actor, who turned 67 recently, has essayed the role of a child suffering from progeria, a rare disease which causes premature ageing among children. Directed by R. Balakrishnan, the film also stars Abhishek Bachchan, who plays Amitabh’s father in the film.
Govinda: Salman, I have very deep bonding Bollywood is famous for the real and reel life bonding between actors. One such camaraderie that has surfaced between two known names is of Salman Khan and Govinda. “Salman and I have a very deep bonding so much so that we are just one call away from each other… We just completely respect and love each other like anything,” Govinda told IANS. Seen together for the first time in hit comedy Partner, the duo set the screen on fire with impeccable comic timing. Govinda recently walked the ramp at the HDIL India Couture Week for Salman’s Being Human foundation and has also appeared in the macho actor’s recent release Main Aurr Mrs. Khanna.
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Meaning (Summary): Everybody is born crying. One who dies laughing is a conqueror of destiny. Sikandar had won the world with terrors of the wars. He who wins hearts (of the World) with love, would bring the sky down and write the love stories on the stars, will be called the real “Conqueror of Destiny.” The life is treacherous that will, one day, kick you out. The death is like a lover that will take the life along with it. He will show the world that death is his life lived graciously. He will be called the real “Conqueror of Destiny.” He who will sing the songs of happiness on the musical instrument of miseries will be called the real “Conqueror of Destiny.”
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Men can imagine what they were supposed to be But they are not as much men as lizards are lizards Because they are not free They have lost their freedom because their own thought Has imposed upon them a boundary Beyond which they cannot move Beyond which they cannot see Why are men not as much men as lizards are lizards? Life of a lizard is determined by innate intelligence. This intelligence maintains its existence. Man’s life is mainly controlled by thought. The domination of thought process has pushed intelligence in the background. Because of this overpowering influence of thought on the brain man remains bereft of the joy of life. If there was unconditional joy in man’s life he would not be dependent on so many different kinds of entertainments, he would not get addicted to drugs, alcohol, smoking and so many habits that make the body and the mind dull. There is lack of love, compassion and care in man’s life. If there was unconditional love in his heart he would not get attached to ideas, people and property and live in perpetual fear. There would be no wars, brutalities, terrorism and senseless killings. If man was living intelligently he would be eating the right food and living in a healthy and harmonious relationship with nature and fellow human beings. Then there would be no need to rush to the greedy experts, counselors, priests and gurus to solve the innumerable problems that get created because of his self-centered and individualistic approach to life. A lizard does not have conflicting and contradictory wants and desires. Human beings are fragmented inwardly. They have opposing desires, opposing wishes, opposing thoughts. To be humane is to be human. Where there is ambition, greed, competition, jealousy, violence and fear there cannot be love. Men know very well that hate is the root of violence and that violence perpetuates fear and antagonism, yet they continue to meet hate with have and violence with violence. They do this because of the compulsive conditioned thought that is rooted in the psychological structure created and perpetuated by thought. A lizard is conditioned to protect itself physically. Man is the only living being who has put his own physNovember 2009
ical security and physical well being at risk. In so many different ways men are harming themselves and harming the society and the environment in which they live. Instead of being used where it is needed thinking has taken upon itself an added responsibility to protect itself by creating in the mind an illusory idea of the “me,” the “self.” Being merely an idea the “self” by its very nature is not something stable, secure or certain. Thinking tries to maintain its continuity and permanency through the process of identification and attachment. Identification and attachment to ideas, beliefs, people and property has far reaching consequences. The person becomes the thing he identifies with. The “self” protects the thing it identifies with. The idea and the person become inseparable. If a person protects himself physically that is natural, but when he starts protecting ideas, beliefs, opinions, prejudices he creates all kinds of problems for himself and for the society. Identification with ideas may provide a false sense of psychological security but collectively such identification threatens the physical existence of mankind. Man moved away from his natural existence when he created in his mind an idea that he is an entity separate from nature and separate from other human beings. Instead of keeping his curiosity and sense of wonder alive he created an image of God and described in words that which is unknown and indescribable. After creating the image he started worshiping that image. Whatever knowledge man may have about God that knowledge is always limited. Knowledge is expressed in words. But the word God or any idea about God is not God. That which has a living quality cannot be expressed in words. Living quality demands awareness and experiencing from moment to moment. Psychological structure that thought has created is very complex. It is full of conflict, contradictions and confusion. Consciousness contains all the accumulated knowledge of past experiences, past pleasures, pain, suffering, despair, agony, anxiety and feelings of hurt. It contains numerous images that man has formed about himself and about other people. It contains many ideas, beliefs, and opinions, prejudices that have been formed. In this consciousness there is element of self-concern and fear of future. This preexisting condition determines man’s quality of life and the quality of his relationships. The nature of his responses and reactions to day-to-day challenges in life are determined by the content of his consciousness. If you put a lizard in a cage it will do everything possible to get out of the cage. Man has lived in the selfcreated prison for centuries. He has got used to this prison and takes it for granted. He has devised so many different ways to adjust himself to the deplorable condition. Man has, however, the ability to set himself free. This requires seriousness, interest and passion to see the facts as they are. Self-knowledge is an absolute necessity.
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Mastering Meaning Harnessing the Power of American English By Judith L. Bergman M.A. CCC This month we will not offer a quiz or a tutorial on word meanings, word structure or idioms. We want to have a frank discussion with readers who are not native speakers of English and who are like our typical clients. You probably speak (accented) English with a great degree of fluency and can express your ideas with subtlety. Your grasp of a nuanced, finely tuned vocabulary most likely exceeds that of the typical American non-professional worker. You may have one or more advanced degrees and probably speak several languages. So, my point is, that when you have something to say, it is worth hearing, it has value and your listeners should pay attention. So what do you do when your speech patterns get in the way of your message? What do you do when you are not understood? What do you do when your listeners “tune you out” or go on with the discussion as if you had not said anything? Here are a few possible responses to “communication breakdowns” i.e. to the breakdown in message transmission in a face-to-face or phone conversation that is not due “to technical difficulties” i.e. a poor cell phone signal etc. Blame the listener! You know exactly what you are saying and the listener is just too provincial to understand the accent and flavors of the speech of an “international speaker” of English. Too bad! You just go on speaking. Blame yourself! Feel ashamed and embarrassed that you don’t know the techniques to make your pronunciation of English easier to understand. Ignore the fact that your teachers in your native country spoke with heavy accents. Ignore the fact that you learned English “backwards” i.e. from reading and spelling to speaking and not the normal way, through immersion in correct speech patterns from infancy! You expect perfection from yourself! Blame yourself and speak English as little as possible. Rely on emails. Spend most of your time with those who can communicate in your native language. Deny that a problem exists! You’re the doctor or the college professor or you own the business! You have all the status and power and, guess what? Not one your patients, students or employees ever tells you that he or she doesn’t understand you! Therefore you don’t have a problem (even though you ask your teenage children to call “Customer Service” when necessary)! The best solution is to approach the problem in a calm and constructive manner, neither blaming the listener nor yourself, and not being in denial. Here are four steps to repair communication breakdowns my clients learn early in our tutorial programs: November 2009
Step 1: You recognize and accept that a breakdown has occurred. You know how finely tuned your ear is to your own native language and how you can instantly discern when it is being spoken by a non-native speaker, no matter how fluent. Speech is a series of acoustic waves defined by amplitude, pitch or frequency and time patterns. The auditory cortex (listening centers) of speakers of every language is finely tuned and matches the exact sound patterns of an entire “envelope” of sounds, i.e phrases and sentences, to the meaning. Accents distort the speech sounds and, even more significantly, the intonation or rhythmic patterns and the listener does not immediately grasp the meaning. It is like watching a movie when the projector is out of focus! Call the manager! While your listener is trying to make associations and use context clues to understand your first remark, you are going on “a mile a minute” (at high speed) and your listener gives up! Step 2: Give your listener permission to “request clarification” i.e. to tell you what part of your message he or she didn’t understand. This is really important if you are in the position of status and power. Step 3: Please “resend” your message with changes. Do not keep saying the same thing over and over. This is like a person who is “trying” to lose weight without changing his eating habits!! Here are some strategies • Speak much more slowly • Use a different word (“Human Resources” instead of “etcher,” as a client of mine did when he mispronounced “H.R.” and I asked him to clarify. • Elaborate on the context • Spell the word Step 4: The listener should confirm that your message had been “received” and correctly understood by repeating what he or she thought you said. (If the listener is still not correct, you should definitely and calmly spell the word that was not understood.) Bonus: If the listener repeats back what you said, i.e. “Oh, you mean orGANic bread” (when you said “orgnick”), you have heard the correct pattern and you will never mispronounce that word again! Tactfully train your coworkers, clients, customers, students, or patients to become relaxed and skilled in telling you when they don’t understand you. Be “matter of fact.” After all, your English is a lot better than your listener’s Hindi or Telugu or Tamil etc! The less “stressed out” you are, the more creatively you will be able to think of strategies for repairing the inevitable breakdowns created by a foreign accent. You will feel like a more successful communicator in English, you will be much less frustrated and you will continued on page 80 Judith L. Bergman M.A CCC is the director of Triangle Speech Services specializing in foreign accent modification. Contact: jlbergman@mindspring.com or 919-489-5464 www.trianglespeech.com
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By Chandan Sen Creativity Creativity has been loosely defined as “the ability to create meaningful new forms.” The concept is important because it has enabled humankind to invent the wheel, discover fire, perfect the automobile and send spacecraft to the Moon, Mars and beyond. After all, if you consider that every human being is born with practically no knowledge or skills engrained, except perhaps what is transmitted through the genes - and then must learn so much of what the human race has learnt since the beginning of time, before contributing any new knowledge to our accumulated store of wisdom, you will see how much creativity has played a part in advancing the lot of mankind. In the same time that humans have gone from horse drawn chariots, say 4000 years ago, to the Space Shuttle, other animals have remained practically the same, stuck with their ant heaps, rabbit warrens or even eagles’ nests. Professor Richard Florida, who specializes in studying human creativity, has written books on the subject. Creative people, like artists, writers, doctors and nurses, engineers and teachers thrive in an open climate which encourages experimentation and diversity. They move to cities where cultural activities are fostered, and shun places where creativity is stifled. The management guru, Peter Drucker, had a name, “knowledge workers,” for people who carry their intellectual capital with them - in the space between their ears, so to say. These people have both knowledge and skills as part of their professional portfolio or repertoire of assets. Even nurses, who for some part of the day may be involved with such mundane things as making beds, may also be involved in skilled activities like drawing blood from a patient, or checking his blood pressure or pulse, skillfully, without causing discomfort or pain. Simon Singh, who has a Ph. D from Cambridge University, has written a book called “Fermat’s Enigma” wherein he traces the 300 year old history of mathematics’ most famous puzzle. It’s fascinating to read how the problem was eventually solved, after seven years of sustained effort, by Andrew Wilkes, who used the work of various people, like the Japanese mathematicians Taniyama and Shimuro, as a springboard for his own work. This creative epic, although serving no useful purpose, yet is intellectually stimulating because, as the old saw goes, “man does not live by bread alone.” Finally, writers who have at their disposal only the bare essentials - the 26 letters of the alphabet -have created beautiful masterpieces like “The Merchant of Venice“ by Shakespeare to “Gitanjali“ by Rabindranath Tagore. So it is safe to say that so long as humans remain creative we shall always have new artifacts, November 2009
Tools of the Trade In the movie Castaway, Tom Hanks finds himself on a small, uninhabited island, with few resources and even fewer chances of survival. But survive he does, using the tools that he had or those that he improvised. An ice-skating shoe is used as a multi-function tool for cutting, hammering and the like. And his persistent efforts to light a fire bring home to us viewers how dire life can be, and was, before the accumulation of our artifacts of civilization. I’ve watched our carpenter in Calcutta work miracles in wood. Using the very basic woodworking tools like the hammer, saw, manual drill, planar and an assortment of chisels, he could, in a few hours, turn some planks of wood into a chair, a table, or any other piece of furniture that he had been commissioned to produce. Here in the US carpentry is a favorite hobby of many, and a livelihood of some. Most manual tools here have given way to power tools, which make life easier and task completion quicker. But leaving aside this apples and oranges comparison, Biren in India and Brian in the US both produce artifacts that are functional, aesthetic, and of lasting value. We humans have used tools to produce successively more complex and larger, or smaller, artifacts. Machine tools are machines that make other machines possible. Robots, which are another class of tools, make anything from computers at Dell to cars at Toyota. The Space Shuttle, an engineering marvel, is a behemoth that could not have been produced without sophisticated tools. On a more down to earth level, a farmer has his tractor and a software programmer has her computer. Beyond that, Peter Drucker’s “knowledge worker” carries her most important tool in the inner space between their two ears. Yes, the brain is the most awesome tool of all. Insights Into Integrity When I was an Assistant Executive Engineer in ITI, Bangalore, I found out a salient truth within a few months of working there, and this was it: if you wanted to work, ITI provided a very good work environment, and there were reasonable avenues for promotion. But if you didn’t want to work, nobody could sack you because ITI was a public sector undertaking. Many people just coasted along, doing the bare minimum to keep their bosses happy. I certainly wasn’t one of them. Now ITI had a large, well-equipped hospital attached. All the hospital workers and staff were ITI employees, including the doctors and administrators.
