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“He has to forgive me Someday” ~ Arijit on his conflict with Salmaan Khan ... 14

“When it comes to my skin, I use a lot of home remedies.” ~ Jacqueline ... 18

“I am not the most fashionable but I carry myself pretty well” ~ Fawad Khan … 70

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contents PARENTING: Praise & Self Worth … 22

THE FOODIE: Nutritious Food for Health … 26

FINANCIAL NEWS: Long Term Care … 30

AROUND TOWN: Baps Charity Green Walk … 34

AROUND TOWN: GINA, nurses week … 36

AROUND TOWN: GAPI Annual Convention … 38

AROUND TOWN: Mrs. In2016 Pageant … 42

PRESS RELEASE: Up‐ dates on OCI Card … 54

MOVIE BUZZ: Indian Cuisine in USA … 58

MOVIE BUZZ: Latest Upcoming Movies ... 66

BOLLYWOOD BUZZ: Lat‐ est News & Gossip … 70

WHAT’S YOUR RASHI: YOUR FORCASTS … 74

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ONE ON ONE

Arijit Singh’s abject public apology to Salman Khan on Facebook has left his fans shocked.

On Tuesday, the Bollywood singer wrote a post saying Salman felt insulted by something he had said at an awards’ nite and he has been apologising ever since. Arijit, who has lent his voice to chartbusters such as Tum Hi Ho and Agar Tum Saath Ho, also begged Salman to retain a song he has sung in the upcoming Sultan, “Please do not remove the song that I sang for you in Sultan… I want to retire with at least one song of you keeping in my library. Please do not take away this feeling.”

He later deleted the post.

It has now been revealed what led to bad blood between the two. Sources said the incident dates back to 2014 when Arijit went up to receive an award from Salman Khan and Riteish Deshmukh. He told the duo, “Aap logon ne toh sula diya (you put us to sleep)”. To that, Salman replied, “Aur isme humara koi dosh nahi hai, agar aise gaane bajte rahenge…” and hummed the tune of Arijit’s Tum Hi Ho. Salman’s manager told Times of India that the singer met Salman a month ago, after which he thought the tiff between the two was over. However, on May 24 he learnt that the song he had recorded for Sultan was not being retained.

Believing that Salman was still miffed with him, he tried texting and calling the actor but to no avail. Salman had also got Arijit’s songs removed in some of his recent releases including Kick and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, according to the report. Actor Nikhil Dwivedi, considered a Salman loyalist, claims that Salman has nothing to do with decision on Arijit’s song. Nikhil’s tweet claimed Salman did not get the producers of Sultan Yash Raj Films - to delete Arijit Singh’s song but that it was true the actor refused to meet the singer.

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BEAUTY SECRETS

With her flawless beauty and fabulous performances in the movies, Jacqueline Fernandez is absolutely a stunner. Well, if you girls want to know the secrets behind this diva’s glowing skin and her fabulous figure, then here it is. So, here are some of her best skin tips just for you: Jacqueline drinks a glass of lukewarm water with a spoon of apple cider vinegar mixed in it. She then starts her day by properly washing her face with Cetaphil face wash, followed by an application of La Prairie moisturizer.

She swears by Dermalogica products, especially its multivitamin eye and lip defense creams. She prefers to use home made packs, such as a honey and yogurt ones, to soothe her face. Jacqueline uses honey instead of a lip balm at times. She praises and recommends The Body Shop Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-Oil. And, she also suggests Drops Of Youth Serum, for smoother and fresher skin.

In her handbag, she always carries fruity smelling body butter, lip butter, hand sanitizer and a face spritzer, especially in summers. She also uses ice cubes on her cheeks and eyes. But, she makes sure that they are wrapped in tissues or a thin muslin cloth, as ice cubes should not be used directly.

In makeup regime Jacqueline prefers to use BB creams over heavy foundations. She uses a MAC Compact- NC41. For her eye makeup, she uses a Bobbi Brown eye liner.

She loves to wear bright lip colors in pink, peach and red. She also loves The Body Shop’s Vanilla Body Mist and Brazil Nut Body Butter. When it comes to fragrances, Jacqueline says that Issey Miyake is her scent.

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PARENTING

Yes, it does.

Praise works best you can when it is offered shower on a child, with genuine love and research shows, that too much praise is One that which demonstrates unconin fact harmful and debilitating for the chilly morning ditional support for the child. development of children. When I say on my way out after morning drop-off In Alfie Kohn’s opinion, ‘Less “I am so proud of you!” to my toddler, at my son’s school, I picked up a copy is more’ is the mantra to follow.

