Saathee Raleigh April 2020

Bridging America and the Indian Subcontinent

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April 2020

IN THIS ISSUE

Helpful articles for these trying times: Boost Your Immune System: pg 22 Corona! I Say “Calm!”: pg 62 Managing Panic Situations in the Stock Market: pg 72

In This Issue

Page 72 Framework and Guidelines for Handling Panic Situations in the Market

Page 28 Yash starrer K.G.F. Chapter 2 Gets Release Date. See Film Clips.

Content

Page 18 Community Events

Page 36 Test your India Knowledge

The Editor’s Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 14

Namaskar Y’all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44

Nutrition for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 22

Mirror Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50

Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18

Raajeev’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46

Upcoming Movie Releases . . . . . . .pg. 26

My Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 54

Increase Your India Knowledge . .pg. 36

Thinking About Thinking . . . . . . .pg. 62

Spot the Differences . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42

Personal Finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 68

Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 28 Increase Your USA Knowledge . . .pg. 38

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College Admissions Insider . . . . . .pg 56

News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 64

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Buy Right Sit Tight . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 72 Community Organizations . . . . . .pg. 80

Youth Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 100

Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . .pg. 102

Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . .pg. 104

Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 104

AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 106

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 108

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This has been an unexpected spring. The world is practicing unprecedented social distancing. Let us work together to support each other, local businesses, as well as those among us who have lost jobs or are on furlough. All of us are in this together. Support can be in the form of a phone call or video chat, delivering groceries to those that cannot for themselves, perhaps order food from local restaurants for pick up or buy gift certificates from businesses that you can use later or gift to someone. That will provide much needed funds for businesses to work through this economic catastrophe while everyone navigates this potential health catastrophe.

Sunny days and a hopeful sense of a normal summer beckons.

Saathee Magazine, Saathee.com and weekly e-newsletter are here as community resources of information and connection.Visit Saathee.com for regular updates on events and happenings that have been postponed.

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Divakar Shukla (Publisher) & Samir Shukla (Editor)

"One is never afraid of the unknown; one is afraid of the known coming to an end." - Jiddu Krishnamurti

“Bridging America and the Indian Subcontinent.”

April 2020 Issue # 263 - Saathee.com Editor Samir Shukla (Samir@Saathee.com)

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The Editor’s Desk

A Microbe Spring

By Samir Shukla

Nature Commands Balance

The year started with such promise. 2020. A lovely rhythmic and poetic number. It marks the end of a decade and gazes toward the start of a new one. So many plans were made when the year was born and then began to crawl along with promise.

A little microbe apparently had other plans - for the whole damn planet. Now, it’s hard to look past the viral menace unhinging the world. We don’t know how long this social distancing or sheltering in place will be required. When will it peak? How many people will be infected? How many will become seriously ill? How many fatalities? It will eventually pass, but life afterwards will be different, sober, at least for a while. Then we will rumble on.

A question: Can we become more thoughtful on the human capacity to be so vicious to the planet?

Ma Nature isn’t too happy about this and she sends us plenty of subtle messages, as well as a bludgeoning such as this destabilizing virus. Nature finds means to humble us, the most out of control species on the planet. Nature is constantly working to, well, naturally reestablish balance.

A respect for this balance can help in the crucial work on mitigating climatic changes and the inevitable future pandemics. Personal efforts to reduce energy usage, pollution Saathee.com

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and degradation of natural lands, while working to attain sustainability via technology and human ingenuity can shed light on this darkening future.

Maybe a pause is also required to evaluate humans’ voracious appetite for meat, the acquisition of which has greater consequences than filling bellies. A small reduction in consumption of meat, dairy and eggs can have a huge positive effect on everything from land use, water use, energy use, climate change, and a reduction in the violence required to bring that little chunk of meat to your lunch table. This isn’t a lecture about going vegan, but a harder look is required into all the prime causes of pathogens escaping their natural hosts into unnatural arenas. Viral outbreaks can be traced to critters.

A field of corn or wheat doesn’t produce deadly pathogens or viruses. Produce like lettuce doesn’t generate E-coli, it generally gets it from animal waste from nearby animal ranches, and to a lesser extent from other critter related means.

The so-called wet animal markets in China, giant animal factory farms here in the US, mass degradation of fisheries in continued on page 32

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Community Events Saathee Readers

In this time of uncertainty, please double check below events for postponements or cancellations before planning to attend. Here we are listing the events for May and onward. Everyone is hunkered down, but it may help to see what is coming up ahead to regain some sense of normalcy.

North Carolina Brewers & Music Festival: Huntersville, NC (May 8-9, 2020)

Mika Singh in Concert: Raleigh, NC (Originally Scheduled for April 24, 2020 - POSTPONED)

Bombay Beats presents Mika Singh in Concert with postponed dates to be announced soon. Singh will perform with 15 of his band members for an exclusive Bollywood Concert. Tickets start at $51.50 and are available through Ticketmaster or Live Nation. Check Saathee.com events section for updated information.

TGA Kite Festival: Morrisville, NC (May 2, 2020)

The North Carolina Brewers & Music Festival (NCBMF) is a celebration of music, North Carolina, and its craft brewing traditions. The festival will be host to 8 bands over two days as well as over 40 NC brewers on Saturday, serving free tastings of their finest brews for over three hours, all in the confines of a historic property. Come by between May 8 & 9, 2020 at 4431 Neck Road in Huntersville, NC to enjoy the fun!

Tickets and other info are available at Ncbrewsmusic.com.

The Triangle Gujarati Association presents their annual Kite Festival along with the Town of Morrisville on Saturday, May 2, 2020 starting at 1:30pm at Cedar Fork Park.

Celebrate spring with this colorful event! The event is free for all who attend. Kites and thread will also be available for purchase if you don’t already have your own. Visit Nctga.org for further info.

Artisphere: Greenville, SC (May 8-10, 2020) Georgia Renaissance Festival: Fairburn, GA (May 2-June 7, 2020)

Each weekend from May 2 to June 7, 2020 you can step inside the gates of Newcastle and find yourself transported back to the 16th-century of Europe! The 32-acre village will be filled with over 150 artisan craft shoppes, 10 stages of entertainment, pubs and taverns, plus food galore.

You’ll laugh out loud at the antics of all the costumed characters, try your skill at carnival games, and enjoy human-powered rides for kids of all ages. The 35th year of the festival will be held at 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road in Fairburn, GA. Learn more at Garenfest.com.

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Community Events Greensboro Bound: A Literary Festival: (May 14-17, 2020)

Celebrate literature with more than 60 authors, poets and spoken word artists from across the country who will converge on downtown Greensboro, NC for workshops, panel discussions, performances, and family-centered activities. Enjoy authors, puppets, and books, along with panels and workshops. This special event will take place between May 14 & 17, 2020 between various museums, cultural centers and libraries in Greensboro, NC. Check Greensborobound.com for details.

Got to Be NC Festival: Raleigh, NC (May 15-17, 2020)

The Got to be NC Festival will be held on May 15-17, 2020 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. It’ll feature a carnival, kid’s activities, music, rides, games, contests and competitions, racing pigs, grandstand shows, boat show, parade, magic show, cooking show, agricultural magic show, horse show, flea market, food and wine expo, and much more. See all the info including vendors, attractions, and tickets at Gottobencfestival.com.

Charlotte Asian & Dragon Boat Festival: (Scheduled for May 16, 2020 - Moved to October 17, 2020)

The festival celebrates Asian cultures, diversity, ethnicity, roots and history. A large part of the festival is the Dragon Boat Festival Race, an exciting team competition. The Charlotte race is an open competition to anyone 15 years of age or older. The Asian Music and Dance Fest is a competitive showcase of Asian talents. It encompasses all categories of the performing arts: traditional and contemporary vocal and instrumental music performances and folk and modern dance. This will be held in Cornelius, NC at 18441 Nantz Road on Saturday, Oct 17, 2020.

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Speed Street: Charlotte, NC (May 21-23, 2020)

Coca Cola Speed Street is an outdoor multi-day music and entertainment festival with spectacular familyoriented events each day from noon to 8pm along Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte. This includes a series of concerts at Romare Bearden Park (schedules coming soon). All of this leads up to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Memorial Day weekend. To learn more, visit 600festival.com

Spoleto Festival USA: Charleston, SC (May 22-June 7, 2020)

Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina’s historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in opera, theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music. Now approaching its 44th season, Spoleto Festival USA is internationally recognized as America’s premier performing arts festival. This year’s festivities will take place between May 22 & June 7, 2020. See more info at Spoletousa.org.

Charlotte Water Lantern Festival: (May 23, 2020)

The Charlotte Water Lantern Festival will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020 starting at 5:30pm at Symphony Park at South Park on 4400 Sharon Road in Charlotte. The Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that brings friends, families, and neighbors together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. Tickets and info can be found at Waterlanternfestival.com/charlotte

Holi Fusion Dance: Morrisville, NC (June 6, 2020)

The NC Triangle Gujarati Association presents Holi Fusion Dance on Saturday, June 6, 2020 beginning at 5pm. A cultural program with over 400 Lake Norman Festival of the Arts: Huntersville, NC participants performing. Tickets start at $8. It will take place at HSNC, 309 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, (May 16-17, 2020) The Lake Norman Festival of the Arts provides an opportunity to NC. For more details, visit Nctga.org. experience a range of creations ranging from sculptures, photography, Nuv Yug India Fest: Raleigh & Charlotte, NC glass, paintings, ceramics, one-of-a-kind jewelry, and mixed media. Visit more than 60 retailers and purchase original artwork from the artists, as (June & October 2020) you enjoy this weekend of visual inspiration. See all these artists have to Since 2003 the Nuv Yug India Fest has been organized offer between May 16 & 17, 2020 from 10am to 5pm both days. Admission to preserve and promote Indian cultural arts by is free. See more information at Artfestival.com. producing programs of high artistic merit that entertain and educate. It also is a way to reach out to people from Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival: (May 16-17, 2020) diverse ethnic background to increase awareness of Every aspect of the festival is curated with an eye toward presenting Indian cultural arts and build strong community ties. quality art – and a healthy dose of the unexpected. The festival balances Nug Vug will host an event in Raleigh at the Jim Graham critically acclaimed national artists with some of North Carolina’s best Building of the NC State Fairgrounds on June 6-7, 2020 performing and visual artists. The result is an eccentric mix of artistic and in Charlotte at Marvin Ridge High School in expression, undoubtedly with something that appeals to everyone. The Waxhaw, NC on October 24-25, 2020. Both events Festival will be held on May 16-17, 2020 with an Art Market, include free admission. For further info about the Kidsplosure, The Student Art Exhibition, and more. See more info at Raleigh Fest, visit Nuvyug.org. For further info about Artsplosure.org/raleigh-events. the Charlotte Fest, visit Nuvyugclt.org.

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system also recognizes when certain invaders are foreign and could be dangerous.

• Adaptive immunity: Adaptive (or active) immunity develops throughout our lives. We develop adaptive immunity when we’re exposed to diseases or when we’re immunized against them with vaccines.

• Passive immunity: Passive immunity is “borrowed” from another source and it lasts for a short time. For example, antibodies in a mother’s breast milk give a baby temporary immunity to diseases the mother has been exposed to.

With the pandemic of COVID-19 upon us, everyone is talking about what to do to stay healthy. While there is no diet that can prevent us from getting infected from the virus, there are a few things we can do to build immunity in general.

What is immunity?

The Merriam Webster dictionary defines immunity as “a condition of being able to resist a particular disease especially through preventing development of a pathogenic microorganism or by counteracting the effects of its product.”

All Diseases Begin in the Gut! Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, claimed that the gut was the seat of health and disease. Ayurveda also places emphasis on improving digestion and healthy gut.

A huge proportion of our immune system is actually in our GI tract. The microorganisms that live in our gastrointestinal system (known collectively as the gut microbiome) have many important functions. We have 100 trillion or so microbes that live in various nooks and crannies of the human body. The largest colonies are in our gut. These beneficial bacteria within the body have an enormous influence on our metabolism, our hormones, and our genetic makeup.

These microbes help us get the nutrients from our food, help balance our mood, sharpen our focus, and help build our

How does our Immune system work?

Our immune system is made up of various organs, cells and proteins, and is designed to fight harmful things that enter our body from the outside or harmful changes that occur inside our body.

The main tasks of the body’s immune system are: • Fight disease-causing germs (pathogens) like bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi, and to remove them from the body, • Recognize and neutralize harmful substances from the environment, and • Fight disease-causing changes in the body, such as cancer cells.

When the body senses foreign substances (called antigens), the immune system works to recognize the antigens and get rid of them.

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Gulabo Sitabo (Director: Shoojit Sircar) Cast: Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushman Khurana

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Film Clips Akshay Kumar Donates Rs 1.5 Crores for Transgender Home

talent and skill in solving complex mathematical problems without any mechanical aid. The film is directed by Anu Menon and stars Vidya Balan, Sanya Malhotra, Jisshu Sengupta, and Amit Sadh.

Look for it in movie theaters beginning May 8.

The Personal History of David Copperfield Actor Akshay Kumar has donated Rs 1.5 crores to help build a home for transgender people in Chennai.

Kumar, who will play the role of a transgender in the upcoming film Laxmmi Bomb, made the donation to the film’s director Raghava Lawrence after being inspired by his work with his own foundation, The Lawrence Charitable Trust, which has been initiating various projects for education and homes for children. Kumar has raised awareness for many communities, including raising funds for the families of martyred soldiers.

Kumar has three films lined up for 2020. The actor will next be seen in Rohit Shetty’s cop universe saga Sooryavanshi, followed by horror-comedy Laxmmi Bomb and he will be ending the year with historical drama Prithviraj based on the heroic Prithviraj Chauhan.

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Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana will star together in director Shoojit Sircar’s quirky family comedy Gulabo Sitabo. The movie is currently slated to open on April 17 but may get postponed to a later date.

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Ludo is a dark comedy anthology, directed by Anurag Basu and centered on unavoidable jeopardies of life and has four different stories set in a quintessential Indian metro. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanya Malhotra, and Pankaj Tripathi. It is currently slated to open in cinemas on April 24.

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Director Armando Iannucci guides this wry, yet heart-filled storytelling style to revisiting Dickens’ iconic hero on his quirky journey from impoverished orphan to burgeoning writer in Victorian England. The Personal History of David Copperfield stars Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie, and Tilda Swinton. It opens on May 8.

K.G.F Chapter 2 Gets Release Date

KGF Chapter 1 marked Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment’s first Kannada venture and now, the production house will again be associated with the mega project KGF Chapter 2, which is now scheduled for release on October 23.

The first film’s star Yash has been prepping hard action scenes while the filmmakers have announced that veteran actress Raveena Tandon will be joining the cast. Just as the original film, the next chapter is slated to also be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

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Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan Cancel Their Tours due to Outbreak

The Coronavirus pandemic has claimed many lives around the world. Many countries have shut down schools, cancelled tours, and postponed movies and tours.

Salman Khan was to head abroad for his annual tour. Now, the US and Canada tour have been put on hold. Khan was to perform in April in several US cities, but the current situation under consideration, the shows have been cancelled.

