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Hello Readers! With cyber war pegged as a serious threat, NATO is prepared to respond with real force. Read about NATO's Geek Brigade on pg. 8. As India's economy grows, the country's poorly managed trash sites are overflowing. Go to pg. 14 to read the article. The annual American Dance Festival is in full swing in Durham. Get the full scoop beginning on pg. 30. Nepal's Sherpas are getting a bad rap. Many blame local guides for the influx of inexperienced climbers and the increased risk of death on the world's highest mountain. The story is on pg. 36. Hackers could annihilate U.S. utilities and unleash havoc on the infrastructure. A cyber war attack on a city’s critical infrastructure is surprisingly easy to launch. Read about the inevitable cyber wars of the future, or not so distant future, in the story on pg. 52. How a gold fetish is killing India's economy. India's obsession with gold is the finance minister's biggest headache. Read the story on pg. 62. Catch up on what all the local and regional community organizations are up to as well as their upcoming events in our Community Organizations section on pg. 90. Festivals and holidays are listed on pg. 118. Find your astrological predictions for the month in the AstroScope on pg. 120. Get daily updates about our community as well as news and videos at our website: Saathee.com.

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NATO’s Geek Squad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 08 Buried in Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 14 Upcoming Movie Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18 Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 20 Sangeet and Evergreen Film Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 24 Indian Classical Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 26 American Dance Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 30 Sherpas Getting a Bad Rap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Behind the Congressional Curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 38 The Chai Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Tending to a Bruised Knee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Children’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Mastering Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46 Immigration Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 48 Dances of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50 Cyber War . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 52 Thinking About Thinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 56 Marketing Turnaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 60 India’s Gold Fetish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 62 Healthwise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 68 Recipes of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 70 Community Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 80 Community Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 90 Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 116 FYI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 118 Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 118 Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 118 AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 120 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 122 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 124

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everybody else is experiencing these days,” Shea said in an interview from alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. “Most are easily parried, pretty much like putting up an umbrella in the rain.” Last year, the NATO Computer Incident Response Capability responded to more than 2,500 cases. That works out to an average of seven cases per day. Most of the online incidents were dealt with automatically, using special detection sensors, scanners and firewalls. More serious incidents crop about 10 times a month, NATO officials, say. They can include targeted emails with dangerous attachments, probes looking for vulnerabilities in NATO’s defenses or denial of service attacks. Despite the diverse nature of the threat and the increasingly sophistication of the attacks, NATO’s cyber defenders are proud that the alliance reached the end of 2012 without any major disruption to its network services. The alliance however is painfully aware of the danger of a major system-destroying attack that seeks to corrode the West’s military defenses, or trigger a disastrous real world event by, for example, interfering with air traffic control, power grids or other critical infrastructure. NATO’s 2010 Strategic Concept — a roadmap for the decade — recognizes a growing cyber threat from terrorists, organized crime, foreign militaries and intelligence services. These “can reach a threshold that threatens national and Euro-Atlantic prosperity, security and stability.” The center here in Tallinn acts as a training and research center, developing strategy and identifying risks and communicating these ideas among allies. Rethinking warfare Nightmare scenarios include the prospect of enemy hackers cutting off vital fuel supplies, triggering a missile strike, or opening up dams to cause catastrophic flooding. “Let’s imagine that state A decides it is going to target state B’s water purification plant and in particular the computer mechanism that controls the purification of the domestic water supply,” suggests Prof. Bill Boothby, an expert on the legal implications of cyber war. “It’s going to introduce toxins into the water that nobody can detect,” he explains. “Parallel processes make those who are monitoring believe everything is operating normally, so the first indication you get that something’s wrong is when the kids start turning up in the hospital very ill.” 8

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How nations can respond to such an attack is a legal grey area. Boothby, who retired in 2011 as deputy legal director of Britain’s Royal Air Force, was one of a panel of international specialists commissioned by the Tallinn center to outline how the laws of war apply to cyberspace. The so-called Tallinn Manual, published in March, controversially concluded that nations would be in their rights under international law to respond with bombs or bullets against cyber attacker that caused death, destruction or damage on a significant scale. The manual triggered headlines suggesting NATO had given the all clear to kill hackers, and accusations it would lower the threshold for a military response. Although NATO officials point out that the 300-page manual is not an official alliance document, it is expected to be influential in the policies of allied nations. Shea says only the most damaging cyber-attacks would likely trigger a kinetic response. He insists the allied militaries need to have that option. “That which is not permissible in the real world, does not become permissible because it’s in cyberspace,” he contends. Hackers “can’t believe they can do terrible things in cyber space and get immunity because it is done with electrons rather than bombs.” The Tallinn experts were unable to agree on whether the 2010 Stuxnet computer worm — widely reported to have been launched by Israel and the United States to disrupt Iran’s nuclear facilities — constituted an “armed attack” that would have entitled Iran to use force in response. They also disputed whether a cyber-strike that caused only economic damage — such as taking down Wall Street — would be legal grounds for a missile strike. A smokeless gun One major problem in responding to a cyber-attack is the difficulty in determining where it is coming from. In 2007, Estonia was hit by a massive denial of service attack that tried to overwhelm the network systems of the country’s banks, media and government agencies. At the time, the country was embroiled in a dispute with Russia over its decision to relocate a Soviet-era statue. Although suspicion immediately fell on some sort of Russian involvement, conclusive evidence pointing to a Kremlinsanctioned operation has never been found. Nevertheless the Estonia attack inspired a turning point in NATO’s cyber defense approach, leading to the founding of the Center of Excellence the following year and galvanizing military preparations for future events. One of Europe’s most digitally connected countries and with real experience at the sharp end of a cyber-attack, Estonia was the logical place to locate it. After breaking away from Soviet rule in 1991, the Baltic nation of 1.3 million quickly spotted a bright future by investing in emerging digital technologies. Within six years, 97 percent of schools were connected to the internet. Skype and Kazaa were developed by Estonians, and 99 percent of bank transactions now occur online. The country’s embrace of the digital sphere led some to nickname it e-Stonia. In 2002, Estonia introduced electronic ID cards, enabling citizens to do just about everything online — from paying their taxes, to voting, signing official documents or launching new businesses. “You can establish a company legally in 15 minutes just using this ID card, or do lots of stuff that in other countries you’d have to spend time sitting in line for hours or days,” says Tarmo Saathee.com

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The signs of India’s garbage crisis are everywhere. In the slums of New Delhi, piles of refuse slated for recycling tower over the shanties. In the posh colonies of the wealthy, so-called ragpickers — who make a living selling scrap metal, glass and other recyclable items — pull garbage out of primitive concrete enclosures to sort it on the street. They cast aside anything they can’t sell, while stray cattle and half-wild dogs wade through plastic bags and bottles to root out kitchen scraps. On highways and city streets, potato chip packets and betel nut wrappers blow in the wind, clogging up rain gutters just in time for the monsoon. It looks like hardly any of the stuff makes it to designated dump sites. But the real emergency remains out of sight. New Delhi’s 16.75 million people make it one of the biggest cities on the planet, and their combined waste is massive. The city generates nearly 10,000 tons of garbage — equal to the US average weight of about 5,000 cars — every day. That volume is expected to double over the next decade or so. Yet the city’s four dump sites — most of which aren’t sophisticated enough to be called landfills — are already overflowing. At the Ghazipur dump site, in East Delhi, for instance, ragpickers scramble over a pile of filth that towers 100 feet or higher. And while experts estimate the city will need some 500 acres of new landfills to process the city’s mounting waste, only 100-odd acres have been targeted for waste-management projects, and even those sites have been delayed by India’s notorious problems acquiring land. “If you go to Ghazipur on a summer day, it’s unbearable as soon as you get out of your car,” said N.B. Mazumdar, senior technical adviser at IL&FS Environmental Infrastructure & Services. “You feel a blast. You feel as if you are inside an oven. The dust, the smoke, the heat. And there inside you will find so many ragpickers, from children to old people, rummaging through waste. What is this? This is hell!” Outside the capital, the problem might be even worse. Last year, citizens across the country protested against the garbage pileup — with the villagers of Vilappisala, in Kerala, lying in the road to prevent trucks from adding to a dump site they say has dangerously polluted the local aquifer. Burning trash remains one of the largest sources of air pollution, despite mushrooming factories with little monitoring from the Central Pollution Control Board, and the overflowing garbage contaminates water sources and breeds vermin. In Mumbai, for instance, failure to collect garbage has contributed to the growth of a huge population of stray dogs, drawing leopards from Sanjay Gandhi National Park into urban areas where they maul and sometimes kill poor slum dwellers. Saathee.com

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Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Again (Director: Milan Luthria) Cast: Akshay Kumar, Imran Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Sonali Bendre, and Sarfaraz Khan Satyagraha (Director: Prakash Jha Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Manoj Baypayee, Arjun Rampal, Amrita Rao, and Indraneil Sengupta

Ek Bura Aadmi (Director: Ishraq Shah) Cast: Arunoday Singh, Kitu Gidwani, Raghuveer Yadav, Yashpal Sharma, and Angira Dhar I Love New Year (Director: Radhika Rao) Cast: Sunny Deol, Kangna Ranaut, R Madhavan, Prakash Raj, Manoj Joshi, and Tannishtha Chatterjee Saathee.com

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Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Sequel in the Works A decade ago, David Dhawan’s film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda became a huge hit. Producer Vashu Bhagnani is contemplating a sequel to the film, but with a different director. Bhagnani is working on bringing the original cast back into action and reportedly searching for writers to crank-up the sequel.

Bhaag Milka Bhaag Arrives in July

Uday Chopra Interested in a Biopic on Ingrid Bergman YRF Entertainment is making forays into Hollywood and has hired writer Arash Amel, of Grace of Monaco fame, and will be making a movie based on the life of Hollywood star Ingrid Bergman. She starred in many classic films including Gaslight and Casablanca. Chopra’s as yet untitled film will be based on the novel “Seducing Ingrid Bergman” by Chris Greenhaigh, which is the real life graphic love story of Bergman and war photographer Robert Capa. Chopra told IndiaFM he is interested in the project because Bergman was an icon and her romance with war photographer Robert Capa is a story that needs to be told.

Bhaag Milka Bhaag is based on the life of Indian Olympian Milkha Singh and stars British star Art Malik, Bollywood star/director/singer/producer Farhan Akhtar, and Sonam Kapoor. The film also stars Australian actress Rebecca Breeds. The film is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra (director Rang De Basanti). Olympic Athlete Milkha Singh, known as”the flying Sikh,” overcame much adversity in his life to triumph both on the track as well as off it. He represented India in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome and the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Born in 1935 in Layallpur, British India, Milkha grew up in an era of great turmoil and upheaval. His childhood came to a crashing end during the fierce Partition riots between India and Pakistan, where he lost his family. The name of the film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (‘run Milkha run’) refers to the poignant last words spoken by his father to him, which saved his life. The film opens on July 12.

Karan Johar Turns to Acting Director, producer, writer, talk show host, and reality dance show judge, Karan Johar is taking a leap into acting. Johar has done some cameos but now will do a feature role in director Anurag Kashyap’s upcoming film Bombay Velvet. Johar told an interviewer the offer “came out of the blue”. In the film, he will play an “antagonist” opposite Ranbir Kapoor. “Yes, it’s true that I’m acting in Bombay Velvet, and of course, it’s unusual for me,” Johar told Bollywood Hungama, adding, “I was blown away by the narrative. And all the cast members besides Ranbir and Anushka - have strong roles in Anurag’s film. Since I’m playing an antagonist, there are shades of grey to my character.” There is no date yet set for release.

Shuddh Desi Romance The upcoming film, Shuddh Desi Romance, is a love story about the hair-raising minefield inhabiting love, attraction and commitment. The film stars Rishi Kapoor, Sushant Singh Rajput and Parineeti Chopra, along with debutant Vaani Kapoor. The romantic comedy is directed by Maneesh Sharma, written by Jaideep Sahni, and produced by Aditya Chopra. The film releases worldwide on September 13, 2013.

Olympian Vijender Singh the Actor Akshay Kumar and Ashvini Yardi’s Grazing Goat Pictures is set to make a film with an Olympian. They will be producing a film called Fugly that will be directed by Kabir Sadanand. Vijender Singh, the Olympic bronzemedalist, will be seen as the hero in this social thriller film. Sadanand told an interviewer he felt Singh was perfect for the role and will hone his skills in acting workshops. Fugly is expected to go on floor in August. No word on the release date yet.

ShahRukh and Jeetendra Make a Deal Balaji Motion Pictures’ romantic drama Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Dobara, which was earlier slotted for an Eid release, alongside Shah Rukh Khan’s Chennai Express will now release on August 15, 2013 (Independence Day). According to Bollywood Hungama, Shah Rukh Khan spoke to the legendary actor Jeetendra and they both decided to shuffle the films so neither competes with each other by opening on the same Saathee.com

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Shamshād Begum (1919-2013) Shamshād Begum, the versatile playback singer and nightingale with a distinct voice, was was born on April 14, 1919. She had an ambition to sing. She was a lead prayer singer in her school days. She started singing in the religious and social functions when she was 10 years old. In spite of opposition from her family and without any training in music, her uncle took her for an audition with music composer Ghulām Haider in 1931. He contracted her to sing with him. She began singing on All India Radio in Peshawar and Lahore from 1937 and became quite famous. She started her career earning Rs.15 per song and soon became the highest paid female singer from 1940 to 1955. She sang over 5000 songs in Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi and Tamil with music directors like O.P. Nayyar, S.D. Burman, Naushad, and Madan Mohan. Her songs from the 1940s to the early 1970s remain popular. She was modest, shy, golden hearted and a religious person. She passed away on April 23, 2013, in Mumbai after a long illness. Her daughter Usha told an interviewer, “She kept herself away from glamour of the industry despite being one of the top singers of her era as she did not like limelight. My mother used to say that artists never die. She wanted to be remembered for her songs.”