I am not really praising his actions, I am of an article provided for parent eduevaluating him against my barometer of Sometimes, saying nothing also cation. The article, written by Alfie excellence. The pride element is vested has a positive impact. An Kohn, examined why too much praise in me versus him. He acts in certain acknowledging nod is just what was not good for young children. ways so that they boost his score in my may be needed. Kohn also “Good Job!”, “I am so proud of you!” evaluation of his character and abilities, recommends that we try to use such phrases are ubiquitous in every which will then result in more love and descriptive statements instead child’s daily life. Children can’t get attention and more praise for him. of “Good job!”, which tell the enough of such applause showered on Thus, praise from an adult is the external child that we observed the them. As a parent, I am guilty of validation of a child’s abilities and is specific effort he put into a task. cheering on my toddler for every ball usually short-lived. In contrast, just a So if my child has been trying he catches, every Lego tower he simple acknowledgement such as a nod really hard to color inside the builds, for picking up the trash, putor a gesture suggesting “You did it!” lines, and managed to do that ting away his dinner plate and sharing ignites in the child, an internal sense of with just a few imperfections, his candy treat with his brother. I accomplishment which is solid and everthen that job deserves praise. showered praises on him for his very lasting, thereby fueling a child’s sense of Hence, praise should be offered first scribble on paper as if it would self-conviction. It is almost as if we get genuinely and in a spirit of true instantly turn him into a great litterathe kids to work “for” us instead of support rather than with the teur. I feared the consequence of not “with” us in every aspect of our lives, be motive of manipulating a child’s applauding his excellent soccer kick it completing homework, chores, or behavior to get him to perform forever dooming his career as a great even positive values such as sharing and in a certain manner. It is imporsoccer player. It was as if the adulagenerosity. Despite listing all the argutant to ensure that our praise is tion was the only fuel that would keep ments for why too much praise affects enabling our child to boost his the wheel of growth and success turnchildren negatively, it does not convince self-esteem and self-conviction, ing eventually transforming him into a most of us adults because it goes against and instilling a positive work paragon of excellence in whatever he what we all have heard and experienced ethic, which are the very characdid in his life. so far as parents! Does not praise imteristics he will need to become Contrary to my loving maternal beliefs prove self-esteem in individuals, most an independent and self-reliant that there is never too much praise importantly children? individual.

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THE FOODIE GRAPEFRUIT Grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, folate and potassium, as well as fibre. Pink grapefruits are particularly rich in the antioxidant lycopene.

Pick an assortment of fruits and veggies to be a part of your daily diet as they come packed with essential nutrients and vitamins. The orange pigment found in pumpkin and sweet potatoes, for instance, contains the antioxidant beta carotene known to promote eye health. And, the red pigment found in pink grapefruit contains the antioxidant lycopene linked with prostate health.

Here are other nutritious food items that should be part of your diet.

BRUSSEL SPROUTS They may look like miniature versions of cabbage but don’t be fooled by their size. Brussel sprouts are rich in phytochemicals and believed to

have antioxidant properties and a great anti-cancer fighter. You can enjoy them by roasting them and sautĂŠing them with olive oil, served with a drizzle of honey.

SWEET POTATOES Sweet potatoes are rich in the antioxidant beta-carotene and are also full of fibre, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin C and the mineral potassium. They are especially nutritious when eaten with the skin on and contrary to a popular perceptions, they are not fattening! They taste good as a baked snack. Bake or roast them, and serve with a drizzle of olive oil.

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PEARS Rich in fibre, pears are also a good source of vitamin C. You can consume them by baking or poaching them and add it to a salad.

KIWI Kiwi is rich in vitamin C, potassium and fibre. You can add it to a salad or simply enjoy it whole.

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FINANCIAL NEWS

The responsibility of our future belongs to us: Not to those we love.

With planning, we can have peace of mind knowing that our futures are secure.

It may be hard to envision that we will ever need assistance with basic daily living tasks like bathing, dressing or eating. But the reality is, the longer we live, the greater the likelihood that we will find ourselves in need of long-term care. Consider this statistic: 70 percent of people age 65 or older will require long-term care services at some point in their lives. After spending years building up your nest egg, just a few years of paying long-term care expenses could threaten your retirement. Without provisions, the need for long-term care can also put an enormous emotional, physical and financial strain on family members.

The Costs of Long-Term Care (LTC) Long-term care can be extremely expensive, depending on the level of services you require and the duration of time that you need care.

Nursing Home Care: One year in a nursing home can average more than $50,000, and depending on the region could reach twice that amount.

Assisted Living: The average monthly fee for an assisted living facility is about $2,000, which includes rent and most additional fees. More specialized care could cost significantly more.

Home Care: Hiring an aide to come in a few days a week, 2-3 hours each day, to help with self-care tasks like preparing meals, bathing and dressing, can run $1,000 a month or more. If more skilled care is needed, the costs can be much higher.

Should You Consider LTC Insurance?

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this coverage may not be an appropriate solution for everyone.

While there are no hard and fast rules, the Society of Actuaries suggests: If you have savings less than $250,000, you may not want to buy private insurance. Should you require LTC but have limited resources, Medicaid may provide some coverage.

If you have assets of over $2 million, you may not need to purchase LTC coverage. Should you need long-term care, you may self insure and pay costs as they arise.

If you fall somewhere in between, consider designing a long-term care policy with premiums that are affordable and make sense for you.

Changing some provisions may help bring costs down.

