Kesri- The Battle Friday 22 March to 28 March 2019 1 of Saragarhi Voice of South Asian Community Since March 2002 Page 29 Vol. 15 Issue 43 Friday 22 March to 28 March 2019 $1 www.thesouthasianinsider.com [email protected] Why Terrorists Kill? The striking similarities between the New Zealand and Pulse nightclub shooters (Insider Bureau)- The decision to in ISIS and never traveled to Iraq kill innocent civilians who are or Syria where ISIS was strangers -- whether you are a headquartered. His radicalization jihadist terrorist or a white was entirely driven by what he nationalist militant -- can never viewed on the internet. be easily explained, but there Similarly, Brenton Tarrant, the does seem to be a common terrorist who allegedly carried out profile for "lone actor" Western the New Zealand attacks, killing terrorists today, irrespective of 50 people, tapped into a large their ideology. library of white nationalist First, they are radicalizing material from around the world because of what they read on the internet, according to the online. ISIS created a vast document that Tarrant posted global library of propaganda that about his motivations for the influenced terrorists such as attacks. Omar Mateen, who killed 49 Tarrant's heroes were right-wing people in the Pulse nightclub in terrorists from around the West: Orlando, Florida, in June 2016. Mateen never met with anyone Page 19 Indian General Election, 2019 The world's happiest countries The Indian electorate is not easily swayed by terrorism (Insider Bureau) - Elections bring on a manthan churn of governance discourse in a democratic polity. However, Indian political parties still seem stuck in the Pulwama, Balakot and Pakistan time zones. In this context Continued on Page 19 (News Agencies)-Finland has been crowned the happiest Sikh Community Leaders meet Nassau County Police Commissioner country in the world for the second year in a row, leading a top ten that is made up of five Nordic nations.The World Happiness Report, released today, ranked 156 countries by happiness levels, based on factors such as life expectancy, social support and corruption.But while the Nordic nations of Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Iceland topped the table, there was no sign of Britain in the top ten.The UK placed 15th, up from 19th last year, one above Ireland and four above the US - which came in at its lowest ranking ever at 19th. Page 3 Continued on Page 19 Business, Liability, Disability, Workers Insurance Comp., E & O, Call : 917-612-3158, (See Full Page Advt. on Page 32) Auto, Home 516 246 9022 Friday 22 March to 28 March 2019 COMMUNITY 2 Natya Darpan 2019 concludes with yet another successful year! Dr Farley Richmomd, Kevin Dalina, Isha Vyas, Ajay Patil, Joe Coyle, Mahesh Bhagia, Mayor Jon McCormac, Mayor Hemant Marathe, Hon. CG Sandeep Chakravorty, Dr Mohan Agashe, Hon DCG Shatrughan Sinha, Dr Ashok Chaudhary & Nutan Kalamdani. (By our staff reporter): Edison- NJ Indian with thought provoking content, be it Heritage and Cultural Association (IHCA) social issues or human emotions. of New Jersey that is synonymous with Over 73 local artists were a part Natya Darpan wraps up yet another year of the various plays and wowed the with resounding success! Known for its audiences with their brilliant short multi-lingual play festival, IHCA performances. All in all, this has left an showcased 6 plays this year with immense mark on the audience, who varied subjects. This year we saw kept wanting for more. entries of 3 Marathi, 2 Hindi & 1 Held at the Middlesex County English-Bengali play by local award- College, Natya Darpan 2019 created a winning actors and diverse groups from lot of curiosity among the main stream our community. The six plays were audiences. Like every year, the festival selected by a panel from over 28 was a sold-out event, days in advance. entries. Each play was carefully The Governor of New Jersey sent a selected based on its content and we special letter to IHCA congratulating the must say that each was exceptional organization on Natya Darpan Festival. Dr Mohan Agashe EU gives Theresa May another two weeks to avoid a no-deal Brexit If May manages to pass a deal which has already suffered two thumping defeats in the House of Commons, the EU will let Britain remain in the bloc until May 22 to complete the formalities. If not, she'll have to decide whether to seek a longer extension, perhaps until the end of the year, or leave without a deal. (Agencies) -European Union trading. If May manages to pass a deal leaders staved off the threat of More than seven hours of which has already suffered two the UK crashing out of the bloc discussion