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November 2017 Issue # 234 Editor

Samir Shukla

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page 10 The Ladakh Marathon

page 18 UTMB, The Ultimate Mountain Run

HEllO READERS!

In a fragile ecosystem, people converge to run at 11,000 feet. Read about the Ladakh Marathon on page 10.

UTMB, the experience of running the ultimate mountain race in the world. See page 18.

Making voting both simple and secure is a challenge for democracies. Read the analysis on page 28.

Parents, are you getting your children ready for the financial world they will face? Read our column on page 50.

Test your India Knowledge and take our quiz on page 54.

Catch up on the all the activities of the regional community organizations beginning on page 102.

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

Get daily updates about the community, local and national news, latest movie releases, analysis and videos at our website Saathee.com.

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"If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed."

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IN tHIS ISSuE

The Ladakh Marathon . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 10 Teatime in the City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 14 UTMB, Ultimate Mountain Run . . . .pg. 18 Upcoming Movie Releases . . . . . . . .pg. 22 Film Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 26 Making Voting Simple and Secure .pg. 28 Mirror Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Namaskar Y’all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Marketing Turnaround . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Mastering Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 46 Personal Finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 50 Dances of India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 52 Test Your India Knowledge . . . . . . . .pg. 54 Thinking about Thinking . . . . . . . . .pg. 56 College Admissions Insider . . . . . . .pg. 60 Sangeet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 62 Nutrition for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 68 News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 70 Youth Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 74 Eye on the Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 76 Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 80 Community News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 84 Community Organizations . . . . . . . .pg. 88 Spot the Differences . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 110 Pop’s Puzzles and Jokes . . . . . . . . .pg. 114 Festivals and Holidays . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 118 Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 118 AstroScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 120 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 122 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 124

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In a Fragile Ecosystem, People Converge to Run at 11,000 Feet The Ladakh Marathon

By Nimisha Jaiswal, GlobalPost

Though the word “Kashmir” has become synonymous with international conflict and human rights violations, the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir is also home to a Buddhist community perched at an altitude of more than 11,000 feet — the district of Ladakh.

Ladakh borders China and has a heavy military presence.

Still, the land of mountain passes and monasteries remains peaceful and attracts tourists from around the world.

In September, the city of Leh, Ladakh’s capital, greeted a unique set of visitors — runners. Thousands flocked to participate in the Ladakh Marathon, which claims to be the highest marathon in the world.

“People thought it was the Everest marathon, but they begin at base camp at 17,000 feet and run down,” said Yangdu Gombu, who founded the run with her husband, Chewang Motup Goba.

“We start at Khardung village at 14,000 feet, and take the Ultra runners through the Khardung La pass [at 18,380 feet].”

Apart from the 72 kilometer ultra-marathon (roughly 44.5 miles), the internationally certified event also includes a 7 kilometer “Run for Fun,” a half marathon and a full marathon.

While runners in the shorter categories run around the city of Leh at 11,080 feet, the ultra participants see a total altitude change of 7,000 feet while running through stunning and ecologically fragile terrain.

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“Nobody goes to Khardung village to stay, so they don’t know about tourism,” said Gombu. Over the last five years, the villagers of Khardung have been encouraged by the race organizers to expand their homes and prepare meals for the runners, who acclimatize in the village for at least a day before the run. “It’s for the benefit of the community also, we involve the whole village.”

Even with the support of villagers, the race organizers have to mobilize a massive team to care for the ultra participants.

This year, 14 mobile aid stations provide the 104 runners with water, sandwiches, soup, fruit, energy drinks and oxygen supplies, while ambulances responded to medical emergencies along the route. A “sweep car” in the back picked up flagging runners, and organizers shuttled up and down the route, checking on weakening runners and sometimes running alongside them.

“All such runners, they don’t want to stop, so we have to make them stop sometimes,” said Gombu. Last year, they had to stop a runner who has wanted to continue oxygenation levels plummeting to dangerous levels.

Taking care of runners is further complicated by the lack of telecommunications connectivity in Ladakh. Cellphone networks do not work at the highest altitudes, so the organizers depend on radio contact.

At the finish line this year, organizers talked into radio continued on page 32

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TEATIME IN THE CITY Notes from the Editor’s Desk

By Samir Shukla

These players have star power, able to attract diverse audiences to the game (there are no righties or lefties when jubilant fans are high-fiving each other after a touchdown), and can spend a bit of personal time working in neighborhoods to bring folks together during their off season. They can work with local governmental organizations, NGOs, religious institutions, teammates who are already invested in philanthropy, and other concerned people to enact long-term action, including steady funding in needed places, to make the curtains of distrust slowly fade and disappear over time. Work to solidify trust among fellow citizens. It is distrust that feeds prejudice leading to injustice.

It’s the slow drizzle of community and social involvement that makes a difference in the long run. Stable neighborhoods and diverse, peaceful cities don’t evolve on their own. Justice is a slippery ball, requiring much effort and constant vigilance to achieve.

We have enough cultural disintegration, mistrust, broken communication and unbending ideology in this country. A meaningless gesture, kneeling for a couple minutes and then running off to the field chasing an oval ball for a couple of hours, only feeds the beast of groupthink behavior. Let’s just accept that there would be no first amendment without a country and national anthem while a country and its anthem are less meaningful without the first amendment, and move on to bigger things.

We have too many people crawling into tribal caves, unwilling to come to the table to work on problems hell of a lot tougher than arguing about dissing the country or making statements. Protest, any type of protest, has meaning if it instigates conversation and action that will create positive, albeit slow, change. Otherwise you’re just pissing in the wind, whether standing or kneeling.

Much Kneeling About....Nothing

Here are some thoughts on football players kneeling or sitting during the national anthem sung prior to the game. It is not about whether your ideology considers this act offensive to the country or whether your ideology considers this a form of valid protest to make a statement. Both sides have a point. It’s about freedom of speech. It’s about simple respect. I get it and will not get into an endless debate about appropriateness.

I ask a simple question. What does kneeling for a couple minutes as a protest accomplish against racial injustice and racism? Not a damn thing. This is because social change and judicial progress are slow evolutions in any society. It takes selfless, like-minded folks from various walks of life working together to better their neighborhoods, schools, and cities, while embracing diversity, over the course of years, even decades, to affect positive change.

It takes a steady hand of personal rectitude willing to work to mend fences with those of opposing views or offensive social character to impact change. There will always be racists and misogynists. There is no perfect world. We can work together to minimize these social problems while bringing light to darkness.

A football player kneeling during a two-minute national anthem will change people’s minds about racism? Really?

Racist folks will automatically become nice?

“Oh look, honey, he is kneeling during the anthem to protest injustice. Hon, let’s not hate anybody. Let’s go over to the neighbors’ and exchange hugs. Right now.”

Wasn’t that easy? Isn’t society better now? All it took was a dude kneeling during the anthem before a multi-million dollars commercial extravaganza.

I understand the players’ passions about injustice and if they think it will make a difference to kneel during the national anthem, more power to them. Reality speaks otherwise. This action simply feeds into growing national disunity. The pro and anti-camps are already lit with fire. I won’t go into the politicians or talking heads or a scattershot president feeding this fire because what started as a one-man action is now a national un-conversation. Disunity has now seeped into sports, one of the few things that normally unites people.

Peaceful protest has a long and effective history. Protest is fine, but I’m interested in thoughtful action. Clearly, despite all the positive social changes we have accomplished over the decades, much work remains to bring equal justice and opportunity for all.

Here’s a suggestion for these players. In every city where professional football, basketball or baseball is played, there are economically depressed neighborhoods that need help. This is ground zero. There are schools needing funds, but more importantly, role models and mentors. This is the long-term investment. There is broken trust between people of authority – police, government – and local denizens that needs to be addressed. There is immediacy here. Why not put some of their own money and, more importantly, time, working with teammates and well-funded teams, to come up with layered, measurable actions?

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It’s the mayors, city councils and state legislatures that make laws that affect their state’s citizens more than many national edicts or executive orders coming down from DC. Early voting in North Carolina is through November 4. If you can’t vote during that time, it should be quick voting on Election Day as the ballots are pretty slim. For more details visit North Carolina State Board of Elections at www.ncsbe.gov or South Carolina Election Commission at www.scvotes.org.

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UTMB The Experience of Running the Ultimate Mountain Race in the World

By Lihas Trivedi

It all started in 2016 when I participated in the race “RunThe Rann,” which is a 161 km running event held in the Rann of Kutch, Dholavira, Gujarat.

I participated with minimal preparation for that tough race, which runs through the desert, through hilly and thorny terrain and the salt flats. I finished the race under 40 hours and came in fifth.

I decided to go for another tough race, the “BLA-220 Bhatti Lakes Ultra,” a 220 km run near Faridabad with tough terrain and scenic landscape including small hills. The history of this race made me think if I should participate in this one as no one had finished the race in the last two years. The preparation this time was better but not optimal.

I started very slow in the race to get used to the terrain as there were many loops. Once I had been through the whole terrain, I started to move a little better. I was in the last position until the 50 km mark and then I started moving well while gaining in time and distance. I finished the run in 3rd place in about 42 hours.

Now I was confident of making to the UTMB (Ultra-Trail Du Mont-Blanc) qualification points as I had to run one more race of 100 km. I went to Goa for the final qualification run at “Paradise Trails-Goa,” which is a 101 km run on the beach, hills and forest. It passes through a national park and has many rivulets crossing as part of the terrain. I finished 4th in this event in 19:30 hours.

These three races qualified me for application for UTMB-170 km run in the French Alps. The UTMB is a monster race with an altitude gain of several thousand meters, varying temperatures and weather all throughout the run.

My preparations began in April of this year with concentration on running distance and strength training. My runs became longer and the training tougher as the preparation moved forward. Now I had to also train in the mountains and the best place was to go to the Himalayas. I could only train for five days in lower Himalayas. Most of my training was in Amdavad in flat terrain. I would do an occasional trail run in Saathee.com

hilly terrain. I did a lot of step climbing in buildings of 10 and 20 floors to train muscles for climbing. This was not enough, though!

I went to Chamonix, France 10 days before the event so as to get acclimated. The weather is absolutely unpredictable in the mountains, further adding difficulty to the UTMB. On the day before the race it started raining heavily and the temperatures dropped rapidly. On the day of the run the event was flagged off at 6:30 pm and the weather was bitter cold.

Considering the harsh weather conditions, which everyone faced at the top of each peak in the Alps, I could run about 69km and that was mostly during the night. I could not finish the run as I missed a cut off. The experience of running the world’s most famous ultra is exhilarating and one can’t describe the whole journey in words.

I am proud to be the only Indian who attempted UTMB, the ultimate mountain trail run in the World.

In my running career I have run so far: Half Marathons (10), Full Marathons (8), and Ultra Marathons (12) including in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Africa, France and India. My next goal is to do two continuous runs, 48 hours and 72 hours, in early 2018.

Note: I am interested in starting an Academy for Athletics/Sports in Amdavad, Gujarat. Main aim is to promote athletics and long distance running along with other sports and also to provide platforms for talented athletes who cannot afford good training to take forward their careers. We are in talks with people in Amdavad to provide space for the Academy on minimal rental basis, so that we can develop infrastructure with funding from interested people or businesses. I can send a detailed proposal for those interested in helping. Contact me at lihastrivedi@gmail.com or visit www.lihastrivedi.com.

Lihas Trivedi is Director of LS Sports Management Pvt Ltd. He has been an avid runner for many years. He and his wife Sangeeta Trivedi have also organized several half and full marathons in Amdavad as well as other places in India. Details at www.lssports.in.

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Narayan (Director: Jogesh Sehdeva) Cast: Jogesh Sehdeva, Rahuul Aamath, Eklovey Kashyap, and Nirnay Sehdeva

Aksar 2 (Director: Ananth Narayan Mahadevan) Cast: Zareen Khan, Gautam Rode, Abhinav Shukla, and Lillete Dubey

last Flag Flying (Director: Richard Linklater) Cast: Bryan Cranston, Laurence Fishburne, and Steve Carell

theeran Adhigaram Ondru (Director: H. Vinoth) Cast: Karthi, Rakul Prit Singh and Abhimanyu Singh

Muzaffar Nagar – the Burning love (Director: Harish Kumar) Cast: Aishsarya Devan, Mursaleem Qureshi, and Ekansh Bhardwaj

Ram Ratan (Director: Govind Sakariya) Cast: Daisy Shah, Rishi Bhutani, Mahesh Thakur, and Rajpal Yadav

tumhari Sulu (Director: Suresh Triveni) Cast: Vidya Balan, Manav Kaul, Neha Dhupia, and Vijay Maurya

Ribbon (Director: Rakhee Sandilya) Cast: Kalki Koechlin and Sumeet Vyas

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Ittefaq (Director: Abhay Chopra) Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Sonakshi Sinha, Akshaye Khanna, Parul Gulati, and Sushant Singh

Kadvi Hawa (Director: Nila Madhab Panda) Cast: Sanjay Mishra, Tillotama Shome, and Ranvir Shorey

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Coco (Directors: Lee Unkrich & Adrian Molina) Cast: Benjamin Bratt, Anthony Gonzalez, and Renée Victor Firangi (Director: Rajiv Dhingra) Cast: Kapil Sharma, Ishita Dutta, and Monica Gill

Kutumb the Family (Director: Amit Shree Yadav) Cast: Rajpal Yadav, Alok Nath, Inderpal Yadav, Amit Singh, and Ashish Shukla

tera Intezaar (Director: Raajeev Walia) Cast: Arbaaz Khan, Sunny Leone, Aarya Babbar, and Sudha Chandran

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Murder on the Orient Express (Director: Kenneth Branagh) Cast: Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, and Michelle Pfeiffer

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The movie is directed by Tanuja Chandra and stars Irrfan Khan, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Brijendra Kala, Neha Dhupia, and Isha Sherwani. This film is South Indian actress Parvathy’s Bollywood debut and releases in theaters on November 10.

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At the same time, voter registration proved problematic in many countries in Africa and the Middle East, as well as in India and parts of Asia.

The US compared relatively poorly with equivalent liberal democracies on voter registration. This is in no small measure due to the partisan polarization over the issue, and past reliance on self-registration. By contrast, governments in many other countries register voters on their behalf.

Recent elections around the world have raised concerns about the procedures used for voter registration and their potential consequences. The effects include disenfranchisement (voters being prevented from casting a ballot) and voter rights, fraud and security, and mismanagement and accuracy.

It’s critical to strike the right trade-off between making registration accessible and making it secure. But how many countries are affected by these sorts of issues? And which is Inclusiveness versus security more problematic – lack of security or lack of inclusion?

The global comparison shows ratings on the measure of inclusion and the measure of security.

Our study Some countries performed well on both indicators – notably Our Perceptions of Electoral Integrity survey asked experts for their assessments of electoral integrity in 161 countries that Sweden, Denmark and Finland, as well as Slovakia, Costa Rica and the Czech Republic. held 260 national elections from January 1 to June 30, 2017.

By contrast, many other places performed poorly on both The study used three criteria to monitor the quality of the measures, such as Syria (which failed to allow citizens to vote voter registration process: inclusion, accuracy, and security.

These aspects can be considered equally important to ensure if they had fled to neighboring states as refugees), Haiti (which all and only eligible citizens are able to vote. The items can be lacked the capacity to administer elections), Bahrain (with internal conflict), and Afghanistan (with electoral corruption). analyzed separately and also combined into an index.

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“But it was very nice, very beautiful.”

Jun crossed the finish line in about 13 hours and 20 minutes, shortly before the 14 hour cut-off. To the surprise of spectators, Jun slowed to a walk right before the finish line. As he gestured, a very emotional Yuko ran out to hand him a flag of Japan to cross the finish line with.

It wasn’t Jun alone in whom the grueling run evoked a sense of national pride. Shabbir Hussain, a 22-year-old member of the Ladakh Scouts, a division of the Indian Army, believes the marathon is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Ladakh.

“Many people can attain great heights because of this run, and bring pride to Ladakh,” said Hussain, who came in first in the ultra category with a time of 6 hours and 23 minutes.

Rigzen Norbu, also of the Ladakh Scouts, came in second, two minutes later.

Both men have been running the Ladakh marathon since its inception in 2012, when they were still in school. According to Yangdu, the Army sought out the men after learning about their performance in the race. “[The Ladakh Scouts] have been absorbing all the winners, and they are keen on recruiting the winner of the half marathon this year,” Gombu said. “It’s good to see these boys doing so well.”

Chewang Motup, the co-founder of the Ladakh Marathon, was an avid runner in school and is passionate about encouraging young Ladakhis to excel.

“With the physiological make-up and higher lung capacity of Ladakhis, Chewang is sure these kids can do very well in long distance runs outside Ladakh, too,” Yangdu said. This is why the organizers provide financial support to Ladakh Marathon winners to enable them to participate in runs around the country.

Race participants also volunteer to train young Ladakhis in Leh and in Mumbai.

In the past five years, the enthusiasm for running seems to have grown steadily among locals. This year, young students from Leh’s schools milled around the race grounds, waiting for the 7K race to start. Of 2,800 participants in the shorter race this year, 2,500 were locals.

The top finishers in the half marathon were locals, too.

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handsets, arranging for medical support for a participant who had collapsed because of hypothermia.

“We couldn’t bring him over the pass [because of the increased altitude], even a chopper was considered,” said Gombu. He was eventually moved to an Army medical camp in the region where his vitals were restored.

The rise in tourism has added pressure to the region’s ecology, with a rising number of hotels aggravating the water shortage in Leh Valley. Callous tourists wash their cars in the lakes and litter the valleys. Though the region recuperates during the harsh winter, a frozen river trek is becoming popular — and shortening that break.

