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The Editor’s Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 14
Page 32 Employers’ Dream of Controlling Health Costs Turns To Workers’ Sleep.
Increase Your India Knowledge . .pg. 54
Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18
Nutrition for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 58
Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 28
Buy Right Sit Tight . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 64
Upcoming Movie Releases . . . . . . .pg. 26
Sleep and Cost Control . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Read, Watch, Listen . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36
Thinking About Thinking . . . . . . .pg. 62 Mirror Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 70
Subcontinental Divide . . . . . . . . . .pg. 72
Namaskar Y’all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40
My Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 74
College Admissions Insider . . . . . .pg. 46
Increase Your USA Knowledge . . .pg. 78
Read Watch Listen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44
Spot the Differences . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50
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Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 82 8
News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 84
Community Organizations . . . . . .pg. 96
Youth Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 116
Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . .pg. 118
Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . .pg. 120
Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 120
AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 122
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 124
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We continue to expand our monthly events section and bring you interesting events happening in the Carolinas. Most of them are family friendly and some of them are free to attend. Flip to page 18 for the latest winter happenings. It is decision time for Democrats as the primaries and caucuses begin. See the column on page 14. Employers around the country dream of controlling health costs are now turning to workers’ sleep habits. Read the informative article on page 32. Private vs. Public Universities: which one is right for your? Turn to page 46 for our column College Admissions insider. Comments and Suggestions always welcome. Samir Shukla, Editor
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The Editor’s Desk
By Samir Shukla
A continuing assignment I propose some homework. It’s simple. Create a sweet marmalade of facts and spread it far and wide. The tough part is that this should also be done when your own candidate is clearly spewing B.S.; add this marmalade to your own ideology. People who complain about media the loudest are seemingly the ones that don’t spend the time to visit multiple sources, sort out facts, and separate opinion from researched news. It’s not easy trying to dislodge ideologically obtuse folks sequestered in their preferred spin zones. In moments of heated arguments, bring out that sweet marmalade, and watch the heat subside just a little bit. No matter how entrenched someone is in their bias, this technique can have a mellowing effect. There are numerous reliable fact-checking sites (I’ve listed some below and will post more), including major media organizations that have their own fact check pages. When a spurious claim is made, do your own fact checking. It’s not that hard. It takes a little bit of an effort. In this content-saturated world we are now in, it is even more important to find the truth via multiple sources. Media bashing is easy and for the lazy. The reality is everything today is “media.” There are plenty of news organizations that still do the hard work of gathering and dissemination of information. We all have our ideologies, but don’t let emotions of the moment hijack your common sense and reason. Truth generally wins in the end. Let’s do our homework in the coming months and spread that marmalade as needed.
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February Fab Four and Sweet Marmalade
Decision time for Democrats The reckoning for the dozen Democrats still running for their party’s nomination to take on President Trump is now here. The February Fab Four - Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, and South Carolina - primaries and caucuses will winnow out the field further. The January Democratic debate featured six candidates. The DNC announced after that debate that any candidate receiving at least one delegate in Iowa will qualify for the New Hampshire debate in February. This gives couple more of the candidates a chance to elbow into that debate. The real reckoning will happen the first week of March. I believe the race will be down to a couple, maybe three, contenders by the end of Super Tuesday or at the least by the end of March. The biggest reckoning will be for hard progressives to decide between Sanders and Warren. The expected and inevitable conflict between Warren and Sanders has begun and is playing out in social media. Let’s face it. They are essentially the same candidate, albeit Warren is more malleable. The trick will be for each to not damage the other too much after one is left standing. Could this be the year a woman is elected? Only two of the three remaining women have a shot at the nomination. Klobuchar and Warren present two different views of Democratic politics. In my analysis Klobuchar is stronger in taking on Trump, mainly because many moderate and fiscally conservative Democrats will feel more comfortable with her. Warren would alienate a good bunch of them. Of course, that’s a discussion for later, the first matter at hand is can either of them knock the boys out of contention?
A twist on NC’s gubernatorial race Here’s an interesting note on North Carolina’s governor race. Democratic Governor Roy Cooper is running again and has one primary opponent; Republican Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest is running for Governor’s office and has one primary opponent. Both will likely win their party’s nomination. The interesting thing is that according to Ballotpedia, “Seventeen states elect their governor and lieutenant governor separately, and currently three of them— Louisiana, North Carolina, and Vermont— have a lieutenant governor of a different party from the governor. Two of those states are holding elections for governor this year and both may require that the leading candidates balance working side-byside on a day-to-day basis while battling one another on the campaign trail. This year, North Carolina and Vermont may see the incumbent governor face the state’s incumbent lieutenant governor in the general election.” Incidentally, Ballotpedia (www.BallotPedia.org) is a wonderful source of information that is updated daily. It is easy to navigate, and their non-partisan take on all the races and candidates is refreshing and welcome. Saathee.com
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Notable Election 2020 Dates: February 3: Iowa caucuses February 7: Democratic debate in Manchester, N.H (ABC News, WMUR at St. Anselm College) February 11: New Hampshire Primaries February 19: Democratic debate in Las Vegas (NBC News, MSNBC and The Nevada Independent) February 22: Nevada Democratic Caucuses February 25: Democratic debate in Charleston, S.C. (CBS News, Congressional Black Caucus Institute and Twitter at the Gaillard Center) February 29: South Carolina Democratic Primary March 3: Super Tuesday. Several states, including North Carolina and Virginia hold primaries. March 24: Georgia primaries April 28: Maryland primaries
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Community Events Bharat Ke Rang Ekal Ke Sang: Carolinas (February 7-15, 2020)
Ekal Vidyalaya USA presents its annual Bharat Ke Rang Ekal Ke Sang fundraising concerts with several performances happening in the Carolinas. The dates are as follows: February 7, 2020: Fayetteville, NC; February 8, 2020: Raleigh, NC; February 15, 2020: Columbia, SC. Ekal’s mission is to eradicate illiteracy from rural and tribal India. For more details about each event, visit www.ekal.org/us/events.
Charleston Coffee Fest: (February 9, 2020)
Charleston is well known as a foodie town. What many are now discovering is that Charleston is also home to an emerging craft coffee culture. There are many wonderful locally owned coffee shops popping up all over town, each with their unique twist on the art. The 6th annual Charleston Coffee Fest will celebrate this burgeoning culture on Sunday February 9, 2020 at Lo-Fi Brewing from 10am to 3pm. The event will feature local coffee shops, local and regional roasters from all over, local brunch purveyors, artisans, and kids activities. For more info, visit www.charlestoncoffeefest.com.
Wine & Chocolate Festival: Greensboro, NC (February 22, 2020)
Wineries and wine enthusiasts from across the region will gather on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex for an unlimited sampling of dozens of North Carolina wines of all styles and tastes. Bottles will be available for purchase. Everyone gets a free souvenir tasting glass. Enjoy a selection of tasty nibbles and treats, chocolates, cheeses and sweets. Take a stroll through the Candy Bar. Browse through mini boutiques featuring purses, jewelry, clothing and more. Check out www.wineandchocolatefestivals.com and search for Greensboro for full details.
Southern Spring Home & Garden Show: Charlotte, NC (Feb 28-March 8, 2020)
Dola Re Dandiya: Chapel Hill, NC (February 15, 2020)
Enjoy an evening of garba-raas and bhangra performances featuring competitive collegiate teams from around the country. Proceeds from the event will support Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation. The event will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Memorial Hall on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill. For more details write to dolaredandiya@gmail com or find Dola Re Dandiya on Facebook.
Southern City Film Festival: Aiken, SC (February 20-23, 2020)
The Southern City Film Festival hosted its first festival in the fall of 2016 in Aiken, SC. The event features industry roundtables, filmmaker Q&A’s, VIP Lounge, prizes, parties with open bar and amazing food, celebrity guests, after parties, networking events, and so much more. This year’s festival is sure to have something for everyone. In previous years they have screened over 70 films across five different venues with multiple world premiers. To learn more, visit www.southerncity.org.
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Community Events Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show: Raleigh, NC (February 29-March 1, 2020)
The Intergalactic Bead and Jewelry Show will be held on February 29-March 1, 2020 from 10am5pm both days at the DoubleTree by Hilton: Brownstone University in Raleigh. Browse an incredible selection of jewelry and take home some great items. There will be precious and semi-precious gemstone beads, gold and silver beads, brass beads, findings and chain, copper, charms, pendants, lamp work glass beads, pearls, Swarovski crystals, handmade jewelry and more. Admission is $5 at the door or $3 online. Learn more at www.beadshows.com. South Asian dance and culture by attracting teams Since 2003 the Nuv Yug India Fest has been organized to preserve from all over the country in the spirit of competition. and promote Indian cultural arts by producing programs of high This year they’re coming back with the hottest line up artistic merit that entertain and educate. It also is a way to reach out to people from diverse ethnic background to increase awareness of Indian cultural arts and build strong community ties. This March, Nug Vug will host an event in Raleigh at the Jim Graham Building of the NC State Fairgrounds on March 14-15, 2020 and in Charlotte at Marvin Ridge High School in Waxhaw, NC on March 21-22, 2020. Both events include free admission. Info: Raleigh Fest, visit www.nuvyug.org; Charlotte Fest, visit the Koger Center of Performing Arts has ever seen. All www.nuvyugclt.org. of the efforts made by AKR are in pursuit of helping the local charity, Carolina Survivor Clinic. CSC is the Charleston Wine + Food Festival: (March 4-8, 2020) only clinic in the North and South Carolina to provide Visit from March 4-8, 2020 for the 15th annual Charleston Wine + Food comprehensive and holistic care for refugees. Enjoy Festival. Fueled by a passion for the people and places that make performances by eight teams on Saturday, March 7, Charleston worth celebrating, this year’s festival will feature over 100 2020. Tickets will be sold at the door. For info write to, unique culinary experiences. For five days, Charleston will serve as the uscakr@gmail.com. backdrop for a gathering of top chefs, winemakers, authors, storytellers,
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Charleston STEM Festival: Ladson, SC (March 7, 2020)
The Charleston STEM Festival is a celebration of science, technology, engineering and math in the North Carolina Rice Festival: Leland, NC Lowcountry. The 7th annual festival is an outdoor (March 6-8, 2020) event that provides opportunity for engagement and The 2019 North Carolina Rice Festival will be exchange between children, teens, families, and local held between March 6 & 8, 2020 at various STEM professionals. It will take place on March 7, 2020 locations within the city of Leland, NC. This from 10am - 3pm at Exchange Park in Ladson, SC and event will showcase live music all 3 days along will feature over 80 exhibitors who will provide with arts & crafts vendors, art contests, rice cooking hands-on activities, live performances, interactive contest, a kids play area and a beer garden for the demonstrations, and family-oriented STEM adults, and much more. For more information, contact entertainment. After the festival, Partner Events will 910-795-0292 or ncricefestival@gmail.com. occur throughout the Lowcountry. The Charleston STEM Festival is an initiative of the Lowcountry STEM Aag Ki Raat Dance Competition: Columbia, SC (March 7, 2020) Collaborative (www.lcstem.org) managed by South Aag Ki Raat is a premier Bollywood-fusion dance competition hosted by the Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics and Science University of South Carolina in Columbia and its back for its 14th year! (SCCMS) at Clemson University. See more info at Presented by the Indian Cultural Exchange (I.C.E.), AKR aims to celebrate www.facebook.com/charleston.stem.festival. Saathee.com
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Community Events Myrtle Beach Marathon: (March 7, 2020)
Plan your next recreation at the beach and join in for the 23rd annual Myrtle Beach Marathon on March 7, 2020. Enjoy a weekend full of events including: a beachfront Health and Wellness Expo, full marathon, half marathon, 5K, family fun run, and two post-race celebrations. With only 25 feet of elevation gain, you’ll tour one of the East Coast’s top vacation towns while earning your PR. Start near Broadway at the Beach, race along Ocean Blvd, and finish at Pelicans Ballpark for the post-race extravaganza. Registration is now open. To learn more, visit www.capstoneraces.com/myrtle-beachmarathon.
Vintage Market Days of Asheville Metro: Fletcher, NC (March 20-22, 2020)
Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food, and seasonal plantings. Vintage Market Days events are more than a flea market. The event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in creative venues. The event will be held at the WNC AG Center in Fletcher, NC from March 2022, 2020. Tickets and other information are available at www.vintagemarketdays.com.
Run Hard Columbia Marathon: (March 7, 2020)
This spring race event is fun for all ages. The Run Hard Marathon provides course support, fluids/nutrition, shirts, medals and awards. From 5K to full Marathon, they’ve got the race you need at a price you’ll love! So, save the date and come on down on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The course is fully certified from the USATF. Registration costs vary per race and by how early you sign up. Find more details at www.runhardcolumbiamarathon.com.
Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival (March 9-15, 2020)
Come experience the Hilton Head Wine and Food Festival during the week of March 9-15, 2020. The festival will celebrate its 35th year with a fantastic schedule of events, including spectacular local chef showcases, intriguing wine education sessions, live entertainment and of course the famed Grand and Public Tastings, located in and around the iconic Harbour Town in Sea Pines Resort. See more information including ticket prices at www.hiltonheadwineandfood.com.
Asheville Full & Half Marathon: (March 21-22, 2020)
Situated on nearly 7,000 acres of private land in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Biltmore Estate is the perfect venue for a picturesque marathon and half marathon. Run entirely on Estate grounds, the mostly paved and moderately hilly course guides runners past manicured gardens, through hardwood forests and along the French Broad River culminating with a visit to Biltmore House, the centerpiece of Biltmore Estate and, with four acres of floor space and 250 rooms, the largest privately owned home in the United States. The course is USATF certified and is a Boston Qualifying event. There will be 2 half marathons held between March 21 & 22, 2020 and the full marathon held on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Registration and information can be found at www.ashevillemarathon.com.
Carolina Fiber Fest: Raleigh, NC (March 13-14, 2020)
The 14th annual Carolina FiberFest will be held at the NC State Fairgrounds Expo Center in Raleigh, NC on March 13-14, 2020. Drawing fiber enthusiasts from the surrounding area and beyond, this family-friendly event features classes, free demonstrations, and shopping for yarn, ready-to-spin fiber, patterns, tools, accessories, and specialty items. More info can be found at www.carolinafiberfest.org.
Oak City Revolution: Raleigh, NC (March 21, 2020)
NC Comedy Festival: Greensboro, NC (March 20-29, 2020)
The NC Comedy Festival is one of the largest comedy festivals in the country. The festival brings a diverse group of improv, sketch and stand-up comedians to help further the NC comedy scene in four different venues. There will also be a variety of workshops available to help hone your comedic chops. The festival will be held for 10 days between March 20-29, 2020. See more information including performers and workshop schedules at www.nccomedyfestival.com. Saathee.com
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Community Events Wilmington Marathon Madness: (March 21, 2020)
Experience marathon madness from Pier to Port with this Boston Marathon qualifier and USATF certified qualifier race. The new course for the full marathon starts Saturday morning at Johnnie Mercers Pier in Wrightsville Beach, and runs through Wilmington ending in Historic Downtown Wilmington by the Riverwalk in front of the Alton Lennon Federal Courthouse. Runners will span a total six bridges and run through some of the best scenery in Wilmington, NC. Race day will be on Saturday, March 21, 2020 with the festivities starting at 7am. Registration and other information can be found at www.wilmingtonncmarathon.com.
Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Show: Hickory, NC (March 27-29, 2020)
The 50th annual Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Show is held in hopes to increase knowledge of the earth sciences. There will also be an education area, vendors, mini-mine, fossil & geologist booths, demonstrations, and more. The event will be held at the Hickory Metro Convention Center between March 27 & 29, 2020. Admission is $5 for all 3 days. Free admission for military, law enforcement, scouts, organized youth groups, organized senior groups, and Children 12 & under. See more details at www.cvgmc.com.
