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Devotional Tower near Hathi Singh Temple, Ahmedabad

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Hello Readers The hill station of Darjeeling in Northeast India is also a world famous producer of tea. Read about tea, tiffins and living in the shadow of the Himalayas on pg. 10. Catch the latest happening in the world of Bollywood in our Bolly Bits section on pg. 16. Bollywood playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan is performing in Raleigh in August. Catch up on this hot young singer and read her bio on pg. 32. Dental records can help in manners of investigation and forensics. Want to play a dental Sherlock Holmes? Find pg. 38 for details. Protect your finances from potential disasters. Read the very informative personal finance column on pg. 58. The economy is still in the doldrums. How do you make your resume stand out among the piles of resumes employers get? Flip over to pg. 60 for very useful tips and suggestions. Social media are everywhere. It seems everyone is using some type of social website. How do you take advantage of social media for your business? Go to pg. 66 for ideas.

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August 2009 – Issue # 136 Editor:Samir Shukla (saatheemag@hotmail.com) Publisher: Divakar Shukla (rakavid@aol.com) Community News Editor: Rajesh Ganatra Ad Design / Layout: Nate “Natwarlal” Andrews Consultant: Himanshu Desai Contributors for this issue: Pradip Bulsara, Kirit Shukla, Rajesh Ganatra, Chandan Sen, Salona Lutchminarain, Sardar Singh, Dr. Maha Gingrich, Wendy Wells, Narendra Dixit, Aishwarya Ramaswamy, Gail Z. Martin, Anjana Agarwal, Judith L. Bergman, Paul Florence, Anita Kulkarni, Mark Moxon, Aditi Majumdar, Jaye Rao, Rushir Shah, Nalini Raja Patel, Ananya Mallavarapu, Pravin Benjamin, Jalendu Vaidya, and Dr. Meena Chelury.

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Devotional tower in front of the Hathi Singh Jain Temple in Ahmedabad. The temple was built in 1850, but this temple tower is a recent addition.

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Devotional Tower near Hathi Singh Temple, Ahmedabad

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The Timsina Story and The Bhutanese Refugees of North Carolina By Salona Lutchminarain and Paul Florence The following is the story of one Bhutanese family’s long journey to the United States. This article also tells of a community that seemed to slip quietly into American society and the great challenges that they are faced with. Their needs are many but their potential is enormous. Nepal In the early 1890’s a middle aged couple, Mr. and Mrs. Timsina must find a more fertile land on which to farm and properly raise a family. Farming, herding, and living off the land were simply the way these people knew how to live. Due to large amounts of farming over a long period of time, the land in the Himalayan Nepali settlement became less fertile and ceased to be fruitful for their needs. They packed up the bare necessities and began a voyage to an unknown destination. Their goal, simply to find a new place to call home. Bhutan Four hundred kilometers later, through the rugged mountainous terrain their quest leads them to Southern Bhutan, an area that was fairly uninhabited yet full of life, forested valleys, and untapped land. They begin to settle there. Word gets back to Nepal that a suitable land with peace loving neighbors has been found. Eventually hundreds and hundreds of other migrant Nepali families start to trickle in and together over time they build homes, villages, schools, hospitals and temples which quickly establishes them as one of Bhutan’s most significant minority groups. They love the place like it is their ancestral home. This is where Bhola Timsina considers home. Born in Bhutan in 1980 he enjoyed the fruits of his parents and grandparents labor who worked vigorously to create a stable life for the family. His father, a successful farmer had ample livestock and crops to support the family and encouraged his son to pursue his education. He was schooled alongside native Bhutanese people and learned their language and Buddhist religious customs, which he both admired and respected. Despite this he always kept his Nepali Hindu roots, which were strongly prevalent in this pan NepaliBhutanese community. Hinduism quickly became Bhutan’s second largest religion. Since their arrival in Bhutan the Nepali community lived in fairly peaceful co-existence with their Bhutanese neighbors. Their farms provided much of the country’s food supply and they established a good August 2009

working relationship with each other. For nearly 90 years the Nepali-Bhutanese community enjoyed a rather serene and somewhat stable life. This peace is abruptly interrupted sometime in the early 1980’s after a few people of Nepali origin try to gain representation at the government level for reasons that would seem natural to us: securing equal rights and opportunities for their people. The reaction of the Bhutanese government to this is one of suspicion stemming from a fear that sharing power with a large minority could ultimately be a political and cultural threat to the almost completely Buddhist government (The Drupas, as they are known). In response to this, in 1985 the Bhutanese government began to promote the notion of proof of citizenship by ethnic identity. In other words if you were not a native of Bhutan or did not have documents to prove legal residency, you were not considered a citizen nor a legal immigrant but rather an illegal alien. The Timsina family had neither, even though they occupied and cultivated the area for almost a hundred years. Many people in the Nepalese community could not understand the government’s harsh actions. As a result fear began to brew amongst the Bhutansese Nepalis. Some resorted to violence and began attacking government buildings and resisting the government however they could. While the resistance scared many Bhutanese citizens, it was not a full scale revolution by any means. The government, however used this as more justification for expulsion and suppression. The government’s motto “one nation, one people” became the premise with which they set out on a mission to suppress all signs of Nepali language, script, culture or religion. This suppression was at times violent and led to the imprisonment and detention of many loved Nepali leaders and innocent people. The community that thrived in their rich culture and stable source of livelihood now became stricken with fear and insecurity. The Removal The Bhutanese government set a deadline that all people of non-Bhutanese ethnicity should be out of the county by 1990. The message was taken seriously by all due to the government’s display of force. This was when Bhola‘s father, Mr. Timsina took a few of his cattle, packed all the belongings that they could, and began traveling by foot towards the border of India. Bhola was ten at that time and remembers it very well, he says “Most of our belongings were left. We left cattle in our farm. We left corn and rice in the stores. We didn’t get the compensation for the land. Nothing was brought with us, except some groceries to eat which can be carried while walking all through the day. We walked with some cattle and we sold the cattle at the border of India. We stayed in India for some days in a little tent, a plastic tent. Indian trucks were available there, and whatever belongings we had, we just brought it in those trucks, and came to Nepal as a refugee.” Life as a Refugee Around 10,000 displaced Nepali families were suddenly nationless and homeless. The United Nation’s High Commissioners for Refugees set up a temporary

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Darjeeling Tea, Tiffins and the Himalayas

Story and Photos By Mark Moxon Darjeeling is one of India's most famous hill stations, renowned of course for its tea. Most of the hill stations I've visited â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Cameron Highlands, Kodaikanal, Dieng and so on â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are situated in valleys, with a pleasant town centre surrounded by hills studded with beautiful residences. Not so Darjeeling: this hill station lives at an altitude of 2134m on a west-facing slope, which makes it easy to work out which direction you're facing, but it also makes exploring feel like a workout on a step machine. The town itself is fairly large. From above, Darjeeling looks like most Indian dwellings, with rusty tin roofs, ugly black water tanks and washing draped just about everywhere, but the slope manages to remove the claustrophobic feeling normally associated with most closely cropped and crowded places. Walk up the hill and you can look down on the whole town with views down to the deep valley floor below, and if the weather Darjeeling is one of the few hill stations that's entirely is clear you can see built on a slope the western Himalayas dominating the horizon, with Everest just visible as a deceptively diminutive peak among the closer mountains. That's if the weather is clear. Like other hill stations, the summer temperatures in Darjeeling are simply divine compared to the sweat and toil of the plains below, but the price you pay as the monsoon approaches is lots of cloud, a fair amount of rain and a total lack of views. My hotel room, complete with balcony and the familiar stain of wet mould in the corner, would have provided me with the perfect setting for sipping tea and talking politics, but all it managed was a view reminiscent of that from a 747 flying over wintry Europe. I had expected this, and having spent weeks surrounded by Himalayan mountains I wasn't exactly disappointed, but it did make it harder to get motivated about exploring the area. Occasional glimpses through the fog made it worthAugust 2009

while, however, and I met up with a couple of very friendly Irish travelers, Chris and Martina, who proved excellent companions for exploring the hill station. The snow leopard sanctuary, which has the only breeding program in southern Asia and the only one in the world that has had any kind of success, was well worth the hour's walk from town; the endangered snow leopard is a superbly beautiful creature, especially the cubs, and as they gamboled round their cages we talked to the man in charge of the program, learning as much about Asian politics as we did about snow leopards. The Darjeeling snow leopard breeding program is unique: it's successful The grandly named Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway is another interesting attraction, not so much because the cable car is anything fantastic (though the views over the rolling fields of tea bushes are decidedly photogenic) but because the thrill of putting your life in the hands of the first ever Indian cable car really gets the adrenalin flowing. Rattling our way down the hill and back up again in a car complete with smashed window and a door you couldn't open from the inside, we managed to complete the journey without serious incident (luckily the ropeway isn't steam-powered). It is, however, a good way to get below the high cloud that smothers the town at this time of year, and at last we got a glimpse of the Himalayas, albeit a long way away and not the group containing Everest. For the latter we had to be content with the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Museum, a fascinating collection of stories and memorabilia from the various Everest expeditions; the late Tenzing Norgay, one of the first two to reach the top of Everest, lived in Darjeeling, and the museum he helped to set up is full of his equipment. Hillary and Tenzing have always kept quiet about who actually reached the top first, which is an interesting story. If you ask a westerner who climbed Everest first, the answer will be Edmund Hillary; ask someone from the Indian subcontinent and the emphasis is on Tenzing Norgay. Chowrasta, one of the best people-watching spots in town They're both right, because nobody knows except the two who made it; the flags flown on the summit were the Union Jack (for New Zealander Hillary), Indian (for Norgay) and Nepalese (Everest is in Nepal), but I bet most people only remember the Union Jack, unless they're Indian or Nepalese. Then there was the botanical garden, a pleasant green park on the sloping valley sides just below the town, which was surprising not so much for its flora and ponds but for the peace and quiet which it afforded; this made hitting the high street a serious culture

