Saathee Charlotte June 2019

Bridging America and the Indian Subcontinent

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June 2019

IN THIS ISSUE

International Day of Yoga (pg 44) IN PERFORMANCE Richa Sharma Falguni Pathak Kinjal Dave

June 2019 Issue # 253 Editor

Samir Shukla

(Samir@Saathee.com)

page 14 The Road to Kids and Mental Health

page 18 Upcoming Events in the Region

Hello ReadeRs!

The long and winding road to mental health for your kid. See story on page 14.

International Yoga Day will be celebrated on June 16 in DC and around the world on June 21. See page 44 for more details.

Read how Japan’s renewables-powered Olympics could kick off a global race for clean energy. Go to page 46.

There are free courses for High School students interested in STEM. See page 52.

Magnesium has been the subject of recent focus as we realize how important this mineral is. Column on page 72.

North Carolina is the country’s number one producer of sweet potatoes. Page 80 Pop’s world famous puzzles and jokes are on page 118.

The AstroScope, our exclusive monthly horoscope is on page 122.

There are many new classifieds in our section on page 124, find everything from nannies to a new job or business opportunities.

As always, we welcome your comments.

Quote:

"Father's Day is hopefully a time when the culture says, 'This is our moment to look at who our men and boys are.' " - Michael Gurian

page 46

Japan Plugs Renewables for the Olympics

page 50 Spot the Differences in these Images

In tHIs Issue

The Editor’s Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 12 Kids’ Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 14 Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18 Upcoming Movie Releases . . . . . . . .pg. 24 Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 28 Subcontinental Divide . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Our Interconnected World . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Namaskar Y’all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 International Yoga Day . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Japan’s Renewable Olympics . . . . . .pg. 46 Spot the Differences . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50 College Admissions Insider . . . . . . .pg. 52 Increase Your India Knowledge . . . .pg. 54 Raajeev’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 58 Thinking About Thinking . . . . . . . . .pg. 62 Kismuth and the Way . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 64 Nutrition for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 72 Personal Finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 76 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 80 My Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 82 NASA Awards Small Businesses . . .pg. 86 News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 88 Community Organizations . . . . . . .pg. 100 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 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 128

Cover: International Day of Yoga The 5th annual International Day of Yoga is an event organized by Embassy of India, Washington DC. This year’s event will be held on June 16, 2019 at the Washington Monument. See page 44 for details.

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The Editor’s Desk

Road Rage 2020: Volume 4

By Samir Shukla

Gunning for the Male Psyche

Every few weeks there is news of a mass shooting somewhere in the United States. This time it hit home.

Charlotte’s name came up on this day, April 30, 2019, the last day of classes for the spring semester at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (my alma mater and the university that my daughter is currently attending), as the news quickly spread of an active shooter on campus. A shooter entered a classroom and began shooting.

One of the students ran toward the shooter and physically attempted to stop him. The student along with another died and four more were injured.

The shooter, a young guy who for unknown reasons decided to shoot his fellow students, was quickly taken into custody by the police.

Once again debates about guns flared up. Here is the reality. We are a gun country, have been and always will be. Whatever is your interpretation of the second amendment, guns are in America’s DNA. There are no simple solutions to gun violence, or most types of violence for that matter.

There is a bigger underlying dilemma here. It concerns half of the human species. I’m talking about males. I’ve written before that an overwhelming majority of violence of all sorts are conducted by my gender.

I often think about this. Yes, thoughtful regulations and background checks would help, more readily available and affordable mental health care would help, but more laws and rules still don’t deter the innate male tendency toward violence.

This is why we need a different, long-term approach.

What’s really needed is a massive societal effort geared toward, let’s call it, “Male Care.” Yeah, it sounds odd, what is male care and why is something like that needed? The better question is what is it that drives males to violence? Females also experience physical, financial, and mental problems that males experience, but they don’t resort to violence to try to “solve” those problems.

The overwhelming numbers of violent incidents, including shootings, brawls, domestic violence, religious extremism, wars, road rage, you name it, are spewed by males. We can make more laws and instill tougher punishment, but that doesn’t get to the source of the problem.

A global effort involving multiple forces to reach out to boys in a “father figure manner” is a must, especially for boys who lack such figures in their lives. This is a complex discussion, but I guess what we really in the long term is a holistic manner of raising boys, if that makes sense, where they are able to find their place in the daily dissonance and rapidly evolving ethos of humankind as strong and stable men.

It’s where males are instilled with a discipline and restraint that can be accessed when the dark forces of violence lurking beneath threaten to overtake them. This may be the only real remedy to reduce violence of all manners.

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the Battle of the dans The unfinished business of electing the representative for NC’s 9th congressional district is once again moving forward.

The race should have ended with Election Day in 2018. But a new special election was called after the state elections board found last year’s election was tainted when Republican Mark Harris used a political operative who improperly handled mailin ballots. Harris, who narrowly led after November’s votes were counted, opted not to run again. His opponent in that election Democrat Dan McCready is running again and didn’t have any primary challengers.

Now, after a primary with 10 candidates, the Republicans have chosen their candidate and the battle lines are drawn once again.

Call it the Battle of the Dans. The Democrat Dan McCready is running against Republican Dan Bishop. This special election is attracting national attention. Lots of money is being poured into both sides. The district has been in Republican hands since 1963. It would be a huge embarrassment for the NC Republican party if McCready wins.

The special election for NC 9th District will be held on September 10.

Here are a few helpful sites to help find your Congressional District or Representative: www.govtrack.us/congress/members/map www.census.gov/mycd/ www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

the democratic debates There are now 23 folks running for the Democratic nomination for President. It is the most diverse field ever.

Women, men, white, black, gay, straight, old, young, nonChristian and bi-racial folks are running. Clearly, it’s a brawl with 4-5 major candidates and the rest trying to figure out how to get their names and heads above the water line. Joe Biden is clearly the guy to beat at the moment.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will host 12 official debates, set to begin in June 2019, with six debates in 2019 and the remaining six to be scheduled during the first four months of 2020. The debates will be split over two days as there are so many candidates.

Upcoming Confirmed Democratic Debates: June 26 & June 27, 2019: 9–11pm Miami (NBC) July 30 & July 31, 2019: 9-11pm, Detroit (CNN)

As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions.

Samir Shukla

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The Long and Winding Road to Mental Health Care for Your Kid

By Bernard J. Wolfson, Kaiser Health News

For several months last spring and summer, my teen daughter, Caroline, experienced near-daily bouts of depression and debilitating panic attacks. During those episodes, she became extremely agitated, sobbing uncontrollably and aggressively rebuffing my attempts to comfort or reason with her.

My daughter was in a dark place, and I was worried.

But I have excellent health insurance, and I thought that would help me find a good therapist.

I dutifully dialed everyone on my health plan’s list. Some of them even called me back — only to say they weren’t taking new patients, or couldn’t see Caroline for three months, or didn’t have the training to match her symptoms.

I ultimately found a great therapist who isn’t in my health plan’s network — and after many months of weekly sessions, Caroline is doing much better.

I’m luckier than most parents, because my health plan covers a significant portion of Caroline’s out-of-network therapy. I pay only $45 per session, while some parents shell out north of $200 every week.

Think about how perverse this is. Mental health professionals say that with children, early intervention is crucial to avoid more severe and costly problems later on. Yet even parents with good insurance struggle to find care for their children.

The U.S. faces a growing shortage of mental health professionals trained to work with young people — at a time when depression and anxiety are on the rise. Suicide was the No. 2 cause of death for children and young adults from age 10 to 24 in 2017, after accidents.

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There is only one practicing child and adolescent psychiatrist in the U.S. for about every 1,800 children who need one, according to data from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

Not only is it hard to get appointments with psychiatrists and therapists, but the ones who are available often don’t accept insurance.

“This country currently lacks the capacity to provide the mental health support that young people need,” says Dr. Steven Adelsheim, director of the Stanford University psychiatry department’s Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Alison Bloeser, a Seal Beach, Calif., mom, has struggled for nearly a decade to find effective care for her now 15-year old son’s obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD. In that time, Bloeser says, she has taken him to over 20 therapists and had him on medication — spending more than $20,000 along the way.

“We have a growing number of young people in this country crying out for help at a young age,” Bloeser says. “Why are we not addressing that full force?”

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution because people’s financial and personal situations vary widely.

So, let me begin with tips for all parents, even those with skimpy insurance or none at all. A good place to start is the pediatrician’s office — whether it’s a private practice or a lowcost community clinic.

“When your children reach adolescence, you should be asking their pediatricians to screen for both anxiety and depression,” advises Dr. Bhavana Arora, chief medical officer continued on page 114 14

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Community Events Dances of India: Mint Hill, NC (June 1, 2019)

Internationally acclaimed performer and choreographer Dr. Maha Gingrich presents the 17th Annual Dances of India Performance on June 1, 2019.

Experience the stunning 3000 year-old classical dances and dance dramas of India and witness world dances in their purest form. Over 30 performers will bring age-old stories to life through vibrant traditional costumes. The signature “Unity in Diversity” dance presents unforgettable international dance styles along with a live international orchestra. The performances will begin at 4pm at Kerr Recreation Center of the Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Mint Hill, NC. Admission is free.

OBX Food Truck Showdown: Nags Head, NC (June 2, 2019)

The OBX Food Truck Showdown is back with more trucks for shorter lines and festivities kicking off on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 11 am. The event is guaranteed to be a tummy-tempting, toe-tapping good time as food trucks, breweries and local performers show off their stuff at the Soundside Event Site. Learn more at www.outerbanks.org/

Georgia Renaissance Festival: Fairburn, GA (thru June 2, 2019)

Each weekend June 2, 2019, you can step inside the gates of Newcastle and find yourself transported back to 16th-century England! The 32-acre village will be filled with over 150 artisan craft shoppes, 10 stages of endless entertainment, wonderful pubs and taverns, plus food galore! You’ll laugh out loud at the antics of all the costumed characters, try your skill at carnival games, and enjoy human-powered rides for kids of all ages. Giant roasted turkey legs, fish and chips, hearty ales, mead and more will also be available a feast fit for Royalty! It’s a full day of fun, food and entertainment for the whole family. The 34th year of the festival will be held at 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road in Fairburn, GA (just south of Atlanta). Learn more including theme weekends and ticket prices at www.garenfest.com.

Raleigh International Food Festival: (June 8, 2019)

Celebrate Raleigh’s diverse community, at the City Plaza on Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, NC on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 12pm to 10pm. free and family friendly event designed to promote cross-cultural exchange and respect between cultures. The event will include bands & dance performances representing Salsa, Samba, Belly Dance, Hip Hop, Kpop, Reggae, Irish, and much more. Come and try food, beer and wine from all around the world! This event is free! For more info, write to ncvibes1@gmail.com

NC Raga Revival Concert: Raleigh, NC (June 8, 2019)

Hair Transplant Consultations with Dr. Anjali Shere: NC-GA (June 3-9, 2019)

Dr. Anjali Shere, India’s leading hair transplant specialist will be visiting select cities in the US offering free no obligation consultations for Artas Robotic Hair Transplants. You can book your consultation between June 3 & 9, 2019 when Dr. Shere visits Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Greensboro by emailing her at anjalisheremd@gmail.com or on Whatsapp at +919930147576.

Taste of Charlotte Festival (June 7-9, 2019)

Taste of Charlotte is a 3 day festival featuring over 100 samples from area restaurants along with Live Music and Entertainment, Interactive Children’s Activities, Cooking Demos, Street Performances, Unique Shopping and a large variety of local, regional and national partners interacting with festival goers, providing information, coupons and free stuff! Admission is free.

Purchase festival coins to use for restaurant samples, beverages and kid’s activities. The festival will run from June 7 to 9, 2019 along Tryon Street in downtown Charlotte. To learn more, visit www.tasteofcharlotte.com.

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NC Raga Revival is a monthly concert series showcasing the music of the South Asian diaspora and collaborations with other world music artists. These concerts are family friendly, no shoes, and no booze. On Saturday, June 8, 2019 the performers include, Daniel Chambo (bansuri), Ajay Dholakia (tabla), and Gargi Sarkar (vocals). The performance begins at 7pm and takes place at Cirque de Vol, 300 W Hargett St., Raleigh NC. For more details visit, www.ncragarevival.com.

Asheville Vegan Fest (June 9, 2019)

This will be a celebration of compassionate living in one of the top vegan-friendly cities in the country. The fifth annual Asheville VeganFest will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2019, from 11am-6pm. Come enjoy an outdoor

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festival with tons of vendors showcasing vegan food, beer, and lifestyle products. The VeganFest is hosted by Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, a no-kill animal rescue shelter based in Asheville.

The event is free, open to the public and takes place in the heart of downtown. See more information at veganfest.bwar.org.

Spoleto Festival USA: Charleston, SC (thru June 9, 2019)

Each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina’s historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in opera; theater; dance; and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music. Now approaching its 43rd season, Spoleto Festival USA is internationally recognized as America’s premier performing arts festival. In the decades since its inception in 1977, Spoleto Festival USA has firmly established itself as one of the world’s leading festivals, presenting more than 200 world or American premieres. This year’s festivities will take place through June 9, 2019. See more info, including performance schedules and tickets at spoletousa.org

A do-it-yourself social change toolkit, #ShapingCLT is a solutions-oriented variety show aimed at vanquishing apathy.

The examination of Charlotte’s future will move participants beyond conversation towards civic action. This guest-curated program will bring together thought leaders in the community representing a variety of perspectives on trending issues.

Presented by Bank of America, the program will be hosted by Davita Galloway of Dupp & Swat. Admission is $10 for nonmembers ($7.50 for members) which includes light bites and a cash bar. Space is limited, so reservations are required. #ShapingCLT will take place on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Levine Museum of the New South in Charlotte.

To learn more, visit www.museumofthenewsouth.org/

North Carolina Blueberry Festival: Burgaw, NC (June 14-15, 2019)

The North Carolina Blueberry Festival is filled with a great source of local pride, with the entire community involved in promoting Burgaw, NC to the world in its finest shade of Blue.