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A Dentist’s Blog By Dr. Meena Chelury Dealing with bad breath Are you taking too much mint to overcome bad breath? Do you feel that people are politely moving away from you while you are in close conversations? Perhaps, you have bad breath. Patients oftentimes ask me for treatment recommendations for bad breath. Bad breath is also referred to as “Halitosis” in medical terms. Halitosis is certainly an unpleasant condition with significant social and psychological ramifications. Methods used against bad breath such as mints, sprays, and mouthwash may only temporarily mask the odors but cannot cure bad breath until the source of the bad breath is removed. There are several reasons for bad breath. I would like to elaborate a few of those causal factors. Food Certain foods such as garlic, onions and fish contribute to objectionable odor. The odor continues until the body eliminates the food. Brushing and flossing is very important in removing any residual food particles from the mouth. Food particles that remain in the mouth collect bacteria which contribute to bad breath. Food tends to collect in between teeth, on the tongue and gum causing the bad odor.
Maintaining good oral health through regular dental check-ups and professional cleaning is very important in reducing odor causing bacteria. If you suffer from constant bad breath, keep a log of foods that you eat and any medications you take. This will help the dentist decide the cause for bad breath. Good home care, which includes brushing twice/day with fluoridated toothpaste and flossing at least once a day will prevent help bad mouth odor. In addition to brushing and flossing, you can do some simple things such as tongue cleaning. When tongue is not brushed, it forms a coating and harbors odor producing bacteria. Tongue brushing or scraping with a tongue cleaning aid helps eliminate odor producing bacteria. Tongue cleaners are inexpensive and is available over-the-counter. As always, should you have any question, please feel free to drop me a note, or consult your friendly dentist. See you in the next issue. Till then, keep smiling!
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Uncommon but Severe: Physician Talks About Shaken Baby Syndrome By Bindhu Pamarthi Most people know that shaking a baby has dire consequences. Still, legislation requires that parents receive some form of education on the subject. Studies suggest that Shaken Baby Syndrome is linked to a period during infancy in which babies are prone to excessive but harmless crying. As a result of this, it is plausible and probable that parents do not shake with the intention of harming the baby but rather out of uncontrollable frustration. The following interview sheds light on this phenomenon and what all parents should understand about their babies. Dr. Adam Zolotor practices medicine at the Family Medicine Center at UNC Chapel Hill. He has been involved with research on child abuse and Shaken Baby Syndrome for over 10 years. His practice includes the evaluation of children suspected to be victims of abuse and shaken baby syndrome. What is Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)? Shaken Baby Syndrome was first described about forty years ago. It is a constellation of symptoms that we see when infants or sometimes toddlers are shaken at high frequency/velocity and sustain a potentially devastating brain injury. In addition to brain injury, it often includes bleeding into the backs of the eyes and broken bones. What are the consequences of SBS? The consequences of Shaken Baby Syndrome vary with the degree of injury. Approximately a third of infant victims die of their Shaken Baby injuries and the remaining two thirds often suffer from lifelong developmental or behavioral conditions. On average surviving infant victims of shaken baby syndrome have I.Q.’s that are two standard deviations (20-30 points) behind those of their peer group. In addition infant victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome can develop blindness, hearing impairment and can require lifelong assistance with breathing , eating, and walking. What can be done to reduce the risk of SBS? The most important thing in reducing the risk of Shaken Baby Syndrome is education. We believe that parents need to know what the risks of shaking are and look to prepare themselves for the frustrations of caring for infants during a vulnerable period. We know that most babies suffer from S.B.S in the first 2-5 months of life when infants tend to cry much more than younger and older infants and this can be frustrating to new caregivers that are tired from all the usual challenges of caring for babies. How many people in North Carolina are affected by this? There are approximately 50-60 children under the age of two that suffer as victims of SBS each year in North Carolina. That is as measured by infants with injuries severe enough to die or be admitted to one of November 2009
Do most people intend to harm the baby when shaking the infant? We think that perhaps most of the time it is when a caregiver simply loses control. We don’t believe that most shaken baby syndrome is due to a caregiver intentionally trying to hurt an infant. Infants can be frustrating to care for when they’ve been crying for hours on end and parents are having trouble understanding what they need. Parents may need to have to quiet an infant because they live in an apartment and the neighbors are getting tired of listening to the baby cry. So we think that often caregivers lose control when they shake a baby without intention to hurt. Are there certain people that are at a higher risk with this issue? We have some preliminary evidence to suggest that babies that are born premature as well as twins and triplets are at higher risk of SBS. We have also found that children of parents under age 24 are more likely to be victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome. We’ve had conflicting reports about whether or not parents in the military are at high risk for perpetrating Shaken Baby Syndrome. Concluding remarks? The take home message when thinking about Shaken Baby Syndrome should be that although this isn’t a common problem, it is a devastating problem that can kill as many as 15 or 20 babies in NC each year and devastate the remaining 30-40 babies that are victims of severe SBS. There are a number of steps that you can take. I always remind parents that increasing walking, talking, caring and comforting your baby can decrease some crying however some crying is unsoothable and it is important for parents to keep in mind that unsoothable crying is not a problem of care giving. It is always appropriate to take your baby to the physician or nurse to be assured that the baby is healthy and that the baby is growing normally when your baby is experiencing this kind of excessive crying. And never, ever, shake a baby.
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Mumbai (Bombay) Sensex: 16,810.62 Additionally, the Ambani family MoU on sharing gas Karachi, Pakistan KSE-100 Index: 9,128.83 was rejected due to the stance that gas is a national Dow Jones Industrial Average (USA): 9,979.86 resource and family pacts cannot determine how, NASDAQ Composite (USA): 2,196.34 where and at what price it should be distributed. After S & P 500 Index (USA): 1,079.94 going through the Mumbai High Courts during June 2009, the legal battle has reached the Supreme Court Currency Exchange Rates: Indian Rs. 46.23 = $1.00, and the first hearing on the dispute began on Pakistani Rs. 83.11 = $1.00 10/20/2009. Gold Price: $982/ ounce (Mumbai) Pakistan as a nation continues to face tremendous Silver Price: $17.08 / ounce (Mumbai) unrest and intense battles with the Taliban, especially (Note —- Mumbai prices quoted in U.S. dollars were calcu- in the North-West Frontier Area. Despite all of the lated using the above exchange rate and the metric factor troubles that the country has to grapple with, the of 28.6 grams equals 1 ounce. Generally speaking, there are Karachi KSE-100 has made decent strides from the slight variances in prices of precious metals between India January 2009 lows in the 4900s. During mid-October & U.S.A. due to market conditions / exchange rates). 2009, the index nearly reclaimed the 10,000 level and The Indian equity markets celebrated the Diwali subsequently, stepped back to the 9400s due to profholidays (October 17-18) with a move into the it taking in energy stocks by International Investors 17,000s. The markets have certainly come a long way and the overall decline of law and order within the since the beginning of the year and also since the nation. The Pakistani Rupee has depreciated substanpanic lows that were hit in the 7600s during the fall of tially against the U.S. Dollar during CY2009 - at the 2008. Although economic challenges remain, there is time of writing this article, $1 equaled 83 PKR. There is a sugar shortage in Peshawar which has an overall consensus that India is one of the strong “Asian Tigers“ and will do well long-term. Hence, a lot been caused by bottlenecks from the sugar mills to the marketplaces. Consumers are paying PKR 65-70 of money has come back into the markets recently. Tata Motors had a huge success with the introduc- per kilogram (when this is converted into US $ it may tion of the Indica Vista, which was brought to market seem like a relatively nominal amount per pound, during August 2008 and Tata Motors has entered the however, this price is extremely burdensome to the mid-size sedan segment its new Indigo Manza. The average Pakistani consumer.) The Government is tryManza will compete with M&M-Renault’s Logan and ing to get the supply chains moving from Punjab also Maruti Suzuki’s Swift Dzire. The Manza is priced province in order to alleviate the tight supply. During early October 2009, Wall Street continued a between INR 490,000 and INR 685,000 (at some of the exclusive showrooms in Mumbai). With the Manza strong rally and the Dow managed to close above coming to market, Tata will phase out its Indigo 10,000 on 10/14/2009. This was especially remarksedan, however, the CS, Marina and XL will continue. able since the Dow hit a 12-year low in the 6400s durMukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries ing early March 2009 and the 3600 point appreciation Ltd. (RIL), is trying to set an example of “moderation“ translates into a gain of nearly 56 percent within a by reducing his pay package by nearly 66 percent to span of seven months. Many companies are starting to show improved INR 15 Crore for FY2008-2009 - his compensation for FY2007-2008 was approximately INR 44.02 Crore. profitability and the economic indicators seem to be Brother Anil Ambani, chairman of the Reliance Anil quietly improving as well. Although the economy may Dhirubhai Ambani Group, has altogether declined any be recovering, it is still not at the extent of the recovcompensation for FY2008-2009. The two Ambani ery on Wall Street. Job losses are still happening and brothers are locked in a bitter dispute over Natural worrisome, but at a much slower pace than earlier in Gas - RIL is producing gas from its D6 gas block in the the year. When CY2009 started, the economy was Krishna Godavari basin. Anil wants the gas to be sold losing nearly 600,000 jobs per month and the current to him at $2.34 (Rs 108) per unit, however, Mukesh figures show losses of approximately 200,000 per wants to stick to the government-approved price of month. 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The #1 Business Card Marketing Mistake Drumroll, please. The number one business card marketing mistake is…..not putting your email address on your business card! (OK, imagine that I’ve just smacked my palm to my forehead to say ‘duh-oh’) Now I can guess the excuse–you don’t want to get spam. But you know what? You’re in business to be contacted. Some of those contacts will be new clients who want to spend thousands of dollars with you. Some will be people trying to sell you recycled toner cartridges. But pull up your big girl panties or your big boy tighty-whiteys–the price of being open for business means being “bothered” by contacts. Today’s economy works on email. Phone calls are intrusive and time-consuming. If I send you an email, we can arrange an appointment for a phone call. No phone tag, no string of missed messages. That is efficient for your time and mine. If you give me a card with no email, now I’ve got to call you. Odds are I’ll get your voice mail. Then you’ll call me, and round and round we’ll go. Or I might catch you at your desk in the middle of a meeting or on deadline, so you can’t talk, which leads to another round of calls. All that time wasted because an email address wasn’t on the business card. When you give someone a business card without an email address, you’re asking them to work harder to reach you than to reach your competitor. Most people hate searching for email addresses or filling out an email forms. If I have a choice between two providers of a service and one has an email address on the card and one makes me call or search for it, guess who I’ll spend my money with? That’s right. The person I can contact at my convenience, 24/7, with an email. How much business are you losing because your email address isn’t on your business card? How many people would have sent you referrals from your last networking luncheon, but it was too much trouble to do so since you didn’t have an email address? How many people passed your card on to a prospective client who took a look at your card, didn’t see an email, and gave business to the competitor who was easier to contact? If you’re only doing business by phone, you’re behind the times. I have to ask myself when I don’t see an email address–is this person using best practices or living in a 1990s world? Not only do you lose out on new business, referrals and replies from people you’ve met, but you’re also making a statement about your accessibility to potential new clients. I interpret a lack of an email address on a card to say, “I don’t care about your convenience; it’s all about my convenience.” If you hung out a shingle over a store or office, you’d have to deal with the “bother” of people walking in off the street. If you have a phone, you deal with the “nuiNovember 2009
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Who Will Inherit Your Traditional IRA? Are you taking IRA distributions only because you have to? You’ve done such a great job of saving and planning for retirement that you feel that you won’t really need the funds you’ve saved in your Traditional IRA or some other type of qualified retirement plan. You may have earmarked it instead as part of the inheritance you would like to leave your heirs. However, once you’ve reached age 70 ½, the federal government says you are required to take a minimum amount annually from your IRA or qualified retirement plan. This amount is called the “Required Minimum Distribution” or RMD. Keeping those funds in an IRA or other qualified retirement plan keeps them as part of your estate and that may create a greater tax burden for your estate and your heirs. Holding the funds in an IRA exposes them to additional taxes – estate taxes at transfer and ordinary income taxes upon distribution to your heirs. This last tax is known as “Income in Respect of a Decedent” or IRD. As a result of these taxes, your estate could be reduced by as much as 70 percent! You will always have to pay the necessary taxes but you can seek to avoid additional or unnecessary taxes on the transfer of your estates. You might consider ways to reduce or eliminate the taxes your heirs or children may have to pay on their inheritance or consider ways to replace the funds lost to those taxes. One way to ease the situation is to make use of those unneeded funds – the RMDs – to fund a permanent life insurance policy outside of your estate. Depending on your circumstances, it could be either an individual or joint survivorship policy. In most cases, it should be established outside of your estate and owned by adult children or an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust. What does this accomplish? Using the net RMDs or larger withdrawals from your IRA removes funds from your taxable estate thereby reducing it and the potential estate tax bill. The life insurance policy allows you to create a legacy for your heirs through its death benefit. And, you’re providing wealth replacement to cover assets lost to estate and/or income taxes. However, you should keep in mind that any assets remaining in your traditional IRA or other qualified retirement plan will be subject to potential estate taxes at the time of their transfer and income taxes when distributed to your heirs. A qualified financial professional can help you conduct an in-depth analysis of your current estate arrangements and help you develop a strategy that would best meet your needs and intentions regarding the distribution of your estate. Contact a qualified November 2009
