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Monthly Newspaper • Vol-IX • Issue-7 • Phone : 480-250-2519 • [email protected] • July 2016 International Dr. June 2016 Diary of Sikh Swara Yoga Day Gurdas Awareness in Arizona 28 33 10 Maan… Bhaskar’s Celebration The solo at ISKCON, Soul of trekking Chandler Punjab 3 trip UNITED NATIONS’ Hare Krishna Movement Celebrates 50th INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA Anniversary in 2016. The Joy of Devotion Inspires a Half-Century of Growth 2016 CELEBRATIONS IN PHOENIX n 1966, in New have expected this “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages” IYork City’s lower 70-year old swami east side, sur- and his band of Phoenix, AZ: The rounded by a reformed hippies Consul General of handful of young to be more than a India, Indo Ameri- followers in a small blip in the avant- can Foundation storefront temple garde history of of Arizona and on 2nd Avenue His New York. But fifty Hindu SwayamSe- Divine Grace A. years later the so- vakSangh (HSS) C. Bhaktivedanta ciety Prabhupada working together Swami Prabhupa- created is arguably with sister organi- da incorporated a the largest and zations organized fledgling religious most influential of IDYAZ 2016 event society. He named global Vedic (Hin- to mark the 2nd it the International du) organizations, International Day The event had overwhelm- Society for Krishna and the 600-plus of Yoga at IACRF Hall, 2809, W ing response with more than 340 Consciousness, or ISKCON. On that hot Hare Krishna temples around the world at- Maryland Avenue, Phoenix, AZ adult registrations and 110 Kids summer day, the 13th of July, the Hare tract an estimated nine million worshippers 85017 on Saturday, June 25th, registrations and was organized Krishna movement was born. per year. 2016 from 9:00am-2:00pm. in 3 big event • More on P16 Few noticed the event. Fewer still would Srila Prabhupada • More on P22

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lato once said that “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to Pthe mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” If music is Dr. Gurdas Maan… the soul to the universe, then Dr. Gurdas Maan is the soul of a beautiful piece of the universe – Punjab, India. Born in the Giddarbaha village in Punjab, there are many songs that come to mind when you hear the The Soul of Punjab legendary name including “Dil da maamla hai,” “Maamla Gadbad Hai,” success in all his endeavors. Just as his songs are famous, so are “Challa,” and when you think of Punjab, his unforgettable words spring his movies from “Des Hoyaa Pardes” co-starring Juhi Chawla to the to mind unforgettable “Waris Shah” – a movie where he ironically being a poet “Apne garaeen kolon haal pucha pind da, mar jaane Maana kyo himself takes on the role of Waris Shah, a poet during Punjab jaand khind-da Kade Kise Raavi kolo vakh na Chenaab hove, the creation of his epic poem HeerRanjha. apna Punjab hove His depiction of Waris Shah gives life Apna Punjab hove, ghar di sharaab hove to that role as no other actor Mooli naal gandha hove, baan wala manjha hove could have done, maybe Manje utte baitha Jatt, baneya nawaab hove, apna Punjab hove…” because he himself is a poet at In simple, yet beautiful words, he praises the beauty of life in Punjab heart. which derives its names from the five rivers that run through it – punj And maybe it is because meaning 5 and aab meaning water. However, in that same beautiful of these multitude of talents, Dr. style, the pain in his voice can be Maan is a true performer felt as he on stage. The stage speaks breathes life as he takes it of the and settles back down into tragedy in a normal stage as soon as Punjab that he leaves it. He lights up the has separated stage and his audience with it into two lands his combination of singing, wishing that may the activing, and passion. River Raavi never stay Arizona is truly blessed separated from Chenaab as it is with to have this legend today’s boundaries. All his music does take the stage on an amazing job of depicting countless July 16, 2016 in things all in one song through Scottsdale at unforgettable lyrics and his ability 6:30 PM. Do not to change his tone of singing miss this golden to depict each feeling perfectly: opportunity beauty of people or lands, sadness to see the with tragedy and the current state of stage come affairs, hope for a brighter future, to life with advice for the young and old, and the Soul of so much more Punjab, As if the variety in his The LEGENDARY DR. music was not enough, Dr. GURDAS MAAN. For Maan himself is a many more information please of many talents and is contact Subhash Thathi a singer, songwriter, at 480-797-0625 or Manish choreographer, director Gupta at 602-688-7011 and has achieved

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oga is an invaluable gift Yof ancient India. Last year Indian Prime Minis- ter, Shri Narendra Modi ad- dressed 193-member UN General Assembly in United Nations and he proposed towards adopting an Interna- tional Yoga Day. He further explained “Yoga is not only about exercise but to dis- cover the sense of oneness with oneself, the world and the nature.” His proposal has nities and sects. Yoga, on the other hand, makes you one of the yoga instructors, Mrs Rakhi, two sessions been whole heartedly ac- happier, focused and also improves your balance. have been arranged, one for the adults and children cepted by the United Nations Yoga enthusiasts at Iskcon have also decided to each. Though it has been decided on a very short assembly and then 21st june celebrate this day in their own way. Lord Sri Krish- notice, we could see a good turnout especially for has been declared as “IN- na in Bhagawat Gita has explained different form of the kids. Under the guidance of experienced Yoga TERNATIONAL YOGA DAY”. Yoga and explained how Yoga helps one to connect instructors, Mrs Sangita and Rakhi and Mr Ishu, There are innumerable benefits of Yoga. On to Supreme personality of Godhead. But in general, ISKCON arranges free yoga classes on Tuesday physical side, it increases flexibility, muscle strength the Indian tradition and scholars attributes this work evening from 7 to 8 pm and every Saturday on 9 to and tones your nervous system. Further, it improves to Patañjali whose Yoga Sūtras formulations are con- 10AM. Interested people can take advantage of this respiration, vitality and helps one maintain a bal- sidered as one of the foundations of classical Yoga by attending these free classes. Contact: 100 S We- anced metabolism. Infact, it helps each and every philosophy of Hinduism. It not only helps to keep one ber Dr, Chandler, AZ 85226 Phone: (480) 705-4900 aspect of physical body and so it is no wonder why physically fit but also calms one’s mind and so helps http://radhakrishnaphoenix.org/ Yoga is getting popular across all countries, commu- in several ways. Under the guidance of ISKCON’s Compiled by: Priyanka Madhukar WORDS of WISDOM from High Achieving Graduates 2016 resented by Indo-American Foundation of Arizona, Iserve and Pratham organizations on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the IACRF Ekta Mandir Assembly Hall, was Phighly successful with more than 180 students and family members in attendance. All had an opportunity to meet & hear from Students heading to Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, UPenn, Dartmouth, Brown, Cornell, UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, ASU Barrett’s Honors College and other schools. The high achieving seniors provided information to junior students on college admission process with an interactive panel discussion followed by a Q&A Session. Attendees were thankful for the opportunity to meet and hear directly from the accomplished students heading to famous universities. We thank Kishore Narayan and team for presenting the program successfully to the community from Foundation, IServe, Pratham and other organizations. Thanks to all parents and students for attending the program and encouraging education goals of children.

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Halls. More than 260 adults and more than 100 kids enthusiastically attended and participated in this, probablythe largest yoga event organized in Ari- zona. The event was lead by a team of well experienced certified Yoga Teach- ers (Anita Rangaswami, Vijay Kumar, Anila A, ShampaSudhakar and a Kids Yoga specialist Shobana Bhat, Isha Foundation). People from all corners of Arizo- na, in celebration of a movement to- ward inner and outer peace, attended IDYAZ learning Yoga Benefits and core Yoga poses. The Yoga teachers started with Sadilaja /C̣ālanaKriyas/ Loosening Practices; then the Stand- ing postures ( Tādāsana, Vṛikṣāsana, Pāda-Hastāsana , ArdhaCakrāsana, Trikoāsana) then Siting Postures ( Bhadrāsana, Vajrasan, ArdhaUrāsana, Ustrasana, Sasānkāsana, Uttan- Mandukasana ) then Pron Pos- tures ( Makarāsana, Bhujangāsana, Śalabhāsana ) then Supine Postures( Śetubandhāsana, UttanaPadasana, ArdhaHalasna, Pavanamuktāsana) fol- lowed with Yoga Nidra and Pranaya- mas and a special meditation from Isha Foundation.. An appetizing Indian lunch was provided for all the participants. Over- all, the event was well received and served to highlight the importance of yoga, as a part of a healthy, all round regimen. IDYAZ event spread aware- ness of yoga in all aspects, both for the uninitiated as well as the practitioners with 38 HSS volunteers making it a very well organized event. This year’s celebration was marked under the theme “Yoga for SDGs” since the Sustainable Devel- opment Goals were launched in Janu- ary 2016 i.e “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages” – SDG 3 is particularly relevant since yoga improves physical health and general well-being. Yoga is an ancient physical, men- tal and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/69/131 designated 21 June In- ternational Day of Yoga. 175 nations, including USA, Canada and China co- sponsored the resolution.” It had the “highest number of co-sponsors ever for any UNGA Resolution of such na- ture.” June 21, 2016 marked the sec- ondever observance of this Day which is aimed to raise worldwide awareness of individuals and populations making declaration came after the call for the Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi during his of the benefits of practicing yoga. The healthier choices and following lifestyle adoption of June 21st as International address to UN General Assembly on UN Resolution notes “the importance patterns that foster good health.”The Day of Yoga by Hon’ble Indian Prime September 27, 2014 www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz Local Coverage SIA • July 2016 ATODAY 17