Sainyā dil men ānā re Lyrics in English: Sainyā dil men ānā re, āke phir na jānā re/2, Chham chhamā chham chham Rāja ban ke ānā re, mohe leke jānā re/2, Chham chhamā chham chham Chāndani rāta hogi tāron ki barāt hogi/2P ahali pahali pyār ki pahali pahali bāt hogi/2 Khushi khushi gāenge ham git suhānā re Sainyā dil men ānā re, āke phir na jānā re/2 Chham chhamā chham chham Thodi thodi khela hogi thodā thodā pyār hogā/2 Kabhi ikarāra hogā kabhi inakāra hogā/2 Terā mananā merā rutha jānā re Sainyā dil men ānā re, āke phir na jānā re/2 Chham chhamā chham chham Tum mere pāsa hoge gam bade dura hogā/2 Kehata hai jiyā merā hoga zarur hogā/2 Lānā re lānā lānā re Sainyā dil men ānā re, āke phir na jānā re/2 Chham chhamā chham chham Rāja ban ke ānā re, mohe leke jānā re/2 Chham chhamā chham chham

Awards: 2009— Padma Bhushan award. Govt. of India Some of her memorable hit songs: Kabhi āra kabhi pāra lagā teer-e-nazar”- Aar Paar Ek do teen ājā mausam hai rangeen – Awara Milte hi ānkhen dil hua, Chhoda babul ka ghar, Kisike dil mein rehnā thā - Babul O bachapan ke dina bhulā na denā—Deedar Leke pehlā pehlā pyār, Kahin pe nigāhen kahin pe nishānā, Boojha merā kyā nāma re - CID Kajrā mohabbatwālā, – Kismat Dharti ko ākāsh pukāre – Mela O Gādiwāle gādi dheere, Holi āyi re, Peey ke ghar āja pyāri dulhaniā chali – Mother India Teri mehfil main qismat – Mughal-E-Azam Reshami salwāra kurtā Jāli dā – Naya Daur Eka terā Sahārā – Shama

Meaning (Summary): O my beloved, come into my heart and do not go away. Arrive like a king and take me with you. It would be a moonlit night and the procession of stars; we might have first talk of first love. Happily we will sing pretty songs. We will have little play and little love; at times we may agree and at times disagree too. Your pursue may turned into my irritation. If you were near me, the misery will be far away; my heart says it will definitely be.

Her hit Hindi song’s lyrics: “Sainyā dil men ānā re...” is given in this issue of Saathee magazine in the column on the right. [Note: The contents of this article are compiled from news, books, internet and my knowledge and love for Hindustani music.] Kirit Shukla Contact him at kiritsshukla@hotmail.com

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Carnatic Music- Classification of Ragas By Smitha K. Prasad Dear readers, this month, I conclude the series on classification of ragas by examining some lesser known classification criteria. By now, you would have concluded that any raga will fall into multiple categories based on the classification condition. In addition to the classification criteria that we have examined in the previous months, ragas may be classified based on the gana kala (time of singing) i.e. whether it is sung during the day or night or the seasons in which it should be sung. Some ragas can be sung at all times- sarvakalika ragas. Examples of these ragas include Bhairavi, Arabhi, Kambhoji and the like. Ragas like Bhupala, Bhowli, Revagupti are typically sung before sunrise- purva suryodaya ragas. Evening ragas include Vasantha, Natakuranji and Purvi Kalyani among others. The classification of ragas based on time is typically only a guideline and is not strictly adhered to in Carnatic music. Ragas can also be classified based on rasas i.e. the emotions invoked by the raga. It is important to note however that a raga may invoke more than one rasa (emotion) depending on the way that it is rendered. Ragas like Khamas are used to portray sringara rasa (love) while ragas like Nadanamakriya and Punnagavarali are used to portray grief or sadness. Ragas like Kalyani and Shankarabharana can portray more than one rasa since a single swara (musical note) in itself has no rasa- it is the combination with the other notes, the tempo that it is rendered in that generates the various emotions in the listener. Closely allied ragas are derived from the same melakartha (parent raga) but are still different from each other due to either the tempo in rendering, the difference that the gamakas take, the prayogas (way of rendering) of the raga, etc. Examples of closely allied ragas include Bhairavi and Manji, Arabhi and Devagandhari, Darbar and Nayaki among others. Some ragas are common to both Hindustani and Carnatic systems of music- examples of such ragas include Hindola (Carnatic) and Malkauns (Hindustani), Suddha Saveri (Carnatic) and Durga (Hindustani). These common ragas are frequently selected for Carnatic-Hindustani jugalbandhi presentations as it provides an insight into how the same raga is rendered in different styles. Again, there are many other ways to further classify ragas; however many of these are not relevant to general listeners of music while the relevance of some other classification methods no longer exists. Till we meet next time, do listen to the Carnatic raga Mohana and its Hindustani equivalent Bhoopali (Bhoop) it is indeed very interesting to listen to the same raga rendered in different styles.

Vandana Vishwas Monologues (A Bouquet of Indian Melodies…) Canada-based singer Vandana Vishwas has a voice that’s somber and reflective, the kind that’s custom-made for singing ghazals. She breathes life into poetry, and when the music is added an aura of elegance, a visage of India’s musical heritage blooms. She recently released her second recording, Monologues, which starts off with the somber “Raah Niharoon (The Wait)” and ends with the reflective “Mai Kya Hoon? (What am I).” The rest of the recording is filled with thumris and ghazals that linger and evoke Indian melodies and memories. Among the strongest tracks is the wonderful “Des Se Door (Away from the motherland)” which takes its time to unfold. Her vocal modulations flavor the recording throughout. Most lyrics are written by her husband, and multi-instrumentalist, Vishwas Thoke, but the album also includes a song each by Jigar Muradabadi and Mirza Ghalib. The lyrics range from philosophical to love songs and longing for home. She fuses Hindustani classical and traditional music with a touch of jazz. Her roots are in thumris and ghazals but there’s a joyous free spirit in her music as well. “Ever since we came to Canada, we have been listening to every kind of music style. Toronto is a mini world for us. I have taken a special liking for jazz, and it has become a bit of an obsession,” she reflects. “It didn’t change my vocal rendering that much, but it has influenced the way I arrange my music. I had never thought I will ever use bass and chords in my songs before; I’ve especially come to love the way bass sounds and feels with Indian melodies.” For more details visit www.vandanavishwas.com.

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Shen Wei. Choreographer of and dancer in China’s first modern dance company that he founded in 1991, a 2007 MacArthur Fellow, and lead choreographer for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he has won numerous international awards for his diverse artistic vision. I have always enjoyed his choreography, including pieces where dancers roll in paint or have markers attached to their costumes and so create a separate work of art. His interpretation By Dilip Barman of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring is a visual treat and complements Stravinsky’s music – a choice of which I applaud By the time this issue of Saathee is published, the 80th annual as that single musical composition, I feel, set art free from more American Dance Festival (ADF) will be underway in Durham. classical notions of beauty and heralded the modern era of art The oldest and largest festival dedicated to modern dance in as (not necessarily attractive) interpretation or analysis. the country, it runs from June 13 - July 27, 2013 and includes nine commissioned world premieres. There will be 47 performances by 25 companies (last year there were 46 performances by 18 companies) from several countries. One expects renowned groups like Paul Taylor Dance Company, Pilobolus, and Shen Wei Dance Arts, but, as a testament to ADF’s growth, there are also 11 first time performers to ADF. New York’s Lincoln Center is commemorating ADF’s 80th anniversary by co-commissioning a new site-specific performance.

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In past years, a number of South Asian troupes have been part of ADF, such as Ragamala Dance that I wrote about in the July 2012 Saathee. Though there are no South Asian groups at the Festival this year, ADF has a strong connection to the subcontinent. A “mini-ADF” was held in India in 1990. Luise Scripps was a major supporter of Indian dance and, in 1991, established the Balasaraswati/Joy Ann Dewey Beinecke award, given annually at ADF to a dance educator. There are also contemporary dance schools with over 400 students from 23 countries (including India, Cuba, Guyana, and Columbia) and 41 states in residence. The International Choreographers Residency Program brings artists together from various countries (this year from Germany, Taiwan, and Thailand) for six weeks during the Festival; 474 choreographers from 89 countries have participated. The choreographers design sometimes intricate, often abstract, sometimes funny, but always creative dances that transcend boundaries. As I described in past ADF reviews, “If you think that you might see ballet, well, you might. If you think that you might see something much more modern and theatrical, you will. If you think that you might see amazingly strong athletic performances conveyed apparently effortlessly, with grace and beauty, that you definitely will see.” There are international and internationally acclaimed dance troupes, discussions with artists, matinees especially for children, film, and more. One of the regular choreographers who perform at ADF is Saathee.com

Shen Wei Dance Arts, his company that he founded as an ADF student in 2000, opened ADF’s season on Thursday June 13th with two beautiful works, Near the Terrace (2000) and the ADF-commissioned world premiere of Collective Measures. Both use minimalistic costumes, slow and deliberate movements, and gripping narratives. Near the Terrace was inspired by a surrealist Belgian painter and leaves one with a primordial sense of mystery – are we watching, perhaps, an emergence and return to the “ooze” of creation, Shiva’s recurring dance of destruction and creation? A set with a lot of white on white (and the triumphant red thrown in) is the kind of visual metaphor that Shen Wei often uses, throwing conventional notions of artistic consonance on its head. Is the singular dancer in dark body paint a welcome transition to moksha? Or is he a more sinister impediment to the terrace onwards? As much as I liked the first dance, I enjoyed even more Collective Measures, continuing with such questioning of the expected. This dance is “a rigorous and striking exploration of isolation and structure that investigates the ideas of ethereality and permanence and takes the audience to a place where primal and rational converge”. Shen Wei has been focusing in recent years on how people inhabit time and space. Just as in crowded cities we sometimes have more freedom to be ourselves precisely because our numerosity conveys anonymity, so, too, dancers “crowding” a stage can experiment their own individuality vis-à-vis group synchrony. Some Saathee readers, no doubt (in fact, through personal observation on opening night!), will have seen Shen Wei during their two nights at ADF, as well as in the past. If you have not seen this troupe, I highly recommend them. As much as there is an abstract and intellectually compelling story that the movement inspires in some, their dances can be appreciated just for the movement and music, evidenced by how the two dances kept my four-year-old captivated. 30

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shy apprenticeship? When the dancers emulate the audience, the waters are further muddied – who is the observer and who is the observed? In another scene, dancers perform a duet - but they are backto-back. As technology and, supposedly, society improve, do we forget our primal physical connections, so nicely portrayed a few days earlier by Shen Wei? James Arias Carlos Furman

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Audible provides the commonality and variability that consumers of good art often implicitly seek. There is significant difference in pace of music and dance, in groundedness and abstraction, in dance-in-motion and dance-in-rest, in individual focus and group dynamics. There is humor that comes from confidence but not hubris; for example, at one point house lights come up and the dancers key in on a few audience members in turn and copy their body language (when I was photographing their dress rehearsal, they pretended to be photographing me). Later, paused spoken word surprisingly punctuates rapid dance.

Another example of the exploration of our (dis)connectedness is the part where the dancers use spoken word. At least to my ear, the utterances were unrelated – perhaps a Japanese word here, a quick English exclamation there, something else mixed in. In this era of the 24-hour news cycle and seemingly endless information, do we have time to be smart and analytical, or do we tweet, retweet, and miss the forest for the trees? Where is the meaning? Paul B Goode

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The dance is, if nothing else, energetic. Dancers zoom here and there, interacting in different ways or not at all, and then off they go again. The energy has a clear focus on the connectedness - of not - of modern society. Why all the zooming? Are we making meaningful relationships? We see harried, staccato movements suddenly pausing in feigned reflection. Does 21st Century reflection come with the convenience of near instantaneous understanding, or are we fooling ourselves? At one point, a dancer suspects the behind-his-back mimicry by the other dancers. Is it shameful and empty plagiarism, or Saathee.com

Even the best intentioned and wise artists risk condescension in portraying such themes. However, through humor, body language of audience inclusion, and, reminiscent of Pilobolus, a seriousness of purpose but yet an almost impish portrayal of not taking themselves seriously, the dancers weave this work to be inviting and delightful. The 605 Collective, as I enjoyed discussing with their manager, is just that, a collective. Many, if not most, troupes take direction from a choreographer, but some, like this troupe, create works as co-choreographers and co-dancers. Their performance of Audible was my introduction to their work – I hope to see more of them in the future. Much good dance is ahead this summer at ADF. Just to tease a bit and pick a few troupes, Pilobolus (June 20-22, including a children’s matinee) is always a special treat with their almost unimaginable and funny contortions and profoundly continued on page 78 32

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These days, as many as 200 climbers can attempt the summit on a single day. But the large numbers cause dangerous delays at bottlenecks like the Hillary Step — a 40-foot rock wall at nearly 29,000 feet that climbers must traverse one by one. When 10 people died on the mountain in spring 2012, elite mountaineers blamed overcrowding and low-budget, Sherpaguided expeditions for one of the highest death tolls since the notorious “Into Thin Air” season of 1996, when there were 12 deaths. This spring, a brawl broke out between expert mountaineers forging their own route and local guides responsible for fixing the ropes that commercial expeditions use. “People say commercialization of the mountain is bad,” said 29-year-old Dawa Steven Sherpa, who heads Asian Trekking. “They say, ‘These purist climbers who just take their support at base camp and they climb on their own, without Sherpas, without oxygen, these are the real mountaineers.’ On the other hand, when an accident happens ... suddenly Nepali operators are bad because they didn’t provide the support to these guys. We’re damned if we do, damned if we don’t.” A tall, lean man with a rust-colored beard and ruddy, windburned cheeks, Dawa has a unique perspective on the problem. The son of a Sherpa father and a Belgian mother, he’s equally at home with high-altitude porters and elite Western climbers. He’s faced criticism for failing to weed out clients who are so weak or unskilled as to pose a danger to themselves — such as Jesse Easterling, who nearly died on the mountain in 2009 as the result of an overdose of the “climber’s little helper,” the steroid dexamethasone. “I have rejected numerous people because they don’t have the experience or the training,” said Dawa, who maintains that Easterling lied when he was asked if he was taking any medication. This year, Dawa and other expedition operators avoided a

