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Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican candidate for President on taxes, outsourcing jobs and his bank accounts. So, a powerful counterpunch from Romney is what the base of the Republican Party is craving. Now in his second run for Continued on page 4
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Core committee chairs at the kickoff meeting-- Animesh Goenka, Gobind Munjal, Indu Jaiswal, Kamlesh Mehta, Mohinder Taneja, and Mala Bakshi By Vikas Girdhar Hicksville, NY: Representatives of over 100 Indian community organizations cutting across region, religion, language or political ideology joined distinguished guests here Thursday to announce the inaugural Long Island India Day Parade on August 11 in Hicksville. Organizers of the parade celebrating Indias Independence Day (akin to the parades in Manhattan and New Jersey) expressed great excitement for the huge accomplishment. The procession will begin at 1 p.m. on August 11 from Patel Brothers and wind down Broadway for one mile on Route 107 to the Continued on page 4
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classes for middle school students were threatened by state legislation last year, in the face of anemic local tax collections and dropping property values In East Harlem, at TAG Young Scholars, an elementary and middle school for gifted students, there was no gym teacher for elementary students, according to Patricia Saydah, whose son Mitchell Deutsch just finished the first grade there. Senator Tom Harkin, Democrat of Iowa, has proposed injecting language into the federal budget creating incentives for schools to report how much physical activity students are getting. He also asked the Government Accountability Office to look into the issue and, in February, it released a survey showing that while schools appeared more aware of the benefits of physical education, they have reduced the amount of time spent on such classes. Principals most frequently blame budget cuts, and in New York, they also cite pressures to devote resources to test preparation, and what one union leader called a lack of interest from the department headquarters.
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Romney story Continued from page 1 the White House, the former Massachusetts governor has shown consistent discipline, sticking doggedly to his strategy of making the election about Obamas stewardship of the economy and for the most part avoiding being baited into traps set for him by rivals. If youre responding, youre losing, he told Fox News on Wednesday. But the latest Democratic offensive has become so intense that the Romney campaign are starting a new wave of TV commercials, aides said. In a rapid-fire era of presidential politics and news cycles, when candidates have the ability to respond at a moments notice, the restraint of the Romney campaign over the last two weeks has opened a round of second-guessing about his narrow focus on the economy. Conservatives have lit up talk radio programs across the country, worrying whether Mr. Romneys business record has been Swift Boated, referring to attacks waged against Senator John Kerrys military record in 2004. The Romney campaign headquarters in Boston has been inundated with advice and criticism from donors and supporters who worry that Mr. Romney has lost an opportunity to introduce himself on his own terms. Team Obama is doing just what we did in 2004, which is to define the opposition furiously and early, said Mark McKinnon, a strategist who worked on George W. Bushs re-election campaign. Most voters dont have a deep sense of Romney other than hes not Obama. And in this cycle, that may be enough, but its a very risky approach. Advisers to Romney acknowledge that the questions about his record at Bain and wealth have added to his unfavorable rating among voters. But the campaign does not believe that the overall position of the race has changed, with voters still seeking an alternative to Obama. Some Republicans worry that Romney is not taking full advantage of the chance to defeat Mr. Obama. Some think he botched his chance to capitalize on the Supreme Courts decision to uphold the individual mandate portion of Obamas health care law when his campaign contradicted itself, calling the mandate first a penalty and only later a tax. Indian Investment story Continued from page 1 a platform for good working relations between Indian businesses and those who want to trade with them, Thakor said. Ibrahim Bocar-Bah, the ECOWAS commissioner of macro-economic policy and private sector development, said India can help in the transformation of the region with its technological know-how which is lacking in the region. Bocar-Bah said: "The show has given the opportunity to West Africa to see how far India has gone in the development of appropriate technology which West African countries can adapt for their development." He said "it was a very good exhibition and it was important that Ghana hosted it because of the country's economic growth over the past year." Most of the Indian participants described the show as a success. Parimal Kumar of the Defence Research and Development Organisation said the show has exposed them to "lot of limitless opportunities in the West Africa region". Kotsons vice president (Marketing) C. Singh said: "We have made contacts for new businesses and have seen exactly what the West African sub-region has to offer in terms of trade with India." "West Africa is a huge market with opportunities that we intend to explore." A Ghanaian businessman, Terry Adjetey, said: "The event has opened up opportunities that exist in India for businessmen in Ghana and the West African region to take advantage of." Kingfisher Airlines story Continued from page 1 After the meeting, the airline had said in a statement, "As far as Kingfisher House is concerned, this property is now vacant following the move to The Qube. This property is intended for sale and once again, the consortium was voluntarily approached for permission to sell with the proceeds being paid to the banks." It had also said the meeting with the bank Strategy & Business Development Namit Narain, C: 516.303.2075 Namit@TheSouthAsianTimes.info consortium was convened in the "normal course with a properly circulated agenda. There was no discussion on loan recovery or forced sale of any collateral." 1st India day parade story Continued from page 1 Asa Mai Hindu Temple on E. Barclay St. There will be about 25 floats, marching bands, and dance troupes depicting Indias culture and traditions. The announcement of a celebrity Grand Marshal is expected soon. A review stand will be set up along the way for the Grand Marshal and invited dignitaries. An estimated 10,000 people are expected to participate and enjoy the illustrious heritage of Motherland India. There will be daylong cultural programs along with food and shopping stalls at the parking lot opposite the Hindu temple. The theme of the parade will be Celebrating Democracy and Unity and all will carry flags of both India and America. It has been quite an ambitious step to bring the whole Indian community together on one platform, said the organizers. Committee members who spoke at the kick-off meeting included Animesh Goenka, Gobind Munjal, Indu Jaiswal, Kamlesh Mehta, Mohinder Taneja and Mala Bakshi. Hicksville has been chosen as the venue because it has become a magnet for the growing Indian community and businesses in the area. The annual parade will help make the town grow further as Little India on Long Island. Besides the August 11 parade, on August 15, there will be a flag-hoisting ceremony in front of the prestigious Nassau County Legislative & Executive Building in Mineola. The beautiful dome of the Theodore Roosevelt Building will be illuminated with Indian flag colors in the evening. For the finale a gala dinner will be held on August 17 at SUNY campus, Old Westbury. A souvenir journal marking Indias 66th Independence Day will be released at the function. The kickoff meeting was held at the premises of the All-American Political Party, on whose behalf Bobby Kumar Kalotee welcomed all attendees. Photo Journalist: Parveen/Bhanu Seth Chief Cartoonist: Mahendra P. Shah Art and Design: Vladimir Tomovski Bhagwati Creations, Rahul Sahota Web Editor: B.B.Chopra News Service: HT Media Ltd. IANS Newswire Services Printing: Five Star Printing, NY Richner Publications Contacts Editor@TheSouthAsianTimes.info Subscribe@TheSouthAsianTimes.info Advertisements Advertise@TheSouthAsianTimes.info P : 516.390.7847 F : 516.465.1343
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Indian community opposes resolution Nassau County honors President & CEO of Indus marking10 years of Gujarat anti-Muslim riots New York: Jagdish Sewhani, president of the AmericanIndian Public Affairs Committee, met with Congressman American Bank Steve Chabot, Chairman of the House Sub-Committee of
Foreign Affairs and Southeast Asia, and informed him that the Indian American community strongly opposes H.Res. 569. A formal memorandum was submitted. H.Res.569 was introduced by Congressman Keith Ellison and formally recognizes the tenth anniversary of the tragic communal violence in Gujarat, India. Sewhani informed Congressman Steve Chabot that H.Res. 569, described as Recognizing the tenth anniversary of the tragic communal violence in Gujarat, India, is not only biased and misleading, but also deceitful in its motive. It is driven by mendacious intent to tarnish the image of Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of Gujarat, he said.
The American-Indian Public Affairs Committee President Jagdish Sewhani meets Congressman Steve Chabot, Chairman House Sub-committee on Foreign Affairs and Southeast Asia
Keith Ellison has repeated the politically motivated lies and allegations by anti-Modi lobby in India and America. In fact, there is not a single person who can prove that the state government was culpable, or can prove that the riots were a genocide or a massacre. In fact, the riots were spontaneous. The roasting alive of 57 innocent people by extremist Muslims on the Godhra Railway Station was the last straw which triggered the peaceful Hindus to take on the law, Swehani said in a press release.He added, In a written reply in Parliament on May 11, 2011, Union Minister of State for Home Shriprakash Jaiswal, a member of the Congress Party, stated that 790 Muslims and 254 Hindus were killed in the Gujarat riots. Hence, it was neither a genocide nor a massacre, as falsely stated by Keith Ellison. The formal memorandum supports the impartiality of Modi government by quoting a Muslim newspaper Milli Gazette which in its June 1-15, 2005 issue stated that "Millions of Indian rupees were paid by the state government to the kith and kin of the people affected by communal riots." Substantiating its opposition to the H.Res.569 the memorandum states that it is worthwhile to pay attention to a scientific field study conducted by Justice D.S. Tewatia under the banner of the "Council for International Affairs and Human Rights" which in its report said that The strategy [of inimical forces] is to keep India engaged in communal and caste strife so that the nations focus on development is diffused and its endeavor to emerge as a super- power is thwarted.