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For the Greater Good National Parks: How you can help preserve a 100-year-old treasure (ARA) - Yellowstone, Joshua Tree, the Statue of Liberty and Acadia - the names of some of America’s most beautiful and well-known national parks conjure images of majestic mountains, colorful deserts, crystal blue lakes and stories about our nation’s heritage. In just seven years, the National Park Service will celebrate its 100th anniversary, and while the celebrations are starting out strong, the national parks are beginning to show their age. Threats of funding shortfalls, pollution, climate change, and encroaching development are competing with the parks’ natural and historic wonders. Many of these threats plagued the parks 80 years ago, and are revisited in Ken Burns’ historical documentary series, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” which recently aired on PBS. Throughout history and continuing today, key individuals have made it their personal mission to overcome these obstacles and keep the parks healthy. Maxine Johnston has been dubbed the “Godmother” Glacer National Park’s Going to the of Big Thicket National Sun Road offers breathtaking views Preserve in Texas. of snow-capped mountains. Johnston’s 50 years of tireless advocacy have helped to protect roughly 100,000 acres of unique, highly diverse wildlife habitat within the preserve. In the state of Washington, Clarence Moriwaki spent years working to ensure that the stories of more than 200 U.S. citizens of Japanese descent who were transferred to isolated internment camps during World War II are not forgotten. His efforts paid off this year when Congress and the president approved the creation of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Memorial, now part of the park system. Juanita Green - who is featured in Ken Burns’ film is a former Miami Herald reporter. Her news stories were instrumental in the creation and protection of Biscayne National Park, which was threatened in the 1960s by a proposal to dredge a channel through the bay and turn the area into a city. Although not everyone has the time and energy to tackle major park issues like these individuals, there are many quick and easy ways you can help restore the parks for your children and grandchildren: November 2009
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Reduce your carbon footprint for parks The effects of climate change are already visible in the national parks. At Glacier National Park, glaciers are disappearing faster than scientists had predicted even a few years ago. In parks across the country, native trees and animals are losing ground because changing temperature and weather patterns are making the availability of food, water, and shelter less certain. The NPCA recommends that Congress take action to slow down and stop climate change, as well as help national park wildlife adapt to these significant changes. But individual people can also help just by reducing their own carbon footprint. Through the “Do Your Part! for Climate Friendly Parks” Web site, you can calculate your carbon footprint, and set a goal for reduction. For example, buying local food items, riding your bike to work or reducing the amount of air conditioning or heat you use can help you meet your goal. With a small amount of effort, everyone can help preserve America’s Best Idea for their children and grandchildren. To learn more, visit www.npca.org.
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If Truth Were of Any Use By Rushir Shah In a career spanning four decades, the Sri Lankaborn writer Michael Ondaatje has penned more than 11 volumes on poetry, but only five novels. Yet, it is the novels that have commanded critical attention and reader’s applause, also providing Hollywood an opportunity to make a multiple Oscar-winning movie from his novel The English Patient. With the civil war in Sri Lanka coming to an end after three decades it was a perfect time, this October, for The Subcontinentalist (a book club dedicated to South Asian Literature) to revisit a Michael Ondaatje classic, Anil’s Ghost, which, like the rest of Michael Ondaatje’s oeuvre, backgrounds social reality to portray individuals obsessed with their work, dis-oriented by the violence, struggling with their private lives as they try to survive circumstances beyond their control. Anil’s Ghost is story about Anil Tissera’s pursuit for truth, truth about the violence that tore Sri Lanka at its northern and southern edges, a Tamil insurgency and leftist rebellion. Anil is a single-minded independent woman, a forensic pathologist, commissioned by the UN and the Sri Lankan government, to investigate the civilian complaints about violence. She returns to her homeland after 15 years abroad, “with a long-distance gaze,” to find a country where “truth bounced between gossip and vengeance.“ In her pursuit for clear evidence of violence committed by government Anil is assigned a brilliant, but suspicious, archaeologist Sarath Diyasena, who refuses to take sides in the war, who “would have given his life for the truth, if the truth were of any use.” Just like Anil, Sarath has a complicated private life, which unfolds slowly, in fragments and asides, as the novel progresses. The true magnitude of their personal losses and histories comes into focus only in the latter stages of the novel. Among the four different skeletons dug-out from an archaeological cave, Anil finds one skeleton that is of a recent origin, not more than 6 years old. Both Anil and Sarath discover that the skeleton was of a man killed brutally, buried, then dug-out and reburied in an ancient site to hide evidence. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to reconstruct the evidence. Their search aided by three extraordinary characters, whose lives have acquired a tragic dimension, fashioned by the violence that besieges them. They visit Palipana—teacher of Sarath, a towering archaeologist, who, late in his brilliant career, has been abandoned by the establishment for his unfounded theories—in a secluded forest, where he lives with his niece. Palipana has lost his ascetic bother, and his sister’s family, to violence. November 2009
He lives a life partially blind, aided by his niece who refuses to speak. He advises Sarath and Anil to have the skeleton’s skull reconstructed by a drunk but meticulous artisan, Ananda. On their way to secure Ananda, they encounter Sarath’s brother Gamini—an obsessive surgeon, who has worked his entire professional life in the killing fields of Sri Lanka, who has abandoned his home for the hospital, who has only loved one woman: his brother’s wife, and who is more comfortable with strangers than with his family. The story unfolds with memories of the past and we glimpse, intermittently, the fury and the agony that afflict these five characters. Their love for their work, their loose grip on their private lives, their unattended personal tragedies, their unconsummated desires. Ananda reconstructs the skull, and Anil and Sarath are able to identify the victim, but the discovery of truth is not without consequences. Not without Oedipal and noirish consequences, without an enactment of pieta between the two brothers—Sarath and Gamini Diyasena. Anil’s Ghost is a novel about the war in Sri Lanka that barely utters the word Tamil. The scenes of war that tore Sri Lanka apart for the last three decades are rarely found in the novel. But the symptoms of war, the victims, are everywhere. The essay on violence and truth is sublimated in the intersecting stories and passions of its characters. The sentiment is earned not overdone. The ceremony of painting Buddha’s eye (Netra Mangala), serves as an allegory of Michael Ondaatje’s art, which paints and reveals the politics, the violence of a society in the mirror of an individual. It would be limiting, perhaps unfair, to say that Anil’s Ghost is a novel about war, or a novel about work-obsessed truth-diggers, or a novel about medical (diagnosis of the present) and archeological (discovery of the past) professions, or about characters who cannot discern their obsessions of work from the demands of life. It is all that and more. It is a novel that grows in the deep, dark, inaccessible places of mind and memory. Interiority is its locomotive, the lonely inner voice and perception its engine, the external world a train-wreck, a disorderly bin of rags. Even the minor characters of the novel are illuminated on the page with a generous and soulful intimacy. Slivers of their thoughts, aspects of their being, carefully culled and melodically recorded. You come across characters like Sirissa (wife of the drunk-artisan Ananda), to hear the whispers of her inner-most chamber, you feel it like a breath on your skin. “She would have preferred to walk into the streets after dinner, for she loved the closing of the stores. The streets dark, the fall of electric light of the shops. It was her favorite time, like putting away the senses one by one. This shop of drinks, this cassette store, these potatoes packed away, and the streets growing darker and darker as she walked on….So Sirissa loved the calm of the night streets that no longer had commerce in them, like a theatre after the performance was over.”
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We all have someone whom we hold in high esteem. Whether it’s a professor, a mentor, or a spiritual leader, someone has influenced us enough along our path that places them above others among people we respect. In the Social Media realm, one of the people I hold in high regard is Olivier Blanchard. He’s the Principal at BrandBuilder Marketing, a Greenville-based Brand Consulting and Marketing Management firm. I read his blog on a regular basis because I’m constantly learning from him. He also helps me to remember to keep moving forward in my endeavors, Olivier is very motivating. Recently, I’ve had a few emails about my column from businesses needing advice on how to start working Social Media into their current advertising and marketing strategies. Some of the questions about Social Media are understandable, especially from business owners who are still mastering the launch of a website and email marketing. I thought I’d address some of the questions and misconceptions about Social Media in this article. I’m hopeful that I’ll clear some things up and perhaps, help some of you get started on your own SM campaigns! Will Social Media work for my company? Absolutely! There is no selection process as to which types of companies SM works for or doesn’t work for. Keep in mind it is like anything in life, you get out of it what you put into it. Social Media is just one of the many sets of tools available to bring about public awareness and brand recognition for your company. Your only constraints are budgetary…see, it’s not really free. It costs time, thought and creativity, as well as the an underlying ability to stick with it. We’ll have no control over a Social Media campaign, the public will take over our image. Wrong! Do you really think that because you start a Facebook page for your company that your input will get washed away in the comments? You will now have the ability to listen and respond at an even better rate than you did with phone calls or emails. Instead of dealing with someone in your face or in your ear disgruntled with a failed service or product, you’ll have the opportunity to publicly make it right. You’ll be able to really hear what is being said, think carefully, apologize, and respond in a way that satisfies not only the upset patron but also the potential, future customers who are also paying attention. When current customers who have had the same problem see how you’ve addressed an issue, you’ll be able to set up a system of recall if needed. As Olivier Blanchard points out, by entering into Social Media, you gain an understanding of how others outside your organization feel about your company. This gives you even greater control over your image. I suggest that you allow others to post their thoughts without deleting them. Even negative or stupid comments can be addressed with a polite response from a company representative. Of course, anything offensive should be erased and posted as having been deleted for that purpose. November 2009
Social Media is just Twitter and Facebook and they’ll burn out like Myspace. Wrong! These are just the tools of Social Media. The platforms of Facebook and Twitter may change over time like Myspace did but Social Media itself is not going to burn out and fade away. In fact, Blanchard wisely says, the only way Social Media is going away, is if people stop doing two things: talking to each other and using their technology, especially their portable technology. Remember when the cell phone was thought to be a fad? If you’re too young to remember that, then you probably don’t remember when it was thought that home computers would never come about either. Regardless of your age, or what you think of technology, don’t get caught in the trap of thinking Social Media is a fad. It’s no more of a fad than email, downloading music, or YouTube. Without an effective Social Media campaign, your company is missing out on effective communication between you and your audience. Take a look at some great users like Rubbermaid, Fiskars, Toys-R-Us, and Coke. Then, think of how it can work for you. Follow me on Twitter! @WendyWells
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Tending to a Bruised Knee By Samir Shukla I don’t want to know I’ve come to the conclusion that there is such a thing as too much information. This may sound like a surrender to the myriad information sources and technology tugging away at our attention spans. I’m not talking about the ever-connected world we live in, where folks wonder if their cell phone is working properly just because it hasn’t rung in the last 15 minutes. I’m not talking about the plethora of media bombarding our senses with constant streams of information. And I’m not talking about spending chunks of personal time with emails, instant messaging, social media, chat rooms, or blogs. I’m talking about movies. Too much information? In the movies? Yes. Let me explain. There are certain things better left to the imagination. There are certain scenes that don’t need further explanation. Leave well enough alone. I don’t want to know the details of how the illusions are created in films. I want to preserve the mystique and mystery created by celluloid heroes. Movies are wondrous bastions of escape from reality and offer brief respites from the revolving doors of daily dilemmas and travails. There’s nothing like watching an atmospheric film on a big screen and becoming lost in fantasy for a couple of hours. Our lives are so embroiled in routines that an escape hatch from reality is needed, a doorway leading to brash characters and to lands of fantasy and make believe. Movies universally offer refuge in the arms of romance or hidden passages into otherworldly lands, distant galaxies or fantastic adventures. Music is another refuge from the routines of life. But I’ve been involved in the music business in one angle or another for more than 20 years now. It’s been great and I have learned so much about the music business. But that type of exposure and revelation has reduced some of the sheer joy of listening to music. Since I’m a music writer, I research every last detail about a specific band, artist, or recording. When I’m casually listening to music, I wind up critiquing or analyzing a song or a piece of music and stop listening for the sheer pleasure. That’s not always the case, though. There are times I put on a Hindustani classical work or a jazz recording and just get lost in the music. I still love music. It’s a life-enhancing thing. But being involved in the commerce of music and writing about music all the time has diminished its mystique. I don’t want that to happen with movies. That’s why I want the celluloid illusions to remain unsolved. I want those slices of fantasy served with a sizzle.