Organizers will announce new dates soon. Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan has also decided to halt his travel plans. He was heading for a nine-day tour to the US but has now postponed his tour and will announce new dates in the near future.

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Sanjay Dutt’s Torbaaz to Release This Year

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt’s film Torbaaz, which has been in the making for two and a half years is finally gearing up for release.

Producer Rahul Mittra told an interviewer that this is the worst time to even think about releasing a film as all the movies are being pushed due to the coronavirus scare. He assured that the film will be released in October this year.

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Fist bumps and high fives are still cool, if they stop short of making physical contact. Imagine an air guitar version of the high five, stopping a few inches short of making contact.

This brings us back to Namaste. A handshake is a physical connection, Namaste is the same thing but a connection with yourself as well as with the other via a mutual agreement. It feels warmer. All other non-contact gestures are cool, but are singular, whereas Namaste seems plural, equal, still giving the sensation of warmth of human touch.

With social distancing a global phenomenon, the allpurpose handshake is on its death throes. Good riddance.

Goodbye handshake and hello Namaste.

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the seas and oceans around the world, all need to be examined.

An unnatural comingling of different animals in wet markets or stacking huge numbers of others in factory farms simply creates unnatural responses from nature.

It would behoove humans to move back toward more humane, natural and sustainable way to raise meat while eating less of it. Arguably this one action, and it’s not some great sacrifice, would help mitigate global menaces like climate change and pandemics. Put up firewalls for pathogens seeking to jump species, from their natural hosts into others, if you will.

Once this is over, we must gather our global lessons and prep for such future calamities on all fronts. We must assume that somewhere inside a bat hanging in a cave in China or elsewhere in the world, maybe in the belly of a monkey or some exotic animal, a pathogen exponentially more sinister than Covid-19 is likely waiting. It is biding its time, for its opportunity to mutate, jump species, into the most widely spread species of all, us.

Mother Nature has fired her most potent warning shot, we ignore all the possible causes of this, and potential solutions, at our own peril.

A global scientific and medical effort will need to be put in place, along with worldwide connected outbreak response teams, so that local outbreaks don’t become pandemics. In the future, immediate response to any regional outbreaks should be the norm. In the meantime, we must reflect on our own actions that unbalance nature and make outbreaks possible.

Joe Biden, Man of the Moment

It’s not over yet, but the voters have spoken. The Democratic primaries will roll on, in some form of postponed or other capacities, but Joe Biden will be the Democratic nominee. I think Bernie Sanders should remain in the race till the end.

This way there is no complaint hardcore Bernie supporters can make that the nomination was stolen from him. The DNC ran a fair and square nominating process, which began with the most diverse lineup of candidates ever.

Bernie Sanders has been fighting for the working people for years, but simply couldn’t close the deal. He has made “Medicare for All (MFA)” his mantra for years, but never convinced most voters how he would accomplish it.

Biden can further the idea of MFA. Now, if he wins, Obamacare can be solidified further, turning it into a major building block toward a unified, sustainable, financially prudent and fair healthcare system for all. This can happen, and the private sector must also be a partner, just as in Medicare.

Joe Biden, with his gaffes, his occasional forgetfulness, persevered over all the others, as voters are seeking a sense of experience and, yes, normalcy, and a check on the most divisive president in recent times. Joe Biden’s job is simplified, show steadiness and unite the different factions of the Democrats. The main group he really needs to work on, angry young Bernie supporters.

The virus also has laid bare the basic wish of most voters, a return to normalcy for now, revolution, well, maybe later.

Now with this microbial bug unhinging the country and the globe, the election and electioneering have been put into an adjust for the moment mode.

The nominating for the Democratic candidate began with most diverse lineup of candidates, but in the end folks are settling for the familiar.

If the former Vice President can gather the Obama coalition again and bring a few Republicans dispirited with Trump into his fold as extra measure, he will be sitting in the Oval office in late January next year.

It won’t be easy.

Trump remains a formidable foe and is also running as an incumbent. The last three Trump predecessors were two termers. Trump has the power of incumbency working for him, but his brashness has been subdued by the unforeseen invisible menace.

This is human reality, not reality TV.

Bye Handshake. Hello Namaste

Goodbye handshake. It was nice knowing you. I never did like you. The handshake must be relegated to the ash heaps of history.

Now with a virus making even the most dedicated hand shakers hesitant, it’s time to make other non-contact forms of greetings the norm. I’m partial to the ancient Indian greeting of Namaste. It is respectful, gets the point across and is universal in its palms touching and prayerlike simplicity. Of course, bowing also works, as used in Japanese and other cultures. But bowing seems to give deference to royalty, as when you are supposed to bow or curtsy to some royal figure.

The Vulcan greeting is wonderful for geeks of the world.

There are also thumbs up, the devil fingers, the shaka sign, the finger gun, and the peace sign, among others. All beat the heck out of shaking hands. Deals used to be made with handshakes, now they can be executed with one’s favorite non-contact connection.

Handshakes were never equal as someone with a bigger and stronger hand almost always squeezes the other hand too hard. An extra firm handshake evokes domination.

The best outcome of dumping shaking hands; we will in turn minimize the prime mode of germ transfer of colds and flu, and current and future viruses.

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The town is also a pilgrimage center and is located at the unique confluence of three seas, the Arabian sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean.

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Disinformation-spewing online bots and trolls from halfway around the world are continuing to shape local and national debates by spreading lies online on a massive scale. In 2019, Russia used Facebook to intervene in the internal politics of eight African nations.

Russia has a long history of using disinformation campaigns to undermine opponents – even hoodwinking CBS News anchor Dan Rather back in 1987 into saying that U.S. biological warfare experiments sparked the AIDS epidemic.

One group of researchers identified Russian interference in 27 elections around the world, from 1991 to 2017. It interfered in the 2016 U.S. elections, reaching more than 126 million Americans on Facebook alone. Russia is almost certainly already doing so again in 2020.

But Russia is not alone: From the end of World War II to the year 2000, scholars have documented 116 attempts to influence elections – 80 of them by the United States.

Nations around the world, including the United States, have to decide how to react. There is no shortage of experimentation, with new laws and codes of conduct, and even efforts to cut off internet access entirely – and that was before misinformation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a scholar of cybersecurity policy, I have been reviewing the efforts of nations around the world to protect their citizens from foreign interference, while protecting free speech, an example of which is being published by the Washington and Lee Law Review.

There is no perfect approach, given the different cultural and legal traditions in play. But there’s plenty to learn and use to diminish outsiders’ ability to hack U.S. democracy.

Europe The European Union has been a target of Russian efforts to undermine stability and trust in democratic institutions including elections across Europe.

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Disinformation was rampant across Europe in 2019, including in the Netherlands and the U.K., prompting the closing of far-right Facebook groups for spreading “fake news and polarizing content.”

This has been repeated elsewhere in Europe, such as Spain, where Facebook – again under pressure from the authorities and civil society groups – closed down far-right groups’ Facebook pages days ahead of their parliamentary elections in April 2019.

The disinformation efforts go beyond Facebook and manipulated Twitter feeds, when Twitter handles are renamed by hackers to mislead followers. A growing aspect of multiple disinformation is how artificial intelligence can create manipulated videos that look real, which are called deepfakes.

Not all of this interference is foreign, though – political parties across Europe and around the world are learning disinformation tactics and are deploying it in their own countries to meet their own goals. Both the Labour and Conservative parties in the U.K. engaged in these tactics in late 2019, for example.

In response, the EU is spending more money on combating disinformation across the board by hiring new staff with expertise in data mining and analytics to respond to complaints and proactively detect disinformation. It is working to get member countries to share information more readily, and has built a system that provides nations with real-time alerts of disinformation campaigns. It is unclear if the U.K. will be participating in these activities post-Brexit.

The EU also seems to be losing patience with Silicon Valley.

It pressured social media giants like Facebook, Google and Twitter to sign the Code of Practice on Disinformation in 2018.

This initiative is the first time that the tech industry has agreed “to self-regulatory standards to fight disinformation.” Among other provisions, the code requires signatories to cull fake accounts, and to report monthly on their efforts to increase transparency for political ads.

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“Corona Corona – Kya Karoon?”

By Shyama Parui

On a day in February, when my biggest challenge was to carve out enough time to drive to the local Indian store 30 miles away to stock up on basmati rice and dal, I heard about a fatal new virus consuming lives in China and infiltrating numerous other countries. After listening to the radio, sifting the internet for reasonably “unfake” news and reviewing multiple text messages, I got a vague understanding of what was going on.

The remarkably sad situation was and continues to be a reminder about the unpredictability of life. At that moment, however, all I wanted to do was get to the store before closing time. Neither denial nor indifference had anything to do with my priority, instead it was being pragmatic.

News and more accurately, our own reaction to the various sources of information, reminds us about our personal anxieties that lurk beneath the surface of our smiles and cheerful posts on social media. My vivid imagination, which serves as a blessing when I am reading a sci-fi or historical novel, became a curse as positive cases were detected closer and closer to home. Unbridled, my mind galloped into dark territories. A few days later, I worried about our maid who was determined to embark on her first cruise to the Bahamas. My worry turned into alarm when she returned from her trip and called to say that the scheduled cleaning at my house would be delayed as she was sick with the flu. Flu, was it really flu? What if it was ….I declined to use the dreaded C word.

We wake up on most days with incredible optimism continuing our routine lives by driving to work, finishing chores, going for a swim, or catching the latest movie in the theater. We place faith in planes, cars, elevators, gyms, and so on even though there is a potential threat to our health and safety in each one of those things. Approximately 40,000 fatal Saathee.com

car accidents occur every year in the US, yet the nagging fear about getting behind the wheel is low. So, what is it about the… okay, I’ll say it, Corona virus that is fueling everything from lame jokes to panic buying?

Political debates, uncertainties following the primaries, even the devastation from the tornadoes in Nashville, moved to the sidelines as COVID-19 became the focal point of our lives. Fear of the unknown is probably bigger than qualms about your least favorite candidate winning the election. Partisan feuds among family members have been replaced by arguments about the best home remedy for the disease and creative minds are squandering their talent by inventing conspiracy theories.

Amidst the chaos, researchers and healthcare workers are in a tough race against time as they attempt to contain the disease and produce a vaccine. Let’s keep our fingers crossed in the hope that today’s solutions do not sow the seeds of tomorrow’s problems.

In a crisis, the world could use foresight but unfortunately, we lack a crystal ball. If we knew how our actions will play out in the future, we could in theory allay our fears to make the best choices. My family would skip specific gatherings if we knew the location of dangerous bacteria or viruses. If only those troublemakers were visible to the naked eye. The microscopic nature of disease-causing organisms increases their chances of survival but lowers ours. In today’s global economy, we share continued on page 97

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It has been over 30 years since Bankay left us. After he got married, he moved out to be with his wife and became a balloon seller. He would visit us often, teaching the other helpers who replaced him. Years later we learnt that he had an accident and passed away. A few years after that, after my mother also passed away, my father lived alone in India for over 25 years.

He had four helpers taking care of him, two for cooking and cleaning, a third one for shopping, and a fourth one to deal with relatives, friends and telemarketers!

Surrounded by a dedicated staff of four people, my father had been spoiled. Several years back, when he would visit us from India, my wife and I would get exhausted taking care of him. He would command us, “Take these cashew nuts away.

Why is this cup sitting here? Go and warm this tea again.” At the end of the day my wife and I would be running around taking care of all his errands. We jokingly told him that next time he visited, he should bring a couple of people along –- like in the movie, “Coming to America” when Eddie Murphy’s father, the king, visits him from Africa! He brought a whole entourage but we could have at least used a Bankay.

When I would visit my father in India, I would treat myself with the luxury for a couple of weeks. I stopped carrying my luggage from the gate to the bedroom up two flights of stairs. I would leave the dishes on the dining table and I would let the guardsman open the door to the cab. I would justify my conscience thinking if I did the work myself, I would be taking away work from these helpers. I remember a few years ago, I was working on a proposal while visiting my father in New Delhi. The mosquitoes were incessantly biting and despite the insect repellant and the fan, they wouldn’t stop. I decided to get rid of the insects with a battery-operated tennis-like bat but it was taking me away from work. Finally, I decided to get one of the helpers to hover around me, zapping the insects while I worked on my laptop. Now that is true luxury!

Bankay never knew how to drive. He didn’t need to learn because growing up, we didn’t have a car. When my father moved back to India, along with a car, he got a dedicated driver who would drive him around. When I would visit India, he would take me wherever I needed to go. He was very knowledgeable and knew his way around Delhi and the sprawling suburbs very well. I would engage him in long conversations about the weather, news and politics which he enjoyed. However, he appreciated the respect I gave him by sitting next to him rather than sitting in the back seat by myself.

It felt more like riding with a friend than a worker.

Social interaction between the helpers and my kids was a challenge in the beginning. When my kids were young, on their visits to India, they would touch the feet of the cleaning lady in a show of respect. We found it amusing but hard to explain the ingrained mores of the class interaction in the Indian society to our American-born kids. If my kids had met Bankay, I would

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I grew up in India. We had a garage door opener. It had voice recognition. It had facial recognition. It had intruder detection. His name was Bankay Lal. He didn’t need electricity.

He was powered by lentils, roti and rice.

He was our cook, our guardsman and our babysitter. Since my father extensively traveled overseas for long periods of time because of his export-import business, my brother and I were practically raised in a single-parent household. My mother was a high school Economics teacher so when she was working, Bankay took care of us.

He was about 4’10” tall so even as kids we saw eye to eye with him.

He used to work for my mother prior to her marriage while she was working in a small town in Uttar Pradesh, called Barabanki. When my mother got married and moved to Delhi, Bankay accompanied her. We used to tease him that he was part of our mother’s dowry.

Bankay had thick shiny hair. He would put a lot of mustard oil in his hair; a cheaper, more natural alternative to the modern day hair gel. He would comb his hair parted in the middle, resembling Kishore Kumar, a popular Hindi movie actor from the 60’s. Bankay certainly used to act like him, sometimes silly, sometimes serious and sometimes clownish. Like Kishore Kumar in the Hindi movie Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, he would shake his head and make his eyebrows dance, hoping to attract the Madhu Bala of his dreams.

One day when we were in our early teens, my brother and I were wrestling against him. He fell down and lay on the ground for a few minutes hiding his face. When we saw his face, we thought he was laughing but it turned out he was crying. His laughing and crying were the same. It was a unique talent of his. I don’t know if it was a talent he cultivated on purpose but as kids, we used it to make fun of him.

Bankay was more than a helper or a butler. He was an integral part of our family. He certainly acted like the head of the household. The visitors would often be confused with his polite but confident demeanor. At my brother’s wedding, he wore a pink turban designated for close family members. Many people thought he was our father and kept touching his feet which further boosted his ego. When Bankay was getting married, he invited his potential in-laws to the house and showed them the brass statues, incense sticks and kite spools Saathee.com

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As mentioned in last month’s article, I have been a fan of video games for quite a long time. While my enjoyment initially started with plucking a few quarters in each time to attack or avoid the various 8-bit beastie that was coming to attack my own tiny protagonist. Other times I’d have both hands on each side of the pinball machine as my fingers frantically clicked the flippers to keep that shiny ball in play. Back in those days we didn’t really look at the art as much as we were just looking to rack up a high score, so the thought of video games as anything other than short term entertainment to pass the time was unheard of.