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ana Samaj USA, a nonprofit organization based in Passaic/Clifton, held Indian community health camp on July 1st at Passaic high school. About 250 people attended the fair. Present at the occasion was Passaic City Mayor Dr. Blanco, saints of Swami Narayan of YDS, wellknown community leaders Piyush Patel, Harkesh Thakur, Atma Singh and local community leaders. 170 people participated in the camp who did not have any health Insurance. Health screening consisted of blood tests, EKG, eye examination, physical examination, review of EKG interpretation and counseling, heart disease screening, cancer screening/ prevention education and dental examination. Nine doctors volunteered their time along with their staff. Certified medical assistants
170 Indian Americans benefited through the health fair from the community also helped at the camp. President of the organization Bharat Rana thanked the team of doctors, sponsors of the camp, Quest Labs, Rivas Medical supply, all committee members and all participants.
Filmmaker Shailja Gupta they deal with it. New York's best South Asian acting talent - Manu Narayan, Samrat Chakrabarty, Manish Dayal, Saniv Jhaveri, Deepti Gupta, Carrie Anne James, Pallavi Sharda and Ami Sheth have been cast in the film.
New Jersey, Sawhney noted his company has just launched its first brand-name drug, a malaria treatment called Synriam that is the first brand-name drug ever developed in India. That's because the hundreds of drugmakers based in India all make inexpensive generic medicines, as most of the country's 1.1 billion people cannot afford brand-name drugs that can cost thousands of dollars. Sawhney is hoping to sell some brandname drugs in the U.S. eventually and plans in about six months to start selling a recently approved generic version of acne drug Accutane.
25 member business delegation led by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jyotiraditya Scindia is visiting South American countries of Colombia and Venezuela, as also Cuba, in a bid to strengthen the economic engagement with them. The delegation organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has participation from prominent Indian companies like Larson & Toubro, Godrej, Mahindra & Mahindra, Emcure pharmaceuticals, Ennore Coke Ltd, Forbes Marshall, ONGC Videsh, Apollo International and Continental Devices Indian Ltd. Participation in the delegation comes
from diverse sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, oil and gas, automobiles, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and mining and minerals. The July 6-13 visit has a strong focus on enhancing business and investment ties with Colombia and the two socialist countries, CII said in a statement. Colombia is emerging as an important focus country for Indian business. The total bilateral trade between India and Colombia stood at $1.4 billion in 201011, with India's exports to Colombia amounting to $0.55 billion and imports from Colombia amounting to $0.85 billion.
The Indian Public School buys US South Hills Academy for $10M
amil Nadu-based The Indian Public School (TIPS) has acquired South Hills Academy, a Los Angelesbased school for $10 million. This acquisition will help TIPS to expand its presence globally. Started in 1957, South Hills Academy is located in a five-acre campus and offers accelerated learning with an advanced math and science program and following the Baccalaureate system, wherein student are deputed to foreign countries for short stints. South Hills , which also offers pre-
school, elementary, junior and high school programs, will now be known as TIPS South Hills Academy. TIPS runs a chain of international baccalaureate (IB) education system schools in India and also offers professional development programs. Currently IB works with 3,456 schools in 143 countries to develop and offer four challenging programs to over 1,041,000 students aged 3 to 19. TIPS, which has 10 campuses in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, plans to start 20 more schools in India and ten abroad in five years.
mark the various stages along the journey towards wellness and recovery. The documentary was produced as a NAMI NJ Multicultural Outreach Initiative with the support of NAMI - National Alliance of Mental Illness and NJ Division of Mental Health Services. The mission of NAMI NJ Multicultural Programs is to improve the lives of people from all cultures who are affected by mental illness through support, education and advocacy. Omusha Communications is the producer of this documentary. A DVD of this documentary is available for interested mental health organizations across the nation.
The Jain Center Swami and Guru Gautam Swami and also rangmandap. There is an upasra where marble patts of Sammetshikhar Maha Tirth people can perform samayika, meditation, and Shratunjay Maha Tirth along with etc., library, and a class rooms for adult Navkar Mahamantra and Siddha Chakra and children religious classes; and a large patts. Chakreshvari Devi, Sarsvati Devi, multipurpose room. Shri Manibhadravira, and Shri During the Pratishtha Mahotsav, the Ghantakaranveer will also reside in the community will be honored with the pres-
Tanishq Abraham
he insists. People think we want all these things, but it's his passion. This is what he loves," his mother added. Able to count to 100 at the age of 2, and having to skip the first grade when fully capable of performing 4th and 5th grade mathematics instead, Abraham's life could be seen as a challenge for him to fit in. "Our challenge is to keep him stimulated, not bored and to advance. We don't want him to stagnate," his father told News 10. "I'm not very good because kids and people are kind of rude to me,'" Tanishq, which means jewel in Sanskrit, told the
Sacramento Bee of his previous school with children his own age. Thanks to his college enrolment today he instead gives class presentations and occasionally guest lectures on subjects like paleontology, astronomy and one of his favorites, dinosaurs. His little sister Tiara, too is in MENSA. At the age of six, she was inducted after scoring in the 98.8 percentile. Balancing his academia, Abraham performs in the San Francisco Boys Chorus, in gymnastics, soccer, piano and even sang the National Anthem at the San Francisco Giants and Oakland A's games.
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he 2012 MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee continued its 11 city tour this past weekend with two events in the Chicago & Atlanta areas. With a huge turnout this year as well, the bee attracted some top talent as well as young and new spellers that competed for the coveted prizes and titles. In Chicago, Sai Allu from Ballwin, MO was the regional champ and Roshni Asirvatham from Rochester, MN was the first runner up while Gokul Venkatachalam from Chesterfield, MO was second runner up. In Atlanta, Sumedh Garimella from Duluth, GA was the regional champ and Sadhana Durbha from Suwanee, GA was first runner up while Prutha Patel from Fayetteville, NC was second runner up. The winners received cash prizes of $500,
these vendors and exhibitors, the festival has stage performances, talent contests, interactive demonstrations, tennis clinics, and many fun filled activities for you and your family and friends. KAGW is celebrating Incredible India through the Indian Village by exploring dif-
ferent Indian regions and their colorful and varied cultures, products and special cuisines. They will be show-casing 25+ retail vendors and 5 authentic Indian cuisines. The Indian cultural performance groups will have a strong presence in the main stage along with some Bollywood style entertainments.
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Winners of Atlanta round $300 and $200 respectively. Children up to 14 years of age are eligible to participate and the contest saw spellers of even 6 years of age compete and make it past a few rounds. There are 9 more cities on the anvil before the August 17 finals in NJ.
PKF Hospitality Research; Marlene Colucci, Executive Vice President for Public Policy, American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA); John Russell, hotelier and former chairman of the AH&LA, and Nitin Shah, banker and former chairman of AAHOA, in a panel discussion moderated by Doug Collins, chairman and CEO of Americas Best Franchising; Mark Lommano, New Brand Analytics, and Cindy Green, Kalibri Labs; and Chuck Vollmer, entrepreneur and author of Jobenomics which describes how to create 20 million new private sector jobs by 2020.
here is like the only thing ziz Ansari, an Indian-origin she thinks is worth me doAmerican writer ing, Obama said. He also added, I know hes backand stand-up comedian stage but I just want to rehas come up with an ad mind him: Ive got more for President Barack Obamas voter registraTwitter followers than tion campaign, which you, man. I just want to keep him humble and says Ill blink when you hungry. register. Ansari responded to this Ansari has been supby tweeting, President porting Obamas reelecObama gives me a tion campaigns from the past many months and shoutout, calls me out on lack of Twitter followers. previous year he attended Unreal. a fundraiser for Obama Ansaris and Obmas rein New York City. ObaComedian Aziz Ansari lationship became ma pointed out Ansari during the dinner that followed, telling that stronger when the former attended the White his daughter is a huge fan of Ansari. House Correspondence dinner with several Now, this is big because Malia is a big other celebrities in the month of April, Parks and Recreation fan. So having Aziz last year.
erala Association of Greater Washington has partnered with other Asian countries, Thai Tennis Association in America, Singha Beer and USTA in organizing the 9th Annual Asian Festival at the main campus of the George Mason University, Fairfax VA. This two-day festival on July 2122 is a free admission event to promote a
greater understanding of the Asian-Americans and their cultures. The fest attracted over 50,000 people last year from the DC Metro Area. This year, the organizers have lined up more than 200 multi-cultural vendors and exhibitors along with 30 traditional Asian food vendors, including Thai, Indian, Philippines, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. In addition to
ouisiana's Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal, whose name often figures among Mitt Romney's likely running mates, has defended the presumptive Republican presidential nominee against attacks over his offshore investments. "Look, I'm happy he's a successful businessman. We've got a president today who's never run a business, never run anything including a lemonade stand before he was president of the United States," Jindal said on ABC's "This Week" Sunday. His comments follow a week of Democratic criticism of Romney for placing his money overseas in so-called tax havens,
such as Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and Switzerland. Asked whether or not Romney's finances should be an influential factor in this election, Jindal described the attacks as "distractions" but said voters will likely remember them as they head to the polls. "I think voters will consider all of the distractions thrown out by the Obama campaign," Jindal said. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign immediately seized on Jindal's comments, pointing out that Jindal declined to directly address questions about Romney's overseas investments and saying the governor "can't explain away" the candidate's accounts.
government all assistance." Vempati Chinna Sathyam, the veteran guru of the kuchipudi dance form, was honored in absentia with a lifetime achievement award. He could not be present because of health reasons, according to the organizers. Dr S Rao Rapaka of the National Institute of Health was recognized for his biomedical research. Dr Lakshmireddi Animireddy was declared the philanthropist of the decade (for the past 10 years). Along with Raju, Andhra Pradesh ministers D K Aruna and Sridhar Babu, parliament member Madhu Yaskhi and several state lawmakers attended the event that ended on July 8. The winning team of a cricket competition was given an award by former India captain and present MP Mohammed Azharuddin. Ileana, Surendra Reddy and other filmrelated persons were present at the "Tollywood meet-and-greet" session. AVS,
Minister for State for Defense Pallam Raju, Professor Joyce Flueckiger, Velcheru Narayana Rao, Magam Ranga Reddy and Rajender Dichpally (Secretary - Indian American Forum for Political Education) and others
with the initiative said. They have already raised over 750,000 dollars and are looking for active support and donations for another 750,000 to establish it at Emory. In October 2009, the university said in a report that the family of Florida biochemist Visweswara Rao Koppaka had made a lead gift of 750,000 dollars to help set up the professorship in Telugu and other South Indian traditions. Emory is committed to building a strong program in Telugu studies to enhance its South Asian studies through internal funding and support from the Telugu community. Emory hired world-renowned Telugu scholar Rao in 2007, the report said.
