Saathee Raleigh September 2019

Bridging America and the Indian Subcontinent

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September 2019 IN THIS ISSUE

Talk to Your Doctor Before Senior Surgery Garba and Raas Events Galore New Child Care Classifieds

In This Issue

Page 36 The Census Bureau is Hiring 500,000 Part-Time and Temp Workers for 2020 Census

Page 28 Veteran Actor Sanjay Dutt Returns with his new Film Prasthanam.

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The Editor’s Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 12

Page 18 Community Events

Page 32 The Talk Seniors Need To Have With Doctors Before Surgery.

Increase Your India Knowledge . .pg. 54

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

Nutrition for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 58

Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 28

Raajeev Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 64

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

Senior Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Census 2020 is Hiring . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36

Namaskar Y’all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Dances of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44

College Admissions Insider . . . . . .pg. 46

Spot the Differences . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50 Saathee.com

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

Immigration Matters . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 66 Kismuth & the Way . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 68 Subcontinental Divide . . . . . . . . . .pg. 76

Personal Finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 80

Buy Right, Sit Tight . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 84 Read Watch Listen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 86 8

Mirror Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 90

News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 94

Community Organizations . . . . .pg. 104

Youth Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 124

Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . .pg. 126

Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . .pg. 128

Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 128

AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 130

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 132

Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 135 September 2019

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Hello Readers! Recently we have had family members and friends who have undergone surgery. Surgery is especially difficult and stressful for seniors. Read our story “The talk seniors need to have with doctors before surgery” article for useful information and suggestions. Jump to page 32 for the story. Navaratri is approaching and along with that, colorful nights of garba and raas. Find all the information by simply flipping to our events section as well as the whole magazine as there are many ads about garba and raas nights. The upcoming documentary The Game Changers explores the growing interest in plant-based diets and especially how it impacts athletic health, endurance, achievements and, in the end, lifelong wellness. See Film Clips on page 28. If you watch the TV show Jeopardy! you are aware of James Holzhauer. He is one of the biggest winners in the game show’s history. How can his story help with your investments? If your read part 1 last month, hop on over to page 84 for part 2 to get insights. Comments and Suggestions always welcome. Samir Shukla, Editor

“Bridging America and the Indian Subcontinent.”

September 2019 Issue # 256 - Saathee.com Editor Samir Shukla (Samir@Saathee.com)

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Mitigating Migrations

Human migrations follow opportunity, safety and survival, among myriad other reasons. The world population is growing and environmental degradation, warfare, climate change, lack of employment, all will set ever more humans on migration routes crisscrossing the globe. Cataclysmic and historic events can redirect the future as much as the simple decision of shifting to a different part of a country or the world, whether those choices are in your hands or not. Migration is in the human DNA. We have been shuffling about and resettling different areas of the planet for eons. A person can make thoughtful choices, with a calm stillness of the heart, to make a move to another part of the world. There are others who have no such choice, and, often with hearts throbbing, leave all behind in the cover of night to escape brutality and violence. There are many people around the world for whom the choice is whether to stay where they are and wither into slow starvation, succumb to unending cycles of violence, or try to leave, for somewhere better. Opportunity migrants pack their bags, hug the family and leave for a land. Many others face a more The humble and new stark choice, leave now or fall prey to disorienting a murderous mob or gang. And for many women around the world the beginning sad reality to leave, often with small bloomed into children clinging to them, is due to a perseverance... violent husband. They make such a choice when nothing else can make their lives safer than to flee.

Family Migrations

Nearly 75 years ago my maternal grandfather migrated from Karachi (now in Pakistan) to Amdavad in Gujarat, India. It was a forced migration. India was split into three countries upon independence along bogus “religious” borders and millions of families were forced to leave their ancestral homelands and shift back and forth between India and the newly created Pakistan. He arrived in Amdavad with minimal belongings and rebuilt his life and family from nothing to everything. Forty five years ago, in September of 1974, a mother and four young children landed in New York City. I was the oldest of the children and we reconnected with my father, who had arrived a few months earlier and set up roots. The humble and disorienting beginning bloomed into perseverance and we have thrived. It was a choice migration, seeking opportunity. The United States was reeling from Vietnam and the Watergate scandal while my family began to mingle with this most fertile Saathee.com

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land of opportunity. We built everything from very little, creating bonds of two cultures and nations. Most immigrants make something out of nothing, thrive and benefit the places to where they migrate.

What if?

Every year between mid-August and mid-September I pause and think of “what if” scenarios. What if Mohammed Ali Jinnah and others’ efforts to divide India had failed and somehow the country had avoided partition, which happened on a sad mid-August midnight in 1947. My maternal grandfather and his side of family would likely have stayed in Karachi, resulting in different timeline and family evolution. What if we had stayed in India instead of making the leap on that promising September midnight 45 years ago? I’m sure we would have built different lives and thrived in India. One small sad outcome if that had happened; you wouldn’t be reading this wonderful magazine my brother and I started over two decades ago. India is an unfathomable feast of diversities and possible futures stolen by invaders and infighting. The ancient land perseveres, albeit battered and divided. The United States is a well of opportunities fueled by diversity. Migration and immigration are and can be the continual foundations for this well to remain full.

Legal and Illegal

Yes, I get the legal and illegal immigration debate, and there has to be a knock on the door for those wanting to come here and go through the proper channels, as my family did, rather than crawl through an open window or a crack in the fence. We need solid security on land and sea borders as well as ports and airports where people and goods arrive. A nation of immigrants thrives on traditions that built the country while working to erase the dark pasts. Only when the American people want to solidify our values on immigration, keeping a door available for the downtrodden of the planet while smoothing the process for those going through the proper channels, will we resolve immigration dilemmas and divisions for the long term. People will always look for greener pastures and opportunity. Our southern city of Charlotte is rapidly growing and one of the reasons is snowbirds and folks from the economically depressed areas of once-vital industrial states in the north are shifting here to the south. They are economic migrants. A global understanding, equitable economic systems, and a thoughtful movement will help mitigate the inevitable and growing global migrations to come.

Samir Shukla

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September 2019

Community Events NC Folk Fest: Greensboro, NC (September 6-8, 2019)

The fest features over 26 food vendors as part of the 3-day weekend celebration of America’s global roots & traditions in downtown Greensboro, NC from September 6–8, 2019. The Festival will feature a variety of regional and ethnic foods—from barbeque and porterhouse burgers to Asian and Hispanic fare, as well as classic southern festival favorites. The wide array of food complements the diverse list of world-class performers and styles to be showcased across 5+ outdoor stages—from Bachata and Bluegrass to Country, Early New Orleans Jazz, Southern Soul, Afro-Cuban, Irish, Punjabi, and music from across the world. Free admission. See more information at www.ncfolkfestival.com

Wilmington Boat Show: (September 6-8, 2019)

This destination show will feature more than 80 different boat brands including all in-water displays from September 6-8, 2019 at the Port City Marina. Pier 33 will have several boat displays along with music and food while the Wilmington Convention Center will feature more boat displays, marine industry exhibits as well as fishing and sailing seminars. Kids can enjoy a plethora of activities including, face painting, a bouncy house and kids’ activities. Enjoy a complimentary water taxi across the Cape Fear River to the Port City Marina. To learn, visit www.wilmingtonboatshow.com/

Charlotte VegFest: (September 7, 2019)

This year’s Charlotte VegFest will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 11 am - 4 pm in Freedom Hall at The Park Expo in Charlotte. The event is free to attend ($5 parking). There will be plenty of free kids activities, speakers, vendors, cooking demos, nutrition experts, goody bags, and an after party. The Park Expo is located at 800 Briar Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC. For more details, visit https://veganclt.com/charlotte-vegfest/.

BAPS Charities Health Fair: Charlotte, NC (September 7, 2019)

Join BAPS Charities for their annual Health Fair on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The event will be at the BAPS Shri Swaminaryan Mandir at 4100 Margret Wallace Road in Charlotte and will run from 8:30am to 12pm. Get screened for back pain, diabetes, gynecology, orthopedic, cholesterol and more. There will also be free health & health insurance awareness counseling. Registration available at www.bapscharities.org/hf19charlotte. For further info, contact Dinesh Patel: 704-661-3949 or Rajiv Shah: 224-247-8830

Chow Chow: Asheville, NC (September 12-15, 2019)

Chow Chow: An Asheville Culinary Event celebrates the area’s unique community of makers, each adding singular ingredients to the city’s recipe for culinary identity. From nationally recognized chefs to multigenerational farmers to millers, bakers, potters, weavers, and brewers, Chow Chow shines a light on the ancient creative spirit of the region that continues to make the Blue Ridge Mountains a delicious place to taste, to see, and to explore immersive culinary experiences. The event will run from September 12-15, 2019 at various locations within downtown Asheville. Tickets, schedules and other info are available at www.exploreasheville.com/chow-chow-culinary-festival/

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

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Kinjal Dave is a popular Gujarati folk singer. She was born into a Brahmin family in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat in 1999. She sings garba, lagnagit, lokgit, santvani and more. She has recorded more than 100 albums. The Indian Association of Greater Charlotte and Carolinas Entertainment present Dandiya & Garba Night with Kinjal Dave (co-singer of the Guajarti hit, “Char Bangdi Vadi Gadi”) on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte from 8pm to 1am. Food will be available to purchase on site. Tickets on sale soon ranging from $10 to $35. For more information, visit carolinasentertainment.com. 18

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Community Events Falguni Pathak Live: Greensboro, NC (September 14, 2019)

Dandiya Queen, Falguni Pathak will be performing live in this Festival of Life concert at the Greensboro Coliseum at 1921 W Gate City Blvd in Greensboro, NC on Sunday, September 14, 2019. Doors open at 5pm. Garba starts at 7pm. Tickets are available for $30 (Kids 10 & under admitted free). Contact Gopal: 336-5095943 for ticket & sponsorship information. Tickets available from Ticket Hungama and Sulekha.

Fort Bragg Renaissance Faire: Fayetteville, NC (September 14-15, 2019)

The Faire will be held on September 14-15, 2019 at the Smith Lake Recreation Area in Fayetteville, NC. Beneath the shadowed canopy of the pine trees, patrons enter a magical world of valiant knights, beautiful damsels, feasting and merriment. Browse through the village of Merchants offering exciting wares from faraway lands. Enjoy roasted turkey legs, delicious treats, and beverages as magicians, musicians, and dancers entertain you. Thrill to the clash of armoured knights, and revel in the spectacle of a world long past come to life. Admission is $10 per carload. To learn more, visit www.medievalfantasiesco.com/FortBraggRenaissanceFaire

Midlands Children’s Business Fair: Columbia, SC (September 15, 2019)

Here’s an opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business! Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace. The Fair will be held in the parking lot of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 11am–4pm. See more information at www.childrensbusinessfair.org.

Full Bloom Film Festival: Statesville, NC (September 19-22, 2019)

The 5th annual Full Bloom Film Festival will take place this year from September 19-22, 2019 in and around Historic Downtown Statesville. FBFF is a 4-day film festival dedicated to bringing quality, diverse films from around the world. You will have the chance to walk down the red carpet for premiere events, attend panel discussions, and celebrate with filmmakers. In addition to supporting independent filmmakers, FBFF aims to shed light on our local and global communities. See more information at www.fullbloomfilmfestival.org.

Brajeswar Mukherjee Live: NC/SC (September 20-23, 2019)

A mesmerizing evening of Indian classical music rendering of Khayaal, Thumris, Dadras, and Bhajans by Shree Brajeswar Mukherjee, bringing out the uniqueness of Raga-Bhav in all its splendor and color. On Friday, September 20 he will be at the Duke Energy Center Kennedy Theatre in Raleigh, NC from 7:309:30pm. On Saturday, September 21, 2019 he will be at the CPCC Tate Hall in Charlotte, NC from 6-8pm. For both performances he will be accompanied by Shree Gaurishankar Karamkar on Tabla and Shree Abhishek Patel on Harmonium. On Monday, September 23, 2019 Mukherjee will be conducting an Indian Classical Music Workshop in Room 117 of the Brooks Center at Clemson University from 7-9pm. This workshop is free, but pre-registration is mandatory due to limited space. Details: Toral Patel at 803-325-5155 or tptoralpatel@gmail.com.

Bala Varga Samskritam Courses: Charlotte, NC (Starting Sept 21, 2019)

Euphoria Festival: Greenville, SC (September 19-22, 2019)

More than just the quaint southern host city of euphoria, Greenville, SC has established itself as an important part of the culinary world and is filled with experiences for all types of travelers. The upstate city will host the Euphoria Festival from September 19-22, 2019 with a myriad of food, wine, and live entertainment events. The nonprofit festival not only makes a substantial economic impact on the city year after year, but proceeds from euphoria are distributed through annual grants to local charitable organizations. Learn more at www.euphoriagreenville.com. Saathee.com

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Samskrita Bharati Charlotte Sthanam is starting a Bala Varga to teach kids (ages 5 to 15 years) to speak, read and write in Samskritam through conversations, games, stories, shlokas and samskriti. While the kids are learning, at least one parent is strongly encouraged to attend a separate class to also learn to speak in Samskritam. Event Timing: Saturdays 10am to 11:15am, Starting September 21, 2019. Event Address: Trimurti Temple, 6441 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC. Annual Fee: $50 per child ($25 is donation to the temple; $25 towards materials and other cost). Contact Jayanti Naresh (704-450-3217) or Shreedhar Murthy (513-9674775) or Sravanti Reddy (612-940-4183). September 2019

Community Events CenterFest Arts Festival: Durham, NC (September 21-22, 2019)

The 45th annual CenterFest Arts Festival will be held on September 21-22, 2019 sponsored by the Durham Arts Council. CenterFest showcases juried visual artists and fills multiple stages with music, dance, and more from local performers. Vendors will be selling ceramics, paintings, jewelry, fiber art, woodwork. Singers, dance troupes, choirs, bands, jugglers, and magicians will perform. Kids will have a blast at the Creative Kids Zone, food vendors will keep guests fueled for fun. It all takes place in the heart of Durham’s historic downtown. See more info at www.centerfest.durhamarts.org.

Dandiya Raas: Greensboro, NC (September 21, 2019)

UNCC International Festival: Charlotte, NC (September 21, 2019)

The Indo-American Society of North Carolina presents a Dandiya Night program at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 5pm to midnight. The program includes cultural events, Dandiya, Garba, live DJ music, food vendors, and booths with Indian clothing and jewelry. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 5-12 years old, kids 5 and under free. Admission is also free for Premium Members. Admission cost includes free Dandiya Sticks (while supplies last), Vendors, contact committee@iasofnc.org or Krishna Balu: 336-686-0410. For participation in the cultural program, contact socialcommittee@iasofnc.org

The 44th annual festival will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 10am-6pm. Each year, the Festival is centered on booths arranged in a colorful marketplace style representing the cultures of over 50 nations. The booths are staffed by UNC Charlotte international students and members of Charlotte’s international community and feature art, crafts and costumes from each participating country. Throughout the day the music and dance of a variety of nations will be presented on indoor and outdoor stages. Admission and parking are free! See more info at www.ifest.uncc.edu

Festival of India: Richmond, VA (September 21-22, 2019)

For Virginians, the festival offers a unique opportunity to celebrate and explore India’s diverse culture and traditions, with programs consisting of classical and modern Indian live performances, as well as East-West fusion dance and music. There are also different varieties of Indian cuisine. The TypeCaste comedy group is also slated to perform live. There will also be yoga demonstrations and lectures from experienced teachers. This year’s Festival of India will be held between September 21-22, 2019 at the Richmond Convention Center with the theme of “Villages of India”. Admission is free. See more information at www.thefestivalofindia.org

Tiyan Da Mela: Charlotte, NC (September 21, 2019)

Enjoy a traditional Punjabi fair with Giddha, Bhangra, fashion show, freestyle boliyaan, and open dance floor, and other festivities. There will be plenty of food, vendors and fun for all. The mela takes place on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Hindu Center, 7400 City View Dr., Charlotte. For more details, call 704-502-0355 or 704-884-1160.

Hari Kondabolu Live: Charlotte, NC (September 26, 2019)

Hari Kondabolu comes to McGlohon Theater in Charlotte, September 26, 2019 as part of Queen City Comedy Experience. You can purchase tickets at www.carolinatix.org. Learn more about the Queen City Comedy Experience at www.queencitycomedy.com. Hari Kondabolu is a comedian, writer & podcaster based in Brooklyn, NY. He has been described by The NY Times as “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today.” In 2018, his Netflix special “Warn Your Relatives” was released and he was named one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch.