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The Time Seems to Fly Quickly in Dr. Jaswant Singh Sachdev M.D., F. A.A. N. the West, But Does It? Phoenix, Arizona n various get-togethers of children running around, all scenario kept on repeating for rapidly dwindling financially in the foreign lands Idiaspora, this is often stated flash in front of the eyes like every year all along while the friends and relatives turned by working and working hard that the time flies too quickly a movie. But the enjoyment of time kept its own pace. And into somewhat of a usual to make a reasonable living. here in the West. “We keep on those moments was such that finally, the fleeing time turned occurrence. The second half of life goes adding days, months and years it didn’t let us think that the children into parents who The years kept on passing into taking care of the needs of to our lives too rapidly and too time was truly on the run. started getting ready to face by at a rather rapid pace, one growing family, and promoting soon” everyone complains. “It The celebrations of the same dilemma that once after the other. The decades home culture among the was only yesterday that we children’s sequential birthdays we, the parents had gone were also speeding without children. And when one tries landed on the shores of our year after year, rapidly through. any halt. It was not that long to take stock of what has adopted lands and then just in a following on toes of the ago when Y2 came like a been achieved at the end, the blink of the eye, all the time that previous ones, as if a year was hurricane and then left without balance sheet often happens we lived in the West, in some just like a week, have not causing the havoc that it to be negative. The book of cases over half a century, has been lost on us. We was supposed to inflict profit and loss does not look just slipped away and gone by haven’t forgotten our upon the modern that promising at all. us” so we lament often. children’s incessant day computer- With a little deep perusal, Most of us still remember and restless wait dependent it becomes obvious that the nostalgia of our early days for their sixteen universe. The world what appears to be a rather here in the West, irrespective birthdays so that was supposed to quick passage of time here of what city, state or country they could qualify for stop, but it didn’t. in the West, as opposed to we first settled. Our problems their driver’s licenses. The other day it was back home, is indeed a mere were similar and our solutions Asking parents to allow only twentieth century illusion. In our excessive were mostly the same. On them to drive the family car and then in the twinkling of involvement in money making week days, we kept busy for the first time often made an eye, down came the twenty and other work-related routines rushing to our new found jobs, us, the parents, shiver to the With quick first century, marching right as well as in taking care of our businesses, offices or whatever extent that many among us passage of time, the mirrors along. All of a sudden now, the families, we, the NRIs just else, only to return home just ended up hitting the roof. kept on showing additional grey first decade of this new century didn’t bother for fleeting time. close to or after the sunset. Harsh but benign arguments hair in the beards, eyebrows is trying to close its wings for The time, in turn obviously, Driving our little toddlers and between us, the parents and and in the temples. The need a flight to those un-witnessed didn’t also wait in wings for us; children to school prior to Western born children in letting for using hair color became and un-chartered territories. instead it maintained its speed rushing hurriedly for work in the latter drive, once they got imperative for those who still Yet to move ahead of and winged away like it was the morning brought a feeling their licenses, still echo fresh desired to fool themselves. others in this rat race by supposed to. of stress mixed with happiness. in our ears. Yet the time came Never mind, if the use of owning a home bigger than The question then arises, Our minds were kept trapped and passed by. medications for providing a friend or a cousin and by if we, the immigrants, had not into routines of daily work, for The desires of our strength to weakening heart purchasing a newer model of left our home countries, would this was the most important children to seek admissions muscles, to control blood “Lexus or Mercedes,” we have such an illusion in our psyche issue. Adjustments in our new in universities away from pressure and diabetes been turning our days and about the clock running faster jobs, learning to understand hometowns, something compelled us to stay busy with nights into one. With the clock here than back home still have the system at work and unusual for many of us, born frequent trips to pharmacies continuously ticking, there appeared? It is a question in excitement of what appeared and raised in the Eastern and physicians. Issues never is any time left to think search of answer. I must admit like handsome remunerations culture, caused strange duality related to baldness on the about time itself and to realize that like others, I don’t have for the business, labor or the in our minds. Having no way out, head instead of youthful fresh that it is moving on quickly. an answer to this puzzle and job compared to what we got our helplessness often justified face became the hot topics We just don’t have time to sit I believe no one does. After all back home, kept our minds, the actions of the children by of discussion among friends down and have a few moments the explanations, as we know, souls and bodies engrossed reconciling with ourselves. We in the evening get-togethers. of quietness to listen to our are mere explanations and during the weekdays while the hoped against hope that finally Bulging tummies, overweight inner voice and understand nothing more! Such has always time just kept passing by us. the day would come when our bodies, flabby muscles, slow the longings. When the last been true and alas! This also Inquisitiveness about our children would decide to return stream of urine and constant chapter of the book of life is appears to be true here in this new environments, culture, home to re-establish the family constipation started to provide nearing conclusion after the case too! and a desire to explore the units likes before. Yet slowly us good company continuously. final act of life’s drama, it might *Author of 1. “Square vicinities and local areas of and steadily reality hit home Aches and pains in the well be too late for a busy NRI Pegs, Round Holes” www. interest, gardens, parks, scenic and made us realize that once joints, evidenced by obvious to realize, that the time indeed SquarePegsRoundHolesBook. com and 2. “Sikhism: Points beauty and places of historical the birds empty the nests, limps necessitating the use of has flown away, leaving one to Ponder; Perspectives of interests in the company of their return is highly unlikely canes and walkers, became high and dry. But that too, if the a Sikh Living Abroad,” as newly-made friends, mostly and when an arrow leaves the common place. Eye glasses havoc caused to the memory well as a recently published from back home, made our bow, it never turns around. But and hearing aid shops turned by Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t masterpiece about the cross- weekends busy. Sitting with being parents, we still kept into most frequently visited show up on the horizon. cultural dilemma of Indian other friends of diaspora on thriving in anticipation that places of our business. 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passed away in November 1977. But, our relationship planned for Syd- Sunday morning. There were several the movement he began has proven with God, or Lord ney, London, home programs held where inspiring to be a resilient one. Today ISKCON Krishna,” said New Delhi, Mum- classes were given. The topic was claims 600 temples, 65 eco-farms AnuttamaDasa, bai, and Wash- “Prayers of Queen Kunti “ from Srimad and 110 vegetarian restaurants. Its af- ISKCON spokes- ington, D.C. Bhagavatam. filiated Bhaktivedanta Book Trust is the person. “People And, beginning His Holiness Romapada Swami is world’s largest publisher of Vaishnava are realizing that in May a 64- a Vaishnava monk for over 40 years, literature and has distributed 516 mil- a consumer driv- year old Krishna a renowned scholar on eastern (Vedic) lion books and magazines. en life is a dead monk will walk thought and philosophy, and a highly In addition, ISKCON’s affiliated end, and thus so across the entire respected spiritual leader, guide and Annamrita Food Relief program feeds many today are United States, care-giver. He is well known, respected 1.2 million school children every day seriously looking commemorat- and followed for his selfless sacrifices in India. ISKCON is the official faith for spiritual alter- ing Prabhupa- and impressive efforts to build, sus- partner with the British government natives.” da’s teachings and ISKCON’s growth tain and grow spiritual communities in for the Krishna Advanti schools, which ISKCON will observe a year of across America and the world. America, India and other places around oversees multiple parochial schools. celebrations marking the 50th Anniver- ISKCON of Phoenix is celebrat- the world. He is currently based in New ISKCON’s world headquarters in May- sary. Events will include major Rathay- ing by reading 50 of Srila Prabhupada York, but travels frequently giving in- apura, West Bengal India, draws one atra (“Giant Chariot”) parades down books, having more Harinams, Kirtan vited presentations and workshops at million pilgrims each year and a Tem- New York’s 5th Avenue, Washington’s programs and inviting senior disciple of Universities, corporate venues, com- ple of Vedic Planetarium is under con- Independence Avenue, Toronto’s Srila Prabhupada to give us their asso- munity, yoga and cultural centers. His struction that will hold 10,000 people in Yonge Street, and London’s Trafalgar ciation to the congregation members. highly acclaimed presentations include its main worship hall. Square; as well as celebratory festivals For the past weekend HH Roma- spiritual economics, currency of rela- “ISKCON teaches that every liv- and events to coincide with the July 13 pada Swami was visiting Phoenix. tionships, stress management, leader- ing being is an eternal soul, and that Anniversary date. Maharaja gave Srimad Bhagavatam ship, models of inspiration, yoga ladder happiness comes from awakening In addition, gala VIP dinners are classes at the temple on Saturday and and many others.