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Hindu Temple Society of North America and Indian American Intellectuals Forum, in cooperation with Hindus of the Tri-State area celebrate the 18th Annual Hindu Unity Day (Hindu Sangathan Divas)
Date: Saturday, July 21st, 2012 Assembly Time: 3:30 PM Program: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: HINDU TEMPLE AUDITORIUM 143-09 Holly Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355
Please come and celebrate Hindu Unity Day in commemoration of the coronation of Ch. Shivaji Maharaj, Hindu warrior king who, after demolishing Islamic domination, established Hindu kingdom in India in 1674. You are cordially invited with your family and friends to participate in this Yagna. Our aim in organizing this celebration is to create a feeling of pride about our Hindu identity and heritage in our community.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Subramanian Swamy, President of Janata Party, former Law Minister, Govt. of India Topic of Speech: Globalization of Hindu Unity
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President Obama speaking in Pittsburg, PA, last week. Obama's approval ratings ticked up 1 point to 48 percent and the number of Americans who disapprove of his job performance dropped 3 percentage points to 47 percent. The shift follows a low point for Obama in June as economic wor-
World Trade Towers collapse and Hurricane Katrina topped the list in the study by Nielsen and Sony.
News-oriented items that crossed generations proved to be the most influential TV experiences, and stories of a communal nature or with widespread relevance also resonated with viewers. Princess Diana's funeral, the Columbine High School shootings in Colorado, the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the 2010 earthquake in Japan and football star O.J. Simpson's famous car chase by police also scored in the top 10. "What's interesting for me is not what's on the list, but what's not on the list," said Brian Siegel, vice president of television for Sony Electronics. "There wasn't entertainment - no Super Bowl, no "Friends" finale. It was all news and events ... Memories that are ubiquitous among all of us." Sony commissioned the study to assess emo-
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We are prepared to pay rupees 20 for an ice cream cone, but won't pay one rupee more for a kilo of wheat or rice, media quoted P. Chidambaram as saying ter as saying in response to a question on rising price burden on the common man: "We are prepared to pay 15 rupees for a bottle of water
Although 105 persons died during the 45-day yatra last year which was highest due to natural causes an official of the health department said. The yatra will end on August 2, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan.
Classical music lovers herald the arrival of the first monsoon showers with a festival centered around the 'malhar' melody of the raga malhar - the asked his court musician Tansen in theme of the festival - had worked Fatehpur Sikri to sing raga 'deepon the atmosphere to soothe the ak' - the raga of light (lamp). The intense heat and invoke rain. power of the music was such that Historians point to an interesting the lamps in the courtyard lit by 500-year-old Muslim legend. themselves and Tansen's body Mughal emperor Akbar once burned with heat.
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Congress leader Sajjan Kumar court to dispose of the revision (petition) either way at an early date without further adjournment," the court said. Appearing for the Central Bureau of Investigation, counsel D.P. Singh and Trannum Cheema described Sajjan Kumar's plea as an attempt to delay the proceedings. "This is nothing but an effort to delay," said a CBI counsel. The CBI counsel told the court that in August 2010, the trial court was asked to complete the trial within six months. Then it was asked to wrap up the proceedings in one year which ended September 2011. Sajjan Kumar has challenged the refusal by the trial court to present the evidence that was tendered by one of the victims and key witness, Jagdish Kaur, before the Justice Ranganath Commission and the Justice Nanavati Commission which probed the riots.
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India's IT bellwether Infosys Ltd dollar from 51 to a dollar during the quarter (Q1) under review, net income in dollar terms declined sequentially 10.2 percent to $416 million from $463 million in fourth quarter (Q4) of FY 2012, though 8.3 percent up YoY from $384 million a year ago. "Globally currency volatility continues to be a big challenge for the industry. We are making the right investments balancing the short-
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Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano with honorees and organizers at the event on Long Island. Chambers of Commerce President Barbara Roos. he South Asian communitys celebration at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow on Sunday was presented by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and the countys Hunan Rights Commission Chairman Zahid Syed and enjoyed by over 5000 people. Anusha Syed was the MC who introduced Honorable Mangano, who in turn, presented citations to the honorees. Bobby Kumar, CoChair of the event, welcomed the audience and introduced the organizing committee. The event offered free kids rides, mehndi, face painting, health screening besides entertainment in the form of live performance by well known Indian and Pakistani Singers. There were also stalls of food, clothes, jewelry and gift items. Purvi Joshi came from India and sang a famous song No touching no touching with Haider Afzal a Pakistani singer.
Children singing the American National Anthem at the Edison I-day event.
Food booths and kids rides were highlights of the event organized by South Asian Community Outreach.
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Dara Singh with his son great effect in the TV blockbusters "Ramayan" and "Mahabharat". He was last seen in the Kareena Kapoor-Shahid Kapoor starrer "Jab We Met" as the stern, lovable 'Daarji' who ruled over a noisy, close-knit Sikh family. Quite like the real life man, who intimidated people with his 6' 2" frame but soon won them over with outgoing nature and warmth. Born to Balwant Kaur and Surat Singh Randhawa Nov 19, 1928 in a village in Amritsar, Punjab, Dara Singh was encouraged to take up wrestling due to his imposing physique and trained in 'pehelwani', an Indian style of wrestling. He became a star wrestler - and not just on Indian turf. Dara Singh took on international wrestlers like Lou Thesz and Stanis-
laus Zbyszko, and had over 500 professional fights to his credit - all undefeated. He won the Professional Indian Wrestling Championship in 1953, and took away the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship trophy in 1959 by defeating Canadian champion George Godianko. A recipient of titles like Rustam-EPunjab (1966) and Rustam-E-Hind (1978), Dara Singh retired from active wrestling in 1983. In 1989, he published his autobiography "Meri Atmakatha" in Punjabi, and seven years later was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. And while he was wrestling, he was making a name in cinema - both Hindi and Punjabi. His first release was the 1952 "Sangdil" and then came a succession of films like "King Kong", "Faulad", "Sher-e-Watan" that earned him the name of Bollywood's action king. During his hey day as a hero, he teamed up with Mumtaz in 16 Hindi films, including "Jawan Mard",
"Raaka", "Aandhi Aur Toofan", "Daku Mangal Singh", "Boxer" and "Veer Bhimsen". Another successful phase in Dara Singh's acting career came when he bagged the role of Hanuman in Ramanand Sagar's epochal TV series "Ramayan" in 1986. People liked him so much that B.R. Chopra roped him in to play the same role in "Mahabharat". Dara Singh gave viewers a glimpse of his humorous side through shows like "Hadd Kar Di" and "Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka". He became a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha from August 2003 to August 2009. Dara Singh also took on the role of a writer, director and producer. In 1978, he launched Dara Studio, a self-contained mini-city with all facilities within the compound, in Punjab's Mohali district. Dara Singh, who was widowed and got married for the second time, leaves behind his wife, six children three sons and three daughters. And legions of fans of a man who defined machismo.
A scene from the original 'Aashiqui' he romance in "Aashiqui 2" will be "gentler" and the film will have a "U/A or U-certificate", says filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who has of late been churning out erotic and violent dramas. Directed by Mohit Suri, "Aashiqui 2" features Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor. Scheduled for a Valentine's Day release, the film's shooting will commence from next month. "I would say he (Suri) would perhaps be making a film which is certainly a U/A or U-certificate film. Because the theme is slightly mature, the romance will be more gentler with palatable scenes unlike 'Murder 2'," Bhatt said. "There will be people who will be reliving the romantic eras; they will come to check out how 'Aashiqui 2' has shaped up." Bhatt said Suri was making a product catering to "the constituency that always asks me why do I make only 'Murder 2', 'Jism 2', 'Jannat 2' - erotic films and not the kind of cinema that I used to make earlier like 'Dil Hai
Ke Manta Nahi' and types." The filmmaker, known for serious meaningful cinema high on emotions like "Arth", "Saraansh", "Naam", "Kaash" and "Daddy", says that he was just following the thought process of new breed of filmmakers.
napologetic about her forthcoming production "Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum", Ekta Kapoor says that people with "pristine sensibilities" should stay away from it. "I am not going to give any justification to anyone. Those who don't like it, sorry, but if you like it, we love you. It took us seven years to gather the guts to make 'Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum'," the 37-year-old said while promoting the film at a radio station. "We are not bothered about anyone. Yes, I do worry about going to jail or being killed, otherwise nothing," she added. "Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum" is a sequel to Ekta's 2005 film "Kyaa Kool Hai Hum". Ekta has a set target audience in mind for her film that hits theatres July 27 and cautions others against watching it. "If you are a fuddy-duddy and have very pristine sensibilities, please don't watch it because it's not for you. It's for the masses, for youngsters. It's actually for those who loved part one and enjoyed that mad humour. It's not for the high-brows, the tight-asses. If you are one of those, please don't come," said Ekta who turned to film production with "Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta" in 2001. A poster of 'Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum'
to such situations. "This is the price we have to pay because unfortunately our industry has made insensitive and jingoistic films in the past," he wrote. According to reports, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), the country`s media regulatory watchdog, has directed cable operators and satellite TV channels to refrain from airing promos/reviews of the movie till it is issued a no-objection certificate by the Central Board of Film Censors of Pakistan. PEMRA alleges that the film shows the Pakistani intelligence agency ISI in a bad light.