Global Mela: Norcross, GA (September 21-22, 2019)

The 18th annual Global Mela will take place at Global Mall, 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd. in Norcross, GA (near Atlanta) on the weekend of September 21-22, 2019. Admission and parking are both free for the event, which will feature lots of food, vendors, cultural performances, balloon artists, kids’ activities, magic, fashion shows and more. For full details call 770-416-1111 or visit www.amsglobalmall.com.

Georgia State Fair: Atlanta, GA (September 27-October 6, 2019)

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The Georgia State Fair returns to the Atlanta Motor Speedway for 10 days of exciting attractions, live music, your favorite fair foods and carnival rides for safe, clean family fun. Tickets and more information are available at www.georgiastatefair.org September 2019

Community Events Blue Ridge Pride Festival: Asheville, NC (September, 28, 2019)

Wilmington Riverfest (October 5-6, 2019)

Celebrate Wilmington’s Annual Riverfest on October 5-6, 2019 featuring a street fair with special exhibits, vendors selling art and handmade crafts, competitions, fireworks, more than 30 food vendors and more. Enjoy a car show, continuous live entertainment showcasing local musicians and bands, and more. The fest runs through Historic Downtown Wilmington on Water Street from the foot of Market Street to Cape Fear Community College. For more details, visit, www.wilmingtonriverfest.com.

Join the LGBT community in Downtown Asheville in Pack Square Park on September 28, 2019 from 11am-7pm. Two stages will feature regional musicians and many talented entertainers. Check out the 150 vendors and organizations who will do their best to feed, cloth, accessorize, entertain and educate the festival goers. Find more info at www.romanticasheville.com/gayprideLGBT.htm

Wilmington Fall Home Show: (September 28-29, 2019)

The Wilmington Home Show will be held on September 28-29, 2019 at the Wilmington Convention Center. Meet a wide selection of home improvement professionals who will be ready to offer their expert advice, services and products for your home renovation and remodeling projects. You will find latest products and the best resources in landscaping, remodeling, and design services. See product demonstrations and sample interior and exterior vignettes. Shop, compare and save under one roof. Admission is $10 per person. See more information at www.wilmingtonhomeshow.com

Aishwarya Majmudar Live: Greenville, SC (October 11, 2019)

Vedic Center of Greenville presents a night of garba and raas with Aishwarya Majmudar and band. The event is on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Greenville Convention Center, Greenville, 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville, SC. For more details, call 864.270.4570 or 864.525.3293 or write to officers@vcofg.org.

Free Citizenship Classes: Cary, NC (October 1, 2019)

There is required orientation as well as class placement tests on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at 2pm. The classes start on October 1, 2019 and will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 to 4pm at West Regional Library in Cary. To register call InStepp Inc. 919-680-8000. InStepp in partnership with Wake County Public Libraries will host classes to help Legal Permanent Residents learn everything they need to know about American history, government and culture to pass the citizenship exam. Students who complete the 10-week class will receive discounted assistance filing their Naturalization Form.

Festival of India: Charlotte, NC (October 12-13, 2019)

The 25th Annual Festival of India is set to take place on October 12-13, 2019 from noon to 8pm each day at the Belk Theater on 130 North Tryon in Charlotte. For the last 25 years this event has drawn visitors from all around the Charlotte and vicinity. This is a family event where students will find the event educational while adults will find it entertaining. This festival showcases diversity of Indian food, art, dance, music and Bollywood entertainment. Don’t miss out on a yoga demo, get a henna tattoo, dance on the street to live pulsating music and more. Tickets will be $6 online at Carolinatix.org, $7 at the door, and children under 10 get in free. For further info, visit www.indiafestival.net or contact by phone: 704-733-8425, email: info@indiafestival.net.

Halloween International Film Festival: Kill Devil Hills, NC (October 3-5, 2019)

Held on the historic Outer Banks, the event features independent genre films from around the world between October 3-5, 2019. Festival film screenings will be shown at R/C Theatres Movies 10 in Kill Devil Hills, NC including Q&A sessions, nightly meet and greets, photo ops and more. The state-of-the-art host venue features a massive 36-foot tall movie screen, stadium seating, full digital projection capabilities, and a complete Bollywood and Beyond: Morrisville, NC lineup of refreshments and snacks available. Tickets are (October 19, 2019) available as $30 3-day or $12 single day passes. To learn more, visit obxentertainment.com/halloweenfilmfestival/ The Melodies Groups will present the concert “Bollywood and Beyond” on Saturday, October 19, 2019 beginning at 6pm at 1100 Perimeter Park Dr., Suite 118, Morrisville, NC. The event South Carolina Pride Festival: Columbia, SC will support Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC. The live (October 5, 2019) For three decades, South Carolina Pride has been on the band and singers will perform classic and contemporary songs. forefront of fighting for LGBTQ rights to live, love, work, Tickets are $15. Childcare will be available. For more details call and celebrate openly and honestly in South Carolina and has 919.480.6762.

become one of the largest outdoor festivals in the city of Columbia. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 12-9pm all along Main Street in Columbia, SC. Guests this year include Deborah Cox, Sheena Easton, and Lorrie Morgan. See more information at www.scpride.org/festival/ Saathee.com

Achal Mehta Live: Raleigh, NC (October 19, 2019)

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Garba king Achal Mehta will perform live for a night of garba, raas and Gujarati music. The event is on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh. For more details, call 336.509.5943 or 919.995.0566. September 2019

Upcoming Movie Releases Ad Astra (Director: James Gray) Cast: Brad Pitt, Ruth Negga, Tommy Lee Jones, Jamie Kennedy, John Finn, Liv Tyler, and Donald Sutherland

September 6 IT: Chapter Two (Director: Andy Muschietti) Cast: James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Jessica Chastain, Andy Bean, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan, and Bill Skarsgård

Prasthanam (Director: Deva Katta) Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Manisha Koirala, Chunky Pandey, Amyra Dastur, and Ali Fazal

Rambo: Last Blood (Director: Ariel Vromen) Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Paz Vega, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Yvette Monreal, Sheila Shah, and Oscar Jaenada

Chhichhore (Director: Nitesh Tiwari) Cast: Sushant Singh Rajput, Shraddha Kapoor, Varun Sharma, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Naveen Polishetty, Tushar Pandey, Saharsh Shukla, Prateik Babbar

Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas (Director: Sunny Deol) Cast: Karan Deol, Sahher Bambba, Sachin Khedekar, Simon Singh, Kamini Khanna, and Mannu Sandhu

Adventures of a Boy Genius (Director: Bridget Stokes) Cast: Rita Wilson, Miles Brown, Zach Gilford, Tracie Toms, Ravi Patel, and Nora Dunn

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Film Clips The Game Changers

The upcoming documentary The Game Changers explores the growing interest in plant-based diets and especially how it impacts athletic health, endurance, achievements and, in the end, lifelong wellness. The film is directed by Louie Psihoyos and produced by director James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, tennis star Novak Djokovic, Jackie Chan, Lewis Hamilton, and Chris Paul. Veganism has been gaining strength and acceptance. This film is the project of James Wilks, MMA fighter and Ultimate Fighter winner. He narrates the film as different athletes tell their stories about the benefits of a lifestyle centered on a plantbased diet. Medical professionals, such as Dr. James Loomis, the former team physician for the St. Louis Rams and Cardinals, also weigh in. The film is produced by Hollywood and sports legends and is showcases elite athletes to create awareness of reducing meat consumption and moving toward a plant-based diet. There is a special national showing on September 16, 2019 in many theaters around the country. Info: www.GameChangersMovie.com.

Mardaani 2

Rani Mukerji returns in the sequel to her 2014 hit film Mardaani. Yash Raj Films has announced Mardaani 2 where Mukerji returns as the fearless and committed Superintendent of Police, Shivani Shivaji Roy. The film is currently under production and is slated to open for the Christmas season on December 13.

each time the criminal gives him the slip by distracting him with an interesting new story about his life. The stories also change the cop’s perception towards his life and duty. Saif Ali Khan will portray the righteous police officer while Aamir Khan plays the baddie. The film will begin production in spring of 2020. No release date has been announced. The remake will be directed by Pushkar-Gayatri, who also helmed the Tamil original.

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The story follows a group of friends from a university as they progress into middle-age life and go their own separate ways. It’s a tale of lifelong bonds of friendship which are tested and reaffirmed later in life. The cast, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, includes Sushant Singh Rajput, Shraddha Kapoor, Varun Sharma, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Naveen Polishetty, Tushar Pandey, Saharsh Shukla, and Prateik Babbar. Look for the film in cinemas on September 6.

The Zoya Factor is based on Anuja Chauhan’s novel and is a romantic comedy about Zoya, an advertising agent and her relationship with the captain of team India. The cast, directed by Abhshek Sharma, includes Sonam Kapoor, Dulquer Salmaan, Sanjay Kapoor, and Saurabh Shukla. The film hits the screens on September 20.

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Bollywood veterans Aamir Khan and Saif Ali Khan have reportedly signed for the Hindi remake of the Tamil hit Vikram Vedha. The Hindi film will adjust the title slightly to Vikram Veda. The film is inspired by the folk tale of Raja Vikramaditya and the spirit Betaal, and imagines the tale in a contemporary film. Vikram is a cop gunning for a criminal named Veda. The cop manages to capture the criminal several times, but

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Ajay Bahl directs this legal thriller about a celebrated Bollywood director who stands accused by a member of his female crew of having raped her at his residence. Look for the timely storyline with the cast that 28

Veteran actor Sanjay Dutt returns as a rural politician who marries a widow with kids and gains a respectable position and trusts his stepson more than his own in political matters. This creates major friction with his own son. The film is directed by Dev Katta and also stars Jackie Shroff, Manisha Koirala, Chunky Pandey, Amyra Dastur, and Ali Fazal. Look for Prasthanam in movie theaters around the world beginning on September 20. September 2019

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The decision seemed straightforward. Bob McHenry’s heart was failing, and doctors recommended two high-risk surgeries to restore blood flow. Without the procedures, McHenry, 82, would die.

The surgeon at a Boston teaching hospital ticked off the possible complications. Karen McHenry, the patient’s daughter, remembers feeling there was no choice but to say “go ahead.” It’s a scene she’s replayed in her mind hundreds of times since, with regret. On the operating table, Bob McHenry had a stroke. For several days, he was comatose. When he awoke, he couldn’t swallow or speak and had significant cognitive impairment. Vascular dementia and further physical decline

followed until the elderly man’s death five years later. Before her father’s October 2012 surgery, “there was not any broad discussion of what his life might look like if things didn’t go well,” said Karen McHenry, 49, who writes a blog about caring for older parents. “We couldn’t even imagine what ended up happening.” It’s a common complaint: Surgeons don’t help older adults and their families understand the impact of surgery in terms people can understand, even though older patients face a higher risk of complications after surgery. Nor do they routinely engage in “shared decisionmaking,” which involves finding out what’s most important to patients and discussing surgery’s potential effect on their lives before setting a course for treatment. Older patients, it turns out, often have different priorities than younger ones. More than longevity, in many cases, they value their ability to live independently and spend quality time with loved ones, according to Dr. Clifford Ko, professor of surgery at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine. Now new standards meant to improve surgical care continued on page 74

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This may seem like a question from an analogy test that you took in school, but there is one key difference. I don’t believe there is a correct answer. Picking one of these options or strictly associating dolls with girls does nothing but feed outdated stereotypes. Like most children, I didn’t really think about the influence of toys on self- image or future career choices as a kid. My generation of children growing up in India, even in large metropolitan cities, had fewer toys or entertainment options available compared to the children of today. If I received a toy as a gift, I was overjoyed. As expected at that age, our playthings were hardly the subject of analysis. If I close my eyes, traveling deep into the farthest of memory lanes, I can pull up images of toy trains, kitchen sets, popup books, blonde dolls with pretty blue eyes, and Japanese dolls made of porcelain and dressed in kimonos, that were displayed beyond my arms reach. These were some of my cherished possessions and I recall spending many hours with them, firing up my imagination and passing time when my friends were not around. It was only as a parent that I became aware that gender role stereotyping could start as early as toddlerhood and I made a conscious decision to do everything in my power to avoid it. You can blame the “Information Age” for making every parental decision a mental debate involving fact checking, counter checking, reviews, ratings, etc. Trust me; at times it has been harder than trying to decide who would make the best Democratic presidential candidate in the 2020 elections. Instead of taking a militant approach and banning certain toys, my husband and I attempted to create a balance. One of the first things you learn as a parent is that you must humbly give up control. Nasty colds, diaper duties and unexplained crying can derail perfect plans. Similarly, you grudgingly accept the first Barbie doll that makes her way into your daughter’s life and send a thank-you note to the gift giver. Given that Barbies have been the subject of much debate and discussion over the last couple of decades, they warranted equal amount of contemplation on the part of us parents. While, we didn’t encourage exposure to the anorexic, unrealistic looking Barbie, we didn’t shun or blame her for our kid’s picky Saathee.com

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I want to dedicate this article to my first dance Guru Smt. Sumathy Kaushal. As she only had sons, she always told me that she considered me as her daughter. All the disciples lovingly called her “Sumathy Aunty”. The most amazing thing is that she passed away on the “Guru Purnima Day”. This festival is traditionally observed to pay respects to the guru to express gratitude. The festival is celebrated on the full moon day and the celebration is marked by spiritual activities in honor of the Guru called Guru Puja. The word Guru is derived from two words, GU and RU. The Sanskrit root GU means darkness or ignorance, and RU denotes the remover of that darkness or ignorance. Therefore, a Guru is one who removes the darkness of our ignorance and enlightens us. On Guru Purnima day, disciples pay respect to their Guru. It was as though she had planned this day to depart and forever allowing all her disciples to remember this special day. She dedicated all her life to present especially Kuchipudi dance form from Andhra Pradesh, South India in its purity. I would like to share a little bit of history about her life’s journey. Sumathy auntie’s parents Vaddadi Krishna Rao and Vaddadi Sowbhagyam started sending her to dance classes at the age of five. Due to their encouragement and support, she was able to pursue her passion to learn three different classical dance forms, namely, Kuchipudi, Bharatha Natyam, and Odissi. She has learned these dance styles in the oldest tradition of the Gurukul system, by staying with the Gurus. She has learned Kuchipudi under the guidance of legendary Gurus like Guru Late Sri Vedantham Lakshminaryana Sastry, Guru Sri Vedantham Jagannadha Sharma, Guru Sri Chinta Krishna Murthy, Guru Sri Vedantham Satyanarayan Sharma, and Guru C.R. Acharyulu (who was also my Guru). During an interview, she said, “While Sharma taught me the perfect Satyabhama moods, gestures and style, Chinta Krishnamurthy taught me the nuances of many dharuvus. Though I was from a big city, I learnt to live in Kuchipudi village. It was difficult in the beginning but gradually I got adjusted and the whole village treated me as their own daughter.” This rigorous training did not deter her from learning Bharatha Natyam dance style from Gurus like Guru Smt.K.J. Sarasa, and Guru Sri Kalyanam Pillai. Then she wanted to learn Odissi dance style. She approached Guru Sri Pankaj Charan Das, who of course was delighted to teach her this beautiful Saathee.com

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foundational tools – speech – to attain those peaks? How do we do this?

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“And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.” - Khalil Gibran

The power of speech, using language, is powerful indeed. We weave a web of illusion, lies and truths, creating a layer around ourselves, calling it all “life”. Do we do our power, and ourselves, justice?

Why we speak Languages exist so that we can communicate with others, and get them to “see” things that they otherwise would have no access to. How can someone know what I plan to do, for instance, if I have no way to communicate my thoughts to them? It goes deeper than that, though. Language allows us to reach into the dark recesses of someone’s mind, setting off triggers that lie beyond the conscious mind. Advertisers, politicians and others with a desire to “capture” minds are well aware of the potential to direct minds toward paths that yield benefit to the parties engaged in language-based exchanges. But it is not just others who aim language toward us. Each of us rolls language around inside our minds, “mixing it up” along with preexisting notions inside our heads. Where language-based constructs end, and where more There are times formless thoughts begin is hard to when we may be say. Regardless, such swilling around of this concoction inside our minds better off not may both deepen our understanding speaking at all... of things as well as corrupt our sense of the way things really are. The deepening comes from the attention to parts that are real, the corruption, from the parts that are abstract linguistic fabrications that may point only to the void. So, speak we must; that is our fate. Maybe all we can do is to learn to speak better to others, and, perhaps, even more importantly, to our own selves.