Yet, this tourism is crucial to Ladakh’s economic growth.

Unlike Khardung, the city of Leh is teeming with hotels, guest houses, local handicraft stores and cafes, which shut down when the harsh winter sets in, usually in late September.

“A few weeks ago, there were very few people, everyone left because of the cold,” said Milan Tamang, who runs a local café which will be closing for the winter in a week. “Now there are many visitors from around India and some foreigners because of the marathon, it has been good for business.”

Because of a lack of manpower and resources, the support of local communities along the race route is crucial for the race.

The runs also provide the communities with economic opportunities that would be hard to come by in the colder months.

Shabbir Hussain reaches the finish line of the Khardung La Ultra Marathon, coming in first with a time of 6 hours and 23 minutes.Credit: Nimisha Jaiswal/PRI “Over 2,000 people came in from outside Ladakh to participate in the marathon,” Gombu said. This year’s race attracted participants from around India as well as from Germany, Japan, Singapore, Israel, the UK and the US. The organizers recommend runners arrive in Leh one to two weeks before the run, to acclimatize. Jun Fujita, 45, flew in from Tokyo two days before his 72-kilometer journey through Ladakh.

“I was travelling in Ladakh three weeks ago and I shared a very nice picture from here on Facebook,” said Yuko Fujita, his wife. “He saw it and decided to run the marathon.”

Because of his busy work schedule, Jun couldn’t take the time to acclimatize in Leh. Instead, he rented a low oxygen room in Tokyo for an hour every day after work, to prepare for what he would face in Leh. “I think the low oxygen room helped, but I wasn’t prepared for the air pressure,” said Jun, who is also conditioned for high Saathee.com

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Enough is Enough: thoughts from a Victim of Abuse If you’ve had enough Don’t put up with his stuff Don’t you do it If you’ve had your fill Get the check pay the bill You can do it ~ No More Tears (Enough is Enough) Barbra Streisand & Donna Summer

A few months back I wrote about how the entertainment industry was leaning more towards promoting strong women as leads in stories. Well, apparently that influence has already bled over into real life, and making a huge impact on women’s rights across the board. More and more women are making a stand in one form or another and saying they won’t tolerate it anymore.

One of the bigger bits of news has been the stories concerning men in high positions of entertainment suddenly being outed for their less than professional behavior with clients and employees (women and men both). It’s not just Harvey Weinstein but also a YouTube channel creator, a producer for Amazon TV, and a few others have learned that their transgressions would eventually get noticed and their employment would be terminated.

While I do think it’s a good thing for this part of the seedy underbelly to be recognized, it has been far too long for this to go on in the first place. Weinstein has gone on record to say that it was just the culture back then. Maybe it was… but that doesn’t make it right. It’s the same argument when a husband brutally abuses or disfigures his wife or girlfriend for any reason. “It’s just how things are” is the usual response.

Unfortunately, human nature’s first instinct has always been to follow a more mob mentality because it’s safe. You do what everyone else is doing and you know won’t have repercussions since, “Hey they’re all doing it.” When someone tries to break the norm, more often than not this decision is met with ridicule and animosity.

Many of our great leaders and thinkers from Galileo to Gates, Beethoven to Lennon, Buddha to Gandhi… They broke the mold in a time where their ideals were so alien, and yet we almost take them for granted now.

Women’s rights have been a heated debate for not just the past 100 or so years, but for many millennia. The first notable cases are with women of power in Egypt. Hundreds of years apart yet driven by the same motivation, women such as Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, and Cleopatra VII rose to power and often overshadowed their male counterparts.

Granted you don’t have to be a member of a royal family just to get your point across… especially as seen in recent years.

Still, it seems that being a woman means you have to work much harder to receive the same recognition as your male counterparts. What’s even more surprising is that even today we as a society tend to act surprised when a woman does an incredible feat when in reality it shouldn’t make that much of a difference.

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A person did this. That person’s gender, skin color, height, weight or any other physical factor shouldn’t need to be focused on, and yet we still do this.

All the various bits of news about the abuse of women spinning around our news feeds has suddenly gotten the world to stand up and take notice, but as I previously mentioned, it has come after many, many years of victims having to simply “deal with it” while these people in power were allowed to continue. The oft heard phrase of “…you’ll never work in this town again,” was very true at the time. Many of the celebrities that these executives abused would either receive cash settlements to keep quiet or be told they would lose work if the secret got out.

It doesn’t stop with celebrities either. Many people from all walks of life have been victims of abuse. It’s done as a display of power, and more often than not it’s quite effective. While not all scars left by these incidences are physical, they do leave a lasting impression nonetheless.

What’s even more disturbing is that often the victim will eventually become the abuser for someone else; often to help elevate their own self-esteem. I’ve been on the receiving end of abuse from multiple sources over the years, and it took me a good long while to finally get away from it all and realize that I do have worth. I couldn’t let them break me down even as much as they tried.

“I want you to get up now. I want all of you to get up out of your chairs. I want you to get up right now and go to the window. Open it and stick your head out and yell, ‘I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going take this anymore!’” ~ Howard Beale (Peter Finch), Network

The times are changing, however. Victims are finally standing tall and saying that they will not suffer any more strife from their oppressors. While it may have been how things were back then… it is certainly not the case now. The world is changing and will continue to change since the internet has made us all just a little bit closer. We can’t use “It’s just how things are,” as an excuse anymore. While respecting each other’s culture is one thing… respecting someone as a fellow human being is another.

Those who have abused their power especially against women for so long are now experiencing a rude awakening.

Ladies from all over the world all finally saying “enough is enough” and I’m sure this is one step towards a much more open and understanding world for us to live in going forward.

My biggest worry is that with known misogynists still sitting in some other high offices around the world, it may take a bit longer than we’d like. Regardless, we are making improvements towards more tolerant times and that’s something to be proud of.

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Just in case you didn’t know, there is a North-South divide right here in Charlotte. Honestly, it is both utterly useless and completely reparable. Maybe because of its minor size, I had not experienced this phenomenon, until I moved from the Lake Wylie area, close to the South Carolina border to the Lake Norman area, located to the North of Charlotte. Suddenly, I felt like I was unfriended from an “us” list and had been relegated to a “them”. At first, there were innocent questions, such as, “Is the Greensboro airport closer to you, than the Charlotte airport?” Huh! Then there were facetious remarks about us living closer to Alaska than to Ballantyne. That I can live with, but the inconsiderate comments were the ones that really made me contemplate about this ubiquitous tendency to divide.

Practically any piece of land, large or small will have a northern and a southern half, but is there a need to compartmentalize? Perhaps, we like the ease of using our preconceived or ill- informed notions. One of my psychology professors often said that human beings are “cognitive misers”, meaning we like to get away with as little thinking as possible.

That is one of the primary reasons we harbor and utilize stereotypes. We stubbornly cling to beliefs, particularly the ones that make us feel superior, even when there is factual evidence against these beliefs.

May I present an alternative? A conscious attempt to think about unifying actions. If you need some motivation, I suggest watching a short, animated film called Tree of Unity that I had watched as a kid, on Doordarshan. Back in the day, Doordarshan was the only television channel available to us.

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The total eclipse this August captivated our attention. As a country, we were united in our fascination, whether our area fell within the path of totality or not. Based on news reports, there were no violent or aggressive activities, even with huge crowds. A remarkable feat considering the country has been facing a political rift that seems to grow wider by the day. The eclipse, seemed to make us humbler and we surrendered our needs to focus on a spectacular celestial show. My optimism for humans quickly dwindled as I saw posts in social media that attempted to divide us once again. Some individuals declared that the country was split into two groups. The lucky ones, who had the pleasure of viewing the total eclipse, and the unlucky ones, who had viewed the eclipse partially or not at all.

One can surmise that uniting for common good is instinctive for human India’s seemingly arbitrary survival and should come division as North and South naturally. Yet, that is not always the case and we seek is loosely demarcated by partitions.

History bears the Tropic of Cancer. witness to the fact that separation is not always a mistake. If India and the United States did not seek to separate themselves from British domination, independence would not have been achieved.

We see schisms in nature, too. An obvious example is the Northern and the Southern hemisphere. Two halves of the same planet that are neither mirror images nor do they have the same weather patterns. The two Americas were separated over time by the earth’s and, perhaps, the universe’s forces. Man-made divisions can be deeply influenced by geographical differences as well as historical events.

India’s seemingly arbitrary division as North and South is loosely demarcated by the Tropic of Cancer. The regions lie in different climatic zones and their terrains vary. Nevertheless, the tendency to oversimplify and view the country as either North India or South India is unfair to the rich cultural diversity within each of these parts. And, what about people like me who grew up in the western part of the country, and have strong ties to the eastern part? Such a broad division dismisses the uniqueness of each state and we forget that all of South India, for example, does not speak the same language or celebrate the common festivals in the same way.

Before I moved to the United States, I was unaware of the details of the Civil War and the lingering undercurrents of discord between the North and the South present today. If you’ve watched Nagesh Kukunoor’s extremely popular, romcom film, Hyderabad Blues, you may recall a scene when one of the Indian characters refers to the Indian American protagonist as “Yankee” and he retorts back saying, “..but I am from Atlanta”. This was in 1998, so for me and a lot of my friends, that comment did not make sense. Now, I see things in a different light.

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By Gail Z. Martin

Social Amplification and Gamification

Now that you’re putting out better content than ever before on social media to maximize your brand, influence and credibility, you want to make sure it’s seen by as many people as possible. Not only that, but wouldn’t it be nice if people had fun engaging with your content, so much fun that it felt like play?

Those two elements—extending reach/visibility and making engagement fun—are at the heart of social amplification and Gamification. Not surprisingly, the two often go together.

Social Amplification Social amplification occurs when your content gets seen by a viewership larger than its original audience. It doesn’t have to go “viral” as in crashing the internet. As with audio amplification, there are levels. You start with a conversation among friends. Then use a microphone to reach a larger group in a classroom. Next is a stage at an event, and then maybe an arena in front of a sold-out stadium. Translating that to Social amplification occurs social media terms, getting when your content gets beyond your immediate circle of friend and followers seen by a viewership larger is the first hurdle. Reaching than its original audience. the friends and followers of your core audience is the next level of influence, and then beyond that, two or more degrees of separation, to strangers who share common interests.

If you’ve seen “boosted posts” on Facebook and “promoted tweets” on Twitter, and their like on LinkedIn and other sites, you’ve seen one level of social amplification. These paid posts have a variety of targeting options. You can specify just your friends and followers (essentially paying to reach the people who have signed up because they want your content, which is somewhat held for ransom by the site’s algorithm). You can also specify the friends and followers of your current contacts, or people “like” them in shared interests. Or you can enumerate the specific interests or behaviors of your ideal audience and let Facebook find them for you.

Anecdotal evidence and personal experience with Facebook suggests (although I can’t prove it) that paying for amplification gradually yields diminishing returns. Initial boosts seem to reach a larger audience than do later ads, with the same budget and similar content.

I’m not talking about click-throughs, which certainly can decrease as the newness wears off of an ad. I mean reach—the number of people who get to see the ad, something that should be possible to guarantee. It might have to do with a peculiarity of the algorithm, or maybe it’s like any addiction—it takes more every time to get the same high. Buyer beware.

Twitter ads don’t seem to suffer from the same attrition—at least, not yet. That might be a feature or a bug, and it may not last, but for now “promoted posts” with good content and good targeting deliver pretty consistent numbers.

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potential customers; and the possibility that a percentage of those people may not just buy your product, but also follow you on social media, thus increasing your organic reach and influence.

In addition to promoted content, a second form of social amplification occurs when you make your content available in places where others are encouraged to share it. Sites like Digg, StumbleUpon, and Reddit have taken the place of the office bulletin board, where people used to thumbtack interesting cartoons, articles and bits of information. The whole purpose of these sites is to make good content more easily discoverable and shareable through crowdsourcing. In other words, everyone on the internet now has access to tack up what catches their fancy on the big intangible bulletin board in the cloud. At one point or another, each of these sites has been hailed as the “front page” of the internet, and there’s a degree of truth to that, if (keeping to the newspaper analogy) everyone in town got to contribute and vote on what content went on the front page of the paper.

Rules vary by site. In some cases, it’s okay to post a link to your own content so long as it is informational and not salesy.

On other sites, the very act of posting our own link is considered overtly promotional and may draw ire. Read the rules and observe site etiquette. If you’re not supposed to post your own links, hire someone to do it for you. If you can post for yourself, don’t abuse the privilege and make sure the articles are truly content-rich.

A third level of amplification occurs on sites like Social Buzz Club. This paid membership site encourages users to share each other’s content, making it easy to upload your own blogs and articles and make them available as tweets, Facebook posts, LinkedIn posts, and more.

Because it’s a membership site, there’s a higher level of accountability to post good content. After all, it’s pretty obvious if you’re posting information no one else deems useful enough to share. Helpful, informative content gets rewarded by being shared more often, which increases the credibility and influence of the author.

As with the rest of social media, the premise of being a good neighbor and giving first will never steer you wrong. Go onto these sites with as much enthusiasm for finding great gems to share with your audience as you have for making your own wisdom easy for others to find and share. Be generous in sharing great content. Not only will that build trust with other site users, but your own followers on other social media sites will begin to see you as the helpful curator of good information, enhancing your credibility.

Others may actually come asking for you to share their content, a measure of growing influence. The shift won’t happen overnight, but if you’re consistent about posting and sharing great information, it might occur sooner than you imagine. continued on page 116

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o. Has a big job waiting for him. p. Accomplish the task very quickly in a limited period of time. q. In preparation, under development. r. Finding a solution by negotiating and compromise. s. If everyone helps on a large task, it will get done quickly and easily. t. Hold down temporary jobs to pay his expenses.

Exploring the depth and richness of English as a second (or third) language, often involves discovering new meanings and uses of very common words. In this article we will explore the multiple meanings of “work.”

Can you match these sentences, using work to their meanings that are listed just below? 1 1. The wood was swollen from the humidity but he finally worked the window open. __ 2. He is a powerful speaker and can work a crowd. __ 3. In an emergency my dentist will always try to work me in. ___ 4. Going to the gym to work off the extra weight is good but you’ll also have to cut down on the calories! ___ 5. I think that people with healthy marriages are committed to working out their personal differences. ___ 6. He reads a favorite “bedtime” story to his little boy to get him to sleep. It works like a charm ___ 7. She worked her fingers to the bone in her last internship. __ 8. He has a novel in the works. __ 9. He worked his way up to assistant manager in just two years.____ 10. Don’t work yourself into a lather about the poor service.

We just won’t eat here again. ___ 11. With that grant he won’t have to work his way through graduate school. ___ 12. The store is really disorganized. The new manager’s work is cut out for him. ___ 13. Watch out for Bill! He’s a nasty piece of work! ___ 14. We all clean the garage together. Many hands make light work! ___ 15. “I’m tired of getting all the dirty work in the office,” she said. ___ 16. Emotional well being and good health are believed to work hand in glove. ___ 17. The coach said, “Keep up the good work.” ___ 18. They will shoot the works on their daughter’s lavish wedding. ___ 19. The building project is going like clockwork. ___ 20. In that TV show, chefs all receive the same ingredients and work against the clock and compete to create the most delicious dish. ___

a. Has the desirable effect. b. Demonstrated increased skills to earn a promotion. c. A very unpleasant person. d. Influence and manipulate e. Continue doing the good things you are doing now. f. Unpleasant and undesirable tasks. g. Get rid of by work or effort h. Labored extremely hard, often physically. i. Used gradual, repeated effort to achieve a result j. Is progressing with regularity and dependability. k. Get all upset and excited. l. To be closely related. m. Spend all their money and expend as much effort as possible. n To make an opening for, as in a schedule Saathee.com

Suggested strategies to increase your mastery of meaning this month: See how many figurative expressions with work that you can find in your local newspaper and in office memos or hear in casual conversations.

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Answers: 1-i 2-d 3-n, 4-g, 5-r, 6-a, 7-h 8-q 9-b, 10-k, 11-t 12-o, 13-c, 14-s 15f, 16-l, 17-e, 18-m, 19-j, 20-p. is a speech-language pathologist and corporate speech trainer who owns Triangle Speech Services and specializes in foreign accent modification. Her book, Mastering Meaning: Harnessing the Power of American English, is now available at lulu.com and amazon.com.

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Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison report that many children at the age of three can grasp the concept of value and exchange, albeit in a very rudimentary way (I will let you play with my robot if I get to play with you favorite cars or dolls).

Toddlers are generally eager and able to understand a lot.

Even if they may not be able to show much, be assured that they are absorbing and it shows up in most unusual ways later.

Work your message to your toddler’s level. Most of us lose jobs sometimes, but kids need not hear the whole sobbing story; “I am going to find a new job, in the meanwhile we may have to eat out less” will do. However, with a child in High School you may be able to discuss how you may not be able to put as much savings towards the college expense.

I believe that it is always better to put out the realistic picture; children understand. My 15-year-old son came with me one time to the car dealership to buy a car. We went back and forth with the price but couldn’t agree on it and I decided to walk out without buying a car. He was listening to everything but was surprised that we didn’t buy it at the time; but he understood.

Generally if we get into a lecture mode, children tune out.

Anecdotes work the best and they could be about a person they know. How a friend saved bit at a time to buy the car she wanted two years later, or how Aunt Margie worked a second job for five years to create enough funds for her daughter to go to college works better than just a boring lecture.

We all get tempted to boast a little about our wealth or in the heat of the parenting moment do/buy things for children that are not right. Straight talk is always a good example to set and if there are real reasons behind your decisions, it is actually helpful to share them with your child.