A scene from 'Bol Bachchan' ndian comedy adventure "Bol Bachchan" starring Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Bachchan scored a terrific opening in North America generating the best debut this summer for any Bollywood film. Released by Fox International Productions, Rohit Shetty's comic hit grossed $562,000 in its first three days beating the opening of Akshay Kumar's "Rowdy Rathore" by a remarkable 47 percent despite playing in fewer theatres, according to Boxofficeguru.com. It also debuted bigger than "Teri Meri Kahaani" starring Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. In addition, "Bol Bachchan" more than tripled the opening weekend of the last Rohit Shetty-Ajay Devgn project "Singham" which released in July of last summer. The Hollywood Reporter remarked that Abhishek Bachchan gives "one of his best performances to
date" and that the film is filled with "engaging performances and ever-spiraling hysteria." "Bol Bachchan" landed in the Top 20 at the North American box office and also scored a huge number one opening in India. Back home, after a promising opening day collection of Rs.12.10 crore, 'Bol Bachchan' went nearly houseful on the weekend and amassed Rs.50.13 crore. Said to be inspired by 1979 movie "Gol Maal", "Bol Bachchan", made on a budget of Rs.70 crore, features Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Asin Thottumkal and Prachi Desai. Internationally too, "Bol Bachchan" is doing extremely well when compared to other recent releases overseas. It earned $255,000 (Britain), $650,000 (Middle East), $167,000 (Australia) and $450,000 from the rest of the world.
A scene from the film 'Cocktail' matter of familiarity but using tal- for its music, composed by Pritam Chakraborty. ented actors who fit the bill." Actor Randeep Hooda will be seen Quirky song "Second hand in a cameo. The film has already jawaani", with Saif, Deepika and grabbed eyeballs for its ultra-modern Diana grooving together, has also styling by designer Anaita Shroff gained popularity among music Adajania, and bagged a thumbs-up lovers.
woman starts to run..." beat "Bhaag D.K.Bose" left, right and centre. With its foot-tapping calypso beats, the number is a hit, particularly amongst youngsters. "Teri shirt da button" ("Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum"): "Tere shirt da main ta button soniya, baalon ka tera main clip ho gaya" -- an unusually funny, yet romantic number, is crooned by Sonu Nigam. There is nothing double meaning about this one, but its unique lyrics and melodious tune are drawing interest. "Womaniya" ("Gangs Of Wasseypur - Part I"): With its folk flavor infused with new-age beats, "Womaniya" is a playful, pre-wedding celebratory song, where women advise the bride how to behave when the groom begins to get cosy. Needless to say, with lyrics like "Maange jo babuna prem nisaniya, bole jo thodi katiho kaniya" (When the husband asks for a token of love, bite his ears), it fits this list to the T. "Dil garden garden" ("Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum"): Extremely peppy and catchy, this number is 'super kool'! The song describes the
excitement of being bitten by the love bug. Sung in male voices, the number's plus point is also its colourful picturisation, featuring comedy stars Riteish Deshmukh and Tusshar Kapoor. Female leads Sarah Jane Dias and Neha Sharma, along with a pug dog, also add to the song, the video of which has a very retro feel. "Madam malai" ("Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai"): "Meri kamar hai jaise Jaipuri suraahi, main hoon Madam malai" -- Pakistani actress Veena Malik gets a cheesy item number with this song. The number doesn't score too much on the choreography scale, but those who have loved the beats of "Jalebi bai" and "Shake it saiyaan" would perhaps lend an ear even to this song. "Aa re pritam pyaare" ("Rowdy Rathore"): Fast and energetic, "Aa re pritam pyaare" is a Bollywood dance enthusiast's delight. With lyrics like "Pallu ke neeche chhupa ke rakha hai, utha dun toh hungama ho...", it is definitely bold. Its powerhouse dance moves and crowd-laden picturization also contribute to the recall value of the song.
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Goa - Fresh cool breezes, colorful sunsets, giant sea waves hitting the beach and lush green landscape, this is Goa for you during monsoons. Usually tourists prefer coming to Goa during winters but if you want to enjoy the greenery, Leh and Ladakh - Traveling anywhere in the Himalayas is an experience in itself. Starting with northern India, the beautiful Leh and Ladakh are must visits during the onset of monsoons. Ladakh, at an altitude of 9000 feet, is a plateau with interspersed valleys lying close to the Greater Himalayas. The beauty of the landscape is enchanting. Wind-swept mountains, crysLADAKH tal blue lakes and monasteries with colorful prayer flags waving in the wind add to the charm. Leh is accessible by road only between May and October. This is the time of the year when the roads are clear of snow, making travel a lot easier. Trekking in the Leh-Ladakh region gives an exciting opportunity to have captivating views of snow-capped mountain ranges, lush green valleys and rivers. In June-July, don't miss the two-day Hemis festival in Ladakh to commemorate birth of Guru Padmasambhava, founder of Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. Monsoon activities: Mountaineering, biking, white water rafting, jeep safari, camel safari and trekking. Coorg or Kodugu - Also referred to as the "Scotland of India", Coorg is one of the favorite travel destinations in Karnataka, especially during the monsoons, considered to be the most romantic time for honeymooners. Rainfall during July-September is quite intense and the weather normally cold, tempting couples to sit around cozy fires and cuddle! This is also the best time to see cascading waterfalls, green landscapes and thundering rivers. The mountains and fields cover themCOORG selves with green carpet and the fog and mist adds to the charm. Coorg is also known for its rich wildlife and has three wildlife sanctuaries and one national park. Monsoon activities: White river rafting, fishing, plantation visits.
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the Arabian Sea getting furious with giant waves and most of all get good deals on luxurious resorts and hotels, monsoons are the best time of the year. Goa beaches are less crowded unlike that during peak season. The Dudhsagar Falls and the much-admired Savoi (spice plantation) are the best during the monsoons. Vibrant festivals are also celebrated around this time. Sao Joao or Feast of St. John the Baptist is celebrated in late June and involves men jumping into overflowing village wells to retrieve bottles of 'feni'. Also look out for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Bonderam flag festival and Ganesh Chaturthi. For some, Goa may not be fun during monsoons as there are fewer restaurants on the beach and no water sport activities. Monsoon activities: Hire a bike and enjoy the rains. Take a boat ride up the Mandovi River and get a feel of the historic Goan architecture, jeep safari to Mollem National Park, Bondla, and Cotigao wildlife sanctuary.
Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand Widespread alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty make the Valley of Flowers National Park, situated at 3600 meters above sea level, a must visit during the monsoons. The flowers are in full bloom and your eyes are treated to a riot of color. Open from April to VALLEY OF FLOWERS October, the meadows are laden with nearly 300 varieties of alpine flowers which appear like a sheet of the most beautiful colors, framed by the snow capped Himalayan Mountains. If fortunate, you may even encounter some endangered species like the Snow Leopard, Himalayan Bear, Himalayan Mouse Hare, Musk Deer and Blue Sheep. A 13km long trek from Govind Ghat will take you to the Valley of Flowers, which stretch out before you like the Garden of Eden, a magical land. Monsoon activities: Trekking, mountaineering and bird watching Mandu or Mandavgarh Historical locations dotted with forts, lakes, hills and waterfalls can be equally exciting and relaxing during monsoons. Just about 100 km from Indore is a ruined city in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh called Mandu. Often referred to as the "City of Joy", Mandu is on the southwestern edge of the Malwa Plateau, with MANDU sweeping views of the Nimar Plains below. The beauty of Mandu is only enhanced during monsoons when the waterfalls gush down the plateau and old buildings of the fort get mirrored in the lakes making it one of the most romantic historical sites in India. It also has the good fortune of not having been invaded by armies of tourists so far. Monsoon activities: Hire a bicycle and ride around the city.