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shock, with its myriad shops selling Tibetan goods and cramped market backstreets heaving with cobblers, tailors, pan shops and tea vendors. Darjeeling is a holiday spot in every way, and the number of Indian tourists milling around creating fascinating chaos showed just how popular such a set up is. But the most important thing to do in Darjeeling is to relax with a nice pot of tea and a good view or, failing the latter, a comfortable chair. Every day that we were in Darjeeling Chris, Martina and I found our way to Glenary's, a reminder of the days of the Raj with its smart waiters, impeccable service, excellent food and an anachronistically highceilinged dining room that, in the winter, would be flickeringly lit by the roar of the fire at one end. But we didn't need fire, we The tea fields of Darjeeling just needed tea; not surprisingly the tea in Darjeeling is excellent, and not just because it's served western-style. If you order chai in India, you'll get a grubby glass filled with an incredibly milky and teeth-crunchingly sweet concoction that is made by filtering violently boiling milk through the tea-maker's equivalent of an old sock filled with tea leaves, and after throwing it around a bit in a style faintly reminiscent of flashy bartenders (though that's where any similarity between an Indian chai stall owner and a waistcoat-clad cocktail expert ends, believe me) he'll present it to you with a bill for two rupees. It actually tastes wonderful and I'm a huge fan, but it's nothing like tea as westerners know it. In Darjeeling, however, you get a pot of local tea, a tea strainer, a jug of hot milk, sugar in a bowl and time to enjoy yourself. Darjeeling tea is a mild-flavored brew compared to fiery L a p s a n g Suchong or the slightly sickly spices of Earl Grey – experts probably use words like "delicate" and "subtle" when Exploring the cramped backstreets talking about Darjeeling tea – so it's a godsend that it's not treated with the usual Indian courtesy: the flavor would be totally crushed if it was served through a sock. The tea isn't the only important part of Afternoon Tea: don't forget tiffin. Immortalized by Sid James in Carry On Up The Khyber the Indian word "tiffin" means a snack, yet another Indian word that has found its way into everyday English. There are lots of Indian words that have made it into English. Veranda, guru, pyjamas, sandals, ganja, dungarees, shampoo, khaki, jungle, loot, monsoon, August 2009

hookah, curry... all these are Indian words that we commonly use today. There are more than you think. Tiffin in Darjeeling means cakes and lots of them, and between the three of us we managed to build up enough fatty residue to see us through the meanest of Indian illnesses. I shan't annoy you by mentioning the prices: Sealing the tea packets with a candle suffice to say that a hoard of cakes and a couple of pots of tea came in well under £1, and that back in England I wouldn't visit an establishment like Glenary's without an expense account or a benefactor in tow. Tea Terminology The whole subject of Darjeeling tea deserves a separate section, if only because the sheer complexity of it makes PG Tips look positively plebeian. Ready for a whole new world? Then we'll begin. Darjeeling tea isn't just one type of tea, it's a whole family of the buggers: talking about Darjeeling tea is a bit like saying someone speaks English, when they could be speaking Geordie, Australian, New Jersey, Inglish, Cockney and so on. And like accents, some teas have class and others just don't. A look at the processing method used in the Happy Valley Tea Estate in Darjeeling shows how one bush can produce five different varieties. The picked leaves are placed in long trays to a depth of about 20cm where air is blown from underneath The Happy Valley Tea Estate factory to drive out moisture in a two-stage process, six hours of cold air and six hours of hot; this reduces the moisture content of the green leaves from 75 percent to 35 percent. The leaves then pass into a rolling machine where they are rolled and crushed for 45 minutes to bring out the juices from the cells, after which a sifter machine separates out any leaves that are too big. Fermentation is next, where the leaves are left on cold metal shelves for 2-3 hours to ferment in their juices, turning the color from green to brown; they are then passed through the drying machine, a long conveyor through a furnace set to 117°C where the moisture is reduced to about two percent. The leaves, now ready to brew, are sorted into categories according to leaf size, the smaller leaves being the best quality; at the Happy Valley the teas produced are, in order of quality with the best first, Orange Pekoe, Golden Flower, Golden Supremo, Supremo and Tea Bags.

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After making a sensational Bollywood debut with Ghajini last year, Asin's career has been only moving higher. While her work in Ghajini fetched her the “Best Debutant Award” at all the major award functions, Asin is all set to add yet another feather to her already impressive cap. Asin will receive the Kalaimamani award, which is the highest civilian honor given by the Tamil Nadu government. The award will be presented to the young actress by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi.

Lata Records Hanuman Chalisa in Four Hours This could qualify as a spiritual miracle. Recently Lata Mangeshkar, who will be 80 this year, walked into young composer Mayuresh Pai’s studio and recorded the entire Hanuman Chalisa in four hours flat. It’s an effort that has taken other far younger singers days if not weeks to complete. Mangeshkar underwent major knee surgery just two months ago. The legendary vocalist’s niece and a singer in her own right, Rachna Shah says, “She had gone only to rehearse and not record the Hanuman Chalisa. But we don’t know what happened. Within half an hour she was doing the final take and she finished singing the entire Hanuman Chalisas. Where did the energy come from? We don’t know. But when it comes to Lata Didi miracles are only to be expected.” When asked about the miracle recording, the Mangeshkar laughs off the compliments. “I don’t know how it happened. The Hanuman Chalisa has been done so many times. We’ve done it in a different softer way. I always enjoy devotional singing much more than any other form of singing. And I’m so glad I returned to recording, after my surgery, with the Hanuman Chalisa.”

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Aamir Khan Shares Teaching Talks with Hillary Clinton The Taare Zameen Par teacher surfaced in Aamir Khan when he met the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when she was in Mumbai recently. The brand ambassador of the Teach India initiative, Khan had shared the dais with Clinton in an interactive session at St. Xavier’s College. On the occasion, Khan aired his views on Indian teaching methods and problems faced by the children here in terms of studies. He was of the opinion that in the country the report cards matter more than the actual reasoning power. “We should encourage those minds who are thirsty and hungry for knowledge. Children who believe in questioning, searching, disagreeing and not just memorizing and cramming should be appreciated,” he stated.

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ago. Madan Mohan’s son used many of these melodies to write the music for Veer-Zaara, the Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta film released by Yash Chopra in 2004. Madan Mohan narrated over some of these melodies and the disc also contains those rare recordings. This collection is a must for not only Madan Mohan fans, but also any fan of the classic romantic era of Hindi films that spanned the late 50’s through the 70’s. It was a time when most film songs had deep meaning and were written by poets. The music was more organic and natural where entire orchestras were used. In much of the fast-paced and dance oriented Bollywood music today, a couple of musicians can create the songs and soundtracks in the studio with electronics and digital compositions. Madan Mohan died on July 14, 1975.

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Indian Classical Music By Anita Kulkarni Music is a creation of the nature. Human beings try to capture sound and rhythm from nature. Music is a reflection of happiness, emotions, and feelings; here music means dance, drama, and instrument and vocal. In classical music, the artist is always trying to add something new. He conducts the new experiment, which is a creative task of offering new in the present. Hindustani music tradition is related from past. Raga theory is based on Thaat. What is Thaat in Hindustani classical music? All Ragas are originated from main 10 Thaats. Ragas are classified based on ascending and descending note pattern in following Thaats. According to Pt Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande (18601936), one of the most influential musicians in the field of North Indian classical music in the twentieth century, Thaat is what “each one of the several traditional ragas is based on, or is a variation of, ten basic thaats, or musical scales or frameworks.” The ten Thaats are Bilawal, Kalyan, Khamaj, Bhairav, Poorvi, Marwa, Kafi, Asavari, Bhairavi and Todi. If one were to pick a raga at random, it should be possible to find that it is based on one of these Thaats. Some ragas share names with their Thaats: like Raag Bhairav comes under Thaat Bhairav. All ragas with the Komal notes Re and Dha come under Thaat Bhairav. Every Thaat has different note pattern and its own specialty in ascending and descending notes. • Bilawal: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni (All natural/shuddha notes)

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Kathakali This South Indian classical dance style is often confused with the name Kathak, a North Indian dance style. Kathakali is a Classical Dance-Drama of Kerala in South India that dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu traditions. Kathakali actually means, “Story-Play,” and it has been a highly specialized style for ages. This dance style has been considerably influenced by the old Sanskrit dramas of Kerala called Kudiyattam, and also Krishna Atam or the dramatic stories of Lord Krishna. The themes of these compositions were based on the stories of the Puranas with their beauty of parables and moral lessons. When I was little, I saw Mahabharatham being staged by some great Kathakali dancers. First, I was a little scared by the facial makeup and the elaborate costumes and dance movements. I do not remember how that fear transformed into fascination. The movements were very powerful and hypnotic.

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All the five forms of art have a very important place in this dance style. Its literature is poetic and dramatic. Like Bharatha Natyam and Kuchipudi, Kathakali dance style also composes its music using the Carnatic or Southern school of classical music. Unlike other dance forms, the make-up used in Kathakali is a highly developed art, involving great skill in the application of the paints. I actually saw the dancers lay down on the floor to get their makeup done, as it takes quite a few hours to complete the face painting. Meticulous care is taken to see that each mask is perfectly applied on the face, with each color in its right place, to enhance the dramatic effect of the dance performance. This aids in doing the exaggerated and wonderful facial expressions. Each particular facemask represents a different type of character. To act, the use of the eyes and eyebrows is far more evolved and involved than in Bharatha Natyam or Kathak or any other school of the classical dance. Eyes and eyebrows are constantly used to aid the process of communication in the most effective manner with great intensity. During the drama the dancers do not speak, but they used varied hand movements known as “Mudras“ and mime to constitute a complete sign language. The August 2009

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In addition to identification of victims and crimescene investigations, teeth are also valuable in determining the age of a deceased individual by finding the eruption pattern, such as the development of third molar. National Geographic carried an interesting story about a baby mammoth, an elephant-like animal from prehistoric ages. Recently, a remarkably wellpreserved specimen of this animal was found in Siberia. Using dental forensic techniques, scientists estimated the age of the animal, its diet, climatic situation, and patterns of migration. Because of the resistant nature of the dental tissues to trauma or decomposition, teeth are an excellent source of DNA, which helps establish the identity of an individual. Several organizations are dedicated to the field of forensic dentistry such as Bureau of legal dentistry, and American board of forensic odontology. As always, should you have any question, 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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- Identification of human remains - Identification in mass fatalities, such as air crash, or explosion - Assessment of bite mark injuries in assault cases - Assessment of cases of physical abuses - Age estimation of specimen Teeth can help establish the age and identity of the person to who the teeth belong. Teeth are the hardest tissues in the body that can withstand heat and pressure and thus offer valuable clues in deteriorating evidence. Like fingerprint, the arrangement of each personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teeth is unique. In addition, most people have gone through dental work that further add uniqueness to the teeth and act as differentiating markers. Dental records such as X-rays, models, implants are useful to compare and identify dental specimens for forensic purposes, just like DNA or fingerprints. In mass fatalities, involving explosion or high impact crashes, human remains are usually fragmented or mutilated beyond recognition. Under such circumstances, dental identification may the only feasible method of identification. Ante-mortem dental records (dental-records of the victims when they were alive) are collected and compared with the post mortem records to make identification. Bite marks are also an important piece of evidence in the assessment of a crime. Bite marks are most often inflicted on a victim by the perpetrator of a crime. Applying forensic dental techniques, law enforcement can establish the link between victim and the perpetrator of the crime. August 2009