Variables that Impact Policy Cost Daily Benefit Amount: the fixed max. amount that the policy will pay daily for any long-term care services Benefit Period: the min. no. of years you can expect to receive benefits. The majority of patients requiring long-term care use it four years or less.

Deductible/Elimination Period: addresses how many days you receive care before your long-term care insurance begins covering expenses.

Inflation Protection: helps insure your benefits keep pace with the rapidly rising costs of health care.

Dual Policies/Pooled Benefits: allow shared care options for couples to create a combined pool of total benefits to be used by either or both spouses. Another option is to explore some of the hybrid products available on the market that combine life insurance or annuities with some long-term care benefits. * This information is general in nature and should not be construed as tax or legal advice.

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Lilburn, GA - 10 year old Sahaj Patel had his laces tied and was ready to go on an early Saturday morning. Sahaj was on a mission to fundraise for a cause close to his heart and one that reflects a reality of his time: saving the environment. Reversing the impact of global warming seems like a daunting task in and of itself; however, Sahaj was determined to take action and help bring awareness to his local community.

For the last 6 weeks, Sahaj took up the cause of raising funds and awareness to support BAPS Charities Walk Green held on May 7, 2016 in Lilburn, GA. Inspired by the motto of think globally, act locally, Sahaj personally raised over $1,000. With great enthusiasm and ambition, he made an effort to speak to all those that he knew in his local community.

Recognizing the need to promote environment awareness, this year BAPS Charities Walk Green is supporting The Nature Conservancy and its Plant a Billion Trees campaign to restore 1.6 million acres of land by 2025. The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. With over 1 million members, the organization protects more than 119 million acres of land, thousands of miles of rivers, and operates more than 100 marine conservation projects globally since 1951. In support of this initiative, BAPS Charities walks across North America will contribute to the rejuvenation of dying forests by helping plant over 70,000 trees in the United States.

Operations at The Nature Conservancy, “We are proud and honored to be partnered with BAPS Charities in sharing our commitment to conserve nature for the environmental good and for future generations.”

In addition to supporting the Nature Conservancy, the Walk Green 2016 in Lilburn, GA also supported The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta as a local beneficiary.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta strives to save and change the lives of children and teens, especially those who need us most, by providing a safe, positive, and engaging environment and programs that prepare and inspire them to achieve Great Futures.

BAPS Charities undertakes many such charitable events throughout the year to support the community. In addition to annual walkathons across over fifty cities in North America, BAPS Charities hosts a variety of programs to support healthy living, environmental awareness and education initiatives.

This year’s walk brought together over 800 participants from the very young to the elderly. The walk launched with a traditional prayer for world peace and an opening speech by Soumya Hombaiah, Director of Finance and

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The Georgia Indian Nurses Association (GINA) celebrated the Nurses’ Week at St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Lilburn on Friday April 29, 2016. The well attended event was full of joy and cameraderie. The program started with a small prayer led by Fr. Mathew Elayadathamadam, and his blessing and greetings for all nurses. Ms. Shirley Parayil and Mrs. Deepthy Varghese emceed the program with great energy and enthusiasm and kept the crowd engaged and entertained.

Lighting of the “Nilavilakku”- traditional lamp used commonly in Kerala, was done by Fr. Mathew, chief guest Ms. Carolyn Holder, GINA president Mrs. Lilly Anickat ex-GINA president, Mary Jose and the executive committee members of GINA. GINA general body members sang the Indian National anthem followed by US national anthem sung by Ms. Jasmine Anickat. Ms. Lilly Anickat welcomed honored guests, nurses and their family, and sponsors of the event. She encouraged nurses to take full advantage of the association’s programs such as networking, professional and leadership development, CPR training, education for CE credits, volunteering opportunities, etc.

The founder and former president of GINA, Mrs. Mary Jose, introduced the chief guest Ms. Carolyn Holder MN, APRN-BC, CCRN, CCNS, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Critical Care/ Pulmonary at Emory university hospital. Ms. Carolyn Holder did a presentation on the theme of this year’s Nurses week “Culture of Safety -It starts with you”. She pointed out that a culture of safety fosters transparency, accountability and brings better results.

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She emphasized the importance of team work and effective communication for patient safety.

The emcees, invited nurses one-by-one to the stage, through the “Red-Carpet” by holding candle lights.

And Fr. Mathew and the chief guest Ms. Carolyn Holder acknowledged each nurse for their services by giving roses as a token of appreciation. GINA’s award committee recognized nurses by presenting Certificates to those who had made professional advancements and achievements.

Mrs. Vidya Kanagaraj won the “GINA Nurse of the Year” award for her excellent contributions to GINA, community, her patients and their families, and nursing profession.

Mr. Allen Shpigel from Shpigel Financial Group, Mr. Prakash Joseph from GAMA, Ms. Vandana Thakkar from Softpath systems and Ms. Sheela Pothumana from Clinical Lab Services made felicitation speeches and recognized nurses for their service and support in the community.