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any people believe that weve run out of ideas and that the future will be one of bleak shortages of food, energy, and water. Billionaire Peter Thiel, for example, argues that despite spectacular advances in computer-related fields, technological progress has actually stalled because the internal combustion engine still rules our highways, the cancer death rate has barely changed since 1971, and the top speed at which people can travel has ceased to improve. Why am I so optimistic? Because of the wide assortment of technologies that are advancing at exponential rates and converging. They are enabling small teams to do what was once only possible for governments and large corporations. These technologies will help us solve many of humanitys grand challenges, including energy, education, water, food, and health. Let me give you a taste of what lies ahead. Most people in the world have been affected by the advances in computing and mobile technologies. In a short 15 years, the Internet has changed the way we work, shop, communicate, and think. Knowledge, which used to be available only to the elite through books such as the Encyclopedia Britannica, is today abundant and free. All because computing power is growing exponentially. The technology industry knows this growth as Moores Law. The advances are happening also in fields such as genetics, AI, robotics, and medicine. For example, in 2000, scientists at a company called Celera announced that it had raced ahead of the U.S. governmentled international effort decoding the DNA of a human being. Using the latest sequencing technology as well as the data available from the Human Genome Project, Celera scientists had created a working draft of the genome. It took decades and cost billions to reach this milestone. The price of genome sequencing is dropping at double the rate of Moores Law. Today, it is possible to decode your DNA for
a few thousand dollars. With the price falling at this rate, a full genome sequence will cost less than $100 within five years. Genome data will readily be available for millions, perhaps billions, of people. We will be able to discover the correlations between disease and DNA and to prescribe personalized medicationstailored to an individuals DNA. This will create a revolution in medicine. We can now write DNA. Advances in synthetic biology are allowing researchers, and even high-school students, to create new organisms and synthetic life forms. Entrepreneurs have developed software tools to design and compile DNA. There are startups that offer DNA synthesis and assembly as a service. In another emerging field called digital manufacturing, 3D printers enable the production of physical mechanical devices, medical implants, jewelry, and even clothing. These printers use something like a toothpaste tube of plastic or other material held vertically in an X-Y plotter that squirts out thin layers of tiny dots of material that build up, layer by layer, to produce a 3D replica of the computer-generated design. The cheapest 3D printers, which print rudimentary objects, currently sell for between $500 and $1000. Soon, we will have printers for this price that can print toys and household goods. Within this decade, we will see 3D printers doing the small-scale production of previously labor-intensive crafts and goods. With every good comes a bad, and our optimism always needs to be grounded. Synthetic biology could lead to new forms of bioterrorism; surveillance technologies which are becoming ever more sophisticatedalready provide governments more information than Big Brother ever dreamed about; no guidelines have yet been developed for ethics in the exponential era. My worry: will humanity evolve fast enough to fulfill its increasing responsibilities? (Vivek Wadhwa is Vice President of Academics and Innovation at Singularity University.)
Let there be no race or color bar under the camouflage of national or continental European Union By Subhash Chopra further tightening the screws in shutting the doors on the colored inflow from the Commonwealth. (Shush... the C word is never mentioned in either partys migration debate.) In the latest round, Tory Home Secretary (minister) Theresa May is planning to tear up Labours Life in the UK: A Journey to Citizenship guide book and replace it with one containing a number of stridently patriotic requirements for gaining British citizenship. Out goes the Labour governments softtouch 45-minute citizenship test with questions about customs, legal practices, welfare rules, human rights and the role of parliament, monarch, and local and central government. In comes what the Sunday Times front page lead headline called God Save the Queen test for migrants under the new Tory guidebook. The real story is about keeping out colored migrants, yet the word color is studiously left out of it. The huge influx of migrants (over half a million instead of the a mere 13,000 under Labour estimates) since 2005 has been from the new member countries of the European Union. Yet the target of exclusion are people from the colored Commonwealth countries Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, West Indians, Africans and others. The Poles, the Hungarians, the Latvians, the Lithuanians and other non-Englishknowing newcomers are not outsiders. Instead, the highly skilled doctors, engineers and others from Asia and elsewhere are labeled outsiders easy scapegoats! One of the factors that led to the defeat of the last labour government of Prime Minister Gordon Brown was undoubtedly the partys inability to handle the East European migration, which the party under the leadership of Ed Miliband is no longer shy of debating in public. Indeed, Miliband in a signed newspaper article writes: I am the son of immigrants and proud of it. My father arrived here as a boy to escape from the Nazis. My mother came to this country just after the war as another Jewish refugee... Britain was experiencing the largest peacetime migration in recent history partly because of global factors like the low cost of travel but also because the last Labour government severely underestimated the number who would come here when the EU expanded. British and European migration policies are thrown into sharp contrast by President Obama who just recently declared an amnesty for nearly 800,000 so-called illegals born of parents who entered USA as illegal migrants. And they include people of colors, religions and backgrounds, though mostly Mexicans and other Latinos. Every country has the sovereign right to manage its migration intake, but let there be no race or color bar under the camouflage of national or continental European Union.
The new technologies will help us solve many of humanitys grand challenges, including energy, education, water, food, and health
imes are hard in Britain today. The country is facing a double dip recession. The search for scapegoats who can be blamed for scarcity of jobs, pressure on housing , education and other welfare facilities has acquired a renewed urgency. Who could be a better target than the Afro-Asian diaspora from the Commonwealth? Migrants from Eastern European countries cant be touched because they belong to European Union whose charter ensures free movement of labor and capital. EU workers need no visas or work permits. Times are also hard in America but President Obamas administration has refused to pander to the conservative lobby and instead declared a virtual amnesty for thousands of young illegals -- a cool contrast to Britains Tory tabloid press inspired paranoia against non-European immigrants, a euphemism for colored from the Commonwealth. Never mind, Britains historic role as the mother of the Commonwealth and the Queens Jubilee message stressing Commonwealth links, the ruling Tory government is determined to out do the previous Labour regime by reducing immigration to tens of thousands from hundreds of thousands under Labour rule. Having failed to achieve that target in the first two years of its rule, Prime Minister David Camerons government is
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Like the US, India, too, is witnessing a mass movement to the suburbs Bombay) used to house 68% of the satellite towns such as Kharghar, ond and the third generations. With population, while the remaining Sanpada, Vasai, Mira Road, Thane, six-eight family members constant32% lived in the suburbs. The Kalyan-Dombivli, and all the way ly jostling for space and privacy or 1990s and 2000s saw suburban to Vasind and Boisar, which offer a for that vantage position in front of population overtaking their city better quality of life than the con- the living room television, moving counterparts. Currently, it's esti- gested by-lanes of central Mumbai. into a more spacious home in the mated that more than 80% of More and more people in Delhi's suburbs has emerged as a solution Mumbai's population lives in the Chandni Chowk-Connaught Place for many erstwhile city-dwellers. suburbs. or from Kolkata's Burrabazar area City properties across India have The numbers include are feeling claustrophobic in the become frightfully expensive and Mumbaikars, who have moved ever-growing commercial hum- are now virtually out of bounds for from Girgaon to Goregaon (central drum in the neighbourhood and the the middle class, while suburban districts to the suburbs), and absence of open spaces. The two- residential complexes continue to migrant households from other bedroom residential premises be available at comparatively reaparts of Maharashtra and/or from which were once perfect for the sonable rates. The twin attractions other states. There is a clear trend Indian urban nuclear 'hum do, of comfortable living and affordwhere the existing population of hamare do' family have now able rates are hard to ignore. central Mumbai is spreading out to turned inadequate to house the secIf the US government
between 1944 and 1956 constructed 41,000 miles of interstate highways to facilitate suburbanisation, the Indian government is also doing its bit by constructing modern railway networks across metros and surrounding suburbs. The Delhi and Kolkata metro networks are already a huge success, while work for the Mumbai and Bengaluru railway networks is underway. Mumbai civic authorities, meanwhile, have finalised a blueprint to connect Nariman Point (south Mumbai) to Borivali in the western suburbs. Reclaiming the sea seems to be high on the agenda. What's really important is that a majority of the new Indian suburbanites belong to the affluent and, therefore, dominant section of Indian economics. Affluents traditional and professional are defined as a distinct group of households with an annual income of approx R9.25 lakh and above. If the US, between 1946 and 1964, witnessed the 'baby boom', Indian suburbia is not to be left behind. A casual stroll in the playareas of the suburban residential complexes will reveal enough perambulators, while the swings and the see-saws will be invariably full of screaming children. Welcome to modern Indian suburbia, American-style. (Brotin Banerjee is managing director and CEO, Tata Housing Development Company. The views expressed by the author are personal.)
uring their visits to India over the past two months, both US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta reiterated President Barack Obama's 2012 statement that Washington's relationship with New Delhi will be "one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century". While they sought to enhance cooperation on a range of issues during their visits, the most significant proposal that emerged was Panetta's recommendation that India play a more robust role in Afghanistan, particularly by training the country's nascent military and police forces. Not only does this suggestion represent a significant shift in the US policy away from Pakistan, but it also indicates that American policymakers have concluded that New Delhi has more to contribute to Afghanistan's internal stability than Islamabad does. India also has a direct stake in deepening its engagement with the Hamid Karzai government both to advance important political, economic, and strategic interests and to help bolster its status as a leading regional power. For years, India has played an important,
albeit low-profile, role in Afghanistan, focusing primarily on the provision of economic and commercial assistance. New Delhi has so far pledged more than $2 billion in development support, making it Kabul's fifth-largest aid donor. Indian firms have also invested heavily in transportation infrastructure projects which will facilitate the export of Afghan goods to regional and global markets. Paralleling these efforts has been a concerted campaign to integrate Afghanistan into the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, which, if achieved, will potentially generate as much as $2 billion in economic activity. With Afghanistan likely to experience significant changes in 2014 not only will the US and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) start the process of drawing down their troop levels, but Afghanistan will also elect a new leader, as President Hamid Karzai has pledged not to stand for a third term India faces important decisions about the nature of its future involvement in the country. Some commentators have called for an end to economic assistance, arguing that it has failed to advance New Delhi's influence and endangered aid workers by exposing them to insurgent attacks. Others believe that years of well-publicised
India should not shy away from expanding security cooperation with Kabul development projects have made India popular among ordinary Afghans. India should not shy away from expanding security cooperation with Kabul. More than 100,000 Indian troops have participated in 40 United Nations peacekeeping missions since the 1950s; the Navy has deployed ships on counter-piracy missions off the coast of Somalia; and within the region, New Delhi has provided military training and assistance to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Nepal. Similar force projection in Afghanistan through advanced training or operational troop deployments would solidify India's role as the primary provider of security in South Asia.