KHUMJUN, Nepal — In the shadow of a sparkling white stupa, Sherpas dressed as yaks prance and spin. Wind-battered men in charcoal-colored robes and white Stetsons, the formal dress of the Sherpa clan, gather round. They have plenty to celebrate. June 2013 marked Mount Everest’s “Diamond Jubilee,” the 60th anniversary of when New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Nepalese Indian Tenzing Norgay first set foot on the world’s tallest mountain in 1953. Since that time, the mountaineering industry has matured. The notoriety of the mountain draws hundreds of thousands of trekkers and tourists each year, led often by local Sherpas as well as Western guides. This spring, Everest climbing permits alone earned Nepal nearly $3 million. Last year, tourist dollars accounted for three percent of the small Himalayan country’s GDP. But despite these causes for celebration, a crisis looms. Because of an explosion of highly commercialized mountaineering, more and more inexperienced climbers flock to the mountain. Elite climbers bristle at the crowds, and some blame cut-rate, Nepalese-run expeditions for upping the risks of death. “Tourists want to buy their way onto the summit no matter what. I have witnessed people on the mountain with hardly any experience at all,” said Frits Vrijlandt, president of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation. “Mount Everest is not a place for people who have never used crampons, harnesses and ice axes before, people who only know ice from the ice cubes in their drink.” Money on the mountain The Diamond Jubilee season marked a bumper year for the mountain. Nepal issued 315 permits to foreigners, and a total of 520 summited. Seven of them died. Saathee.com

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If you’re like me and grew up in the Charlotte area, there’s nothing quite like the anticipation of spending a springtime Saturday at Carowinds Amusement Park. As my friends and I drove south on Interstate 77 in the darkness of 5 am, I was more excited about this trip than any previous wave-pooling, rollercoasting, funnel-caking excursion. This trip was a mission. On this Saturday in late April, Carowinds was hosting the 2013 Walk to Cure Diabetes sponsored by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The JDRF is the world’s largest fundraiser for type one diabetes research. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease where a person’s pancreas stops making insulin, a hormone needed to get energy from food. It strikes both children and adults randomly and changes their lives forever, resulting in insulin dependency via injection or pump. The annual Walk draws teams of families and friends of diagnosed Type 1 diabetics walking with the goal of raising money for important diabetic research. This year’s Walk at Carowinds drew nearly 6,000 participants walking for the disease that affects 30,000 new cases every year. The Walk to Cure Diabetes is always a special day for me since I was asked to serve on the Walk Committee, handling the entertainment and media duties. That seemed like a natural fit for me considering my background and it was a great way for me to give back and show my appreciation. You see, in May of 2010, I was one of those 30,000 and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 35. It has been a long road to get myself to the point where I understood, comprehended, and accepted my condition. The work of the JDRF and the help of the Charlotte/Greater Western Carolina’s has helped me learn about T1D and introduced me to a community of friends that help us all understand diabetes and collectively channel our fundraising efforts. They have welcomed me with open arms and allowed me to be very involved with their many community-based fundraisers. And to see this massive undertaking, completely directed at my medical condition, and Saathee.com

to be involved in the process, is both overwhelming and humbling. But there is plenty to do as we await the arrival of the day’s participants. The large stage has been built with an impressive sound system to reach the masses and we have local radio personality “Tanner” from ‘Tanner in the Morning’ who will be our master of ceremonies. I have tapped Vyzion Radio’s DJ Jojo Stubbs, who’s two year-old granddaughter was recently diagnosed with T1D, to serve as the morning’s musical entertainment, he’ll be playing the standard sports themed jams that will get everybody pumped and in walking mode. Another highlight of the Walk were the warmup exercises performed with local trainer Julie Sawyer of Tuff Girl Bootcamps assisted by the Charlotte Bobcats Ladycats dance team. What really set this year’s walk apart from previous years was a special visit by Charlotte’s Mayor pro tem, Patrick Cannon, who carried a proclamation by Mayor Anthony Foxx recognizing the day and the JDRF for it’s efforts. The event is as colorful, vibrant and full of life as the attendees and participants that fill up the park’s Palladium Plaza. Brightly colored tractors and forklifts provided by sponsor Sunbelt Rentals hold up banners and signs directing Walkers towards registration and refreshment stands. These people are energized, focused, and most definitely determined. ‘Team B-Force’ is all adorned in matching blue t-shirts showing their support of Brady Sutton, a young, energetic boy diagnosed with T1D. Brady’s mother Anne, a staunch research advocate, has been here before and appreciates the camaraderie among the volunteers and the dedication they have to finding a cure. Another large group in neon green shirts are showing their support of ‘Andrew’s Quest’, and the orange group huddled by the stage are here for ‘Madison’s Motor Patrol’. After a heartfelt rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by another person who’s family has been affected by T1D, this crowd is ready to go walking! As one of the organizers, I don’t join in to walk the entire 5K route. Most of us stick around the plaza area assessing how smoothly the registration process was for folks, or how stocked the refreshment stands are for the when the walkers return. One of the tricky aspects for organizing JDRF events is remembering the special needs for all those in attendance; we are type one diabetics after all. The game of balancing blood sugar can be a gamble when combined with strenuous activity on a warm day. These prepared tables are stocked with healthy lettuce wraps, protein-filled granola bars and low sugar fruit juice, all provided by generous sponsors. Seeing all this effort; an entire amusement park at our disposal, the thousands of dollars in sponsorship donations, and not to mention the countless hours of preparation by the JDRF staff, really paints a picture of the scale these people are working on. The JDRF was founded in 1970 and to date has raised more than $1.7 billion for diabetes research. More than 200 Walks are held each year in the U.S. and the Carowinds Walk is in it’s 23rd year. I am only in the 3rd year of what will be a lifelong partnership between me, the JDRF, and my new extended family. Today, we raised more than $800,000 for research. We didn’t quite reach our goal, however you would have never known judging by the faces of each and every walker as they crossed the finished line. And everyone had a memory-filled Saturday at Carowinds in the spring. Our “Walk Season” was still not over yet. On June 18th, we gathered once again at McGlohon Theatre for our annual

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By Samir Shukla A brief pause I have crawled, walked, and run. I have achieved and slacked; loved and hated; sprinted and stumbled, spoken unfettered truth and stretched the truth on occasion. And now in the still of the dark, awaiting the light of morning, I’m restless but steady in resolve, ready for the incoming day. The morning of a number ending in a zero is ready for arrival. The day beckons the steady, confident stroll into the remainder of life. It may be the beginning of the other half or maybe it’s the third act of a play getting ready for the curtains to fly open. It’s unclear, but the day is here. If only for a few moments, on that morning of a number ending in a zero, a deep breath is taken and the pause takes hold. Let it linger for a while. It’s been a long time since a pause was taken from the rush of life, from the brain set on full alert, thinking, constantly analyzing. Five decades, 50 years, that’s not even a blip in the cosmological parameters of time, but it’s a lot for us mere humans. It’s a nice round number, 50. In my mind I feel no different than when I was a twentysomething. The same mind is now filled with experiences and is more cautious, sometimes weary, but also adventurous, clearheaded and full of optimism. This is the contentment that should come with the passing of years. Days are too valuable, you learn with the passage of years, to waste time rehashing regrets. Bad decisions and uneasy experiences strengthen the mind, but good memories should prevail. The passage of time, of many years, ages the physical being. The body feels aged. It can’t be helped. The slow erosion of the years adds up. The early days of one’s life are carefree and sometimes treated like pennies. Not in the sense of the smallest denomination of money being worthless, mind you, but in the exuberance of youth so many days are frittered away, often like a fistful of pennies that are flung into a fountain, rolled across a parking lot, or tossed into a jar and forgotten. In the folly and joys of youth, there’s one standard, one reality, and that is there’s always tomorrow. When those days of youth are lived and the trophies and setbacks add up to months and years and eventually five decades of living, a pause ensues. After nearly a decade of awkward teenage years, turning 20 is something of a coup, it’s a feeling of arrival on the stage, filled with excitement and hopes and dreams of the future. The sky is the limit, the days unending, so much to do, to learn, to see. Nothing seems unreachable. Ah, so much time, the whole of life waits. The hours, days, and months pass. A decade slips by as life is lived in a strobe light of images, treks, bravado, and missteps, flashing by oh so quickly. Then the nice round number of 30 comes about. A momentary pause ensues. Turning 30 is wonderful, steadying, feeling bit mature, wiser, but there’s still so much time. Life is in a steady sprint now. Careers are established. Children are born. Another decade passes and another nice round number, one that ends in a zero, appears on the horizon. Turning 40 is sobering for some, unnerving for others, and full of giddy joy for others. After four decades, during the brief pause set aside Saathee.com

for some reflection, one scans the perimeter, feels the ground for softness, hardness, and the bumps, straightens up and faces the warm sun. Continue to stride forward. Maybe I shouldn’t have tossed all those pennies over the years. Imagine how they would have added up by now. Dozens of jars of pennies. Alas, shouldn’t have tossed away so many days of youth either. Imagine digging those days up from the jar now. How they would add up. Slow moving days are now relished. Those days fueled boredom and restlessness in the years marking the 20’s. But they feel like a reprieve while living one’s life in years marked the 40’s. Careers are solidified, abandoned, rebooted. The children are now becoming young men and women. Time rolls. Hundreds of sunsets flash by one after another, like so many frames in a film. Soon the morning arrives. The end of half century knocks on the door. Fifty. The number is precise, pronounced, it is half of one hundred, a stepping stone to an elevated state of mind. Physical limitations are now more noticeable. A brief moment of doom sets in. But then the bright summer sun blankets everything, amplifying the lushness of life and living. You can clearly see the bumps on the road, the potholes, the orange cones, safety becomes more vivid, but these things seem miniscule compared to the majesty of being alive. The boredoms of youth now seem trivial. No day is dull. You realize that cold, hot, rainy, humid, freezing, dark, cloudy – these are the adjectives that color life and shouldn’t be the sighs of discomfort. Some people seem to stop enjoying the subtleties of life as they age, waiting for some perceived heaven and the outstretched hand of an imagined god to greet them as they get closer to the end. I believe in the spirituality, the totality of our physical existence and am convinced of the nothingness that will follow death. This planet, this life, it is heaven, hell, paradise, purgatory, all in one. Afterlife is a children’s tale. The soul is our mind, our thoughts, our loves, our fears, our feelings, joys and pains rolled into one. It’s a collection of lifelong memories that will pop and disappear like a soap bubble the moment our breaths and heartbeats cease. We explore the seas, the mountains and the forests, now even space, but what makes us humans is that we constantly explore, analyze and battle our own thoughts. We can’t get away from them. As one gets older, these thoughts and reflections, embedded in personal experiences, seem louder but more ordered. The pause for the nice round number of 50 is now ending. The day fades into night. The stage is set for the third act. Fifty years of life are now behind me. Hours are now treasured. Dig those pennies out of the pocket. Treat them as coins of gold, lost days of youth. Onward to the pyre, but gather the scents of the world in deep breaths; hum the music of the earth in every passing hour; catalogue the sights of the surroundings like a child. Work the guilt and disappointments of the past into acts of forward motion. The next number ending in a zero awaits.

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By Judith L. Bergman M.A. CCC Figurative language often incorporates elements from our everyday existence. In May we looked at idioms and metaphors that used “water” and in June our quiz was about non-literal expressions using “earth” (or mud or dirt). This month we will explore idioms and metaphors based on another element essential to life: the air we breathe. Can you match the meanings (“a” to “t”) below to these expressions that use air? 1 1. Her ideas and positive attitude were like a breath of fresh air in our group with its outmoded and rigid approach to problems._____ 2. There’s a nip in the air so you’d better take your jacket. _____ 3. They were arguing at the reception and airing their dirty linen in public again. ____ 4. The new manager encouraged the team to air their grievances constructively. _____ 5. When we first arrive, we always open the windows to air out our summer cottage. _____ 6. I dislike people who are always putting on airs. _____ 7. His son is walking on air because he got admitted to an Ivy League college and won a great scholarship, too! ____ 8. Our company may be involved in a merger but it’s still up in the air. _____ 9. My friend is spending too much time building castles in the air. _____ 10. We need to meet to discuss these rumors and clear the air. _____ 11. That magician made objects vanish into thin air. _____ 12. The politician’s promises turned out to be just so much hot air. ______* 13. The injured animal appeared to be gasping for air. _____ 14. Most discoveries don’t come from thin air but are based on applying the findings of earlier research. ______ 15. My favorite program is going off the air in September. ______ 16. When she found out he was an alcoholic, she gave him the air. _____ 17. He told his son, “When you finish watching the soccer match and come up for air, I need you to go to the store. _____ 18. Her nose is always in the air but I believe she really feels inferior. _____ 19. His interview will air on CBS next Monday. _____ 20. Excitement was in the air before the surprise birthday party for our grandmother. ____ *Very informal usage; not for the office.

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• A merit-based visa would be created the fifth year after enactment and would award points to individuals based on education, employment, length of residence in the United States and other considerations. There would be 120,000 such visas available annually, with the number rising by 5 per cent per year if demand exceeds supply and the US jobless rate is below 8.5 percent. It would be capped at 250,000 visas.

Ever since the “the Gang of 8” introduced the Border Security Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (BSEOIM) to the Senate on April 16, 2013, many proponents of immigration are anxious to know how long it will take for the bill be enacted and what does the BSEOIM Act specifically entails. Since BSEOIM’s introduction, it has gone through the markup process and the Senate officially commenced voting on it beginning June 10, 2013. In order for the bill to successfully pass the Senate, the bill must receive 60 votes. If the bill passes the Senate, the BSEOIM act would then have to pass the House in order to be ratified. The House seems to be preparing for the BSEOIM Act to pass the Senate because it has created its own bipartisan “Gang of 8.” (The group has now been reduced to seven after one member; Republican Congressperson Labrador of Idaho recently left.) There are several theories as to what will happen to the BSEOIM Act in the House. Some predict that the House will ratify BSEOIM if it passes the Senate by an overwhelming margin; while others forecast that the House will divide BSEOIM into smaller pieces of legislation or create its own immigration reform bill. If either of the latter occurs, the bill would then have to be reconciled with the Senate before it became ratified. In BSEOIM’s current state, the principal goals are as follows: 1) to create a pathway to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants 2) Secure the border, and 3) increase the pool of employment based visas. Below is a summary of the most pertinent provisions of the bill.

Family based immigration • The “V visa” would be expanded to help unify families by allowing foreign relatives to live in the United States and for certain other family members to visit the United States for up to 60 days per year. • Immigrant visas for siblings and adult children of US citizens over 30 would be repealed 18 months after the date of enactment. • A backlog for family and employment-based immigrants would be eliminated. Employment provisions • About 40 per cent of employment-based visas would be allocated to professionals with advanced degrees to work in the sciences, arts and other professions, including certain people with foreign medical degrees. Those holding graduate degrees in engineering, mathematics, science and technology from US universities also would be included. • Employment visas for skilled workers and certain professionals would be increased to 40 percent of the total. And a new visa would be created for foreign entrepreneurs who want to start their own companies in the United States.