Miss. Lisa Pius and Jasmine Anickat sang beautiful songs dedicating it to all nurses. Suja Moonjeli surprised everyone by her amazing solo dance performance. Sneha Cletus and group performed an enthralling dance which elicited a cheerful applause from the audience. The attendees also much enjoyed Meena Joseph’s Hindi song. Mrs. Jecy Mathew, the secretary of GINA, gave vote of thanks for the support and generosity of those who had participated in the celebration and to the performers. The GINA nurse’s day celebration was concluded with NAINA’s 5th Biennial National Conference registration kick off and a delicious dinner.

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The Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (GAPI) held its 28th Annual Convention cum a glitzy banquet at the Crowne Plaza, Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia, on Saturday, April 30, 2016. The gala event was attended by over 400 guests including physicians from all over Georgia and graced by the presence of Mr. R. Srinivasan, and Mr. D. V. Singh from the Consulate General of India in Atlanta; Invited Guests including Thomas Pearson MD, PhD, Ram Subramanian MD and Stephen Pastan MD from Emory Transplant Center, John Harvey MD and Don Palmisano from MAG and special guest, Chair, AAPI BOT Dr. Aravind Pillai.

Santanu Das MD, Chair of GAPI Election Committee proposed nominations for the President; Dr. Vijaya Maurya; President-Elect, Dr. Raghu Lollabhattu; Secretary Dr. Syamala Erramili and Treasurer Dr. Hemant Yagnick . With a show of hands, the attendees unanimously approved the new Executive Committee members.

The outgoing Chairman, Board of Trustees, Dr. Sreeni Gangasani announced the names of new Board of trustees including new chairman of Board of Trustees Dr. Dilip Patel and Dr. Abhishek Gaur; Dr. Piyush Patel; Dr. G.V.Raghu; Dr. Asha Parikh; and Dr. Manmohan Gupta. As Chair of the By-Laws Committee, Dr. Dilip Patel got the changes in the By-Laws ratified by the General body.

Former president of GAPI, and former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr.P.B. Rao said that GAPI helps deserving students with merit and need based scholarships.

The annual scholarship of $1,000 and a Citation of Excellence for their accomplishments was given to four students:

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Anurag Sharma; Koyal Ansingkar; Harish Alappan; and Silki Modi. Humanitarian Awards were given to Vijay Vemulapalli and Manojbala (Manju) Tiwari.

Vijay, a well-known and respected community leader who has been a volunteer of Vibha, a non-profit organization, since 1993 started the Atlanta Chapter in 1996. In his brief acceptance remarks Vijay thanked GAPI for the Humanitarian Award and gave a brief overview of Vibha. Smt. Manju Tiwari is a proficient teacher of Hindi and Indian culture to children. She is the curriculum coordinator and teacher, Balvihar Hindi School in Atlanta. She is also the President of Yuva Bharati Sansthan. Smt. Tiwari thanked GAPI for bestowing the Humanitarian Award to her.

Incidentally , during this same weekend the Immediate Past President Dr Indran Indrakrishnan was selected to receive an award as one of the top 25 most influential Asian Americans in Georgia by Georgia Asian Times . Earlier this year in January , he was honored with the globally reputed "Bharat Gaurav Award" and a Certificate of Excellence by the India International Friendship Society (IIFS) which confers this prestigious award to luminous personalities in India and abroad, who have made outstanding contributions in their personalized fields, including science & technology, education, politics and & social work. He is the first GAPI president to receive such honors in GAPI's 27 year history.

After a delectable dinner, Bollywood chart-toppers soon had the attendees on the dance-floor!

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Mrs. Meghna Ballabh Joshi of Charlotte, USA has been crowned the Mrs. India International 2016 in the pageant finals on 29 th April 2016 at the Holiday Inn Atlanta/ Roswell, USA in a well contested finale. Meghna is elated to be India’s ambassador and feels honored to represent India at the Mrs. International Pageant 2016.

Mrs. Priyanka Nehrotra, of Dubai, UAE was declared the first Runners Up and Mrs. Deepti Sharma of Cumming, USA finished 2nd Runner Up after two days of scoring rounds of Interview, Fitness Wear, Ethnic Wear and Evening Gown, judged by a competent panel of judges.

The finals show was graced by Mr. Nagesh Singh, Consul General of India in Atlanta who was the Chief Guest.

The show was also graced by celebrity guest Mrs. Padmini Kolhapuri – Bollywood movie star.

Mrs. Padmini Kolhapuri , Mrs. Adrita Khanna, Director of the Mrs. India International 2016 Pageant and Mrs. India International 2008 & Mr. Rajiv Joshi (Mrs. Meghna Joshi’s Husband ) crowned the new Mrs. India International 2016, Meghna Joshi , after culmination of an entertaining evening where the top 14 finalists competed for the coveted crown.

Mr. Kalpesh Patel along with Mrs. Adrita Khanna, Director of the Mrs. India International 2016 Pageant crowned the City Crown winners for the pageant year 2016.

Mr. Hiresh Mehta along with Mrs. Adrita Khanna, Director of the Mrs. India International 2016 crowned Mrs. India International 2016 Segment Winners.