SHiFT Charlotte: (March 27-28, 2020)
The 11th annual SHiFT Charlotte Conference will be held on March 27 & 28, 2020 at the Oasis Shriner’s Facility at 604 Doug Meyes Place in Charlotte. Meet masters and leaders of all types such as healers, doctors, acupuncturists, integrative physicians, intuitives, coaches and scores of other experts. There will be visionary speakers, over 110 vendors, complimentary healing areas, experiential appetizers and more. Learn more at www.shiftcharlotte.com.
SC Comicon: Greenville, SC (March 28-29, 2020)
The Classical Music Association of Charlotte (CMAC) presents Thalavadyam Concert, an instrumental ensemble featuring violin, ghatam, thavil, and keyboards, on Sunday March 22, 2020 at the Gandhi Bhavan, Hindu Center, 7400 City View Dr., Charlotte. The performance begins at 3:30pm. For more details, call 704-814-9355 or visit www.onlinecmac.org.
Hosted by Borderlands Comics and Games, SC Comicon is the Upstate’s premier comics and pop culture convention. This family-friendly event in Greenville, SC has something for fans of all ages—from the top creators in comics and celebrity guests, to games, toys and collectibles, and cosplayers... plus plenty of events and contests for the kids. The convention will be at the Greenville Convention Center on March 28 & 29, 2020. Tickets, guests and other info are available at www.sccomicon.com.
OBX Taste of the Beach: Nags Head, NC (March 26-29, 2020)
North Carolina Azalea Festival: Wilmington, NC (April 1-5, 2020)
Thalavadyan Concert: Charlotte, NC (March 22, 2020)
The North Carolina Azalea Festival is Wilmington’s annual community celebration and the largest festival of its kind in the state. Founded in 1948, the Azalea Festival has emerged as Wilmington’s premier event. Each April, a five days of natural beauty, big-name entertainment, festive galas, fun family events and Southern hospitality come together to showcase the charms of the Wilmington area. The festival will take place from April 1-5, 2020 with plenty of events around the Wilmington area. Learn more at www.ncazaleafestival.org.
Heritage India Festival: Morrisville, NC (April 4, 2020) The Outer Banks Taste of the Beach weekend is a way to sample the fare of many fine restaurants on the Outer Banks during March 26 & 29, 2020. Casual chefs to full-on foodie fanatics will revel in innovative culinary opportunities offered up by members of the Outer Banks Restaurant Association. You can indulge in a fancy wine dinner one night and mix with the masses in an organic farm to fork experience the next. Or maybe an intimate cooking class with one of the area’s talented chefs is more your speed. They offer over 60 events over four days at over 30 different venues. This fun food festival event features: wine tastings, cooking classes, special multi-course menu presentations, brewery tours, tapas crawls, cook-offs and more. For schedules, participating restaurants, and ticket prices, visit www.obxtasteofthebeach.com. Saathee.com
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Upcoming Movie Releases Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele (Director: Harish Vyas) Cast: Anshuman Jha and Zarine Khan
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February 21 Malang (Director: Mohit Suri) Cast: Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani, and Kunal Khemu
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Bhoot – part One: The Haunted Ship (Director: Bhanu Pratap Singh) Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, Ashutosh Rana, and Siddhanth Kapoor
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Employers’ Dream of Controlling Health Costs Turns To Workers’ Sleep By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News
Charlie Blakey had a sense he was sleeping poorly since he often would wake up tired and hear from his wife how loudly he breathed during the night. So he jumped at the chance when his employer, Southern Co., an Atlanta-based electric utility, offered to test him in 2018 for sleep apnea, a potentially serious disorder in which people repeatedly stop breathing while asleep. After he tested positive, the utility arranged for him to have a machine that provides continuous airflow through a mask while he sleeps — at no cost to him. Within weeks, Blakey, of Augusta, Georgia, noticed a difference. “Without a doubt, it’s helped me feel more refreshed when I get up,” said Blakey, 38, a safety and health specialist at the company. About 4,000 of Southern’s 30,000 employees have been screened for sleep apnea in the past three years, and 1,500 are being treated. Southern officials said the program is saving money on health costs — $1.2 million in 2018 alone — because it reduces medical services for dangerous conditions such as heart disease that are complicated by sleep apnea. Sleep is the latest in an ever-growing list of wellness issues — such as weight loss, exercise and nutrition — that firms are targeting to improve workers’ health and lower medical costs. Whether all these sleep programs deliver on their promises is not yet clear. A study published last year in the Journal of the American Medical Association followed nearly 33,000 employees of BJ’s Wholesale Club for 18 months and found the wellness program did not lead to significant reductions in health spending. Harry Liu, a researcher at the Rand Corp. who studies jobbased wellness initiatives, said that while studies show “improving sleeping habits can reduce absenteeism and improve productivity,” it’s uncertain if employers’ efforts will have long-term effects for individual workers. A study published by researchers at the University of Minnesota, Harvard Medical School and other institutions in October found that 1,200 commercial truck drivers who participated in an employer sleep apnea screening and treatment program saved an average of $441 per month in health costs compared with drivers who were not treated. An earlier study of members of a health plan serving Union Pacific employees also found overall health savings among workers who were diagnosed with sleep apnea and got treatment. About 1 in 4 large employers offer programs to help workers get better sleep and many plan to implement such efforts by 2021, according to a 2019 survey by benefits firm Willis Towers Watson. Saathee.com
Benefits officials say promoting a good night’s sleep for employees is as important as making sure their blood sugar and cholesterol are under control. Despite the public’s concerns about privacy, employers say workers have been eager to reveal information about how they sleep to company vendors. To protect employees’ medical privacy, the data on individual workers does not go to their bosses; companies receive only aggregated data to measure program spending and effectiveness. Katie Kirkland, director of benefits at Southern, said a lack of sleep may promote an unhealthy lifestyle of not exercising or eating a poor diet. In addition to reducing medical costs, the company was motivated to offer its program because state transportation department rules require that some employees who operate heavy equipment and have certain health conditions be tested for sleep apnea and get treated if diagnosed. With a diagnosis of apnea, a patient is typically prescribed a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. But Kirkland said many workers needed help sustaining treatment because of difficulties in learning to sleep with a mask. “With sleep apnea, there is a high drop-off rate, where you pay a lot for the equipment and then it doesn’t get used,” she said. “We found it’s a much better experience with the personal coaching.” When the company took on the issue, it made sense to offer the help to its entire labor force, Kirkland added. Beyond sleep apnea, some employers also help workers with insomnia. continued on page 92
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Director Kabir khan, (Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Ek Tha Tiger) has deftly woven true historical events into a five-part limited series called The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye, starring Sunny Kaushal and Sharvari alongside Rohit Choudhary, Karanvir Malhotra, M. K. Raina, R. Badree, TJ Bhanu, and Shruti Seth. The Indian National Army (INA) was organized out of England’s defeat in Singapore at the hands of the Japanese army during WWII. The legendary and controversial leader Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose forged this army for his ultimate goal, India’s independence. In the battle at Singapore, after the British soldiers retreated, the remaining thousands of Indian soldiers serving under the British were inspired by Bose to join the Indian National Army. The Japanese army had captured the Indians along with the British soldiers. The Japanese, seeking victory over the British, made an alliance with Bose and the INA was created. Bose’s alliances with Imperial Japan and Nazi Germany are a controversial aspect of his legacy, but he is revered in India for his defiant patriotism and fight for independence, which for him was to be achieved by any means. This true story is brought to life in the film with stirring visual effects and battles, along with showcasing the dedication as well as doubts of the soldiers. The INA fights and marches all the way to India’s border near Burma (Myanmar) where it is finally subdued by the British and eventual Japanese retreat. The INA was also unique in that it had the first ever women infantry regiment. The fighters of INA fought against impossible odds but never forgot their chant “Challo Dilli” (Let’s go to Delhi), to free their country from British colonialism.
I’ve seen Bong Joon-Ho’s Oscar nominated and Golden Globe winning film Parasite twice now, and the second time was better than the first! This movie was shot so well, written even better, with superb acting and the message was the icing on the cake. Parasite embodies what a great film should be, enthralling but accessible to the non-cinephile. All art is subjective, its beauty varies person to person. I see the elaborate form of live theater in professional wrestling where most people only see fake fighting for redneck slobs, others see art in Warhol’s depiction of soup cans or Mao with lipstick, I am sure there is a deep convoluted explanation for its beauty but I don’t get it. I am someone who enjoys art that is high in quality but not elitist. Art is only relevant if it can be grasped by the masses and not only small pockets of society. I say this understanding that Parasite will only reach a small section of the American population for many reasons. One, it is a foreign film that will throw conservatives into a fit because of its subtitles. Two, its theme is partisan—it is a Marxist film at its core. Three, it’s not an action driven blockbuster which is in vogue today. The third point I must add a caveat, there are plenty of films American’s enjoy that are not action/adventure movies but the current moviegoers desire trends towards that, it’s not bad but Parasite does not fit that category. Regardless, it has all the qualities to grip the average person if the above three hurdles can be overcome because it has message that relates to the people, the masses, the 99 percent. Most of the world works for a boss for a living, according to Marxists this relationship is parasitic and exploitative due to the worker performing labor that generates a surplus value
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Khan’s gripping series tells this tale of INA’s travails fighting with their last patriotic breaths against the British army and their struggle to free India. Most of the survivors of this army and their stories have gotten lost to history; The Forgotten Army is an apt title that retells their story. The series also showcases the love story between two soldiers - the protagonists Sodhi (Kaushal) and Maya (Sharvari), tapping into poignant questions about identity, the idea of a motherland and the human costs of fighting for freedom and independence. Some of the INA fighters were Indians living in Singapore and had never been to India, but were inspired by Bose to join the patriotic fight.
Khan said of the film, “Being the first script I’ve ever written, The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye is a project I am very passionate about. The journey of these soldiers of the INA is a story that needs to be told and it has taken several years of extensive research to gather fragmented memories of these incredibly brave men and women who fought so selflessly for India’s independence. This project has been a labor of love – from custom creating hundreds of bicycles from the 1940s, to recreating the Singapore of that era, to finding just the right cast to give life to these characters, our only effort has been to truly represent the journey of these fiercely brave men and women to whom we owe our freedom.” I don’t quite get why this needed to be a series of short episodes. It would have made a fine two and a half hour movie. Veteran composer Pritam composed the music for the film along with the title song “Azaadi Ke Liye.” The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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Before choosing, ask yourself: • Do I learn best independently or with close contact with a professor? • Can I learn in discussion-based classes? • Will large classes be overwhelming?
private vs. public Universities: Which One Is Right For You?
College admission decisions are starting to roll in, and students are left with a big decision: what college is right for private vs. public: Academic Opportunities them? Depending on your college list, you might be wondering Not only are the class sizes bigger at public universities, but if a private or public university is right for you. there will also be more academic choices available. The variety Here are a few things you should consider. of majors, minors, courses, and degrees typically are more diverse at public universities than at a private one. Due to government funding, public universities tend to have better research facilities. However, if you know what you would like to study, especially if you want to continue onto a doctoral or graduate program, a private institution can offer you a more specialized learning experience. You’ll likely get more one-on-one mentoring within your specific field.
Before choosing, ask yourself: • Is my major available at a private university? • Do I want to customize my field of study? • Which is more important: innovative facilities or direct contact with faculty?
private vs. public: Graduation Rates According to data published by the National Center for Education Statistics, 48.3 percent of students at private nonprofits universities earned degrees within four years, whereas 35 percent of students at public universities graduate on time.
private vs. public: Tuition According to the College Board, the average tuition and fees for a four-year public university were $10,230 for in-state students and $26,290 for out-of-state residents during the 20182019 school year. To attend a private school, the average cost was $35,830. The difference is due to funding. Public universities are funded by taxes paid to their respective state governments. Because state residencies are funding higher education in their state, they have more of an incentive to attend college within their home state. Private universities don’t receive any government funding and can either be non-profit or for-profit institutions. Rates may vary depending on how much it is to run the school. No matter where you choose to attend, scholarships and other financial aid can help you pay for college.
private vs. public: Campus Life At a public university, campus life tends to be more energetic and spirited. You’ll find a greater range of extracurricular activities, like competitive sports teams, Greek life, or even career-focused clubs. At private colleges, you’ll still have access to clubs, but the atmosphere tends to be a little quieter. The focus is more likely to be on academics than Greek life, partying, or sports.
Before choosing, ask yourself: • What type of college experience do you want? • Do I thrive when surrounded by people?
Final Thoughts When deciding between a public or private university, there is a lot to consider. The characteristics laid out in this article were generalizations. You’ll be able to find a large private university or a small public university. Ultimately, which college you choose comes down to what you prefer and where private vs. public: Class Size Because public universities tend to be much cheaper than you believe you’ll be able to thrive. their private school counterparts, there typically will be higher Lindsey Conger rates of admission, with tens of thousands of students attending. On the other hand, a private university might have Lindsey is a College Counselor and tutor at Moon Prep. She helps students create a student body of less than a thousand. memorable personal statements and tutors At a public school, you might feel lost in a sea of people students to increase their academic profile to while at a private university you will get more individualized universities. www.moonprep.com instruction. Saathee.com
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Here is a list of a few red fruits and vegetables, and the nutrients they provide. It is always preferable to eat what is in season. • Beets: folate, lycopene, and anthocyanins • Cherries: antioxidants, fiber, vitamins A & C, calcium, potassium, and folic acid • Cranberries: rich source of proanthocyanidins which have anti-bacterial properties that help prevent urinary tract infections and H.Pylori stomach ulcers • Pomegranate: fiber, folate, potassium, vitamins C, K • Raspberries: vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants such as quercetin and gallic and ellagic acid. • Red apples: fiber, anthocyanins, vitamins A & C, and minerals potassium, phosphorous, copper • Red Bell peppers: vitamins A & C, fiber, • Red grapes: vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants such as quercetin • Strawberries: antioxidants, vitamins A & C, fiber, potassium, folate, and manganese • Tomatoes: good source of lycopene that helps prevent prostate cancer and breast cancer; potassium, vitamin C • Watermelon: lycopene, and minerals such as phosphorous, magnesium, copper, calcium, iron and manganese Other foods with red/pink colors include: Blood oranges,
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Thinking About Thinking By Balaji Prasad
The Laws of Nature and the Laws of the Creature
“When you’re counting alibis and not apples, one plus one equals none.” ~ Margaret Millar
“1 + 1 = 2!” The old one said with gravitas. “But it doesn’t always need to be so!?” the young one beseeched, imploringly. “The sun always rises in the East. And it sets in the West. Always!” asserted the older man. “It never does it the other way around. Ever!!” he said, stressing every syllable with an air of finality. “But sometimes, I have heard people from far-north places say that it is different where they are. There is almost not an East and a West. So could it not be the case that it is not so today, here?” The child urged. “I have not been that far North,” the wizened one said. “But in any case we are here, and that is what matters. The sun will not listen to us, son.”
Nature is cruel The leaves fall in the autumn, and leave the trees bare and shivering. They feel the cruel hand of nature. But it is worse than that. The young zebra strays from its wooded shelter out into the open, basking in the warm sun of the savannah, You turn black oblivious to hungry eyes that into white, and greedily scan and devour its make the sun rise young and beautiful form. And then, swiftly. Even gracefully, in the West. one might grudgingly say, were it not for the savagery of the young lions, as they hunt and pin the hapless prey down, settling down for the feast that has come so opportunely, after days and days of famine and forced fasting. “Yes, my child, nature can be cruel. The sun will rise in the East. And the savage beasts will prey on the sweet and tender ones. That is the order of things.” “But man, he is different, no?” “Maybe,” said the sage, stroking his chin, “Maybe. But the difference may make man even more cruel, if you want to use that label.” “How so? We are intelligent, we reason, we think, we imagine and we are aware of ourselves and others. Are we not?”