Speaking our way to the peak To speak better, we need to first get a grasp of what “better” is. Anything that helps us attain value would be better, would it not? That raises more questions than it answers. Value often seems to lie in the eyes of the beholder – we find different people valuing different things differently, at different times. So it would seem that we can attain different kinds of “value” by deploying our ability to speak. If we are agnostic to different kinds of value, making a sale to someone would sit side by side, as an equal citizen, with attaining a sense of “all is well with the world and with me”. But there is something a little hollow with some kinds of attainments when compared with deeper realizations that can be felt but cannot quite be articulated with ease. Would we not want to target the deeper, more satisfying aspects of our life, and use one of our ever-present and Saathee.com

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Speak a little less? Our ease with language allows us to speak a lot. Perhaps, much more than is desirable in many circumstances. We can fabricate things out of thin air with words that mean little more than the letters used to form them, we can prevaricate and deploy our words to create and spin an alternate universe, or … we can dedicate our words to paying homage to the way things are. We can work to integrate ourselves better with the reality that we are a part of. If nothing else, this would reduce the cognitive dissonance that comes from having one leg in one universe, and the other in another. While most of us attain the ability to perform impressive linguistic gymnastics, could we be better off restraining and taming these skills so that we deploy them in line with a desire to live a better life? There are times when we may be better off not speaking at all, for we may know far less than what is needed to make sense out of something. It may be better to wait and watch, while things unfold around us. We absorb the bits and pieces as they come toward us, assimilating them, letting them swirl around in amorphous clouds, mixing in with things that are already there, eventually forming more stable patterns that resonate with reality more than their precursor patterns did. Sometimes there is a pleasing click that we hear, as intransigent pieces of the puzzle suddenly, and inexplicably, lock into place. An Aha arises – so that is what it was!

Speak a little more? Less is not always more though. Sometimes, our external reality could use a little “assist” much like the rockets we send into space gain a gravity-assist from planets that are on the path to some greater destination. We are also part of reality after all, and there is no reason that we should always relegate our role in the overall scheme of things to simply watching the wheel go round and round. But how much more than nothing should we speak? We can go well beyond reality, using our power of language to transcend it to the point of making it irrelevant in its current form. Or, we can attempt to partner with it, leading when we can, being led when we must, in a nuanced dance where it and I waltz together in rhythmic cadence, almost as if we are one.

Speaking in rhythm Whether we are speaking less, or are being more articulate, the important realization is that there is something else besides us that exists. Something outside us, we might say, but that could be a little too simplistic because “outside” and “inside” may not really exist in the way our language has misdirected continued on page 120

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This past summer we celebrated a major national holiday. July 11th. It was not America or India’s Independence Day but a cause for great celebration for many Indian Americans. 7-11 was giving out free Slurpees on 7-11. That week, I was doing open mikes at Fourth Wall, my favorite place in Los Angeles. It has two locations in Los Angeles: one in North Hollywood and another one in Koreatown. Both of them happen to be next to 7-11 stores. I noticed that the colors of 7-11 are the same as the Indian flag. An orange stripe on top, a white stripe in the middle and green at the bottom. I think it was a strategic decision by the founders of 7-11 to entice Indian Americans into running the popular American kirana stores. It worked because Indian Americans have done that job very well. The requirement to open a 7-11 franchise is simple. You should be willing to put some money upfront and promise not to delve into luxuries such as having a social life. Family is important but you should convince your family members to come and work with you and support you at the stores. Finally, you should be willing to work from 7 to 11. Indians by nature are overachievers so they have expanded the expectations to 7/24. 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. If one analyzes the business model of 7-11, it is basic. Sell processed food that is not good for you. You can sell that at a higher price because of the convenience of location and time. The ever popular extra large Slurpees have 16 teaspoons of sugar. The motto of the store should be, “We give you diabetes, one Slurpee at a time.” There are other processed foods that have me wondering each time I go to a 7-11. Have you ever considered how long that hot dog has been rotating in the rotisserie? As long as it takes to sell. In some stores, it may have been rotating since Easter; the original Easter when Jesus Christ came back. In fact, he may have come back for that reason. “Thou shall not eat that hot dog. It is the 8th deadly sin.” Some American comics have heckled me during my standup and asked if I feel guilty about having my countrymen sell beef jerky. I tell them, “Our people didn’t kill those cows. It’s your people that treat cows like crap. You kill them, you package them and then you provide them to our store owners.” In fact, my son, Vicktor, has a joke on the same topic. He says, “Indian cows are holy. These are American cows. They are treated like crap anyway.” I tell my fellow American comics that there is a sophisticated business model at work here. It is akin to the Indian mafia. After eating a lot of bad food, when people get sick they see a doctor. Indian Americans dominate that field. One out of four doctors Saathee.com

in the US is an Indian. Personally, I don’t like Indian doctors, especially Hindus. I am not trusting my life in someone’s hands who believes in reincarnation. Our people don’t own many hospitals … yet. We do own a lot of hotels and motels. When the patients get hospitalized and when their relatives visit them, they stay at our hotels. In addition, when people are not able to pay their bills, our people help in financial planning because we are good in numbers. Finally, after getting hopelessly entangled in the maze of bills, dealing with hospitals and insurance companies, people get depressed and they need to find the meaning of life. They

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Immigration Matters By Rishi P. Oza

House of Representatives Passes Game-Changing Legislation

On July 10, 2019, the United States House of Representatives passed the H.R. 1044 – The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019, an achievement that garnered little attention in the highly partisan immigration debate currently raging in Washington. Although cable news outfits and most media sources only gave the legislation nominal attention, particularly in light of the current migrant crisis at the nation’s southern border, H.R. 1044, if signed into law, would significantly impact On the whole, by the lives of Indian (and to a lesser extent Chinese) nationals in the requiring Indian nationals to wait United States. While observers remain skeptical as to whether such a an exhorbitant bill has a chance of actually becoming law, the bill would reap significant amount of time rewards to the thousands of highly for residency... skilled immigrants currently waiting for a green card. Current immigration laws feature per country limitations on the types of visas that can be issued to any one country. The Immigration and Nationality Act caps the issuance of immigrant visas to only 7 percent of those visas annually available to any one country. These caps are reflected in the law as Congress allows for 480,000 visas to be issued for familybased preference categories and 140,000 for employment-based preference categories. As a result, those countries that have a high demand for either family or employment-based visas typically hit the 7 percent cap, resulting in longer and longer backlogs for individuals seeking to secure lawful permanent residency status. In practical terms, the current law allows for 480,000 visas to be available annually for over 21-year-old children of US citizens (both married and unmarried), spouses and unmarried children of permanent residents and siblings of US citizens. This has resulted in huge backlogs for countries where familybased visas are in high demand, specifically Mexico and the Philippines. For example, a Mexican citizen sponsored by his US citizen brother would have to wait 22 years to be able to immigrate to the United States; a Filipino would have to wait 21 years. By comparison, an Indian national would have to wait 15 years, whereas a national of any other country in the world Saathee.com

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would have an approximate 13-year wait time. H.R. 1044 would increase the per-country limit cap from 7 percent annually to 15 percent annually, a change that would help to significantly reduce wait times for Mexican, Filipino and Indian citizens. The difference on the employment side is even starker. Currently the 7 percent cap for employment-based visas has resulted in significant backlogs for Indian and Chinese nationals, with Indian citizens feeling the brunt of the problem. Individuals of extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers or intra-company managers and executives (known as EB-1 Priority Workers) from India currently face a green card wait time of nearly 3 ½ years; Chinese nationals face a lag of a little over 2 years – the remainder of the world’s nationals face a mere 18 month wait time. While this difference is not particularly troubling, policymakers should keep in mind that EB-1 caliber workers are considered the most highly skilled members of the entire global economy and often may have a choice on where they want to live and work. By delaying permanent residency status for these priority workers even slightly compared to other nations, the United States places itself at an unnecessary disadvantage in attracting global talent. The second and third preference employment-based workers from India face an even gloomier outlook. These workers, known as EB-2 and EB-3 level workers, fill positions that either require an advanced degree (EB-2) or are considered professionals/skilled workers (EB-3) – these workers make up the bulk of employment-based permanent resident applicants. When looking at the wait times for EB-2 and EB-3 applicants, nationals of all countries in the world except for China and India face no wait time in applying for a green card, except for the time associated with standard case processing. Conversely, EB-2 and EB-3s from China are delayed almost 3 years before being green card eligible; Indian citizens in these same categories must wait over 10 years before being eligible to apply for permanent residency, an astounding if not absurd consequence of the per country limitation. As a practical matter, Indian citizens that work as physicians, engineers, scientists, teachers and a host of other skilled and necessary positions are artificially forced to wait over a decade to have certainty in their lives. They must obtain extensions of their H-1B status for years on end with the stress of knowing that a disgruntled consular officer could jeopardize their ability to return to the United States; their children often have to pay out-of-state or international student rates despite living in the US for years; their ability to change jobs is often restricted by only being able to move to companies that would consider sponsoring their visas, thus stifling competition and innovation. On the whole, by requiring Indian nationals to wait an exorbitant amount of time for residency status serves no continued on page 122

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Rooftop Philosophy

I am in Bangkok. A party, a roof. Coming towards me is an acquaintance, a singer I’ve met, on another rooftop, in another part of the city. “Hey, DK. How”s it feel to be back on this side of the world?” “Really good, to be honest. I had missed the street life, the colors. Good to see you. I can’t believe it’s been what... four years? What have you been making?” Genuinely curious: I’ve read somewhere that we overestimate what we can do in one year, but underestimate what we can do in five. “I wish I could say a lot more than what I actually am... I figured I would be finished with some new songs, by this point, since I have more... financial security. See, I got a day job, so, I figured I’d work at night on a new album.” “How’s that working out?” “Could be better. I’m not sure if it’s any good, but I’m trying new things, like we talked about before. Brute force method, and all that. How about you? Are you well? Where did you go this time? I think I got some mail from you but... somewhere in... Latvia? That’s random. Why?” “Eurovision.” “What?” “It’s a long story, but they had hosted it, a jillion years ago, and that piqued my interest... and then, well, more stuff, but, it’s not that easy to get into, it’s hard to process, writing a book actually... Yeah. Still working out my thinking. Another whole story, but I’ll save it.” “A book, huh. Mmm. Listen, I don’t... well, okay. I’ll just say it... I’m sorry about not replying to your emails. See, I just didn’t have time, you know, to read everything. Plus, I knew, well, I just wanted to find a good moment, you know, to properly reply? Like a Sunday, over a cup of tea, when I could really focus, and everything and― “It’s okay. I send a lot of email. I’ve heard.” “You kinda do. But I just feel... a little bad.” “Don’t.” “Alright. But tell me, what brings you to Bangkok?” “I’m here to host a party... It’s kind of fun, but it’s a new thing I’ve been doing. Kind of an internet blind date, but for Saathee.com

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Sometimes surgeons make the misguided assumption that Surgeons should review their advance older patients want to follow recommendations rather than directives — instructions for the care they want in having input into medical decisions, said Dr. Clarence the event of a life-threatening medical crisis — or Braddock, professor of medicine at UCLA. In focus groups, 97 offer patients without these documents the percent of seniors said “I prefer that my doctor offer me chance to complete them. Surrogate decisionchoices and ask my opinion,” according to research Braddock makers authorized to act on a patient’s published in 2012. behalf should be named in the medical Yet in another study involving older adults, Braddock record. found that orthopedic surgeons rarely discussed the patient’s If a stay in intensive care is expected role in decision-making (only 15 percent of the time) or after surgery, that should be made clear, along with the assessed the patient’s understanding of what surgery would patient’s instructions on interventions such as feeding tubes, entail (12 percent of the time). dialysis, blood transfusions, cardiopulmonary resuscitation At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Margaret and mechanical ventilation. Schwarze, an associate professor of vascular surgery, has This is far cry from how “informed consent” usually developed a tool called “best case/worst case” to help works. Generally, surgeons explain to an older patient the surgeons communicate more effectively with older patients. physical problem, how surgery is meant to correct it and what “The idea is to tell the patient a story in terms they can complications are possible, backed by references to scientific understand,” Schwarze said. studies. Instead of citing statistics on the risk of pneumonia or infection, for instance, a surgeon would explain what might “What we don’t ask is: What does living happen if things went well or badly. Would the patient be in well mean to you? What do you hope to be pain? Would she need nursing able to do in the next year? And what should care? Would he be able to return home and do things he liked to do? I know about you to provide good care?” Would she land in the ICU? Would said Dr. Ronnie Rosenthal, a professor of he be able to walk on his own? surgery and geriatrics at Yale School of A similar range of possibilities is presented for a treatment alternative. Then the surgeon identifies the most likely Medicine and co-leader of the Coalition for outcomes for surgery and the alternative, based on the Quality in Geriatric Surgery Project. patient’s circumstances. “Going through a major operation when you’re older is going to change your life,” Schwarze said. “Our goal is to help Rosenthal tells of an 82-year-old patient with early-stage rectal cancer. The man had suffered a stroke 18 months earlier older patients imagine what these changes might look like.” Because of her father’s experience, Karen McHenry was and had difficulty walking and swallowing. He lived with his cautious when her mother, Marjorie McHenry, fell and broke wife, who had congestive heart failure, and had been five ribs in fall 2017. At the hospital, doctors diagnosed hospitalized with pneumonia three times since his stroke. significant internal bleeding and a collapsed lung and Rosenthal explained to the man that if she operated to remove the cancer, he might land in the ICU with a breathing recommended a complicated lung surgery. “This time around, I knew what questions to ask, but it machine and then end up at a rehabilitation facility. was still hard to get a helpful response from the surgeons,” “No, I don’t want that; I want to be home with my wife,” Karen said. “I have a vivid memory of the doctor saying, Rosenthal recalled his saying. The man declined the surgery. His wife died 18 months later, ‘Well, I’m an awesome surgeon.’ And I thought to myself, ‘I’m sure you are, but my mom is 88 years old and frail. And I and he lived another six months before he had a fatal stroke. Surgeons can help guide discussions that require complex don’t see how this is going to end well.’” After consulting with the hospital’s palliative care team decision-making by asking five questions, according to Dr. and a heart-to-heart talk with her daughter, Marjorie Zara Cooper, associate professor of surgery at Harvard McHenry decided against the surgery. Nearly three years Medical School: later, she’s mentally sharp, gets around with a walker and How does your health affect your day-to-day life? When engages in lots of activities at her nursing home. you think about your health, what’s most important to you? “We took the risk that Mom might have a shorter life but a What are you expecting to gain from this operation? What higher quality of life without surgery,” Karen said. “And we health conditions or treatments worry you most? And what kind of won that gamble after having lost it with my dad.” abilities are so critical to you that you can’t imagine living without them? 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Once I fancied myself an “Artiste.” Way back in the middle years of high school, I had a guitar and would strum romantic tunes from the likes of Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, my long wavy hair covering my face like a mop with a lit cigarette stuck in it. Then I got into songwriting mainly to impress the ladies, but primarily because I realized that I couldn’t play the guitar. Past graduate school, my musical career long buried by the need to eat occasionally, I found an old beret hat, which then launched Sometimes, you my painting disaster, er, I mean, career. just have to put Those were younger days, when the peeled onion you can survive on smiles and coffee, and of course, the oxygen that is Art. in a jar -- and I moved into a crime-infested slum in add vinegar. the historic district of Richmond, VA, and worked by day, and painted by night. It really was charming, unless you were living the charm, in which case, it was totally miserable. The drug dealers, the prostitutes, the pimps, and the occasional student looked up at my window and saw me painting broad strokes on everything but canvas—because I couldn’t afford canvas. I ran the gamut: abstract, cubist, impressionist, expressionist, realist, and many other –ists. And hey, the neighbors, in their wisdom, and maybe inebriation, seemed to like the stuff and cut through abstract like cheese through butter. One lady who, ahem, worked by night, had been watching Saathee.com

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what I had been painting for several days on a used shower curtain pinned to the wall, and met me at the steps to the apartment. “You drew me,” she said smiling, flashing two missing teeth and one gold tooth. “I knows you been drawing me.” I smiled back. “Well, it’s abstract, so I don’t know what I really paint.” She was proud to receive the shower curtain with bright smudges and lines as a gift, as did many strange folks who saw themselves in what I drew on box lids, old t-shirts and even empty beer cans. But yeah, I was just thinking….