But the real question is… could you see video games beautiful enough to be considered Art? Now I know that we’ve always had art in the form of pinball machines since they were first created. I’ll admit that it was always quite a draw to see a pinball game with an intrinsically printed design. Later on, the games became more advanced with LED score panels that often displayed pixel graphics associated with the machine. While the cabinets for pinball machines have always been marvelous to observe and enjoy, I wish to instead talk about the narrative beauty within on-screen games.

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order to link various worlds together and help uncover the history of an ancient civilization. The technique used to shift the player from scene to scene was pretty innovative at the time as it was also one of the very first computer games on CD-ROM. The graphics and soundtrack are both still extremely impressive even today. Myst and its sequels are still enjoyable games if you like puzzles and they can now be played on mobile devices.

From there games started coming out that had more complex stories. The first game that I distinctly remember the story was 1995’s Chrono Trigger. You as the protagonist meet up with various NPCS who join your party and over time you get to know each of them as not only your comrades in battle but also as good friends. This was also one of the first games to have multiple endings, and trust me when I say that I got so emotionally invested in the characters that I cried with each ending I experienced.

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Springtime puts a spring in one’s step! Tree branches, once barren, now radiate with yellow and pink buds. Birds are chirping as they make nests and fluffy bunnies bounce behind their mother. People relax on porches and patios after winter months and take pleasure in nature’s beautiful display.

It’s the time of year when gardening enthusiasts, and novices, purchase seeds and plants. While gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the United States, with some estimates showing as much as 77 percent of households dabbling in some form of the pastime, one must admit Desis have their own style and preferences. Flowers are beloved by the community which prizes beauty, fragrance and color.

This is illustrated by many examples within South Asia: women decorate their hair with a string of flowers, marigolds adorn an idol or a blanket of blooms is placed upon a saint’s tomb, and a home wrapped in garlands is sure to be a space where a wedding is to take place. Rose syrup blended with cold water refreshes as the temperatures start to rise. You might even know a Desi with a floral name such as Juhi, Roja, Jasmine and even Gulshan, which means flower garden and Bahar which means Spring. Countless poems across languages celebrate the joy of brilliant blossoms and the calming effect of gorgeous greenery.

South Asian communities are also rich with practical botanical knowledge and there are plenty of Aunties and Uncles who know which herb will cure a stomach ailment and which leaves, when chewed, can ease nausea. For many Desis residing in American suburbs, enjoying the great outdoors often means a jaunt to local plant nurseries and/or hardware stores. It is easy to see the community is partial towards certain vegetation with the rose emerging a clear winner. Jasmine variants can be found in shopping carts, as well.

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When family friends visit our home, the elders would give a tour of the garden which gently reminded visitors of a different time and place. If a plotted garden is seen as too time consuming, many South Asian families enjoy dedicating windowsill or patio space to an herb garden comprising of plants such as mint, fenugreek and curry leaves.

These greens don’t need constant care and attention and there is much satisfaction in plucking fresh leaves, smelling their aroma and using it in a dish. Hope springs eternal for some when it comes to growing plants native to the Motherland such as banana and even mango. Bananas can thrive in places like Florida, but I have yet to see a mango tree in America. I have, though, seen attempts made by Uncles who feel the right amount of devotion will get a fresh mango seed to sprout.

While taking care of potted plants is often done with relative ease by Desis, lawn care is a different story. In India, one has either farmland and/or orchards in rural areas or potted plants in urban spaces. The vast majority of homes in Indian cities and towns do not have a lawn, thus secrets related to a crisp, emerald green front yard is something neither passed down or even coveted. In American suburbia, grass of the right hue and height must be regularly maintained with watering, mowing, edging, fertilizing and aeration.

Potted plants aren’t scrutinized the way a front yard is and the owners of an unkempt lawn are often judged as being, well, unkempt! Recent droughts, especially in the state of California, made people examine whether the water-guzzling patch of land can be put to much better use. Fancifully designed rock and cactus gardens began popping up along the West Coast to lessen water usage and when regulation on water consumption eased, more people planted organic vegetables gardens where mowers once marched.

Cultural preferences aside, gardening provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and others. I got my green thumb from my Nani (maternal grandmother) who had a fondness for plants, especially tulsi, or holy basil. When we would garden together, she would share stories from her life while providing me with instructions on how to make roots less compact so they can soak up nutrients. But not all the seeds we planted saw the sun, and some buds that were getting ready to blossom suddenly fell to the ground, and a few flowers were eaten by a bunny that was adorable before we caught it nibbling on our hard work.

Whenever I would feel disappointed by such occurrences my Nani would soothe my sadness by saying, “It’s no big thing.

You can plant again!” Understanding the temporary nature of everything, feeling hopeful for the next season and having gratitude for growth in the present are some of the valuable lessons gardening can teach.

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How The Coronavirus Is Affecting The SAT

1. Some Colleges Require It The SAT Subject Tests aren’t always optional: MIT requires that their students take at least two SAT Subject Tests to be considered for admission. Other colleges, like Carnegie Mellon University and Emory University, recommend that you take them. You don’t want to be at a disadvantage if other applicants in the pool are submitting SAT Subject Tests.

When creating your college list, check to see if the schools require or recommend that you take these tests so you can plan accordingly.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, more and more countries have been affected. Now recognized as a pandemic

by WHO, the disease has had some unexpected effects, including on students’ preparations for college.

Students worldwide have been left frustrated when the ACT and the College Board (the administrator of the SAT) closed test sites in February, March, April, and May. The College Board canceled tests in more than 15 countries impacted by COVID19, including China, Italy, and South Korea.

The ACT was shut down in China for the February 7 and 8 test. As the situation continues to progress in the United States, the ACT made the decision to postpone the April 4 test in the United States to June 13. The ACT will continue to monitor the outbreak and might close more sites and reschedule more dates if required.

More than 120 US testing sites for the March 14 SAT were also canceled, with little to no notice sent to the students who spent months preparing for the critical test. Another recent statement from the College Board revealed that the May 2 SAT test date would be completely canceled. While students are given the option to take the test at an upcoming date at no additional charge, that might be months after they finished their test prep course.

At this time, it is unclear how these closures will affect students taking the exams, or if more SAT and ACT sites will be closed in the upcoming months. Students should check their emails and the official ACT and College Board websites to get more information on cancellations and rescheduling of their exams.

The NACAC (National Association of College Admissions Counseling) has encouraged universities to be more lenient and flexible with their admission deadlines for the upcoming admission cycle. However, higher education institutions will not be required to follow this recommendation. If you have been affected by COVID-19, you should reach out to the universities directly.

For those students who are unable to take the exam, considering test-optional universities might be a good solution.

These types of universities don’t require their students to submit an SAT or ACT score when applying. However, international students will still need to prove their English language proficiency through the IELTS or TOEFL exams.

It is clear COVID-19 is going to continue to have serious repercussions on the world. How large of an impact it has on students applying to US universities in 2020 remains to be seen.

2. Showcase Your Strengths Unlike the SAT or ACT, where you can’t control what you are tested on, the SAT Subject Tests let you choose the subjects you want to take. Whether you love chemistry, literature, or French, there is an SAT Subject Test you can take that lets you showcase your interest in the subject matter.

Even if the university doesn’t require that you take an SAT Subject Test, it can be a great way to distinguish yourself and establish yourself as a top candidate for admission.

3. Display Interest In A Major If you already have decided on a college major, a corresponding SAT Subject Test can help to prove your interest in the subject and show how you are qualified to handle the college-level course material.

For example, if you are planning on majoring in a STEM field, you might want to consider taking a Subject Test in physics or chemistry to prove your skills.

4. Help With College Course Placement While you don’t get college credit for a high SAT Subject Test score, it does help with college course placement. At Harvard University, the SAT Subject Tests can be used to pass language requirements so long as you get a 700 or better. However, even if you haven’t taken the SAT Subject Tests, Harvard will accept a Higher Level IB language exam or a 5 on an AP language exam to help you place in a more advanced language course.

And even if you didn’t take or couldn’t financially afford the tests, you can take a placement test when you arrive at Harvard as well.

Don’t think of SAT Subject Tests as just another test you need to take to get into college. Instead, consider them an opportunity to add variety and depth to your college application. For some, the SAT Subject Tests are another important piece of the college admission process.

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And then, just as suddenly as it all started, there is a lull.

You find yourself in the eye of the storm, and have a few moments to think.

Corona! I Say “Calm!”

“To accustom the infant to get out of its own difficulties or to calm it by rocking, it may be to lay the foundations of a good or of a bad disposition.” ~Jean Piaget

The title of this article is a deliberate play on words across languages. These syllables spoken to a Hindi-speaker’s ear would be heard as an exhortation to not do something. To everyone else, this will sound like a call to calmness during these anxiety-ridden times. The two ideas may not be unrelated.

When the world turns upside down, it is hard to act in a calm and measured manner. Even more importantly, it is hard to not act in some way, even if such action could be detrimental.

Somehow, action has come to have a strongly positive connotation while inaction is seen as lethargic, even recklessly uncaring. But is this always the case? Are our errors of omission always worse than our errors of commission? Is there anything that we have ever said or done that, in retrospect, we wish we hadn’t? And have we not ever seen anyone who has shown selfrestraint under difficult circumstances, watching calmly and patiently, waiting for unexpected stormy waters to subside on their own?

The calm before the storm We are sense-driven creatures: When things impinge upon our senses, we react in some way. Our system is always ready to receive signal. Some things that come in are considered signal, and some are quickly discarded as noise. But what is signal and what is noise depends on the state of the system.

If the system is in a calm and dispassionate state, it processes events as they stream in, picking this one out as signal, tossing that one quickly out as noise, and so on. Things that are classified as signal are examined more closely to determine if some action is required. This works pretty well. Until it doesn’t.

The storm There are times, such as the present time, when something large and ominous suddenly manifests itself, and sends a signal unlike anything else that we may have experienced up until that point. You find yourself starting to get drawn into what feels like a swirling vortex that you don’t have any control over.

The system that is “you” transitions into a very different state from what existed just yesterday.

You are fixated on every event that ripples through to you, and on every bit of information that comes hurtling toward you.

You are no longer methodically and thoughtfully culling signal from noise and putting them into neat prioritized piles. As it comes fast and mercilessly at you, you are now dealing with a world that seems an order of magnitude larger and more complex than it used to be. The juggler who was smiling at an indulgent audience and juggling two apples and an orange is now sweating profusely, trying to catch as many as possible, of the wild things that are rushing at him. No time to juggle anymore, as things fall down left, right and center. No time for smiling, and no time to be entertaining audiences. It is a grim business, for one of these hurtling objects could be the end of it all.

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The I of the storm Beaten down by the power of the thing, you are compelled to accept its dominance in its current incarnation. You are forced to look elsewhere. But where? What else is there? Who else is there? “Of course!” you say to yourself, slapping yourself on the forehead. “I am there. Maybe I can do something with this thing that I call ‘me’”?”

You realize that you cannot play this game at the scale that is demanded by the magnitude of the thing. You have to change the rules of the game, and you realize that you can do this – that it is your game. In your moment of clarity, you see that in this game, you are small and the thing is big. You cannot scale up; so you have to scale the thing down. Fortunately, not everything is equal. There are some aspects of the thing that are more important than other aspects. So you decide to prioritize – radically prioritize. You see that there are three hundred parts to the thing, but you are a mere three-object juggler. So you decide to apply your limited capacity not to dealing with all three hundred parts, but to the three most important ones of those. You are calm again, and have pulled yourself to familiar ground once again. You can juggle three things at a time! You wait, for the eye of the storm to go through, and are ready to face the brunt of it again. This time, you’ll be ready. You have decided to deal with what you are capable of dealing with, leaving all else to Mother Nature’s whims. At least they will be her whims, not yours!

Corona is just a metaphor here. There are many coronas in our lives, some of which come closer to us than this one. “Do I find the right balance of action and inaction, passion and calm, in heroism versus self-restraint?” That is the question. Even more importantly, “Do I cultivate calmness as a core habit?”

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is an IIT/IIM graduate, a published author, SAT/ACT Online and in-person Coach, and K-12 Math Tutor at NewCranium. balaji.prasad@newcranium.com

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There are easy to follow chapters, exercises and ideas to help manage daily career as well as personal lives with greater balance.

Chapters include “Your perceptions, your ratings,” “circle of inner perception” “benefit from inner perceptions” and more.

Sodha, a FINRA licensed and certified life coach, says, “Regardless of your race, religion or financial situation-there are common elements to create happiness in simple and universal ways to balance most of the elements surrounding your life. In this age of Social media, we try to make people think we are happy and successful- in reality, it is a very different world inside of us.” The book is available via Amazon.

Modi Meets with Nari Shakti Puraskar Awardees on International Women’s Day

He said these women are a source of inspiration to the whole country.

University of South Carolina’s Aag Ki Raat 2020, held on March 7, 2020, was a huge success. Eight teams came from all over the country to show the people of Columbia, SC their passion and colorful dances. Teams took the audience through themed stories such as The Little Mermaid and Wicked. WSW Jhatka (top) took home first place, Georgia Saazish (middle) second and Drexel Jhalak (bottom) took home third. The AKR Board organized the annual dance competition event.

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PM Modi interacted with Nari Shakti Puraskar winners in the capital on March 8, 2020. Fifteen Women achievers from parts of the country including Leh, Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh shared their trials, struggles and how they achieved their goals.

The achievers include 103 Year old Ms Mann Kaur, who started athletics at the age of 93 and went on to win four Gold Medals in Field and Track events at World Masters Athletic Championship, Poland.

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Disinformation

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In response, these firms have set up “searchable political-ad databases” and have begun to take down “disruptive, misleading or false” information from their platforms. But the code is not binding, and naming and shaming violators does not guarantee better behavior in the future.

At the national level, France has taken a leading role in taxing tech giants to reign in the power of tech firms including how they are used to spread disinformation, prompting threats of retaliatory tariffs from the Trump administration. But this may just be a “warmup” to more ambitious actions designed to help protect both competition and democracy.

Asia Democracies across Asia are also dealing with disinformation.

In Indonesia, for example, President Joko Widodo spearheaded the creation of the new National Cyber and Encryption Agency to combat disinformation in their elections.

One example was in June 2019, when a member of the Muslim Cyber Army was arrested in Java for posting misinformation that implied that the Indonesian government was being controlled by China.

Like Indonesia, Malaysia has also criminalized the sharing of misinformation. Myanmar and Thailand have leaned on law enforcement actions by arresting people who they argue are behind disinformation campaigns to curtail misinformation, which have been abused in some cases to silence critics of public corruption.

The problem of disinformation in India is so severe that it has been likened by some commentators to a public health crisis. One Microsoft study, for example, found that 64 percent of Indians encountered disinformation online in 2019, which was the highest proportion among 22 surveyed countries.

Not only have these incidents affected elections in India such as by spreading false information about candidates on WhatsApp, but they have led to real-world harm, including at least 33 deaths and 69 instances of mob violence following kidnapping allegations.