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I wanted, so my mind got haunted “Are you saying that my want makes me see things differently?” the youngster demanded, hands on hip. “If you really want it badly, yes. That is more likely than not. That you will warp reality to fit your imagination, rather than pouring your imagination only into a container capable of holding it.” “Imagination goes everywhere,” he continued, “and to places that reality can never go. It is useful to know what is inside you, and what is outside, and that it is rarely the same, only similar.” “But don’t we always want something or the other? So if what you say were true, then our imagination would be supplanting real things all the time. That sounds preposterous!” said the youth, animatedly. “True, my child. It does sound preposterous. But it’s a bit like Alice in Wonderland. The things you see are not what they seem to be, and the things that you don’t see may seem preposterous. It may, indeed, be because your want is like the magic mushroom that Alice indulged in. Don’t eat it!” “How do you not want anything!?” “You can’t. Living means wanting some things. Some would prefer to say ‘needs’, but we don’t need to be too particular, because we are never really particular, except in words. Anyway, it’s not that wanting is inherently a detrimental thing. It is just that when you want something too much, it can cause you to get a little logicky. You start to rationalize. You invoke your creativity and imagination. You turn black into white, and make the sun rise in the West. You score a win over reality. And that is never a good thing. Because you have to live in the reality. And it can feel, yes, cruel, if you really want to call it that.” “So 1 + 1 can never be anything other than 2?” “No, it cannot. But you have to be careful that you see only the real one-plus-ones as one-plus-ones: things that are like laws of nature, not laws of the creature. Laws of nature are few and far between. If you happen to see one, hold on to it for dear life, plug your ears and shut out the noise that muddies it.”
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Imagine you are on a roller coaster ride. You have your seat belts and safety bars on. The ride is in full swing. In the middle of the ride you realize that it is too much handle. Now what’s the safest thing for you to do? Just close your eyes and hang in there. Don’t jump. If you do this, in most cases, you will come out just fine. But if you jump out while the ride is on, you are sure to get hurt. For an average investor, stock market is like an amusement park and each stock is like a roller coaster ride. There are not many smooth rides in this amusement park. Each ride has its own volatility. An average investor will get in at the wrong time (high price) and also get out at the wrong time (low price). The problem isn’t only that we’re impatient. It’s that the ride is not often easy. Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Berkshire Hathaway. These are some of the most honored companies in the world. These have created tremendous money for its shareholders. But it was not a smooth ride in these stocks. Each Apple (AApL): has gained 72,558 percent since its IPO in 1980 gave the sinking feeling in the stomach many times to its giving annualized return of 18.36 percent so far. This is just shareholders. Let’s take a look. capital gains and ignoring dividend income that investor would have received so far. $10,000 invested in its IPO has increased Amazon (AMZN): has gained 92,143 percent since its IPO in to $7,255,800 in about 40 years. See chart that follows. 1997 giving annualized return of 35.18 percent so far. $10,000 invested in its IPO has increased to $9,214,300 in about 23.5 continued on page 113 years. See the chart on the right. In December 1999, the initial $100,000 investment would Amit Rupani, CFA have grown to $5.4 million. By September 2001, less than 2 years is an Independent Investor, practices Value later, this $5.4 million would shrink down to $304,000, a 94% Investing principles, manages money for longdrawdown. It took over eight years, until October 2009, for term wealth creation through Equities asset Amazon to finally recover from this drawdown to move to new class. Email: rupaniamit@yahoo.com highs. I wonder if there was any investor except Jeff Bezos who would have taken so much pain. Saathee.com
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By Jennifer Allen
The Greatest Love Story of All?
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.” ~ Helen Keller
I have a huge confession to make. Above all other things that make up all the little quirks of who I am, I’ve always had a fondness for a great love story. An honest and true love story just makes my heart melt in so many ways. The best ones are those that make you have one of those goofy “smiley crying” sessions where tears run down your face because you simply can’t contain all the happiness building up inside. Is it a bit sappy? Maybe. Does it cause some people to roll their eyes in disgust? Certainly. Is it utterly precious when it happens to you? Most definitely. But first I feel I have to explain what I mean by a “great love story”. C. S. Lewis explained in his book The Four Loves that we as human beings experience four different kinds of love in our lives: Storge (familial love), Philios (friendship), Eros (romantic love), and Agape (charitable love). To me, all four are equally as important despite Lewis further explaining that the first three have both positive and negative connotations. Only by experiencing Agape (which is explained as a selfless love akin to loving God) will you find true enlightenment. With this explanation, a “great love story” can be much broader than simply two people falling in love and having that perfect storybook romance. I think that you can have an equally fulfilling love story involving close friends or family. Of course, one factor that has to be there in order for the story to work: it has to be narratively believable enough to pull us in as an audience in order to properly tug on our heartstrings. Saathee.com
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In a previous article I spoke about the video game, Detroit: Become Human and its three protagonists. Part of what makes the narrative work is that these characters are androids who (depending on your own choices) can each gradually acquire the emotions necessary to experience love in their own ways. Connor grows due to his friendship with Hank. Kara develops a mother-daughter relationship with Alice. Marcus can become romantically involved with North. All three can also perform selfless acts (such as not harming humans who are cruel to them) as well. To me, each of the stories in this game work… especially if you go for all of the “good” endings. More than a few scenes gave me “smiley crying” moments and this is probably why I’ve played the game four times already. Now as extension of a good story, I’m also a big fan of “love gestures”. You know the ones. When you walk in to your house and there’s rose petals leading you gradually from one room to the next. When you are taken in the car to some unknown location and when you open your eyes it’s the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen. It could also be something as simple as grabbing a cup of coffee for someone else or opening the car door for them. Little gestures can mean just as much as the big ones, as long as the intent is there. Now from the sheer amount of romance films that have been released in both Bollywood and Tollywood I know I’m not alone in being a hopeless romantic. It does make your heart swell just a bit when you see the pair lock eyes through a continued on page 113
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Subcontinental Divide An Indian Subcontinent & America Dialogue
Our Boundaryless Wild Patriotism
By Ahsen Jillani
Patriotism has always fascinated me. When I see a Harley with four made-in-china American flags flying on it, I scratch my head. What is the message this 57-year-old, 370 lb guy sending to me? I mean, waving your own flag in the middle of your own country is not exactly meant to impress your wife or mistress or co-workers. It’s obviously for those third parties who dare think they can fly a Bosnian flag, or worse, an Islamic flag, or worse of the worse, a Mexican flag. There’s hardly even a debate that the world in this supposedly tolerant and progressive century has made a sharp right – and dived over a cliff. And as 40 percent of us spit toxic vitriol on the way to the rocks, we make sure it is about “them other” people, and especially about those darn coloreds trying to take those jobs we want the most as we drink beer and eat pizza—vegetable and fruit picking, slaughterhouses full of ankle-deep blood, or roofing and construction in 100 degree heat. And wait…the landscaping and ditch digging. Heck we would make America, Italy, Britain, Philippines and all of the world great again if only we could have the privilege of doing these high paying, benefits-laden jobs. Heading to our jobs, we can only smile lovingly at the redblooded sheep who ignore national flags and go down the road in roaring pickups with gigantic sports team flags – that’s a subset of the gung-ho who would go to war not only for their country, but also for their football team. God bless them all. But Saathee.com
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the “Us v. Them” psychology behind the divisiveness of passion and patriotism runs deep in our veins. All “–isms” are fed by passion. Racism, sexism, socialism, capitalism, feminism, even machoism. The opposing parties must be set straight about how to digest the truth that is now in your possession. The crooked line that runs straight between the two points that educate the ignorant in the minds of the patriots is where the pencil hits the ellipsograph. “Don’t Mess with Texas.” “These Colors Don’t Run.” “Death Before Dishonor.” “Packers Rule the World.” “49ers are King.” The base testosterone injection of the need for violence throws us basically into the 50,000-year-old battlefield of hunting a woolly mammoth on the tundra. In short, we like it. We like to embrace our colors in the international arena. As I discussed India, Kashmir, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, and the Impossible Whopper with various folks over the past few weeks, I learned you take no prisoners in love, war and hatred. We are in a constant state of agitation that blames others for our personal continued on page 92
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you” with the crowd erupting in applause. Such occasions provide the rare opportunity of celebrating mature couplehood and for a generation to openly express romantic love. But what about the generation born and/or growing up in the States who are unlikely to have an arranged marriage? American Desi children are often exposed to incredibly dreamy images and music from Indian films but are mostly forbidden from paying attention to anything not associated with academic excellence. Dating is discouraged but once the child has entered the gates of a university, parents ask not-so-subtle questions such as “Have you made Indian friends? Are these Indian boys/girls goodlooking? Are you friends with any of the nice, good-looking boys/girls?”. And it wasn’t that long ago that the same parents were making statements similar to “You know why Pooja didn’t get a perfect ACT score? She was dating a boy!”. On popular social platforms such as Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, plenty of videos and memes are shared of Desi teens casually hanging out with the opposite sex in a public place and having fun until they’re spotted by a community elder. Situations usually unfold similar to this: a member of the informal “Aunty Spy Network” who witnesses the youth quickly informs the mother of a teen. Once the kid is home the mother reprimands, possibly punishes, her child for enjoying iced coffee and then goes back to viewing her favorite teleserial, Ishq Ka Rang Safed (The Color of Love is White). Aunty is discouraging any possible romance yet takes great pleasure in watching a chivalrous gentleman woo a damsel with his considerate gestures. Uncle might be informed about the “coffee shop incident” but when the situation looks like it has been resolved (“Beta, just study at the library. Too much distraction at Starbucks”), he goes back to listening to romantic ballads sung by Kishore Kumar on his Saregama Carvaan music player. The irony in all this is that the parents themselves are romantics at heart but are never show each other any tenderness! But mixed messages are drilled onto their offspring until the path of least resistance translates into dating on the sly. Such a scenario on social media wouldn’t be as hilarious if there wasn’t some truth in the storytelling. What if Desi parents had conversations with their child about what comprises meaningful relationships rather than dictating terms and conditions to them? Would such conversations possibly lead to young adults asking for guidance and sharing more of their personal life with parents, rather than hiding it from them? Couldn’t a balanced dialog on courtship help children grow up to cultivate a strong, affectionate relationship of their own? And wouldn’t practicing greater intimacy potentially lead to parents having a greater appreciation of each other? Parents being real life examples of a healthy, amorous, and equal partnership is much more impactful and special than romantic tales in reel life. Valentine’s Day just might be the perfect excuse for Desi parents to be the ones holding hands at a cafe.
Valentine’s Day the Desi parent Way What if we saw Desi parents love each other, not just live with each other?
In midst of the cold, pale winter… In-between the excitement of New Years and the joy of springtime, there is a tradition that infuses color into our surroundings: Valentine’s Day! School children handing out colorful valentines to classmates, ladies wearing red scarves or heart-shaped brooches to the office, grocery and drugstores greeting customers with cards, candies and cakes in shades of pink are just a few ways in which the day dedicated to love is observed in America. Yet there are plenty of cynics who decry the holiday as nothing more than a moneymaking ploy by guilting people into buying gifts for their partner. And of course, there are the single folks who wish they had someone special in their life to share a romantic dinner with, or receive a bouquet of beautiful blooms from. Valentine’s Day can certainly prove to be a day of mixed emotions! The origin of Valentine’s Day traces back to Saint Valentine, a third century Roman priest who was beheaded for marrying a couple in secret, but celebrating Valentine’s Day in the United States, in a way similar to today, dates back to the 18th century. India, too, has a very long history of celebrating romance and proof can be found in many cultural facets from ancient literature to architecture, folk music and modern cinema. Kalidas’ Sanskrit play, Shakuntala, the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal, and regional folk songs celebrating couples uniting in marriage are a few examples. Filmdom is replete with lovely instances, with one of the most iconic images from Hindi cinema being of actors Raj Kapoor and Nargis sharing romantic glances underneath an umbrella in a rainstorm in Shree 420, singing about the bittersweet nature of falling in love while imagining a life together with children in tow. One doesn’t have to search too hard to see that Indian culture is filled with impressive odes to love. But real-life romance in the Desi community isn’t as easy to spot. Perhaps one can attribute this to arranged marriages and dharma, the idea of performing one’s duty, which makes it easy for a marriage to become just that — a duty. Often at 25th wedding anniversary parties, usually at the insistence of guests, the married couple gives each other a hug and/or says “I love Saathee.com
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Personal Finances By Mo Vidwans
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Crunching numbers? I am talking about getting ready to prepare for tax returns for 2019, of course. Like a bad penny, it comes back again and again, without fail, every year about this time. Since it is not going away, we might as well capitulate and be prepared for it. Most of us have been doing taxes for a long time, few years for sure, so we know by now what to expect, where to get help, what paperwork and other information to gather, what software we prefer to use and most of all how long it takes to prepare such tax returns if we are doing it ourselves. This is important because we do not want to rush at the last minute like most procrastinators do and try to beat the deadline and then find out that we are out of time or that we made many mistakes. This is the second year we are all working with the new tax law that was passed in December 2017; so we are getting used to the new rules somewhat. By now, the W2s, 1099s and other documents are trickling in. If you are itemizing then you will need much more information and many other documents to support what you are going to claim. But because of higher standard deduction now, the number of people who will itemize has dropped to about 10 percent from roughly 37 percent of all filers and that was the intent of the new law. While the new law has changed the rules and taken away many things, it has also added some new benefits other than increasing the standard deduction. Earned income credit, childcare credit and Child tax credit are just a few of them that help the lower and middle income filers. Some of these credits are taken straight against the taxes which benefits the most because they reduce the taxes dollar for dollar as against when some of the benefits just reduce taxable income. Key thing here for the tax payers and the self preparers is that they need to keep an eye on such changes and make sure that they take full advantage of the new benefits. There are many ways the tax preparer can get help. There are at least four different software packages that are available to use for such purposes, keeping in mind that all software packages cost money and then more money to file. These packages are good for most of us who do not have much preparation out of the ordinary but when things get sticky with your returns then you have to be careful with the package you get. Help is available but getting the right people to answer your questions is always troublesome and occasionally does not go smoothly. I have noticed that many times these packages Saathee.com
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Gobi (cauliflower) Manchurian is an Indo-Chinese dish commonly used as an appetizer, but can also be served along-side Asian inspired rice or noodles. Our Saathee chef, Taige Shukla, prepared this recipe in less than 45 minutes and chose to serve it with Sesame Garlic Noodles. Manchuria is found in North East Asia, so this recipe marries the sweet and sour flavors of China in the North, with the spicy and aromatic flavors of India in the South. This Indo-Chinese starter is typically fried and covered in the Manchurian gravy, however we were sure to include a “healthy” option in the recipe by providing baking instructions as well. Watch the recipe video at Saathee.com/Taige.
Ingredients
1 head of cauliflower (cut into about 20 florets) For Batter: ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup corn starch 1 tsp ginger garlic paste ½ tsp chili powder ½ cup water Salt & Pepper For Manchurian gravy : 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped) 1 inch ginger (finely chopped) 1 green chili (halved) ¼ red onion (chopped) 2 tbsp green onions (chopped) ½ bell pepper (cubed) 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tsp Sriracha (chili-garlic sauce) 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar Salt & pepper
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Start by boiling the cauliflower florets in salted water for 3-4 mins. Drain cauliflower and run under cold water to stop it from cooking further. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F.
Now start on the batter by combining ¾ cup of all-purpose flour, ¼ cup of corn starch, 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp of chili powder (feel free to add or subtract from this measurement depending on your spice tolerance), salt & pepper to taste, and ½ cup of water. Whisk ingredients together until smooth to form batter. Take previously boiled cauliflower florets and cover each one with batter. To fry: boil oil on medium flame and fry florets until golden brown then place aside on paper towel. To bake: place battered florets on oiled baking sheet then spray tops of them with oil. Bake for 20 minutes.
While florets bake, prepare the Manchurian gravy in a medium skillet with the stove set on medium-high heat. Start with 2 tbsp of vegetable oil, then add 2 cloves of chopped garlic, 1 inch of chopped ginger, and 1 green chili cut into two pieces. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Now add in ¼ of a red onion chopped, 2 tbsp of chopped green onions, and ½ of a bell pepper cubed.