Twirl, Twerk, Sing Like a Duck Being Choked

I was thinking, through years of singing, guitars, drums, songwriting, sculpture, painting, and poetry, that, well, I really wasn’t very good at anything and the existential crisis was already nipping at my ears, and whispering more questions than answers. Yes, you can twirl, twerk, sing like a duck being choked, not hit a single note with a guitar, and write “Roses are red, I love you” all day long and somebody will love it. Your mother, of course, will tell you it’s brilliant. And some relatives and friends will smile and say beautiful things like, “Never give continued on page 100

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When we start working for the first time, right out of college or high school, there is so much excitement that we probably don’t pay much attention to how we are going to build our nest egg, may be because it means actually thinking about retirement. It is so far out in the future, at least 45 years if not more, that it is almost unfathomable, like a bottomless well where nobody knows or can figure out how deep the well is. So why bother? It so happens that it is actually a good time to think about retirement and the nest egg we are supposed to start building for. The reason is very simple. We all have heard the power of compounding. One thing a newly minted employee has on his/her side is the time; and the impact of time, if harnessed properly, can do great things for him/her and hence that is the time the real hard thinking for retirement should start. What does that mean? Talking about power of compounding, there was an article by Amit Rupani in this magazine in March 2019 which gave an excellent demonstration of how the compounding works even if you just invest for the first 10 years of your career and then stop investing. Well, let us start with obvious things first. Your 401k plan at work. Most Corporations have these plans and generally you are automatically enrolled unless you opt to get out of it. If you opted to get out that will be at your own peril and a pretty bad move. Not only should you invest in 401k, but you should invest to the fullest that the law and the Corporation allows you to do (2019 limit is $19,000 for younger than 50 person). Yes, even if that means a bit of belt-tightening or tight wallet for the first few years. It is worth it because it assures you a certain amount of money at the time of retirement and it is a good investment. Not only it is tax-free but also most Corporations will contribute free a certain amount to that. It is also portable which means it is your money and you take it with you should you decide to change jobs. If you and the corporation together are able to put $510 in to this account every month, at 6 percent growth you will have over a million dollars ($1,015,660) at the end of 40 years in your account. Just make sure that you always take advantage of the full benefit offered by your employer. Besides the 401k, you can also start your own IRA and invest up to $ 6,000 every year. The story here is the same: take full advantage of the plans offered so that the compounding effect of time, as mentioned above, will benefit you. There are income and other limits on IRAs. Those two will be the main sources of income for you in your retirement. Aside from those the only other steady source is your Social Security. The FRA (full retirement age) for getting fully vested benefit is around 66 right now and would slowly keep creeping higher until it reaches 67. I would urge everyone to at least wait till then if you absolutely cannot wait till your age of 70 which would be the best scenario for you to reap the most benefit from social security. One harsh reality many don’t realize is that the income stream stays very steady and the same once it starts with the exception of social security which is adjusted for inflation every year. It does not matter how many years you have in retirement (5, 20, 35 or more) this income stream does not change but the expenses keep going up every year at least by the inflation, Saathee.com

some times more. Just imagine if your monthly expenses are $1,000 today, as an example, for the same items that you buy with that money you will be paying $1,100 five years from now and $1,220 10 years from now at just 2 percent inflation; If the inflation is assumed to be 3 percent then the same numbers go up to $1,160 and $1,340 respectively. The Federal Reserve is trying its best to contain the inflation at 2 percent. But let us just assimilate the fact that inflation effect is real and dangerous and is here to stay.

So, it becomes a major issue in retirement to make sure that our expenses stay under the income stream we have. If it is not possible to contain/reduce expenses for whatever reason then we have to increase our income stream which means tapping into and possibly depleting our other (taxable) savings. It is easier said than done. It is so because you have to make sure that the withdrawal rate is such that the assets will last your lifetime, but then we have to decide our “lifetime” which may be a hard thing to do. It is also possible that you can withdraw more than your RMD from your 401K/IRA accounts but the same lifetime question would boggle that scene too. You also need to keep in mind that you don’t creep into higher tax bracket when more money is withdrawn from these accounts. We haven’t talked much about many aspects of saving for nest-egg; like long term investment strategy, when, where and how to invest, your own risk tolerance and other estate planning necessities but that will be left for another time. It is possible to retire happy. But much effort is required behind that statement. And that effort starts when you start working. Yes, indeed, as mentioned above it behooves you to have a plan, preferably on paper but at least in your mind for sure, and follow it. It will be wise to take advantage of the compounding effect of time by investing early in your career. Also, it helps to have a streak of discipline.

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Vidwans is an independent, board certified financial planner. For details visit www.vidwansfinancial.com, call 984-888-0355 or write to mpvidwans@yahoo.com.

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Buy Right, Sit Tight Rational side of the investing pendulum By Amit Rupani

What Investors Can Learn from James Holzhauer? Part 2

Quick Recap of Part 1: If you have been a fan of Jeopardy! America’s favorite quiz show, you know who I am talking about. He was an unstoppable force in the show’s modern 35year history. Holzhauer won $2,462,216 in 32 days on Jeopardy! He has made it to the Hall of Fame of this quiz show creating many new records. No one in the history of this game has played the game the way he played and hence is considered as outlier by previous champions. Now you might be wondering what does a quiz game winner has to do in an investment column. Since there are many commonalities in Jeopardy! game show and Investing, there are a lot of things that investors can learn from James Holzhauer. Commonalities like having multidisciplinary knowledge, lightning reflexes, apply “right” strategy, bet at “right” time, and good luck. In Part 2 we will look into the specifics of what we can learn from James Holzhauer about Investing.

Markets Evolve: If a winning strategy has worked in the past it will be copied by many others. New players will try to copy successful strategy which will amplify competition. This applies to pretty much any field. In the early nineties, in 50 over One Day International cricket games, conventional strategy used by many teams was to start their innings batting cautiously. Save wickets, grind through middle overs, and attack in last 10 overs by keeping wickets in hand. In the 1996 Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka surprised oppositions by using a new strategy. They sent the famous pair of Romesh Kaluwitharana and Sanath Jayasuriya pinch hitters as openers and they attacked right from first ball. They took maximum advantage of fielding restrictions in first 15 overs. It worked well for Sri Lanka and they won 1996 Cricket World Cup beating favorites Australia in the finals. This successful strategy of attacking in first 15 overs was copied by other teams and now it is a very common strategy. Warren Buffett made killings in 1960s and 1970s applying what he learned from Ben Graham by using net-net bargain strategy in the stock market. This winning strategy laid the foundation for him for many bigger things in future for his company Berkshire Hathaway. He eventually evolved into buying high quality compounder businesses at reasonable price as competition and his size didn’t allow him to use the old strategy. James Holzhauer’s innovative strategy worked very well as he went after higher dollar questions first, taking money off the board. He didn’t fear making big bets during Daily Double or Final Jeopardy questions. Eventually, other participants realized that the only way to beat Holzhauer was to apply his winning strategy. His style was copied by others and his Saathee.com

winning streak of 32 days came to an end with total winning amount at $2,462,216. In short – one has to keep learning and keep evolving as change is the only constant.

Know Your Stuff: Holzhauer had deep knowledge of many disciplines and an ability to recall information at lightning speed. His very high rate of answering questions correctly showed he knew his stuff very well. He never attempted to guess any questions where he had tiniest of doubt. Your points are deducted for a wrong answer in Jeopardy! As an investor we need to have very good understanding of the business that we are invested in. If we can’t understand how the business is going to make money, there is no point in investing your hard-earned money in it. An investor needs to strive to not only understand the business model but the overall dynamics of the sector and industry that it operates in. Knowing your business very well helps an investor to hold it through thick and thin as the roads of business are riddled with potholes. Eventually, all businesses have to ride through the road that is full of potholes. Great businesses do a good job of surviving through tough economic cycles and thrive when there are tailwinds. It becomes very critical to know if your business is good enough to drive through the tough road.

Behavior: Holzhauer not only knew his strengths and weakness very well, but he made his smart moves after analyzing another participant’s behavior. He said “The aggressive betting on the daily doubles is one of my trademarks. People should be betting big, and people who have a normal day job may not feel as comfortable betting this much money, though really, it’s just points on a scoreboard until you actually win the game. I think there’s a mental block for betting big amounts that doesn’t exist for me but it does for other people. So that’s a big advantage my background gives me.” He said in one of his interviews. He beautifully capitalized on irrational behavior of his opponents. Warren Buffett has very well said that “The stock market is a device to transfer money from the impatient to the patient.” Success in investing is mainly determined by how we behave in the market assuming one has bought the “right” business. The real play begins after a stock is bought. It will either go down, up, or remain sideways. Each movement will give an itch to an investor to act. If it goes down, one may sell out of fear of it falling more. If it goes up, one may sell out of fear of missing out on gains. If it remains sideways, one may sell out thinking it’s not going anywhere. If a “right” stock is bought, all of the three possible movements will happen over long holding period. Instead of tracking the stock price, investors will be served well if they keep eye on the underlying profits. There is a saying that stock prices are slaves of earnings. If the underlying profits are growing, stock price will have to match with growing profits. Happy investing!

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Read • Watch • Listen By Jennifer Allen

Film Review: Blinded by the Light A Tale of Finding Oneself, One Lyric at a Time

Cast: Viveik Kalra, Kulvinder Ghir, Aaron Phagura, Dean-Charles Chapman, Nell Williams, Meera Ganatra, Rob Brydon, Nikita Mehta, and Hayley Atwell Co-written and Directed by: Gurinder Chadha co-written by: Sarfraz Manzoor, based on his real-life experiences

Anyone who knows Gurinder Chadha’s films knows that she prefers to delve into “genially subversive” topics with feelgood stories that also tackle racism, sexism, class systems, and cultural differences. While many of her films are set in England, they are more often about South Asian characters that live there. So, it seemed a perfect fit that she would tackle such a story Blinded by the Light. The film is based on the real-life tale of journalist Sarfraz Manzoor, who as a British-Pakistani Muslim teen became inspired by the music of Bruce Springsteen in order to cope with not only the economic recession of late 1980’s Britain, but also the racial hatred that many South Asians had to deal with (and still do) on top of it.

Stereotypical Pakistani Household

Newcomer Viveik Kalra plays a somewhat retold version of Manzoor’s life as Javed Khan. He is a shy kid whose family lives in the small town of Luton. To deal with the turmoil he endures both a school and at home, he writes a daily journal and poetry. He lives in an almost stereotypical Pakistani household with his parents and two older sisters. His father (played to perfection by Kulvinder Ghir) is a patriarch who has a practical frame of mind: you work to bring money in for the family, and never for personal gain. The later years of Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister saw her wanting to dramatically cut down inflation in the country. Unfortunately this economic decision eventually brought about huge layoffs for blue-collar workers, and Luton was one of those towns hit hardest. Javed’s father loses his job from the car factory he had put in 16 years of tireless work for. This means that his wife (Meera Ganatra) must work twice as hard sewing clothes and the girls must pick up jobs to help pay the bills. Saathee.com

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But Javed doesn’t want any of it. He wants, above all else, to be a writer and in a bold move enrolls in an English Literature class at school. On his first day, he bumps not only into a spicy political activist in the form of Eliza (Nell Williams), but also into a Sikh classmate named Roops (Aaron Phaguara) who tells him about “The Boss” and then hands him two Springsteen cassettes (Born in the USA and Darkness on the Edge of Town specifically) as if they were religious relics. What follows are beautiful scenes of Javed, with headphones in place, listening to “Dancing in the Dark” and “The Promised Land” as if somehow this man from New Jersey understands his pain. He walks along with each line of lyric flittering either around his head or on the side of a house. As Javed hears those words and finds emotional attachment to them, we are there… experiencing it with him as each line of text hits the screen in beautiful detail. Now while Springsteen’s music did have a huge impact, the movie also shows that Javed’s English teacher (a charming performance by Hayley Atwell), Miss Clay helped uplift his dreams by encouraging him to write more, and get his work published. If it weren’t for her, I doubt he would have ever become the journalist he, or more appropriately Manzoor, is today. Another charming aspect of the film is the many musical montages built around Springsteen’s songs. Probably the most memorable is the “Born to Run” sequence which is built like a cross between a Bollywood number and a stage musical. Javed, Roops, and Eliza sing and dance their way through Luton while various inhabitants join in. I caught myself singing along with them in the theater “’Cause tramps like us, baby we were born to run.” I sympathize as a fellow a Springsteen fan, thanks to my mother who played the entire Born in the USA album in the house so many times that the cassette wore out. The film also tackles realistic depictions of racism, which shows how Luton’s Pakistani community has simply become accustomed to it. Mean kids pee through the mail slot at a friend’s house, and the wife simply grabs towels to pat it up from the plastic mat specifically in place as this is a regular occurrence. A protest from Britain’s fascist National Front movement storms through the town, disrupting the wedding of Javed’s older sister.

Chadha’s Best Since Bend it Like Beckham

While you don’t have to be a Springsteen superfan to appreciate the film, the music does provide a mesmerizing backdrop for a feel-good film that’s all about the importance of forging your own identity which is inspired but never fully dominated by the things you love. Kalra’s performance as Javed is immediately endearing, and the film is probably Chadha’s best since Bend It Like Beckham. Enjoy it for what it is, and maybe even you will find tranquility one day while enjoying a good song from The Boss.

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It seems like you cannot go five feet within this world without experiencing some type of predetermined racial profiling. Another person sees your skin, your hair, your face, or whichever body part places you in a particular racial group. That same physical trait or traits will also determine for this other person within three seconds which racial stereotype you are a part of before he or she even interacts with you. This is especially true if you are of mixed race, and often you can almost see the gears turning as the other person tries to figure out whether you’re more inclined toward one particular race or another. Racism is a double-edged sword. Many young people today are told “Racism is bad” but then are not fully taught as to why it’s bad. By the same token, your race and your biological background is a hot topic these days with all the DNA testing kits out there. Spit into a tube and learn about your genealogical past, but then you may have to deal with that past being something you were told is bad. It’s a lot to take in, to be honest. Despite the moniker of how racism is so repugnant, it still exists. It’s still the main cause of most of the violent altercations that have been talked about since humanity has been around. Our brains are wired to not only label things a certain way, but also to instinctively be aware when something or someone is “different’” than we are. Humanity has always been objectively divided into timeless, genetic races, yet at the same time we have had to be taught that thinking about people in those terms is self-evidently evil. The truth is that as much as we want to fight the concept of racial supremacy, teaching racial tolerance and multiculturalism in History class isn’t going to cut it. Instead, America’s classrooms should instead use all that aforementioned DNA data that we’re so eager to collect with Saathee.com