It is best to keep the money fights between spouses behind closed doors.

Enough said about that; you know what I am talking about.

With money, as with most other aspects of parenting, it is important to introduce expectations gradually rather than make abrupt changes in your behavior. Children need to be taught and create this understanding that there is a price for every thing and sooner or later they will have to pay for it.

We all have bad money habits; some we admit, some we don’t want to. But still it is easy to say to children “do as I say and not what I do.” It is best to avoid that. If you are talking about the hazards of credit card debt then perhaps, don’t flaunt three or four credit cards while shopping.

There is nothing like exemplary behavior by keeping your financial life in good order to convey a powerful and consistent message to children.

Children are like sponges; they absorb and retain everything they see and hear. Matters of money and finances are no different.

By Mo Vidwans

Parents, are you Getting Your Children Ready for the Finance World they Will Face?

A friend of mine tells me this story: when his son was about 7 or 8 years old, he came home one day from school and asked his wife: are we rich? (Of course, the insinuating question that never got asked was: are we poor?). His wife responded wisely that we are not rich or poor but we are comfortable and you need not worry about that.

On hindsight that was a nice segue for him to teach about value of money and how they should be handling it etc.

Perhaps, an opportunity lost.

Just like a lot of people in their twenties or thirties today, we were then so busy making a living, maintaining a household and keeping everyone comfortable and happy that we didn’t really have much time for contemplating these long term issues.

From what I have seen in my meetings with clients and friends and many others, it almost seems like we do not When was the last time take enough time and make your child went to the bank serious efforts to get our with you? children involved in learning the value of money and teaching them that “money does not grow on trees and that it has to be earned by doing hard honest work” (yes, old cliché but still true).

When our kids raise the subject of money, my guess would be that most of us would go into a panic mode. Suddenly we lie, procrastinate, find excuses or even tell them not to worry about it. In short, we just lost the first chance to teach out kids the financial facts of life: whether it is budgeting, or saving or something else. Anyone who has watched a 3-year-old navigate an iPad knows instantly that our kids interact with the world differently than we did.

When was the last time your child went to the bank with you? They may not go to the bank with you necessarily because actually we don’t go to the bank that often any longer (maybe occasionally) but I am using that as an anecdote to make a point of teaching about money.

It is undeniable that for young children, parents are the number one source of influence about financial matters (and of course about many other things, too). A study out of University of Cambridge suggests that by age seven many of the habits that will help kids manage their money are already set.

So why don’t we, the parents, take the bull by the horn and make our kids smart about money matters too (there are plenty of spelling bee champs and science fair winners)? Every set of parents has its own unique characteristics between them and then with their children too.

All parents have to find, create, invent their own ways to put the message of financial planning somehow across somehow to their children.

Here are some ideas we can use for setting the right examples to our children about money. I am sure you can think of more under your circumstances.

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decreased the power of both local leaders and the royal courts.

This led to a slow but sure decline in support to and patronage of temples, in turn leading to the decline of these religious art forms.

The indigenous arts of India were looked down upon by colonialists and discouraged when Victorian civilization took over.

By the time India attained independence from foreign rule in 1947, most temples and its inhabitants had been reduced to near destitution. In the absence of support, they had no means of sustaining these art forms. The British went further and created laws banning the practice of Devadasi system. Arts that had evolved and developed over centuries were reduced to nothing by the time India attained its independence.

It was during the struggle for independence and determination of several nationalists that the revival of Indian arts began. All over the country, from the beginning of the twentieth century, individuals tried to help save old dance forms. In the south, the spirit of resurgence led to the saving of Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, and Mohiniattam. In the North, Kathak was revived, and in the Northeast, Manipuri.

The pioneering gurus, dancers, and critics of the early twentieth century played a major role in helping save these dance forms.

After independence, several dance institutions and individuals took on the responsibility of serving the arts. The government by not interfering with the creative process established an atmosphere where dance forms could be nurtured. Soon other forms like Yakshagana and Chhau found a place of importance as well.

As recently as the year 2000, The National Academy for Dance and Music, the Sangeet Natak Academy, under the Culture Ministry, recognized a new classical form from Assam called Sattriya. This form was confined to the satras, or the seminaries of Assam and only celibate monks could perform it.

Fortunately, all folk dances had continued unaffected, as they were not supported by temples but by the farming community who sang and danced without formal training during harvest and sowing seasons.

By the end of the twentieth century, not only were these classical forms of dances fully revived and thriving, the new generation of dancers were looking at the latest trends and modernizing their traditions. Those who had exposure to the West or had come under the influence of visiting artists from abroad, learnt to think afresh and slowly created a new, contemporary approach. New themes such as the environment and the empowerment of women led to a new direction in dance. Although it is in its infancy still, it may find fruition in the twenty-first century.

I hope these articles about the history of dance will bring us a new perspective and appreciation as they have gone through many hardships and still survived.

I want to dedicate this article to many gurus, organizations, and publications like Saathee magazine that are providing means to keep these dance forms alive.

By Dr. Maha Gingrich

Historical Survival of Classical Dances

According to Hinduism, Brahma, the creator and one of the Hindu Trinity, with the help of Goddess Saraswati, giver of higher learning and the arts, enlisted Bharatha Muni’s support in writing the fifth Veda, called Natyashastra. This is a book on drama, dance, and music. It describes the set up of classical dance forms, including the jewelry, the building of the stages, the orchestra, the costumes of the dancers, meaning of hand gestures, facial expressions, positions of the feet and many more intricate details. Classical dances were meant to become a guiding light. Through the medium of dance and music, human beings were to understand the concepts of good and evil, moral and immoral, temporary and permanent.

Due to its divine origins, the earliest support to the art of dance came from temples, which were also the main area of communion between the commoners and the scholars. Local leaders supported the temples and were its patrons. The temples reverberated with devotion to the gods through elaborate rituals, part of which were also the twin arts of singing and dancing. Local patrons took pride in their temples and provided it with the best available talent. It was also a matter of honor for artists to be associated with service to god.

A special class of dancers dedicated to God, deva (god) dasi (servant), came about whose accomplishments were respected and celebrated by many. By custom, as they were dedicated and “married” to the gods, they could not marry a human being.

Originally, they were a highly respected class of women whose learning and accomplishment in the arts ensured a very high status for them in society.

The kings and queens were not far behind in extending patronage to artists and they did much to support temples.

Financial support and donation of land for temples helped these places of worship to thrive. Each temple was assured not only of local support from their zamindaars or leaders but royal patronage too, thus increasing the power and prestige of each temple and its resident dancers.

In the 16th century, with the arrival of foreign powers in India, these dances experienced a huge setback. First, for trade and then for permanent stay and rule, these foreign rulers Saathee.com

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THINKING ABOUT THINKING

By Balaji Prasad

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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

The mind is a wondrous thing. While it seems to be trapped inside a body, it leaps and bounds to places that it cannot touch – or even hope to touch, for that matter – or otherwise experience directly. If I put my mind to it, I can visualize an ocean while I am in a desert. I can even smell the scents of the sea, taste the salt on my lips and the gentle breeze on my skin.

I can travel wherever my mind can take me. Regardless of whether I am actually there or not.

the wanderer There is a phrase “Have ___________, will travel” that got into the popular culture in the 1950s, with different people substituting all kinds of things in the blank space. The bottom line of it all is that no matter what people have or don’t have, they will travel. Wanderlust seems to be pervasive.

Some wanderers travel cheap. They find ways to travel without spending any money. And, without expending any physical energy whatsoever. An armchair traveler can just sit in place, stare at the ceiling, and let his or her mind travel vast spaces, experiencing things, reachable through the portals of the mind. The armchair thinker also “experiences” things that can be reached only through the mind, because these things may have no existence elsewhere.

Where one’s mind wanders to, though, is a different issue. It may go to places that it shouldn’t go to, like the “elephant’s graveyard” that the young Simba was forbidden from, but to which he went nevertheless. Besides going to undesirable places, the mind may also just potter around on the beaten path – the roads that many have traveled along, following others before them. One more mind would not be one too many for the well-trodden path, we say, as we trudge along following someone who in turn is following someone else. So, should we go to places we are told not to go to, or would it be better to stay with the tried and true? Or, is this a false choice that distracts us from the real choices we have, were we able to see the world in a different way?

the seer Language is interesting. It sometimes tells us hidden truths if we dust it off to see what lies underneath, and why the thin coating of language was applied in the first place to whatever lies beneath. The word “seer” is generally associated with someone who can see things that others cannot see, for example, the future. The word’s existence indicates the desire to separate those who can see – the seers – from those that cannot: the non-seers. It is possible that the term was originated by those who wished to profit from others by creating an illusion that they possessed some extraordinary capabilities that “average” people did not. It is also possible that, in addition to such profit-oriented motivations, people are habituated to believe that there are capabilities that other people have that Saathee.com

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they do not, and so automatically get into a mindset of followership. So maybe we follow blindly because it is just too hard to examine everything critically and it just seems easier to put your trust in someone else who seems to have thought through something, and seems to know what he or she is talking about. Call it laziness, or call it efficiency, but this kind of convenience-driven following is also generally in play. We may be seers following other seers, or we may be the sightless following the equally sightless.

the zombie We may be avoiding going somewhere because we are forbidden to do so, or we may be going somewhere because we are urged to do so. We may be zombies, walking in our sleep, following blindly because we have habituated ourselves to operate in that manner!

Surely, that can’t be true!? “I am no zombie!” you protest.

“I will have you know that I am a seeing, thinking, reflective person who does things because they make sense, not because I am led by the nose by others!”

“But,” I say, “is it possible? Is it possible, perhaps, that there are some aspects of our thinking that have been indoctrinated by years and years of conditioning, burying ways of thinking and being deep inside our neural infrastructure, where even we ourselves may not be aware that such ways of thinking exist?”

the thinker When I realize that not everything I think are thoughts that have their origins in me is perhaps when I really become a thinker. There are many thoughts in me that have probably come from Socrates, carried by many mouths and many scribes, from generation to generation, each adding his or her nuances on top of whatever the man who spoke them said. There are also many thoughts in me that came from my parents, and their parents, who got it from their neighbors, who got it from their teachers, who got it from their cobbler and so forth. So, my head is full of stuff, and much of it did not come from me – at least not as much as I would like to believe it did.

the drinker So I have drunk from the mainstream, of the water of socalled-knowledge that has flowed from unknown, unseen and unfelt sources. I have acquired words and ideas that may not even exist, other than in my head. I may be drunk on these words, on these accidental concoctions that were mixed by many hands, stirring some strange potion of toadstools, dead cats, poison ivy and all kinds of things. Of course, I think, too.

Sometimes. But how much of what I think is think, and how much of what I think is drink from the mainstream? I cannot know, unless I stop to think to separate the think from the drink. Unless I’m drinking, when I’m thinking that I’m thinking. Then it wouldn’t matter whether I think or not. What do you think?

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Gay Rights Activists Find New Hope as India Recognizes the Right to Privacy

By Nimisha Jaiswal, GlobalPost

In a landmark judgment in August, India’s highest court recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right. The decision will have a wide ranging effect on other laws, as it overrules previous judgements contesting the right to privacy.

Gay rights activists in India are enthusiastic about what the right to privacy means for the country’s LGBT community, which is specifically addressed in the ruling.

“Sexual orientation is an essential attribute of privacy.

Discrimination against an individual on the basis of sexual orientation is deeply offensive to the dignity and self-worth of the individual,” wrote Justice Dhananjaya Chandrachud. “The right to privacy and the protection of sexual orientation lie at the core of the fundamental rights guaranteed by ... the Constitution.”

Currently, the Indian Penal Code criminalizes “carnal intercourse against the order of nature.” While this law can be used to penalize anyone who has non-procreational sex, it is mostly used against gay men, and can lead to life in prison.

The case of Ramchandra Siras, a professor of language at the Aligarh Muslim University, was a painful example of the harassment gay men have faced because of the law. In February 2010, a TV news crew forced its way into his home and filmed him having sex with another man, leading to his suspension from the university. Two months after the incident, he committed suicide.

According to Anjali Gopalan, the director of the NGO Naz Foundation, which filed the original petition against the homophobic law, the fundamental right to privacy can protect gay men from such violations.

“The one thing I keep thinking about is if we had this judgment in place, [the violations against Siras] would not have happened in all probability,” said Gopalan. “A man gets pushed to the point that he committed suicide at the age of 60, it is so hurtful and so painful.”

Privacy has been one of the central arguments used in the legal battle. It even led to the High Court of Delhi striking down the homophobic section of the penal code in 2009.

“Under [the right to life and liberty] there is privacy, there is dignity and there is health, and on all these counts and under the right to equality, the High Court held [Section 377 of the penal code] unconstitutional,” said Anand Grover, a senior attorney who represented the Naz Foundation.

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However, the Supreme Court later reinstated the law. That decision is being challenged one last time.

Grover, who also led the arguments in the right to privacy case, is confident the unnatural offenses law cannot stand in the face of the right to privacy decision.

“Six out of nine judges have said that the 2013 judgement has not dealt with privacy properly, there is a flaw in that judgement,” said Grover.

However, the current government continues to support the homophobic law. So far, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party has refused to repeal the law in Parliament despite a strong majority.

In the past, senior leaders of the party have made strong statements against homosexuality. In 2013, the former president of the party said “homosexuality is an unnatural act and cannot be supported,” while another senior leader tweeted in 2015 that “homos are genetically handicapped.”

On being asked about the privacy ruling’s impact on the unnatural offenses law, the Indian law minister evaded the question.

“I think today is an important day for the poor and underprivileged,” said Ravi Shankar Prasad.

The statement, which many viewed as a dismissal of gay rights as a “rich people problem,” drew the ire of many opponents of the unnatural offenses law. According to Harish Iyer, a gay rights activist, Prasad’s evasion reflects how little this government values minorities.

“When Prasad says that the rights of poor people are important, I can get him introduced to thousands of poor LGBT people as well,” said Iyer. “They don’t come only from one socio-economic strata.”

Iyer doubted that the privacy ruling would reduce homophobia. Iyer said that one of the petitioners supporting the unnatural offenses law in the court case said striking it down would leave children vulnerable to abuse.

“As a survivor of child sexual abuse, let me tell you there is no link between homosexuality and child sexual abuse,” Iyer said. “If everyone who was sexually abused was to turn gay then more than one-third of any population would be gay.”

Iyer is confident, however, that the newly reinforced right to privacy will bolster the gay rights movement in India.

“When love comes out of the closet, hate comes out of the closet too,” said Iyer. “But now the law will never be an excuse to stop ourselves from providing help to people.”

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SANGEET Popular Music of India

By Kirit Shukla

I'll placate the angry beloved, I'll burn every veil between us,When the stone hard beloved melts, I'll be called crazy.. O my only beloved, What I am doing I don't know. The night has passed and the world slept but I don't know (why) I am awake. I am mad, crazy, I am crazy about my beloved..

You've turned my lake like heart into a river, in front of my eyes, every evening of your world is there. I'll wear a saffron turban and become a shining monk. Tell me, I can make you forget the asceticism with the black magic of my eye-kohl.. I am the cool dew of the morning, I steal the perfume of gardens. If I change my way, I am the flood I can rip even mountains. Unconsciously, you're a way to pride, O beloved, I am a garland of stars, you're like the moon, I am crazy about my beloved.. The night has passed and the world slept but I don't know (why) I am awake.

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Sunidhi Chauhan (1983– Present) Chauhan is a very popular & talented singer, live performer, and TV and radio personality.

She was born on August 14, 1983 in New Delhi and has been singing since 1996. She landed in the music industry at a very young age and has become an icon and has recorded over 3000 songs in multiple languages in over 150 movies. I saw her perform live in Charlotte in 2015 and it was a blast. She has won many awards including best female playback singer. For more details on her work and upcoming performances, visit www.facebook.com/sunidhi.chauhan/. lyrics: Lyrics to her song “Ni Main Kamli Kamli” are given here.

Evergreen and Classic lyrics Ni main kamli kamli

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Film: Dhoom 3; Year: 2013 Music: Pritam Singer: Sunidhi Chauhan Lyricist: Amitabh Bhattacharya Starring: Amir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Abhishek Bachchan

lyrics in English: Main ruthiya yār manawāngi, har chilman phoonk jalawāngiJad patthar Ranjhā pighlegā, tad main Kamli kehlawāngi (3)Mere māhiyā sanam jānam ki main kariyā nami dānam, Sab guzri te jag soya ni main jagiyā nami dānam (2), Ni main Kamli Kamli, ni main Kamli Kamli, Ni main Kamli Kamli mere yār di (2) Jheel dil ko kar gayā tu, dariyā dariyā mere yārāAkhiyan de mohalle mein har shām tera ālamShab guzri te jag soyā, ni main jagiyā nami dānam Mere mahiyā sanam jānam, ki main kariyā nami dānamShab guzri te jag soyā, ni main jagiyā nami dānam Main toh pehan ke sāfā kesariyā, jugni jogan ban jāunSurme de kāle jādu se keh de to jog bhulāun, ni main kamli kamliNi main kamli kamli..,main tan seher di thandi shabnam hāGulshan kā itar churāun, rukh badlun toh sailāb hu mainParbat bhi cheer dikhāun, ni main Kamli KamliNi main Kamli Kamli, ni main Kamli Kamli mere yār di (2) Bekhudi me tu khudi kā zariyā zariyā mere yārāJhālar main sitaro kā, chānd warga tu yāramShab guzri te jag soyā, ni main jagiyā nami dānam Mere māhiyā sanam jānam, ki main kariya nami dānamShab guzri te jag soyā, ni main jagiyā nami dānam Ni main Kamli Kamli, ni main Kamli KamliNi main Kamli Kamli mere yār di (2), Ni main Kamli Kamli…

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World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by IDF and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in 2006.