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President Donald Trump is in the planning stage of his first visit to India, according to officials in the U.S. and Indian governments. Both sides are working out the logistics and mutually agreeable dates for Trump to visit as a guest of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, possibly toward the end of February, though travel have not been formalized. Modi and Trump exchanged New Year’s greetings in a January 6, 2020 phone call. The Indian invitation to Trump was reiterated in December by India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs minister S Jaishankar, when they met with Trump at the White House after their meeting with their American counterparts Mark Esper and Mike Pompeo. According to news reports, India and the US have indicated that a shortterm trade deal is in the works and could be signed soon, with a bigger longerterm agreement set for a later date. Last September Trump traveled to Houston to speak at the Howdy Modi rally organized for Modi before an audience of 50,000 Indian Americans. India and the United States have deepened their military and security cooperation in recent years. Once finalized, the visit will be Trump’s first to India as president. The last American president to visit India was Barack Obama. He traveled to New Delhi twice during his time in office, first in 2010 and again in 2015, when he participated in India’s annual Republic Day celebrations.
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Are you ready for a life-changing experience? You can study abroad in India this summer for UNC credit. The program is open to all undergraduates, graduate students, and continuing education students at any university or college. Applications are now open for “Summer in India 2020”, UNC’s facultyled study abroad experience. Funding is available for most students, and applicants can compete for the prestigious Phillips Ambassador Fellowships which would pay for the entirety of this program. The deadline for that scholarship is February 10. Three of the program weeks are spent in Delhi, the vibrant political and cultural capital of India. Also included are excursions to contrasting cities and regions of India: Agra (UP), and Haridwar-Rishikesh (Uttaranchal), and Jaipur (Rajasthan). Saathee.com
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The Self-Realization Fellowship is celebrating the centenary anniversary of its founding (1920 - 2020)
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the arrival in the West of Paramahansa Yogananda – regarded as the father of Yoga in the West, whose best-selling classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, continues to be the definitive introduction to yoga meditation for millions of seekers around the globe. The year also marks the centennial anniversary of Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), the international society he founded to disseminate his yoga meditation teachings and to foster bonds of cultural and spiritual understanding between East and West. “What Paramahansa Yogananda brought to the West,” says SRF President Brother Chidananda, “is perhaps one of the greatest gifts to humankind – India’s ancient science of Yoga, the science of knowing the Self, of realizing and experiencing who we truly are, divine souls with unlimited potential.” A number of commemorative events are February 2020
being planned in more than 600 venues worldwide for this milestone anniversary, including: International Day of Yoga events in June, public lecture programs on the teachings of Yogananda presented by SRF monastics, scheduled for the spring and fall; a centennial-themed World Convocation in July, and a Centennial Commemoration Weekend in September to mark the actual date of Sri Yogananda’s arrival in America on September 19, 1920. Details of the events can be found at https://yogananda.org/srfcentennial. Paramahansa Yogananda arrived in America from India on September 19, 1920 to serve as India’s delegate to an International Congress of Religious Liberals convening in Boston. His maiden speech, on the science of religion, would later be described by the Congress organizers as “forcible” and “impressive.” His subsequent talks on the universality of religion and the efficacy of yoga meditation would receive media coverage in all the major newspapers in the U.S. and draw thousands of seekers who filled the nation’s largest auditoriums to capacity to hear him speak. He founded Self-Realization Fellowship the same year as his arrival to introduce to people of all races, cultures, and creeds the ancient science and philosophy of Yoga, that through practice of universally applicable methods of meditation they might realize and express more fully in their lives the true divinity of the human spirit. During his more than 30 years in the U.S., Yogananda made America his adopted home and sought to bring unity to the world through his focus on the science and universality of religion, and to teach the 5,000-year tradition of yoga philosophy and its techniques of meditation. His pioneering efforts – including his numerous lectures, writings and the many temples and centers he established – have contributed to the ever-increasing interest in yoga and meditation today, with more than 36 million practitioners of yoga in the U.S. and 18 million people who regularly meditate. His internationally acclaimed life story, Autobiography of a Yogi, remains one of the most widely regarded spiritual classics, influencing a diverse range of luminaries, from Nobel Laureate Thomas Mann to opera star Amelita Galli-Curci to Beatle George Harrison to Apple Founder Steve Jobs (who left instructions for all those attending his memorial service to be gifted with a copy of Yogananda’s book). Among the many other works by Paramahansa Yogananda are the highly acclaimed commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita, God Talks with Arjuna, and the four Gospels, The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ within You; and the threevolume series of Collected Talks and Essays on Realizing God in Daily Life. From its humble beginnings in Boston, SRF, along with its sister organization Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (which Yogananda founded three years earlier in 1917), has grown over the course of its 100-year history to include more than 800 temples, ashrams, retreats, and meditation centers in more than 60 countries around the globe. Today, the society, under the direction of its president, Brother Chidananda, publishes Yogananda’s writings, lectures, and informal talks (including the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons), Self-Realization magazine, and other publications related to his teachings; conducts worldwide lecture tours, retreats, and youth programs; and oversees the SRF Worldwide Prayer Circle, whose members around the world pray for the well-being of individuals and world peace. An annual World Convocation is held each summer in Los Angeles. Saathee.com
The Government of India has paid tribute to the life and work of Paramahansa Yogananda on three occasions, most recently in October of 2019 when it issued a special commemorative coin to commemorate Yogananda’s 125th birth anniversary. More information about the life and teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and Self-Realization Fellowship may be obtained by calling 323-225-2471 or visit www.yogananda.org.
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Dr. K Sivan, Chairman of ISRO, held a press conference about India’s continuing work toward space missions on January 01, 2020, at ISRO Headquarters, Bengaluru. During the Press Meet, Dr. Sivan outlined ISRO’s achievements during the past year and also the plans to be accomplished during the current year. During 2019, six launch vehicle and seven satellite missions were realized by ISRO. Talking about India’s first human space flight mission Gaganyaan, Dr. Sivan said “We’ve made good progress in the mission. The process of Astronaut selection for the mission is completed.” He further added that four astronauts have been selected, who will undergo extensive training. India is looking to join the United States, Russia and China as the world’s fourth nation capable of sending people to space. It has been developing its own spacecraft, Gaganyaan (or “sky vehicle” in Sanskrit), that would let two to three people orbit Earth on a weeklong spaceflight. The unnamed astronauts will travel to Russia in a few weeks to begin training for the mission with a targeted launch in 2022. The year also marked the 50th launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). Dr. Sivan said that two new variants of the PSLV were introduced. For the first time, the spent fourth stage of the PSLV was successfully demonstrated as an experimental orbital platform. Indigenously developed Vikram processor by Semi-Conductor Laboratory was flight tested during the year. International mobile standards body 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) approved India’s regional navigation satellite system NavIC which would facilitate NavIC’s use in mobile phones. On the capacity building front, a second launch port, exclusively for the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), is planned to be established in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. “Land acquisition activities are presently in progress”, said Dr. Sivan. A second Vehicle Assembly Building in SDSC SHAR Sriharikota was dedicated to the nation during the year for increasing the launch frequency. As part of the enhanced outreach activity, a launch viewing gallery was operationalised February 2020
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in Sriharikota to facilitate viewing of launches live by the public. A special program for school children called “Yuva VIgyani KAryakram (YUVIKA)” aimed at imparting basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science and Space Applications was also introduced during the last year. Pertaining to future programs, Dr. Sivan said Chandrayaan3 mission to the moon, comprising a lander and a rover is approved by the Government and activities for its realization are in progress. In 2014, India successfully placed a satellite in orbit around Mars, beating its rival China to the red planet and becoming only the fourth space agency to reach Mars. So far, the only citizen of India to fly in space is Rakesh Sharma, an Indian Air Force pilot who traveled on a Russian spacecraft in 1984.
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Respect Mother Nature On Christmas Day, when we woke up to the sight of a lovely rainbow, I thought “this day can only get better.” I was wrong. We had everything planned for a day at the Haleakala National Park. Sure, it was a little cloudy, but hey, things are always unpredictable in the mountains, so we set out. On reaching 10,000 feet above sea level we could barely see anything from the viewing deck. To make matters worse 45 mph winds and cold rain lashed across our faces the second we stepped out of the car. Desperately seeking warmth, we thought the beach would be kinder, but no such luck. It was raining. Our next option was to catch a new movie but it was sold out. In the evening we settled to watch some TV and guess what happened? The sounds from the show were drowned by howling winds, the coconut palms started swaying wildly and soon the lights went out. Seriously? Yes, seriously. After being plunged into darkness, we gave up. We went to bed early hoping we wouldn’t get blown away by a hurricane. We can plan all we want but on occasions like these, we must humbly accept that Mother Nature still rules. Since natural phenomena don’t occur on demand for the sole purpose of our entertainment, patience and perseverance is rewarded. Thankfully the following day our wish to visit the House of the Sun (Haleakala National Park) was granted providing us with a unique, spiritual experience. Stark but tranquil beauty surrounded the trails as we hiked to the cinder cones of this dormant volcano. We came to appreciate why the native Hawaiians consider Haleakala as a holy place. The image of Brocken Spectre, the phenomenon when we saw our shadows cast on the clouds below surrounded by a rainbow ring, will forever stay in our minds reminding us of the exquisite wonders that exist on this planet.
Learn from Our Ancestors Often when we think of Hawaiian culture it conjures up images of hula dancers in grass skirts and luau theme parties with plastic flower leis. If we look deeper, the native Hawaiians probably have a lot to teach people about living in harmony with nature. Their ancient traditions may not have been perfect, but they fostered a cooperative society that recognized the connections of humans with the forces of nature and the need to care for the environment. They were also more sophisticated in their knowledge about navigation than previously thought by the Western world. I wonder what other mysteries can be solved by using knowledge from traditional Hawaiian chants and art. Of course, it is neither practical nor affordable to get away frequently to exotic locations and frankly, it isn’t necessary either. We can find opportunities to appreciate nature’s wonders consciously or serendipitously in and around our current location. My hope is that everyday explorations will trigger environmentally responsible behaviors so that our future generations can enjoy Earth’s treasures. No amount of legislation, being scolded by Greta Thunberg or lectures by our kids, can take the place of genuine care arising from selfmotivation. When you return from a place where rainbows are a state symbol, optimism travels back with you as a souvenir so, I will remain positive.
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Art of Living (Charlotte) Art of Living is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual. This is done through self-development programs that recharge the body, mind and spirit and allow people to function at their optimum potential. All are welcome. For Further Details: 980.216.8732 charlotte@us.artofliving.org www.artofliving.org/charlotte
Charlotte Gita Study Group Beginners and advanced students of the Gita are welcome. The group meets the second and fourth Sunday from 3 - 5pm. Each session starts with meditation followed by a recorded lecture in English and discussion For Further Details: dshetti@gmail.com - 214.587.7331 skdave@hotmail.com - 704.844.9567
BApS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte) Dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering Hindu ideals of faith, unity, and selfless service. Activities include: Daily Arti - 6:30 am & 6:30 pm; Weekly Satsang Sabha held Sundays with spiritual discourses: Adults: 4pm, Young Men (Ages 23-36) - 3pm, Young Women (Ages 23-36) - 4pm, Teens - 4:30pm, and Children - 5pm. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/baps-charlotte
Charlotte Malayalee Association The association promotes and facilitates the cultural, educational, social and economic welfare of the Charlotte Malayalee community. For Further Details: cltma@cltma.org 704.517.5850 www.cltma.org
Bethel Christian Fellowship BCF was founded to “Raise Up the Next Generation for Jesus Christ.” The Fellowship offers services in various Indian languages (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam) with a Sunday School from 9 9:55 am and Sunday Worship from 10 - 11:45 am. For Further Details: 803.792.7223 Pastor Rajan Samuel - pastorofbcf@gmail.com 7604 New Town Road, Waxhaw, NC www.bcfcog.org
Charlotte Marathi Mandal The Mandal adds to the vibrancy of Charlotte with various events including the Ganapati Festival which are designed to keep the cultural values and traditions alive. The community is encouraged to participate. For Further Details: 704.565.9237 committee@charlottemarathimandal.org www.saathee.com/charlotte-marathi-mandal
Brahma Kumaris (Charlotte) The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization works toward world peace and transformation through self-transformation. Raja Yoga Meditation classes, offered by the Brahma Kumaris are free. This meditation throws light on the importance of rebuilding inner positive energy and provides tools to relax, refresh and recharge. It gives the power to choose good and positive thoughts over those which are negative and wasteful. Sunday mornings - 8am to 9am - Introduction to Raja Yoga Meditation. Sundays, 8am to 9am Introduction to Raja Yoga Meditation. For Further Details: 704.412.1426 bknc2010@gmail.com www.brahmakumaris.org
Charlotte Telangana Association Association promotes two different aspects, to promote Telangana cultural activities within Charlotte area and also to bring together the Telangana people. Also plans and takes action around the development of Telangana focusing both on rural and urban areas. For Further Details: Charlotte.telangana@gmail.com www.charlottetelangana.com
Charlotte Vipassana Meditation Group Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient meditation techniques, taught more than 2500 years ago as a remedy for universal ills. The group holds weekly group sits and monthly all-day sits for established students. Tenday courses are also available for all students. There is no charge. For Further Details: 704.277.5013 - rbddesai@gmail.com 704.807.3933 - madhaviparikh@yahoo.com www.dhamma.org
Carolina Khadayata Samaj All Khadayata families of NC and SC are welcome to be part of the Carolina Khadayata Samaj. For Further Details: carolinakhadayatasamaj@yahoo.com Jaswant Mehta - 704.839.1965 (Charlotte) Sharad Mehta - 336.554.5211 (Greensboro) Kaupind Shah - 919.928.2852 (Raleigh)
Classical Music Association of Charlotte (CMAC) CMAC sponsors many classical concerts during the year in Charlotte. Membership forms are available at shows. Upcoming Events: March 22: Thalavadyam instruntal concert For Further Details: Lakshmi & Muthukrishnan - 704.814.9355
Carolinas Christian Assembly Offers worship, fellowship and community assistance to South Asians in Charlotte. Sunday morning worship services are currently being held at New Heaven Community Church, 8823 Albemarle Road, Charlotte at 9:30am. Pastor Cherian, offers free Saathee.com
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Community Organizations Indian performing Arts Association of Charlotte (IpAAC) IPAAC promotes Classical Hindustani music and is the result of a shared dream of a small group of music enthusiasts to bring the rich world of classical music and dance from India. For Further Details: Jyoti Kulkarni - 704.804.1275 Chaula Jain - 704.248.1515 contact@ipaac.org www.ipaac.org
Jayashree & Panduranga - 704.442.1186 memberservices@onlinecmac.org www.onlinecmac.org
Dada Bhagwan Foundation (Charlotte) Every living being is in constant pursuit of happiness. This search ends only when the source of eternal happiness is found. It can be attained through realizing your true Self. A path to eternal happiness was discovered by Gnani Purush A. M. Patel (Dada Bhagwan) and it was revealed as Akram Vignan, a spiritual science. Weekly satsang held Every Sunday 1- 3pm & once a month Saturday 2-7pm, which includes watching DVD Satsang with Q & A, Aarti & Mahaprasad. For Further Details: 877.505.3232 x 1027 wccharlotte@us.dadabhagwan.org 7400 City View Dr, Charlotte, NC www.dadabhagwan.org
ISKCON (Charlotte) There are weekly meetings to learn and practice bhakti-yoga - for all ages. Celebration of festivals, prasadam, heartfelt kirtan, spiritual discourses, class for kids, association with visiting monks and teachers, and make friends. Bhagavad-Gita class is held on every Friday at multiple locations. For Further Details: 980-277-GITA (4482) Iskconofcharlotte@gmail.com
Gurdwara Sahib (Charlotte) The Gurdwara works to enrich the lives of the Sikh & Punjabi communities. Regular Program: Every Sunday: 10 - 11am, Asa Di War by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 11am - 12pm, Keertan by Children, 12 - 1:15pm, Keertan by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 1:15 - 1:30pm, Ardaas, followed by Guru Ka Langar. For Further Details: 704.509.2828 1760 Stoney Creek Lane, Charlotte, NC www.charlottegurdwara.org