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• Undocumented persons in the United States can apply to adjust their status to “registered provisional immigrant (RPI) • Employers would have to use an “E-Verify” system to ensure status” within 180 days after enactment, provided the that they are hiring legal workers. It would be phased in over secretary of Homeland Security submits to Congress a a five-year period. strategy for securing US borders.

• The cap on H-1B temporary visas for high-skilled workers would be raised to 115,000 from a current base limit of 65,000. In future years, the cap could rise to as high as 180,000.

• Only those who arrived in the United States before Dec. 31, 2011, could apply and they would have to pay a $500 fee and back taxes. Those convicted of felonies or three or more misdemeanors would not be eligible.

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costume colors fascinate many non-Indian audiences, all the more reason for bestowing greater attention on a well-fitting and pleasing costume. Of course the dance costumes and its colors differ according the dance styles. North Indian classical dances do not use bright colors. Their colors are more soothing to the eyes and gentle. No matter what, as India is blessed with silks and cottons, we cannot go wrong in our choices.

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Responding to the founding of US Cyber Command, China established the now infamous division of the People’s ATLANTA, Georgia — It’s a new breed of warfare, unlike Liberation Army dedicated to “defense” against cyber threats. anything you’ve ever seen. It can threaten a nation’s core security, cause mass casualties Cyber war 101 and weaken the economy, according to the Government One factor that sets cyber assault apart from other forms of Accountability Office, the US Congress’ research arm. warfare is the relative ease in launching it. Inducing a Assailants “could gain control of critical switches and derail catastrophic infrastructure failure may only demand one small passenger trains, or trains loaded with lethal chemicals. ... They change in a line of code. could contaminate the water supply in major cities,” then-US “We don’t even know if you have to have really good Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said last October. Foes could network intelligence, be sustainable in your attacks or have take down electric or water systems, fomenting public panic, persistent access,” said Timothy Junio, a research fellow at reaping high death tolls and causing high physical and Stanford University’s Center for International Security and economic costs. Cooperation. It might not even be immediately clear who was behind the In a nightmare scenario cited by US President Barack attack, or where it was coming from. This devastating power Obama, trains carrying hazardous chemicals could derail, could be wielded with comparatively few operatives, or contaminating water supplies. Obama last year wrote an op-ed without the support of a national government. And the massive for the Wall Street Journal cautioning, “The lack of clean water kinetic strength of the US military would be essentially helpless or functioning hospitals could spark a public health emergency. in thwarting it. And as we’ve seen in past blackouts, the loss of electricity can For more than two decades, internet-based attacks have bring businesses, cities and entire regions to a standstill.” been relatively infrequent and mostly low level. Now, many Despite the magnitude of the threat, experts contend that experts caution that the specter of cataclysmic cyber war is the US is woefully under-protected. upon us. They say computer systems that manage critical Not everyone agrees with the perilous scenarios; prominent infrastructure are plagued by security vulnerabilities that dissenters contend that governments are peddling a trumped- would shock anyone with a rudimentary understanding of how up digital disaster threat to justify privacy intrusions. to secure a personal computer, let alone a power grid. But US officials use phrases like “cyber-Pearl Harbor” to A surprising number of systems use passwords hardcoded describe the threat hackers pose to the critical infrastructure — by the manufacturer — available to hackers via Google search. electricity, water, trains, oil and gas pipelines — and the Other systems use unchanged default username and passwords information networks that run the economy. like “admin/admin.” World governments have begun taking the threat of cyber If passwords aren’t publicly available, other glaring war seriously. New specialized military units like the US Cyber vulnerabilities often remain, such as systems “connected to the Command, South Korea’s Cyber Warfare Command and internet that shouldn’t be; people using a workstation that NATO’s Computer Incident Response Capability have all handles physical control at a plant to access their [email],” said begun preparing cyber soldiers. Junio. Saathee.com

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“It doesn’t take anything horribly catastrophic to initiate an infrastructure disaster. Using cyber-attack methods, individuals with malicious intent could determine the most efficient way to trigger multiple infrastructure failures,” Bea added. What would a cascading failure brought on by a cyberattack look like? According to Bea, it would be very similar to those brought on by natural disasters. To estimate the damage that could be inflicted by a cyber-attack triggering a cascading failure, look no further than New Orleans. “The best reference for me will be Hurricane Katrina and the flood protection system for the Greater New Orleans Area ... Katrina caused a cascade of infrastructure failures that affected the city for months, years. Some are still not working properly,” Bea said. The catastrophic failure of the New Orleans flood levee led to the deaths of more than 1,500 people, in addition to untold billions in economic and environmental damage. If the catastrophic failure had stemmed from a cyber-attack on the systems that controlled the flood levees, the aftermath in New Orleans may have been similar to the failure caused by the hurricane. While cyber security vulnerabilities in infrastructure systems may only be one problem among many concerning aging infrastructure — the power to unleash another Katrina may rest with hackers, state sponsored or independent, wielding powerful pieces of malware. That might sound abstract, at least until a major assault occurs. But in 2012, US computers were the target of nearly 9 million malware attacks. And more recently, an attack in South Korea took banks down for days.

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The post-holiday lull gave some relief to the central bank, which on a Tuesday last month was forced to intervene in currency markets to bring the rupee back from its lowest level against the dollar in history (58.98 rupees to the greenback). But the rupee resumed its fall after the finance minister’s speech Thursday. And the dip in gold demand is likely only to be temporary — because for Indians gold is more than an investment. Gold is synonymous with savings and security for many of India’s 1.24 billion people, for a variety of reasons. Only about 36,000 of India’s 650,000 villages have a bank branch. And minimum balances and other requirements mean that house maids, security guards and construction workers hold much of their assets in gold coins and jewelry as a hedge against bad times, when they can be sold or used as collateral with the local moneylender. Moreover, the metal’s cultural importance makes it essential for weddings and various other ceremonies. Even bankers and lawyers still think of buying gold jewelry as a foolproof financial strategy. And with both the capital markets and real estate losing luster lately, India’s wealthy have emerged as a new class of gold buyers. “Traditionally, there’s always been a demand for gold. But what has added to that in the last four years or so is a different kind of demand. That is a demand for gold that I would call investment,” said Debroy. “There is quite a bit of investment in gold now that is actually in bullion.” Consider this: Even though gold prices have plunged from more than $1800 in November to around $1400 an ounce last month, the World Gold Council has forecast that India’s gold imports for April-June would amount to almost half the total imported in 2012. Bad investment? Probably. Experts say a rise in gold prices is unlikely without a big slump in the US stock market or in the value of the dollar, neither of which seems likely. And even long term, gold prices tend to skyrocket and plunge because there’s paltry “real” business demand for the yellow metal, with investors who buy gold and sit on it as an investment accounting for more than half of the volume purchased every year. For the Indian economy, however, the gold obsession is worse than a poor investment. Unlike buying stocks or bonds, parking money in gold slows, rather than stimulates, economic growth by sucking cash out of the system. (In contrast, even oil imports, while bad for the trade deficit, literally fuel industry and thus help create jobs and growth). Meanwhile, a growing trade deficit forces the country to devalue its currency – for India, about 10 percent a year for the past two decades. Those plunging values scare people out of rupees, and foreign funds out of India. That, in turn, means less investment and slower growth, and thus a further weakening rupee. In other words: India’s obsession with buying and storing gold creates a vicious cycle.

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As an infant one What can cause loss of balance and coordination? tries to keep shifting positions by first turning our head and Diseases and other disorders affecting the brain and the neck, then turning over and onto our abdomen and then middle part of our ear can cause us to lose this control. As we pushing up on our arms to get ourselves into a crawling get older we start losing this vital function which can result in position. This is then followed by a sitting, standing and then a fall or injury. We can also lose our balance if we work on walking posture which is upright. uneven surfaces, are flying in an airplane or on a ship for an The process is long and difficult but we don’t remember extended period of time. Irrespective of how we lose our how we learned all these postures and body positions. 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Mango Lassi Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup milk 1 cup chopped mango (peeled and stone removed) 4 teaspoons sugar, to taste A dash of ground cardamom (optional) Method: Put mango, yogurt, milk, sugar and cardamom into a blender and blend for two minutes, then pour into individual glasses, and serve. Sprinkle a little cardamom on top if desired. On hot days, chill the lassi for a couple of hours and then serve. Makes about two cups. Cucumber Mint Raita Ingredients: One large (or two medium) cucumbers, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and seeded, then grated 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt 10 large mint leaves, thinly sliced* (can sub cilantro) 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin** Pinch of cayenne Pinch of paprika Salt and pepper

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Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped Swiss chard leaves (ribs removed) 1 garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup plain yogurt 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice Method: Slice the mint leaves by stacking them on top of each A dash of cayenne other, rolling them up like a cigar, and taking thin slices off the end. If whole cumin seeds are available, take one teaspoon 3 (9-inch diameter) pita breads, cut like a pie into triangles Olive oil for drizzling on to the pita bread and toast the seeds first in a small skillet until just fragrant. Then grind with a mortar and pestle. Place grated cucumber in a sieve and press with the back of a spoon to squeeze out as Method: Bring a two quart saucepan, half filled with water, to a boil. Add the chopped chard leaves. Cook until tender, much moisture as you can. Alternatively, you can place the about 3-5 minutes. While the chard is cooking, prepare a bowl grated cucumber in the middle of a clean tea towel, wrap the with ice water for an ice bath. When the chard is cooked, towel around the cucumber and wring out the excess moisture. Stir spices and mint into yogurt in a medium bowl. strain through a fine mesh strainer and put into the ice bath to Stir in the grated cucumber. Chill until ready to serve. Makes stop the cooking. Drain and set aside. Using mortar and pestle, grind the garlic and salt into a paste. In a medium2 1/2 cups. sized bowl, stir in the yogurt, chard, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Set aside. Cut the pita bread into Shrikhand triangles and layout in one layer in a broiling pan (use a sturdy broiling pan, not a cookie sheet or your cookie sheet Ingredient: will warp). Drizzle olive oil on one side of the pita wedges. 6 cups plain yogurt 2 large pinches saffron threads 2 tablespoons warm milk Saathee.com

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• A new government bureau would determine changes to limits on such visas and devise methods for determining domestic labor shortages in regions.

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• Current undocumented farm workers would be able to win legal status if they have made a “substantial prior commitment” to farm work in the United States. A new agricultural guest worker visa program would be created to ensure an adequate workforce. Border security • The US border with Mexico will be targeted for increased security. Washington would set a goal of catching or turning back 90 percent of illegal entries.

Method: Preheat oven to 350°. Wash, sliced and cook mushrooms in skillet until tender, drain and set mushrooms aside. In the same skillet melt 1/4 stick of butter and add water, then combine with stuffing mix, celery and onion. In a separate bowl, combine cheddar cheese and yogurt. In a greased 13x9 inch casserole dish, layer mushrooms, yogurt mixture, then stuffing. Repeat, ending with stuffing. Cut remaining 1/4 stick of butter into small pads and scattered on top. Casserole may be made ahead and refrigerated. Before cooking, sprinkle with 1/4 cup of parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes. Yields 8 servings.

• $3 billion would be devoted to improving border surveillance and detection, adding law enforcement officers and operating aerial surveillance. • Another $1.5 billion would be used to improve border fencing. • Within six years, fingerprinting and other biometric technology that analyzes human characteristics would be installed at the 30 busiest US airports to track immigrants when they leave the country.

Berry Bonanza Smoothie Ingredients: 1⁄2 cup blackberries (frozen) 1⁄2 cup blueberries (frozen) 1⁄2 cup Strawberries (frozen) 1⁄2 cup raspberries (frozen) 1 cup low fat vanilla yogurt 1 cup cherry juice

• If the 90 percent effectiveness rate has not been reached during the first five years after enactment, a new border commission would be created. It would be staffed by the four border-state governors or their appointees and experts appointed by bipartisan leaders of Congress. • The commission would recommend ways to improve security. Washington would provide another $2 billion to carry out the recommendations.

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The above mentioned provisions are only applicable as of the date of this article; since it is difficult to predict which provisions will remain if the BSEOIM Act enters the House.

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Due to the impending factors discussed above, it is also difficult to estimate how early immigration reform could be implemented. Previous predictions had the bill taking effect as early as November 2013, however comprehensive immigration reform has a long road ahead and may not be resolved within the year. For more details on the workings of the United States Senate and the House of Representatives visit the following websites.

Courtesy of Challa Immigration Law Office. Contact Lakshmi Challa at info@challalaw.com or 919.380.4044 or visit www.challalaw.com.

