Saathee Charlotte September 2018

Bridging America and the Indian Subcontinent

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September 2018

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September 2018 Issue # 244 Editor

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It’s not just old houses. Protecting kids' health from the danger of lead can be daunting. Research finds that some Indian spices and Ayurvedic medicines may be a source of Lead. See page 14 for the story.

What is the secret to gaining acceptance to the Ivy League colleges? Read our College Admissions Insider column on page 52.

Read about common financial threats to your family and assets in our Personal Finances column on page 80.

Learning to live well with dementia can be very tough on families. Read the informative article on how to make this easier on page 84.

List of community organizations in the area and their activities begin on page 106.

Pop’s world famous puzzles are on page 130.

The AstroScope, our exclusive monthly horoscope is on page 136.

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The Editor’s Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 10 Lead Poisoning Culprits . . . . . . . . . .pg. 14 Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18 Upcoming Movie Releases . . . . . . . .pg. 24 Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 26 Raajeev’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Mirror Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Namaskar Y’all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Sangeet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Youth Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46 Spot the Differences . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50 College Admissions Insider . . . . . . .pg. 52 Test Your India Knowledge . . . . . . . .pg. 54 Thinking About Thinking . . . . . . . . .pg. 56 Marketing Turnaround . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 60 Mastering Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 64 Read Watch Listen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 66 House Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 68 Nutrition for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 76 Personal Finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 80 Eye on the Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 82 Living with Dementia . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 84 Buy Right, Sit Tight . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 88 News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 94 Community Organizations . . . . . . .pg. 102 Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . . .pg. 126 Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 128 Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 128 AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 130 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 132 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 136

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the RnC Comes to Charlotte in 2020

By Samir Shukla

Swami Vivekananda Rocked Chicago on a Long ago 9/11

Charlotte will host the Republican National Convention in 2020, leading up to what is sure to be the most heated and divisive election in American history. The Charlotte City Council narrowly (by vote of 6-5) approved the convention at their meeting in mid-July.

My hats off to Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. An AfricanAmerican, female, Democratic mayor of a progressive city went out on a limb to host the convention of an opposing party whose most powerful politician is a decidedly amoral man, to say the least. Barring unforeseen political storms, the 2020 convention will be Donald Trump’s coronation to seek a second term as President.

It is the Mayor’s job to showcase her city and help bring conventions and businesses for its citizens. Making an effort to bring such an event to one’s city, batting for someone as divisive as Trump, while putting one’s reputation at stake takes guts.

Mayor Lyles won no political points with her Democratic base while pursuing the RNC. Some Charlotte City Council members had a change of heart at the last minute but after much ping-ponging back and forth, a slim majority gave the green light to the convention and preparations are now well under way.

Sure, large protests and potential for violence will be there.

But democrats, progressives, NeverTrumpers, Conservatives and Republicans looking to stop Trump (yes they are out there) and others should take a deep breath, welcome the RNC, be good hosts, take the money spent around the city and use it for their own political gains. That would be the smart thing to do.

The stupid thing would be to not serve Republican attendees or leaders when they come to your restaurant in an effort to make some kind of point. That type of self-backpatting doesn’t further your cause. Of course, we are still two years away from the event. Let’s see what transpires. I will write more about RNC 2020, DNC 2020 and other political matters as they unfurl in detail later.

Right now the lights are on and the fights are in full swing for the 2018 election in November. Once that is over, and the new makeup of Congress is established, we can pretty much expect the 2020 election to gear up almost immediately.

Charlotte also hosted the Democratic National Convention in 2012, where President Obama officially accepted his nomination for the Democratic Party to contest for his 2nd term.

That event brought international spotlight to Charlotte. The city has grown considerably since then and will continue to grow.

A true world-class city welcomes all.

The location for the Democratic National Convention for 2020 is yet to be finalized.

Let the games begin.

It was a different 9/11 all those years ago. It was 125 years ago on September 11, 1893 that Swami Vivekananda traveled to the United States and gave his response to the welcome speech at the Parliament of World Religions gathered in Chicago. He gave several other lectures and speeches in the next few days that the Parliament was convened.

His influence on the Parliament was electric. According to Parliament of World Religions website, the gathering in Chicago in 1893 was the first such event and, “A captivating Hindu monk, Swami Vivekananda mesmerized the 5,000 assembled delegates, greeting them with the words, ‘Sisters and brothers of America!’ This speech, which introduced Hinduism to America, is memorized by school children in India to this day. Swami Vivekananda became one of the most forceful and popular speakers in spite of the fact that he had never before addressed an audience in public.”

Vivekananda and his words have also electrified Hindus for over a century.

He has become a symbol for a unified Hindu voice, of pride in heritage. His is a voice from the past serving as a marker and future guide for Hindus, who are as disparate as the myriad cultures and languages of India. Vivekananda spoke simple words, but they ring true as a guide for tolerance and a sense of belonging.

Even his soft critique of other religions in the subsequent speeches he gave at the Parliament was respectful and filled with constructive criticism. The American thinkers and organizers of that Parliament also deserve kudos for their willingness to give a voice to the varied beliefs outside the Judeo-Christian background of this nation.

The Parliament meets every few years at different locations.

This year it convenes in early November in Toronto.

This September, the World Hindu Congress, which meets every four years, is gathering in Chicago, the same city that brought Swami Vivekananda to world exposure, on the 125th anniversary of his speeches. The Congress takes place on September 7 - 9, 2018. Many gurus, teachers, intellectuals, politicos, and religious leaders are expected to attend. I’m sure Swami Vivekananda’s words and influence will flow through the gathering.

This September, a small prayer or a salute to Vivekananda and his work may be in order.

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September 2018

It’s Not Just Old Houses:

Protecting Children’s Health from the Dangers of Lead Research Finds that Some Indian Spices and ayurvedic Medicines may be a Source of Lead

By Neasha Graves

In the past year, North Carolina has revised its policy requiring state and local health agencies to conduct lead home assessments with families of children under 6 who have blood lead levels as low as 5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL). This is lower than the previous level of 10 µg/dL. In addition, the policy changes extend the offer for a lead home assessment to pregnant women who test with elevated BLLs.

Where can lead be found?

Approximately 150,000 at-risk children under 6 years old are tested for elevated blood lead levels (BLLs) each year in North Carolina. Most children are tested because they live in homes built before 1978 where they are more likely to be exposed to lead-based paint chips or dust. In North Carolina, 40% of homes are at-risk of having lead-based paint. However, children may be exposed to lead through other sources, including: • Spices such as chili peppers and powder, Garam Masala, and turmeric • Herbal teas such as mojhat ceremonial drink • Ayurvedic medicines such as Balguti kesaria • Old toys and toy jewelry that may be made with leadcontaminated plastic, metal or paint • Brass objects such as keys, figures, and servingware • Ceremonial powders and cosmetics such as kumkum, kohl and sindoor • Contaminated clothing and equipment of parents working around lead or lead paint • Lead pipes and solder • Vinyl or plastic mini-blinds

Who is harmed by lead?

Children younger than 6 are most at-risk for lead poisoning since their bodies are still growing. They tend to be exposed to lead through crawling, playing and putting things in their mouths. There is no safe level of lead, and in fact, its adverse effects upon a child’s brain can delay physical, intellectual and behavioral development even at low levels. Depending upon the blood lead level, the harm to children can range from lower IQ, attention and behavioral problems, delayed puberty, anemia and kidney damage to coma and death. The risk of lead poisoning is highest at age two; testing for children at ages 1 and 2 years is recommended. Another at-risk population is pregnant women because lead can pass to babies through their mothers.

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How can families protect themselves from lead?

Parents concerned about any potential exposure to lead should contact their child’s doctor or the local health department to request a blood lead test for their child. A list of health departments by county is available at: www.ncalhd.org/directors.

Some other steps for protection from lead exposure include: • Wash children’s hands and toys often.

• Feed children healthy foods with calcium and iron to slow the absorption of lead.

• Purchase spices locally, instead of purchasing online or having them sent from overseas.

• Keep brass objects and ceremonial powders out of reach of small children.

• If you suspect that your home has lead-based paint, hire a certified professional to remove it.

• Wet clean around your home, especially where lead dust may exist.

• Take shoes off before entering your home each day.

With a growing, vibrant immigrant population in North Carolina, state and local health agencies are working to help parents who use certain spices, home remedies and ceremonial worship items understand the potential risks for exposure to lead. Some herbs and spices may be grown in lead-contaminated soil, or they may be contaminated during processing. Lead has even been intentionally added to spices like turmeric to enhance continued on page 90

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Carolina Mountains Literary Festival: Burnsville, NC (September 6-8, 2018)

This celebrated literary event in the heart of the Black Mountains, features celebrated authors from around the region. Book readings, writing seminars, entertainment, and fun for any book lover. Authors from poetry, non-fiction, fiction, memoirs and more will be in attendance. The 3-day event will be at the Burnsville Town Center from September 6-8, 2018. To learn more, visit cmlitfest.org or email cmlitfest@gmail.com.

Jogan - A Kathak Dance Ballet: Cary, NC (September 7, 2018)

Aakriti Kathak Academy and Oorja Productions present “Jogan, A Kathak Dance Ballet” on Friday, September 7, 2018 at Cary Arts Center, Cary NC beginning at 7pm. The performance features the story of the mystic saint Meerabai and is fundraiser for the non-profit, Ekal Vidyalaya. For more details call 919-6231131 or visit tinyurl.com/jogan2018

Mountain Song Festival: Brevard, NC (September 7-9, 2018)

The 13th annual Mountain Song Festival will be held at the Brevard Music Center from September 7-9, 2018. Musical guests include Taj Mahal Trio, Robert Earl Keen, Steep Canyon Rangers, Shannon Whitworth, and many more.

Local artists and food vendors will also be on site. Tickets can be purchased at www.etix.com/ticket/v/2157/mountain -song-festival. All other information about the event can be found at www.mountainsongfestival.com

Sri Radhastmai (ISKCON): Hillsborough, NC (September 16, 2018)

ISKCON New Goloka presents Sri Radhastami celebration on Sunday, September 16, 2018 starting at 3 pm. Events during the celebration include kirtans & bhajans, maha Abhishek ceremony, culture programs, Sandhya Aratika and Mahaprasadam Feast. Prasadam feasts and more! Visit newgoloka.com for details.

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NC Folk Festival: Greensboro, NC (September 7-9, 2018)

Visit downtown Greensboro, NC as they celebrate the spirit and legacy of National Folk Festival with the inaugural NC Folk Festival. About 300 musicians, dancers, storytellers, and craftspeople will take part in the festival, with more than 30 different musical groups performing in as many as seven outdoor venues. Artists and performers are from all over the world performing anything from folk, tango, western swing and more. This fun-filled event will take place September 7-9, 2018.

Tickets, performer info and more available at ncfolkfestival.com

NC Mountain State Fair: Fletcher, NC (September 7 - 16, 2018)

The 25th annual N.C. Mountain State Fair runs September 7-16, 2018 at the WNC Agricultural Center in 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher, NC. The fair’s silver anniversary will celebrate the people, agriculture, art and traditions of Western North Carolina. There will be rides, kids’ activities, live performances, competitions, lots of food and more. For further details, visit www.mountainfair.org.

Shweta Subram Performance: Greensboro, NC (September 8, 2018)

The Indo-US Cultural Association of NC presents the versatile Bollywood singer, Shweta Subram and her band live in concert on Sat, September 8, 2018 at Meridian Convention Center, 312 W. Meadowview Rd in Greensboro, NC. She has performed at IIFA Awards along with music maestros Salim - Sulaiman as well as many singers and music directors. The show begins at 6pm. Tickets start at $20.

This is a fundraiser for Brenner’s Children’s Hospital. For more details call 336456-6866 or visit www.indouswinston.org.

9-11 Run for our Troops: West Columbia, SC (September 11, 2018)

Founded in 2012, Run for Our Troops is an annual 5K run/walk organized by the CayceWest Columbia Junior Chamber to memorialize the anniversary of the 9/11/01 tragedies.

The event takes place on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the W.M. Rish Riverwalk Park & Amphitheater. Proceeds from the event support military veterans and first responders that are coping with physical and emotional injuries resulting from their service to the nation. To register, visit www.runforourtroops.com or email info@runforourtroops.com.

FEI World Equestrian Games: Mill Spring, NC (September 11-23, 2018)

The FEI World Equestrian Games, held every four years in the middle of the Olympic cycle, is one of the biggest events on the global sporting calendar, combining eight equestrian World Championship caliber events in a pre-determined location. The FEI disciplines – Jumping, Dressage and Para-Equestrian Dressage, Eventing, Driving, Endurance, Vaulting and Reining – are all included on the competition schedule, while equestrian-focused demonstrations and exhibitions will also be hosted throughout the duration of the event. The 2018 edition of the FEI World Equestrian Games will be held in Mill Spring, NC, over thirteen days from September 11-23rd, 2018 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. For more information, visit tryon2018.com 18

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Indie Craft Parade: Taylors, SC (September 14-16, 2018)

Each September for the past eight years, art lovers gather to celebrate the resurgence of handmade goods throughout the South, highlight the care necessary to craft things by hand, and encourage the rise of small, local brands.

From the convivial spirit of attendees and their support of the artists to extras like local food and a free photo booth, Indie Craft Parade is a celebration of all things handcrafted. This colorful event will take place between September 14 & 16 in the Southern Bleachery Marketplace in Taylors, SC. Admission is only $5.

See more info at www.makerscollective.org/indiecraftparade/

North Carolina Rice Festival: Belville, NC (September 15, 2018)

Visit the beautiful Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville for the North Carolina Rice Festival.

Enjoy this beautiful 22-acre park by the Brunswick River.

The event will take place between 9am & 6pm on Saturday, September 15, 2018 with live entertainment at 10 am, a rice cooking contest, food trucks with rice dishes, a children’s entertainment zone, activities, arts and crafts, vendors, an adult beverage tent, and more.

Come join the celebration of the history and continued success of rice production in the Brunswick Islands area. To learn more, contact ncricefestival@gmail.com or 910.795.0292.

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Russell Peters Live: Durham, NC (September 16, 2018)

Veteran comedian Russell Peters will perform live on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at DPAC in Durham, NC. Showtime is at 7:30pm. The global comedy superstar is on his Deported world tour. For more details and tickets info visit www.dpacnc.com.

Pre-Navaratri Garbotsav: Cary, NC (September 21, 2018)

Triangle Gujarati Association of NC presents a pre-Navratri Garbotsav on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Panther Creek H.S. in Cary, NC. Live music will be provided by renowned singers Parth Oza, Mitali Mahant and band. For full details on the festivities visit www.nctga.org.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Carolina in the Fall Festival: Wilkesboro, NC (September 21-22, 2018)

On September 21 and 22, 2018 in historic downtown Wilkesboro, NC the Kruger Brothers will host some of North Carolina’s best folk/ roots music bands during the Award Winning Fourth Annual Carolina in the Fall Music and Food Festival. They will be joined by a variety of bands from around the world that tip their hats to the rich musical history of Wilkes, the Heart of American Folk Music. In its fourth year, Carolina in the Fall has become an annual pilgrimage for bluegrass and folk music lovers. There will also be lots of food and trucks from the region will bring their secret recipes to feed the masses and vie for the Carolina in the Fall Food Truck Championship trophy. Additionally, local vineyards and regional craft breweries will be onsite to provide a taste of the region’s best beverages.

Learn more about the event including ticket info and participating performers at carolinainthefall.org

Nrityagram Dance Ensemble: Durham, NC (September 22-23, 2018)

Festival in the Park: Charlotte, NC (September 21-23, 2018)

The Festival in the Park brings music, art and good times once again. The sounds of “big band music” drift across Freedom Park’s lake whose still surface reflects the lights strung from Camelot exhibit tents.

The scents of a variety of food fill the air, as small children with painted faces happily produce their first art work.

First time visitors are taken by the simple, relaxed atmosphere. Old timers marvel at the freshness of each year’s offerings, as memories from long ago festivals are revisited. The Festival will take place from September 21-23, 2018 at Freedom Park in downtown Charlotte. Admission is free! To learn more, call 704.338.1060 or visit festivalinthepark.org

Kaushiki Chakraborty Concert (IPAAC): Charlotte, NC (September 22, 2018)

The Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte (IPAAC) presents the vocal concert of Kaushiki Chakraborty on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the CPCC - Tate Recital Hall in Charlotte beginning at 6pm. Chakraborty, daughter of two well-known musicians: Chandana Chakraborty and the renowned Indian classical singer Ajoy Chakraborty started her musical journey at age of seven. She started learning Indian classical music at the of Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh, later joining ITC Sangeet Research Academy. Although her repertoire is predominantly of Patiala Gharana, she has also studied the Carnatic music of South India and from time to time has incorporated aspects of contemporary Indian pop music. She will be accompanied by Kedar Naphade on Harmonium and Ojas Adhiya on tabla.

For more information including tickets, contact: Jyoti Kulkarni 704.804.1275, Chaula Jain - 704.248.1515, or visit www.ipaac.org

South Asian Christian Fellowship: Morrisville, NC (September 22, 2018)

Mahabat International Ministries presents their 2nd Annual South Asian Christian Fellowship Gathering to celebrate the good news of Jesus and how HE can apply to everyday life on Saturday, September, 22, 2018 from 10:30am to 1pm at the First Baptist Church in Morrisville, NC. The event will then be followed by a lunch. To learn more, visit www.mahabat.org/ Saathee.com

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The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble and Chitrasena Dance Company present the dance performances of “Samhara” on on Sat, Sept 22 (8pm) and Sun, Sept 23 (3pm) at Reynolds Industries Theater in Durham, NC. The acclaimed Nrityagram Dance Ensemble of southern India is one of the world’s great dance companies. Living communally in a women’s village devoted to dance — the better to meld art with everyday life — the artists of Nrityagram elegantly recount the stories of the Hindu epics through the curving classical movements of Odissi dance. Nrityagram, the first company to earn consecutive “Best Dance of the Year” honors from The New York Times, joins revered Sri Lankan dance ensemble Chitrasena Dance Company, which has led the way in opening the nation’s dynamic, folk-inflected Kandyan dance tradition to women, preserving and revitalizing it by bringing it from the village to the modern stage. Performed by five dancers, their collaboration, Samhara, offers a fascinating dialogue between the spectacular dance traditions and distinctive movement vocabularies of India and Sri Lanka. Nrityagram’s Odissi dance, accompanied by an ensemble of five musicians playing ragas, is fluid and precise, punctuated by percussive foot stomping; Chitrasena’s Kandyan form is more muscular, vertical, and athletic, and accompanied solely by two percussionists. Both have roots in ancient religious ritual. Together, they create what The New York Times called “an interplay of styles that is exciting and illuminating.” For more details visit, dukeperformances.duke.edu/ September 2018

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Dandiya Queen Falguni Pathak Live: Charlotte, NC (September 29, 2018)

Veteran garba singer Falguni Pathak will return to Charlotte for the second time on Saturday, September 29 at Cabarrus Arena. Doors will open 6pm and multiple vendors will be present as well as plenty of authentic Indian fast-food. Pathak’s group will take the center stage beginning at 7pm. Event coordinator Gopal Haribhakti said, “The organizing team actually begins planning for this event in January. This effort required dedicated team to support is well worth the results with the excitement bring to the Indian and other surrounding communities for the North Carolina.” Pathak, born March 12, 1969, is a singer and performing artist based in Mumbai. Her music is based on traditional musical forms from the Indian state of Gujarat. Since her debut in 1998, she has developed into an artist with a large fan following across India and beyond.

She has also recorded numerous songs that have been featured in Bollywood movies. Most of the themes in her songs are about love. She gained popularity in India as an entertainer for the Navratri (nine nights of festival) celebration and her fans lovingly call her “Dandiya Queen.”

Dixie Classic Fair: Winston-Salem, NC (September 28 - October 7, 2018)

The Dixie Classic Fair is the second-largest attended agricultural Fair in North Carolina and runs from September 28 to October 7 at the fairgrounds in Winston-Salem. The event features car racing, demolition derby, live music performances including Noah Guthrie, a rodeo, vendors, rides, Percheron horses, an old-time tractor pull, micro championship wrestling, and lots of kids’ activities. For more details on the fair, visit www.DCFair.com.