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Journey to Mars (Part One) By Aditi Majumdar It was the evening of May 06 and everyone was going home after the late afternoon playtime. Arin, Sarah and Andrew were very tired. They were all playing hide and seek. Arin tried to get hold of Sarah but he could not seek her out. So Sarah was the winner of this evening. Evan and Emily were searching for the ball that they lost during the play. They were playing baseball. After a searching for twenty minutes, they gave up. They thought of retiring to their homes. It was getting dark, so Arin, Andrew, Evan, Sarah and Emily wanted to go home. On the way to their homes, there was a big area covered with long pine trees. That place was always abandoned. Nobody ever came and went to the woods. That evening, Sarah suddenly noticed few lights in the woods. She said loudly, “looks something is there in the woods.“ Evan and Andrew did not believe her. They tried to make fun of her. But Sarah insisted that something was there in the woods. Emily and Arin tried to find out what was there. Evan told them it is nothing; someone is going home through the woods. “Who,“ asked Arin? Emily tried to give an explanation that “it might be the old man who stays around the corner, who might be going home with the lantern in the hand.“ Sarah, the youngest in the group, was still trying to find out what was in it or who was in there. She didn’t have enough courage to go inside and look, but she wasn’t ready to go home without knowing about it. Till this time the lights were blinking and glittering in the woods which attracted Evan and Andrew, too. August 2009

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They were the eldest in the group so they thought of going into the woods to find out what was there exactly. Evan and Andrew looked at each other and thought of going into the woods. Emily, Sarah and Arin were also eager to get into the woods and see. When they entered into the woods they saw a beautiful box-like thing standing with glittering lights all over the structure. They were very surprised and delighted to see it. They were wondering what’s happening! They were afraid to go near the “light box.“ Suddenly the door of the box opened. They were very surprised and frightened to see that happening. A beautiful girl came out with a space suit and was looking here and there. She had a magic wand in her hand. Sarah, Arin, Emily, Evan and Andrew were watching her from a distance. They were all quiet and were not making any kind of noise so that the “alien girl” might be alert and would go back to the box. They would never know who she was. It was a magical moment. Andrew and Arin wanted to go near to the box and check what else was there in the box? But Emily made a gesture to stop them. In the meantime the “alien girl” was moving here and there, checking the ground, trying to smell around and find more things around her. Sarah wanted to go back home. She was very afraid to see all these happening. But Andrew and Arin whispered and ordered not to move at all. They wanted to check who the girl was. They were able to see the girl more clearly, as she came nearer to the bush. She was very beautiful and was wearing lots of precious stones on her outfit. Those glittering stones were so beautiful they seemed to be lights on her dress. The wand was looking like a stick with a big headlight on it. Till now the children understood that she was definitely not from this world. They have read so many stories about aliens in books; they were surprised to see really everything in front of them. Suddenly, they realized she is not visible to them. The children started to look around by peeping around from the bush. They thought of coming out to look for the alien girl. As Andrew and Arin turned around they saw the “alien girl” was standing right behind them. Sarah started crying because of fear, Emily and Evan thought of hiding in the bush.

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Rotational Viewing: Hold the right fist in front with the right thumb pointing upward and the elbow straight. Make a large circular movement with the right arm. Keep the eyes focused on the thumb without moving the head. Perform at least 5 times clockwise and then 5 times anticlockwise. Repeat with the left thumb. Up And Down Viewing: Keeping the arms straight, slowly raise the right thumb while following the motion of the thumb with the eyes. When the thumb is raised to the maximum, slowly return to the starting position, all the time keeping the eyes focused on the thumb without moving the head. Repeat 5 times with each thumb. Near and Distant Viewing: Stand or sit with a clear view of distant object. Focus the eyes on the nose tip five seconds. Then focus on a distant object for 5 seconds. Repeat this process 5 to 10 times. Close the eyes and relax for few seconds. After finishing the practice splash cold water onto the eyes a few times. Palming may be performed any time during the practice.

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Right Action for Peace By Sardar Singh "May there be peace among the gods in heaven and among the stars; may there be peace on earth, among men and four footed animals; may we not hurt each other; may we be generous to each other, may we have that intelligence which will guide our life and actions; may there be peace in our prayers, on our lips and in our hearts." - Rigveda

Some of the points in the article “Prayer for Peace” (July 2009 Saathee) need further elaboration and clarification. According to the common usage and according to the dictionary the word “prayer” means an act or practice of praying to God. To pray means to make a request in a humble manner. In this kind of prayer there are two entities, the one that prays and the other that is prayed to. In the Sanskrit Chant there is no individual entity praying to God or some outside agency for the fulfillment of a particular desire. There is no mention or indication of the word “I.” The word “we” has been used. “May WE not hurt each other, may WE be generous to each other, may WE have that intelligence which will guide OUR life and actions; may there be prayer in OUR lips and in OUR hearts.” The feeling “I” being separate from “you” is totally absent. This is not a prayer by petty little “self” that is feeling helpless, lonely, isolated, dejected, caught in some self created turmoil and therefore wanting some comfort, solace, hope and assurance or a prayer by some egocentric person wanting more money, power, position, prestige or seeking some personal gain. The word "prayer" brings to mind the meaning we are accustomed to. In the Chant, however, the word has been used in quite a different way. What has been said in the chant is not addressed to any outside agency. But it is an understanding that is taking place inwardly. We need to make a clear distinction between the word "prayer" as commonly used and the way it has been used in the Chant. If we can feel the essence of what has been said we can assign the proper meaning. Only by assigning proper meaning can we see the truth of what has been said. The chant is arising out of intelligence that generates action for the common good. The word "may" used in the chant makes it appear as if there is a gap between what is happening and what should happen so that there is peace. This is not actually the case. This prayer is not for some goal to be achieved in the future. “Peace is in our prayers, on our lips and in our hearts” This means that the action is taking place in the now. Thought is not the instrument that is creating peace “among gods in heaven and among the stars.” That peace already exists. If you go to any place of worship you find people are begging for something or the other for tomorrow. A person who is celebrating life in the now behaves August 2009

righteously in the present moment. There is no postponement of right action. Not to hurt each other, not to entertain fear, not to create fear in each other's mind, not to deceive oneself and deceive others and not to live a contradictory life is the right action which can happen only in the now. Action born out of understanding is peaceful. It is not violent, aggressive, assertive and dominating. Prayer in our hearts means the prayer that is happening all the time. Heart beat is going on when a person is alive. Prayer is, therefore the very breath of life. Prayer is going on when one is awake and when one is asleep. How can one even for a split second afford to forget that one is part and parcel of the whole existence? The understanding of the wholeness of life brings into being the action of prayer which is not to hurt each other and to be generous to each other. Action born out of intelligence is the right action. To see the truth, to abide by the truth and to act out of the truth is the right action for peace. Where there is ego there cannot by prayer. Prayer and ego cannot co-exist. Prayer is for universal peace. The action of ego is always self-centered. Prayer is not an egotistic affair. It is not like sometime you pray and at all other times you remain greedy, jealous and violent. Action of egotistic prayer brings about isolation. Thinking by its very nature is fragmentary and limited. Therefore thinking is not the instrument through which any one can come upon the prayer in our hearts that is the basis for universal peace. Thought always operates in the area of the known – knowledge, memory and experience. It can never touch the unknown. When thought tries to bring that which is unknowable into the area of the known it creates self-deception. When thinking makes a concept of Truth, it distorts Truth. The world in which we live peace is just a concept and prayer also is a concept because it is based on another concept. Thought creates a concept of God, some supernatural power or authority and worships that authority because it needs psychological security. This need is born out of insecurity that thought itself has created. There is obviously a fallacy in this kind of prayer. Because of so many different concepts of God we have numerous organized religions, groups and sects. Identification with a particular religion or group creates divisions between man and man. Conflicts and wars arising out of these divisions have created so much misery and sorrow in the world. In the midst of conflicts and wars we create concepts of peace. One can see how politicians all over the world continue to generate ideas about peace and continue to pursue the shadow created by thought. It is like dog (thought) chasing its own tail (ideas about peace created by thought). When the cause of the problem (thought) creates an idea of peace it strengthens the cause because the idea is the total denial of the cause. To see this thing actually happening we need not go far back in history. During the past ten years the politicians have sown seeds for more and more violence in the name of

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Use context clues, dictionaries and special resources to learn idioms with “food images.” 4 1. People who are full of energy __a. are the apple of someone’s eye __b. are feeling their oats __c. will get what they want 2. When someone is wonderful __a. she’s a hard nut to crack __b. she’s a peach __c. she’s the top banana 3. When you want to be honest with someone, you __a. have your cake and eat it, too. __b. talk turkey __c. look at the world through rose-colored glasses Suggested strategies to increase your word power this month: 1. Look and listen for various ways stage, desert and dessert are used in newspapers, magazine articles and conversation. 2. Listen to conversations and check the newspapers for examples of all nine idioms in the quiz above. References: Longman Dictionary of American English, Pearson Education Limited, 2004, pp. 891-892 (stage) 2 Ibid. pp. 241-242 (dessert/desert) . 3 Every Day Vocabulary by Laurie Rozakis, Ph.D., 1998: Doubleday Direct, Inc., Chapter 3: Get To the Root of the Matter, p.44. 4 The Idioms Workbook, 2nd Edition by Myra Shulman Auslin, Pro-Ed www.proedinc.com 2003, pg, 354. 1

