Saathee Magazine March 2013 Raleigh

March 2013

In this issue: The Love Commandos The War on Whistleblowers

Hello Readers!

As inter-caste “love marriages” become increasingly common in India, a vigilante group has emerged to protect young couples. Meet the Love Commandos' fight against honor killings. Story on pg. 14.

It's time for the annual Full Frame Documentary Festival. See all the details on pg. 20.

Over the past five years, some 150 whistleblowers have allegedly been harassed or jailed for exposing corruption in India. Some have been killed. Read about the war on whistleblowers on pg. 32.

The Taliban is embracing mafia-style tactics in Pakistan’s wayward port city of Karachi. Read about Pakistan's "terror tax" in the article on pg. 36.

Catch up on what all the local and regional community organizations are up to as well as their upcoming events in our Community Organizations section on pg. 90.

Festivals and holidays are listed on pg. 118.

Find your astrological predictions for the month in the AstroScope on pg. 120.

Get daily updates about our community as well as news and videos at our website: Saathee.com.

In This Issue Cowboy Junkies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 08 The Love Commandos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 14 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 18 Full Frame Documentary Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 20 Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 22 Sangeet and Evergreen Film Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 24 Edit Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 28 Behind Congressional Curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 30 War on Whistleblowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Pakistan’s “Terror Tax” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 South Asian Documentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 38 The Chai Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Children’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Mastering Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46 Indian Classical Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 48 Dances of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50 REAListically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 52 Thinking About Thinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 54 Personal finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 56 Business Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 60 Marketing Turnaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 62 Healthwise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 66 Just Being Honest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 68 Cricket Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 70 Tax Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 74 Recipes of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 76 Immigration Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 78 Community Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 82 Community Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 90 Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 116 Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 118 AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 120 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 122 Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 124 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 124 Saathee.com

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one was a record of cover songs by Vic Chesnutt who is a terrific American singer-songwriter who died recently and was a friend of ours. The third record was based on more of an element of our live sound, sort of psychedelic blues and electric sounds that people might not be familiar with our studio recordings. The fourth record the Wilderness is back to our singer-songwriter sound.”

The fourth one sounds more of a cohesive record; do you feel they all have their own sound?

“Well yeah, they all sound different, that was the idea. The fourth record is more reflective of the sound that people are more familiar with our music, much quieter, more sparse. More focused on lyrics and singing.”

Cowboy Junkies

By Samir Shukla

So there’s also a book based on the Nomad series?

“It’s already out and we’re really excited and we’ll have if for sale at our shows. It’s another way of interpreting the Nomad series, the writing, there are a couple of essays as well, photos and the four discs are also included. It’s more of an art book as well, like a coffee table book. It’s hard cover and linen wrapped, it’s really beautiful.”

When the Cowboy Junkies coax their instruments into a blend of folk-rock, country, somber blues, and splashes of jazzy percussion, the ethereal backdrop is in place. And then vocalist Margo Timmins breathes into the microphone and breaks into song, the canvas is complete. The dreamy music begins its haunting of the listener. Margo Timmins’ voice exudes many moods and the band’s subtle playing can be disarming. They take their time building the song. There’s never a rush. It’s this complete dedication to songwriting and the music that has endeared the band to music lovers for over a quarter century.

The group was formed in Toronto in 1985 by siblings Margo Timmins (vocalist), Michael Timmins (songwriter, guitarist), and Peter Timmins (drummer) along with Alan Anton (bassist).

Since their second album the band has also performed and recorded with multi-instrumentalist Jeff Bird, whose current role includes acoustic and electric mandolins, harmonica, percussion, and samples.

They’ve released an impressive discography over the years since the 1986 debut recording Whites Off Earth Now. It was their second album, The Trinity Sessions, recorded live in a church with a single microphone that put them on the musical map.

The album was a huge hit and is an essential recording for music lovers.

Over the past couple of years, they released four recordings that form the collective known as the Nomad series. The albums – Renmin Park, Demons, Sing in My Meadow, and The Wilderness – form a disparate, yet cohesive whole. The albums range from their traditional, sparse music to trip-hop elements with shuffling beats and percussion along with psychedelic blues.

The series includes recordings Michael Timmins made during a trip to China as well as a covers album of Vic Chesnutt songs.

The band is currently on tour and will perform selections from their Nomad series in the first set and the entire classic recording The Trinity Sessions in the second set.

Talk about your approach to recording albums.

“Of course Trinity is about as basic as you can get, it was recorded live to one mike in a church. It was a two track recording. There’s nothing added after the fact. We still kind of record that way, even in our home studio. Not with one microphone but we try to capture it live as much as we can. We try to capture the spirit of the song first and then add stuff as needed.”

What do you feel are some of the positive changes in music and some of the negative changes? You’ve been around for over 25 years now...

“I think a lot of the positive and the negative go hand in hand.

The rise of the internet is positive in some ways, there’s a more democratic side to things now, and you can reach your audience more directly. At one point the major labels monopolized how you can reach an audience. Though it is hard to figure out where they are and how to reach them, there’s so many more avenues. And of course there’s the whole file trading thing that’s a negative. There’s a lot of back and forth, positive and negative. The break of the stranglehold major labels had is a good thing, but there’s a lot of negative as well.”

Also there’s so much out there now...how do you get through it all.

“In the old days, you could do your liner notes and that would be it, but today the work involved in maintaining a multi-media website is much harder, there’s a lot of work involved. To have an online complete presence all the time is hard.”

Here’s a chat with guitarist/songwriter Michael Timmins.

So talk about the show you’re doing on this tour.

So can we expect any visuals at the show?

“First set will be songs from the Nomad series and the second (Laughs) “No all you get is us. It’s about the music, not visuals. set will be Trinity from start to finish.”

We’ve also got Jeff Bird with us who plays several instruments, electric mandolin, acoustic mandolin, percussion.”

How did you record the Nomad series? Did you record all the songs and then select for each record?

(Go to page 86 for Cowboy Junkies recorded discography) “It was a long process. The first record and each subsequent record had a specific theme. At the beginning we didn’t know The Cowboy Junkies will perform at the McGlohon Theater in what these records would sound like. We only had an idea for Charlotte on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 7:30pm. Tickets begin at the first record. The first record is inspired by my trip to China $24.50. For more details call Blumenthal Box Office: 704-372-1000 and a lot of the recordings I did of street musicians. The second or visit www.performingartsctr.org Saathee.com

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By Jason Overdorf - GlobalPost.com NEW DELHI, India — Forbidden love is blooming in India.

But so is war. And the “Love Commandos” are fighting on the front lines.

“Today, on our heads there is a bounty of around 20 lakh rupees [$40,000] from different khap panchayats,” said Love Commandos’ founder Sanjoy Sachdeva, referring to the illegal village councils that are notorious for sanctioning the so-called “honor killings” of young couples who violate social taboos to marry across caste lines.

He’s not exaggerating. Young Indians are fast adopting Western lifestyles. But as the parallel forces of affirmative action and women’s empowerment increasingly bring young It is a war against people from different castes orthodox people — whether and religious backgrounds they are Hindus, Muslims, together in colleges and call centers, defying the country’s Sikhs, Christians or of any centuries-old tradition of other religion. No religion arranged marriages can get preaches to hate love. you tortured, arrested, or even killed.

Official statistics aren’t available. But Shakti Vahini, a nonprofit, documented 560 such cases across India between 2007 and 2010. And other experts have estimated that at least 1,000 honor killings take place in India every year.

That’s where Sachdeva’s “Love Commandos” come in.

Started in 2010, the Love Commandos rescue and shelter young couples who face threats from their families because they’ve chosen to defy barriers of caste and religion for the sake of love.

Operating a help line, secret shelters, and a kind of underground railroad for India’s Romeos and Juliets, the Love Commandos rescue and protect couples from their parents, the police and, all too often, the courts — as filing false cases of kidnapping and abduction and even rape is one of the angry parents’ first responses to forbidden love.

Fielding an average of 300 calls a day, so far, the group has helped as many as 30,000 couples to marry.

“It is a war against fundamentalists,” said Sachdeva. “It is a war against orthodox people — whether they are Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians or of any other religion. No religion preaches to hate love.”

Take 28-year-old Rahul Acharya and 23-year-old Puja Singh — a couple opposed by their parents because Acharya belongs to the priestly Brahmin caste and Singh the warrior Rajput caste.

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After meeting Singh at a wedding in Kolkata, where her family lives, Acharya returned to his life in Mumbai. But the couple maintained a long-distance love affair in secret, on Facebook and their cellphones.

When Rahul eventually proposed, however, Singh’s parents took away her phone, banned her from the computer, and put her under house arrest. For six months, with the help of another cellphone smuggled to Singh by a friend, the couple planned their escape.

But the family never let Singh out of the house alone.

Finally, when she took her younger brother to his after-school tutor, she saw her chance. As soon as the boy was inside studying, she called Acharya and the two of them hopped on a plane to New Delhi — where Sachdeva’s Love Commandos immediately secreted them away in one of the outfit’s seven shelters.

Singh’s father, an important businessman in Kolkata, immediately filed charges of kidnapping and abduction, and soon flew to Mumbai with the Kolkata police to visit the bank where Acharya was working. All they knew was that he’d taken his vacation days.

But the visit soured them on their romantic employee — even if the three months he’s spent in hiding in Delhi might not have. And his job prospects will no doubt dim somewhat without the network of family connections that usually help middle-class Indians get ahead.

“We got married on Nov. 26 and sent an intimation to the police and our parents that if any cases are there against us, they are to be closed,” said Acharya. “But the [charges] are still there.”

“I will try to convince the rest of my family to accept him,” said Singh. “But my father will never come around.”

Married life so far has been tough. The shelter where Acharya and Singh have spent their honeymoon is little more than a concrete cell atop the Love Commandos’ headquarters in a crowded Delhi slum. They have no income, and no money to spend, and even if they did, they’re not allowed to leave the shelter unescorted — for fear that Singh may be snatched back by someone hired by her father or that Acharya may be nabbed by the police for the kidnapping case against him.

“It’s just like a prison,” said Acharya. “The only difference is that it’s for our security.”

Not every Romeo is so lucky. Or so courageous. Consider a story from the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh — home to the Taj Mahal, sometimes called the world’s greatest monument to love.

When another young woman staying at the Love Commandos shelter, 23-year-old Archana, fell in love with a young man from a lower caste, her mother and four brothers allegedly tied her to the bed and beat her with a curtain rod until it broke — then folded the two pieces in half and beat her some more.

They then kept her prisoner from March to September 2012, she claims, bribing police sent to investigate a claim that her boyfriend lodged with the National Commission for Women (NCW) to file a report that she was living happily with her brothers.

By that time, sadly, her Romeo had given up.

“On Nov. 28, I took all my school certificates and my ID proof and ran away,” Archana said.

“I called him as soon as I could, and he said he would take care of everything, and asked me to meet him at the bus stop. continued on page 80 14

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The 2013 Thematic Program examines the intersections of truth and storytelling with a series of films curated by esteemed filmmaker Amir Bar-Lev. He directed the documentary films “Fighter” (2001), “My Kid Could Paint That” (2007), and “The Tillman Story (2010). Bar-Lev is currently directing “Happy Valley,” about the Penn State scandal. Both Yu and Bar-Lev will attend the festival.

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Vidya Balan will Film Biopic on Classical Singer MS Subbulakshmi

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Vidya Balan gave a couple of fine performances in 2012 in the films Kahaani and The Dirty Picture. She is now preparing for her role as Carnatic classical singer MS Subbulakshmi. Balan also is starring in Rajkumar Gupta’s Ghanchakkar, followed

by Shaadi Ke Side Effects. The film, directed by Rajiv Menon, is said to be a lavish musical. This year Priyanka Chopra, Ranbir Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar are also starring in biopics. While Priyanka’s is based on the Olympic pugilist Mary Kom, Ranbir Kapoor will be working on a Kishore Kumar biopic with Anurag Basu while Farhan Akhtar takes on Indian sprinter Milkha Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

Abhishek, Bobby in Do Aur Do Paanch Remake Abhishek Bachchan has so far steered cleared of acting in remakes of his father’s films. Now he has agreed to do one. Incidentally the junior Bachchan will portray the role Amitabh Bachchan played in the film Do Aur Do Paanch. The role of Shashi Kapoor in the original will be played by Bobby Deol in the remake.

In the original Kapoor and Bachchan portrayed two petty thieves who are employed to abduct the son of a rich businessman. Of course things go wrong when the duo falls in love with Hema Malini and Parveen Babi. It is not yet clear contemporary actresses will reprise the roles of Malini and Babi.

Aamir, Priyanka, Sharmila to Work for Children’s Survival and Development Aamir Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Sharmila Tagore featured in an AV (Audio-Visual) released by UNICEF pledging their support to work for children’s survival and development. The trio, who has been goodwill ambassadors of UNICEF, emphasized on the need to give every child a chance to live and reduce the mortality rate. In the AV, they also spoke about improving health and nutrition facilities for small children. The AV was released during the “Call to Action for Child Survival and Development” 3-day Summit that took place from Feb 7 - 9.

Kamal Haasan to Team up with Sridevi Again Kamal Haasan may have many problems during the release of his last film Vishwaroopam, but now that the film has released, Haasan is off to his next project.

The multi-talented actor is working on a film script for his former co-star Sridevi. Kamal and Sridevi were last seen together in 1983 hit Sadma. Though there have been multiple attempts to cast the duo together since, nothing really worked out. But now with Sridevi making a strong comeback in films with English Vinglish, Haasan has plans to team up with her again. Haasan has confirmed he is writing a script for her.

The project will likely be released next year.

Rani Mukerji to Portray Journalist Rani Mukerji is set to star in Karan Johar’s short film which is part of the feature “Bombay Talkies,” a tribute to the centenary year of Indian Cinema. Mukherjee is set to play a journalist again. Earlier she had played a journalist in No One Killed Jessica, for which she got accolades. The short film is slated for release on May 3. Mukerji and Randeep Hooda play a married couple. The short film also features Saqib Saleem.

Sonam Kapoor to Play Lawyer in YRF Film

Bhajji to do cameo in Akshay’s Punjabi film

Sonam Kapoor is having a busy year with the upcoming release Bhaag Milkha Bhaag opposite Farhan Akhtar and Ranjhanaa alongside Dhanush. She is also ready for her upcoming project with Yash Raj Films. In the film which features her alongside Ayushmann Khuranna, she will portray a lawyer. Apparently the filmmakers have scheduled Kapoor to spend time with young lawyers to learn the part as well as some Indian legalese.

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will be making his acting debut in Akshay Kumar’s Punjabi film Ba Ji In Problem. The film is produced

by Akshay Kumar and Ashvini Yardi’s company Grazing Goat Productions.

Full details are not available, but Singh will do an interesting cameo. Bhajji will be filming with Punjabi actors Gippy Grewal and Gurpreet Ghuggi amongst several other big names such as Om Puri in Chandigarh, just before the start of the IPL-6. Ba Ji In Problem will be Grazing Goat’s foray into Punjabi cinema after starting with Hindi cinema OMG! Oh My God and Marathi films 72 Miles and Adhantari.

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Imran Khan to Portray a Tamil Character After playing a Haryanvi in his last release Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, Imran Khan will now be seen playing a South Indian guy in Punit Malhotra's Gori Tere Pyaar Mein. This is the first time he will be seen playing a Tamil character on-screen. Imran is paired opposite Kareena Kapoor in this film which is set to go on floors very soon. The film will be shot in Mumbai and Bengaluru.

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Tribute to Hindustani Music director Song: “Jāne kaise sapanon main ...”

Film: Anuradha Year: 1960 Music: Pundit Ravishankar Singer: Lata Mangeshkar Lyric: Shailandra Based on Indian Classical Rāgā: Manj Khamāj Tāl/Rhythm: Kaharavā Starring: Balraj Sahni, Leela Naidu, Abhi Bhattacharya

Pundit Ravi Shankar (1920-2012) Most of us know that Pandit Ravi Shankar was a legendary Sitar player and you may have read about him in Saathee’s January 2013 issue. This article is in continuation of that tribute. He was born in Varanasi to a Bengali Brahmin family as the youngest of seven brothers.

His Bengali birth name was Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury. His father was Shyam Shankar and mother was Hemangini Devi. When he was ten years old, he went to Paris, France with the dance troupe of Uday Shankar and learned French, dancing, Western Jazz music and playing various instruments. He gave up dancing and learned Indian classical music from Ustad Allauddin Khan in Kolkata in 1938.

He married Annapurna Devi, the daughter of his Guru, Allauddin Khan in 1941. They had one son, Shubhendru in 1942; then they were separated as he had affairs with other women. Shankar married Sukanya Rajan in1989 and lived with her in Encinitas, California and had a daughter Anoushka, who is also a world-class Sitar player. He had published innumerable albums of music and also composed music for the films. He had received many awards. He released numerous recordings and brought Indian music to the world in a way that cannot be fully described in mere words. You have to listen to his music. He died on December 11, 2012 in San Diego, CA. Condolences were extended by the Prime Minister and President of India, as well as many prominent people in the Indian film industry and was mourned other all over the world.

His music will be globally remembered.

Jāne kaise sapanon main ...

Lyrics in English: Jāne kaise sapanon main kho gayi ankhiyān Main to hun jāgi mori so gayi ankhiyān Ajaba divāni bhai, mose anjāni bhai Pal men parāi dekho ho gayi ankhiyān Main to hun jāgi mori so gayi ankhiyān Barasi ye kaisi dhārā, kānpe tanaman sārā Ranga se anga bhigo gayi ankhiyān Main to hun jāgi mori so gayi ankhiyān Mana ujiyārā chhāyā, jag ujiyārā chhāyā Jagamaga dipa sanjo gayi ankhiyān Main to hun jāgi mori so gayi ankhiyān Jāne kaise sapanon main kho gayi ankhiyān Main to hun jāgi mori so gayi ankhiyān Meaning (Summary): How did my eyes get lost in the dreams, though I woke up but my eyes slept! Surprisingly I lost my mind, became unknown momentarily and I felt I belonged to someone.

My eyes shaded a kind of flow; my body & mind were shivering; my body got wet from the colorful pleasure from my eyes. My mind got enlightened and the world became bright; my eyes were sparkling like a flame. How did my eyes get lost in the dreams, though I woke up but my eyes slept!

Lyrics in Hindi:

Some of his Filmography: 1946: Dharti ke lal, Neecha nagar 1960: Anuradha 1963: Godaan 1979: Meera 1983: Gandhi His hit Hindi song’s lyrics “Jāne kaise sapanon main...” are given in this issue of Saathee magazine in the column to the left.

(Note: The contents of this article are compiled from news, books, internet and my knowledge and love for Hindustani music.)

Kirit Shukla Contact him at kiritsshukla@hotmail.com

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One exception to this notion is when a tragic event, such as a major terrorist attack, occurs. It’s then that a country comes together. It’s then that a country’s regions come together as one.

In American Presidential elections, the individual states, along with specific regions of those states become very important. Candidates may be running for national office, conducting national campaigns, but the election hinges on a few states, as they are identified as must-win states. The parts become more important than the whole. This is regionalism at its worst.

In India, the states of Gujarat and West Bengal have their cultural tapestry interwoven with Vedic commonalities. Ram and Sita are same in Gujarat and Bengal. But if the Brits hadn’t stitched together diverse India into a British India or if they had never arrived, it’s quite possible that Gujarat and Bengal may be two different countries today. These are states regionalized by language. The states themselves are further regionalized by local ethnic diversity.

There’s a commonality of culture between Tamils and Punjabis, but let’s face it, they are two different, distinct regions of India. It’s possible that if it wasn’t for the British, India today maybe a dozen different countries. This isn’t in defense of British colonialism; the Brits fleeced the country and benefited from dividing India’s people. But in the case of argument for the wholehood of India, they served a purpose, even though British India is now three different countries. Regionalism is a pervasive idea all over the world. It’s not just about some elements in particular states wanting to keep people from other parts of the country out of their neighborhoods. Regionalism affects all segments of societies all over the globe.

Regionalism can be neighborhoods pitted against the city’s other neighborhoods. Of course some aspects of regionalism are just good clean fun, much like siblings one-upping each other without any ill feelings. But for all the patriotic fervor and love of national anthems, the idea of nationalism is increasingly tenuous and being replaced by regionalism. Regions of countries vie for superiority even though they are bound together within national borders, inextricably attached to the rest of the country, economically and politically. Cities around the globe are divided into enclaves of ethnic-leaning neighborhoods.