UNCC International Festival: Charlotte, NC (September 29, 2018)

Experience the cultures of 50 nations without a passport. The 43rd annual International Festival brings the art, music, costumes, and crafts of international cultures to UNC-Charlotte. Indoor and outdoor stages showcase music and dance performances, booths sell international food, and even the game zone offers an education in culture and history. All events and booths will be staffed

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Georgia State Fair: Atlanta, GA (September 28-October 7, 2018)

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Carolina Renaissance Festival: Huntersville, NC (Sept 29-Nov 18, 2018)

History comes alive with non-stop, day long entertainment, arts and crafts, games and rides, jousting knights on horseback, feasting and so much more. Introduced in 1994 with six acres of exhibits, attractions and entertainment, the event has grown into a 22-acre theme park. The Renaissance Festival is a 16th century European-style art and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater, circus entertainment, marketplace, jousting tournament, and a feast fit for royalty. Each weekend from September 29 to November 18, 2018 has its own theme including a Kids Free weekend, Halloween, and Pirates. Tickets available at Harris Teeter locations, online, or on-site. Learn more at www.carolina.renfestinfo.com

Rosewood Art & Music Festival: Columbia, SC (September 29, 2018)

The Festival’s mission is to create a balance of visual and performing arts from some of the best artists both homegrown and from around the country showing original works of art, with a price range to appeal to ever type of collector, from avid to newbie, while introducing new and exciting talent for art patrons to explore. The festival will be held at Rockaways on Rosewood Drive on Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 11am to 7pm. Admission and parking is free for event. See artist and musician information at rosewoodfestival.com

Vittal Ramamurthy Violin Concert: Charlotte, NC (September 30, 2018)

The Classical Music Association of Charlotte presents violin-viola concert with Vittal Ramamurthy, V.V.S. Murari and party on Sunday, September 30, 2018 (3:30pm) at CPCC Tate Hall in Charlotte. For more details call 704-814-9355 or visit www.onlinecmac.org.

Town Hall Meeting on Immigration: Morrisville, NC (October 4, 2018)

The NC Indian American PAC will present a community town hall meeting on immigration issues on Thursday, October 4, 2018 (7:15 - 8:15pm) at Cambria Hotel, 300 Airgate Rd,. Morrisville, NC. The event will feature Senator Jay Chaudhuri and U.S. Congressman IL 8th District Raja Krishnamoorthi. The discussion will address immigration policy and issues pertaining to immigrants. Event is free but registration is required at www.Bit.ly/RDUTownhall. For more details on NC Indian American PAC, visit www.NC-INPAC.org.

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drive (Director: Tarun Mansukhani) Cast: Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandez

Kaashi in Search of Ganga (Director: Dhiraj Kumar) Cast: Sharman Joshi, Manoj Joshi, and Manoj Pahwa

Laila Majnu (Director: Sajid Ali) Cast: Tripti Dimri and Avinash Tiwary

Batti Gul Meter Chalu (Director: Shree Narayan Singh) Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Yami Gautam, and Anushka Ranjan

Helicopter Eela (Director: Pradeep Sarkar) Cast: Kajol, Neha Dhupia, and Riddhi Sen

Colette (Director: Wash Westmoreland) Cast: Kiera Knightley, Dominic West, and Ray Panthaki

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Paltan (Director: J.P. Dutta) Cast: Arjun Rampal, Harshvardhan Rane, Sonu Sood, Gurmeet Choudary, Siddhanth Kapoor, and Luv Sinha

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Sui dhaaga: Made In India (Director: Sharat Katariya) Cast: Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma

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Paltan

Veteran director J.P. Dutta has crafted a patriotic film based on 1962 India-China war more popularly known as Indo-Sino war. The military action drama movie stars Arjun Rampal, Harshvardhan Rane, Sonu Sood, Gurmeet Choudary, Siddhanth Kapoor, and Luv Sinha. Dutta previously directed film like Border, Refugee, LOC Kargil, and Jmrao Jaan. Paltan is slated to open in theaters on September 7.

Batti Gul Meter Chalu

Science Fair A policeman, a criminal overlord, a Bollywood film star, politicians, cultists, spies, and terrorists—the lives of the privileged, the famous, the wretched, and the bloodthirsty interweave with cataclysmic consequences amid the chaos of modern-day Mumbai.

The series is based on the critically-acclaimed bestselling novel Sacred Games by Vikram Chandra. The story focuses on Sartaj Singh (Saif Ali Khan), a seasoned and cynical Bombay police officer, summoned by an anonymous tip one morning, a voice which promises him an opportunity to capture the powerful Ganesh Gaitonde (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), criminal overlord of the G-Company. As the stakes mount and Sartaj seeks knowledge of his prey, it becomes clear that the game the two players thought they were engaged in is in fact part of a much larger scenario, one that expands beyond their city. Sacred Games is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap. The eight episode series is now playing on Netflix.

Helicopter Eela

Veteran actress Kajol returns as Eela, a loving but overprotective mother who decides to join her son’s college to complete her studies. She enrolls in the same class as her son, packs his lunch and joins his music jamming sessions. The first track from the film is titled “Mumma Ke Parchai” (Mother’s shadow). Director Pradeep Sarkar also guides the rest of the cast in this comedy drama, including Neha Dhupia, Tota Roy Chowdhury, and Riddhi Sen. The film hits cinemas worldwide on September 7.

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National Geographic documentary film Science Fair follows nine high school students from around the globe as they navigate rivalries, setbacks and, of course, hormones, on their journey to compete at The International Science and Engineering Fair. As 1,700 of the smartest, quirkiest teens from 78 different countries face off, only one will be named “Best in Fair.”

The film, directed by documentary filmmaking team Cristina Costantini and Darren Foster, offers a front seat to the victories, defeats and motivations of a group of young men and women who are on a path to change their lives, and the world, through science. Look for it in theaters on September 14.

Manmarziyaan

Eclectic director Anurag Kashyap weaves a film about a love story set in Punjab with acting cast including Abhishek Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, and Vicky Kaushal. Kashyap has previously directed Mukkabaaz, Raman Raghav 2.0, Bombay Velvet and Bombay Talkies. Manmarziyaan opens in theaters on September 14.

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Batti Gul Meter Chalu is a social film that tells the story of electricity theft in rural India and how it affects people. The film, directed by Shree Narayan Singh, stars : Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Yami Gautam, and Anushka Ranjan.

Among the songs in the movie include Mika Singh’s “Hard Hard.”

Look for the movie in theaters starting on September 21.

Sui Dhaaga: Made In India

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A few years back, my teenage son had to make a trip to New York from Boston. I discouraged him from driving and convinced him to take one of the cheap buses for $35 round trip.

Since I was busy, I told him to make his own booking over the Internet. The bus company had a promotion for online users.

If you bought a round trip ticket, the one-way ticket from Boston to New York would be only a $1. All you had to do was click on the e-coupon button on the website. However, my son refused to take the discount and paid full price using my credit card.

When I asked him for the reason he said he felt cheap buying such a low-fare ticket. I said, “Cheap! You are Indian. You are supposed to be cheap!” What was he trying to do? Shatter the image and stereotype that Indian-Americans have worked so hard to build as a model of frugality! Our generation has raised the bar on parsimony to such a new high, that the other Asian Americans and Jewish-Americans admire us and often use our community’s examples to teach their own children.

When my father heard about the incident from my brother, he called me from India, distraught. He told me that he was so worried that he couldn’t sleep all night. He said, “Yeh ladka baniyon ke naam per kalank hai. This boy has brought shame to our merchant community.” I told him that I shared his concerns and asked if our ancestors would ever forgive me for raising my son that way.

How could my own son, my own flesh and blood, betray me like that? I just couldn’t figure out where my wife and I had gone wrong in his upbringing. I remember taking our kids to the food court at a nearby shopping mall for Chinese food. After ordering our vegetarian favorites, Buddha’s delight, Szechwan Tofu, Spicy Eggplant and Vegetable Lo Mein, we would all sit down. After a few minutes, I would send him back to get an extra fork. I would secretly follow him so I could see the dirty look from the owner and hear him grumbling. When he would bring back the fork, he would have tears in his eyes. I would console him and try to make him understand that the owner was following his dharma; not only was he being considerate for the environment, he was trying to save a couple of pennies.

I have tried to instill in him similar values of thriftiness by demonstrating acts of conservation. There is an old Indian adage that with multiple drops of water, you can fill a clay pot in a course of time. I have patiently shown him how you can fill a 16oz Heinz ketchup bottle with 240 packets of Taco Bell sauce.

Obviously these indirect gestures were not enough. Based on the bus experience, I decided to have a stricter regimen and more explicit communication with all my children to instill the Bania values. When I go to Starbucks with my wife and three children, rather than ordering five small cups of Lattes, I order Saathee.com

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We go to a popular restaurant in Los Angeles, which offers a lot of organic dishes, including exotic salads, pizza and pasta.

There is a special discount card that my youngest son Neil got from his high school that is honored at the restaurant. It offers one starter item for free with that card. When we sit down at the restaurant, we have the kids vote which starter item to order.

Initially they would pick the items based only on their taste preference. But with a little more training from me, they now pick the most expensive items such as mac and cheese ($14), pizza ($13) or cabbage rolls ($12).

I share stories about my Bania relatives and their creative ways of saving money. I told the legend of my uncle firing his maid because she threw away the carrot pulp after running it through the juicer. When she explained that she already ran it through three times, he said he was still working on the pulp from 1992. Another story was when my brother went to his house and the room was dark. My uncle gave him several money-saving tips and explained that the room was dark because “sound and light are mutually exclusive. Sound doesn’t need light’s assistance to travel. If we are talking casually I can hear you fine – I don’t need to see your face.” Then for the final capstone of the lesson, my uncle asked my brother to light a candle. My brother lit the candle, saw my uncle and quickly closed his eyes. My uncle continued the lesson, “You see if you are sitting in the dark, you don’t need to wear clothes. They depreciate unnecessarily.” Even though these stories might be exaggerated over time, they are as valuable as the Panchtantra stories to inculcate the Bania values.

I am trying hard to get my kids to learn about Return on Investment (ROI) and the pricing strategy of merchants. My middle son and I were at Whole Foods because I want them to eat healthier. Eating organic fruits and vegetables is cheaper in the long run because it offers a better ROI. Before paying for our lunch, I decided to weigh our boxes. My son’s lunch would have come out to $18.13 while mine would be $3.23. Shocked, I asked him, “What did you put in there? Gold bricks?” He said, “You told me to get fruits and vegetables, so I got melon, avocado, and mixed fruit salad.” I said, “That plan was at the unlimited buffet bar at Soup Plantation. Here you are paying $9.99 a pound.” Then I pulled a napkin to draw a chart. “See, the strategy is 80% of your items should be low-density items such as Spinach, Kale, Arugula, 20% of the items should be medium density items such as olives, mushrooms and bell pepper. Stay away from high-density items such as melon, cantaloupe, tofu and avocado. If you really like those items, go to the produce section and buy a whole melon or avocado, and mix it in the salad later.”

One of the sayings in the Bania community I live by is, “The easiest thing in the world is to spend. The hardest thing in the world is to save.” I am hoping with small gestures showing some money savings techniques and sharing legends of frugality about our ancestors, I can instill the true Bania values into my kids. So the next time they find an amazing deal like a $1 bus ticket from Boston to NY, they will take great pride in clicking that coupon! My family legacy is at stake and my relatives are watching.

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Both men were a large influence on her life. She rallied to get UCLA’s philosophy instructor, Angela Davis out on bail due to false charges. She sang at both Dr. King’s funeral and Barack Obama’s presidential inauguration. She refused to ever perform in front of a segregated audience.

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aretha Franklin: a natural Woman

“Be your own artist, and always be confident in what you’re doing.

If you’re not going to be confident you might as well not be doing it.” ~ Aretha Franklin

On August 16, 2018 the world was given the sad news that the acclaimed Queen of Soul, Aretha Louise Franklin, had passed away. This was after a few days of hearing that she was in poor health and in hospice care in her home. The singer was only 76, but had been fighting cancer for a few years. While we saw it coming, her death is no less grim.

My mother was a huge fan of Aretha. I knew the lyrics to “Respect” “Chain of Fools” and “Natural Woman” at an early age thanks to her insistence. I didn’t see the Blues Brothers movie until my teens, but I knew the soundtrack by heart by the time I was 10. Two songs from the film always stood out to me as my favorites. One was “Minnie the Moocher” sung by the late Cab Calloway. The other was “Think” by the Queen herself. The song was pretty straightforward with a woman telling her man that he needs to use his brain and realize the consequences if he leaves her.

You have to remember that the film came out when Women’s Liberation was in Aretha had some sort of full bloom, and both her clandestine aura about her powerful voice and presence (when I saw the movie later) that always made people made the song just that much stand up and take notice. more amazing.

The next time I heard and saw Aretha Franklin was during her 80’s comeback. “Freeway of Love” was everywhere.

Seeing her with the spiked hairdo and all the people dancing around her was certainly different but she made it work with that voice and her infectious smile. We all certainly wanted “to drop the panel and go” with her on that freeway.

My absolute favorite 80’s song, though, was her duet with George Michael. “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” couples two of my favorite voices into a really catchy song. You wouldn’t think that the Queen of Soul and ‘that guy from Wham!’ would work well together, but their voices intertwined like milk and honey and created a truly amazing song.

I remember in college trying to sing “Respect” in a karaoke challenge. I knew the lyrics (obviously) without even needing to read the screen. However, my melody needed work. I ended up sounding so horrible that I didn’t even attempt a second song. Truthfully I knew that only Aretha herself could pull that off, and never tackled it again.

But Aretha Franklin was not just about her music. She was also a pivotal figure for civil and women’s rights. Sure her music was a big part of this, but she also worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr as her father was not only a friend of his, but also a large contributor to the Civil Rights March in Detroit in 1963.

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Her songs. Her voice. Her power. Aretha had some sort of clandestine aura about her that always made people stand up and take notice. She could take music, even if it was written by someone else… and make it into something unique. “Respect” was originally performed by Otis Redding, but she managed to make it her own by transforming it into the women’s anthem we know today. Her 80’s cover of “Jumping Jack Flash” for Whoopi Goldberg’s film was nothing short of phenomenal as well. Her 1998 live performance of Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma” (a piece that many Tenor opera singers attempt, and few perfect) proved that the Diva could do no wrong.

Suffice it to say, Aretha’s absence is certainly disheartening, but the legacy she left behind is what we should cherish. She gave us her heart, her mind, and most importantly her soul.

She was and will always be undoubtedly the Queen who filled our lives with her divine existence. Her voice was one that was not just heard, but felt. She proved that R-E-S-P-E-C-T is more than just a word.

Rest in peace Aretha. May your voice and spirit continue to bring joy to those residing wherever you are now.

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Reflections and a few confessions as an Indian American in the Carolinas

By Shyama Parui

autorickshaws. When my kids were younger they would persuade us to skip the car in favor of an auto, rick, or rickshaw.

However, a nightmarish experience cured us of our collective three-wheeler crush. After a shopping spree at a mall, we took a “sharing rickshaw” only to panic within a couple of minutes, when the suicidal driver started driving on the opposite side of the road. We found ourselves on a busy road with mammoth BEST buses, trucks, and tempos charging head on. In an attempt to rescue ourselves from this near-death experience, we yelled and ordered him to drive on the “correct” side of the road. I was shocked to see that he was not only unconcerned, but he also tried to assure us that this was something he did every day. “Aap tension mat lo (don’t worry about it),” were his exact words in Hindi. How could we stay calm when the driver of the vehicle was either a complete lunatic or Yamaraj, the God of Death in disguise.

While cities like Charlotte are lukewarm in their acceptance of public transit options, most cities and towns in India will embrace any and all forms of transport, out of need to support their burgeoning population of commuters. I see Kolkata as a case in point where you can spot the distinctive yellow Ambassador cars from the 1950’s that still serve as taxis along with Uber and Ola cabs. Nearby towns in Howrah appear equally busy with everyone from school kids riding bicycles with oversized bookbags to businessmen in SUVs, jostling for space on the narrow lanes.

During my two-day visit to the place of my ancestors, I tried to imagine what life was like a few generations ago in rural Bengal. I wondered what my life would have been like if my grandfather had not moved to a big city to try his luck along with his entrepreneurial skills. It was heartening to see better connected roadways despite the deafening noise levels, although a part of me was sad to observe the diminishing greenery. What was once a lowland had been converted to space for a future high rise.

Homes from yesteryears still stand devoid of any signs of life with the exception of brightly colored clothes hanging to dry in the harsh sun. These mansions might soon be razed to the ground to pave way for new developments.

Just as the journey can be more interesting than the destination, I found that in Rajasthan, the vehicle of choice can be a tad more appealing than the tourist attraction. Our very first elephant ride near Amber Fort made me dream that I was royalty parading through the kingdom. My imagination failed me as soon as the elephant turned to the narrow lanes that screamed for help, desperately in need of a clean sweep. By contrast, Udaipur’s rich history and architectural marvels come to life while cruising on Lake Pichola and Fatehpur Sagar. Spotlights on the glorious City Palace and Lake Palace with their shimmering reflection in the water, cast a romantic glow even when overcast skies hide the golden hues of the evening Sun. So, the next time you find yourself on an electric toto, bus, or a different vehicle of choice in any part of the world, try to find its hidden story.

Yatra – My India diary Part 1

By foot, by boat, or by air, humans continue to invent ways of traversing through this planet in an attempt to look beyond their immediate surroundings and explore. Fellow immigrants, isn’t the longing for faster, economical travel to and from the land of our birth to the land of our home, tremendous? For decades, airplanes made inter-continental journeys an infinitely better experience than the voyages by sea. What was once an occasion to dress up is now a reason to groan. If I could find a way to skip flying and transport myself magically to India and back, I would have no complaints. Alas, that possibility is currently out of reach.

The search for the right tickets for a family is no mean task.

Weighing in the pros and cons of all the prices, routes, layovers, and the “class” left me as confused as I would be while driving in a new city without a GPS. In the past few years, I have sadly noticed the uncaring attitude of airline staff towards the very people who pay to keep them in business. We’ve heard about the extreme cases of poor passenger treatment. Additionally, tiny details that make airline travel tolerable are slowly but surely being stripped. Last year, on a flight to the Caribbean our family of four was assigned seats in different rows. We were expected to shell out more dollars to seat our underage kids in the same row. To me, that just seemed wrong. Well, things could be worse like our tussle with a well-known online travel agency after being bumped off our domestic flight in India.

Apparently, someone with an IP address in Gujarat cancelled our tickets from Jaipur to Udaipur while we were still in the USA. Even though we were unaware and had not authorized the cancellation, we only received a third of the refund and had to part with more dough to purchase new tickets. Go figure!

Navigating Mumbai in local trains could arguably be an easier exercise. Speaking of Mumbai, its roads and rails have split at the seams scattering the people in every direction. The bustling city offers a variety of options to get us where we want to go, but that’s not enough. My college commute from the suburbs to South Mumbai’s St. Xavier’s college was on the efficient and mostly punctual fast trains. After all these years, I fear that my sense of adventure is not strong enough to dare me to set foot on one. My family, however, enjoyed the Metro trains zipping through the city avoiding congested roads and moving uncomfortably close to some residential buildings, offering a fleeting glimpse of lives behind the fluttering curtains. The highways, overflowing with all kinds of objects in motion, have ability to both charm and sicken you. A drive through the Sea-Link and along Marine Drive brings out the beauty of this seaside metropolis.

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Popular Music of India

Contemporary Film Lyrics (1990 - current)

By Kirit Shukla

Evergreen Classic Film Lyrics: oldies (1940 - 1990)

Jai Ganesh Theme: Ganesh Chaturthi (Sept 13, 2018)

darashan do Ghanashyam Theme: Janmasthami (Sept 3, 2018)

This is a devotional song in praise of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.

This popular Bhajan is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It was written by the 15th century pioneer poet of Gujarati literature, Narsi Mehta. Kedār is a Hindustani classical night raga, named after Lord Shiva. It is melodious but difficult to express in words. It is said that it was Krishna’s favorite raga.

Song: Jai Ganesh jai Ganesh jai Ganesh devā...

Film: Bhoomi Year: 2017 Music: Aditya Dev Singer: : Sanjay Dutt Lyricist: : Traditional Ganesh Aarti / devotional song Based on Indian Classical Rāgā: Traditional folk music Tāl/Rhythm: Kaharavā Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sharad Kelkar

Song: Darashan do Ghanashyām …

Film: Narsi Bhagat Year: 1957 Music: Ravi Singer: Hemant Kumar, Sudhā Malhotra, Manna Dey Lyricist: Original by Narasi Mehta [This film- Gopal Singh Napāli] Based on Indian Classical Rāgā: Kedār Tāl/Rhythm: Teen Taal Starring: Nirupā Roy, Shāhu Modak

Lyrics in English:

Jai Ganesh jai Ganesh jai Ganesh devā Mata jāki Pārwati pitā Mahā devā -2 1, 2, 3, 4 Ganpati kā jai jaikār -2 Ek dant dayā vant, chār bhujā dhāri -2 Mathe sindur sohe, musha ki sawāri -2 Pān chadhe phul chadhe aur chadhe mevā, Ladooan ko bhog lage sant kare sevā Jai Ganesh jai Ganesh jai Ganesh deva, Mata jāki Pārwati pitā Mahā devā Ganpati bāppā.. moryā.. mangal murti.. moryā..