The Festival provides an opportunity for people to enjoy a full day of family entertainment while experiencing the southern hospitality of a small town. It will run between June 14 & 15, 2019 around the Historic Courthouse Square. See more information at www.ncblueberryfestival.com

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Community Events HeroesCon: Charlotte, NC (June 14-16, 2019)

HeroesCon was founded in 1982 by the owner of Charlotte’s Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a “must” on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from every region of the country to the Charlotte Convention Center. This year’s event will be at the Charlotte Convention Center from June 14-16, 2019. Tickets and Guest List are both available at www.heroesonline.com/heroescon/ Kids 12 & under are free!

Front Street Arts & Crafts Show: Dillsboro, NC (June 15, 2019)

The Front Street Arts & Crafts Show in downtown Dillsboro, NC will feature some of the best regional artisans. There will be over 40 booths to display the hand-made craftsmanship of artists from around the region, along with family entertainment and festival food. Come on by on Saturday. June 15, 2019 from 10am to 4pm. Learn more at www.dillsboronc.info/events

Gayatri Jayanti Mahadeep Yagna: Charlotte (June 15, 2019)

Gayatri Pariwar of Charlotte presents Gayatri Jayanti Mahadeep Yagna on Saturday, June 15, 2019 beginning at 3pm at Hindu Center, 7400 City View Dr., Charlotte. For more information or details call 704.825.1803, 704.691.5061 or visit www.hcclt.org.

Vintage Market Days of Columbia Metro (June 21-23, 2019)

Richa Sharma Live: Raleigh, NC (June 28, 2019)

Livespectrum presents vocalist Richa Sharma live in concert with live musicians on Friday, June 28, 2019 beginning at 8:15pm at the Duke Energy Center in Raleigh, NC. She will perform many of her hits along with Sufi and unplugged performances.

The event is also a fundraiser and book drive for Bonnie Book Foundation. For more details call 877-222-9324 or visit www.livespectrum.com.

Meet Amma: Atlanta (June 28 - 29, 2019)

Here’s a chance to meet Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi), a renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader on June 28 - 29, 2019 at Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courland Street NE, Atlanta.

There are several free public programs on both days, including Devi Bhava, a celebration devoted to world peace. Arrive 90 minutes prior to programs to receive free tokens. For more details call 770.609.4860 or visit www.Amma.org.

Symphony in the Park: Cornelius, NC (June 29, 2019)

The Vintage Market Days of Columbia Metro will be held on June 21-23, 2019 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. Explore a wide assortment of vintage, vintage inspired, architectural salvage, repurposed finds, jewelry, clothing, and other items. Come enjoy shopping, live music, food trucks, and more. Admission: early buying event (3-day pass) $10, sat/sun $5. Children under 12 free. See more info including ticket purchasing at vintagemarketdays.com/market/columbia-metro/

Midlands Family Expo: Columbia, SC (June 22, 2019)

Join in on the 5th Annual Midlands Expo presented by Absolute Total Care!

This free Expo is your one-stop shop to the best local products, services and resources for families. Learn & shop with over 70 vendors and free activities include face painting, laser tag, magic shows, photo booth, bounce houses, balloon animals, health screenings, crafts & special guests. Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/midlands-family-expo-tickets Saathee.com

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Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and chairs and join us for an evening with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at the Bailey Road Park Bandshell in Cornelius, NC on Saturday, June 29, 2019. KidsZone provided by Journey Church.

Concessions will be available. Wine and local/craft beer proceeds will benefit Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists. You may bring your own coolers/food/beverages, but no glass bottles or containers, pets, smoking, tobacco products, tents or open flames.

Fireworks will immediately follow the performances. Gates open at 6pm. See more info at www.cornelius.org June 2019

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Kiran Heroes for Hope Walkathon: Morrisville, NC (July 13, 2019)

Kiran is hosting the 4th Annual Kiran Walkathon 2019: Heroes for Hope on Sunday, July 13th, 2019. The Kiran Walkathon will be taking place from 10am - 12pm at Lake Crabtree County Park in Morrisville, NC. This year’s superhero theme is to honor not only the heroic qualities present in all victims and survivors of abuse, but to also honor the heroism present in YOU - the supporters - who make it possible for Kiran to do what they do best. Various activities will also be available for all ages so you do not want to miss out on all the fun! Proceeds raised from the Walkathon will go towards empowering South Asian victims of domestic violence across North Carolina.

Ratha Yatra: Charlotte (July 14, 2019)

The annual Ratha Yatra will take place on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Hindu Center, 7400 City View Dr., Charlotte beginning at 9:30am with puja, followed by Ratha pulling, archana, maha Prasad and a cultural program. For more details call 704.535.6923 or visit www.hcclt.org.

Garba & Dandiya Night with Kinjal Dave: Charlotte, NC (Sept 13, 2019)

The Indian Association of Greater Charlotte and Carolinas Entertainment present Dandiya & Garba Night with Kinjal Dave (co-singer of the Guajarati hit, “Char Bangdi Vadi Gadi”) on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte from 8pm to 1am. For more information, visit carolinasentertainment.com.

The Mountain Artisans shows are famous for featuring one of the biggest selections of authentic handcrafted art and crafts in the Southeast, with over 100 artisans participating in this annual event. Come see all the heritage crafts on June 29 & 30, 2019 at the WCU Ramsey Center in Cullowhee, NC. Several of the old time quilters still make them one at a time just for you. Goat milk soap, pine needle baskets, white oak baskets, hand tied brooms and cotton woven rugs are hard to find and all here.

Some of the most skilled doll craft, leather craft, and master jewelers around will have exhibits as well. See more info at www.mountainartisans.net

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Shri Ram Katha with Murlika Sharma Ji: Charlotte (July 7-13, 2019)

Murlika Sharma ji will present Shri Ram Katha Parayan from Sunday, July 7 - Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Hindu Center, 7400 City View Dr., Charlotte. She is an author of the world famous book “Rasili Braj Yatra - an authentic encyclopedia of Braj” that has been accepted by all the Sampradayas in India. The book is currently being translated into multiple languages. The katha will be followed daily by aarti and mahaprasad. For more details call 704.543.1981 or 704.321.5459 or visit www.hcclt.org.

Geeta Gyan Yagnya, Karma Yog: Greenville, SC (July 8-14, 2019)

The Vedic Center of Greenviile, SC invites all devotees to attend a week long discourse given by PujyaShree Bhupendrabhai Pandya Ji. Discourse, Geeta Gyan Yagnya: Karma Yog, will be given in Hindi. It is an excellent exposition of Shree Krishna teaching of life management. It takes place from Monday, July 8 - 14, 2019 at Vedic Center of Greenville, 520 Bethel Dr., Mauldin, SC. For more details, visit www.vediccenterofgreenville.org.

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June 5 Bharat (Director: Ali Abbas Zafar) Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Disha Patani, Sunil Grover, Tabu, and Jackie Shroff

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X-Men: dark Phoenix (Director: Simon Kinberg) Cast: Sophie Turner, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Tye Sheridan, Nicholas Hoult, Evan Peters, and Jennifer Lawrence

late night (Director: Nisha Ganatra) Cast: Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, Max Casella, Hugh Dancy, Denis O’Hare, Reid Scott, Amy Ryan, and John Lithgow

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the secret life of Pets 2 (Directors: Chris Renaud & Jonathan Del Val) Cast: Jenny Slate, Kevin Hart, Patton Oswalt, Tiffany Haddish, and Harrison Ford

Kabir singh (Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga) Cast: Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani

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article 15 (Director: Anubhav Sinha) Cast: Ayushman Khurana, Isha Talwar, Manoj Pahwa, Sayani Gupta, Kumud Mishra, and Mohammed Zeeshan

Men in Black: International (Director: F. Gary Gray) Cast: Tessa Thompson, Chris Hemsworth, Rebecca Ferguson, Kumail Nanjiani, Liam Neeson, & Emma Thompson

drive (Director: Tarun Mansukhani) Cast: Sushant Singh Rajput, Jacqueline Fernandez, Vikramjeet Virk, and Sapna Pabbi

one day: Justice delivered (Director: Ashok Nanda) Cast: Anupam Kher, Esha Gupta, and Kumud Mishra

Yesterday (Director: Danny Boyle) Cast: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Kate McKinnon, and Ed Sheeran

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Film Clips Late Night

After almost 30 years, a groundbreaking talk-show host suspects she may soon be losing her coveted seat on late-night television unless she manages a gamechanging transformation in Late Night, the first feature film from writer and producer Mindy Kaling. In the film, talk-show host Katherine Newbury (Emma Thompson) is a pioneer in her field. The only woman ever to have a long-running program on late night, she keeps her writers’ room on a short leash ― and all male. But when her ratings plummet and she is accused of being a “woman who hates women,” Katherine puts gender equality on her to-do list and impulsively hires Molly Patel (Mindy Kaling), a chemical plant efficiency expert, as the first and only female on her writing staff. With rumors swirling that Katherine is being replaced by a younger, hipper male host, she demands that the writers make her funny and relevant again. A lifelong fan, Molly is determined to prove she’s not just a diversity hire, but the one person who can turn her idol’s career around. The film stars Kaling along with Max Casella, Hugh Dancy, Amy Ryan, and John Lithgow. Late Night releases on June 7.

Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi will costar in Chehre

This is the first time Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi will be coming together for a mystery thriller produced by Anand Pandit and helmed by Rumi Jaffrey. Pandit Motion Pictures has been at the forefront of successful cinematic ventures such as Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Sarkar 3, Satyamev Jayate, and the recent blockbuster Total Dhamaal. The film has begun production in Mumbai and will also star Kriti Kharbanda, Rhea Chakraborty, Siddhanth Kapoor, Dritman Chakroborthy and Raahgir Yadav and Annu Kapoor. Chehre releases on February 21, 2020.

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The Zoya Factor

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The Zoya Factor, directed by Abhishek Sharma and based Anuja Chauhan’s novel Zoya Factor, is a romantic comedy about the young woman Zoya, an advertising agent, and her relationship with the captain of team India, Nikhil Khoda. The cricket-infused drama stars Sonam Kapoor and Dulquer Salmaan and is slated for release in theaters beginning June 14.

Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani star in the upcoming Hindi film Kabir Singh, which is a remake of a Telugu movie Arjun Reddy (2017), where a short-tempered house surgeon gets used to drugs and drinks when his girlfriend is forced to marry another person.

The movie, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, hits the screens on June 21.

One Day: Justice Delivered

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by Tarun Mansukhani, with the cast that includes Sushant Singh Rajput, Jacqueline Fernandez, Vikramjeet Virk, and Sapna Pabbi. Johar is hoping to get the winning feeling again after the disappointing box office performance of his epic film Kalank. In the film Drive, a stunt driver gets attracted to his neighbor and invariably gets drawn into a dangerous underworld. The fastpaced thriller is slated to open on June 28.

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In the film a Crime Branch Special Officer investigates the serial disappearance of high profile individuals in a state capital.

Ashok Nanda directs the cast of the film that has the tagline “every crime reveals a story.” See the film in theaters on June 14.

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English actor Himesh Patel stars in the new film by director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire).

Yesterday tells the tale of a struggling musician who realizes that he’s the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles.

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Subcontinental Divide An Indian Subcontinent & America Dialogue

By Ahsen Jillani

Alas, nothing stopped the runaway train in our stomach. I mean, I still meet hippie women in “Don’t Eat My Animal Friends” t-shirts picking up plastic bottles along roadways and exceptionalism, Kant, and my loading them into their VW campers, but my thinking is still automata Whopper that they made a wrong turn when avoiding the Woodstock traffic jam. The big movement never arrived because of myriad “I’m a vegetarian myself. I eat chicken only.” I must confess reasons, but the deepest of these arguments is about the that I was once, somewhere during this vast philosophical and economic and cultural aspects of the meat industry. I’ve spent gastronomical journey, a “chickentarian” myself. I actually put 15 years lamenting that it’s impossible to be in the American the double whopper down and felt nausea sometime in the corporate rat race on a diet that seems jokingly unmacho and early ‘90s, soon after my wife, freshly empowered by a new unconventional to the steak- and hotdog-eating work baby, opened a bestselling book about the dangers of an environment.

American diet. Instead of blessing the Some industries are morphing into Thanksgiving turkey, she blasted it, and global awareness kind of stances, but that sent me creeping toward bulimia, anorexia, is generously 5 percent of the American Plato went a little further, saying workforce which can tolerate you eating IBS, Crohn’s, guilt, depression, and most of that the economics and geo-politics of lentils and naan at the company lunch all, severe gas.

In my new life as an American the meat industry were going to rock table—and not make silly jokes about beans vegetarian, my best friend became the Taco and gas. I don’t know where it all started our world down the road.

Bell bean burrito. I also met other friends (and maybe, probably post-WW-II), but by who were in various stages of saving their colons and the planet the ‘50s, Americans got into the ra ra national homogeny and by hugging trees, picking up used tires from highways, saving compliance mode—which built up enough inertia that it still the world by not bathing for months, and generally not shaving seems to be barreling down the road to colon cancer. Food to prevent razor blade proliferation in the landfills. During the became bland. People complained that workers smelled funny. many years I adopted the Garlic was mostly out, and supposedly Western American garlic is sweet and vegetarian lifestyle, I gained tasteless now. Onions became weight, my cholesterol shot Vidalia and that’s all fast food up, my energy level dropped, seems to use now. Stereotypes and my stomach problems about Asians smelling like curry worsened. flew around like flies in blue I proceeded to spend a collar lunchrooms.