Of course I’m a proud American, I’m a proud IndianAmerican. I’m just as proud of my Indian heritage. I mean my Gujarati heritage, well, make that my Amdavadi heritage. I’m joking, of course. In the context of America, I consider myself a southerner. That doesn’t mean I’ll fly the rebel flag outside my house, but it’s a feeling. Living in the South for so many years has created a southern state of mind. It’s created a sense of place, a sense of belonging, that’s what regionalism is all about. Your city or hometown or neighborhood feels closer, warmer than the idea of a greater nation. Even though most people love their countries or their adopted countries, they feel a special bond to a specific region somewhere on this planet. Maybe that’s where they grew up, or had a love affair or feel a special spiritual connection to that place. Regionalism can rise from ethnic identity, racial identity, religious identity, political identity, even musical identity.

Who knows, someday we may hyphenate our identities by linking regions. Just call me an Amdavadi-Charlottean.

Edit Notes

By Samir Shukla Amplification of tales It amazes me how human communication can take bits of information, rumors, and unconfirmed news and amplify it into believing something that isn’t factual. The amplification effect can be amusing, but also quite destructive. People sometimes accept numbers, news, and rumors tossed around in conversation and amplify them into something bigger. For example, a person talking about a particular school going down the hill may plant the seed. A rumor or tale heard elsewhere about the same school reinforces the belief that the school is going downhill. The amplification takes hold. Maybe a family had a bad experience with a particular teacher or a specific situation and they began spreading the word that the school is going downhill. In reality, if facts are checked and the whole picture is presented, the particular school maybe improving in its job to educate young minds.

The amplification of rumors, personal prejudices, and aggregation of fears lead to false or semi-true information solidifying. This type of amplification can happen regarding neighborhoods, businesses, civil workers, automobiles, cities, you name it.

I’m thinking of a funny, fictitious occurrence. Let’s say I live in a big neighborhood. One day I leave my garage door open and the leaf rake gets stolen. I tell my neighbor about it and we both decide to keep an eye on our little cul-de-sac. The next day the neighbor tells another neighbor. Pretty soon the amplification effect takes hold and the news becomes scarier, and, by the time the news makes it to the other end of the neighborhood, who knows, people maybe talking about a major robbery occurring. This can happen because people have a way of amplifying the bad, the scary, and the fearful. Amplification effect is where media, rumors and pre-conceived notions amplify an event or story. Listen in on any social gathering and examples of sub-conscious embellishments abound.

Acts of violence are particularly ripe for the amplification of tales. Dinner table conversations may conclude that the city is exploding in violent acts, but the facts may speak otherwise.

People’s own biases and levels of tolerance often add fuel to the fire. To offset the effects of amplification of falsity or rumor, there’s a simple solution. I’m reminded of the detective in a film noir dropping his line, the famous cliché, “just the facts ma’am.”

Regionalism Regionalism is the undisciplined child of nationalism.

Regionalism existed long before nationalism, and is again becoming more prevalent. No matter how patriotic a person maybe when it comes to the love of country, their regional loyalties almost always supersede their nationalism.

We exist in complex, ever-changing, socially evolving communities. The world’s denizens are constantly embroiled in self-interests, special interests and the basic chaos of being human. In this noise, the comfort of regionalism (allegiance to a particular region somewhere on the globe) becomes amplified.

People identify themselves as Americans, or Mexicans, or Indians, but the region where their allegiance lies is generally more important to them than the country they identify with.

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They would be bipartisan, bicameral, and wonderful…in theory. The BCA also had a specific timeline kicked in for the Super Committee to operate under, otherwise, sequester would kick in on January 2, 2013. Sequester included across the board cuts in the government, including the Department of Defense.

Sequester does not discriminate and is not subject to the whims of the power elite in Washington.

Now, let us fast forward to January of 2013. The Super Committee was a terrible failure in 2012. It hardly met and was notorious for internal bickering. On January 1, both the House and Senate voted to delay sequestration for another 60 days until March 1 to focus on the “fiscal cliff.” (Remember that? It’s the reason your paychecks have been somewhat lower thus far in 2013) Otherwise, the spending cuts would come via sequester and tax increases – something neither the President nor the Speaker wanted to see.

So here we are in March, sequester is on its way to occurring. The hardest hit will be the Pentagon. I have heard and understand both sides of the coin. On one hand, nobody wants to be soft on military and feel we should fund the Department of Defense. Others believe that the only way to enact real reform and reduce major spending initiatives is to include the Pentagon. Everyone else must adjust; the Pentagon should be no different.

Sequestration has been in the works for almost two years now. Whether you support the President, the Speaker, or are apolitical, now you have the background on what the discourse is all about.

In the meantime, do not forget to fill out your brackets and support the numerous teams from the Carolinas sure to make the NCAA Tournament a/k/a the Big Dance. Of course, if you’re like me, you’ll be a bit more biased toward Roy Williams and the young Tar Heels.

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Noun A general cut in government spending.

The impending sequester (sometimes referred to as sequestration) is a set of mandatory, across-the-board federal spending cuts set to go into effect on March 1, 2013. It is the result of some Washington maneuvering that has both sides pointing at each other as the responsible party for its existence.

Back in August of 2011, President Barack Obama and Speaker John Boehner were at a standstill on how to cut federal spending while raising the debt ceiling.

Well, what does that mean exactly?

The debt ceiling is a limit on how much debt the So what happens if federal government can Congress does not vote to incur. Every year, the federal government spends more raise the debt ceiling and money than it takes in. allows for our country to (Those annual deficits have default on its debts? contributed to our overall national debt topping $16.5 trillion dollars, $53,000 per citizen of the U.S.) The gap must be funded by debt issued by the U.S. Treasury, normally in the form of bonds. However, once the country hits its maximum borrowing limit the Treasury cannot issue new debt, and Congress must intervene by raising that debt limit. So you see, raising the limit only accounts for paying debts occurred in the past. It is not forward looking. It has nothing to do with future spending. This is why you’ll hear many politicians say, “America must make good on its promises and pay those debts which it has incurred.” So what happens if Congress does not vote to raise the debt ceiling and allows for our country to default on its debts? The concern is universally accepted ratings agencies like Moody’s will downgrade our nation’s credit ratings, global investors will view Uncle Sam as an entity that defaults on his debts and shouldn’t be invested in, and economic calamity will soon follow. Of course, some politicos in Washington feel that’s a load of bologna, but I digress.

Basically, the President needed the debt ceiling increased to pay for his Administration’s past initiatives and the Speaker wanted assurances future spending would be cut moving forward. They could not find common ground. The compromise they settled on was one encompassed in the Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA). The debt limit would be increased in exchange for $1.2 trillion in spending cuts.

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According to India’s Hindu newspaper, in November he was arrested and charged with “rioting with deadly weapons,” criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, and using criminal force on a woman with the intention of outraging her modesty, in Indian legal-speak. Citing the obvious video evidence, Sorinjee and his supporters say those were the activities his news report depicted — not anything he did himself.

In January, a group of reporters, editors and activists held a three-day hunger strike to highlight Sorinjee’s plight. But nearly a month later, he’s still languishing in jail. And even if Twitter rumors that the authorities are poised to drop the charges against him prove true, he will have spent nearly a quarter of the year behind bars. And, again due to the glacial pace of India’s legal system, he will have virtually no recourse to the law for compensation for false arrest.

The case is not unique to Mangalore or Karnataka.

“It happens all over the country,” said Chakma. “It can happen anywhere, any day.”

So it seems, according to a random sampling.

In August 2011, 35-year-old activist Shehla Mahsood — who’d filed countless right-to-information applications and leveled allegations of corruption against local politicians associated with illegal diamond mining — was shot dead when she was on her way to an anti-corruption protest in Madhya Pradesh.

In February 2012, 42-year-old Premnath Jha, who’d filed right-to-information applications regarding several construction projects in Maharashtra, was gunned down while riding home on his motorcycle.

In Gujarat in 2009, 50-year-old Purshottam Chauhan, who’d sought information about a costly project that the local village council had purportedly undertaken with government funds, was badly beaten by a gang of thugs.

Meanwhile, in October 2011 in Haryana, journalist Ramesh Singla, who’d been writing articles about the illegal mining business in the state, was killed in a suspected hit and run. And in September 2011, cub reporter Lingaram Kodopi, a member of one of Chhattisgarh’s indigenous tribes, was arrested as a so-called middleman between nefarious activists and the Maoist rebels waging a simmering insurrection in his troubled home state.

And the list goes on.

The catalyst for these false (or dubious) prosecutions, assaults and murders was the passage of the groundbreaking Right to Information Act (RTI) in 2005.

By giving ordinary citizens the right to access virtually any government document, the law cracked open a tortuous, bureaucratic system that had been a virtual black box since the days of India’s colonization. It made refusal to divulge information a jailable offense. And, even if it did not result in a rash of convictions, it began to make the corrupt nexus among politicians, career bureaucrats and corporations politically untenable.

Now that nexus is striking back — not only against right-toinformation activists, but against all forms of scrutiny and dissent.

Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, novelist-turned-activist Arundhati Roy and Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, among others, have been charged with sedition for political speech that authorities deemed to be “anti-India.”

Right-wing gadflies have reported mysterious server failures for their Twitter accounts and blogs, following a government crackdown that was supposedly limited to the suppression of specific offensive or inflammatory images.

Anybody with something to say, it seems, maybe an enemy of the state.

War on

Whistleblowers

By Jason Overdorf - GlobalPost.com Over the past five years, some 150 whistleblowers have allegedly been harassed or jailed for exposing corruption in India. As many as 20 have been killed.

In India, the truth might set you free. Or it might land you behind bars. Or even dead.

Take the case of Naveen Sorinjee, a TV reporter jailed in Karnataka for exposing an assault on young couples by a farright Hindu group. Sorinjee has inspired a hunger strike and a slew of editorials. But more than two months after his arrest, he’s still in the slammer. And he’s not alone.

India this year plunged to its lowest ranking on Reporters Without Borders’ world press freedom index since 2002, falling to 140 out of 179 countries, as governments around the country cracked down on free speech and allowed criminals, political “workers” and armed groups to attack journalists with impunity.

Meanwhile, since the right to information law gave rise to the anti-corruption movement, the number of bureaucrats, activists, and even policemen who were harassed, beaten, jailed and murdered for daring to expose government and corporate malfeasance has continued to grow, according to the Asia Center for Human Rights (ACHR).

Though they’re rarely considered together, India’s crackdown on free speech and its assault on muckraking activists are both part of an escalating war on whistleblowers that is intended to squash any objection to the near-absolute power of the state.

Over the past five years, some 150 whistleblowers have allegedly been harassed or jailed for exposing corruption; while as many as 20 have been killed.

The latest trend: State and local governments are exploiting India’s notoriously slow court system to land activists behind bars or saddle them with criminal charges that may take decades to resolve.

Even the national government has joined the fray, going after aid groups that receive international funding in a smear campaign intended to discredit them as anti-national and then starve them of cash.

“The government is absolutely complicit in these activities,” said ACHR’s director Suhas Chakma. “Without the cooperation of the local authorities, these cases can never be done. In some cases you will see the complicity even of the judiciary.”

A reporter for a local channel called Kasturi Newz24, Sorinjee ran afoul of the authorities in Karnataka after a report on an incident in July in which members of a far-right group called the Hindu Jagarana Vedike allegedly attacked and beat up several young men and women for daring to attend a birthday party unchaperoned.

Though he’d exposed the incident — one of a string of alleged assaults perpetrated by far-right groups in Mangalore in the name of moral policing — Sorinjee was charged with participating in it.

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By Mariya Karimjee - GlobalPost.com KARACHI, Pakistan — Last November, armed men from the Pakistani Taliban showed up in front of Ali Hussain’s factory, asking for money in exchange for protection.

But Hussain didn’t have the $100,000 these men wanted.

“Just tell them to go to another factory,” he said to his chief security guard, whom called him on his office phone, as he watched the scene unfold on a security monitor.

Two of them raised their AK-47s toward the tiny camera outside the gate. “You pay us, we protect you. You decide not to give us the money, we’ll kill your only son.”

It’s a scene playing out with ever-greater frequency in some parts of Karachi, Pakistan’s wayward northern port city, as the Taliban embraces mafia-style tactics to help line its pockets.

When four days later, more armed men showed up, Hussain had no other choice but to pay. Before he could hand over the check, he heard the sound of indiscriminate gunfire.

Hussain's 33-year-old son, the factory's production manager, was shot. A bullet pierced through his side, ripping apart his spleen and part of his pancreas.

In 2012 alone, police said at least 115 different establishments in Karachi have been victims of what locals now dub the “terror tax.” Many more such incidents may not have been reported to authorities. While other mafia groups are also guilty of such shakedowns in Karachi, the police said the Taliban is one of the worst offenders.

The Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehrik-i-Taliban, or TTP, is an umbrella group of Islamic militants originating from Pakistan's northern tribal region. The Pakistani Taliban is not related to the Taliban in Afghanistan, which has a vastly different history and identity.

Just three years ago, it was the Awami National Party (ANP) — a left-wing, secular group affiliated with Pakistan's large Pashtun population — that controlled the area of Karachi where Hussain’s factory operates. Though ANP-linked men frequently asked small business owners for “protection money,” many businesses were left alone because they already supported the party financially or politically.

These days the Taliban has mostly driven out the ANP. The party's graffiti and flags, which once plastered neighborhoods here, are gone. Inside mosques, flyers now let worshippers know who is in charge. The flyers instruct businesses in need of protection that the Taliban is available and a satellite phone number is listed.

The Taliban has taken hold of parts of Karachi with disturbing ease, taking advantage of endemic poverty, a corrupt municipal government and a growing immigrant population.

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Some supporters of the Taliban said the group’s presence has rid the area of immoral activities like drugs and prostitution, making them more popular.

Security analysts worry that — with the Taliban’s growing presence in Karachi — Pakistan’s stores of nuclear weapons and other arms could fall into the wrong hands. Militants attacked a key Karachi naval base in August 2012 that some suspect houses part of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal.

Bashir Jan, an ANP official in Karachi, said when the Taliban first began operating in the area, the group had little choice but to withdraw.

“At first, we didn’t do anything,” he said. “But then, when our activists were found dead, we began listening.”

With free run of the streets, the Taliban is now cleaning up on its protection rackets.

Akram Mahmoud, a shop owner in northwestern Karachi, said he pays the Taliban about $30 every month. The sum is an entire year’s worth of tuition for his son, who is in elementary school.

Although many businesses report extortion to the Karachi police, rarely do they respond. One Karachi police officer, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said police are hesitant to even enter large parts of northern Karachi.

“If someone is stupid enough to report a crime, the Karachi police simply file a report. Too many security personnel have already died just for walking into these streets,” he said.

City officials and political activists say that to effectively fight the Taliban in Karachi, a strong police force is vital.

“Instead the police sit and cower inside their stations. We need a better solution, a better police force,” said an ANP official.

But police officers insist they are no match for the Taliban.

"If we were to end up in a stand-off with the Taliban, there's no question who would win," said a local station chief. "If they even perceive someone as local law enforcement, the person is gunned down immediately."

He cited one incident in which one of his junior officers was killed with a sniper's rifle, fired from a hilltop, while investigating an extortion claim. "There's no way to for us to even see them, so how can we beat them?"

Shopkeepers and factory owners here say they would support martial law if it would weed out the Taliban once and for all.

Ali Hussain, sitting in his factory office, said that in the two decades he has run his business, he had never been bothered with extortion fees before the Taliban showed up at his gates.

“The Taliban hold me completely vulnerable at this point," he said. “It’s terrifying to go into work every day with that looming over you.”

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Indians Documentary in the Works Little did filmmaker Dr. Steve Channing realize, but when a young Raleigh producer named Shaheen Syal came knocking, it would lead to an ambitious new documentary project about the explosive growth of the South Asian community in North Carolina. Titled Remarkable Journey, the project will include a one hour film broadcast on North Carolina Public Television (UNC-TV), along with an educational version and teaching guide, available to all schools via the Web. Shaheen had seen one of Dr. Channing’s recent films, Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina, loved it and said, “We Indians have a great story worth telling too!” While Shaheen soon left to become Director of Communications for the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation in Winston-Salem, the project has grown into today’s exciting reality.

Like many non-Indian Tar Heels, Steve was aware of the growing number of Indian restaurants in the Research Triangle Park area (he lives in Durham and loves Indian food!). Through his work on Remarkable Journey, he has come to realize just what a dynamic impact Indian immigration has already had on our state. Recently, Steve and his company Video Dialog Inc. were invited to premiere an exciting new video “trailer” – a fiveminute overview of the film – at the UNCDr. Channing interviewing Dr. and mrs. Sharma at the India Summit in the Hindu Society Temple of North Carolina. offices of UNC President Tom Ross in Chapel Hill. Pres. Ross’s welcome speech noted that there already are tens of thousands of Indian-owned businesses in North Carolina, and the total economic benefits are in the billions, including expanded trade with India.

A Story worth Telling Indeed, the values of education, family, community and enterprise have propelled Americans from India into being one of the fastest growing communities in North Carolina and the United States. More than 70,000 Indians have established North Carolina as their home, rising as professionals in business, entrepreneurship, IT, medicine, engineering, media, education and the arts, and diversifying as shop and small business owners. The film will explore the path taken through the lens of both the pioneers and their first generation children. It will interweave personal stories of struggle and success, as Indian families have integrated themselves into the fabric of North Carolina’s economy, society and culture. It will also survey the rich diversity and beauty of India and its culture and how that translated during their remarkable journey.

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on the American South, and he and his Co-Producer Lue Simopoulos have been fascinated by the stories told by the “pioneer” generation, who began arriving in the early Sixties.

This was a time of intense change across the United States – especially in the South, with the Civil Rights movement challenging the often unjust traditions of the region. Who were those “pioneers,” and what skills did they bring from a very diverse India that helped influence their lives, and those of their families, once they settled here.

Through the 1960s and ‘70’s over three-quarters of Indian emigrants to the U.S. came under the category of professional and technical workers, predominantly doctors, engineers and scientists. Then in 1976, the U.S. tightened the rules, requiring that migrants have firm job offers.

While this restriction slowed down the entry of professionals, it did not stop the arrival of more and more family members, through the family reunification program, who found more niches of opportunity in businesses and other employment. Along with this, came the boom in demand for those skilled in the fast-growing Information Technology (IT) field. As the year 2000 aroused “Y2K” fears, the flow into the IT field became a surge, including emerging Indian communities in Charlotte and the Triad.

From Generation to Generation As cousins and nephews arrived, the character of the population has diversified. A spirit of ambitious entrepreneurship seems to be part of the Indian DNA, and today’s Indian communities across the state are marked by a broadening variety of activities, more and more mirroring the mainstream N.C. population. Again, “struggle and success” can be measured in many different ways, and today we find many Indian Tar Heels engaged in an array of business ventures — technology, bio-medical, real estate, hotels, finance, as well as those working in these industries.

Others have started small businesses — motels, restaurants, groceries, clothing stores, hair styling, candy shops and convenience stores, etc.

We’ll get to know the “first generation” children – those raised in households where Indian/Eastern and American/Western culture and values contended with one another; the ones who still question, “Who are we, and how do we identify ourselves?” And what happens as these children begin their own families, sometimes marrying outside of their faith and/or ethnic background? We will also better understand how the sacrifices of their parents propelled many of them forward toward prosperity and success.

Moving Forward As generations pass, it will be important for children and grandchildren to understand the challenges faced by their parents and grandparents. And for the “old folks” to see how their children work hard to find a balance between tradition and this crazy place called America! Dr. Channing believes that now is the moment to preserve and to share these stories with fellow North Carolinians. A $250,000 production budget is being assembled from foundations, corporate sponsors and individual support. With sponsorship already pledged from SAS, Alliance Architecture, Shah Capital and Duke University leading the way, the Remarkable Journey Project is well on its own historic journey! continued on page 80 38

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The guide took me to Charles Darwin Research Station. This is a research and breeding center for many subspecies of Galapagos tortoises. I was able to see tortoise eggs as well as Saathee Readers Forum new hatchlings and tortoises in various stages of life. When mature, the tortoises are released in the wild.

How goes in Galapagos Then the guide took me to my hotel Casa Natura in Puerto (port) Ayora, which is the inhabited part of the island. I had a

By Ron A. Virmani, M.D. sumptuous late lunch at 5 pm at Il Giardino restaurant overlooking the beautiful and scenic marina. I spent the True of false? Charles Darwin was born on the same day as evening shopping for souvenirs on the Charles Darwin Avenue.

Abraham Lincoln. Charles Darwin initially believed in the theory of creation.

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Both statements are quite true. Both Darwin and Lincoln were born on the same day: February 12, 1809. When Darwin boarded the 10 gun brig (a sailing vessel) named Beagle to explore the world, he believed in the Bible’s story of Creation.

From 1831 to 1836, Darwin traveled in very Spartan accommodations for 40,000 miles in search of evidence for the theory of Creationism, but came back with preponderance of facts to irrefutably support the theory of evolution. He put forward the theory of natural selection.