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www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Food ATODAY 24 • July 2016 Malts Sweeter in flavour with a malty, fruity taste, they are usually dark in co- Beer lour and are full bodied. Stouts & Porters A type of ale, porter is brewed with is the new roasted malt which accounts of its nut- ty, earthly aroma. Less sweet, stouts feature a rich, creamy head and have the flavour and colour of barley.

wine Fruit Mostly ales, they have a light, fruity eer till recently was the drink flavour and have very little aftertaste. Bof the wild and untamed, or so it was looked upon as by the old Golden school of thinkers. Getting sloshed Straw coloured with a hint of va- by gulping down several pints of the nilla and citrus they were initially devel- frothy drink was the mantra and em- oped in England. phasis was always on the “high” and Honey not the taste. While wine remained It has a creamy texture and a the drink of the classy, whisky of the Beer types and styles They are brewed with top fermenting copper colour and of course a hint of influential, beer was the solace of It is difficult to categorize beer. yeast. sweetness. the young and inexperienced. There are local, national and interna- Beer, the most widely consumed tional types based on taste, flavour, Lager Wheat brewing, ingredients etc. Some major Storing it at almost freezing tem- It is soft, light and has a very mild alcoholic beverage and probably ones include- peratures for months gives it its name aftertaste. Sometimes it has a spicy also the oldest drink has a history and taste. Lager originates from the flavor. that goes back to the Neolithic age. Ale German word lagern which means ‘to Initially made with barley, fruit and Richer and full bodied, ales are ro- store’. Its colour may vary from pale India ale rice it was the drink of celebrations bust and have a malt or fruity aroma. yellow to black and has a crisp, re- Originally it was brewed in England and even an offering to the deities. Their colours range from gold to red- freshing taste with an unmistakable bit- with extra hops to endure the journey dish amber and have a hoppy finish. terness. to British troops stationed in India. Beer culture in India n India the beer drinking culture has Iundergone a metamorphosis with the introduction of several breweries. Re- cently in the National Capital Territory, the first ever Beer Week was orga- nized. The carnival aimed at expand- ing the craft beer culture to the local breweries with a variety of tasting ses- sions, parties and master classes in the art of pouring the perfect beer con- coctions throughout the week with a clear focus on showcasing quality craft beer and educating beer enthusiasts. According to Archit Singhal, CEO and Founder of Beer Week, “Earlier, beer drinking was confined to com- mercial bottled beer and beer were identified more from the brand rather its type. With the advent of micro breweries across the country, it has been possible to think out of box and create different types of beer for the consumer. With the concept of taster bear is as much among men as wom- in American Journal of Epidemiology, est number of individual beer brands. offered by breweries, consumers are en.” adds Singhal. beer reduces the chance of kidney -Cenosillicaphobia is the fear of an now aware of different types of beer stones when taken in moderation. empty beer glass. and are even appreciating flavoured Interesting facts - The oldest drinkable beer in the beer which earlier was believed to be - The study of beer and beer- world was found in 2010, in an early the choice of girls and women.” “There - In India wheat beer is among the making even has an official scientific 19th-century shipwreck discovered is a shift in the taste and liking of beer most sought after choices. name - - zythology. It derives from the near Finland. drinkers. Earlier the fruity ones were - Snake Venom is said to be the Greek words “zythos” (beer) and “lo- -The world’s largest beer festival is for girls and the hard ones for men. strongest beer. gos” (study). Oktoberfest, held annually in Munich, But now the demand for strawberry - According to a study published - Belgium is said to have the larg- Germany. www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz Fashion SIA • July 2016 ATODAY 25 From Kim to Kareena: Celeb inspired tips to get your eyebrows perfect

elicate features, perfect summer glow and skin Das soft as feather but something’s not right. Glossy lips, bronzer on cheek but are your eyebrows on fleek? The shape of your brows is as important as face contour. When perfecting your eyebrows, the shape of your face is of primary importance. We will help you determine your face cut and hence what brow shape suits you right.

High-arched for a round face Are your eyebrows in the right shape? Read on to know how to get it right.

eyebrows, slightly curved at both ends would make Go for straight eyebrows if you have a face cut your face look a little rounder and draw the attention like Kriti Sanon. (Munna Singh ) to your eyes. Stay away from arched eyebrows. If you have a long face, straight eyebrows are perfect for you. Your forehead, cheekbones and a Soft rounded eyebrows for heart shape strong jawline are all of about the same width. The flat brows give your face a horizontal line illusion making it look shorter. Longer eyebrows could give you a very dull and incomplete look. Try and avoid them.

Arched brows for square face Square faces have a broad forehead and a chin Emma Stone has a round face and her eyebrows of the similar width. Your heavy jawline makes your are also high arched, just as the way it should be. face look boxy. Accented arched brows of medium thickness gives your face a narrow look and draw the For a round face, a structured brow with angled attention from the jawline to your eyes. Thin brows arches works well. High arched eyebrows add sharp- would make your heavy jawline more prominent. ness and definition to your soft, round face. Rounded brows are a big no-no! They make your face appear S for diamond shaped face more plump and full. Go for soft rounded eyebrows if your face is heart shaped like Kim Kardashian. Soft angled for oval face With a wide forehead, narrow jawline and a point- ed chin, the heart-shaped face requires soft rounded eyebrows. The low arched rounded brows give you a natural look on your short heart-shaped face. There should be a considerable gap between your eye- brows. Avoid close set or S-shaped brows, they look far too clashing for your sharp featured face.

Straight brows for long face

S-shaped eyebrows are best suited for women with diamond face. For women with oval face, going for soft angled For women with a diamond-shaped face which eyebrows with curves at both the ends like Jennifer is broad at temples and has a shorter but wide fore- Aniston is the best thing to go for. head, S-shaped eyebrows works the best. It has a slight upward curve at the beginning of the eyebrow, Everyone wants this face- the oval face. If you and is a little arched as well. This helps in softening have an oval face, your wider forehead and prominent the look and making your face look less wide. Lesser cheekbones tapering down to a narrow chin, gives distance between your brows would only make it look you a perfectly balanced look. Full and soft angled wider, stick to gapped brows. www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Local Coverage ATODAY 26 • July 2016 INDIAN SENIORS ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA (ISAA)- LA PRINCESA