Watching films on the big screen, with bigger-thanlife characters and cinematic scope, or at home on the small or big TVs, is a great means of escape. But with the advent of DVDs, and the voluminous extras added to help sell more copies, the fictional or not so fictional worlds created by filmmakers suffer unnecessary exposure. This is what I mean by too much information in the movies, or more specifically in the bonus sections of DVD releases. Most people may want to know how the illusions are created. Count me out. I know the volcano erupting in the middle of Chicago is fake, but if it’s done right, it is a treat to watch. I don’t want to see the behind-thescenes segment exposing that illusion. Do you really want to know how the dreamlike fight scenes were filmed for the Matrix series? Or how the light sabers used in the climactic battles of Star Wars work? May be you do, but I don’t. Don’t ruin my childhood fantasies of roaming the galaxy in spaceships by telling me how the transporter scenes are filmed for Star Trek or how the vastness of space is created on a set in the studio. Don’t elaborate on the technical details and reduce my sense of wonder. I know I’ll never make it off this planet in a ship headed for the stars, so I want to keep my fantasy safe and tucked away on a glowing movie screen. Even something as repugnant as cigarette smoke adds a mood-setting element to films, especially old B&W movies. The swirl of smoke dancing around the actor’s face adds to the mystery. It’s pure sizzle. I’ve vowed to never watch the extra stuff added on DVDs. Why ruin the mood of a good film by lifting the veil. Keep the beauty of a starlet on the screen, tucked away in dreamy sensuality. I don’t want to ruin that framed fantasy by watching her off screen, as a mere mortal in her dressing room in the bonus or behindthe-scenes footage. The actors, the props, and explanations of the special effects shown in the bonus DVDs kill the aura of the film. I don’t want to know the actor outside of his character. I want to remember a memorable character untainted on the screen. The edited scenes shown on bonus footage were originally edited out for a reason. I want the director’s final vision. I want the finished illusion. Leave the edits on the cutting room floor. The fantasy, the illusion of movies may only last a couple of hours, but we come out of the theater with a sense of wonder. Even if the movie was awful, you may still appreciate its special effects or cinematography or a scene-stealing minor character. As kids, most of us wanted to peak under the bed for that elusive, mysterious monster we all thought existed. There came a point when we gathered enough courage to actually look under the bed, or in the closet, and the monster myth died. It was never there. In this age of information overload and continuous stimulation of brain cells, I prefer to leave the magic of movies alone. I feel safe in knowing Spiderman will enthrall me time and again crawling up and down the walls. But, you know, I can just press this button on the remote and find out how they filmed that scene…ooops, never mind.
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tell us that there is no time for all those shenanigans until after getting a job and establishing a career. Parents should be somewhat lenient and be open to dialogue with their children about dating and interacting with the opposite sex without immediately thinking they will get married or that dating a specific person is the most awful thing their child could do. Being in our twenties we “ABCD’s” expect autonomy in order to find our ideal wife/husband while our parents are on the sidelines acting as spectators and not judges. However, the parental input is invaluable because they know what will constitute a successful marriage. All of our parents more than likely were a part of an arranged marriage era but they probably still maintained marriages for decades and created a successful generation of us kids while in a new country. Watch the film The Namesake to better appreciate the sacrifices you parents have made. Our desi parents are a great display of hard work, flexibility, and sacrifice that should inspire our approach to dating and, eventually, marriage. They can serve as consultants but cannot become dictators over us because we grew up as Americans that expect our life partner search to include dates, parties, and heartbreak with a touch of the romanticized expectations we have seen in Hollywood as well as Bollywood. So, I plead to parents as well as my fellow desi youth to work together and start a dialogue about relationships and marriage when you must cross that bridge. It can be awkward to initially begin but once it’s rolling, it will be good to know you are working as a team and not as adversaries.
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Some additional factors to be concerned about are the budget deficit (projected to be at least $1.42 trillion for CY2009) and overall national debt (currently in excess of $11.9 trillion). The economic stimulus plan along with the bailout of several industries has been extremely costly to the Government and many nations around the globe are also increasingly wary of the USA’s financial position. The greenback had rallied earlier in the year, but has lost significant ground against major world currencies in the past several months. China continues to rattle its sabers about creating an alternative Reserve Currency instead of the US Dollar and there were even some rumors that at some point, Crude Oil may be traded in a currency other than the US Dollar. Nothing substantive has come of the rumors as of yet, but it is evident that some changes already have taken place on the global currency stage, and more are yet in store. Every year, the Federal Reserve Board meets eight times to review economic data, monetary policy, and make appropriate adjustments to interest rates as deemed appropriate. Interest rates were lowered to historically low levels during 4Q2008 - the Fed Funds rate is .25 percent. This means that banks can lend money to other banks essentially free of cost. These remarkably low rates have certainly benefited consumers who have mortgages and other types of loan products, however, savers have certainly felt the pinch of low rates as well. The Fed is continuously monitoring the economy and economic data, and the remaining meetings for 2009 are slated for November 3-4 and December 15.
“Macbeth” and “Othello” — with Kaminey, Bhardwaj shed all vestiges of the festival filmmaker and embraced the most outrageous clichés of classic Bollywood with admiral panache. And he nailed it. Kaminey is the story of (you guessed it) twin brothers estranged when one of them turns to a life of petty crime. One has a stutter, the other a lisp. Both are played by up-and-comer Shahid Kapoor in a “double role,” another Hindi-film standby. Turning on a lost guitar case filled with 50 million rupees in crooked money, the ensuing plot features mistaken identity and even a film forgiveness scene when one twin convinces the other that he shouldn’t blame himself for their father’s suicide. Even if you’ve never seen a Bollywood movie, you get the idea: This is like shooting the moon. But the most amazing thing — and testament to Bhardwaj’s mastery of both the Indian and the Hollywood idiom — is that it works. With “looks ma, no hands” hubris, Bhardwaj has already proven he can do Guy Ritchie in India. The question for the future is: Can he do Ang Lee in America? For more stories and updates on what’s happening in Bollywood visit www.saathee.com.
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Mastering Meaning continued from page 46 have understood and overcome your fear of making mistakes. These are strategies that you can use whether or not you decide that this is the right time to see a professional to give you extra help in making your excellent English more “listener friendly.” (There are no literature references this month. My “references” are the more than 80 international clients I have worked with since 2005 who have tried these strategies and found them helpful! And for 35+ years before, I think of my speech therapy students, the American school children whose language and/or speech impairments challenged their adult listeners.)
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If Truth Were of Any Use continued from page 66 The brevity of the sentence, the simplicity of their rhythm, their unencumbered flow, the minimal use of adjectives, the quiet style that seduces our attention and empathy: this, and one would be hard-pressed to escape this, is vintage Ondaatje. We will never know any more about Sirissa but not even the most stubborn excuse would allow us to forget her deep oneness with the falling hours of the evening. This is also because Michael Ondaatje is a novelist of the fragmented and the strewn. His novels and Anil’s Ghost is no exception, are like forest paths: stories that wildly diverge, abruptly end, and unexpectedly submerge. The anarchic narrative resembles the chaos, which the characters of his novels desperately feel, fight, hide, and sometimes avoid. But events occur at a calm pace against the gentle wind of his sentences, the change of gears is not a violent jolt but an aid to enhance mystery and provoke curiosity. Michael Ondaatje shows himself as a maestro of the sotto voce prose, as if the entire novel is an ode and an elegy to the search for meaning. There is also a sense in the novel that our only hope in this violent world is the overworked, detached, semi-alienated protagonist(s). What could be more important than to have that cynical optimism of Gamini Diyasena, who “stopped believing in man’s rule on earth. He turned away from every person who
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Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship (MGF), the first student run scholarship at UNC-CH. The Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship annually awards two Carolina students up to $3000 each to implement a service project that benefits the South Asian community at home or abroad. With the help of AKD, Sangam has sponsored twenty-three fellows; each has employed distinct service projects that address various social, economic, and political issues affecting South Asians. Aaj Ka Dhamaka raises the necessary $6,000 to send two fellows abroad each year and additional money to put towards the $125,000 endowment. When this endowment is reached, MGF will become self-sustaining, guaranteeing all future UNC-CH students the opportunity to serve the South Asian community through this prestigious Fellowship. AKD 2009 will begin at 7 pm on November 7, 2009 in UNC-Chapel Hill’s Memorial Hall. Visit www.uncakd.com for more details. Tickets are on sale through www.desiclub.com and Memorial’s Box office (919.843.3333). General admission tickets are $16 while VIP tickets are $30. Children’s Day 2009 Heritage India Association of NC and HSNC will present 2009 Children’s Day tribute and celebration on November 14, 2009 beginning at 3pm at the HSNC Cultural Hall, 309 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC. The event will feature folk dances, music by children, cultural art sessions, and youth talent and recognition award ceremony. General admission is $5, seniors and college students $3. Kids up to 12th grade can attend for free. Info: 919.460.7830 or 919.362.0520. K. Sridhar in Concert Internationally acclaimed sarod master K. Sridhar will perform in Durham in November. “I like to give my audience an experience of sound,” he says. Whether the audience is familiar or not with the improvised art of Indian Classical Music, note by note he leads them into the exotic sound of his native culture. “If you go to a temple in India you leave your shoes at the door. With my concerts you leave the intellect and ego outside, just come with an open heart. There is an art to listening.” Patanjali’s Place, a community yoga center, and Naada Yoga Productions have teamed up to bring this sarod maestro to downtown Durham on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 7:30pm. This concert is part of an ongoing series of musical events planned by Patanjali’s Place to share the cultural heritage of India to a larger, diverse audience in Durham. K. Sridhar’s music is a unique blend of both the sacred structure and rhythmic complexity of South Indian temple music as well as the improvisational styling and tonal magic of North Indian Classical Music. As a descendent of fourteen generations of musicians, including the saintly composer Narasimha Bhagavater of Tanjore, his training in South Indian (Carnatic) music began in childhood under the influence of his renowned vocalist
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“Padharo Mhare Des” was this year’s theme of Cary Diawli. On October 10, 2009 several thousand people attended the celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary, NC. HumSub, a cultural group based in Cary organized the 9th annual festival, one of the largest open-air festivals of its kind in the south-eastern United States. This year’s theme focused on the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Rajasthan. The festival featured classical as well as Bollywood dances and inspiring musical performances. Kids and adults shared the stage to display and embrace the spirit of Diwali, most in Rajasthani style. More than 600 performers presented a variety of items. The celebration opened with a proclamation. Also in attendance were U.S. Congressman David Price, Mayor of Cary Harold Weinbrecht and Town of Cary Council Members Julie Robison, Erv Portman, Jack Smith and Dan Frantz. The highlight of the festival was an evening program featuring Indian Idol 2006 Sandeep Acharya and runnerup Aditi Paul. Both filled the open air venue with pop and classical tunes. As Acharya finished his act, fireworks leapt into the night’s sky, providing a wondrous ending to the day. Aside from the day-long cultural program on the main-stage, the celebration included a unique exhibition on India, a handicrafts bazaar, and a variety of Indian cuisine. About 80 photographs of Rajasthan’s people, palaces, and landscape by noted Indian photo artist Prof. Shivnarayan Joshi were on display. People from both near and far and of all sorts of different ethnic background came together to enjoy the festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil.