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potentially deadly “traffic jam” by planning ahead. The Sherpa team, called the “Icefall Doctors,” responsible for setting ropes through the Khumbu Icefall on the route between Base Camp and Camp One, started a month earlier than usual to ensure that the climbers would have the longest possible weather window to try for the summit. On the Hillary Step, Sherpas fixed two ropes, so that climbers going up would not have to wait for climbers coming down. And before the weather window opened, expedition leaders walked from camp to camp to find out when the various teams were planning to attempt the summit, and then radioed around to hammer out a feasible schedule. But their success only deepened the controversy at the Diamond Jubilee. Purists greeted with derision calls to make things even safer, and easier, by installing a ladder down the back of the Hillary Step. Others suggested revising the permit system to force climbers to scale one of Nepal’s many other, smaller mountains before they can attempt Everest. And still others lobbied for stiffer regulations for expedition operators. “That [requiring mountaineers to climb a smaller mountain before Everest] is a very good idea,” said Sushil Ghimire, secretary of Nepal’s Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. “We do not want any climbers, any members in our team, in bad condition. We need very competent and devoted and American Dance Festival skilled mountaineers. They can [first] try small mountains so continued from page 32 that they can get skill and knowledge and we will have very imaginative dance. I regret that I will have to miss the Irish few casualties and few incidents in the high mountains.” group ponydance (July 17-21), performing at a Durham musical club in what promises to be audience-intimate laughBeyond the brawl The word “Sherpa” has become synonymous with the word out-loud dance theatre. Paul Taylor Dance Company (July 12-13, including a “guide” or “porter” on the mountain, though it refers to an Indo-Tibetan ethnic group numbering around 150,000 in Nepal. children’s matinee) always impresses me with their strong And despite the fact that Sherpas have led countless connection to ballet and sheer beauty of performance. I am climbers to the summit of Everest, everybody in the business delighted that Buenos Aires-based Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance still makes a distinction between expeditions captained by Company (July 5-6, including a children’s matinee) returns this Western and Sherpa guides. Some persist in referring to Sherpa- year, after an ADF absence of a few years, with their modern interpretations of tango and other art forms, enacted often led climbs as “unguided.” After last year’s deadly season, critics blamed the Sherpas’ while suspended from the ceiling. I encourage Saathee readers to take in American Dance reluctance to disagree with Westerners — not their clients’ weakness or incompetence — for the deaths on the mountain. Festival. If in doubt, look online for sample video clips of “I wouldn’t confuse a Sherpa-guided trip with a low-budget performances to give you an idea of what you might expect. trip,” said Will Cross, a 46-year-old diabetic who has trekked My family is not the only one who comes with children, and to the South Pole and climbed the “Seven Summits,” the highest there always are multiple levels that these performances can be enjoyed at. mountains on seven continents. As in past years, performances will be held in Durham, NC “They can be the same. But they are generally different. The Sherpas on Everest have worked years to get to that position. at the Durham Performing Arts Center and on the Duke And there’s a hierarchy. They [the Sherpa expedition leaders] University campus; a few additional sites will also be used. will generally speak the language of their client, be that English Most performances are at 8p, with a few children’s matinees at 1p, and ticket prices range from $15-54. There are also some free or Japanese. They’ll be strong as hell,” Cross said. “Where I think everyone gets into trouble is when you try workshops and events. For full details about the American Dance Festival, please to climb a huge mountain and spend very little money. If you come spending cheap, you’re gonna get cheap, and you’re visit americandancefestival.org. Sample video clips, ticketing information, schedule (including select performances that gonna die,” he added. In some respects, the mountaineering status of the Sherpas include a post-performance discussion with the dancers – highly recommended!), and more are readily available in an reflects their economic reality. A permit for a Western climber runs $10,000-$25,000 and the easily navigable website. American Dance Festival is a treat for total cost of an expedition to the client can top $70,000. But the eyes, mind, and soul. while elite Western guides can make $20,000 for taking a group to the top, the high-altitude Sherpas who perform some of the Note: American Dance Festival logo and photographs courtesy of most dangerous work take home only a third of that amount. American Dance Festival. All images are used with permission. Saathee.com

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BAPS Charities Hosts Community Walk Dhrashti Golakia from Morrisville, NC woke up early on Sunday, June 2, 2013. She was thrilled knowing that her efforts were going to make a profound impact in the community. For the last four months, Dhrashti took up the cause of raising funds to support the local BAPS Charities Walk and raised over $1,500. She went to over 150 houses in the area to raise awareness for Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center and BAPS Charities. The 2013 BAPS Charities walk in Cary, NC will help support Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center and various activities supported by BAPS Charities. Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center is involved in providing care for the patients and families they serve today and discovering treatments that will enhance the health care of future generations. BAPS Charities Walk 2013 will help support their commitment to patient and family centered care. This year’s walkathon brought together over 350 people from all ages. The walk was launched with an opening speech by the Mayor of Morrisville, the Honorable Jackie Holcombe. Mayor Holcombe told everyone about her struggle as a mother with a child of special need and how Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center played a role in caring for her child. Mayor Holcombe also thanked BAPS Charities for supporting Morrisville’s Theme this year, “Year of Community.” With all of the walkers and runners at the starting line, the 5K run kicked off and shortly after the 5K walk followed. Both the run and walk took place along the shady and scenic trails of Bond Park. All of the participants who finished the 5K run/5K walk were then given wristbands as a sign of achievement of what they had accomplished. With 350 total participants, a collective 2.8 million steps were taken to help the community; however, it will not stop there as the goal for next year increases to 3 million steps. Upon the return of all participants, the event concluded by thanking and recognizing the people without whom the event would not have been possible. Numerous volunteers were also there early to help make the events of the day possible. Mr. Hiteshkumar Patel said, “Participating in events like this walkathon allows me to give back to my community in a meaningful way. The walkathon was a wonderful opportunity for my entire family to come together and contribute to something that would create a positive impact in our community”. It was a successful event that truly exemplified the message that was proudly stated on the t-shirts – giving is greater than getting. Similar walks took place in over 40 cities throughout North America wherein over 13,000 participants walked over 45,000 miles. In addition to annual walkathons, BAPS Charities hosts health fairs, Children’s health 82

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Community Organizations Contact for further details Rev. Dr. K.C. Paul (704.771.1414), Rajan Mathew (704.756.4969), Jose Varughese (704.453.6177), Varughese K. Thomas (803.322.9549).

Charlotte Art of Living (Healing with the Breath) Art of Living is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual. This is done through self-development programs that recharge the body, mind and spirit and allow people to function at their optimum potential. People from all backgrounds, religions and cultural traditions come together in service and celebration. For Further Details: 980-216-8732 / charlotte@us.artofliving.org www.artofliving.org or www.artofliving.org/charlotte

Charlotte Gita Study Group Beginners and advanced students of the Gita are welcome. The group meets the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 3 - 5 pm. This course is based on the Home Study Course of the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, PA. Each session starts with a meditation followed by a recorded lecture in English, supplemented by discussion among the group. For further details: Rishi and Shikha Bhatnagar, rishi@solveron.com, 513.518.5300 Shridhar and Kruti Dave, skdave@hotmail.com, 704.844.9567 Naras and Beena Eechambadi, narasee@gmail.com www.freewebs.com/gitastudy

Association for India’s Development - Charlotte A volunteer movement committed to promoting sustainable, equitable and just-development. AID Charlotte supports grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in various interconnected spheres such as education, livelihoods, natural resources, health, women’s empowerment and social justice. For further details: Kiran Uppalapati 704.307.6450; Venkata Ramana Duddu 662.231.2350.

Charlotte Hindu Center Table Tennis The group meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6.30 - 10 pm. New players come after 7.30 pm for orientation. The TT action takes place at the Vihar Hall of Charlotte’s Hindu Center, 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28134. All levels and types of play. Free coaching and lessons. For further details: s_jan@yahoo.com or visit www.ttclt.com.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Regularly scheduled activities include a daily Aarti at 6:30 am and 7 pm. Darshan: Mon-Fri 6:30 am-12:30 pm and 4 - 8:30 pm, Sat/Sun 6:30 am-8:30 pm. Gujarati classes are held every Sunday from 3 - 4 pm and “Satsang Sabha” is held every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. The Swaminarayan Temple is located at 4100 Margaret Wallace Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28105. For Further Details: 704.573.0805 704.573.0820 (fax)

Charlotte Indian Christian Fellowship We meet on the third Saturday of every month at 6:30 PM for Prayer, Bible Study and Fellowship. Anyone who is interested to spend an evening with us is welcome to come with your family and friends. For Further Details: Hema at 704.841.7060 hadhopper@hotmail.com Charlotte Indian Karaoke Group CIKG invites karaoke lovers to come and sing Hindi songs on karaoke. It does not matter whether you are a beginner or experienced. The most important thing is to get together and have fun. The event is held once a month, usually on Friday or Saturday. Entry and participation is free. For Further Details: Dinesh Patel at cikgrocks@yahoo.com

Bethel Christian Fellowship Bethel Christian Fellowship offers services in various Indian languages (i.e. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, etc.) .Sunday School Time - 11:15 - 11:45 am; Sunday Worship Service time : 11:45 - 1:15 pm. Sunday Service Location: Fort Mill Church of God, Student Life Center Building, 216 Academy Street, Room 102. Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715. Saturday Service Location: Life Builders Church - 730 Oak Dale Rd, Charlotte NC 28216. For further details: 803.792.7223; pastorofbcf@gmail.com (Pastor: Rajan Samuel).

Charlotte Kriya Yoga Group Charlotte Kriya Yoga Group Promotes Kriya Yoga Meditation practices as taught by lineage of realized masters such as Mahaavatar Baba Ji, Lahri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteshwar Giri, Paramahamsa Yogananda, Hariharananda, and Prajanananada. A sincere seeker who follows the path of Kriya Yoga with love and devotion and a desire for spiritual growth can attain Self-realization- even in one lifetime. Center hosts two annual initiation programs and a weekly Sunday meditation for initiates. For Further Details: Agupta1@Carolina.rr.com / www.kriya.org

Carolina Sanskrutik Maharashtra Mandal CSMM promotes Maharashtrian culture and language. Maharashtra mandal is committed to serve Carolina Marathi community with various cultural, social and traditional marathi programs and events. For Further Details: Sangeeta Korde, sangeet_k@yahoo.com, 704.421.4279 Sonali Tamhane, sonali_tamhane21@yahoo.com, 704.364.8605 www.charlottemarathimandal.com

Charlotte Malayalee Association The purpose of this association is to promote and facilitate the cultural, educational, social and economic welfare of the Charlotte Malayalee community. For Further Details: Sunu Sebastian (sunu@email.com) or www.cltma.org.

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Charlotte Tamil Sangam Charlotte Tamil Sangam works to bring together the vibrant Tamil community in the Charlotte area and strives to promote the Tamil language, arts and culture. For Further Details: Lakshmanan Krishnan (lakshmanank@hotmail.com) or visit www.cltts.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. New center now open in Jesup, GA. To apply for a 10 day retreat visit www.patapa.dhamma.org For Further Details: 704.277.5013, rbddesai@gmail.com 704.563.5440, dspranger@gmail.com www.dhamma.org

Hindu Center of Charlotte The temple holds many regular events and religious ceremonies. The temple library is stocked with books, CDs, DVDs and other materials on varied genre such as religion, culture, history, philosophy, yoga and health. Upcoming Events: Wed, July 10: Bhaishri Rameshbhai Oza (Pravachan) Sat, July 27: Anniversary Celebration with anand bazaar, health fair, cultural program and more. The Hindu Center is located at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212. For Further Details: 704.535.3440 or 704.607.8412 (facility manager) admin@hcclt.org or www.hcclt.org

Classical Music Association of Charlotte (CMAC) CMAC sponsors many classical concerts during the year in Charlotte. Membership forms are available at concerts. For Further Details: 704.541.3361 (Rama Rachakonda), 704.814.9355 (Lakshmi Muthukrishnan), lakshmi7778@yahoo.com cmacmusic@yahoo.com www.onlinecmac.com

IAMC (Indian American Muslim Council) Charlotte Chapter IAMC is an Independent organization committed to promoting peace, pluralism and social justice for all through advocacy. The organization is also committed to promote and protect human rights and human dignity in India as they are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace. IAMC-Charlotte, seeks to reach out to Indian Muslims living in and around Charlotte to join efforts to promote Peace and Social Justice for all in India, to strive for Inter-Faith, Inter-Community understanding in the United States with particular focus on Indian Diaspora. For Further Details: Ashfaq Mehdi 704.904.5778 Afzal Syed 704.770.1103 iamc-charlotte@yahoogroups.com

Dada Bhagwan Group There will be satsang at Charlotte on July 9, 10 and 11. Do not miss Gnan Vidhi by Pujyashree Deepak Desai. What is Gnan Vidhi? It is scientific process of attaining Self Realization in the presence of Atmagnani. It is the gracing of real knowledge that separates the real Self from the non-self. The benefits of Gnan Vidhi are many like attaining awareness of the soul, getting solution through right understanding, removing wrong beliefs and destroying past sins. For further details contact 877 505 Dada (3232). www.dadabhagwan.org

India Association of Charlotte (Festival of India) The organization works to foster fostering better understanding of the rich diversity of Indian culture by the larger community in and around Charlotte. A key activity is the annual Festival of India, which is held in September in uptown Charlotte. For Further Details: Toni Sawhney 704-604-2133 Lal Vishin 704-545-3727 www.indiafestival.net

Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India (EVFI) was established to help in the overall development of the remote tribal and rural villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA along with EVFI is committed to the cause of eradicating illiteracy from tribal areas. Education is the key to self-esteem, self-sustenance, economic wellbeing and happiness. The Carolinas Region of the EVFUSA conducts fund raising and awareness programs in North and South Carolina. For Further Details: Ekal Charlotte Chapter: Neena Narumanchi neena.narumanchi@gmail.com Ekal Columbia: Janak Dalal / jaydalalcolumbia@gmail.com

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Pratham - Charlotte Area Pratham organizes grassroots programs in the area of primary education. Pratham has made an impact on the learning levels of several million children through its Read India campaign. Pratham has developed an accelerated learning technique which helps children to read and write in two months. With nearly half the children in India who attend schools are not learning to read and write at the required level, Pratham is trying to fill an important gap in the area of primary education. For Further Details: Anju Desai (ajdesai66@gmail.com or 980-622-0125) and Shubhra Chakraborty (shubhra.chakraborty1@gmail.com) or 704-942-4798). www.prathamusa.org.