Jain Center of Greater Charlotte (JCGC) Serving the spiritual and community needs of Jain families while understanding and preserving the Jain faith. Members meet for worship, ceremonies, and festivals. Organizes religious activities year-round - including celebrating religious festivals such as Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan, and Diwali, and programs like Swadhyay, Pujas and children’s Pathshaala. Upcoming Events: Sat, Feb 08 (Maha Sud Chaudash): Astha Prakari Puja, 9:30am, Pakkhi Pratikraman, 6:45pm Sun, Feb 09 Paathshala for Children, 10:30am Thu, Feb 13 (Maha Vad Paancham): Astha Prakari Puja, 9:30am Sun, Feb 16 (Maha Vad Aattam): Astha Prakari Puja, 9:30am Sun, Feb 16 Paathshala for Children, 10:30am Sat, Feb 29 (Phagan Sud Paancham): Ashta Prakari Puja, 9:30am Regular events: Weekdays: 9:30am - Prakshal & Puja; 7:30pm - Aarti & Mangal Divo Weekends: 10:30am - Prakshal & Puja 7:30pm - Aarti & Mangal Divo For Further Details: JCGC President: Saumya Kothari: 858.382.351 info@jaincenterus.org 7631 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC www.jaincenterus.org
Hindu Center of Charlotte The Center holds many regular events and religious ceremonies. The temple library is stocked with books, CDs, DVDs and other materials on varied genres such as religion, culture, history, philosophy, yoga and health. Upcoming Events: Feb 21: Maha Shivratri Feb 29: Thygaraja Aradhana March 9: Holika dahan March 15: Dhuleti For Further Details: 704.534.3440 7400 City View Dr., Charlotte, NC www.saathee.com/hindu-center-charlotte
JET USA (Charlotte, North Carolina) These organizations are operated across the world to empower communities. Activities include personality development and spiritual activities like discourses / puja / homam etc. VTSeva (Volunteering Together for Service) focusing on service activities. For Further Details: charlotte.jetusa.org / jetcharlotte@jetusa.org 704-981-1JET
India Association of Charlotte The organization works to foster better understanding of the rich diversity of Indian culture by the larger community in and around Charlotte. For Further Details: Toni Sawhney - 704.604.2133 Lal Vishin - 704.545.3727 indiafestival.iacofcarolinas.org/
Kriya Yoga (Charlotte) A sincere seeker who follows the path of Kriya Yoga with love and devotion and a desire for spiritual growth can attain Selfrealization. Two annual initiation programs and a weekly Sunday meditation are held. For Further Details: Adesh Gupta - 704.814.7476 info@charlotte.kriya.org www.kriya.org
Indian American Muslim Council (IMAC) of Charlotte Committed to promoting peace, pluralism and social justice through advocacy as well as protecting human rights and dignity in India. IAMC-Charlotte seeks to reach out to Indian Muslims in Charlotte to strive for Inter-Community understanding with focus on Indian Diaspora. For Further Details: Ashfaq Mehdi - 704.904.5778 iamc-charlotte@yahoogroups.com Saathee.com
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Community Organizations Madhya pradesh Association of Charlotte (MpAC) MPAC is a cultural organization based in Charlotte and formed by people hailing from Madhya Pradesh interested in preserving and promoting Hindi literature, language, culture and heritage of the state. For Further Details: mp2clt@gmail.com 980.231.1112 www.mpaclt.org
pratham - Charlotte Pratham organizes programs in the area of primary education through its Read India campaign. With nearly half the children in India who attend schools not learning to read and write at the required level, Pratham is trying to fill an important gap in this area. For Further Details: Anju Desai - ajdesai66@gmail.com - 980.622.0125 Shubhra Chakraborty - shubhra.chakraborty1@gmail.com 704.942.4798 www.prathamusa.org
probasi of Charlotte Probasi’s goal is to organize cultural and educational program related to Bengal in the Charlotte area, to increase Bengali cultural awareness, and to provide community service in the area. For Further Details: Swapan Nandi - 704.708.5993 Anindita Paul Bhunia - 704.360.2326 welcome@probasi.org www.probasi.org
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Classes are free to attend and meant for all age groups who desire to find his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy and love for others. Sahaja Yoga was founded and developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi and teaches simple techniques of meditation. Sessions are conducted weekly or biweekly. For Further Details: 5935 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte www.meetup.com/SYCharoletteNC/
Samskrita Bharati Sthanam of Charlotte Promotes Samskritam (Sanskrit) as an everyday language and provides access to its rich repository of knowledge. Trained teachers teach Samskritam in spoken and written forms in an interactive environment. Start your journey to speak this ancient foundational language by attending a one-day introductory workshop. No prior knowledge is needed. Four Further Details: Shreedhar Murthy: murthy90232@gmail.com or 513-967-4775 Joy Vyloppully: vykuntha@gmail.com or 704-906-5665. www.sbusa.org
Sangamithra Foundation Formed to make a difference in society, the team has taken the path of identifying the needs of underprivileged communities in India and provides support to meet those needs. Sangamithra works collectively towards realizing its vision. For Further Details: info@sangamithra.org www.sangamithra.org Saathee.com
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Sant Nirankari Mission (Universal Brotherhood) Knowing about God is a knowledge and knowing God is Realization of God as “Knowing about something” is different from “knowing something”. God can only be realized with the blessing of living true master. Join for a weekly congregation. For Further Details: Meena Thohan: 703-443-0584
Shanti Niketan Senior Center of Carolinas The Center values diversity, holistic health, peaceful living and community engagement, especially for under-served populations including Refugees, Immigrants, and minorities. Efforts are made to support a population with the understanding that a diverse population adds to the strength and well-being of the community. For Further Details: Nbcharlotte@uisac.org 704.491.1186 7701 Wallace Lane., Charlotte, NC. 28212 www.uisac.org Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal On every 1st Saturday, Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal has kirtans and bhajans at the Hindu Center of Charlotte at 5pm. After the bhajans, there is Aarti and Mahaprasad. Every 3rd Sunday an additional Satsang Sabha is held at 3 - 5pm. For Further Details: Divyesh Chauhan - 704.965.9735 Sanjay Savaliya - 704.779.7574 admin@issvcharlotte.org issvcharlotte.org
Shri Rang Avadhut parivar (parspar Devo Bhav) Devotees of Guru Dattatraya Rang Avadhut and Shri Prem Avadhut meet on Thurs from 6-8pm in Charlotte for recital of “Datta-Bavani,” singing devotional Dattatraya Bhajans and reading “Guru-Lilamrut.” For Further Details: Bharat Shah - 704.724.6247 Nagesh Patel - 704.399.7805
Sindhi Association of the Carolinas The Sindhi Association of the Carolinas (SAC) organizes religious, cultural, community, and social events in Charlotte. SAC also sends donations for the needy to the schools in India for Scholarships and for camp refugees in India. For Further Details: sindhiassociationcarolinas@gmail.com 704.779.2396
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Community Organizations Srishti of Charlotte Srishti works to fulfill the community’s need for togetherness and the desire to showcase Bengali culture, literature, music and arts. Srishti means an act of creation and brings together people of varied cultures, ethnicity, languages, and backgrounds who are interested in East Indian traditions. For Further Details: Santanu Sarkar - santanu_kumar@yahoo.com 704. 541.3451 www.srishtiofcharlotte.org
Telugu Association of Greater Charlotte Area (TAGCA) TAGCA was formed with an intention of preserving and promoting the Telugu cultural heritage and traditions among the Telugu speaking people in Charlotte. The association organizes social and cultural events and festivals that reflect the Telugu culture from India. For Further Details: pr@tagca.org www.tagca.org Trimurti Temple Devasthanam The temple grounds offer many areas to explore including 14 sanathis with traditional Mandabams for various Hindu deities. Open daily with a Morning Puja at 10am and Evening Puja at 7pm. Sunday Abhisekhams at 11am as well as other special pujas. For Further Details: 980.219.7556 contact@trimurtitemple.org 6519 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC www.trimurtitemple.org
Vallabh pushti Samaj of Carolinas (VpSC) VPSC’s objective is to fill devotional needs of Vaishnavs in Carolinas to worship and pray together, celebrate festivals and engage in humanitarian and educational activities. Paath and Bhajan recitations are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 4 - 6pm. A VYO Youth (ages 6-14) educational Meet is also scheduled on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays. For Further Details: 1006 Vickie Lane, Matthews, NC www.saathee.com/vallabh-pushti-vpsc
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BApS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Greensboro Features Sunday Sabhas: Shishu (Toddlers) sabha: 4 - 5pm; Bal/Balika sabha: 4:15 - 5:30pm; Kishore sabha: 2 - 3:30pm; Main sabha: 4 - 6pm; Gujarati classes: 2:30 - 3:45pm and Arti at 6pm followed by Mahaprasad. Fresh Shayona snacks available on Saathee.com
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Gujarati Cultural Association of piedmont (GCAp) The Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont serves the Asian Indian community through sponsored events, cultural, educational and social programs. For Further Details: Janak Patel - 919.799.1603 127 Landmark Drive, Greensboro, NC www.gcap.us
India Association of the Triad (IATNC) Promotes social, cultural and educational interests, develops understanding between members of the Indian community and other residents of the Triad area, and make the latter aware of issues of concern to the Indian community. For Further Details: committee@iatnc.org www.iatnc.org
Indian Association of the Carolinas (IAC) IAC promotes Indian culture by hosting community events, Diwali and Garba and similar celebration and sports events. Their Center is located in Winston-Salem. For Further Details: Gopal - 336.509.5943 Hasmukh - 336.971.5594 (Membership Help) indianac14@gmail.com www.indianac.org
Indo-American Society of NC (IASNC) Supports Indian and South Asian communities in Greensboro, NC and vicinity and other individuals interested in learning the culture, traditions, and arts of India. Specifically, IASNC promotes Indo-American cultural, arts and sports events and also schoolbased volunteering activities. For Further Details: Krishna Balu - balu4428@infionline.net - 336.292.9462 www.iasofnc.org
Indo-US Cultural Association of Winston-Salem Increase awareness of the cultural heritage of India which is tremendously rich in its diversity and history. Association seeks to reach out to the Indian-American community within the Piedmont and Triad areas to share the vibrant Indian culture and promote cross-cultural understanding. For Further Details: indouswinston@gmail.com 336.575.5348 www.indouswinston.org
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Sri Mata Hindu Temple of North Carolina Working to meet the community’s religious, spiritual, and cultural Needs. Panchayatana Puja is the system of worship in the Smarta Sampradaya of Hinduism. It is said to have been introduced by Sri Adi Shankara. Weekdays: 6:30pm; Sat & Sun: 10:30am - 12:30pm. For Further Details 336.LOK.MATA (565.6282) info@matahindutemple.org 8535 Lasater Road, Clemmons, NC www.matahindutemple.org
Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center (Greensboro) The Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center regularly conducts Sai Bhajans, Study Circles, various service activities and SSE classes (for students) every Sunday from 9:45am - 12:15pm. For Further Details: Swami Rajendran - 908.875.6964 Dr. Varatharajah - 336.851.9150 www.sathyasaicentergso.org
Winston-Greensboro Cricket Club (WGCC) Everyone from Triad Area in NC are welcome. The goals are fun, fitness, and friendship. WGCC is also a member of the Carolina Cricket League. Practice Sessions during the regular season are held every Wednesday at 5:30pm in Weston Park, Winston-Salem. For Further Details: www.wgcricketclub.com
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AABAJ (American Association of Bihar and Jharkhand) Organized to bring together the Indian Diaspora connected with Bihar and Jharkhand. AABAJ celebrates Holi, Diwali, Chatth and other festivities while promoting and sensitizing the unique culture, music and cuisine from Bihar and Jharkhand. Also conducts Yoga and Art classes, and provides learning opportunities for the next generation. For Further Details: Pragyan Shrivas 919.371.2800 Samarendra Kishore 919.438.0009 aabajmail@gmail.com
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Bengali Association of North Carolina (BANC) BANC seeks to promote Bengali culture, language, music, arts and social activities by offering varieties of programs for members of Indian-American community within North Carolina and adjacent states. The association is organized exclusively for charitable, cultural, social and educational purposes. For Further Details: exec@banc-online.org www.banc-online.org
Bhaktidham Raleigh This is a Pushtimargiya community and cultural center. The seva and bhakti of Pushtimarg Manorathas are conducted, dedicated and offered to Thakorji based on the path and teachings of “Shree Jagadguru Shri Vallabhacharya”. The center is blessed by H.H. Shree Dwarkeshlalji Mahoday Shree (Kadi Amdavad). For Further Details: 919.610.4194/ 919.622.1126 Info@pushtimargrtp.com www.pvsr.org
Bhartiya Senior Citizens of NC (BSCNC) This is an organization for seniors of Indian origin that are age 60 years and over. Members meet on 2nd Sat of each month at Cary senior center in Bond park in Cary NC from 10 am to 3 pm. The next meeting will be on Saturday, February 8, 2020. For Further Details: amidhara19@yahoo.com
Chinmaya Mission Raleigh-Durham (CM RDU) Founded by Swami Chinmayananda and dedicated to spreading the knowledge of Vedanta and other Hindu scriptures and to provide individuals with the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness. CM RDU conducts weekly discourses (Satsanga-s) and study groups for adults, and classes for youth (Yuvakendra) and children (Bala Vihar). For Further Details: www.chinmaya-RDU.org
Dada Bhagwan Foundation (Raleigh) Every living being seeks happiness. This search ends only when the source of eternal happiness is found. It can be attained through realizing your true Self. A path to eternal happiness was discovered by Gnani Purush A. M. Patel, also known as Dada Bhagwan and revealed to the world as Akram Vignan, a spiritual science. This is based on the foundation of Self Realization. Satsangs at HSNC, Sat 5 - 7pm, followed by Aarti and Prasad. For Further Details: 877.505.3232 x 1003 wcraleigh@us.dadabhagwan.org 309 Aviation Pkwy, Rooms 5 & 6, Morrisville, NC www.dadabhagwan.org Datta Yoga Center (Raleigh) Spreads the teachings of Sadguru Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda February 2020
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Community Organizations Swamiji. Activities: Namasankeertana - Bhajans written, composed and sung by Pujya Sri Swamiji. Kriya yoga classes conducted by trained teachers from India. The group meets on the first Sat of every month and every major festival for Satsang and Namasankeertana (divine singing). For Further Details: Suresh and Madhavi Kota - 919.434.1604 www.dycusa.org
EKTAA Student Organization (NCSU) EKTAA (meaning unity) is the South Asian Student Organization at NC State. The motto is “unity within diversity.” EKTAA strives to spread culture and heritage of South Asia on campus as well as the local community and works hand-in-hand with many organizations on and off the NCSU campus, as well as South Asian organizations from area universities. For Further Details: ektaaexec@ektaa.org www.ektaa.org Geet Bazaar Radio (NCSU) Sundays from 10am - 12pm on WKNC 88.1 FM, join hosts Afroz Taj and John Caldwell, for a variety of music from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and beyond. They specialize in the music of the Indian film industry including ghazals, qawwalis, bhajans, and Indi-Pop. Listen worldwide using the NC State Student Media App or live streaming on wknc.org. For Further Details: Dr. Afroz Taj & John Caldwell - 919.851.1119 geetbazaar@wknc.org
GEM Raleigh Church of God Come and join in every Sunday from 10:45am to 1pm. They have worship services, prayer meetings, Sunday school, and much more. For Further Details: Pastor Thankachan Mathai - 919.395.6208 globalem@gmail.com 3331 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies (Raleigh) Weekly satsang singing bhajans and glorifying Lord Krishna are held Fridays 7pm - 9pm at the HSNC in Morrisville, NC with a dinner afterwards. Gokulam Learning Center in Durham every 1st & 3rd Saturday from 5pm - 9pm. Children learn slokas, skills, manage and lead projects such as book distribution, charity for cow protection, food for the poor, and prison seva. For Further Details: bkdasa@gmail.com 919.491.9536 www.gokulbhajan.com
Gurdwara Atlantic Coast Sikh Association Meets Sundays for Diwans along with Akhand Paths celebrated on appropriate dates. Classes for Punjabi and religious studies are held for children at the same time. For Further Details: Yadvinder Singh - 919.477.7035 3108 Sparger Road, Durham, NC acsikhassociation.org
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supremacy of heart that helps one realize the ultimate potential within oneself. Regular practice under capable guidance enables aspirants to progressively experience the sublime presence of the divine in their daily lives. It is offered free to seekers worldwide through Shri Ram Chandra Mission. In the Triangle area, group meditations are held on Sun at 8:30am & Wed at 7pm. For Further Details: Raj Solanki - raj_solanki@yahoo.com www.heartfulness.org
Heritage India Association of NC (HIANC) HIANC provides Indian cultural experience through performing and cultural arts, fine arts & crafts of India. Its mission is “to preserve and promote Indian heritage and culture.” HIANC presents several annual events such as Heritage India Festival in April, Gandhi Jayanti in October, Children’s Day in November, and participates in the International Festival of Raleigh in October. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/heritage-india-association
Hindi Vikas Mandal of NC The Mandal, based in the Raleigh-Triangle area, promotes study and appreciation of Hindi and strives to foster Indian culture and traditions through Hindi. HVM has special focus on the youth for the preservation of heritage. Every year HVM organizes Kavisammelan (Poetry Reading); Independence Day, Dushera and a members’ picnic. HVM also conducts weekly Hindi classes (10:30 - 11:30am on Saturdays) at HSNC for children. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/hindi-vikas-mandal
Hindu Society of North Carolina The temple is open daily from 7am - 9pm. Morning Aarti: Mon-Fri 10.30am, Sat-Sun 10am. Evening Aarti: Mon-Fri 7pm, Sat-Sun 6pm. All major religious celebrations are observed. Facility rentals are also available. Activities: Yoga, Hinduism and Meditation classes; Weekend Community Classes: Jain pathshala, Hindi classes, Sanskar Gurkul Classes, Tamil classes, Balmukund classes; Youth Affairs: Ohm Squad is the youth wing of HSNC involved in the youth activities like camp, games, and arts. For Further Details: 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC www.saathee.com/hsnc HumSub HumSub is dedicated to sharing the social and cultural traditions of India with the residents of the Research Triangle Park and NC. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/hum-sub