In his travels, Darwin stumbled upon one of the most marvelous evolutionary laboratories on the planet: the Galapagos Islands with its huge turtles clanking along toward the sea on roads they had worn away themselves, and birds whose beaks varied according to what they had to eat. Darwin took his time to write his famous work “The Origin of Species” which sold out on the first day of its publication in 1859.

Not taking Darwin’s word about Galapagos, I decided to explore Galapagos Islands myself.

According to Wilkipedia: The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed on either side of the Equator in the Pacific Ocean, 926 km (500 nmi) west of continental Ecuador, of which they are a part. There are 13 main islands in the group but only five are inhabited (Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Floreana, Isabella and Baltra) with a total population of 25,000.

My itinerary included an excursion to Isabela Island. I was taken to the marina from where a speedboat whisked us to Isabella Island. This was a very fast and bumpy ride on the ocean. If you didn’t hang on tight to your seat, you rolled around. Many got seasick.

On Isabela Island, sea lions frolicked all over in the sand.

Iguanas played. We took a short dinghy ride and saw seaturtles mating, penguins deftly diving for fish in the ocean and a blue footed booby bird perched on a volcanic rock. The boat took us to Tintoreras Island. We took a nature walk and saw hundreds of baby iguanas, sea-lions, bright red colored crabs, and sharks in volcanic channels. Then we went to another part of Isabella Island where we snorkeled with sea-lions. We went to the Flamingo lagoon - a volcanic crater which had become a lake where we spotted several flamingoes. The ride back to Santa Cruz Island was another belly churner. I spent this Xmas evening exploring this wonderful island.

Day 4 – Xmas day – 85 degrees on Tortuga bay After breakfast, my guide took me to Tortuga bay (the name comes from sea turtles that go there to lay their eggs). We walked for about 2 miles west from Puerto Ayora on a marked and cobbled path. We saw many birds such as frigates and finches. On the beach, many turtles were coming in and out of the sea. Marine iguanas were showing off their swimming prowess. Part of the bay is full of rip-tides but I enjoyed an hour of heavenly swimming in the serene part of the bay. Then I put Day 1 – Charlotte to Quito, Ecuador on my snorkel and admired schools of glistening fish. I spent I started my journey to the fascinating Galapagos Islands on the afternoon in the park on the marina, watching the local December 22, 2012. An American Airlines flight took me from children and adults having a great festive day in the sun, some Charlotte to Miami. Then I took a LanEcuador flight to Quito, by playing their version of hard-court volleyball. the capital of Ecuador. On this flight, I was rewarded with exquisite views of snow covered volcanoes. I stayed overnight Day 5 – back to mainland Ecuador at Best Western hotel in Quito, which is inland in Ecuador at an I took taxi from Puerta Ayoro back to ferry point on Santa Cruz elevation of about 9000 feet, so the temperatures are quite cool. Island. On the way, we stopped and saw Los Gamelos, two Day 2 – Quito to Galapgos islands Next day, I took a flight to Guayaquil (the biggest city in Ecuador and on the Western coast) and then to Baltra airport, where I had to pay $100 fee for entering Galapagos national park. A ten minute water taxi took me to Santa Cruz Island, where I was to ride in another taxi, which was really a pick-up truck. The island at sea level appeared a desert but became lush green as we climbed into the highlands nearing 3000 feet. The famous giant Galapagos tortoises live here. I saw many of them roaming around in the wilderness and eating grass. Each must have weighed several hundred pounds. They hissed with seeming disapproval when the guide took my picture standing Saathee.com

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Because they are always stuffed

A goat and a fox were walking together on a barren land. It was a very hot and sunny day. They became very thirsty and were looking for water. They saw an old well and looked inside. The water was about five feet below the ground level.

They immediately jumped in the well and drank the water.

Now the question was how to come out of the well? They tried to jump but could not reach the top. Finally the cunning fox said to the goat: “There is only one way to get out. If you stand on you hind legs and stand up against wall with your fore legs, I can climb up on your back and get out. Once I am out of the well, I will grab your horns and pull you out of the well in no time.” The goat believed the fox but did not think that the fox does not enough strength to pull him out. The goat stood against the wall as explained by the fox. The fox climbed up him and jumped out of the well. “Now you pull me out,” said the goat. The fox replied: “You fool, don’t you realize that you are heavier than me and I am not strong enough to grab you and pull you out? I am not stupid like you because I know that I can fall back in the well if I try to hold and pull you out. I cannot risk my life to save you. Now, if you at all come out live, just remember that you should think before you act.” The fox went away.

The goat was repenting. A cow sitting nearby heard everything and said: “Before people consider me as the cunning like a fox, it is better that they consider me as dumb and foolish like a goat.”

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A group of monkeys were living in a jungle. They used to eat the fruits, jump and play around all day. Some of the infant monkeys were spending their days by playing, pulling tails of each other, hanging upside down on the tree with their tails, slapping one another, shouting and so on. Once it was a full moon night. There was a pond and the elder monkeys were asleep on the branches of a tree near that pond. One naughty kid was awake. He saw the reflection of full moon in the water of the pond. He woke other kids up. Every one saw the moon’s reflection and thought that it was a nice white fruit. They were thinking how to get that fruit out of water. One kid got an idea.

He hung on the tree branch which was right above the moon’s image in the water. Other kid held his tail with both hands and hung down. So all other monkeys held the tail of the monkey above him until the last one almost reached near the water surface. As soon as the last one tried to grab the moon in the water, the first one holding the tree branch lost his grip and all the monkeys fell down in the water. All the monkeys were very unhappy.

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By Judith L. Bergman M.A. CCC Cars, driving and even the very popular NPR radio show “Car Talk” permeate the American culture. Many words related to “cars” and “driving” have multiple meanings and are also used in popular idioms about topics totally unrelated to cars.

In the Business section of the February 3, 2013 Raleigh News & Observer, the lead sentence after the headline, Stocks plunge after Dow’s rally to 14,000 was, “Stocks hit a big milestone, then promptly spun off the road.”

The original meaning of milestone, probably was “a stone marker at the side of the road showing the distance in miles.” 1 On interstate highways these distances usually begin at a state line and signs are no longer stones. Another meaning that applies to the stock market would be “a significant event in life or history.” The Friday before, a surge had pushed the Dow index over 14,000 for the first time since 2007.

“Spun” is the irregular past tense of “spin” and, unfortunately, some readers may have spun off the road while driving during an ice storm this past winter. Perhaps, like the stock market, they did NOT reach their destination as quickly and easily as they had hoped.

Can you interpret the correct meaning of these words and idioms related to cars and driving? 2 1. If Tom gave me a bum steer in recommending that car dealership, he (a) gave me false guidance (b) gave me a defective steering wheel. _____ 2. If you are warned to steer clear of the boss, he might be (a) looking for you (b) in a bad mood. ____ 3. If your friend is driving you to distraction is he (a) taking you to a movie to distract you from your worries or (b) irritating you so much that you can’t think, concentrate or work? ____ 4. If it’s ok to drive a hard bargain at a yard sale, should you (a) try to argue for a reduced price or (b) always agree to pay the posted price? _____ 5. If all her charts and statistics drove her message home (a) did she give out a lot of information to take home or (b) was her presentation very convincing? ____ 6. If that persistent car salesman drives everyone away, does he (a) repel potential customers or (b) always take them for test drives? _____ 7. Does “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread” mean (a) foolish people may ignore dangers OR (b) be careful when walking in dangerous areas? ____

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Hindustani Music - Easy steps to learn a Raga

By Anita Kulkarni

Indian Classical Music

To get the maximum benefit of learning and understand a Raga, please follow the guidelines given closely.

Before you start learning a Raga, it is important to listen to Carnatic Music- Readers Questions Answered famous renditions of the Raga to familiarize yourself with its melody. It is also useful to read as much information that is

By Smitha K. Prasad available on the Raga, understand its uniqueness, and listen to Dear readers, in my final installment of answering questions popular film songs that have been set to its scale.

There are certain steps to follow when learning a Raga. for this session, I will address the topic that those of you who have moved to a new city have encountered i.e. how do I find a suitable Carnatic music teacher for my child in a new city • Understand the structure of the Raga by looking at the where I do not know anybody, or in general how to choose a swaras. What are the aroha and avaroha scales, and the pakkad teacher for my child. While I am addressing this topic in the phrase that defines the raga? Pay attention to the Vadi and realm of Carnatic music, it could very well be applied to any of Samvadi Swaras, the notes that are the anchors of the Raga.

What is the raga’s challan, or the way it moves? our classical art forms in general.

If your child has been learning Carnatic music previously, • Begin with the Sargamgeet, the composition that will outline consult your current teacher for teachers he or she may know the structure of the Raga and bring forth all the technical in your new city. If you have friends whose children are aspects, while integrating it with taal. learning Carnatic music in your new area, they could possible • Proceed to the Lakshangeet, to strengthen the grasp of the provide you with a list of names of teachers in the local area. Raga along with the words of the text.

Every big city will more than likely have a classical music and • When the above areas have been mastered, begin with the dance society; they will also be a good resource for you to bandish as an entryway into exploring the raga further.

• Learn slowly the whole structure of the Raga including alap contact and obtain a list of teachers.

Attend performances of musicians in the area so that you get and taana. Practice the same in taal with bandish. a feel for the style of singing. Keep in mind, however, that good • The most important step is improvisation or creation of a performers do not necessarily make the best teachers and vice- Raga melody in slow and fast. Practice well and try your versa. Some of the best teachers are not necessarily very prolific improvisation skill. Every Raga has its own flavor or mood.

Understand each step and practice. performers.

Once you have obtained a list of teachers, provide the teacher A good resource for the study of Ragas is with information on how long your child has been learning, the The Raga Guide. It’s a 4-CD collection what his/her current lessons are, as this will give the teacher a with an informative book explaining the background to assess your child. Most teachers will ask you to intricacies of 74 ragas. The CDs have bring your child for an evaluation. In my evaluation, one of the sample performances of each raga. It first questions that I ask a student is if they know what sruthi should be available at better music stores (pitch) they sing in. If your child does not, do find out from or online retailers. your guru. If your child has never learned previously, then this is not an issue as the teacher will determine the pitch best suited for the student’s voice quality. I then typically ask the student to sing anything that they are comfortable with and then move on to other pieces to gauge what a good starting point for Anita Kulkarni lessons is. is a Hindustani music vocalist and teacher As a note to the parents, the guru-shishya (teacher-student) based in Raleigh, NC relationship is a special relationship- take some time before Email:anitakul@gmail.com enrolling your children with a teacher. Once you have enrolled your child, I encourage you to be patient and let the guru determine the pace of teaching. Switching teachers because someone else’s child is learning faster is not beneficial in the long run.

Finally, a word on practice - any teacher can teach only as much as the student practices. Most children have music lessons once or twice a week. Regular practice is a must if a Certified Public Accountant student (or for that matter any artist) aims to progress well.

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Ritual Dance: Lai-Haraoba Lai-Haraoba literally means “festival of Gods.” This festival is inspired by a local legend. It is celebrated through highly symbolic rituals, processions and dances to create and demolish the cosmos. Several forms of dances are performed during the festival that lasts from seven to thirteen days. I can write a book on this ritual alone, if I describe each day. Hence, I will give you a general description of the festival.

Lai-Haraoba of Manipur is conducted by a special kind of priestess called Maibi and priest called Maiba. According to the legend, nine gods brought Earth from heaven. Seven goddesses took the Earth from the gods and threw it into the primordial ocean. On the first day of Lai-Haraoba, these gods and goddesses are not only invoked but they take their symbolic birth from water, like Goddess Maha Lakshmi in Indian mythology.

Two maibis along with villagers go in a procession to a nearby stream wearing spotless white costumes. Taking two new and empty earthen pots, the maibis get into waist deep of water. Two leaves, symbolizing the male and female principles, are put in the water, one facing upwards and the other downward. It is imagined that the seed of creation is within the two leaves. Then the pairs of leaves are kept in each of the two earthen pitchers filled with water.

The maibis take the pitchers in procession to a makeshift temple. The deities and the temple are made with wood, cane, bamboo, and such other materials, which can be burnt to ashes signifying the dissolution of the cosmos. The earthen pitchers are placed near the improvised temple. Symbolically, the creation begins and a human being is born.

Through dance movements and processions the life cycle and growth of human beings, agricultural operations are depicted in a stylized manner. There are sixty four important khuttheks (hand gestures) for making the human body. All are shown with very fine, attractive and meaningful dances representing the development of the human body in twelve months in the mother’s womb. Then the building of houses, starting of agriculture and other stages of human development are played.

The last part of the dance confines with the songs, paosha isheis, for the welfare of all the individuals. Music for the various rituals and dances is provided by a simple stringed instrument called pena, which is peculiar to the region.

The festival, as said before, signifies the dissolution of the creation. In my opinion, it is important to have these rituals to signify practical learning, rather than just reading about these important messages in books. It has a greater impact on the learning and understanding of these meanings.

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Let’s say you are contemplating the ownership of a fourplex. Before you buy, here’s how the cash flow analysis would look, in order to see if this is a profitable proposition: Some base facts: 1. Purchase price of the fourplex is $325,000.

2. Buyer places 20 percent down, or $65,000, financing $260,000.

3. 30 year loan is at 6.5 percent, with Principle/Interest payment of $ 1643 per month.

4. Taxes and insurance at purchase are $3600/year.

5. Operating Income: * Find your gross operating income by adding the full year’s maximum rent. If you charge $900 / month rent, for example, the gross operating income is $900 X 4 X 12 months, or $43,200 per year. * Compute your loss from vacancy. Let’s say the vacancy rate is 6 percent, of the possible $43,200 maximum. Multiply .06 (the decimal for 6.0 percent) by $43,200 to arrive at a $ 2592 loss due to vacancy. * Compute the net operating income by subtracting the vacancy loss from the gross rent. $ 43,200 minus $ 2592 equals $ 40,608.

6. Operating Expenses * Calculate the interest on your mortgage loan. Multiply the annual interest rate by your total loan amount — the amount you borrowed, not the amount you paid for the fourplex. For a $260,000 loan at 6.5 percent interest, the annual interest cost is $19,716 or $1643 per month. Add property tax, and insurance premiums of $3600 per annum or $300 per month. Total Payments = $ 1643 + $ 300 = $1943 / month or $ 23,316 per year. * Total your other operating costs. Include maintenance and repairs, and other expenses associated with operating the property as a rental. Assume these to total 2,100 ($ 1,700 for repairs and $400 for advertising and marketing) per year for this example, or $ 275 per month. * Add the mortgage interest payments and other operating costs to find your gross operating expenses. The $1,943 for mortgage interest and other operating costs is $ 275 per month = $ 2118 per year.

7. Computing Cash Flow: Rent income - Vacancy Loss Payments - Expenses = Cash Flow $43,200 - $2592 - $23,316 - $2100 = $15,192 / 12 = $1266 per month in positive cash flow.

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By Sneha Shah Real Estate Investing The New Year enters its third month and continues to whiz through on wings or some strong waves! As we fly through and navigate the sometimes choppy, most times, placid waters of the real world, we are inevitably, peripherally aware of the flux in the real estate world. Whether it is consciously, or by accident, it’s not but a small wonder how much we tend to be influenced by the changes in the real estate world. The last group is the one we began our focus on last month. This breed of investors has, from the plethora of investment options available to them, chosen investing in real estate. With this choice, they are following and hoping to achieve the same results as the 98 percent of the world’s millionaires, who have made their wealth from real estate.

To dig in a little deeper, this is the second of a multi-part series that focuses on the reasoning and logic of real estate investing. Whether it is the abatement of risk, the ownership of a local, tangible asset, or the realization of an innate passion in each of us, to own a part of the earth, this much is true, this is the chosen path for so many investors.

Five Reasons for Real Estate Property Investing: 1. It’s, at least, a double whammy. A real estate investment earns you money in two ways. Appreciation is the increase in the property’s value over time, so that you can eventually sell it for more than you paid. Cash flow is income your property generates month to month.

2. Its owning a piece of history. Each piece of land is unique and there is not another one like that anywhere else. Through a long period of holding there is a rich history and story to be told of how it once was.

3. Its investing in a soon-to-become premium commodity.

“They ain’t making any more land!” What’s rare is premium, right? Think natural oil and gas, minerals, gold….

4. Its owning a part of who we are. The property we choose to buy is a small reflection of who we are. From dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.

5. it’s an investment you can show off, touch and feel. A tangible, real asset to hold till it appreciates its value.

Analyzing your return as “cash on cash invested,” and divide your actual cash investment of $65,000 down into the annual return of cash or $15,192. This is a yield of 23 percent real return on your cash invested! How many other investments out there can boast such a glorified return? Of course this is an illustration and doesn’t necessarily mean investors will see The importance of cash flow similar returns.

Cash flow is of vital importance to the wealth of an individual In conclusion, Real Estate can provide real control - of the or the health of a business. One saying is: “revenue is vanity, investment, by the investors, for the long-term and short-term cash flow is sanity, but cash is king.” There are four possible investment gain. Other advantages which we will cover in the financial benefits to investing in real estate: following months are the understanding of capital gains • Appreciation deferrals, depreciation, leverage, re-amortization and the dream • Positive Cash Flow world of tax free refinancing.

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By Balaji Prasad Thinking Mathematically Colleges and Employers Prize Mathematical Aptitude Mathematics is making a comeback. Employers and colleges are increasingly stressing analytical and mathematical ability as key selection criteria. The generation making its way into colleges and careers will be scrupulously assessed for math competence. The Math sections of the SAT and the ACT are already being used in college admissions decisions; the emphasis will only increase as mathematics pervades every aspect of life.

Why the Hoopla - Isn’t Mathematics Just another Subject?

Not really. Not anymore. Everything is rapidly getting digitized – including our communication. Think of the Web as a giant book being authored in real-time by millions of people.

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Also, as the Internet of Things – sensors, embedded computers and pervasive computing chips – takes shape, even more data is being captured and made available. And, as the volume of transactions increases, businesses are creating mega-databases to make sense of a complex world. The tech industry has given this emergent phenomenon a name: Big Data. Data, merely a representation of what goes on in the real world, includes a significant amount of quantitative information that begs to be analyzed, understood and responded to. These challenges have spawned a new profession: Data Science.

Data Science is a largely quantitative discipline based on statistics and computer science applied to business problems – in the life-sciences, Wall Street, digital marketing, and even neuroscience. Analysts estimate that demand for data scientists will far outstrip the supply emerging from colleges in the next couple of decades. Hal Varian, Google’s Chief Economist said in the New York Times: “I keep saying that the sexy job in the next 10 years will be statisticians.” It is also worth noting that several organizations from over a hundred countries have joined together and are celebrating 2013 as the International Year of Statistics. Mathematics will rule in this new and rapidly emerging world of quantitative analysis. Math is clearly good for one’s career.

High-school Versus College Mathematics: The Need to Think Mathematically One can get good grades in high-school math by applying formula-based math “recipes.” However, this capability may not scale up to what is needed for the SAT and for college-level math. Thinking mathematically is a competence that goes well beyond the application of memorized procedures. The ability to grasp real-world concepts underlying the math is critical, as is the ability to recognize, frame and solve new problems; it won’t be about just dealing with the old, well understood problems.

The math sections of the SAT and the ACT tests exemplify the kind of mathematical skills that colleges value. Speed is critical, since these tests are timed. The questions are sometimes tricky – they test the ability to see patterns, rather than simple formula recall.

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If becoming a “genius” is the goal, only practice will make for perfection. Malcolm Gladwell, in his book, Outliers, says that it takes about 10,000 hours of practice to achieve mastery in some field! However, not everyone needs to become a genius. Just being “good enough” at math can make a difference to our lives and to the world we live in. And, that is all that is needed to ace the aptitude tests that make such a difference in college admissions. Genius-building can proceed alongside.

I find a two-pronged approach helpful in building a robust math foundation. The first is to develop an auto-pilot capability for problems that are well defined, and which yield to speedy recall. Besides that, a deeper, conceptual grasp helps students relate the math to the real world and make it “come alive.”

An example of the auto-pilot at work is the Pythagorean triplet. If we know that 3-4-5 is a Pythagorean triplet, when we are given two sides of a right-angled triangle, we are immediately able to recall the third side. Why is this kind of recall important? Many problems can be seen as a set of subproblems. If one sub-problem yields to the auto-pilot, there is one less thing for the conscious brain to juggle. And, as any good juggler knows, the fewer the objects, the less the probability that something will fall onto the floor. It makes things a lot faster too. Speed can make the crucial difference in getting a perfect 800 on the SAT, if that is the goal.

However, the auto-pilot can only do so much. Trickier problems need the ability to think differently, drawing on internalized patterns and combining them – much as how a jazz musician would. There are techniques to develop this kind of thinking. One approach is to get into the habit of visualizing patterns that go deeper than symbols, and into the concepts.