Jain Center of Greater Charlotte (JCGC) The JCGC serves the spiritual, cultural, social, and community needs of Jain families in and around metropolitan Charlotte area. JCGC is dedicated to the practice, understanding, promotion, and preservation of the Jain faith. Members meet regularly for worship, ceremonies, and festivals throughout the year. The Jain Center is located at 7631 Mallard Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28262. Upcoming Events: Sun, July 7 Chaudas): Pakkhi Pratikaman @ 7 pm Tues, July 9 (Ekum): Snatra Pooja @ 9:30 am Sun, July 14 (Chhath): Paathshala for children @ 10:30 am Sunday, July 21 (Chaumasi Chaudas): Prakshal, Puja, Dev Vandan from 10:30 am onwards Sun, July 21 (Chaumasi Chaudas): Pakkhi Pratikaman @ 7 pm Sat, July 27 (Pancham): Family fun fair from 4 pm onwards Weekends: 10:30am - Prakshal and Pooja, 7:30pm – Chaityavandan, Aarti and Mangal Divo Street Address: 7631 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262 For Further Details: JCGC President – Suresh Shah: 704.717.8481 info@jaincenter.us www.jaincenter.us

Probasi of Charlotte Probasi’s goal is to organize cultural and educational program related to Bengal in the Charlotte area, to increase Bengali cultural awareness, and to provide community service. For Further Details: www.probasi.org Sahaj Marg Meditation Sahaj Marg, which means Simple or Natural path, is a Raj Yoga system of spiritual training based on the heart centered meditation. The features of this meditation include transmission of divine energy into the heart of the practitioner and cleaning of deep impressions, thereby regulating the mind. Regular practice of this system of meditation integrates the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of human being, while still encouraging people to maintain a normal family and working life. In the Charlotte area, group meditation is held at the Unity of Charlotte on Sundays and Wednesdays. For Further Details: Srikanth Katakam 704.496.4411 naturalpath.nc@gmail.com www.srcm.org

Kiran KIRAN is a community based, South Asian organization promoting the self-reliance and empowerment of South Asian women who are in crisis through outreach, peer support, and referrals in a confidential manner. The group spreads awareness of South Asian women’s issues in the community and cooperates and collaborates with organizations in the USA and elsewhere with similar objectives. Though there are differences in language, customs, and religions across these countries, these regions share many basic cultural and historical similarities. KIRAN operates a crisis phone line Monday- Friday from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. For help or information regarding domestic violence call an advocate. Services offered are confidential and free of charge: Information in a culture- and context-sensitive manner, referrals to professional and community services regarding legal issues, health care, short-term child care, psychological counseling, and temporary shelter and housing. For Further Details: Crisis Hotline: 1877- NC-KIRAN or 1-877-625-4726 Kiran@Kiraninc.org www.kiraninc.org

Sangamithra Foundation Sangamithra Foundation was formed by a group of people who strive to make a difference in society and has taken the path of identifying the needs of underprivileged communities in India and provides support to meet those needs. For Futher Details: www.sangamithra.org email: info@sangamithra.org Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal On the 1st Sat of every month, Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal has kirtans and bhajans at the Hindu Center of Charlotte at 5 pm. After the bhajans, there is Aarti and Mahaprasad. In addition, on the 3rd Sunday every month, an additional Satsang Sabha is held at sponsor’s house at 3 - 5 pm. For Further Details: 704.392.4488 - Ramesh Dhanani admin@issvcharlotte.org

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Community Organizations Sunday and Monday evenings for ages 15 and up. Join the fun. For Further Details: 704.905.9127(Captain-Syed) 704.493.7629(Vice Captain-Mohsan)

Shri Rang Avadhut Parivar (Parspar Devo Bhav) The group meets Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm in Charlotte. The group recites Datta-Bavani, singing devotional Dattatraya Bhajans and reading Guru-Lilamrut. Detailed information about Charlotte meetings, literature, Videos, Nareshwar Ashram and Shri Avadhut’s life is available. For Further Details: Bharat Shah - 704.724.6247 Nagesh Patel - 704.399.7805

Greensboro Art of Living (Greensboro) The Art of Living Foundation offers programs to uncover the strength, peace, and joy that lie at the core of every human being. Part I courses are offered regularly in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Charlotte and now Greensboro. The Part I course covers breathing techniques to eliminate stress & tension; skills for improving relationships at home & at work; practical wisdom to get the most out of life; insight into the laws that govern the mind & emotions; low-impact yoga and the masterpiece of the Art of Living Course is a powerful breathing-based technique called Sudarshan Kriya, or the healing breath. For Further Details: Nirupama Shankar @ shankar.nirupama@gmail.com Puja Verma @ puja_usa@yahoo.com http://us.artofliving.org/greensboro

SouthPark Cricket Club South Park Cricket Club is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it has been an active member of the Mid Atlantic Cricket Conference since 2002. The club’s home ground is located at the Reedy Creek Park, 2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC. For Further Details: 847.722.9865 (Baseet Ahmed), baseer_11@yahoo.com www.southparkcc.org Srishti of Charlotte Srishti works to fulfill the NC community’s need for togetherness and the desire to showcase Bengali culture, heritage, literature, theatre, music and popular arts. Literally, the word Srishti means an act of creation. Though established and coordinated by a group of Bengali families, Srishti welcomes and brings together people of varied cultures, ethnicity, languages, background and nationalities who are interested in East Indian traditions. For Further Details: Samiksha Bose: 704-321-1964 Santanu Sarkar: 704-541-3451 http://srishticharlotte.org/

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. For Further Details: 336.501.3566 (9:00 am - 9:00 pm, S&S) Dev, Greensboro Warriors, happy4mehta@yahoo.com; Venky, Triad Tigers, venkyhot@hotmail.com.

Telugu Association of Greater Charlotte Area (TAGCA) The organization’s mission is to bring together Telugu speaking people and to promote Telugu Culture. TAGCA organizes regular events and programs. For Further Details: www.tagca.org

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 For Further Details: Jack Dhekar: 336.254.1727 Manubhai Patel: 336.253.7182 www.gcap.us

Trimurti Temple Charlotte, NC Trimurti Temple is open daily, morning puja (10am) and evening puja (7pm). Sunday abhisekhams (11am) and other special pujas. Temple is located at 6441/6519 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216. Upcoming Events: Friday, July 5 – 6.30 pm Pradosham (Shiva Abishekam) Saturday, July 13 – 6.30 pm Shasti Murugan Abishekam Friday, August 16 – 6.30 pm Varalakshmi Viradham Tuesday, August 20 – Aavani Avitam/Jamdhyala Purnima All Sundays at 11 am - Venkateswara Abishekam For Further Details: 980-219-7556 contact@trimurtitemple.org www.trimurtitemple.org

India Association of the Triad (IATNC) Greensboro 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. For Further Details: Ruby Singh - 336.430.9068, rs7227@gmail.com Krishna Balu - 336.292.9462, balu3103@triad.rr.com www.iatnc.org Indo-US Cultural Association of Winston-Salem The Indo-US Cultural Association’s primary mission is to increase awareness of the cultural heritage of India which is tremendously rich in its diversity and history. The Association seeks to reach out to the thriving Indian-American community

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Community Organizations within the Piedmont and Triad areas to share the vibrant Indian culture and promote cross-cultural understanding. For Further Details: Manjunath C Shamanna, 336.413.5090 http://indouswinston.org/contact.aspx

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

Life Bliss Foundation The NC Chapter offers workshops, books, CD’s, and DVD’s on spirituality and enlightenment from living enlightened master Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Many videos are available on YouTube. Satsang in Greensboro is held the first Wednesday of each month. The meeting includes meditation, video discourse, and Q&A. Satsang Location: First Wednesday of the month, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Integrative Therapies, 7-E Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro NC 27407. Meditation workshops are taught on a regular basis. For Further Details: 336.644.1111 / www.lifebliss.org

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. For Further Details: lathapamarthi@earthlink.net www.afice.org

Life Mission, USA This ashram has been established to provide helpful benefits for all - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. All these benefits can be achieved through the natural remedies of yoga therapy, Ayurveda, naturopathy and diet. 8136 NC Highway 119 South Mebane, NC 27302. For Further Details: 336.421.0690 848.459.7401 (Dr. Manoj) lifemissionusa@gmail.com www.lifemissionusa.com Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Greensboro, NC The Center regularly conducting Sai Bhajans, Study Circle, various service activities and SSE class (for students) in Greensboro, NC all Sundays — 9:45 am to 12:15 pm For Further Details: Swami Rajendran 908-875-6964 Dr. Varatharajah 336-851-9150

Art of Living (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) The Art of Living Foundation offers courses that teach practical tools to better handle the stresses of daily life, to unlock their deepest potential and bring fullness to life. In the Art of Living course participants will learn and experience: Breathing techniques that heal and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit, eliminate stress & tension; Skills for handling negative emotions and situations; Practical wisdom for improving work and relationships; Insight into the laws that govern the mind & emotions; Low-impact yoga. The centerpiece of the Art of Living Course is a powerful breathing-based technique called Sudarshan Kriya, or the healing breath. It incorporates specific natural rhythms of breath to release stress and purify the entire system by releasing toxins at the deepest cellular level. For Further Details: http://us.artofliving.org

Temple of the Holy Name Prabhupada Village is a rural Hare Krishna community situated in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Puja/Worship of Sri Sri Gaura Nitai/Sri Pancha Tattva starts at 5:00 am every day. Every Sunday at 3 pm there is chanting, dancing, feasting and philosophy. The temple is located at 1283 Prabhupada Rd, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046. For Further Details: 336.593.2322 or 336.793.7138 prabhupadavillage@gmail.com www.prabhupadavillage.com

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. For Further Details: http://www.duke.edu/web/aid/

Triad Hindu Temple The Triad Hindu Temple is located at 2424 Huffine Mill Rd., Greensboro. 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 and community service. For Further Details: www.triadhindutemple.org Saathee.com

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Community Organizations USA. It meets every Sunday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at its gurdwara, located at 3108 Sparger Road, Durham, NC 27705. Kirtan is done by Bhai Dyal Singh Jatha. Classes for Punjabi and religious studies are held for children at the same time. For Further Details: 919.309.1045 - Bhai Dyal Singh www.acsagurdwara.org Balagokulam Gokulam is where Lord Krishna’s magical childhood days were spent. 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. For Further Details: 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. For Further Details: 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 INDO-American community within North Carolina and adjacent states. The association is organized exclusively for charitable, cultural, social and educational purposes. For Further Details: 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 Carolina Rajasthani Association The group organizes several events throughout the year. For Further Details: Sushma Maheshwari - 919-880-8529, sushmaofnc@yahoo.com Shruti Singhi - 919-412-4819, mshruti@yahoo.com www.carolinarajasthanis.org Chinmaya Mission Chinmaya Mission is a worldwide organization promoting spiritual growth, started by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. The Chinmaya Mission Raleigh Durham (CMRDU) chapter conducts Balavihar classes from 3 year old to youth on Sunday from 10 - 11:30 am at Reedy Creek Middle Saathee.com

School, Cary. The classes are tailored to each age group by special curriculum created by experienced Swamijis and Acharyas exclusively for CM Balavihar. Trained teachers conduct the classes. Curriculum includes learning to chant the Bhagavad-Gita verses, shlokas, singing devotional bhajans, stories from scriptures, family pujas, meditation, and fun activities like overnight lock-ins, picnics, and competitions. Introduction to Hindi and Sanskrit is also included. All festivals are celebrated. A regular adult study group is conducted for adults on Sunday mornings at Reedy Creek Middle School, as well as other locations in the Triangle. For Further Details: www.chinmaya-RDU.org Dada Bhagwan Foundation The Foundation was formed with the goal of spreading peace and harmony to the world through the science of Akram Vignan - the science of Self Realization as expounded by the Shree A.M. Patel, known as Dadashri or Dada Bhagwan. DBF organizes Spiritual Satsangs /Gnanvidhi (2 hour scientific process of self-realization) of Pujya Deepakbhai around the world. There are no formal lectures here, but it’s in the format of questions and answers on various topics. This is a practical spiritual science. Dada Bhagwan Satsang on Harmony in Life: VCD Satsang of Pujya Deepakbhai and Pujya Dr. Niruma, various character building activities for Kids and Youth. Every 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of each month from 5 to 7 pm followed by Prasad at the HSNC Hall, 309 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC. For Further Details: 877.505.3232 ext 1003 rabhatt@yahoo.com www.dadabhagwan.org | www.kids.dadabhagwan.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 by Pujya Sri Swamiji. Future projects: Kriya yoga classes by Pujya Sri Swamiji-trained teachers from India. The group meets on the first Saturday of every month and every major festival day for Satsang and Namasankeertana (divine singing). Everyone is invited to attend the satsang with family and friends and receive divine blessings. For Further Details: 919.484.1993 (Srinivas Chittineni) 919.461.0843 (Suresh Kota) Duke Diya Duke Diya is a Duke University student organization that is committed to providing a forum for interaction through political, cultural, community service, and social events relating to South Asian Americans. For Further Details: 732.865.3173 www.dukediya.com Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation RTP Chapter Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India (EVFI) was established to help in the overall development of the remote tribal and rural 100

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Community Organizations villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA along with EVFI is committed to the cause of eradicating illiteracy from tribal areas. Education is the key to self-esteem, self-sustenance, economic wellbeing and happiness. The Raleigh Chapter EVFUSA conducts fund raising and awareness programs in the Triangle area. For further details: Ekal/RTP: raginiusa@yahoo.com EKTAA South Asian Student Organization EKTAA (meaning unity) is the South Asian Student Organization at North Carolina State University (NCSU). The organization was founded in 1970. The motto is “unity within diversity.” EKTAA strives to spread culture and heritage of South Asia all over the campus as well as the local community and the organization works hand-in-hand with many organizations on and off the NCSU campus, as well as South Asian organizations from area universities. For Further Details: www.ektaa.org Geet Bazaar Radio Program Every Sunday morning from 10 am - 12 noon on WKNC 88.1 FM, join hosts Afroz Taj and John Caldwell, for a wide variety of music from India, Pakistan, and other countries and languages of South Asia. Geet Bazaar will also publicize community events free of charge. For Further Details: 919.851.1119 (Dr. Afroj Taj) taj@unity.ncsu.edu GEM - Raleigh Church of God Attend worship services, prayer meetings or Sunday School. For Further Details: 919.395.6208 (Pastor Thankachan M.) globalem@gmail.com Gokul Bhajan and Vedic Studies Weekly meeting of parents and children singing bhajans and glorifying past times of Sri Krishna. The group holds programs every Friday 7 to 9 pm in the Traingle area. Children are assigned with projects like book distribution, charity for cow protection, food for poor, and more. Classes are conducted with two semesters per year with tests and scores. For Further Details: www.gokulbhajan.com Heritage India Association of North Carolina (HIANC) Heritage India Association of NC aims at providing Indian cultural experience through performing arts, cultural arts, fine arts & crafts of India. Its mission is “to preserve and promote Indian heritage and culture.” During the year, Heritage India Association of North Carolina presents several events and also coordinates Indian dances for the main stage performances for the Raleigh International Festival. For Further Details: yashcgarg@gmail.com Hindi Vikas Mandal of NC Hindi Vikas Mandal (HVM), based in the RTP area, promotes Saathee.com