Two better part of a decade companies I worked for banned scratching my head about fish and curry from their where this movement started lunchrooms because other and where it needs to end so employees “felt sick.” we are not all victims of cattle Today, my daughter does flatulence that is reportedly take leftover curry to work for destroying the ozone layer. lunch the next day. But her Evidently, what animals are to gentile uptown employer is still us is a debate that spans a rarity in America. Most thousands of years just in progressive Americans enjoy the western philosophy. It seems Pythagoras, in addition to sophistication of Indian, Middle Eastern, Thai, and Vietnamese smoking stuff that made geometry exciting to him, also thought foods. The rest—well, “I’d rather be dead, then not eat red animals had souls. Plato went a little further, saying that the meat.” Fast food seems to keep playing ping pong with economics and geo-politics of the meat industry were going to consumer demand as well. Yeah, there are occasional test rock our world down the road. Ooops, he was right. markets for McDonald’s bean burgers, and Burger King tabouli And thus came the utilitarians, who warned about humans salads, but give me a darn break. ultimately abusing the planet and all species on it; followed by Like most well-meaning Americans, I eat double burgers the speciesists, who generally didn’t much care for the feelings and spicy chicken sandwiches under extreme pressure and for of animals; the exceptionalists, who thought they were special sheer convenience when I’m starving to death running all over but animals were not; and finally the powerhouses of modern continued on page 94 western thought like Kant and Descartes, who really didn’t think animals felt pain or anything else for that matter because Ahsen Jillani their capacity to reason was just not there. Their message: Eat a former editor and publisher, is originally them into extinction—which we would easily have done if we from Islamabad , Pakistan , and now lives in Mint hadn’t set up factory farms and turned animals into a Hill. He owns Must Media, a PR company focusing commodity. Peter Singer and Tom Regan were two notable on both political and corporate clients. thinkers who wrote about the increased use of animals as a th resource way into the end of the 20 century.

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In defense of our Interconnected World

By Dhruv Pathak

After a long absence from writing in Saathee, I figured I’d make a comeback to address an idea that I have heard hundreds of times but never formally responded to. This idea, to paraphrase: back in my day, we used to have genuine interaction but nowadays kids don’t understand how to truly engage with one another.

Seemingly, every person over the age of 40 with a keyboard has spewed their version of this sentiment all over the internet.

I was reminded by my mild annoyance with this idea by reading the ever-entertaining Ahsen Jilani in the May 2019 edition of Saathee.

To do his perspective justice here is his quote: “There’s just this slight difference: people interacted directly then, and through that you build relationships, a culture, a society; you learn about norms not from Big Media or Fortune 100 agendas but from people around you—the people who are your community. You see, there’s a difference between a meme and a conversation or a piece of writing. Witty as some memes are, they are not intellectually complex like writing or verbal engagement.”

I did not take issue with the whole article, so I won’t be responding but just using this one paragraph to lay the foundation for my perspective.

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There are many facts in that paragraph alone, however it is merely one perspective. Facts cannot be expected to prove a point; we must seek truth from facts in all things.

Fact 1: Yes, before the proliferation of cellphones, people did interact directly. However, was that always a good thing? For example, if a young person (by the way I am 25) is looking to court another person and they agreed to meet at the movies at 7pm, and one is a no-show is that really a good thing? What if they had an emergency in their family, the person who got stood up is going to think they are inadequate and worst of all they just spent time mentally preparing all week, getting dressed, driving to the theater just to be stood up. Sure, this is a lighter example but there are countless more serious ones.

In a heartbreaking fashion, the number of mass shootings is unfathomable, albeit unsurprising, without the advent of cellphones people wouldn’t be able to notify their family or

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By Shyama Parui

Freedom to Imagine

I distinctly remember that day in December of 2001, when my husband and I had taken a tram ride that was unexpectedly derailed. There was chaos and suddenly from the darkness we saw a gigantic, mechanical version of King Kong attempting to attack us. Instead of feeling fear or a pang of thrill, I chuckled at its artificiality. The old version of the King Kong ride at Universal Studios was far from impressive. That along with some of the other “rides” fell short of expectations, particularly for adults seeking an experience that would immerse them in some of their favorite movies. Fast forward to 2019 on my most recent trip to Universal Studios parks in Orlando, I was astonished by the new and improved Skull Island – Reign of Kong. The eerie studio generated effects managed to startle us at the right moments, and we ducked instinctively when the bats (or rather their computerized counterparts) emerged. As we disembarked the rickety bus, I felt equal parts relieved and excited. Well, relief because it was nice to exit the dark and Scientists who have had a spooky surroundings and excited because I was hit by a first to their credit also had child-like exhilaration. the ability to conjure up As we grow up and focus what they wanted to create on the realities of our life we are rarely amazed while or discover. imagination is often restrained. We leave books of fairy tales behind in favor of practical guides. Criticizing this choice is hardly fair, because our duties and responsibilities demand action rather than fiction. But look at what we could lose? Imagination is the first step toward great inventions and discoveries. A visit to Kennedy Space Center was a timely reminder for our family, that there is an infinite amount of space beyond our immediate surroundings that is waiting to be explored. Creative minds had to envisage man’s ascent to the moon and dream of a way to get there. The physics and engineering that went into solidifying that vision came much later.

Scientists who have had a first to their credit also had the ability to conjure up what they wanted to create or discover. In fact, that intangible figment of their imagination may have been the motivator driving them closer to their goal. Lady Ada Byron Lovelace exemplifies how the artistic side of mathematicians elevates the exactness of their field. The daughter of the famous poet Lord Byron, Ada’s “understanding of mathematics was laced with imagination, and she described math in metaphors,” wrote Dr. Betty Toole. Lady Lovelace has been credited as being the world’s first computer programmer a century before Saathee.com

computers event came into being. She could foresee different ways in which computer programs could be used. That powerful ability to create in her mind what didn’t exist is what put her ahead of the times.

a fictional world Let’s also consider the world of fiction. Many of us grew up reading and listening to tales from the Panchtantra and Jataka, where animals were personified, and their stories taught us many important lessons. If we limited ourselves to reading about “real” characters then these fables would be unheard of. Skepticism about fantastical tales abounds and it probably was the reason that J.K. Rowling had trouble finding a publisher willing to give the first Harry Potter novel a chance. I am sure the publishers who rejected the now famous series have regrets that are the size of Hagrid’s hippogriff.

There is a beauty in using fantasy to explore plots and trigger emotions that may appear removed from ordinary humans like us, but it allows the writer to indirectly and tactfully discuss the demons and dilemmas we may be facing.

Additionally, figurative speech in literature adorns the writing and makes reading more pleasurable than a dispassionate series of descriptions. “A very beautiful river, I love it above all else. Often I have listened to it, often I have looked into its eyes, and I have always learned from it.” These lines from Herman Hesse’s book Siddhartha create depth and imagery that would be impossible to do in terms that merely replicate facts as they appear.

We now have a wide menu of options should we choose to entertain ourselves using an electronic device. Yet, few shows are successful in holding our attention. My middle school children were watching a series that is set in a performing arts school and they pointed out that the characters were “way too dramatic with eventful lives” and they posed a reasonable question, “How many high schoolers lead such lives?” Fair enough, but I asked them if they would watch a show that only recorded high school students attending classes and doing homework day in and day out. “Never,” they admitted.

Similarly, we look for the masala element in Indian entertainment and even though I am not a fan of the hyper melodramatic Hindi soap operas, I enjoy watching more than just documentaries. I often pick mindless movies to allow myself some guiltless escapism. Judging from the success of daytime soap operas in the US and telenovelas in Latin continued on page 94

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In the words of one of its most famous practitioners, the late B. K. S. Iyengar, “Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.”

For full details on this year’s event in Washington DC, visit www.indianembassy.org/dcyogaday

Members of the Nepali Formed Police Unit in Haiti doing Yoga.

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The 5th annual International Day of Yoga is an event organized by Embassy of India, Washington DC in Partnership with Friends of Yoga to raise awareness of benefits of Yoga on mental health and celebrate Yoga. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, June 16, 2019 from 8:30 to 11:00am at the Washington Monument, 1600 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC. This will be followed by the Indian Vegetarian Food Festival at Freer Sackler Smithsonian Museums of Asian Art, 1150 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington DC. There is no cost to participate but registration is requested. Rain or shine, the event will proceed as planned. Bring yoga mats. There is some street parking. The closest metro station is Smithsonian Station.

The United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga on December 11, 2014. The day was suggested because it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The draft resolution establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states.

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How Japan’s Renewables-Powered Olympics Could Kick Off a Global Race for Clean Energy

By Niki J.P. Alsford, theconversation.com

Japan is aiming to host the first Olympic Games powered solely by renewable sources. If successful, this could help the country carve a new niche in the global order as a champion of climate action and environmental protection – and set off a clean energy race in the process.

As well as committing to 100 percent renewable power for the 2020 games, Japan’s Olympic organizing committee plans to offset all unavoidable CO₂ emissions, ensure that all products are sourced according to a strict sustainability code, and use lease and rental services so that 99 percent of procured goods will be recycled or reused. For example, athletes’ uniforms will be made from recycled fabric, and Japanese citizens have donated used electronics from which all medals will be created.

Games organizers have also committed to nearly eliminating waste in new constructions, which will be built to strict energy efficiency standards. The Olympic Village is being designed as a new model for sustainable inner-city housing, with seawater heat pumps, food waste-powered biogas, and nationally sourced timber. And with aims to integrate city and nature. Also being creating are 537 hectares of new green space, while existing spaces are being closed off as nature reserves to protect biodiversity. There are plans to filter rainwater and waste water for use at competition venues.

If such a vision is achieved, Tokyo could significantly raise the bar for future games, which have typically created massive carbon footprints. That of Rio 2016 was larger than the annual emissions of 35 countries.

Tokyo 2020’s sustainability focus is important not just for future Olympics, but also for Japan itself. Since the 1990s, global attention on Japan has waned. Once a formidable economic force, the country has been overshadowed by China’s remarkable economic growth. And thanks to the rise of K-Pop and TV dramas such as Master’s Sun and My Love From the Saathee.com

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Star, South Korea has now taken up Japan’s former role as the region’s cultural vanguard.

Japan’s diplomatic leverage has also declined in recent years. In the early 2000s, the country was an important player in six-party talks to find a peaceful resolution to security concerns over North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. Other parties continue to play a high-profile role, with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently meeting Trump, Putin, and South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Japan, in contrast, now finds itself on the sidelines.

Forging a new path Taking a lead in clean energy and climate action – a return to the turn of the century, when Japan played a key role in forging climate consensus – could be the country’s opportunity to carve a new geopolitical path.

Of course, it’s not without competition.

In the wake of the US’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement in 2017, China is filling the climate leadership vacuum, and emerging as a dominant force in international agreements. India – set to be severely affected by climate breakdown – is attempting to do the same, with both nations investing heavily in renewable energy and green technology.

But as a technological and vibrant society, Japan is also wellplaced to take the lead on climate. It is third only to China and the US in installed solar power capacity and solar’s share of the Japanese energy mix is more than double that of its rivals.

Japanese solar firms are at the forefront of solar panel innovation, having twice broken efficiency records in recent years.

The country has also recently announced goals to achieve zero-carbon steel and transport sectors. Japan’s hydrogen industry is world-leading, and it intends to showcase the fuel at the Olympics by using it to power the Olympic torches, as continued on page 98

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“Did I offend him? Should I have not brought it up? Was it wrong of me to stand up for my wife? Is he going to bubble up?” He kept thinking. “You are right,” he said in a calm voice.

Those words brought me a sigh of relief. He didn’t need to apologize; that would not be appropriate. Bollywood movies had taught me how to behave like a dutiful son and always respect our elders. Then he summarized the situation by saying, “Dekho bhaddi baat hai parkahavat hai, par doodh dene wali guy ki dulatti bhi sehni padti hai.” “It’s kind of an ugly saying that you have to tolerate the kick of a lactating cow.” That made sense.

My brother’s wife was working actively in his business and my wife was not. Even I was surprised by my next remark which was even bolder. “So why should my wife be penalized just because she doesn’t work in your business?” The teacup rattled in the saucer sensing his uneasiness. He didn’t say anything.

After that incident his behavior changed forever. I admired the greatness of this man. Not only did he not deny it, he took the time for a bit of introspection and then admitted his mistake. He summarized the situation aptly by coming up with a humorous quote that dissolved the tension. The part about the lactating cow was a bit awkward and I am glad I never had a birds-and-the-bees talk with him in my teens.

Two of his other favorite quotes were: “Murgi ki jaan gayee, miya ko swad hi nahin aya,” which translates to “The chicken lost its life but the master didn’t relish the taste.” He used it for unreasonably demanding customers when his hard work would go unappreciated. The other quote that he used often, “Tumhe aam khane hein, yeh ped ginne hein?” “Do you want to eat the mangoes or want to count the trees?” It basically meant, “Do you care about getting the job done or how it was done?”

He would use it often when someone would be too intrusive or get into the nitty-gritty details.

My father’s ability to use humor in real life situations taught me some valuable lessons. Humor allows you to connect with people who have differing views than you. Ronald Reagan knew this and used it effectively. Humor can help you maintain your sanity when you are not able to change other people’s behavior. Mahatma Gandhi knew it best when he said, “If it were not for humor, I would have killed myself long back.” I am sure he was referring to the stubborn British masters. Humor can diffuse seemingly insurmountable tension and if used cleverly, you don’t have to say you are sorry!

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In the 1970’s and 80’s, he would travel between India and the US for his import-export business. At that time, the customs process at the Indian airports was not streamlined and the officials would give him a hard time. We were living in Delhi at that time and I remember on numerous occasions when he would My father’s ability to use come back from the US, he humor in real life situations would say under his breath, “Saale, Ullu ke Patthe.” taught me some valuable “Bunch of stupid jerks.” lessons.

That would summarize his frustration with the corrupt bureaucratic officials.

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so interesting, and yes, challenging. When something can exist in a state of truth and untruth inside my own head, then imagine all the complications that enter when you come into the picture, along with your head. For, I may talk about my “this”, and you may talk about your “this”, while we both fail to talk about the “that” that is the other person’s “this”. And, neither of us notices the emergence of a this-that that comes as a consequence of the interaction between my this and your that.

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What is the this, and what is the that? It can be anything at Too many things! There are way too many things to deal all.

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I is a you to you, and your I is a you to me. And out of that Things are often characterized relative to something else.