The graphic, alongside, is a representative example that illustrates how the algebraic identity, (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2, can be visualized as squares and rectangles. Besides the deeper understanding that is gained, this kind of visualization fosters a love for the aesthetics that mathematics holds. It is important to nurture this kind of passion in young minds, to serve as a driving force that builds deeper competence in math.

Each student is different, and has unique strengths … and weaknesses. The middle-school and high-school years are the time to investigate these and to develop a customized approach for each child – one that will build a strong foundation, and position him or her for success in the SAT/ACT tests and for college.

Balaji Prasad is an IIT/IIM graduate, a published author, and an experienced SAT Coach and Math instructor at NewCranium. He can be reached at balaji.prasad@newcranium.com or 704-746-9779.

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By Sumeet Shah As the beginning of the year is always a time many new business ventures are in the midst of opening, I felt it appropriate to republish this article that I previously wrote. As a fellow entrepreneur, I understand the excitement of turning a dream or vision into reality and starting that business you’ve always wanted to!

You are overflowing with energy, optimism and ideas but may not have totally Your legal obligations as an mapped out the course of employer begin as soon as actions it takes to begin your you hire your first business. In the flurry of dreaming up ways to attract employee. Comply with customers, mastering your employment laws. sales speech, and building your website; it’s all too easy to put off some of the less exciting, administrative aspects of running a company including the legal aspects that must be implemented before your doors open.

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Make Sure You Can Use the Name You’ve Selected for Your Business Make sure the great new name you thought of isn’t infringing on the rights of an already existing business. You can perform a free search online that looks at business names registered with the Secretary of State — that will tell you if the name is available in your state. Then, you may want to take your search to the national level and conduct a search to see if your name is available for use in all 50 states and make sure you are not infringing on someone else’s trademark.

In sum, no matter how excited, stressed or busy you are with setting up your new business, set aside some time to address these legal matters before you open the doors. As with a lot of things, hiring an attorney or accountant to help guide you through all of this can go a long way toward helping you steer clear of trouble. This will help you avoid any hiccups down the road, and will set you up for a successful run at growing your business!

Setup the Legal Structure of Your Business Forming an LLC or corporation such as an S Corporation or C Corporation is an essential step to protect your personal assets from any liabilities of the company. Every business structure has its own advantages and disadvantages; therefore, speaking to an accountant is advised before choosing a legal structure for your business.

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4 Simple Ways You Can Be in Two (or More) Places at Once Sure, you’d love to rule the web with a gazillion fans, friends and followers on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites. You know you should be posting more frequently; if not once a day, at least several times a week. But who has time?

Fortunately for you, there are a growing number of social media productivity tools available to help you organize your online activity, making it easier for you to get more done in less time. Most of these sites enable you to post once and have your messages go to numerous social media sites, and a few of them have additional handy bells and whistles to help you manage your online life more efficiently.

“Dashboard” programs provide all-in-one-place control, much like the console of a car or airplane. Programs like HootSuite, Social Oomph, Ping and TweetDeck make it possible for you to plan your social media campaigns and load content in advance.

One of the central benefits of a dashboard program is the “set it and forget it” feature; the ability to enter content into the dashboard and schedule blog posts, Facebook updates and Twitter tweets to go out over a period of time. While prescheduled content is no substitute for live conversations, dashboard programs fill the very real need of making sure that busy people maintain a baseline, consistent level of content without large gaps.

You can always pop in online to add updates, post photos or jump into conversations in addition to your pre-scheduled content, but you won’t get to Thursday and realize you haven’t posted or tweeted all week.

A caveat: many dashboard programs post content with a source credit that says “from API”, meaning that it has been automatically posted. Some social media users and search engines view pre-scheduled content as less desirable than liveposted information, regardless of the quality of the actual information itself. This means that to keep your friends, fans and followers happy and to raise your social media score with ranking programs like Klout and Alexa, keep a good balance of live posts and pre-scheduled posts.

On the other hand, realize that pre-scheduled content is better than no content. Followers, search engines and ranking programs also take a dim view of prolonged absences. I maintain that if the best you can do during a busy period is pre-scheduled content, being present on a consistent basis far outweighs the alternatives.

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Online Marketing: Simple Twitter Strategies to Turn Followers into Paying Customers If you’re a person of few words, you’ll admire the elegance of the idea behind Twitter; each post is just 140 characters.

That’s about two sentences to get your idea across. What can you do in two sentences? You’d be surprised.

Twitter is a great place to share links to valuable content (you can shorten them to preserve more of your character limit by using a program like Bitly.com or TinyURL.com): videos, interesting articles on other sites, blog posts, audio, or downloads. Find an article of interest to your audience? Share the link, and then tweet a few thoughts and ask a question to get a conversation going.

What else can you talk about in 140 characters? Recommend a business book and say how it influenced you. If you were at an event and saw a speaker who talked about something useful for your readers, Tweet about it! You could even include a link to the event Website, speaker’s home page, or to a video or blog post related to the event. Or, share a motivational quote, comment on a business-related topic that is in the news, or let readers know if you have an upcoming promotion or special event.

As with Facebook, you can reward the people who follow your page with periodic links to free downloadable material of value to their business, or give them sneak previews of special prices before you post the specials on your Website. People who follow you can ask you questions, either publically or privately, so you’ll want to monitor these so you can answer promptly.

(Several of the dashboards make this easier.)

Twitter is also a good way to give live updates from the business-related events you attend. If you’re at a conference, either as a speaker or an attendee, send periodic tweets about what you’ve liked, what insights you’ve gained, what wellcontinued on page 80

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Treatment The goal of treatment is to reduce pain, improve function, and prevent further joint damage. The underlying cause cannot usually be cured.

The word Arthritis literally means Joint Inflammation of one or more joints. A joint is the area where two bones meet. There are over 100 different types of arthritis. Arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage, which normally protects a joint, allowing it to move smoothly. Cartilage also absorbs shock when pressure is placed on the joint, such as when you walk. Without the normal amount of cartilage, the bones rub together, causing pain, swelling and irritation (inflammation), and stiffness.

Lifestyle changes Lifestyle changes are the preferred treatment for osteoarthritis and other types of joint inflammation. Exercise can help relieve stiffness, reduce pain and fatigue, and improve muscle and bone strength. Your health care team can help you design an exercise program that is best for you.

Joints can get affected (due to inflammation) from: • Exercise programs may include: • an autoimmune disease (the body’s immune system • Low-impact aerobic activity (also called endurance exercise) mistakenly attacks healthy tissue) • Range of motion exercises for flexibility • a broken bone • Strength training for muscle tone • general “wear and tear” on joints • infection, usually by bacteria or virus

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dawn, suns to shine, evenings to follow, and then I sleep. What I have done, what I am doing, what I am going to do, puzzle and bewilder me. Have you ever been a leaf and fallen from your tree in autumn and been really puzzled about it? That’s the feeling.”

Two people weren’t happy about my move to quit a job and run off to India. (Foreshadowing for quitting them and running off to Ireland, but that’s a different story.) Puzzled leaves were not cool with my parents.

After a promising college undergraduate career, they had big ideas for me. Existentialism, something I was intrigued by but didn’t yet have the vocabulary to grapple with, was not their beat, you could say. Probably still isn’t, but I may be wrong. We don’t get to talking too much about matters of the heart.

They didn’t like it, but I’d quit my first job out of engineering school. I was an architect-in-the-making at a firm in Research Triangle Park, but I’d discovered rather quickly that the field wasn’t for me. Of more than three dozen people there, too few looked like they were having a good time. You can sort of tell these things.

One day on a particularly long lunch break at Lake Crabtree, which I could walk to from my office complex, I met a much older, kind-faced gentleman who said he was retired and played a lot of golf. I’d never seen him there before, even though it was summer and I’d been lolling about here much more often to picnic and when the wind was right, which it often was, to fly a blue kite into the up and distance.

Since I’d been raised to lend a respectful ear to elders, I let him tell me stories about his family and a long, distinguished career. When he asked me what I was thinking, I confessed. I wasn’t sure I wanted to be an architect, after all. Even though I’d set myself up for this all along. All my life.

“You don’t have to,” he’d said.

“What?”

He’d already guessed my age: 23. “You’re young. You can do so much. What do you want from life?” I didn’t know.

“Travel a bit,” he’d said. “It’ll do you more good than you ever imagined, and later, you’ll be glad.”

And that was it. All I’d needed was that permission. Next thing I know, there I was wearing my best navy blue suit with my notice of resignation in a shaky hand. Flying out into the up on a jet plane to Heathrow. But I did it. I broke with my own imagined destiny, one that I’d thought would get me to my dreams. But Manali would help me make new ones, just a few months later. I’d never even heard of that place or its apples or Bollywood movie sets. How could I have anticipated an awakening of the magnitude that was about to come?

When I’d bought my round-the-world ticket, a woman at the Cary travel agency name “Amita” sold me on a side tour of Dubai. When I’d get there after touring cheap (and cheaper) hotels of India, I’d find a clean bathroom and the first hot shower since the hostel in London. Dubai’s when I’d remember Amita, and be grateful that she’d convinced me to splurge for this side tour. A deal, she’d said, at $165 or so. My God, it was.

I got on a jeep tour of the desert, as our vehicle slid about on

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By Dipika Kohli Into the distance Remember how last month I got philosophical about the blue skies of Carolina? I’d written: “I look up, and know I’m home.”

Well, there was something I didn’t tell you.

I’ve got itchy feet.

Yep. Feeling the call of adventure. The international kind.

Haven’t done this for a while (since 2000, to be precise.) And just as then, I’m nervous.

Funny, because as this tour’s getting planned – a move to India’s Sikkim region – I’m releasing a new eBook Flight of Pisces, a memoir partly set in Manali, India, which is located in another part of the same mountain range. Something about those Himalayas just lulls me. I’ve got two prints of scenes of them made by Russian artist Nicholas Roerich hanging in my apartment’s living room. He’d fallen in love with these same peaks, living out his final years there as a bit of a reclusive “mystic,” as some people in the art world would refer to him later.

I discovered Roerich in 1999, when I was in Kullu-Manali having a reclusive moment of my own.

Landing headlong in Himachal Pradesh, I discovered something that I hadn’t imagined I would or could. Even though I’d had big plans for “after my three months or so of kicking around in India,” I never followed through. Graduate school, for example. One solo trip to the mountains taught me more than four years of undergrad had.

I still have the maps and brochures I gathered in Himachal.

And travel diaries, which thank goodness didn’t get lost at sea when my younger brother sent them to me while my husband, Akira, and I were expats in southwest Ireland. (It took An Post a year to locate them, but they did get to me one miraculous spring day. I know that it’s not very Zen to get attached to things, but I was so happy to see them again.) A farm in the south of the greenest country I’ve ever seen was where I’d ended up instead of Berkeley.

The diaries remind me of the early feelings and trepidations I’d had back then. Did I really want to quit my dreams of becoming an international engineer-architect, like my hero Santiago Calatrava? It’s hard to set a story in a time when you were twelve years younger, but that’s what I’m aiming for because that’s when everything changed.

The first time. It was so impressive I named my son after the lingering image. Kush. Named for the 500-mile long stretch from central Afghanistan to northern Pakistan called the Hindu Kush.

Since I’m writing my own story and self-publishing on top of that, people seem to think I sometimes make things up.

Embellish. But I obsess about facts. That’s why I’m glad to have the old scribbles and drawings from my 1999 sojourn ’round Himachal Pradesh. They’re handy for recovering an old feeling.

A palpable fear of failing, but a bigger concern that came with knowing I’d always regret it if I didn’t take a chance.

Among these trepidations, I’d scrawled six lines T.E. Lawrence put in a letter to Eric Kennington in 1935: “You wonder what I am doing? Well, so do I, in truth. Days seem to Saathee.com

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The Internal Revenue Service is well aware of the rising trend in working from a home office. As long as the tax payers use the “Home Office” as IRS defines it, this one deduction alone may save the tax payers several hundred dollars in Federal and State taxes.

If you are an IT Consultant working in a city away from your company’s principal The Internal Revenue office (base office) and for the Service (IRS) is well aware of convenience of your the rising trend in working employer, use your home or apartment to work on client from a home office. projects, meet with clients on a regular basis and have part of your home or apartment exclusively for use as an office, you may be able to deduct part of your rent or mortgage under the business use of your home deduction.

If you rent part of your home or apartment to your employer, or if your employer reimburses part of the rent and other expenses to you, your deduction will be limited.

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Rule 2: Regular and Exclusive Use Specific area of your home must be used exclusively and regularly for your business or trade. You don’t need a permanent partition to mark the space. For example you use part of your basement exclusively to perform administrative and management tasks of your business, review business paperwork, check online communications, teleconference with clients etc. on a regular basis and not just once in a while. Your family does not use the same space for recreation or other nonbusiness purposes. You may be able to claim costs associated with part of the basement as a deduction for use as home office, provided you qualify on other rules.

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Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350°F. Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

Applesauce Ingredients: 12 apples, quartered ½ cup sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons cinnamon ½ cup water

Method: Place all ingredients in a large pot; bring to a boil over Old Fashioned Apple Fritters high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, 10 minutes.

Add more liquid if needed. Cook an additional 20 minutes, Ingredients: until apples are very soft. Transfer to a food processor and 2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour puree until smooth. Serve hot or cold. ¼ c. sugar 1 tsp baking powder Apple Lemon Marmalade 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp nutmeg Ingredients: 2 eggs 3 lemons, seeded, thinly sliced 1 c. milk 7 ½ cups cold water 4 large apples, peeled and cored 3 pounds apples, cored, peeled, sliced 2 quarts oil for deep frying 10 cups sugar ½ c. powdered sugar for dusting Method: Soak lemon slices in water overnight. Transfer lemons and soaking water to a large pot; cook gently over low heat 20 minutes, until lemon peel is tender. Add apples and cook until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Add sugar and stir well; bring to a boil. Cook until jelling point is reached. Transfer mixture into sterilized jars and seal.

Country Apple Dessert Ingredients: 1 packet yellow cake mix 1/3 cup butter 2 eggs, divided 1 (20 ounce) can apple pie filling ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla

Method: Slice apples into rings, approximately 1/2” thick. Set aside. Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl. In separate bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Slowly stir milk mixture into flour mixture and mix until smooth. Heat oil to 375°F in a deep fryer or heavy bottomed pot or skillet. Dip apple slices into batter and drop into hot oil to fry. Turn each apple slice once, and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels, and dust each fritter with powdered sugar.

Apple Cobbler Ingredients: 3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, sliced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ cup butter, melted

Method: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, butter, and 1 egg; beat at low speed until crumbly. Pour into an ungreased 13-by-9-inch cake pan; top with pie filling.

Set aside. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. In a small bowl, beat together sour cream, remaining 1 egg, and vanilla. Pour over sugar mixture. Bake 45 minutes, until topping is golden. Serve warm or cool.

Method: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch baking dish. Toss apples and lemon juice in a large bowl. Arrange along bottom of prepared baking dish. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, egg, and cinnamon until resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle over apples. Pour melted butter over the top of the entire dish. Bake 30 minutes, until juices bubble and top is golden. Serve warm or cold.

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Immigration Matters Changes Help Undocumented Immigrants Stay with Their Families What is Prosecutorial Discretion in the Immigration Context?

Prosecutorial discretion is the practice of prioritizing enforcement actions, allowing the government to determine to what degree to enforce the law against an individual. The use of prosecutorial discretion has been a large part of President Obama’s immigration policy. In a memo authored

by ICE Director John Morton, the Administration’s policy on prosecutorial discretion was explained. Essentially, the memo recognizes that the agency has limited resources to remove people who are in the U.S. without proper documents or without lawful status. As such, the agency has to prioritize its enforcement efforts to focus on the national security, border security, public safety, and the integrity of the immigration system. The use of prosecutorial discretion applies in many contexts, including: deciding who to detain or release on bond, deciding whom to stop, question, or arrest, or granting deferred action, parole, or staying a final order of removal.

When deciding whether or not to exercise prosecutorial discretion, immigration officials must consider all relevant factors, including the circumstances of the person’s arrival in the U.S., the person’s pursuit of education in the U.S., service in the U.S. military, the person’s criminal history, if any, the person’s ties to the community, including family relationships, and more.

on extreme hardship to their US citizen relative. The provisional waiver process will go into effect on March 4, 2013 to reduce the separation of family members. The change provides for a process by which the foreign national can apply for a provisional waiver prior to leaving the country for the immigration interview at the consulate in their home country.

After the interview, if the officer has determined that the foreign national is otherwise admissible, the foreign national with an approved provisional waiver can return to the US rather than waiting for the waiver approval process to be completed outside the country. Alleviating the lengthy separation of family members was the main goal of this new process. Many people who are eligible to file through an immediate relative, only inadmissible due their unlawful presence, and can show hardship to their US citizen parent or spouse can file the I-130 to take advantage of the new process.

As the conversation about immigration reform continues in Congress, many of the same themes emerge: the importance of family unity, the need to protect national security, and the use of limited resources in immigration enforcement.

This article is written for general informational purposes, and is not meant to serve as legal advice.

Courtesy of Challa Immigration Law Office. Contact Lakshmi Challa at info@challalaw.com or 919.380.4044 or visit www.challalaw.com.

How does Prosecutorial Discretion Affect Me? The use of prosecutorial discretion can be seen in recent changes to the immigration policy, in particular deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA). The Administration’s policy allows certain young people who came to the US as children to apply for deferred action, which effectively allows them to remain in the US without being deported, for a period of two years, and also provides employment authorization.

DACA excludes those with serious criminal records or those who pose a threat to national security. The granting of deferred action is an act of discretion by the government. In Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano’s announcement regarding DACA, she specifically made the point that discretion was justified in these cases. By allowing productive young people without serious criminal records to remain in the US, the agency’s ability to enforce the law against high priority cases would be enhanced.

The importance of family ties in the US was a key consideration for the Administration in its recent announcement of the provisional waiver process for immediate relatives of US citizens that will go into effect on March 4, 2013. For immediate relatives of US citizens, this is significant news. While there was no change in the substantive law, which currently permits certain immediate relatives of US citizens who file a family-based petition (I-130) which is approved, to apply for a waiver of unlawful presence based Saathee.com

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Tied to the bed and tortured once more, Archana plotted another attempt.

“I thought, ‘Now they already made a fake police report, they don’t let me out of the house, they keep beating me, someday they may do something really wrong [a euphemism for rape]. If I can get just one chance to escape, even if I die trying, I have to get out of here.”

Finally, she sustained injuries from her daily beatings that were serious enough that she was able to convince her mother to take her to the hospital — where she walked in the front door and out the back.

Then she called the Love Commandos, whose local Agra network spirited her to New Delhi, where she and Sachdeva are pursuing her case with the NCW. “If they ever find me, they won’t ask why I ran away a second time,” said Archana, who claims that one of her brothers has powerful police connections. “They will kill me. They can pay someone any amount to have me killed.”

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Success and effort come in many forms, from world-class computer engineers, scientist and doctors to motel owners, gas station operators, all working hard to bring more opportunities to their family and children. Here is an opportunity to share your story with friends, family, neighbors, and the community.

Each Indian-American has a unique story. You can contribute yours by sending it to shareyourstories@remarkable-journey.com.

A panel will review every story, and yours could make it to the documentary. Other stories will be catalogued and made accessible on the web and blog sites. Remarkable Journey will be on statewide television broadcast and the educational video and guide will be distributed to schools throughout North Carolina.

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Find out more about the project, and Dr. Channing and his team, at http://remarkable-journey.com Follow the progress – and “Friend Us” – on Face Book at http://www.facebook.com/pages/RemarkableJourney-Asian-Indians-in-North-Carolina/517345504945471 And share your stories! Contact Steve at shareyourstories@remarkablejourney.com

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Community Focus events of note

Nuv Yug Cultural Organization organizes this popular weekend that features dazzling performances, arts, crafts, vendors, and of course delicious food. It is an exposition of Ekal Vidyalaya Charity Concerts 2013 India’s ancient and colorful culture. The festival will include A musical evening of Bollywood hits will various performances by local dance groups, vocalists and be presented by Carolinas’ Ekal chapters musicians of all ages as well as professional performances. For during shows in Morrisville, Columbia, and more details visit www.nuvyug.net.