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Popular garba and pop singer Falguni Pathak performed in Charlotte, NC on October 9, 2009. A crowd estimated at around 3,500 attended the show. The floor of the arena was filled with colorful dancers twirling and swirling while doing garba and raas. The show was promoted by Friends of Charlotte to benefit the Hindu Center of Charlotte.
A garba and raas event for children 12 and under took place on October 10, 2009 at the Hindu Center in Charlotte. Many youngsters showed up in their favorite Indian dress and enjoyed the garba and music provided by Kirit Shukla and company.
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Community News & Events Charlotte Art of Living (Healing with the Breath) Art of Living is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual. This is done through self development programs that recharge the body, mind and spirit and allow people to function at their optimum potential. People from all backgrounds, religions and cultural traditions come together in service and celebration. Info: 704.248.2647 charlotte@us.artofliving.org www.artofliving.org BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Regularly scheduled activities include a daily Aarti at 6:30 am and 7 pm. Darshan: Mon-Fri 6:30 am12:30 pm and 4 - 8:30 pm, Sat/Sun 6:30 am-8:30 pm. Gujarati classes are held every Sunday from 3 - 4 pm and “Satsang Sabha” is held every Sunday at 4:30 pm. The Swaminarayan Temple is located at 4100 Margaret Wallace Rd Charlotte. Info: 704.573.0805 704.573.0820 (fax) Bhartiya Association of Lake Norman (BALKN) BALKN organizes several community programs every year. For details about the organization and upcoming events visit www.balkn.org Carolina Sanskritk Maharashta Mandal CSMM promotes Maharashtrian culture and language. Maharashtra mandal is committed to serve Carolina Marathi community with various cultural, social and traditional marathi programs and events. Info: Medha Tannu, mantannu@yahoo.com, 704.548.1570 Abhay Khanore, terasahara2000@yahoo.com, 803.554.1234 Pandurang Naik, psnaik@yahoo.com, 704.904.3636 Carolinas Prayer Fellowship Rev. Dr. Samuel Prabodh Talluri invites everyone living in the North and South Carolina to participate in “Fellowship” Every Sunday Morning in Gastonia, N.C. Info: 704.865.1428 (Jay) 704.824-8698 (Joe) 704.545.1465 (Dayakar) November 2009
Charlotte Gita Study Group Info: Rajesh Venky and Savitha Mathur, 704.845.0464, rvenky@aol.com / Shridhar and Kruti Dave, 704.844.9567, skdave@hotmail.com Charlotte Kannada Koota The Charlotte Kannada Koota is an organization that promotes understanding of Karnataka culture and provides a medium for people of Karnataka (Kannadigas) to get together. The activities include social get-togethers, music, and drama. Info: 704.526.9990 (Appan Patil), agm_patil@hotmail.com 704.281.8732 (Raj Kulgod), kraj7@yahoo.com Charlotte Table-Tennis Club Charlotte Table-tennis Club is located at 345 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204 (Corner of East 7th St. & Hawthorne Lane). Hours:Tuesday & Thursday 6-10 pm, Saturday 2-6 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm. Info: www.charlottetabletennis.org Charlotte Vipassana Meditation Group Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills. The Charlotte Vipassana Meditation Group holds weekly group sits and monthly all day sits for established students (those who have taken at least one ten day course from S. N. Goenka or one of his assistant teachers). Ten-day courses are also available for all students. There is never a charge for a course. Info: 704.544.0790, rbddesai@yahoo.com 704.563.5440, dspranger@earthlink.net www.dhamma.org Classical Music Association of Charlotte (CMAC) CMAC sponsors many classical concerts during the year in Charlotte. Membership forms are available at concerts. Info: 704.541.3361 (Rama Rachakonda), 704.814.9355 (Lakshmi Muthukrishnan), lakshmi7778@yahoo.com cmacmusic@yahoo.com www.onlinecmac.com Saathee
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Community News & Events varied genre such as religion, culture, history, philosophy, yoga and health. Library info: 704.554.0765. Children’s Religious Oriented Program (C.R.O.P.) is for children Kindergarten through 12th grade to educate them in culture and understand religious practices. A glimpse on understanding The Bhagvad Gita provides children with an opportunity to learn about the GITA with simplicity, ease and in an inclusive discussion format. Info on CROP 704.547.1676 (Chetna Patel) patel4260@bellsouth.net. The Senior Citizens Group meets on the 1st Sunday of every month at 4 pm and followed by Satyanarayan Katha at 5 pm. Info on the group: 704.334.2462 (Gobind Bhojwani). The sloka class teaches children between the ages of 4 and 13 different Hindu hymns, their meaning and significance. The class meets Sundays at 9:30 am. Info on the class: 704.814.9355 (Lakshmi Muthukrishnan). Info on the Social Welfare Committee: 704.372.1265 (Narain Amar) or 704.948.5609 (Dhinakaran Pillai). The Vedic Havan is held at the vedant hall on second Sunday of every month at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm noon followed by Prasadam. Info: 704.825.9223 (Swadesh Sawhney). The Pranayam classes are held Saturdays from 9:30 - 11 am in the Vivek Hall. Info: 704.649.5374 (Kajal Jain), 704.554.0765 (Manisha Naik), or 281.304.5597 (Sanjay Vyas) pranayamclt@aol.com. Yoga classes are held Sundays at 9 am. Info: 704.864.8212 pradip_bulsara@hotmail.com. Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte (IPAAC) IPAAC (Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte) promotes classical Hindustani music by inviting well-known artists from India. Info: Sarla Kumar 704.846.4423 Chaula Jain 704.364.0984 contact@ipaac.org www.ipaac.org Indian Visual Artists Association of Charlotte (IVAAC) IVAAC was founded by artists of Indian origin living in the Charlotte, NC area in their pursuit of a creative outlet, stemming from an urge to express the flow of their innate artistic moods and ideas. The vision is to November 2009
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SouthPark Cricket Club South Park Cricket Club is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it has been an active member of the Mid Atlantic Cricket Conference since 2002. The club’s home ground is located at the Reedy Creek Park, 2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC. Info: 847.722.9865 (Baseet Ahmed), baseer_11@yahoo.com www.southparkcc.org
month from 10:30 - 11:30 am and are free for member and non-members alike. Telugu Classes: TAGCA in association with Hindu Center is organizing Telugu Classes at Hindu Center, which will be conducted alternate Sundays. Info: Sreedhar Manjigani 704.965.6704 education@tagca.org www.tagca.org
Srishti of Charlotte Srishti has emerged to fulfill the community’s need for togetherness and the desire to showcase Bengali literature, theatre, music, cinema and popular arts. The word Srishti means an act of creation. Though established and coordinated by a group of Bengali families, Srishti welcomes and brings together people of varied cultures, languages, background and nationalities who are interested in East Indian traditions. Info: 704.321.1964 (Samiksha Bose) 704.541.3451 (Santanu Sarkar) 704.882.6115 (Manmatha Chakrovorty)
United Cricket Club Forming a team this March of experienced as well as beginners that love cricket. Team will play in the Atlantic League. Practice is every Sunday at Reedy Creek Park (11 to 4pm). Sunday and Monday evenings for ages 15 and up. Join the fun. Info: 704.905.9127(Captain-Syed) 704.493.7629 (Vice Captain- Mohsan)
Steele Creek Cricket Club Cricket is played every Sunday morning at the Steele Creek Athletic Association complex at 13530 Choate Circle, (weather permitting) from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. This group is dedicated to playing cricket with a hard tennis ball and/or soft baseball (also known as T-Ball) for fun in the Steele Creek Area of Charlotte. If you would like to stay informed about this club or would like to play or watch cricket, feel free to join and share your ideas. For information on current hours of play, location, and contacts. Info: http://www.geocities.com/steelecreekcricketclub Tamil Catholics of Charlotte Tamil Catholics living in the Charlotte-Greensboro area interested in attending monthly mass in Tamil contact pravben@gmail.com. Telugu Association of Greater Charlotte Area (TAGCA) The organization’s mission is to bring together Telugu speaking people and to promote Telugu Culture. TAGCA and Hindu Center of Charlotte are conducting Telugu Classes. They are on every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the Saathee
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Community News & Events meditation, and discourses on the top most yoga system. There are lots of regular festivities and events. Treat yourself to a free, hot and delicious vegetarian meal on Sundays at 1 pm. Venue: 1283 Prabhupada Rd, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046. Info: 336.593.9888 www.prabhupadavillage.com Hindu Society of North Carolina at Greensboro The HSNC at Greensboro is located at 2424 Huffine Mill Road. Its mission is to serve the Hindu Community and promote Hindu Culture through religious, social and educational activities. Regularly scheduled events include Puja, bhajans, children’s programs, celebration of holidays & community service. Info: 336.621.5848 www.hsnc-triad.org India Association of the Triad The objective of the Association is to promote social, cultural and educational interests of its members, develop understanding between members of the Indian community and other residents of the Triad, and make the latter aware of issues of concern to the Indian community. Hindi Language classes are being taught by Mrs. Punjabi. Info: 336.656.0203 (Dhananjay Kumar) www.iatnc.org Indo-US Cultural Association of Winston-Salem The Indo-US Cultural Association’s primary mission is to increase awareness of the cultural heritage of India which is tremendously rich in its diversity and history. The Association seeks to reach out to the thriving Indian-American community within the Piedmont and Triad areas to share the vibrant Indian culture and promote cross-cultural understanding. Phone : 336-760-5885 Info: Madan Rangabasyam Life Bliss Foundation The NC Chapter, offers workshops, books, CD’s, and DVD’s on spirituality and enlightenment from living enlightened master Paramahamsa Nithyananda. 500 videos are at http://www.youtube.com/ LifeBlissFoundation Satsangs in the Greensboro/ Winston-Salem area include Life Bliss Meditation, video discourse, Q&A, and Nithya Spiritual Healing November 2009
Prayer, a method of energy healing. Satsang Locations: Weekly Wednesdays, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Integrative Therapies, 7-E Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro NC 27407. Weekly (starting June 5, 2009) - Fridays, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, 1143 Sequoia Drive, Lewisville, NC 27023. Meditation workshops are taught on a regular basis. Info: 336.644.1111 www.lifebliss.org Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Greensboro, NC The Center organizing regular Sai Bhajans, Study Circle , Balvikas class for students and Service Activities. All devotees are welcome to the Center. 1st Sunday of the Month 4 – 6 pm, all other Sundays 10 am - 12:15 pm. Info: 612.239.7529 (Deepak Deshpande Winston Salem) 908.875.6964 (Swami Rajendran - Greensboro) Triad Hindu Temple Many who attended the Pratistha Mahotsav filled a survey indicating interest in various programs such as recitals (Soundarya Lahari, Vishnu/ Lalitha Sahasranamam, Gita Path,) Bhajans, Balvihar/Teen programs, Yoga, etc. Those interested in leading such events email communityevent@triadhindutemple.org. One of the committee members will contact you to confirm or provide alternate options in case of conflicts. Balvihar has been ongoing for over a year now, and if your child is interested visit triadhindutemple.org and click on Balvihar to get details. ‘Veda class’ is also being considered for adults and kids starting in November. Srikanth Ghante, Murali Sastry and Manjunath Shamanna have indicated an interest to teach the Vedas, email Mini Ranganathan at minisantu@yahoo.com if interested. A teen community outreach committee has been formed to develop temple based program that provide opportunities for middle school and high school students to participate in community service activities, develop leadership/planning skills, foster fellowship between Indian youth, and strengthen youth commitment to the temple. Info: teenprogram@triadhindutemple.org.