“Too many things” suggests that too many is too many because emerges an I-you to me, and likewise an I-you to you, which is of some limitations in the mechanism that needs to deal with really a you-I to me. One may mistakenly think that an I-you these things, which is why those things feel like too many things. and a you-I are the same thing, if we are inclined to think along the lines of the commutative law that we may have come to What are these limitations due to? Bandwidth!

We are all limited by our know in elementary math. But make no mistake. These are bandwidth to whatever the radically different constructs. The weightage given to each part Spiderman makes his web “cable company” installed in of the I-you matters. I will weigh the I part of the I-you very bigger and bigger to catch us. And a mighty strange heavily, while you, from your end, will weigh the you that is more and more of the cable company it is, because your I as the most important by far. So you shift your attention they don’t have any upgrade between your you-I and your I as I do likewise with my I-you same sorts of useless options, and they imposed a and my I, and it may just be that we can never see I to I, because things... He feels trapped in lifetime contract on us! To top the eye in each I is limited in its capacity and the programming his web. it off, it is a narrowband embedded in it by some unknown hand. service – sometimes it feels like I can barely get 2-3 bits per second through the #$%* system, only one program!?

It gets worse. There is not just an I. There is a whole slew of right when I need to deal with tons of stuff! satellites that swirl around the I. There are people, there are The unfortunate consequence of these bandwidth limitations is that we can do mostly one thing at a time. Some optimistic things, and various imaginary creatures that seem to be souls believe that they can multi-task with ease, but this fantasy important to the I. And, this I thing sits at the center of the web has been banished to the myth-pile by studies conducted on this it spins like a spider. So there is only one program that the I subject. To make sure that I am being somewhat scientific about watches: itself. In other words, I am Spiderman. And that is the this, I conducted my own rigorous study on a representative only program that plays on this narrow bandwidth channel. sample (sample size = 1) and arrived at a 99.9% confidence level Each episode brings the same characters and creatures, and it’s that multi-tasking is near impossible. To be even more rigorous, always a struggle. Spiderman makes his web bigger and bigger and to make sure that the study was replicable, I checked with to catch more and more of the same sorts of useless things. But one or two similarly scientifically minded friends, and they all Spiderman is getting a little tired of it all. There are just too many attested to the veracity of my findings. Yes, friends, it is sad but things! He feels trapped in his web. true that we cannot multi-task, barring some obvious scenarios the final episode of spidey such as being able to walk and chew gum at the same time.

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dies fighting in a last-ditch effort against great odds. It was bound to happen. And it did!

I wake up from this strange dream drenched in a cold sweat.

Maybe I need to stop spinning this tangled web. Do I need all these things and this web? Do I need to be Spiderman? How did I ever become this creature? Can’t I just slide along in life, and become Sliderman instead before the final episode plays?

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Keeping it light; keeping it non-committal. Any day I could to and fro the way I imagine I must have looked three weeks pop off to another town. There is Tallinn to the north, in Estonia, ago when I was exactly there, for the first day, walking in the or Vilnius in Lithuania. Both are a half-day bus ride away, and then-cold and wondering how in the universe I might find my way through a new place, a new way, a new day. And the bare for the southern tour I just found out I could do a train thing, if branches on the trees... Tokyo via Bangkok, to here. A long it was the weekend. Then there is Warsaw, and then, there is an overnight train that goes to Budapest, I just road. Came to Latvia because, well: it’s read. These things make me curious; but I different from everywhere I’ve ever been. am also well aware by now that movement There I go, off towards the new. As my I like walking around all over the for the sake of movement, while incredible father says, ‘That’s Dipika.’

I can see the front of the train station, place and running into people from in its own way, isn’t the trip that I am on across the way, and around the building I the same places, the same cafes, this time. I am actually here, believe it or not, for work. Writing. Design. Art. And now know there is a bus station to carry the same bars... photography.

A kind of creative nonfiction you off to cities of Eastern Europe multiple mini-journalism, and that, too, in times a day. Pretty smack in the center of things, where the people move, and the parks are vivid. I like this. I like being in collaboration with people in this country. So, with a gut feeling a city again, but not a giant city. I like walking around all over that the aesthetics of here would align with my own, I just the place and running into people from the same places, the came, out of the blue. Sometimes, believe me, that is the best same cafes, the same bars, the same restaurants that I like to way. No expectations. Happily, Rī ga has enraptured me, and return to. In this small way, on the road, I sort of get a chance almost immediately. Like I said, I’d had a hunch about it. Now to form a little temporary circuit, and that is how I manage to it’s topping my list, beating out places I love like Prague, Copenhagen, and Cork. Compact. feel in a small way, at ‘home.’ Not Walkable. And now... Rī ga. Could always, of course, but sometimes. be just really lucky with the recent I just got a gift from one of the warm spell. And seeing the first cafe owners, Zina Olehnoviča, she bits of green poke out of the tree runs a place called Tortik Time, branches, that’s nice. And there and we did a small event together are gulls... just yesterday. She gave me an oil Ornament. Old buildings painting, an original of hers. It’s so everywhere, old designs from nice. It’s so... kind. It’s also very here, places that some of the locals good work. Making friends, on the will ‘warn you is very Soviet’, the road, in the cities where I go. old school style that you might (Sounds like a promise I made to have wandered around if you someone in Ipoh, back in Malaysia were in the old parts of the cities last year: ‘I’m going to go to Latvia that have the things that carry over and make events and write stuff from parts of Europe like this. I with people I don’t even know was at one point flashbacking to Gramercy Park in New York, yet.’ But it’s a thing. It is. It happens.) and another time, to the old art nouveau stuff that I have heard Moving around in the drift style that is what the Situationists talked of, as I have learned, from brief internet there is a dedicated street for, which isn’t too overdone, researches in that vein. And now I’m on to post apparently, but just is, just is there, and just is being what it is, postmodernism, ask me about it. I have been reading Urban I’ve heard, and that is something I am saving for my last day.

Because between now and then I am starting to think about Dictionary and Wiki How. And talking. A lot. To people in their (side-)adventuring somewhere. I have no idea where, but I’m like, early twenties. Best research ever: real life.

In the short time since I landed here, confusedly, I’m sure, light with the luggage (got through much of that old paper, and blundering about that very crosswalk below me (I’m four floors typed the things in, and made categories and began to

up, sitting in the window on a wide ledge, the sky is changing colors and the light is going, but slowly), I’ve gotten to know quite a bit, by brute-force, the same method one uses to calculate square roots of things without a calculator, right?, and by which I kind of move in general. Go and see a little. Discover a bit. Suss. Ask questions if you are lost. Get recommendations from people who look like they know things. And thusly, being smartphone-less and phone-less in general, with my paper maps and intuition, I amble around for a few days and then a Saathee.com

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excellent source of complex carbohydrates, protein, and fiber.

Beans are also high in potassium and iron.

Magnesium

Broccoli: One cup cooked broccoli has about 100 mg of magnesium. Additionally, this cruciferous vegetable is a Magnesium has been the subject of recent focus as we powerhouse of nutrients including vitamin C, calcium, and realize how important this mineral is. Magnesium is an integral cancer fighting antioxidants. component for our body. Our bones contain about 60 percent of magnesium, the rest is in body tissues, and only about 1 dark chocolate: An ounce of dark chocolate provides 65-70 mg percent is in the blood. of magnesium. Dark chocolate is also high in iron, copper and manganese and contains prebiotic fiber that feeds your healthy gut bacteria. It also has many beneficial anti-oxidants that can improve heart health. leafy greens: Greens pack a punch! Kale, spinach, collard greens, turnip greens and mustard greens are all great sources of magnesium. 1-cup serving of cooked spinach has 157 mg of magnesium. Moreover, greens have many other important nutrients including iron, manganese and vitamins A, C and K, and cancer fighting anti-oxidants.

Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps to maintain normal nerve and muscle function, supports a healthy immune system, keeps the heartbeat steady, and helps bones remain strong. It also helps regulate blood glucose levels and aids in the production of energy and protein. There is ongoing research into the role of magnesium in preventing and managing disorders such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes.

Magnesium helps your heart, muscles, and immune system function properly. But before you start popping pills, it is important to note that there is a difference between inadequate intake and a true deficiency. Signs of deficiency include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and loss of appetite, and are quite rare.

However, people with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or digestive ailments like Crohn’s and celiac disease, as well as those taking medications for heartburn or osteoporosis may have higher needs for magnesium.

It is always better to eat foods that provide the nutrients rather than take supplements, which can be harmful in large amounts. On an average, adult men and women need about 400 mg of magnesium per day.

Studies suggest that nearly half of Americans aren’t getting enough magnesium. Magnesium is present in most plant foods.

Diets high in animal proteins often do not provide adequate magnesium. It is recommended to eat a variety of plant foods to get adequate magnesium rather than take supplements.

nuts: Almonds, cashews, and Brazil nuts are the best sources of magnesium. Almonds contain about 105 mg of magnesium in ¼ cup. Plus, almonds are also rich in protein and Vitamin E. An ounce of cashews contains about 80 mg of magnesium. Brazil nuts also contain selenium, a very important mineral for immunity and cancer prevention. Most nuts are also a good source of fiber and monounsaturated fat and have been shown to improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels in people with diabetes.

seeds: Flax seeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are all a good source of magnesium.

Pumpkin seeds contain about 150 mg in 1 ounce. Like nuts, seeds are also good source of fiber, iron, and healthy fats.

Whole grains: Whole grains such as wheat, barley, oatmeal, buckwheat, and quinoa are good sources of magnesium. In addition, whole grains also provide other important nutrients such as complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, B vitamins, other minerals and anti-oxidants.

summary: Magnesium is a very important mineral which is lacking in people’s diets as they avoid certain foods due to misconceptions about foods and nutrition. So be sure to eat a balanced diet that is sustainable for a long time and does not eliminate food groups for a random reason.

Avoid fad diets. Make simple goals to eat healthy. Avoid all over-processed and junk food. Eat a variety of whole grains, beans, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds so you can get all Foods rich in magnesium important nutrients from food. Cook most of your meals at home. Plan to be active and find ways to move more. Most avocado: One medium avocado provides 58 mg of magnesium. importantly, learn to remove stress and be happy.

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Is there a need to Pay off Mortgage Before We Retire?

When we buy our first home, we probably don’t give much attention to the end date of the mortgage. Will I be still working at that time when the house will be fully paid off? Should I be making double payments to save on the interest charges?

Should I be taking 15 year or 30-year mortgage? Those will be some of the more prominent questions popping in our heads.

When you are on your third or fourth home ownership, then different sets of questions start raising their curious head. You are reaching a point in your life where you are thinking of retiring, at least the question begins to linger in your head or comes about in discussions with your friends or may be with your spouse.

Not quite there yet, still a few years to go but many folks dream of getting rid of their mortgages as they retire. As it is, most of us, especially the Asian community, are so averse to having loans/debts that they cannot wait to be out of it and be free and clear of any monetary obligations.

Burn that mortgage Thinking and dreaming of a “mortgage-burning” In many cases, paying off a party as we approach retirement is a novel idea but mortgage could make paying off the mortgage is sense especially when you not necessarily the best have ample retirement... strategy. Let me explain.

Paying off the mortgage, on many occasions, means taking a big chunk out of your savings account and paying off the loaning institution, assuming there are no penalties involved in doing so. Sometimes, it is better to keep that money in the bank for other purposes such as paying other higher interest debts or perhaps just keeping it as retirement money.

It becomes a compelling strategy especially when you have managed to acquire a low interest mortgage, as would be the case for those who borrowed for mortgage in the last 8 or 9 years.

Some of the folks who have seen more birthdays than others would remind you that back in their times most common mortgage rates would be in the neighborhood of 7 to 12 percent; compare that with the worst of today’s. It looks like easy money. In 1980’s the mortgage rates have gone as high as 15 percent (or higher) for a while and people were still borrowing at that rate. It is hard to fathom these interest rates in today’s environment.

In many cases, paying off a mortgage could make sense especially when you have ample retirement savings and plan to live in the same home for a while. The analysis depends on the terms of your mortgage, the amount of your savings and your expected retirement income and expenses. Clearly if you are not close to retirement, some projections are required for future stream of income and expenses to arrive at some conclusion of your strategy.

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“It is absolutely imperative to run the numbers” says Catherine Collinson, President of Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies; “Every case is a little different.” And indeed, every family is different, has different priorities and different financial and social situation as well as different responsibilities.

the Boomer Generation Baby boomers have been swelling the ranks of retirees now, have been for a while, and more homeowners have been carrying mortgage debt than in the past. According to the joint center for housing studies of Harvard University, more than 40 percent of homeowners aged 65 and older had mortgage loan on their primary residence in 2016. This change of attitude has happened for a few reasons; baby boomers as a generation have tended to be less risk-averse than the previous generation of depression-scarred parents.

Secondly, while the interest rates are rising, they are still low compared to historical standards as mentioned above. And considering the way Federal Reserve is thinking right now about their monetary policy the possibility of interest rates going up in a big hurry are low at least for a while.

So how should homeowners, approaching retirement, evaluate whether to pay off their mortgage. There are several considerations. First thing is to consider your income and expense stream in retirement. Now this stream is to be considered for your estimated lifespan and projected properly.

This stream (cash flow) should also be considered with and without your current mortgage in it as an expense. This is a critical step. continued on page 112

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Many are grown in small quantities and can be found at local farmers markets. North Carolina sweet potatoes are available Malaysian Curry Puffs every month of the year. When selecting sweet potatoes, it is important that they are firm to the touch and no signs of decay.

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1 Yellow Onion The following are three popular sweet potato varieties 2 tsp Vegetable Oil found in grocery stores nationwide. Depending on flavor and 1 ½ Tbsp Curry Powder texture, certain sweet potato varieties lend themselves better for ½ tsp Turmeric certain recipes. ½ tsp Ground Cardamom Covington sweet potato is a favorite for mashing or 3 Bay Leaves roasting, it has rose colored skin and very sweet orange flesh. ½ tsp Chili Powder (or to taste) The O’Henry sweet potato has a pale copper skin, almost 1 tsp Salt like a potato, but don’t be fooled. This tater’s white flesh is 3 Medium sweet potatoes sweet, creamy and ideal for soups and stews.