Charlotte. Sanjeevani Bhelande (Sa Re Ga Ma Winner and Playback Singer) and Holistic Development using Hanuman Chalisa Chiraag Panchal (Sa Re Ga Ma Winner and Lecture Series in English by Acharya Vivek of Chinmaya the voice of Mohd. Rafi) will be the main Mission, Niagara. Learn how to deal skillfully with worldly singers. The back-up musicians include affairs studying Hanumanji in Hanuman chalisa. Vivekji's only Mohit Shastry (Flute and Keyboard), Amit purpose of life is to make others aware of what is the purpose Mehta (Tabla and dholak player and vocalist), and Rupesh Rane of life – to be unconditionally happy. The schedule: (Percussion). The Shows are as follows: Wednesday March 27, 2013 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Friday March 8, 2013: Dinner at 6:30 pm, Program at 7:30 pm. The Thursday March 28, 2013 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm venue is Hindu Bhavan, 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC. Friday March 29, 2013 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Tickets range from $20 and $40 before March 6 and $25 and $50 Saturday March 30, 2013 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm after that. For more details write to: ekalrtp.info@gmail.com or call Presented by Chinmaya Mission of Raleigh-Durham, the talks Pooja Advani (919-677-8458) or Bina Thakkar (919-995-4999). are free and open to the public. Reedy Creek Middle School, Saturday, March 9, 2013: The show will take place at the Vihar 930 Reedy Creek Rd, Cary NC 27513. For further details contact: Hall, Hindu Center in Charlotte beginning at 6pm. Tickets Nita Bhave 919-434-5439; Venkat Mandavilli 919-523-9926 (including dinner) are $25, students $10, and children under 12 cmrdu1@gmail.com/www.chinmaya-rdu.org admitted free. For more details call Neena (704-962-4367) or Sunidhi Chauhan in Concert Prashant (980-254-0730).

Live Spectrum Entertainment presents a fundraiser for NCIAP Sunday, March 10, 2013: The show will take place at Lexington Middle School, 702 North Lake Dr., Lexington, SC. The show featuring Sunidhi Chauhan on Friday, March 29, 2013 at 8 pm in Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. Chauhan is an Indian begins at 4pm and tickets range from $15 - $40.

For more details call Parul Dalal (803-261-0595) or Baiju BK playback singer, best known for her Hindi film songs in Bollywood. She has recorded songs for Oriya, Punjabi, Marathi, (803-873-5010).

Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Bhojpuri, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati and Basant Bahar 2013 Nepali films as well. She won The annual Basant Bahar celebration, presented by Hum Sub, recognition through the televised will take place on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the Cary Arts Center, 100 Dry Ave., Cary NC 27511. The event features singing contest Meri Awaz Suno, cultural shows, arts, performances, and food. This year’s theme which she won, and made her is “Kalakriti – Creative Collaboration of Visual and Performing entrance into playback singing Arts.” Admission is free. More details on the event are available with the Hindi film Shastra. Her breakthrough was Ram Gopal at www.humsub.net.

Varma’s film Mast, in which she sang the hit song “Ruki Ruki C.I.P.S. Convention Si Zindagi.” She has been nominated for fourteen Filmfare The C.I.P.S. (Carolinas Indian Physicians Society) convention Awards, winning it on two occasions as well as a Filmfare RD 2013 and AAPI Governing Body meeting will take place on Burman Award for New Music Talent. She has won two Star March 22-24, 2013 at the Renaissance Suites Hotel, 2800 Screen Awards, two IIFA Awards and one Zee Cine Award.

Coliseum Centre Dr. Charlotte, NC. C.I.P.S. convention 2013 is Tickets for the concert range from $49 - $129. For further details a meeting of the minds and a celebration of medical excellence, call 919-323-4024 or visit the website www.livespectrum.com. professional achievements, business successes and cultural heritage. The three-day gathering will present CME sessions, Aag Ki Raat - Night of Fire women’s forum, networking, cultural programs, meditation, The Indian Cultural Exchange at the University of South Carolina exhibits, fashion show, as well as appearances by Bollywood is hosting its eighth annual dance competition, Aag Ki Raat actresses Asha Parekh and Swaroop Sampat Rawal, among Night of Fire. The competition will be held in Columbia, SC on others. For further details visit www.carolinasips.org Sat, March 30, 2013 at the Ira and Nancy Koger Center for the Arts. Aag Ki Raat will feature three different styles of dance: India Fest 2013 Bhangra, Raas/Garba, and Fusion. Nine teams will have the Nuv Yug’s annual cultural celebration “India Fest” will take opportunity to compete for at least $1500 overall best grand prize place on Sat-Sun, March 23 – 24, and at least $750 best category prizes. This year the proceeds will 2013 at the Dorton Arena, State go towards Ekal Vidyalya. It is a non-profit organization Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC. The dedicated to bringing education to underprivileged children Saathee.com

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between ages 5 and 14 in rural parts of India. Ekal Vidyalaya solicits complete involvement of the local community and aims at making the school self-reliant in a period of five to seven years.

For further details visit www.uscice.com.

North Carolina Science Festival 2013 The North Carolina Science Festival is a multi-day celebration showcasing science and technology. The Festival highlights the educational, cultural and financial impact of science in the state.

Through hands-on activities, science talks, lab tours, nature experiences, exhibits and performances, the Festival engages a wide range of public audiences while inspiring future generations. The North Carolina Science Festival and others like it offer an opportunity to celebrate science in fun and welcoming settings. This Festival provides the opportunity to cultivate a positive environment that encourages children to pursue science-related careers and encourages businesses to invest in North Carolina.

The festival takes place April 5 – 21, 2013 through the state at many venues. All types of activities, lectures, presentations, science challenges, and educational events will be presented.

The festival is an initiative of Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. For full details visit www.ncsciencefestival.org.

mutual admiration. Sharma is considered India’s greatest living santoor (hundred-stringed Kashmiri folk instrument) player. He has garnered prestigious awards and is a dedicated teacher. Zakir Hussain is one of India’s most renowned cultural ambassadors and a chief architect of the world music movement by way of his historic collaborations, which include The Diga Rhythm Band, Masters of Percussion, George Harrison, Yo-Yo Ma, Joe Henderson, Van Morrison, Béla Fleck, Billy Cobham, Rennie Harris, and his compositions for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. For more details visit: https://tickets.rialtocenter.org/Public/show.asp Grand Prathisthapana of Utsava Murtis The Trimurti Temple Devasthanam will host their grand Prathisthapana of utsava murtis on Sunday, April 14, 2013. The temple is located at 6519 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28208. There will be installation of the deities Lord Murugan Valli Deivanai, Lord Shiva and Lord Ayyappa. Trimurti Temple Devasthanam is a charitable foundation with tax–exempt status. The Foundation’s mission is to build a temple in a traditional Indian architectural style according to the Agama Shasthras. For more details call 980.219.7556 write contact@trimurtitemple.org or visit www. trimurtitemple.org.

Community Reports

Heritage India Festival 2013 An annual celebration of Indian Heritage will be presented by North Carolina Youths attend Presidential Inaugural Heritage India Association of NC on Sat, April 6, 2013 from 5 Conference 9 pm, showcasing regional Indian dances, arts, vendors, culture,

By Neil Patel and Ronak Bhagia and food. The event will take place at the HSNC Cultural Hall, Morrisville, NC. Admission: $10. All participants, choreographers, This is Neil Patel, a freshman at Ardrey Kell High School volunteers and kids under 6 are admitted at no charge. Catered dinner will be available at a nominal cost. Other special features and Ronak Bhagia, an eighth grader at Metrolina Regional include an Eye Camp for free eye exams. Pre- registration Scholars Academy. We were honored to be invited by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC), to attend the required. For further details email: yashcgarg@gmail.com.

Presidential Inaugural Conference in Washington DC and to see President Barack Obama give his inaugural address. CYLC Hasya Kavi Sammelan 2013 is an organization which recruits scholars from Middle and A fun-filled evening of humor and laughter along with recitals High Schools and colleges from all United States and the World and songs will be presented on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the Hindu Bhavan Cultural Hall, 309 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, and encourages and instills leadership qualities in them. The NC 27560. The event begins at 6:30 pm with dinner and is conference in Washington DC was a five-day program followed by the program at 8 pm. Tickets: $50, $25, $10 ($15 at involving discussions of the process of presidential campaigns the door). Indian dinner will be available at nominal cost. and elections, the history of the inaugural ceremony, the Babysitting will be available (Free). The event features Hindi functioning of the Cabinet and White House, life of the writers and poets including Dr. Suresh Awashi, Dr. Kunwar Presidents and the presidential role in history. Also during this Bachain, and Dipak Gupta. For further details contact: Saroj conference, we were fortunate to Sharma 919.656.5224, Sushma Maheshwari 919.363.2759, or be addressed by distinguished speakers who came to talk about Sudha Om Dhingra 919.678.9056. the Presidency, leadership skills Shivkumar Sharma and Zakir Hussain in Concert required to be successful, and Hindustani music maestros Pandit Shivkumar Sharma about following and achieving (santoor) and Ustad Zakir Hussain (table) will perform on your dreams.

Saturday April 13, 2013 at the Rialto Center on the campus of The keynote speakers for the Georgia State University, Atlanta. Touring together since the High School delegates included early 1980s, Pandit Shivkumar Condoleezza Rice, who served as Sharma and Zakir Hussain’s the Secretary of State of the United performances are some of the States, the second woman and the most highly anticipated musical first African-American woman to events in India and beyond. hold this post. Dr. Rice enthralled us with her experiences as the Each a living legend, their Secretary Of State and as the National Security Advisor to President collaboration stems from a George W. Bush. She also inspired us to follow our dreams and longtime personal friendship and find our true inner passion so that we can excel in the future.

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General Wesley Clark, a retired general of the United States Army and Commander of Operation Allied Forces during the Kosovo War and NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander, Europe also addressed the High School delegates. General Clark, a Democratic presidential candidate in 2003, who has also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and knighthoods from the British and Dutch governments along with many other awards, gave an elaborate account about his experiences in the army during his years of service, and how it’s important to believe in your own abilities.

The Middle School delegates were addressed by Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager, the daughters of President George W. Bush who talked about their experiences of living in the White House and what it feels like to be the daughters of the President of the United States.

Along with many stimulating workshops and lectures, we got to go sightseeing around Washington D.C., the National Museums, and Arlington National Cemetery Washington D.C. We also witness the 57th inauguration and the swearing in of the 44th president of the United States for his second term, Barack Obama. It was very exciting to have the Smithsonian open exclusively for us at 7 am in the morning, and attend a grand black tie gala event exclusively for the High School delegates, at the Air and Space Museum until midnight, dinner, DJ and all.

Overall, this was the most exciting, educational and stimulating trip we’ve had. We were inspired to recognize our ability to make a difference and take charge and get involved to uplift our local communities. It was wonderful interacting with other scholars from around the country and the world.

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Surgery and other treatments: In some cases, surgery may be done if other treatments have not worked. This may include: Arthroplasty to rebuild the joint Joint replacement, such as a replacement of hand and finger joints with implants Prevention: Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent joint damage. If you have a family history of arthritis, tell your doctor, even if you do not have joint pain. Avoiding excessive and repeated motions may help against osteoarthritis.

Consult with a hand therapist to manage your symptoms This may include: • Heat or ice • Paraffin Wax Therapy • Splints or orthotics to support joints and help improve their position; this is often needed for rheumatoid arthritis • Water therapy • Myofascial Release Other recommendations: Get plenty of sleep. Sleeping 8 to 10 hours a night and taking naps during the day can help you recover from a flare-up more quickly and may even help prevent flare ups.

• Avoid staying in one position for too long.

• Avoid positions that place extra stress on your sore joints.

• Change your home to make activities easier. For example, install grab bars in the shower, the tub, and near the toilet.

• Try stress-reducing activities like meditation, yoga, or tai chi.

• Eat a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables, which contain important vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin E. • Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as cold water fish (salmon, mackerel, and herring), flaxseed, rapeseed (canola) oil, soybeans, soybean oil, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts.

• Apply capsaicin cream over your painful joints. You may feel improvement after applying the cream for 3-7 days.

• Lose weight, if you are overweight. Weight loss can greatly improve joint pain in the legs and feet.

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Complications of arthritis include: • Long-term (chronic) pain • Disability • Difficulty performing daily activities

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Community Organizations various Indian languages are used in the Sunday services.

Contact for further details Rev. Dr. K.C. Paul (704.771.1414), Rajan Mathew (704.756.4969), Jose Varughese (704.453.6177), Varughese K. Thomas (803.322.9549).

Charlotte Art of Living (Healing with the Breath) Art of Living is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual. This is done through self development programs that recharge the body, mind and spirit and allow people to function at their optimum potential. People from all backgrounds, religions and cultural traditions come together in service and celebration.

For Further Details: 980-216-8732 charlotte@us.artofliving.org www.artofliving.org or www.artofliving.org/charlotte

Charlotte Gita Study Group Beginners and advanced students of the Gita are welcome. The group meets the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 3 - 5 pm. This course is based on the Home Study Course of the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, PA. Each session starts with a meditation followed by a recorded lecture in English, supplemented by discussion among the group.

For further details: Rishi and Shikha Bhatnagar, rishi@solveron.com, 513.518.5300 Shridhar and Kruti Dave, skdave@hotmail.com, 704.844.9567 Naras and Beena Eechambadi, narasee@gmail.com www.freewebs.com/gitastudy

Association for India’s Development - Charlotte A volunteer movement committed to promoting sustainable, equitable and just-development. AID Charlotte supports grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in various interconnected spheres such as education, livelihoods, natural resources, health, women’s empowerment and social justice.

For further details: Kiran Uppalapati 704.307.6450; Venkata Ramana Duddu 662.231.2350.

Charlotte Hindu Center Table Tennis The group meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6.30 - 10 pm. New players come after 7.30 pm for orientation. The TT action takes place at the Vihar Hall of Charlotte’s Hindu Center, 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28134. All levels and types of play. Free coaching and lessons. For further details: s_jan@yahoo.com or visit www.ttclt.com.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Regularly scheduled activities include a daily Aarti at 6:30 am and 7 pm. Darshan: Mon-Fri 6:30 am-12:30 pm and 4 - 8:30 pm, Sat/Sun 6:30 am-8:30 pm. Gujarati classes are held every Sunday from 3 - 4 pm and “Satsang Sabha” is held every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. The Swaminarayan Temple is located at 4100 Margaret Wallace Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28105.

For Further Details: 704.573.0805 704.573.0820 (fax)

Charlotte Indian Christian Fellowship We meet on the third Saturday of every month at 6:30 PM for Prayer, Bible Study and Fellowship. Anyone who is interested to spend an evening with us is welcome to come with your family and friends.

For Further Details: Hema at 704.841.7060 hadhopper@hotmail.com Charlotte Indian Karaoke Group CIKG invites karaoke lovers to come and sing Hindi songs on karaoke. It does not matter whether you are a beginner or experienced. The most important thing is to get together and have fun. The event is held once a month, usually on Friday or Saturday. Entry and participation is free.

For Further Details: Dinesh Patel at cikgrocks@yahoo.com

Bethel Christian Fellowship Bethel Christian Fellowship offers services in various Indian languages (i.e. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, etc.) Sunday school Time - 11:15 - 11:45 am; Sunday Worship Service time: 11:45 - 1:15 pm. Sunday Service Location: Fort Mill Church of God, Student Life Center Building, 216 Academy Street, Room 102. Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715. Saturday Service Location: Life Builders Church - 730 Oak Dale Rd, Charlotte NC 28216.

For further details: 803.792.7223; pastorofbcf@gmail.com (Pastor: Rajan Samuel).

Carolina Sanskrutik Maharashtra Mandal CSMM promotes Maharashtrian culture and language.

Maharashtra mandal is committed to serve Carolina Marathi community with various cultural, social and traditional Marathi programs and events.

For Further Details: Sangeeta Korde, sangeet_k@yahoo.com, 704.421.4279 Sonali Tamhane, sonali_tamhane21@yahoo.com, 704.364.8605 www.charlottemarathimandal.com

Charlotte Kriya Yoga Group Charlotte Kriya Yoga Group Promotes Kriya Yoga Meditation practices as taught by lineage of realized masters such as Mahaavatar Baba Ji, Lahri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteshwar Giri, Paramahamsa Yogananda, Hariharananda, and Prajanananada. A sincere seeker who follows the path of Kriya Yoga with love and devotion and a desire for spiritual growth can attain Self-realization- even in one lifetime. Center hosts two annual initiation programs and a weekly Sunday meditation for initiates.

For Further Details: Agupta1@Carolina.rr.com www.kriya.org

Carolinas Christian Assembly - Charlotte Everyone is cordially invited to join for Sunday worship, Bible class, Sunday school: Sundays from 9 am - 12 pm. English and

Charlotte Tamil Sangam Charlotte Tamil Sangam works to bring together the vibrant Tamil community in the Charlotte area and strives to promote

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

Upcoming Events: Sun, March 10: Maha Shivratri Tue, March 26: Holika Dahan The Hindu Center is located at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212.

For Further Details: 704.607.8412 admin@hcclt.org or www.hcclt.org

the Tamil language, arts and culture. For Further Details: Lakshmanan Krishnan (lakshmanank@hotmail.com) or visit www.cltts.org Charlotte Vipassana Meditation Group Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills. The Charlotte Vipassana Meditation Group holds weekly group sits and monthly all day sits for established students (those who have taken at least one ten day course from S. N. Goenka or one of his assistant teachers). Ten-day courses are also available for all students. There is never a charge for a course. New center now open in Jesup, GA. To apply for a 10 day retreat visit www.patapa.dhamma.org For Further Details: 704.277.5013, rbddesai@gmail.com 704.563.5440, dspranger@gmail.com www.dhamma.org

IAMC (Indian American Muslim Council) - Charlotte Chapter IAMC formerly known as IMC-USA (Indian Muslim Council – USA) is an Independent not for profit, tax exempt organization committed to promoting peace, pluralism and social justice for all through advocacy. The organization is also committed to promote and protect human rights and human dignity in India as they are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace. IAMC-Charlotte, seeks to reach out to Indian Muslims living in and around Charlotte to join our efforts as we are dedicated to promote Peace, Human Rights and Social Justice for all in India, to strive for Inter-Faith, InterCommunity understanding in the United States with particular focus on Indian Diaspora and to build alliances and relationships with individuals and groups who share our basic values. The IAMC-Charlotte chapter is supported by donations from its members.

For Further Details: Ashfaq Mehdi 704.904.5778 Afzal Syed 704.770.1103 iamc-charlotte@yahoogroups.com

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

Vocal Concert by Malladi Brothers on April 14th and Vocal Concert by Sikkil Gurucharan on May 12th.

Both show at 3:30 at Tate Hall CPCC For Further Details: 704.541.3361 (Rama Rachakonda), 704.814.9355 (Lakshmi Muthukrishnan lakshmi7778@yahoo.com cmacmusic@yahoo.com www.onlinecmac.com Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India (EVFI) was established to help in the overall development of the remote tribal and rural villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA along with EVFI is committed to the cause of eradicating illiteracy from tribal areas. Education is the key to self-esteem, self-sustenance, economic well being and happiness. The Carolinas Region of the EVFUSA conducts fund raising and awareness programs in North and South Carolina.

For Further Details: Ekal Charlotte Chapter: Neena Narumanchi neena.narumanchi@gmail.com Ekal Columbia: Janak Dalal / jaydalalcolumbia@gmail.com

India Association of Charlotte (Festival of India) The organization works to foster fostering better understanding of the rich diversity of Indian culture by the larger community in and around Charlotte. A key activity is the annual Festival of India, which will is held in September in uptown Charlotte.

For Further Details: Toni Sawhney 704-604-2133 Lal Vishin 704-545-3727 www.indiafestival.net Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte (IPAAC) IPAAC (Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte) promotes classical Hindustani music by inviting well-known artists from India.

For Further Details: Sarla Kumar 704.846.4423 Chaula Jain 704.364.0984 contact@ipaac.org www.ipaac.org

Gurdwara Sahib - Charlotte The Sikh Heritage Society strives to unite and enrich the lives of the Sikh & Punjabi communities of Charlotte and surrounding areas. “Gurdwara” address: 1760 Stoney Creek Lane, Charlotte, NC 28262.

Regular Program: Every Sunday: 10 - 11am, Asa Di War by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Keertan by Children, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm, Keertan by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm, Ardaas, followed by Guru Ka Langar.

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Pratham has developed an accelerated learning technique which helps children to read and write in two months. With nearly half the children in India who attend schools are not learning to read and write at the required level, Pratham is trying to fill an important gap in the area of primary education.

For Further Details: Anju Desai (ajdesai66@gmail.com or 980-622-0125) and Shubhra Chakraborty (shubhra.chakraborty1@gmail.com) or 704-942-4798). www.prathamusa.org.

area. JCGC is dedicated to the practice, understanding, promotion, and preservation of the Jain faith. The members of JCGC meet regularly for worship, ceremonies, and festivals throughout the year. The Jain Center is located at 7631 Mallard Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28262 and will coordinate and carry out numerous religious activities year-round.