In response, the Indian government has shut down the internet more than 100 times over the past year, and has proposed laws that would give it largely unchecked surveillance powers, mirroring Chinese-style internet censorship.

exploit domestic divisions like inequality and injustice. This is a global issue, demanding action from both advanced and emerging democracies.

The U.S., for example, could take a wider view of combating disinformation, featuring three parts.

First, more integration of disparate efforts is vital. That does not mean establishing an independent agency (as in Indonesia), for example, or focusing tenaciously on censorship and surveillance (as in India), but it could mean the current Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department investigations into tech giants including Facebook should include disinformation as one focus.

Second, social media firms – including Facebook – could agree to comply by the EU Code for Disinformation globally, as some are already doing with the EU’s data privacy regulations.

Third, media literacy and education is imperative to help inoculate citizens against disinformation. Educational reforms are urgently needed to help students recognize disinformation when they see it, a topic all the more important given the rise of deepfakes.

In short, by working together and taking these threats seriously, we might even be able to find a way that – despite the challenges – democracy can persist even in a hyperconnected future.

Reprinted by courtesy of theconversation.com.

Scott Shackelford is Associate Professor of Business Law and Ethics; Director, Ostrom Workshop Program on Cybersecurity and Internet Governance, IU-Bloomington, Indiana University

Australia and New Zealand Australia and New Zealand have also been targets of online influence campaigns – not from Russia, but from China. In response, Australia has enacted a new law to ban foreign interference in Australia’s elections, but enforcement has been lacking.

New Zealand has taken on a more global leadership role in combating this problem. In partnership with France, New Zealand’s Christchurch Call to Eliminate Terrorist and Violent Extremist Content Online has more than 50 nations supporting its goal of stopping the spread of violent extremism online and banning foreign political donations. Although not necessarily disinformation, such content can similarly widen fissures in democratic societies and disrupt elections.

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Personal Finances

By Mo Vidwans

There are many court cases that can be reviewed. But the gist of most of them is the same. Money is borrowed from the Plan accounts, then the person leaves the job or something else happens and the loan goes into default which forces the plan to treat the balance of the loan as withdrawal and not borrowed money and hence taxes and penalty become due immediately.

A 1099R gets issued at the end of the year and it becomes very unpleasant from that point on.

Anyone thinking of borrowing from the plan should be well aware of the fact that it should be done only as a last resort and it should not be the first thing that comes to mind. To be sure there are many other alternatives available, may be not as attractive as borrowing from the Plan (but certainly not as devastating either) and they all need to be considered first. Also keep in mind that the retirement money not only should be cherished and protected properly, but should never be touched for such purposes. Even if you are able to follow the plan and repay back every penny with interest, you are certainly impeding the growth of that account for that period and that effect can compound over time.

Three points to be taken away from this: Plan loans should be the absolute last resort, if at all. I don’t know anyone who will advance you a loan for your retirement but for the purpose you may be borrowing from the Plan there may be many willing to lend.

Always check the details of the 401k or IRA plan. This is some thing we hardly ever do at our own detriment and then we get surprised when it is pointed out by the officials. If the language is not something that is easy to understand then you need to get help from the company officials who should spend time with you until it is clear. It is really in the interest of both parties. Do not rely on the general inferences made by the HR person or plan representative. Such statements do not hold up in court in the face of the statements made in the official plan communication and that you may have signed.

Plans that are created by IRS, under the jurisdiction of the Law passed by Congress, can be rather rigid with not much room for negotiations whereas borrowed money at other places there could be.

There is no substitution for proper long-term planning which would consider all future events that are important to you and your family and create a spike of cash for those events.

Best planning is when the need for borrowing does not come at all. Can we ever get there?

Personal Finance part II, next page.

Thinking of Borrowing from Your Retirement Accounts?

Think Twice Before You Act

We see our retirement accounts (401k, IRAs) grow and it delights us. Sometimes they grow even faster than our regular savings, primarily because of a variety of reasons like company contributions, well placed investments and others. It is a source of pleasure and always good to know that we can bank on these for our retirements.

Therein lays the dilemma: these accounts are meant for one purpose and only one purpose, which is supporting our retirement. But the temptations are always there. Such a large cache is sitting there and all of a sudden we see a need coming up (like sudden illness, wedding, car purchase, special occasions, even college education) and we are thinking maybe we can tap into that account temporarily to satisfy the need. At first blush, taking out a “Plan loan” can sound like easy tax-free money. The thinking in the back of our heads is there is plenty of time to pay it back and make up the deficit after borrowing. Think again.

Let us first explore under what circumstances it is even possible to borrow from such accounts (plans). The rules are tricky and violations can trigger costly taxes and penalties. We need to understand Plan loan rules.

These are precisely the rules we generally don’t pay much attention to since we had always resolved that we were never going to touch it and borrow from these funds when we started the contributions to the program.

The advantages to tap into such plans can be initially seductive. For one thing they are just sitting there with easy access. Loans are generally easier to obtain than other bank financing. Poor credit does not factor into approval process. They are initially tax-free and penalty-free and can continue to be so if all the conditions are met. They certainly have lower interest rates than loans available elsewhere like on the open market. They require repayment back to the original account and not to a bank.

Optional loan provisions can always be adopted.

But stop. There are conditions that must be met for this preferential tax treatment. For sure, every 401k or IRA plan has its own rules and the plan conditions must be met. Loans are limited to a maximum amount decided by how much you have saved in your plan. Tax code permits or limits plan loans to the lesser of 50 percent of the vested account or $50,000 max. The repayment period must fall within the statutory period and repayment must be made on at least a quarterly basis. And of course interest will be assessed on the repayments.

A loan against a 401k (or IRA for that matter) may seem particularly attractive but it can cause tax problems if not handled precisely; tax problems come into play when the repayment rules are not carefully followed.

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Inheriting IRAs Can be Full of Traps

By Mo Vidwans

in December 2019 (called SECURE) limits that lifetime stretch down to 10 years in most cases; we will talk more about this in a few months in when I will be writing specifically about that law.

However, whether lifetime or 10-year Stretch, nothing protects those funds from being squandered. Granted the new owner has to pay taxes at his/her own tax rate before the money can be withdrawn but it is still there for squandering if so desired. There is an RMD on this account for the beneficiary but more money can always be withdrawn and empty the account when they wish, just like many lottery winners do. Ever wondered why more than 50 percent of the lottery winners have lost all their money in a few years and actually are on the brink of bankruptcy?

Third trap: it is extremely important that the inherited IRA is set up correctly. The Institutions or Certified Financial Planner you would be working with know that after death, no funds should be removed from the decedent’s IRA until a properly titled IRA is set-up for the one inheriting. The new account should be titled as an inherited IRA. Before any funds are moved, the account should be retitled keeping the name of the deceased IRA owner on the account and adding the beneficiary’s name to the title. An example of a properly titled inherited IRA is: John White IRA, deceased (give a date), f/b/o Jack or Jill White (son or daughter’s name), beneficiary.

If there are multiple beneficiaries, then each beneficiary’s share should be set-up as a separate inherited IRA. The split must be done as a direct transfer and the split must be done by the end of the year after death.

Fourth trap: No contributions. The IRA beneficiaries should know that this is an inherited IRA and not their own IRA. They cannot make contributions to this account; only withdraw per the rules. If they do contribute, they are deemed to have treated the account as their own and the entire account becomes subject to taxation and must be emptied. An inherited ROTH IRA may not be taxable but is also treated the same way.

Fifth trap: Move inherited funds correctly. Inherited IRA funds can only be moved as direct transfers. A non-spouse beneficiary (like a child) can never do a rollover. If the funds are withdrawn as opposed to a direct transfer, they become subject to taxation and cannot be rolled over. Worst part is that such mistake cannot be corrected; there is no recourse.

Sixth trap: Taking correct RMD. The 50 percent penalty for not taking correct RMD also applies to inherited IRAs. The RMD is calculated the same way as the original owner; except it will be calculated for the age of the new owner using the appropriate IRS tables.

There you have it folks. Walk this minefield carefully.

Proper Caution is Necessary

We all should have our own IRAs for our retirement purposes. And we faithfully and seriously contribute to it under the auspices of what is allowed by law. Then there are 401Ks, which eventually get converted to IRAs, and together it becomes a reasonably sizeable pool of assets to be enjoyed in our retirement. So far so good.

After we quit working, or even before that, but without getting penalized, we start withdrawing from these accounts.

After a certain age the IRS tells you, or more like forces you, to take a minimum withdrawal (called RMD) from your retirement accounts. I think most of us know this drill or will be accustomed to it shortly.

For many, these retirement accounts grow well and they are not able to exhaust their accounts in their lifetimes; which means that there is actually substantial money left in that account at the time of their death. So, what happens to all that money?

Nothing to worry; IRS has made provisions for it. They insist that you have beneficiaries named in your custodial IRA account so that there is a clear pathway as to how the money will be disposed from your account when you are not there and the account becomes orphan. The first step in this regard is that the money will go to the surviving spouse and that is an easy process as written in the estate laws of this country and those of each State. It is the disposition of this account after the demise of the spouse is what I am most concerned with. That disposition needs to be handled carefully and we all need to be aware there are traps that we can easily fall into.

The first trap: Are there beneficiaries named to the account and is it clear what percentage of your account will be inherited by them? You have to make sure that the banks follow this procedure. Having well defined beneficiaries to all your accounts is a must and you should insist on it. For IRAs generally it is children who inherit after both parents have died.

If it is not equal distribution then the exact percentages must be specified.

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Buy Right, Sit Tight Rational side of the investing pendulum

Framework and Guidelines for Handling Panic Situations in the Market

the portfolio of a buy-and-hold investor like me is not going to do anything in consolidating markets. But, it’s the volatility that gives that opportunity to make those “right” decisions that makes the material portfolio difference. It’s the framework and practice of how to go about keeping calm and taking rational decisions during panic situations, which makes the real difference of taking one’s portfolio capital to the next level.

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I used to panic when the market crashed like a house of cards. Just to be clear – I didn’t get panic attacks when I looked at all that red or that I got sleepless nights. Clicking “sell-all” button and exiting the markets never occurred to me, especially when I got the feeling that the pendulum of emotions is clearly in the extreme zone. But my panic was mainly driven by my inability to take rational long-term oriented decisions for my portfolio, and feeling ineffective as far as brain functioning was concerned. It’s the anxiety which got the better of me disrupting the decision-making process that often leads to poor choices. Maybe it’s just the way I am naturally wired. My brain doesn’t function well under time crunching situations because of which I cleared CFA level 3 on my third attempt. It was not that I didn’t know the material that I prepared for in my first two attempts, but my brain used to shut off knowing that the clock was ticking against me and my brain froze more and more with every tick.

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implications on selling it. The goal is to build a tax efficient portfolio of businesses that you can hold on during good times and bad. And per my experience not all 2x thesis have worked out as expected. Many have turned out to be 0.5x proving out to be mental torture eating away lots of energy that can be spent on understanding better businesses. Hence, stronger quality businesses get priority.

percent drawdowns. Hence we should spend a lot more time to have a framework in-place for 10-15 percent corrections.

Below I am sharing my thought process that went into building the framework for me for 10-15 percent correction situations and I am sharing it with the hope that it will help a new investor as a starting point and they can modify it as per their own investment objectives. It is a fluid, generic framework and will evolve with my increasing experience and increasing coverage universe of business that I understand. I would not say that it is complete in nature or is the best one that works in all situations for all type of investors. No. There is no one right way or one right answer in stock markets in panic situations. It all boils down to the individual’s preparedness and their situation with cash availability, investing style and temperament, type of capital one is dealing with, and ability to take drawdowns. So keep that in mind as you read the following: 1) Average-up your winners: Firstly, I give top priority to averaging-up the portfolio winners. If I have bought a structural business or a business with strong sectoral tailwinds (which are likely to continue in near future too) that has already been a winner and has further room for addition as far as percentage allocation is concerned, I go ahead and add more of it.

2) Dispassionately, cut your losers and future losers: Rationally, I shouldn’t wait to cut my losers until market corrects itself. Losers should be taken care of much before. But still if they happen to be part of my portfolio after correction, I just generate some cash by ruthlessly selling my losers. Use these funds to add to much stronger businesses. I referred to cutting “future losers” too. If the correction is event driven, you would know that event is going to lead certain sectors in medium to long term downtrend, confirming future fate of certain businesses and stock prices.

3) Reshuffling the portfolio: I perform a periodic exercise asking myself if I understand the business better with every quarter that passes by. On many occasions you won’t know everything about the important levers that move the needle for that business or would not have discovered unique insights about critical factors and hence these would be smaller positions in the portfolio.

The thought process is to get a foot-in-the-door and then get better understanding and scale it up as conviction increases. Sometimes I have many positions in the tail consuming anywhere from 5-15 percent of the portfolio.

Such a panic situation is the best time to reshuffle some of the low conviction businesses to higher conviction businesses. I can always get back to lower conviction businesses in future.

4) A core/compounder position gets higher priority than value plays: My biggest learning from the market has been to try to get into a situation where you have to take least number of decisions. With a compounder you buy it and hold it as long as the thesis is working out for you (hopefully for many years). But usually a value play (a 2x) – if you are lucky, and if your thesis worked out as expected, you tend to get out of the position when your target is achieved and then you need to work on redeploying that cash to work. Don’t forget the tax

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5) Have a plan/rule for how you would buy that position: It’s not just about buying “right” but how you go about accumulating it may turn out to be much more important. It is very rare that I have gone all-in in creating a new position during panic times. Most of the time, a staggered purchase has worked out well for me.

It’s OK if you happen to just accumulate 2.5 percent of the position during the correction, but your goal was to make it 5 percent of the portfolio. In panic situation, usually it gets worse before it gets better. So, don’t mind accumulating remaining 2.5 percent at higher level once dust settles down. As always, I have my next purchase price with quantity ready as I go about accumulation my position in any situation. Creating these rules to how to accumulate beforehand and sticking to them keeps me sane during rough times and good times in the market.

Along similar lines, there is a fluid framework that I attempt to follow for situations when market corrects 25-35 percent and then another for >50 percent. It dives more into how to go about thinking to reshuffle the positions since I would have run out of cash by then. And the aggressiveness options that can be applied when index drops more than >50 percent. I think this framework for higher correction scenarios is not that generic in nature and can be used as reference point by everyone. It is more customized in nature and applies specifically to my investment objectives and my investment style driven by how I handle my personal finances. So I will not be able to share anything about it here.

Finally, having a write-up of guidelines to be followed during panic times has been as much beneficial for me as a write-up for why I am buying a business.

I thought to share my knowledge and how I attempted to overcome my challenge of facing markets during panic times.

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Padala Bhudevi a tribal woman farmer and rural entrepreneur from Andhra Pradesh, Bina Devi from Munger Bihar who is fondly known as ‘Mushroom Mahila’ for popularizing mushroom cultivation also shared their experiences in farming and marketing with the Prime Minister.