Andhan ko ānkh det kodhan ko kāyā -2 Bājhan ko purta det nirdhan ko māyā -2 Surya shām sharan āye safal kije sewā Mata jāki Pārwati pitā Mahā devā Jai Ganesh jai Ganesh jai Ganesh deva, Mata jāki Pārwati pitā Mahā devā -4, Jai Ganesh jai Ganesh jai Ganesh deva, Mata jāki Pārwati pitā Mahā devā Mata jāki Pārwati pitā Mahā devā -3 Jai Ganesh jai Ganesh jai Ganesh deva, Mata jāki Pārwati pitā Mahā deva - 2, Mata jāki Pārwati pitā Mahā deva - 4

Lyrics in English:

Darshan do Ghanashyām nāth mori ankhiyān pyāsi re –2 Darshan do Ghanashyām...Mana mandir ki jyoti jagādo –2, ghata ghata bāsi re Darshan do Ghanashyām...

Mandir mandir murat teri phir bhi nā dikhe surat teri - 2 Yug bite nā āyi milan ki puranamāsi re, Darshan do Ghanashyām….

Dwāra dayā kā jab tu khole, Pancham sur mein gungā bole –2 Andhā dekhe langadā chal kar pahunche kāsi re Darshan do Ghanashyām...

Pāni pi kar pyās bujhaun nainan ko kaise samajhāun Ānkh michauli chhodo ab to mana ke bāsi re Darshan do Ghanashyām nāth mori ankhiyān pyāsi re Darshan do Ghanashyām...

Lyrics in Hindi:

Lyrics in Hindi:

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3. The 2018 ICC World Cup Qualifier cricket tournament took place in March 2018 in (a) Ireland (b) Bangladesh (c) Zimbabwe (d) Afghanistan

Make words using 4 or more letters. The central letter must be used in each word. Letters cannot be used more than once per word.

Use all letters for the subject word (underlined in solutions below) 11 - 16+ words = Excellent; 8 to 10 words = Good; 7 or less = keep looking.

Words we found are in solutions below.

4. Mother Teresa, Nobel Prize winner, died on (a) Sept. 25, 1998 (b) Sept. 5, 1997 (c) Sept. 15, 1996 (d) Sept. 15, 1995

5. The train ‘Palace on Wheels’ in India runs through (a) Rajasthan (b) Kerala (c) Gujarat (d) Bihar

never Stop Learning

Learning is a must but the knowledge gained should also be put to use. Some people do not use it, even if they have that knowledge. The knowledge in your mind, like the money stored in the banks, is yours only when you use it. While utilizing the knowledge, we all do make mistakes. Practice to correct them by trial and error methods. We sometimes easily find errors of others. We ignore or pardon our own errors.

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6. What color jersey is worn by the winners of each stage of the Tour De France? (a) blue (b) Yellow. (c) red (d) Pink

7. The chemical formula for ‘Washing Soda’ is (a) NaClO3 (b) NaHCO3 (c) Na2CO3 (d) Na2SO4

8. As per Hindu scripture “Shrimad Bhāgavat,” the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu was (a) Narsinha (b) Varāh (c) Parshurām (d) Vāman

9. A “Knuckle-head” is a person who is (a) Industrious (b) Stupid (c) Quiet (d) Serious

dadaji’s moral short stories

A poor woman wearing an old worn out sari was begging on a roadside. She was singing and praying. A rich person appeared after a while and asked her what she wanted. She asked for gold coins. He said, “You do not have a pot, how will you take the coins?” She opened and extended the end of her sari with both hands and made a lap to accept the coins. He said, “I will give you money in your sari, but if the coins fall out of old sari, I will stop giving and take back all the coins.”

She agreed and he started pouring the coins. She saw that her old sari was on the verge of tearing apart due to weight of the coins. But, she became greedy and asked for more coins. Finally her sari was torn due to the weight of gold and the coins fell on the ground. He took back all the coins and left. She cried, repented and remained poor for the rest of her life.

10. Indian ocean is on the ----- direction of India. (a) North (b) East (c) West (d) South

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Word World (Solution): EXIST, EXIT, INSET, NEST, NEXT, NITE, SEEN, SEINE, SENE, SENT, SENTE, SINE, SITE, SIXTEEN, STEIN, TEEN, TENSE, TIES, TINE

Moral: Do not be greedy or you will ultimately lose.

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Most high school seniors have college admissions on their mind. Many students have the same desire: opening an acceptance letter which says “Welcome to Harvard.”

It is no easy feat to be accepted to the Ivy League and toptier universities throughout the United States.

The admission rate for Stanford University hovers around 4 percent. It is not uncommon for a valedictorian to be rejected.

The valedictorian, and their parents, are always shocked when this occurs. How could a student with a perfect GPA and test scores be rejected?

The answer is simple.

There are nearly 40,000 high schools across the country.

That means 40,000 valedictorians. With only eight Ivy League universities, the number of valedictorians is more than Countless parents and three times the number of counselors advise their open slots. What this means is that these highly selective students to be welluniversities turn down rounded...I suggest you do students who are “perfect on paper” all the time. Being the exact opposite. valedictorian is great, but it is definitely not enough to warrant admission to the most selective colleges in the country.

Academics are the first hurdle to overcome in the college admissions process, but there are additional hurdles.

Countless parents and counselors advise their students to be well-rounded, in terms of their academics, participation in sports, volunteering, and extracurricular activities.

I suggest that you do the exact opposite.

Most students, and people in general, work hard on improving their weaknesses. They try to present an adequate skill level across all areas. As a result, they are mediocre at most things.

The well-rounded strategy backfires in most cases because the student comes across to the admissions officers as average in all fields and does not shine in any one field.

Harvard is not an average college, so why would they accept an average student?

I advise that students work diligently on their strengths.

Forget about striving to be well-rounded. I see “pointy” students gain admission to the top universities in the country.

They are exceptional in one, maybe two areas.

This strategy takes time to implement; it requires persistence and dedication to become a specialist in your field, and that is the exact reason why it is so extraordinary. The first time Tiger Woods picked up a golf club he was not a pro. Even Pablo Picasso had to start somewhere.

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Top universities seek specialists: individuals who are so driven by one aspect or one field that they are enthusiastic about devoting their entire time and attention to achieve outstanding results in that area.

By choosing different students with ambition, initiative and demonstrated skills in different areas, the college builds a class that is well-rounded yet made up of “pointy” students.

I will let you in on another secret.

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Indian Railways currently employs how many?

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One of the oldest mountain railways in India, opened in 1879 near Kolkata.

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In other words, If we embed in the head a solid notion, and there is no other force acting upon it, that notion will remain in place, solidly at rest. Dogma rules doggedly: “this is my story, and I’m sticking to it”.

But when external forces act, things can get a bit more unpredictable. It’s time for the Second Law!

nuisance Flaws of notions

“Harinaapi harenaapi brahmaapi surairapi, Lalata likhitha rekha parimaarshtum nasakyathe.

(None of the gods, even Vishnu, Shiva or Brahma can erase that which is written on the forehead).” ~From the Hindu Shastras

Is it possible that the old Hindu shastras were right? Maybe we cannot change what is written inside our heads? According to myth, Brahma wrote something there on the sixth day after we are born. So we are doomed to think what we think, be what we are, and do what we do. And that’s that!

Fatalism is a bit unappetizing though. Even those who profess to subscribe to everything (ourselves included) being predetermined don’t act on that notion. In fact, many seem to assert a fatalistic When things get view only when things go not complicated, Newton is a quite their way, but exhibit good one to turn to: very visible signs of wanting supposedly, a pretty smart to control anything and man who gave us... everything most of the rest of the time. Maybe we shouldn’t be so eager to pin everything on Brahma’s sixth-day irreversible deed, tempting though it is to find a scapegoat for why we are the way we are.

Pin the tail on the donkey So, if Brahma cannot be held responsible for all of our shenanigans, we need to find a different suspect to pin the blame on for why we are who we are and not something different (and better, of course).

When things get complicated, Newton is a good one to turn to: supposedly, a pretty smart man who gave us insight into many natural phenomena. We human beings are kind of natural, too, though it is sometimes a bit hard to see that, when there seem to be myriads of unnatural things we do nowadays.

If we grant that we are also products of nature, maybe Newton’s insights have the potential to shine a light on the darkness of why we are who we are.

Many of us should be familiar with Newton’s Laws of Motion, which explain why things move, why they don’t, and everything in between. Let’s see if we can apply these to not just motion, but to notions – the things that we hold inside our heads. And, if we shed a bit of hubris, we might acknowledge, even if grudgingly, that these are flaws, rather than laws.

Because there is so much where we seem to fall short.

nuisance First Flaw of notion So here is the first Flaw of Notion (with apologies to Newton): A mind at rest will remain at rest unless an outside force acts on it, and a mind in notion at a constant velocity will remain in notion in a straight line unless acted upon by an outside force.

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nuisance Second Flaw of notion The Second Flaw of Notion (once again, with deepest apologies to Newton) is expressed very simply: F = m*a Expressed in simple words, Force (F) exerted on a mind translates into acceleration (a). A mind acted upon thus will no longer be in a state of rest; it will begin to move, even accelerate!

In the world of physics, Force is measured in Newtons. In the world of the mind, we will measure it in “Nuisances”. It seems appropriate, because external forces that threaten to unseat our pre-existing notions are definitely felt as annoying nuisances: “Why can’t you just let me be!?” we wail soulfully.

But wait! There is hope: there is that little “m” thing in the equation that hovers in there. “M” is mass, essentially how much of stuff is in the thing that we seek to move by the force, “F”. So for a given force applied on the mind, the mind moves a lot or a little, depending on how much mass there is. Mass is a bit like moss, if you think of the mind as a rolling stone that keeps gathering moss. So if you have been repeating a thought over and over and over again in your mind, it gathers a lot of mass. Also, it doesn’t have to be just you. If people around you keep parroting the same thing repeatedly, and you keep hearing it ad infinitum, it becomes a thing, then a larger thing, then an even larger thing, and eventually, a humongous thing!

The offshoot of this is that it takes a lot more force to dislodge a notion that has acquired so much mass over time. This is how indoctrination works. If we keep hearing the same thing over the years as we grow up, it solidifies, cakes and bakes inside us.

And, it becomes unmovable!

nuisance third Flaw of notion We need to move! The Third Flaw of Notion aids us here; it explains how notions are set in motion: Every notion has an equal and opposite notion Newton’s Third explains how a bird flies: when the bird pushes the air down, the air pushes the bird upwards. In a similar vein, when an external notion is applied to our minds, an equal and opposite notion arises. These forces may seem to cancel out, and nothing budges, but that is not quite so. Our Second Law explains why. Our notion moves (or not) depending on its mass. If it is huge, the intruder experiences a violent pushback. But, if the mass of our embedded notion is small, our position may shift. continued on page 90

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Marketing Turnaround you’re sharing content that meets an urgent user need. Even with content that is part of a video course, realize that most people don’t like to remain tied to their screen for more than five minutes, so break your content up into short, bite-sized pieces.

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Welcome to the video generation. Video is rapidly becoming the preferred way to share information online, and it’s never been easier. You’ve got a growing number of options for creating and sharing your video content, as well as ways to use web video to grow your influence and extend your brand.

When the internet started out, we felt very lucky just to share text-based messages, which seemed like a miracle in itself back in that long-ago time. Pictures and HTML changed everything, creating the highly visual internet you know today.

Streaming audio was next, quickly embraced by corporations, entrepreneurs, and speakers. Tools emerged to make it easy to record and share audio, leading to a booming growth in teleseminars.

Video initially posed a challenge due to bandwidth. But as technology changed, recording, uploading, and sharing video became easier. YouTube led the way, followed by other sites like Vimeo. For a while, the ability to easily produce web videos outpaced the ease of ...social media sites, sharing more than just the blogging platforms, and link to those clips. email newsletters have Now that social media finally vastly improved the sites, blogging platforms, and email newsletters have finally ability to embed video... vastly improved the ability to embed video (to provide the now-common active video screen instead of just a link), the use of video is beginning to explode. It’s a familiar, comfortable, and easily accessible format for viewers, who like being able to consume content while doing something else, or perhaps just prefer to hear/watch rather than read. Major sites noticed the shift, and are making it only easier than ever to record and share your clips while increasing your reach.

Video dramatically increases the impressions and visibility of your social media posts. The combination of sight-soundmotion holds attention and the combination of your face and voice create a sense of intimacy and personal engagement that accelerates the like-know-trust cycle. The percentage of video content on the internet increases every year, and experts say we’re still at the early adoption point. Text-based posts aren’t going to go away, but video is definitely a valuable weapon to have in your online arsenal.

Shorter is better. If possible, get your message across in thirty seconds, even if that includes a call to action to learn more from a web site. Viewership decreases as length increases unless the topic is of extremely high value and actively sought-out by the viewer. So someone might watch a five minute video on how to change a flat tire or make a recipe because of the strong desire to learn the subject matter, but he or she is unlikely to watch a five minute promotional video that randomly appears in the Facebook feed.

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Youtube YouTube is the granddaddy of video sites. It’s where people turn first for entertainment and how-to videos, and given its enormous traffic, it’s also the place to post your video in order to reach a huge, global audience.

Videos on YouTube can be available to the public, or restricted to a private audience. The site makes it simple to share with the major social media platforms, and serves up the code you need to embed a video on our blog or website or share the video via email.

Many people aren’t familiar with YouTube’s easy video editing capabilities. While not as robust as a full video editing suite like Microsoft Movie Maker or Apple iMovie, YouTube can still get the job done with the ability to make fundamental video and audio enhancements. You can add “cards” in the sidebar to take a viewer poll or promote a website or related video. Especially important is the ability to add subtitles/closed captioning.

Adding subtitles to your videos increases ease of use.

Viewers can get the gist of the content even if they’re in a location where they can’t listen to audio. Hearing-impaired viewers aren’t left out. Viewer engagement rises because they’ve got two elements to watch—the action on the video and the subtitle. Subtitles can also keep a website or call to action in front of the viewer while you discuss related content.

YouTube is owned by Google, so it should be no surprise that it has its own powerful search engine running the site. That makes tagging your videos and writing keyword specific video descriptions all the more important, because you want your videos to be easily searchable/findable, even by people who don’t know exactly what they’re looking for.

YouTube links share well on Twitter and embed easily on WordPress. But when it comes to Facebook, old rivalries die hard. Google and Facebook are long-time competitors, so while YouTube makes it easy to share videos on Facebook, Facebook’s algorithms are rumored to be unfriendly to videos uploaded from YouTube.

YouTube has added a streaming capability with YouTube live. As of the time of this writing, it’s in beta, but keep an eye on it, as YouTube usually does things very well.

Facebook Live Facebook Live is relatively new, but it’s made a good debut.

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The biggest win, however, is that Facebook appears to give preference in its algorithm to “native” video (video uploaded from Facebook Live or from your hard drive, i.e. not from YouTube).

Anecdotal evidence strongly suggests that Facebook exposes your native video posts to more people than the organic (unpaid) reach of your average post. The downside is that Facebook Live, at the time of this writing, doesn’t make subtitles, cards, or other enhancements an option.

Here’s how to get around Facebook’s video bias. Use your cell phone to shoot a video and email it to yourself (or use Dropbox or a similar file-sharing system). Download it onto your computer and add subtitles either in YouTube or in a program like Windows Movie Maker. Save the subtitled file as an MP4 and upload it to your computer, then post the new “native” video to Facebook without the YouTube bias.

Facebook Live is valuable for making quick, slice-of-life videos on the go. If you know you won’t get around to adding subtitles no matter their value, posting with Facebook Live and gaining the advantages of native video is much better than not doing video at all.

Google Hangouts Google added Google Hangouts to its underperforming Google+, a live video feed that became immediately popular with entrepreneurs, coaches, and speakers. Google Hangouts makes it simple for up to ten people to engage in a live, publicly visible video chat online. With a little effort, it’s possible to screen-share, making it possible to present a slide show if you don’t want to be on camera the entire time.

For a while, Google Hangouts on Air made it easy to save your video to YouTube, but that capability was abruptly withdrawn. With Google+ languishing, speculation is rife about the future of Hangouts and whether it will remain a free public tool or be repurposed into a suite of business-oriented enterprise tools.

Periscope, SnapChat Periscope is optimized for on-the-go as-you-are videos. The core idea was to make it easy to take and share live video of where you are in the moment and share it easily on Twitter.

SnapChat is very popular with the young adult crowd because it favors short video that is theoretically not saved or shared elsewhere, vanishing after a certain time interval. Savvy users realize that nothing online ever really goes away, but the ephemeral promise of SnapChat makes it a fun and trendy way to share in-the-moment observations and asides to build engagement with your audience.

SnapChat and Periscope have high intimacy because of the casual format. They’re great for augmenting an established relationship with your most dedicated customers/followers, and lend themselves especially well to entertainment and lifestyle-oriented businesses.

GoToWebinar, Zoom, and WebinarJam comes in the all-in-one package. Features like a live chat capability for attendees during the webinar, easy recording and download, the ability to screen share, switch who is controlling the screen and have a host running the event behind the scenes all become increasingly important as your events scale in complexity and number of attendees.

Unfortunately, the webinar platforms don’t all offer exactly the same list of features, so you’ll have to make trade-offs. You may be able to test-drive packages by being a guest on someone else’s webinar and seeing how easy (or difficult) the software is to use.

Factor in your own technological comfort level and level of frustration on event days to decide whether it’s important for you be able to have a moderator.

Think about how you want to store, share, and deliver your webinar. Some programs can automatically share to YouTube but make creating and saving an MP4 file difficult. Ideally, you want to be able to share and save the resulting video in a variety of ways.

Scalability matters. If you’re just starting out, you want a program that can at least handle a couple of hundred attendees, and worry about trading up when you grow your following. If you’ve already got a substantial following, a large user base, or a big membership, look carefully at maximum capacity vs. price.

Some programs include the ability to create polls and handouts and to handle event registration. While you can use multiple software packages to create those elements separately, it’s nice not to have to keep switching among programs. Think about whether you want to use a separate platform to provide a dial-in phone number for the audio or whether you want phone/VOIP to be inclusive with the webinar package. The fewer separate pieces you or your moderator have to wrangle, the less stressed you’ll be.

Another area where packages differ is in registration and promotion. Some packages focus only on the visual component, leaving you to handle registration through other programs.

Others not only handle sign-ups but have built-in capability to create event landing pages, autoresponder emails to attendees, easy social media sharing, and sales tools like count-down timers and the ability to present a click-to-buy-now offer during the webinar.

Those capabilities might not mean as much if you are already using robust programs to do those things (and have staff to help you), but if you’re a small organization or flying solo, it’s nice to have all those elements integrated and easy to use.

Your choices on how to utilize web video are wide and varied, something for every level of technology proficiency, audience taste, and personality. The popularity of video content and its success on social media means that video is here to stay, and utilizing it effectively is essential to growing your influence and brand. Lucky for you it’s easier to do than ever before!

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Mastering Meaning Harnessing the Power of American English

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The most useful “conversational speech sample” that I can record during an initial foreign accent evaluation is obtained by asking a new client to talk about his or her family. Yet, in thirteen years of specializing in foreign accent modification, I can’t remember any of my clients who were born in India mentioning that their family had a pet. The pet lovers among my own friends invariably regard their dog or cat as a family member! Regardless of whether pet ownership is a part of Indian culture, America English is full of metaphors and idioms that refer to animals.

Can you match the meanings (“a” to “t”) below to these expressions that refer to household pets dog, cat, canary as well as to wild animals lion, snake and bear? 1 1. Minimum wage workers, even with two jobs, often lead a dog’s life._____ 2. After a “snow-day” at home running after her twin two-yearold boys, she was dog-tired and hoped their day care program would be open the next day._____ 3. Don’t let Grand-pa get started with another of his shaggy dog stories. ____ 4. It has been a dog’s age since I played my piano but I’ll give it a try this week. _____ 5.

Not every corporate culture is dog eat dog. Some companies encourage genuine cooperation and teamwork. _____ 6. It is very unskillful to ask a shy child, “Did the cat get your tongue? That won’t encourage him to talk. _____ 7. Really healthy, active adults are often able to squeeze in a cat nap. ____ 8. I think that many, but not all politicians are fat cats. There are some who truly care about helping those who are less fortunate. ____ 9. I don’t need multiple flood alerts on my mobile phone! I can see that it’s raining cats and dogs. _____ 10. He and his brother used to fight like cats and dogs until they became adults.