Immanuel Assembly of God A full Gospel Christian church serving the Indian / South Asian community in the Raleigh. Service is offered Sundays at 10:30am & Bible Study is Wednesdays at 7pm. For Further Details: Pastor Sam Daniel (919.442.8537) thechurch@immanuelassembly.org samimmanuelag@gmail.com 5419 S. Alston Ave, Durham, NC www.immanuelassembly.org
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International Community Church ICC is a worship center for people from India and neighboring countries. Church services at Reedy Creek Baptist Church. For Further Details: 919.233.2900 Pastor: Joseph B. Jesudason 1524 N. Harrison Avenue Cary, NC www.icc-nc.org
International Hindi Association IHA promotes Hindi language and literature and has chapters all over the United States. The Raleigh Chapter periodically organizes Kavi Sammelans with local and indigenous talents. Open to those interested in listening to poetry or in reciting poetry. For Further Details: Saroj Sharma - 919.460.7830 / 919.656.5224 www.hindi.org
ISKCON of NC (Hillsborough) New Goloka temple is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Visitors are welcome have darshan of Sri Sri Radha Golokananda. Every Sun at 4pm, there is a special program consisting of arati, kirtan, Bhagavad-gita discourse, and a prasadam feast. Also provides educational classes and programs for children and adults. Daily Darshan at 4:30 - 5am, 7:15am - 1pm, 4:15 - 5:45pm, 7 - 8pm. Sat and Sun Darshan open from 7:15am 8pm. For Further Details: 919.732.6492 newgoloka108@gmail.com iskconnc@gmail.com 1032 Dimmocks Mill Rd. Hillsborough, NC www.newgoloka.com
Jain Study Center of North Carolina (JSCNC) The JSCNC was organized to study and understand Jain religion, philosophy, rituals, and literature and to educate children. The center participates in many activities for youths and adults, where an environment is created making members feel like a part of the family. Jain pathshala and swadhyay are held routinely for children and adults. For Further Details: jscnc101@gmail.com jscnc.org
Kiran, Inc. Kiran serves and empowers South Asian victims of domestic violence in NC by helping them rebuild their lives and ending the cycle of violence. Although domestic violence is rarely talked about, it is a rampant and preventable public health problem. Kiran promotes healthy family relationships and raises awareness on the prevalence of domestic violence through outreach and advocacy. Core services comprise of a 24 hour free and confidential hotline, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, translation assistance, resource referrals, skills development and other culturally sensitive support services. Saathee.com
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For Further Details: www.kiraninc.org 24 hours Crisis line: 877-NC-KIRAN (877-625-4726) kiran@kiraninc.org Office: 919.831.4203
Krishnadham USA The mission is to foster richness of Hindu heritage in children and to provide experiences on cultural values to visitors and residents alike under the guidance of Vaishnavacharya Shri Dwarkeshlalji Mahoday. Satsangs and monthly manoraths celebrate various Pushtimargiya festivals. They meet at 4000 Bearcat Way, Suite 102 in Morrisville, NC on Sat from 5:30pm to 7:00pm for Satsang. For Further Details: Hemant Sura - 919.608.2412 krishnadham.nc@gmail.com 795 Beaver Creek Road in Apex, North Carolina
pratham - Triangle Area Pratham works towards universalizing primary education in India. It continues to evolve, grow and works to meet the continually changing needs of the children it educates. The NC chapter actively aims to collaborate with individuals, local organizations and community associations and seeks ideas, volunteers and resources to deliver the vision of “Every Child in School and Learning Well.” For Further Details: Sri Rajgopalan - rajagoph@yahoo.com Ravi Sundarajan- ravisrajan@yahoo.com www.prathamusa.org
Radha Krishna Temple of NC Organizes keertans/chantings, havan, pooja, abshik, bhog, aratis, and all day festivities. For Further Details: 919.685.0447 or 919.306.3175 635 Hollands Chapel Road, Apex NC
Raleigh Sai Center Parthi Sai devotees meet Sundays from 4 - 6:15pm in the Mini-Hall of Hindu Bhavan in Morrisville. There is also a study circle, Bhajan Practice, Veda Chanting between 4 - 5pm depending on the week, followed by bhajans from 5 - 6:15pm. The center carries out several service activities as well, including Human Values Education (SSE) classes for children. For Further Details: rsc.president@yahoo.com raleighsaicenter.org Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of NC The Society draws inspiration from the philosophical wisdom of the Vedanta as practiced and preached in the modern day by Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. Practical Vedanta and the message of the harmony of religions and the spiritual oneness are studied. For Further Details: 919.412.8304 vedantanc@gmail.com 3109 Globe Road Morrisville, NC www.vedantanc.org
RTp Maharashtra Mandal The goal of the Mandal is to advocate the vibrant culture, the rich heritage and the language of Maharashtra. The Mandal is February 2020
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RTp Tamil Catholic Association Formed by Catholics hailing from Tamil Nadu, the objectives are to support Tamil Catholics in worship through regular Roman Catholic mass and prayer, celebration of religious feasts and festivals and to pass on this tradition to future generations. Also active with religious instructions in Tamil, support for Tamil heritage and charitable causes. Meets the 3rd Sunday every month at St. Lourdes Matha Church to recite the rosary and celebrate the holy mass. For Further Details: rtptamilcatholic@gmail.com 1400 Vision Drive, Apex, NC www.rtptamilcatholic.org Sahaja Meditation Meetings, seminars and workshops are available in Raleigh. There is never a charge for Sahaja Meditation instruction. RSVP in meetup: Sahaja-Meditation-Triangle-Group Thursdays at 7:30pm. For Further Details: balaram.krishna@gmail.com 919.757.3135 www.sahajamediation.com
Sant Nirankari Mission (Universal Brotherhood) Knowing about God is a knowledge and knowing God is Realization of God as “Knowing about something” is different from “knowing something”. God can only be realized with the blessing of living true master. You are invited to join for a weekly congregation. For Further Details: Sherry: 919-673-1963 sherrydayal@gmail.com
Sewa RTp Sewa RTP, a chapter of Sewa International, organizes activities ranging from local community service to fundraisers for developmental projects in India. Sewa RTP has following activities on monthly basis: Sewa Day, Workshops / Seminars, Assisting Community in Emergency situations, Chapter Meetings - 3rd Thursday of every month. For Further Details: www.sewausa.org/chapter/raleigh/raleigh-overview
Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple (ISSO) ISSO’s objective is to advance the Sanatan Dharma in accordance with the principles and teachings of the Original Shree Swaminarayan Sampradaya. A weekly “Satsang Sabha” is held every Saturday (5-8pm), which includes Kirtan bhakti, Katha, Aarti and Mahaprasad. Open daily 8am to 12pm and 4pm to 9pm; Daily Sandhya Aarti: 7pm. For Further Details: 500 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC www.saathee.com/issonc Saathee.com
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Sky Meditation and Kaya Kalpa Yoga Benefits include longevity, wellness and stress management. The group holds weekly group meditation and Simplified Physical Exercises every Friday. SKY Meditation initiation and SKY Kaya Kalpa Yoga Courses are held several times a year. For Further Details: Rajendran Kailasam - 919.824.8429 sky.cary@yahoo.com www.vethathiri.edu.in
South Indian Fine Arts Academy (SIFAA) SIFAA works to arrange and promote concerts and performances in the Triangle and Triad areas, concentrating on Carnatic music. For Further Details: sifaa.music@gmail.com www.sifaa.org
Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mandir of NC The Mandir promotes Sai philosophy and facilitates worship and services similar to Shirdi SaiBaba Temple, located in Shirdi-India. This organization is dedicated to sponsoring and supporting religious, spiritual, cultural, educational and charitable activities in the US and abroad. For Further Details: 919.386.1085 info@shirdisaimandirnc.org 1150 NW Maynard Road, Cary, NC www.shirdisaimandirnc.org
Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Temple (Durham) The temple is open daily with puja services, along with celebrations of religious festivals and other events. For Further Details: 984.888.5306 410 North Carolina 55 STE D & C, Durham, NC ssvpriestservices@gmail.com www.srisiddhivinayakatemple.org.
SV Temple of North Carolina The temple, a tribute to Lord Venkateswara and his consorts, is designed to exacting standards of shilpa shasthra and features the only shrine in N. America to incorporate abodes to Lord Viswaksena and Lord Sudarshana/Lord Narasimha as part of Srinivasa Parivaram. The temple rituals are performed in accordance with Pancharathra Agama Shastra. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/sv-temple-nc
Tamil Cultural Association of North Carolina (TCA NC) TCA NC was formed for the purpose of providing youths with exposure to Tamil culture. Everyone is invited to join TCA and become part of the organization promoting Tamil culture in the Triangle area. For Further Details: tca_nc@yahoo.com www.tcanc.org
Triangle Area Telugu Association (TATA) TATA is committed to building a vibrant Telugu Community and promoting Telugu culture and language in the Triangle area of North Carolina. For Further Details: www.triangletelugu.org February 2020
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Community Organizations Triangle Bangladesh Society (TBSNC) TBSNC strives to arrange musical programs by artists who have captured the hearts and minds of millions of Bengali, Urdu and Hindi-speaking music fans all around the globe. For Further Details: Ishtiaquem@gmail.com www.tbsnc.org
Triangle Gujarati Association (TGA) TGA’s mission is to promote Gujarati culture in the Triangle area by organizing various events and programs throughout the year and impart Gujarati culture and language on the youth. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/triangle-gujarati-association
Triangle Vipassana Meditation Vipassana, which means to see things as they are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques. Group sittings are held every Saturday and are only meant for students who have completed 10-day Vipassana course as taught by S N Goenka. For Further Details: Hitesh & Vaibhavi Parekh - 732.213.9660 / 919.601.3555 carync.sittings@gmail.com www.dhamma.org
Vaishnav Samaj of Triangle Area A group of like-minded devotees who meet for religious worship and understand Pushti Marg Principles at large. Bhajan recitations are held 2nd Sunday of the month from 4-6pm and Seniors are requested to encourage youngsters to participate. For Further Details: Arvindbhai Shah - 919.233.7677 Vithalbhai Shah - 919.803.9027
Vraj Education Raleigh Kendra The Kendra is conductis weekly teaching of Hinduism and Pushtibhakti Marg backed by Vraj Temple Pennsylvania. Raleigh Vaishnav children get an opportunity to recognize, learn, and exercise Pushtimarg guidelines and leverage rich Shri Vallabh Mahaprabhuji heritage to improve lives. For Further Details: vraj.raleigh@gmail.com www.facebook.com/VrajEducationCenter/
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Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India Ekal was established to help in the development of the remote tribal and rural villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA is committed to the cause of eradicating illiteracy from tribal areas. Education is the key to self-esteem, self-sustenance, and economic freedom. The Carolinas Region of the EVFI USA conducts fundraising and awareness programs in Raleigh & Columbia. For Further Details: Southeast Regional President: Chander M. Aggarwal - cmaggarwal44@gmail.com - 407.454.3739 Carolinas Regional President: Janak Dalal - jaydalalcolumbia@gmail.com - 803.665.4050
Hindu Society of Eastern NC (Greenville, NC) The temple celebrates major festivals and holds regular bhajan Saathee.com
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seesions and Geeta study. For Further Details: Temple - 252.752.2670 Dharam Vasnani: 252-413-8181 Hindutemplenc@gmail.com
ISKCON Temple of the Holy Name in prabhupada Village The Temple, situated in a peaceful, rural area, is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Come and take darshan of Sri Sri Parama Karuna Nitai Gaurasundara from 5am-7:30pm, 7 days a week and special program held every Sunday at 3pm with arati and kirtan, bhajans, discourse on the Bhagavad-gita, As It Is, and a pure vegetarian feast - all free. Festivals are celebrated year round. For Further Details: 336.593.2322 tothn@iskconpv.org 1283 Prabhupada Rd. Sandy Ridge, NC www.iskconpv.org
Nithyananda Sangha NC (Inner Awakening) Inner Awakening works to spread the knowledge of Yoga and meditation by letting people experience the teachings of Vedic Science in its purest form delivered by the enlightened master Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda. This chapter is part of a worldwide movement for meditation and healing. Paramahamsa Nithyananda is a leader in the science of enlightenment and the author of more than 300 books published in 27 languages. For Further Details: 704.766.1420 / 704.992.6114 innerawakening.org nithyananda.org
Nuv Yug Nuv Yug is a cultural organization with a mission to promote awareness of Indian cultural arts and heritage while striving to create synergy among various cultural groups from the South Asian region. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/nuv-yug
prabhupada Village A rural, devotional community, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge. Inspiration and guidance is derived from the books, letters, and lectures of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, The International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Following Srila Prabhupada’s personal example, spiritual values in order to achieve true happiness, prosperity and spiritual fulfillment are taught. Visiting homes for fellowship, scriptural study, and kirtan. Also facilitate spiritual festivals, Gita discussions, puja, and vegetarian cooking. For Further Details: 336.593.8108 or 336.593.3031 sarvadrik@gmail.com www.prabhupadavillage.com
Sacred River Cow Sanctuary The sanctuary is a goshala in the foothills near Iskcon’s Temple of the Holy Name. Connect with nature, discover the joy of cow seva, and introduce your children to the importance of cows in Vedic culture. To arrange a visit or Pooja, call 336-339-3070. For Further Details: Find Sacred River Cow Sanctuary on Facebook. February 2020
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Community Organizations Sri Somesvara Temple (Asheville) The temple is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western NC. It is a Vedic Shiva temple at the center of Mount Soma, a community commonly referred to as “Mount Kailash of the West.” People travel great distances to experience Sri Somesvara’s powerful Linga, profound silence, and timeless vibrations. The temple is open every day from 9:30am to 6:30pm. Aarti is at 6pm. For Further Details: 828.476.4073 / www.srisomesvara.org
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India Assoc. of Greater Charleston (IAGC) IAGC was incorporated when the residents of Indian origin in Charleston felt the need to organize a community of people who were interested in the culture and heritage of India and share the profound beauty of this culture with others. Events are organized through the year including picnics. For Further Details: Omi Hasija (Chairperson) - 843.766.4661 iagcchs@gmail.com www.indiaassociationofgreatercharleston.com
American South Asian Cultural Association of Columbia, SC The goal is to increase cultural awareness and develop cultural understanding among American South Asian Community in Columbia, SC area. A lunch meeting will be held on the second Sunday every month between 1 - 2:30pm. For Further Details: 803.233.7042 / 512.547.7077 (Evenings) 1728 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC
Carolina Buddhist Vihara (Greenville, SC) A temple and monastery offering teachings of the Buddha, primarily by bringing Theravada Buddhist nuns and monks to Greenville. “Theravada” refers to the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism, the highly traditional school found in countries such as Sri Lanka, Burma, Cambodia, and Thailand. The meditation is on Mon & Thur from 6- 8pm & for women only on Friday 9- 10am. Sutta discussion on Sat from 2-4pm. For Further Details: 864.329.9961 greenvillebv@gmail.com 113 Woodridge Circle, Greenville, SC www.carolinabuddhist.net
Kannada Association of Greater Greenville (KAGG) An organization devoted to the awareness and promotion of Kannada culture in the area. KAGG is a primarily run by volunteers and invites Kannadigas living in and around Greenville area to participate in the organization. Kannada classes for children are also conducted. For Further Details: 864.430.4973 kaggculturalcommittee@gmail.com www.kagg-sc.org
Dada Bhagwan Foundation (Columbia) Every living being is in pursuit of happiness; no one likes suffering. This search ends only when the source of eternal happiness is found. It can be attained through realizing your true Self. A path to eternal happiness was discovered by Gnani Purush A. M. Patel, also known as Dada Bhagwan and it was revealed to the world as Akram Vignan, a spiritual science. This is based on the foundation of Self Realization. Weekly satsang held Every Sat 5- 7pm with Q & A sessions, aarti, and Mahaprasad. For Further Details: 877.505.3232 x 1035 wccolumbia@us.dadabhagwan.org Regency Inn 1335 Garner Lane, Columbia, SC www.dadabhagwan.org
Hindu Society of Greater Spartanburg Satsangs are held from 5-7pm on the second Sunday of each month. The Society also celebrates religious and social festivals based on the Hindu calendar. Though the Balvihar does not meet on a regular basis, the temple is quite active in sponsoring children’s programs, such as Rangoli classes and classical and contemporary dance classes. For Further Details: 864.599.7048 1130 Fairview Church Road in Spartanburg, SC pluralism.org/profile/hindu-society-of-greater-spartanburg/ Saathee.com
Hindu Temple and Center (Columbia, SC) The temple is open on weekdays between 8:30am to 12 noon and between 5pm and 8:30pm. On weekends, the temple is open between 8:30am to 1pm and 5pm to 8:30pm. Bal Gokulam (Sunday School) classes are held Sundays from 10:30am to 12 noon. Classes are designed to help children build cultural, social & spiritual lives. For Further Details: 803.772.6940 5704 Kiawah Road, Columbia, SC www.hindutemplesc.org
Spartanburg Buddhist Center of SC The Center’s resident monks seek to preserve Theravada Buddhist traditions and welcomes all interested in Buddhism, Southeast Asian culture, or meditation. A regular English-speaking group meets at 6pm on Thursdays for meditation, a brief Dhamma talk, and short discussions. For Further Details: 864.327.8726 770 Bryant Road, Spartanburg, SC www.facebook.com/spartanburgbuddhist2012
Telugu Association of Greater Greenville TAGG is devoted to the awareness and promotion of Telugu Culture in the Greenville Area. The association caters to the cultural and social needs. TAGG organizes events to celebrate major festivals and organizes a picnic during the summer as scheduled activities. In addition, TAGG screens choice Telugu films throughout the year and organizes special cultural events. For Further Details: www.taggsc.org
Vedic Center of Greenville Daily Aarti is conducted Mon - Fri at 8pm. Bal Vihar classes are conducted Sundays from 11:15am - 12:30pm. Sri Venkateshwara Suprabhatam is held on 2nd Saturday of each month at 9am. Temple is open from 9 to noon and from 5 to 9 pm daily. Various religious services are offered. For Further Details: President: Janak Desai - 864.884.5183 520 Bethel Road, Mauldin, SC www.vediccenterofgreenville.org 114
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Who wants to be a Scholar?!