Sunday, March 10, 2013 (Maha Vad Chaudas) Tuesday, March 12, 2013 (Fagan Sud Ekum) Sunday, March 24, 2013 (Fagan Sud Baras) Tuesday, March 26, 2013 (Fagan Sud Chaudas – Chaumasi Chaudas) All Other Weekdays: 9:30am - Mon-Friday - Prakshal and Pooja, 7:30pm - Chaityavandan, Aarti and Mangal Divo Weekends: 10:30am - Prakshal and Pooja, 7:30pm – Chaityavandan, Aarti and Mangal Divo Street Address: 7631 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262 For Further Details: JCGC President – Suresh Shah: 704.717.8481 info@jaincenter.us www.jaincenter.us

Probasi of Charlotte Probasi’s goal is to organize cultural and educational program related to Bengal in the Charlotte area, to increase Bengali cultural awareness, and to provide community service in the local and regional area.

For Further Details: www.probasi.org Sahaj Marg Meditation- Charlotte Area Sahaj Marg, which means Simple or Natural path, is a Raj Yoga system of spiritual training based on the heart centered meditation. The features of this meditation include transmission of divine energy into the heart of the practitioner and cleaning of deep impressions, thereby regulating the mind.

Regular practice of this system of meditation integrates the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of human being, while still encouraging people to maintain a normal family and working life. In the Charlotte area, group meditation is held at the Unity of Charlotte on Sundays and Wednesdays.

For Further Details: Arun and Promila Sehra 704.844.0147 Srikanth Katakam 704.496.4411 naturalpath.nc@gmail.com www.srcm.org

Kiran KIRAN is a community based, South Asian organization promoting the self-reliance and empowerment of South Asian women who are in crisis through outreach, peer support, and referrals in a confidential manner. The group spreads awareness of South Asian women’s issues in the community and cooperates and collaborates with organizations in the USA and elsewhere with similar objectives. Though there are differences in language, customs, and religions across these countries, these regions share many basic cultural and historical similarities. KIRAN operates a crisis phone line Monday- Friday from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. For help or information regarding domestic violence call an advocate.

Services offered are confidential and free of charge: Information in a culture- and context-sensitive manner, referrals to professional and community services regarding legal issues, health care, short-term child care, psychological counseling, and temporary shelter and housing. KIRAN’s services are completely confidential.

For Further Details: Crisis Hotline: 1877- NC-KIRAN or 1-877-625-4726 Kiran@Kiraninc.org www.kiraninc.org

Sangamithra Foundation Sangamithra Foundation was formed by a group of people who strive to make a difference in society and has taken the path of identifying the needs of underprivileged communities in India and provides support to meet those needs.

For Futher Details: www.sangamithra.org www.facebook.com/SangamithraFoundation email: info@sangamithra.org

Net IP Charlotte NetIP Charlotte is the only official Carolinas chapter of North America’s Largest Network of Indian Professionals. NetIP Charlotte provides a forum for on-going Career Developmental and Professional Networking activities. It arranges various events and maintains deeper ties with Businesses & the community. It provides various effective ways for Carolinas’ Indian Professionals to connect with other successful professionals.

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

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Pratham - Charlotte Area Pratham organizes grassroots programs in the area of primary education. Pratham has made an impact on the learning levels

Shri Rang Avadhut Parivar (Parspar Devo Bhav) The group meets Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm in Charlotte. The group recites Datta-Bavani, singing devotional Dattatraya

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Community Organizations For Further Details: Nirupama Shankar @ shankar.nirupama@gmail.com Puja Verma @ puja_usa@yahoo.com http://us.artofliving.org/greensboro

Bhajans and reading Guru-Lilamrut. Detailed information about Charlotte meetings, literature, Videos, Nareshwar Ashram and Shri Avadhut’s life is available.

For Further Details: Bharat Shah - 704.724.6247 Nagesh Patel - 704.399.7805

Greensboro Cricket Club (GCC) Good news for cricket lovers! There are several teams that play cricket in Greensboro. The goals of GCC are fun, fitness, and friendship. For info on play and location contact below players.

For Further Details: 336.501.3566 (9:00 am - 9:00 pm, S&S) Dev, Greensboro Warriors, happy4mehta@yahoo.com; Venky, Triad Tigers, venkyhot@hotmail.com.

SouthPark Cricket Club South Park Cricket Club is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it has been an active member of the Mid Atlantic Cricket Conference since 2002. The club’s home ground is located at the Reedy Creek Park, 2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC. For Further Details: 847.722.9865 (Baseet Ahmed), baseer_11@yahoo.com www.southparkcc.org

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.

GCAP, 127 Landmark Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410 For Further Details: Jack Dhekar: 336.254.1727 Manubhai Patel: 336.253.7182 www.gcap.us

Srishti of Charlotte Srishti works to fulfill the NC community’s need for togetherness and the desire to showcase Bengali culture, heritage, literature, theatre, music and popular arts. Literally, the word Srishti means an act of creation. Though established and coordinated by a group of Bengali families, Srishti welcomes and brings together people of varied cultures, ethnicity, languages, background and nationalities who are interested in East Indian traditions.

For Further Details: Samiksha Bose: 704-321-1964 Santanu Sarkar: 704-541-3451 http://srishticharlotte.org/

India Association of the Triad (IATNC) Greensboro The objective of the Association is to promote social, cultural and educational interests of its members, develop understanding between members of the Indian community and other residents of the Triad, and make the latter aware of issues of concern to the Indian community.

For Further Details: Ruby Singh - 336.430.9068, rs7227@gmail.com Krishna Balu - 336.292.9462, balu3103@triad.rr.com www.iatnc.org

Telugu Association of Greater Charlotte Area (TAGCA) The organization’s mission is to bring together Telugu speaking people and to promote Telugu Culture. TAGCA organizes regular events and programs.

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

For Further Details: Manjunath C Shamanna, 336.413.5090 http://indouswinston.org/contact.aspx

United Cricket Club Forming a team this March of experienced as well as beginners that love cricket. Team will play in the Atlantic League. Practice is every Sunday at Reedy Creek Park (11 to 4pm). Sunday and Monday evenings for ages 15 and up. Join the fun.

For Further Details: 704.905.9127(Captain-Syed) 704.493.7629(Vice Captain-Mohsan)

Life Bliss Foundation The NC Chapter offers workshops, books, CD’s, and DVD’s on spirituality and enlightenment from living enlightened master Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Many videos are available on YouTube. Satsang in Greensboro is held the first Wednesday of each month. The meeting includes meditation, video discourse, and Q&A. Satsang Location: First Wednesday of the month, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Integrative Therapies, 7-E Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro NC 27407. Meditation workshops are taught on a regular basis.

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Greensboro Art of Living (Greensboro) The Art of Living Foundation offers programs to uncover the strength, peace, and joy that lie at the core of every human being. Part I courses are offered regularly in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Charlotte and now Greensboro. The Part I course covers breathing techniques to eliminate stress & tension; skills for improving relationships at home & at work; practical wisdom to get the most out of life; insight into the laws that govern the mind & emotions; low-impact yoga and the main thrust of the Art of Living Course is a powerful breathingbased technique called Sudarshan Kriya, or the healing breath.

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

For Further Details: 336.421.0690 848.459.7401 (Dr. Manoj) lifemissionusa@gmail.com www.lifemissionusa.com

Raleigh AANC - Assamese Association of North Carolina AANC is a Socio Cultural organization with the objective of promoting and providing understanding of Assamese Culture and Language. AANC celebrates Assamese festivals and organizes cultural activities like Bihu Dance, music, songs and social get-togethers with essential touch of Assamese culture.

Everyone from Assam as well as anyone with any connection to or interest in Assam or Assamese culture is most welcomed.

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Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Greensboro, NC The Center regularly conducting Sai Bhajans, Study Circle, various service activities and SSE class (for students) in Greensboro, NC all Sundays — 9:45 am to 12:15 pm For Further Details: Swami Rajendran 908-875-6964 Dr. Varatharajah 336-851-9150

Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (AFICE) Interested in exploring the diverse cultures of the world?

Become a host family for a high school exchange student! All the students will come from various countries around the world, and all students speak fluent English. They are of high school age (15-18) and will attend local high school in their respective communities. Each student will live as member of their American host family, sharing household duties and responsibilities.

AFICE is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to bringing cultural gaps by allowing foreign students the opportunity to live as part of an American community.

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Temple of the Holy Name Prabhupada Village is a rural Hare Krishna community situated in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Puja/Worship of Sri Sri Gaura Nitai/Sri Pancha Tattva starts at 5:00 am every day. Every Sunday at 3 pm there is chanting, dancing, feasting and philosophy. The temple is located at 1283 Prabhupada Rd, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046.

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Art of Living (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) The Art of Living Foundation offers “Art of Living” Course that teaches you practical tools to better handle the stresses of daily life, to unlock their deepest potential and bring fullness to life.

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Triad Hindu Temple The Triad Hindu Temple is located at 2424 Huffine Mill Rd., Greensboro. Its mission is to serve the Hindu Community and promote Hindu Culture through religious, social and educational activities. Regularly scheduled events include Puja, bhajans, children’s programs, celebration of holidays and community service.

For Further Details: www.triadhindutemple.org Triad Nepalese Community Center (TNCC) TNCC is an association of Nepalese and friends living in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina. The Piedmont Triad region encompasses the cities of Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem, and the surrounding areas. TNCC was established with a view to: Bring together Nepalese residents of this region and their friends to work cohesively toward preserving and promoting Nepalese ethnicity, culture and arts; Promote friendship, cooperation and mutual respect among the Nepalese people and the diverse Triad community; Provide direct and supportive services to the community; Empower community members to achieve skills and confidence in order to contribute to the well being of the Triad community.

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Community Organizations Atlantic Coast Sikh Association This is one of the oldest Sikh associations in the Southeastern USA. It meets every Sunday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at its gurdwara, located at 3108 Sparger Road, Durham, NC 27705.

Kirtan is done by Bhai Dyal Singh Jatha. Classes for Punjabi and religious studies are held for children at the same time.

For Further Details: 919.309.1045 - Bhai Dyal Singh www.acsagurdwara.org Balagokulam Gokulam is where Lord Krishna’s magical childhood days were spent. It was here that his divine powers came to light.

Every child has that spark of divinity within. Balagokulam is a forum for children (4-15 years age) to discover and manifest that divinity. It will enable Hindu children in the US to appreciate their cultural roots and learn values. This is done through games, yoga, stories, songs, shlokas, arts/crafts, and Seva (selfless service) in the community. Balagokulam sessions are free for all and are held on Saturdays.

For Further Details: balagokulam.rtp@gmail.com hss.charlotte@hssus.org (Charlotte region) www.balagokulam.org BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir invites everyone to the regularly scheduled events: Ravi sabha - every Sunday at 4 - 6 pm followed by Aarti and Maha Prasad. Mahapuja – every Purnima at 7 pm. Many classes are conducted. Fresh Indian snacks and sweets available at Shayona. 1020 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560.

For Further Details: 919.469.6605 www.swaminarayan.org 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 INDO-American community within North Carolina and adjacent states. The association is organized exclusively for charitable, cultural, social and educational purposes.

For Further Details: 919.461.2386 (Ratan Ray), ratanray@hotmail.com 919.510.7943 (Swaty Sen), swaty_sen@yahoo.com banc_members@googlegroups.com www.banc-online.org Bharatiya Senior Citizens of North Carolina (BSCNC) BSCNC is a nonprofit organization for senior citizens of Indian origin that are age of 60 years and above. The BSCNC members meet on the second Saturday of each month at Cary Senior Center in Bond Park in Cary NC from 10am to 3pm. The next meeting will be on Sat, March 9 where members will celebrate Shivratri and Holi festivals.

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Carolina Rajasthani Association The group organizes several events throughout the year.

For Further Details: Sushma Maheshwari - 919-880-8529, sushmaofnc@yahoo.com Shruti Singhi - 919-412-4819, mshruti@yahoo.com www.carolinarajasthanis.org Chinmaya Mission Chinmaya Mission is a worldwide non-profit organization promoting spiritual growth, started by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. The Chinmaya Mission Raleigh Durham (CMRDU) chapter conducts Balavihar classes from 3 year old to youth on Sunday from 10 am to 11:30 am at Reedy Creek Middle School, Cary. The classes are tailored to each age group by special curriculum created by experienced Swamijis and Acharyas exclusively for CM Balavihar. Trained teachers conduct the classes. Curriculum includes learning to chant the Bhagavad-Gita verses, shlokas, singing devotional bhajans, stories from scriptures, family pujas, meditation, and fun activities like overnight lock-ins, picnics, and competitions.

Introduction to Hindi and Sanskrit is also included. This year’s theme being Rama - My Brother, the children will learn to incorporate helpful virtues throughout their life. All festivals are celebrated with families and Prasad. Parents wishing to enroll their children in Balavihar can register through the website. A regular adult study group is conducted for adults on Sunday mornings at Reedy Creek Middle School, as well as other locations in the Triangle.

For Further Details: www.chinmaya-RDU.org Srinivas Andhavarapu 608.759.3047 Venkat Mandavilli 919.523.9926 Dada Bhagwan Foundation The Foundation was formed with the goal of spreading peace and harmony to the world through the science of Akram Vignan - the science of Self Realization as expounded by the Shree A.M. Patel, known as Dadashri or Dada Bhagwan. DBF organizes Spiritual Satsangs /Gnanvidhi (2 hour scientific process of self-realization) of Pujya Deepakbhai around the world. There are no formal lectures here, but it’s in the format of questions and answers on various topics. This is a practical spiritual science. Dada Bhagwan Satsang on Harmony in Life: VCD Satsang of Pujya Deepakbhai and Pujya Dr. Niruma, various character building activities for Kids and Youth. Every 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of each month from 5 to 7 pm followed by Prasad at the HSNC Hall, 309 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC. For Further Details: 877.505.3232 ext 1003 rabhatt@yahoo.com www.dadabhagwan.org www.kids.dadabhagwan.org Datta Yoga Center - Raleigh Mission: Spread the teachings of Sadguru Sri Sri Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji of Mysore.

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Community Organizations the first Saturday of every month and every major festival day for Satsang and Namasankeertana (divine singing). Everyone is invited to attend the satsang with family and friends and receive divine blessings.

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Duke Diya Duke Diya is a Duke University student organization that is committed to providing a forum for interaction through political, cultural, community service, and social events relating to South Asian Americans.

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Heritage India Association of North Carolina (HIANC) Heritage India Association of NC aims at providing Indian cultural experience through performing arts, cultural arts, fine arts & crafts of India. Its mission is “to preserve and promote Indian heritage and culture.” During the year, Heritage India Association of North Carolina presents several events and also coordinates Indian dances for the main stage performances for the Raleigh International Festival.

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Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation RTP Chapter Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India (EVFI) was established to help in the overall development of the remote tribal and rural villages in India. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA along with EVFI is committed to the cause of eradicating illiteracy from tribal areas. Education is the key to self-esteem, self-sustenance, economic well being and happiness. The Raleigh Chapter EVFUSA conducts fund raising and awareness programs in the Triangle area.

For further details: Ekal/RTP: raginiusa@yahoo.com

Hindi Vikas Mandal of NC Hindi Vikas Mandal (HVM), based in the RTP area, promotes study and appreciation of Hindi language and strives to foster Indian culture and traditions through Hindi. HVM has a special focus on the youths for the preservation of Indian Culture and heritage.

For Further Details: Saroj Sharma 919.851.0225 V.P. Tiwari 919.423.0365

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

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Hindu Society of North Carolina - Morrisville, NC The Hindu Society of NC is located at 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC and serves the greater Triangle area.

Temple Timings: Sunday to Monday - 7am-9pm (all day open) Morning Aarti: Mon-Friday-10.30 am, Saturday-10am, Sunday 10am. Evening Aarti: Mon-Friday- 8pm, Saturday-Sunday 6pm Regular religious events: Ramayan recital, Sunderkand, Hanumanchalisa, Shiva abishek, Gayatri Bhajans, Vaishnav Bhajans , Vedic havan, Jain Pooja, Bhagvatam, Vishnu sastranam, Ekadashi Bal Krishna abishek, Lalitha sastrnamam, Skananda shasti Kavacham, and Sholaka chanting. All major religious celebrations are observed throughout the year.

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For Further Details: Saroj Sharma at 919.654.5224 Trilok Pillai (manager) at 919.599.9567 hsnc@hsnconline.org www.hsnconline.org Hindu Students Council (HSC) - NC State University HSC-NCSU is a chapter of the national organization Hindu Students Council (HSC). HSC-NCSU is a cultural and religious student organization. It aims to provide opportunities to learn about Hindu philosophy, spirituality and cultural heritage 102

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Community Organizations through various activities, events and projects and is dedicated to provide “seva” (service) to the community.

For Further Details: 919.676.0298 (Mrinmoyee Sanyal) msanyal@ncsu.edu www.hsc-ncsu.org Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) The HSS conducts weekly activities to develop character and leadership skills in participants, emphasizing values such as self-discipline, self-confidence and a spirit of selfless service (seva) for humanity while maintaining Hindu cultural identity in harmony with the larger society. HSS is inspired by the idea that the whole world is one family. HSS started in 1989 in the United States and currently has over 100 chapters (shakhas) across the country. The Research Triangle Park chapter meets every Saturday. Activities are tailored to include yoga, games, songs, lectures and discussions on Hindu dharma and culture.

For Further Details: hss.rtp@hssus.org - Triangle area hss.charlotte@hssus.org - Charlotte region.

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

Upcoming Events: March 17, 2013: Basant Bahar will be held at the Cary Arts Center, Cary.

For Further Details: 919.931.3572 - President (Meena Jeyakumar) 919.757.6666 - Vice President (Sunny Surana) www.humsub.net Indian American Forum for Political Education (IAFPE) IAFPE, known as the FORUM, is the oldest and largest Indian American organization for political education in the country.

This is a non-profit organization with numerous chapters throughout the United States. The North Carolina Chapter is in Raleigh and has just established a new committee for a 2year term. IAFPE is excited and motivated to educate the community on political issues and help the community with various services. Support is needed from the community and members to help us grow and provide relevant services and informative events.

For Further Details: Nilesh - 919.656.4361 www.forum-nc.org Indian Classical Music & Dance Society (ICMDS) ICMDS is dedicated to the task of promoting Indian classical music and dance in the Triangle area. ICMDS invites the top artists from all over the world to perform in the Triangle area.

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For Further Details: 919.362.7653 (Dr. Subhas C. Mohapatra) www.iaff1.org International Community Church CC is a worship center for people from India and neighboring countries. The pastor is Joseph B. Jesudason and the church office is located at 1215 Franklin Jones Road, Suite #204, Raleigh, NC 27606.

For Further Details: 919.233.2900 www.internationalcommunitychurch.org International Hindi Association 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: 919.656.5224 (Saroj Sharma) 919.678.9056 (Sudha Om Dhingra) www.hindi.org International Swaminarayan Satsang Organization (ISSO) Primary objective of ISSO is “To advance the Sanatan Dharma in accordance with the principles and teachings of Shree Swaminarayan Sampradaya, founded and ordained by Lord Shree Swaminarayan (Shree Sahajanand Swami),” enabling His devotees from both the Nar Narayan Dev Gadi (Ahmedabad) and Laxmi Narayan Dev Gadi (Vadtal) to practice their religious duties in harmony. The Raleigh-Durham chapter organizes a “Satsang Sabha” every two weeks, typically on Friday or Saturday evenings, which includes Kirtan bhakti, Katha, Aarti and Mahaprasad.

For Further Details: 919.363.2356 (Niraj Joshi) niraj_joshi@yahoo.com www.swaminarayan.info ISKCON New Goloka Temple of North Carolina New Goloka temple is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. The Radha-Krishna temple is in a rural, peaceful setting at 1032 Dimmocks Mill Rd. Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278. Visitors are welcome any day of the week to come have darshan of Sri Sri Radha Golokananda. Every Sunday at 4pm, there is a special program consisting of arati, kirtan, Bhagavad-gita discourse, and a sumptuous prasadam feast. From 4:30-5:30pm, there is a Sunday School program for children ages 3-7 and 8-12.

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Community Organizations seminars and programs for adults.

To be added to the New Goloka email list, write to: iskconnc@gmail.com.

New Goloka Daily Darshan Times 4:30 – 5 am, 7:15 am- 1:00 pm, 4:15 - 5:45 pm, 7 - 8 pm.

Saturday and Sunday Darshan open from 7:15 am to 8 pm.

For Further Details: 919.593.6827, golokanandapriya@hotmail.com www.newgoloka.com JK Yog It is a non-profit started by Swami Mukundanand. He renounced his materialistic life and now works to elevate the welfare of the underprivileged. Visit the group at their fundraising table at India Fest in Raleigh in March 23-24. www.jkyog.org.