Kalavati Devi a lady mason from Kanpur district in Uttar Pradesh is a driving force towards reducing open defecation in the district. She is responsible for building 4000 + toilets in villages in and around Kanpur. Chami Murmu from Jharkhand, a passionate environmentalist who formed more than 2800 groups with over 30,000 women has shared her experience in planting over 25 lakh trees in barren land.

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This takeover weakens immunity and makes us susceptible to illness and disease. When our microbiome is out of balance, we can get all sorts of disorders such as weight gain, leaky gut, frequent sickness, and more serious chronic diseases due to increased inflammation in the body. How our body responds to various medications, drugs, painkillers, allergens and antibiotics and other stressors all depends on our microbiome.

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Sprout beans to make them digestible and increase other nutrients. d. Beware of products like yogurt, ice-cream, chocolate, enhanced waters, or energy bars that have added isolated fibers.

2. Eat a Rainbow of colorful foods. Each color gives us a different set of antioxidants that help with boosting immunity.

3. Spice it up – our spices and seasonings have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Use turmeric, black pepper, ginger, garlic, and other spices and herbs regularly.

4. Avoid foods that are processed, filled with sugar, artificial chemicals, preservatives, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, and other chemicals 5. Drink adequate amount of water. Drink an average of two liters of water.

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In front of the rover is a hole it drilled while sampling a bedrock target called “Hutton.” The entire selfie is a 360-degree panorama stitched together from 86 images relayed to Earth.

The selfie captures the rover about 11 feet (3.4 meters) below the point where it climbed onto the crumbling pediment.

Curiosity finally reached the top of the slope March 6 (the 2,696th Martian day, or sol, of the mission). It took three drives to scale the hill, the second of which tilted the rover 31 degrees — the most the rover has ever tilted on Mars and just shy of the now-inactive Opportunity rover’s 32-degree tilt record, set in 2016. Curiosity took the selfie on Feb. 26, 2020 (Sol 2687).

Since 2014, Curiosity has been rolling up Mount Sharp, a 3mile-tall (5-kilometer-tall) mountain at the center of Gale Crater.

Rover operators at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California carefully map out each drive to make sure Exercise: 1. Stay physically active.

Curiosity will be safe. The rover is never in danger of tilting so 2. Move more. Avoid sitting for too long much that it would flip over — Curiosity’s rocker-bogie wheel system enables it to tilt up to 45 degrees safely — but the steep Get adequate sleep: drives do cause the wheels to spin in place.

1. Get at least seven hours of sleep.

2. Practice good sleep hygiene.

How Are Selfies Taken? Before the climb, Curiosity used the 3. Develop a regular schedule with a bedtime routine.

B&W Navigation Cameras located on its mast to, for the first 4. Keep your bedroom dark and noise-free— avoid watching time, record a short movie of its “selfie stick,” otherwise known television or surfing the internet while in bed. as its robotic arm.Curiosity’s mission is to study whether the 5. Stay away from caffeine late in the day.

Martian environment could have supported microbial life billions of years ago. One tool for doing that is the Mars Hand Reduce Stress: 1. Avoid smoking and all tobacco products Lens Camera, or MAHLI, located in the turret at the end of the 2.

Avoid other toxins such as pesticides, preservatives, robotic arm. This camera provides a close-up view of sand unnecessary medications and antibiotics grains and rock textures, similarly to how a geologist uses a 3. Avoid/Limit alcohol handheld magnifying glass for a closer look in the field.

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Carolinas Christian Assembly Offers worship, fellowship and community assistance to South Asians in Charlotte. Sunday morning worship at New Heaven Community Church, 8823 Albemarle Road, Charlotte at 9:30am. Pastor Cherian, offers free counseling services to married couples.

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

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte) Dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering Hindu ideals of faith, unity, and selfless service.

Activities include: Daily Arti - 6:30 am & 6:30 pm; Weekly Satsang Sabha held Sundays with spiritual discourses: Adults: 4pm, Young Men (Ages 23-36) - 3pm, Young Women (Ages 2336) - 4pm, Teens - 4:30pm, and Children - 5pm.

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Charlotte Gita Group The Charlotte Gita Group has commenced study of Mundaka Upnishad. The group meets twice a month on Sundays from 3 - 5pm. Each session starts with meditation followed by a recorded lecture in English (by Swami Parmarthanada) and discussion.

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Bethel Christian Fellowship BCF was founded to “Raise Up the Next Generation for Jesus Christ.” The Fellowship offers services in various Indian languages (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam) with a Sunday School from 9 - 9:55 am and Sunday Worship from 10 - 11:45 am.

For Further Details: 803.792.7223 Pastor Rajan Samuel - pastorofbcf@gmail.com 7604 New Town Road, Waxhaw, NC www.bcfcog.org

Charlotte Malayalee Association The association promotes and facilitates the cultural, educational, social and economic welfare of the Charlotte Malayalee community.

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Brahma Kumaris (Charlotte) The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization works toward world peace and transformation through selftransformation. Offers free Raja Yoga Meditation classes. This meditation throws light on the importance of rebuilding inner positive energy and provides tools to relax, refresh and recharge. Sunday mornings - 8am to 9am - Intro to Raja Yoga Meditation.

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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.

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Charlotte Telangana Association Association promotes two different aspects, to promote Telangana cultural activities within Charlotte area and also to bring together the Telangana people. Also plans and takes action around the development of Telangana focusing both on rural and urban areas.

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Carolina Kannada Balaga CKB was formed by the people living in Charlotte area originally hailing from Karnataka in India and interested in preserving and promoting Kannada literature, language, culture and heritage. Offers cultural, educational and social events.

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

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than 2500 years ago as a remedy for universal ills. The group holds weekly group sits and monthly all-day sits for established students. Ten-day courses are also available for all students. There is no charge.

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

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

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Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte (IPAAC) IPAAC promotes Classical Hindustani music and is the result of a shared dream of a small group of music enthusiasts to bring the rich world of classical music and dance from the Indian subcontinent.

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Dada Bhagwan Foundation (Charlotte) Every living being is in constant pursuit of happiness. This search ends only when the source of eternal happiness is found.

It can be attained through realizing your true Self. A path to eternal happiness was discovered by Gnani Purush A. M. Patel (Dada Bhagwan) and it was revealed as Akram Vignan, a spiritual science. Satsang held Sundays 1- 3pm & once a month Saturday 2-7pm.

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ISKCON (Charlotte) There are weekly meetings to learn and practice bhakti-yoga for all ages. Celebration of festivals, prasadam, heartfelt kirtan, spiritual discourses, class for kids, association with visiting monks and teachers, and make friends. Bhagavad-Gita class is held on every Friday at multiple locations.

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Gurdwara Sahib (Charlotte) The Gurdwara works to enrich the lives of the Sikh & Punjabi communities. Regular Program: Every Sunday: 10 - 11am, Asa Di War by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 11am - 12pm, Keertan by Children, 12 - 1:15pm, Keertan by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 1:15 - 1:30pm, Ardaas, followed by Guru Ka Langar.

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Jain Center of Greater Charlotte (JCGC) Serving the spiritual and community needs of Jain families while understanding and preserving the Jain faith. Members meet for worship, ceremonies, and festivals. Organizes religious activities year-round - including celebrating religious festivals such as Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan, and Diwali, and programs like Swadhyay, Pujas and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pathshaala.

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Hindu Center of Charlotte The Center holds many regular events and religious ceremonies. The temple library is stocked with books, CDs, DVDs and other materials on varied genres such as religion, culture, history, philosophy, yoga and health.

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Sangamithra Foundation Formed to make a difference in society, the team has taken the path of identifying the needs of underprivileged communities in India and provides support to meet those needs.

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Madhya Pradesh Association of Charlotte (MPAC) MPAC is a cultural organization based in Charlotte and formed by people hailing from Madhya Pradesh interested in preserving and promoting Hindi literature, language, culture and heritage of the state.

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Sant Nirankari Mission (Universal Brotherhood) Knowing about God is a knowledge and knowing God is Realization of God as “Knowing about something” is different from “knowing something”. God can only be realized with the blessing of living true master. You are invited to join for a weekly congregation.

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Pratham - Charlotte Pratham organizes programs in the area of primary education through its Read India campaign. With nearly half the children in India who attend schools not learning to read and write at the required level, Pratham is trying to fill an important gap in this area.

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Shanti Niketan Senior Center of Carolinas The Center values diversity, holistic health, peaceful living and community engagement, especially for under-served populations including Refugees, Immigrants, and minorities.

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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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Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal On every 1st Saturday, Shree Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Vadtal has kirtans and bhajans at the Hindu Center of Charlotte at 5pm. After the bhajans, there is Aarti and Mahaprasad. In addition, on the 3rd Sunday of every month, an additional Satsang Sabha is held at a sponsor’s house from 3 - 5pm.

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Sahaja Yoga Meditation Classes are free and for all age groups who desire to find his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy and love. Sahaja Yoga was founded and developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi and teaches simple techniques of meditation. Sessions are conducted weekly or biweekly.

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Sindhi Association of the Carolinas The Sindhi Association of the Carolinas (SAC) organizes religious, cultural, community, and social events in Charlotte.

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

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Greensboro Features Sunday Sabhas: Shishu (Toddlers) sabha: 4 - 5pm; Bal/Balika sabha: 4:15 - 5:30pm; Kishore sabha: 2 - 3:30pm; Main sabha: 4 - 6pm; Gujarati classes: 2:30 - 3:45pm and Arti at 6pm followed by Mahaprasad. Fresh Shayona snacks available on Sundays.

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Srishti of Charlotte Srishti works to fulfill the community’s need for togetherness and the desire to showcase Bengali culture, literature, music and arts. Srishti means an act of creation and brings together people of varied cultures, ethnicity, languages, and backgrounds who are interested in East Indian traditions.

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Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont (GCAP) The Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont serves the Asian Indian community through sponsored events, cultural, educational and social programs.

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

Telugu Association of Greater Charlotte Area (TAGCA) TAGCA was formed with an intention of preserving and promoting the Telugu cultural heritage and traditions among the Telugu speaking people in Charlotte. The association organizes social and cultural events and festivals that reflect the Telugu culture from India.

For Further Details: pr@tagca.org www.tagca.org

India Association of the Triad (IATNC) Promotes social, cultural and educational interests, develops understanding between members of the Indian community and other residents of the Triad area, and make the latter aware of issues of concern to the Indian community.

For Further Details: committee@iatnc.org www.iatnc.org

Trimurti Temple Devasthanam The temple grounds offer many areas to explore including 14 sanathis with traditional Mandabams for various Hindu deities. Open daily with a Morning Puja at 10am and Evening Puja at 7pm. Sunday Abhisekhams at 11am as well as other special pujas.

For Further Details: 980.219.7556 contact@trimurtitemple.org 6519 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC www.trimurtitemple.org Saathee.com

Indian Association of the Carolinas (IAC) IAC promotes Indian culture by hosting community events, Diwali and Garba and similar celebration and sports events.

Their Center is located in Winston-Salem.

For Further Details:

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Community Organizations organizing various events and festivals such as Holi, Diwali and Navratri Garba. For Further Details: Naren Patel 336.601.1978

Gopal - 336.509.5943 Hasmukh - 336.971.5594 (Membership Help) indianac14@gmail.com www.indianac.org

Winston-Greensboro Cricket Club (WGCC) Everyone from Triad Area in NC are welcome. The goals are fun, fitness, and friendship. WGCC is also a member of the Carolina Cricket League. Practice Sessions during the regular season are held every Wednesday at 5:30pm in Weston Park, Winston-Salem.

For Further Details: www.wgcricketclub.com

Indo-American Society of NC (IASNC) IASNC promotes Indo-American cultural, arts and sports events and also school-based volunteering activities. For Further Details: Krishna Balu - balu4428@infionline.net - 336.292.9462 www.iasofnc.org

Indo-US Cultural Association of Winston-Salem Increase awareness of the cultural heritage of India which is tremendously rich in its diversity and history. Association seeks to reach out to the Indian-American community within the Piedmont and Triad areas to share the vibrant Indian culture and promote cross-cultural understanding.

For Further Details: indouswinston@gmail.com 336.575.5348 www.indouswinston.org

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AABAJ (American Association of Bihar and Jharkhand) Organized to bring together the Indian diaspora connected with Bihar and Jharkhand. AABAJ celebrates Holi, Diwali, Chatth and other festivities while promoting and sensitizing the unique culture, music and cuisine from Bihar and Jharkhand. Also conducts Yoga and Art classes, and provides learning opportunities for the next generation.

For Further Details: Pragyan Shrivas 919.371.2800 Samarendra Kishore 919.438.0009 aabajmail@gmail.com

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

For Further Details: 336.421.0690 Dr. Manoj - 848.459.7401 lifemissionusa@gmail.com 8136 NC Highway 119, South Mebane, NC www.lifemissionusa.org

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 and increase health, physical energy, enthusiasm, self-esteem, and clarity of mind.

Advance courses are also available. Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravishankar’s mission is to create a stress-free society.

For Further Details: 919.659.5939 rdu@us.artofliving.org 4000 Bear Cat Way, Suite 102, Morrisville, NC www.artofliving.org/us-en/raleigh

Sri Mata Hindu Temple of North Carolina Working to meet the community’s religious, spiritual, and cultural Needs. Panchayatana Puja is the system of worship in the Smarta Sampradaya of Hinduism. It is said to have been introduced by Sri Adi Shankara. Weekdays: 6:30 - 7:30pm; Sat & Sun: 10:30am - 12:30pm.

For Further Details 336.LOK.MATA (565.6282) info@matahindutemple.org 8535 Lasater Road, Clemmons, NC www.matahindutemple.org

Assamese Association of North Carolina AANC promotes understanding of Assamese culture and language. AANC celebrates festivals and organizes cultural activities like Bihu Dance, music, songs and social events with 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

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

Triad Social Group (TSG) The Triad Social Group (TSG) promotes events and festivals throughout the year in Greensboro, NC. TSG’s mission is to promote and serve Gujarati culture in the Triad area by Saathee.com

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Raleigh) Dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering Hindu ideals of faith, unity, and selfless service. 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.

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Community Organizations happiness was discovered by Gnani Purush A. M. Patel, also known as Dada Bhagwan and revealed to the world as Akram Vignan, a spiritual science. Satsangs at HSNC, Sat 5 - 7pm, followed by Aarti and Prasad.

For Further Details: 877.505.3232 x 1003 wcraleigh@us.dadabhagwan.org 309 Aviation Pkwy, Rooms 5 & 6, Morrisville, NC www.dadabhagwan.org

For Further Details: 1020 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC www.saathee.com/baps-shri-swaminarayan-mandirmorrisville-nc

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

Datta Yoga Center (Raleigh) Spreads the teachings of Sadguru Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji. Activities: Namasankeertana Bhajans written, composed and sung by Pujya Sri Swamiji.

Kriya yoga classes conducted by trained teachers from India.

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

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

Bhaktidham Raleigh This is a Pushtimargiya community and cultural center. The seva and bhakti of Pushtimarg Manorathas are conducted, dedicated and offered to Thakorji based on the path and teachings of “Shree Jagadguru Shri Vallabhacharya”. The center is blessed by H.H. Shree Dwarkeshlalji Mahoday Shree (Kadi Amdavad).