Word World
Make words using 4 or more letters. The central letter must be used in each word. Letters cannot be used more than once per word. Use all letters for the subject word (underlined in solutions below) 11+ words = Excellent; 7 to 10 words = Good; 6 or less = keep looking. Words we found are in solutions below.
Brain-Train:
1. Dogwood 2. Yellow Jessamine 3. Cherokee Rose 4. Iris 5. Yucca 6. Orange Blossom 7. Forget-me-not 8. Blue Bonnet 9. Sego Lily 10. Sagebrush
Y=Name of State
6. A cone has a radius r = 3cm & height h = 5cm. Find total surface area (SA) of the cone. [Hint: SA = πr2 + πr L; L = Slant height] (a) 63.17 cm2 (b) 73.17 cm2 (c) 83.17 cm2 (d) 93.17 cm2
A. Alaska B. Florida C. Utah D. South Carolina E. North Carolina F. Georgia G. Texas H. Tennessee I. Nevada J. New Mexico
The Protective Mongoose
7. Melting point of Tin (Symbol Sn) is about (a) 532° C (b) 432° C (c) 332° C (d) 232° C
8. Which team has won most World Series titles? (a) Yankees (b) Red Sox (c) Mets (d) Nationals
A farmer, his wife and their little son lived in a farm cottage. They had a small mongoose as a pet that was a good playmate for their son. One day the farmer was busy in the farm and his wife had left for the market. The boy was fast asleep in the cradle and the mongoose was lying next to it. A cobra somehow entered the house and approached the cradle. The mongoose sniffed the snake and jumped up to fight it. After a fierce brawl, the mongoose bit the cobra and killed it. This is a natural phenomenon in animal kingdom. The mongoose then saw the farmer’s wife return from market and happily ran over to greet her. She saw the blood around the mouth and paws of the mongoose and thought it attacked her son. She took a long stick and hit the mongoose with heavy blows to remove it from the house. However, once she entered the house, she was shocked to see the dead cobra lying on the floor near the cradle and that her son was safe. Suddenly she realized her mistake and regretted her actions toward the mongoose. Moral of the story: Don't make assumptions, always look before you leap.
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4. Geology deals with Earth’s history of (a) Oceans (b) Rivers (c) Trees (d) rocks
5. Equatorial diameter of Earth is about (a) 6956 Miles (b) 7956 Miles (c) 8956 Miles (d) 9956 Miles
Here is simple quiz. See if you can solve. No peeking! Compare (Columns X & Y) and Pair.
X = State Flower
3. The Latitude/Longitude of Charlotte, NC is (a) 35. 23° N/ 80.84° E (b) 35. 23° N/ 80.84° W (c) 35. 23° S/ 80.84° E (d) 35. 23° S/ 80.84° W
9. The city at the intersection of National Highways 7 and 6, in India is (a) Hyderabad (b) Nagpur (c) Varanasi (d) Jabalpur 10. The first American Mardi Gras took place on (a) Feb. 25, 1699 (b) February 25, 1799 (c) March 3, 1699 (d) March 3, 1799
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Scholar: All correct; 1st Class: 9 Correct; 2nd Class: 8 Correct; 3rd Class: 7 Correct; Need to improve: 6 or less
Word World (Solution): ATOM, HANSOM, MASH, MASON, MAST, MATH, MATS, MOAN, MONTH, MOTH, NOMA, OHMS, SHAM, SOMNATH, STOMA
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Answer the ones you know and research to answer the rest. There is only one correct answer.
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Note: * denotes abbreviation of the word or phrase Clues Across:
1. Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. (*) 4. The domain of the high rank officer as in Turkey. 11. A run made in football after intercepting a pass. 13. A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure. 14. The central dark part of a sunspot. 15. A formal reaching of agreement. 17. Residential Broadband Users’ Association. (*) 18. Centimeter-Gram-Second.(*) (Units of measurements) 19. A slave, who serves. (Sanskrit/Hindi word). 20. A pole with a broad blade at one end used to row a boat. 21. Past tense of see. 22. Sick. 23. A little island. 25. Rappel. (British) 29. Teaching Assistant. (*) 30. A monetary subunit of the krona. (Iceland) 31. To the same degree or amount. 33. Urban Golf Gear. (*) 35. A place where something flows in. 37. Rock. 39. To put or set down. 40. Used to ask for confirmation. (Interjection in Canadian) 41. Slow used as a direction in music. 42. Catapults. (Ancient military war weapons) 44. Reflective powers. 46. Audio Interchange Format. (*) 47. Virtual Key. (*) 48. Peruse. 49. Hunt and kill for food. Saathee.com
Clues Down: 1. A city and civil parish in Cornwall, England. 2. Bombay. 3. An irruption. 4. Peracetic acid. (*) 5. Alternating Current. (*) 6. A city in Alaska panhandle, a gateway to Klondike. 7. A luminous electrical discharge between two electrodes. 8. Scribblers. 9. A plant from which curare, the arrow poisoner, comes. 10. A popular term for physician prescribed medications. 12. Brasseries. 16. Computer Science. (*) 18. California. (*) 21. Special Edition. (*) 22. A town in Kajiado county, Kenya, in Africa. 24. A trough used for holding and washing the ore. 26. Irreplaceable persons who make more of an impact on people's lives than they know of. 27. To convert (unconsolidated sediment) into solid rock. 28. A town in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia. 30. For example. 32. A person/animal that pursues quarry or prey stealthily. 36. Seemingly not of earthly origin. 38. A spherical celestial object. 39. Lowest Observed Effective Dose. (*) 43. Guided Antiarmor Rocket. (*). 45. Open Access. (*) (Puzzle solutions are on page 120. NO peeking!)
Hee Hee
Jokes From Around The World
Mafatlal was traveling on a train in India in a very crowded 2nd class. Mosquitoes were biting on Mafatlal’s leg, so he started scratching the leg vigorously. Booddhoo, sitting next to him, screamed and slapped him. Mafatlal: “Hey, why did you slap me?” Booddhoo: “You are scratching my leg!” ••••••••••••••
A guide was showing the historic Biltmore House to visitors. Booddhoo was tired and so sat down on an antique chair. Guide: “Sir, you can’t sit on this chair. It belonged to the late Mrs. Vanderbilt.” Booddhoo: “I am very tired. Please let me sit down for a few minutes. I will vacate as soon as she comes in.” ••••••••••••••
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Word Find (Created By Kirit Shukla)
Find & circle the words in the puzzle. (Subject: “Shiva”)
AMIT BLUETHROAT DAMARU JATA JYOTIRLINGAM KAMADEVA KEDARNATH LINGUM MAHADEV MALA NAMAHSHIVAY NANDI
OMKARA PARVATI RAMWSHWARAM RUDRAKSHA SATI SHIVARATRI SKULL SOMNATH THREEEYES TIGERSKIN TRISHUL YOGI
The unused three letters spell ___.
Math Magic Use these numbers only once: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9) in empty squares, to get = the final given answers. Note: Follow the order of operation per basic math rule: ×,÷, +, The multiplication or division is done before addition and subtraction. (solution on page 120)
EZ-BZ
TEST YOUR IQ The common letters are “OJ” - Fill in the blanks) 1. Ideograms & smileys used in e-messages & web.
_ OJ _ _
2. A jet engine with a turbine driven compressor and developing a thrust from exhaust of hot gases.
3. A shrub; its seeds yield a wax used in cosmetics.
4. A sale of old bike & used car-parts; UK.
5. A Hindu act of worship or propitiation.
6. Semolina or Rawā; Granulated refined wheat. 7. A 19th centaury major fossil site in Croatia.
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8. An Indo-Aryan language spoken in Bihar.
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10. European Judicial Cooperation Unit.
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9. A plan or scheme of action. (A Sanskrit word)
11. Online Journalism Review. (*)
12. A specific plan or design.
13. Korean vodka distilled from rice or sweet potato.
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14. A native or inhabitant of ancient Troy.
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15. A Japanese bead used to secure cords in place.
OJ _ _ _
16. A dry red wine produced in North Spain.
_ _ OJ _
17. Malaysian spicy fruit salad.
_ OJ _ _
19. An Islamic teacher
_ _ OJ _
21. A paper screen serving as a wall or sliding door.
_ _ OJ _
18. A city on Timis river, in western Romania.
_ _ _ OJ
20. Department of Justice. (*)
22. An American Indian around Lake Superior.
23. A temporary stay.
24. A community in North India & East Pakistan.
_ OJ
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25. Telly Savalas NYPD detective. (TV series 73-78)
_ OJ _ _
(Puzzle solutions are on page 120. NO peeking!) Kirit Shukla Contact him at kiritsshukla@hotmail.com
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Festivals & Holidays Spot the Differences Solutions from page 50
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6. Light Removed 7. Sign Changed 8. Steeple Removed 9. Backpack Color Changed 10. Window Removed
1. Color Changed 2. Clock Removed 3. Sign Removed 4. Person Removed 5. Person Added
Feb. 1 - Ratha Saptami / Imbolc Feb. 2 - Groundhog Day Feb. 5 - Jaya Ekadashi Feb. 7 - Vishwakarma Jayanti Feb. 7 - National Wear Red Day Feb. 9 - Māghi Purnima (Full Moon) Feb. 10 - Tu B’Shevat Feb. 12 - Lincoln’s Birthday Feb. 14 - St. Valentine’s Day Feb. 15 - Shrināthaji Pātotsav Feb. 15 - Nirvana Day Feb. 17 - Presidents’ Day Feb. 18 - Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti Feb. 19 - Shivaji Jayanti Feb. 19 - Vijaya Ekadashi Feb. 21 - Maha Shivaratri Feb. 25 - Mardi Gras Feb. 26 - Ash Wednesday (Lent Begins)
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March 2020
Mar. 5 - Āmalaki Ekadashi Mar. 7 - Hazarat Ali Birthday Mar. 8 - International Women’s Day Mar. 8 - Daylight Saving Time Begins Mar. 9 - Holi / Phalguna Shukla Purnima (Full Moon) Mar. 10 - Dhuleti Mar. 10 - Purim Mar. 12 - Hola Mohalla (Sikh) Mar. 17 - St. Patrick’s Day Mar. 19 - Pāpmochini Ekadashi Mar. 19 - Spring Equinox / Mabon Mar. 22 - Lailat al-Miraj Mar. 23 - Somavati Amas (No Moon) Mar. 24 - Ugadi / Gudi Padwā / Chaitra Navaratri Mar. 25 - Cheti Chand / Zulelal Jayanti
Math Magic from page 119
Corrections:
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Astroscope -
February 2020
ARIES (March 21 – April 19) After a slow start, your life may become very busy. A heavy workload and fast track schedule should make time fly. A rise in income is clearly indicated; however the returns may be in equity instead of hard cash. Use your energy and knowledge to their best potential. Your partner and associates could prove to be very good help for you. You should be in good health this month.
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) You may focus on converting an intimate relationship into social commitment this month. Unexpected financial benefits may delight you. An expansion in business could keep you very busy, but you can take a break during the last week of the month. You may end up making mistakes due to an active schedule. Try to avoid misunderstandings with family members and your partner. Enjoy good health this month.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20) It is very important that you focus on your health this month. Drive very carefully and avoid taking risks. A new job-related opportunity may come your way, but an issue with your partner may force you to let it go. Take advice from friends before making any final decisions. Travel to a far off place may prove very beneficial. Don’t lose your selfconfidence. The last days of the month could bring good news for you.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22) After a minor setback due to health, time should move quickly for you. Be sure to take enough rest in order to recover. This month may be very positive financially. Misunderstandings with friends could damage your reputation. Avoid discussing personal matters with anyone other than your parents. You may participate in a well-planned event during the second half of the month. Don’t forget to utilize your sixth sense.
