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Asian Voice | 11th March 2017
Interact with Dr PN Rachhoya
An Ode to Mothers She is a teacher, a cheerleader, a therapist, a dreamer, a doer... Mothers, they say, come in different forms. From kissing skinned knees, to helping mend broken teenage hearts, to watch us spend the rest of our lives with someone else, mothers have done it all, and to them we remain eternally in debt. Mother, I have learned enough now To know I have learned nearly nothing. On this day When mothers are being honored, Let me thank you That my selfishness, ignorance, and mockery Did not bring you to Discard me like a broken doll Which had lost its favor. I thank you that You still find something in me To cherish, to admire and to love. Gujarat Samachar and Asian Voice this year came
up with a unique way of paying homage to all the mothers. In a series of programmes scheduled to commence from March 26, Matruvandana will celebrate mothers and motherhood through the exceptional medium of music. Well-known Indian singer Maya Dipak will give tributes in her melodious voice, promising an evening to remember. Readers can too partake in the programme, and/or, give tribute to their mothers in our special Mothers' Day issue. Send in an ode, your mother's profile, photograph, or advert and let this Mothers' Day be special for her. Be a part and give your mother the appreciation she deserves. To those who nursed us when we were born. To those who shed silent tears when we lost our paths. To those who single-handedly raised their children. And to those who defied all odds only for us. We are who we are, because you made us.
Coming Events
l Watch them before the world does! The Leicester Asian Film Festival will celebrate South Asian cinema from March 16 to 19. Catch movies like Mantostaan, and the banned Lipstick Under My Burkha.
l Gujarat Hindu Society has organised Holika Dahan on March 12, Sunday, 6.30 pm at the GHS Car Park. l Shree Shakti Mandir will celebrate Holi on March 12, Sunday, from 6.00 pm onwards.
l The Nehru Centre promises an evening of dance and theatre in celebration of International Women's Day, on March 9, 6.30 pm onwards. Attend the StringFEST 2017- Festival of Plucked and Bowed Instruments, on March 10, 6.30 onwards.
ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 20 Venus Retrograde cycle
occurs in your sign. This cycle will affect the personal image you project to others. Because Venus rules your romance sector, don't jump to conclusions if a loved one is acting a little distant. Wait it out. Your desires from love and relationship may be hard to figure out for the time being.
TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21 Venus
Retrograde cycle occurs in your twelfth house. What you want from love and your desires are very ambiguous and obscure during this cycle. Deal with your past so that you can put it behind you, but don't do it at the expense of your present. Health will also be in focus.
Venus Retrograde cycle
GEMINI May 22 - June 22 occurs in your eleventh
house of friendships, groups, and aspirations. Your friendships or associations with groups may be a little strained during this period. You must make good use of the energy that is flowing, by channeling it positively!
Your horizons have most certainly been expanding with Sun in the area of your chart ruling philosophical thoughts. With Venus retrograde, transiting your career sector, you will want to re-assess whether you are spending too much time at work. Time to create a better work-life balance.
CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 22
SCHEDULE
Sunday 2nd April 2017, 3.00pm to 7.00pm Venue: Shree Hindu Community Centre, 541a Warwick Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 2JP Tickets: £12 (including dinner). Tickets Contact: Anjuben Shah 07814 583 907, Harishbhai Masani 07786 488 051, Jayantibhai Jagatia 07808 930 748 , Nisha Ladwa 07779 604 294
Friday 7th April, 2017 8.00pm Venue: Shree Lohana Mahajan Hall, Hildyard Road, Leicester LE4 5GG Tickets: £10 Numbered Seats , £8 First come first seat. Tickets Contact: Vasant Bhakta (Mr B) 07860 280 655 or Radia’s Super Store 0116 266 9409
Saturday 8th April 2017 6.30pm Venue: Gujarat Hindu Society and Community Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston PR1 8JN Tickets: £10 (including dinner) Tickets Contact: Temple - 01772 253 901. Those who wish to organise Matruvandana through their association, organisation, or mandal, please contact Kamal Rao 020 7749 4001 / 07875 229 211
Parents accused of murdering son with deformity A couple are on trial at the Old Bailey accused of murdering their three-monthold son in July last. Rebeka Nazmin, 31, and Mohammed Miah, 37, of Poplar, east London, deny murdering their son Rifat Mohammed. The court has heard the baby who had 47 broken bones and was shaken to death was mistreated as he had a deformity. The terrible injuries were allegedly caused by squeezing his chest and twisting or
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pulling on his limbs. Rifat was also hit with the cord of a mobile phone charger and burnt on a radiator, the trial has heard. Nazmin allegedly told police that her husband had a problem with their son’s deformed hand and had abused him because of it. The parents have been charged with causing or allowing Rifat to suffer serious physical harm between March 31 and July 6, 2016. The trial continues.