For Further Details: 919.610.4194/ 919.622.1126 Info@pushtimargrtp.com www.pvsr.org

Duke Diya A student organization and 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 mixers and semiformals, especially with other Duke cultural groups and S. Asian organizations at UNC and NC State, are organized.

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

Bhartiya Senior Citizens of NC (BSCNC) The organization for seniors of Indian origin that are age 60 years and over. Members meet on 2nd Sat of each month at Cary senior center in Bond park in Cary NC from 10 am to 3 pm. The next meeting date and location will be sent by BSCNC via email to all members.

For Further Details: amidhara19@yahoo.com

EKTAA Student Organization (NCSU) EKTAA (meaning unity) is the South Asian Student Organization at NC State. The motto is “unity within diversity.” EKTAA strives to spread culture and heritage of South Asia on campus as well as the local community and works hand-in-hand with many organizations on and off the NCSU campus, as well as South Asian organizations from area universities.

For Further Details: ektaaexec@ektaa.org www.ektaa.org

Bihar Parivar Bihar Parivar is organized with a primary purpose of fostering and understanding of the language, music, arts, culture, food & festivities of the states of Bihar & Jharkhand from India. They organize various cultural and social activities along with annual events. For Further Details: Pratyush Kumar - 919.536.8960 or Email biharparivarnc@gmail.com

Chinmaya Mission Raleigh-Durham (CM RDU) Founded by Swami Chinmayananda and dedicated to spreading the knowledge of Vedanta and other Hindu scriptures and to provide individuals with the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness. CM RDU conducts weekly discourses (Satsanga-s) and study groups for adults, and classes for youth (Yuvakendra) and children (Bala Vihar).

For Further Details: www.chinmaya-RDU.org

Dada Bhagwan Foundation (Raleigh) Every living being seeks happiness. This search ends only when the source of eternal happiness is found. It can be attained through realizing your true Self. A path to eternal Saathee.com

Geet Bazaar Radio (NCSU) Sundays from 10am - 12pm on WKNC 88.1 FM, join hosts Afroz Taj and John Caldwell, for a variety of music from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and beyond. They specialize in the music of the Indian film industry including ghazals, qawwalis, bhajans, and Indi-Pop. Listen worldwide using the NC State Student Media App or live streaming on wknc.org.

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

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Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies (Raleigh) Weekly satsang singing bhajans and glorifying Lord Krishna April 2020

Community Organizations Meditation classes; Weekend Community Classes: Jain pathshala, Hindi classes, Sanskar Gurkul Classes, Tamil classes, Balmukund classes; Youth Affairs: Ohm Squad is the youth wing of HSNC involved in the youth activities like camp, games, and arts.

For Further Details: 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC www.saathee.com/hsnc

are held Fridays 7pm - 9pm at the HSNC in Morrisville, NC with a dinner afterwards. Gokulam Learning Center in Durham every 1st & 3rd Saturday from 5pm - 9pm. Children learn slokas, skills, manage and lead projects such as book distribution, charity for cow protection, food for the poor, and prison seva.

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

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

For Further Details: www.saathee.com/hum-sub

Gurdwara Atlantic Coast Sikh Association Meets Sundays for Diwans along with Akhand Paths celebrated on appropriate dates. Classes for Punjabi and religious studies are held for children at the same time.

For Further Details: Yadvinder Singh - 919.477.7035 3108 Sparger Road, Durham, NC acsikhassociation.org

Immanuel Assembly of God A full Gospel Christian church serving the Indian / South Asian community in the Raleigh. Service is offered Sundays at 10:30am & Bible Study is Wednesdays at 7pm.

For Further Details: Pastor Sam Daniel (919.442.8537) thechurch@immanuelassembly.org samimmanuelag@gmail.com 5419 S. Alston Ave, Durham, NC www.immanuelassembly.org

Heartfulness Meditation (Triangle) A heart-based 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. It is offered free. In the Triangle area, group meditations are held on Sun at 8:30am & Wed at 7pm.

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

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.

Upcoming Events: May 3: North Indian classical concert For Further Details: www.saathee.com/icmds

Heritage India Association of NC (HIANC) HIANC provides Indian cultural experience through performing and cultural arts, fine arts & crafts of India. Its mission is “to preserve and promote Indian heritage and culture.” HIANC presents several annual events such as Heritage India Festival in April, Gandhi Jayanti in October, Children’s Day in November, and participates in the International Festival of Raleigh in October.

For Further Details: www.saathee.com/heritage-india-association

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

For Further Details: 919.680.8000 info@instepp.org www.instepp.org

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

For Further Details: www.saathee.com/hindi-vikas-mandal

Hindu Society of North Carolina The temple is open daily from 7am - 9pm. Morning Aarti: MonFri 10.30am, Sat-Sun 10am. Evening Aarti: Mon-Fri 7pm, SatSun 6pm. All major religious celebrations are observed. Facility rentals are also available. Activities: Yoga, Hinduism and Saathee.com

International Community Church ICC is a worship center for people from India and neighboring countries. Church services at Reedy Creek Baptist Church.

For Further Details: 919.233.2900 Pastor: Joseph B. Jesudason 1524 N. Harrison Avenue Cary, NC www.icc-nc.org

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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

Maitri (NCSU) A student organization at NC State that aims at unifying various cultures at university while working 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.

For Further Details: maitri.ncsu@gmail.com www.maitrincsu.org

ISKCON of NC (Hillsborough) New Goloka temple is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Visitors are welcome have darshan of Sri Sri Radha Golokananda. Every Sun at 4pm, there is a special program consisting of arati, kirtan, Bhagavad-gita discourse, and a prasadam feast. Also provides educational classes and programs for children and adults. Daily Darshan at 4:30 - 5am, 7:15am - 1pm, 4:15 - 5:45pm, 7 - 8pm. Sat and Sun Darshan open from 7:15am - 8pm.

For Further Details: 919.732.6492 newgoloka108@gmail.com iskconnc@gmail.com 1032 Dimmocks Mill Rd. Hillsborough, NC www.newgoloka.com

North Carolina Pakistani-American Anjuman The 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. 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

North Carolina Tamil Christian Fellowship The Tamil Christian Fellowship meets in Morrisville/Cary/Apex, North Carolina twice a month for worship, study and prayer.

For Further Details: 919.747.4115 (Prasanth) nctamilchristian@gmail.com

Jain Study Center of North Carolina (JSCNC) The JSCNC was organized to study and understand Jain religion, philosophy, rituals, and literature and to educate children. Activities for youths and adults. Jain pathshala and swadhyay are held routinely for children and adults.

For Further Details: jscnc101@gmail.com jscnc.org

Pratham - Triangle Area Pratham works towards universalizing primary education in India. It continues to evolve, grow and works to meet the continually changing needs of the children it educates. The NC chapter actively aims to collaborate with individuals, local organizations and community associations and seeks ideas, volunteers and resources to deliver the vision of “Every Child in School and Learning Well.”

For Further Details: Sri Rajgopalan - rajagoph@yahoo.com Ravi Sundarajan- ravisrajan@yahoo.com www.prathamusa.org

Kiran, Inc. Kiran serves and empowers South Asian victims of domestic violence in NC by helping them rebuild their lives and ending the cycle of violence. Although domestic violence is rarely talked about, it is a rampant and preventable public health problem. Kiran promotes healthy family relationships and raises awareness on the prevalence of domestic violence through outreach and advocacy. Core services comprise of a 24-hour confidential hotline, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, and translation assistance.

For Further Details: www.saathee.com/kiran-inc www.kiraninc.org 24 hours Crisis line: 877.NC.KIRAN (877.625.4726) kiran@kiraninc.org Office: 919.831.4203

Krishnadham USA The mission is to foster richness of Hindu heritage in children and to provide experiences on cultural values to visitors and residents alike under the guidance of Vaishnavacharya Shri Dwarkeshlalji Mahoday. Satsangs and monthly manoraths celebrate various Pushtimargiya festivals. Meet at 4000 Bearcat Way, Suite 102 in Morrisville, NC on Sat from 5:30pm to 7:00pm for Satsang.

For Further Details: Hemant Sura - 919.608.2412 Saathee.com

Radha Krishna Temple of NC Organizes keertans/chantings, havan, pooja, abshik, bhog, aratis, and all-day festivities.

For Further Details: 919.685.0447 or 919.306.3175 635 Hollands Chapel Road, Apex NC

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Raleigh Sai Center Parthi Sai devotees meet Sundays from 4 - 6:15pm in the MiniHall of Hindu Bhavan in Morrisville. There is also a study circle, Bhajan Practice, Veda Chanting between 4 - 5pm depending on the week, followed by bhajans from 5 - 6:15pm.

The center carries out several service activities as well, including Human Values Education (SSE) classes for children.

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Community Organizations activities on monthly basis: Sewa Day, Workshops / Seminars, Assisting Community in Emergency situations, Chapter Meetings - 3rd Thursday of every month.

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

Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of NC The Society draws inspiration from the philosophical wisdom of the Vedanta as practiced and preached in the modern day

by Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda.

Practical Vedanta and the message of the harmony of religions and the spiritual oneness are studied.

For Further Details: 919.412.8304 vedantanc@gmail.com 3109 Globe Road Morrisville, NC www.vedantanc.org

Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple (ISSO) ISSO’s objective is to advance the Sanatan Dharma in accordance with the principles and teachings of the Original Shree Swaminarayan Sampradaya. A weekly “Satsang Sabha” is held every Saturday (5-8pm), which includes Kirtan bhakti, Katha, Aarti and Mahaprasad. Open daily 8am to 12pm and 4pm to 9pm; Daily Sandhya Aarti: 7pm.

For Further Details: 500 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC www.saathee.com/issonc

RTP Maharashtra Mandal The goal of the Mandal is to advocate the vibrant culture, the rich heritage and the language of Maharashtra. The Mandal is dedicated to showcase the cultural, social and traditional attributes of Maharashtra to the local community through variety of programs and events such as Makar Sankrant, Shiv Jayanti, Gudi Padwa, Ganesh Festival and Diwali.

For Further Details: mail@rtpmm.org www.rtpmm.org

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

The group holds weekly group meditation and Simplified Physical Exercises every Friday. SKY Meditation initiation and SKY Kaya Kalpa Yoga Courses are held several times a year.

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

RTP Tamil Catholic Association Formed by Catholics hailing from Tamil Nadu, the objectives are to support Tamil Catholics in worship through regular Roman Catholic mass and prayer, celebration of religious feasts and festivals and to pass on this tradition to future generations.

Religious instructions in Tamil. Meets the 3rd Sunday every month at St. Lourdes Matha Church to recite the rosary and celebrate the holy mass.

For Further Details: rtptamilcatholic@gmail.com 1400 Vision Drive, Apex, NC www.rtptamilcatholic.org

South Indian Fine Arts Academy (SIFAA) SIFAA works to arrange and promote concerts and performances in the Triangle and Triad areas, concentrating on Carnatic music.

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

Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mandir of NC The Mandir promotes Sai philosophy and facilitates worship and services similar to Shirdi SaiBaba Temple, located in ShirdiIndia. This organization is dedicated to sponsoring and supporting religious, spiritual, cultural, educational and charitable activities in the US and abroad.

For Further Details: 919.386.1085 info@shirdisaimandirnc.org 1150 NW Maynard Road, Cary, NC www.shirdisaimandirnc.org

Sahaja Meditation Meetings, seminars and workshops are available in Raleigh.

There is never a charge for Sahaja Meditation instruction. RSVP in meetup: Sahaja-Meditation-Triangle-Group Thursdays at 7:30pm.

For Further Details: balaram.krishna@gmail.com 919.757.3135 www.sahajamediation.com

Sant Nirankari Mission (Universal Brotherhood) Knowing about God is a knowledge and knowing God is Realization of God as “Knowing about something” is different from “knowing something”. God can only be realized with the blessing of living true master. You are invited to join for a weekly congregation.

For Further Details: Sherry: 919.673.1963 sherrydayal@gmail.com Sewa RTP Sewa RTP, a chapter of Sewa International, organizes activities ranging from local community service to fundraisers for developmental projects in India. Sewa RTP has following Saathee.com

Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Temple (Durham) The temple is open daily with puja services, along with celebrations of religious festivals and other events.

For Further Details: 984.888.5306 410 North Carolina 55 STE D & C, Durham, NC ssvpriestservices@gmail.com www.srisiddhivinayakatemple.org.

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released called Knights of the Old Republic. This not only had all of the usual criteria for a great game, but it also was the first game I remember with an amazing twist along with its multiple endings. What really made it special, however, was the voice acting. It was the first game I can recall having incredibly believable voice performances for every single character, which helped bump the narrative and make it even more enjoyable.

I’d enjoyed voice acting in cartoons for years, but Knights of the Old Republic showed me that great voice performances aren’t just for cartoons anymore, and I’ve become a huge fan of voice performers in general since then.

Since then video game designers have worked to give their fans bigger and better games. There are even a few in recent years with soundtracks, graphics, and voice acting that could rival big Hollywood or South Asian film productions.

A huge innovation in the realm of video games has been the integration of motion capture. While rotoscoping had been a technique for animation since Max Fleischer created it the 1915 to capture more lifelike body movements, the idea of accurately portraying an actor’s face through animation has always been difficult. WETA Digital started this process with The Lord of the Rings trilogy, but James Cameron later fine-tuned the concept while filming the characters in Avatar. Since then, the use of motion capture has caused many voice actors to do more physically demanding but also much more poignant performances.

The performance makes the narrative much more personal since you are, in essence, controlling a character’s actions as they move throughout the game. You are the one who keeps the protagonist alive or not through his or her available choices throughout the story. Later on, when that same character is seen handling an intense scene (whether it be losing a loved one, learning a dark secret, or even sacrificing his or herself to save someone else) the actor’s performance pulls you in. Also there’s something peculiarly attractive about the relationship that games put you into with regard to time since you can play within this imaginary world for as little or as much as you want each time.

A few newer games such as Bioshock Infinite, God of War, The Last of Us, Nier: Automata and Detroit: Become Human have also added a special NPC who ends up traveling with your character throughout most of the story. Often one character is younger than the other and the two gradually become closer as they travel together on their journey. This is where motion capture truly shines, as in many cases the two performers act out their scenes together and in essence makes their interactions feel for lack of a better word… more real.

Any game can be stunningly beautiful to look at, but there’s just something much more endearing about a game with both good story and character development. Whatever you may say about video games being potentially addictive… it’s no different than dealing with any other vice. A video game is essentially taking you out of your reality no different than drugs, alcohol, constantly checking your phone and other addictive behaviors can do. If I’m guilty of enjoying an exceptional narrative over a long period of time, then so be it.

Video games, for me, offer food to the eyes, ears, brain and thumbs and we should celebrate our pleasure in them as we would any other art form.

Now I should go and check in on Joel and Ellie to see where they’re heading off to next…

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more than commodities. A sneeze in Tokyo sets into motion a domino effect that has the potential to hospitalize someone in Johannesburg. Our worldwide connection exacerbates problems enabling a malady to reach pandemic proportions.