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Miss India UK faces 'racial Australian found guilty of insults' on Big Brother killing three Indian siblings
London: Five years after actress Shilpa Shetty was subject to racist behavior on Celebrity Big Brother, Miss India UK Deana Uppal has faced similar 'insults' from a fellow contestant, prompting regulator Ofcom to launch a probe on receiving over 1,000 complaints. Hailing from Birmingham, Uppal is the current Miss India UK and has done modeling assignments in the UK and India. In 2007, following an uproar over racist comments by contestant Jade Goody against Shilpa, Ofcom had ruled that Channel 4 had breached its code of conduct. The issue snowballed into a major row, with the Indian and the UK government intervening. The show is being broadcast on Channel 5. On June 5, fellow contestant Conor McIntyre was reportedly seen screaming at Uppal and was later warned for the aggression towards her. On June 25, he was seen shouting at a weeping Uppal, brandishing her epilator, and abusing her. McIntyre's remarks prompted demands from women charity organizations for his removal from the Big Brother house, saying that Uppal should not have to live with such an intimidating presence. Many took to Twitter to blast Conor's alleged bullying and over 1,000 Melbourne: A 42-year-old Australian faces up to 45 years in jail after a jury Tuesday found him guilty of murdering three siblings of an Indian-origin family in Brisbane in 2003. The Supreme Court in Brisbane found Max Sica guilty of murdering 24-year-old Neelma Singh, 18-year-old Kunal Singh and 12-year-old Sidhi Singh at their family home in Bridgeman Downs, in north Brisbane April 21, 2003, the couriermail.com.au website reported. During the 77-day trial, the court heard allegations about relationships involving Sica and the Singh family. The prosecutor said Neelma Singh and Sica had a relationship in 2002, and Neelma wanted to break it off. However, in the weeks before her death, Neelma had willingly seen Sica after he falsely claimed he had a brain tumour and had just weeks to live, the report said. Sica went to the Singh home on the night of April 20, 2003, to talk with Neelma. The prosecution said that for some reason - perhaps out of jealously or rejection Sica strangled Neelma in a fit of rage. Sica allegedly attacked Kunal and Sidhi with a garden fork because they could identify him as Neelma's killer.
Neelma Singh and Max Sica Sidhi was beaten to death, most likely in her bed. Kunal, who was also most likely in his bed, was knocked unconscious. All three siblings were dressed for bed. The bodies were dumped in a spa, and Sica used bleach to clean the murder scene and wash away DNA. On Tuesday, Sica showed no reaction when the jury handed down their verdict. He only spoke when the judge asked him if he had anything to say. "Well, I didn't kill no one and the Queensland justice system is corrupt, okay? Sorry, that's all I have to say," Sica said. Sentencing was adjourned as the victims' father, Vijay Singh, was not present in court.
Miss India UK Deana Uppal people lodged complaints with the regulator, prompting Ofcom to launch an investigation into whether the airing of the arguments may have breached the broadcasting code. "Channel 5 is committed to complying with Ofcom's broadcasting code and will help to facilitate a speedy investigation into this particular episode of Big Brother and Big Brother's Bit on the Side," said a Channel 5 spokesman.
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up an NRI cell for people from the state to track their growth and safety and also look into issues such as health, says Labor Minister Waqar Ahmad Shah. "A large number of people from Uttar Pradesh are settled in Gulf countries or have gone there for jobs and face problems," said Shah Tuesday. Instructions, he said, had been issued to all district magistrates in the state to collect data on the
number of people from each district who are overseas. The special cell for NRIs would also inform on possibilities of employment if and when they decide to come back to the state. "There are many situations like that of safety, health and communication with relatives back home that need to be attended to. All such issues would be addressed through the special NRI cell," the minister added. Budgetary provisions were being made for creation of such a cell, he said.
Global Indian school chain gets IFC funding for new schools
New Delhi: A global chain of schools providing education with Indian values, especially meant for the diaspora, has received funding from the World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC) to set up more institutions in India and Southeast Asian countries. The IFC will provide Singaporean $25 mn ($19.4 mn) to the Global Indian International School(GIIS), run by the Global Schools Foundation (GSF) that has 20 campuses in seven countries, for setting up/acquiring new schools in South and Southeast Asian countries, GIIS officials said here Monday. A GIIS statement cited IFC director Vipul Prakash as saying that "GIIS' ability to implement high standards of educational delivery helps in driving innovation in the primary and secondary education sector and fulfils the growing need for quality education in emerging markets." The investment is in line with IFC's strategy for education sector in Asia, which includes supporting service providers, he added.
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LeT operates freely in Pakistan and has continuing connections with the Pakistani intelligence service and army the investigation of the deadliest terror attack in the world since 9/11, Riedel said. "He is already confessing to his role and implicating Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) directorate directly in controlling the attack as it went down," he noted. "If the press reports about Abu Jindal's accusations are confirmed then the ISI was involved directly
22 journalists killed in Taliban commander: We cant win Afghanistan war four years in Balochistan
Kabul: One of the most senior Taliban commanders has admitted that it is unlikely the insurgents can win the war in Afghanistan, according to an interview published by Britain's New Statesman magazine. The identity of the Taliban leader is not revealed but the interview was conducted by Taliban expert and author Michael Semple, who was a UN envoy to Afghanistan and is now with the Carr Centre for Human Rights Policy at Harvard. "It would take some kind of divine intervention for the Taliban to win this war," the commander, who is referred to only as Mawlvi (mullah) tells Semple, according to excerpts of the interview on the magazine's website. "The Taliban capturing Kabul is a very distant prospect." he Islamists were in power in Afghanistan from 1996 until they were ousted by a US-led invasion in 2001 Tfor harboring al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, and have since waged an increasingly bloody insurgency. "At least 70% of the Taliban are angry at alQaida," Mawlvi is quoted
Islamabad: As many as 22 journalists have been killed in Pakistan's Balochistan province in the last four years, a media report said. Participants at a workshop on Media and Civil Society in Balochistan, held in Quetta, said that said the media in Balochistan was not free and journalists on professional duty often faced harassment, reported Dawn. According to figures presented at the workshop, at least 22 journalists have The Taliban insurgents now face the growing been killed in the province forces of the Western-backed government of during the past four years. President Hamid Karzai Centre for Research and as saying. "Our people war that both sides dream Security Studies executive director Imtiaz Gul said consider al-Qaida to be a of victory.
journalists faced challenges and difficulties in reporting. The entire province has become a battleground, said Quetta Press Club general secretary Abdul Khaliq
Rind. "You cannot look at media's work in isolation. You cannot write about any group. It is very difficult for all of us," he was quoted as saying.
plague that was sent down to us by the heavens. To tell the truth, I was relieved at the death of Osama. Through his policies, he destroyed Afghanistan. If he really believed in jihad he should have gone to Saudi Arabia and done jihad there, rather than wrecking our country." The Taliban insurgents now face the growing forces of the Westernbacked government of President Hamid Karzai, supported by some 130,000 US-led Nato troops, who are due to withdraw by the end of 2014. "It is in the nature of
But the balance of power in the Afghan conflict is obvious," says Mawlvi, who is described as one of the most senior Taliban commanders and a confidant of the movement's leadership. "Any Taliban leader expecting to be able to capture Kabul is making a grave mistake. Nevertheless, the leadership also knows that it cannot afford to acknowledge this weakness. To do so would undermine the morale of Taliban personnel. The leadership knows the truth that they cannot prevail over the power they confront."
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British Prime Minister David Cameron da and placing the increasingly frayed coalition under further strain. Conservative rebels gave different motives for their dissent, but restiveness within Cameron's party is only likely to grow as calls mount for the government to take a stronger stance on Europe, and as the economy continues to falter. The explosive issue of whether
CCTVs decision to treat the Italian master's 17-foot like porn material spread like wildfire over Chinese Internet
Silvio Berlusconi Italy: Silvio Berlusconi plans to contest next year's elections in Italy and attempt to become prime minister for a fourth time, according to a close aide. One of Mr Berlusconi's closest confidantes and most loyal supporters said he thought it was very likely that the three-times prime minister would contest the next election. "There's a big groundswell of support behind him becoming a candidate," said Angelino Alfano, whom Mr Berlusconi anointed as his successor before having to step down late last year. "I believe that he will decide to offer himself for re-election," said Mr Alfano, a Sicilian who is chairman of the PDL party. "Many people are asking him to do it, including me." The billionaire businessman believes he has a good chance of winning office, despite all the sex scandals, corruption trials, international gaffes and broken promises to the Italian electorate that have marred his reputation domestically and made him an international figure of fun. "Berlusconi is determined to run again and he believes millions of Italians will vote for him," an insider in Mr Berlusconi's People of Freedom Party told The Daily Telegraph. Mr Berlusconi's political comeback was also confirmed by one of his most ardent supporters, Daniela Santanche, who is an MP in his party. The prospect of the 75-yearold Mr Berlusconi returning to power in Italy may cause bewilderment abroad, after all the compromising chapters in his tumultuous political career, but he has repeatedly insisted that huge numbers of Italians are clamouring to have him back as prime minister.
