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now a major problem worldwide. "Drinking is no longer a stigma in Asian COLIJltcies," she lanienced. "Therefore, we have a responsibility ro prevent alcoholrelated disease through better education".

Not one to rest on her academic laurels, Dr Apce is heavily engaged in promoting 'Marathi culmre and arts through 1:,,L\Sl Her passion for classical dance and choreography has led to active involvement in event coordination and management, the highpoint being D11rgr1 Zali G{lfrri, a musical (dance- drama) wid1 120 participants.

Dr Apte has found time in her busy schedule co fir in meditation and dance classes as well. "I really enjoy diem." she confessed. ''Everyone needs a hobby, dance is n1ine".

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Talk to RK Ram about his widespread community work, and he will tell you humbly tl1at he is bm carrying on a significant family legacy.

"My passion for service to migram comrnrn:uties can be traced back tO my grandfather, who moved .froll1 India to Bmma in the late 19'' century," Ram cells lndia11 Link. "He was clrawo towards helping