11. After my son’s teacher gave him three gold stars for good behavior, he came home looking like the cat that swallowed the canary. _____ 12. Jim will start to sneeze any time there is a hint of mold in a room. He’s the canary in the coalmine. ______ 13. Our creative team must get the lion’s share of the credit for the success of our new product design. _____ 14. March is supposed to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. ______ 15. Beware of charming snake oil salespeople! ______ 16. Bob’s closest colleague was a snake in the grass who tried to copy his invention. _____ 17. This problem is a real bear. _____ 18. Would I like to win the free trip to the destination of my choice? Does a bear poop in the woods? _____ 19. When her dad came home from his business trip she gave him a big bear hug. _____ 20. Don’t talk to him till he’s had his morning coffee. He’ll be as cross as a bear. ____

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References: 1, http://www.thefreedictionary.com/idioms answers: 1-j, 2-e, 3-n, 4-s, 5-a, 6-l, 7-c, 8-q, 9-g 10-o, 11-b, 12-k, 13-d, 14-t 15-f, 16-h, 17-m,18-p, 19-i, 20-r.

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tahini and turmeric 101 Middle Eastern Classics—Made Irresistibly Vegan

By Ruth Fox and Vicky Cohen (LifeLong Books / DaCapo Press)

Tahini and Turmeric, two of the most prolific ingredients in Middle Eastern cooking, is also the name of the wonderful new book by sisters Ruth Fox and Vicky Cohen. The sisters have taken family recipes, Middle Eastern staples and made them vegan. Some of these are already vegan to begin with, but with recipes that run the gamut of breakfast to dinner foods, this book expands the food world for those seeking to reduce or eliminate animal products from their foods.

Most recipes are simple and accompanied by color photos so the reader can see what the final version will look like.

Recipes include Chickpea and Pepper Shakshuka and Zucchini Fritters with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce, Creamy Tahini Cheesecake and Rose Water Pudding Tartelettes with Pomegranate and Pistachios. Yeah, my mouth is watering just writing this and looking at the photos in the book. A couple of the recipes already on my list to make in our kitchen are Stuffed sweet onions and Moroccan cinnamon cookies. The Falafel crackers, which are very similar to some Indian dry snacks, also look quite inviting.

Most of the recipes draw from the traditions of Turkey, Lebanon, and Israel along with Barcelona, Spain (where the sisters were born to Lebanese Jewish parents and grew up).

The duo has a website with a dedicated following that offers more takes on vegetarian and vegan cooking and recipes. You can find the site at www.MayIHaveThatRecipe.com.

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Red Baraat Sound the People

Dhol maestro and bandleader Sunny Jain and company return again with a jovial recording of Punjabi folk, bhangra, and dance music stitched with horns and good times. Red Baraat began as a band accompanying wedding processions (baraat) and over the years has become renowned for their funky recordings and rousing live shows. The band has tightened the sound paring down from an eight piece to a six Saathee.com

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The album features guests Heems (Das Racist / Swet Shop Boys), Pakistani singer Ali Sethi, comedian John Hodgman and poet/activist Suheir Hammad.

The song “Next Level” kicks off the album with its spunky horns and the dhol rolling right along. “Kala Mukhra (ft. Ali Sethi)” is a take on legendary Pakistani singer Iqbal Bano’s “Gora Mukhra” (white face) where the band changed the lyrics to Kala (black) to intone the brown ethos of the band and commentary on contemporary social mores. The band offers a cover in the instrumental version of the song from the movie of the same name “Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai” (It’s my friend’s wedding), which is apropos since Red Baraat began as a wedding band.

“Vibrations (ft. Suheir Hammad)” is spoken word poetry with the band laying down a background track. The title track “Sound the People” (featuring Heems) is a mix of hip hop and the band’s Punjabi folk punch with politically-charged lyrics and the band sounding full and in charge. “Moray Gari Suno” is an instrumental with a tropical, island feel.

“Ghadar Machao” is a call to activism with Punjabi and Spanish lyrics with the horns leading the charge. Another classic Bollywood song is given the Red Baraat treatment in the classic song from the film Sholay, “Holi Ke Din,” which brings out memories of playing Holi and dancing in the streets with horns and the dhol bringing the party. The album closes with “Punjaub March (ft. John Hodgman)” an eclectic number that’s bit of acquired taste with jarring horns and percussion wrapped with a carnival-like barker/preacher rambling.

Rachel Grimes Score: The Doctor from India (Mossgrove Music)

Rachel Grimes has composed a delicate homage and backdrop to the documentary film, The Doctor from India. The subtle piano and strings evoke a solemn mood but is filled with a cheerfulness. This can be enjoyed outside of the documentary as a unique piece of music to be enjoyed at twilight with the light still filtering through the trees or, better yet, around midnight.

Grimes is a composer and pianist who has a long and varied catalog, including her work with the eclectic combo Rachel’s.

This recording is meditative and features piano, violin, harp, saxophone, and strings with sprinklings of tender sounds. It is classical, minimalist, and subtly jazzy. The Doctor from India is a documentary film by Jeremy Frindel that tells the story of Dr. Vasant Lad, a holistic health pioneer whose approach centers around the ancient practice of Ayurveda.

He has spent his life promoting and bringing the system of whole health known as Ayurveda to the West.

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So how much sleep does everyone need to gain the benefits aforementioned? Infants and children benefit from 10 to 12 hours overnight; adolescents need 8 – 10 hours; and adults need on average of 8 hours of rest overnight. However, each person has different needs – some need more sleep while some need less.

Keep track of your sleep and how you or your child is feeling the next day. Aim for full energy, positive spirit, healthy eating, mental sharpness, and good school or work performance.

At times, children and adults have a hard time falling asleep. Set a schedule with a routine wake up and bedtime.

Being physically active during the daytime also helps induce great sleep, but avoid exercising just prior to bedtime. Avoid eating a late dinner. Also, importantly, avoid screen time (TV, phones, iPad) at least an hour before bedtime. Give your children and yourself some time to wind down from the day’s activities.

As a family, playing board games, working on a puzzle, or praying are relaxing ways to bond and prepare for the night’s sleep.

If you or any of your family members are struggling to get good rest, seek guidance from your family Pediatrician or Physician.

This is my first installment in a series that I hope you will enjoy and learn from.

For those of you who know me (and my 10-year-old daughter, Kajal), you also know that by 7 o’clock in the evening we are winding down in our house, reading books, and getting ready for bed. By 8 pm, she is snuggled and ready to drift away into her dreams where I promise to join her later in the night.

It is a routine that we rarely stray away from because we know how much each night’s sleep is important to her (and our) growth, brain development, mental health, and general well-being.

The benefits of daily overnight rest are immense; prioritize sleep for your children and yourselves.

Sleep is crucial for the mind and body to grow and repair itself. It is in our sleep when our memories are consolidated, our bodies grow, and brain develops. Those children that get adequate night sleep Sleep deprivation can lead have shown to perform to mental fatigue and better in school as a result of contribute to symptoms of better attention span and ability to handle stress. In depression and anxiety. fact, sleep keeps our mental health in check, too.

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Diwali Celebration: Nov 5 - Nov 17 Dhanteras Laxmi Puja: Nov 5 (Mon) New Year’s Day & Annakut: Nov 8 (Thurs) Diwali Cultural Program: Nov 10 (Sat) & Diwali Dinner: Nov 17 (Sat)

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OF CHARLOTTE Charlotte Marathi Mandal & Hindu Center Present

Ganesh Festival 2018 September 13 - 17

Bhajans everyday at 6 pm Aarti Everyday 7 pm (except Sat: 6:30 pm) Mahaprasad everyday after Lord Ganesh Aarti.

Ganesh Sthapana:..............Sept 13, thurs at 4:30 pm CMM talent Show:...........Sept 14, Fri at 8 pm Marathi natak:...................Sept 15, Sat at 3 pm Steam Project Exhibition: Sept 16, Sun at 2 pm Geetmela: ...........................Sept 16, Sun at 4 pm Ganesh Visarjan: ..............Sept 17, Mon at 4:30 pm For Details call Hindu Center 704-535-3440; Chair: Mahesh Bhor 980-365-1770

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Marathi Natak: Rahul Garad 704-941-7336 Talent Show: Aditi Bidre 980-585-7680

Make Your Own Ganesh Murti WHEn: SEP 8 2018, SATURDAY PLACE: VIHAR HALL 7400 CITY VIEW DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28212 tIME: SESSION #1 @10AM TO 12 NOON SESSION #2 @ 1PM TO 3PM

Please register online and Pay $10 for first Murti, $5 for each additional Murti per family at the event.

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& Oct 21st (4-7 pm, Sun) at Hindu Center Vihar Hall for Children’s Garba

OF CHARLOTTE

36th Anniversary Navratri Celebrations – 2018

NAVRATRI: Wed., oct. 10th to thurs., oct. 18th fri., oct. 12th & Sat., oct. 13th Garba at Grady Cole DASHERA: fri., oct 19th Garba at Grady Cole oct. 20th SHARAD PURNIMA: fri., oct. 26th & Sat., oct. 27th Garba at Grady Cole KID’S GARBA: Sun, oct. 21st - Vihar Hall

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Stuti: 6 to 6.45 Puja: 6.45 to 7.30

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Garba at Grady Cole Center 9:30 pm - 1:30 am (Indian Group)

Membership Passes:

Photo ID Card required - Please Collect from Hindu Center (lost replacement fee $5 donation) Mukhya Yajman: Navratri – 9 Days - $1501, ASTHAMI & Navchandi HAVAN: $31 / couple Daily Aarti Sponsors at the Temple $101, Dashera Prasad Sponsors $101

Grady Cole Entrance:

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GRADY COLE NON-FOOD STALLS uPSTAIRS: $251 per day / $400 per weekend (2 days) / $1001 for 5 days ADVERTISING bANNERS AROuND RAILING: $251 FOR 1 WEEK/ $451 FOR 2 WEEKS / $501 FOR 5 DAYS

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Diwali Celebration 36th Anniversary

November 5th (Mon) to November 17th (Sat)

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AARTI 8 pm 8 pm

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All Day 6 am 7 pm - 8 pm

Morning Aarti 8 am Noon Aarti 12 Noon Evening Aarti 8 pm

November 10th (Sat) November 17th (Sat)

Diwali Cultural Program Diwali Dinner and Entertainment

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November 7th (Wed)

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• Decoration & Annakut – Rashmika Patel 980.322.3505, Prerna Amin 704.548.8454, Bharti Patel 704.678.9991, Varsha and Subodh Patel – 704.264.5949.

Please bring Prasad for the Annakut by Wed. Nov 7th

• Fireworks – No adults fireworks allowed. Enforced by Police. Kid’s Sparklers Only.

Hemant Amin, Jagdish Patel, Mittal Patel & Harshal Jambusaria • Volunteer for Traffic control – Nirav Pandya – 570.205.2636 • Help in Kitchen/Food – Surendra Patel 704.564.9436, Dinesh Shah 704.502.9094, Vithhal Patel 980.622.2213, Ashok Shah 704.460. 5569 • Sounds and Lights – Nayan Patel 704.201.7010 • For more information or to participate in the Puja – Call Temple 704.535.3440

Diwali Cultural Program and Mela 2018 Clothing, Jewelry, Crafts

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November 10th, Saturday (Noon-6pm) at Vihar Hall; Hindu Center Admission: $5/person (free for kids under 5) CONTACTS : Cultural Show- Email: hc_cultural@yahoo.com Anitha Gowtam 704-206-9348, Minal Jajoo 321-689-1789 Pausha Bhatt 980-428-1381, Sarika 201-696-1877 Sponsorships – call 704-206-9348 / email: hc_cultural@yahoo.com; HC Contacts – Reena Roy: reena.roy@hcclt.org; Hemant Amin 704-258-3588

Nutrition for Life

By Parul Kharod

A functional food may be targeted at the whole population or for particular by age group or other specific categories.

These are examples of various functional food categories:

Functional Foods

Foods with naturally-occurring Functional Components

Functional foods are foods that have a potentially positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition. There is no specific definition for a functional food. A functional food is generally defined as a food that provides benefits beyond the basic nutrition provided by that food. The additional benefit is due to a component in the food item that offers physical or biological— i.e., functional—benefits. By knowing which foods can provide specific health benefits, you can make food choices that allow you to take greater control of your health.

The primary role of diet is to provide adequate amount of nutrients for growth and health. There is now increasing scientific evidence that some foods and food components have beneficial effects above and beyond providing basic nutrients.

Functional foods are thought to play a role in reducing or minimizing the risk of certain diseases and other health conditions. These are foods which are consumed as part of the normal diet and that There is now increasing contain biologically active evidence that some foods components that promote and food components have health. beneficial effects above and The Academy of beyond providing basic...

Nutrition and Dietetics defines functional foods as: “whole foods along with fortified, enriched or enhanced foods that have a potentially beneficial effect on health when consumed as part of a varied diet on a regular basis at effective levels based on significant standards of evidence.”

Functional foods should be in the form of normal foods and they must demonstrate their effects in amounts that can normally be expected to be consumed in the diet. Some foods naturally contain a functional component, whereas with other foods, a functional ingredient is added to the food to create a functional food.

Phytochemicals • These are anti-oxidants that are naturally present in foods.

Carotenoids are present in all yellow and orange fruits and vegetables such as carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and cantaloupe. Lycopene is present in red fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit. Lutein and Zeaxanthin are present in all green vegetables and citrus fruits. Flavonoids and polyphenols are present in foods such as green tea, ginger, garlic, and spices and herbs. dietary Fibers • These natural fibers support digestive health, and may reduce the risk of some types of cancer. Fiber from these foods help lower cholesterol and balance blood sugars thus helping to manage diabetes and prevent heart disease. Examples include oats, barley, rye, corn, peas, beans and pulses, apples, citrus fruits. These fibers are also known as pre-biotics.

Fatty acids • Unsaturated fatty acids and omega 3 fatty acids present in avocado, nuts and seeds help reduce risk of heart disease, build immunity and support eye health and mental function.

Isoflavones • Isoflavones are a class of flavonoids that exhibit antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Foods that contain high amounts of isoflavones include soy beans, peanuts, chick peas, alfalfa, and fava beans.

Foods with Enhanced Functional Properties

Fermented products • Yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, miso, tempeh, pickles, and Kombucha all have active cultures that help improve or populate the quantity and variety of bacteria in our gut. The process of fermentation enhances the number of probiotic bacteria in foods such as idli, dosa, dhokla, and fermented foods.

A manufacturer can market its product as a whole food or as enriched food, fortified food, or enhanced food if nutrients are added: • Enriched—the addition of one or more nutrients that was lost Sprouted grains and beans during food processing • Many foods contain anti-nutrients, substances that inhibit the • Fortified—the addition of one or more nutrients into a food absorption or use of other nutrients. Sprouting can disable • Enhanced—the addition of one or more nutrients into a food these anti-nutrients such as phenol, tannins, lectins, saponins, by modification or indirect methods etc. Sprouting can alter enzyme activity which helps with easier digestion and reduced gas formation. Sprouting A functional food can be one or any combination of these enhances the bioavailability of minerals such as zinc, iron and possibilities: calcium.

• a natural whole food continued on page 90 • a food to which a component has been added • a food from which a component has been removed by Parul Kharod, MS, RD, LDN technological or biotechnological means is a registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist • a food in which the nature of one or more components has and works as a Clinical Dietitian with Outpatient been modified Nutrition Services at WakeMed Hospital in Cary • a food in which the bioavailability of one or more components and Raleigh. She can be reached at parulkharod@gmail.com has been modified Saathee.com

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Personal Finances accounts that may not have beneficiaries named on it. However, keeping the beneficiary names up to date is not the institution’s responsibility; it falls clearly and understandably on our shoulders and we need to make sure that the names are right.

It is a good habit to check all such documents at least once a year. It has been known that benefits from accounts such as an IRA or life insurance policy have fallen into wrong hands, like a divorced spouse, and if that happens nobody can do anything about it. Also, it is worth mentioning that beneficiary names take precedence over what is mentioned in your Will, if there is a contradiction.

By Mo Vidwans

Common Financial threats to Your Family and assets

There are things we must do and steps we must take while we are on the face of this earth. This is not something we wish to hear, but if we take care of some key financial things we will make our own lives a lot easier and, of course, of those who will administer our estates. Following are just a few of the examples that need to be addressed.

Inherited IRas Our IRAs could easily be our largest asset after the ownership of the house you live in. Many IRAs could grow into well over a million dollars when the time comes to withdraw from it. This is all well and good. The IRS wants us to try to deplete our IRAs in our lifetimes but if we follow their minimum requirement for withdrawal (RMD) we probably would not be able to do it. This means our IRAs will be inherited by our children. That is always a pleasant thought because we are leaving something for our children that they can use immediately. The catch here is that the paperwork for transferring the IRA to our children has to be done in a certain careful way so that they can continue withdrawing from that IRA over their lifetime. If it is not done right, then they can end up withdrawing the entire amount and pay large sum of taxes on it.

There is another tax consideration here that has to be weighed carefully. Consider between you and your children who could be in higher tax bracket. If our children are doing better than us, like they are supposed to, then the withdrawal from the inherited IRA will be taxed at their higher rate. You may want to change your tactic and withdraw more than RMD from your IRA and deplete it (but not necessarily spend) during your lifetime if possible. This way the money will go to the children as a regular account and they would not have to pay any taxes at all.

Life Insurance; owner, Insured and the Beneficiary For various reasons, we usually have some kind of life insurance. For some, especially young families with children, life insurance is a must since it is meant as an assurance to cover unforeseen and unanticipated circumstances. So, we shop around, find the best deal and sign the paperwork. And then we, more than likely, do not pay much attention to it other Other concern with life than paying the annual insurance is also that we premiums. There are three may have too many policies key elements that we all that are not necessary... should be paying attention to while signing the paperwork and those are: whose life is insured, who is the owner of the policy and who is the beneficiary. If we leave these key factors to the agents who writes up the policy and then forget about it, we can get in trouble for not doing it right. That life insurance amount, generally reasonably large, can easily be added to your estate if the assignments mentioned above are not done right.

Other concern with life insurance is also that we may have too many policies that are not necessary, especially as we get old. What was necessary at one point in our life is redundant in later life and needs to be closed or sold. A careful study of all your policies every few years is a good idea.

do You need Long term Care Insurance?

It is a perennial and proverbial question that all seniors ponder about and find it hard to decide. It depends on so many variables starting with your life span, health situation, your total asset base and many others. One thing is for sure, the right age to start your Long Term Care insurance is about mid to late fifties when you are still working and reasonably healthy. If started sooner, then it is a waste of premium money and if started later then generally premiums go up substantially.

According to Medicare, the highest need for LTC is when the person needs 24-hour care and such care lasts between 2 to 4 years. If you think that you could sustain the cost of that yourself then may be your need is minimal.

ownership on Your assets and Beneficiaries Out of love and respect for our parents, children and spouses we usually open joint accounts. And the thought at the backs of our minds are that we are doing the right thing by doing so. Most common examples are joint bank accounts or real estate property owned between parents and the children. I have to admit that on some occasions it does benefit; when one person dies, the account is completely owned by the other party. However, what we don’t consider is the liability that we inherit by such an arrangement. If there is liability associated with one of the account holders like large debt, or health and/or credit issues, or bad credit history, the creditors can satisfy that by garnishing the joint account where the other party of the joint account has really nothing to do with it. This is something to be cognizant of before opening the joint accounts.

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Eye on the Markets Trends and Commentary

By Ketu Desai

Market Focuses on trade Policies

July was an eventful and strong month for equity markets.

For most of the year, investors have been weighing trade concerns versus strong fundamentals. In July, the fundamental data continued to come in strong, while trade concerns eased a bit. Second quarter GDP came in at 4.1 percent, the fastest rate since 2014. While the current recovery is approaching a decade, it has also been one of the slowest in cumulative GDP growth.

One of the key reasons for this has been the limited productivity growth.

The latest GDP report showed that fixed non-residential business investment grew by 7.3 percent. This growth in capital expenditures in theory should lead to productivity growth, and sustained growth for the near-term, albeit, likely not at the current level. There is limited evidence that a recession is imminent.

In my judgment one of the key risks to the fundamental outlook is higher inflation, which can cause rates to spike and a more aggressive Fed. Most measures of inflation are near or above the Fed’s target, however, the Fed has reiterated that they have a symmetric inflation target, and for now are not prepared to aggressively raise rates.

While there have been some notable earnings misses, overall 83 percent of The significant decline in S&P 500 companies have beat some tech names is also a earnings expectations with reminder for many grow north of 20 percent in investors that these are not the second quarter. The “safe” stocks... companies that have missed are being punished, with an average decline of 2 percent, and some notably worse such as Netflix, Facebook, Intel, Twitter, Electronic Arts, GM, and Ford. Financials were a particular area of strength for the market during the month, rallying near 5 percent.

Financials benefited from the yield curve slightly steepening, the 10-year moving closer to 3 percent, and strong earnings reports. As tech slid later in the month due to some key misses and being overbought, financials and industrials took the lead for the market.