The seemingly impossible goal of attaining global cooperation becomes a prerequisite for fighting complex situations that threaten the entire human race. Heads of state should set aside their differences as the common enemy is a disease at war with vulnerable humans who can be ambushed anytime.

While information in the 24/7 news cycle keeps people on high alert, the propensity of sharing advice, unknowingly forwarding fabricated material, and adding personal commentary has blurred the line between fact and fiction. This mirrors the old party game, ironically named Chinese Whispers and succeeds in providing some comic relief. However, the key difference is that when it is played by kids at a party, mass hysteria is far from the picture.

Our instinct for self-preservation along with the desire to protect our family fires these trepidations whether it is the fear of a new illness, its pandemic nature or the lack of control over our future. On the flip side, our fears also help us in our fight for survival. It is my sincere hope that when you are reading my article, this ailment is a thing of the past and the only unsolved mystery that is lingering around is why did the Corona virus trigger an uncontrollable urge to hoard toilet paper?

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not find it amusing and would have encouraged them to touch his feet. He was family.

I still miss Bankay. Most of our friends and family still remember him fondly. As a kid growing up in a crowded environment in Delhi, I never had to deal with loneliness or depression. I was not a latch-key kid – in fact, there was no latch because we had Bankay. Today’s kids have Siri and Alexa and Google with voice recognition, facial recognition and artificial intelligence but none of those assistants know how to laugh and cry the same. None of those assistants know every visitor by name. None of those helpers really become a part of the family like Bankay. For that, you need real and emotional intelligence.

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Community Organizations barman@cs.unc.edu www.trianglevegsociety.org

to Lord Viswaksena and Lord Sudarshana/Lord Narasimha as part of Srinivasa Parivaram. The temple rituals are performed in accordance with Pancharathra Agama Shastra.

For Further Details: www.saathee.com/sv-temple-nc

Triangle Vipassana Meditation Vipassana, which means to see things as they are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques. Group sittings are held every Saturday and are only meant for students who have completed 10-day Vipassana course as taught by S N Goenka.

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

Tamil Cultural Association of North Carolina (TCA NC) TCA NC was formed for the purpose of providing youths with exposure to Tamil culture. Everyone is invited to join TCA and become part of the organization promoting Tamil culture in the Triangle area.

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

Urdu Majlis The Triangle’s Urdu Literary Society meets monthly on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill and the life and works of major South Asian poets are discussed as well as opportunities to share original poetry and writing. Urdu Majlis is co-sponsored by the Carolina Asia Center and the South Asia Section of the UNC Department of Asian Studies. It has no political or religious affiliations.

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

The Point Church Urdu (Cary) The Point Church Urdu is the first Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi speaking church in North Carolina. Pastor Tamran Inayat started the church so that all can pray, worship & listen to the word of God in their own heart language, and also have fellowship with South Asian community. Service is held every Saturday at 5pm with Desi food afterwards at 1503 Walnut Street, Cary, NC. For Further Details: Pastor Tamran Inayat 646.220.8595 www.pointchurch.com

Vaishnav Samaj of Triangle Area A group of like-minded devotees who meet for religious worship and understand Pushti Marg Principles at large.

Bhajan recitations are held 2nd Sunday of the month from 46pm and Seniors are requested to encourage youngsters to participate.

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

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

Vraj Education Raleigh Kendra The Kendra is conductis weekly teaching of Hinduism and Pushtibhakti Marg backed by Vraj Temple Pennsylvania.

Raleigh Vaishnav children get an opportunity to recognize, learn, and exercise Pushtimarg guidelines and leverage rich Shri Vallabh Mahaprabhuji heritage to improve lives.

For Further Details: vraj.raleigh@gmail.com www.facebook.com/VrajEducationCenter/

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.

For Further Details: www.saathee.com/triangle-gujarati-association

Triangle Vegetarian Society (TVS) The mission of TVS is to build a sense of community between current vegetarians and those 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. Build a sense of community among people of varying interests in plant-based diets, encouraging healthy and sustainable.

For Further Details: Saathee.com

Won Buddhism Meditation Temple A modern expression of Buddhism stressing equality between the sexes, between the ordained and laity and teaches practical spirituality of both mind and body. Sundays from 5-6:30pm various forms of meditation are taught. Also contemplate and discuss practical dharma teachings. Thursdays from 7-8:15pm meditation sessions.

For Further Details: 919.933.6946 wontemplenc@gmail.com 8021 Old NC 86, Chapel Hill, NC 2816 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, NC www.WonBuddhismNC.org 98

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

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

Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India Ekal was established to help in the development of the remote tribal and rural villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA is committed to the cause of eradicating illiteracy from tribal areas. Education is the key to self-esteem, self-sustenance, and economic freedom. The Carolinas Region of the EVFI USA conducts fundraising and awareness programs in Raleigh & Columbia.

For Further Details: Southeast Regional President: Chander M. Aggarwal cmaggarwal44@gmail.com - 407.454.3739 Regional President: Janak Dalal Carolinas jaydalalcolumbia@gmail.com - 803.665.4050

Sacred River Cow Sanctuary The sanctuary is a goshala in the foothills near Iskcon’s Temple of the Holy Name. Connect with nature, discover the joy of cow seva, and introduce your children to the importance of cows in Vedic culture. To arrange a visit or Pooja, call 336.339.3070.

For Further Details: Find Sacred River Cow Sanctuary on Facebook.

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 Dharam Vasnani: 252.413.8181 Hindutemplenc@gmail.com

Sri Somesvara Temple (Asheville) The temple is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western NC. It is a Vedic Shiva temple at the center of Mount Soma, a community commonly referred to as “Mount Kailash of the West.” People travel great distances to experience Sri Somesvara’s powerful Linga, profound silence, and timeless vibrations. The temple is open every day from 9:30am to 6:30pm. Aarti is at 6pm.

For Further Details: 828.476.4073 www.srisomesvara.org

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

Come and take darshan of Sri Sri Parama Karuna Nitai Gaurasundara from 5am-7:30pm, 7 days a week and special program held every Sunday at 3pm with arati and kirtan, bhajans, discourse on the Bhagavad-gita, As It Is, and a pure vegetarian feast - all free.

For Further Details: 336.593.2322 tothn@iskconpv.org 1283 Prabhupada Rd. Sandy Ridge, NC www.iskconpv.org

Send your organization’s updates and events to us by the 10th of the month for inclusion in the following month’s issue.

Send to Samir@Saathee.com

Nithyananda Sangha NC (Inner Awakening) Inner Awakening works to spread the knowledge of Yoga and meditation by letting people experience the teachings of Vedic Science in its purest form delivered by the enlightened master Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda. This chapter is part of a worldwide movement for meditation and healing.

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

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

For Further Details: www.saathee.com/nuv-yug

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

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Answer the ones you know and research to answer the rest.

There is only one correct answer!

1. Arrange these metro subway systems of the world in order of longest to shortest in length. (a) London (b) New York City (d) New Delhi (c) Paris

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2. Best film that won 64th filmfare award was (a) Raazi (b) Badhaai Ho (c) Sanju (d) Padmaavat

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5. Neptune has ___ known moons. (a) 7 (b) 14 (c) 21 (d) 28 6. The diameter of a circle with circumference = 22ft. is (a) 5 feet (b) 6 feet (c) 7 feet (d) 8 feet

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)

7. Mahavir, who revived the Jainism was born in (a) Kashi (b) Pavapuri (c) Ayodhya (d) Vaishali

10+ words = Excellent; 8 to 9 words = Good; 7 or less = keep looking.

Words we found are in solutions below.

8. The winner of 2020 Puppy Bowl XVI is (a) Team Ruff (b) Team Fluff (c) Team Wags (d) Team Tails 9. The birth stone, if you are born in April is (a) Diamond (b) Amethyst (c) Gamete (d) Aquamarine

Brain-Train Here is a simple quiz. See if you can solve it. No peeking!

Match the number in column 1 with letter in column 2 US National Park

1. Great Smoky Mountains 2. Glacier 3. Hot springs 4. Yellowstone 5. Grand canyon 6. Everglades 7. Denali 8. Yosemite 9. Rocky Mountain 10. Great Basin

10. The area of South Carolina state is about (a) 29000 Miles² (b) 30000 Miles² (c) 31000 Miles² (d) 32000 Miles²

Name of State(s)

Answers are below. No Peeking.

A. Alaska B. Florida C. Colorado D. Montana E. NC / Tenn F. Arkansas G. California H. Wyoming I. Nevada J. Arizona

Scholar: All correct; 1st Class: 9 Correct; 2nd Class: 8 Correct; 3rd Class: 7 Correct; Need to improve: 6 or less

Dadaji’s moral stories for kids A JEALOUS DONKEY A potter had a dog and a donkey. The dog guarded his pottery and the donkey used to carry his loads. Whenever he was coming home the dog used to bark a little, wag the tail and raised it’s front legs to welcome him. The donkey used to watch this daily routine. The donkey began to feel jealous of the dog and thought: “What an easy life the dog has. Only work the dog does is to roam around, bark at the strangers. But look at me, I have to carry all the loads. Yet, all I get is hard blows and leftovers for food.” In order to get nice treatment, the donkey decided to behave like a dog. One day, the donkey tried to roam here and there and neighed at strangers. When the potter returned home, the donkey neighed a little, ran to him wagging his tail and started to lift it’s front legs like a dog. The potter got angry and beat the donkey up badly with a big stick. Poor donkey was puzzled! You know why? Write your thoughts.

Moral: Jealousy will not serve you well.

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

Brain Train 1-E, 2-D, 3-F, 4-H, 5-J, 6-B, 7-A, 8-G, 9-C, 10-I

Word World (Solution): AMAH, AMIR, ARIA, HAIR, HARM, IHRAM, MAHAVIR, MARIA, MIRA, RAHIM, RAMA, RAMI, VIHARA

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By Kirit Shukla

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

1. First nuclear power plant of TVA near Athens, Alabama.

10. One of the hearing organs in human beings.

11. Obtains (money) in return for labor or service.

12. A set of planned actions for a specific purpose. (Military) 14. A Tirthankara, who revived the Jainism.

16. The hairy coat of a mammal esp. when fine, soft and thick.

17. A commune in central Sicily.

18. Hard rubber especially when it is black.

20. The capital of the state of Bihar, India.

22. Very watery.

23. Output Voltage. (*) 24. A city south of Wichita, KS. 26. Cubic Centimeter. (*) 27. A nightmarish fantasy experienced while awake.

29. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor. (*) 31. To treat (a dead body) so as to protect from decay.

32. A town in the Garnock Valley in Ayrshire, Scotland.

33. International Radio Network. (*) 34. A large dog used to hunt wild animals. (Archaic) 36. Not Applicable. (*) 38. A system of communal land tenure in Mexico.

40. According to.

41. A gum resin from the poison hemlock plant.

43. The Islamic calendar.

45. The original private operator of the original underground New York City Subway line. (*) 46. Clear savory jellies (as of meat) used for garnishing.

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2. A Hindu festival honoring the birth of Lord Ram. (4/2/20) 3. A artistic female figure of prayer in ancient Greek art.

4. National Education Association. (*) 5. To rescue from danger or harm.

6. A frivolous person, thing or idea.

7. To insert, register or enter in a list, catalog.

8. Rupees. (*) 9. Saathee feature of knowledge: Dadaji’s story, scholar etc.

13. An animal taken by a predator as food.

15. A protégé of a monkey god, disciple of Lord Ram. 16. Of or relating to taxation and public revenues.

17. A poem with a long verse followed by a shorter one.

19. Same as clue # 36 across.

21. A 14th century Islamic state of East Africa.

25. Fleets of warships.

28. An adult male.

30. A dialect of English used by the Rastafari in Ethiopia.

32. A soup and cooking stock used in Japanese cuisine.

35. One of the Torres group of islands in northern Vanuatu.

37. Overseas Citizenship of India. (*) 39. Institute of Management Accountants. (*) 40. Pajamas. (*) 42. Oregon. (*) 44. Intensive Care (*)

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Hee Hee

Jokes From Around The World Actress: “We have to postpone our marriage.”

Actor: “But why? Don’t you love me?”

Actress: “I certainly do, dear. I just married another man.

But don’t worry. You are on my wedding list.”

•••••••••••••• Mafatlal: “This is my travel suit.”

Booddhoo: “What’s special about it? Did you buy it cheap?”

Mafatlal: “No. My grandpa used to wear this, then my father and after travelling so far, now it came to me.”

•••••••••••••• Professor: “What do you call it when a girl marries 3 times?”

Student: “Biology!”

Professor: “You guys are ignorant. When she marries twice is biology. When she marries three times it is trigonometry.”

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Math Magic

Use these numbers only once: (1, 2, 3, 4, 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. (solution on page 104)

Find & circle the words in the puzzle.

(Subject: “Backyard Bird”)

BLACKBIRD BLUEJAY CARDINAL CHICKADEE COWBIRD CROW DOVE DUCK GULL HUMMINGBIRD KILLDEER MARTIN

MOCKINGBIRD NUTHATCH ORIOLE OWL PIGEON RUFF SPARROW STARLING TERN WARBLER WOODPECKER WREN

The remaining unused 12 letters spell “The Subject of this puzzle.”

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

1. A plot used to grow vegetables or flowers.

2. A musical chord that is pleasing in itself.

3. Constituting number three in a sequence.

4. A nuclear power plant in W Arizona.

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6. A portable keyboard musical instrument with a hand-operated bellows to force the wind.

7. An official language of Pakistan.

8. Former province of N France; Cap. Amiens.

9. A kingdom in Arab; Cap. Amman.

10. Resource Directory Description Language . (*)

11. A musical instrument with eight strings.

12. An opening of the esophagus into the stomach.

13. The characters reqd. to access a computer.

14. Random dynamic random-access memory. (*) 15. The head official in charge of a prison.

16. An attested top performance .

17. The basic monetary unit of Haiti.

18. Not easily penetrated.

19. Towards the point ahead.

20. A carnival period on Shrove Tuesday.

21. Command.

22. Exaggerate.

23. Sardar Patel's Satyagraha town in Gujarat.

24. Antibiotic Removal Device. (*)

25. The action of forgiving for an error or offense.

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Festivals & Holidays Spot the Differences Solutions from page 42

April 2020 Apr. 1 - April Fool's Day Apr. 2 - Ram Navami Apr. 4 - Kamadā Ekadashi Apr. 5 - Palm Sunday Apr. 6 - Mahavir Jayanti Apr. 8 - Hanuman Jayanti / Chaitra Purnima (Full Moon) Apr. 9 - Passover Begins Apr. 9 - Theravada New Year Apr. 9 - Lailat al Bara'ah Apr. 10 - Good Friday Apr. 12 - Easter Sunday Apr. 13 - Vaishakhi / Baisakhi Apr. 14 - Shrināthaji Pātotsav Apr. 15 - Income Tax Day (Extended to July 15) Apr. 16 - Passover Ends Apr. 18 - Varuthini Ekadashi Apr. 21 - Yom Ha’Shoah Apr. 22 - Earth Day Apr. 22 - Administrative Professionals Day Apr. 23 - Darsh Amas (No Moon) Apr. 24 - Ramadan Begins Apr. 24 - Arbor Day Apr. 28 - Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti Apr. 29 - Yom Ha’atzmaut Apr. 30 - Ganga Saptami

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Math Magic from page 103

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APRIL 2020

ARIES (March 21 – April 19) Destiny may play a cruel joke on you after a lucky start.