Studies have shown that Asians are at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, when compared with people of European ancestry. Asians are more likely to develop the disease even at a lower BMI. This means that even though some Asian populations currently have a lower prevalence of overweight and obese individuals than populations in the West, they have a disproportionately high percentage of people with diabetes. Currently, 60 percent of the world’s diabetic population is Asian.

This higher risk may be because Asians, especially South Asians, are more likely to have less muscle and more abdominal fat, which increases insulin resistance. For example, even though Indian newborns have a lower average body weight compared to white newborns, Indian newborns have higher levels of body fat and insulin. Imaging technology that measures fat in humans has shown that Asians of a healthy BMI have more fat around organs and in the belly area than Europeans with the same BMI.

I know I have written about diabetes in earlier articles.

However, diabetes is an epidemic that is affecting more and more people around the world. It is good to review and remind ourselves of this threat to personal and global health, and what we can do about it.

Depending on your age, weight, and other factors, you may be at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The good news is that making healthy changes can greatly lower your risk.

So, what should we do?

If you are overweight, work towards getting closer to a healthy weight. If you have high blood pressure, work towards lowering your numbers.

There are several specific diet-related strategies that have been proven to help control blood sugars and lower triglycerides.

• Increase foods rich in fiber: Fiber helps keep us full for a longer time so we avoid getting hungry and limit snacking.

Fiber also helps lower cholesterol and improves the gut environment. Eat foods naturally rich in fiber such as whole intact grains, beans and lentils and plenty of colorful nonstarchy vegetables.

• Limit fat: Avoid fried foods, avoid snacks made with shortening, and avoid full fat milk, cream and cheese/paneer.

• Limit milk and meats: There is new evidence linking animal protein, specifically milk protein with increased insulin resistance.

• Include sources of omega fats such as walnuts and flax seeds.

• Don’t overdo fruit: Although fruit is healthy, it is still sugar.

Be mindful of portion sizes.

Here are some other general tips:

Here are some staggering figures!

• 60 percent of diabetics in the world live in Asia.

• 113.9 million adults have diabetes in China, 11.6 percent of the adult population.

• In 1980, the percentage of Chinese adults with diabetes numbered less than 1 percent.

• 65.1 million adults have diabetes in India.

• In some South Indian cities, nearly 20 percent of the population has diabetes.

• By 2030, without intervention, both China and India combined will have almost half a billion diabetics.

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NEWS NOTES Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad

The United States India will hold their eighth annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Hyderabad, India on November 28-30. This year’s Summit will highlight the theme Women First, Prosperity for All, and will focus on supporting women entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth globally. Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President, will lead the U.S. delegation.

GES convenes emerging entrepreneurs, investors and supporters from around the world. GES 2017 will create an environment that empowers innovators, particularly women, to take their ideas to the next level. Through two and a half days of networking, mentoring, and workshops, GES empowers entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas, build partnerships, secure funding, innovate, and find their target customers — creating new goods and services that will transform societies.

MaryKay Carlson, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi said, “The U.S.-India relationship is growing every year with more trade, more travel, and greater people-to-people ties. The Global Entrepreneurship Summit is the latest example of how we are working together to advance the promise of an increasingly digital world and the remarkable entrepreneurial skills of our people to promote prosperity. These are goals President Trump and Prime Minister Modi set for our two nations after their meeting in June in Washington. The Indian government and Prime Minister Modi are great partners, and we thank the city of Hyderabad, whose robust startup ecosystem, top notch talent, and supportive government policies have made it one of the world’s leading startup capitals.”

NITI Aayog, is taking the lead in organizing this Summit for the Government of India. Amitabh Kant, CEO NITI Aayog, acknowledged the support of Government of Telangana in hosting the Summit at Hyderabad, and said “India, the oldest civilization, welcomes civilizations world over to the GES 2017.

We need to harness technology to solve some of the most pressing problems in healthcare delivery, energy, safe drinking water and agriculture, among others for the benefit of communities at large. Innovation and entrepreneurship will play a decisive role towards this end. I am sure this will be a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to interact with the best.”

For more information, visit www.ges2017.gov.in and www.ges2017.org.

Federation of India (FFI). “It was a unanimous decision. Titles like Dangal and Mukti Bhavan were part of the list,” Supran Sen, secretary general of FFI, said.

Only three Indian films, Mother India, Salaam Bombay!, and Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India have made it to the top five in the “Best Foreign Language Film” category at the Academy Awards, but none have won the honor.

A record 92 countries have submitted films for consideration in the Foreign Language Film category for the 90th Academy Awards.

Haiti, Honduras, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mozambique, Senegal and Syria are first-time entrants.

The 2017 submissions from the Indian Subcontinent are: Afghanistan, A Letter to the President, Roya Sadat, director; Bangladesh, The Cage, Akram Khan, director.

India, Newton, Amit V Masurkar, director.

Nepal, White Sun, Deepak Rauniyar, director.

Pakistan, Saawan, Farhan Alam, director.

Nominations for the 90th Academy Awards will be announced on January 23, 2018. The Oscars will be held on March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood and Highland Center in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network. The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

Florida University Receives $200 Million Commitment from Patel Family Foundation

Newton is India’s Official Entry For Oscars 2018

Newton, a Hindi film set against the backdrop of elections in the world’s largest democracy, has been announced as India’s official entry for the “Best Foreign Language Film” at the 2018 Oscars. In the film a government clerk on election duty in the conflict ridden jungle of Central India tries his best to conduct free and fair voting despite the apathy of security forces and the looming fear of guerrilla attacks by communist rebels. The film, directed by Amit Masurkar, stars Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, and Anjali Patil.

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The commitment from the Patel Family Foundation includes a $50 million gift and an additional $150 million real estate and facility investment in a future 325,000 square-foot medical education complex that will be part of NSU’s new Tampa Bay Regional Campus, in Clearwater. The campus will house a new site for NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as its existing programs in the Tampa area.

Their transformational commitment will advance health care in Florida and internationally, with a particular focus on multicultural and underserved communities. The goal is to put patients first and integrate medical and health care expertise.

“This gift and additional investment will enrich NSU’s ability to educate highly-qualified physicians and health care professionals who understand how the medical disciplines can and must work together. These future leaders will represent the cultural diversity of our region, our nation and our world so that they can better serve their patients and communities,” said NSU President Dr. George Hanbury.

Dr. Kiran C. Patel Their $50 million gift, one of the & Dr. Pallavi Patel seven-largest to any Florida university in history, catapults NSU to more than 84% of its goal to raise $250 million by 2020 for its Realizing Potential philanthropic campaign.

The naming of NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, including support for equipment and the hiring of additional faculty and staff in the Tampa Bay area,

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as well as an endowment to sustain the operation of the college’s new location in perpetuity. The new osteopathic medicine site will increase the number of NSU’s graduating D.O. physicians from 230 to approximately 380 per year.

The naming of NSU’s Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, including an endowed scholarship fund for students.

The former site of Clearwater Christian College has been acquired by the Patel Family Foundation and will be developed into a 27-acre, NSU Tampa Bay Regional Campus that will host a new osteopathic medicine site, as well as the existing programs offered by NSU in Tampa. Occupancy of all programs is expected to be complete in 2019. NSU’s current Tampa Campus includes several program offerings from the newly named Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and anesthesiologist assistant.

“I feel that it is more important than ever to advance the current state of health care,” said Dr. Kiran C. Patel. “It is rare for someone to have the opportunity to impact the world in this way, and, as an immigrant to the United States, I am particularly honored to be able to make a difference in people’s lives around the world. I believe that NSU is the future of multidisciplinary medical education. Together, we will be able to capitalize on an opportunity that will be beneficial to millions of human lives, many right here in Florida and many others across the globe.”

“This partnership will benefit thousands of patients, students and doctors,” added Dr. Pallavi Patel. “Over the next 20 years, NSU will train thousands of new doctors and other health care professionals who will directly touch millions of lives, making a real difference.”

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YOUTH CORNER Word World

By Kirit Shukla

3. The Mississippi– Missouri river flows from (a) East to West (b) North to South (c) West to East (d) South to North

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

Use all letters for the subject word (underlined in solutions below) 11+ words = Excellent; 6 to 10 words = Good; 5 or less = keep looking.

Words we found are in solutions below.

4. Half cup of “Khir” has approximately __ calories? (a) 150 (b) 200 (c) 250 (d) 300

5. This book pertains to “Guru Nanak.” (a) Bible (b) Mahabharata (c) Gita (d) Granth Sahib

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6. The capitol of Manipur state, India is (a) Imphal (b) Bishnupur (c) Ukhrul (d) Karong

Hi Kids. Here is a quiz.

See if you can solve it.

A retailer used to sell his grocery using a weigh scale. He wanted to weigh any weight from 1 lb. to 40 lbs. using only 4 stones in the scale to weigh with any combinations. What are the weights of the four stones?

Hint: He can use any combinations of stones and the product for sale in the scale.

7. 30% of 30% is equal to (a) 2% (c) 6%

8. The symbol of chemical element ‘Iron’ is (a) I (b) Fe (c) In (d) Ir

The answer given on the bottom of this page (no peeking).

9. Amir Khusrow, the famous musician of the Delhi Sultanate period is believed to have invented (a) Tabla (b) Sarangi (c) Sarod (d) Flute

Dadaji’s moral short stories A poor man lived in a small village and had a big family. He earned his living by cutting wood and selling it to people in the nearby city to support his family. He woke up one day and as was his routine, he went into the jungle to chop wood. He was chopping away when the axe slipped out of his hand and fell into the water in a nearby pond. He jumped into the pond and looked around, tried his best but he could not recover his axe. He became sad and started crying. He wondered how he would make a living now since he lost his axe. A few moments later a fairy appeared and asked him why he was crying. He said: “I lost my axe in the pond.” Fairy said: “ Don’t worry. I will get your axe back.” She dove into the pond and came up with a golden axe. She asked the poor man: “Is this your axe?”

He said: “No.” She dove again and came up with a silver axe and showed him. He said: ”No, this is not mine.” Third time she dove into the pond and brought out his axe. He said with joy: “Yes, this is mine.“ The fairy was pleased with his honesty and gave all three axes to him.

Answers are below. No Peeking.

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

Answer for brain train: The weights of the 4 stones are: 1 lb.,3 lbs.,9 lbs., 27 lbs. Try it with different combinations. For example to buy a product that is 2 lbs, you would put the 3 lbs stone on one side of the scale and 1 lb stone on the other side... continue this pattern.

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10. The national bird of India is (a) Eagle (b) Crow (c) White Dove (d) Peacock

4. c

Moral: Honesty is the best policy.

(b) 3% (d) 9%

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Word World (Solution): CEDE, CERE, CREED, CREEK, DECK, DECKER, DEER, DRECK, DREE, EKED, ERNE, KEEN, KNEE, KNEED, NECK, NECKER, NEED, NERD, RECK, REDE, REDNECK, REED, REEK, REND

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1. Arrange the India’s States from South to North. (a) Kerala (b) Punjab (c) Maharashtra (d) Rajasthan

Scholar Answers: 1. a, c, d, b 5. d 6. a 7. d 8. b

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November 2017

EYE ON THE MARKETS Trends and Commentary

By Ketu Desai

Gauging the Fourth Quarter

This year September, a historically volatile month for the markets, turned out to be strong. In this article, we will examine recent activity, discuss a significant policy change from the Federal Reserve, and look forward to market drivers for the fourth quarter.

During September within equity markets, rotation was a key theme. Investors rotated into factors/sectors that have underperformed thus far this year. Small caps outperformed large caps, value outperformed growth, underperforming sectors (such as energy) outperformed strong sectors (such as tech). The drivers behind these moves were continued global growth, a more hawkish Fed tone, and the prospect of tax reform/cut. These themes were also drivers of other asset classes. As Treasury yields One of the important rose, gold fell, and the dollar events was the Federal rallied. Oil rallied due to Reserve announcing that it improving supply and demand dynamics and global will begin shrinking its $4.5 growth. trillion balance sheet.

One of the important events during the month was the Federal Reserve announcing that it will begin shrinking its $4.5 trillion balance sheet. The balance sheet has grown from approximately $900 billion prefinancial crisis, through the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing program. It is expected that the steady state level of the balance sheet will be around $2.5 - $3 trillion. As a reminder, to help recover from the crisis, the Federal Reserve initiated a quantitative easing program.

The program essentially allows the Federal Reserve to buy longer dated Treasuries, which in turn lowers longer-dated interest rates and pumps liquidity into the system. In particular, lower interest rates encourage economic activity from lower mortgage rates to lower rates for business owners to borrow to expand. From a financial markets perspective, as the Fed buys bonds, it pushes investors into other asset classes to achieve their desired rate of return.

While the plan has been well communicated and the monthly reduction is modest relative to the size of the bond market, it is unprecedented, and is a source of risk in the market. The growth of the balance sheet has been an important factor in the rally of most asset classes in recent years. As the Fed bought bonds, liquidity flowed to real estate, equities, and other asset classes.

One would think this change in Fed policy from providing liquidity to removing liquidity would have had a greater impact on risk assets. For the time being, the market appears to have comfort in a few factors. First, the Federal Reserve lowered its long-run level of the Fed Funds Rate to 2.75 percent from 3 percent. Second, the plan is well communicated and the market knows exactly what to expect in terms of size and timing. Third, from a global basis, central banks are still adding liquidity, as the ECB and BoJ will continue their programs.

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between rates in Europe and Japan with the US should provide support for longer-dated Treasuries. For shorter-term rates, the Fed did sound more hawkish, and it is expected that they will raise rates again in December, despite below 2 percent inflation numbers.

In October, the market will turn its attention to the tax reform/cut debate and earnings. For the third quarter, S&P earnings are expected to grow 4.2 percent and revenues 5 percent. A record number of companies have issued positive revenue guidance for the third quarter with particular strength in tech and healthcare. Two of the key drivers to earnings will be stronger numbers internationally and the weaker dollar.

Companies have been making statements such as:

“From an FX perspective, that’s a little bit of a different story. We had about $0.16 benefit from FX this quarter. And when we look at Q4, we have about a $0.12 FX benefit. So, some nice benefit coming from currency in Q3 and Q4.” – Cooper Companies (August 31) “The increase in our guidance is due to our confidence in the performance of our business in terms of volumes, especially in China.

As Corning mentioned, we had a very good performance in Asia, better than we expected, and that is why we are – that’s the principal reason we are increasing our guidance.” – Air Products & Chemicals (August 1)

“And I think in general, even the performance in China, Tim has mentioned it. We think that the performance will continue to improve.

So those are the drivers of our guidance range for the quarter.” – Apple (August 1) The fourth quarter in recent years has usually been a strong one, let’s see if it holds this year.

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Ketu Desai is the Principal of i-squared Wealth Management Inc. (www.isquaredwealth.com), an investment management firm based in New Jersey ketu@isquaredwealth.com.

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Candlelight Evenings at Biltmore - Nov 3-Jan 6 (Asheville) Candlelight, firelight and live music bring holiday warmth to Biltmore House’s holiday décor during these nighttime tours.

Candlelight Christmas Evenings include a self-guided candlelight tour of Biltmore House, next-day visit to the gardens, Antler Hill Village and Biltmore Winery. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. This special holiday event will run from November 3 until January 6. Advanced reservations are required for evening visits. For pricing and booking times, visit www.biltmore.com

Cucalorus Film Festival - Nov 8-12 (Wilmington) Celebrate the art of film at the Cucalorus Film Festival. This non-competitive independent film festival showcases more than 200 films and attracts an audience of more than 14,000 cultural travelers from all over the world. The festival’s spirited celebration has been recognized as a breeding ground for young artists and was named “one of the coolest film festivals in the world” by Movie Maker Magazine. Festival programs focus on dance, music videos, emerging artists, social justice, works-in-progress, and international cinema. The festival will take place between November 8 - 12 with tickets and more info available at www.cucalorus.org

Richa Sharma in Concert - Nov 3 (Charlotte) Indian Expressions presents the queen of Sufi songs and music Richa Sharma live in concert on Friday, November 3 beginning at 8pm. The “Jogi De Naal” concert will be at Knight Theater, 430 South Tryon St., Charlotte. Tickets start at $49. For more information call 704-408-8145, 843-814-4538 or buy tickets at the Theater box office or by visiting www.CarolinaTix.org.

Southern Christmas Expo - Nov 9-19 (Charlotte) The 50th annual Southern Christmas Show will have special golden anniversary festivities this year along with the usual Olde Towne village of shops, the Enchanted Village of doll houses and miniature Christmas town displays, the Holiday Entertainment Stage, and more. The show will run at the Park Expo and Conference Center from November 9 - 19. Tickets and other information are now available through southernchristmasshow.com

WNC Pottery Festival - Nov 3-4 (Dillsboro, NC) The festival showcases the work of more than 40 master potters from 13 states. A variety of clay art styles will be presented. Preshow events - including the Clay Olympics - will be held on Friday, November 3 with the main festivities on Saturday, November 4 from 10am - 10pm. Check out www.wncpotteryfestival.com for more information.