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News Notes passengers, and provide level boarding. Amy Cheng, the artist creating art-glass for the two The Texas India Forum, a Houston-based non-profit, has Hawthorne Lane stops, has also designed the announced that it will host “Howdy, Modi!” a community interior seat fabric for the vehicles. summit that will host India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the region on September 22, 2019. The organizers are working to explore common interests and expand partnership between the United States and India’s fast growing economy. Texas has over 500,000 people of Indian descent. “There is unprecedented synergy between our region and the aspirations of a ‘New India’ that Prime Minister Narendra Modi represents. The American dream shares many similarities with As each new streetcar arrives to CATS, it emerging Indian dream, and an event of this scale suggests an opportunity to will begin a series of tests required for the build bridges across two great democracies,” said Jugal Malani, a convener of certification and operation of the new vehicles. the “Howdy, Modi!” organizing committee. The remaining five vehicles are in various Attendance at the summit will be free, but passes will be required. Passes stages of completion and are all expected to be are available on a first-come-first serve basis and exclusively through an online delivered by spring 2020. registration process through the website listed below. Many prominent Learn more about these modern streetcar business and community leaders from across America are expected to attend. vehicles by visiting www.ridetransit.org. The program will also feature a cultural showcase. This will be the first trip to the United States for Prime Minister Modi after his reelection victory in Indian elections earlier this year. The Texas India Forum WHC to Hold 3-Day Conference (TIF) encourages cooperation between the United States and India, advancing “‘THREADS 2019” in Boston the shared values of democracy, inclusive economic development, and mutual The World Hindu Council of America has respect. TIF brings together Indian-American organizations and institutions to announced that it will hold a three-day encourage collaboration within the region and expand opportunities for conference in Boston from November 1-3, 2019. engagement with India. Modi is also expected to make a similar appearance in Chicago (no firm The purpose of the event is two-fold: exploring information available at press time) as well as address the UN general assembly and chronicling the contributions of Hindus to America and, paying tribute to the largesse of during his visit. America and its warm embrace of Hindus. For more information on the Houston event, visit www.howdymodi.org. WHC’s conference “Threads 2019: Share, Appreciate and Engage-To Shape a Collective Republican National Convention 2020 Future” will bring Logo Released together a community The Republican National Convention will be held that is maturing and in from August 24 - 27, 2020 at the Spectrum Center making its mark every day in America. in Charlotte. The Republican National Committee Speakers who are leaders, scholars and leading recently released the logo and the host committee lights in various aspects of life - philanthropy, kicked off a drive for 8,000 volunteers. The science, arts, technology, media, business, announcements came as part of the RNC’s annual medicine and academia – will narrate their summer meeting in Charlotte. Party officials from story so each thread can be picked up and around the country also attended. The press woven into a fabric that tells the larger tale of conference for the logo release featured GOP national the impact of Hindus on American society. Chair Ronna McDaniel and John Lassiter, who chairs Topics include: Science and Technology, the convention’s host committee. Convention Arts and Literature, Holistic Living, Education, president and CEO Marcia Lee Kelly also attended. Medicine, Industry and Commerce, Public Service and Advocacy, Service and First Modern Streetcar Delivered for CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 Project Philanthropy. There will also be lightening On August 7, the first modern streetcar was delivered by Siemens to talks on unique ideas and projects. (Charlotte Area Transit System) CATS’ South Boulevard Rail Facility. These The World Hindu Council of America is an vehicles will operate on the CityLYNX Gold Line, replacing the Gomaco replica independent, nonprofit and volunteer-based vehicles, once Phase 2 opens for revenue service. charitable organization serving the needs of the A total of six Siemens S70 streetcar vehicles have been procured as part of the Hindu community in the US since 1970. CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 project. The vehicles are equipped with hybrid The three-day conference welcomes people technology, allowing them to operate off-wire, without the use of overhead catenary from all disciplines, denominations and system, from the Spectrum Arena/CTC stop to Mint Street in Uptown Charlotte. cultures who seek a deeper understanding of The new streetcars, which resemble a smaller version of CATS Blue Line the Hindu-American narrative. Registration is light rail vehicles, are equipped with 52 seats, can hold up to 117 standing open at: www.threads2019.org.

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up,” and even, “You took Celine Dion and put your own twist to it. Just wonderful.” No kidding, aunt Ruby. But although erratically, my artistic heart was yet beating; and I still had this fully-charged defibrillator of high-voltage idealism that I dragged behind me into the dawn of the 1990s. Heck, if I’m not good, it doesn’t matter; brilliant talent is buried under every stone in this graveyard of the working dead. I was U.S. Census Bureau Announces the Start of First Major going to go searching for the purity that was art, the uncut diamond dust, the undiscovered Hemingways and Field Operation for 2020 Census undishevelled Van Goghs. The U.S. Census Bureau briefed the media in mid-August on the launch of address canvassing, the first major field operation A crisis of success of the 2020 Census. Address canvassing improves and refines My foray into starting a poetry magazine in 1991 did not the Census Bureau’s address list of households nationwide, which is necessary to deliver invitations to respond to the seem suicidal in the moment. The magazine mysteriously census. The address list plays a vital role in ensuring a complete exploded into a regional force like a spark on a bubbling sewer drain lid. As we expanded into a full blown publishing and accurate count of everyone living in the United States. company, putting out, of all things, a free monthly poetry “The Census Bureau is dedicated to ensuring that we are on track, and ready to accomplish the mission of the 2020 Census,” magazine financed by advertising, and publishing 10-15 said Census Bureau Director books/year, I continued to scratch my head about what was Steven Dillingham. “We have causing this crisis of success. Then I met the “artists.” As I worked 12-hour shifts on my made many improvements and innovations over the past day job and was going thousands in debt monthly putting out decade, including better a free magazine claiming organic grocers, coffee houses, art technologies for canvassing galleries, and pubs would finally step up and support the arts, neighborhoods and developing the artists, well, they could not cut me a break. We were having complete and updated address readings and events; we packed coffee shops, parking lots and even large breweries with poetry, music, clowns, marching listings and maps.” bands, putt putt poetry golf, and who knows what else. But the The Census Bureau created new software called the Block Assessment, Research and Classification Application (BARCA). artists, they wanted more. In the end, it wasn’t just me. Five long years out, broke and It compares satellite images of the United States over time, exhausted, reading a nasty note from another unknown poet allowing Census Bureau employees to spot new housing demanding to know why I had rejected his poem, I noticed this developments, changes in existing homes and other housing units that did not previously exist. Reviewers also use BARCA to strange orb rotating in the darkness not far from my face. It compare the number of housing units in current imagery with the looked and smelled like an onion. “Who are you?” I asked. “Never mind that, buddy; why is my book publication two number of addresses on file for each block. months behind schedule?” it responded. Soon, I shut it all “We were able to verify 65 percent of addresses using satellite imagery — a massive accomplishment for us,” said down. I then just worked, and a quarter century has passed and Census Bureau Geography Division Chief Deirdre Bishop I still wonder what I really feel about art.

during the briefing. “In 2010 we had to hire 150,000 people to verify 100 percent of the addresses in the field, this decade we will only have to hire about 40,000 employees around the nation to verify the remaining 35 percent of addresses.” Census Bureau employees (listers) have started walking through neighborhoods across the country checking addresses not verified using BARCA software. In-field address canvassing will continue through mid-October. This operation is one of several activities the Census Bureau conducts for an accurate and complete count. The Census Bureau also partners with the U.S. Postal Service and tribal, state and local officials to update the address list. The 2020 Census officially starts counting people in January 2020 in remote Toksook Bay, Alaska. Following the count of people in remote Alaska, most households in the country will start receiving invitations to respond online, by phone or by mail in March 2020. The U.S. Constitution mandates that a census of the population be conducted once every 10 years. Census data is used to determine the number of seats each state holds in Congress and how more than $675 billion in federal funds are distributed back to states and local communities every year for services and infrastructure, including health care, jobs, schools, roads and businesses. For more information, visit www.census.gov. Saathee.com

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Once a year maybe, I go to a coffee shop poetry reading, or some gallery opening kind of event, and I stare at the artists and the crowd and wonder if I should even bother peeling that onion. Over decades I have wondered if art is solitary, even when you build the pyramids or sing in a choir. I have wondered if a prerequisite for art is a serious personality disorder. I have wondered if only cruel narcissists and egotists have the gumption to penetrate the glass ceiling of local mediocrity. I have wondered if I really need to smile and clap and be a politically correct mother to every artist who is destined to be great only in their own imagination. I try not to be cynical and morbid and negative, and a thousand layers of the “art onion” yet remain to be peeled to reveal, well, pretty much nothing in the center. I turned away from art by looking in the mirror and realizing that outside of personal enrichment, some mental yoga, some cerebral puzzle solving, I really don’t need to be torturing the rest of humanity with my imaginary talents. But, then, should we all stop dancing because we will never be Broadway stars? Sometimes, you just have to put the peeled onion in a jar— and add vinegar.

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Community Organizations NC and vicinity and other individuals interested in learning the culture, traditions, and arts of India. Specifically, IASNC promotes Indo-American cultural, arts and sports events and also school-based volunteering activities. IASNC presents the biggest Dandiya Night program at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Special Event Center on Saturday, September 21, 2019, 5pm to midnight. Featuring Dandiya, Garba, live DJ music, food vendors, and booths with Indian Clothing & Jewelry. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 5-12 years old, kids 5 and under free. Admission cost includes free Dandiya Sticks (while supplies last), Vendors, contact committee@iasofnc.org or Krishna Balu: 336-686-0410. For participation in the cultural program, contact socialcommittee@iasofnc.org For Further Details: Krishna Balu - balu4428@infionline.net - 336.292.9462 www.iasofnc.org

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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

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. For Further Details: 336.355.9798 bapsgreensboro@gmail.com 922 Gallimore Dairy Road, High Point, NC www.baps.org/Greensboro Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont (GCAP) The Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont serves the Asian Indian community through sponsored events, cultural, educational and social programs. For Further Details: Janak Patel - 919.799.1603 127 Landmark Drive, Greensboro, NC www.gcap.us

India Association of the Triad (IATNC) Promotes social, cultural and educational interests, develops understanding between members of the Indian community and other residents of the Triad area, and make the latter aware of issues of concern to the Indian community. For Further Details: committee@iatnc.org www.iatnc.org

Indian Association of the Carolinas (IAC) IAC promotes Indian culture by hosting community events, Diwali and Garba and similar celebration and sports events. Their Center is located in Winston-Salem. For Further Details: Gopal - 336.509.5943 Hasmukh - 336.971.5594 (Membership Help) indianac14@gmail.com www.indianac.org

Indo-American Society of NC (IASNC) Supports Indian and South Asian communities in Greensboro, Saathee.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

Sri Mata Hindu Temple of North Carolina Working to meet the community’s religious, spiritual, and cultural Needs. Panchayatana Puja is the system of worship in the Smarta Sampradaya of Hinduism. It is said to have been introduced by Sri Adi Shankara. Weekdays: 6:30 - 7:30pm; Sat & Sun: 10:30am - 12:30pm. For Further Details 336.LOK.MATA (565.6282) info@matahindutemple.org 8535 Lasater Road, Clemmons, NC www.matahindutemple.org

Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center (Greensboro) The Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center regularly conducts Sai Bhajans, Study Circles, various service activities and SSE classes (for students) every Sunday from 9:45am - 12:15pm. For Further Details: Swami Rajendran - 908.875.6964 Dr. Varatharajah - 336.851.9150 www.sathyasaicentergso.org

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Community Organizations 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

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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.

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

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 will be on Saturday, September 14, 2019. There will be a general program for this month. There will be a yard sale at Cary senior center on Sept 21, 2019. For Further Details: amidhara19@yahoo.com

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

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

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

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Community Organizations 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

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

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

Geet Bazaar Radio (NCSU) Sundays from 10am - 12pm on WKNC 88.1 FM, join hosts Afroz Taj and John Caldwell, for a variety of music from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and beyond. They specialize in the music of the Indian film industry including ghazals, qawwalis, bhajans, and Indi-Pop. Listen worldwide using the NC State Student Media App or live streaming on wknc.org. For Further Details: Dr. Afroz Taj & John Caldwell - 919.851.1119 geetbazaar@wknc.org

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

Gokul Bhajan & Vedic Studies (Raleigh) Weekly satsang singing bhajans and glorifying Lord Krishna are held Fridays 7pm - 9pm at the HSNC in Morrisville, NC with a dinner afterwards. Gokulam Learning Center in Durham every 1st & 3rd Saturday from 5pm - 9pm. Children Saathee.com

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learn slokas, skills, manage and lead projects such as book distribution, charity for cow protection, food for the poor, and prison seva. For Further Details: bkdasa@gmail.com 919.491.9536 www.gokulbhajan.com

Gurdwara Atlantic Coast Sikh Association Meets Sundays for Diwans along with Akhand Paths celebrated on appropriate dates. Classes for Punjabi and religious studies are held for children at the same time. For Further Details: Yadvinder Singh - 919.477.7035 3108 Sparger Road, Durham, NC acsikhassociation.org

Heartfulness Meditation (Triangle) A simple, 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 to seekers worldwide through Shri Ram Chandra Mission. In the Triangle area, group meditations are held on Sun at 8:30am & Wed at 7pm. For Further Details: Raj Solanki - raj_solanki@yahoo.com www.heartfulness.org

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

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

Hindu Society of North Carolina The temple is open daily from 7am - 9pm. Morning Aarti: 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 Meditation classes; Weekend Community Classes: Jain pathshala, Hindi classes, Sanskar Gurkul Classes, Tamil classes, September 2019

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Community Organizations Balmukund classes; Youth Affairs: Ohm Squad is the youth wing of HSNC involved in the youth activities like camp, games, and arts. For Further Details: 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC www.saathee.com/hsnc

HumSub HumSub is dedicated to sharing the social and cultural traditions of India with the residents of the Research Triangle Park and North Carolina. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/hum-sub

Immanuel Assembly of God A full Gospel Christian church serving the Indian / South Asian community in the Raleigh. Service is offered Sundays at 10:30am & Bible Study is Wednesdays at 7pm. For Further Details: Pastor Sam Daniel (919.442.8537) samimmanuelag@gmail.com 5419 S. Alston Ave, Durham, NC www.immanuelassembly.org

Indian Classical Music & Dance Society (ICMDS) ICMDS is dedicated to promoting Indian classical music and dance in the Triangle area by inviting top artists from all over the world to perform. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/icmds

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

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

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

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ISKCON of NC (Hillsborough) New Goloka temple is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Visitors are welcome have darshan of Sri Sri Radha Golokananda. Every Sun at 4pm, there is a special program consisting of arati, kirtan, Bhagavad-gita discourse, and a prasadam feast. Also provides educational classes and programs for children and adults. Daily Darshan at 4:30 - 5am, 7:15am - 1pm, 4:15 - 5:45pm, 7 - 8pm. Sat and Sun Darshan open from 7:15am - 8pm. For Further Details: 919.732.6492 newgoloka108@gmail.com iskconnc@gmail.com 1032 Dimmocks Mill Rd. Hillsborough, NC www.newgoloka.com

Jain Study Center of North Carolina (JSCNC) The JSCNC was organized to study and understand Jain religion, philosophy, rituals, and literature and to educate children. The center participates in many activities for youths and adults, where an environment is created making members feel like a part of the family. Jain pathshala and swadhyay are held routinely for children and adults. For Further Details: jscnc101@gmail.com jscnc.org

Kiran, Inc. Kiran serves and empowers South Asian victims of domestic violence in NC by helping them rebuild their lives and ending the cycle of violence. Although domestic violence is rarely talked about, it is a rampant and preventable public health problem. Kiran promotes healthy family relationships and raises awareness on the prevalence of domestic violence through outreach and advocacy. Core services comprise of a 24 hour free and confidential hotline, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, translation assistance, resource referrals, skills development and other culturally sensitive support services. 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. They meet at 4000 Bearcat Way, Suite 102 in Morrisville, NC on Sat from 5:30pm to 7:00pm for Satsang. For Further Details: Hemant Sura - 919.608.2412 krishnadham.nc@gmail.com 795 Beaver Creek Road in Apex, North Carolina September 2019

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Community Organizations 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

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

Pratham - Triangle Area Pratham works towards universalizing primary education in India. It continues to evolve, grow and works to meet the continually changing needs of the children it educates. The NC chapter actively aims to collaborate with individuals, local organizations and community associations and seeks ideas, volunteers and resources to deliver the vision of “Every Child in School and Learning Well.” For Further Details: Sri Rajgopalan - rajagoph@yahoo.com Ravi Sundarajan- ravisrajan@yahoo.com www.prathamusa.org

Radha Krishna Temple of NC Organizes keertans/chantings, havan, pooja, abshik, bhog, aratis, and all day festivities. For Further Details: 919.685.0447 or 919.306.3175 635 Hollands Chapel Road, Apex NC

Raleigh Sai Center Parthi Sai devotees meet Sundays from 4 - 6:15pm in the 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. For Further Details: rsc.president@yahoo.com raleighsaicenter.org

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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. Thur from 7-8:15pm is the opportunity to rest and restore. Meditations include Qi-gong, deep silent sitting, and lying down relaxation. For More Details: 919.933.6946 / ncwonbuddhism@gmail.com 2816 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, NC www.WonBuddhismNC.org

Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of NC The Society draws inspiration from the philosophical wisdom of the Vedanta as practiced and preached in the modern day by Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. Practical Vedanta and the message of the harmony of religions and the spiritual oneness are studied. For Further Details: 919.412.8304 vedantanc@gmail.com 3109 Globe Road Morrisville, NC www.vedantanc.org

RTP Maharashtra Mandal The goal of the Mandal is to advocate the vibrant culture, the rich heritage and the language of Maharashtra. The Mandal is 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