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Your Resume, Your Real Estate By Jaye Rao Do you check out the ads in magazines and newspapers? You cannot watch television for more than a few minutes before seeing commercials. The companies placing those ads and commercials sure hope you view them, otherwise they are wasting money. Through ads and commercials merchants and companies want you to buy their products and services or visit their restaurants and shops. Think about how you look at a magazine? Why do some ads catch your attention while others clearly do not? Now, think of the ads that you just flip past giving them a passing glance. Did the ad not catch your attention? Do you not have a need for that particular service? Think about the ads that you do notice. Is there a need that is being filled? This exercise should give you an idea of what Human Resources executives face every day when they are reviewing resumes for a particular position. They view the resume the same way you view the magazine. Your resume is the ad. Now you want to catch and hold their attention. Simply put, resumes are a brief description of your career and accomplishments. But in this job market, we are finding that our resumes better be more than that! Equally qualified applicants are vying for the same opportunities. Finding a job is highly competitive and you better be the best. According to Human Resources Expert, David Pinkley, owner of the Resume Sage, the resume should reflect more than your career path. “The resume is your portal into your life not just your professional life but all of your life. The resume is the focal point of the job search, the first impression on a potential employer.” Most people believe they never get an interview. Pinkley passionately states “you did get interviewed. It was 30 seconds, and you weren’t present!” Talk about an ego deflator. Our resume did not create more interest than 30 seconds. The time it takes to scan it. Seem familiar in your review of that ad? I used to think a resume was effective because the format was attractive, the words were succinct, and the chronology of my accomplishments was well organized. Today, when most resumes are being transmitted through job sites, the format does not really even matter. No one knows that you have two spaces between the first bullet and the second bullet. Rather than focusing on formatting, Pinkley says “the resume is the silent sales force for us.” Have you noticed when a friend submits your resume to the Human Resources Executive or Hiring Manager, you tend to get an interview? It is because the friend sold you to that person using their relationship. But the resume needs to do what your friend did for you; “sell you” in order to get you an interview. Pinkley says the first half of the page of a resume is “prime real estate.” We need to own it. Our summary of qualifications is the first chapter of our story. He says the summary should lend credibility and inject your personality, so the human resources person visualizes you as a person, not as a piece of paper. The summary August 2009

should be short, to the point and reflect you. For most of us, listing our accomplishments from a technical perspective is rather easy. “Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. P & L Responsibility.” When it comes to saying something that describes what we really did, it becomes much more challenging. We tend to write such things as “Technology professional with impressive record of accomplishments, strong communication skills, and detailed oriented.” What does that say about us? David Pinkley says do not use buzzwords that “look good on paper but do not say much.” Here is an example of some words not to use: Strong communication skills, detail oriented, highly organized, energetic, uniquely qualified, or quick learner. Rather than doing that, it is important to use sentences that convey a message about you. For example here are some sentences Pinkley wrote describing the qualifications of an individual. • I recognize that the purpose of all technology is to deliver information to support timely decision making. • As a manager and project leader, I listen first, then coach people through problems. • Consistently able to get people to follow me because I won’t take their credit for a job well done. Upon reading your resume, David Pinkley says a perfect stranger needs to know who you are. They must have a level of expectation of what you can do and what it will be like to work with you. If you can sell that, then you will get the job. Furthermore, Pinkley says the resume and interviewing process is analogous to running for office. If you are looking for a job, you are a candidate. You are trying to get the votes of all those voters--the decision makers at the company. Now, I do know something about that! If you are not giving someone a clear understanding of what you can do, then most likely you will not get their vote. “People say the conventional wisdom is to segregate your professional life from your entire life.” David Pinkley argues, “it is a reflection of all of your life after college.” So make sure your whole story is reflected in the resume, not just the chronology. Give us an understanding of who you are. For more information on David Pinkley, the Resume Sage, visit: www.TheResumeSage.com or email him with questions at: david@theresumesage.com.

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The Agony and Ecstasy of Anticipation

By Rushir Shah

Among the nine rasa (emotional themes) that form the heart of classical Indian performing arts, none is perhaps more popular or more regularly performed today than shringara. An emotional mood provoked by love, by longing for, and appreciation of beauty, is shringara. It means love—as the creation of an atmosphere of beauty, harmony and union. Not only an expression of love, it is also a desire for art, decoration, and above all for an environment of exuberance and euphoria. In the Indian classical dance, Kathak (narrative dance), Shringara is used extensively to tell stories of inflamed desires and passionate longing. More than 2000 years old, Kathak has been historically performed to narrate mythical love stories of Radha and Krishna, Shiva and Parvati—among other things. Stories, in which, the anxiety of waiting and the exuberance of impending arrival of the beloved are turned into an explosion of moods and emotions. Take for example the traditional episode of Radha embellishing herself then waiting at the window for her beloved Krishna. In Kathak, this solitary act before the rendezvous, is described by a struggle of emotions in a complex dance of fear and hope, equanimity and anxiety, fatigue alternating with spurts of energy, expressed with nazakat (subtle grace) and nakhra (pretended hurt or playful seduction). In this particular episode of Kathak, we often see Radha beautifying herself at the mirror, contemplative and melancholy, imagining the union with her beloved and dreading that it may not happen after all. Here, the mirror does not reveal to her the magical aspects of her own beauty but they become open windows to empty evening paths. The mirror becomes a wall telling her, “Krishna is not here”. Solitude invigorates beneath her eyes, while the process of make-up continues. In a trice, her arms out-stretched, she runs, jangling her payal-clad ankles, from one mood to another. Her eager eyes roll in all directions than return back unpossessed. “Krishna is not here.” The beautification continues. Is this beautification necessary only for enticing the beloved or is it also a way of hiding her fear and fatigue? With this layered cocktail of emotions, Shringara is performed in Kathak to illustrate the agonies and ecstasies of a promise waiting its consummation. It expresses not the ethereal lightness of surrender and union but the heavy burden of emotions endured by longing. Nothing if not ambivalent, the moment of beautification, of love’s promise, runs to the four corners of fear, doubt, anger, and sometimes jealousy. The mirror is not just the exclamation point of Radha’s beauty; it also serves as the question mark of Krishna’s absence. The window where Radha waits—where the evening settles down with the moon for love’s interlude—shows not just the abundant August 2009

seductions of the world, but Radha’s eyes filled with fragile anticipations and un-uttered intimacies. I think this commonplace episode of Kathak exemplifies the Shringara rasa. When performed by a discriminating artist it reveals not just the divine beauty and awesome devotion of Radha, but it emphasizes the subordinate, and often suppressed, feelings that haunt love. The speculative emotions that besiege, energize and infuriate love. When waiting for a lover we are embraced by the warm and moist possibility of an impending union. However, the cold fingers of fear and anxiety are never far from our hands. Shringara then cannot just be understood in terms of euphoria, it must also include those emotions which make love’s longing bounteous and painful. In Indian classical dances I think there is no place better than Kathak to experience this: love as a prayer anticipating, as a promise waiting. Khayal (literally, imagination) is a genre of North Indian classical singing in which two bandish (songs) are performed successively. The bada khayal (great imagination) is typically a long rendition of a bandish in slow tempo, or vilamban, with melodic phrases that have no harmonic parts. It is followed by the chotta khayal (small imagination), a short rendition of a bandish in a fast tempo, or drut. In the Khayal genre songs are short, often couplets or triplets, but performances long, where lyrics are subordinate to improvisation and melodic experiments, not exactly like, but similar to, jazz music. Vilambit Khayal (long slow imagination), although tightly regulated by the rules of ragas, is a technique of prolonging and experimenting with the melodic phrase, of pushing it towards unknown corners and unforeseen directions, a way of contemplating and speculating, of indulging eagerness, intensifying solitude, and investigating slowness. It does not so much plunge us into a delirium as much as it shows us how to swim confidently in the random currents of spontaneous thoughts. It embodies a self-revealing instinctual conversation. We might even say that Vilambit Khayal is not the contemplation of, but contemplation as, beauty. The musical fruit harvested in Vilamban makes audible the profound mystery which is beyond the domain of language or nature. From this majestic height of imagination, Khayal descends and reunites with earthly reality, as the long, slow tempo Khayal gives way to the short, fast tempo drut khayal, where the melodic phrasing is rapid, made giddy by the pace of mortal human desire. It would seem as if populated by paranoia and euphoria, eagerness and tenderness, possessiveness and desire, decadence and leisure. It tries to test the ragged edge and precipitous cliff of breathless pleasure. Escaping, alternating, exploding and orgasmic, in its fiery rise and high-tempered crescendo, drut khayal is story of our mortal rise and fall; whereas the slowtempo Vilambit Khayal is a musical description of our divine nature and meditative possibilities. Drut Khayal pursues, loots, conquers, eliminates, personifies a life of grandeur; whereas Vilambit Khayal meanders,

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Using Social Media for Business Some of the most popular methods of internet advertising to develop in recent years are the many aspects of social media. Networking sites like MySpace and Facebook are more than just places for family and friends to connect; they’ve become places for businesses to hock their wares and for corporations to push their brands. Blogger, Wordpress, and Squidoo are just a few spots where you can create free web pages and blog about your life or what you’re selling. Yet, social media is not really free. This is where some businesses go wrong and think they no longer need to invest dollars in advertising. Social media is time invested by someone who knows what they are doing. And it doesn’t mean giving up traditional forms of media advertising. A Facebook or MySpace page that is never updated or that doesn’t interact with an audience will give your company absolutely no return. You get what you put into social media, just like anything else in life. Some of the most successful Realtors I know are blogging and Twittering about their listings and what’s going on the local market. A good example of a Facebook page that uses social media to benefit a business would be a restaurant that updates their daily specials and sends out notices, that they’re offering discounts to customers who mention their postings and “friend” or “follow” them. When customers comment on an experience and no one from the restaurant responds, an opportunity to interact and exchange dialogue has been missed. But engage in an exchange and other customers will join in and discuss their experiences, the meal they had and which dish was their favorite. Sure some postings might be “bait” postings that are placed by a professional blogger or an employee but they’ll get dialogue going, especially since it will be something that others can relate to. “I’m craving the key lime pie with a Margarita,” is all it might take for others to join in and mention their favorite dessert or beverage. One very important aspect of this particular type of social media is how the public customer complaint is handled. If a customer openly posts something to the effect of, “my last Margarita was watery, I doubt I’ll be back,” a perfect opportunity has opened up for an apology and a plea to give your restaurant one more shot. Other customers will come to your defense, too. You’ll be surprised how often clients will jump in to say they’ve never had a bad experience like one a negative reviewer might describe. In last month’s issue of Saathee, I went over corporate blogging and its benefits to revenue. Blogging is another aspect of social media that is free and available on the internet. However, it is not free when you consider the time and effort that must be consistently invested in order to see it pay off. Just like any other form of advertising, it is only through constant touchAugust 2009

es and reaching out that something becomes familiar enough for the public to remember and try. Measuring the success of these tactics is hard to do, which is one of the few drawbacks of free, social media. Trying to gauge how much income is generated via these means is not as easy as it is through traditional advertising such as print, television and radio. This is precisely why the big three should never be completely discarded. Print advertising is still one of the most viable methods of getting word out about your business. Like the internet, it is easy to reference and not as fleeting as radio or TV. Social media is new territory that encompasses a vast range of communication tools used to network people, products, companies, concepts, and overall branding. If your sales are down and you’re wondering if you’re going to survive this economy, you should be exploring social media as a means to brand, market and advertise yourself and your company. If you’re not exploring social media and its benefits, perhaps it’s time to consult with a professional branding expert or marketing firm that can teach you how to use these tools. These aren’t the tools of the future, these are the tools of today and you need to use them in order to survive.