LEO (July 23 – August 22) A dispute with family members may adversely affect your health this month. You must avoid showing an aggressive attitude. Your partner may come forward to rescue you. Also avoid any quick and easy money propositions. You may witness a conflict between your enemies and well-wishers. Try not to involve your kids in business-related activities. Focus on art to relax from stress.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) If you work hard and can ignore troublemakers, things should run smoothly this month. Focus on your family life and avoid taking risks. A dispute with your partner is also possible. Business-related short distance travel may prove to be very rewarding. Your siblings could be very helpful in enjoying and earning extra income. An old health issue may start bothering you during the last week of the month.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) Potential legal problems could build frustration for you. You may end up in wasting your energy on useless pursuits. Uncertainty of income may also affect you adversely, but you should be able to keep your bank savings intact and enjoy family support. Minor health problems may constantly bother you. You will want to get help from friends, but they won’t be able to support you.
SCORpIO (October 23 – November 21) Fun and happiness along with confidence should make the month very good for you. A steady rise in income and a busy time at work may make time to fly for you. Love and support from your partner will be good for you, but he or she may also behave strangely this month. Be prepared to travel during second half of the month. You may have to manage unwanted expenses.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) The beginning of the month may lead you towards making mistakes. Use your knowledge and follow protocol to avoid any further problems. A very powerful boost from family may help you in developing your career or business. You may work on correcting a business-related transgression. It is also a good time to learn about the real estate market and invest in property. The time is very positive for focusing on new ventures and opportunities. CApRICORN (December 22 – January 19) A very hectic schedule and heavy workload may break you down. Try to slow down to avoid mistakes since they could create unexpected problems. Seriously curb your expenses and abstain from speculation this month as it may destroy your hard earned money. A health-related issue could also be expensive. Religious beliefs may protect you from any heavy financial losses. An instant long distance journey is also possible.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) Avoid borrowing money this month as you may waste your energy on useless pursuits and end up losing it. Only your cunning can earn extra income for you. An excellent state of health is clearly indicated. Listen to your partner, but also be sure to make your own decisions as you may also end up paying for your partner’s mistake. Avoid spending time with friends for now.
pISCES (February 19 – March 20) A very nice period is on the way for you. You should enjoy respect in society and meet with learned and reputable people who will take your career to new heights. Money may flow towards you from more than one direction. Self-confidence and good luck are your best powers this month. An investment should also bring excellent returns. Minor disputes with your partner are also possible, but try to ignore them.
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C-store with property for Sale or Lease 45 miles from Columbia, SC along with displays for fresh produce & frozen items. Gross income $55K / Lotto $25K per month. Call 904-307-4770.
Threaders Needed: Now hiring for the NEW Idolize Brows and Beauty in Huntersville. Please contact sam@idolizespa.com or call 704-763-0242.
Indian Restaurant for Sale in NC. Well established. Open 10+ years. Serious inquiries only. Call 910-409-4123 for details.
Turnkey food truck business for sale. Restaurant equipment & supplies get the business started are included. Asking $23k. Small financing available.Call 704-804-4716.
Convenience Store property with no Gas for Sale in Gaffney, SC. Call 980-250-4995.
Sandwich Shops for Sale in Cary, NC (asking $125k w/ gross revenue of $500k) and Fuquay Varina, NC (asking $200k w/ gross revenue of $550k). Call Hardik Patel for details: 919-434-5255.
Convenience Store for Sale in Coastal area of North Carolina. No gas. Inside gross sales $1.35 million. Rent $5k. Sale price $500k + inv. Call 910-274-1244. Saathee.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Cashier wanted for Convenience Store near Charlotte. Accommodations provided. Must speak English. Text / Call 704-701-9975.
Restaurant Help Needed in Cary/Morrisville area. Looking for cooks and servers for well-established fullservice restaurant. Excellent pay and benefits. Contact 919-434-5078.
Manager wanted for 22-room Hotel in Dallas, NC. Accommodations provided. Call 704-674-8395 & 704-674-8390.
Marathi Masala is looking for help for Restaurant and Food Truck. Flexible Time & Weekend shifts available. Driver needed for lunch deliveries. Call 980-250-3216.
Motel Help needed: Front Desk & Housekeeping Couple in Bristol, VA. Accommodations provided. Competitive salary! Call 626-290-9322. 124
7-11 Convenience Store Help Wanted: All 3 shifts in South Charlotte (Indian Land/Ballantyne area) and near Northlake Mall. Experience preferred. Fluent English & legal status a must. Part-time or full-time including weekends. Contact 856-266-5059 or store10700@gmail.com.
Hotel Housekeeping Needed for Hotel in Cleveland / Akron, OH. $4 per room. Accommodations provided. Call Ram 919-673-7623 or email Ram@omdevelopmentcorp.com
Full-time Nanny needed (Live-in/out) for 2 year-old girl near South Charlotte (Waxhaw). Competitive pay. Please call 704-526-9810. Hotel Management Firm Hiring: Housekeepers, front desk (must speak fluent English), and General Manager of franchise hotels. Experience required. Email resumes to abcone@abcinns.com or call 704-649-6833 (M-F, 9am-5pm).
Cashiers wanted (single or couple) for Gas Station in Rock Hill, SC (Exit 77). Legal status required. Good pay with experience! Call 803-792-4452. Live-in Caretaker needed in Charlotte, NC. Duties include cooking, light housekeeping and companionship. Gujarati preferred. Call or text Anu at 919624-3190. Housekeeping Couple needed for Baymont motel in Wilmington NC. Accommodation with kitchen provided. Email hpatel8457@yahoo.com.
Gas Station Help Wanted: Full-time, Single or couple in Kings Mountain, NC. Experience preferred. Must speak English. Accommodations provided. Call 704-763-0722
Nanny needed to take care of 10 month-old baby in Concord, NC. Please contact 980866-0333.
Housekeeping & Laundry Couple needed for Franchise Hotel in Concord, NC. Legal status required. Accommodations provided. Call Rusab 704-772-5554.
Full-time Nanny needed in Concord (North Charlotte) area during daytime/evenings (9am-5pm) for infant. Must be able to drive. Also light housekeeping. Flexible hours. Call or text 704-763-5140 / 704-340-6032 or e-mail gnsha07@yahoo.com. C-store / Gas Station Help Wanted in Gaffney, SC. Part-time or Full-time. Single, Couple or Family. Legal status required. Fluent English & previous experience preferred. Call 704-726-7544
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Housekeeping Couple Needed for hotel in Statesville, NC. Accommodations provided. Conversational English preferred. Contact Jigar 732-645-6379.
Convenience Store help needed immediately in Charlotte, NC. Full-time including weekends. Call 704-241-4499.
Front Desk Clerk needed for franchise Motel in Burlington, NC. Accommodations Provided. Call 336-693-9343.
Full-Time Sales Associate needed (previous experience required) for Men's Retail Clothing Store in various locations Charlotte NC, Danville, VA & Collinsville, VA. Contact Nick 276-618-1166 or email suitcityusa@gmail.com
Looking for Nanny for 2 year-old in South Charlotte. Duties also include some housekeeping. Should have own transportation. Call 980-999-2926.
Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk, Housekeeping/Laundry & Maintenance for hotel in SC. Fluent English, some computer skills required. Experience is preferred. Couples welcome. Call 803-934-6840 & leave message.
Experienced manager and Housekeeping (single or couple) needed for franchise motels in North & South Carolina. Accommodations provided. Call 704-7370363 or 704-465-8089 or email cpandoria@gmail.com.
Sales Coordinator and Estimator needed for rapidly growing company in High Point, NC. Email resume to kajalb@amerifabintl.com Nanny needed in Harrisburg, NC. Need help taking care of 3 month-old & 3 yearold after 3pm. Also Cooking and household work. Contact Archana 251622-8348
Hiring experienced Front Desk and Housekeepers for Econo Lodge in Carrollton, VA (near Hampton, Newport News, and Suffolk). Accommodations included. Legal status required. Please call 804-317-8587.
Motel Manager & Housekeeping Couple Needed for independent motel near Rocky Mount, NC. Legal status required. Accommodations provided. Call-910-818-0578
Looking for full-time Nanny (live-in or live-out) ASAP in Ballantyne area (South Charlotte).Please call 765-409-9234.
Threading Specialists wanted in Charlotte. New locations opening soon. Full & part-time, Great pay & flexibility. Sign up for Training. Must have good English speaking skills. Call 704-312-1870 (M-F, 9am-5pm). Saathee.com
Motel Help Wanted: General Managers and Front Desk Clerks for franchise motels in Richburg, SC and Rock Hill, SC. Legal status & fluent English required. Accommodations provided. Call 803-230-4402.
Live-in Couple Needed to look after elderly Gujarati parents in Charlotte, NC. Call 704-906-9170.
Full-time Nanny needed (Live-in / Liveout) for baby in Charlotte (near Freedom park) starting March 2020. Required to also help with cooking, light cleaning. Call or text 810-265-0153. Looking for Energetic Employee (Fulltime/Part-time, single or couple) for Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise store in Columbia, SC. Weekend availability preferred. Some English required. Call Yogi Patel 410-708-8475.
Nanny Needed to care for 1 year-old in Charlotte (5 miles from Ballantyne) Monday - Friday beginning March 2020. Vegetarian preferred. Call or text 704-975-7948.
Motel Manager & Housekeeping Couple Needed for independent motel in Greenville, SC. Legal status & English required. Call 864-517-9587 or 864-376-7543.
Gas Station help needed at multiple stores within 30 mins of Greensboro, NC. Experience required and must speak fluent English. Call or text 336-509-4054.
Manager Couple needed for franchise hotel 1.5 hours from Charlotte. Accommodations provided. Fluent English required. Text or Call 704-701-9975.
Looking for Young, Energetic Employee (Full-time/ Part-time, single or couple) for Tropical Smoothie CafĂŠ franchise food store near UNC-Charlotte. Weekend availability preferred. English required. Call Pravin Patel 803-974-0291.
Nanny needed to take care of 1 year-old in Concord, NC. Also some light cleaning, Nanny should be completely dedicated towards their work. Call 717-440-5434. Wealthology is looking for ambitious, career-oriented individuals. Responsibilities include educating families on financial concepts. Experience is recommended but not required. Training is available. Potential first year income: $80K+ Email to set interview: wealthology.nc@gmail.com
C-store / Gas Station Help Wanted in Royston, GA. Full-time. Single, Couple or Family. Legal status required. Fluent English & previous experience preferred. Excellent pay plus accommodations available. Call Navin 704-965-3165 or Mayur 706-988-7549. 125
Help Wanted: Housekeeping (couple or single) needed for franchise hotel in NC. Manager (couple or single) needed for motel in NC. independent Accommodations provided for both positions. Contact 704-465-8129 or lehran19@yahoo.com.
Full-time Sales Rep Needed for Hotel supply company in High Point, NC. Previous Sales experience, MS Office knowledge and fluent English required. Fluency in other Desi languages is a plus. Must be team oriented with friendly interpersonal skills. Salary will depend on experience. Email resume to vamsim@leaddesignsllc.com
Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk / Manager, Night Auditor & Housekeeper (Single / Couple) for franchise hotels in Wilmington, NC. Accommodations provided. Call 910262-8357 or email ilmhotelemployer@gmail.com
Eyebrow Threading position available in Winston-Salem, NC. Excellent Pay + Tips & Benefits! Some Experience & fluent English required. Call 336-422-7582.
Front Desk & Housekeeping Couple needed for Hotel in Raleigh, NC Legal status required. Accommodations provided. Call 301-526-6532.
C-Store/Gas Station Help Wanted in Gaston County / Bessemer City (30 min drive from Charlotte). Full-time. Honesty, consistency, and punctuality a must. Great package with transportation & accommodations. Call 704-408-4920 or 973207-6798. Looking for Energetic Center Manager for Learning Institute covering the Morrisville/Cary/Apex area. Part Time 4:30-7:30pm. Salary 15K-25K plus Incentives. Call 336-455-1071 or Email Shekar_Jakati@hotmail.com
Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk/Manager, Night Auditor and Housekeeper (Single/Couple) for franchise hotels in Charlotte, Gastonia, High Point. Accommodations provided. Call 704-4600379 between 6- 9pm.
PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Disabled female, 46, seeking permanent female roommate in Charlotte area. For $400 or less monthly with storage space and near bus/light rail. Please contact 704615-6282.
Bungalow for Sale in Suraj, Gujarat (India) on Bhatar Road. Great Location. Call 704562-0248 for details.
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CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED SERVICES College Math professor Glen Dawson accepting high-performing students for advanced math training. Grades 2 through High School. Founder of Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) Academy. Apply at mathtutor99.org
professional Bellydancer Elizabeth Clea. Planning a Wedding or Birthday Party in 2020? Elegant and Tasteful. Available for Charlotte and surrounding areas. See videos at www.elizabethclea.com and requests to email emoakler@carolina.rr.com.
priest Available for these services: Shree Satya narayan katha, Shanti hawan, Vastu shanty, Weddings, Baby shower, Bhumi pujan, Mata ki chowki pujan, Funeral, all types of karmakand. Please call Viral Bhatt 704-438-6334.
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Dholi For Hire: Plays the Dhol (drum) for any occasion! Barat, Doli, Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Showers & any other festivity. Affordable rates! Call Arpan Bhandari 704-641-4761 or email: arpandholi@yahoo.com
Need an affordable DJ for Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Showers & any other festivity? Look no further! Contact DJ Rahul at 980-319-7389 or email: TheRealDJRahul@gmail.com Travel passion: Call for International & Domestic Air tickets. We process India Visa, OCI, Indian Ppt Renewal, Hotel bookings & Tour packages. Call 509.550.9076 or 509.550.9034 Email: travelpassion24@gmail.com
Gujarati priest: Devendra Dave Independent priest. Ganesh, Randal, Navratri, Diwali’s Laxmi & Sharda Pujas, Satyanarayan Katha, Weddings, Vastu, Baby Shower, Funeral Seva. Call Daveji 704-780-3563. God Blessings to All. Saree Draping: specializing in draping sarees, dupattas and jewelry for any event. Weddings, Engagements, Baby showers, Birthdays, etc. Contact Rital Patel at info@bridaldraping.com or www.bridaldraping.com
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pari Beauty In Matthews: Threading, Waxing, Facials, Massage for newborn and mom & other services. 30 years of experience. Special Deals & Great Service. Call: 704-846-7912.
Gujarati priest in NC & SC for Ganesh, Randal, Laxmi, Sharda Pujan, Satyanarayan Katha, Wedding, Vastu, Baby Shower, Hawan, Grah Shanti. Kishor Trivedi Home: 336-774-0597 Cell: 336-486-7925 EMail: kishor7@juno.com Neeta’s Beauty parlor: Charlotte area open 7 days a week. Full service. Call for appointment. 704-968-0270.
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Raghu Mothukuri Allstate Agent .............................129
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Raj D Batra Photography ..........................................65
Ballantyne Tech Academy.........................................55
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Rajdeep Video & Photography (Ramesh Panjabi)....101
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Ram Realty (Ram Kalagara)......................................79
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India Grocers (Charlotte) ...........................................48
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Insurance - Tushar Barot, Supreme Insurance .......105
Richa Sinha Real Estate...........................................37
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Royal Biryani (Charlotte)............................................75
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C4D Mortgage (Jubi Chackunkal, P.E.) ...................129
Khanna & Sons Jewelers .........................................17
Shah, Anish (Real Estate) ...................................90-91
Carolina Law Group (Monty Desai) .........................111
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Shining Stars Academy ..........................................115
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Malaya Kitchen.......................................................121
Sona Realty (Venkat Suryadevara) ............................60
Charlotte Music School ..........................................117
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Surjmor Leasing (Bad Credit Financing)..................101
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Mathur, Gitanjali (Allen Tate Realtors) ........................43
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Travelinks .................................................................87
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MyShadi Bridal Expo (Raleigh) ..................................13
Uni World Travel......................................................105
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Vema Mortgage LLC (Sebastian George)..................16
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