“the Polar Express” train Ride in the Smokies Nov 10-Dec 31 The excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the classic motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy hot chocolate and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board The Polar Express, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung on the return trip. The train ride will run between November 10 & December South Carolina Pecan Festival - Nov 4 (Florence) 31 from 5pm - 6:30pm each night. Tickets and more info can be Celebrate all things Pecan in downtown Florence with host found at www.gsmr.com/events/polar-express stages of Live Entertainment with over 250 Food & Craft Vendors, Special Art Demonstrations, a Free Kids Zone, Gaata Rahe Mera Dil Musical Fundraiser - Nov 10 Amusement Rides, and Antique Tractor Show, Car Show and (Morrisville) Competition, Cook-off Competition, and much more! The event Sewa International presents the will be on Saturday, November 4. To learn more visit hurricanes relief fund raiser “Gaata Rahe www.florencedowntown.com/downtown-events/pecanMera Dil” with songs from composer festival/ Sachin Dev Burman, one of the giants of the golden era of Hindi film music. A Duplicate Bridge tournament - Nov 5 (Charlotte) group of 14 artists with a live orchestra Are you ready for another Charlotte Indian Community will perform on Friday, November 10, Duplicate Bridge Tournament? The last tournament took place 8pm at HSNC in Morrisville, NC. back in April. The next duplicate bridge tournament has been Donations range from $25 - $100. All donations are tax planned for Sunday, November 5 (from 9am to 4pm) at deductible. Food will be available for purchase starting 6:30pm.

Charlotte Hindu Center Vihar Hall. Contact via below if you For more details call 703-359-8263, 919-523-2653 or visit want to participate; looking forward to having maximum www.sewausa.org. participation in this tournament from the Charlotte Indian Community. It will be on first come first served basis, limited Red Baraat in Concert - Nov 10-12 (NC, VA) to first 48 participants (12 tables) for manageable participation. The bhangra-pop fusion band Red Baraat will perform on Nov For details pravintx@gmail.com or call 817-319-3341.

10 (Barns at Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA), Nov 11 (NCSU, Raleigh, Aaj Ka Dhamaka Dance Competition - Nov 4 (Chapel Hill) Aaj Ka Dhamaka (AKD) is an annual intercollegiate dance competition hosted by Sangam, the South Asian Awareness organization at UNC-Chapel Hill. This dance competition showcases the talent of Bhangra and South Asian fusion dance teams from across the United States, attracting an audience of over one thousand people each year. “Aaj Ka Dhamaka” takes place on Saturday, November 4 at Memorial Hall on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill. The event is the primary fundraiser for the Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship. For full details visit www.unc-akd.org.

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NC), and Nov 12 (The November 17-19. Tickets are $5 per day for adults, or all 3 days Grey Eagle, Asheville, for $10. Children 16 and under free. Military and dependents NC). The band, led by are also free. Learn more at www.cgms.rocks/2017-gem-show percussionist Sunny Jain, plays a rollicking BAPS Charities Health Fair - Nov 18 (Morrisville) blend of bhangra, New The BAPS temple of Raleigh is holding a health fair Orleans jazz, rock, on Saturday, November 18 from 9am - 1pm at 1020 Bollywood songs, and Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC. There will be baraat (processional screenings for diabetes, body fat, dental and Indian wedding music). It all fuses into infectious party music. vision issues, obesity, osteoporosis and more.

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The bloodwork will be done on Saturday, November 4 from 8:30 - 11am at the temple.

Carolinas Entertainment Diwali Extravaganza - Nov 11 All services provided at no charge and are (Charlotte) open to all. Insurance is not required to Carolinas Entertainment presents “The Biggest Diwali participate in any of this event. Visit Extravaganza in Charlotte” with an evening full of vibrant www.bapscharities.org/usa/raleigh for more colors, entertainment, and lip-smacking food. There will also details and registration. be an exclusive fashion showcase by Ritu Selects. Tickets include the fashion show, a 3-course buffet (veg and non-veg), Children’s Day Celebration - Nov 18 (Morrisville) the dance floor, and children’s entertainment. This event will be at the Quail Ballroom in Charlotte in Sunday, November 11, 2017 from 5:30pm - midnight. For ticket information, call Chirag Sheth: 704.313.8445 or Mausami Doshi: 704.526.7026.

Rocky Face Rock Climbing Festival & trail Race - Nov 11 (Hiddenite, NC) This day-long event on Saturday, November 11 features free rock climbing classes, climbing competitions, trail races, live music, food, and more! Rock climbing classes are set for 9am and 10:45 am (pre-registration required), and competitions that run all day. The Run for the Dogs Trail Race starts the day at 8:30 am., with 4-mile, 8-mile, and 12-mile distances. All activities will be held at Rocky Face Park in Hiddenite, NC. To learn more, visit rockyfacepark.com

The Heritage India Association of NC presents the annual Children’s Day Celebration on Saturday, November 18 from 3:30- 8:30pm at HSNC Cultural Hall, Morrisville, NC. This year’s theme is “colors of India.” The event features dance competitions, folk, fusion, and Bollywood performances, heritage costume and fashion show, recognition ceremony, free dental camp for kids, an art session and much more. Tickets are $5 - $10 and kids under 5 are free. For more details, write to Yashcgarg@gmail.com.

tAGCA Dasara Deepavali Sambaralu - Nov 11 (Kannapolis) TAGCA Dasara Deepavali Sambaralu which will be held on Saturday, November 11 from 4pm - 10pm which will be another packed cultural event show with lots of programs. The venue is the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center at 415 E 1st Street.

Any questions please contact Roopa Raju at 704.737.4666 or email activities@tagca.org

Shakti Dance Presentation - Nov 19 (Charlotte)

RDC Marathon & Half Marathon - Nov 12 (Durham) The inaugural RDC Marathon will draw participants from Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, as well as throughout North Carolina and across the country. The USATF-certified Boston Qualifier courses will feature the beautiful American Tobacco Trail and finish at The Streets at Southpoint in Durham, giving participants and spectators the opportunity to wine, dine, shop, and run! Both races will start at 7am on Sunday, November 12.

Admission is $70-100. Learn more at runrdc.com

Columbia Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show - Nov 17-19 Brought to you by the Columbia Gem & Mineral Society, the 50th annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show will host more than 20 dealers who will have an enormous variety of materials from rough and cut gemstones, beads, fossils, finished jewelry, wire wrapping, lapidary supplies, and excellent mineral specimens.

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Nrityangan Dance Academy cordially invites all to join Shakti, an empowering dance presentation on Sunday, November 19 from 4:30-6:30pm as Nrityangan’s dancers unite with a precocious five year-old Aashi’s battle for a cure for Batten Disease, a fatal disease of the nervous system. Shakti is a saga of womanhood in various avatars exemplifying eternal strength and love. Aashi was diagnosed with Batten Disease, a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder that typically begins in childhood. It is a part of a group of disorders called Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses (or NCLs). The mission of Aashi’s foundation is to spread awareness about this disease, support gene therapy trials and to ultimately find a cure. The venue is CPCC’s Pease Auditorium, 1201 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC. Tickets: $20 for general admission (free for children under 3).

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members, a special delegation from Irish county Meath (Sister City to Cary) and other State Representatives. For more details about HumSub, visit www.HumSub.net.

Charlotte Students take top Prize in International Future Solving Competition Rhea Bhagia, Ronak Bhagia, Arjun Saddy and Malika Rawal, four high school students from Charlotte schools competed in the International Future Solving Competition at the University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse on June 8-11. The students won the senior division of Global Issues Problem Solving competition. This was the first time in history for a team representing North Carolina to bring home the trophy. It was a four day event beginning with Memento Exchange-a FPS tradition. Their state win gave them the bid to compete at the International Conference where they competed against children from 40 distinct US states and 12 international countries including but not limited to Australia, Hong Kong, India, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and Turkey. The competition was grueling but filled with excitement, amazing talent, and the skills to problem solve around the world. These children have had the pleasure of teaching these creativity and critical thinking skills to younger children and are thankful to their coaches, school, teachers and parents for their support. Ronak Bhagia started this club at Providence Day School in 2014. This club was started in NC in 1970. For more information on FPS visit www.ncfps.org.

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HumSub presented the annual Cary Diwali celebrations on October 14 at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. This year’s theme was “Anubhuti” - A Sensory Experience. The 17th edition of Cary Diwali included classical and folk dances, exhibitions,

Gandhi Jayanti Celebration Review Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and reflect on his legacy. He was a political and spiritual leader in India and played a key role in the Indian independence movement. All his life he followed the path of truth and non-violence. The UN has declared October 2, Gandhi’s birthday, as the International Day of Non-Violence. The 2017 Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated on October 8, at the Venture Hall, Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh. The function began with garlanding of the Gandhi statue followed by singing of Gandhi’s favorite bhajans “Vaishnava Janato” and “Raghupati Raghava Rajaram.” The assembly then moved to Venture Hall for a cultural program, which began with a lamp lighting ceremony. Several speaker spoke about Gandhi’s philosophy and contributions.

During the program peace prayers were also offered for the victims of Las Vegas tragedy. Other special features of the program were two Bharatnatyam dances choreographed by Padma Rao, a kids’ patriotic dance medley choreographed by Divya Bhatnagar, a solo kathak dance by Manvi Sharma, and a patriotic classical dance by Kamalika Das. A Gandhi Quiz in which children teamed with parents concluded the program. Anuroop Giri teamed with Naresi Giri and was the winner of the Quiz contest.

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bazaar, food vendors, yoga, kids’ activities, arts and crafts and fireworks. Participants took a culinary journey and learned how India’s famed spices add not just flavor to the food but also contribute to holistic health. The acclaimed 24-member Indian Dance Group Mayuri, from Pertozavodsk, Russia performed

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CtA Bathukamma and Dussehar Celebration Charlotte Telangana Association (CTA) celebrated auspicious “Bathukamma” and “Dussehra” festival at Community House Middle School in Charlotte on Saturday, September 30. Telangana poet and folk singer Goreti Venkanna and playback singer Aadarshini were chief guests for the celebrations. Around 2000 participants with traditional attire showcasing Telangana culture gathered from various parts of Charlotte area to reinvent cultural identity of this unique festival of Telangana. The venue was decorated with flowers, photos, banners and standees reflecting rich Telangana culture and Bathukamma theme.

BAPS Charities supported The Nature Conservancy (TNC) through Walk Green 2017, a series of walkathons hosted by BAPS Charities in locations across the country. On October 7 BAPS Charities presented TNC executives and program leadership with a check for $165,000. The donation will help to plant 100,000 trees in 2017. The Walk Green 2017 initiative took place at 63 locations in the United States in support of The Nature Conservancy’s efforts to plant one billion trees by 2025 through their Plant a Billion Trees initiative. Seven locations in Canada supported Tree Canada. Over 22,000 participants walked over 50,000 miles, providing the support to plant 100,000 trees in the United States and 10,000 trees in Canada.

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

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

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

For Further Details: cltma@cltma.org 704.517.5850 www.cltma.org

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Charlotte) A spiritual organization dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering the Hindu ideals of faith, unity, and selfless service. Activities include: Daily Arti - 6:30 am & 6:30 pm; Weekly Satsang Sabha held every Sunday which includes Bhajans and spiritual discourses: Adults: 4pm, Young Men (Ages 23-36) 3pm, Young Women (Ages 23-36) - 4pm, Teens - 4:30pm, and Children - 5pm.

For Further Details: www.saathee.com/baps-charlotte

Charlotte Marathi Mandal The Mandal adds to the vibrancy of Charlotte with various events including the Ganapati Festival which are designed to keep the cultural values and traditions alive. The community is encouraged to participate.

For Further Details: 704.565.9237 committee@charlottemarathimandal.org www.saathee.com/charlotte-marathi-mandal

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

Upcoming Event: Kotyark Prabhu Janmostav Celebration in November 2017 For Further Details: carolinakhadayatasamaj@yahoo.com Jaswant Mehta - 704.839.1965 Rita Shah - 704.321.0740

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

For Further Details: 704.277.5013 - rbddesai@gmail.com 704.807.3933 - madhaviparikh@yahoo.com www.dhamma.org

Charlotte telangana Association This association was formed to promote Telangana cultural activities within greater Charlotte area. It brings together all the Telangana people living in the area to discuss, plan, and take action around the development of Telangana focusing both on rural and urban areas.

For Further Details: Devender Reddy Gudepu - 702.510.8355 Shivaram Madhahu - 513.374.5040 charlottetelanganaassociation@gmail.com www.charlottetelangana.com

Bethel Christian Fellowship BCF was founded to “Raise Up The Next Generation For Jesus Christ.” The Fellowship offers services in various Indian languages (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam) with a Sunday School from 9 9:55 am and Sunday Worship from 10 - 11:45 am. The Fellowship is at 7604 New Town Road, Waxhaw, NC. For Further Details: 803.792.7223 Pastor Rajan Samuel - pastorofbcf@gmail.com www.bcfcog.org

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

For Further Details: 704.208.9099 www.carolinaschristianassembly.org

Charlotte Gita Study Group Beginners and advanced students of the Gita are welcome. The group meets the second and fourth Sunday from 3 - 5pm. This course is based on the Home Study Course of the Arsha Vidya Saathee.com

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

For Further Details: Lakshmi & Muthukrishnan - 704.814.9355 Jayashree & Panduranga - 704.442.1186 memberservices@onlinecmac.org www.onlinecmac.org

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Gurdwara Sahib (Charlotte) The Gurdwara works to enrich the lives of the Sikh & Punjabi communities of Charlotte and surrounding areas. Regular Program: Every Sunday: 10 - 11am, Asa Di War by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 11am - 12pm, Keertan by Children, 12 - 1:15pm, Keertan November 2017

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Regular events: Weekdays: 9:30am - Prakshal and Puja; - 7:30pm Aarti and Mangal Divo Weekends: 10:30am - Prakshal and Puja - 7:30pm - Aarti and Mangal Divo For Further Details: Vipul Shah - 704.705.0314 info@jaincenterus.org www.jaincenterus.org

by Bhai Satnam Singh Jee, 1:15 - 1:30pm, Ardaas, followed by Guru Ka Langar. Located at 1760 Stoney Creek Lane, Charlotte, NC For Further Details: 704.509.2828 www.charlottegurdwara.org

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

Upcoming Events: Nov 19: Gita Jayanti Dec 16: Balaji anniversary For Further Details: www.saathee.com/hindu-center-charlotte

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

For Further Details: Adesh Gupta - 704.814.7476 info@charlotte.kriya.org www.kriya.org

India Association of Charlotte The organization works to foster better understanding of the rich diversity of Indian culture by the larger community in and around Charlotte. They host the Festival of India every Fall since 1994.

For Further Details: Toni Sawhney - 704.604.2133 Lal Vishin - 704.545.3727 www.indiafestival.net

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

For Further Details: Anju Desai - ajdesai66@gmail.com - 980.622.0125 Shubhra Chakraborty - shubhra.chakraborty1@gmail.com 704.942.4798 www.prathamusa.org

Indian American Muslim Council (IMAC) of Charlotte IAMC is committed to promoting peace, pluralism and social justice through advocacy. The organization is also committed to promote and protect human rights and dignity in India as they are the foundation of freedom and justice. IAMC-Charlotte seeks to reach out to Indian Muslims living in Charlotte to strive for InterCommunity understanding with focus on Indian Diaspora.

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

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

For Further Details: Swapan Nandi - 704.708.5993 Anindita Paul Bhunia - 704.360.2326 welcome@probasi.org www.probasi.org

Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte (IPAAC) IPAAC promotes classical Hindustani music by inviting wellknown artists from India and offers music classes at various locations in Charlotte.

For Further Details: Chaula Jain - 704.248.1515 contact@ipaac.org www.saathee.com/ipaac

Jain Center of Greater Charlotte (JCGC) JCGC serves the spiritual, cultural, and social needs of Jain families around metro Charlotte area. It is dedicated to the practice, understanding, promotion, and preservation of the Jain faith.

Members meet regularly for worship, ceremonies, and festivals.

These activities include celebrating major religious festivals such as Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan, and Diwali, and also Swadhyay, Poojas and children’s Pathshaala. Located at 7631 Malliard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC. Upcoming Events: Fri, Nov 3 (Chaudash): Pakkhi Pratikraman, 6:45pm Sat, Nov 4 (Poonam): Pat Darshan, 9am Fri, Nov 17 (Chaudash): Pakkhi Pratikraman, 6:45pm Sun, Nov 19 (Ekam): Snatra Pooja, Paathshala, Aarti and Mangal Divo, 10:15am Sun, Nov 26 (Satam): Meeting & Paathshala for Children, 3:30pm Saathee.com

Sahaja Yoga Meditation Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes are free to attend and meant for all age groups who desire to find his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy of life and love for others. Sahaja Yoga was founded and developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi and teaches very simple techniques of meditation. Sessions are conducted weekly or biweekly at 5935 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte.

For Further Details: www.meetup.com/SYCharoletteNC/

Sangamithra Foundation A Charlotte-based charity organization formed by a group of people who strive to make a difference in society. The team has taken the path of identifying the needs of underprivileged communities in India and provides support to meet those needs.

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Shanti Niketan Senior Center of Carolinas The Center values diversity, holistic health, peaceful living, civic and community engagement, especially for under-served populations including Refugees, Immigrants, and Minorities (RIM). Efforts are made to support a rapidly diversifying population with the understanding that a vibrant diverse population adds to the strength and well-being of the whole community. Located at 7701 Wallace Ln., Charlotte.

For Further Details: NimishBhatt@bellsouth.net / 704-491-1186 uisac.org

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

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

trimurti temple Devasthanam The temple grounds offer many areas to explore including 14 sanathis with traditional Mandabams for various Hindu deities.

Open daily with a Morning Puja at 10am and Evening Puja at 7pm.

Sunday Abhisekhams at 11am as well as other special pujas. The temple is located at 6519 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, 28216.