RTP Tamil Catholic Association Formed by Catholics hailing from Tamil Nadu, the objectives are to support Tamil Catholics in worship through regular Roman Catholic mass and prayer, celebration of religious feasts and festivals and to pass on this tradition to future generations. Also active with religious instructions in Tamil, support for Tamil heritage and charitable causes. Meets the 3rd Sunday every month at St. Lourdes Matha Church to recite the rosary and celebrate the holy mass. For Further Details: rtptamilcatholic@gmail.com 1400 Vision Drive, Apex, NC www.rtptamilcatholic.org

Sahaja Meditation Meetings, seminars and workshops are available in Raleigh. There is never a charge for Sahaja Meditation instruction. RSVP in meetup: Sahaja-Meditation-Triangle-Group Thursdays at 7:30pm. For Further Details: balaram.krishna@gmail.com 919.757.3135 www.sahajamediation.com

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Community Organizations Realization of God as “Knowing about something” is different from “knowing something”. God can only be realized with the blessing of living true master. You are invited to join for a weekly congregation. For Further Details: Sherry: 919-673-1963 sherrydayal@gmail.com

Sewa RTP Sewa RTP, a chapter of Sewa International, organizes activities ranging from local community service to fundraisers for developmental projects in India. Sewa RTP has following activities on monthly basis: Sewa Day, Workshops / Seminars, Assisting Community in Emergency situations, Chapter Meetings - 3rd Thursday of every month. For Further Details: www.sewausa.org/chapter/raleigh/raleigh-overview

Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple (ISSO) ISSO’s objective is to advance the Sanatan Dharma in accordance with the principles and teachings of the Original Shree Swaminarayan Sampradaya. A weekly “Satsang Sabha” is held every Saturday (5-8pm), which includes Kirtan bhakti, Katha, Aarti and Mahaprasad. Open daily 8am to 12pm and 4pm to 9pm; Daily Sandhya Aarti: 7pm. For Further Details: 500 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC www.saathee.com/issonc

Sky Meditation and Kaya Kalpa Yoga Benefits include longevity, wellness and stress management. The group holds weekly group meditation and Simplified Physical Exercises every Friday. SKY Meditation initiation and SKY Kaya Kalpa Yoga Courses are held several times a year. For Further Details: Rajendran Kailasam - 919.824.8429 sky.cary@yahoo.com www.vethathiri.edu.in

South Indian Fine Arts Academy (SIFAA) SIFAA works to arrange and promote concerts and performances in the Triangle and Triad areas, concentrating on Carnatic music. For Further Details: sifaa.music@gmail.com www.sifaa.org

Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mandir of NC The Mandir promotes Sai philosophy and facilitates worship and services similar to Shirdi SaiBaba Temple, located in 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

SV Temple of North Carolina The temple, a tribute to Lord Venkateswara and his consorts, Saathee.com

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is designed to exacting standards of shilpa shasthra and features the only shrine in N. America to incorporate abodes to Lord Viswaksena and Lord Sudarshana/Lord Narasimha as part of Srinivasa Parivaram. The temple rituals are performed in accordance with Pancharathra Agama Shastra. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/sv-temple-nc

Tamil Cultural Association of North Carolina (TCA NC) TCA NC was formed for the purpose of providing youths with exposure to Tamil culture. Everyone is invited to join TCA and become part of the organization promoting Tamil culture in the Triangle area. For Further Details: tca_nc@yahoo.com www.tcanc.org

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 27511 For Further Details: Pastor Tamran Inayat 646.220.8595 www.pointchurch.com

Triangle Area Telugu Association (TATA) TATA is committed to building a vibrant Telugu Community and promoting Telugu culture and language in the Triangle area of North Carolina. For Further Details: www.triangletelugu.org

Triangle Bangladesh Society (TBSNC) TBSNC strives to arrange musical programs by artists who have captured the hearts and minds of millions of Bengali, Urdu and Hindi-speaking music fans all around the globe. For Further Details: Ishtiaquem@gmail.com www.tbsnc.org

Triangle Gujarati Association (TGA) TGA’s mission is to promote and serve Gujarati culture in the Triangle area by organizing various events and programs throughout the year and impart Gujarati culture and language on the youth. 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. September 2019

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

Triangle Vipassana Meditation Vipassana, which means to see things as they are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques. 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

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

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

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/

Won Buddhism Meditation Temple A modern, simplified expression of Buddhism that stresses equality between the sexes, the ordained and laity and teaches practical spirituality of mind and body. Join on Saturdays and Sundays from 10-11:30am for meditation, chanting, Qi-gong exercise and practical dharma talks. The primary teacher is Rev. Wow-Gong. For More Details: 919.933.6946 ncwonbuddhism@gmail.com 8021 Old NC 86, Chapel Hill, NC www.WonBuddhismNC.org Saathee.com

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Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India Ekal was established to help in the development of the remote tribal and rural villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA is committed to the cause of eradicating illiteracy from tribal areas. Education is the key to self-esteem, self-sustenance, and economic freedom. The Carolinas Region of the EVFI USA conducts fundraising and awareness programs in Raleigh & Columbia. For Further Details: Southeast Regional President: Chander M. Aggarwal cmaggarwal44@gmail.com - 407.454.3739 Carolinas Regional President: Janak Dalal jaydalalcolumbia@gmail.com - 803.665.4050

Hindu Society of Eastern NC (Greenville, NC) The temple celebrates major festivals and holds regular bhajan seesions and Geeta study. For Further Details: Temple - 252.752.2670 B.S. Srivatsa - 508.654.0360 Hindutemplenc@gmail.com

ISKCON Temple of the Holy Name in Prabhupada Village The Temple, situated in a peaceful, rural area, is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Come and take darshan of Sri Sri Parama Karuna Nitai Gaurasundara from 5am-7:30pm, 7 days a week and special program held every Sunday at 3pm with arati and kirtan, bhajans, discourse on the Bhagavad-gita, As It Is, and a pure vegetarian feast - all free. Festivals are celebrated year round. For Further Details: 336.593.2322 tothn@iskconpv.org 1283 Prabhupada Rd. Sandy Ridge, NC www.iskconpv.org

Nithyananda Sangha NC (Inner Awakening) Inner Awakening works to spread the knowledge of Yoga and meditation by letting people experience the teachings of Vedic Science in its purest form delivered by the enlightened master Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda. This chapter is part of a worldwide movement for meditation and healing. Paramahamsa Nithyananda is a leader in the science of enlightenment and the author of more than 300 books published in 27 languages. For Further Details: 704.766.1420 / 704.992.6114 innerawakening.org nithyananda.org

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Community Organizations Sri Somesvara Temple (Asheville) The temple is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western NC. It is a Vedic Shiva temple at the center of Mount Soma, a community commonly referred to as “Mount Kailash of the West.” People travel great distances to experience Sri Somesvara’s powerful Linga, profound silence, and timeless vibrations. The temple is open every day from 9:30am to 6:30pm. Aarti is at 6pm. For Further Details: 828.476.4073 www.srisomesvara.org

Prabhupada Village A rural, devotional community, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge. Inspiration and guidance is derived from the books, letters, and lectures of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, The International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Following Srila Prabhupada’s personal example, spiritual values in order to achieve true happiness, prosperity and spiritual fulfillment are taught. Serving Hindu communities, visiting homes for fellowship, worship, scriptural study, and kirtan. Also facilitate spiritual festivals, Bhagavad-gita discussions, puja, and vegetarian cooking. For Further Details: 336.593.8108 or 336.593.3031 sarvadrik@gmail.com www.prabhupadavillage.com

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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.

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mind perceives these differences. The X-men wanted to prove that humans and mutants could co-exist. The Brotherhood of Mutants instead believed that mutants were superior to everyone else and would rather have the rest of humanity see them as such. The irony of these two groups was that the leader of the X-men (Charles Xavier, aka Professor X) came from a privileged British family and had everything he ever wanted, while the leader of the Brotherhood (Erik Lehnsherr, aka Magneto) was a Jewish prisoner at Auschwitz during the Third Reich. One learned to see past what he had experienced as a child, while the other in turn became the thing he hated most. Today we seem to have personifications of both Xavier and Lehnsherr coming up in the news. A story about a child who wears an orange “I Will be Your Friend” T-shirt on his first day of school is placed alongside a story of a twenty-something who decided to grab guns and shoot random patrons at a Wal-Mart. Again, one has realized that he can see past race and accept any and all classmates as friends, and the other has become the monster he probably had already seen in the news before. While we are on the right track to eliminate race as a concept, there will always be a history deep-seated in past societal customs and circumstances concerning the topic. India, Brazil, and many East Asian countries, for example, still have systems in place to label their own inhabitants. Race and other forms of identity continue to be deeply “biologized;” spoken of as if they were rooted deep inside an individual’s being. Whenever we fill out an important document with personal information, there is still that section with pre-set boxes for racial category, though some now at least have either an “other” answer or “prefer not to say” - the latter being my usual answer as of late. Honestly, today’s schools should instead discuss the topic Saathee.com

of race openly in science class as well as history. There is no more powerful tool against prejudice than the skepticism that comes with the scientific research. By the same token, be willing to accept that your own observations may be flawed, and criticism from others could further expand your education. Everyone has a biological background, whether your skin is light, dark or in-between. We also have a history of social discrimination, such as the Caste system in India or gender identity and sexuality in contemporary America. Then, compare them to what people typically think about either the rigidity or fluidity of race. In a world where we learn about people like Mahatma Gandhi, Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela, Harvey Milk, or Susan B Anthony, we also should have the chance to learn why our world’s history of racism is a scientific caricature as much as it is a moral one. Only then can we see more Professor X and less Magneto who will make their mark within our children’s history.

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Boreal Forest Fires Could Release Deep Soil Carbon

The research team sampled more than 200 plots in the forests of Canada’s Northwest Territories to see whether “legacy” carbon left over from previous fire cycles was threatened by the intense 2014 fires. They found that forests less than 60 years old and located in drier climates had a higher risk of losing legacy carbon in the fires than older, wetter forests. Credits: NASA / Xanthe Walker, Center for Ecosystem Science and Society at Northern Arizona University

By Sara Blumberg, NASA

Increasingly frequent and severe forest fires could burn generations-old carbon stored in the soils of boreal forests, according to results from the Arctic-Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE) funded by NASA’s Earth Science Division. Releasing this previously buried carbon into the atmosphere could change these forests’ balance of carbon gain and loss, potentially accelerating warming. Canada’s Northwest Territories were scorched by recordbreaking wildfires in 2014. The team of researchers from the United States and Canada took soil samples from more than 200 locations in the region. They found that for old forests (more than 70 years old) and forests in wet locations, a thick layer of organic matter in the soil protected the oldest carbon, called “legacy carbon,” that was not burned in previous cycles of burn and regrowth. However, in younger, drier forests, the shallower soil organic matter layer allowed fires to reach the legacy carbon, releasing it into the atmosphere. As Earth’s northern regions grow warmer and drier due to climate change, fire seasons are getting longer and fires are Saathee.com

becoming more severe. Boreal forests have long been thought to absorb more carbon from the atmosphere than they release into it, making them carbon “sinks.” But if bigger and more frequent fires start burning legacy carbon, these forests could start releasing more carbon than they store. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, so releasing more of it into the atmosphere could affect the balance of the global carbon cycle and contribute to climate change Boreal forests are located in the northernmost regions of North America, Europe and Canada, and contain spruce, fir, pine, larch, aspen and birch trees. These forests store 30 - 40 percent of all land-based carbon in the world, and most of that carbon is found in the soils. Soil-based carbon includes soil microbes; plant material made up of dead leaves, branches and stems; and both living and dead roots, as well as burned material from previous fires.

Legacy Carbon

During intense fires, the organic material that contains the soil carbon can burn along with trees and plants. Older carbon deeper in the soil does not always burn in a fire, but can stay protected in the soil. The researchers called this “legacy carbon.” After observing the intensity of the 2014 fires, the team wondered if these pools of legacy carbon were at risk. “Carbon accumulates in these soils like tree rings, with the newest carbon at the surface and the oldest carbon at the bottom,” said senior author Michelle Mack, a professor at Northern Arizona University’s Center for Ecosystem Science and Society. “We thought we could use this layering to see how

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far back in time, in the history of the forest, fires were burning.” The team measured the age of the trees, how deep in the soil the fire burned, how moist the sampled area was, and the depth of the topmost soil organic layer, composed of plant and animal matter. They also used radiocarbon dating of the soils to determine if the legacy carbon pools burned in the fire. The team found that wetter forests and those less than 60 years old were more likely to contain legacy carbon than older, drier forests. But the ones most likely to lose that legacy carbon were the young forests in drier areas. These forests were less likely to have accumulated enough organic matter to protect the older carbon between previous fires and the 2014 fire. Almost half of the plots under 60 years old lost legacy carbon, while just one older plot did.

Burn Releases Carbon

In total, about 12% of the forests that burned in the 2014 fires met the criteria for being vulnerable to legacy carbon loss. The researchers estimate that these forests released about 8.8 million tons of carbon as they burned, compared to the nearly 104 million tons released by all the fires. The team said their results show that in order to understand the effects of future fires on Canada’s boreal forests and the global carbon cycle, researchers must account for legacy carbon loss. “By defining and analyzing ‘legacy carbon,’ this paper offers a new way to think about long-sequestered carbon stocks in boreal forests and how vulnerable they are to being burned during increasingly frequent and severe wildfires,” said Brendan Rogers, a scientist at Woods Hole Research Center

who co-authored the Nature study. “This tool helps us understand when burning goes ‘outside the norm’ from a historical perspective and begins to combust carbon stocks that survived past fires.” If wildfires do become more frequent, they could increase the number of young forests vulnerable to burning and legacy carbon loss, they added.

Arctic is Changing Faster

“In older stands that burn, legacy carbon is protected by thick organic soils,” said Xanthe Walker, lead author and postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Ecosystem Science and Society at Northern Arizona University. “But in younger stands that burn, the soil does not have time to re-accumulate after the previous fire, making legacy carbon vulnerable to burning. This pattern could shift boreal forests into a new domain of carbon cycling, where they become a carbon source instead of a sink.” NASA’s ABoVE campaign supports research using remote sensing, airborne measurements and field investigations to understand climate change’s impacts on Alaska and northern Canada. The Arctic is changing faster than anywhere else on Earth, and ABoVE studies track shifting coastlines, changing plant growth patterns and greenhouse gas emissions from thawing permafrost and boreal forest fires. To learn more about the Arctic Boreal Vulnerability Experiment, visit www.above.nasa.gov/.

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How can Parents help? • Be a role model – kids do what they see! • Limit total screen time to no more than two hours per day • Too much time spent sitting and being inactive • Ensure at least one hour of outside activity • Lack of adequate sleep • Remove TV sets and game consoles from the child’s • Lack of places to go in the community to get physical bedroom activity • Encourage activities that involve movement such as • Easy access to cheap high calorie foods and sugary dancing, joining a team sports, walking the dog, bike ride, beverages playing tag, jumping rope, dancing, help with chores such • Lack of exposure to healthy foods as yard work • Lack of parents’ ability or knowledge to cook healthy foods • Make lifestyle changes to help the whole family develop at home healthy eating habits

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What can be done? Remember that small changes every day can lead to success! The good news is that childhood obesity can be prevented. There are several ways parents and communities can come together to make positive changes.

Help Kids Develop Healthy Eating Habits Serve and eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables Serve reasonably-sized portions of all foods Encourage your family to drink lots of water Limit or avoid sugary beverages, including soda, sweet tea, juice, Gatorade, fruit punch, etc. Limit consumption of sugar and saturated fat Limit pantry snacks - processed packaged foods Keep healthy snacks in the refrigerator – fruits, yogurt, hummus, salsa, cut up veggies, bean dip Limit eating out- limit or avoid fast food Cook healthy family meals Look for ways to make favorite dishes healthier Eat dinner together as a family Make meal times fun by talking to each other Practice mindful eating – no TV or devices on the dinner table! Visit the farmer’s market to try new seasonal vegetables.