Kiran KIRAN is a community based, South Asian organization promoting the self-reliance and empowerment of South Asian women who are in crisis through outreach, peer support, and referrals in a confidential manner. The group spreads awareness of South Asian women’s issues in the community and cooperates and collaborates with organizations in the USA KIRAN operates a crisis phone line Monday- Friday from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. For help or information regarding domestic violence call an advocate. Services offered are confidential and free of charge: Information in a culture- and context-sensitive manner, referrals to professional and community services regarding legal issues, health care, short-term child care, psychological counseling, and temporary shelter and housing.

KIRAN’s services are completely confidential.

For Further Details: Crisis Hotline: 1877- NC-KIRAN or 1-877-625-4726 Kiran@Kiraninc.org / www.kiraninc.org Lakulish Yoga and Health Retreat Lakulish Yoga and Health Retreat is a secluded resort in Caswell County, located at 8136 N.C. Highway 119 South, Mebane, NC 27302. It is a place of natural beauty that stimulates a spirit of detachment and inspires and uplifts visitors. This resort is hallowed by a Yogi, a Sannyasi who ensures that the true practice of Dharm and Yoga flourishes here, offering the North Carolina community and visitors an ongoing program of free Yoga Classes. The classes are offered each Wednesday from 6 - 8 pm, and each Saturday from 11 am - 1 pm. For Further Details: 336.421.0690 lifemisionusa@gmail.com www.lifemissionusa.org Nuv Yug Nuv Yug is a cultural organization with a mission to promote awareness of Indian cultural arts and heritage. Striving to create synergy among various cultural groups from the South Asian region.

Upcoming Event: March 24-25, 2013: India Fest, Dorton Arena, Raleigh.

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Pakistani American Association The Pakistani-American Association (NCPAA) is a nonpolitical, non-sectarian, cultural and social organization that promotes Pakistani culture to all the communities in the Triangle Area of NC. Several events are presented during the year including a family dinner on the second Friday of every month.

For Further Details: payamber@ncpaa.org http://ncpaa.org Pratham - Triangle Area Pratham is a grass-roots organization that works towards universalizing primary education in India. With a goal of reaching 20 million children, Pratham is one of the largest NGOs in field of literacy movement in India. Pratham continues to evolve, grow and works to meet the continually changing needs of the children it educates. Pratham’s North Carolina 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: Rajeev Thalla - rajeev.thalla@gmail.com Monica Awasthi - awasthimonica@yahoo.com www.prathamusa.org Professional Indians’ Association (PIA) PIA is a meetup that serves young South Asian professionals in the Triangle Community. The group is made of Indian professionals and grad students interested in cultural events, socializing and meeting/making friends with like-minded people around the Triangle. Monthly events include meeting at bars/restaurants, Bollywood movie nights, potlucks, Indian concerts/performances, outdoor activities, community service and volunteering. This will also be an opportunity for professionals to share their thoughts on respective industries, social causes, the economy and politics.

For Further Details: http://www.meetup.com/PIATriangle/ Punjabi Unlimited Punjabi Unlimited is dedicated to promotion/creation of a public awareness and education about Punjabi Arts, Culture, Sports, Language, Music, Dance etc. All welcome who are “Punjabi at Heart.” For Further Details: Gurpreet Burmi president@punjabiunlimited,org; Arvinder Singh vicepresident@punjabiunlimited.org www.punjabiunlimited.org Raleigh Karaoke Group Raleigh Karaoke Group meets once a month for the South Asian community of the Triangle area to showcase their talent and lose themselves in nostalgia through song. Events are free and open to the entire music loving community for singing or listening to friends sing so bring your fans along if you wish and pass the word. Choose from over 15,000 Hindi Film, NonFilm, Ghazals, Gujrati, Punjabi, Kanada, Koli, Konkani, Malayalam, Malayalam Muslim, Marathi, Oriya, and English Songs including holiday favorites. Sessions are held at Zayka March 2013

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Community Organizations Indian Cuisine in the Brier Creek area of North Raleigh (919.361.5370) on the third Friday of the month from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM but please call or e-mail for a confirmed date.

For Further Details: Shafi Parekh at (919) 413-3924 shafi@pdiagnostics.com Raleigh Sai Center Parthi Sai devotees of Triangle area meet every Sunday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Mini-Hall of Hindu Bhavan in Morrisville. There will be Study circle, Bhajan Practice, Veda Chanting etc. during the 4-5 pm slot depending on the week, followed by bhajans from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. The center carries out several service activities as well. The Human Values Education (SSE) classes for the children of different age group will be from 3:30 - 5:00. All are invited to participate in the Satsangh and service activities.

For Further Details: Ganesh Kumar, President, Raleigh Sai Center at (919) 413 0579 or (919) 833-7523 E-mail rsc.president@yahoo.com.

Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of North Carolina The Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of NC draws inspiration from the timeless, philosophical wisdom of the Vedanta as practiced and preached in the modern day by Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. Perhaps you know a great deal about Practical Vedanta and the message of the harmony of religions and the spiritual oneness of Existence or perhaps you are just curious and want to learn more.

Regardless of background and/or knowledge the organization welcomes participants.

For Further Details: www.vedantanc.org RTP Maharashtra Mandal RTP Maharashtra Mandal promotes Maharashtrian culture and language. Maharashtra mandal is committed to serve RTP community with various cultural, social and traditional marathi programs and events.

For Further Details: 919.468.8824 (Jayant Yete) 919.757.7300 (Neeraj Shikarkhane) www.rtpmm.org S. V. Temple of North Carolina S.V. Temple of North Carolina is built on over nine acres of centrally connected triangle area. This grand tribute to Lord Venkateswara and his consorts is designed to exacting standards of shilpa shasthra and features the only shrine in North America to incorporate abodes to Lord Viswaksena and Lord Sudarshana/Lord Narasimha as part of Srinivasa Parivaram. The temple rituals are performed in accordance with Pancharathra Agama Shastra.

Upcoming Events: March 8 - 9: Maha Shivratri celebrations For Further Details: 919.468.0040 comm@svtemplenc.org www.svtemplenc.org Saathee.com

Sahaj Marg Meditation - Triangle Area Sahaj Marg translates to “The Natural Path.” It is a natural, simple system of Raja Yoga meditation and spiritual practice that helps one realize the ultimate potential within oneself.

Regular spiritual practice under capable guidance enables aspirants to progressively experience the sublime presence of the divine in their daily lives. Sahaj Marg system of meditation is freely offered to seekers worldwide through Shri Ram Chandra Mission. In Triangle area, group meditations are held on Sundays and Wednesdays.

For Further Details: (919) 303-7447 (Raj Solanki) (919) 493-6180 (Devi Sekar) raleigh.center@gmail.com> www.srcm.org, www.sahajmarg.org Sahaja Meditation Ongoing meetings, seminars and workshops are available in Raleigh. There is never any charge for Sahaja Meditation instruction or for receiving one’s self realization which is the birthright of every human being. Anyone can do it. Sahaja Mediation is free and without obligation. RSVP in meetup: Sahaja-Meditation-Triangle-Group Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. 9308 Fairbanks Drive Raleigh, NC, 27613 More information: http://www.sahajamediation.com http:///www.coolcheck.org For Further Details: balaram.krishna@gmail.com 919.757.3135 Sikh Gurdwara of North Carolina The Sikh Gurudwara of North Carolina welcomes visitors of all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or gender. All peoples, regardless of their origin or orientation, are welcome to attend our services and share in the blessings of God. Religious services are held every Saturday evening and Sunday morning, followed by a community meal (langar). In addition to religious services, we offer educational programs for children and young adults. Adults participate in religious discourse during monthly study circles. Members of the Sangat (congregation) regularly participate in community service projects in the Triangle area. The Sikh Gurdwara at North Carolina is located at 3214 Banner Street in Durham, NC 27704.

For Further Details: 919.220.9917 www.sgncweb.org Tamil Cultural Association of North Carolina (TCA NC) TCA NC is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of providing youths with exposure to Tamil culture. Everyone is invited to join TCA and become part of a wonderful organization promoting Tamil culture in the Triangle area.

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Community Organizations Rang Jayanti and on the occasion of Pujya Sri Prem Avdhoot Bapji’s annual visit to the US. For Further Details: rangmandal@gmail.com

For Further Details on the Tamil Sangma of Carolina: 919.461.3057 - Alli Dass (President) www.tamilsangamofcarolina.org Telugu Christian Fellowship of NC (TCFNC) The Telugu Christian Fellowship of North Carolina (TCFNC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reach out to Telugu Christians living in North Carolina, to be united and bonded together as a Telugu Christian family of God and encourage and pray for each other. TCFNC provides a place for Telugu Christians for time of worship, prayer and fellowship. They also provide a forum for kids to grow in the knowledge of the Lord and to equip them to be ambassadors of Jesus Christ. The group organizes, each year, an Annual Telugu Christian Family Conference.

For further details: www.tcfnc.org 919-43-TCFNC (82362) Triangle Area Telugu Association (TATA) The Triangle Area Telugu Association (TATA) is a non-profit organization (started in 1983) committed to building a vibrant Telugu Community and promoting Telugu culture and language in the Triangle area of North Carolina.

For Further Details: committee@tataonline.org www.tataonline.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: 919.741.9343 (Ishtiaque Mohiuddin) Ishtiaquem@gmail.com www.tbsnc.org Triangle Chapter-India Development & Relief Fund (IDRF) IDRF is a registered, tax-exempt non-profit organization that supports volunteer-based, honest and highly experienced nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in India in serving their populations’ critical needs around education, childcare, healthcare, women empowerment and tribal welfare, as well as relief and rehabilitation in times of natural disasters.

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

Upcoming events: Holi Program - March 23rd @ HSNC Hall For Further Details: www.nctga.org Triangle Rang Mandal Devotees of Pujya Sri Rang Avdhoot Maharaj meet every Saturday in Cary or Raleigh from 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM to sing devotional Dattatreya Bhajans and Datta-Bavani in a spiritual atmosphere. Special programs organised on Guru Purnima and Saathee.com

Triangle Vegetarian Society (TVS) The mission of TVS is to build a sense of community between current vegetarians and people who are interested in vegetarianism and have a forum for a discussion of issues.

For Further Details: barman@cs.unc.edu www.trianglevegsociety.org Triangle Vipassana Vipassana which means to see things as they are. Vipassana is one of India’s most ancient techniques and was taught 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills. The Triangle Vipassana meditation group holds weekly group sittings in Cary, Raleigh on Thursday, Saturday, and Monday and 3-hour sitting on 3rd Sunday each month, and one day sitting once every few months for established students. (Those who have taken at least one ten day course from S.N.Goenka or one of his Assistant teachers) Ten day courses are available for all.

There is no charge for the course. To apply for a retreat visit www.patapa.dhamma.org.

For Further Details: 732-213-9660 carync.sittings@gmail.com Hitesh & Vaibhavi Parekh www.dhamma.org Two Cents of Hope (TCH) Two Cents of Hope was started by a group of Indian students at NC State University with the belief in empowering youth via education. The goal is to uplift the weaker sections of the society through education. The foundation lies in the power of cents giving TCH its name. As J. Carney put it, “Little drops of water, little grains of sand, make the mighty ocean, and the pleasant land.” By using coin boxes to collect loose change, the total donations result in a collection that yields considerable amount of money, enough to give education to a poor student - indeed a firm footing for the rest of his or her life. Apart from the coin collection other sources of funding includes fundraising events (Trishna, Crescendo, and Booth in Cary Diwali) and sponsors. To keep a coin box at your place or to know more about Two Cents of Hope, email coordinator@nc.twocentsofhope.com. www.twocentsofhope.com Urdu Majlis Urdu Majlis is a literary organization for the promotion of Urdu language and literature and has no political, national or religious affiliations. The group has regularly scheduled monthly meetings in which enthusiasts and scholars of Urdu literature meet to discuss the life and works of a selected literary figure.

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Community Organizations Vaishnav Samaj of Triangle Area The Vaishnav Samaj is a group of like-minded devotees who meet for religious worship and understand Pushti Marg Principles at large. Recently, a sub-chapter of Vallabh Youth Organization (VYO) was formed under the leadership of Mrs. Harsha Shah. Regular Bhajan recitations are held 2nd Sunday of the month from 4-6 pm and seniors are requested to encourage youngsters to participate in the activities.

For Further Details: Arvindbhai Shah 919.233.7677 Vithalbhai Shah 919.467.4254 Vibha Vibha is a volunteer driven non-profit organization dedicated to creating a brighter future for underprivileged children. The Raleigh Action Center has a group of energetic and enthusiastic volunteers from varied backgrounds, including working The group works to organize social events that spread awareness and raise funds to further the organization’s mission.

Upcoming Event: March 21: Wine Walk fundraiser event from 6 - 8pm at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615.

For Further Details: hetal.patel@vibha.org http://raleigh.vibha.org.

Regional Hindu Bhavan of Fayetteville, NC Hindu Bhavan of Fayetteville, NC is a nonprofit organization.

Ceremonies and events take place regularly. Temple Address: 907 Cedar Creek Road, Fayetteville, NC 28302.

For further details: 910.485.4626 910.484.8956 hindubhavan@yahoo.com www.hindubhavan.org Hindu Society of Eastern NC (Greenville, NC) The temple celebrates major festivals and holds regular bhajan seesions and Geeta study.

For Further Details: Temple 252.752.2670 B.S. Srivatsa 508.654.0360 Hindutemplenc@gmail.com Sri Somesvara Temple Sri Somesvara Temple is located near Asheville, NC. Temple hours are 8 am - 7:30pm. Regularly scheduled pujas: Subrabhath Aarti - 8 am, Rudrabhishek Nityapuja - 9 am - 12 noon, Pradoshakala puja and mangala aarti - 6 pm - 7:30pm.

The temple also hosts special events. Contact the temple: 828.476.4073. It is located at 95 Mount Soma Blvd., Clyde, NC 28721 Upcoming Events: Sat, Mar 9: Maha Shivratri celebrations Wed, Apr 10: Ugadi Festival For Further Details: www.srisomesvara.org.

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Bethel Christian Fellowship Bethel Christian Fellowship offers services in various Indian languages (i.e. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, etc.) and Sunday Worship services are at 11:30 a.m.

Address: Fort Mill Church of God, Student Life Center Building, 216 Academy Street, Room 102. Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715 For Further Details: 803.792.7223 Pastor Rajan Samuel @ pastorofbcf@gmail.com www.bethelchristianfellowship.org Carolina Buddhist Vihara (Greenville, SC) Regular beginner meditation program conducted by a Buddhist Monk. Activities are held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings: 6:30 pm (puja), 7 pm (meditation), and 8 pm (“Dhamma” talk or discussion). A “youth program” is also held once a month.

For Further Details: dhammasc@hotmail.com Hindu Society of Greater Spartanburg The daily Aarti is at 7:00 p.m., Balvihar classes are conducted from 10 - 11:45 am on scheduled Sundays, and Satsang is on second Sunday every month from 5 - 7 pm. Temple is located on 1130 Fairview Church Road in Boiling Springs, SC 29303.

For Further Details: 864.599.7048 Hindu Temple and Center (Columbia, SC) The temple is located at 5704 Kiawah Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29212. It is open on weekdays between 8:30 am to 12 noon and between 5 pm and 8:30 pm. On weekends, the temple is open between 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Bal Gokulam (Sunday School) classes are held every Sunday from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. Classes are designed to help children build physical, mental, cultural, social & spiritual lives.

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Community Organizations celebrate festivals, and to perform and engage in humanitarian and educational activities.

For Further Details: http://www.hindutemplesc.org/index.php India Assoc. of Greater Charleston (IAGC) The IAGC was founded in Charleston to bring together people who were interested in India and to provide a forum to increase the understanding of the heritage of India in US. For Further Details: 803.884.0859 iagcfolks@yahoo.com International Fellowship Church of Greenville, SC International Fellowship Church offers Sunday worship services and other weekly activities for people of Indian origin.

For Further Details: 864.234.1256 (Pastor Suhas Raiborde) www.internationalfellowshipchurch.org

Triad Avatar Meher Baba Group The Meher Center is a spiritual retreat/ashram located on SC Highway 17 immediately North of the Highway 22 connection 8 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC. Meher Baba visited this place 3 times and considered it His home in the West. A small brick house built especially for Him is open for “Darshan� on Fridays and Sunday (11:00 am.) / Meher Center: (843) 272-5777.

For Further Details: 336.299.9683 runderwood@webtv.net www.avatarmeherbaba.org Vedic Center of Greenville The Center is located at 499 Bethel Road in Mauldin, S.C. 29662.

Daily Aarti is conducted Monday to Friday at 8 pm. Bal Vihar classes are conducted Sundays from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm. Sri Venkateshwara Suprabhatam is held on 2nd Saturday of every month at 9 am.

For Further Details: 864.967.2852

Kannada Association of Greater Greenville (KAGG) An organization devoted to the awareness and promotion of Kannada culture in the Greater Greenville area of South Carolina. KAGG is a primarily run by volunteers and invites Kannadigas living in and around Greater Greenville area to participate in the organization. Kannada classes for children are being organized to meet at the Vedic Center in Mauldin every other Sunday morning.

For Further Details: 864.430.4973 www.kagg-sc.org

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Note: * denotes abbreviation of the word or phrase Clues Across: 1. The Asian country. Capital: Beijing.

6. To exile; to get rid of.

11. Passionate; fanciful.

13. To cease existing; Stop living; End. 14. Any of a genus (Ulmus) of tall, deciduous shade trees.

15. Faithfulness; loyalty.

17. Not Rated. (*) (Of films.)

18. Former name of Thailand.

20. Strong feeling; Excitement.

22. An annoying or puzzling problem.

24. “Mohammad __,” U. S. boxer.

25. The most pretty or attractive.

27. Osteoarthritis. (*) 28. A respectful term of address used for a man.

29. Browsing of (computer files) on (computer network) .

32. Administrative capital of South Africa.

34. The organ of sight in humans and animals.

36. Alternating Current. (*) 37. Distinctive; Peculiar or unique.

39. A cross piece constituting a step of a ladder.

41. Wet and dirty.

43. “ ___ di Bon-done,” Florentine painter & architect.

46. Country in Southeast Asia. Cap. Vientiane.

47. Estimated time of departure. (*) 48. A shudder of fear.

49. Normal temperature and pressure. (*)

1. Top of anything; Summit.

2. Hindu religious spring festival of colors. (Mar. 26, 2013) 3. Not completely grown or developed.

4. Symbol of the chemical element: Sodium. (*) 5. A black, brown or red hymenopterans insect.

6. A branch of biology which deals with its data statically and by mathematical analysis.

7. A male participant or performer in a drama.

8. Idaho. (*) 9. The study of Chinese language, literature, art or customs.

10. The protrusion of part of the intestine thru the muscles.

12. A narrow ornamental band following a contour, somewhat inside the edge, of a shield.

16. Height. (*) 19. Past tense of “meet.”

21. Iowa. (*) 23. Legendary Greek author of fables.

25. A path over which an electric current may flow.

26. The sixteenth letter of the Greek alphabet. (π).

28. to splash or sprinkle.

30. A soft, ribbed, plainly woven fabric of silk or rayon.

31. “— Mandela,” Ex-president of South Africa (1994-1999).

33. Technical Sergeant. (*) 35. The city & county seat of White Pine County, Nevada.

38. American Automobile Association. (*) 40. To let the head fall forward involuntarily when sleepy.

42. Hawaiian Standard Time. (*) 44. Transformational Grammar. (*) 45. Oregon. (*) (Puzzle solutions are on page 124. NO peeking!)

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Man: “Do I live a longer life, if I get married?”

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Mafatlal: “I have $100. Do you have change of $95?”

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Mafatlal: “Then use that first! “ •••••••••••••• Wife: “Today is our anniversary. What are we going to do?”

Husband: “Let us stand in silence for two minutes.”

•••••••••••••• Desi boy: “Dad, what is a person called who brings you in contact with the spirit world?”

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Word World

(Created By Kirit Shukla) (Find & circle the words in the puzzle).

(Subject: “In a hotel” )

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Make words using 4 or more letters. The central letter must be used in each word. Use all letters for the subject word.

48 + words = Excellent; 37 to 47 words = Good; 36 or less needs to improve. (Solution below) Word World (Solution): ENGIRT, ESTRIN, GINS, GIRN, GIRT, GIST, GITE, GRIN, GRIT, INERT, INGEST, INSERT, INTER, IRES, ITER, NEIST, NITE, NITER, NITRE, REIGN, REIN, RENIG, RESIGN, RESIN, RIGS, RING, RISE, RITE, SERIN, SERING, SIGN, SIGNET, SINE, SING, SINGE, SINGER, SINTER, SNIT, STEIN, STRING, STINGER, TIER, TIGER, TINE, TING, TINGE, TIRE, TRIEN, TRIES, TRIG

BED BREAKFAST CABLETV CASHIER CHECKIN DONOTDISTURB ELEVATOR FITNESSROOM FRONTDESK FURNITURE GARAGE HOUSEKEEPER INTERNET

KEY LOBBY LOUNGE LUGGAGE MAID MAIL MICROWAVE RATE SAFE STAIRS SWIMMINGPOOL TIP

All letters are used.

