Monthly Community Paper | www.austinsouthasian.com | 512-828-6709 | Vol. 8 No. 01
Indian-Origin Murthy To Republic Day of India Become US Surgeon General
US senate voted to confirm Vivek Murthy as the next surgeon general, a position often called
America’s Doctor. He is the first Indian American to hold and the
position, and the youngest. His confirmation also marked a major defeat for the powerful gun lobby spearheaded by the National Rifles Association, which had lobb i e d h a r d w i t h senators to block a vote. (Continued On Page 17)
New Year’s Resolution
As the authors of Book of Odds, a collection of statistics about everyday life, we love the New Year. The slate is wiped clean and we get to look at what resolutions people make and how long the keep them. According to a study by the University of Scranton, the top 10 New Year’s resolutions for 2014 are: 1. Lose Weight
2. Getting Organized 3. Spend Less, Save More 4. Enjoy Life to the Fullest 5. Staying Fit and Healthy
By Ashwin Ghatalia On January 24, 2015, the Indian
celebrate the 66th anniversary of India’s Republic Ray (the official
Letter To The Editor.....04 Encourage Children.....05 College Education.......07 Future Of Travel.........08 Pace to visit in 2015....09 Weight Loss Plan........10 Kids on Vacation.........10 Richard Verma............11 New Year Resolution...12 Expectant Parents......13
American Coalition of Texas (IACT) is hosting a banquet to
Republic Day is January 26). (Continued on page 23)
February 2015
ICC – India Community Legal Special 512-828-6709 Center of Austin
By Bala Kumar Moving from one place to another is never an easy decision. It is like uprooting a plant from its current state and replanting to a new location. The new location might have its own charm and associations but not before cutting through the settling teething issues.
6. Learn Something Exciting 7. Quit Smoking 8. Help Others in Achieving Their Dreams ( Continued on page 12)
inside January 2015
Several years ago when we decided to move to Austin, (Continued On Page 18)
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Best Wishes from Austin South Asian
Tax Special.............14,15 TIE Launches Billion Dollar Babies Project........17 How Does Garden.......18 ICC ...........................18 Predictions.................19 Poems By Arun...........20 Community Calendar...20 Job Seekers - Better Impression In 2015.........21 Childrens Page............22 IACT Celebrates..........23 Dance event...............24 Comic........................24 Entertainment........25,26