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The first of the eight long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft Boeing a US Navy test range west of Neah Bay, Washington, and a joint US/Canadian test range in the Strait of Georgia, Boeing said. "Today's flight is another ontime milestone for the program," said Leland Wight, Boeing P-8I program manager. "We'll start out testing the P8I's mission system, which includes its sensors and communication systems. The team then will transition to 'stores' tests during which the P-8I will carry inert weapon shapes under its wings to demonstrate that the aircraft is capable of carrying all the weapons the Indian Navy will use during regular missions." The stores the P-8I will carry will have the identical shape and size of real weapons, including the Harpoon anti-ship missile,
Air India 787 Dreamliner New Delhi: Three of Boeing's cutting-edge 787 Dreamliners painted in Air India colors are parked in South Carolina, waiting for the ailing state carrier to pay for them and take possession. The 787, which promises to help modernize Air India's ageing fleet, has instead been a source of several headaches for the money-losing carrier. The three planes, the first of which was ready for delivery at the end of May, are caught up in a dispute between the US planemaker and India over compensation to the airline after production was delayed by four years. India has not yet signed off on an undisclosed package agreed between Air India and Boeing, according to a senior government official directly involved in the process. "We still do not have inputs from several ministries, including departments like expenditure secretary in the finance ministry. So the process is getting delayed," the official said on Wednesday, declining to be identified. Air India has ordered 27 Dreamliners in total and was to be the first non-Japanese carrier to take possession of the long-haul plane, whose carbon-composite construction makes it more fuelefficient than earlier models. At list prices, the three planes have a combined value of about $580 million, although discounts are common. They are being financed by Standard Chartered Bank. The Dreamliners are part of orders totaling $6 billion made by Air India in 2005, stretching already constrained finances that subsequently required a $5.8 billion government bailout.
It's not only the Eurozone that's in trouble, the entire global economy is at risk of contagion over 22 per cent. It exceeded 30 per cent in Italy, Portugal and Slovakia and was over 50 per cent in Greece and Spain. "It's not only the Eurozone that's in trouble, the entire global economy is at risk of contagion," said ILO DirectorGeneral Juan Somavia.
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Hyderabad: India's chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand is optimistic that the country's shuttlers will return home with at least one medal from the London Olympics. The five-member Indian team is undergoing intensive training under the former All-England champion at his world-class badminton academy here. After his heart-breaking defeat at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the 39year-old is working hard to realise his Olympic dream, albeit in a different role. Excerpts from an interview with Gopichand: On the team's prospects: Overall
India's chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand the team is good. We have strong players in women's singles, women's doubles and mixed doubles. Kashyap's performance at the Indonesian Open was encouraging. So we do expect some positive results out of this tournament On Saina Nehwal's chances of winning a medal: I think she is definitely a prospect, there is no doubt. But it all depends on how good she translates.. be pressure free playing those matches. It is going to be tough. Lot of players will be training hard to beat her. It will be challenging and interesting event. There are a lot of tough players, especially in the women's singles. It is very open field but definitely Saina has a chance. On the maximum number of Indian players at the Olympics: I think it is good. Women's doubles and mixed doubles are strong
Asian Games gold medalist Pinki Pramanik release from the jail." Pinki was arrested June 14 and remanded in judicial custody by a court the next day after the athlete's partner filed a complaint accusing Pinki of being a male who repeatedly "raped and tortured" her. The athlete gives a different version. "She demanded money long back, which I could not give. So she framed me in connivance with police. She is trying to frame me further," Pinki said.
Garima Chaudhary in the World Cup and they will all be there in London. "Looking at the field and my recent performances, I am confident of my chances in the Olympics," Garima said before leaving for a three-week training stint in Germany and France.
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atest research holds that not only the quantity and type of food but also the time of day when it is eaten plays important role in contributing to obesity. Previous studies have shown that when mice consumed all of their calories during their inactive period, they gained more weight than when they consumed the same amount of calories during their active period. A team led by Susanne la Fleur and Andries Kalsbeek at the Academic Medical Centre of the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, investigated how certain components of diet, such as sugar or fat, contributed to differences in weight gain during dif-
ferent times of the day. Joelle Oosterman, a team member, gave rats either rodent chow or chow plus either saturated fat
or a sugar solution. One group was allowed to consume the diets freely whereas the other groups were only allowed to eat either the
fat or sugar during their inactive period, according to an Amsterdam statement. Researchers found that rats consuming all of their sugar solution in the inactive period gained more weight than rats consuming all their sugar solution during the active period, even though their total caloric intake was the same. They also gained more weight than rats consuming the saturated fat solely during the inactive period. The greater body weight gain in rats consuming sugar in the inactive period was tied to less heat production. This study suggests that there are differences in the impact sugar drinking can have on body weight
gain, depending on the time it is consumed. Oosterman said: "In today's society where snacks containing saturated fat and beverages containing lots of sugar are readily available to people, it is important to understand the impact these food components have on energy balance." "Although there is a lot of attention for the content of the food people consume, little attention is been given to the best or worst timing for certain foods to be consumed," Oosterman added. These findings were presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behaviour (SSIB).
pint of beer or a small glass of wine thrice a week halves risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a painful condition of the joints. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm think alcohol could help prevent the disease by damping down the immune system. They looked at alcohol consumption and rheumatoid arthritis in 34,000 women born between 1914 and 1948.They interviewed them twice, once in 1987 and once a decade later, asking them questions about alcohol consumption, diet, smoking history, physical activity and their level of education, the British Medical Journal (bmj.com) reports. A 150 ml drink was classified as a small glass of wine or half a liter of beer (just under a pint). All types
of drink appeared equally as effective, according to the Telegraph. About 400,000 people in Britain alone suffer rheumatoid arthritis, and it is three times more common in women than in men. Not all are old - almost half are under 65 years. Symptoms are joint swelling and pain, which is caused by the immune system attacking healthy tissue. Alan Silman, medical director of Arthritis Research UK, warned: "It must be remembered that drinking alcohol in excess can be especially dangerous in rheumatoid arthritis patients who are taking some antirheumatoid drugs that may cause liver damage, and anti-inflammatory pain killers which can lead to gastro-intestinal problems, which can be exacerbated by alcohol."
almost 167,000 adults. The database was then re-analyzed, taking account of age and sex. They combined these data and the NHANES figures to come up with a population attributable fraction (PAF) an estimate of the theoretical effects of a risk factor at a population, rather than an individual level to calculate the number of deaths associated with time spent sitting down. The PAFs for deaths from all causes linked to sitting time and TV viewing were 27 percent and 19 per-
cent, respectively. The results of life table analyses indicates that cutting the amount of time spent sitting down every day to under three hours would add an extra two years to life expectancy. Similarly, restricting time spent watching TV to under two hours daily would extend life expectancy by an extra 1.38 years. "The results of this study indicate that extended sitting time and TV viewing may have the potential to reduce life expectancy in the US," write study authors.
cientists have isolated a potent anticancer compound from a Mediterranean weed that acts like 'molecular grenade'. In lab studies, researchers said they found that a three-day course of the drug called G202 reduced the size of human prostate tumors grown in mice by an average of 50 percent within 30 days. G202 outdid the chemotherapy drug docetaxel, reducing seven of nine human prostate tumors in mice by more than 50 percent in 21 days. Docetaxel reduced one of eight human prostate tumors in mice by more than 50 percent in the same time period, the journal Science Translational Medicine reports. Researchers from the Johns
Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Centre and Denmark also reported that G202 produced at least 50 percent regression in models of human breast can-
cer, kidney cancer and bladder cancer, according to a Johns Hopkins statement Based on these results, Johns
Hopkins physicians have performed a phase I clinical trial to assess safety of the drug and have thus far treated 29 patients with advanced cancer. Besides, the University of Wisconsin and the University of Texas San Antonio are participating in the trial. A phase II trial to test the drug in patients with prostate cancer and liver cancer is planned. The drug G202 is chemically derived from a weed called Thapsia garganica that grows naturally in the Mediterranean region. The plant makes a product, dubbed thapsigargin, that since the time of ancient Greece has been known to be toxic to animals. "Our goal was to try to re-engineer this very toxic natural plant
product into a drug we might use to treat human cancer," says Samuel Denmeade, professor of oncology, urology, pharmacology and molecular sciences, who led the study. "We achieved this by creating a format that requires modification by cells to release the active drug." The drug can be injected and can travel through the bloodstream until it finds the site of cancer cells and hits a protein called prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA). PSMA is released by cells lining tumors of the prostate and other areas, and in effect "pulls the pin" on G202, releasing cell killing agents into the tumor and the blood vessels that feed it, as well as to other cells in the vicinity.
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workplace after becoming confrontational online, the Telegraph reported. In total, 298 people were polled by Salford Business School at the University of Salford, for the
charity Anxiety UK. Of those, 53 percent said the launch of social networking sites had changed their behavior and of those, 51 percent said the impact had been negative.
The research also demonstrated the addictive powers of internet, with 55 percent of people saying they felt "worried or uncomfortable" when they could not access their Facebook or e-mail accounts. More than 60 percent of people said they felt compelled to turn off electronic gadgets in order to have a break, with one in three of those surveyed saying they switched the devices off several times each day. The findings about behavior changes after using social networking sites came from smaller in-depth research which was then carried out by Anxiety UK.