Mrs. Maira Khan of Batavia, IL, USA has been crowned the Mrs. Pakistan International 2016 on 29th April 2016 at the Holiday Inn Atlanta/Roswell, USA.

Mrs. Jyoti Mahajan & Mr. Stanley Doucette were the Master of the Ceremony. The women of Mrs. India & Pakistan International are married women between the ages of 21 and 56 and originate from India and Pakistan , even though they can be residing anywhere in the world.

Mrs. Adrita Khanna, was appointed Director Mrs. India International by Mrs. Mary Richardson, who is the Executive Director of the Mrs. International Pageant which enters the 26th year of competition. The Mrs. International Pageant system is recognized for its integrity, standards, utmost fairness and consistent application of its rules and regulations.

Mrs. India and Mrs. Pakistan International promotes the family values of respect, compassion, honesty and tolerance.

Mrs. Adrita Khanna wants to provide a global platform for showcasing the achievements of international married Indian women and has a dream of building a home in the USA for the less fortunate children Mrs. Adrita Khanna would like to thank all Savita Bajaj, Atlanta Coordinator Mrs. India International 2016 , Nida Pawar Shariff, Public Relations and countless volunteers and friends for the successful completion of the Mrs. India International 2016 pageant.

The Mrs. India & Mrs. Pakistan International 2016 Pageant would like to thank its Main Sponsors Mr. Kalpesh Patel, Raja Foods, Swad & Patel Brothers, Mr. Sharifuddin President Global GSA Services Inc and Mirchi Restaurant Group Dubai, Mr. Shyam Garg, Pink Face American Beauty Soap, Mr. Pushpindar Oberoi, GOA Indian Fusion, Forever Gems, and would like to thank Official Photographer Atin’s Photography and Official Videographer Kiran Mudigonda.

For more information visit ww.mrsindiainternational.com

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CHAI LOUNGE PRESS RELEASE It has been decided that henceforth at the Consulate General of India, Atlanta, applicants applying for OCI cards can submit notarized affidavit in place of original supporting documents. The notarized affidavit should state that the originals of the self-attested copies of the supporting documents are with the applicant and can be produced for verification if required by the Consulate while processing the OCI application. If any applicant is not able to provide copies of the supporting documents due to whatsoever reason then he/she will have to provide originals along with OCI application. Prescribed sample affidavit in this regard may be seen along with instructions for OCI cards on the Consulate’s website.

COMING UP: A GOLD PASS AT CUSTOMS FOR NRIS NEW DELHI: Non-resident Indians visiting India loaded with jewelry to attend a wedding or function and citizens going overseas carrying gold for similar occasions may no longer get hassled at customs in the near future. The government is preparing a framework to ensure trouble-free customs clearances for such travel into and out of India. Stringent norms that were put in place to curb gold smuggling through personal baggage had led to problems for those bringing in jewelry for personal use.

The Central Board of Excise & Customs is readying a new set of guidelines that will make it easier at customs ports to bring in precious jewelry only for personal use under the baggage rules. "We are examining the norms. We understand that some people get jewelry for weddings and take it back as well," said a senior finance ministry official.

INDIAN COMPANIES TO PAY $4000 MORE FOR H-1B VISA FEE Washington (IANS) Indian companies, according to Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, will have to pay additional fees of $4,000 for certain H-1B and $4,500 for L-1 petitioners, details published on Friday by USCIS said. The law, signed by US President Barack Obama in December 2015, increased fees for certain H-1B and L-1 petitioners, USCIS said in a statement published on its website. The fees is applicable on the companies employing 50 or more employees in the US, with more than 50 percent of those employees in H-1B or L (including L-1A and L-1B) non-immigrant status.

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CHAI LOUNGE TWO INDIAN-ORIGIN STUDENTS WIN US SPELLING BEE CONTEST Washington (IANS) Two Indian-origin students won the the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee, third straight year of double winners. Nihar Janga, 11, of Austin, Texas, and Jairam Hathwar, 13, of Corning, New York, were declared co-champions at the National Spelling Bee on Thursday night, CNN reported. "It was just insane, I don't even know how to put it in words," Jairam said. "I'm just speechless. I can't say anything. I'm only in fifth grade," Nihar said. Nihar correctly spelled the word "gesellschaft", which refers to a type of social relationship and Jairam correctly spelled the word "Feldenkrais", a trademark that refers to a system of aided body movements. Jairam's brother Sriram won the 2014 spelling championship. Twice, it looked as if Jairam would be eliminated, after he misspelled "drahthaar", a breed of dog, and "mischsprache", a language. But Nihar missed his follow-up words, which put Jairam back in contention, USA Today reported. The spellers took home $40,000 in cash and other prizes. Ten contestants made it to the finals and competed for the title of national champion before a live television audience.