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His agreeability made it possible for us to not harbor the guilt of abandoning one generation in search of a better future for another.

Yet, I was anxiety-ridden when we landed in Charlotte.

Were we causing my father-in-law a lot of pain by moving him in the years when he most yearned the comfort of his roots? He was never one to complain but wouldn’t it be difficult for him to adjust to a new way of life at this point in time? I vowed to myself that I would do everything I could to keep him comfortable.

My father-in-law is a charismatic man and a stickler for discipline. He meticulously followed a schedule when we were in India. He woke up at 6:00 a.m., meditated for an hour, which was followed by a brisk 3K morning walk, laughter exercises and yoga, then breakfast at 8:30 a.m., reading of the newspaper, a bath at 10:30 am, prayers at 11:00, more reading, lunch at 12:30 pm, a nap… you get the point. We didn’t need a clock. We knew the time of the day just by watching his activity.

When we moved, he stuck to his routine. It was as if one had superimposed the framework of his schedule on a new background with just a slight change of scenery. He did not have his walk or laughter club buddies from Mumbai here, but he made friends of all ages while on his regular morning and evening walks. Very soon, he was introducing our neighbors to us. The entire neighborhood knew and loved the man with a spirited gait and cheery disposition who walked in rain, sun or snow. Maybe, adhering to a routine gave him a sense of comfort, a knowing that things hadn’t changed much.

They say that with age comes a staunch rigidity, yet in him I saw the perfect amalgamation of rigidity and mellowness. He soon developed a fetish for certain American brands. His morning breakfast had to be the right ratio of Cheerios to Special K, the raisins had to be Sun Maid, and the only bread he wanted was the Arnold’s 12-grain variety. He was stern in many ways, yet if you narrated to him an anecdote about a child’s innocence, his eyes would well up.

My father-in-law did everything he could to help us make our life here easy. He did his laundry, folded and ironed his

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My husband and I moved to Charlotte from India in 2012, our two pre-teen children and his eighty-one-year-old father in tow. We had lived in Schaumburg, IL, a suburb of Chicago, for a decade before moving to India in 2007 so life in the United States was not new to us. Having grown up in Mumbai, we settled in Chicago after our marriage in 1997 during the Y2K revolution. Our kids were born there and that is where we began our journey together as a family. During our stint in Chicago my father-in-law, who was a widower, spent the majority of his time in India.

He was younger and relished his independence. He chose to come and visit us in the States he pleased. He would spend a couple months with us in Chicago and a few months with my husband’s brother in Dallas and return to his home in Mumbai.

Then somewhere in the year 2007, when we realized that the arduous travel between the two nations and across the oceans was getting increasingly difficult for him, we thought it best to move back to India to be close to him. When a good work opportunity for my husband arose in India, he gladly took up the offer.

Soon after we relocated to India though we realized that They say that with age our kids were unhappy there.

And after five years of comes a staunch rigidity, watching them struggle to fit yet in him I saw the perfect in, we decided to move back amalgamation of rigidity to the United States. My and mellowness. husband and I spent months contemplating this decision.

We were torn between the wellbeing of our kids and his father.

To our kids, America has always been home. Even today their answer to the quintessential query, “Where are you from?” elicits the response “Chicago.” For my husband and me, the answer to the question varies. At a big fat Indian gathering, our answer is always Mumbai. At the local golf club in Charlotte, it’s Chicago. We’ve created homes in both countries.

We belong here and there. But to my father-in-law, after eight decades of being steeped in the culture and traditions of that bustling metropolis, the answer is and will always be Mumbai.

I still remember the day in Mumbai when my husband had gently shared the news with his father about our impending move to Charlotte. “Appa, I have a job offer in Charlotte and I want to take it up. It’s the best thing for the kids now I think to go back. Will you join us? If you choose to stay back, we will worry about you having to live alone.” continued on page 98 To everyone’s utter amazement he agreed at once, wholeheartedly. “I want what’s best for you and the family. If Vidya Murlidhar the kids are better off there, then I will be too. I will join you.”

Vidya Murlidhar’s articles have been published in With that he left behind all that was known to him, for us. As a Chicken Soup for the Soul, Mothers Always Write, mother whose life was deeply entwined with the longing for a Grown and Flown, Life Positive and other places. better life for my children, I was and will forever be indebted to him for this.

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Managing pilotless aircraft and solar panels that could help humans live on the Moon and Mars are among the technologies NASA is looking to develop with small business awards totaling $106 million. In all, NASA has selected 142 proposals from 129 U.S. small businesses from 28 states and the District of Columbia to receive Phase II contracts as part the agency’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

“Small businesses play an important role in our science and exploration endeavors,” said Jim Reuter, acting associate administrator of NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate. “NASA’s diverse community of partners, including small businesses across the country, helps us achieve our mission and cultivate the U.S. economy. Their innovations will help America land the first woman and the next man on the Moon in 2024, establish a sustainable presence on the lunar surface a few years later, and pursue exciting opportunities for going to Mars and beyond.”

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Lal Vishin, the cofounder and president of India Association of Charlotte, the organization that drives the annual Festival of India in Charlotte, was honored with the Global Leader Award by Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles in a ceremony held on May 2, 2019 at Booth Playhouse. The award ceremony was followed by a reception with several international community leaders along with the mayor and city council woman Dimple Ajmera.

He has used his leadership skills to raise awareness of Charlotte’s diversity. He has also moved beyond his cultural boundaries to bring about positive change in the broader Charlotte community.

He has leveraged many cultural entities including ASC, CMS and others on this mission and is passionate about reaching out to the mainstream, in an effort to add another rich strand to the cultural mosaic of our city.

On May 4, 2019, Nrityangan Cultural Academy presented a This award is given to individuals who embody the spirit show centered on an essential human relationship, sisterhood: of Charlotte’s global significance. The award was established Bandhan - An Eternal Bond. Exploring the many facets of

by Anthony Foxx while Mayor of Charlotte. sisterhood, the show ranged from showcasing gratitude and loyalty, to envy and resentment. Viewers were treated to a dance spectacular featuring over 150 dancers in an array of costumes Big Fat Indian Wedding both traditional and ultra-modern, representing the mix inherent in Bollywood and indeed in Indian society today. Rituparna Mukherjee, the choreographer and director at the helm of Nrityangan has been teaching in Charlotte for 17 years. Her versatility as a choreographer is evident as she fused kathak with modern beats, and wove a story that transformed the audience at Ovens Auditorium. This year, Nrityangan’s annual recital raised over $50,000 to benefit Maiti Nepal (founded by CNN Hero of the Year Anuradha Koirala), and Tree House Child Advocacy Center, located in Charlotte. By teaching her students the value of community, gratitude, humility, and kindness, Mukherjee is playing an active role in molding the next generation of leaders.

Hindu Center Arts and Crafts Exhibition The India Association of Charlotte, the sponsor of the annual Festival of India, partnered with Charlotte Center City Partners, to bring the first Big Fat Indian Wedding to downtown Charlotte as part of the city wide Charlotte Shout Festival in May, along with the celebration of Charlotte’s 250 birthday as well as the upcoming 25th anniversary of the annual Festival of India to be held in October.

This event was a first of its kind in the Queen City, showcasing to the mainstream audience the rich culture and diversity of India through a live wedding ceremony demonstration. It took place in uptown at the cultural epicenter of the city, on the street at Trade & Tryon on May 11, 2019.

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The North Carolina Association of Indian Americans (NCAIA) raised more than $500,000 in charitable donations to expand high-level STEM education in the state, making a dramatic impact in their group’s first philanthropic endeavor.

Association members presented the gifts to the charitable foundation of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Saturday, May 4, during a grand gala dinner in downtown Durham attended by U.S. Rep. George Holding, N.C. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, state Sen. Floyd McKissick, Wake County Commissioner Jessica Holmes, Morrisville Town Councillors Satish Garimilla and Steve Rao, and other political, business, and education leaders.

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NCSSM Trustee Vimal Kolappa, one of the event organizers, observed: “Our Indian American community is thankful for the many opportunities available to us in this country, and most especially for the educational opportunities available to our children. For our first charity fundraiser, we thought it especially fitting that we support the work of NCSSM, which Saathee.com

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GSLV-Mk III / Chandrayaan-2 Mission set to take Flight

India’s second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 is India’s planned second mission to the moon, which is expected to launch in July 2019. It is a follow-up mission from the Chandrayaan-1 mission that assisted in confirming the presence of water/hydroxyl on the moon in 2009.

Chandrayaan-2 will launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, India, aboard a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket.

The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter will circle the moon and provide information about its surface, ISRO stated. “The payloads will collect scientific information on lunar topography, mineralogy, elemental abundance, lunar exosphere and signatures of hydroxyl and water-ice,” ISRO said on its website. The mission will also send a small, 20-kilogram (44 lbs.), six-wheeled rover to the surface; the rover will move semiautonomously, examining the lunar regolith’s composition.

Chandrayaan-2’s lander and rover are targeted for a location about 600 kilometers (375 miles) from the south pole, which would be the first time any mission touched down so far from the equator, according to a January 2018 article in Science magazine. ISRO plans to use the experience for more challenging missions in the future, such as touching down on an asteroid or Mars, or sending a spacecraft to Venus, ISRO chair Kailasavadivoo Sivan said in the article.

Chandrayaan-2, India’s second lunar mission, has three modules namely Orbiter, Lander (Vikram) & Rover (Pragyan).

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New York Indian Film Festival 2019 Announces Award Winners

The recently concluded 19th Annual New York Indian Film Festival announced the winning filmmakers and actors at this year’s awards ceremony.

Winning Best Film was Rohena Gera’s “Sir” which also played as the opening night selection for the festival. Ritesh Batra won the Best Director prize for his latest film “Photograph” starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra which Amazon Studios is currently playing in theaters.

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NC Music Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Inductees

Five musicians were announced for induction to NC Music Hall of Fame in a ceremony in October.

With the Doc Watson family in attendance North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Susi Hamilton announced the names of musicians that will be inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.

The 5 musicians announced were - Grammy Award winning blues and folk musician Elizabeth Cotten Born in Carrboro, North Carolina, - Hip-Hop producer, record executive, rapper, and lecturer 9th Wonder born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, - Two- Time Grammy Award winning folk/bluegrass guitarist Merle Watson born in Deep Gap, North Carolina, - Producer, Musician, and Songwriter Mitch Easter born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, - Grammy Award winning Hip-Hop recording artist and actor Big Daddy Kane from Raleigh, North Carolina.

For the first time the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame also announced that inductees Pastor Shirley Caesar and Kellie Pickler will return to the Induction Ceremony as Highlight Inductees in October.

The announcement took place at the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Museum in Kannapolis in late April.

The official induction of the 2019 class will take place on October 17, 2019 at a red carpet Induction Ceremony in Kannapolis, NC. The Ceremony will be open to the public, will include a pre-ceremony reception for VIP ticket holders, and will host live performances by NCMHOF inductees.

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“The partnership with Come Hear NC is bringing incredible attention to NC’s music especially through social media. Their support and focus on music throughout the state will really shine a big spotlight on NC’s talent. Through the partnership, our 2019 Induction Ceremony will be filmed by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for livestream to showcase our inductee live performances. This will show the magnitude of talent from our state.” said Cordle.

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friends. This message could save the lives of countless who would be able to coordinate help from the outside or have one material message left from a loved one before their life was tragically taken.

Yes, direct interaction is ideal, however indirect communication can allow for longer lasting connection in times of tragedy and in daily life. Its nearly impossible to remember, let alone keep up to date with, the hundreds of people we meet throughout a given year, social media allows us to share a story, a message or even silently keep up to date on a person who we may have only met once.

Fact 2: Memes are not as intellectually complex as writing or verbal engagement. Yes, this is very true, I am actually antimeme and think they are useless but I want to elucidate the fallacy in this argument.

Memes serve the purpose of analyzing society around us in a simple, easily digestible way that provides humor on real life instances. The problem with memes is both sides take them far too seriously, the ones who make memes see them as a substitute for actual engagement and those who hate them can’t see through the reality that they are closer to cartoons in a newspaper.

While I agree ultimately memes are not substantial forms of engagement but very few people see them as such, I think they are best seen as humor more than anything else.

Now, the issue in the paragraph above I take umbrage with most is the idea that only direct conversations can lead to culture and society. I hate to be that pedant that refers to dictionary definition of a word, but sometimes I believe we get lost in our colloquial understanding of a word or a phrase, according to Merriam-Webster culture is defined as: the characteristic features of everyday existence (such as diversions or a way of life) shared by people in a place or time. I want to highlight the last portion of it “…in a place or time”, we cannot be dogmatic in our understanding of culture—especially since culture changes constantly with time and place. So, today’s culture includes ubiquitous social media content, fake news and indirect communication and we can either embrace it or yearn for a time long passed.

To get to the crux of my point, navel gazing serves very little purpose beyond dividing us as a people. Yearning for a past time, when things were supposedly better, places destiny ahead of what we can control.

Our society does not exist in vacuum, it is product of who we are and where we are going, therefore we do have the ability to change and make into what we enjoy both at a micro and macro level. Sure, I wish I could go back before I was a struggling 25-year-old to when enjoying cartoons and playing video games with my friends were my life’s only goals, but I cannot.

So instead of fantasizing about a time that was, I try to recreate the joy that I felt at that point in my life. To me it’s more empowering, knowing we control our world around us and that we are not beholden to a static culture that progresses without our participation.

I hope this provides fodder for continued debate since I know this is far from an exhaustive look at the benefits of the highly connected world, but it is a start, especially since the debate is controlled by those who believe everything was ‘better back in my day’ figured I would throw my cents into the hat.