Nicky Lidbetter, the charity's chief executive said: "If you are predisposed to anxiety it seems that the pressures from technology act as a tipping point, making people feel more insecure and more overwhelmed." Linda Blair, a clinical psychologist said many people suffered increased anxiety because they failed to take charge of the demands being placed on them. She said: "I think one of the key things is that people have begun to behave as though technology is in control of them, instead of the other way round. We can switch the gadgets off but a lot of us have forgotten how to."
when we are resting and focused inward. Immordino and colleagues believe that research on the brain at rest can yield important insights into the importance of reflection and quiet time for learning, according to a Southern California statement. "We focus on the outside world in education and don't look much at inwardly focused reflective skills and attentions, but inward focus impacts the way we build memories, make meaning and transfer that learning into new contexts," says Immordino, a professor of education, psychology and neuroscience. She and her colleagues argue that mindful introspection can become an effective part of the classroom curriculum, providing students with the skills they need to engage in constructive internal processing and productive reflection.
hile many of us may feel parenthood brings an unforgettable joy in marital life, a British study says having children could ruin a couple's relationship after finding six out of ten new parents claiming to be having less sex and a third saying more often. The survey conducted by parenting website Yano found 42 percent of the women were not as attracted to their husbands or partners following childbirth. They blamed financial pressures and arguments over household chores for increased arguments, Daily Telegraph reported. As many as six in every ten parents said their intimate relationship had deteriorated since having children, with 28 percent having sex just once a month, five percent once a year and seven percent not at all. Over half of the couples reported rowing as a result of financial pressures, and 41 percent over who should do the chores. Six percent had already split up by the time their baby was born. Some of the new mothers said they resented their husband's approach to fatherhood as the women believed the men should take more responsibility for childcare. In the survey, nearly four in every 10 new mothers and fathers confessed to finding their partner
less attractive after having children, with 63 percent admitting their sex life had deteriorated. Another 61 percent of the parents claimed having rowed over parenting styles, with only half spending quality time together once a month. Over a third reported arguing more since having children than ever before.
fter a hot and sweaty summer, the monsoon comes as a relief but the humid and damp weather takes a toll on the skin and eyes. Experts advise how small changes in the skin care routine during the season can keep the skin glowing and eyes fresh. Monsoon brings humidity and it's bad news for all type of skins: Oily Skin: The skin type is mainly the result of genetically determined hormonal changes. To treat oily skin one needs to remove excess oil by cleansing it twice or thrice a day, but not more than that. "Limit washing your face to two or three times a day as too much washing will stimulate your skin to produce more oil. Avoid heavy cleansing creams. Scrub your face on a regular basis. This will help unclog the pores and remove the layer of dead cells from your skin," cosmetic surgeon Anup Dhir said. It is advised to use warm water while
Homemade pack made with "Chane ka atta and raw milk" can help in keeping skin refreshing and glowing. Dry Skin Dryness is a sign of dehydration and lack of skin repairing vitamins. During monsoon the problem worsens. One requires cream based cleanser, says Dr. Geetika Mittal, medical director of the International Skin and Anti-Aging Centre (ISAAC). "A moisturizer increases the water content of the outer layers of the skin and gives it a soft, moist look and it is always advised one with dry skin opt for alcohol free toner," said Mittal. Also, apply glycerin and rose water mixture to keep skin soft. Combination Skin This type of skin is characterized with the T-portion as oily and the cheeks are usually normal or dry in condition. Since it com-
washing face as it dissolves skin oil better than lukewarm or cold water. Other than that, one also uses mud-pack.
bines both the oily and dry skin it should be treated as if it were two different types of skin, said Dhir. "The dry area requires gentle cleansing and regular moisturizing. The oily part needs to be deeply cleansed and toned with regular scrubbing," Dhir said. Monsoon also brings skin infections Fungal and bacterial infections are common during rainy season. Moist and damp skin leads to these infections. Also, one can get rashes and ringworm and even skin gets discolored. Dhir advises keeping the body dry is the basic tip to tackle the infections. "Switch to cotton clothes as they allow your body to breathe. Allow damp hair to dry before you tie them again. To circumvent allergies from mosquito bites, wear fullsleeved clothes and use a mosquito repellent cream and head for air-conditioned rooms. Bathe twice a day to keep the problems at bay," he added.
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uring the 60s, 70s and 80s, TV viewers in America regularly heard this public service announcement: Its 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are? It was a very effective announcement, causing millions of people to frantically search for their children, looking in as many places as they could during the commercial breaks. Some of them found their children on the street, others tracked them down in the neighbors yard and a few were surprised to discover, after reluctantly getting off their couches that they had been accidentally sitting on their children. Oh, there you are, Matthew. Didnt I tell you to get to bed by 9 p.m. I tried to, Dad, but I couldnt move. You were watching Monday Night Football and didnt hear me. And when I shouted, Mom, Im stuck on the couch, I heard her yell from the bedroom, Yeah, like father, like son. The public service announcement may have seemed unusual to some viewers, but the question it asked Do you know where your children are? is perhaps the most basic one for parents to answer. After all, how can you feed your baby and change
her diaper if you dont know where she is? Thankfully, most babies do not just walk away from their parents they crawl away. Parents can usually catch them before they get to the street. But every now and then, a baby does escape and newspapers print headlines such as Baby Crawls to Street, Tries to Thumb a Ride, Cabbie Takes Baby to Police Station, Became
Concerned After Baby Refused to Pay Fare, and Lady Gaga Denies Baby is Hers, Claims All Babies Say Gaga. In May 2010, a bus driver in San Antonio, Texas, found a 14-month-old baby girl in the middle of the street around midnight. We had the door open, but theres a screen door, the babys mother told TV station WOAI. I had the lock on it, but I dont know, maybe I didnt put it all the way and she just snuck out. That should serve as a warning to all mothers of babies. Your baby may look helpless and innocent, but behind that angelic face is a devious mind that may actually, at this very moment, be making plans to sneak out at midnight!!! So make sure you lock your doors and put the keys in a place where the baby cant retrieve them, such as under your husband on the couch. Babies arent easy to control, but wait till
they grow up. Thats when it becomes a real challenge to keep track of them. Just ask British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife, Samantha, who recently returned home from a family lunch at a country pub, only to realize they had left their 8-year-old daughter Nancy at the pub. Thankfully, Nancy was okay. She waited patiently for her parents to return, ignoring the handful of men who sidled up to her and asked, Do you come here often, my love? An important skill for parents whether they have three children like the Camerons or half a dozen like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt is knowing how to count. But counting didnt help the Israeli couple who flew to Paris on a family vacation in 2008, leaving one of their five children behind at Jerusalem airport. Husband: We need to do a count. Wife: Im way ahead of you. I already did a count. Ten suitcases and eight carryon bags. Husband: What about the children? Wife: Good idea. The children should count too, just in case. Keeping track of five children isnt easy, but imagine what its like for New York Jets player Antonio Cromartie, who has 10 children with eight women. Hows he supposed to keep tabs on them all? Thankfully, professional athletes like Cromartie can turn to their iPads for help. All they have to do is download a special app called Where my children at? With just a touch of the screen, Cromartie can get reports from all the mothers, such as Tanisha is watching TV, Tyrone is playing with his train set and Keisha is hey, where you at, baby girl? Its midnight! Get back in your crib now!!!
Dancer Gaura Prema performs the acro-yoga, an improvised Indian contemporary dance in New Delhi. Prema, founder of the contemporary Indian fusion dance troupe Natya Nectar, is an American brought up as a Hindu.
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Sant Darshan Singh Ji Maharaj is telling us that we should bow our heads in gratitude to God for every breath. We have seen what God is trying to offer us. God has given us our life. God has provided this wonderful earth with sun, water, air, plants to eat, and beauty to enjoy.
within us. The Cupbearer is not the only one with the divine Winewe all have it within us. He just knows how to turn it on. He has come to turn on our own tap so we can drink from that which is already within us. He does this by teaching us meditation at the time of initiation. At initiation he opens the floodgates so the divine Wine pours out. He teaches us to recognize the spiritual Wine in the form of the divine Light and Sound. This Light and Sound flows within us. If we contact it, we can not only drink it, but travel on it back to God, the Home of the Divine Tavern keeper. The more we drink, the more we are immersed in Gods wine. When we return to God, a strange phenomenon happens. We merge with God and become the divine The next verse of Sant Darshan Singh Ji Maharaj is: With every breath I must bow to my Friend, For I owe my life to his grace. This verse truly reflects the attitude we should inculcate in our lives. Sant Darshan Singh Ji Maharaj is telling us that we should bow our heads in gratitude to God for every breath. We have seen what God is trying to offer us. God has given us our life. God has provided this wonderful earth with sun, water, air, plants to eat, and beauty to enjoy. For example, there is a story that Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj once told about the earth. A man once asked the earth, "You have such large, majestic mountains on you. It heavy burden on you." The earth smiled and said, "No, that is not a burden at all." Finally, the man inquired, "Is there anything that causes you to feel burdened?" The earth sighed deeply and said, "Yes, there is something. When someone is ungrateful to God for the gifts God has giventhis burden I cannot bear." God has provided us many gifts to keep us alive. Besides that, God wants us to enjoy even further by providing us the divine Wine, the inner spiritual gifts of Light and Sound. God sends the Cupbearer to give us as much as we want. It is we who do not accept Gods gifts. We turn from them in pursuit of paltry enjoyments and temporary gains. If we could realize what God has given us and wants
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj is an internationally recognized spiritual leader and Master of Jyoti Meditation who affirms the transcendent oneness at the heart of all religions and mystic traditions, emphasizing ethical living and meditation as building blocks for achieving inner and outer peace. www.sos.org.