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Community Organizations songs, lectures and discussions on Hindu dharma and culture. For Further Details: 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. Upcoming Events: Saturday, October 19: Cary Diwali, Koka Booth Amphitheater, Cary NC For Further Details: 919.931.3572 - President (Meena Jeyakumar) 919.757.6666 - Vice President (Sunny Surana) www.humsub.net Indian American Forum for Political Education (IAFPE) IAFPE, known as the FORUM, is the oldest and largest Indian American organization for political education in the country. This is a non-profit organization with numerous chapters throughout the United States. The North Carolina Chapter is in Raleigh and has just established a new committee for a 2year term. IAFPE is 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. For Further Details: 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. For Further Details: 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. For Further Details: 919.362.7653 (Dr. Subhas C. Mohapatra) www.iaff1.org InStepp InStepp is located in Durham and its mission is to create a vibrant community by empowering women who’ve come up against some challenges in their lives to rise above those challenges and succeed personally and professionally through innovative, gender-responsive training, educational and prevention services. If you need assistance transitioning into the workforce after losing your primary source of income from Saathee.com

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Pakistani American Association The Pakistani-American Association (NCPAA) is a nonpolitical, non-sectarian, cultural and social organization that promotes Pakistani culture to all the communities in the Triangle Area of NC. Several events are presented during the year including a family dinner on the second Friday of every month. For Further Details: payamber@ncpaa.org http://ncpaa.org Pratham - Triangle Area 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.” For Further Details: Rajeev Thalla - rajeev.thalla@gmail.com Monica Awasthi - awasthimonica@yahoo.com www.prathamusa.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 like-minded people around the Triangle. Monthly events include meeting at bars/restaurants, Bollywood movie nights, potlucks, Indian concerts/performances, outdoor activities, community service and volunteering. This will also be an opportunity for professionals to share their thoughts on respective industries, social causes, the economy and politics. For Further Details: http://www.meetup.com/PIATriangle/ Punjabi Unlimited Punjabi Unlimited is dedicated to promotion/creation of a public awareness and education about Punjabi Arts, Culture, Sports, Language, Music, Dance etc. All welcome who are “Punjabi at Heart.” For Further Details: Gurpreet Burmi president@punjabiunlimited.org; Arvinder Singh vicepresident@punjabiunlimited.org www.punjabiunlimited.org Raleigh Sai Center Parthi Sai devotees of Triangle area meet every Sunday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Mini-Hall of Hindu Bhavan in Morrisville. There will be Study circle, Bhajan Practice, Veda Chanting etc. during the 4-5 pm slot depending on the week, followed by bhajans from 5:00 - 6:00. The center carries out several service activities as well. The Human Values Education (SSE) classes for the children of different age group will be from 3:30 - 5:00. All are invited to participate in the Satsangh and service activities. July 2013

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Community Organizations For Further Details: Ganesh Kumar, President, Raleigh Sai Center at (919) 413 0579 or (919) 833-7523 E-mail rsc.president@yahoo.com. 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. For Further Details: www.vedantanc.org RTP Maharashtra Mandal RTP Maharashtra Mandal is a home away from home for Marathi-speaking people. The goal of the Mandal is to advocate the vibrant culture, the rich heritage as well as the wellendowed language of Maharashtra. The Mandal is dedicated to showcase the cultural, social and traditional attributes of Maharashtra to the local community through variety of entertaining programs, events and get-togethers. All aficionados are warmly invited to join. For Further Details: Mohana Dighe: 919.378.1947 Sameer Mohile: 919.851.8799 Deepa Kardekar: 201.673.6193 www.rtpmm.org S. V. Temple of North Carolina S.V. Temple is built on over nine acres of area. This grand tribute to Lord Venkateswara and his consorts is designed to exacting standards of shilpa shasthra and features the only shrine in North America to incorporate abodes to Lord Viswaksena and Lord Sudarshana/Lord Narasimha as part of Srinivasa Parivaram. The temple rituals are performed in accordance with Pancharathra Agama Shastra. For Further Details: 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. For Further Details: (919) 303-7447 (Raj Solanki) / (919) 493-6180 (Devi Sekar) raleigh.center@gmail.com> www.srcm.org, www.sahajmarg.org Saathee.com

Sahaja Meditation Ongoing meetings, seminars and workshops are available in Raleigh. There is never any charge for Sahaja Meditation instruction or for receiving one’s self-realization which is the birthright of every human being. Anyone can do it. Sahaja Mediation is free and without obligation. RSVP in meetup: Sahaja-Meditation-Triangle-Group Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. 9308 Fairbanks Drive Raleigh, NC, 27613 More information: http://www.sahajamediation.com http:///www.coolcheck.org For Further Details: balaram.krishna@gmail.com 919.757.3135 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. For Further Details: 919.220.9917 www.sgncweb.org Sky Meditation and Kaya Kalpa Yoga Sky Meditation and Kaya Kalpa yoga benefits include Longevity, Wellness and Stress Management. Triangle Sky Meditation group holds weekly group meditation and simplified physical exercises every Friday in Cary for those who have attended Shri Vethathiri Maharishi’s Kaya Kalpa Yoga course. Kaya Kalpa Yoga Courses are held several times a year for anyone 14 years and above. For more details about the course visit www.vethathiri.edu.in For Further Details: 919-830-9764 vikram.renganathan@gmail.com 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.. For Further Details: 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. For Further Details: 919.461.3057 - Alli Dass (President) www.tamilsangamofcarolina.org 108

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Community Organizations Telugu Christian Fellowship of NC (TCFNC) The Telugu Christian Fellowship of North Carolina (TCFNC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reach out to Telugu Christians living in North Carolina, to be united and bonded together as a Telugu Christian family of God and encourage and pray for each other. TCFNC provides a place for Telugu Christians for time of worship, prayer and fellowship. They also provide a forum for kids to grow in the knowledge of the Lord and to equip them to be ambassadors of Jesus Christ. The group organizes, each year, an Annual Telugu Christian Family Conference. For further details: www.tcfnc.org Phone: 919-43-TCFNC (82362) 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. For Further Details: 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 Hindi-speaking music fans all around the globe. For Further Details: 919.741.9343 (Ishtiaque Mohiuddin) Ishtiaquem@gmail.com www.tbsnc.org Triangle Chapter-India Development & Relief Fund (IDRF) IDRF is a registered, tax-exempt non-profit organization that supports volunteer-based, honest and highly experienced nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in India in serving their populations’ critical needs around education, childcare, healthcare, women empowerment and tribal welfare, as well as relief and rehabilitation in times of natural disasters. For Further Details: www.idrf.org. Triangle Gujarati Association (TGA) TGA’ s mission is to promote and serve Gujarati culture in the Triangle area by organizing various events throughout the year and impart Gujarati culture and language on the youth. The association sponsors events throughout the year. Upcoming Events: Sat, Oct 19: Sharad Purnima Sat, Nov 23: Diwali For Further Details: www.nctga.org Triangle Rang Mandal Devotees of Pujya Sri Rang Avdhoot Maharaj meet every Saturday in Cary or Raleigh from 8:30 - 10:30 pm to sing devotional Dattatreya Bhajans and Datta-Bavani in a spiritual atmosphere. Special programs organized on Guru Purnima and Rang Jayanti and on the occasion of Pujya Sri Prem Saathee.com

Avdhoot Bapji’s annual visit to the United States. For Further Details: rangmandal@gmail.com Triangle Vegetarian Society (TVS) The mission of TVS is to build a sense of community between current vegetarians and people who are interested in vegetarianism and have a forum for a discussion of issues. For Further Details: barman@cs.unc.edu www.trianglevegsociety.org Triangle Vipassana Vipassana means to see things as they are. Vipassana is one of India’s most ancient techniques and was taught 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills. The Triangle Vipassana meditation group holds weekly group sittings in Cary, Raleigh on Thursday, Saturday, and Monday and 3-hour sitting on 3rd Sunday each month, and one day sitting once every few months 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 available for all. There is no charge for the course. To apply for a retreat visit www.patapa.dhamma.org. For Further Details: 732-213-9660 carync.sittings@gmail.com Hitesh & Vaibhavi Parekh www.dhamma.org Two Cents of Hope (TCH) Two Cents of Hope was started by a group of Indian students at NC State University with the belief in empowering youth via education. The goal is to uplift the weaker sections of the society through education. The foundation lies in the power of cents giving TCH its name. As J. Carney put it, “Little drops of water, little grains of sand, make the mighty ocean, and the pleasant land.” By using coin boxes to collect loose change, the total donations result in a collection that yields considerable amount of money, enough to give education to a poor student - indeed a firm footing for the rest of his or her life. Apart from the coin collection other sources of funding includes fundraising events (Trishna, Crescendo, and Booth in Cary Diwali) and sponsors. For Further Details: 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. For Further Details: 919.851.1119 (Dr. Afroz Taj) 919.596.4792 (Ashraf and Seema Faruqi) taj@unity.ncsu.edu

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Community Organizations Vaishnav Samaj of Triangle Area The Vaishnav Samaj is a group of like-minded devotees who meet for religious worship and understand Pushti Marg Principles at large. Recently, a sub-chapter of Vallabh Youth Organization (VYO) was formed under the leadership of Mrs. Harsha Shah. Regular Bhajan recitations are held 2nd Sunday of the month from 4-6 pm and Seniors are requested to encourage youngsters to participate in the activities. For Further Details: Arvindbhai Shah 919.233.7677 Vithalbhai Shah 919.467.4254 Navinbhai Parikh 919.387.8808 Vibha Vibha is a volunteer driven non-profit organization dedicated to creating a brighter future for underprivileged children. The Raleigh Action Center has a group of energetic and enthusiastic volunteers from varied backgrounds, including working professionals and students. This group came together through a strong belief in Vibha’s mission and a resolve that we can create a positive societal impact in India – even from half way around the world. The group works to organize social events that spread awareness and raise funds to further the organization’s mission. For Further Details: hetal.patel@vibha.org http://raleigh.vibha.org.

Regional Hindu Society of Eastern NC (Greenville, NC) The temple celebrates major festivals and holds regular bhajan seesions and Geeta study. For Further Details: Temple 252.752.2670 B.S. Srivatsa 508.654.0360 Hindutemplenc@gmail.com Sri Somesvara Temple Sri Somesvara Temple is located near Asheville, NC. Temple hours are 8 am - 7:30pm. Regularly scheduled pujas: Subrabhath Aarti - 8 am, Rudrabhishek Nityapuja - 9 am - 12 noon, Pradoshakala puja and mangala aarti - 6 pm - 7:30pm. The temple also hosts special events. Contact the temple: 828.476.4073. It is located at 95 Mount Soma Blvd., Clyde, NC 28721 Upcoming Events: July 20 - July 28: Summer Sutra course For Further Details: www.srisomesvara.org.

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pm. There will be $7 Per Person charge for Lunch (Kids Ages 6-10 pay half price) at Delhi Palace, 542 Saint Andrew Road, Columbia, 29210. Contact in the evenings: (803) 233-7042 OR (803) 233-3995. Bethel Christian Fellowship Bethel Christian Fellowship offers services in various Indian languages (i.e. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, etc.) and Sunday Worship services are at 11:30 a.m. Address: Fort Mill Church of God, Student Life Center Building, 216 Academy Street, Room 102. Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715 For Further Details: 803.792.7223 Pastor Rajan Samuel @ pastorofbcf@gmail.com www.bethelchristianfellowship.org 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. For Further Details: dhammasc@hotmail.com Hindu Society of Greater Spartanburg The daily Aarti is at 7:00 p.m., Balvihar classes are conducted from 10 - 11:45 am on scheduled Sundays, and Satsang is on second Sunday every month from 5 - 7 pm. Temple is located on 1130 Fairview Church Road in Boiling Springs, SC 29303. For Further Details: 864.599.7048 Hindu Temple and Center (Columbia, SC) The temple is located at 5704 Kiawah Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29212. It is open on weekdays between 8:30 am to 12 noon and between 5 pm and 8:30 pm. On weekends, the temple is open between 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Bal Gokulam (Sunday School) classes are held every Sunday from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. Classes are designed to help children build physical, mental, cultural, social & spiritual lives. Contact: 803.772.6940 www.hindutemplesc.org 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. For Further Details: http://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. For Further Details: www.indiaassociationofgreatercharleston.com 112

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Community Organizations International Fellowship Church of Greenville, SC International Fellowship Church offers Sunday worship services and other weekly activities for people of Indian origin. For Further Details: 864.234.1256 (Pastor Suhas Raiborde) www.internationalfellowshipchurch.org

Vedic Center of Greenville The Center is located at 499 Bethel Road in Mauldin, S.C. 29662. 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 held on 2nd Sat of month at 9 am. For Further Details: 864.967.2852

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. For Further Details: 864.430.4973 www.kagg-sc.org

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Masjid Noor-UL-Huda The Mosque is located at 517 Winmet Drive, Columbia, S.C. On the first Saturday and third Saturday of every month from 6 - 8 pm, Islamic session is held by Hafiz Mohammed Basheer. Quranic Reading classes are conducted daily, and everyone is encouraged to send their children to these sessions. For Further Details: 803.749.0827 (Dr. Shami) 803.740.5127 (Qari Abdul Khader Multani) 803.754.2632 (Mosque main number)

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Note: * denotes abbreviation of the word or phrase Clues Across: 1. An Asian country. Capital: Tokyo. 6. Attach; connect. 12. An ancient and medieval stone-propelling siege engine. 14. Various notational signs used in medieval church music. 15. Freedom; July 4th is the __ Day of USA. 17. Moving the head up and down as a sign of agreement. 18. A negatively charged ion. 19. Edition. (*) 20. The one who surrenders or gives under pressure. 22. A colloidal form of matter having a jellylike texture. 23. Much smaller than the usual size, scope, extent etc. 24. Loose rock debris covering a slope. 26. To ﬁsh with a hook and line. 28. A Christian feast celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. 30. Transformational Grammar. (*) 31. Any black, brown, red insect of (Formicidae) family. 33. National Credit Union Administration. (*) 34. Firm; relentless; unshakable. 36. Human Performance Research Center. (*) 38. United States of America. (*) 40. A secret society engaged in illegal and illicit trades. 42. As stated or described. 43. The famous Temple chariot festival of Lord Jagannāth, held in Puri, India. (Hindi word). (July, 10, 2013) 46. Old; grown old. 47. Sister. (*) 48. A metallic chemical element. Symbol: Sn; atomic no. 50

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1. Connect; unite. 2. Bothersome; irritating. 3. Irrelevant material put into speech, making it longer. 4. The time that a person or a thing has existed since birth. 5. The country in Himalayas, between India and Tibet. 7. Of country in E Pyrenees, between Spain and France. 8. Looked at; viewed. 9. A large cask, esp. for wine, beer or ale. 10. A master of ceremonies. 11. One who sews by hand or for surgical suture. 13. Tears, pulls or rips up with violence. 16. A daughter of one’s brother. 21. A seaport in S Israel, at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba. 22. To rise (from a chair, from sleep, etc.) 23. The birthplace of Lord Krishna, in UP, in North India. 25. A dry scab that forms as a result of a burn. 27. A liquid forced into colon thru the anus, as a purgative. 29. The organs of hearing. 32. The ﬂat receptacles of wood, metal etc. to carry articles. 34. To gratify completely; surfeit. 35. National Film Archive of India. (*) 37. Grain; kernel; granule. 39. To hang down unevenly or loosely. 41. The possessive form of it. 44. High Deﬁnition. (*) 45. The monetary unit of Laos, equal to 1/100 of a kip. (Puzzle solutions are on page 118. NO peeking!)