INDIAN REGIONAL CUISINES BECOMING POPULAR IN AMERICA: CHEF VIKAS KHANNA New Delhi (IANS) Be it delicacies from Kashmir or the northeast, Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna says regional Indian cuisine is being increasingly lapped up in the US. The Indian chef, based in New York, believes that the main reason is that most lovers of Indian cuisine are looking for something beyond the globally-renowned Punjabi dishes. Khanna, who was raised in Amritsar, says regional cuisine is taking centre-stage in the US. "Today in New York, I can distinguish between food from Andhra Pradesh and the northeastern states. I think we can do a lot of more research to bring in fresh cultural and new flavor combinations to our diners.

Regional cuisine is becoming more popular in America.

"I think that the primary reason is that most of the Indian food lovers are looking for much more than Punjabi fare. This gives us the awesome opportunity to bring the world of regional cuisine forward... from Kashmir to the northeast," Khanna, who considers Indian cuisine to be "beautiful in its simplicity." In fact, he opines that India has come a long way.

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CHAI LOUNGE AMERICAN TV MORE DIVERSE THAN FILMS, SAYS KAL PENN New Delhi (IANS) Indian-American actor Kal Penn, who has been playing pivotal roles in the American entertainment industry for over a decade now, feels their TV industry is more diverse as compared to their films when it comes to portraying Indians in a stereotypical manner. Penn believes that the American TV industry has become very diverse in the last decade as compared to earlier times. “Stereotypes stand overall but, American TV has advanced a lot, even more than American movies in the last 10 years,” Penn said at the “Cultural Connections in US-India Relations” event. He further stated that there are shows like “New Girl”, “Mindy Project” and “Master of None”, which are helping American TV industry to become more diverse.

B-TOWN SPREADS AWARENESS ON SOCIAL ISSUES AT MODI'S TWO-YEAR BASH New Delhi (IANS) Bollywood celebrities participated in the celebration of two years of the Narendra Modi government highlighting, sharing and spreading awareness on its social campaigns like "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" and "Swachh Bharat" campaigns. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Raveena Tandon and Kajol were present at the gala celebrations, showcasing the effect of Bollywood actors which has directly or indirectly helped in tackling some crucial social issues.

I DON'T PICK FILMS ON THE BASIS OF ACTRESS' ROLE: MADHAVAN R. Madhavan says he is often questioned about his female co-stars walking away with awards instead of him, but the actor is not bothered about it. He says he doesn’t opt for films on the basis of the length of an actress' role. This year, Kangana Ranaut clinched the National Film Award in the Best Actress category for her superlative dual act in "Tanu Weds Manu Returns", and martial artist-turned-actress Ritika Singh won the National Award in the Special Mention category for the "gutsy performance” of a boxer in “Irudhi Suttru” ("Saala Khadoos").

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MOVIE BUZZ

Jagga Jasoos RELEASE DATE: JUNE 03, 2016 STARRING: RANBIR KAPOOR, KATRINA KAIF, GOVINDA Mumbai (IANS) Actress Sayani Gupta has lauded actor Ranbir Kapoor, with whom she will be seen sharing screen space in the upcoming film "Jagga Jasoos", calling him the "best star actor" in the country. "Ranbir is the best star actor this country has seen. He is incredibly effortless and versatile as an actor. While working with him, I realized he uses a method and has a strong process, but never exhibits it," Sayani said in a statement. The actress also feels that they share a "similar approach", but says that she is not even "close to his potential as an actor".

Raman Raghav RELEASE DATE: JUNE 24, 2016 STARRING: NAWAZUDDIN SIDDIQUI, VICKY KAUSHAL, VIPIN SHARMA New Delhi (IANS) Nawazuddin Siddiqui is earning plaudits for his act as a notorious serial killer in "Raman Raghav 2.0", but getting into the skin of the character was not an easy task for the actor.

The actor says it was a 'disturbing' experience for him as there was a time while shooting for the movie when lines between right and wrong got blurred. "Raman Raghav 2.0" narrates story of the serial killer Raman Raghav, who went on murder spree in Mumbai in the 1960s. It features Nawazuddin as the serialkiller, who was known by the name Psycho Raman, alongside Vicky Kaushal, who plays a police officer.

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Housefull 3 RELEASE DATE: JUNE 03, 2016 STARRING: AKSHAY KUMAR, RITEISH DESHMUKH, ABHISHEK BACHCHAN, JACQUELINE FERNANDEZ, LISA HAYDON, NARGIS FAKHRI, BOMAN IRANI Mumbai (IANS) Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who will be seen in "Housefull 3", reveals he was nervous at being a part of this immensely successful franchise. "I was very nervous... I had first worked with Sajid Farhad (director of 'Housefull 3') in 'Bol Bachchan' and they came and said they want me to do this film, then Nadiadwala came and spoke to me about this. "When you are working on a franchise which so immensely successful, you don't want to let down fans of 'Housefull', so I was nervous and we all worked very hard."