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TEST YOUR IQ The common letters are “EQ” - Fill in the blanks 1. Sufficient; suitable. _ _ EQ _ _ _ _ 2. Evenly proportioned.

EQ _ _ _ 3. A model of a human body used by tailors. _ _ _ _ EQ _ _ _ 4. A Mexican alcoholic liquor made from agave. _ EQ _ _ _ _ 5. The front half of a side of beef. _ _ _ EQ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6. A latitude whose value = 0.

EQ _ _ _ _ _ 7. Occurring often. _ _ EQ _ _ _ _ 8. A portable outdoor grill for roasting. _ _ _ _ EQ _ _ 9. An act of giving (property) by last will. _ EQ _ _ _ _ 10. The fiber (like sisal) used to make rope. _ _ _ EQ _ _ _ 11. Provides with what is needed.

EQ _ _ _ _ 12. A film or novel about the events that preceded the story of the film or novel that was produced earlier. _ _ EQ _ _ _ 13. A fabric covering for a knight’s helmet. _ _ _ _ _ EQ _ _ _ 14. To express a wish or desire for. _ EQ _ _ _ _ 15. Different; unalike. _ _ _ EQ _ _ _ 16. Net worth; Assets minus liabilities.

EQ _ _ _ _ 17. A funeral or burial rite. _ _ _ EQ _ _ 18. A national forest in southern Sierra Nevada. _ EQ _ _ _ _ 19. Anything that follows. _ _ _ _ EQ _ _ _ _ 20. British spelling of ‘Check’. _ _ EQ _ _ 21. A statement of equality in Math.

EQ _ _ _ _ _ _ 22. Something that follows; continuation. _ EQ _ _ _ 23. An irrigation canal in Southwest. _ _ EQ _ _ _ 24. To make fit beforehand for, as required conditions for a position for a certain job. _ _ EQ _ _ _ _ _ _ 25. Not provided with what is needed. _ _ EQ _ _ _ _ _ _ (Puzzle solutions are on page 124. NO peeking!)

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FYI: Festivals & Holidays

March 2013 March 4 - Shrināthaji Pātotsav March 7 - Vijayā Ekādasi March 10 - Mahāshivarātri March 10 - Daylight saving Time begins March 11 - Darsh/ Somavati Amās (No Moon) March 13 - Ramakrishna Paramhansa Jayanti March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day March 23 - Āmalaki Ekādasi March 26 - Holi (Full Moon) March 27 - Dhuleti March 29 - Good Friday March 31 - Rang Panchami March 31 - Easter Sunday April - June 2013 April 1 - April Fool’s Day April 6 - Pāpamochini Ekādasi April 9 - Darsha Amās (No Moon) April 11 - Gudi Padvo April 11 - Chetichānd April 15 - File Income Tax April 20 - Rāma Navami April 20 - Sahajānand Swāminārāyan Jayanti April 22 - Kāmadā Ekādasi April 23 - Mahāvir Jayanti April 25 - Hanumān Jayanti April 25 - Chaitri Purnimā (Full Moon) May - June 2013 May 1 - Gujarat/Maharashtra Day May 5 - Varuthini Ekādasi May 9 - Tagore Jayanti May 9 - Darsha Amās (No Moon) May 12 - Mother’s Day May 27 - Memorial Day June 8 - Vat Savitri Vrat/ Darsha Amās (No Moon) June 16 - Father’s Day June 23 - Vat Sāvitri Purnimā (Full Moon) June 23 - Kabir Jayanti Saathee.com

History of Daylight Saving Time in the U.S. Although standard time in time zones was instituted in the U.S. and Canada by the railroads in 1883, it was not established in U.S. law until the Act of March 19, 1918, sometimes called the Standard Time Act. The act also established daylight saving time, a contentious idea then. Daylight saving time was repealed in 1919, but standard time in time zones remained in law. Daylight time became a local matter. It was re-established nationally early in World War II, and was continuously observed from 9 February 1942 to 30 September 1945. After the war its use varied among states and localities. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 provided standardization in the dates of beginning and end of daylight time in the U.S. but allowed for local exemptions from its observance. The act provided that daylight time begin on the last Sunday in April and end on the last Sunday in October, with the changeover to occur at 2 a.m. local time. During the "energy crisis" years, Congress enacted earlier starting dates for daylight time. In 1974, daylight time began on 6 January and in 1975 it began on 23 February. After those two years the starting date reverted to the last Sunday in April. In 1986, a law was passed that shifted the starting date of daylight time to the first Sunday in April, beginning in 1987. The ending date of daylight time was not subject to such changes, and remained the last Sunday in October. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 changed both the starting and ending dates. Beginning in 2007, daylight time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Daylight Saving Time begins March 10, 2013.

- Source United States Naval Observatory

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the sand all I could hear were the exclamations of the three French stewardesses in the back seat. I’d gotten shotgun, and the driver spoke to me in Hindi. Weird, all those languages, then the sunset and tabouli. But what I remember most was the next morning’s breakfast spread: posh Continental, and the best glass of orange juice I’ve ever had.

Many years later, in Seattle, I met an architect who hired my husband and me (we work together – not recommended!) to do some design work. To this day, I get along beautifully with architects, maybe because of our shared love of exploring deeply into the realms of possibilities.

This particular woman and her partners brought us in to help them discover what they wanted to express to the world through their work. I really loved what she said. Bringing the outside in, and the inside out, at different scales. “Have you ever heard of the Situationists?” she asked.

“No,” I said.

“They had this idea. Instead of forcing something into a particular solution box, you do something else. You just drift.”

“Drift?”

“Yes. You go where the wind takes you, and you find something along the way that you didn’t even know you were looking for.”

“Drift,” I said, turning the sound about in my mouth. “I like that. It reminds me of this thing T.E. Lawrence once wrote...”

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credit will help you to some extent to recover from financial losses. Your friends and sibling will provide full help during this month.

LIBRA (Sep 23 - Oct 23) You are stepping firmly towards a stronger and superior situation in life. The time will favor you and life will flourish. You will be involved in more than one activity at the same time. Most of them will be fruitless; however, they will build a strong base for future achievements. Don’t lose your confidence and go ahead for changes. Be watchful as your spouse may not keep the promise or may cheat with you.

General Predictions for March 2013 ARIES (Mar 20- Apr 20) Don’t miss the opportunity to take advantage of the first week of the month, as a very positive change is possible. Take quick decision and move forward in life.

The luck is favoring you, so don’t miss the opportunity. Ignore the morality and ideology and move forward. Your dream may come true during this month. Confusion may try to disturb your state of mind, simply ignore it. Avoid short distance journey.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 22) Even though there won’t be any financial problems, the hyper personality and fear will rule you during this month. Try to develop mental strength. If you feel it necessary, spend some time and do meditation.

Actually the period is not negative, but your stressed mind won’t allow you to enjoy it. Insecurity will prevail and will ruin many things. Watch your health.

TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 21) This is going to be a very fast and busy month. Try to keep up with the pace of life. You will enter into a new venture and will experience a big turning point in your life. You must realize that there is no alternate to hard work. If involved in legal matter, compromise would be better for you. Speculation may bring in money.

You must watch your health very carefully.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21) You could be subjected to false charges, where your involvement is negligible. Take care of health. If already suffering from chronic ailment then preventive measures should be taken immediately.

You will feel a lack of peace of mind. This month is not good as far as worldly comforts are concerned.

Conflict with spouse is also possible. There won’t be any significant loss in your income.

GEMINI (May 21 - Jun 21) Success will be yours in whatever you undertake during this month. You will defeat your enemies and they will not be able to harm you. There will be a rise in status and position. Try to control your ego and continue working hard. Your partner will prove to be very helpful during this month. You may spend for luxury or beautiful things. On the whole this is a very successful month.

CAPRICORN (Dec 21 - Jan 20) Every action seems to be acceptable, except traveling.

Try to concentrate in your education or profession.

Negligence could prove very costly. The time will improve rapidly and by the end of the month you will be in the position to control the situation. Also remember to avoid driving. Your competitors won’t succeed in damaging your reputation. Experience the changes and welcome them.

CANCER (Jun 21 - Jul 22) You will come in contact with influential people. A rise in income is indicated. You might also enter into a new venture. Family life will be very happy. You will be heroic in strife and win your enemies. Income through speculation is possible, but try to avoid the stock market. You will be involved in spiritual activities. Try to make the best use of this time.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 19) Your hard work and labor will give dividends. Good news from far off places is possible. You will enjoy power of artistic expression and interpretation. Your emotional actions will give very good reward. A pleasant journey or change in workplace is also possible. A relaxed state of mind is also indicated.

Leadership and confident speech will bring success for you.

LEO (Jul 22 - Aug 23) The time looks favorable for moving to a new place, maybe to a happy home. You will feel very confident and energetic during this month. Money may flow toward you from more than one direction. You may spend some money on social or religious activities.

This month is going to be a boon for love and romance.

Friends and siblings will provide their best support.

PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20) You will get mixed results during this month. There will be a lot of opportunities coming your way but you may not be able to utilize them. Health problem may disturb you. The time is not good for family happiness, but is favorable for students and teenagers.

There may be a rise in status and position, but without much financial benefits. There is possibility of increase in family member.

VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sep 23) Your own decisions and mistakes will be the cause for financial losses during this month. Don’t get involved in new projects. Try to control the egoistic mentality.

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Hotel Management Firm Now Hiring: House keepers, front desk (must speak fluent English), and General Manager/s of franchise hotels. Experience required.

E-mail resumes to abcone@abcinns.com OR call 704-649-6833 (M-F, 9AM-5PM).

Manager Couple Wanted: Motel in Charlotte NC. Energetic, fluent in English, computer skills & have legal status. Accommodations provided. Email: mars803@gmail.com Front Desk Clerk wanted: 3rd shift on Sugar Creek Rd in Charlotte.. Must be fluent in English and have computer skills. Must have legal status. e-mail resume to: mars803@gmail.com Now Hiring: Full/Part time sales positions. Ambitious and hard working person needed in men’s clothing store.

Located in Columbia & Orangeburg, SC. Handsome salary & commission.

Contact Mr. Manoj 803-427-1681.

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Live-in nanny needed in N.Charlotte, NC for help with child care, cooking and light house keeping. M-F. Call 704-8377271 or email hwunnava@gmail.com Help Wanted: For eyebrow threading practitioner parttime or full time position available. Please call 336-745-6808.

Indian Nanny Needed: Full time live in / out Wilmington area to take care of five month old boy. Light cooking and house work is expected. 910-465-2000 Sales and Marketing position for Desi Media company in Charlotte. Must have experience. send resume to rakavid@aol.com

MATRIMONIAL: Seeking correspondence for niece. 30, 5'6" Hindu, Gujarati, UK graduate in forensic science.. Vegetarian, loves movies & music. Looking for active, educated, strong minded and family oriented man. 704-877-0622

PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT: Home for rent or sale in Charlotte (Ballantyne). 1730 sq. ft., excellent schools & close to shopping. $198,000 SP; rent $1,550/month for 12 month; $1475/month for longer lease. No pets.

281-809-7968.

Townhome for Sale in Charlotte near South Park and Myers Park. 2 br & 1.5 bath. Fire place and two parking spaces. $130k. For info e-mail rakavid@aol.com

SERVICES: Dance instruction in Bollywood, Fusion Katthak, Folk, Fitness with Bollyrobics!

Learn from international award-winning tutor now at seven centers in RTP. Quality training at unmatched prices!

Visit www.priyachellani.com or Call: 919-473-3701.

Pari Beauty In Matthews, NC: Threading, Waxing, Facials, Bleaching & Much More! 22 years of experience.

Special Deals & Great Service. For Appointment Call: 704-846-7912.

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

Mehandi (Henna): Award-winning artist from Jaipur, India specializes in mehandi (henna) parties. Perfect for weddings, birthdays & get-togethers.

Creative & beautiful art! Krishna Priya Dasi 919-824-7734 e-mail: krsnapriyad@hotmail.com website: www.lotuslyrics.com South Indian Priest: Sastriji is an independent priest Call for Pujas, Gruhapravesh, Weddings, Multi-lingual, Vedic traditional priestly services, etc.

Call 704-625-7578 or 704-231-0751. Email: sastrigal2003@yahoo.com Ribald Farms Nursery & Florist: Specializes in Indian wedding reception design and floral arrangements. For more information contact Shawna Turner at 803-328-2266 or www.rockhillflowers.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. Astrologer With Gold Medals - Jayanti Lad- Contact for Health, Wealth, Relationship, Child, Enemies, Court Cases, Marriage, Job, Business, Vastu Problems, Preparing & Matching Horoscope. Call 919-463-5180 or Jayantinlad@yahoo.com Ami's Beauty in Matthews near I-485 exit 49 (Idlewild Rd). Eyebrows, Full Face, Waxing. 20 years experience. Call for Appointment. 704-882-3300 (H) or 704-877-9021 (C)..

Babysitter / Nanny Available: Mooresville / Huntersville area (near Lowes) Exit 33 on I-77. Experienced. References available.

Please call 704-763-9156.

Tax Returns: Federal & State Tax Preparation with e-filing, Forms 1040NR & FW-7 for Individuals, Selfemployed, Partnerships and S-corporations. Call Mahesh Patel, EA at (704) 799-6377, e-mail: masupatel4@yahoo.com Dholi For Hire: Plays the Dhol (drum) for any occasion! Classes Available!

Barat, Doli, Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Showers & any other festivity.

Affordable rates! Call Arpan Bhandari 704-843-7202 or email: arpandholi@yahoo.com Software Testing (QA) and Business System Analysis: Training Classes and Placement Assistance in Charlotte.

Please Contact 704-806-8907 and 704706-9968 for details.

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Music Classes: Masters in Music from Rabindra Bharati University and 8+ years of teaching/ performance experience. Classes in North Indian Basic Classical Music and Bengali Rabindra Sangeet for kids through adult.

Please call 704-818-6327.

Priest Available for the following services: Shree Satya narayan katha, Shanti hawan, Vastu shanty, Weddings, Baby shower, Bhumi pujan, Mata ki chowki pujan, Funeral, all types of karmakand. Please call Viral Bhatt 704438-6334.

Tutor Available: Experienced Math, Physics, Chemistry tutor for middle, high school, IB, AP courses (including AP Statistics). Cary, Raleigh, Durham area. Call 704-497-2639 Fresh Food Available: In South Charlotte area. Pure Gujarati style vegetarian food. Everyday meals for tiffin like subji, roti, Dal, rice, pickle and farsan. Please call 704-607-7806.

Computer Consulting: Assistance with software installation, set-up, formatting, back-up, troubleshooting and more.

Very reasonable rates. 704-619-7072.

Computer Expert: Website Development, Custom software development, computer setup, software installation, upgrades, backups. Reasonable rates 704-729-4430 Full scale “Hotel Renovations” for all major Franchises. Services include Design, Labor & FF/E Installations. Crews can travel anywhere in the Country.

Please call 704-906-9899.

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704.527.7570 Fax: 704.527.7590 Saatheemag@hotmail.com www.saathee.com PO Box 11468, Charlotte, NC 28220

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index of Advertisers

Naach Masala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Nagpal, Sunil (MetLife Financial Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Nationwide Ins. (Maqsood Khan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Natya Performance Academy (Maniktala) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 NC Dermatology Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 N-Digilabs Videography & Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Nikhil Patel CPA PLLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Nunna Realty (Shiv Shankar Nunna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Oxford Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Oza, Rishi (Immigration Legal Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Palika Bazaar & Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Paramount Montessori . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Patel Brothers (Cary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Patel, Akshat (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Patel, Shailesh DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Poornima S. Mathur, CPA, PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Prashant Video Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Prime Internal Medicine (E.N. Reddy, M.D.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Punjabi Unlimited (Baishaki Mela) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Rajbhog Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Rajdeep Mandap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Rajdeep Video & Photography (Ramesh Panjabi) . . . . . . . . .101 Ravi K. Sawhney, DDS, MSD, PhD (Orthodontist) . . . . . . . . .97 RB Realty Group (Ravi Bheemarao) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Real Triangle Properties (Joe Mathews) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Royal India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 S&S Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Sai Krishna Bhavan (Restaurant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Sangam Mart (Indian Groceries) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Sarvaga Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Shah, Kirti (CPA - Sepa Consulting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Shamim Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Shukla, Kirit (Music Lession & Band) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Singh CPA PLLC (Accounting & Tax Services) . . . . . . . . . . .119 Sitar Indian Cuisine (Durham) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Sleep Inn (Charlotte) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Smart Properties (Real Estate - Smruti Patel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Sri Shirdi SaiBaba Mandir of NC (Cary, NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 State Auto Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Taaza (Fresh) Indina Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 The Montessori School of Raleigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 TherAccess (Hand Rahablitation Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Tower Restauant (Morrisville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Travel Universe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Travelinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Triangle Eye Institute (Formerly Eye Care Center Apex) . . .97 Triangle Family Eye Care (Dr. Hiten Prajapati) . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Triangle Indian Market (Cary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Triangle Speech Services (Judith L. Bergman) . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Triangle Women's Center (Haritha Nadendla, MD FACOG) 29 Ttravel Guru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Udupi Cafe (Cary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Urogender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Vedic Gardens and Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Vyas Travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Wake OB/Gyn (Dr. Nanda Shah) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 West Cary Medicine (Dr. Kareem M.D.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 White Horse Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Worldwide travels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Zayka Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Zi Zi's Vegan Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

A & V Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Aapka Realty (Emmanuel Varghese) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Abbi, Chitra (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Access Realty & Funding (Chandravadan Shah) . . . . . . . . . .50 AKM Realty (Arvind Mahajan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Al Kareem (Indo-Pak & Mediterranean Grocery) . . . . . . . . . .12 Allstate (Ravi Reddy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Anil Bedi & Associates PC (CPA & Consultants) . . . . . . . . . .75 Apna Bazaar (Morrisville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Apna Travels (Morrisville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Around The World Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Bashyam & Spiro LLP (Immigration Law) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Bay Leaf Restaurant (New Bern, NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Bhindi Jewellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Bhindi Plaza (Lease Space Available) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Bipin & Smita Parekh (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Blooming Buds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Blue Mango Indian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Blue Sky Services (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Bollywood Fashions (Greensboro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Care First Physical Therapy & Rehab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Carolina Heart Center (Dr. Pankaj Parikh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Carolinas Indian Physicians Society (C.I.P.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Cary Internal Medicine & The Diabetes Center, PA . . . . . . . .88 Cary Medical Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Carymed Primary Care (Bindit Patel, MD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Chai Pani (Restaurant - Ashville, NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Challa Law Offices, PLC (Immigration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Chandni's Beauty Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Chokshi, Umesh (Real Estate & Mortgage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Choksi, Viral (Northwestern Mutual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Cornerstone Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . .42 County South Realty & Business Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Crescent Dental (Dr. Kavita Ghai) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Curry and Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Darji, Iyer, Joshi & Patel (Accounting & Tax Services) . . . . . .41 Dave & Dave Inc. (Accounting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Dawat Indian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Desai Desai Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 DJ Hangama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 DJ Desi (Amit Vasi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 DJ Don (David Pandoria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 DJ Lalit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Elegant Designz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Energy Therapy & Spiritual Healing By Sima . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Eshaan Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Evershine Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Eye Level (Formerly E-nopi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Fairview Home Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Falls Lake Dental (Chintan Patel DMD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Fantastic Sams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Fayad Law P.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Friends Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Geological Resources, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Gold Leaf Carriage (Weddings & Special Events) . . . . . . . . .107 Grand India Mart (Groceries) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Greater Triangle Realty (Thomas John) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Heritage India Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Hindi Vikas Mandal (Kavi Sammelan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Hotbreads Cafe (Nick Foods) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Inchin's Bamboo Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Indian Food & Spices (Fayetteville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Indu Conv. Store Greensboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 International Center for Meditation and Well Being . . . . . . .70 International Comm Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Jariwala, Bina (Real Estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 K. Hovnanian Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 K.B. Zaveree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Kadhambam Spices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Kashish Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Kaya Designs Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 KD Photographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Khanna & Sons Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Legacy Jewels / Global Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Live Spectrum (Taal Pe Taal & Sunidhi Chauhan) . . . . . . . . . .3 Lucky Salon & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Maadhurya Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Mahabazar.com Travels Maha Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Malani Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Mantra Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Maruthi Pediatrics (Dr. Badriprasad R. Donthi) . . . . . . . . . .111 Matemu Law Office P.C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Mishra Architecture PLLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Montessori Children's House of Durham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Montessori Children's House of Durham (Summer Program)85 MyTripFare (Travel agent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Saathee.com

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