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American countries, it appears that millions agree. Just as we need a healthy dose of realism to keep us alive, our dreams give us reasons to live. Think of it this way, even if you follow a nutritious diet you wouldn’t order oil-free samosas or kale chips in a popular chaat place (restaurant serving Indian street food). If a pizzeria is famous for its quattro formaggio, (four cheese pizza) it’s okay to bite into the cheesy pie and savor its decadent flavor.

Paradoxically, you must suspend reality from time to time to appreciate it. An unwillingness to drop a strict adherence to “what is” rather than “what could be” can result in a loss of a sense of wonder which is childhood’s greatest gift. Without it one can prematurely be consumed by the jadedness of middle age, although age is not tied to creativity. Here is a challenge for you. The next time you are asked to describe something, force yourself to be creative and use different figures of speech.

Give yourself permission to add some color to the mundane list of factual data, perhaps through an analogy or an anecdote that will not only stimulate interest, but also illustrate the salient points you are attempting to convey. Enjoy the freedom to imagine.

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town on work-related stuff. Yes, I can google Subway or Taco Bell, but I already have veggie subs and bean burritos coming out of my nose – right behind the 12 avocados that I’ve mashed up in everything from tofu ice cream to non-GMO falafel. Yeah, and there’s only so much yard weeds you can put into an organic “spring mix” before even a goat turns away and wants to order a McFish sandwich.

Whatever the cart before the bullock issues are with the meat stronghold in America, the change may not happen in my lifetime. Yes, the billions of gallons of water, the millions of tons of mostly toxic feed, the land use, the tons of manure, and of course, the pain and suffering of hundreds of millions of animals; the hippies, the country boys, the philosophers, the Big Agriculture (yes, animals are plants!), it just goes on and on.

Watching my own children grow up as vegetarians in a country that is culturally ill-equipped to adopt the thousands of delicious items readily available on the streets in poor countries where meat was always a luxury, I can attest to one thing: Unless you cook at home and do it well, you are not going to get balanced nutrition as a vegetarian in America. It is a losing battle because of a complete lack of a network, and because of toxic stereotypes being fed by an industry that makes Americans think they are still cowboys on the range— living free…living big..

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Japan Olympics

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well as parts of athletes’ village.

As it prepares to host the next G20 summit, Japan has been vocal in calling for ambitious international climate commitments. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has made no secret of his intention for Japan to be a climate leader. Countries have traditionally struggled to decouple economic and emissions growth, but at the World Economic Forum in early 2019, Abe proclaimed that “spending money on a green Earth and a blue ocean – once deemed costly – is now a growth generator”. If the country can successfully use the Olympics to show this, it could lead to a global technological race for ever-more profitable clean energy.

Use of the Olympics as a platform for political and social purposes is, of course, not without history. Now, with the climate crisis becoming ever more urgent and heavily-reported, the 2020 summer Olympics may well provide the footing for a shift in the climate order. The Olympic movement’s goal is to build a peaceful and better world – what better way than by setting off a clean energy race?

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understand the ‘what’ of the things I want to put together next).

New and near and now and next, that’s my thing, really, continuing to adventure to the edge, and then, press. Expanding in this way is actually the work of innovation, and I don’t mean that in a buzzword-y way, I mean that in a real way. It’s where things are going now, with people looking for new ways to deal with old problems. You see it everywhere, people are talking all about the design process and they take fancy courses and they come back and apply something from a handout or something, but the real thing is this. Fieldwork. Going and seeing. Doing. Discovering.

The same thing I said before, about the crosswalk. Maybe at the start you have no idea what the heck you are doing in a place; but, bit by bit, you find your footing. You talk to people, you get invited places, you talk to some more people, and that’s how it starts. Networking leads to more of the good stuff, if, that is, you are genuine.

I think that by now, reading this column, you probably know that I don’t do things unless I mean them, and that’s part of what translates without the need for learning foreign languages and fresh vocabularies. Because now and here, right where new and different others are, together, when we meet, eye to eye, face to face: that’s when we ‘get’ each other, despite our worlds of differentness in upbringing. ‘I find the you in me, so that together, you may find the me in you,’ that’s a line from a poem I had written in September last year, “A Place Called Home,” about getting back to Phnom Penh after being in Finland. I’m throwing a lot of places out there, at you. Sorry about that. But you know? This. Is. The jazzy jam session I most adore: winging it, out here, but also, at times, landing in the spots where there’s, wham!, the good stuff. The brilliant shining moment of a true, fabulous, and by necessity very short, connexion.

And here we are. Below, I see people springing into motion.

Ah. The light. It’s just gone blue-green. Just like that, the street clears.

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own clothes, kept the grocery list updated for me and made sure to rinse the plates and cups he used every day. And when he discovered that our local grocery store Harris Teeter gave a 5 percent discount to senior citizens on Thursdays, weekly trips to HT on the said day became an integral part of our routine.

Every Thursday after his afternoon siesta, he would dress himself in crisply ironed trousers and a long-sleeved shirt, fasten his belt, put on a stylish pair of sunglasses, one with a golden rim and we would set forth to the store, grocery list stashed in his pocket. An ardent lover of fruits, the array of so many selections delighted him. For this reason and the fact that he could get us a discount because of his senior status, HT was one of his favorite destinations in Charlotte. The glee I saw in him when he stepped foot into the store was akin to that of my son at the Lego store.

That is why on his 86th birthday which happened to fall on a Thursday, I thought it only befitting to have a little celebration in the store with the staff there who knew him so well. When we came up to the billing counter after we had shopped, the staff at HT gathered around to sing for him.

He was delighted. After the cashier rang up our produce, she asked him as she would normally to any customer, if he had any coupons. Standing there, flashing his charming smile and twirling his thick white moustache, he replied, “I AM the coupon.”

As writers we are often asked to show, not tell. My fatherin-law comes from a generation where words were rarely used as an expression of love. Till date, I haven’t heard him say “I love you” to anyone in the family yet I have experienced his love in abundance in every little act of his. To me, he is the finest example of Show, Don’t Tell.

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Community Organizations Charlotte

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

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 2336) - 4pm, Teens - 4:30pm, and Children - 5pm.

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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

Carolina Khadayata samaj All Khadayata families of NC and SC are welcome to be part of the Carolina Khadayata Samaj.

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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 counseling services to married couples and is a licensed premarital counselor.

For Further Details: Dr. Shibu Cherian (Pastor) 704.208.9099 12601 Idlewild Rd., Matthews, NC www.carolinaschristianassembly.org

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 Saathee.com

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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

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

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. Ten-day 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

Classical Music association of Charlotte (CMaC) CMAC sponsors many classical concerts during the year in Charlotte. Membership forms are available at shows.

Upcoming Events: Sun, Sept 15, 2019: Vocal concert by Dr. Sowmya and party, CPCC Tate Hall, 3:30pm.

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Community Organizations 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

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

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: June 15: Gayatri Jayanti Havan July 7 - 13: Shri Ram Katha with Murlika Sharma Ji July 20: Rath Yatra July 27: Anniversary celebrations For Further Details: 704.534.3440 7400 City View Dr., Charlotte, NC www.saathee.com/hindu-center-charlotte

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/

Indian american Muslim Council (IMaC) of Charlotte Promotes peace, pluralism and social justice through advocacy as well as protecting human rights and dignity in India. IAMCCharlotte seeks to reach out to Indian Muslims in Charlotte to strive for Inter-Community understanding with focus on Indian Diaspora.

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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 the Indian subcontinent.

For Further Details: Jyoti Kulkarni - 704.804.1275 Chaula Jain - 704.248.1515 contact@ipaac.org www.ipaac.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

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.

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

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 various service activities.

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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.

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Community Organizations 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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shree swaminarayan satsang Mandal Vadtal On 1st Saturday, Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal has kirtans and bhajans at the Hindu Center of Charlotte at 5pm. On the 3rd Sunday of every month, an additional Satsang Sabha is held at a sponsor’s house from 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

south Park Cricket Club (sPCC) The South Park Cricket Club is a group of gentlemen who play competitive cricket for fun. SPCC is based in Charlotte and has been a part of the Carolina Cricket League since 2010.

For Further Details: anishtr@hotmail.com / www.southparkcc.org

sparsh of Greater Charlotte Sparsh seeks to build community, preserve our heritage, and showcase the culture of the states of Bihar and Jharkand through cultural, charitable, and social events.

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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.

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Community Organizations 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.

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For Further Details: Sonal Chhawchharia - sonal.chhawchharia@gmail.com Puja Verma - puja_usa@yahoo.com www.artofliving.org/us-en/greensboro

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 Sundays.

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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 school-based 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

life Mission, usa This ashram has been established to provide physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits. All these benefits can be achieved through the natural remedies of yoga therapy, Ayurveda, naturopathy and diet.

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Community Organizations 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: 6:30 - 7:30pm; 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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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 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 seesions and Geeta study.

For Further Details: Temple - 252.752.2670 B.S. Srivatsa - 508.654.0360 Hindutemplenc@gmail.com

IsKCon temple of the Holy name in Prabhupada Village The Temple, situated in a rural area, is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).

Take darshan of Sri Sri Parama Karuna Nitai Gaurasundara from 5am-7:30pm, 7 days and special program held every Sunday at 3pm with arati and kirtan, bhajans, discourse on the Saathee.com

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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 has authored 300 books.

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.

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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 example, spiritual values in order to achieve happiness, prosperity and spiritual fulfillment are taught. Serving Hindu communities, visiting homes for fellowship, worship, scriptural study, and kirtan, facilitate spiritual festivals, Bhagavad-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.

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sri somesvara temple (asheville) 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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Community Organizations south Carolina

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

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 Ln., 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/

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 physical, Saathee.com

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For Further Details: 803.772.6940 5704 Kiawah Road, Columbia, SC www.hindutemplesc.org

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

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

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 Englishspeaking 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. TAGG also organizes 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 Full listings of Community organizations available at

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If you manage to break even with the mortgage payment as part of the expense then the answer is very clear. If not then we will have to look at the interest rate, total debt and many other variables.

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That is especially true if the mortgage interest rate is much higher than the return you are getting on your investments. Tax implications for both the mortgage interest as well as the money earned on your alternate investments have to be considered.

However, if your retirement plans are not fully funded yet or you lack sufficient savings or emergency funds, keep the cash in the bank and leave the mortgage alone.

For soon to be retirees, it is best to plan ahead instead of assuming things and then getting surprises. It may affect your retirement schedule, or may give you enough time to find another job to continue income stream a bit longer. Refinancing the mortgage to a lower rate is also an alternative to be explored.

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of the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Health Network. A number of pediatricians in her program are becoming increasingly comfortable treating mild to moderate mental health problems in their offices, Arora says.

If your finances are constrained, try a community health clinic that offers mental health services regardless of a family’s ability to pay. instance, Los Angeles-based AltaMed For (www.altamed.org) has 12 clinics in L.A. and Orange counties where children and teens with mild to moderate mental health disorders can get short-term therapy. Medi-Cal picks up the tab for most of those kids. For kids not on Medi-Cal, the clinics charge on a sliding scale.

One way to find a community clinic near you is to search https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/.

Your child’s school is another place to seek help.

Caroline’s high school has a mental health counselor whom she visits when she is anxious or feeling blue. She always feels better afterward. If your kid’s school doesn’t have a mental health counselor, nurses and regular school counselors will likely know of outside options. Talk to them.

Faith-based organizations are increasingly engaged in mental health care. Saddleback Church, with numerous locations around Southern California, offers support groups and counseling. Jewish Family Service agencies nationwide provide counseling on a sliding scale. Muslims can try the Khalil Center, which has branches in Chicago, L.A., the San Francisco Bay Area, New York and Toronto.

If you, like me, have insurance and find a good therapist who is not in your network, try to make it work — if you can possibly afford it.

Start by checking whether you have coverage for out-ofnetwork providers. If not, or if it’s not enough, ask if your health plan is willing to treat the therapist as an in-network provider just for your child — an arrangement known as a single-case agreement.

The therapist likely will have to agree to a lower payment.

For many parents, the most productive thing is meeting others who are experiencing similar problems.

“Grassroots support groups, finding other parents going through what they’re going through, is the launch pad of everything,” says Debra Ann Afarian, coordinator of the Orange County, Calif., chapter of Children and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

If you need help and peer support, check with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It offers a six-week course, “NAMI Basics,” which educates parents and puts them in touch with others in the same boat. Go to www.nami.org to find the chapter in your area.

Janis Thereault, of Santa Ana, Calif., whose adult son lives at home and has obsessive-compulsive disorder, searched the website of the International OCD Foundation (www.iocdf.org), which has affiliates around the country, and found local therapists specializing in the illness. They directed her to a support group.

After her son refused therapy for months, Thereault and her husband, Brian, followed the advice of one of the therapists: They told their son if he did not agree to counseling, they would evict him from the house. Members of the support group, some of whom had made similar decisions, offered them a sympathetic ear.

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sweet Potato and Chick Pea Burgers

Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato yielding 1 cup puree 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup onion, diced 1 large egg (can be left out for a vegan version) 1 1/2 tablespoons taco or garam masala seasoning 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or chili powder

Method: Bake, microwave, or boil your sweet potato until tender. Remove and discard potato skin and, using a food processor or blender, puree the sweet potato until smooth but thick. Transfer the sweet potato to a large mixing bowl. Next, add rinsed garbanzo beans to the food processor. Pulse just a few times to break up the beans, still leaving lots of texture. Add beans to large mixing bowl with sweet potato. Add bread crumbs to the sweet potato mixture. Then, sauté bell pepper and onion over medium-high heat. Once your veggies are cooked, add them, along with the egg and seasonings to the bowl with the sweet potato mixture. Stir to incorporate and divide burger mixture into six balls and make patties. To cook, spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium to high heat. Cook for a few minutes on each side until the patty is golden and the center is warm. Aim for a crispy outside with a warm tender center. Use your favorite buns, toppings and condiments. Makes about 6 servings. sweet Potato Waffles

Ingredients: Sweet Potato Waffles Ingredients 1/2 a large sweet potato 1 cup + 2 tbsp milk of choice 2 Tbsp maple syrup 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp cloves 1 Tbsp avocado oil 2 eggs

Method: Cook your sweet potato on high in the microwave for 4 minutes (or alternatively, roast it in the oven for 45). Discard the outer peel. In a large measuring cup, combine the inside of the cooked sweet potato, milk, and maple syrup. Use an immersion stick blender to puree. Set aside. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, baking powder, spices. Use a whisk to combine. Then, add in the sweet potato puree, avocado oil, and 2 eggs. Stir with a fork until combined. Heat waffle maker. Lightly spray cooking spray into iron and then add just enough batter to cover and cook.