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My Heart By Anjali My heart bleeds with sorrow for those mushrooming around the poles on the sidewalks as my car passes them, closed windows and shying mirrors trying to avoid these shards of poverty trying to blindspot these pieces of reality My heart seeks peace in times of unrest and upheaval around the world, across the continents as news channels pour out pictures of gore trying to sensationalize these shards of brutality trying to commercialize these pieces of reality My heart seeks stability in times of economic uncertainty around stock markets, sensex and wall street as life begins to change, everyday counts, every penny amounts trying to quantify these shards of necessity trying to justify these pieces of reality My heart seeks faith and trust from friends & family around me and for those I love as time moves forward, actions shape today and hope tomorrow trying to rely on these shards of possibility trying to enliven these pieces of reality

It’s cold out here tonight Can’t wait to come home And hold you tight. Next to the fire it’ll feel so right, With you inside our igloo dome. Just wait for me on that rug Where our names are scribbled down And greet me with a hug As I come home from town. (CHORUS) La La La La dum di Dai I’ll hold you tight this winter night. Just wait for me a while I promise I’ll greet you with a smile. La la la la dum di dai (dum di dai) I’ll hold you tight this winter night. I’m driving home right now As the snow falls onto the ground. It’s slowly collecting on the boughs Of the trees we see all around. I’ll be home soon To protect you from the dark. But until then watch the moon And the tiny stars that spark. (CHORUS) La La La La dum di Dai I’ll hold you tight this winter night. Just wait for me a while I promise I’ll greet you with a smile. La la la la dum di dai I’ll hold you tight this winter night. I’m coming home to you As the snow falls so pure. And I just want to tell you anew That I’ll hold you tight and secure. I’m at the door and I walk in To see you greet me with a smile. You slowly tilt up your chin And I lean down and kiss you for a while.

July By Pravin Benjamin July brings nostalgia Of meat balls and curry made with care There is the wishes and gifts Along side mom’s great reassuring smile. The new clothes and age Brought with happy regularity A time, happiness for Which my Dad never cared. My mom remembered it And made something special. So did my sisters. The two creatures I loved. Now painful memories Of past and aging worries me Making my July unwelcome. Yet I smile, I was born.

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Darjeeling continued from page 12 But it's not just the drying and fermenting process that creates categories of tea, it's also the picking method used before the leaves are processed. Tea bushes are squat little affairs, and the leaves grow upwards in a manner reminiscent of bonsai yew trees; pruning is done off the top of the tree, and each branch produces three leaves, two mature outer leaves and a younger inner leaf. The best teas come from the tips of the mature leaves (as the younger leaf has less character), and so the picking method provides another part of the categorization method. The very finest Darjeeling tea is called Super Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe, which is made from the top part of the two mature leaves. Next is Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe, which is a coarseplucking tea, meaning that all three leaves are plucked to make it. Then there's Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe, which has even coarser plucking (in other words, less care is taken). There is even a further distinction: the first two teas come from "Chinese" plants with their small, thin leaves and better flavor, and the third is from "Assam" plants with their thicker leaves and stronger (but less delicate) flavor. But what does all this jargon mean? This is where it gets confusing, but basically the "Super Fine Tippy" part refers to the picking method, the "Golden Flowery" bit refers to which grade comes out of the final sifting machine, the "Orange" denotes the color of the tea when it is put into boiling water (orange is good and means the tea is whisky-colored as opposed to the cheaper teas which turn the water a rum color), and "Pekoe" means that the tea flavor comes straight from the leaves rather than from an added perfume. It's as confusing as one would expect from good old India. So you've decided on the type of tea you'd like to buy, but things have only just started. Within each type of tea are four broad bands denoting the time of year the tea was picked, namely First Flush, Second Flush, Rain Flush and Autumn Flush. The differences between the various flushes are as marked as the differences between vintages of wine, because tea quality is very dependent on climate; and because bushes are plucked in blocks, with one block being picked every 15-20 days, the same bushes can produce very different teas. The tea-picking season is from March to November, and the best teas are picked in March, the so-called First Flush; if tea is plucked after or during heavy rain, then the rain will have washed the flavor juices off the leaves and the tea will have less flavor, so the best flushes are during the dry spells (hence First and Autumn Flushes are good). Then within the flush categories are more specific details, and the quality varies surprisingly. For example, First Flush Super Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe from the fourth week in March retails at Rs600 per kilogram, but from the second week in March it costs Rs1100 per kilogram, a major difference. It pays to research the product before buying. And in case you really think you've done your research before hitting the tea shop, there are countless other types of Darjeeling tea, from Bio-organic tea (no pesticides or chemicals used, which is true for all teas but in this case the estate has a certificate to prove it) August 2009

to Green tea (which uses a different manufacturing process to the rest). That's without even delving into other regions and all their intricacies, like Assam in India's northeast. Of course the best way to buy tea is to ignore all the jargon and to go into the shop for a taste test. Unfortunately your average tea shop doesn't have four hundred pots of hot tea for you to sample, so you have to check out the leaves themselves. Take a small pile of tea in your palm, close your fist and breathe through the tea to warm it up and moisturize it slightly. You then smell it with a deep breath and make your choice. I have to confess that all the teas I smelled seemed very much the same (even though they looked quite different, with the expensive teas quite fine and the cheaper ones much more burned and scrappy-looking) and the man in the tea shop confided that most of the locals couldn't tell the teas apart either â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only those with lots of experience could. Still, it's all in the taste when you finally brew up. But even then the tea experience isn't simple. Should you add milk? Should you take sugar? Well, it depends on the tea: stronger teas from the Assam plant (not to be confused with Assam tea, which is tea grown in Assam) are fine with a little milk ('Only a drop,' said the tea shop owner, 'because then they are getting the real tea taste') but the more delicate Chinese plant teas should be taken without milk. And make sure to store your tea in a metal tin, not plastic or glass. So next time you settle down for a cuppa, think about what you're drinking. Though if it's in a tea bag, goodness only knows where it's come from. Read more travel tales on www.moxon.net

Agony of Anticipation continued from page 64 begs, surrenders, embraces, pledging to a life of humility. Drut displays our need for instant gratification, our mortal will determined by doubt and pleasure; whereas Vilambit Khayal sacrifices and postpones, it trusts the unknown. The tradition of Khayal is not always defined by structural and ideal antagonisms, nor is it always a dialectic synthesis. Khayal has no preordained prescribed path, only the rules on how to navigate the path. Like the Bible, the Vilambit and Drut Khayal may constitute hermeneutic possibilities. From the horizontal explorations, the slow melody of Khayal climbs the vertical escalator of feverish urgency. The promise made in the Vilambit Khayal bears fruit and finale in the Drut Khayal; a shivering plot finds thunderous resolution; the agony suffered provides access to the ecstasy hoped. Khayal, thus, achieves the contradictory and the complimentary with equal ease. In the tradition of Vilamban and Drut we may encounter, albeit through a different medium, the same agony and ecstasy evoked by the narration of love stories in Kathak dances. Perhaps, they are the emotions uniting the classical performing arts of India?

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TRISHNA 2009 Two Cents of Hope is an organization started by a group of Indian graduate students at NC State University. The group’s goal is empowering youth and “The dance drama “Sathvaro Radhe Shyam No” was performed on July 14 in weaker sections of society via education. The group Charlotte, as part of their 40+ show sold out tour with stops in Raleigh and Atlanta. uses coin boxes to collect loose change that is not generally used or thrown away. Trishna is an annual fund-raising event. Trishna is an expression of various arts, a showcase of talent of local artists held on the campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh. This year’s event will be on September 12, 2009 from 5:30 - 8 pm. Contact performance09@email.twocentsofhope.com for details on the event. Every penny put in TCH dabba can be a step forward, a kid on the streets of India will at least dare to dream! Location: Stewart Theatre, Talley Student Center, North Carolina State University, Raleigh. Info: 919.449.5667, trishna@twocentsofhope.com www.twocentsofhope.com Brother and sister Teja and Srila Yarlagadda presented their arangetram on June 21,

CAHA to Unveil Completed Gandhi Memorial 2009 in Raleigh, NC. The Charlotte Asian Heritage Association (CAHA), a part of the Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce, recently announced plans for the unveiling Hindu Center Charlotte’s 27th Anniversary of the completed Mahatma Gandhi Memorial on Celebration Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Gandhi Park (front of the By Aishwarya Ramaswamy Historic Old County Courthouse at the corners of Alexander and W. Trade Streets) in Charlotte. The The 27th anniversary of the Hindu Center at statue of Gandhi, originally placed in front of the Charlotte was no less than a festival for localities here. Courthouse last year will now have walkways leading The excitement in the air, the joy gleaming in every to the monument, a marble base and a brick and tile eye and the aroma of hot and spicy Indian food signiapron with each brick or tile inscribed with the names fied more than just the festive mood. The Diverse culof donors, their families, friends or colleagues. The tures, variety of languages and the delicacies from difunveiling ceremony is planned to begin at 11 a.m. and ferent cuisines signified the togetherness and spoke end at 12:30 p.m. Plaques with the names of people for the theme of the celebration. who contributed their time and efforts to the conAs I drove into the Hindu Center’s drive way, I had struction of the memorial will be unveiled as will the to hunt for a parking space, which is generally not a apron around the statue which will be engraved with problem. Moving towards the hall, the faint tune of the the names of the donors who contributed to the con- Oscar winning “Jai Ho” hinted me of some feisty activstruction of the memorial. Anyone who would like to ity happening in the hall. Taking that as a guide and purchase a brick or tile inscribed and placed on the August 2009

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moving closer with the volume getting louder, the aroma of spicy Indian food took over my sense of smell. Even before my excitement for the food could subside, I noticed three girls gracefully dancing to the Oscar winning rhythm. The place was filled with excited kids and teenagers along with their parents. Kids performing on the stage for various Bollywood numbers and a few singing away some melodious numbers set nostalgia in the air. What was surprising was the long line of parents buying tickets to vote for the best performances. There were varied performances and each item was a delight to the sense of sight. The variety in the shows kept the audience engaged for the complete afternoon as they had a wide mixture ranging from Bollywood numbers to a few Bhutanese refugees also performing. While everybody sat in their seats and enjoyed the show, the inflow of food, which was set up along the walls of the venue, gave the event an aromatic aura. With dal wada, alu tikki chaat, puri chole, panneer burger, rava idli, masala dosa and mango pastries all under one roof, you would want Hindu center to celebrate their anniversary every month. The Hindu Center has always been known for the community service motive associated with it since its inception. Though it was mainly started with a motive of creating a platform for all the Hindus to get together under one roof and preserve the culture, the center has also exposed itself and stretched itself to contribute its bit in the general well being of the society. To represent this aspect, the center had organized a health fair and fund raising campaign through the whole event. A portion of the collections made at Anand bazaar through game tables and food stalls were donated to different service organizations. The health fair, organized at Gandhi Bhavan, presented about 24 doctors in various specialties. Volunteers very meticulously organized the fair. The patients were first registered at a counter and then met two general physicians who, based on their questions, suggested as to which specialist would be able to guide them. Based on the wait time, each patient was guided to his or her particular specialist. The doctors were given their own space and were spread out in two floors. The top floor had a dietician, mental fitness specialist, yoga instructor and an ayurveda specialist. The other floor had a wide range of specialists from dentists, who were obviously the most visited, to orthopedists and gynecologists to internal medicine specialists. There were around one hundred and forty patients who visited the fair in a span of three to four hours. Dr. Aruna Patki, who was August 2009

answering questions regarding ayurveda, said this platform allows people to get their doubts and concerns clarified. Since most of us are made to wait for a few weeks to get an appointment of our choice of specialists, this serves as a channel and gives patients enough time to patiently convey their concerns and get it clarified without having to go through the wait time. After a complete day of fun frolic and good health everyone left the place wishing the Hindu Center “A very Happy 27th Anniversary” and many more successful years to come.

