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The Gandhi Foundation International Peace Award 2013 The Trustees of The Gandhi Foundation have agreed to offer Jeremy Corbyn, MP our International Peace Award in recognition of his consistent efforts over a 30 year Parliamentary career to uphold the Gandhian values of social justice and non-violence. Besides being a popular and hard-working constituency MP he has made time to speak and write extensively in support of human rights at home and world-wide. His committed opposition to neocolonial wars and to nuclear weapons has repeatedly shown the lack of truth in the arguments of those who have opposed him.
Jeremy Corbyn
Venue: The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House, Westminster, London SW1A 2LQ Date: 26th November 2013 Time: 7pm to 9pm All welcome but please email your attendance to: syedomarhayat@gmail.com
In memory of Mr Mukundray Karsanji Raval It is with great sadness that our beloved father Mr Mukundray Karsanji Raval (previously from Mwanza, Tanzania) peacefully passed away on Monday 18 November 2013 in Croydon, UK. He
will always be in our memories and we pray that his soul rests in peace. Please contact Tushar Raval on 0208 665 6320 / mob: 07825678810 for details of further arrangements.
Coming Events
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Sonia Gandhi’s illness Narendra Modi is perfectly right in raising the issue of Sonia’s illness for several reasons. It seems that Sonia Gandhi made several trips to America with her entourage for several years. Nobody is questioning her trip to America. As the chair of the renegade UPA government, she should attend the minimum number of days in the parliament. The normal convention is that she should have informed the reason for her absence and India has become a banana republic. Anybody who says about Sonia, Rahul or Vadra are hounded by Gestapo type of people. Indian government promotes medical tourism in India since it provides high class medical treatment provided you are willing to pay. It is totally demoralising and frustrating a senior congress leader prefers to go to America for treatment. It is not surprising being an Italian she does not trust Indian doctors. Sonia Gandhi claims that she has no asset and where does she get money from for the treatment for her and the entourage and in the name of illness she is exploiting the Hindu sentiments to feel sorry for her and in her absence she appointed her son, Antony, Ahmed Patel and Diwedi to take charge of the party and she fills all the posts with minorities. It seems Sonia’s family has 5000 cores rupees in foreign banks. The time has come for the government to make public her expenses and her activities abroad. Hindus were ruled by Muslims, British now by an Italian. Next year parliamentary election is the only chance to save India from Roman Dynasty. The right of information Act is abused to favour certain corrupt politicians. Arun Vaidyanathan, Bletchley
A one-horse race?
Does Rahul Gandhi, the Congress Party candidate, stand the remotest chance of becoming India’s next prime minister in May, or is the country’s general election shaping up to be a one-horse race, with Gujarat’s chief minister Narendra Modi galloping unchallenged all the way to the finishing line? Rudy Otter Via email
ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 20
You are feeling most adventurous and willing to achieve higher knowledge and spiritual growth. This is a good time to broaden your horizons through travel and higher learning. This may take you to far off lands in pursuit of your new-found goals. You must distance yourself from the mundane grind of life and take on something which is more meaningful for your inner growth.
TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21
The Sun energizes your sector of change, transformation and regeneration. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual. You should also make sure that your tax affairs are in order. You are more willing than usual to explore and delve deeper into life's secrets and arrive at meaningful conclusions.
GEMINI May 22 - June 22
As the Sun transits your seventh house, you have a greater need than usual to be in a relationship. The emphasis is on "us" rather than "me". Social interactions of a personal nature are highlighted. This is likely to be an extremely busy time for most of you. Use tact and diplomacy in your dealing, otherwise you are likely to come across as over confident and egotistical.
CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 22
The Sun transits your solar sixth house and highlights your health and also makes you take pride in your day to day work. Hence, you should enhance your skills, get organized and take up a health regime for your well being. This transit highlights the need for efficiency and as such you should bring in the new and get rid of the old ideas that do not work.
LEO Jul 23 - Aug 23 After a period of relative inactivity, you are coming out of your shell, ready to perform and to express yourself creatively. This is a very progressive period of the year, when you are inspired emotionally. You take more pride in your your love affairs, your children, and your hobbies and are generally very sociable and make friends easily. VIRGO Aug 24 - Sep 23
With the Sun transiting your solar fourth house of family and home, these areas are highlighted during this period. Buying or selling of property or even renovating it will be uppermost in your mind as you will be trying to put your roots down permanently. It is also a time when family life will be charged with emotions so be diplomatic and respect other people's views.
LIBRA Sep 24 - Oct 23
You are exploring and searching now, making connections, and paying attention to your immediate environment. Socially you are very popular and your communications strengthen your connections. You will be busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Siblings, close relatives and friends may play an important role in your life during this period.
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The Sun highlights your second house of finance, and your focus is on material affairs and comfort issues. This is a good time to plan your future investments carefully to maximise your profits. If travelling make sure you keep your documents safe as there is a possibility of misplacing them. Some of you might change your travel itinerary.
SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21 The Sun transits your first house and this affects your personal identity, appearance, outward behaviour, and self-expression. This marks the peak of your physical solar cycle, and you are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage of your charisma to achieve your goals. CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20
The Sun travels through your twelfth house now, marking a time of retreat and regeneration. This also heralds a time for research and unfinished behind-the-scene activities. Matters which have dragged on for a while should now be re-assessed and put to rest. Some of you will be looking to spiritual enlightenment and take up yoga and meditation.
AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19
The Sun illuminates your sector of friends, social gatherings and group activities. You will be in constant demand and will be in a position to network with newfound friends who will promote your cause. Personal relationships are also to the fore and some of you might even find true love. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals.
PISCES Feb 20 - Mar 20
More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your career and standing in the society. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Contact with authority figures is more likely during this period. Recognition will come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that goes with it.