n May 31, 1. ISAA Celebrated Shashikantbhai’s 2016, we birthday 2.Fathers Day celebrations start the day – Tie-wearing correct and timely O game 3.Dancing game 4.Pyramid with classical music along with a continu- game on Fathers Day 5.T&TC did a ous slide show of the great job of Tonto Natural Parks visit previous week’s pho- 6. Group of 56 had a great bus ride to Tonto 7. ISAA enjoying Woods Can- tos. As people come yon Lakes 8. Capt Jeff with Sponsors in they can watch the of the day 9. Thank you Capt. Jeff for show, have tea and outstanding presentation 10. Tribute socialize. Everyone to Martyrs. enjoys.Today was the day of paying of Fathers’ day and Shashikantbhai’s tributes to all gallant birthday. It was a great feeling to see martyrs in the his- on Home Fire Safety. He demonstrated the natural beauty of the surroundings all ISAA members enjoying the morn- tory who laid their lives to protect the correct use of fire extinguishers also. as we progressed to the elevation of ing. The nuance of the hall as well as country, culture and their faith. Miniben At the end, he answered questions to over 5000 feet.As we arrived near our the natural surroundings were just gor- summarized the presentation quite the satisfaction of the audience. In rec- destination The bus load of people en- geous. As people socialized, the last well. Bhakta Kabir’s kitan-Koi bole ognition of Captain’s educational and joyed the warmth of the hospitality of week’s trip to Tonto Natural Bridge Ram... followed by Shri Ram chandra timely presentation ISAA recognized Bharatbhai , his wife Archanaben, and State park came alive on the projector Kripalu..by lovely young ladies filled the captain with the presentation of a his father at the Days Inn in Payson. screen. the hall. Jitubhai highlighted the life fruit basket and an ISAA directory. Over Again, thanks to Chandrikaben for pre- Our program began with a prayer and achievements of Dr. and Mrs. Tan- eighty five enjoyed Captain Jeff’s semi- planning the break. by Narayanbhai. Pannaben , Meena- gri as they deserve the recognition for nar. Today’s event was inspired by the At the Tonto Natural Bridge park ben and Minaxiben, Renukaben ser- their lifelong characteristics and con- Tangris who had shared their tragic ex- the hungry seniors enjoyed the brunch enaded all the fathers. They also ar- tributions to the community.On the oc- perience with us all. Our sponsors to- before taking up the challenging views ranged some special heart-touching casion of their anniversary Dr. Tangri day were Chandrikaben&Jaswantbhai of the nature’s beautiful creation -183 messages for fathers. Games were shared some shayris full of romance who came forward in the nick of time. feet high over a 400 foot long tunnel arranged and the prizes were given and humor.Musical presentation by On June 14, 2016, it was abso- that measures 150 feet at its widest to the winners. Special thanks to ALL AR Rehman on a cosmopolitan perfor- lutely a gorgeous day for a day trip to point- the natural bridge.At the end of ladies for their fun-filled participation. mance of a patriotic was outstanding. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park and a the visit to the bridge the bus load of Jitubhai made a cinematically pre- The flute by Sardarji was just put of the side trip to Woods Canyon Lake. Our seniors paid a cursory visit to another pared “best wishes with dhum dham” world too.Today’s sponsors were Dr. & heartfelt thanks to Renukaben for ini- gem in the high country- Woods Can- presentation to Shashikantbhai. This Mrs. Tangri. Home cooked meals were tiating , planning and coordinating the yon Lake. The waters’ of the lake was followed a cake ceremony by his son enjoyed by over ninety members.ISAA above trip. Chandrikaben played the cool, breezy and inviting. The bus then Sandeep & daughter-in -law Priti with wished Happy anniversary to the Tan- role of “Annapurna” for the trip with changed directions back to the valley singing of happy birth day. The lun- gris, Mannubhai and Shardaben Pa- a lots of help from Shakuben, and- of the sun- where it all started in the cheon was sponsored by Shashikantb- tel. Kanwalben, Charanjitji, Surjit Kaur Shashikantbhai. This meant constant morning.The T&TC did their work so hai. The food was prepared by expert and Meenaben Sharma’s vigor and snacking during the bus ride both ways creatively that at the end each passen- chef Shakuben. Over eighty members thoughtfulness in support of Martyrs’ and delicious brunch at the park. The ger received a five dollar refund and a and guests enjoyed the delicious meal. day was warmly appreciated. journey started in a comfortable bus trip souvenir.Many thanks to the plan- ISAA extended appreciation to T&TC On June 07, 2016, the highlight of with 56 seniors from ISAA. Tim-the ners , and the seniors who ventured for a great job for safe and successful the day was unique introduction of Cap- driver did his part in making the ride on the trip. On June 21, 2016, the La trip. UN Yoga day was celebrated with tain Jeff by Jitubhai. Captain Jeff quite enjoyable as the seniors were singing Princesa hall at 1431 E Dunlap was symbolic laugh-in. Half yearly financial up to it in his outstanding presentation and non- stop munching. He described the center point for today’s celebration report was presented. www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz SIA • July 2016 ATODAY 27

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Dr. Jaswant Singh Sachdev, M.D.,F.A.A.N. Phoenix Arizona ollowings are the Sikh Awareness activities that Ftook place in Phoenix metro area in the month of June.

Event No 1 On June 1, the author was invited to offer a talk to the residents of the campus of the Beatitudes located at 16th Ave and Glendale. It is a large cam- pus consisting of adult living facility for elderly people requiring different level of care starting from inde- pendent apartment-like living to assisted living as well as skilled nursing care. I was contacted by their management through Arizona Interfaith Movement to offer one hour talk about Sikh faith. Finding an inter- esting opportunity, I was able to take advantage and offered a detailed one hour long program touching all avenues of Sikh faith including Sikh history Philoso- phy Sikh presence in US and their role in World War I and World War II. There were several questions from the audience that were satisfactorily answers that were satisfactorily answered at the end.

EVENT No. 2 June 19th was the FATHER DAY. Ironically same day, being the third Sunday of the month hap- pened to be the Sikh Community’s Homeless Lunch Seva Day. Close to about 20 Sikh members of com- munity joined hand together to Celebrate Father’s Day in a unique way i.e. serving Father God through serving Its less-fortunate children i.e. HOMELESS people at Phoenix Rescue Mission with hot fresh Lunch. As Usual Lunch consisted of hot slices of Piz- za with steamed vegetables, Hot Nachos with melted Cheese, a Banana, bowl of ice cream and a soda can. Aardaas was done first and then food was served. While they were enjoying meals, a few words about Sikhs and their purpose to serve was explained. Ev- ery one appreciated our efforts for this Seva that also was helpful in spreading Sikh Awareness.

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he geopolitical turmoil that Greece is currently Tfacing should not deter you visit this haven of tranquillity in Southern Europe. In fact, there is no time more opportune than now as a fall in bookings has led many hotels to cut prices already. Anyone keen to snap up a bargain break can head to the Aegean Sea where Greece’s Cyclades islands have something in store for all kinds of travel- lers.

The northern Cyclades Mykonos for party animals

Anyone keen to snap up a bargain break can head to the Aegean Sea where Greece’s Cyclades islands have something in store for all kinds of travellers. (Shutterstock)

Mykonos is a must-visit when island hopping This isn’t a destination for travellers looking to to explore, while windsurfers and kitesurfers can har- in the Aegean. (Istock) laze around on long sandy beaches. Walkers can ness the gusts to ride the waves. Art fans also head head out on the island’s signposted footpaths, cross- to the island in search of Paros’s famous marble, Mykonos is to the Aegean Sea what Ibiza is the ing rocky landscapes peppered with authentic villag- which was used to make masterpieces like the Ve- Mediterranean: a party island. The typical holiday es, ancient ruins and monasteries. nus de Milo. schedule sees visitors soak up the sun on Mykonos’s stunning beaches during the day, before heading out Naxos for families The western Cyclades to the island’s bars and clubs in the evening to dance The largest island of the Cyclades has all the Sifnos for food lovers the night away and rub shoulders with the jet set. Among the many Cyclades islands, Sifnos will Read: Four unexplored Indian destinations that satisfy the stomachs of food-loving travellers with a need to be visited (Like right now!) host of specialties to try. Its rich cuisine is marked Travellers in search of authenticity should head with the flavours of its Eastern neighbours, with lo- to a different destination in the Cyclades. Still, Myko- cal dishes including loukoumia, caper salad, salads nos is a must-visit when island hopping in the Ae- made with a local goat’s cheese called xynomyzithra, gean and is still home to a few unexplored coves. and mastello, a lamb stew with wine and dill. Sifnos is also recommended for travellers with an The central Cyclades eye for ceramics, as the island is a specialist in the Amorgos for walkers art, while amateur photographers can snap away at Amorgos isn’t a destination for travellers looking some 300 churches. Although still relatively well pre- served from mass tourism, the island is an increas- ingly popular destination for visitors to the Cyclades.