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ferent cities to hold regional meetings with members and made over three hundred and fifty lifetime members and has appointed area representatives to hold local LPS events. Also, the original LPS newsletter Samaj Darpan, which was running at a loss has now changed its name to Leuva Connection and is self-sufficient. The scholarship foundation started by CM Patel in the year 2000 with a vision to educate leuva youths has awarded over $70,000 since inception to 25 outstanding students. Keynote speakers included Chris Gardner of Pursuit of Happiness fame who gave an inspiring story about his personal life and how he transformed it from rags to riches. His humility was proven when he reluctantly did an interview with Barbara Walters, after which the press hounded him wherever he went. One very strong bond he felt with this community was that this was a very close-knit, family oriented association. This was reminiscent of his homeless days when he just had his son by his side. Jayesh (Jay) Patel, Convention Chair, Gunvant (Gary) Prema and Sunil (Neal) Patel, Convention CoChairs, urged all to attend the trade show and thanked the vendors and sponsors for supporting this event. “It is a great feeling to hear from members that we have given so many people interest and a sense of belonging in LPS again. All this could not have happened without the help of my volunteers,” said Jayesh Patel. Rajeev Ranjan, Counselor (Community Affairs), Embassy of India in Washington, spoke briefly to the audience and congratulated LPS members for their achievements and success in this country. Guest speaker for the second day was Krish Dhanam, motivational speaker, consultant, trainer, and author of The American Dream From An Indian Heart. A native of India and with a vision to succeed, Dhanam speaks on issues of faith, freedom, discipline, dignity, pride, work ethics and relationships and facilitates workshops and conducts seminars all over the world. He had words of wisdom for parents and children and also shared some of his touching moments with his family. A panel discussion featuring the topic, “Past, Present and Future,” was also held with Dr. Vijay Mehta as moderator. Started by Shankarbhai Patel in l989, LPS has celebrated conventions in Atlanta, Dallas, Nashville, San Jose, Ft. Worth, Houston and now Nashville again. This time all the past presidents were present to celebrate the 20th anniversary. An entertainment program concluded the event and featured playback singer Vinod Rathod with actresses Roshni Chopra and Mandira Bedi. Shri Krishna Pranami Mission USA Celebrates Inauguration of Temple By Nalini Raja Patel With the blessings and leadership of H.H. Acharya Shri 108 Krishnamaniji Maharaj, Pranamis from all over USA, Canada, UK, Africa, Australia, Nepal and India took part in a weeklong celebration of the Shri Krishna Pranami Dharma Mahotsav from June 29 to July 5, 2009 in Christiana, Tennessee. This included Shri l08 Parayan of Shri Tartam Sagar and inauguration of the new temple building here. The celebration started with a Shobha Yatra and Dhwajarohan. The main focus of this event was the simultaneous recitation of l08 copies of the Tartam Sagar (Ocean of Spiritual Knowledge) which contains the teachings of this faith. This grand religious treatise was composed by Shri Mahamati Prannath, a great saint who August 2009

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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

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Community News & Events and Hindu Center of Charlotte are conducting Telugu Classes. They are on every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the 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 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)

Greensboro Greensboro Cricket Club (GCC) Good news for cricket lovers! There are several teams that play cricket in Greensboro. The goals of GCC are fun, fitness, and friendship. For info on play and location contact below players. Info: 336.501.3566 (9:00 am - 9:00 pm, S&S) Dev, Greensboro Warriors, happy4mehta@yahoo.com; Venky, Triad Tigers, venkyhot@hotmail.com. Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont (GCAP) The Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont serves the Asian Indian community through sponsored events, cultural, educational and social programs. GCAP, 127 Landmark Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410 Info: 336.420.7290 336.327.1235 www.gujaratisamajoftriad.org Hare Krishna Temple Sandy Ridge This rural Hare Krishna community is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The community is based upon the teachings of Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and the philosophy of the BhagavadGita, becoming God conscious. Come and join in the kirtan, mantra meditation, and discourses on the top August 2009

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

Bhajans, Study Circle, Balvikas class for students and Service Activities. All devotees are welcome to the Center. 1st Sunday of the Month 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, all other Sundays 10:00AM – 12:15 PM. Info: 612.239.7529 (Deepak Deshpande at Winston Salem) 908.875.6964 (Swami Rajendran at Greensboro)

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

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 available on You Tube. Search for Life Bliss Foundation. Satsangs in the Greensboro/ Winston-Salem area include Life Bliss Meditation, video discourse, Q&A, and Nithya Spiritual Healing 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

Association for India’s Development (AID)- Duke University Chapter AID’s mission is effect social change in India, by supporting projects with grassroots non-governmental organization in India in the areas of literacy, health care, rural credit, women’s empowerment etc. Info: http://www.duke.edu/web/aid/

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Community News & Events It was here that his divine powers came to light. Every child has that spark of divinity within. Balagokulam is a forum for children (4-15 years age) to discover and manifest that divinity. It will enable Hindu children in the US to appreciate their cultural roots and learn values. This is done through games, yoga, stories, songs, shlokas, arts/crafts, and Seva (selfless service) in the community. Balagokulam sessions are free for all and are held on Saturdays. Info: balagokulam.rtp@gmail.com hss.charlotte@hssus.org (Charlotte region) www.balagokulam.org BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir invites everyone to the regularly scheduled events: Ravi sabha every Sunday at 4 - 6 pm followed by Aarti and Maha Prasad. Mahapuja – every Purnima at 7 pm. Many classes are conducted. Fresh Indian snacks and sweets available at Shayona. 1020 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560. Info: 919.469.6605 www.swaminarayan.org Bengali Association of North Carolina (BANC) BANC seeks to promote Bengali culture, language, music, arts and social activities by offering varieties of programs for members of 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. Upcoming meeting is on Sat June 13 between 10:00am to 3:00pm. at Cary Senior Center, which is located on High House Road in Cary, NC. There was a picnic on May 9 at North Cary Park. A committee has been formed for Tours and other large scale events-chairperson: Mulchand Patel August 2009

252.314.5527 and at present the revised constitution and by-laws is under way on final stage. 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 enthusiastic volunteer base to contribute ideas or any relevant skills. Info: 919.362.9591 (Sarav Arunachalam) rdu@cryamerica.org www.cryrdu.org Chinmaya Mission The group hosts study groups/satsangs in Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, and Chapel Hill and all are welcome to attend. Chinmaya Mission offers an avenue for adults to acquire spiritual knowledge that can be applied to lead a successful and happy life. Study groups follows three disciplines - self-study, enlightened discussion, and finally, reflection on the knowledge gained in class. Chinmaya Mission Raleigh-Durham is accepting students for admission to Balavihar for 2010-2011. Weekly classes (PreK to grade 12) begin on September 13, 2009 and will be held Sunday mornings from 10 to 11:30 am at Reedy Creek Middle School, 930 Reedy Creek Road, Cary. In Chapel Hill, weekly classes are held Sunday mornings at McDougle Elementary School. Students are admitted on a first-come, first served basis. Parents can register at www.chinmayardu.org, and follow the instructions. They also participate in various family-oriented events such as Hindu festivals, pujas, picnic, lock-in pizza party, and year-end celebration. Info: 919.544.2815 CMRDU1@gmail.com www.chinmaya-rdu.org 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 Saathee

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Community News & Events 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 North Carolina (HIANC) Heritage India Association of North Carolina aims at providing Indian cultural experience through performing arts, fine arts, cultural arts & crafts of India. Its mission is “to preserve and promote Indian heritage and culture.” Upcoming Events: Gandhi Jayanti on October 4 at the Marbles Kids Museum. 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 August 2009

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. www.hsncweb.org Info: hsnc@hsncweb.org Hindu Students Council (HSC) NC State University HSC-NCSU is a chapter of the national organization Hindu Students Council (HSC). HSC-NCSU 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 Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) conducts weekly activities to develop character and leadership skills in participants, emphasizing values such as self-discipline, self-confidence and a spirit of selfless service (seva) for humanity while maintaining Hindu cultural identity in harmony with the larger society. HSS is inspired by the idea that the whole world is one family. HSS 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. 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 Saathee

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 services and informative events. Info: Nilesh - 919.656.4361 www.forum-nc.org 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 the Triangle area. Info: www.icmds.org 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 victim 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 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 ongoing project or launch an new projsaathee.com

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Community News & Events ect 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. Jesudason and the church office is located at 1215 Franklin Jones Road, Suite #204, Raleigh, NC 27606. Info: 919.233.2900 w w w. i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o m m u n i t y church.org International Hindi Association International Hindi Association (IHA) promotes Hindi language and literature and has chapters all over the United States. The Raleigh Chapter periodically organizes Kavi Sammelans with local and indigenous talents. Open to those interested in listening to poetry or in reciting poetry. Info: 919.851.0225 (Sarojben Sharma) 919.362.5244 (Sudha Dhingra) www.hindi.org International Swaminarayan Satsang Organization (ISSO) Primary objective of ISSO is “To advance the Sanatan Dharma in accordance with the principles and teachings of Shree Swaminarayan Sampradaya, founded and ordained by Lord Shree Swaminarayan (Shree Sahajanand Swami),” enabling His devotees from both the Nar Narayan Dev Gadi (Ahmedabad) and Laxmi Narayan Dev Gadi (Vadtal) to practice their religious duties in harmony. The Raleigh-Durham chapter organizes a “Satsang Sabha” every two weeks, typically on Friday or Saturday evenings, which includes Kirtan bhakti, Katha, Aarti and Mahaprasad. Info: 919.363.2356 (Niraj Joshi) niraj_joshi@yahoo.com www.swaminarayan.info ISKCON of North Carolina The Sri-Sri Radha Golokananda Temple - Iskcon of NC is situated on 16 acres of field and forest with the historic Eno River flowing behind the temple property. The temple is just a August 2009

few miles off of Routes I-40 & I-85 and located at 1032 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Daily aarti- 4:30 am, 7:15 am, 12:30 pm, 4:15 pm, 7 pm. Darsana: Monday through Friday 7:30-11:30 am and 4:15-5:45 pm, Saturday all day until 5:45 pm, Sunday all day until 7:30 pm. Sunday Festival begins at 4:00 p.m. and it includes kirtan, aarti, Bhagavad Gita discourse, vegetarian feast, and Sunday school for children. Krishna Janmashtami 2009 on August 13th - New Goloka Temple, 7pm to 1am - Swami Prabhupada’s Appearance Day August 14th - New Goloka Temple, 10am. Info: 919.593.6827, golokanandapriya@hotmail.com Yoga classes - Krishna Priya at krsnapriyahg@yahoo.com Kiran KIRAN is a multi-cultural, non-religious, community based, South Asian organization. We promote the self-reliance and empowerment of South Asian women who are in crisis through outreach, peer support, and referrals in a confidential manner. Spreading 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. KIRAN operates a crisis phone line MondayFriday from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. If you need help or are in search of information regarding domestic violence call an advocate. Services 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 1-877-625-4726 Kiran@kiraninc.org www.kiraninc.org Saathee

