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Kalam to visit to Fermilab during Chicago stay
March 25, 2011
Nevada Assembly to open with Hindu prayers
NISHA SUTARIA
CHICAGO: Former Indian President, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, who is slated to visit Chicago in late April under the auspices of the Indo-American Center (IAC) will also be going to Fermilab, a world-renowned particle physics lab in Batavia, a south-
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, former Indian President
west suburb of Chicago. Dr Rajendran Raja, a Fermilab particle physicist and member of IAC Board of Directors, is arranging Dr Kalam's Fermilab visit. During the first part of his visit, Dr Kalam will tour Fermilab to view and learn about several particle physics projects and experiments
that are currently underway, including the progress of Project X, Fermilab's new high intensity proton accelerator. The second part of his visit will give Fermilab employees, scientists and students the opportunity to meet Dr Kalam
"It is a tremendous honor to have Dr Kalam visit us at Fermilab. I'm sure it will be a very interesting day from him he's worked in the forefront of science," Dr Raja said, speaking to Dr Kalam's several scientific accomplishments at a forum where he will speak on current particle physics endeavors worldwide. "It is a tremendous honor to have Dr Kalam visit us at Fermilab. I'm sure it will be a very interesting day from him - he's worked in the forefront of science," Dr Raja said, speaking to Dr Kalam's sev-
eral scientific accomplishments. Dr Kalam has received international recognition for his contributions in the field of science. His honors include America's top engineering prize, the Hoover medal, for his work in public service contribution as an engineer. He is particularly known for his work on the ballistic missile and space rocket technology, which have brought India into modern space research. With an educational background in aeronautical engineering, Dr Kalam played a pivotal role as Project Director to develop India's first indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle in 1980. He also contributed significantly to the development of several missiles, including Agni and Prithvi, through his role as Chief Executive of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (I.G.M.D.P). Additionally, he has been Chancellor of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology and was the Scientific Adviser to the Defense Minister and Secretary, Department of Defense Research & Development throughout the 1990s. IAC will host a public reception in Dr Kalam's honor on April 24 at the Oak Brook Marriott Hotel.
Tanushree Shankar performs at Hindu Temple MADHU PATEL
CHICAGO: The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago (HTGC), in cooperation with Consulate General of India, Chicago organized a spectacular cultural dance event "Inspiring India" by Tanushree Shankar on Saturday, March 12 at HTGC temple auditorium. With a brief prayer and condolences for recent Japan earthquake and tsunami victims, Amrish Mahajan, Chairman, Public Relations, HTGC welcomed Tanushree Shankar and troupe. The program began with an invocatory item "Durga Vandana" in praise of Goddess Durga, followed by "Vrukshya Vihar"(depicting the naturalistic beauty of the forests), "Maitri" (the celebration of womanhood), and "Pratiksha" (the longing for oneness). The show concluded with the feature presentation "Chirantan", where the dancers portrayed "Hope and inspiration". With narration by Amitabh Bachchan and Tanushree
Shankar's Choreography the group presented "Chirantan" for the emergence of a peaceful dawn
Tanushree Shankar
of an era where love triumphs over the hatred and world embody a haven of hope, goodness and
tranquility. The performance was a model of grace and fluidity. All the movements were crisp, yet smooth and agile. The hand gestures, or mudras, were clean and precise. The movements of all the dancers were well-coordinated. The dancers' expressions were particularly striking, due to their extraordinary animation and liveliness. The vibrant music complemented S. Shankar's mesmerizing choreography. The program emceed by Rupamati Acharya and Dr Rohini Udupa concluded with Amrish Mahajan thanking Tanushree Shankar and group for the wonderful performance and appreciating Consulate General of India, Chicago for coordinating the artists' visit. The next coordinated event "Dusshasana Vadham" a Kathakali dance performance is set for March 27. Mahajan also pitched for generous donation to support hosting of such events with great artists.
Rajan Zed delivering a prayer in Arizona India Post News Service
NEVADA: Nevada Assembly will open with ancient Hindu prayers on April 25 in Carson City. Rajan Zed, President of Universal Society of Hinduism , will recite from Rig-Veda, the oldest scripture of the world still in common use, besides lines from Upanishads and Bhagavad-Gita (Song of the Lord), both ancient Hindu scriptures, in Sanskrit and then provide translation in English. Zed earlier opened Nevada State Senate meeting on February 14, Las Vegas City Council on January 19 and Sparks City Council on January 25 with ancient Sanskrit prayers. He also delivered the opening prayers in Clark County Board of Commissioners, Carson City Board of Supervisors, Henderson and Boulder City
Councils in the recent past in Nevada. Rajan Zed in a statement said that he planned to start and end the prayer with "Om", the mysti-
Rajan Zed, President of Universal Society of Hinduism , will recite from RigVeda, the oldest scripture of the world still in common use cal syllable containing the universe, which in Hinduism is used to introduce and conclude religious work. ContĂd on page 17
UN official lauds Sikh Environment Day India Post News Service
NEW YORK: Olav Kjorven, Assistant Secretary-General and Director of UNDP, the UN Development Program sent greetings to Sikh community worldwide on the celebration of the Sikh Environment Day. In his message to EcoSikh, Mr. Kjorven said, "In honor of the Seventh Sikh Guru I am sending my most reverent wishes and congratulations for the events planned to celebrate Sikh Environment day on March 14th." Olav Kjorven as head of UNDP has worked with many world religions to develop their own plans to combat global warming and to save environment. He was present when Sikh leaders launched EcoSikh and a five year Sikh plan in 2009 in New Delhi. This plan was then presented to UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon in Windsor
Castle in UK in November 2009. Many major Sikh organizations including SGPC have come forward to plant trees worldwide in celebration of Sikh Environment Day. Addressing Sikhs, Olav Kjorven said, "I am thrilled to see that the plans launched in Windsor two years ago are being implemented and have sparked support for successful initiatives, including the one you are about to celebrate." He hailed the Sikh activism on behalf of environment and said, "I deeply admire the work undertaken across the faiths since Windsor and have watched your struggles to enact the far-reaching proactive changes that are necessary to address climate change, provide environmental protection and ensure the regeneration that our living planet so urgently needs. ContĂd on page 20