The southern Cyclades right ingredients for a great family holiday. It has Santorini for couples long beaches with fine sand, as well as walking trails It may be clichéd, but Santorini has every reason and green spaces, more than anywhere else in the to be a top destination for couples. For many years, Cyclades. And parents won’t need to relinquish is- the island’s stunning views have drawn in scores of land escapades, as Naxos has plenty of inland land- honeymooners. Without a doubt the most famous scapes to explore. Kids can get up close to olive of Greece’s Cyclades islands, Santorini’s beauty trees, vegetable gardens and orchards to broaden has seen its reputation and popularity grow over their culinary horizons. the years. It’s also known for its picturesque white buildings with bright blue domed rooves, the ultimate Paros for kitesurfers and divers postcard-perfect symbol of Greece for many visitors. to laze around on long sandy beaches. (Istock) Naxos’s closest neighbour is generally a stop- These are best admired off the coast of Santorini, on ping-off point for tourists catching an onward ferry a trip to explore the rocky cliffs of this volcanic cal- Anyone who’s keen on visiting movie locations to a final island destination. However, sports fans dera, formed after a huge eruption 3,500 years ago. can look no further than Amorgos, where Luc Bes- should consider staying a little longer to make the Holidaymakers can experience the island’s fascinat- son filmed the opening scenes of ‘The Big Blue’. The most of the various water sports the island has to ing geological history firsthand on one of its black island has a coastline of steep rocky cliffs and a rug- offer. sand beaches. ged, natural beauty that’s ideal for exploring. There’s plenty of underwater scenery for divers **** www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA star Monthly ATODAY 30 • July 2016 ook into family outings or ou will need to finalize im- on’t let others try to create Lprojects. Job changes are Yportant deals this month. Dunwarranted guilt if you in order. Go for interviews or You can make headway if can’t meet their demands. You send out resumes. Make deci- you share your intentions with will need to work diligently in sions about your professional someone you care about. You’re order to accomplish even the objectives. Don’t trust cowork- on the right track and you can smallest amount. You can have ers with important or personal make money if you are willing an enjoyable time if you social- in formation. Your luckiest to go out on a limb. Try to get ize with friends. You are able to ARIES events this month will occur on TAURUS away with your mate. Your lucki- GEMINI make changes in your home that a Sunday. est events this month will occur will be favorable to all involved. on a Monday. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Mar 21 April 21 May 21 to to to Apr 20 May 20 June 21

ry to avoid any drastic/ deci- on’t push your mate if you ook for something entertain- Tsions concerning personal Dwant to keep this union go- Ling to do. You’ve got that legal matters. Don’t be afraid ing. Look into real estate. Put competitive edge. Find a quiet to talk to close friends or rela- some energy into getting back spot where you can work dili- tives about pressing personal into shape. Listen to reason. gently and stay out of the way. problems. Channel your energy You will have good ideas for Be discreet with private infor- wisely and you can score points home improvement projects. mation. Pleasure trips will pro- with the boss. Unexpected bills Your luckiest events this month mote romance. Your diplomacy CANCER will be impossible for you to pay. LEO will occur on a Tuesday. VIRGO will be of utmost importance this Your luckiest events this month month. Your luckiest events this will occur on a Wednesday. month will occur on a Monday.

Jun 22 Jul 23 Aug 24 to to to Jul 22 Aug 23 Sep 23

ou will gain knowledge ou’re in the mood to spend on’t play on your partner’s Ythrough your adventure. Ytime with your lover. You Demotions. Don’t push your You can make new friends and can meet potential new mates, mate away. Be cautious who get involved in new hobbies but make sure that they aren’t you deal with financially. Your successfully. Creative endeav- already committed to someone interests could lead you down ors will give you somewhat of else. Your ideas will be well avenues you never realized ex- an outlet. Avoid boredom by be- received. Do not expect too isted. Your luckiest events this LIBRA ing creative in your endeavors. SCORPIO much from others. Your luckiest SAGITTARIUS month will occur on a Saturday. Your luckiest events this month events this month will occur on will occur on a Wednesday. a Wednesday.

Sep 24 Oct 24 Nov 23 to to to Oct 23 Nov 22 Dec 21

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Dec 22 Jan 22 Feb 20 to to to Jan 21 Feb 19 Mar 20 www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz Local Coverage SIA • July 2016 ATODAY 31 July 1st - 31st, 2016 By KRISHNA PANDIT – 905-910-1441 June Day Nakshatra Yoga 1 Fri Dhana Prapti, only auspicious for harsh activities, recovery of outstanding dues or debts 2 Sat Dhana Nash: Avoid any financial transaction, may loaned may become a bad debt. 3 Sun Amavasya day, however Sun is almihty powerful, benefit to those who work sincerely to make things work 4 Mon Soft love and romance is in the air today, a day to take vows of love and marriage this day 5 Tue Soul satisfying day feeling of relaxation prevails, however stay away from unreliable people today 6 Wed Karya Labh: Excellent benefit from important activities undertaken today but only till 4 PM 7 Thu Auspicious day, new ventures & business alliances work favourably this day 8 Fri Day to spend time with family, reunions and activities related to children 9 Sat No auspicious activities this day, yet perform routine activities, day of rest 10 Sun Increase in everything: Love, name, fame, personal growth, family life, money and resources. An Excellent day 11 Mon Karya Labh: Permanent benefit from important activities undertaken today, only until 1 PM 12 Tue Lucky day: Luck favours people who do their best and give their 100%. Help from unknown sources 13 Wed Highly auspicious day for undertaking any new activity, day of happiness, fulfillment, recovery and gains 14 Thu Highly auspicious day for undertaking any new activity, day of happiness, fulfillment, recovery and gains 15 Fri Seek spiritual knowledge, make new friends, new relationships develop this day 16 Sat One will be fearful and unsure of actions; best is to avoid undertaking any important activity today. 17 Sun Rough day, risk from activities. Schemers and people meaning harm will get their way & cause harm to the harmless 18 Mon Increase in everything: Love, name, fame, personal growth, family life, money and resources. An Excellent day 19 Tue Purnima Day requires movement, ligh activities that are aimed at growth & prosperity 20 Wed Dhana Prapti: Recover outstanding dues and bad debts, chances are high for recovery. Good time only till 4 PM. 21 Thu Auspicious day for any activity, focus on health, diet & nuitrition & physical exercise 22 Fri Financial losses & bad debts will accrue. One will be fearful and unsure of actions; best is to avoid undertaking any important activity today. 23 Sat Dhana Nash: Avoid any financial transaction, may loaned may become a bad debt. 24 Sun Cease all activity especially financial; one may pick up fights that may lead to physical injury. No activity recommended 25 Mon Highly auspicious day for undertaking any new activity, day of happiness, fulfillment, recovery and gains 26 Tue Karya Labh: Permanent benefit from important activities undertaken today 27 Wed Karya Labh: Permanent benefit from important activities undertaken today 28 Thu Highly auspicious day for undertaking any new activity, day of happiness, fulfillment, recovery and gains 29 Fri Karya Labh: Excellent benefit from important activities undertaken today but only till 4 PM 30 Sat Rough day, risk from activities. Schemers and people meaning harm will get their way & cause harm to the harmless 31 Sun Inauspicious day for any activity, focus on health, diet & nuitrition For questions on Astrology, Vedic Mantras, Muhurtas & Hindu rituals call: KRISHNA PANDIT – 905-910-1441 Give Life a Direction, Purpose & Meaning! • Find Astrologically, What Planets indi- cate in your Horoscope • How to support Weak planets & to take advantage of Strong Planets • Find the right Marital Partner, match horoscopes before tying the knot • Choose right career path for self and children according to horoscope • Know what diseases can afflict & how to avoid or weaken them before-hand • Know your Isht Devas & Devis & Naksha- tras • Know all 365 days, good & bad days in a year according to your chart Above all: Find remedies through Vedic Mantras, Colour Therapy and use of Metals & Gems KRISHNA PANDIT: 905-910-1441 www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Bollywood News ATODAY 32 • July 2016 Film Review Udta Punjab: Shahid, Alia, Kareena, Dijit live up to all the hype fter much controversy, AUdta Punjab opened to audience on Friday morning, and unlike the censor board’s earlier claims, the film doesn’t glorify substance abuse. Instead, the film has its heart in the right place: Punjab is in the grip of drugs, and only its youth can unchain it. Film Review Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Diljit Dosanjh Director: Abhishek Chaubey Rating: 3.5/5