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2. The 63rd Filmfare award of 2018 for best male singer was given to (a) Arijit Singh (b) Akhil Sachdev (c) Ash King (d) Sachin Sanghvi

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) 16 + = Excellent; 11 to 15 words = Good; 10 or less = keep looking.

Words we found are in solutions below.

It happened about 500 years ago in India. Many people were taking a bath in the holy Ganga River at sunrise. They were offering “Anjali” of water to the rising Sun in the east. One man was offering water in the west. People asked him as to why he behaved opposite to all. “Why all of you offer water in the east?” he asked. The answer came from the crowd: “We believe the Sun as the God since it gives and sustain our lives. So we pray to him by offering the holy water that reaches to Him when He rises. But, why are you offering water in the west?”

He replied: “My farms and my hut are in the west. I am offering the water to them.” A question shouted from the crowd: “Your farms are far inland. How can the water reach there?!” “Well, If the water you offer can reach the Sun, then why can’t my water reach my farms which are closer than the Sun,” he replied. Do you know who he was? Have you heard the name of Saint Kabir? He was the great Saint Kabir Das, a simple weaver. He was a man of principles and practiced what he preached. Here is a practical story from his life.

Once a lady with her young child came to Saint Kabir and complained that her son had the habit of eating lots of sugar everyday. Kabir told her to come after a week. The lady returned after a week. Kabir told the boy to give up the habit of eating sugar. The lady was surprised to hear this and asked him: “You could have said this when we had come earlier!” He explained to the lady: “How could I advise your son not to eat sugar when I used to eat it myself at that time? Therefore these last seven days I practiced to stay without eating sugar, so I could advise your son to do the same!”

Kabir Das believed that human beings are equal and being one with God is the ultimate aim of every individual. His love and devotion towards the Supreme One clearly reflects in his “Dohas” (poetries). You can read about him and his teachings in many books published and on the internet.

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4. The chemical element Sodium was discovered by (a) Wollaston (b) Curie (c) Davy (d) Tennant

5. “Guru Poornima” is celebrated by the (a) Nepalese (b) Buddhists (c) Hindus (d) All of above

dadaji’s short story saint Kabir

3. In Canada, the Northern spotted owls are found in (a) Alaska (b) South East Arizona (c) Maine (d) British Columbia

6. The finger nails grow — times faster than toe nails in summer than winter. (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 2

7. In 1939, the Father’s Day in USA was on date (a) June 17 (b) June 18 (c) June 19 (d) June 20

8. The circumference of a circle divided by it’s (Radius + Diameter) is approximately equal to (a) 1.2 (b) 1.6 (c) 2.1 (d) 3.1

9. The winner of NCAA Basketball 2019 finals is (a) Duke (b) Texas (c) Florida State (d) Virginia

10. “Sagar” in Sanskrit/Hindi means (a) Sea (b) Soul (c) Sun (d) Air

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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): DENT, DIET, DINE, DINO, DINT, DOIT, DONE, DOTE, EDIT, EDITION, IDIOT, INDIE, INDITE, IODINE, NIDE, NODE, NOTED, TEIID, TEND, TIDE, TIRED, TOED, TONDI, TONED

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Scholar Answers: 1.c, b, d, a 2.a 3.d 4.c 5.d 6.a 7.b 8.c 9.d 10.a

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By Kirit Shukla

Note: * denotes abbreviation of the word or phrase Clues across:

1. The Northern state of India. (*) Cap. Lucknow.

3. Soldiers assigned to an officer as servants. (British Army) 9. I and the rest of the group that includes me.

11. A celebration honoring dads in the US. (June 16, 2019) .

14. Perversely bad, gruel or wicked.

15. European Group for Organizational Studies. (*) 17. A clearly directed intent or purpose.

18. A canyon located in the ‘Tabantha frontier‘ in the game of ‘The legend of Zelda: Breath of the wild’.

21. A long tear or cut.

22. Of or related to the kitchen or cookery.

23. The Muslim religion.

25. A political division of a Bontok province, Philippines.

26. Colorado. (*) 27. Liable to be brought to account; willing.

29. A large amount (as of money).

30. Urban Development Administration Authority. (*) 31. The highest, most extensive mountain range in Europe.

32. Like a puny and obnoxious.

35. A Schiff base derived from an aromatic amine.

36. A state in northeast central U. S. Cap. Columbus.

37. Submerged aquatic plants in frog’s bit family.

40. Apart from each other.

42. Remote Shell. (*).

43. Something stores or hidden away.

44. Office of Solid Waste. (*) 45. Of or relating to me.

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Clues down: 1. Unidentified Flying Object. (*) 2. A unchristian or pre-Christian religion of ancient Rome.

3. Bharat Interface for money. (*) (A mobile payment app.)

4. Advanced Encryption Standard. (*) 5. Scattered letters: ‘TRUTH’.

6. Mississippi. (*) 7. A light-colored variety of aluminous amphibole.

8. A city in central Honshu, Japan.

10. “__-BZ”, The feature of Saathee, to test your own IQ. 12. A hit which enables the batter to reach third base.

13. Physical, mental and spiritual practices of ancient India.

16. The cytoplasm of striated muscle cells.

19. The woman form of the war-cry in Greek mythology.

20. The tenant farmers of the soil in India. (Hindi) 21. A marketplace; a theater district.

22. Coastal Midlands Agriculture Development Project. (*) 24. Having no tail.

28. Barked at with prolonged tones.

29. A pair-of-tongs like hand tool to hold objects firmly.

31. Also; added to.

33. A pronoun used as interrogative expressing inquiry.

34. European Imaging and Sound Association. (*) 35. Army Operations Research Symposium. (*) .

38. A northern constellation east of Cancer.

39. Disposed to avoid a person or thing.

41. New Hampshire. (*) (Puzzle solutions are on page 120. NO peeking!)

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Jokes From Around The World

Girl: “Why do we say ‘Happy Father’s day’ to fathers?”

Boy: “Because, a father is a banker provided by nature.”

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Chakram: “Sir, Will you hire me as a servant in your house?”

Mafatlal: “No. I do all my household work. It’s my habit.”

Chakram: “That’s why I wanted to work in your house!”

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A professor was giving a lecture to Ph. D students when the lights suddenly went out. He asked the audience to raise both their hands. The lights surprisingly came back. The scholar smiled and said blandly: “ See! The old proverb is again proved right. Many hands make lights work.”

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Word Find (Created By Kirit Shukla)

Find & circle the words in the puzzle.

(Subject: “Feelings”)

Math Magic Use these numbers only once: (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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.

ANGRY ANXIOUS BAD CALM CRY DEPRESS DOWN EXCITEMENT GOOD HAPPY HILARIOUS HOPELESS JOYOUS LIGHT LONELY NERVOUS NICE

NORMAL NUT PROUD RELAX SAD SCARY SECURE SHY SICK SOUR STRANGE SURPRISE SWEET TENDER UGH WARM WET

The remaining unused 10 letters spell “Another word for the subject of this puzzle.”

There was an error in this puzzle last month, the sequence should have ended in 9 not 0, (solution on page 120) however the solution was correct.

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TEST YOUR IQ The common letters are “SS” - Fill in the blanks) 1. Shiny and smooth.

_ _ _ SS _

2. A person who exercises control or authority.

_ _ SS

3. A person who commits murder.

_ SS _ SS _ _

4. A state if tranquility.

_ _ _ _ _ _ SS

5. Social Security Number. (*)

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6. A female actor.

_ _ _ _ _ SS

7. A sweet or salted iced yogurt drink.

_ _ SS _

8. United States Secret Service. (*).

_ _ SS

9. Overly primly and precisely.

_ _ _ SS _ _ _

10. Social Science Research Network. (*)

SS _ _

11. Part of the logarithm that follows the decimal point. _ _ _ _ _ SS _

12. The Midwest US state. Cap. Jefferson City.

13. Estimate the price or value of (Property).

_ _ SS _ _ _ _

14. A tropical American shrub having pinnate leaves, showy red flowers & bitter bark and wood.

_ _ _ SS _ _

15. A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

_ SS _ _

16. An irritable petulant feeling.

17. An habitant of Russia.

_ _ SS _ _ _ SS

18. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor & Blocker. (*) 19. Detour; diversion.

20. A southeast US state. Cap. Jackson.

21. Without any offspring or child.

22. Clothing; Apparel.

_ _ SS _ _ _

SS _ _ _

_ _ _ _ SS

_ _ SS _ SS _ _ _ _ _ SS _ _ _ _ SS _ _ _ SS

23. The Northeast state of India. Cap. Dispur.

_ SS _ _

24. Complete happiness.

25. A native of Australia.

_ SS _ SS

_ _ _ SS

(Puzzle solutions are on page 120. NO peeking!)

_ _ SS _ _

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Festivals & Holidays

spot the differences solutions from page 50

June 2019

1. Color Changed

6. Trash Can Removed

3. Peacock Removed

8. Watch Removed

2. Man Added

4. Bottle Removed

5. India Flag Added Jun. 1 - Lailat al-Qadr Jun. 3 - Darsha Amās (No Moon) Jun. 4 - Ramadan Ends / Eid al-Fitr Jun. 6 - Maharana Pratap Jayanti Jun. 9 - Shavuot Jun. 13 - Bhima / Nirjalā Ekadashi Jun. 13 - Gayatri Jayanti / Kabir Jayanti Jun. 14 - Flag Day Jun. 16 - Vat Savitri Purnima (Full Moon) Jun. 16 - Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Jun. 16 - Father’s Day Jun. 19 - Emancipation Day Jun. 20 - Sankasthi Chaturthi / Corpus Christi Jun. 21 - Summer Solstice / Litha Jun. 21 - International Day of Yoga / World Music Day

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7. Pattern Removed 9. Pole Removed

10. Shadow Removed

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Puzzle Solutions from page 118

July 2019 Jul. 1 - Independence Day (Canada) Jul. 2 - Darsha Amās (No Moon) Jul. 4 - Ratha Yatra Jul. 4 - Independence Day (US) Jul. 9 - Martyrdom of the Bab Jul. 12 - Dev Shayani Ekadashi Jul. 13 - Gayatri Jayanti / Kabir Jayanti Jul. 16 - Guru Purnima (Full Moon) Jul. 16 - Asalha Puja Jul. 28 - Kamikā Ekadashi Jul. 31 - Darsha Amās (No Moon)

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aRIes (March 21 – april 19) Your life will gain new momentum this month. You may feel very energetic and become much more active.

Expenses related to business / house should prove beneficial in the long run. Don’t analyze a situation too much to reach a conclusion. Don’t dispute with your siblings and friends. There are chances of developing new family relations or seeing an increase in family members. Unexpected travel may disturb your schedule.

tauRus (april 20 – May 20) You may experience a very busy schedule this month with new plans and ideas. However, physical activities may slow down significantly. You may benefit through your partner’s cheating. Your approach to work for a very specific dream project may become the center of your attention during the middle of the month. You may not consider improving your health an important issue during second half of the month.

GeMInI (May 21 – June 20) Life should fly by for you. Involvement in many projects after the first week of the month will force you to rush. A positive approach towards accomplishing work and success will drive you close to developing an ego. Your enemies may try to hurt your reputation, but if you can convert your ego into pride for your team, you should receive high achievement. Remember to consider advice from your partner.

Check your thoughts and aggression.

CanCeR (June 21 – July 22) You will see life advancing towards a specific goal. You may start spending on luxury items. Success and achievement will offer you a happier state of mind in the first week of the month. New source of income may also delight you. You may participate in religious and spiritual activities.

Control your diet and check your weight as a minor health issue may turn into a serious problem in the near future.

leo (July 23 – august 22) You may see a great combination of energy, effort and luck during the second half of the month. Legal language of a document could be interpreted in your favor, offering you more than you expect. Don’t forget to take advice from your partner. However, any wrongdoing may hurt your reputation. Watch your speech in public. You may also gain temporary relief from an old family dispute.

VIRGo (august 23 – september 22) If you can keep working sincerely and stay active, you may be able to ignore a newly developing health problem. You will earn name and fame at your place of work.

The time is excellent to invest in real estate property. However, don’t forget to consult your partner before making a final decision. Also remember to stay alert to avoid unexpected loss.

Overconfidence could become another issue to control this month.

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lIBRa (september 23 – october 22) After a very good start, you may see your activities reduced and life slow down. Money will come, but won’t stay.

You may enjoy your hobby, but you could be forced to compromise with your regular work. A health problem linked with your neck and throat may bother you. Let your business partner make major business related-decisions this month.

Avoid travel as much as possible.

sCoRPIo (october 23 – november 21) Now is the time to start actively and aggressively on new projects. Life will pick up speed; so you must take advantage and enjoy the blessings of destiny. You will maintain this busy schedule for most of the month. You may benefit due to your partner’s achievement. You will be able to defeat your rivals and enjoy victory. Remember to handle any misunderstandings with your family with maturity.

saGIttaRIus (november 22 – december 21) If you stand by your morals and culture this month, life will guide you towards great success. Any arguments with your significant partner could ruin it. Don’t remain dedicated to your dream project; instead take advantage of current circumstances and enjoy yourself. You may receive higher status at your place of work, but without a major raise in income. Students may enjoy good results this month. Watch your health during the last week.