Shorgul RELEASE DATE: JUNE 24, 2016 STARRING: JIMMY SHERGILL, ASHUTOSH RANA, HITEN TEJWANI, EIJAZ KHAN, NARENDRA JHA Mumbai (IANS) Upcoming film "Shorgul", which touches upon sensitive issues such as Muzaffarnagar, Godhra and post-Babri Masjid demolition riots, has received clearance from the censor board and got a U/A certificate. "We are happy that censor board gave us a U/A certificate and this can reach the masses," Samira Kelkar, CEO 24FPS Films Production, said in a statement. The film, set in Uttar Pradesh and bringing to life political scams of controversial high-profile dignitaries that rocked the nation, is directed by Jitendra Tiwari and Prashant V Singh.

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BOLLYWOOD BUZZ

WHAT’S IN A NAME ! RISHI KAPOOR SPARKS OUTCRY Mumbai (IANS) Veteran film actor Rishi Kapoor sparked off a Congress outcry after he launched a scathing attack against the grand old party of India for naming Indian assets and government projects after its icons from the Nehru-Gandhi family. In a series of tweets, Rishi Kapoor urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government to re-name the assets that the Congress has named after the Gandhis, Indira and Rajiv. “We must name important assets of the country (after those) who have contributed to society. Har cheez Gandhi ke naam? I don’t agree. Sochna log! (Think people!),” Rishi Kapoor tweeted. He also questioned why Delhi’s airport was named Indira Gandhi International Airport. “Why not Mahatma Gandhi or Bhagat Singh, Ambedkar or on my name Rishi Kapoor. As superficial.”

NOT FASHIONABLE BUT CARRY MYSELF WELL: FAWAD KHAN Noida (IANS) Fawad Khan, who has found a place for himself in the Bollywood industry, has also garnered appreciation for chic and classy appearances, the Pakistani actor says “Kapde pehnane ki tameez hai. I am not the most fashionable but I carry myself pretty well, style is personal expression and it is not confined to any trend. It's not your clothes that make you look nice but it's you who makes clothes look nice,” he said.

KAJOL: FILM INDUSTRY IS MALE DOMINATED New Delhi (IANS) Padma Shri awardee, believes that showbiz is “simply just another business” and is a man’s world. Wage inequality recently became a hot topic in Hollywood and Bollywood.

Asked about gender inequality in the film industry, Kajol said: “It is male dominated. There is no getting away from that fact. Whether it is Hollywood or Bollywood, that will be there because currently our world is like that.

“Hollywood or Bollywood, it is simply another business where it is male dominated. But monetarily feasible and economically viable

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CRITICISM HURTS TERRIBLY: ABHISHEK BACHCHAN Mumbai (IANS) Actor Abhishek Bachchan has a strong fan following, but sometimes he gets criticized on the public platform for his work. The son of megastar Amitabh Bachchan says “It does bother me. We are human beings. It hurts terribly.

The sad thing is that you can get 100 compliments but that one criticism will ruin your day. As actors, when there is such a huge volume of love coming your way, we hold on to that one negative thought. Actors would be lying if they say criticism doesn’t bother them. I have never looked upon criticism as negativity.

I take it as an advice,” he added.

TODAY, THE ONLY NEGATIVE IS THAT MY KIDS HAVE GROWN UP: SRK Mumbai (IANS) Shah Rukh Khan is in awe of how fast time flies. The superstar, who seemed to be in a gloomy mode, says the only “negative” thing at present is that his kids have grown up. The actor took to social media to reminisce about the time gone by on his daughter Suhana’s birthday and after son Aryan’s graduation day. SRK on Sunday posted a collage of old and new photographs with one image showing Suhana and Aryan when they were younger, and another as grown-ups. The 50-year-old star shared the image on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. He captioned the image as: “Today the only negative is that my kids have grown up, now to wait till they start believing in fairy tales again.”

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WHAT’S YOUR RASHI ?

Aries ( 21 March – 19 April ) - You may find your energy higher than usual, and having more vigor and enthusiasm. It’s a good time to try something new, put yourself out there. You could realize a dream or come up with a new one. You’ll have a way with words and know just the right thing to say. If you’re single, you could have an easier time finding dates. If attached, you may want to make some time for reconnecting with your partner. If you have a sibling, they could be in the spotlight.

Favorable Dates : June 3, 4, 12, 13, 21, 22 Favorable Colors : Red & Yellow

Libra ( 23 September – 22 October ) - You may feel more gregarious, want to have fun, want to be romantic, may go on a date, or feel creative. If you have a child, something positive could happen for them. It's usually a good time to begin a new endeavor related to the house. You may decide to start learning something new, especially related to foreign cultures, philosophy, or writing. If you’re a writer, you could feel more inspired.

If you have to deal with the law, things could go your way.