What may look like an indigenous version of the hugely popular American series Breaking Bad, it circles around a group of people who operate on both sides of the India-Pakistan border. They are the ones ensuring mafia? doesn’t get a hang of the as creativity. Every bit of a of its tone and stand against a constant drug supply in the Director Abhishek reality until Dr Preet (Kareena cynical singing sensation, drugs, though the second wheat bowl of India. Protected Chaubey unfolds his story Kapoor) shows him the bigger Shahid Kapoor is a treat to half is no match for the first. by the high and mighty in with a lot of promise and takes picture. But again, he is not watch. Sometimes though, it appears politics, it’s hard to pinpoint the audience through the on top of the food chain, and Alia Bhatt, the show like an opportunity lost as the anyone. At its current scale, lush green fields only to give decision making is not his stealer, carries no baggage narrative keeps dragging in the onus is on nobody to a shocker. What lies on the prerogative. and delivers the performance search of closure. contain the menace. other side of the paddy fields What begins as a satirical of a life time. The film is entirely Enter fading rockstar, is raw and appalling. retort to Punjab’s social From accent to body Chaubey’s. Bringing in Tommy Singh (Shahid Then there’s a Bihari situation slowly turns into a language, she has got almost inspiration from Quentin Kapoor), who is cussing and migrant (Alia Bhatt) whose thriller. Tommy and his gang’s all of it right. Tarantino, the Coen Brothers sleepwalking through his zeal for a better life captures antics amuse and ease us Diljit Dosanjh is nuanced and Vishal Bhardwaj, he career. As we try to understand you. But just as you begin to into this darker zone. He can’t and likeable and carries his showcases the paradox of his circumstances and what’s empathise with her, you realise control his actions. In fact, he ambiguous morality with ease. Punjab in Bollywood films. The driven him to this point, there the futility of her efforts. It’s not is long past that now. He is Satish Kaushik deserves land of lassi and mustard fields are others like him, and a world she can control. only a mocking representation a special mention here. As isn’t about a romantic duet all these characters keep Similarly Sartaj (Diljit of our transformed musical Tommy’s manager, he knows anymore, and if you don’t act crossing each other’s path. Dosanjh), a junior officer sensibilities. You hesitate to how to ace the game. fast… well, watch the movie to But can they stick together in Punjab Police, has laugh when he blames his fans Witty and humorous, Udta find out. There are no reasons to put up a fight against the questionable morality. He for taking his verbal diarrhoea Punjab works mostly because not to.

n his over 30-year career, Anil Kapoor has worked in different kinds of films. While some became block- God has Ibusters, others failed to make a mark at the box office. But the actor feels that “there are a lot of ways of looking at work”. “Hits are great, but quality is better. The applause I got for Mr India (1987) was much given me more than any of my top grossing films. One should look at quality first. There are certain things you don’t do for money, but for the pleasure of creating something. Many people will demoralise you when you do that. But it all depends on how much dum (power) you have,” he says. much The 59-year-old has seen “several ups and downs”, but he feels that one should simply do one’s job and move on instead of pondering over what went wrong. “There is always a risk (if you are in the enter- more than tainment industry). With creative work, you never know how the audience will react. I never thought that I would get so much love and appreciation. God has given me much more than I deserve,” says Anil, who I deserve: is behind the Indian adaptation of the American television series, which stars Kiefer Sutherland. The actor also plans to bring a few other international shows, including Modern Family and Prison Break, to Indian television. “My team and I have been working on it. We hope to bring the shows to Indian TV soon,” he says. Anil Ask him about his opinion on the state of the small screen in India, and he says, “A lot of interesting things are happening in India. There is a huge change coming. There are various online channels that are popular with the youth. I think it is exciting times Kapoor for content on television.” www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz Bollywood News SIA • July 2016 ATODAY 33 alking about her upcoming film Sul- Ttan where she plays a wrestler, Bol- lywood actor Anushka Sharma says, It’l be cool “Wrestling is not an action it is a sport. I hope it happens (more action films are offered to heroines). I think it will to have be cool to have a film like ‘Charlie’s An- gels’ or ‘Ghostbusters’ with all female cast. It will be fun and interesting.” an Indian The 28-year-old actress said she was initially not sure if she could pull off the character of a wrestler. “We have Charlie’s a certain perception about the way wrestlers look. I had not seen much of Angels: wrestling. I thought I was working with a disadvantage. I am playing a female wrestler and there is novelty in that,” she says. Anushka “I researched and found out that there are different weight categories. I saw some international wrestlers who Sharma were tall and toned like me, so I was relieved,” she adds. For her role of a wrestler from Haryana, Anushka had to undergo pro- fessional training in the sport and learn local language. “While I was training, Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and has worked with Priyanka in Dil Dhada- here in Bollywood, so planning to do I was finding it little awkward as while produced by Yash Raj Films, Sultan, kne Do said, “It’s great that both Deep- Hollywood films is a distant thing. You wrestling your head is under some- starring Salman Khan in the lead role, ika and Priyanka are doing good work have to see how things come. There is one’s armpit or around waist. I was like releases this Eid. there. Priyanka has achieved so much, no active work towards getting there how can I do it. I was a bit hesitant. She may not have any plan to try she is a known name there. I feel proud (to West).” When I saw myself, I realized I was not her luck in Hollywood, but the actress of them. There is nothing like a dream The actress is currently working on doing it properly. I think if you want to says she is proud of the work her con- as such (doing Hollywood films). I have her next production venture Phillauri. do something then you should go all temporaries Priyanka Chopra and never planned things in life, I believe The movie also stars Punjabi superstar out completely and be fearless,” she Deepika Padukone are doing in the in living life or doing things to the mo- Diljit Dosanjh, who recently made his says. West. The 28-year-old actress, who ment. I have never planned my career Bollywood debut with Udta Punjab.

fter the release of her last film, Nil Battey Swara ASannata, Swara Bhaskar didn’t find the time Salman Khan trains to get back to take a break. She had to complete the dub- bing for her next. Now, before she starts shoot- in the ring with Sultan new song Bhaskar’s ing for her upcoming film, which co-stars Sonam Kapoor, she took off for a solo trek in Himachal solo Pradesh. In the past, too, the actor has taken solo trips. She has travelled to Turkey, Syria and trekking Palestine. Swara says, “I needed a break, so I decided to trek in the Dhauladhar range of mountains in trip Himachal Pradesh.” She trekked for a week and reached the snow-covered Buran Pass at 15,000 feet in Buran Ghati. Later, she crossed the pass by rappelling in the snow and ended her trip in Kinnaur valley. A source says, “Swara wanted some alone time. She signed up for the eight- day trek with a trekking community. She didn’t know anyone in the 21-member trekking group when she joined.” The actor says that although trekking was “super difficult and chal- lenging”, the experience alman Khan’s going all out to promote his film Sultan, scheduled was great. “It gave me a Sto release on July 6. With just ten days to go before the D-Day, the lot of perspective. Physi- makers released the title track of the movie Monday afternoon. cally, it was challenging. I The two-and-a-half-minute long video shows Salman being ridi- made some great friends culed for being “too old for wrestling”. The entire song plays in the too. Rapelling in the snow background and shows Salman training hard to get back in shape. was memorable, but the Sukhwinder Singh has lent his voice to the song. Incidentally, Sukh- scariest part was getting winder has been the common voice to few similar numbers in the past, lost in the rain and mist such as Kuch Kariye (Chak De India, 2007) and Chal Uth Bandeya (Do at an altitude of 13,500 Lafzo Ki Kahaani, 2016). Sultan’s title track however, comes nowhere feet,” she adds. close to the high energetic tempo of the Shah Rukh Khan song. www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Chai With ATODAY 34 • July 2016 Subhash Thathi, Entrepreneur and President of IACRF 2016-2017 (Indo-American Cultural and Religious Foundation)