CaPRICoRn (december 22 – January 19) An overall sense of relief will make things easier for you. You may start thinking of love and romance again. Improvement in relations with siblings should bring good luck for you. You will be able to control your expenses and/or minimize your losses. A steady flow of income should help you feel confident and happy. However, be mindful of potential accidents or mishaps this month.

aQuaRIus (January 20 – February 18) A happy family life and steady increase in bank balance should help you feel more comfortable.

Your relations with business partners may also improve or you may start a venture with new partners. A minor dispute with your significant partner may disturb you during the second half. Your health will improve. Act mature to take advantage of changing circumstances.

PIsCes (February 19 – March 20) You will do extremely well in your business or profession this month. An expansion of business may also take place. Friends and enemies alike will hover around you constantly, so be sure to use your skills to make your way through. Family atmosphere will be quite satisfactory. Good news from a far off place is also possible. The stock market or speculation may bring unexpected rewards for you. Act wisely to achieve success.

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elegant Brows looking for eye brow threaders in Charlotte area. Excellent pay plus tips! Some experience and fluent English required. Call 586-536-5360.

Gas station/ C-store Help Wanted: fulltime, single or couple in Mobile, AL. Good salary. Please call Rocky Patel at 224-723-3488 with text or leave voicemail. looking for Help for household work and vegetarian cooking for family of 4 in Wake Forest. Flexible weekday or weekend hours. Call 631-873-5260.

Hotel Help needed: Housekeeping couple and Front desk for Franchise Hotel in near Hickory, NC. Accommodations provided. Good Pay! Legal status & fluent English required.

Call Rick 919-724-6772.

Cashier/Clerk wanted (full-time and part-time) for gas station/convenience store off I-77 in Rock Hill, SC. Call 704907-5884. leading CPa firm in Cary, NC looking for full-time or part-time (entry level) staff accountant. 1-2 years of experience preferred.

Email resume to pradip@bhogalcpa.com. experienced Manager needed for limited service hotel in Greenville, SC. Please call 864-525-0496.

Gujarati nanny (live-in or live-out) needed to help with 4 month-old and 3 year-old in Mooresville, NC. Also help with kitchen cooking and cleaning.

Driver’s license preferred. Contact 732318-4503 or virangi85@gmail.com. looking for Full-time or Part-time employee (single or couple) for Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise Restaurant in Matthews, NC. Call Dhruvit Patel 904806-8071.

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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 Hotel Help Wanted: Single or Couple for Front Desk and Housekeeping for franchise motel near Raleigh, NC. Must have legal status. Experience preferred but will train. Call 919-464-5688.

Manager Couple wanted for 29-unit extended stay motel in Burlington, NC. Must be legal and speak English. Very easy operation. Contact 336-343-4000 or mycorporatesuites@gmail.com Front desk Clerk needed for franchise motel in Charlotte, NC. Legal status and fluent English required. Please call 704443-1016 or 704-277-8224. looking for Maid/nanny in Apex, NC on weekdays to cook, perform house chores, and shuttle middle schooler between classes. Contact Rahul at 919793-8793.

Hotel Help Wanted: Housekeeping (Couple preferred) & Front Desk needed for Hotel in Daytona Beach, FL. Legal status required.

Accommodations provided. Call 386-846-0850.

Motel Help Wanted: General Managers and Front Desk Clerks for franchise motels in Richburg & Rock Hill, SC. Legal status & fluent English required. Accommodations provided. Call 803-230-4402.

Grocery delivery Company Hiring parttime (2-days/week) delivery driver for North Charlotte locations. Mileage paid daily. Four-wheel vehicle and valid driver’s license required. E-mail resume to contact-us@thursdaygrocery.com Hotel Help needed: Manager Couple and Front Desk (1st & 2nd Shift) for Hotel in Fort Mill, SC (near Carowinds). Legal status, fluent English & computer skills required. Accommodations provided for Manager.

Email resume to bwhospitality78@gmail.com. looking for Full-time or Part-time employee (single or couple) for Tropical Smoothie Café franchise food store near UNC-Charlotte. Call Pravin Patel 803974-0291.

Motel Manager couple needed for Independent Motel in Meridian, MS along the Exterior corridor. Must have good customer service and communication skills along with knowledge of business operations.

Accommodations provided and competitive pay. Contact 601-480-5664.

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Front desk / Housekeeping needed for Hotel in Cleveland / Akron, OH. Accommodations provided. Call Mit Patel 734-776-4371 or email Sixsigmahotels@gmail.com

live-out nanny needed for 1.5 year old girl in Charlotte (Arboretum area).

7:15am-5pm, M-F (around 40 hours/week). Includes baby food preparation.

Must have own transportation. Call 309-339-7640. eyebrow threading Position available in Winston-Salem, NC. Excellent Pay + Tips & Benefits! Some Experience & fluent English required. Call 336-422-7582. experienced manager and Housekeeping (single or couple) needed for franchise motels in North & South Carolina. Accommodations provided. Contact 704-465-8089 or southsidehospitality189@gmail.com Growing Hotel supply Company seeking experienced sales manager to help expand business and manage operations. Please submit resume to hr@ramayansupply.com.

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.

Motel Help Wanted: Housekeeping, Managers & Night Auditors for Independent & Franchise Motels in South Carolina. Good pay and accommodations provided. Call 803-664-0477.

Hotel Help Wanted: Looking for all positions (GM/AGM/Front Desk/Housekeeping) for 98-Room property in Charlotte, NC. Contact 704502-2630 or Gm.nita.shah@gmail.com C-store / Gas station Help Wanted in Greensboro NC. Part-time or Full-time.

Single, Couple or Family. Legal status required. Fluent English & previous experience preferred. Good pay and paid vacation after 90 days. Call or Text 336-587-5872.

Motel Help Wanted: Front Desk, Maintenance, and Housekeeping (single/couple) for motel in Asheboro, NC. Over 3 years of experience needed.

Accommodations provided. Contact 336-625-1880 or rameshvpatel@gmail.com 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.

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Help Wanted: Franchise Motel in Fayetteville, NC for Front Desk and Housekeeping.

Accommodations possible. Good salary. Fluent English a must. Contact Dev 630-253-8860 or devsuper8@gmail.com.

Housekeeping Couple needed for motel in NC. Excellent pay. Accommodations provided. Call 910-817-4313 / 910-995-1707.

Manager wanted for 22-room Hotel in Dallas, NC. Accommodations provided.

Call 704-674-8395.

Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk/Manager, Night Auditor and Housekeeper (Single/Couple) for franchise hotels in Wilmington, NC. Accommodations provided. Call 910262-8357 or email ilmhotelemployer@gmail.com Gas station Help Wanted: Full-time Single or couple in Columbia, SC. Experience Preferred. Must speak English. Accommodations provided.

Call 803-466-5861 or 803-319-9878 nanny needed (Live-In/Live-out/Parttime) in Concord (North Charlotte) area during daytime/nighttime for newborn expected in July/August. Must be able to drive. Flexible hours. Call or text at 704340-6032 or email gnsha07@yahoo.com.

Front desk Help wanted (night shift) for hotel in University area (North Charlotte). Legal status, Fluent English, and basic computer skills required.

Email mars803@gmail.com or text 704302-3318. experienced Maintenance Person needed for Motel in Rocky Mount, NC. Carpenter experience a plus. Call 443538-3997.

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). experienced threading Practitioners or licensed esthetician in Charlotte & Raleigh. New locations now open. Full or part-time. Great pay & flexibility.

Experience required. Good English skills. Call 704-312-1870 (M-F 9-5).

Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk, Laundry & Maintenance for franchise motel in Raleigh, NC. Fluent English required. Experience preferred. Couples welcome. Please call 252-366-9415 & leave message if no answer.

Convenience store help needed immediately in Charlotte, NC. Full-time & part-time including weekends. Call Vimal at 704-299-2580.

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Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk/Manager, Night Auditor and Housekeeper (Single/Couple) for franchise hotels in Charlotte/Gastonia/High Point.

Accommodations provided. Call 704460-0379 between 6- 9pm.

C-store/Gas station help needed at 3 different stores within 30 mins of Greensboro, NC. Experience required and must speak fluent English. Call/text 336-509-4054.

Motel Help needed: Housekeeping Couple and Front Desk needed for Motel in Spartanburg, SC. Accommodations provided. Contact 864-237-0561.

MATRIMONIAL Father seeking suitable educated, honest, loving match (35-40 years-old) for US born, kind hearted son, 45/5’11”, MD, MBA Pediatrician, in Charlotte.

Email biodata with recent photo: balvantsinhsolanki@yahoo.com.

affluent Hindu-Punjabi parents seek match for us citizen daughter: 27/5’4”, slim, very pretty, fair complexion, family oriented. Professional health care worker. Financially secure. All serious inquiries will be promptly responded to.

Send biodata & photos to nudaak@gmail.com or 520-442-5482. looking for a match for Rajput girl, 28/5’6”, Bachelor in Dental Surgery/Masters in Hospital Management.

Working and independent.

Contact rajsen1326@gmail.com or 980-875-8393 (text or talk).

PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Hotel equipment for sale: 93 rooms of Hotel furniture in mint condition. Works well for franchise or independent hotels.

Also Onity T-24 Locks in working condition. Call Rusab at 704-772-5554.

India Property for sale in Pune. Elegant Flat in band new building, 3 BR/3 Bath, 1325 Sqft on 10th Floor. Club House, Swimming Pool, Close to Mumbai-Pune Highway. Call Jay 732-397-1634.

leaRn aBout land

We help High networth Cash Buyers in the Carolinas.

Contact Bob atkinson “the land Man” 919-362-6999 or visit www.learnaboutland.com

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SERVICES Priest specializing in all kinds of Hindu Ceremonies. Poojas, Vrathas & Homams/Havan, Satyanarayan Pooja, Rudraabhishegam, Gruhapravesam & Japam, Baby Showers and Weddings. SelfTransportation to Pooja site anywhere. Call Pralad Joshi: 704-5002210 (home), 704-450-6447 (cell)

satya Math & Reading: Enroll now for SAT/ACT prep starting in June. We also tutor Math I, II, III, & AP courses year round. Contact: 704 540 4589 Email: satyamandr@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. 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

Pari Beauty In Matthews: Threading, Waxing, Facials, Massage for newborn and mom & other services. 29 years of experience. Special Deals & Great Service. Call: 704-846-7912. need an affordable dJ for Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Showers & any other festivity? Look no further! Contact DJ Rahul at 980-319-7389 or TheRealDJRahul@gmail.com Belmont alterations & designing: Custom alterations or stitching for your Punjabi suits, blouses, sarees, dresses, cholis, and lehengas. Also available for henna/mendhi art. Contact 704-898-5376 Wedding doli Rental: Customizable /elegant designs. Impeccable service.

Based in Chapel Hill with broad travel range. Add'l info: text 919-824-5144 or visit: www.DulhanDoliRental.com 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 neeta’s Beauty Parlor: Charlotte area open 7 days a week. Full service. Call for appointment. 704-968-0270.

International Community Church

A Worship Center For People From India And Neighboring Countries

leading annual medical missions to remote areas of Kenya and India.

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“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 (The Holy Bible)

Regular Activities

Worship Service - Sundays at 8:30 AM (Dynamic Praise Time) 1524, North Harrison Avenue, Cary (Next to SAS Campus) Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study - Sundays at 11 AM 1215 Jones Franklin Rd Suite 204 Prayer Fellowship - Wednesdays at 7 PM Meet at Five Zones at host families Raleigh, Durham, Apex, Cary, Morrisville & Chapel Hill Zakar Bible Club: Character development of children through memorization of God’s powerful & redemptive word. Please send your child and receive guaranteed life lasting blessing.

We welcome you to come and receive a blessing through this evangelical, Christ-centered, Bible-based, non-denominational, loving, caring, mission-minded spiritual family church.

Church Office: 1215 Jones Franklin Rd, Ste 204 Raleigh, NC 27606

Pastor:

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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. travel Passion: Call for International & Domestic Air tickets. We process India Visa, OCI, Indian Ppt Renewal, Hotel bookings & Tour packages. 509.550.9076 or 509.550.9034 Email: travelpassion24@gmail.com 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 E-Mail: kishor7@juno.com

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Geological Resources, Inc.......................................127

Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices)....................................95

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Gilles Law, PLLC (Immigration & Family Law) ...........37

Patel, Tony (Real Estate)............................................59

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Pathak, Atul (Real Estate)..........................................31

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Raghu Mothukuri Allstate Agent................................47

Balance by Touch Massage .....................................34

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Raj D Batra Photography ..........................................51

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte)............63

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Barot, Tushar (Insurance)........................................123

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Bashyam Shah LLP - Immigration Law Group........130

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Red Line Auto Services (Charlotte)..........................112

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International Community Church ...........................126

Regal Oaks Dental ...................................................42

Bipin Parekh Realty, LLC...........................................89

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Richa Sharma Concert - Raleigh (Live Spectrum Ent) .3

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Richa Sinha Real Estate...........................................22

Blue Federal Credit Union.........................................13

K & M Accounting ....................................................77

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K Scott Weddings (Wedding & Event Designer).........75

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British International School of Charlotte.....................56

KD Financial & KMD Realty.......................................29

Sani Designs ............................................................55

C4D Mortgage (Jubi Chackunkal, P.E.) .....................45

Khanna & Sons Jewelers .........................................21

Satya Math and Reading ..........................................53

Carolina Elite Events .................................................31

Kinjal Dave Garba & Dandiya Night (Charlotte)............5

Shah & Trivedi CPA, PLLC ......................................121

Carolina Law Group (Monty Desai) .........................103

KMD Realty (Divyesh Chauhan) ................................61

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Carolina Wedding Belle (Event Design & DĂŠcor)........65

Kumon Math and Reading Center ...........................26

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Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat ..............................96

Malak Jewelers........................................................25

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Charlotte Music School.............................................55

Malani Jewelers.....................................................132

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Concord Children's Clinic ....................................109

Mount Soma (Sri Somesvara Temple).......................19

Travelinks...............................................................115

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Murlidhar Party Supply...........................................109

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