You will start spending to earn a reputation for yourself, but later expenses and losses will cross all limits. Your partner and children will push you to do this. Try to not think too big. Last couple of days will bring some relief. Try to curb spending on luxuries. Avoid buying a vehicle or investing in a business.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) After a major hit, the second half of the month will bring success for you. You must wait for the right moment to make your move. An unexpected opportunity may come and go. Be sure to grab it, otherwise you may regret passing it by. Your mother’s health or property-related problems may force you to change your plans. Watch your language; otherwise egoistical comments may cost you. This is a period of major ups and downs, so take the challenge and you may even have some fun.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20) Time will fly by for you, so you will need to make quick and bold decisions. Luck will favor you most of the time. Your associates may try to trick you, so be careful. Good news regarding wealth will delight you this month. You will perform exceptionally at your place of work and achieve major success. An unhealthy addiction may create family problems this month, so try to control it.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22) An increase in income and status are clearly indicated, but you must follow the rules in order to embrace them.

A very important career opportunity may delight you in the second half of the month. It may even be an opportunity to start your own business. A lack of confidence will be your major enemy. The last week of the month is very crucial in making a major personal decision. Many new ideas will pop in your mind, so be sure to work on few of them.

LEO (July 23 – August 22) You may miss the benefits from a powerful spiritual experience during the last week of the month. If you keep working hard and honestly, you may see an important opportunity coming your way. You may suffer due to a serious health problem. If you are single, the time is good to find a life partner. Your friends will help you in making the right choice.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) After a negative start, your situation will start to improve. Don’t make any haphazard decisions.

Speculation may bring good luck for you, but don’t expect any major gain. Some improvement in your health will bring hope and happiness. Remember to drive carefully. The last days of month will offer you an opportunity to make some extra money. Wait for right moment to make a move.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) A major health problem may take away your peace of mind this month, so watch your health very carefully. Your own people may also create problems for you. The time is not good for students either. You may miss a very valuable opportunity and later regret this loss. However, you will not lose your confidence and that will help you fight against all bad consequences. This spirit will lead you to victory.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) The stars will guide you towards a more confident attitude during the second half of the month. You will enjoy not only success, but also the ride leading up to it. Keep moving step by step. Perfect teamwork will help you feel relaxed. A last minute decision will bring in extra income during the last days of the month. Just keep moving with power and determination.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) You may break your own morality and traditions to support a new ideology. This may create waves within your family, but the success will shut them down temporarily. You should go back to old traditions in order to avoid any further friction. You will also see a rise in income coming your way, but it will not hit you immediately. Avoid any business-related travel this month. A wrong decision may negatively affect your investments.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) You may lose ethical support this month. A bold lie will control your thoughts and drive you to make mistakes. Even though a bright light through the clouds is visible, don’t rush to make a move. Just watch yourself and avoid compromising with your ideology and morals. The golden slogan of the month is “wait and watch.” Remember to relax with your friends and siblings.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) Something good will happen to you this month, unless you’re just trying to enhance your ego. Learn to compromise and enjoy the fruits of happiness. Powerful support from your family will delight you during the second half of the month. Your actions will decide success or failure.

Also you must avoid unnecessary expenses this month.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20) Move like a young and happy teenager this month.

Luck will bring you lots of success and benefits.

Expenses for a social gathering will also relax you. You will enjoy good health as well. Family happiness must be the central focus to truly enjoy your time. You will meet new friends during the last week of the month. Bring them close and plan to spend a lot of time with them. Also don’t forget that quick actions are must.

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Liquor, Beer & Wine Store for sale in the lucrative Fort Mill, SC area. Running store, looking for quick sale! Owner has full-time job & travels. Price negotiable.

Call 646-477-4654 for details.

High Volume Gas Station/C-Store for Sale or Lease in the heart of Gaffney, SC. Neighborhood store on busy st with brand new pumps! Call 704-726-7544.

Convenience Store Property for Sale or Lease with no Gas in Gaffney, SC. Call 980-250-4995.

For Sale or Lease: Gas Station w/ CStore & Restaurant in NC. Corner location, ATM and jukebox also included (extra income). With 3 bedroom accommodations. Call Milan Patel 252-521-5656.

Franchise Hotel for Lease near Rock Hill / Richburg, SC. 32 Units. Call 803230-4402.

Convenience Stores: Monroe, NC $499,000 + Inv, Annual Sales $533,602, Fuel 250,000; Lexington, NC $239,000 + Inv, Annual Sales $1,836,000, Fuel Gal 480,000; High Point, NC $1,600,000 + Inv., Inside $881,032, Fuel Gals., 1,047,914; County South: 704-440-4433 or visit www.Countysouth.biz

Established Dry Cleaning Business for Sale in Raleigh, NC Asking Price $160k. Excellent location in high income area. Owner selling due to health reasons. Contact 919-210-9919 or pg1patel@yahoo.com

Hotel Job opportunities: Front Desk & Housekeeping in Max Meadows, VA. provided with Elderly Help needed: 81 year-old man Accommodations competitive pay.

Call Amit 704-488-4171. looking for live-in person to help at 2 bedroom townhome in Apex, NC Looking for home help for cooking 27502. Contact Jay at 732-397-1634. and some cleaning in Greenville, NC. Housekeeping Couple needed for 2-3 hours every day. Call 252-565-3563. motel in Richmond, VA (Airport area). Housekeeping Couple needed for Legal status required. Econo Lodge Motel in Spartanburg, Accommodations provided. Call 804- SC. Accommodations provided.

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Or email Contact 864-237-0561 or 864-585-5890. airportbw@gmail.com Full-time Sales Rep Needed for Hotel Help Wanted in C-Store/Gas Station in supply company in High Point, NC. Columbia, SC area. Multiple positions Previous Sales experience, MS Office open. Salary commensurate with knowledge and fluent English experience. Call 803-414-4883. required. Fluency in other Desi Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk, languages is a plus. Must be team Laundry & Maintenance for franchise oriented with friendly interpersonal motels in Raleigh & Mooresville, NC. skills. Salary will depend on Email resume to Fluent English required. Experience experience. vamsim@leaddesignsllc.com preferred. Couples welcome. Call 980458-4929 & leave message.

Live-in Person Needed to look after Urgent: Looking for Young, Energetic elderly Gujarati parents in Charlotte, Employee who can work weekends & NC. Call 704-906-9170. evening shift (full day availably is Front Desk Clerk needed (3rd shift) welcome) for Tropical Smoothie CafĂŠ for Hotel on Sugar Creek Rd in franchise fast food store located in Charlotte.

Email resume to North Charlotte. English required. Call mars803@gmail.com.

Pravin Patel 803-974-0291.

Nanny needed for 6-month-old baby Experienced manager and in Harrisburg area (northeast Housekeeping (single or couple) Charlotte). Contact 980-263-9621. needed for franchise motels in North & South Carolina. Accommodations Front Desk Help wanted (2nd or 3rd provided. Call 704-737-0363 or 704-465- Shift) for Franchise Hotel in Fort Mill, SC. Fluent English, legal status, and 8089 or email cpandoria@gmail.com. computer skills a must. Email resume Need Office Assistant/Cashier for to bwhospitality78@gmail.com. retail group based in Concord, NC. Must speak English fluently and have Full-Time Sales Associate needed decent computer skills. Flexible hours (previous experience required) for and can also work on the weekend. Men's Retail Clothing Store in various locations Charlotte, Danville, VA & Call 704-298-8078.

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C-Store/Gas Station for Sale in Lancaster County, SC. Consistent business w/ guaranteed earnings. Only one gas station in town. Asking $695,000 + inv. Least to purchase Hotel Help Wanted: Looking for all option and 0wner financing available. positions (GM/AGM/Front Text 803-577-7008.

Desk/Housekeeping) for 95-Room C-store with Property for Sale or property in Charlotte, NC. Contact 704Lease 45 miles from Columbia, SC 502-2630 or Gm.nita.shah@gmail.com along with displays for fresh produce WOW Brows Threading and Beauty is & frozen items. Gross income $55K / hiring in the Triad area. Opportunities Lotto $25K / month. Call 904-307-4770. for facial threading, brow tinting,

55-Room independent Motel for sale in Cheraw, SC. Good location with solid brick construction and well maintained outdoor pool. Includes manager apartment. Please call 732429-4881.

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Collinsville, VA. Contact Nick 276-6181166 or email suitcityusa@gmail.com

Motel Manager & Housekeeper Couple Needed for independent motel in Greenville, SC. Legal status & English required. Contact 864-517-9587 or 864-376-7543.

Front Desk Single or Couple wanted for Franchise Motel in Fort Mill, SC (near Charlotte). Previous hotel experience, fluent English, legal status, and basic computer skills required.

Accommodations provided. Email resume to bwhospitality78@gmail.com.

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Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk / Manager, Night Auditor & Housekeeper (Single / Couple) for franchise hotels in Wilmington, NC. Accommodations provided. Call 910262-8357 or email ilmhotelemployer@gmail.com

Housekeeping couple needed for franchise Hotel near Charlotte.

Accommodations provided. Legal status required. Call 704-689-8357 between 9am & 5pm.

Hotel Housekeeping Needed for Hotel in Cleveland / Akron, OH. $4 per room.

Accommodations provided. Contact Ram: email Ram@omdevelopmentcorp.com or 919-673-7623.

Restaurant Help Needed (team members and managers) for two fastcasual restaurants in Raleigh/Durham.

Experience NOT required. Full-time or Part-time. Very flexible schedules.

Excellent growth opportunity. Contact 919-523-6670.

Nanny needed to take care of 1 yearold in Concord, NC. Also some light cleaning, Nanny should be completely dedicated towards their work. Call 717440-5434.

Gas Station Help Wanted (single or couple) in North Carolina 30 min from Greensboro. Call or Text 336-684-5421.

Front Desk Clerks wanted for franchise motels in Richburg, SC & Rock Hill, SC. Legal status & fluent English required. Accommodations provided. Call 803-230-4402.

Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk, Housekeeping/Laundry & Maintenance for franchise hotel in WV. Accommodations provided. Email resume to kash.patel18@gmail.com or call/text 732-277-5401.

Manager Couple needed for franchise hotel 1.5 hours from Charlotte.

Accommodations provided. Fluent English required. Text / Call 704-701-9975.

C-Store/Gas Station Help Wanted in Gaston County / Bessemer City (30 min drive from Charlotte). Full-time.

Honesty, consistency, and punctuality a must. Great package with transportation & accommodations. Call 704-408-4920 or 973-207-6798.

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Eyebrow Threading Position in Winston-Salem, NC. Excellent Pay + Tips & Benefits! Some Experience & fluent English required. Call 336-422-7582.

Housekeeping Couple needed for franchise motel In Dillon, SC. Accommodations provided. Call or text 843-455-5900.

Cashier wanted for Convenience Store near Charlotte. Accommodations provided. Must speak English. Text / Call 704-701-9975.

Hotel Management Firm Hiring: Housekeepers, front desk (must speak fluent English), and General Manager of franchise hotels. Experience required.

E-mail resumes to abcone@abcinns.com or call 704-6496833 (M-F, 9am-5pm).

Sales Coordinator and Estimator needed for rapidly growing company in High Point, NC. Email resume to kajalb@amerifabintl.com

Housekeeping & Laundry Couple needed for Franchise Hotel in Concord, NC. Legal status required.

Accommodations provided. Call Rusab 704-772-5554.

Gas Station Help Wanted: Full-time, Single or couple in Kings Mountain, NC. Experience preferred. Must speak English. Accommodations provided.

Call 704-763-0722

7-11 Convenience Store Help Wanted: All 3 shifts in South Charlotte (Indian Land/Ballantyne area) and near Northlake Mall. Experience preferred.

Fluent English & legal status a must.

Part-time or full-time including weekends. $12/hour for 3rd shift.

Contact 856-266-5059 or store10700@gmail.com.

Restaurant Help Needed in Cary/Morrisville area. Looking for cooks and servers for well-established full-service restaurant. Excellent pay and benefits. Contact 919-434-5078.

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

Call 704-460-0379 between 6- 9pm.

Cashiers wanted (single or couple) for Gas Station in Rock Hill, SC (Exit 77).

Legal status required. Good pay with experience! Call 803-792-4452.

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C-store / Gas Station Help Wanted in Gaffney, SC. Part-time or Full-time.

Single, Couple or Family. Legal status required. Fluent English & previous experience preferred. Call 704-726-7544 Housekeeping Couple Needed for hotel in Statesville, NC. Accommodations provided.

Conversational English preferred.

Contact Jigar 732-645-6379.

Looking for Energetic Employee (Fulltime/Part-time, single or couple) for Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise store in Columbia, SC. Weekend availability preferred. Some English required. Call Yogi Patel 410-708-8475.

PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Home For Sale by Owner: Charlotte (Ballantyne) Excellent Brick Front, 2,000 Sq.Ft. , 4 Br & 2.5 bath. Stainless LG Appliances, Top Schools, Blakeney shopping walkable. Asking $316,900. Email almoria@hotmail.com or Call / Text: 704-650-0196.

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Priest Available for these services: Shree Satya narayan katha, Shanti hawan, Vastu shanty, Weddings, Baby shower, Bhumi pujan, Mata ki chowki pujan, Funeral, all types of karmakand.

Please call Viral Bhatt 704-438-6334

Alyssa’s Garlands: Unique fresh flower garlands.

Boutonnieres, bouquets, flower ornaments, Exotic Flowers available on special Request.

We ship nationwide. Contact Ila Amin: 803-627-4239 or email: ilaamin49@gmail.com Tutor available in RTP area.

SAT/ACT/AP/Honors. Online one-onone coaching available. Contact 919819-0647 or prepututor@yahoo.com.

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Need help with your tax filings?

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

Gujarati Priest: Devendra Dave Independent priest. Ganesh, Randal, Navratri, Diwali’s Laxmi & Sharda Pujas, Satyanarayan Katha, Weddings, Vastu, Baby Shower, Funeral Seva. Call Daveji 704-780-3563. God Blessings to All.

Handy Man in Charlotte area: Reasonable Remodel and Repair rates.

Contact: Donald 803-459-4699 or handyman.donaldcook@gmail.com.

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

Travel Passion: Call for International & Domestic Air tickets. We process India Visa, OCI, Indian Ppt Renewal, Hotel bookings & Tour packages. Call 509.550.9076 or 509.550.9034 Email: travelpassion24@gmail.com Pari Beauty In Matthews: Threading, Waxing, Facials, Massage for newborn and mom & other services. 30 years of experience. Special Deals & Great Service. Call: 704-846-7912.

College Math Professor Glen Dawson accepting high-performing students for advanced math training.

Grades 2 through High School.

Founder of Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) Academy.

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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

Saree Draping: specializing in draping sarees, dupattas and jewelry for any event. Weddings, Engagements, Baby showers, Birthdays, etc. Contact Rital Patel at info@bridaldraping.com or www.bridaldraping.com

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