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. Several events are presented during the year. A family dinner is held on the second Friday of every month. Pakistan Independence day celebration concert with Junoon on Aug 15th at Green Hope High School. Info: payamber@ncpaa.org http://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 and politics. Info: www.meetup.com/PIATriangle saathee.com

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Community News & Events 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 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: 919.841.0035 (Alexey Lef) August 2009

919.757.2732 (Jenna Boyd) meditation@nc.rr.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 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. Info: 919.773.1580 www.sifaa.org Saathee

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 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/tam ilsangamofcarolina 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 saathee.com

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Community News & Events 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. 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 the Gujarati culture and heritage. Info: Arvind Shah 919.233.7677 Harsha Shah 919.362.0520 Ravi Parikh 919.387.8808 Kanak Purohit 919.465.9856 Hemini Patel 919.387.2900 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 Datta-Bavani 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. August 2009

Upcoming Events: Sat Aug 8 - 6:00 pm - Potluck Dinner at Joy Coker’s Raleigh home (vegan food only, please) Sun Aug 9 - 11:15 am - Discussion on the Vegetarian Diet (non-TVS event) at Raleigh Friends Meeting House, 625 Tower Street, Raleigh Info: Dilip Barman at barman@cs.unc.edu www.trianglevegsociety.org Two Cents of Hope (TCH) Two Cents of Hope (TCH) is a registered 501(c)(3) non– profit organization started by a group of Indian students at NC State University. TCH believes in empowering youth with education and help to uplift the weaker sections of the society through the panacea - 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.” We use coin boxes to collect loose change. These individual cents together result in a collection that yields considerable amount of money, enough to give education to a poor student - indeed a firm footing for the rest of his or her life. Apart from the coin collection our other sources of funding includesFund raising events (Trishna, Crescendo, Booth in Cary Diwali), Sponsors. Donations are not limited to loose change. In the last 3 years TCH funded $21,689, which includes 77 projects benefitting 270 students and 2 schools in India. 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) 919.596.4792 (Ashraf and Seema Faruqi) taj@unity.ncsu.edu

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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). 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) The community organization’s upcoming programs: Sun Aug 6 Sunday Study Group Sun Aug 13 Sunday Children’s Program by Roopa Gandhi Sun Aug 20 - Sunday Janmashtami Puja by Mr. Shivananda Bhatt Sun Aug 27, Sunday Ganesh Chaturthi by Mr. Pravin Shukla Sun Sep 3 - Sunday Study Group Sun Sep 10 - Sunday Children’s Program by Roopa Gandhi Sat Sep 16 & Sun Sep 17 - Swami Tyaganandaji’s Weekend Retreat Sun Sep 24 Sunday Bhajans Sat Sep 30 - Durga Ashtami from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Info: 252.830.5177 (Dharam Vasnani) VasnaniD@aol.com Hindutempleenc@gmail.com 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 saathee.com

Hindu Center of Charlotte invites all for 2nd annual

Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Brahmotsavam from August 14th– 16th 2009 Dwajarohanam August 14th 5:30 PM Hoisting the flag of garuda and invitation to the celestials and gods to attend the brahmotsavam

Sudarshana Homam

Chandra Prabhotsavam

August 14– 16th

August 14th after 5:30 pm

Maha Sudarsana Homam is a very powerful Homam which fulfills your Desires, removes all kind of Poverty and brings Health, wealth, peace and Prosperity.

The Lord is taken in the Chandraprabha Vahana (moon-shaped vehicle) around the temple. According to mythology, Chandra is the commander of the mind and the king of aushadha (medicine). It is also said that riding on the Chandraprabha Vahana is a soothing experience for the Lord that brings peace to devotees' minds.

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Garuda Vahanam August 15th 8 am—1 pm In the Vaishnava Puranas, Garuda is also called periyatiruvadi, meaning the first devotee. Therefore, Lord Venkateswara selected Garuda as his vehicle for the most important day of the Brahmotsavam. Garuda Vahana is the greatest of all the Vahanas.

SATURDAY, 15TH AUGUST at 8AM –1PM BALAJI ABISHEKAM & GARUDO UTSAVAM - $151 EVENING @5PM SHESHA VAHANAM & LAKSHMI VENKTESHWARA KALYAN UTSAVM* - $151

SUNDAY, 16th AUGUST at 8AM-2PM GRAND RATH YATRA - $251 VASANTHOUTSAVM - $101 EVENING @5PM KACHERI (LALI PATALU) SYANOUTSAVAM - $101

Grand Rathotsavam August 16th 8– 12 am The procession of the lord in the divine chariot . It is believed viewing the lord’s procession removes sins and no more rebirths .

Sesha Vahanam August 15 th after 5 pm The lord is carried on the sesha vahanam a manifestation of the adi sesha the 1000 head serpent on which the lord rests in vaikunta.

Mahamukya Yajman – Perform all poojas $3001 Brahmotsavam & Kalyanam, Sudarshan Yagna - $1001 Brahmotsavam - $501 Yagna - $251 Kalyanam $151 Annadhanam $101 Grand Rath Yatra $251

Kalyanotsavam August 15th 5pm Marriage of the divine couple padmavathi and venkateswara is performed on this day and shower their blessings

Vasanthotsavam August 16th The lord is decorated wih the choicest of the flowers and it’s a sight to behold.

Please contact Sudhakar Reddy @ 704-806-7407 or Temple Priests @ 704-535-3440

Community News & Events the Piedmont and Triad areas to share the vibrant Indian culture and promote cross-cultural understanding. Info: Madan Rangabasyam Phone: 336-760-5885

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 $10.00 Per Person charge for dinner at India Palace, 110-A Columbia Northeast Drive, Columbia. Info: evenings 803.233.7042 or 803.233.3996 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 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. 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. August 2009

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 Sunday morning and the annual picnic will take place on the morning of Sat Aug 29. Info: 864.430.4973 www.kagg-sc.org 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 PM to 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) 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

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There have been increased rates of suicide among males in the Bhutanese community nationally, including some incidents relating to some of the families here in North Carolina. Some are already living out on campsite to house them while they looked for a more the streets in other states. permanent base. For the Timsina family this accommodation lasted 17 years. They found themselves with Our time with these people has absolutely opened no other options except the camp and this is where our eyes. Despite economic woes and stress, the famBhola spent most of his adolescence. He describes it ilies remain very tight knit both internally and exteras, “Miserable, in general, it was miserable. We had to nally with their fellow Bhutanese. The children are live under the plastic tent with bamboo walls, some absolutely thrilled to be here and show nothing but patch roof, and plastic roof. Water was supplied by that excitement and wonder with the small part of this organization, through water taps. There were hospitals country they have seen so far. More amazingly is the set up for refugees. All is funded by United Nation’s sense of love and community the Greensboro families High Commissioners for Refugees. UNHCR had grant- have with one another. Never have we seen such unity ed and given rations for every refugee family which and openness among neighbors. Whereas many of us was most times inadequate for the family. Eventually who have lived in this country for a while seek exciteUNHCR gave some of its projects to the Nepali gov- ment and entertainment by spending money, going on ernment and whenever the projects were taken or vacations, and buying things....these people seem to handed over to Nepali government, we suffer a lot pass the time with absolute joy just being together. because the local projects didn’t provide enough or All things aside, this beautiful addition to America is adequate facilities for refugees. When such is done the adults started going out of the camp and started get- in desperate need of help. They need jobs badly or ting places around the districts in Nepal, and after all, eventually they could end up in a much worse situation everyone Bhutanese in Nepal was in search of than the one they are in now. Just as importantly, all jobs....teaching and learning was the main occupation of us, as Americans, as immigrants from all continents most Bhutanese have and even I was a teacher for throughout the generations must lend a hand, an ear, nearly five years, continuing my education and earn- or better yet a job to this unique community that has blessed our land with their presence. We have been ings through teaching.” touched and honored to spend time helping and more From our conversations with other refugees, the importantly just being a friend to these people. If you camps were summarized as being adequate in terms have time do some research of your own on the of needs but completely lacking in terms of providing Bhutanese Refugee Crisis or contact one of us listed at any sort of opportunity for mobility. “We pretty much the end of this article for more information. Any help lived like animals in there. At least here there is oppor- is great but what these people want is simply to tunity for life beyond merely farming, eating, and become self sufficient once again. If not, simply share sleeping....opportunity to provide for oneself...” com- what you have learned from this article with as many mented Krishna Khadka, one of the leaders of the people as you feel. Part of this problem is the lack of Bhutanese community in Greensboro. knowledge about these refugees.

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Now, The United States In March of 2008 the first of 60,000 Bhutanese refugees arrived in the United States. As the refugees continued to come here they were sent to New York, Chicago, Georgia, North Carolina, and other states. Bhola and his family arrived in the US in June of 2008. Shortly after arriving Bhola, the rest of the Timsina family, and a group of refugees were settled in Greensboro, North Carolina. In Greensboro, there are two Bhutanese communities: one in apartments near Elm street and the other off of Cone Blvd.