The significant decline in some tech names is also a reminder for many investors that these are not “safe” stocks, and have volatilities north of 25 percent. It is also a reminder that each of the FAANGs has different business drivers and models, and the market may now bifurcate performance among them, as it did this month.

Industrials benefited from de-escalation of trade concerns, as Europe and the US are progressing on an agreement. It is also notable, that both the US government and the Chinese stepped in during the month to help lessen the impact of tariffs.

The Chinese central bank lent more than 500 billion yuan to banks, a push to get them to lend, the largest one-time amount since such injections started in 2014. The Chinese State Council also encouraged local governments to quickly ramp up spending on roads and other infrastructure.

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Progress on trade and Chinese stimulus weakened the dollar and helped emerging market equities to stabilize.

According to Morningstar, emerging markets (EEM) trade at just 10.7x forward earnings.

Toward the end of July, we started to see a change in leadership, in particular, trades such as such as long tech, small caps, and dollar, started to show some weakness, while long financials, industrials, and emerging markets, started to show some strength.

From a factor perspective, value started to outperform growth. The market rotation helped mask some violent moves underneath, with many tech names in correction or a bear market.

Looking forward, the market will continue to focus on trade and fundamentals, as well as if we have some follow through on leadership change.

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Most people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia live at home — an estimated 70 percent. But few professionals inquire about patients’ living conditions, even though these

Imagine your doctor telling you have Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia. Then, imagine being told, “I’m sorry, there’s nothing we can do. You might want to start getting your affairs in order.”

Time and again, people newly diagnosed with these conditions describe feeling subsequently overcome by hopelessness.

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overconfidence after a few easy wins. This overconfidence may be the result of overestimating knowledge levels, abilities, and access to information.

Investors suffering from overconfidence bias underestimate risks and overestimate expected returns. Hold poorly diversified portfolios (all eggs in one basket) and trade excessively to experience lower return than market return. Buy risky investments because they believe they aren’t really risky.

It is very critical to know what is actually knowable, and to make peace with the factors you can’t know. Investors should resist the urge to believe that their “gut feeling” has higher probability of success if the data sample size is small and there are many dependencies driving the end outcome. It is a good idea to perform post-investment analysis on both successful and unsuccessful investments. Dissect whether overconfidence bias was exhibited and create mental rules so that same mistakes are not repeated again in future.

Emotional Biases that Hurt Investor Returns – Part 1

Temperament is very important in investing. Emotional stability and keen understanding of how human behavior works in the market dynamics are critical to long-term investment success. An emotion may be thought of as a mental state that arises spontaneously rather than through conscious effort. Most investors unknowingly suffer from emotional biases pushing them to making sub-optimal investment decisions.

In this article, I am sharing a few common emotional biases that all investors generally suffer from and ways to overcome them. Emotional biases are harder to correct as they originate from impulse rather than any conscious calculation. In the case Self-control bias is a bias in which people fail to act in of emotional biases, it may only be possible to recognize the pursuit of their long-term, overarching goals because of a lack bias and adapt to it rather than correct it. of self-discipline. There is an inherent conflict between shortLoss-aversion bias was identified by Daniel Kahneman and term satisfaction and achievement of some long-term goals.

Amos Tversky in 1979. In loss- Many people are notorious for displaying a lack of self-control aversion bias people tend to when it comes to money. Self-control bias can cause investors strongly prefer avoiding to spend more today at the expense of saving for tomorrow. It Investors suffering from losses as opposed to may cause investors to fail to plan for retirement. Self-control overconfidence bias achieving gains. A number of bias can cause asset-allocation imbalance problem and can also underestimate risks and studies on loss aversion cause investors to lose sight of basic financial principles, such overestimate expected suggest that, psychologically, as compounding of interest, dollar cost averaging, and similar losses are significantly more discipline behaviors that, if adhered to, can help create returns. powerful than gains. When significant long-term wealth. The benefits of self-discipline in comparing absolute values, investing are difficult to obtain. The results, however, are well the utility derived from a gain is much lower than the utility worth it.

Money is not the only area where people displaying lack of given up with an equivalent loss.

Investors suffering from loss-aversion bias hold investments self-control. Attitudes toward eating and smoking provide in a loss longer than justified by fundamentals hoping that other examples. An overweight person is told by a doctor that prices will recover to break-even levels. They sell investments weight loss is essential to long-term good health. Still the in gain position earlier than justified by fundamentals with the individual may fail to cut back on food consumption. Similarly, fear that their profits will erode. This limits their upside smokers may continue to smoke even though they are aware of potential of the portfolio by selling winners and holding bad the long-term health risks involved. Such behavior leads to investments. In Peter Lynch’s words, investors cut their flowers short-term utility but disastrous long-term utility. and water their weeds when they suffer from loss-aversion bias.

Investing without planning is like building without a The more rational approach is to take your loss, record the tax blueprint. Planning is key to achieving long-term financial goals loss and move on to something that has better prospects.

A disciplined approach to investment based on which should be in written format and reviewed regularly. fundamental analysis is a good way to alleviate the impact of Failing to plan is planning to fail. A smart budget coupled with the loss-aversion bias. If an investor is not averaging down but proper asset allocation shall balance both today’s satisfaction hoping for the position to return to break-even levels then the and tomorrow’s contentment to attain long-term financial investor is just doing “hopeful investing.” The bad news for success. hopeful investors is that stock market doesn’t run based on hope but is based on logical fundamentals. It is impossible to I will share more emotional biases in Saathee’s October edition. make experiencing losses any less painful emotionally, but Happy investing! analyzing investments and realistically considering the probabilities of future losses and gains may help investor to Amit Rupani, CFA take a rational decision.

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the color and weight before sale. Two resources recently developed by the NC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program to inform people about the potential contamination of specific products include an online “Lead Sources” library, with images and a fact sheet called “Lead in Spices, Herbal Remedies, Ceremonial Powders and Cosmetics.”

Where can I find additional resources on childhood lead poisoning?

The North Carolina Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (NC CLPPP) works to promote environmental, clinical and outreach initiatives aimed at improved health outcomes for children exposed to lead. As part of that work, the NC CLPPP partners with the UNC Institute for the Environment to provide educational trainings and materials for public health professionals and NC residents. Information on sources of lead exposure, certified lead professionals, steps for preventing exposure, lead-related policies and educational materials can be found at the following site https://nchealthyhomes.com/lead-poisoning/.

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So, if we keep thinking about something repeatedly in a certain way, it may feel as if Brahma etched it in with indelible ink. However, the real authors of the writing on our foreheads may come from our own penmanship, and the writings we plagiarize knowingly and unknowingly from others that have influenced us. So let’s let Brahma off the hook, and hold the head forehead author accountable!

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Foods with added Functional Ingredients Certain foods have been fortified or enriched with added nutrients to improve their function or to make them more nutritious. Vitamins and minerals have often been added as the easiest way to supply these nutrients to a large population to prevent deficiencies.

• Orange Juice fortified with calcium • Breads and cereals fortified with folic acid • Breads, cereals, yogurt and other foods fortified with fiber • Salt fortified with iodine Sources/References: NC DHHS Children’s Environmental Health Unit, “2014 North • Margarine fortified with plant sterols Carolina Childhood Blood Lead Surveillance Data by County,” Eat a diet that has a variety of foods that provide essential http://ehs.ncpublichealth.com/hhccehb/cehu/lead/docs/BloodLead nutrients and help improve health. Eat small, balanced meals at Tbls2014.pdf . regular intervals. Be mindful about portion sizes. Don’t fall prey Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Lead,” to marketing gimmicks and quick-fix solutions. Keep in mind https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/ that while functional foods may help promote wellness, they Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Report of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on can’t make up for poor eating habits.

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180-182), https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/Bills/Senate/PDF/S257v9.pdf# page=180 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Sources of Lead,” https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/tips/sources.htm NC Lead and Healthy Homes Website http://nchealthyhomes.com/ Neasha Graves is a community outreach and education manager in the UNC Institute for the Environment and coordinates outreach activities for the North Carolina Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.

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News Notes Festival of India 2018

United States and India to Hold 2+2 Dialogue on September 6

The United States State Department has announced that the inaugural U.S.-India “2+2” Dialogue will be held in New Delhi, India, on September 6. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Defense James Mattis will travel to India to meet with their Indian counterparts, Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and Minister of Defense Nirmala Sitharaman, to discuss strengthening strategic, security, and defense cooperation as the United States and India jointly address challenges in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.

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The 24th annual Festival of India took place on the weekend of August 11 – 12 in Charlotte. Crowds filled the streets in downtown around the Square relishing the food, art and clothing vendors, and the outdoor stage for live performances.

The indoor performances at Belk Theater were wonderful and varied. The festival also featured informative exhibits about India, its culture, religions, foods and more. Many regional artists showcased their works in Blumenthal. For more details, visit www.IndiaFestival.net Saathee.com

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Indian-American Among Six New Flight Directors to Lead Mission Control at NASA

Exhibit opens in September at Asia Society Museum in New York

The 2018 Class of NASA Flight Directors for the Mission Control Center (L-R): Marcos Flores, Allison Bolinger, Adi Boulos, Rebecca Wingfield, Pooja Jesrani, and Paul Konyha. Credits: NASA/Robert Markowitz

Progressive Artists Group exhibition, 1949. Courtesy The Raza NASA has selected six women and men to join the elite Archives, The Raza Foundation, New Delhi, India corps of flight directors who will lead mission control for a variety of new operations at the agency’s Johnson Space Center Just over seven decades after the declaration of India’s in Houston. independence in 1947 and the emergence of a modern art The new flight directors will begin extensive training on movement in India, Asia Society presents a landmark exhibition flight control and vehicle systems, as well as operational of works by members of the Progressive Artists’ Group, which leadership and risk management, before they are ready to sit formed in Bombay, now Mumbai, in the aftermath of behind the flight director console in mission control supporting independence. The Progressive Revolution: Modern Art for a NASA’s astronauts. This class will bring the total number of New India will examine the founding ideology of the flight directors the agency has had to 97 since Christopher C. Progressives and explore the ways in which artists from Kraft became the first flight director in 1958. different social, cultural, and religious backgrounds found “This is an outstanding group of future tactical leaders for common cause at a time of massive political and social upheaval. the Flight Operations Directorate,” said Brian Kelly, director of Though the group disbanded in 1956, the movement continued Flight Operations at Johnson. “We are excited to have them to animate and give visual expression to India’s modern identity, come on board.” with many of the group’s artists creating their most iconic works Joining the 26 active flight directors currently guiding after this period. Works in the exhibition — primarily oil paintings mission control, this group will have the opportunity to oversee from the 1940s to 1960s — underscore how these artists gave visual a variety of human spaceflight missions involving the form to the idea of India as secular, heterogeneous, international, International Space Station, including integrating Americanand united. Like their counterparts in the West, India’s modern made commercial crew spacecraft into the fleet of vehicles masters mined multiple sources of inspiration while forging their servicing the orbiting laboratory, as well as Orion spacecraft own distinctive styles. Their consideration of the ways in which a missions to the Moon and beyond. new secular republic could emerge from a rich, multi-religious “The job of flight director is not an easy one, and we make tradition continues to be relevant today. these selections very carefully,” said Holly Ridings, acting chief The exhibition comprises important works from the Group’s of the Flight Director Office at Johnson. “We had a great group core founders—K. H. Ara, S. K. Bakre, H. A. Gade, M. F. of applicants, so we were able to choose six individuals who Husain, S. H. Raza, and F. N. Souza — as well as later members have worked in many areas of human spaceflight. They’ll bring and those closely affiliated with the movement: V. S. Gaitonde, a lot of good experience to the role that will serve NASA well Krishen Khanna, Ram Kumar, Tyeb Mehta, Akbar Padamsee, as we undertake new and exciting missions.” and Mohan Samant.

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The new flight directors include Pooja Joshi Jesrani, who Part of the Season of India, a series of programs held in conjunction was born in England but immigrated to Houston during with the exhibition, The Progressive Revolution: Modern Art for a childhood. Recently, Jesrani has been working to integrate New India will be on view at Asia Society Museum from September mission operations for commercial crew flights.

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The Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs is being folded into the Annual Business Survey. Announced in June 2018, this new survey will include an innovation content module and replaces the Survey of Business Owners, Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs and Business Research and Development and Innovation Survey for Microbusinesses.

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art of Living (Charlotte) Art of Living is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual. This is done through self-development programs that recharge the body, mind and spirit and allow people to function at their optimum potential. People from all backgrounds, religions and cultural traditions are welcome.

For Further Details: 980.216.8732 charlotte@us.artofliving.org www.artofliving.org/charlotte

BaPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte) A spiritual, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering the Hindu ideals of faith, unity, and selfless service. Activities include: Daily Arti 6:30 am & 6:30 pm; Weekly Satsang Sabha held every Sunday which includes Bhajans and spiritual discourses.

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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. The Fellowship is located at 7604 New Town Rd, Waxhaw, NC For Further Details: 803.792.7223 Pastor Rajan Samuel - pastorofbcf@gmail.com www.bcfcog.org

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

For Further Details: carolinakhadayatasamaj@yahoo.com Jaswant Mehta - 704.839.1965 Rita Shah - 704.321.0740

Carolinas Christian assembly The Assembly located on 12601 Idlewild Rd., Matthews, NC, offers worship, fellowship and community assistance to all South Asians living in the Charlotte area. Sunday morning worship services is currently being held at Morningstar Lutheran Chapel, 12900 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC 28105 at 10am. Pastor, Dr. Shibu Cherian, offers free counseling services to married couples and is a licensed premarital counselor.

For Further Details: 704.208.9099 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. This course is based on the Home Study Course of the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, PA. Each session starts with meditation followed by a recorded lecture in English and discussion For Further Details: dshetti@gmail.com - 214.587.7331 skdave@hotmail.com - 704.844.9567 Saathee.com

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Charlotte Hindu Center table tennis The Charlotte Hindu Center Table Tennis group meets every Wednesday from 6.30 - 10 pm. All levels and types of play. Takes place at Vihar Hall, Hindu Center, 7400 City View Dr., Charlotte, NC. For Further Details: 704.607.8412

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 This association was formed to promote two different aspects, cultural activities within greater Charlotte area and to bring together all the Telangana people living in the area to discuss, plan, and act around the development of Telangana focusing both on rural and urban areas.

For Further Details: telangana@gmail.com www.charlottetelangana.org.

Charlotte Vipassana Meditation Group Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a remedy for universal ills. The Charlotte Vipassana Meditation Group holds weekly group sits and monthly all-day sits for established students. Ten-day courses are also available for all students. There is never a charge for a course.

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: Sept 30, 2018 — Violin-viola Instrumental Concert with Vittal Ramamurthy, V.V.S. Murari and Party. CPCC Tate Hall, 3:30 pm Oct 21, 2018 — Vocal Concert by Gayathri Venkataraghavan and party, CPCC Tate Hall, 3:30 pm For Further Details: Lakshmi & Muthukrishnan - 704.814.9355 Jayashree & Panduranga - 704.442.1186 memberservices@onlinecmac.org www.onlinecmac.org September 2018

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Upcoming Events: Sept 22: Kaushiki Chakrahorty - CPCC Tate Recital Hall, Charlotte, NC For Further Details: 704.804.1275 www.ipaac.org

dada Bhagwan Foundation (Charlotte) Every living being is in constant pursuit of happiness; no one likes suering. 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. Weekly & monthly satsang held Every Sunday 1- 3pm & once a month Saturday 27pm, at Hindu Temple, Aarti & Mahaprasad.Venue: Hindu Temple, 7400 City View Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212 For Further Details: 877.505.3232 x 1027 wccharlotte@us.dadabhagwan.org www.dadabhagwan.org

Gurdwara Sahib (Charlotte) The Gurdwara works to enrich the lives of the Sikh & Punjabi communities of Charlotte and surrounding areas. 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. Located at 1760 Stoney Creek Lane, Charlotte, NC 28262 For Further Details: 704.509.2828 www.charlottegurdwara.org

Hindu Center of Charlotte The Hindu Center of Charlotte 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: Sept 3: Janmastami Sept 13-17: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Oct 10-18: Garba at Temple Oct 12, 13, 20: Garba at Grady Cole Center Oct 26-27: Sharad Purnima garba at Grady Cole Center For Further Details: 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 IAMC is committed to promoting peace, pluralism and social justice through advocacy as well as promote and protect human rights and dignity in India as they are the foundation of freedom and justice. IAMC-Charlotte seeks to reach out to Indian Muslims living in Charlotte to strive for Inter-Community understanding with focus on Indian Diaspora.

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ISKCon (Charlotte) There are weekly meetings to learn and practice bhakti-yoga - for all ages. Celebration of festivals, delicious 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 in Charlotte.

For Further Details: 980-277-GITA (4482) Iskconofcharlotte@gmail.com

Jain Center of Greater Charlotte (JCGC) Serving the spiritual, cultural, and community needs of Jain families. It is dedicated to the practice, understanding, promotion, and preservation of the Jain faith. Members meet regularly for worship, ceremonies, and festivals throughout the year. JCGC organizes numerous religious activities year-round - including celebrating major religious festivals such as Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan, and Diwali, and routine programs like Swadhyay, Pujas and children’s Pathshaala. Address: 7631 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262.

Regular events: Weekdays: 9:30am - Prakshal/Puja; 7:30pm - Aarti/Mangal Divo Weekends: 10:30am - Prakshal/Puja 7:30pm - Aarti/Mangal Divo Upcoming Events: * Thur, Sept 6 (Agyaras): Snatra Puja at 8:30am, 5 Kartavya Pravachan at 10:30am, Pratikraman at 6:45pm, Param Shravak Katha + Bhavna at 8pm * Fri, Sept 7 (Baras,Teras): Snatra Puja 8:30 AM, 11 Varshik Kartavya Pravachan 10:30am, Pratikraman 6:45pm, Kaun Banega Gyaani + Bhavna 8pm * Sat, Sept 8 (Chaudash): Snatra Puja 9am, 11 Varshik Kartavya Pravachan Cont. 10:30am, Pakkhi Pratikraman 5:45pm, Housie 108 Tirth Bhaav Yatra + Bhavna 8pm * Sun, Sept 9 (Amaas): Snatra Puja & Kalpasutra Asta Prakari Puja 8:30am, Kalpasutra Vanchan 11am, Swamivatsalya 12pm, Mahavir Swamy Janma Vaanchan & Swapna Darshan 1:30pm, Pratikraman 6:45pm, Bhavna, 108 Diva Ni Aarti, Divo 8pm * Mon, Sept 10 (Bhadarvo Sud Ekam): Snatra Puja 8:30 AM, Kalpasutra Vaanchan 10:30am, Pratikraman 6:45pm, Children Stage Program + Bhavna, Nishal Galanu (Children Prahavna) 8pm * Tuesday, September 11 (Bhadarvo Sud Bij): Snatra Puja 8:3am, Kalpasutra Vaanchan 10:30am, Pratikraman 6:45pm, Jain Cosmology - Tatva Gyan + Bhavna 8pm * Wed, Sept 12 (Bhadarvo Sud Trij): Snatra Puja 8:30am, Kalpasutra Vaanchan 10:30am, Pratikraman 6:45pm, Jainism & Modern Science + Bhavna 8pm * Thu, Sept 13 (Bhadarvo Sud Choth): Snatra Puja, Barsarutra Astha Prakari Puja 8:30am, Pravachan 11:00 am, Samvatsari Pratikraman 3pm, Tapasvi Bahuman/Jivdaya Appeal 6pm * Fri, Sept 14, (Bhadarvo Sud Pancham): Astaprakari Puja 8:30am, Tapasvi Varghodo and Parna 9:30am * Sat, Sept 15 (Bhadarvo Sud Chhath): 18 Abhishek Pooja 9am,

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JEt uSa (Charlotte, north Carolina) These organizations are operated across the world to empower the communities across the world. Activities include personality development and spiritual activities like discourses / puja / homam etc. (JETworld.org). VTSeva (Volunteering Together for Service) focusing on various service activities (VTSworld.org) For Further Details: charlotte.jetusa.org jetcharlotte@jetusa.org 704-981-1JET

Kriya Yoga (Charlotte) The group promotes Kriya Yoga Meditation as taught by the lineage of realized masters such as Mahaavatar Baba Ji, Lahri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteshwar Giri, Paramahamsa Yogananda, Hariharananda, and Prajanananada. A sincere seeker who follows the path of Kriya Yoga with love and devotion and a desire for spiritual growth can attain Self-realization. Hosts two annual initiation programs and a weekly Sunday meditation for initiates.

For Further Details: Adesh Gupta - 704.814.7476 info@charlotte.kriya.org www.kriya.org Pratham - Charlotte Pratham organizes grassroots programs in the area of primary education and has made an impact on the learning levels of several million children 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 the area of primary education.