Regular Physical Activity It is important to get a consistent of physical activity and avoid too much sedentary time. In addition to being fun for children, regular physical activity has many health benefits, including: Strengthening bones Decreasing blood pressure Reducing stress and anxiety Increasing self-esteem Helping with weight management

Children should participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity most days of the week, preferably daily. Remember that children imitate adults. Start adding physical activity to your own daily routine and encourage your child to join you. According to CDC, children ages 8-10 spend six hours of screen time, whereas children ages 11-14 spend about nine hours of the day in front of a screen. In addition to encouraging physical activity, help children avoid too much sedentary time. Although quiet time for reading and homework is fine, limit the time your children watch television, play video games, or surf the web to no more than two hours per day. Additionally, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend television viewing for children aged two years or younger. Instead, encourage your children to find fun activities to do with family members or on their own that simply involve more activity. Saathee.com

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us into thinking. Also, the thing that exists may not be quite the thing that we have thought about whenever we have been able to stretch and think beyond ourselves. In any case, silence is sometimes golden, and we play yang to the yin that is there. At other times, we play on the yin-side and lead the dance. It is only the dance that matters. Not the yin, not the bold yang. Nor the in, or the outside clang. Perhaps it is a cosmic trance in which all the particles dance. In the dark.

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come to us and that is where we outshine everybody. We invented things like meditation, mindfulness and being “present.” Look at the fortune Deepak Chopra has made serving as a New Age Guru. People cannot get enough of him. This sophisticated system works well and supports our people working at each level like the ancient Indian class system. We have got it covered from 7-11 to Heaven…and every step in between. Have you ever noticed any Indian people shopping at 7-11? We don’t. We are out shopping at Costco getting the deal of the century. We are getting an 84 pack of bagels and a tub of cream cheese for a dollar. With the money we save, we go to Whole Foods to get fresh and organic food that nourishes our body and soul. We are able to do all of this because we just follow the rules. One of my favorite quotes is that the difference between communism and capitalism is that in communism man abuses man. In capitalism, it is the other way around. Our people are just following the rules. Until the FDA sets a ruling that after a thousand spins, that hotdog is too dizzy to be eaten, our people will continue selling it. The success of 7-11 is because many Americans are gullible buying overpriced foods that are not good for them in the long term. People are so loyal that they regard Slurpee as a national treasure and would not mind declaring 7-11 a national holiday. Over a period of time, with sophisticated marketing, 7-11 has become omnipresent, omniscient and omnipotent. I would not be surprised that they even lobby and succeed in adding the 28th amendment to the constitution: The right of all Americans, legal or illegal, to bear a Big Gulp Slurpee on July 11th.

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Make words using 4 or more letters. The central letter must be used in each word. Letters cannot be used more than once per word. Use all letters for the subject word (underlined in solutions below) 16 + = Excellent; 11 to 15 words = Good; 10 or less = keep looking. Words we found are in solutions below.

Dadaji’s Short Story

Blind Faith Leads to Bad Decisions

4. Organic chemistry is the science of compounds that make up living organisms. They contain (a) Carbon and Nitrogen (b) Carbon, Nitrogen and Hydrogen (c) Carbon only (d) Carbon and Hydrogen

5. “Ashura”, is the — day of Moharram. (a) Ninth (b) Tenth (c) Eleventh (d) Twelfth

A tiger was trapped in an iron-barred cage in a jungle. The tiger struggled hard to come out of the cage until he became very tired. The tiger saw a kind shepherd passing by. He shouted: ”Brother, please come here. A man trapped me in this cage. I have had no food or water for three days. I will die without food. Please open the cage and set me free. I will never forget your act of kindness.” He saw the mighty tiger looked mild as a goat in the cage. He replied: “I know that you will kill and eat me because you are wild and fierce.” The tiger, “I promise I will not kill you because you freed and saved me.” He trusted the tiger and opened the cage, the tiger came out and said: “Brother, you are a fool! I would certainly let you go but I am very hungry. I will eat you.” The shepherd said: “Look, all men are not alike. Let us go to an impartial person and decide if I am wrong.” The tiger waited for a moment when the shepherd noticed a fox passing by and called the fox: “Please do us justice. Can you tell the tiger if the man who trapped and the man who freed him are alike? If there is no difference between the two, let this tiger eat me.” The fox is a cunning and clever beast. Fox thought: “If I spoke against the tiger, he would kill the shepherd and me. If I say the shepherd is wrong this poor man will die.” The fox played a trick: “I do not believe that a cage like this contains such a big tiger. Let the tiger return to the cage to prove that he really was in this cage. I want to see myself the situation before I help resolve the dispute. I will have to support the tiger if he can enter the cage.” The tiger felt happy and entered the cage. The shepherd jumped and closed the shutter. The tiger: “I have proved that I was in the cage. Now open the cage.” The fox replied: “Don’t worry tiger and be happy in the cage. And you, stupid shepherd, run away now. Never trust a tiger.” The tiger sighed: “I was a cheater, so in return I was tricked and cheated.” The moral of the story: never have blind faith anyone or anything.

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3. The core of the Sun rotates — times faster than it’s surface (a) Two (b) Three (c) Four (d) Five

6. An adult human skeleton is made of __ bones. (a) 206 (b) 216 (c) 196 (d) 2267

7. September in the Southern Hemisphere is (a) Fall (b) Spring (c) Summer (d) Winter

8. SIN (510°) is equal to: [Trigonometry] (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 1/2 (d) 0

9. Winner of ICC World cup cricket 2019 finals is (a) India (b) New Zealand (c) Pakistan (d) Australia

10. The hurricanes in USA peak usually in (a) June (b) July (c) August (d) September

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

Word World (Solution): ARIEL, ARIL, EARL, GEAR, GIRL, GLAIR, GLARE, GRAIL, HAILER, HAIR, HALER, HEAR, HEGARI, HEGIRA, HEIR, HILAR, HIRE, LAGER, LAIR, LARGE, LIAR, LIRA, RAGE, RAIL, RALE, RALEIGH, REAL, REGAL, RHEA, RIEL, RILE

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

1. The Southeastern state of India; Cap. Chennai. 9. JavaScript. (*) 11. Not commonly occurring or done. 12. 12 o’clock at midday. 14. An island in Baltic sea, in Estonia 15. The harbinger poet, who wrote Ramayana in Sanskrit. 17. Plural of OS. 18. The act of getting blacked out drunk before a party begins. 19. A Maori (New Zealand) word for the Grey warbler bird. 21. Don’t know. (*) (Internet chat) 22. Skill acquired by experience, study or observation. 23. Gives support or helps. 27. Allowed To Keep Terms. (*) 29. About; with respect to. 30. A Laotian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a kip. 31. A building where alms were formally distributed. 34. The monetary unit of Japan. 36. Bachelor of Arts. (*). 37. A blanched, white wheat flour of Indian subcontinent. 39. A container; a receptacle for storing something. 41. An ordinance. 43. An eastern Bantu language. 45. Inclined. 47. Teaching Assistant. (*) 48. High Voltage. (*) 49. A unit of energy and work in CGS system. = 10−7 Joules. 50. A US public holiday on first Monday in September. (9/2) Saathee.com

Clues Down: 1. An abnormal benign new growth of tissue; Neoplasm. 2. Absence or defective excretion of urine. 3. The first month of the Islamic year. 4. Illinois State University. (*) 5. I Love you. (*) (Texting, computing) 6. Nine nights: Hindu festival of Durga prayers. (9/29-10/7) 7. “Los —”, a city in New Mexico. (Created atomic bomb!) 8. Unalter. 9. A laughing stock. (“Hee Hee” of Saathee). 10. Rudest; most dishonest. 13. Grunting sounds of a pig. 16. Pound. (*) (In weight) 18. Hawaii. (*) 20. A low upholstered seat without a back or arms. 24. In the way indicated, described or implied. 25. Supernatural creatures in Māori tradition, like dragons. 26. Talk rapidly and unintelligibly. 28. A low spreading Old World annual weed (Scleranthus annuus) with greenish flowers. 32. A thin sheet of a substance on top of a surface that is different from the material on either side. 33. Yards. (*) 35. The movement of the tide out to sea. 38. A self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels. 40. A dark blue color. 42. An electric current not in phase. (Physics) 44. Impair the quality of; spoil. 46. District attorney. (*) (Puzzle solutions are on page 128. NO peeking!)

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Mafatlal: “Brahma, what does a billion years mean to you?” Brahma (The Creator): “A moment.” Mafatlal: “What does a billion dollars mean to you?” Brahma: “One cent.” Mafatlal: “Can I have one cent?” Brahma: “In a moment.” •••••••••••••• Booddhoo: “Do you come from a family of writers?” Mafatlal: “Yes. My brother writes poems nobody will recite, my sister writes songs nobody will sing, my dad writes jokes nobody will laugh at and I write checks nobody can cash.” •••••••••••••• Doctor: “Don’t worry about your wife. You will have a different woman when she returns home from the hospital.” Patient: “Really! And what if she finds out?” ••••••••••••••

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Find & circle the words in the puzzle. (Subject: “Election”)

BALLOT CAMPAIGN CANDIDATE CAUCUS CNN CONSTITUTION CONVENTION DEMOCRACY ELECT FRONT RUNNER INCUMBENT

INDEPENDENT NEGATIVEADS OFFICIALS POLL PROMISES RECOUNT REPUBLICAN RILE TERM VOTE WIN

The remaining unused 6 letters spell ”A further election after a tie or inconclusive results.”

Math Magic Use these numbers only once: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) 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 128)

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TEST YOUR IQ The common letters are “FF” - Fill in the blanks) 1. Partly or totally unlike in nature or form. _ _ FF _ _ _ _ 2. Fantasy Football League Organizer. (*) FF _ _ 3. Disreputable persons. _ _ FF _ _ FF 4. Having a haughty attitude. _ _ _ FF _ 5. A beverage made of Arabica seeds. _ _ FF _ _ 6. A county official charged with judicial duties. _ _ _ _ _ FF 7. To attach physically. _ FF _ _ 8. A small grayish European warbler. _ _ _ FF _ _ _ FF 9. A male singer of comic roles in opera. _ _ FF _ 10. Free For Some. (*) FF _ 11. A supporting framework _ _ _ FF _ _ _ 12. To trim or finish into curved form. _ _ _ _ _ _ FF 13. A low vibrating drumbeat less loud than a roll. _ _ FF _ _ 14. Fit For Duty. (*) FF _ 15. A duty imposed on the imported goods. _ _ _ _ FF 16. To be able to bear the cost of . _ FF _ _ _ 17. A bison; one of the wild bovids. _ _ FF _ _ _ 18. Impeded in movement. (Used in mechanism) _ _ _ FF 19. Hogwarts houses in the Harry Potter. _ _ FF _ _ _ _ FF _ 20. Funds For Operations. (*) (US Gov’t.) FF _ 21. To sustain loss or damage. _ _ FF _ _ 22. The reflection of light by a rough reflecting surface. (Physics) _ _ FF _ _ _ _ _ 23. From a place or position _ FF 24. Oppressive to the breathing . _ _ _ FF _ 25. The vehicles moving along a route . _ _ _ FF _ _

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ARIES (March 21 – April 19) Peace of mind is on the horizon and should be within your grasp after the second week of the month. Try to avoid confusion and work to establish self-confidence. This is the time to think about your future. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice from an intellectual, just to make a firm decision. Even though you are not feeling fully confident, your income with rise due to good luck. The time is good to build your savings as well. Celebrate religious events this month.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) If you can control your expenses, and have no medical issues, everything should be very positive for you. Avoid legal disputes with business partners. A rise in income is clearly indicated, with a rise in status also possible. Long distance travel will prove very fruitful. Your quick decisions and exposure to a new group of people will help you in making new business friends. You may spend for religious / social occasions.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20) Don’t forget that hard work will reward you with multiple benefits. An occult experience will bring an important, positive change to your ideology. Both long and short distance journeys are possible. A wrong decision in the last week of the month may damage your reputation. Control the pace of activities during the last week of the month and wait until the middle of next month.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22) Unexpected health problems will be your main focus this month. Maintain cordial relations with friends and relatives, otherwise you may end up in breaking ties with them. There could be lots of opportunities coming your way but you may not be able to utilize them. Financial losses are also possible. A serious legal problem may also financially hurt you. Your family is your best help.

LEO (July 23 – August 22) During this month you should be of an amiable disposition and avoid friction. A pleasant journey is quite possible. You may be inclined towards religious and social activities. You might also develop a taste for high philosophy or literature. Your trade or business will survive due to your prompt positive action. Drive very carefully or avoid driving altogether.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) After a very positive start, the month will end with negative results. Unexpected expenses will badly affect your budget. Don’t be too generous as your business partners will be disadvantaged by your kindness. However, the time is favorable for investments in real estate property. Minor health relief could be there. Avoid parties and social gatherings whenever possible.

excellence. You will be fearless and quite fond of conflict. With the help of your exceptional communication skills, a business trade prospect will be on your side, however be aware of your potential partners. An unexpected business-related journey would prove very fruitful. You will be able to overcome competition and prevail over opponents. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) You will feel quite comfortable during the month. Family happiness will be there. An unexpected rise in status is also possible. You will come in contact with higher officials and authorities. Your fame and reputation will increase. You might be inclined towards religion and visit sacred places. A balanced state of mind is indicated and overall happiness will be there.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) This is going to be a very comfortable and relaxing month surrounded by a pleasant environment. You will be favorably inclined towards the opposite sex. If you put in a little more effort and hard work, you can increase your income above your expectations. You may want to throw a big party or enjoy some music and poetry. Your family will extend their full support towards you. Enjoy the surprise.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) Don’t be impulsive and instead take time for your decisions. The main concern should be your health. You may suffer by taking risks. Maintain good relations with your associates and friends, as you may need their help to solve problems. Also control your speech as any egoistic language may put you in hot water. However, the time is good for traveling and visiting friends and family. Wait until the end of year to make any major decisions. AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) There is no reason to be upset, but confusion will rule your mind this month. General happiness will not be there. Your income, job and health will be in order but peace of mind won’t be there. Try to be noble and help needy people to feel happy. A long-distance journey in the third week of the month will prove rewarding. Keep working hard.

PISCES (February 19 – March 20) Due to your own caliber and skills you will bring excellent results for your business or trade. If you involve educated people in your project, the results would be fantastic. You will make strenuous efforts to satisfy your aspirations, and these aggressive deeds will pay in dividends. However, some kind of family-related problem will need attention. The state of your health will be satisfactory.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) During this month your confidence will be par

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DQ Grill & Chill for Sale in Savannah, GA near GA Port Authority. Recently renovated. Asking price $565k. 25-years in business. Owner retiring. Email atul@comcast.net. For Sale or Lease: Gas Station w/ C-Store & Restaurant in Pollocksville, NC. Corner location with no competition & new intersection coming soon. ATM and jukebox included (extra income). Three bedroom mobile-home accommodations. Call Milan Patel 252-521-5656. Established Dry Cleaning Business for Sale in Raleigh, NC Asking Price $240,000. Excellent location in high income area. Selling due to health reasons. Contact 919-210-9919 or pg1patel@yahoo.com C-store with Property for Sale or Lease 45 miles from Columbia, SC along with displays for fresh produce & frozen items. Gross income $55K / Lotto $25K per month. Call 904-307-4770. For Sale or Lease: Well established Indian grocery store & Indian restaurant with property in Columbia, SC. Call 980-598-9796 for details. Convenience Store Properties for Sale in Gaffney, SC. Call 980-250-4995. Two Store package for Sale in SC for a combined $250k. Estill, SC store $85k inside-lottery $2k- side income $500. Bamberg, SC store $62k inside-lottery $4k- side income $250. Good hours (Closed on Sunday). Combined rent of $5k. ROI 12 Months. Call 404-513-3215.

Retail / Convenience Stores: C-Store: Granite Falls, NC $55,000 + Inv, Inside $420,000, Fuel Gal 360,000; C-Store: Zionville, NC $85,000 + Inv, Inside $387,000 Fuel Gal 245,158; Truck Stop: Wade, NC $500,000, with prop., currently Closed; Call County South at 704-4404433 or visit www.Countysouth.biz Hotel/Motels for Sale. Great Interstate locations near UNCC & Charlotte. 41room motel currently independent but franchise opportunities available. 47room motel is already franchise. Both properties remodeled in 2017-2018. Owner Finance Available! Contact 704502-2444 or pmphotels@gmail.com High Volume Gas Station/C-Store for Sale or Lease in the heart of Gaffney, SC. Neighborhood store on busy street with brand new pumps! Call 704-726-7544. Saathee.com

Gas Station/C-Store with Property for Sale in Danville, VA. Inside $45k, outside $30k gallons, Deli $10+k (no fryers). Current owner 12+ years. Asking $399k. Call 434-489-5300. Convenience Store w/ Gas for Lease in Milledgeville, GA. No nearby competition. Call Niru Patel 478-456-3614. Businesses for sale: Candy Store (Uptown Charlotte); Dry Cleaner Plant & Pick Up Store; Beauty Supply Business; Restaurant; Gas station with property. Call Rose Mun 704-649-0021.