Favorable Dates : June 2, 3, 11, 12, 20, 21 Favorable Colors : White & Green

Taurus (20 April – 20 May ) - It can be a good period for re-modeling or redecorating, no matter how small. You feel more at ease in your home, as you can relax there, and dealings with your family and women go more smoothly. You may want to improve your living conditions by moving. You could also evaluate your spiritual foundation and try to make it better. You could also spend money more easily, so watch yourself. Sit down with your budget and plan it out carefully. You also may have more self esteem during this time. Favorable Dates : June 2, 7, 11, 16, 20, 25 Favorable Colors : White & Yellow

Scorpio (23 October – 21 November ) - You may find you’re having an easier time dealing with your partners. Any close relationships could go more smoothly and you may find you’re fighting less, agreeing more. You want to be comfortable more than usual, and you stay in more often. Your personality could be more nurturing or encouraging. Something could come up regarding your finances at that time. You may try to make some more money or get some money unexpectedly and you may make a big purchase or plan for one. Favorable Dates : June 7, 8, 16, 17, 25, 26 Favorable Colors : White & Yellow

Gemini (21 May – 20 June) - You may need to evaluate your dreams for your future, and may change your mind about what it is you hope to achieve. Just make sure you're being realistic and not just giving in to pessimism. You will likely face problems with people trying to control or manipulate you and using backhanded or devious means. After 21st, you should be able to get the control back and if you’ve felt like you’ve needed a change but were unable to make it, you could get the chance to now.

Favorable Dates : June 3, 7, 12, 16, 21, 25 Favorable Colors : Red & Grey Cancer (21 June – 22 July) – This could be a good time for you to look for a new job or get a second job, try to get recognition at work, or improve your working environment.

You could focus on your health and try to become healthier with a better diet and regular exercise. You may feel more romantic, talk with someone about romance, or, if single, woo someone younger. It’s a good time to start dating someone new.

You may be in the mood for eroticism, wanting to bring love and passion into your life. Favorable Dates : June 1, 8, 10, 17, 19, 26 Favorable Colors : Yellow & White Leo (23 July – 22 August) – You may be more enthusiastic and optimistic and could get some good news that you need to hear. You may decide to pick up something new to learn to further your mind. You could have more communications than usual, and mostly positive ones. An opportunity could come up for a sibling, or for you through a sibling, or you could do something in your neighborhood. Females may feel a little more pretty, a little more easygoing, and a little more romantic. It could be a great time to get a new haircut, some new clothes, and amp up your look. Favorable Dates : June 1, 3, 10, 12, 19, 21 Favorable Colors : Blue & Green Virgo ( 23 August – 22 September ) - You may feel temporarily down than usual, with the seriousness of life getting to you and making you more pessimistic. A transformation you’ve been working on could end, or a partnership agreement is terminated.

You may observe people fighting with you over you beliefs, making you feel like yours are wrong, or have had to deal with issues with travel, writing, or the law. In the last week, you should be able to get some of the power and control back in your career and with the direction your life is going in.

Favorable Dates : June 6, 8, 15, 17, 24, 26 Favorable Colors : Yellow & Green

Manish Kumar Arora K.P. Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Card Reader & Vastu Consultant Phone: +91-9871062000 E-mail: manishastrologer@rediffmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/manishastroconsultant

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Sagittarius (22 November -21 December) - You may want a promotion or to do more on your own. Or you may want to go down a whole different path altogether. You would notice how your thoughts and ideas as well as your everyday interactions evolve into how you relate to society as expressed by your beliefs. If these are out of synch in some way there will be a sense of discomfort which won't be resolved until balance is achieved. This is a good time to identify any disparity between these two parts of your life and work toward mitigating it.

Favorable Dates : June 3, 6, 12, 15, 21, 24 Favorable Colors : Red & Green Capricorn (22 December – 19 January ) - You find it easier to communicate with other people, especially in one-onone settings. You may do some negotiating or enter into a new partnership agreement. This could be a good time for talking with those you’re close to about your relationships and what you can do to improve them. You'll likely want to come out from the shadows and into the spotlight. You may feel more vigorous and engage in many communications. You could also put focus on your health, and do research into various health problems or new diets or forms of exercise. Favorable Dates : June 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 20 Favorable Colors : White & Green Aquarius (20 January – 18 February ) - You may find you're engaging in a lot of disagreements with people over little issues. Things you had finished may need to get tweaked or redone entirely. Old baggage could rear its ugly head. If you have any issues to work out with a partner or loved one, try to squeeze it in at the earliest to avoid any major headaches in future. If you have to travel long distances, you may experience delays or unexpected issues. After 23rd, you can begin to get control back over these domains. Favorable Dates : June 1, 3, 10, 12, 19, 20 Favorable Colors : Red & Grey Pisces (19 February – 20 March) - You’ll feel most like yourself when being creative, or being romantic. Your mind may be more focused on your own desires rather than getting work done and you may feel lazier when it comes to dealing with everyday tasks. If you have children, you will have an easier time talking to them and they could be in the spotlight for something. This is an excellent time to look yourself in the mirror on a figurative plane and analyze what you see.

Favorable Dates : June 1, 3, 10, 12, 19, 20 Favorable Colors : Red & Grey All astrological predictions are to be considered friendly advice based on the author’s personal opinions and used for entertainment purposes only.

These are not to be considered as promises, guarantees, or psychic predictions.

They are simply potentials to be used at the reader’s own discretion.

For important decisions, consult your personal intuition, doctor, accountant, lawyer, educator, or clergy as needed. It is best to be informed on all levels.

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