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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 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 of life and love for others. Sahaja Yoga was founded and developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi and teaches very simple techniques of meditation. Sessions are conducted weekly or biweekly at 5935 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte.

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Sangamithra Foundation A charity organization 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, civic and community engagement, especially for under-served populations including Refugees, Immigrants, and Minorities (RIM). Efforts are made to support a population with the understanding that a vibrant diverse population adds to the strength and well-being of the whole community. Located at 7701 Wallace Ln., Charlotte.

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Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal On the 1st Saturday of every month, Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal has kirtans and bhajans at the Hindu Center of Charlotte at 5pm. After the bhajans, there is Aarti and Mahaprasad.

In addition, 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.” Info about meetings, literature, videos, as well as biographies of Nareshwar Ashram and Shri Avadhut’s lives are available.

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.

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Srishti of Charlotte Srishti works to fulfill the need for togetherness and to showcase Bengali culture, literature, theatre, music and popular arts.

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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 residing in Greater Charlotte area. The association organizes social and cultural events and festivals that reflect the Telugu people 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. The temple is located at 6519 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, 28216.

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Vallabh Pushti Samaj of Carolinas (VPSC) VPSC’s objective is to fill devotional need for hundreds of Vaishnavs in Carolinas to worship and pray together, to observe and celebrate festivals, and to 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 of each month. The Shrinath Dham Haveli is located at 1006 Vickie Lane, Matthews, NC 28104.

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Vibha Charlotte Vibha Charlotte is volunteer driven organization dedicated to create a brighter future for underprivileged children. This group came together through a strong belief in Vibha’s mission and resolved to create a positive societal impact in India. The group works to organize social events that spread awareness and raise funds to further the organization’s mission.

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BaPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Greensboro BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir of Greensboro features activities which include 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.

Located at 922 Gallimore Dairy Road, High Point, NC. For Further Details: 336.355.9798 bapsgreensboro@gmail.com www.baps.org/Greensboro

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. Located at 127 Landmark Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410 For Further Details: Janak Patel - 919.799.1603 www.gcap.us

India association of the triad (IatnC) The objective of the Association is to promote social, cultural and educational interests of its members, develop 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) The mission of the IAC is to promote the Indian culture by hosting community events such local picnics, Diwali and Garba and similar celebration and sports events. Their Center is located in WinstonSalem.

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) The objectives are to support the Indian, South Asian and American communities residing in Greensboro, NC and other individuals interested in learning the culture, traditions, and arts of India. Specifically, IASNC promotes Indo-American cultural, arts and sports events. Dandia Night program will be held on Oct 6, 2018 at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center.

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Indo-uS Cultural association of Winston-Salem The primary mission is to increase awareness of the cultural heritage of India which is tremendously rich in its diversity and history. The Association seeks to reach out to the thriving IndianAmerican community within the Piedmont and Triad areas to share the vibrant Indian culture and promote cross-cultural understanding.

For Further Details: President: Aanchal Chopra - indouswinston@gmail.com 336.575.5348 www.indouswinston.org

Life Mission, uSa This ashram has been established to provide helpful benefits for all - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. All these benefits can be achieved through the natural remedies of yoga therapy, Ayurveda, naturopathy and diet. The ashram is located at 8136 NC Highway 119, South Mebane, NC 27302.

For Further Details: 336.421.0690 Dr. Manoj - 848.459.7401 lifemissionusa@gmail.com www.lifemissionusa.org

Quan am Buddhist temple All interested in Buddhism are welcome. The temple is located at 1410 Glendale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27407 For Further Details: www.ChuaQuanAm.com Sri Mata Hindu temple of north Carolina The temple strives to meet the community’s Religious, Spiritual, Cultural, Artistic and Literary 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. It consists of the worship of five deities: Shiva, Vishnu, Devi, Surya and Ganesha.

The Temple is located at 8535 Lasater Road, Clemmons, NC 27012 Regular Events: Weekdays: 6:30 - 7:30pm Sat & Sun: 10:30am - 12:30pm For Further Details 336.LOK.MATA (565.6282) info@matahindutemple.org 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, including Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem and nearby locations are welcome to come and join the club. The goals of the WGCC 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.

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art of Living (Raleigh) Art of Living gives practical knowledge and techniques to unlock deepest potential and bring fullness to life. The techniques are effective in reducing stress levels and increase health, physical energy, enthusiasm, self-esteem, awareness, and clarity of mind.

Founder Sri Sri Ravishankar’s mission is to create a violence free, stress free society and One World Family. Located at 4000 Bear Cat Way, Suite 102, Morrisville, NC 27560.

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assamese association of north Carolina AANC is a Socio-cultural organization with the objective of promoting and providing understanding of Assamese culture and language. AANC celebrates Assamese festivals and organizes cultural activities like Bihu Dance, music, songs and social gettogethers with essential touch of Assamese culture. Everyone from Assam as well as anyone with any connection to or interest in Assamese culture are welcome.

For Further Details: Nilaskhi Phukan - 919.949.1618 - nilakshi_phukan@yahoo.com 919.200.4020 assameseassociation.nc@gmail.com BaPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Raleigh) A spiritual, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering the Hindu ideals of faith, unity, and selfless service. Activities include: Daily Arti 7am & 6:30 pm; Weekly Satsang Sabha held every Sunday which includes Bhajans and spiritual discourses: Adults: 4pm, Young Men (Ages 23-36) - 3pm, Young Women (Ages 23-36) - 4pm, Teens - 4:30pm, and Children - 5pm. Location: 1020 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560 For Further Details: www.saathee.com/baps-shri-swaminarayan-mandir-morrisvillenc

Bengali association of north Carolina (BanC) BANC seeks to promote Bengali culture, language, music, arts and social activities by offering varieties of programs for members of Indian-American community within North Carolina and adjacent states. The association is organized exclusively for charitable, cultural, social and educational purposes.

For Further Details: exec@banc-online.org www.banc-online.org

Bhartiya Senior Citizens of nC (BSCnC) The organization for senior citizen of Indian origin that are age 60 years and over. BSCNC members meet on 2nd Saturday of each month at Cary senior center in Bond park in Cary NC from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The next meeting will be on Saturday, September 8. This month members will celebrate lord Krishna janma (Janmastmi) celebration and will also receive flu shots.

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pursued the spiritual path under the guidance of Swami Shivananda and Swami Tapovanam. Dedicated to spreading the knowledge of Vedanta and other Hindu scriptures and to provide to individuals and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness. CM RDU conducts weekly discourses (Satsanga-s) and study groups for adults, and classes for youth (Yuvakendra) and children (Bala Vihar).

For Further Details: www.chinmaya-RDU.org

dada Bhagwan Foundation (Raleigh) Every living being is in constant 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 spiritual science is based on the foundation of Self Realization. All are invited to the regular satsang events at HSNC, Saturdays 5 - 7pm.

General Satsang followed by Aarti and Prasad. Satsang Venue: HSNC, 309 Aviation Pkwy, Rooms 5 & 6, Morrisville, NC. For Further Details: 877.505.3232 x 1003 wcraleigh@us.dadabhagwan.org www.dadabhagwan.org

datta Yoga Center (Raleigh) Mission: Spread the teachings of Sadguru Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji of Mysore. Activities: Namasankeertana Bhajans written, composed and sung by Pujya Sri Swamiji. Kriya yoga classes conducted by Pujya Sri Swamiji-trained teachers from India.

The group meets on the first Saturday of every month and every major festival day for Satsang and Namasankeertana (divine singing).

For Further Details: Suresh and Madhavi Kota - 919.434.1604 www.dycusa.org

duke diya Diya is a Duke University student organization that committed to providing a forum for interaction through events relating to South Asian Americans and anyone interested in South Asian culture, politics or economics. Duke Diya represents the six major nations of South Asia: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Social events like club mixers and semiformals, especially with other Duke cultural groups and South Asian organizations at UNC and NC State, are also an enjoyable aspect of life with Diya.

For Further Details: diya.duke@gmail.com www.dukediya.com

EKtaa Student organization (nCSu) EKTAA (meaning unity) is the South Asian Student Organization at North Carolina State University (NCSU). The organization was founded in 1970. The motto is “unity within diversity.” EKTAA strives to spread culture and heritage of South Asia all over the campus as well as the local community and the organization works hand-in-hand with many organizations on and off the NCSU campus, as well as South Asian organizations from area universities.

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Geet Bazaar Radio (nCSu) Every Sunday morning from 10am - 12pm on WKNC 88.1 FM, join hosts Afroz Taj and John Caldwell, for a wide variety of music from South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and beyond.

They specialize in the music of the Indian film industry, with lots of ghazals, qawwalis, bhajans, and Indi-Pop to round out the mix.

You can listen to Geet Bazaar worldwide using the NC State Student Media App or live streaming on wknc.org.

For Further Details: Dr. Afroz Taj & John Caldwell - 919.851.1119 geetbazaar@wknc.org

GEM Raleigh Church of God Come and join in every Sunday from 10:45am to 1pm. They have worship services, prayer meetings, Sunday school, and much more. Located at 3331 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 For Further Details: Pastor Thankachan Mathai - 919.395.6208 globalem@gmail.com

Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies (Raleigh) Weekly satsang of parents and children singing bhajans and glorifying past times of Lord Krishna. Satsang every Friday 7pm 9pm at the HSNC in Morrisville, NC with a dinner afterwards.

Gokulam Learning Center in Durham every 1st & 3rd Saturday from 5pm - 9pm with a dinner afterwards. Children learn slokas, presentation skills, manage and lead various projects such as book distribution, charity for cow protection, food for the poor, and prison seva.

For Further Details: bkdasa@gmail.com 919.491.9536 www.gokulbhajan.com

Gurdwara atlantic Coast Sikh association One of the oldest Sikh associations in the Southeastern US meets every Sunday for Diwans along with Akhand Paths celebrated on appropriate dates. Classes for Punjabi and religious studies are held for children at the same time. Located at 3108 Sparger Road, Durham, NC 27705.

For Further Details: Yadvinder Singh - 919.477.7035 acsikhassociation.org

Heartfulness Meditation (triangle) Heartfulness meditation is a heart-based meditation system open to all. It is a simple system of meditation centered on the supremacy of heart that helps one realize the ultimate potential within oneself. Regular practice under capable guidance enables aspirants to progressively experience the sublime presence of the divine in their daily lives. Heartfulness meditation is freely offered to seekers worldwide through Shri Ram Chandra Mission. In the Triangle area, group meditations are held on Sunday at 8:30am & Wednesday at 7pm.

For Further Details: Raj Solanki - raj_solanki@yahoo.com www.heartfulness.org

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the year, HIANC presents several annual events such as Heritage India Festival in April, Gandhi Jayanti in October, Children’s Day in November, and also participates in the International Festival of Raleigh in October.

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Hindi Vikas Mandal of nC The Mandal, based in the Raleigh-Triangle area, promotes study and appreciation of the Hindi Language, and strives to foster Indian culture and traditions through Hindi. HVM has special focus on the youth for the preservation of Indian heritage. Every year HVM organizes Kavisammelan (Poetry Reading); Independence Day Function, Dushera Festival and a members’ picnic. HVM also conducts weekly Hindi classes (10:30 - 11:30am on Saturdays) at HSNC for children.

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Hindu Society of north Carolina Open daily from 7am - 9pm. Morning Aarti: Mon-Fri 10.30am, SatSun 10am. Evening Aarti: Mon-Fri 7pm, Sat-Sun 6pm. There are many other regular events taking place at the temple. All major religious celebrations are observed. Facility rentals are also available. Activities: Yoga, Hinduism and Meditation classes; Weekend Community Classes: Jain pathshala, Hindi classes, Sanskar Gurkul Classes, Tamil classes, Balmukund classes; Youth Affairs: Ohm Squad is the youth wing of HSNC involved in the youth activities like camp, games, craft and arts. Located at 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC and serves the Triangle area.

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HumSub HumSub is dedicated to sharing the social and cultural traditions of India with the residents of the Research Triangle Park and North Carolina.

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Immanuel assembly of God A full Gospel Christian church serving the Indian / South Asian community in the Raleigh area of North Carolina. Service is offered Sundays at 10:30am & Bible Study is Wednesdays at 7pm. The Church is located at 5419 S. Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713.

For Further Details: Pastor Sam Daniel 919.442.8537 thechurch@immanuelassembly.org samimmanuelag@gmail.com www.immanuelassembly.org

Indian Classical Music & dance Society (ICMdS) ICMDS is dedicated to promoting Indian classical music and dance in the Triangle area by inviting top artists from all over the world to perform.

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InStepp Located in Durham, the organization has served women residing in the Triangle area and offers long-term support and training to Saathee.com

women who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking; women who are transitioning back into the workforce following separation or divorce; women transitioning from prison or jail, and immigrant women, including women from South Asian cultures, who are victims of crimes.

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International Community Church ICC is a worship center for people from India and neighboring countries. Church services at Reedy Creek Baptist Church 1524 N. Harrison Avenue Cary, NC 27513 For Further Details: 919.233.2900 Pastor: Joseph B. Jesudason www.icc-nc.org

International Hindi association IHA promotes Hindi language and literature and has chapters all over the United States. The Raleigh Chapter periodically organizes Kavi Sammelans with local and indigenous talents. Open to those interested in listening to poetry or in reciting poetry.

For Further Details: Saroj Sharma - 919.460.7830 / 919.656.5224 www.hindi.org

ISKCon new Goloka temple of nC New Goloka temple is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Visitors are welcome any day of the week to come have darshan of Sri Sri Radha Golokananda. Every Sunday at 4pm, there is a special program consisting of arati, kirtan, Bhagavad-gita discourse, and a prasadam feast. New Goloka also provides educational classes and programs for children and adults.

New Goloka Daily Darshan Times 4:30 - 5am, 7:15am - 1pm, 4:15 5:45pm, 7 - 8pm. Saturday and Sunday Darshan open from 7:15am - 8pm.

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Jain Study Center of north Carolina (JSCnC) The JSCNC was organized to study and understand Jain religion, philosophy, rituals, and literature and to educate the children.

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Radha Krishna temple of nC Opening Phase 1 on April 29, 2018 in Apex, NC with keertans/chantings, havan, pooja, abshik, bhog, aratis, and all day festivities. The Temple is located at 635 Hollands Chapel Road, Apex NC, 27523. For Further Info: 919.685.0447 or 919.306.3175

health problem. Kiran promotes healthy family relationships and raises awareness on the prevalence of domestic violence through outreach and advocacy. Kiran’s core services comprise of a 24-hour free and confidential hotline, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, translation assistance, resource referrals, skills development and other culturally sensitive support services needed to meet the unique challenges of South Asian victims.

For Further Details: www.kiraninc.org 24 hours Crisis line: 877-NC-KIRAN (877-625-4726) kiran@kiraninc.org Office: 919.831.4203 Krishnadham uSa The mission is to foster richness of Hindu cultural heritage in children and to provide learning experiences on cultural values to visitors and residents alike under the guidance of Vaishnavacharya Shri Dwarkeshlalji Mahoday. Krishnadham will be established on a 16-acre sized tract located at 795 Beaver Creek Road in Apex, North Carolina. Krishnadham USA is having weekly Satsangs and Monthly manoraths to celebrate various Pushtimargiya festivals.

They meet at 4000 Bearcat Way, Suite 102 in Morrisville on Sat from 5:30pm to 7:00pm for Satsang. Everyone is invited.

For Further Details: Hemant Sura - 919.608.2412 krishnadham.nc@gmail.com

Raleigh Sai Center Parthi Sai devotees of Triangle area meet every Sunday from 4 6:15pm in the Mini-Hall of Hindu Bhavan in Morrisville. There is also a study circle, Bhajan Practice, Veda Chanting etc. between 4 - 5pm depending on the week, followed by bhajans from 5 6:15pm. The center carries out several service activities as well, including Human Values Education (SSE) classes for the children of different age groups.

For Further Details: rsc.president@yahoo.com raleighsaicenter.org

Maitri (nCSu) A student organization at NC State that aims at unifying various cultures at university. The organization works to help and support Indian students at NC State, but also creates opportunities for them to immerse in the global culture while retaining their rich Indian identity.

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Pakistani-american anjuman The North Carolina Pakistani-American Anjuman (NCPAA) is a non-political, cultural and social organization that strives to promote the presence of the people from Pakistan living in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Their mission is to provide cultural and social interaction for the families and individuals of the Pakistani community and to offer a variety of programs and services to its members. For Further Details: www.ncpaa.org

Pratham - triangle area Pratham is a grass-roots organization that works towards universalizing primary education in India. It is one of the largest NGOs in field of literacy movement in India. Pratham continues to evolve, grow and works to meet the continually changing needs of the children it educates. The NC chapter actively aims to collaborate with individuals, local organizations and community associations and seeks ideas, volunteers and resources to deliver the vision of “Every Child in School and Learning Well.”

For Further Details: Sri Rajgopalan - rajagoph@yahoo.com Ravi Sundarajan- ravisrajan@yahoo.com Rajeev Thalla - rajeev.thalla@gmail.com www.prathamusa.org Saathee.com

Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of nC The Ramakrishna Vedanta Society draws inspiration from the timeless, philosophical wisdom of the Vedanta as practiced and preached in the modern day by Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. Practical Vedanta and the message of the harmony of religions and the spiritual oneness are studied.

Regardless of background and/or knowledge the organization welcomes participants. The address is 3109 Globe Road Morrisville, NC 27560.

For Further Details: 919.412.8304 vedantanc@gmail.com www.vedantanc.org

RtP Maharashtra Mandal The Mandal is a home away from home for Marathi-speaking people. The goal of the Mandal is to advocate the vibrant culture, the rich heritage and the language of Maharashtra. The Mandal is dedicated to showcase the cultural, social and traditional attributes of Maharashtra to the local community through variety of entertaining programs, and events such as Makar Sankrant, Shiv Jayanti, Gudi Padwa, Picnic, Ganesh Festival and Diwali.

For Further Details: mail@rtpmm.org www.rtpmm.org Sahaja Meditation Ongoing meetings, seminars and workshops are available in Raleigh. There is never a charge for Sahaja Meditation instruction.

RSVP in meetup: Sahaja-Meditation-Triangle-Group Thursdays at 7:30pm.

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Sewa RtP Sewa RTP - a chapter of Sewa International - is a team of volunteers who organize various activities - ranging from local community service to fundraisers for developmental projects in India.

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Emergency situations, Chapter Meetings - 3rd Thursday of every month. Sewa International USA is a Hindu faith-based humanitarian service organization.

For Further Details: www.sewausa.org/chapter/raleigh/raleigh-overview

Shree Swaminarayan Hindu temple (ISSo) ISSO’s primary objective is to advance the Sanatan Dharma in accordance with the principles and teachings of the Original Shree Swaminarayan Sampradaya, founded and ordained by Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan Himself. They organize a weekly “Satsang Sabha,” every Saturday, which includes Kirtan bhakti, Katha, Aarti and Mahaprasad. Temple is now open daily 8am to 12pm and 4pm to 9pm; Daily Sandhya Aarti: 7pm; Weekly Satsang Sabha: Saturday 5pm to 8pm. The Mandir is located at 500 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511 For Further Details: www.saathee.com/issonc

Sky Meditation and Kaya Kalpa Yoga Benefits include longevity, wellness and stress management.

Triangle Sky Meditation group holds weekly group meditation and Simplified Physical Exercises every Friday in Triangle area.

SKY Meditation initiation and SKY Kaya Kalpa Yoga Courses are held several times a year for anyone 14 years and above.

For Further Details: Rajendran Kailasam - 919.824.8429 sky.cary@yahoo.com www.vethathiri.edu.in

South Indian Fine arts academy (SIFaa) SIFAA is a non-profit organization that works to arrange and promote concerts and performances in the Triangle and Triad areas, concentrating on Carnatic music.

For Further Details: sifaa.music@gmail.com www.sifaa.org

Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mandir of nC Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mandir of North Carolina (SSMNC) promotes Sai philosophy and facilitates worship and services similar to Shirdi SaiBaba Temple, located in Shirdi-India. This organization is dedicated to sponsoring and supporting religious, spiritual, cultural, educational and charitable activities. The temple is located at 1150 NW Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27513.

For Further Details: 919.386.1085 info@shirdisaimandirnc.org www.shirdisaimandirnc.org

SV temple of north Carolina The temple is built on over nine acres of centrally connected triangle area. This grand tribute to Lord Venkateswara and his consorts is designed to exacting standards of shilpa shasthra and features the only shrine in North America to incorporate abodes to Lord Viswaksena and Lord Sudarshana/Lord Narasimha as part of Srinivasa Parivaram. The temple rituals are performed in accordance with Pancharathra Agama Shastra.

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tamil Cultural association of north Carolina (tCa nC) TCA NC was formed for the purpose of providing youths with Saathee.com

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For Further Details: tca_nc@yahoo.com www.tcanc.org

triangle area telugu association (tata) TATA is committed to building a vibrant Telugu Community and promoting Telugu culture and language in the Triangle area of North Carolina.