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Community News & Events Balagokulam sessions are free for all and are held on Saturdays. Info: balagokulam.rtp@gmail.com hss.charlotte@hssus.org (Charlotte region) www.balagokulam.org
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir invites everyone to the regularly scheduled events: Ravi sabha every Sunday at 4 - 6 pm followed by Aarti and Maha Prasad. Mahapuja – every Purnima at 7 pm. Many classes are conducted. Fresh Indian snacks and sweets available at Shayona. 1020 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560. Info: 919.469.6605 www.swaminarayan.org
Chinmaya Mission Chinmaya Mission Raleigh-Durham conducts Balavihar classes for children and youth (preschool to 12th grade) regularly every Sunday from 10 am to 11:30 am at Reedy Creek Middle School, Cary. In addition to classes that are tailored to each age group, lessons include chanting of Bhagavad Gita verses, and singing bhajans. With the theme of Krishna – My Friend, all students this year are learning about Bhakti or devotion to God. All festivals are celebrated along with Prasad for families. Parents wishing to enroll their children in Balavihar can download registration form from www.chinmaya-rdu.org A regular adult study group/satsang is conducted for adults on Sunday mornings at Reedy Creek Middle School, as well as, other locations in the Triangle. All are welcome to attend. Info: www.chinmaya-rdu.org cmrdu.balavihar@gmail.com
Bengali Association of North Carolina (BANC) BANC seeks to promote Bengali culture, language, music, arts and social activities by offering varieties of programs for members of INDOAmerican community within North Carolina and adjacent states. The association is organized exclusively for charitable, cultural, social and educational purposes. Info: 919.461.2386 (Ratan Ray), ratanray@hotmail.com 919.510.7943 (Swaty Sen), swaty_sen@yahoo.com banc_members@googlegroups.com www.banc-online.org Bharatiya Senior Citizens of North Carolina (BSCNC) BSCNC is a nonprofit organization for Senior Citizens of Indian origin who are of the age of 60 years and over. The members of the organization meets on the second Saturday of each month. Next meeting: Sat November 14. Info: President: Chandubhai Patel 919.467.7282 Secretary: Bhupendra Patel 919.647.9029 Child Relief and You (CRY) An organization in the Raleigh area working with the India-based charitable non-profit organization committed to encouraging and facilitating individuals and organizations to make a positive impact in the lives of underprivileged children since 1979. CRY America’s RDU Action Center has been active since 2001. CRYRDU invites people to join the enthuNovember 2009
Datta Yoga Center - Raleigh Mission: Spread the teachings of Sadguru Sri Sri Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji of Mysore. Activities: Namasankeertana Bhajans written, composed and sung by Pujya Sri Swamiji. Future projects: Kriya yoga classes by Pujya Sri Swamiji-trained teachers from India. The group meets on the first Saturday of every month and every major festival day for Satsang and Namasankeertana (divine singing). Everyone is invited to attend the satsang with family and friends and receive divine blessings. Info: 919.484.1993 (Srinivas Chittineni) 919.461.0843 (Suresh Kota) YahooGroups: Dattasatsang_NC. Duke Diya Duke Diya is a Duke University student organization that is committed to providing a forum for interaction through political, cultural, community service, and social events relating to South Asian Americans. Info: 732.865.3173 www.dukediya.com
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Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India (EVFI) was established to help in the overall development of the remote tribal and rural villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA along with EVFI is committed to the cause of eradicating illiteracy from tribal areas. Education is the key to selfesteem, self-sustenance, economic well being and happiness. Ekal Vidyalya (One School One Teacher in one village) plans to establish 100,000 schools in tribal areas by 2012.This will cover all the villages in tribal areas where there are no schools today. The Carolinas Region of the EVFUSA conducts fund raising and awareness programs in North and South Carolina. Seeking volunteers. Info: 919.803.0478 (Hari H. Nath) hnath45@yahoo.com www.ekalvidya.org EKTAA South Asian Student Organization EKTAA (meaning unity) is the South Asian Student Organization at North Carolina State University (NCSU). The organization was founded in 1970. The motto is “unity within diversity.” EKTAA strives to spread culture and heritage of South Asia all over the campus as well as the local community and the organization works hand-in-hand with many organizations on and off the NCSU campus, as well as South Asian organizations from area universities. Info: www.ektaa.org Geet Bazaar Radio Program Every Sunday morning from 10 am 12 noon on WKNC 88.1 FM, join hosts Afroz Taj and John Caldwell, for a wide variety of music from India, Pakistan, and other countries and languages of South Asia. Geet Bazaar will also publicize community events free of charge. Info: 919.851.1119 (Dr. Afroj Taj) taj@unity.ncsu.edu GEM - Raleigh Church of God Attend worship services, prayer meetings or Sunday School. Info: 919.395.6208 (Pastor Thankachan M.) globalem@gmail.com Heritage India Association of NC (HIANC) Heritage India Association of North Carolina aims at providing Indian saathee.com
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Community News & Events cultural experience through performing arts, fine arts, cultural arts & crafts of India. Its mission is “to preserve and promote Indian heritage and culture.” It organizes three colorful events annually, and the 2009 celebrations are as follows: Children’s Day on November 14 at the HSNC Cultural Hall. Group performances by youth, children and adult artists from the Triangle community are welcomed for all events. Info: Yash Garg at 919-870-5222 Harsha Shah at 919-362-0520 chander@bellsouth.net Hindi Vikas Mandal of NC Hindi Vikas Mandal (HVM), based in the RTP area, promotes study and appreciation of Hindi language and strives to foster Indian culture and traditions through Hindi. HVM has a special focus on the youths for the preservation of Indian Culture and heritage. Info: 919.851.0225 (Saroj Sharma) 919.461.0001 (Vinod Goel) vgoel2@nc.rr.com Hindu Society of North Carolina - Morrisville, NC The Hindu Society of North Carolina, located at 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, N.C. serves the Indian community in the Triangle area and its vicinity. Temple timings are: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sat. - Sun. 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Daily Aarti and Puja is also conducted by the Priest. Other regular religious and cultural programs: Monthly Vedic Havan, Tuesday Hauman Chalisa recitation, Sri Ramakrishna Study Group, Sri Sai Baba Group, Gita Study Group, Devi Puja, Vaishnav Bhajan Group, Akhand Ramayana Recitation, Weeklend Language and Spiritual Knowledge Classes, and Sloka classes for Children. Yoga classes are also offered twice a week (Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.) at the Cultural Hall. Priest services are available at your home and/or at the Temple at a nominal charge. Info: hsnc@hsncweb.org www.hsncweb.org Hindu Students Council (HSC) NC State University HSC-NCSU is a chapter of the national organization Hindu Students Council (HSC). HSC-NCSU November 2009
is a cultural and religious student organization. It aims to provide opportunities to learn about Hindu philosophy, spirituality and cultural heritage through various activities, events and projects and is dedicated to provide “seva” (service) to the community. Info: 919.676.0298 (Mrinmoyee Sanyal) msanyal@ncsu.edu www.hsc-ncsu.org
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Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) The HSS conducts weekly activities to develop character and leadership skills in participants, emphasizing values such as self-discipline, selfconfidence and a spirit of selfless service (seva) for humanity while maintaining Hindu cultural identity in harmony with the larger society. HSS is inspired by the idea that the whole world is one family. HSS started in 1989 in the United States and currently has over 100 chapters (shakhas) across the country. The Research Triangle Park chapter meets every Saturday. Activities are tailored to include yoga, games, songs, lectures and discussions on Hindu dharma and culture. Info: hss.rtp@hssus.org Triangle area hss.charlotte@hssus.org Charlotte region.
Indo-American Friendship Foundation Did you know that about 90 percent of rural orphans are female and most of them are abandoned at birth due to their gender? Not one of them gets the opportunity to become a doctor, engineer, or even receive basic education. Because they cannot live in the orphanage when they turn 18, many of them fall vicitim to different types of exploitation, including sex trade. IAFF has created an orphanage education fund to help qualified orphans to rise as high as they can climb in the educational/professional ladder. Info: 919.362.7653 (Dr. Subhas C. Mohapatra) www.iaff1.org
Hum Sub Hum Sub is dedicated to sharing the social and cultural traditions of India with the residents of the Research Triangle Park and North Carolina. Info: 919.468.3332 (Mamta Bisarya) 919.363.7339 (Latha Pamarthi) info@humsub.net www.humsub.net Indian American Forum for Political Education (IAFPE) IAFPE, known as the FORUM, is the oldest and largest Indian American organization for political education in the country. This is a non-profit organization with numerous chapters throughout the United States. The North Carolina Chapter is in Raleigh and has just established a new committee for a 2-year term. We are excited and motivated to educate the community on political issues and help the community with various services. Support is needed from the community and members to help us grow and provide relevant Saathee
Indian Classical Music & Dance Society (ICMDS) ICMDS is dedicated to the task of promoting Indian classical music and dance in the Triangle area. ICMDS invites the top artists from all over the world to perform in Triangle area. Info: www.icmds.org
Indus Foundation Indus Foundation was founded in NC by a group of professionals with the sole purpose of giving back to the community and the country that has helped members achieve success. Every dollar is wisely spent back into the community without any overheads. Current major projects: Indian Cancer Society rehabilitation Center in Mumbai, Mental Healthcare Center for socially rejected Women in Indore, and three Educational Centers in Gurgaon. Adopt an on-going project or launch a new project under specific guidelines. Make a commitment today to build a better tomorrow. Info: 919.461.0001 (Dr. Vinnie Goel, Chairman) 919.467.0598 (Dr. Shri Kulkarni, President) 919.319.7294 (Dr. Vijaya Bapat, Vice-President) www.indusfoundation.info International Community Church CC is a worship center for people from India and neighboring countries. The pastor is Joseph B. saathee.com
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Kiran KIRAN is a multi-cultural, non-religious, community based, South Asian organization. Promoting the self-reliance and empowerment of South Asian women who are in crisis through outreach, peer support, and referrals in a confidential manner. The group spreads awareness of South Asian women’s issues in the community and we cooperate and collaborate with organizations in the USA and elsewhere with similar objectives. Countries in South Asia include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Though there are differences in language, customs, and religions across these countries, these regions share many basic cultural and historical similarities. KIRAN operates a crisis phone line Monday- Friday from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. For help or information regarding domestic violence call an advocate. Services offered are confidential and free of charge: • Information in a culture- and context-sensitive manner • Non-judgmental help and support to women who are experiencing oppressive/crisis situations • Emotional support • Referrals to professional and community services regarding legal issues, health care, short-term child care, psychological counseling, and temporary shelter and housing • KIRAN’s services are completely confidential. Translators and crisis counselors do not disclose any information provided by our clients. Info: Crisis Hotline: 1877- NC-KIRAN or 1877-625-4726 Kiran@Kiraninc.org www.kiraninc.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. Info: info@nuvyug.org www.nuvyug.org Pakistani American Association The Pakistani-American Association (NCPAA) is a non-political, non-sectarian, cultural and social organization that promotes Pakistani culture to all the communities living in the Triangle Area of North Carolina. Saathee
Several events are presented during the year. A family dinner is held on the second Friday of every month. Info: payamber@ncpaa.org www.ncpaa.org Pratham - Triangle Area Founded as a UNICEF initiative, Pratham is a grass-roots organization that works towards universalizing primary education in India. With a goal of reaching 20 million children, Pratham is one of the largest NGOs in field of literacy movement in India. Pratham continues to evolve, grow and works to meet the continually changing needs of the children it educates. Pratham’s North Carolina chapter actively aims to collaborate with individuals, local organizations and community associations and seeks ideas, volunteers and resources to deliver the vision of “Every Child in School and Learning Well.” Info: www.prathamnc.org Professional Indians’ Association (PIA) PIA is a meetup that serves young South Asian professionals in the Triangle Community. The group is made of Indian professionals and grad students interested in cultural events, socializing and meeting/making friends with likeminded people around the Triangle. Monthly events include meeting at bars/restaurants, Bollywood movie nights, potlucks, Indian concerts/ performances, outdoor activities, community service and volunteering. This will also be an opportunity for professionals to share their thoughts on respective industries, social causes, the economy & politics. Info: www.meetup.com/PIATriangle/ Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of North Carolina The Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of NC draws inspiration from the timeless, philosophical wisdom of the Vedanta as practiced and preached in the modern day by Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. Perhaps you know a great deal about Practical Vedanta and the message of the harmony of religions and the spiritual oneness of Existence - or perhaps you are just curious and want to learn more. Regardless of background and/or knowledge the organization welcomes participants. Info: www.vedantanc.org saathee.com