Interview by Deepa Walia strong the family ties are and business family, SubhashTha- his heart and did not want to own and we should give them 6/30/2016 it is always refreshing to see thi is also from a family that take it on again until he was the responsibility to explore Subhash and his five siblings, strongly believes in giving ready to give it his all after the that mine instead of putting sia Today had the abso- 2 in LA 2 in Tucson and 1 in back and social and commu- children were in college. His our own ideas in their heads. Alute pleasure of spend- Phoenix, and their families nity work. In India, he was main goal is to bring the en- This would empower and en- ing some time chatting with constantly make an effort to constantly involved in clubs tire community together. Sub- courage them to do their own SubhashThathi, a well-known get together and be with each and activities like the cricket hash believes that the foun- social work for the community Phoenix personality who is other. In fact, the whole fam- club and water stalls that pro- dation belongs to the whole but for that to happen, we have an amazing father, husband, ily of up to 40 people take a vide water at railway stations. Indian community and wants to be willing to listen. brother, entrepreneur, and so- yearly family vacation to a Even though they were not to put to rest the perception His final message to our cial worker in the valley. different location. They have specifically involved in Tem- that the Mandir and founda- readers is a “humble request travelled to many locations ples, his family members are tion belong to certain groups. to please make an effort to A little bit of history… including Europe but some of Presidents of Schools back He would love nothing better unite the community as a Born in Haryana, India, SubhashThathi’s most memo- in India and have also built a than to bring the whole com- whole.” He also encourages he had no plans of moving to rable visits have been to loca- school in their old village of munity together and is slowly, the community to involve their the US but he obtained a Gre- tions where there is adventure Ladwa that is completely free yet steadily, working towards children in social work, even encard to be able to visit his and activity like Kenya, Egypt, of cost for children and adults. that goal. In addition to that if it is not with IACRF or the brothers and sisters regularly and Costa Rica. Children are taught the stan- lofty goal, he also has it in the Indian community, to teach who lived in the US. Enjoy- dard curriculum while adults plans to renovate the founda- them the value of social work. ing his time here and being a Professional Accom- can learn sewing, computers, tion hall this year so that sister And, last but not least, he en- close knit family, he decided plishments and many other courses. The organizations can start using courages everyone to support to stay and spent 1982-1990 Professionally, Sub- school today has more than that venue over private entities and attend Indian programs in Los Angeles. In LA, he was hashThathi is an established 600 students. for their needs. in town – that is the only way primarily in the restaurant busi- entrepreneur who started out With social work being in we can keep them coming into ness and an opportunity to buy in the restaurant business and his blood, he was involved with Final Words town and stay connected to Shakey’s Pizza Palorbrought currently owns multiple conve- a small community organiza- Regardless of his infi- our roots, our music, our cul- him to Tucson, Arizona in 1990 nience stores and gas stations tion called ISSA in Tucson, AZ nite accomplishments, Sub- ture, and so much more. where he spent three years. In all over the valley. Arriving in and when he moved to Phoe- hashThathi, being a family and Asia Today is grateful 1993, he got married, meeting the US at the young age of 19, nix, Jay Bansal asked him to community man, believes his for the time spent with Sub- his wife Manisha for the first he didn’t have any set plans join IACRF in 2000 and he has greatest accomplishments are hashThathi listening to his time two days before the wed- but was a very outgoing per- been fully involved with the family and his social work. His passion about his family, work, ding in India. An opportunity son and was always sure that foundation since. In the 2006- future goals are for his chil- and community involvement. to buy a 7-Eleven, which was he wanted to do something re- 2007 term, he had the plea- dren to have proper education There is no doubt in our minds a personal challenge for him, lated to business. Belonging sure of serving as President and continuing to travel to see that IACRF and the commu- finally brought him to Phoe- to a business family from back during the turning year for the adventurous new destinations. nity in large will do great things nix, AZ. Subhash and Mani- home, he knew he did not want organization when they were He would also like to see the under his selfless leadership. sha Thathi have two children, to work for anyone else and building EktaMandir. Since youth community get more in- We wish him and his loving son Aakaash20 and daughter through hard work and ambi- then, he has been serving the volved through IACRF or any family continued success in Megha 19, who are both in tion, he successfully gained foundation in various roles but other organizations. He be- the coming years and look for- college at ASU with desires to experience and established due to family and children’s lieves what is currently holding ward to supporting him in all complete a MBA and become himself wherever he went. responsibilities, did not return the youth back is that our In- his future endeavors. an orthopedic surgeon respec- to the post of President until dian mentality does not allow tively. Social Work and Com- this year 2016-2017. He firmly us to listen to our kids. How- Those that know the fam- munity Contributions believes in taking on respon- ever, children of this era have ily know how close knit and In addition to being from a sibility and fulfilling it with all a phenomenal mind of their

www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz Local Coverage SIA • July 2016 ATODAY 35 IACRF Senior Group Celebrates Fathers’ Day Contributed by Dr. Prakash V Kote- cha & Bhagubhai Patel Weekly Activities: May 26 2016 Visiting Guest Members: Dr. Bapa Uppalunni, an aeronau- tics engineer from Dallas, Dr. Chan- dramoulys, retired doctors from New York and John Banks, a retired logistic manager 50th Wedding Anniversary Cel- ebration: Mahendra Dave and Tarla Dave celebrated their diamond jubilee anniversary. Mahendra Dave was hap- py to mention that they are currently staying at Shanti Niketan, Florida and their son is here and they had been here for a long period and is happy to be here again. June 2nd, 2016 Visiting Members: Samir and Hema Patel from Phoe- nix, Sadhna Todkar from India, Lata- ben from Tucson who is a professional caterer and Ursula, a teacher. Picnic IN HOUSE: June 9, 2016 We had true in house picnic at the center since sizzling heat prohibited members to opt for a picnic outside. Members started coming in like the organized by Meenaben Bhavsar and Patel, our senior and founder member for yoga”! Srikant Vaidya then talked usual picnic day around 10-30 AM and supported by Meena Kotecha then briefly mentioned about his Fa- about yoga and mentioned that when started having their fun time. Meena- The games included ther, who was a farmer and educated body and mind are healthy then one ben Bhavsar with the help of enthusi- 1. Lemon and Spoon Race: All up to Standard 7 could inculcate the can connect himself or herself to su- astic volunteers served pakoda, chips the fathers were allowed to participate value of education to all the children preme God. Connection of our soul to and tea to all the members around 11- and most of them did participate as you who with the help of Bhagubhai could connect with supreme God is called 30 AM. Additionally surprise item can- would see in the pictures. There were finally migrate to USA with good edu- yoga. On 25th June, here at our cen- taloupe was also served. The second two rounds and they had to ensure that cation and settled well. Bhagubhai is ter at Ekta Mandir we are going to cel- major attraction of picnic was coming lemon does not fall, they were not al- extending technical and financial edu- ebrate International Yoga Day. Almost up now. This was BINGO! Members lowed to touch and they had to reach cational help to a school back home in 350 people have registered already enthusiastically joined in the game their partner either spouse or sister his native place named after his father. and are free. Interested members are and pair of volunteers Mahendrabhai standing at the other end. Those who Antakshari : June 23, 2016 requested to join. Devgania and Taraben Patel man- got disqualified in the first round were Visiting Guest Members Dr. Raman Bhavsar then talked aged efficiently BINGO figures calling also allowed to participate in the sec- Jagdish Rathi and Pushpa Rathi, briefly about Yoga and then transcen- and further supported in loud and clear ond round. Winners got the lemons as friends of Prakash Kotecha visiting dental meditation. He went in to de- voice by Meenaben Bhavsar. With lots prize! from Vadodara joined us and Usha tails of how EEG is changed and very of excitement, three winners emerged 2. Musical Chair: As many as 25 requested Jagdish Rathi to say few unique during transcendental medita- finally and they were, Anju Shah, Jay- fathers participated and cheered by words. Jagdish introduced himself that tion. After this announcements, Sri- shree Kshatriya and Meena Kotecha the non participating members. They he is from Vadodara, a chemist by pro- kant Vaidya initiated antakshari and Visiting and New Members: moved with music and stopped to oc- fession, now doing consultancy in envi- members enjoyed singing songs of all Baljit Kaur, friend of Ushaji who cupy the chair and every time one ronment science and has worked in the kinds and different language for about came from Chandigarh, having her member got eliminated till finally only past with GSFC and IFFCO. His son 45 minutes and were ready to go on house and lots of connections in Chan- one member was left and was declared and daughter in law are working here and on but with the limitation of time, digarh now. the winner in Phoenix and this is his second visit antakshari was called off as suggested Lataben Shah, a friend of Prem 3. Passing the Parcel: All the to Phoenix. He also introduced his wife by Lalitbhai Patel around 12-50 and and Krishna Lahoti from Tempe. father members were asked to form a Pushpa Rathi who is doing consultan- members were requested to proceed Piyush Shah and Chirag Shah, circle. Then a parcel containing spe- cy in astrology and Vastushahstra. for the lunch. Prakash Deshmukh’s friends then cific message of action was passed Another visiting member included Lunch was sponsored during the briefly announced about Jain Center’s from one person to another with mu- Kashmira Parekh from NJ who hap- month by Chandrika and Jasvant Pa- program of Pujya Gurudev Rakeshb- sic. When music stopped whosoever pens to be Suresha Shah’s friend. tel, Manjuben Patel, Manubhai and hai’s visit to Phoenix had the parcel were asked to open the Ushaji then welcomed returning Shardaben Patel and Mavjibhai Father’s Day Celebration: June parcel and pick up the chit and read it. members Rajni and Munnu Bajpai. *************************** 16, 2016 Whatever was the instruction in it, the She then referred to 21st June, Senior Group meets every Thurs- Since we meet only on Thursdays, members complied like telling a joke, the international yoga day declared day, 10:00AM to 3:00PM at the Indo- Fathers’ day celebration was planned singing a song, giving hi fi to mem- by United Nations originated and pro- American Community Center located for this day. Father’s day celebration bers etc. Members enjoyed. Finally the posed by India and now widely ac- at 2809 W. Maryland Ave., Phoenix, was initiated differently this time. Tra- game was closed with a note asking to cepted by many countries of the world. AZ 85017, for information please con- ditional flowers giving was replaced by talk about “Your Father” as a special Awareness of yoga helps in calming tact Mahendra Devgania Tel: 602-708- more active and entertaining games event on Fathers’ day and Bhagubhai the body, mind and spirit and so “Go 0733 www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA ATODAY 36 • July 2016 Real Estate News of Arizona - July 2016