For Further Details: 980.219.7556 contact@trimurtitemple.org www.trimurtitemple.org

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

In addition, on the 3rd Sunday of every month, an additional Satsang Sabha is held at a sponsor’s house from 3 - 5pm.

For Further Details: Divyesh Chauhan - 704.965.9735 Rameshbhai Dhanani - 980.254.9867 admin@issvcharlotte.org issvcharlotte.org

Vallabh Pushti Samaj of Carolinas (VPSC) VPSC’s objective is to fill devotional need for hundreds of Vaishnavs in Carolinas to worship and pray together, to observe and celebrate festivals, and to engage in humanitarian and educational activities. Paath and Bhajan recitations are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 4 - 6pm. A VYO Youth (ages 6-14) educational Meet is also scheduled on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month. The Shrinath Dham Haveli is located at 1006 Vickie Lane, Matthews, NC 28104.

For Further Details: www.saathee.com/vallabh-pushti-vpsc

Shri Rang Avadhut Parivar (Parspar Devo Bhav) Devotees of Guru Dattatraya Rang Avadhut and Shri Prem Avadhut meet on Thurs from 6-8pm in Charlotte for recital of “Datta-Bavani,” singing devotional Dattatraya Bhajans and reading “Guru-Lilamrut.” Info about meetings, literature, Videos, as well as biographies of Nareshwar Ashram and Shri Avadhut’s lives are available.

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

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

For Further Details: Volunteers@charlotte.vibha.org sites.vibha.org/Charlotte

Sindhi Association of the Carolinas The Sindhi Association of the Carolinas (SAC) organizes religious, cultural, community, and social events in Charlotte. SAC also sends donations for the needy to the schools in India for Scholarships and for camp refugees in India.

For Further Details: sindhiassociationcarolinas@gmail.com 704.779.2396

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

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

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.

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Srishti of Charlotte Srishti works to fulfill the NC community’s need for togetherness and the desire to showcase Bengali culture, literature, theatre, music and popular arts. Literally, the word Srishti means an act of Saathee.com

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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: Manish Kumar - kumar.manish1983@gmail.com - 336.565.6427 www.indouswinston.org

that govern the mind & emotions; low-impact yoga and the breathing-based technique called Sudarshan Kriya, or the healing breath.

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

life Mission, uSA This ashram has been established to provide helpful benefits for all - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. All these benefits can be achieved through the natural remedies of yoga therapy, Ayurveda, naturopathy and diet. The ashram is located at 8136 NC Highway 119, South Mebane, NC. For Further Details: 336.421.0690 Dr. Manoj - 848.459.7401 lifemissionusa@gmail.com www.lifemissionusa.org

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

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

Quan Am Buddhist temple All interested in Buddhism are welcome. The temple is located at 1410 Glendale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27407 For Further Details: www.ChuaQuanAm.com

Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont (GCAP) The Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont serves the Asian Indian community through sponsored events, cultural, educational and social programs. Located at 127 Landmark Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410 For Further Details: Janak Patel - 919.799.1603 www.gcap.us India Association of the triad (IAtNC) The objective of the Association is to promote social, cultural and educational interests of its members, develop understanding between members of the Indian community and other residents of the Triad area, and make the latter aware of issues of concern to the Indian community.

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

Sri Mata Hindu temple of North Carolina The temple strives to meet the community’s Religious, Spiritual, Cultural, Artistic and Literary Needs. Panchayatana Puja is the system of worship in the Smarta Sampradaya of Hinduism. It is said to have been introduced by Sri Adi Shankara. It consists of the worship of five deities: Shiva, Vishnu, Devi, Surya and Ganesha.

One of these deities is kept in the center and the other four surround it. This Temple is going to be Shakhi Panchayatana model where Sri Sri Lalithaambika is the presiding deity at the Center and the 4 intercardinal (ordinal) directions will have the shrines for Sri Ganapathy, Sri Aditya, Sri Maha Vishnu (Balaji) and Sri Maha Kaameshwara (shivalingam). The Maha kumbhabishekam will be sometime in the early summer of 2018. In Phase II, they will add Ram Parivar, Radha Krishna, Shirdi Sai, Dining and Cultural hall.

The Temple is located at 8535 Lasater Road, Clemmons, NC 27012 Regular Events: Weekdays: 6:30 - 7:30pm Sat & Sun: 10:30am - 12:30pm For Further Details 336.LOK.MATA (565.6282) info@matahindutemple.org www.matahindutemple.org

Indian Association of the Carolinas (IAC) The mission of the IAC is to promote the Indian culture by hosting community events such local picnics, Diwali and Garba and similar celebration and sports events. Their Center is located in WinstonSalem.

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

Indo-American Society of NC (IASNC) The objectives of IASNC are to support the Indian, South Asian and American community residing in Greensboro, NC and vicinity and other individuals interested in learning the culture, traditions, and arts of India. Specifically, IASNC promotes Indo-American cultural, arts and sports events and also school based volunteering activities.

For Further Details: Krishna Balu - balu4428@infionline.net - 336.292.9462 www.iasofnc.org

Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center (Greensboro) The Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center regularly conducts Sai Bhajans, Study Circles, various service activities and SSE classes (for students) every Sunday from 9:45am - 12:15pm.

For Further Details: Swami Rajendran - 908.875.6964 Dr. Varatharajah - 336.851.9150 www.sathyasaicentergso.org

Winston-Greensboro Cricket Club (WGCC) Everyone from Triad Area in North Carolina, from the cities of Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem and all nearby locations are welcome to come and join the club. The goals of the WGCC are

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am to 3 pm. The next meeting will be on November 11.The group will celebrate Dev Diwali and Tulsi vivah.

For Further Details: Yogesh Gandhi (president) 910.391.1809 Mahendra Patel (secretary) 919.793.6588.

fun, fitness, and friendship. WGCC is also a member of the Carolina Cricket League. Practice Sessions during the regular season are held every Wednesday at 5:30pm in Weston Park, Winston-Salem.

For Further Details: www.wgcricketclub.com

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Chinmaya Mission Raleigh-Durham (CM RDu) Chinmaya Mission was founded by Swami Chinmayananda. Not satisfied with degrees in literature and law or with other worldly aspirations, he pursued the spiritual path under the guidance of Swami Shivananda and Swami Tapovanam. Dedicated to spreading the knowledge of Vedanta and other Hindu scriptures and to provide the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness. CM RDU conducts weekly discourses (Satsanga-s) and study groups for adults, and classes for youth (Yuvakendra) and children (Bala Vihar).

For Further Details: www.chinmaya-RDU.org

Art of living (Raleigh) Art of Living gives practical knowledge and techniques to unlock deepest potential and bring fullness to life. The techniques are effective in reducing stress levels and increase health, physical energy, enthusiasm, self-esteem, and clarity of mind. Advance courses are also available once every few months. Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravishankar’s mission is to create a violence free, stress free society and One World Family. The Center is located at 4000 Bear Cat Way, Suite 102, Morrisville, NC 27560.

For Further Details: 919.659.5939 / rdu@us.artofliving.org www.artofliving.org/us-en/raleigh Assamese Association of North Carolina AANC is a Socio Cultural organization with the objective of promoting and providing understanding of Assamese Culture and Language. AANC celebrates Assamese festivals and organizes cultural activities like Bihu Dance, music, songs and social gettogethers with essential touch of Assamese culture. Everyone from Assam as well as anyone with any connection to or interest in Assam or Assamese culture is most welcomed.

For Further Details: Nilaskhi Phukan - 919.949.1618 - nilakshi_phukan@yahoo.com 919.200.4020 assameseassociation.nc@gmail.com

Dada Bhagwan Foundation (Raleigh) Every living being is in constant pursuit of happiness; no one likes suffering. This search ends only when the source of eternal happiness is found. It can be attained through realizing your true Self. A path to eternal happiness was discovered by Gnani Purush A. M. Patel, also known as Dada Bhagwan and it was revealed to the world as Akram Vignan, a spiritual science. This spiritual science is based on the foundation of Self Realization. This unique knowledge bestows a new vision which helps us bring solutions in practical day-to-day circumstances that leads to harmony and happiness in life. Dada Bhagwan Satsang invites everyone to the regular satsang events at HSNC, Saturdays 5 - 7pm. General Satsang followed by Aarti and Prasad. Satsang Venue: HSNC, 309 Aviation Pkwy, Rooms 5 & 6, Morrisville, NC. For Further Details: 877.505.3232 x 1003 wcraleigh@us.dadabhagwan.org www.dadabhagwan.org

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

Datta Yoga Center (Raleigh) Mission: Spread the teachings of Sadguru Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji of Mysore. Activities: Namasankeertana - Bhajans written, composed and sung by Pujya Sri Swamiji. Kriya yoga classes conducted by Pujya Sri Swamiji-trained teachers from India. The group meets on the first Saturday every major festival day for Satsang and Namasankeertana (divine singing).

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

Bengali Association of North Carolina (BANC) The Bengali Association of North Carolina (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: exec@banc-online.org www.banc-online.org

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

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

Bhartiya Senior Citizens of NC (BSCNC) The Organization for senior citizen of Indian origin that are age 60 years and over. BSCNC members meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Cary senior center in Bond Park in Cary, NC from 10 Saathee.com

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

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

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

Hindi Naatak Group The Hindi Naatak group is based in Raleigh-Triangle area. Its motto is to promote Indian culture and heritage by utilizing local talent to stage Hindi Plays. Explore your dream to act on stage in a professional 2-3 act Hindi plays. They are looking for 20 to 50 years old males and females living in RTP area that can read and speak Hindi fluently, and can make 3-4 months of weekend commitment for the project. They also need a team who can work behind the scenes to manage stage, sales of tickets, and other arrangements.

For Further Details: HindiNaatakNC@gmail.com

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

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

You can listen to Geet Bazaar worldwide using the NC State Student Media App or live streaming on wknc.org. Geet Bazaar will also publicize community events free of charge.

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

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

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

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

Hindu Society of North Carolina The Hindu Society of NC temple is open daily from 7am - 9pm.

Morning Aarti: Mon-Fri 10.30am, Sat-Sun 10am. Evening Aarti: Mon-Fri 7pm, Sat-Sun 6pm. There are many other regular events taking place at the temple. All major religious celebrations are observed. Facility rentals are also available. Activities: Yoga, Hinduism and Meditation classes; Weekend Community Classes: Jain pathshala, Hindi classes, Sanskar Gurkul Classes, Tamil classes, Balmukund classes; Youth Affairs: Ohm Squad is the youth wing of HSNC involved in the youth activities like camp, games, craft and arts. Located at 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC. For Further Details: www.saathee.com/hsnc

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

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

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

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

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

For Further Details: Yadvinder Singh - 919.477.7035 acsikhassociation.org

Immanuel Assembly of God A full Gospel Christian church serving the Indian / South Asian community in the Raleigh area of North Carolina.

Service is offered Sundays at 10:30am & Bible Study is Wednesdays at 7pm. The Church is located at 5419 S. Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713.

For Further Details: Pastor Sam Daniel 919.442.8537

Heritage India Association of NC (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 Saathee.com

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

For Further Details: www.saathee.com/icmds

Indo-American Friendship Foundation The foundation works to improve Friendship between the People of India and USA through Cultural and Technological Exchanges.

The Center is located at 1413 Boxwood Lane, Apex, NC 27502 For Further Details: Dr. Subhas C. Mohapatra - President 919.362.7653 iaff100@gmail.com www.iaff1.org

InStepp InStepp Inc. is a community-based, nonprofit organization located in Durham. The organization has served women residing in the Triangle area since 2007. InStepp offers long-term support and training to women who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking; women who are transitioning back into the workforce following separation or divorce; women transitioning from prison or jail, and immigrant women, including women from South Asian cultures, who are victims of crimes.

For Further Details: 919.680.8000 919.680.8282 info@instepp.org www.instepp.org

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

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

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

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

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5:45pm, 7 - 8pm. Saturday and Sunday Darshan open from 7:15am - 8pm. The Radha-Krishna temple is in a rural setting at 1032 Dimmocks Mill Rd. Hillsborough, NC. For Further Details: 919.732.6492 newgoloka108@gmail.com iskconnc@gmail.com www.newgoloka.com

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

Over the years the Center has participated in many activities for youths and adults, where an environment is created making members feel like a part of the family. Jain pathshala and swadhyay are held routinely for children and adults respectively.

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

Kiran, Inc Kiran serves and empowers South Asian victims of domestic violence in NC by helping them rebuild their lives and ending the cycle of violence. Although domestic violence is rarely talked about in South Asian communities, it is a rampant and preventable public health problem. Kiran is passionate about promoting healthy family relationships in South Asian communities and raising awareness on the prevalence of domestic violence in South Asian homes through outreach and advocacy. Kiran’s core services comprise of a 24 hour free and confidential hotline, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, translation assistance, resource referrals, skills development and other culturally sensitive support services needed to meet the unique challenges of South Asian victims.

For Further Details: www.kiraninc.org 24 hours Crisis line: 877-NC-KIRAN (877-625-4726) kiran@kiraninc.org Office: 919.831.4203

Krishnadham uSA Krishnadham USA’s mission is to foster richness of Hindu cultural heritage in our children and to provide learning experiences on our cultural values to visitors and residents alike under the guidance of Vaishnavacharya Shri Dwarkeshlalji Mahoday.

Krishnadham will be established on a 16 acre sized tract located at 795 Beaver Creek Road in Apex, North Carolina (in Chatham County) not far from Jordan Lake. Krishnadham USA is having weekly Satsangs and Monthly manoraths to celebrate various Pushtimargiya festivals. They meet at 4000 Bearcat Way, Suite 102 in Morrisville, NC on Saturdays from 5:30pm to 7:00pm for Satsang.

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

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

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For Further Details on NCSU’s Maitri organization contact:: maitri.ncsu@gmail.com www.maitrincsu.org

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

For Further Details: www.ncpaa.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RtP Maharashtra Mandal The Mandal is a home away from home for Marathi-speaking people. The goal of the Mandal is to advocate the vibrant culture, the rich heritage and the language of Maharashtra. The Mandal is dedicated to showcase the cultural, social and traditional attributes of Maharashtra to the local community through variety of entertaining programs, and events.

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Sahaj Marg Meditation (triangle) Sahaj Marg translates to “The Natural Path.” It is a 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 the Triangle area, group meditations are held on Sunday & Wednesday evenings.

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

Sahaja Meditation Ongoing meetings, seminars and workshops are available in Raleigh. There is never a charge for Sahaja Meditation instruction.

RSVP in meetup: Sahaja-Meditation-Triangle-Group Thursdays at 7:30pm. Located at 9308 Fairbanks Dr, Raleigh, NC. For Further Details: balaram.krishna@gmail.com 919.757.3135 www.sahajamediation.com

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

Currently Sewa RTP has following activities on monthly basis: Sewa Day, Workshops / Seminars, Assisting Community in Emergency situations, Chapter Meetings - 3rd Thursday of every month. Sewa International USA is a Hindu faith-based humanitarian service organization.

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

Shree Swaminarayan Hindu temple (ISSO) Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple’s primary objective is to advance the Sanatan Dharma in accordance with the principles and teachings of the Original Shree Swaminarayan Sampradaya, founded and ordained by Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan Himself.

They organize a weekly “Satsang Sabha,” every Saturday, which includes Kirtan bhakti, Katha, Aarti and Mahaprasad. Temple is now open daily 8am to 12pm and 4pm to 9pm; Daily Sandhya Aarti: 7pm; Weekly Satsang Sabha: Saturday 5pm to 8pm. The Mandir is located at 500 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511 For Further Details: www.saathee.com/issonc

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

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

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

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

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For Further Details: www.triangletelugu.org

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

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

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

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

triangle Vegetarian Society (tVS) The mission of TVS is to build a sense of community between current vegetarians and people who are interested in vegetarianism and have a forum for a discussion of issues. The Triangle Vegetarian Society was founded in 1986 in the Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) area of North Carolina to promote the nutritional, ethical, environmental, and other aspects of vegetarianism. Open to all, they aim to build a sense of community among people of varying interests in plant-based diets, encouraging healthy, sustainable, and peaceful lifestyle choices.

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

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

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

urdu Majlis Urdu Majlis, the Triangle’s Urdu Literary Society, meets monthly on the campus of UNC: Chapel Hill. Meetings include discussions of the life and works of major South Asian poets as well as opportunities to share original poetry and other writing. Urdu Majlis is co-sponsored by the Carolina Asia Center and the South Asia Section of the UNC Department of Asian Studies. It is an intellectual endeavor with no political or religious affiliations.

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

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

For Further Details: Arvindbhai Shah - 919.233.7677 Vithalbhai Shah - 919.803.9027 Vraj Education Raleigh Kendra The Vraj Education Raleigh Kendra is conducting comprehensive weekly teaching of Hinduism and Pushtibhakti Marg backed by Vraj Temple Pennsylvania. Raleigh Vaishnav children will get an opportunity to recognize, learn, and exercise Pushtimarg guidelines and leverage rich Shri Vallabh Mahaprabhuji heritage to improve individual life style.

For Further Details: vraj.raleigh@gmail.com for timing and location information. www.facebook.com/VrajEducationCenter/

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Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India 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, and economic freedom.

The Carolinas Region of the EVFI USA conducts fundraising and awareness programs in Raleigh & Columbia.

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Grihastha Family Institute The Institute has a mission of preparing everyone with the basics and nuances of marriage and family management, and to compensate for the loss of traditional structures, norms and methods that supported family structures.

For Further Details: www.grihastha.org

Hindu Society of Eastern NC (Greenville, NC) The temple celebrates major festivals and holds regular bhajan seesions and Geeta study.