VIRGO Aug 24 - Sep 23
Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your eighth house of intimacy, shared resources, and personal transformation. Hold onto your money, work on a budget, and avoid arguments with loved ones that revolve around intimacy and sexuality. You could also be dealing with past actions or karma. It's time to redefine what it is that you want out of life.
LIBRA Sep 24 - Oct 23 Venus has gone into retrograde motion for some time to come. This is going to be a time of frustration and re-assessment. It’s all about cultivating patience until planet goes direct. This is evident mainly in the arena of relationships, but it could also flow over into business partnerships and joint ventures. While you wait, don’t waste any time organise yourself. Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your sixth house of work, health, and daily routines. The social aspect of relationships on the job may be strained for the time being. Do your best not to let people get to you. Your career as well as relationships with lovers and children are also affected. The desire to get on with people around you is very strong in this period.
by young police officers while serving as the Director of Rajasthan Police Academy. A prolific reader and public speaker, he has authored and published over 25 books including Dr Ambedkar Rediscovered. The meet will be held in Ambedkar Hall, 12 Featherstone Road, Southall UB2 5AA, from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Lunch will ensue. Those interested can RSVP: C Gautam 07956 918053 E: cgautam@ambedkar.org. uk
NHS told to ‘do God’ to offer best care to dying patients A new NHS advice from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) says healthcare workers looking after dying patients in their final days must ask them about their spiritual beliefs in order to offer the best care. The advice suggests “doctors must not be afraid to do God”, reports the Daily Telegraph. Medics should ask dying patients if they want their pets by their side in their final moments. Officials said in many cases a patient may not want painkillers as they die, but a priest, family member or “their cat or dog by their bedside”. “Control of pain and
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Jupiter retrograde in your 3rd house of communications is not easy as you need to be diplomatic at all times. Whether you're single or attached you will have a busy time ahead of you. As Venus is retrograde in your Solar 9th house, be extremely careful as an argument over personal philosophies of life can get you into hot water.
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The Federation of Ambedkarite and Buddhist Organisations UK, has organised a gettogether and interaction session with Dr PN Rachhoya, on March 12, Sunday. The meet will also see participation from CB Patel, Publisher/Editor, Gujarat Samachar and Asian Voice and other Dr Ambedkar followers and admirers, possible presence of local MP Mr Virendra Sharma, along with Councillors, social activists and members of Indian Journalist Association. Dr Rachhoya, a retired IP officer who currently works as an advocate of the Rajasthan High Court, is an accomplished leader who has always worked in support of the poor and the oppressed. A strategic thinker, he was always looked upon
other distressing symptoms is very important for dying people, but good end of life care goes far beyond that. It includes asking about the dying person’s spiritual, cultural, religious and social preferences,” said Sam Ahmedzai, emeritus professor of palliative medicine and a specialist member of Nice’s quality standard committee. The health watchdog suggests medics should not be afraid to talk about personal beliefs with the dying, such as God or religion. It comes after research found the “spiritual wishes” of terminal patients were recorded in just one in seven cases.
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SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21 Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your fifth house of romance, pleasure, speculation, and children. Because the cycle directly affects your sector of romance and speculation, you should be careful. An old lover may come back in your life, complicating matters. There could also be strained relations with family members, and avoid purchases of new property. CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20 Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your fourth house of home and family. Relations with your family may be a little trained. You might want to wait until Venus is direct before you express your frustrations with family members! This transit also affect your relationships with your children and people at work - be diplomatic.
AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19 Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your third house of communication. People around you may seem insincere. In fact, you may have a hard time getting your ideas across in a warm, genuine manner. Relationships at home are also strained in this period. Any dealings with people abroad should be handled with care.
PISCES Feb 20 - Mar 20 Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your second house of money and values. Take the time to re-think your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, and avoid making any big purchases for a while. This period also affects your communications and intimacy sectors.