Hello Friends, The total home sales by financing were- ● The Active listings for Single Family, Town- his has been an exceptionally hot summer for Cash Sales -1,629 home, Condos for May are 2,408 whereas, April were Tall of us. Whenever I talk to my out-of-state Conventional - 3,751 2,588 and March was 2,681 friends and family, I always get this question, How do FHA - 1,746 ● Pending Sales for Single Family, Town-home, you stay in this hot scorching sun with consecutive VA- 498 Condos, for May are 812 whereas, April were 773 and days of 110+ degrees? Well, my simple answer is As you see above, the salesvolume in May for March was 823 to spend some time in the pool! You would also be single family, townhomes and condos was 7,688. surprised how many people get out in the sun to look Looking ahead to June, Armls predicts a mediansales Now let’s take a look on commercial side- at a number of homes. Hot summer days definitely do price of $227,000. We expect sales volume in June Mayo clinic has opened another primary care not deter these motivated home buyers and that’s one to bevery similar to last year with an accompanying clinic in Phoenix, its total 13,000-squarefoot facility reason the valley real estate stands up to the heat. increase in the mediansales price. cost about $2.9 million to develop. Lets look at how the valley real estate stood up to the New homes are still going on full swing, Shea Central One Inc sold the Golf Links & Kolb Shop- hot summer days this last month. Homes purchased 71.1 acres of in Peoria for $11.6 ping Center in Tucson, to Gaslamp Investments LLC Last month,U.S. Department of Housing and Ur- million. The land is located at the south-west corner for $4.4 million, or approximately $167 per square ban Development (HUD) declared June as the firstever of 93rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road in the West foot. The properties were occupied by tenants at the National Healthy Homes Month. Launched by HUD’s Valley. time of Sale. Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Home, this Mode Apartments and Homes has bought an hal- The Crosswinds apartment in Chandler was month was designed to educate families of potential facre of land in central Phoenix for $365,000. It is part sold for $22 million or about $58,824 per unit. There health hazards in a home, and empower them to create of the Phoenix development firm and plans on building were total 374unit multifamily complex totals 150,998 the healthiest home possible for their family.Currently, 14 townhouse style units in Phoenix area. square feet on 11.1 acres. many of the American homes have moderatetosevere In May month the median sales price for all resale The Zocallo Plaza shopping center in Scottsdale physical housing problems, including lead-based paint homes sold in Maricopa County was $225,000, or was sold for $15.55 mil-lion or about $304 per square hazards, dilapidated structure; roofing problems; 89% of peak prices. There are pocketsin Maricopa foot. The single-story, 51,195squarefoot retail strip was heating, plumbing, and electrical deficiencies, water County where the current resale median is very close built in 1999 and sits on 4.1acres. leaks and intrusion, pests, damaged paint, and high tothe peak median, places where the peak has been Tempe’s 3 Business Parks was sold for $24.14mil- radon gas levels. These conditions are associated surpassed andparts of the county where the median lion. The properties are located in the Tempe South- with a wide range of health issues. So, they came price is only 50% to 65% ofpeak value. west and Northwest Industrial submarkets, and com- up with the idea of having a healthy home info, HUD Arcadia and north central Phoenix are examples of bined total more than 305,500 square feet of flex and Secretary Julian Castro, produced a video highlight- areaswhere current median prices compare favorably industrial space. ing the direct link between a household’s health and to peak prices. Zip-codes which report favorably are: Hope this article gives you a peek in what’s the conditions within their homes. They also, unveiled 85018, 85014, 85013, 85016 and85257. happening in our valley. As the Healthy Homes App, designed to raise awareness There are some Areas where the current median always, I love your ques- about potentially serious health and safety problems sales price is still well below peak prices, which are tions, comments & feedback. in the home and the steps consumers can take to west central Phoenix and the far northwest Please keep them coming at protect themselves. Valley. The median resale prices in these areas [email protected] or call me Let’s take a look at the May sales of Residential fell more dramatically at 480-242-8573. Properties in Maricopa County- from peak to bottom, ranging from 60% to 85%. Disclaimer: This article ● Total Sales for Single Family, Town-home, Examples of these ZIP makes no representation or Condos, for May are 7,688 whereas, April were 7,372 codes are: 85009, 85355, 85396, 85342, and warranties of any kind as to and March was 8,327 85031. the ac-curacy of the data. The ● The Active listings for Single Family, Town- source of data has been taken home, Condos for May are 21,214 whereas, April were Here are the May sales of Residential Proper- from several sources such as 22,287 and March was 26,523 ties in Pinal County- Armls, cromford report, Better ● Pending sales for Single Family, Town-home, ● Total Sales for Single Family, Town- Homes and Garden, Costar, Globest, BizJournal, Condos, May are 7,217 whereas, April were 6,657 and home,Condos for May are 787, whereas, April were News-geni, Realty times, azcentral, wall street journal. March was 7,963 727 and March was 761 www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz Local Thoughts SIA • July 2016 ATODAY 37 United Church of Christ in St. Charles

Report by: Kashif Qaderi Mosque in Glen Ellyn. This was this event were Tom Palansky, the United Church a special event as this was the of Christ President, Dennis Beiermann, the organist installation of Mr. Pattee as and director of music for the church, Kathy Brens a the Senior Pas- tor at his es- member of CUCC, and Reverend Jorge Morales, a teemed church. He asked Imam conference minister for the United Church of Christ Shamshad of the Ahmadiyya in Illinois. Muslim Com- munity to begin Pastor Pattee articulated on why humanity must and lead the procession for bind together, regardless of religious/political dif- by Imam Shamshad the event. ferences to make the world a better place. Imam A. Nasir Imam (Baitul Hameed Mosque Shamshad be- Shamshad and the other speakers present echoed gan by reciting – Chino) Surah Al-Fatiha these sentiments as well. A somber morning turned in Arabic, and then the first into comfort and love with the installation of Senior Ruku of Surah Kahf. He then provided the English Pastor Pattee, along with the invocation from Imam translation from each chapter. Imam Shamshad then Shamshad. condemned the vicious attack in Orlando in the stron- Senior Pastor Pattee sent Imam Shamshad a gest of terms. He articulated that True Islam stands warm e-mail thanking him for attending the church for only peace and love. He used the Qu’ranic doc- and speaking, warm regards for the book that was e have to build our relationship with under- trine of “Killing of one innocent human being is as if given as a gift, and being a brother in faith of God. Wstanding and respect to each other. one has killed all mankind.” He further indicated that He also extended an invitation for a small group from Locally, we have built a great friendship with Se- he was very thankful and honored that he was invited both congregations to meet in the near future. nior Pastor, David Pattee from the United Church of to the church today and congratulated Senior Pastor Christ in St. Charles. Pastor Pattee and members Pattee on his noble accomplishment. Imam Sham- Imam Shamshad Nasir from his congregation came to a Peace Symposium shad then handed Senior Pastor Pattee a gift which Masjid Baet-ul-Jaamay held at the Baet ul Jamaay Mosque of the Ahmadiyya was a book entitled “A Message of Peace.” This was 2 S 510 IL Rte 53 Muslim Community in Glen Ellyn in April of 2016. Re- written by the worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Mus- Glen Ellyn,IL. 60137 spected Imam Shamshad and Pastor Pattee built an lim Community, the beloved Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Work Phone:630-790-4100 instant warm connection upon meeting each other. Ahmad, the 5th successor to Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Fax :630-793-4100 And to that end, Pastor Pattee invited members Ahmad, the Promised Messiah A.S. Cell Phone :909-636-8332 from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Glen El- Some other notable speakers who partook in [email protected] lyn to attend an event at his church 40w451 Fox Mill Blvd, St Charles IL 44240, on Sunday, June 12, 2016.

Imam Shamshad, Mr. Qaderi, Mr. Mashhood Mir- za were the representatives from the Baet-ul Jaamay

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