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

ISKCON temple of the Holy Name in Prabhupada Village The Temple of the Holy Name, situated in a very peaceful, rural area, is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). They welcome you, your friends and family to take darshan of Sri Sri Parama Karuna Nitai Gaurasundara from 5am-7:30pm, 7 days a week and invite you to their special program held every Sunday at 3pm with arati and kirtan, bhajans, discourse on the Bhagavad-gita, As It Is, and a pure vegetarian feast - all free! Festivals are celebrated year round.

Temple is located at 1283 Prabhupada Rd. Sandy Ridge, NC 27046 For Further Details: 336.593.2322 / tothn@iskconpv.org www.iskconpv.org Nithyananda Sangha North Carolina (Inner Awakening) Inner Awakening works to spread the knowledge of Yoga and meditation by letting people experience the teachings of Vedic Science in its purest form delivered by the enlightened master Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda. Nithyananda Sangha NC is part of a worldwide movement for meditation and healing.

Paramahamsa Nithyananda is a global leader in the science of enlightenment and the author of more than 300 books published in 27 languages.

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

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

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

Prabhupada Village Prabhupada Village is a rural, ISKCON, devotional community, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We gather our inspiration and guidance from the books, letters, lectures, and example of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, The International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Following Srila Prabhupada’s personal example, we strive to teach spiritual values in order to achieve true happiness, prosperity and spiritual fulfillment. We are dedicated to selflessly serving the North Carolina and Southern Virginia Hindu communities, visiting homes for fellowship, worship, scriptural study, and kirtan. Offering spiritual festivals, Saathee.com

Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam discussions, teach puja, vegetarian cooking, and experienced family counselors.

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

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

Aarti is at 6pm.

For Further Details: 828.476.4073 www.srisomesvara.org

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American South Asian Cultural Association of Columbia, SC The American South Asian Cultural association of Columbia’s fundamental goal is to increase cultural awareness and develop cultural understanding among American South Asian Community in Columbia, SC area. A lunch meeting will be held on the second Sunday every month between 12:30 - 2:30pm at Persis Biryani & Indian Grill, 1728 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Cost is $11 per person.

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

Carolina Buddhist Vihara (Greenville, SC) Carolina Buddhist Vihara is a temple and monastery in South Carolina, USA. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to offering teachings of the Buddha, primarily by bringing Theravada Buddhist nuns and monks to Greenville. “Theravada” refers to the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism, the highly traditional school found in countries such as Sri Lanka, Burma, Cambodia, and Thailand. Meditation is on Monday & Thursday from 6-8pm & for women only on Friday from 9-10 am. Sutta discussion on Saturday from 2-4pm. Full moon Poya program from 9am-3pm on the closest Sunday to the Full moon. (Notified when scheduled) A youth program is also held once a month. The Temple is located at 113 Woodridge Circle, Greenville, SC 29607 For Further Details: 864.329.9961 greenvillebv@gmail.com www.carolinabuddhist.net

Hanahan table-tennis training Center The primary focus & mission of the HTTTC is creating a professional image for the “sport” of “table-tennis” in the United States. The center is open on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 7 10pm and Saturdays & Sundays from 2 - 6pm. No partner needed but athletic attire is required. The center is located at City of Hanahan Gym on 1253 Yeamans Hall Road., Hanahan, SC 29410.

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Hindu Society of Greater Spartanburg The Society holds Satsang from 5-7pm on the second Sunday of each month. There are usually around ten families present. The Society also celebrates many religious and social festivals based on the Hindu calendar. Recent celebrations have included Navariti, Diwali, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Geeta Jayanti, and many others. Though the Balvihar does not meet on a regular basis, the temple is quite active in sponsoring children’s programs, such as Rangoli classes and classical and contemporary dance classes.

Llocated on 1130 Fairview Church Road in Spartanburg, SC. For Further Details: 864.599.7048 pluralism.org/profile/hindu-society-of-greater-spartanburg/

Hindu temple and Center (Columbia, SC) The temple is open on weekdays between 8:30am to 12 noon and between 5pm and 8:30pm. On weekends, the temple is open between 8:30am to 1pm and 5pm to 8:30pm. Bal Gokulam (Sunday school) classes are held every Sunday from 10:30am to 12 noon.

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

For Further Details: 803.772.6940 www.hindutemplesc.org

India Assoc. of Greater Charleston (IAGC) The India Association of Greater Charleston (IAGC) was incorporated when the residents of Indian origin in Charleston felt the need to organize a community of people who were interested in the culture and heritage of India and share the profound beauty of this culture with others. They celebrate various events throughout the year including Diwali & various Picnic gatherings.

For Further Details: Omi Hasija (Chairperson) - 843.766.4661 iagcchs@gmail.com www.indiaassociationofgreatercharleston.com

for meditation, a brief Dhamma talk, and short discussions. The Center is located at 770 Bryant Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

For Further Details: 864.327.8726 www.facebook.com/spartanburgbuddhist2012

telugu Association of Greater Greenville Telugu Association of Greater Greenville (TAGG) is a non-profit organization devoted to the awareness and promotion of Telugu Culture in the Greater Greenville Area. The association caters to the cultural and social needs of the Telugu people living in and around Greater Greenville Area. TAGG organizes events to celebrate major festivals and organizes a picnic during the summer as scheduled activities. Organizes special cultural, usually performed by artists from USA and visiting from India.

For Further Details: www.taggsc.org

Vedic Center of Greenville Daily Aarti is conducted Monday - Friday at 8pm. Bal Vihar classes are conducted Sundays from 11:15am - 12:30pm. Sri Venkateshwara Suprabhatam is held on 2nd Saturday of each month at 9am. Center is located at 520 Bethel Road, Mauldin, SC. For Further Details: President: Geera Desai - 864.451.4305 864.967.2852 / www.vediccenterofgreenville.org Send your organization's updates and events to us by the 15th of the month for inclusion: info@Saathee.com

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Kannada Association of Greater Greenville (KAGG) An organization devoted to the awareness and promotion of Kannada culture in the Greater Greenville area of SC. KAGG is a primarily run by volunteers and invites Kannadigas living in and around Greenville area to participate in the organization. Kannada classes for children are also conducted.

For Further Details: 864.430.4973 kaggculturalcommittee@gmail.com www.kagg-sc.org

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Masjid Noor-ul-Huda (MNH) The Mosque is open for five daily prayers in congregation every day of the year. On the first and third Saturday of every month from 6pm - 8pm, an Islamic session is held by Hafiz Mohammed Basheer. Quran reading classes for children are also conducted daily. The Mosque is located at 517 Winmet Drive, Columbia, SC. For Further Details: Masjid main number - 803.754.2632 www.noorulhuda.org

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• Limit eating out: Restaurant foods, especially fast food, is very high in sodium, saturated fat, trans fat, and artificial additives and chemicals.

• Limit processed and packaged food: Watch out for a long list of ingredients that include enriched flour, hydrogenated fat or vegetable shortening, food coloring, artificial flavors, and/or additives.

• Practice mindful eating; be aware of why, what, where, and how much you are eating.

• Move more; avoid sitting for long periods even when at home.

• Rethink your drink. Drink adequate amount of water; avoid drinks with sugar, and/or artificial chemicals.

• Practice mindful living; learn strategies to cope with stressful situations.

If you feel you need further help, consult a registered dietitian.

Avoid getting information from unreliable sources.

References:

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POP’S PUZZLES & JOKES

By Kirit Shukla

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

1. The basic monetary unit of Eurozone.

6. This magazine: a source of information for South Asian community and a vital tool for business. (Companion!)

11. The world of celebrities.

13. Rear; posterior.

14. A green or greenish blue film on bronze or copper.

15. Rapidity.

16. The buckeye state of the North Central U.S. 17. A sensation of hurting or strong discomfort .

19. A space equal to half the width of an em. (Printing) 20. A thin, translucent, outer paper like coating of an onion.

23. The self- luminous central star of the solar system.

25. A person who keeps secret watch on others.

26. A habitual or chronic drunkard.

27. To make possible or effective.

29. A city in north Utah.

31. Not turbid.

32. The former capital & second largest city of Brazil.

33. Copper. (*) (A symbol for the chemical element.)

34. The leader of prayer in a Muslim mosque.

36. A small cavity in a rock, often lined with crystals.

38. “— Inc.” (1972-84), pioneers of the arcade video games.

40. A prophet of Israel. (Hebrew Bible) 42. Endure; to keep in existence.

44. Monetary unit of Laos = 100 kips.

45.To the level to the ground.

46. Any means of entrance, exit or access like a door.

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1. Marry; become attached to.

2. The beehive state; Cap. Salt Lake City.

3. The ability to reason logically.

4. The equatorial constellation between Taurus & Lepus.

5. A highly melodramatic TV or radio serial drama.

6. Amplitude Modulation. (*) 7. The 4th Thursday of Nov. a US holiday, to give thanks.

8. The possessive form of “he.”

9. An international understanding, as between the nations.

10. A paradise; the garden where Adam & Eve lived. (Bible) 12. Directory number. (*) (in a phone system) 15. See clue down # 8.

18. Without limit.

21. A supporter of orthodox Islamic political rule.

22. Of or pertaining iodine.

24. Not abridged or shortened.

28. Seaport and capital of Lebanon.

29. Oregon. (*) 30. To deny the existence or truth.

33. A young cow or bull.

35. Average.

37. A mountain pass. (Hindi word) 39. American Society of Anesthesiologist . (*) 41. Long Island. (*) 43. Tight end. (*) (Football) (Puzzle solutions are on page 118. NO peeking!)

Hee Hee

Employee: “Sir, I want to take a day off next Friday.”

Mafatlal: “Why? Normally I am reluctant to give paid leave.”

Employee: “Sir, It’s my silver (25th) wedding anniversary.”

Mafatlal: “Oh! It means that you are going to ask my permission to take a day off every 25 years!”

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Wife: “What will you do after I die?”

Husband: “I may not live much longer. Sometimes instant happiness is a cause of death!”

•••••••••••••• Mafatlal gave his wife a pair of diamond earrings and a necklace on their wedding anniversary.

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Teacher: “You sitting in the back. Spell Elephant.”

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Word Find (Created By Kirit Shukla)

Find & circle the words in the puzzle.

(Subject: “New Orleans”)

Math Magic Use these numbers only once: ( 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) in empty squares, to get = the final given answers.

Note: Follow the order of operation per basic math rule: ×,÷, +, The multiplication or division is done before addition and subtraction.

ARMSTRONG ART BAYOU BEIGNETS FOOD FRENCH JAMBALAYA JAZZ KATRINA LA LEVEES LOUSIANA MARDIGRAS

MARSH MUFFULETTA MUSEUM PELICANS PORT RTA SAINTS SINKING STEAMBOAT STREETCAR SUGARBOWL TULANE WARS

The unused 6 letters spell what counties are generally known as in Louisiana.

(solution on page 118)

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

1. A fine white clay used to make porcelain. _ AO _ _ _ 2. Beyond what is usual. _ _ _ _ AO _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3. African tree with thick trunk & gourd like fruit. _ AO _ _ _ 4. America on line. (*) AO _ 5. A rear vestibule, as of a classical temple. _ _ _ _ AO _ 6. Album-oriented rock (or radio) (*) AO _ 7. Ancient temple or shrine. _ AO _ 8. Singing songs along a prerecorded backing music & sometimes display the lyrics a screen. _ _ _ AO _ _ 9. The main artery of the body.

AO _ _ _ 10. Located within an eyeball. _ _ _ _ AO _ _ _ _ _ 11. The basic truth, in Chinese religion & philosophy. _ AO 12. Maratha king “Peshwa Balaji __”. (1720-40) _ _ _ _ _ AO 13. N. African barbary ship with large horns.

AO _ _ _ _ 14. Unit of electrical resistance (1 trillion ohms). _ _ _ AO _ _ _ 15. The Chinese communist leader. (1893-1976). _ AO 16. Situated above the eye socket. _ _ _ _ AO _ _ _ _ _ _ 17. A Vietnamese rice congee. _ _ AO 18. Detained in a jail. (British). _ AO _ _ _ 19. The sound made by a cat. _ _ AO _ 20. An X-ray examination of aorta.

AO _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 21. In a completely disordered condition. _ _ AO _ _ _ 22. A king of ancient Egypt; a tyrant. _ _ _ _ AO _ 23. A non-Polynesian white person. _ AO _ _ 24. A chocolate tree. _ _ _ AO _ 25. To besiege. An industrial action in India where workers imprison their employers on the premises until their demands are met. (Hindi Word) _ _ _ _ AO (Puzzle solutions are on page 118. NO peeking!)

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Finally, several countries scored worse on inclusiveness than on security. In these elections, experts thought the more serious problem was the exclusion of eligible citizens.

These problems can arise for many reasons – such as disputed citizenship rights, attempts at voter suppression, lack of capacity to include young people, women, linguistic or ethnic minorities and hard-to-reach rural populations, or failing to maintain up-to-date electoral rolls.

Responding to the challenges So, the challenge is to strike the optimal balance between security and accessibility, to make sure eligible citizens – and only eligible citizens – cast a ballot. Doing so strengthens public confidence in the electoral process and democracy.

Easier registration processes, such as the availability of online applications and same-day registration, usually strengthens voter turnout. But the introduction of more accessible registration without sufficient verification raises security risks of abuse and fraud.

In the US, parties are deeply polarized over whether the use of strict photo ID at polling places helps maintain accurate and reliable lists, or whether this suppresses voting rights for eligible citizens who lack such ID. A 2012 report found many American states faced major challenges of accuracy, cost, and efficiency in their voter registration systems. Since then, they have made many efforts to upgrade electronic procedures by allowing citizens to register and check their records online.

An initiative sweeping the US – led by Oregon in 2015 – is states requiring citizens to opt-out rather than opt-in to being registered to vote.

But new risks have also become evident, not least Russian meddling and cyber-security threats to official voting records. To tackle this, the US Electoral Assistance Commission has recently issued new guidelines, working with the states and the Department of Homeland Security to implement them. Yet the overhaul of America’s ageing voting equipment will carry a hefty price tag.

Foreign attempts at interference in voting have been reported in other countries, including Germany and France.

Following the 2017 UK general election, the Electoral Commission expressed concern about the risks of double voting and duplicate registration applications.

In populous developing countries like Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, without reliable census information or identification documents, the challenges are even greater. Poor quality records can create opportunities for vote manipulation.

Strict registration processes, such as those relying on biometric technologies for ID, may remove ineligible applicants but simultaneously throw out legitimate voters and make the list less accurate, not more. And biometric voter registration, which many African countries have adopted, presents challenges for the protection of personal information.

About the authors: Pippa Norris is an ARC Laureate Fellow, Professor of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney and McGuire Lecturer in Comparative Politics, Harvard University.

Sarah Cameron is an Electoral Integrity Project Manager and Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Sydney.

Thomas Wynter is a Research Associate, University of Sydney.

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Social Gamification People are more likely to do something if it’s fun. Why fight human nature? We all know what’s good for us but we default to what we enjoy. What if what was good for you was also fun to do?

If you’ve ever entered an online poll, drawing or contest that collected your email address or opinion, you’ve tasted Gamification. It’s so much more fun to type in social profiling information if the quiz promises to tell us which celebrity is our secret soul mate than it would be if the questions were asked outright.

Participating in a poll or giving up our email addresses for the chance to win a prize is more exciting than just filling out a form. Behind every one of those “games” is someone gathering a list or data mining.

Take a look at the online promotions and email ads from major retailers, and you’ll see an increasing trend toward Gamification to encourage higher engagement. A really good “game” with a satisfying payoff (with or without monetary value) will get shared to a wider audience.

Gamification doesn’t have to be complicated. Offering a random winner chosen for a prize from each month’s new and existing email newsletter subscribers is a type of game.

Promising Facebook friends a free downloadable goodie if a post gets a certain number of shares is another easy game. The social excitement of Kickstarter has a lot in common with being at a racetrack, urging on your favorite horse.

Social Buzz Club is a social amplification site built around a Gamification concept. Members sign up because they ultimately want other people to share their content, and are looking for good content to share on their own pages. The game comes in the process.

Members have to share other content ten times to earn enough points to be able to post one piece of their own content.

This incentivizes and rewards the kind of behavior the site owners want while making it fun. The goal is to get members out of the rut of over-promoting and to grow their influence by sharing good content from other experts.

In addition to the main website, Social Buzz Club also has a Facebook group where people connect, collaborate and learn strategies for sharing influence. The group organizers bring in speakers, trainers and experts to SocialBuzzU.com and have created a value-added learning center for all Social Buzz Club members.

GISHWES (The Greatest Internet Scavenger Hunt the World has Ever Seen) is an example of Gamification that straddles both the online and offline worlds. Virtual teams compete to complete lists of unusual tasks and upload photos and videos of their results.

Tasks range from silly to difficult, from pure fun to performing random acts of kindness, and have succeeded on a large enough scale to earn seven spots in the Guinness Book of World Records. Winning teams get an exotic (and whimsical) trip with event founder, actor Misha Collins.

Sites like FreeRice.com, RecycleBank.com and KahnAcademy.com are examples of Gamification to encourage and modify behavior to reduce world hunger, increase recycling, and encourage learning. Recipe contests and bakeoffs (which encourage the use and purchase of branded products) by food manufacturers are additional examples of Gamification projects that have proven successful over time and exist both online and offline.

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ASTROSCOPE ARIES (Mar 20 - Apr 20) -

This will be a period of achievement and celebration.

Your friends and elders will be with you to enjoy the tremendous success. You will enjoy love and respect from higher authorities. You will invest some money in business or home affairs. The time is changing to be more positive for students. Your enemies won’t even dare harm you.