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Nanny Needed: Live-in or Daytime for newborn in Charlotte. Call 610-931-4674. Hotel Help Wanted: Single or Couple for Laundry assistance and Housekeeping (full-time or part-time) at Hotels in outskirts of Raleigh NC. Hotel experience preferred. Great Pay! Contact 919-443-9416 or avnhotels@yahoo.com Gas Station Help Wanted in Camden, SC. Full-time, single or couple. Text or call 803-622-7983 or 803-622-7984. Looking for Live-In Nanny in Waxhaw to take care of 3 kids (ages 9, 6, & infant). Should also be willing to help with housework. Should be able to communicate in Telugu, Hindi or English. Please contact 402-320-7946 Housekeeping Couple needed for franchise motel in Charleston, SC. Experience preferred but will train. Great Pay & Accommodations provided! Call 843-425-2840. Caretaker Needed for Elderly Mother in Cary. Duties include bathing, helping with meals, and companionship during the day. Contact 919-380-7633 or raveena.rihal@gmail.com. Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk, Housekeeping, and Laundry (single or couple) for Franchise Hotel in Concord, NC. Legal status required. Accommodations provided. Call Rusab at 704-772-5554. Gujarati speaking Nanny needed (livein or live-out) in West Cary, NC. Gujarati vegetarian cooking & housekeeping required. Call 919-444-1597. Hotel Management Firm Hiring: Housekeepers, front desk (must speak fluent English), and General Manager of franchise hotels. Experience required. Email resumes to abcone@abcinns.com or call 704-649-6833 (M-F, 9AM-5PM). 132

Motel Manager & Housekeeper Couple Needed for independent motel in Greenville, SC. Legal status & fluent English required. Contact 864-517-9587 or 864-376-7543. Convenience Store help needed immediately in Charlotte, NC. Full-time including weekends. Call 704-241-4499. Eyebrow Threading Position available in Winston-Salem, NC. Excellent Pay + Tips & Benefits! Some Experience & fluent English required. Call 336-422-7582. Housekeeping couple wanted for Hotel in Rocky Mount, NC. Accommodations provided. Contact 443-538-3997. 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. Elegant Brows looking for eye brow threaders in Charlotte area. Excellent pay plus tips! Some experience & fluent English required. Call 586-536-5360.

Cashier and Manager needed for Gas Station near Mobile, AL. Good pay! Contact 973-489-6634. Front Desk Clerk/Housekeeping needed for Motel in Durham, NC. Must have front desk experience, computer literate, fluent English, and legal status. Call 919-452-3131 or email kenco00@gmail.com. Gas Station Help Wanted: Full-time Single or couple in Columbia, SC. Experience Preferred. Must speak English. Accommodations provided. Call 803-466-5861 or 803-319-9878 Resident Manager Couple needed for Franchise Motel in Fort Mill, SC. Fluent English, good front desk service experience, and computer skills a must. Accommodations provided. Email resume to bwhospitality78@gmail.com. Threading Specialists wanted in Charlotte. New locations opening soon. Full & part-time, Great pay & flexibility. Sign up for Training. Must have good English speaking skills. Call 704-3121870 (M-F 9-5). Hotel Help Wanted: Front Desk, Laundry & Maintenance for franchise motels in Hickory & Raleigh, NC. Fluent English required. Experience preferred. Couples welcome. Call 919525-5808 & leave message. if no answer. September 2019

One Driver & one Cook needed for residence in Greensboro, NC. Lodging available. for details Email sherrykhan786@yahoo.com. Manager wanted for 22-room Hotel in Dallas, NC. Accommodations provided. Call 704-674-8395 & 704-674-8390. Help Wanted at Gas Stations located in Thomasville and Lexington, NC. Good Pay! Experience and legal status required. Call Rob at 704-261-5187. Front Desk Clerk needed for Hotel in Raleigh, NC Legal status required. Fluent English and basic computer skills preferred. Accommodations provided. Call 301-526-6532. 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. Driving Help Needed for daily afternoon school pickup and drop home in the Ballantyne/South Charlotte area. Please call 626-298-4277, 917-9743901 or email nanathwani@yahoo.com. Relief Manager needed for Franchise Motel in Fort Mill, SC for October & November. Email details to bwhospitality78@gmail.com. C-Store & Hotel Help needed: Cashier for Convenience Store near Charlotte. Couple for franchised hotel 1.5 hours from Charlotte. Accommodations provided. Must speak English. Text or Call 704-701-9975. Convenience Store help wanted in Gastonia, NC. Accommodations provided. Call 980-250-4995. Housekeeping Couple needed for Franchise Hotel in near Hickory, NC. Accommodations provided. Legal status required. Great Pay! Call Rick 919-724-6772. Looking for Couple to help run 36room motel with good ratings in High Point, NC. Current help retiring after 27 years. Car provided with valid driver’s license. Accommodations & food also provided. Salary based on workload. Call Owner Jay Kapadia 336-558-3844. 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 Manager Couple & Housekeeping Couple needed for motel in NC. Excellent pay. Accommodations provided. Call 910-817-4313 / 910-995-1707. Saathee.com

Now Hiring. Looking for full-time single or couple for C-store & Liquor store in Bamberg, SC & Estill, SC. Good Pay & Sundays OFF. Call 404-513-3215. Front Desk Clerk needed for Hotel in Raleigh, NC Legal status required. Fluent English and basic computer skills preferred. Accommodations provided. Call 301-526-6532. C-Store/Gas Station help needed at three different stores within 30 mins of Greensboro, NC. Experience required and must speak fluent English. Call or text 336-509-4054. Help Wanted: Franchise Motel in Fayetteville, NC for Front Desk and Housekeeping. Management opportunities also available. Accommodations possible. Good salary. Fluent English a must. Contact Dev 630253-8860 or devsuper8@gmail.com. C-store / Gas Station Help Wanted in Gaffney, SC. Part-time or Full-time. Single, Couple or Family. Legal status required. Fluent English & previous experience preferred. Call 704-726-7544 Help Wanted: Housekeeping (couple or single) needed for franchise hotel in NC. Manager (couple or single) needed for independent motel in NC. Accommodations provided for both positions. Contact 704-465-8129 or lehran19@yahoo.com. Cashier/Clerk wanted (full-time and part-time) for gas station/convenience store off I-77 in Rock Hill, SC. Call 704907-5884.

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House for Rent: 3 br / 2.5 bath on quiet cul-de-sac street in NE Charlotte. 2153 sqft, Two car garage & fenced backyard. New carpet, paint & refinished hardwoods. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, bonus room & second floor laundry with washer/dryer. Email Patelproperties6217@gmail.com. 133

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Investments Opportunity: Golf Course and Oceanfront Condos starting at $100k with great return on investment call Charlie Buxani (Broker) at 843-2518185 for more info. Home for Sale: Pristine, custom Vastu home in Mount Soma community. 2BD/2BA, fabulous kitchen with custom cabinets, honed granite & walk-in pantry. Large windows throughout provide for natural light. Master suite features stone walk-in shower, huge walk-in custom closet and oversized garden tub. Immaculate landscaping, covered decks. Paved, year-round access in gated community. Asking $374,000. Listing Agent: Noland-Proben Team 828-734-5201or 828-734-9157.

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Learn Carnatic music vocal and Veena instrument with performer and teacher Nalini Ravikumar of Sri Gaanamdrutham School Of Music. For details Call: 507-398-3843 or email: nalini.ravikumar@gmail.com Donate your old Indian Clothing for creative art projects and crafts. Willing to pick up in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Contact 704-9571925. 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 Cooking Services for families and catering services available near Ballantyne area of Charlotte. Call 704957-9281. Gujarati Priest in NC & SC for Ganesh, Randal, Laxmi, Sharda Pujan, Satyanarayan Katha, Wedding, Vastu, Baby Shower, Hawan, Grah Shanti. Kishor Trivedi Home: 336-774-0597 Cell: 336-486-7925 E-Mail: kishor7@juno.com

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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. Computer Programming Courses from beginner to advanced serving the Charlotte area and online. Contact Chandra Prakash (B. Tech. Computer Science, IIT Delhi) at 612-568-2426, cprakash@acm.org or visit www.cupriver.com Gujarati Priest: Devendra Dave Independent priest. Ganesh, Randal, Navratri, Diwali’s Laxmi & Sharda Pujas, Satyanarayan Katha, Weddings, Vastu, Baby Shower, Funeral Seva. Call Daveji 704-780-3563. God Blessings to All. Travel Passion: Call for International & Domestic Air tickets. We process India Visa, OCI, Indian Ppt Renewal, Hotel bookings & Tour packages. 509.550.9076 or 509.550.9034 Email: travelpassion24@gmail.com

Dholi For Hire: Plays the Dhol (drum) for any occasion! Barat, Doli, Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Showers & any other festivity. Affordable rates! Call Arpan Bhandari 704-641-4761 or email: arpandholi@yahoo.com Need an affordable DJ for Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Showers & any other festivity? Look no further! Contact DJ Rahul at 980-319-7389 or TheRealDJRahul@gmail.com Neeta’s Beauty Parlor: Charlotte area open 7 days a week. Full service. Call for appointment. 704-968-0270. Astrologer, Psychic and Palm Reader Pandith Joshi at your service. All Religions welcome. Expert in Horoscope, Palm & Face Reading. Call 704-949-5244. Pari Beauty In Matthews: Threading, Waxing, Facials, Massage for newborn and mom & other services. 29 years of experience. Special Deals & Great Service. Call: 704-846-7912. Saathee Classified ads: Call 704.527.7570 or email info@saathee.com.

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Advertisers Index Accounting Solutions (Muhammad Kamran Awan)...31

HSNC (Ganesh Utsav)...............................................17

Robert Brown LLC (Oza, Rishi: Immigration Law)......89

Achal Mehta (Navratri Garba - Oct 19 - Raleigh) ......19

HSNC Navratri Mahotsav 2019 ................................16

Rose Mun Realty (Businesses For Sale)..................131

Allstate (Krish Parlikad) .............................................65

Inchin's Bamboo Garden..........................................67

Rug and Home.........................................................29

Anil & Anjali Bedi LLC (CPA & Consultants)...............83

Indo-American Society of NC Dandiya Night (IASNC)23

Rukshmani's Tijori ....................................................37

Anjappar Restaurant.................................................49

InStepp (Free Citizenship Classes) ............................60

S S Event Services (Event planning, Photo, Video).....55

Apna Bazaar (Morrisville) ..........................................77

International Community Church ...........................134

S&S Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. ........................73

Around the World Market (Raleigh/Durham) .............56

Jaipur Indian Cuisine ................................................61

Saathee.com............................................................92

Aspect Commerical Realty (Prashant Parmar) ..........95

Jigna Shah CPA .......................................................51

Saffron Indian Cuisine (Morrisville) ............................99

Astrologer (Pandith Joshi)........................................31

K Scott Weddings (Wedding & Event Designer).........89

Sangam Travel..........................................................35

Barot, Tushar (Insurance)........................................113

Kalashri Fashions .....................................................69

Sara Elegance By Rashmi Sawant (Cary, NC) ...........75

Bashyam Shah LLP - Immigration Law Group..........82

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

Sarika CPA PLLC......................................................61

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

Khanna & Sons Jewelers .........................................13

Shah & Trivedi CPA, PLLC ......................................111

Bipin Parekh Realty, LLC...........................................88

KidzCare Pediatrics...................................................34

Shah, Kirti (CPA - Sepa Consulting) ......................122

Blooming Buds.......................................................111

Kinjal Dave Garba & Dandiya Night (Charlotte)..........10

Shree Brajeswar Mukherjee Concert (Sept 2019).....11

Blue Federal Credit Union.......................................138

Leisure Travel .........................................................129

Singh, Manjeet (Real Estate).....................................49

C4D Mortgage (Jubi Chackunkal, P.E.) .....................55

Liberty Real Estate (Sunny Sebastian).......................59

Sitar Indian Cuisine (Durham) ...................................57

Carolina Elite Events .................................................47

Lotus Salon & Spa....................................................59

Smokin' Aces (The Premium Smoke Shop)..............45

Carolina Wedding Belle (Event Design & Décor)......129

Maadhurya Photography........................................111

Sona Realty (Venkat Suryadevara) ............................38

Carolina Wholesale Discount Inc...............................33

Malak Jewelers........................................................27

Spectrum Family Medicine (Sujatha Sajeevan, MD)121

Cary Diwali (Hum Sub)..............................................21

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

Spices Hut / Bawarchi Restaurant..........................105

Cary Internal Medicine & Diabetes Center, PA ........107

Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley................................70

Sri Gaanamdrutham School Of Music (Nalini Ravikumar)59

Cary Medical Clinic...................................................91

Monroe Oil Company................................................78

Super Desi Bazaar (Apna Sabji Mandi Greensboro) ..42

Chandni's Beauty Salon ..........................................69

Murlidhar Party Supply .............................................51

Swagat Restaurant (Morrisville, NC) .........................73

Cilantro Indian Café Cary..........................................93

Nagpal, Sunil (MassMutual Carolinas).......................55

Taaza Fresh Indian Bistro..........................................43

Corner Stone Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine.........85

Nationwide Ins. (Maqsood Khan) ..............................87

Taj Express Bollywood Musical (BPAC - Charlotte)....30

County South Realty & Business Brokers ...............123

NC Dermatology Associates .....................................98

Travel Passion ..........................................................75

Crescent Dental (Dr. Kavita Ghai) ............................107

New Pinnacle Health Group ...................................135

Travelinks .................................................................89

Darji, Iyer, Joshi & Patel (Accounting & Tax Services).91

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

Triangle Gujarati Assciation (Navratri Garba)................9

Desai & Desai LLP (CPA & Financial Services)..........75

Nunna Realty (Shiva Nunna) .....................................67

Ttravel Guru ...........................................................131

Dharani South Indian Restaurant (Morrisville)............39

One2 Entertainment .................................................95

Tutoring (Nirmala Koripella - A+ Tutoring) .................72

DJ Desi (Amit Vasi) ...................................................87

Patel Brothers (Cary)...........................................52-53

Uni World Travel......................................................113

DJ Lalit (Lalit Hemnani).............................................75

Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices)..................................115

Vaishno Bhog (Cary)...............................................109

Eye Level (locations) ...............................................125

Pathak, Atul (Real Estate)..........................................35

Veeru Ganne (Real Estate - Eastside Realty) .............63

Fairview Home Mortgage .........................................95

Pramukh Mandapam ...............................................31

Vema Mortgage LLC (Sebastian George)..................41

Falguni Pathak (Greensboro, Sept 14) ........................3

Preston Corners Pediatric Dentistry (Cary) ...............67

Vyas Travels............................................................122

Festival Of India Charlotte ...........................................5

Proficient Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. ...............57

West Cary Medicine (Dr. Kareem M.D.) ....................51

Geological Resources, Inc.......................................113

Raghu Mothukuri Allstate Agent .............................131

Worldwide Travels ....................................................47

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

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Concert (Atlanta) .....................25

Y2 Academy (SAT Prep) .........................................48

Grand India Mart (Groceries)...................................101

Raj D Batra Photography........................................131

Zafran Kabab Palace (Harrisburg).............................83

Greater Triangle Realty (Thomas John) .....................93

Raj Jewels (Morrisville, NC) .....................................6-7

Zebra Robotics Cary.................................................51

Heritage India Association Of NC (Gandhi Jayanti) ....71

Rajdeep Video & Photography (Ramesh Panjabi)......87

Zen Triangle Dentistry (Juliya R. Vaghani, DDS).........39

Hindu Center Charlotte...................................102-103

RB Realty Group (Ravi Bheemarao)...........................99

Zest of the Rest ....................................................123

Home Decorators Of America (Sonal Furniture - Atl)137

Real Triangle Properties (Joe Mathews) ....................81

Saathee.com

136

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