began with May thumping defeats in the House without a deal next Friday by delivering her most extensive of Commons, the EU will let giving Theresa May an extra two pitch yet to the 27 remaining Britain remain in the bloc until weeks to work out what to do. leaders before she was asked to May 22 to complete the At a summit in Brussels on leave the room while they formalities. If not, she'll have to Thursday, the leaders told May thrashed out their response. decide whether to seek a longer that if UK lawmakers don't 'The cliff edge will be delayed,' extension, perhaps until the end in her way. The rhetoric went parliamentary election coming up endorse her Brexit deal next EU President Donald Tusk said of the year, or leave without a down so badly she came close at the end of May. With week, she'll have until April 12 to after May accepted the proposal. deal. to apologizing for it after the euroskeptic populists seeking to decide whether to leave without 'I was really sad before our 'What the decision today summit. Early on Friday she disrupt the European project, agreement or request a much meeting, now I'm much more underlines is the importance of didn't mention the alternative of leaders were keen to have Brexit longer extension. The decision optimistic.' the House of Commons passing no-deal at all, emphasizing wrapped up before polling day. removes the immediate But in private, EU leaders weren't a Brexit deal next week so that instead that she wants to leave And failing that, to force the UK possibility of a no-deal Brexit in so optimistic that May will be we can bring an end to the in an orderly fashion. to stay and fulfill its obligations seven days' time. able to pull it off next week. uncertainty and leave in a smooth Leaders were still not convinced like the bloc's other members. It also gives May a powerful French president Emmanuel and orderly manner,' May said at that May knows how to get the April 12 is the cut off date for the threat to issue to pro-Brexit Macron told his counterparts that a press briefing around midnight. agreement through Parliament UK to decide whether it will take hardliners in her party: Back the he thought there was a 10 'Tomorrow morning, I will be so decided to take the threat of part in the EU elections. May 22 deal or risk being trapped in the percent chance of the deal returning to the U.K. and working an immediate no-deal exit out of is the last day before voting EU for much longer. May said passing, then after hearing from hard to build support for getting her hands, officials said. The starts. she'll put the unpopular accord May he decided it was 5 percent, the deal through.' framework they settled on allows 'British Crisis' back to parliament next week. according to a person familiar It was a pivot in May's strategy. time for a new plan to emerge Although leaders didn't agree on The pound rose 0.2 percent with the meeting. Tusk replied: I A day earlier she had wielded the should May lose the vote and Thursday the length of the longer against the dollar in early trading think that's a bit optimistic, the risk of a no-deal Brexit to try to then resign, one official said. extension, it would likely be at Friday after falling as much as person said. get lawmakers onside and On the EU side, one big least until the end of 2019, 1.5 percent during Thursday EU Elections attacked politicians for standing consideration was the officials said. Friday 22 March to 28 March 2019 COMMUNITY 3 Holi Celebrated by IALI Long Island (By our Staff three hundred people attended it started followed by the speech children’s Krishna dance followed presented Citations on behalf of reporter) - India Association of was sold out. Guests were by IALI President Lalit Aery. A by other very beautiful children Senator Ana Kaplan. Nassau Long Island celebrated Holi on welcomed by Tikka & served moment of silence against dances were performed. Ana county Human Rights March 17 in Long Island. It was sweets .Function started noon terrorism around the world and Kaplan, New York State Commissioner Zahid Syed one of the record breaking Holi time with appetizers & attack on India’s army Jawans in Senator's office was was given a plaque for celebration for IALI, as more than lunch.Cultural program was India. Cultural program featuring represented by Mr. Rana, who supporting IALI. Rise in number of Indians reported Sikh Community Leaders for modern slavery in UK meet Nassau County The situation of such victims is dealt with by the National Referral Mechanism, Police Commissioner which is a framework for identifying victims of modern slavery or human trafficking and ensuring they receive appropriate support.