Don’t lose your self-confidence. Destiny may favor you this month. tAuRuS (Apr 20 - May 21) -

Try to be practical during the month. It is better to concentrate on enjoying family and your social life. A long-term career decision might be made in this month. The time is good for students. If employed, chances of a promotion are there. In either case, your income will rise. Be aware of your surreptitious enemies; they could destroy your plans and take away happiness. A long distance journey may prove to be very fruitful.

GEMINI (May 21 - Jun 21) -

After a positive start, you will experience a minor setback this month. You may lose your confidence and make bad decisions. Try to maintain an easy temperament and keep working hard. Don’t try to be presumptuous. Destiny is not on your side. Travel could be a great activity and also could bring in some extra income. A strong para-psychic experience may bring major change within your circle of friends and relations with co-workers.

CANCER (Jun 21 - Jul 22) -

The income and expenses will balance each other during this month. You may experience delay in pursuits and ups and downs in education or business. Wise decisions may help you from wastefully spending money.

Investment in long term saving will prove beneficial. The time is good for changing workplace or field of study. Dispute with family is likely. You should listen to your parents this month. lEO (Jul 22 - Aug 23) -

Now is the time when plans regarding property investments will materialize. You will be successful due to your active life and aggressive attitude. Friends and siblings will offer whatever assistance you need. Your opponents would not dare to face you. Don’t get involved in any love affair. Students will get unexpected positive results. Try to control your speech and egotistical thoughts.

VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sep 23) -

During this month you will feel spent due to lack of vitality. A family member’s ill health might disturb your peace of mind. You may have to live in an undesirable place for a short while. It is better to keep yourself busy and work very hard. You may be very hyper during the month. Try to control your speech. There is no big change in income but travel may prove to be rewarding. lIBRA (Sep 23 - Oct 23) -

Don’t get involved in new things during the month.

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The period is good for family happiness, but your workload and outside activities will create frustration. Your co-workers will also extend their full support. You will see a steady rise in your income. Hard work is going to reward you with a bonus during the month. Your spouse will achieve success in the second half of the month.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 22) -

This period will make you very comfortable. You will come in contact with some influential people. A rise in status as well as income is possible. You might enter into profitable deals. Travel will prove to be very relaxing. Others will appreciate your social and religious work. Also there is a probable chance of getting a promotion. Overall this month will be very pleasant.

SAGIttARIuS (Nov 22 - Dec 21) -

You will be very active and busy during this month.

You may gain a lot of success in your business or job.

It will be an action-oriented period. Your friends and family will offer whatever assistance you need. You will be relieved from financial worries. Attraction and new relations with the opposite sex will make you feel relaxed. A change in residence or investment in business is also indicated.

CAPRICORN (Dec 21 - Jan 20) -

This month will relieve you from tension and anxiety.

On the domestic front you will be happy, as your longcherished desires will be fulfilled. You will travel during this month and it will bring good results. You may receive good news about benefits or monetary gains and be able to defeat your enemy. Be careful of your health and don’t dispute with your spouse. You may struggle to maintain confidence.

AQuARIuS (Jan 20 - Feb 19) -

Your hard work and labor will provide dividends.

Good news from a far-off place is possible. You will enjoy power of artistic expression and interpretation. Your emotional actions will give very good rewards. A pleasant journey or change in workplace may occur. A relaxed state of mind is also indicated. You will have an edge over your competitors. A change in internal relations with your spouse is possible.

PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20) -

You will get mixed results during the month. There will be a lot of opportunities coming your way, but you may not be able to utilize them all. A health problem may disturb you. The time is not good for heart patients. There may be a rise in status and position, but without much financial benefit. A very positive change in the life is possible in last days of the month. Happy days are here again!

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C-store for lease in Gainesville, GA. $1250 rent. $50k + inventory. Call Harry Patel 678316-3352.

Subways for Sale: Prime locations in Cary NC. Profitable, low rent & low operating costs. Some financing possible with collateral.

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For Sale or lease: Gas Station w/ C-Store & Restaurant in Pollocksville, NC. ATM, pool table, jukebox & video games also included (extra income). Three bedroom mobile home accommodations. Call Milan Patel 252-521-5656.

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Full-time Nanny needed in Ballantyne area of Charlotte for 3 month-old baby. 8am-4pm, M-F. Must have own transportation. Light housework also required. Call 575-415-6283.

National Pizza Store near Greenville/Anderson, SC area looking for help. Single or Couple. Will train. Must speak English and have legal status. Email pj4254@outlook.com live-in Caretaker needed for elderly mother of age 85 in Charlotte area. Some housekeeping is also required. Starts in January 2018 for minimum of 6 months.

Please call 704-907-6001. two Immediate Openings for Manager: Live-in manager for 50-room motel & Convenient store/gas station Manager. Salary + bonus program. Both positions in Charlotte, NC. Legal status, fluent English and experience required. Send resume to hoteljob214@yahoo.com or call 704-907-3191.

Convenience Store/Gas Station Help Wanted: Couples, full-time in Augusta, GA & MCCormick, SC. Must speak fluent English.

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Housekeeping Couple Needed immediately for Independent Motel in SC near Florence.

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live-in Nanny needed for cooking and light housekeeping in Cary, NC. Must be able to cook Gujarati Vegetarian food. Call 919-444-1597.

Indian fast food restaurant immediately looking for chefs/cooks, kitchen helpers and restaurant manager. Contact 704-909-7783 or email Shree_kailash@yahoo.com.

Gas Station Help needed in Gastonia. Gas station experience, fluent English & legal status required. Part-time or full-time.

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Hotel Help Wanted: Laundry Couple & Housekeeping Couple needed for Hotels in SW Virginia. Hotel experience & legal status required. Contact Sanjay at 276-733-9511 or sanjay32@email.com. looking for full-time Nanny for 1 year-old in Waxhaw (South Charlotte). Mon - Fri. 8am to 6pm. Vegetarian family. Must have own transportation. Call/Text 706-589-2907.

Couple needed for Housekeeping & Front Desk for Independent & Franchise motels in Rock Hill, SC.Legal status required.

Accommodations provided if needed. Good pay! Call 803-554-3841.

Agents wanted to promote Magnolia Nandi Hills plots near Bangalore International Airport. Commission freelance work including sharing w/friends & colleagues and following up on provided leads. Send email to villexo.realty@gmail.com or whatsapp to 91-9008569627.

Math tutor Needed for high school student.

Must come to our place in South Charlotte (Sharon Rd West). 1 to 2 hours daily. Call for 704-724-2005.

Housekeeping couple required for franchise hotel in Fayetteville, NC. Experience & legal status required. Accommodations provided.

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C-store/Gas Station help wanted in Thomasville, NC. Full-time. Single or couple.

Exciting package w/ gas, accommodations, great pay & partnership offer. Also offering lease options (Guaranteed Return) Call 973-207-6798 or 704-408-4920.

Help Wanted: Seeking Housekeeping and Front Desk for Independent Motel in Columbia, SC. Legal status required.

Accommodations provided. Contact G. Cheena 803-350-8779.

Housekeeping needed for 55 room Hotel in SC. Legal status & work experience required.

Accommodations possible. Call 843-222-0158 between 9am-3pm or email jaypaditar1962@yahoo.com.

Gas station help wanted: Full-time or parttime. University City area. Experience preferred. Call 704-904-5613.

Housekeeping couple needed for Hotel in Cleveland / Akron, Ohio. Accommodations provided. No English necessary. email: ram@omdevelopmentcorp.com or call 919673-7623.

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live-in Nanny needed ASAP for newborn twins in Waxhaw, NC. Vegetarian family.

Contact 704-497-2845. live-in Caretaker & companion needed for 85 year-old handicapped woman. Full-time.

Gujarati speaker. Assistance with everyday needs and some light housework.

Accommodations, food, and warm family environment provided. Monthly salary. Call 314-452-4444.

Hotel Help Needed: Front desk (Single/Couple) and Housekeeping (Couple) needed for Independent Hotel near Baltimore, MD. Accommodations provided.

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Contact 301-338-4035 Motel Housekeeping/Convenience Store Help Needed near Charlotte, NC. Couples/Family preferred. Legal status required.

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Competitive salary! Call 626-241-2902.

Hotel Management Firm Now Hiring: Housekeepers, front desk (must speak fluent English), and General Manager of franchise hotels. Experience required. E-mail resumes to abcone@abcinns.com or call 704-649-6833 (M-F, 9AM-5PM).

Nanny/Babysitter needed for 3 month-old daughter in Concord. Call 980-939-2469.

Gas Station help wanted in Rock Hill, SC (Exit 77). Legal status only. Good pay! Two positions Cashier and stocking person. Call 803-792-4452.

Gas Station Help Wanted Immediately. Fulltime & part-time. Fluent English and driver's license required. Must have prior experience and be able to work flexible hours. Great pay!

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Nanny Needed to take care of toddler + cooking near Concord Mills in Charlotte.

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Front Desk Manager needed (single or couple) for 50 room Franchise Motel in Covington, VA. Honest, dedicated & reliable.

Hotel experience, fluent English and legal status a must. Email moli@royaltouch.us.

Motel Help Wanted: Couple needed for Housekeeping/Front Desk at independent motel in Goldsboro, NC. No experience needed. Legal status & fluent English a must.

Accommodations provided. Call 919-396-1752. looking for Couple to manage Subway Restaurant in Kinston, NC. Legal status, fluent English and computer skills required.

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Retail Sales Associate needed for Clothing & Sports Store in Columbia, SC. Must have legal status and speak fluent English.

Opportunity to advance quickly to management. Contact 706-877-0315.

Restaurant Help wanted in Cary/Morrisville, NC. Servers & Hosts for restaurant.

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Couple needed for Housekeeping & Front Desk for Independent motels in Florence, SC. Legal status required. Accommodations provided. Good pay! Call 585-430-9400.

Motel Help Wanted: Housekeeping, Managers & Night Auditors for Independent & Franchise Motels in South Carolina. Good pay and accommodations provided. Call 803-347-6320.

Gas Station Help Wanted: Full-time Single or couple in Columbia, SC. Experience Preferred. Must speak English. Call 803-4665861 or 803-319-9878.

Front Desk Clerk needed for franchise motel in Charlotte. Full-time or part-time.

Experience & fluent English required. Must be honest & reliable. Call Nina 704-299-3364. looking for experienced Esthetician for eyebrow threading salon in Greensboro and Fayetteville, NC. Call 336-686-7007.

Experienced full-time Indian Cuisine Chef and Sous Chef wanted for start-up restaurant in Morganton, NC. Job Duties include: Planning of the menu, determine portion size, estimate food requirement and cost and looking on that making the inventory of a particular menu or dish.

Supervise and give training to co workers and learn from them also. Maintaining the logs of the food which are maintained as time and temperature control. Afterwards clean and sanitize the station as well as the working freeze and working area and give a proper handover to the other cooks. Servsafe Certification preferred. Call 828-391-4805 Experienced threading Practitioners or licensed Esthetician in Charlotte & Raleigh.

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Dholi For Hire: Plays the Dhol (drum) for any occasion! Barat, Doli, Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Showers & any other festivity. Affordable rates! Call Arpan Bhandari 704-641-4761 or email: arpandholi@yahoo.com

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Sarika CPA PLLC......................................................37

Art of Living Retreat Center (Boone, NC) ...................16

LED Lights (Smart Energy Solutions).......................117

Savarimuthu, Christopher (Real Estate)...................119

Art Of Problem Solving Academy .............................75

Leela School of Dance..............................................25

Sewa Hurricane Relief Fund Raiser.............................8

Aspect Commerical Realty (Prashant Parmar) ..........51

Liberty Real Estate (Sunny Sebastian).......................46

Shachi Bhardwaj (Mortgage Banker - BankSouth)....11

Aureus University School Of Medicine (Aruba)........121

Little Dream Stickers .............................................112

Shah & Trivedi CPA, PLLC.........................................59

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir ..........................113

Lotus Salon & Spa....................................................47

Shah, Kirti (CPA - Sepa Consulting) .........................63

Barot, Tushar (State Farm) ........................................69

Maadhurya Photography ............................................9

Singh, Manjeet (Real Estate).....................................27

Basera Biyani & Grill.................................................42

Made U Look (Dish Network)....................................27

Sistar Mortgage .......................................................24

Bashyam, Spiro & Coats, LLP (Immigration Law)......20

Malak Jewelers........................................................23

Sitar Indian Cuisine (Durham).................................101

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

Malani Jewelers.....................................................128

Smart Properties (Real Estate - Smruti Patel)............61

Bipin Parekh Realty, LLC...........................................77

Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley................................79

Sonal Furniture (Atlanta) ...........................................30

Birju Joshi (Real Estate) ............................................33

Masters Trainers International (Yassin Chickha).........19

South Asian Bridal Show (Charlotte, Ayesha Mian)....19

Blooming Buds.........................................................51

Mina's Brow Spa (Morrisville) ...................................35

Spices Hut / Bawarchi Restaurant ............................85

Carolina Wedding Belle (Event Design & DĂŠcor)........41

Nationwide Ins. (Maqsood Khan) ............................125

Sri Somesvara Temple (Mt. Soma, North Carolina)..121

Cary Internal Medicine & Diabetes Center, PA ........105

NC Dermatology Associates .....................................99

Super Desi Bazaar (Apna Sabji Mandi Greensboro) ..66

Cary Medical Clinic...................................................97

Neurology & Pain Management Center ....................38

Swagat Restaurant (Morrisville, NC) .........................34

Chandni's Beauty Salon ..........................................97

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

Taaza Fresh Indian Bistro..........................................67

Cilantro Indian CafĂŠ Cary..........................................25

Nunna Realty (Shiva Nunna & Sanjay Motiramani)....13

Tower Restaurant (Morrisville).................................109

County South Realty & Business Brokers ...............111

Patel Brothers (Cary)...........................................48-49

Travel Passion ..........................................................63

Crepe Time Catering ..............................................119

Patel, Mrugesh (Law Offices)....................................17

Travel Today..............................................................57

Crescent Dental (Dr. Kavita Ghai) ............................101

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

Travel Universe .........................................................81

Cruise Planners (Raghu Mothukuri) ..........................29

Pramukh Mandapam ...............................................59

Travelinks .................................................................69

Curry Pot (Cary, NC)..................................................47

Preston Corners Pediatric Dentistry (Cary) ...............61

Triangle Women's Ctr (Haritha Nadendla, MD FACOG)...33

Darji, Iyer, Joshi & Patel (Accounting & Tax Services).79

Proficient Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. ...............55

Ttravel Guru..............................................................62

Desai & Desai LLP (CPA & Financial Services)........125

Raaga Restaurant (Chapel Hill, NC)...........................37

Tutoring (Nirmala Koripella - A+ Tutoring) .................65

Devam Jewelers.........................................................7

Radha Ravi Varma (Broker / Realtor).........................43

Udupi Cafe (Cary) .....................................................13

Divya Bhagat Realor .................................................35

Raghu Mothukuri Allstate Agent................................59

Uni World Travel........................................................45

DJ Desi (Amit Vasi) ...................................................45

Rajbhog Foods .........................................................63

USPS......................................................................108

DJ Lalit (Lalit Hemnani).............................................29

Rajdeep Video & Photography (Ramesh Panjabi)......57

Villexo Realty (Villa Plots: Bengaluru, Karnataka) .......19

Eye Level (Franchise Opportunity).............................51

Rasa Indi-Chinese Restaurant (Chapel Hill)...............55

Vyas Travels..............................................................76

Eye Level (locations) .................................................73

RB Realty Group (Ravi Bheemarao)...........................64

Walker Lambe Rhudy Costley & Gill, PLLC ...............93

Geological Resources, Inc.........................................72

Real Triangle Properties (Joe Mathews) ....................89

West Cary Medicine (Dr. Kareem M.D.) ....................43

Global Mall / Legacy Jewels ..................................127

Robert Brown LLC (Oza, Rishi: Immigration Law)....111

Worldwide Travels ....................................................17

Godavari (Truly South Indian - Morrisville) .................39

Rocket ATM..............................................................45

Y2 Academy (SAT Prep) .........................................87

Grand India Mart (Groceries).....................................83

Rose Mun Realty (Businesses For Sale)....................32

Yupp TV......................................................................3

Greater Triangle Realty (Thomas John) ...................103

Royal Events LLC (DJ Service & More)......................31

Zayka Restaurant ...................................................53

Heritage India Association Of NC (Gandhi Jayanti) ....78

Royal India Restaurant (Raleigh)................................91

Zeera Indian Restaurant ..........................................71

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We thank our Clients for their business and support over the last 20 years

We now have a Business location in Cary, NC

CERTIFIED P U B L I C A C C O U N TA N T S

Bookeeping & Sales tax returns • Individual / Business Tax Services Business Financial Statements Preparation • Personal Financial Statements Compilations • Estate Planning • Life Insurance and Annuities • Asset Management and Financial Advisory

FINANCIAL SERVICES

www.desaillp.com

In addition we have increased important financial services in addition to Accounting such as:

life Insurance and Annuities

We have added very experienced staff to support these services.

We can work with Various Top Performing Financial Companies.

Fee Based Asset Management

We have added a Certified Financial Planner with 20 years of experience managing Assets and Portfolios.

Anup Desai or Bhishma Patel 2423-B Plantation Center Dr. Matthews, NC 28105 704.845.0918 or 704.845.0915 eFax: 704-973-7935

anup@desaillp.com or bhishma@desaillp.com

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Chirag Patel 1000 Centre Green Way, suite 200 Cary NC 27513 919.228.6310 eFax: 704-973-7935 chirag@desaillp.com

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