Community Across America
April 19, 2013
India Post 19
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Share-a-Smile dance raises Jalaram Mandir annual funds for seniors health fair a big success ASIAN MEDIA USA
CHICAGO: Share-a-Smile Chicago (SASC) hosted its annual fundraiser to aid senior citizens with an evening of entertainment on Friday, March 16 at India House Banquet Hall in Schaumburg, Ill with close
of ceremonies was Dan Nainan. Largely targeting teenagers, often having communication problems with their parents and divergent expectations, he played a great deal on his own mixed parentage with a Malayalee (Keralite) father and Japanese mother. Talented youth from a c r o s s Chicagoland performed dances from China, India, Middle-East and Mexico. There were in all seven dances, starting with A R Rahman's "Jai Ho" Current committee of Share-a-Smile Chicago. Back row standing (L to R) c h o r e oPriyanka Sublok, Neelam Bhardwaj, Ritu Singh, Tina Khurana, Sunaina Reddy, graphed by Vandana Walia. Seated front row: Rajni Asija, Sushma Bhanot, Deepa Bharaj and Trupti Kuvadia Missing in the picture are: Meenakshi Mehta and Dipti Thakkar Kuvadia. An Indian medto 400 people attending.' ley was performed by middle school girls This year's beneficiaries were Sukhdham, choreographed by Anjali Patel and Shriya an organization that serves abandoned par- Patel. ents on the outskirts of Delhi, the Barrington Barrington Middle School kids presented Area Council on Aging (BACOA), and other the lyrical "Ho hey" by the Lumineers. This charities. version was choreographed by Serena Event coordinator was SASC Founder Shah. Barrington High School Dance Group Sushma Bhanot. SASC President Trupti presented Bollywood-inspired "Chamak Kuvadia gave the welcome speech. Master challo" an Indo-Western fusion medley choreographed by Sanaa Walia and Akash Khurana. Barrington High School SASC, focused on giving back to seniors and the underprivileged in Barrington and Dance Group presented Chicagoland, then reaching out to India and Bollywood-inspired elsewhere. It showed slide of Sukhdam and of its work across Chicago area. Previous "Chamak challo" an fundraisers have contributed to a senior Indo-Western fusion home Sukhdham and international eye care medley choreographed foundation in India, welfare projects in Africa, educare.org and flood relief in Haiti. by Sanaa Walia and Sukhdham in New Delhi houses "orphaned" Akash Khurana seniors who have been abandoned by their family.
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The present initiatives of continued cost cutting and rejuvenated efforts of improving revenues would continue aggressively. Focus on improving service in every area of operation will be the driving force. The loyalty and support of Indians settled globally will be needed to achieve complete turnaround and restore national pride. For the benefit of patrons, Air India has come up with very competitive fares under the advance purchase (apex) scheme in Business Class and special fares for Senior citizens in the US and India markets. In India
the recently launched 60 day Jaldi Jaldi offer is aimed at attracting the leisure and holiday travelers. These competitively priced fares are comparable to the air-conditioned AC class fares of Indian Railways for summer vacationers to plan their trip in advance. These new initiatives will spur growth in air travel and invigorate the Indian market. For growth Air India plans to expand their global network through new services to Italy, Russia, Australia and a second airport in UK, besides adding to domestic services within India. Rishikant Singh is Air India ManagerMidwest
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consultation, laboratory tests and providing free prescription medicines on an ongo-
Regular activities at the temple include bhajans every Thursday, first and third Sunday, Sundarkand Path every Saturday, Abhishek on Mondays and on Ekadashi, group Satyanarayan Katha, Jalaram Jayanti, lectures of saints from A group of Jalaram volunteers India and celing basis. Educationally, the activities inebrations of all religious events. There are plans to provide monthly medi- clude yoga classes, music teaching, Gujarati cal clinic Seva, which will include doctor's classes and religious classes.
Patient examinations including EKG