Tiny bit about Us We are affiliated with no organization, school, or interest group. We are people simply helping people in need. We are a diverse combination of students, working professionals, and friends. Whether you want to work with us or directly with the refugees, send an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible. With utmost respect and appreciation, Paul Florence and Salona Lutchminarain Contact Email: outreach87@gmail.com

The Lutheran Family Refugee Settlement services was tasked with settling the refugees and has found them the apartments they now live in as well set them up with English Second Language classes and aids in job searching. Despite these efforts most of the refugees remain jobless. In the Timsina family, only the daughter has a job. The adjustment has been extremely difficult for them because the transition from an isolated agriculture based camp (for almost 20 years) to a vast, free market city like Greensboro is very dramatic. Further compounding on the difficulties is the pathetic state of the economy. Some of the Bhutanese throughout the US have shown signs of depression as pressures rise to provide for their families while their jobless situation remains the same. August 2009

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peace. Not knowing that we ourselves moved away from peace when we created divisions on the basis of religions and nationality, thinking starts creating ideas about peace without getting rid of the cause that creates the problem. When thought creates an idea of peace it is always in the form of opposite to what it already knows. Thinking is very much familiar with violence so it creates an idea opposite of violence. Violence is the fact, whereas idea is a not a fact. When thinking creates an idea of peace it always puts its own conditions and establishes its own criteria for peace. Those conditions and criteria must meet its self-interest. We think that we can achieve what we want through the process of reward and punishment. But this clever and cunning method has not worked so far. We treat hate and violence as natural. When we respond to hate with hate and to violence with violence we call this a natural response. We give all kinds of nonsensical, stupid and irrational reasons to sustain violence and then create ideas about peace. Ignoring the basic criteria for peace we placed peace behind our backs and started our journey towards self-destruction. In the name self-defense we created nuclear bomb and now we are all afraid of the same bomb. We are now saying to each other, “We can have it but you cannot have it.” Is it possible for human beings to look at their own thinking process and their own actions and realize that they are cutting the same branch of the tree on which they are sitting? In the documentary “March of the Penguins” we heard the prayer that was loud and clear. In the harshest of weather conditions the penguins were saying, “Let us stick together, it is OUR life, it is a question of OUR survival.” Can human beings see the interconnectedness and interdependence of life? Can we feel in our hearts that we need to care for each other and we need to care for the planet? Can we get rid of superficial labels – “I am a Hindu, a Muslim, a Christian, a Jew or I am an American, an Indian etc”- imposed by the culture that has always encouraged separateness and self-centeredness? No peace is possible without love and love cannot exist as long as we continue to create and perpetuate divisions born out of our own ignorance and stupidity. There can be order and peace on earth if human beings live in a healthy and harmonious relationship with nature and with each other, if they do not hurt each other, if they are generous to each other, if they have the intelligence that guides their life and actions and if they have love in their hearts. Let us explore together why are we not living that way. Comments are welcome.

nies such as Intel (NASDAQ-INTC), Yahoo (NASDAQYHOO), Apple (NASDAQ-AAPL), Goldman Sachs (NYSE-GS), etc. reported strong 2Q2009 results and that gave the market a much-needed boost. Citigroup (NYSE-C) even came through with a surprise profit and that provided a ray of hope that the extreme pressure that the financial sector has faced for some time may finally be abating. On July 23, 2009 there was economic data that indicated that the housing market is on the mend - and that helped to propel the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P500 to multi-month highs: the Dow re-claimed the 9,000 level that day! CIT Group (NYSE-CIT), which is a major lender to small and medium sized businesses, has been under increasing pressure during the recession and financial crisis. As the economy soured, entrepreneurs struggled and many of the loans that CIT had made to budding businesses went sour. CIT itself has approximately $40 billion in long-term debt and it was forced into a crunch situation during mid-July. It has been trying to negotiate with its bondholders for some relief, and at the time of writing this column, it appears that the U.S. Government will not be bankrolling CIT. What had been a fine company trading in the 50’s several years ago is now quoted in pennies, and the company may end up filing for bankruptcy if it cannot get relief by mid-August 2009. Due to the tremendous spending by the Government on the $787 billion stimulus package and various other programs to try to revive the economy, the budget deficit will top $1 Trillion (that’s right, Trillion with a Capital ‘T’!) and this has caused alarm about the everincreasing national debt and deficits. Long gone are the days of the balanced budget aspirations of the Clinton years; the Government is awash in red ink and longer-term, Social Security and Medicare will need substantial funding as well. This has put tremendous pressure on the U.S. Dollar’s value against major international currencies the greenback had experienced a nice rally in late 2008-early 2009 against virtually all world currencies, however, much of that comeback has evaporated in the last couple of months. China also continues to rattle its sabers by saying that there should be a new benchmark currency for the globe. 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. The remaining four meetings for CY2009 are slated as follows: August 11, September 22, November 3-4 and December 15.

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1. Arrange these countries from longest to shortest network of roads. (a) Canada (b) China (c) India (d) United States 2. Music director of 1964 Hindi film Woh Kaun Thi. (a) Naushad (b) Ravi (c) O. P. Nayyar (d) Madan Mohan 3. “Banglore–Manglore” distance by N.H.#48 is about (a) 230 Kms. (b) 330 Kms. (c) 430 Kms. (d) 530 Kms. 4. The “Dynamite” was invented in 1867 in (a) United States (b) Japan (c) Sweden (d) Germany 5.

He was the India’s President in the year 1959. (a) S. Radhakrishnan (b) Rajendra Prasad (c) Zakir Husain (d) V. V. Giri

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September 2009 .Anant Chaturdashi .Paustapadi Poornima (Full Moon) .Shraddha Paksha .Labor Day (US) .Indira Ekadasi .Darsha Amas(No Moon) .Navaratri Begins .Ramzan Eid .Autumn begins (US) .Navaratri Ends .Dassera / Vijaya Dashami .Pashankusha Ekadasi

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Major Holidays & Festivals of Oct. 09/Nov. 09 Oct 2 . . . . . . .M. K. Gandhi/L. B. Shastri Birthday Oct 3 . . . . . . .Sharad Poornima (Full Moon) Oct 12 . . . . . .Columbus Day Oct 17 . . . . . .Diwali Oct 18 . . . . . .New Year (Vikram Samvat 2066) Oct 19 . . . . . .Bhai Beej Oct 31 . . . . . .Halloween Nov 2 . . . . . .Guru Nanak Jayanti . . . . . . . . . . .Dev Diwali/Kartik Poornima (Full Moon) Nov 14 . . . . . .Nehru Children’s Day Nov 3 . . . . . .Election Day

11. The oldest subway systems in the world is in (a) London (b) Paris (c) New York (d) Hamburg 12. If you weigh 65 kg. the calorie consumption per hour for swimming (fast), is about (a) 500 (b) 600 (c) 700 (d) 800

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Art Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Access Realty & Funding (Chandravadan Shah) . . .95 Agie Photography (Agie Sundaram) . . . . . . . . . . .71 Al Falah Pediatrics - Dr. Kamal Khan . . . . . . . . . . .57 All Car Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Asad Enterprises (International Calling) . . . . . . .121 Asian Grocery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 AT & T (Retail stores) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Bali Luxury Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 BallantyneTech Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte) . . . . . . .122 Bashyam, Spiro & Edgerton LLP (Immigration Law) 71 Bharat Bazaar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Bhindi Jewellers . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover Bhojwani, Pinky Patel (New York Life) . . . . . . . . . .11 Blooming Buds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Bombay Cuisine Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 / 35 Bombay Grille Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Bright Mart Music & Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Cakes and Flakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 CaroMont Medical Group (Dr. Manu Patel) . . . . . .101 Cary Photo & Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Centex Homes (Brijal Shah) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Charlotte Chiropractic Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Charlotte Primary Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Concha, David - Immigration Attorney . . . . . . . . .23 County South Realty & Business Brokers . . . . . . . .86 Dale's & Tandoor Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Delhi Palace (Columbia, SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Dentist (Dr. Prashant Rao - Cedar Walk Dentistry) 101 Desai, Raj (CPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Dick James Law Firm (Monty Desai) . . . . . . . . . . .73 Dish Network (Viren Mehta) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 DJ Kenz (Kenz Desai) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 DJ Desi (Amit Vasi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 DJ Don (David Pandoria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 DJ Lalit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Elegant Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Elements of the Wedding (The Main Event) . . . . . .61 EQ3 Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Eshaan Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Fairview Home Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Falguni, Pathak (Garba in Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . .31 Fast Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Festival Of India (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Festival Of India (Kid Art Competition) . . . . . . . . .99 Franklin's Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Friends Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Fu Lin Asian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Gandhi International Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Gandhi Statue (Charlotte Asian Heritage Assoc.) . .78 GCAP (India Fest) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Global Mall (Atlanta) . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover Grover Medical Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Henna's Dulhan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Hindu Center (Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Brahmotsavam)105 India Grocers (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 India Palace (Columbia SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 India Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 International Groceries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Jaipur Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Janmastami (ISKON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-63 Jaye Rao (City Council At Large) . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 JM Emporium (Columbia, SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 K & M Accountant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 K.B. Zaveree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 KD Photographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Khandekar, Shobana (Allen Tate Realtors) . . . . . . .97 La Bella Studio (Photography & Cinematography) .32 Lehar Indian Basamati Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Lightning Minds (Training In Oracle Tech) . . . . . . .86 Limon Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Little D Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Live Spectrum (Sunidhi Chauhan Concert) . . . . . . .3 LPA Association (Golf Invitational) . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Mahabazar.com Travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Maharani Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Malani Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover Mathur, Gitanjali (Allen Tate Realtors) . . . . . . . . . .59 Mrithujayan, Sue (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Nagpal, Sunil (MetLife Financial Services) . . . . . .109 Namaste India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Nationwide Ins. (Maqsood Khan) . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Navratri Celebration (BALKN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 August 2009

Oracle Training (Advanced Logic Systems) . . . . . .20 Parekh , Bipin & Smita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Passage To India - Fine Indian Cuisine . . . . . . . . .51 Patel Brothers (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Patel, Champa (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Pathak, Atul (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Payal Groceries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Poplai, Deepak (White Insurance) . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Pro-Learners IT Training (Provish Consulting) . . . .85 R.P. Videography (Rashmi Patel) . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Rajani,Prem (Metlife) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Rajbhog Foods (Shree Kailash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Rajdeep Mandap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Rajdeep Video (Ramesh Panjabi) . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Rajeshree Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Rama Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Rapid Car Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Religious Ceremonies (Swaminath Sastrigal) . . .111 Royal Kabab Hut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Royal Pakistan Grocery Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 s2s Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Saathee Subscription Coupon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Saffron Restaurant & Sangeeta's Catering . . . . . .93 Salman Ahmed of Junoon in Concert . . . . . . . . . .43 SAT Tutoring (The Hitchhiker's Guide to College) . .13 Shah, Anish (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 & 29 Shah, Kirti (CPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Shyama Beauty Parlour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Situl Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Sleep Inn (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 SP Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Spice Bazaar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Sunuvkriti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Taj Fine Jewlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Taste Of India (Catering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Transportation (Diamond Cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Travel Universe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Travelinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Ttravel Guru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Tulika's Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Tyagi, Rita (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Usha Decor (Wedding Planning & Decor) . . . . . . . .20 Vyas Travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Wedding Make Up Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 White Horse Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Worldwide travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Zamana Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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