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YOUTH CORNER (Created By Kirit Shukla) (Find & circle the words in the puzzle). (Subject: “Some U.S. cities that begin with C” )

Math Magic Solve this math puzzle. Use these numbers only once: [2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6, 9] in empty squares To get the final = Given Answers (solution on next page) CAIRO CALDWELL CALLAWAY CALUMET CAMBRIDGE CAMDEN CAMERON CASCADE CASTLETON CATAWBA CATO CENTER CHARLOTTE

CHATHAM CHICAGO CINCINNATI CISCO CLAREMONT CLEVELAND COLUMBIA COLUMBUS CORAM CORY COY CUBA

The unused 6 letters is “A city West of Ashville, NC and more than 20 other US states.”

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TEST YOUR IQ The common letters are “GL” - Fill in the blanks 1. A brief, quick view. GL _ _ _ _ _ 2. To detach as if by dissolving adhesive. _ _ GL _ _ 3. Red blood cells. _ _ _ _ GL _ _ _ _ 4. Make eyes; to keep looking boldly with desire. _ GL _ 5. Formerly, East Pakistan. _ _ _ GL _ _ _ _ _ 6. Sphere; any round ball-shaped thing. GL _ _ _ 7. A forest; any confused, tangled growth. _ _ _ GL _ 8. Of or having a picture, sign or symbol used to represent a word instead of alphabets. _ _ _ _ _GL _ _ _ 9. Unattractiveness; repulsiveness. _ GL _ _ _ _ _ 10. Trademark for a coloring agent added to pigments, dyes, etc. to produce ﬂuorescent colors. _ _ _ GL _ _ 11. Elegance, luxury etc. around a person. GL _ _ _ _ _ 12. To ignore or discard. _ _ GL _ _ _ 13. Swampland; marshy land. _ _ _ _ GL _ _ _ 14. An Eskimo house built by snow blocks. _ GL _ _ 15. The breaking into a house for stealing. _ _ _ GL _ _ _ 16. The opening between the vocal chords. GL _ _ _ _ _ 17. The national emblem (bird) of the US. _ _ GL _ 18. Blend; intermix. _ _ _ _ _ _ GL _ 19. A European yellow rose; sweetbrier. _ GL _ _ _ _ _ _ 20. Alone; one only; solitary. _ _ _ GL _ 21. The disorder due to increase in pressure within the eye, which impairs the vision or loss of vision. GL _ _ _ _ _ _ 22. The language spoken in US & the world. _ _ GL _ _ _ 23. To kill by chocking or suﬀocating. _ _ _ _ _ GL _ 24. Happy; pleased. GL _ _ 25. A metal tip at the end of a cord or lace. _ GL _ _ (Puzzle solutions are on page 118. NO peeking!) Kirit Shukla Contact him at kiritsshukla@hotmail.com

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FYI: Ratha Yatra

Festivals & Holidays

July 2013 July 3 - Yogini Ekādasi July 4 - Independence Day (USA) July 8 - Darsha/Somavati Amās (No Moon) July 10 - Rathayātrā July 11 - Ramazān July 13 - Dwārkādhish Pātotsava July 19 - Devashayani Ekādasi July 20 - Jāyā Pārvati Vrat begins July 22 - Guru Purnimā (Full Moon) August 2013 Aug. 2 - Kāmikā Ekādasi Aug. 6 - Darsha/Hariyāli Amās (No Moon) Aug. 9 - Ramazān Eid Aug. 13 - Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti Aug. 14 - Independence Day (Pakistan) Aug. 15 - Independence Day (India) Aug. 17 - Putradā/Pavitrā Ekādasi Aug. 18 - Pavitrā Bāras Aug. 18 - Pateti/Pārsi New Year (1383 begins) Aug. 20 - Rakshā Bandhan Day Aug. 20 - Nārieli Purnimā (Full Moon) Aug. 25 - Nāg Panchami Aug. 26 - Rāndhan Chhat Aug. 27 - Shitalā Saptami Aug. 28 - Janmāstami

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Ratha yātrā, the Festival of Chariots, a spectacular Hindu festival is held at Lord Jagannāth temple at Puri in Orissa, India. Puri is a sacred place of pilgrimage in India and is popular for handicrafts and beaches. This annual festival is celebrated on Ashād Shukla Dwitiyā (second day in bright fortnight of Ashād month). In 2013 it falls on the 10th of July. In Ratha Yātrā, the idols of Lord Jagannāth (identified with Krishna), his brother Balbhadra and his sister Subhadrā are taken thru the streets in three richly decorated chariots, resembling the temple structures, to Gundichā Temple, two kilometers away and remain there for nine days. Then the idols or Ratha Yātrā returns to Jagannāth temple. This is the only day when devotees who are not allowed in the temple premises such as non-Hindus and foreigners can get their glimpses. A glimpse of Lord Jagannāth on the chariot is considered to be very auspicious and scriptures have glorified the sanctity of this special festival. The concept of the chariot is explained in the Hindu scripture “Kathopanishada” as follows:

आत्मानम् रथिनम् विद्धि शरीरम् रथमॆवतु| बुद्धिम् तु सारथिम् विद्धि मन: प्रग्रहमॆव च| “ātmānam rathinam viddhi shareeram rathamevatu; Buddhim tu sārathim viddhi manah pragrahameva cha”. It means that the body is the Chariot and the soul is the deity installed in the chariot. The wisdom acts as the charioteer to control the mind and thoughts. Chariots were used in the wars in past as written in Mahabharata and Ramayana. The Ratha Yātrā festival is also now celebrated annually in major cities of the world: Belfast, Birmingham, Budapest, Dublin, Kuala Lumpur, London, Melbourne, Montreal, New York, Paris, Singapore, Toronto etc.

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General Predictions for July 2013 ARIES (Mar 20- Apr 20) After a negative start, the time will take a positive turn. It is advisable to make any moves during the second week of the month. You may enjoy a row of success this month. Your own efforts will help you in earning more income. Your confidence will be at par. You will enjoy good help from friends and partners. Drive carefully and run cautiously to avoid any mishap.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 22) This is the period of achievement and celebration. Your friends and seniors will be with you to enjoy the success. You will enjoy love and respect from your higher authorities. You will invest money in business or home affairs. For students, the time will turn a bit negative. Your enemies won’t dare to harm you. You will use your self-confidence and achieve success.

TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 21) Time is very favorable to make any long-term decisions. You may take important family or career-related action this month. But be prepared for healthy competition. Also, watch your health and live with discipline. Try to work out partnership disputes, if there are any. A small cheat or lie may help you earn big money. Student may have to work hard to achieve desired grade. Try to avoid shady politics.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21) After a positive start, you will experience a minor downfall this month. You may lose your confidence and make wrong decisions. Try to maintain easy temperament and keep working hard. Don’t try to be over smart. Don’t take any loan or debt this month. A strong para-psychic experience may bring major a negative change among your friend circle and relations with your family.

GEMINI (May 21 - Jun 21) You may experience two very distinct lives during first half and second half of the month. Even though you are protected well, you may experience a sudden setback. Try not to lose your self confidence under the influence of excitement or anger. Watch your health seriously this month. Discipline could also be very helpful. Avoid driving during last week of the month. Your spouse may prove to be a good help.

CAPRICORN (Dec 21 - Jan 20) You will experience minor positive change in the beginning of the month. You may feel relaxed, too. Your workload will increase but will prove to be rewarding. Support from the family and partners will bring good results in business or trade. You should continue watching your health carefully and avoid enmity with anybody. Also don’t plan any outing, as you might have to change your program.

CANCER (Jun 21 - Jul 22) You will perform excellent at your place of work, but will see no immediate benefit. You are at the verge of a change during last days of the month. Don’t wait for next month to make any decision. The turning point may bring feeling of big relief. A friendly discussion with parents may help you in making true decision. Don’t make any major decision on your own. Some financial losses are also possible this month.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 19) Try to be practical during this month. It is better to concentrate in enjoying family and social life. Time is not good for students. If working, last chance for getting promotion is still there. In either case, there will be a rise in income. Be aware of your surreptitious enemies. They could destroy your plans and take away happiness. If involved in legal dispute, the time is becoming positive now.

LEO (Jul 22 - Aug 23) After a negative start, the time will take a sudden positive turn. You may experience a roller coaster ride this month and carelessness may become cause of health problem. Try to move fast and adopt flexible attitude during second half of the month. Support from your friends and associates will delight you. Don’t hesitate to make a bold decision. You may enter into a new venture.

PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20) Even though you will feel that the time is improving, some new problems will start in the last week of the month. Minor health issue could turn into a prime concern this month. You must act very carefully and avoid taking any kind of risk. Old family problems will continue bothering you. Your performance at work could be poor, but your luck will protect you. Longterm planning is essential now.

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index of Advertisers

Jag Insurance Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Jaipur Indian Restaurant (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Jeeyar Educational Trust, NC (JET USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 K & M Accountant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 K. Hovnanian Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 K.B. Zaveree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 KD Financial & KMD Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 KD Photographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Krishna Madhuram Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Krut Systems LLC (LED lighting & Security Systems) .109 Kumar, Kokila (Real Estate - Allen Tate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Mahabazar.com Travels Maha Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Maharani Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Malani Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Malaya Kitchen (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Mathur, Gitanjali (Allen Tate Realtors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Mishra Architecture PLLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Modern Wholesale and Tobacco World . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 MyTripFare (Travel agent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Nationwide Ins. (Maqsood Khan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 N-Digilabs Videography & Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Neeta's Beauty Parlor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 NetIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 New Goloka Temple (Janmastami) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 OM Tech Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Pardasani, Kamlesh (Real Estate - CharlotteArea.com) . .45 Passage To India - Fine Indian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Patel Brothers (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Patel Travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Patel, Champa (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Patel, Tony (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Payal Groceries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Persis Indian Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Rajbhog Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Rajdeep Mandap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Rajdeep Video & Photography (Ramesh Panjabi) . . . . . .39 Rapid Car Care (Formerly Ali & Sons Car Care) . . . . . .105 Religious Ceremonies (Swminath Sastrigal) . . . . . . . . . . .97 Ritu Selects - An Elegant Fashion Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Robert Brown LLC (Oza, Rishi: Immigration Law) . . . .113 Roop Beauty (Pooja Patel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 RP Photo & Video (Rashmi Patel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 S S Photography Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Saathee.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Saffron Restaurant and Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Sarvaga Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Shah, Anish (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72-73 Shah, Kirti (CPA - Sepa Consulting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Shah, Sneha (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Shining Star Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Shukla, Kirit (Music Lession & Band) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Shyama Beauty Parlour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Sleep Inn (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 South Charlotte Endocrinology (K. Narasimhan, MD) . .76 Spice South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Thakkar, Beena (Realty) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 The Blue Taj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Transportation (Diamond Cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Travel Universe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Travelinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Ttravel Guru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Urogender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Vyas Travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 White Horse Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Woodlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Worldwide travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Yafa Market & Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Yogi Indian Food & Spices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Zaika (Moorseville, NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

A & V Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Abacus Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Access Realty & Funding (Chandravadan Shah) . . . . . . .61 Aggarwal Group (Morgan Stanley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 All Car Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Anil Bedi & Associates PC (CPA & Consultants) . . . . . . .61 Apna Travels (Morrisville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Ashwini Kathak Dance Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Asian Divas (Cosmetologist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Asiana Fusion.Sushi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Aura And More... Boutique (Ladies Fashions) . . . . . . . . .55 Bashyam & Spiro LLP (Immigration Law) . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Basic Infotech and Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Bethel Christian Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Bhindi Jewellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Bipin & Smita Parekh (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Blakeney & Steelcroft Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Blooming Buds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Blue Mango Indian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Bombay Grille (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 British American School of Charlotte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 C2 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Café Nirvana (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Carolina Law Group (Monty Desai) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Carolina Wedding Belle (Event Design & Décor) . . . . . . .61 CaroMont Medical Group (Dr. Manu Patel) . . . . . . . . . .109 Chai Pani (Restaurant - Ashville, NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Challa Law Offices, PLC (Immigration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Charlotte Solar Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Chiro-Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Concha, David - Immigration Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 County South Realty & Business Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Curry and Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Curry N Kabab (Cornelius) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Darpan Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Delhi Palace / Spices Of India (Columbia, SC) . . . . . . . . .55 Dentist (Dr. Prashant Rao - Cedar Walk Dentistry) . . . .103 Dentist (Pineville Dentistry - Lina V. Mistry, DDS) . . . . .97 Desai Desai Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Desai, Rajarshi (CPA, PLLC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Desi Bazaar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Dish Network (Viren Mehta) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 DJ Desi (Amit Vasi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 DJ Don (David Pandoria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 DJ Lalit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Elegant Designz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Eshaan Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Eye Level (Formerly E-nopi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Fairview Home Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Festival Of India (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Flavors Of India (Uptown Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Flower Accent (Wedding Planning and Décor) . . . . . . . . .33 Fly Worry Free (Travel Agent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Friends Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Gandhi International Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Geological Resources, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Global Mall / Legacy Jewels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Gold Leaf Carriage (Weddings & Special Events) . . . . . .84 H2 Laser & Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Help Wanted (Threading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Henna's Dulhan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Hindu Center Charlotte (Events) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63-66 Hues Designs Party Planning (Sapna Shah) . . . . . . . . . . .83 India Grocers (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 India Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 International Center for Meditation and Well Being . . . .15 ISSO (Int. 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