For Further Details: www.triangletelugu.org

triangle Bangladesh Society (tBSnC) TBSNC strives to arrange musical programs by artists who have captured the hearts and minds of millions of Bengali, Urdu and Hindi-speaking music fans all around the globe.

For Further Details: Ishtiaquem@gmail.com www.tbsnc.org

triangle Gujarati association (tGa) TGA’s mission is to promote and serve Gujarati culture in the Triangle area by organizing various events and programs throughout the year and impart Gujarati culture and language on the youth.

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triangle Vegetarian Society (tVS) The mission of TVS is to build a sense of community between current vegetarians and people who are interested in vegetarianism and have a forum for a discussion of issues. TVS was formed promote the nutritional, ethical, environmental, and other aspects of vegetarianism. Open to all, they aim to build a sense of community among people of varying interests in plantbased diets, encouraging healthy, sustainable, and peaceful lifestyle choices.

For Further Details: barman@cs.unc.edu www.trianglevegsociety.org

triangle Vipassana Meditation Vipassana, which means to see things as they are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques and was taught 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills. We hold weekly group sittings in Cary on every Saturday. These sittings are only meant for old students who have completed 10-day Vipassana course as taught

by S N Goenka in tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin.

For Further Details: Hitesh & Vaibhavi Parekh - 732.213.9660 / 919.601.3555 carync.sittings@gmail.com www.dhamma.org

urdu Majlis Urdu Majlis, the Triangle’s Urdu Literary Society, meets monthly on the campus of UNC: Chapel Hill. Meetings include discussions of the life and works of major South Asian poets as well as opportunities to share original poetry and other writing. Urdu Majlis is co-sponsored by the Carolina Asia Center and the South Asia Section of the UNC Department of Asian Studies. It is an 118

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For Further Details: Afroz Taj - taj@unc.edu - 919.851.1119 Seema & Ashraf Faruqi - seemafaruqi@hotmail.com - 919.596.4792

Vaishnav Samaj of triangle area A group of like-minded devotees who meet for religious worship and understand Pushti Marg Principles at large. Regular Bhajan recitations are held 2nd Sunday of the month from 4-6pm and Seniors are requested to encourage youngsters to participate in the activities.

For Further Details: Arvindbhai Shah - 919.233.7677 Vithalbhai Shah - 919.803.9027

Vraj Education Raleigh Kendra The Vraj Education Raleigh Kendra is conducting comprehensive weekly teaching of Hinduism and Pushtibhakti Marg backed by Vraj Temple Pennsylvania. Raleigh Vaishnav children will get an opportunity to recognize, learn, and exercise Pushtimarg guidelines and leverage rich Shri Vallabh Mahaprabhuji heritage to improve individual life style.

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Education is the key to self-esteem, self-sustenance, and economic freedom. The Carolinas Region of the EVFI USA conducts fundraising and awareness 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

Grihastha Family Institute The Grihastha Family Institute has a mission of preparing everyone with the basics and nuances of marriage and family management, and to compensate for the loss of traditional structures, norms and methods that used to support the family structure. Workshop camps and private consultations are available.

For Further Details: www.grihastha.org

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

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Temple is located at 1283 Prabhupada Rd. Sandy Ridge, NC 27046 For Further Details: 336.593.2322 tothn@iskconpv.org www.iskconpv.org

nithyananda Sangha north Carolina (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.

Nithyananda Sangha North Carolina is part of a worldwide movement for meditation and healing. Paramahamsa Nithyananda is a global leader in the science of enlightenment and the author of more than 300 books published in 27 languages.

For Further Details: 704.766.1420 / 704.992.6114 innerawakening.org nithyananda.org

nuv Yug Nuv Yug is a cultural organization with a mission to promote awareness of Indian cultural arts and heritage. Striving to create synergy among various cultural groups from the South Asian region.

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Prabhupada Village A rural, ISKCON, devotional community, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Inspiration and guidance are derived from the books, letters, lectures, and example of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, The International Society for Krishna Consciousness.

Following Srila Prabhupada’s personal example, spiritual values in order to achieve true happiness, prosperity and spiritual fulfillment are taught. Serving communities, visiting homes for fellowship, worship, scriptural study, and kirtan. Also spiritual festivals, Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam discussions, teach puja, vegetarian cooking, and are experienced family counselors.

For Further Details: 336.593.8108 or 336.593.3031 sarvadrik@gmail.com www.prabhupadavillage.com

Sri Somesvara temple (asheville) The Sri Somesvara Temple is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. 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.

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american South asian Cultural association of Columbia, SC The American South Asian Cultural association of Columbia’s fundamental 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 12:30 - 2:30pm at Persis Biryani & Indian Grill, 1728 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Cost is $11 per person.

For Further Details: Contact in the evenings: 803.233.7042 / 512.547.7077

India assoc. of Greater Charleston (IaGC) The India Association of Greater Charleston (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. They celebrate various events throughout the year including Diwali & various Picnic gatherings.

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 Greater Greenville area of SC. 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

Carolina Buddhist Vihara (Greenville, SC) An organization dedicated to 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 Monday, & Thursday from 6- 8pm & for women only on Friday 910am. Sutta discussion on Saturday from 2-4pm. Full moon Poya program from 9am - 3pm on the closest Sunday to the Full moon .

Masjid noor-ul-Huda (MnH) Located at 113 Woodridge Circle, Greenville, SC 29607 The Mosque is open for five daily prayers in congregation every For Further Details: 864.329.9961 day of the year. On the first and third Saturday of every month greenvillebv@gmail.com from 6pm - 8pm, an Islamic session is held by Hafiz Mohammed www.carolinabuddhist.net Basheer. Quran reading classes for children are also conducted daily. The Mosque is located at 517 Winmet Drive, Columbia, SC. dada Bhagwan Foundation (Columbia) For Further Details: Every living being is in constant pursuit of happiness; no one likes Masjid main number - 803.754.2632 suffering. This search ends only when the source of eternal www.noorulhuda.org happiness is found. It can be attained through realizing your true Self. A path to eternal happiness was discovered by Gnani Purush Spartanburg Buddhist Center of SC A. M.. Patel, also known as Dada Bhagwan and it was revealed to The Center’s resident monks seek to preserve Theravada Buddhist the world as Akram Vignan, a spiritual science. Weekly satsang traditions and welcomes all who are interested in Buddhism, held Every Saturday 5- 7pm at Regency Inn,1335 Garner Ln, Southeast Asian culture, or meditation. Since the center opened in Columbia,SC 29210 which includes watching DVD Satsang or 2010, a regular English-speaking group meets at 6pm on Thursdays Question/Answer Sessions Satsang, Aarti & Mahaprasad. for meditation, a brief Dhamma talk, and short discussions. The For Further Details: 877.505.3232 x 1035 Center is located at 770 Bryant Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303. wccolumbia@us.dadabhagwan.org For Further Details: 864.327.8726 www.dadabhagwan.org www.facebook.com/spartanburgbuddhist2012

Hindu Society of Greater Spartanburg The Society holds Satsang from 5-7pm on the second Sunday of each month. The Society celebrates religious and social festivals based on the Hindu calendar. Recent celebrations have included Navariti, Diwali, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Geeta Jayanti, and many others. Temple is active in children’s programs, such as Rangoli classes and classical and contemporary dance classes.

Located on 1130 Fairview Church Road in Spartanburg, SC. For Further Details: 864.599.7048 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 every Sunday from 10:30am to 12 noon.

Classes are designed to help children build physical, mental, cultural, social & spiritual lives. It is located at 5704 Kiawah Road, Columbia, SC 29212.

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telugu association of Greater Greenville The association caters to the cultural and social needs of the Telugu people living in and around Greater Greenville Area. TAGG organizes events to celebrate major festivals and organizes a picnic during the summer as scheduled activities. In addition, TAGG screens choice Telugu Movies mostly throughout the year and organizes special cultural events from time to time, usually performed by artists from USA and visiting from India.

For Further Details: www.taggsc.org Vedic Center of Greenville Daily Aarti is conducted Monday - Friday 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 by Priest Bhattarji. The Center is located at 520 Bethel Road, Mauldin, SC 29662.

For Further Details: 864.451.4305 864.967.2852 www.vediccenterofgreenville.org

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environments play a major role in shaping people’s safety and well-being. (The remainder live in nursing homes or assisted living residences.)

More often than not, professionals don’t help families anticipate what to expect as dementia progresses. Left to their own devices, individuals with dementia and their caregivers “tend to move inwards and away from their communities, which fosters isolation, which worsens their sense of despair,” Hodgson said.

Even small steps could help improve quality of life. In their book and subsequent phone conversations, Gitlin and Hodgson highlighted several strategies:

attend to the home: As people with dementia become more impaired, attention to their home environment needs to become a priority.

In one study cited in Gitlin and Hodgson’s book, safety issues — cleaning agents under the sink, knives and other sharp objects, guns and ovens that can be turned on and left running, for instance — were discovered in 90 percent of homes where people with dementia lived. Another study found an average of eight hazards in these residences.

What can be done: Hire an occupational therapist, ideally with expertise in dementia, to do a home assessment and recommend modifications.

Common suggestions: Reduce clutter, which can contribute to disorientation. Install handrails along staircases and grab bars and shower seats in bathrooms to reduce the risk of falls.

Put up visual cues that identify where common objects are stored — underwear and socks, for instance, or coffee mugs.

Make sure lighting is adequate. Remove knobs from stoves and remove other potentially dangerous electronic devices.

“What you want to know is can a person with dementia find their way easily in the home? Are there sufficient cues? Is the environment too stimulating — is there too much noise from a television that’s left on during the day, for example — or not stimulating enough?” Gitlin said.

Create a routine. People with dementia need predictability and well-structured routines that minimize uncertainty and help them get through the day.

“A routine helps people with dementia know what to expect,” Hodgson said. “That lowers their anxiety and stress and makes it easier for them to negotiate their environments. If change is introduced regularly, they’re just not going to do as well.”

What can be done: Time activities through the day to match an individual’s physical and psychological rhythms.

Common suggestions: Most people are sharper, cognitively, in the morning, so that’s a good time to look through photo albums, do puzzles, reminisce about the past, play simple word games or go off to adult day care, Hodgson said.

After lunch, people may need to rest, but they shouldn’t nap too long. “You want to have some physical activity in the afternoon, as more and more research is showing the importance of exercise for people with dementia,” Hodgson noted.

Around sunset, it’s time for relaxation and helping people settle down. Playing music or lighting a scented candle can set the mood. Good sleep hygiene — no caffeine at the end of the day, darkness, quiet and comfortable temperatures in the Saathee.com

bedroom — is recommended at night, as sleep problems are common in people with dementia.

An occupational therapist, who can evaluate the skills of people with dementia, can suggest appropriate activities.

“You’ll need to learn how to understand if someone can initiate an activity on their own or follow a sequence needed for the activity,” Gitlin said. “If not, and this is common later on, you’ll have to learn how to set up the activity and cue the person.”

Know what to expect. Individuals with dementia and their caregivers will find their needs changing as their illness progresses.

What can be done: During every significant transition, reassess needs and how you’re going to get them met — with the help of an experienced social worker or care manager, if possible. “Who are the people who can help you? What resources are available? What alterations need to be made in the home and care arrangements? You’ll need a new plan of action,” Hodgson said.

At first, the most significant need may be obtaining a reliable diagnosis and learning more about the type of dementia your physician has identified. According to a new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, nearly 60 percent of people with dementia have not been diagnosed or are not aware of their diagnosis.

Gitlin and Hodgson recommend that people with dementia be involved in learning about treatment options and planning for their care, to the extent possible. “Talking over people or ignoring them or telling them what should happen, without soliciting their participation, is attack on personhood,” Gitlin said.

Depression and anxiety may need to be addressed, as people struggle with the reality of a diagnosis, withdraw from work or social activities and worry about the future. Finding ways to keep people engaged with meaningful activities starts to become a challenge.

When individuals progress to moderate dementia, they may need more supervision and assistance with dressing, bathing, grooming and taking medications.

This is when families often hire caregivers, if they can afford it. Communication may become compromised and problematic behaviors such as wandering, agitation or aggression may emerge.

Often, someone with dementia is unable to express her needs and resorts to difficult behaviors. A person may be bored, afraid, in pain, constipated, overwhelmed or distressed, for example. To cope, caregivers are urged to try to understand the triggers for troublesome behaviors and take steps to address them.

Interactive web-based systems that offer expert assistance to caregivers may become available going forward. Gitlin and colleagues at the University of Michigan and Johns Hopkins University have developed a comprehensive program, WeCareAdvisor, that is being tested. Another website featuring the DICE Approach is expected to debut in three months and include interactive training videos.

In the final stage, severe dementia, people need sensory stimulation — a foot massage, music they enjoy, a fragrant bouquet of flowers. Addressing distress, discomfort and pain are key care challenges. Even if the person with dementia can’t acknowledge it, the presence of family and friends remains important.

Throughout every stage of this illness, “it’s important to let people with dementia know that they belong and surround them with a feeling of warmth and affection,” Hodgson said.

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30. A wardress in a prison.

31. To insert (text or data) into a document. (Computers) 34. To block (an opponent) illegally from the rear. (Football) 35. To carry out or fulfil the command or instructions of.

39. Album-oriented Radio. (*) 41. Emergency Room. (*) 42. Louisiana. (*)

Hee Hee

(Puzzle solutions are on page 134. NO peeking!)

Jokes From Around The World

Examiner: “I can’t give you a permit for driving.”

Booddhoo: “Why not?”

Examiner: “You should use both hands while driving.

Booddhoo: “I am.”

Examiner: “What’s in your other hand?”

Booddhoo: “My cell phone.”

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Man: “It seems common sense would prevent many divorces.”

Guru: “It would also prevent just as many marriages.”

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Mafatlal: “I like your approach.”

Salesman: “Thank you, sir.”

Mafatlal: “And now let’s see your departure.”

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Mugger: “Give me your money or I will shoot you in the head.”

Mafatlal: “Shoot away! In today’s smartphone and social media world, I can live without brains but not without money.”

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Word Find (Created By Kirit Shukla)

Find & circle the words in the puzzle.

(Subject: “TV Game Shows”)

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.

ANNOUNCER ANSWER BET CATEGORY CHANCE COMPETITION CONTESTANT DOLLARS FAMILYFEUD FORTUNE HIT JACKPOT JEOPARDY

JEP MATCH MONEY NEWLYWED PLAY QUESTION ROUND SHOW SURVIVOR TIME TOP VACATION WIN

The unused 5 letters spell this: ”The reward of the game.”

(solution on page 134)

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TEST YOUR IQ The common letters are “MS” - Fill in the blanks)

1. The largest city of Jharkhand, India. _ _ MS _ _ _ _ _ _ 2. Master in Social Work. (*) MS _ 3. Non violence. (Hindi word) _ _ _ MS _ 4. Extended Memory Specifications. (*) _ MS 5. One who drives a truck for hauling loads. _ _ _ MS _ _ _ 6. Microsoft Network. (*) MS _ 7. Krishna killed his maternal uncle. (Hindu Myth.) _ _ MS _ 8. Maximally Stable Extremal Regions. (*) MS _ _ 9. Largest electronics mfg. Korean company. _ _ MS _ _ _ 10. Authoritative standards; Averages. _ _ _ MS 11. A beautiful, self-conscious, smart girl. _ MS _ _ 12. A Sanskrit word means critical investigation; it also refers to Examination of the Vedic texts. _ _ _ _ MS _ 13. Crashes violently against something. _ _ MS 14. Medium-Scale Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances. (*) MS _ _ _ 15. He personally. _ _ MS _ _ _ 16. The capital pf the Netherlands. _ MS _ _ _ _ _ _ 17. Fanciful. _ _ _ MS _ 18. Main Steam Pressure. (*) MS _ 19. A metal shaft to which cam is attached. _ _ MS _ _ _ _ 20. Master of Science in Management. (*) MS _ 21. A Burgan county borough in New Jersey. _ _ MS _ _ 22. A city in south central Russia, on the Irtysh River. _ MS _ 23. A young unmarried woman. _ _ MS _ _ 24. A large venomous tree snake of S. Africa. _ _ _ MS _ _ _ _ 25. The immense might (equivalent to an army) of the Five Pandavas’ of Mahabharata. (AKA Gadādhar). _ _ _ MS _ _ (Puzzle solutions are on page 134. NO peeking!)

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Festivals & Holidays

Spot the differences Solutions from page 50

September 2018

Sep. 1 - Rāndhan Chhatha Sep. 2 - Shitalā Saptami Sep. 3 - Janmāstami (Krishna’s Birthday) Sep. 3 - Labor Day Sep. 6 - Aja Ekadashi Sep. 9 - Pithori Amās (No Moon) Sep. 9 - Grandparents Day Sep. 9 to 11 - Rosh Hashanah Sep. 11 - Patriot Day Sep. 11 - Al-Hizrā; Muharram; (Islamic New Year - 1440) Sep. 12 - Kevdā Trij Sep. 13 - Ganesh Chaturthi Sep. 14 - Rishi Panchami Sep. 17 - Dharo Ātham Sep. 19 - Yom Kippur (Judaism) Sep. 20 - Jaljhilani Ekadashi Sep. 20 - Ashura Sep. 21 - Vāman Jayanti Sep. 22 - Autumn Equinox / Mabon Sep. 23 - Anant Chaturdasi Sep. 24 - Akshar/ Prausthapadi Purnima (Full Moon) Sep. 25 - Shrāddha Paksha Starts

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Oct. 2 - Gandhi Jayanti Oct. 5 - Indira Ekadashi Oct. 8 - Columbus Day Oct. 9 - Amās (No Moon) Oct. 10 - Navarātri begins Oct. 16 - Boss’ Day Oct. 18 - Navarātri ends Oct. 19 - Dusserā / Vijayā Dashami / Buddha Jayanti Oct. 20 - Pashānkushā Ekadashi Oct. 24 - Sharad Purnima (Full Moon) Oct. 24 - United Nations Day Oct. 27 - Karwā Choth Oct. 31 - Halloween / Samhain Oct. 31 - Sardar Patel Jayanti

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Astroscope aRIES (March 20 – april 20) Slow down and take time to start taking preventive measures. Start looking to the near future and stop taking risks. You can count on your spouse and/or partner. The situation will be changing by end of the month. Watch your health to avoid any long-term health problem. Traveling can be a good idea to understand the situation. Your child could be very good support. Avoid taking any major risk this month.

tauRuS (april 20 – May 21) Wait and watch. Uncertainty may prevail. A lack of confidence and income may start bothering you. It is advisable to take help and protection from family. Change in career is also possible. Avoid moving from your current residence. Try to preserve stability and security. You may enjoy good physical health. Focus more on family life and wait for the time to take a positive turn. Just take it easy for now.

GEMInI (May 21 – June 21) This is the time to make quick moves in life. Your luck will favor you. Welcome changes and make smart moves. Just avoid any new partnership deal. A rise in income is clearly indicated. Your spouse may break your trust and lie to you. You will enjoy good health. Traveling could be relaxing.

Speculation must be avoided. The first half of the month could be much better than the second half.

CanCER (June 21 – July 22) You may feel like getting out of confusions and misunderstandings. The time will take a slow but positive turn. By the end of the month, you will be very relaxed. You must, however, control your expenses. The upcoming positive changes will start giving you signals. Don’t miss the opportunity. You will enjoy happy family life. Smart tips by your associates will help you make right decisions.

LEo (July 22 – august 23) You will enjoy a major positive turn in your life and a feeling of big relief will delight you. Now is the time to make an instant move and go ahead in life. A joint venture with family could be a good idea. If already involved in partnership, be careful. You will also enjoy improvement in health. The first half of the month could be much better than the second half.

It is now time to spend some money on luxury items.

VIRGo (august 23 – September 23) You may see major ups and downs this month. You must avoid speculation. The beginning of the month will be good, but the situation will deteriorate during the last week of the month. Don’t make any commitments. Now is the time to be sincere and start working responsively. Avoid making career-related decisions. You may experience the power of destiny this month. Just surrender to it.

friends due to misunderstanding will keep you upset this month. Remember not to waste money to resolve the dispute.

A health problem related to gas or arthritis may start giving trouble. Try to pass the time quietly.

SCoRPIo (october 23 – november 22) Your life may start moving fast. New opportunity may knock at the door. You will see reduction in workload and may feel better at your place of work. You need to be very calculative before taking any action. Do not involve your friends and siblings in any new venture. You need to be extra careful about your health. Misunderstanding with family members may create some disturbance in family life.

SaGIttaRIuS (november 22 – december 21) Confusion and an indecisive state of mind could be major concerns during this month. Fruitless travel will prove depressing. A dispute with spouse is also possible.