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Community News & Events RTP Maharashtra Mandal RTP Maharashtra Mandal promotes Maharashtrian culture and language. Maharashtra mandal is committed to serve RTP community with various cultural, social and traditional marathi programs and events. Info: 919.468.8824 (Jayant Yete) 919.757.7300 (Neeraj Shikarkhane) www.rtpmm.org S. V. Temple of North Carolina S.V. Temple of North Carolina is built on over nine acres of centrally connected triangle area. This grand tribute to Lord Venkateswara and his consorts is designed to exacting standards of shilpa shasthra and features the only shrine in North America to incorporate abodes to Lord Viswaksena and Lord Sudarshana/Lord Narasimha as part of Srinivasa Parivaram. The temple rituals are performed in accordance with Pancharathra Agama Shastra. Info: 919.468.0040 comm@svtemplenc.org www.svtemplenc.org Sahaj Marg Meditation Triangle Area Sahaj Marg translates to “The Natural Path.” It is a natural, simple system of Raja Yoga meditation and spiritual practice that helps one realize the ultimate potential within oneself. Regular spiritual practice under capable guidance enables aspirants to progressively experience the sublime presence of the divine in their daily lives. Sahaj Marg system of meditation is freely offered to seekers worldwide through Shri Ram Chandra Mission. In Triangle area, group meditations are held on Sundays and Wednesdays. Info: (919) 303-7447 (Raj Solanki) (919) 493-6180 (Devi Sekar) raleigh.center@gmail.com> www.srcm.org, www.sahajmarg.org SAMPIGE - Triangle Kannada Association The Triangle Kannada Association is a cultural association for people residing in the Triangle area from Karnataka, India. Sampige organizes Kannada (the language spoken in the Karnataka area) activities in music, dance and drama as well as social activities. Info: sampigeeditor@yahoo.com www.sampige.org
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Share and Care Foundation (SCF) Share and Care Foundation (SCF), a charitable organization focused on several projects in India and the USA, is launching a new chapter for the Carolinas - this represents the first chapter outside the New Jersey headquarters of SCF. SCF has been working with the Triangle’s Indian community for more than 15 years. Info: 919.425.5299 (Manu Patel) 919.469.1258 (Rajeev Kamath) www.shareandcare.org Sikh Gurdwara of North Carolina The Sikh Gurudwara of North Carolina welcomes visitors of all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or gender. All peoples, regardless of their origin or orientation, are welcome to attend our services and share in the blessings of God. Religious services are held every Saturday evening and Sunday morning, followed by a community meal (langar). In addition to religious services, we offer educational programs for children and young adults. Adults participate in religious discourse during monthly study circles. Members of the Sangat (congregation) regularly participate in community service projects in the Triangle area. The Sikh Gurdwara at North Carolina is located at 3214 Banner Street in Durham, NC 27704. Info: 919.220.9917 www.sgncweb.org South Indian Fine Arts Academy (SIFAA) SIFAA is a non-profit organization that works to arrange and promote concerts and performances in the Triangle and Triad areas, concentrating on Carnatic music for the present. Visit website for info. Info: 919.773.1580 www.sifaa.org St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Monthly Mass and regular services are held in Malayalam/English by Rev. Dr. M. K. Thomas at the Baptist Student Center, 2702 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC. Info: 919.461.1773 sec@stgregoriosnc.org www.stgregoriosnc.org
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Tamil Cultural Association of North Carolina (TCA NC) TCA NC is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of providing youths with exposure to Tamil culture. Everyone is invited to join TCA and become part of a wonderful organization promoting Tamil culture in the Triangle area. Info: tca_nc@yahoo.com www.tcanc.org Tamil Sangam of Carolina The Tamil Sangam is an organization that promotes understanding of Tamil culture and provides a medium for people of Tamil culture to get together. The activities include music, drama, lectures, Tamil movies, etc. Info: (919)-465-1606 Ravi Shanmugam (President) http://members.fortunecity.com/ta milsangamofcarolina Triangle Area Telugu Association (TATA) The Triangle Area Telugu Association (TATA) is a non-profit organization (started in 1983) committed to building a vibrant Telugu Community and promoting Telugu culture and language in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Info: committee@tataonline.org www.tataonline.org Triangle Bangladesh Society (TBSNC) TBSNC strives to arrange musical programs by artists who have captured the hearts and minds of millions of Bengali-, Urdu- and Hindispeaking music fans all around the globe. Info: 919.741.9343 (Ishtiaque Mohiuddin) Ishtiaquem@gmail.com www.tbsnc.org Triangle Chapter-India Development & Relief Fund (IDRF) IDRF is a registered, tax-exempt non-profit organization that supports volunteer-based, honest and highly experienced 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. Info: www.idrf.org. saathee.com
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Community News & Events Triangle Gujarati Association (TGA) TGA serves the Gujarati community in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill and the surrounding areas; TGA sponsors musical programs, dramas and other cultural activities to help maintain Gujarati culture & heritage. Info: Arvind Shah 919.233.7677 Harsha Shah 919.362.0520 Ravi Parikh 919.387.8808 www.nctga.org Triangle Indian Youth Organization (TIYO) This organization has been created with the purpose of encouraging youths of Indian origin aged between 12-18 years to develop skills for leadership, to organize team-oriented efforts, understand and participate in community services, understand and develop individual potential. There will be activities that will fall into the broad categories of education, arts, cultural, charity, religious and community services. Info: 919.363.7339 (Latha Pamarthi [Director of TIYO]) triangleindianyouth@yahoo.com Triangle Rang Mandal Devotees of Pujya Sri Rang Avdhoot Maharaj meet every Saturday in Cary or Raleigh from 8:30 PM 10:30 PM to sing devotional Dattatreya Bhajans and DattaBavani in a spiritual atmosphere. Special programs organised on Guru Purnima and Rang Jayanti and on the occasion of Pujya Sri Prem Avdhoot Bapji’s annual visit to the US. Info: rangmandal@gmail.com Triangle Vegetarian Society (TVS) The mission of TVS is to build a sense of community between current vegetarians and people who are interested in vegetarianism and have a forum for a discussion of issues. Sat Nov 7 - 7:00 pm: Potluck Dinner at the home of Jenny and Guy Finn, 101 Boland Way, Knightdale, NC 27545. Vegan food only. Info: 919389-7393 or 919-217-5767. Thu Nov 26 - Annual Thanksgiving Feast at Café Parizäde For the eleventh year in a row, the Thanksgiving Feast will be held at Café Parizäde in Durham, NC. Info: Dilip Barman at barman@cs.unc.edu www.trianglevegsociety.org November 2009
Two Cents of Hope (TCH) Two Cents of Hope was started by a group of Indian students at NC State University with the belief in empowering youth via education. The goal is to uplift the weaker sections of the society through education. The foundation lies in the power of cents giving TCH its name. As J. Carney put it, “Little drops of water, little grains of sand, make the mighty ocean, and the pleasant land.” By using coin boxes to collect loose change, the total donations result in a collection that yields considerable amount of money, enough to give education to a poor student - indeed a firm footing for the rest of his or her life. Other sources of funding include fundraising events (Trishna, Crescendo, and Booth in Cary Diwali) and sponsors. In the last three years TCH has funded $21,689, which includes 77 projects benefitting 270 students and two schools in India. To keep a coin box at your place or to know more about Two Cents of Hope, email - coordinator@nc.twocentsofhope.com. www.twocentsofhope.com Urdu Majlis Urdu Majlis is a literary organization for the promotion of Urdu language and literature and has no political, national or religious affiliations. The group has regularly scheduled monthly meetings in which enthusiasts and scholars of Urdu literature meet to discuss the life and works of a selected literary figure. Info: 919.851.1119 (Dr. Afroz Taj) 919.962.1060 (Dr. Afroz Taj) 919.596.4792 (Ashraf and Seema Faruqi) taj@unity.ncsu.edu
Regional Cape Fear Cultural Association of India - Wilmington Cape Fear Cultural Association of India is an organization that promotes understanding of Indian culture and promotes a medium for people of Indian culture to get together. Info: Shashin Patel, President. (910.790.9448) Sanjay Batish, Vice-President. (910.371.9860) Anjali Dashputre, Treasurer. (910.395.6633) Sukhbir Dhillon, Cultural Secretary (910.796.1965) Santosh Sheth, Music Director (910.392.1929). Saathee
Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce The Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (GIACC) develops and promotes trade, business, commercial and professional relationships between India and the United States, especially within the state of Georgia. GIACC was formed recognizing the need for promoting bi-lateral activities among South Asian and mainstream communities in the United States and South Asia. Info: 678.762.7589 AniThirdM@aol.com, ani@giacc.org. 770.840.1925 - susan@giacc.org. www.giacc.org Hindu Society Of Eastern NC (Greenville, NC) Upcoming programs: Sat Nov 7 - 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sw. Yogatmananda ji (Lunch will be served) Sun Nov 8 - 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Sw. Yogatmananda ji (Lunch will be served) Sun Nov 15 - 10:00 AM Balgokulam by Rajesh Verma Sun Nov 22 - 10:00 AM Balgokulam by Rajesh Verma, 11:00 AM Children’s Program by Sudha Srivatsa, 11:00 AM Adult Study by Mr. Srivatsa Sun Nov 29 - 10:00 AM Balgokulam by Rajesh Verma Sun Dec 6 – 10 am Balgokulam by Rajesh Verma, 11 am Children’s Program by Roopa Gandhi, 11:00 AM Adult Study by Mr. Srivatsa Sun Dec 13 - 11:00 AM Satya Narayan Katha by Sri Baldev Patel Sun Dec 20 - 10:00 AM Balgokulam by Rajesh Verma, 11:00 AM Children’s Program by Sudha Srivatsa, 11:00 AM Adult Study by Mr. Srivatsa Info: 252.830.5177 (Dharam Vasnani) VasnaniD@aol.com Hindutempleenc@gmail.com
South Carolina American South Asian Cultural Association of Columbia, SC The organization’s fundamental goal is to increase cultural awareness and develop cultural understanding among American South Asian Community in Columbia area. A monthly dinner will be held on the Second Sunday of every month between 6 to 9 PM. There will be saathee.com
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Carolina Buddhist Vihara (Greenville, SC) Regular beginner meditation program conducted by a Buddhist Monk. Activities are held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings: 6:30 pm (puja), 7 pm (meditation), and 8 pm (“Dhamma” talk or discussion). A “youth program” is also held once a month. Info: dhammasc@hotmail.com
Masjid Noor-UL-Huda The Mosque is located at 517 Winmet Drive, Columbia, S.C. On the first Saturday and third Saturday of every month from 6 – 8 pm, Islamic session is held by Hafiz Mohammed Basheer. Quranic Reading classes are conducted daily, and everyone is encouraged to send their children to these sessions. Info: 803.749.0827 (Dr. Shami) 803.740.5127 (Qari Abdul Khader Multani) 803.754.2632 (Mosque main number)
Hindu Temple of South Carolina The Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of South Carolina was established with an objective to fill the need for thousands of Hindus in the State of South Carolina to worship and pray together, perform sacraments and rituals, to observe and celebrate festivals, and to perform and engage in humanitarian and educational activities. Info: www.hindutemplesc.org/index.php India Assoc. of Greater Charleston (IAGC) The IAGC was founded in Charleston to bring together people who were interested in India and to provide a forum to increase the understanding of the heritage of India in US. Info: 803.884.0859 iagcfolks@yahoo.com International Fellowship Church of Greenville, SC International Fellowship Church offers Sunday worship services and other weekly activities for people of Indian origin. Info: 864.234.1256 (Pastor Suhas Raiborde) internationalfellowshipchurch.org Kannada Association of Greater Greenville (KAGG) An organization devoted to the awareness and promotion of Kannada culture in the Greater Greenville area of South Carolina. KAGG is a primarily run by volunteers and invites Kannadigas living in and around Greater Greenville area to participate in the organization. Kannada classes for children are being organized to meet at the Vedic Center in Mauldin every other November 2009
Mrudani School of Performing Arts Mrudani School of Performing Arts is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the classical arts of India. Mrudani School offers classes in Bharathanatyam (Kalakshetra style) and Kuchipudi in Columbia, Orangeburg, and Charleston, SC. Sat Nov 21 - Kuchipudi Mahotsav by Vempati Ravishankar and Troupe. Tickets available through www.sulekha.com Info: Monica @ 843.849.7841 Anuradha @ 803.347.3851 classicaldance.india@gmail.com Sirigannada Sirigannada is the Kannada Association of South Carolina (based in Columbia) is a non-profit organization created in 2004 by the interested Kannada speaking people of South Carolina. A voluntary organization primarily run by memberships and donations from Kannadigas of the State of South Carolina. President: Dr. H.N. Narayanaswamy Nadig. Vice President: Mrs. Radha Rajagopal. Secretary: Mrs. Usha Bilgi. Treasurer: Mrs. Malathi Nagaraj. Info: www.sirigannada.org Telugu Association of Greater Greenville,SC Telugu Association of Greater Greenville, SC, serves the Telugu community of the Greenville/Spartanburg area of South Carolina. The group sponsors several events throughout the year. Info: www.taggsc.org Saathee
Triad Avatar Meher Baba Group The Meher Center is a spiritual retreat/ashram located on SC Highway 17 immediately North of the Highway 22 connection 8 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC. Meher Baba visited this place 3 times and considered it His home in the West. A small brick house built especially for Him is open for “Darshan” on Fridays and Sunday (11:00 am.) / Meher Center: (843) 272-5777. Info: 336.299.9683 runderwood@webtv.net www.avatarmeherbaba.org Vedic Center of Greenville The Center is located on the Corner of Bethel Road and Bethel Drive in Mauldin, S.C. Daily Aarti is conducted Monday to Friday at 8 pm. Bal Vihar classes are conducted Sundays from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm. Sri Venkateshwara Suprabhatam is held on 2nd Sat of month at 9 am. Info: 864.967.2852 Send your organization’s news and events to us by the 15th of the month for inclusion in following month’s issue. Write to us at www.saathee.com. We welcome comments and suggestions.