Your friends will help you in controlling the situation, if you listen to them. A minor health ailment could be there. Even though you will make enough money this month, the fear won’t let you live peacefully.

CaPRICoRn (december 21 – January 20) You are likely to face several awkward situations in this month and may suffer as a result of this. Bad luck may hit you hard this month, but your parents will help you in controlling the situation. You must listen to them. Try to keep yourself busy and occupied; it will keep you away from frustration. It is advisable to avoid making any move. Pass the time peacefully.

aQuaRIuS (January 20 – February 19) Your speech and ideology will help you in delighting others and acting with confidence. You might receive good news through communication. Sudden travel will also bring good luck. There are chances of getting promotion if employed. A change of place or profession is not ruled out. Success is assured in your ventures. Try to get best out of the month. Legal dispute must be avoided.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20) You will get involved in unwanted issues. There may be some bad news regarding business. Heavy losses are also indicated due to indulgent in unnecessary expenses.

Maintain good relations with superiors. Depression or lacks of self-confidence may cause major problems. Don’t take risks and speculation must be avoided.

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Third party delivery. Financing possible with collateral. Call or text 919-345-8255.

Convenience Store for Sale near Cowpens, SC. No gas. Good location.

Contact 704-813-2462.

Indian Clothing Boutique for sale in Charlotte. Offering Indian dresses, fashion jewelry & alterations. Prime location, great revenue, short & flexible business hours. all 704-763-3059.

C-Store / Gas Station for Sale/Lease.

Includes 3600 sq ft (3 Bays) office/garage space. Two bedroom apartment on property. Located on Highway 220 between Greensboro, NC & Martinsville, VA. Contact 704-307-7419.

Businesses for Sale: Frenchies and independent motels available with finance.

Call 404-903-3362.

Convenience Store for Sale/Lease.

Neighborhood store in Gastonia, NC. Very busy location with full kitchen.

Call between 8am & 5pm 704-349-8335 or 980-229-8216.

Businesses for sale at Saathee.com : business for sale listings are added daily at saathee.com/business-opportunities Retail / Convenience Stores: C-Store: Greensboro, NC $1,100,000 Prop.

Included, Currently leased; C-Store: Rock Hill, SC $1,169,000 + Inv, Prop.

Incl. Inside $615K; C-Store: Charlotte $1,150,000 + Inv, Prop. Included, Inside $660K; Call County South at 704-8218888 or visit www.Countysouth.biz.

C-Stores with Gas: Multiple locations in NC & SC with an average investment of $160k. Call Brian 864-300-4889.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Hotel Help needed: Housekeeping couple and Front desk for Franchise Hotel in Hickory/Conover, NC. Accommodations provided. Legal status & fluent English required. Call Rick 919-724-6772.

Looking for live-in nanny to take care of one year-old Twins with cooking help. In South Charlotte near Ballantyne. Good compensation will be offered. Contact 704-497-2845.

Convenience store & gas station help wanted (full-time or part-time) near Huntersville, NC. Contact 704-626-8883.

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Experienced Eyebrow threaders needed for beauty spa in Waxhaw, NC. Contact 586-536-5360.

Family wanted to manage Hotel in Mooresville, NC (Exit 36 I-77). Includes desk, housekeeping, and front maintenance duties. Walking distance from local grocery store. Legal status required. Accommodations provided.

Contact champ52@hotmail.com.

C-Store/Gas Station and fast food Help wanted. Multiple locations in NC. Fulltime, Single or Couple.

Accommodations provided. Experience and English Required. Call 336-587-5872.

Gujarati speaking nanny needed (livein or live-out) in Cary, NC. Gujarati vegetarian cooking & light housekeeping required. Call 919-444-1597.

Experienced Cashier wanted for Reputed Convenience Store in Rock Hill, SC. Part-time or full-time position.

Salary starts at $12 an hour for the right candidate. Contact 803-398-3899.

Manager needed (single or couple) for 18-room motel in Roanoke, VA. English & legal status required. 2 Bedroom, Kitchen & Living room apartment included. Call 540-989-0606 or 540-989-0675. nanny needed (live-in) in Goldsboro, NC (1 hour south of Raleigh). Gujarati vegetarian cooking, light housekeeping and laundry.

Accommodations provided. Call 919-394-6224.

Motel Manager needed for Independent Motel in Richmond, VA. Good salary.

Accommodations provided. Legal status & fluent English a must. Call 804-517-7484.

Convenience Store Help Wanted in Gaston County (15-20 min drive from Charlotte). Full or part-time. Honesty, consistency, and punctuality a must.

Accommodations provided. Call 704408-4920 or 973-207-6798.

Part-time nanny needed for 2.5 year old girl in Ballantyne (Charlotte area).

Starting Oct/Nov. Mon-Fri afternoons, 4 to 5 hours per day. Long Term. Call or text 706-464-4845.

Front desk Help Wanted (Single or Couple) for Franchise Hotel. 35 Minutes from Raleigh. Previous Hotel Experience, Fluent English & Basic Computer Skills Required. Accommodations provided.

Call 919-720-0991.

Motel Help wanted for Front Desk and / or Housekeeping and /or Maintenance or any combination. Call 336-625-1880 or email at rameshvpatel@gmail.com.

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Indian nanny needed in Matthews, NC 2-3 hours a day for cooking and housework. Call 224-310-8135.

Lab assistant cum delivery/pick-up person wanted for Dental Lab, 7 miles from UNCC. No prior experience needed. Must have valid US driving license. Call 704-493-8221.

Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk/Night Auditor, Housekeeping and Laundry Person needed for a franchise Hotel in Rock Hill, SC. Contact 850-218-8579 or Hojorockhillsc@gmail.com.

Housekeeping couple needed: Hotel in Cleveland / Akron, Ohio. No English necessary. Accommodations provided. email: ram@omdevelopmentcorp.com or 919-673-7623

Elderly Greensboro Indian couple looking for part-time help to assist with cooking, light housework and may involve some driving.

Contact georgiaeye@gmail.com.

Sales associates needed for Retail Kiosks/Stores in Charlotte Premium Outlet Mall, North Lake Mall, and Carolina Place Mall. Call 704-340-8922.

Convenience Store Help Wanted in Gaston County (15-20 min drive from Charlotte). Full or part-time. Honesty, consistency, and punctuality a must.

Call 704-408-4920 or 973-207-6798.

Household help needed in Ballantyne.

Between 5pm-8pm weekdays. Laundry, ironing, dishes and light cooking. Pick up & drop off also required. Flexible hours. Text 704-577-6873 or email shrianan@hotmail.com.

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).

Convenience Store Help Wanted in Clemson, SC. Honesty and consistency a must. Single or couple.Willing to help find accommodation if moving. Call 864-952-1005.

Front desk Clerk needed for franchise motel in Charlotte. Full-time or parttime. Experience & fluent English required. Must be honest & reliable. Call Nina 704-299-3364.

Convenience Store Help Wanted in Gastonia, NC. Full Time Single or Couple. Experience a plus but not required. Good pay! Call 704-349-8335 or 980-229-8216.

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Full time nanny needed (live-in or live-out) for 1 month-old in Durham, Contact 304-482-1390 or NC. raj.gondalia@gmail.com.

Restaurant Help wanted: Upcoming Indian restaurant in Cary looking for curry chef, Tandoor chef, shift manager, bartender, hostesses, servers and dishwashers. Contact 786-236-6828.

Motel help wanted in Wilmington, NC for nighttime front desk clerk.

Accommodations provided. Call 732881-9134.

Live-in / Live-out nanny for 2 monthold twin babies in Fort Mill, SC (10 mins from Ballantyne). Call Gauri at 980-254-8070.

Gas Station Help Wanted: Full-time Single or couple in Columbia, SC. Experience Preferred. Must speak English.

Call 803-466-5861 or 803-319-9878.

Full-time nanny needed for 7 monthold in Charlotte Uptown (close to the 7th street light rail station). Contact Meha Shah 704-352-0438.

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.

Looking for nanny to take care of 6 month-old in South Charlotte. Also some help with light cooking. Contact 704-430-0373.

Convenience store help wanted in Concord area. Part-time or full-time.

Call 704-787-1567.

Live-In Indian nanny needed for 1.5 yearold, cooking and light cleaning. Contact Khyati Shah at 551-689-2491 or vikram0802@gmail.com nanny needed for 1.5 year-old toddler in Charlotte. Also some vegetarian cooking. Call 704-900-9134.

Part-time Cashier wanted for gas station/convenience store off I-77 in Rock Hill, SC. Call Hasmukh at 704907-5884.

Hotel Help Wanted in Charlotte.

Competitive salary & accommodations provided. Front desk - all shifts (experience a plus) & housekeeper.

Must be fluent in English. Call 704-4644427 or e-mail 123nash@gmail.com Convenience Store Help Wanted in Gaston County (15-20 min drive from Charlotte). Full or part-time. Honesty, consistency, and punctuality a must.

Accommodations provided. Call 704408-4920 or 973-207-6798.

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Part-time Household Help needed with cooking, housekeeping and some nanny work in South Charlotte. Call 980-230-9885.

Motel Help Wanted: Housekeeping, Managers & Night Auditors for Independent & Franchise Motels in South Carolina. Good pay & accommodations provided. Call 803664-0477.

Kitchen helper needed for Indian fast food restaurant in Charlotte (University area). Contact 704-909-7783.

C-Store/Gas Station help wanted. Fulltime or part-time. Multiple Locations within 30 mins from Greensboro.

Experience required. Call 336-509-4054 Motel Help needed: General Manager and Housekeeping couples for Motels in Columbia, SC. Accommodations provided. Legal status required. Contact Umesh at 803-361-1013. threaders, Esthetician & Cosmetologists wanted in Charlotte & Raleigh. Great pay & flexibility.

Experience required. Good English skills. Call 980-322-1110 (M-F 9-5) Hotel Help needed: Front desk (Single/Couple) and Housekeeping (Couple) needed for Independent Hotel.

Accommodations provided. Legal status, Experience & English required. Contact 301-338-4035 Saathee Classified ads: Sell your business, or property. Find the perfect job, hire the perfect employee. Get more customers. Get great adversting results with Saathee Magazine, weekly email newsletter and Saathee.com.

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C-Store/Gas Station and fast food Help wanted. Multiple locations in NC. Fulltime, Single or Couple.

Accommodations provided. Experience and English Required. Call 336-587-5872.

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used Hotel Locks and RFId keys.

Onity, Kaba-Ilco, Saflok and Vingcard.

Also selling RFID keys for all major hotel brands. Contact Neal 410-349-1967 skhospitality@yahoo.com or Neal@JSKcards.com Hotel Equipment for Sale: 95 rooms of Hotel furniture in mint condition. Onity T-24 Locks in working condition. Call Rusab at 704-772-5554.

For Sale: 1999 Mercedes Benz E-320, turquoise blue, 110,000 miles. Immaculate condition, no accidents, automatic transmission; power brakes, steering, windows; sunroof; cruise control; smooth, effortless drive. Asking price $5000, negotiable. Call 919-380-8855.

For Sale: Beautiful one bedroom fully furnished Timeshare in West Palm Beach, FL with Valentine Week Ownership. Contact Jay at 862-220-1390.

Home for Sale: University area Charlotte. Southeast facing. 5 br, 4.5 bath. Open Floor Plan. Mallard Creek schools. Fabulous Opportunity.Price reduced to $415,000. Call Chuck 704488-0988, eXp Realty, LLC. dLF flat for sale near Gurgaon in gated community. 2200 sq. feet 3 BR/2 Bath.

18th floor with servant quarters outside.

Email PLS010132@gmail.com Beautiful Spanish Villa for Sale in the heart of Kodaikanal. Perfect for B&B or multi-family. Vastu compliant. For video tour, pictures, and details, please email abbas616@gmail.com.

MATRIMONIAL

Mother seeking bride for recently divorced son. 34, MS in accounting, born and raised in the U.S. Vegetarian.

Call 919-593-8013 for details.

SERVICES

Property Management Services: STRealty of the Carolinas is happy to offer management services for commercial-retail (motel, gas station, convenience store) and residential properties. Contact 704-763-8667 or sahiltrivedirealty@gmail.com. triangle area middle and high school curriculum for students who struggle with attention, organization, and school attendance. Maximum class size is 5.

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CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED SERVICES CONTINUED Pari Beauty In Matthews: Threading, Waxing, Facials, Massage for newborn and mom & other services. 28 years of experience. Special Deals & Great Service.

Call: 704-846-7912.

Priest specializing in all kinds of Hindu Ceremonies. Poojas, Vrathas & Homams/Havan, Satyanarayan Pooja, Rudraabhishegam, Gruhapravesam & Japam, Baby Showers and Weddings.

Self- Transportation to Pooja site anywhere. Call Pralad Joshi: 704-5002210 (home), 704-450-6447 (cell).

Ladies Fashions: Sadagi Styles offers a great selection Cholis, Lehnghas, Kurtis, Leggings, Palazzo, Tunics, Dresses and more. Call for an appointment 704.775.8823

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

Carolina Software testing Hub: QA / Mobile / ETL Testing / Business Analyst Training in Charlotte and Fort Mill.

Hands on Technology, Live Projects and training on Testing Tools. Resume & Interview Guidance with Job Placement assistance. Call: 704-552-4010 / 704-8068907 / 803-228-0468 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 accounting services: Grocery / Convenience Stores & Hotels; Payroll tax & Sales Tax; Tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships and Corporations; Business Set up. Contact Vinod Jain: 704-264-7321 or vinodjaincpa@gmail.com

Priest available for the following 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 704438-6334.

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

neeta’s Beauty Parlor: Charlotte area open 7 days a week. Full service. Call for appointment. 704-968-0270.

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1073 Upchurch Farm Ln, Cary, NC 27519

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September 2018

Advertisers Index Accounting Solutions (Muhammad Kamran Awan)...63

Falguni Pathak (Gujarati Samaj Of Charlotte)...............3

Pathak, Atul (Real Estate)..........................................37

Aikya Real Estate......................................................43

First-in-Smiles Dentistry.................................100-101

Payal Groceries ........................................................85

Aikya Water Detection ..............................................43

Gift Surplus LLC .......................................................55

Persis Indian Grill (Ft. Mill, SC)...................................17

Akruti Collections......................................................13

Global Mall / Legacy Jewels ..................................139

PNC Bank (Commercial Financing - Reena Ruwala).77

Anand, Versha (Real Estate) .....................................77

H2 Laser & Skin .......................................................77

Pramukh Mandapam ...............................................63

Anil & Anjali Bedi LLC (CPA & Consultants)...............81

Handy Andy Services................................................35

Puja Boutique (Charlotte)..........................................69

Aroma Indian Cuisine (Charlotte) ............................121

Hindu Center of Charlotte (Events) ......................70-75

Raghu Mothukuri Allstate Agent................................49

Around The World Market (Charlotte)......................103

Home Decorators Of America (Sonal Furniture - Atlanta) 38

Raj D Batra Photography ..........................................83

Asiana Fusion.Sushi .................................................41

Hull & Chandler, P.A. (Ketan Soni - Legal)..................51

Raj Jewels (Morrisville, NC) ..................................8 & 9

Aspect Commerical Realty (Prashant Parmar) ..........83

Idolize Brows & Beauty ...........................................33

Rajbhog Foods .......................................................137

Austin Village Eye Care (Dr. Keshav Bhat)..................89

Illume MD (Laser Hair Removal)................................67

Rajdeep Video & Photography (Ramesh Panjabi)......33

Bala Sure (Broker / Realtor, NC & SC)......................41

Inchin's Bamboo Garden Charlotte...........................51

Rajeshree Desai Beauty Parlor (Charlotte).................69

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte)......58-59

India Grocers (Charlotte).........................................107

Ram Realty (Ram Kalagara)......................................87

Barot, Tushar (State Farm)......................................137

Insurance Shopping (Sonal Patel - Independent Agent) 31

Red Line Auto Services (Charlotte)............................26

Bashyam, Spiro & Coats, LLP (Immigration Law)......48

International Community Church .............................99

Regal Oaks Dental .........................................100-101

Bawarchi Indian Cuisine (Charlotte) ..........................30

IPAAC (Kaushiki Chakraborty Vocal Concert).............12

Ritu Selects - India Inspired Couture.........................65

Bhindi Jewelers ......................................................2

Jay Bale (Real Estate - Commercial & Residential)....31

Robert Brown LLC (Oza, Rishi: Immigration Law)......81 Rocket ATM............................................................131

Bipin Parekh Realty, LLC...........................................95

Jyoti's World Cuisine (Vegan & Vegetarian)...............53

Blooming Buds.......................................................137

K & M Accounting ....................................................79

Royal Biryani (Charlotte)............................................29

Bombay Grille (Charlotte)........................................105

Kabab-Je .................................................................79

Royal Events LLC (DJ Service & More)......................55

Brijal Shah (Keller Williams - Real Estate)..................39

KB Zaveree.................................................................4

RP Photo & Video .....................................................29

British International School of Charlotte.....................91

KD Financial & KMD Realty.......................................16

Sadagi Styles .........................................................115

C4D Mortgage (Jubi Chackunkal, P.E.) .....................49

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

Saffron Restaurant and Catering ............................113

Carolina Event Planners............................................43

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

Sani Design (Fashion Party)......................................19

Carolina Law Group (Monty Desai)............................34

Kumar, Kokila (Real Estate - Allen Tate).....................85

Shah & Trivedi CPA, PLLC.........................................52

Carolina Software Testing ........................................85

Kumon Math and Reading Center .............................7

Shah, Anish (Real Estate) ...................................92-93

Carolina Tax Service and Bookkeeping .....................57

LED Lights (Smart Energy Solutions).......................138

Shah, Kirti (CPA - Sepa Consulting) .........................55

Carolina Wedding Belle (Event Design & DĂŠcor)......135

Ma Ma Wok (vegan Chinese Cuisine) .......................57

Shining Stars Academy ..........................................111

CaroMont Medical Group (Dr. Manu Patel)................90

Maadhurya Photography..........................................99

Shukla, Kirit (Music Lession & Band).........................79

Cary Diwali (Hum Sub)................................................5

Maharani Indian Cuisine (Charlotte)........................117

Shyama Beauty Parlour............................................85

Charlotte Chess Center ............................................29

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

Singh Tutoring ..........................................................69

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat ..............................78

Malani Jewelers.....................................................140

Sithara (South Indian Restaurant - Charlotte)............89

Charlotte Music School.............................................27

Malaya Kitchen.........................................................67

SJ Iyer Realty............................................................67

Chaudhuri for New NC (Fundraiser & Town Hall).......11

Mathur, Gitanjali (Allen Tate Realtors) ........................65

Skyvision Events.......................................................49

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Matthews Family Dentistry ....................................117

Southern Oncology Specialists (Dr. Swetha Gujja).....98

Code Ninjas..............................................................47

Meenakshi Creations LLC.........................................31

Sunita's Beauty Parlor ..............................................89

Concha, David (Immigration Attorney).......................61

Monroe Oil Company .............................................129

Thakkar, Beena (Realty) ............................................69

Copper Restaurant (Charlotte)...................................45

Nationwide Ins. (Maqsood Khan) ..............................97

The Blue Taj..............................................................45

County South Realty & Business Brokers ...............134

Neeta's Beauty Parlor.............................................115

Travel Passion ..........................................................55

Chiro-Carolina

Curry n' Cakes (Charlotte) ......................................119

Neetu Singh Realty Group ........................................35

Travel Today..............................................................81

Dentist (Pineville Dentistry - Lina V. Mistry, DDS) .......86

New Goloka Temple - ISKCON (Sri Radhastami) .......23

Travelinks...............................................................135

Desai & Desai LLP (CPA & Financial Services)........113

New York Life Insurance (Rasheed Ulhaq).................39

Ttravel Guru..............................................................68

Desai, Rajarshi (CPA, PLLC)....................................115

North American Bancard ........................................15

Tyagi, Rita (Real Estate).............................................57

DJ Desi (Amit Vasi) ...................................................37

OM Tech Training .....................................................90

Uni World Travel........................................................82

DJ Lalit (Lalit Hemnani).............................................63

Passage To India - Fine Indian Cuisine....................109

Veeru Ganne (Real Estate - Eastside Realty)...........123

Event Decor by Ghazala............................................37

Patel Brothers (Charlotte)........................................125

Vyas Travels..............................................................64

eXp Realty, LLC (Chuck Adkins)..............................115

Patel, Champa (Real Estate)......................................89

Worldwide Travels .................................................131

Eye Level (locations) .................................................42

Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices)....................................97

Yafa Halal Market & CafĂŠ..........................................61

Fairview Home Mortgage .........................................83

Patel, Tony (Real Estate)..........................................119

Zafran Kabab Palace (Charlotte / Pineville)................13

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September 2018

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