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A passenger travelling in a train was reading the obituary section in a newspaper. He sighed and said: “O God, death rate is so high! It seems every time I breath out, a person dies!” Booddhoo: “That is very bad. Why don’t you try to use a good quality toothpaste?” ********* Science Teacher: “What is the difference between a fly and an elephant?” First grader: “A fly can sit on the elephant but the elephant cannot sit on the fly.” ********* A man was carrying a grandfather clock down the crowded street to a repair shop. Because of the limited vision due to a big clock, he collided unintentionally with Booddhoo, knocking him down. Booddhoo got up and said indignantly: “Why don’t you wear a wrist watch like everybody else?” ********* A reporter: “How many people work here?” Employer: “About one in every twenty five.”
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(Find & circle the words in the puzzle). (Subject: “Surfing safari”).
AERIALS BLOWOUT BREAK COMPETE CONFIDENCE EXCITING FIBREGLASS FLIP FLOATER HAWAII KNEEL MANEUVERS MOTION
1. A radioactive metallic chemical element, used to produce plutonium. UR _ _ _ _ _ 2. The time that is to come. _ _ _ UR _ 3. A person assisting a surgeon. _ UR _ _ 4. Force per unit area. _ _ _ _ _ UR _ 5. A poor, ragged and undisciplined. UR _ _ _ _ 6. Three plus one. _ _ UR 7. A criterion; a procedure. _ _ _ _ UR _ 8. The continent between Asia and the Atlantic Ocean. _ UR _ _ _ 9. A thighbone. _ _ _ UR 10. A vase with a pedestal. UR_ 11. Making of the goods on a large scale. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ UR _ 12. Now going on. _ UR _ _ _ _ 13. A roundabout way. _ _ _ _ UR 14. A short street with dead end. _ _ UR _ 15. The movable things like sofa, table. Bed etc. in a room. _ UR _ _ _ UR _ 16. The official language of Pakistan. UR _ _ 17. A day before Sunday. _ _ _ UR _ _ _ 18. A spiritual adviser, in Hinduism. _ UR _ 19. Make uneasy or anxious. _ _ _ _ UR _ 20. The second sign of the zodiac. _ _ UR _ _ 21. The thick hair of animal body. _ UR 22. Something built. _ _ _ _ _ _ UR _ 23. Precise; Exact. _ _ _ UR _ _ _ 24. A waste product secreted by kidneys. UR _ _ _ 25. The day before Friday. _ _ UR _ _ _ _
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(Puzzle solutions are on page 118. NO peeking!)
The unused 9 letters spell a great country to surf.
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Festivals & Holidays Compiled by Kirit Shukla
By Kirit Shukla There is only one correct answer. 1. Arrange these countries in Asia from largest area to smallest area. (a) Pakistan (b) Iran (c) India (d) China 2. The music director of 1966 Bollywood Hindi film Baharen phir bhi aayegi was (a) Naushad (b) Ravi (c) Madan Mohan (d) O. P. Nayyar 3. “Shillong–Agartala” distance by N.H.#44 is about (a) 500 Kms. (b) 600 Kms. (c) 700 Kms. (d) 800 Kms.
November 09 Nov 2 - Guru Nanak Jayanti Nov 2 - Dev Diwali/Kartik Poornima (Full Moon) Nov 3 - Election Day Nov 11 - Veteran’s Day Nov 12 - Utpatti Ekadasi
4. The “Frozen food” was invented in 1924 in (a) England (b) United States (c) Japan (d) Germany
Nov 14 - Nehru Children’s Day Nov 16 - Darsha/Somavati Amas (No Moon)
5. “Chester Arthur” was US President for the period (a) 1869-1877 (b) 1877-1881 (c) 1881-1885 (d) 1885-1889
Nov 24 - Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Nov 26 - Thanksgiving Day Nov 25-28 - Hajj Nov 27 - Eid al Adha
6. The word “ANOMALOUS” means (a) Similar (b) Abnormal (c) Shapeless (d) Unwilling
Nov 28 - Gita Jayanti/ Mokshada Ekadasi December 09
7. The river “Ganga” of India is about __ Km. long. (a) 2500 (b) 2600 (c) 2700 (d) 2800
Dec 1 - Dattatreya Jayanti/Purnima (Full Moon)
8. The nickname of “Magnolia State” in USA is (a) Florida (b) Illinois (c) Hawaii (d) Mississippi
Dec 16 - Darsha Amas (No Moon)
9. The melting point of the element Platinum is (a) 1672˚C (b) 1772˚C (c) 1872˚C (d) 1972˚C
Dec 24 - Guru Govindsingh Jayanti
10 Sachin Tendulkar, has made ___ (Most) Centuries in ODI cricket matches. (Dec. 1999 to Mar. 2009) (a) 31 (b) 35 (c) 39 (d) 43
Dec 27 - Ashura
Dec 11 - Parshvanath Jayanti Dec 12 - Safala Ekadasi Dec 18 - First of Muharram (Muslim New Year) Dec 21 - First Day of Winter Dec 25 - Christmas Dec 26 - Zarathost Diso (Parsi) Dec 28 - Putrada Ekadasi Dec 31 - Poshi Purnima (Full Moon) - New Year Eve (Year 2009 ends)
11. Medicare only covers about ? of Part B expenses. (a) 80% (b) 70% (c) 60% (d) 50% 12. If you weigh 65 kg. the calorie consumption per hour, just for eating, is about (a) 40 (b)90 (c) 140 (d) 180
Holidays & Festivals of Jan. - Feb. 10 Jan 1
- New Year, 2010 begins
Jan 14 - Makarsankranti/Uttarayana - Darsha ASmas (No Moon) Jan 20 - Vasant Panchami Jan 26 - Republic Day (India) - Jaya Ekadasi
Scholar: All correct First Class: 11 correct Second Class: 10 correct Third Class: 9 correct Needs Improvement: 8 or less correct. You be the judge for yourself.
Jan 30 - Gandhi Nirvana Day Feb 12 - Maha Shivaratri Feb 14 - Valentine Day
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Feb 28 - Holi
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General Predictions for November 2009 ARIES (Mar 20- Apr 20) Lack of confidence and frustration may lead you to make mistakes. The time will not improve till last week of the month. Try to control your temper and avoid dispute with anybody. You may lose source of extra income. You may behave arrogantly and create problem with your spouse, too. Try not to bring any change in life and wait for next month. However, you will be able to maintain regular source of income. TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 21) You will enjoy a very fast track and happy time. If unemployed, you may get a job opportunity or chance of rise in stature is on the way. You will benefit through your spouse. Time is very good to start a new business. Minor problems due to your kids could bother you. If involved in legal dispute, you may benefit through judgment. You must avoid travel and relying on your subordinates. GEMINI (May 21 - Jun 21) You face consequences of your egoistic attitude during first week of the month. By accepting advice from your well-wisher, you may convert the situation into a beneficial deal during second half of the month. Your income is definitely going to go up. You must avoid any kind of dispute with your family. The issue can go beyond your control. Your kids could prove very good guide for you. Think before taking any aggressive steps. CANCER (Jun 21 - Jul 22) Even though you will do very well in the field, money and lack of peace of mind may bother you all the time. Try to slow down and take a trip or two; you will feel very relaxed. You must drive very carefully this month. The time will improve towards end of the month, although aggression may easily turn into frustration. Improvement in old problem will delight you. However it is not going to last long, as new problem will start soon. LEO (Jul 22 - Aug 23) Financial losses may take away happiness from your life. After a negative start, the time will improve dramatically in the second half of the month. Wait till then to make any move. Remember not to take any debt to cover the losses. Your relation with your spouse will take a new positive turn. It could prove an asset for your future. Improvement in health-related problem is on the way. VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sep 23) You may experience numerous changes in your life. If not careful, you may lose a very important opportunity. Try to act with relaxed temperament and accept the unexpected in life. Don’t try to November 2009
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Art Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Access Realty & Funding (Chandravadan Shah) . . .53 All Car Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Amaan Travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Apna Travels (Morrisville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Asad Enterprises (International Calling) . . . . . . . .77 Asian Grocery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 AT & T (Retail stores) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Atlanta Liquidation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 BallantyneTech Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Bashyam, Spiro & Edgerton LLP (Immigration Law)111 Bharat Bazaar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Bhindi Jewellers . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover Bhojwani, Pinky Patel (New York Life) . . . . . . . . . .69 Blooming Buds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Bombay Grille Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Cakes and Flakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 CaroMont Medical Group (Dr. Manu Patel) . . . . . .101 Cary Photo & Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Centex Homes (Brijal Shah) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Charlotte Chiropractic Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Charlotte Music School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Charlotte Prep School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Charlotte Primary Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Clean Clothes Drycleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Concha, David - Immigration Attorney . . . . . . . . .68 County South Realty & Business Brokers . . . . . . . .76 Dale's & Tandoor Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Delhi Palace (Columbia, SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Dentist (Dr. Prashant Rao - Cedar Walk Dentistry) .58 Desai Desai Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Desai, Raj (CPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Dick James Law Firm (Monty Desai) . . . . . . . . . . .73 Dish Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Dish Network (Viren Mehta) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 DJ Kenz (Kenz Desai) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 DJ Desi (Amit Vasi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 DJ Don (David Pandoria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 DJ Lalit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 DJ Ravi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 DNJ Mortgage (Chanravadan Shah, MBA) . . . . . . .97 Dream World Travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Elegant Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Elements of the Wedding (The Main Event) . . . . . .89 Encore Amusement LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 & 93 E-nopi (Tutoring - Math & English) . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Eshaan Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Fairview Home Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Fast Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Five Star Car Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Franklin's Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Friends Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Fu Lin Asian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Gandhi International Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Global Electronics (Wholesale of Hotel LCD TV) . . .21 Global Mall (Atlanta) . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover Grover Medical Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Henna's Dulhan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 iFuturistics Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 India Grocers (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 India Palace (Columbia SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 India Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 International Groceries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Isha Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Jaipur Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 JM Emporium (Columbia, SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 K & M Accountant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 K.B. Zaveree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 KD Photographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Khandekar, Shobana (Allen Tate Realtors) . . . . . . .81 Lehar Indian Basamati Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Lightning Minds (Training In Oracle Tech) . . . . . . .89 Limon Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Little D Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Mahabazar.com Travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Maharani Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Malani Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover Mathur, Gitanjali (Allen Tate Realtors) . . . . . . . . . .51 Mrithujayan, Sue (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Nagpal, Sunil (MetLife Financial Services) . . . . . . .60 November 2009
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Namaste India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Nationwide Ins. (Maqsood Khan) . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Nazar TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Neeta Puri's Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 New Year's Party Hindu Center Charlotte . . . . . . . .63 Parekh , Bipin & Smita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Passage To India - Fine Indian Cuisine . . . . . . . . .47 Patel Brothers (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Patel, Champa (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Patel, Mrunal (Beautician) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Pathak, Atul (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Payal Groceries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Payless Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Poplai, Deepak (White Insurance) . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Pot Of Gold Amusement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 R.P. Videography (Rashmi Patel) . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Rajbhog Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Rajdeep Mandap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Rajdeep Video (Ramesh Panjabi) . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Rajeshree Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Rapid Car Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Religious Ceremonies (Swaminath Sastrigal) . . . .30 Royal Kabab Hut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Royal Pakistan Grocery Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Saffron Restaurant & Sangeeta's Catering . . . . . .79 Sangeet World (Magic Sing Karaoke) . . . . . . . . . .43 SAT Tutoring (The Hitchhiker's Guide to College) .107 Shah, Anish (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 & 29 Shah, Kirti (CPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Shyama Beauty Parlour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Situl Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Sleep Inn (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 SP Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Spice 9 Indian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Spice Bazaar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Sunuvkriti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Taj Fine Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Taste Of India (Catering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Transportation (Diamond Cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Travel Universe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Travelinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Ttravel Guru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Tyagi, Rita (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Usha Decor (Wedding Planning & Decor) . . . . . . . .32 Vyas Travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 White Horse Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Worldwide travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Zamana Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
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