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The South Asian Times excellence in journalism Vol. 5 | No. 37 | January 5-11, 2013 | 60 Cents Robin Raina has built a repu- tation as a turnaround artist. Taking over Ebix Inc as CEO at age 32 when it was bleeding millions, he turned the Atlanta based company into profits and today this supplier of software and E-commerce services to the insurance industry is one the fastest growing companies with offices in several coun- tries including India. Turnaround artist turns to charity But what makes Raina our Person of the Year 2012 is his exemplary zeal for helping the underprivileged. His Robin Raina Foundation runs the largest pri- vate initiative in the Indian subcontinent worth $15 million to build 6,000 free homes for the slum dwellers of Bawa- na, Delhi. The charity has also adopted 3,500 children, providing them educa- www.thesouthasiantimes.info tion, food, shelter and medical aid. Man of the Year 2012 Robin Raina Chairman & CEO, Ebix Inc Founder, Robin Raina Foundation See exclusive interview with Robin Raina on pages 6-11. TheSouthAsianTimes.info January 5-11, 2013 TheSouthAsianTimes.info January 5-11, 2013 The South Asian Times excellence in journalism Vol.5 No. 37 January 5-11, 2013 60 Cents New York Edition Follow us on TheSouthAsianTimes.info India taking remedial steps after gangrape outrage BE WARNED: New Delhi: India's home minister has ordered New Delhi police stations to increase the number of women officers to facilitate the handling of complaints from women. 3 MORE BUDGET It is the latest in a string of changes ordered follow- ing the fatal gang rape of a 23-year-old paramedic stu- dent that shocked the nation. Police charged Thursday in a fast track New Delhi court the 5 accused with CLIFFS LOOM murder, rape and kidnapping even as many proposed death penalty for them and quick justice. Both Obama and GOP draw hard lines for tough talks ahead Interior Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said Friday that each police station in Delhi should have 10 women constables and two women sub inspectors. At Girls in an Indian school ushered in New Year present, women comprise 7% of police forces. with a prayer for Damini, symbolic name for the In Delhi metro, four plainclothes women officers of Delhi gangrape victim. Continued on page 4 Ringing in the New Year with South Asian touch By Vikas Girdhar New York: Fresh off a survival of the Mayan prediction that the world would end just 10 days prior, a New Year was rung in on Tuesday to officially kick off num- ber 2013. The ball still dropped in Times President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden announce Square, fireworks still symbolized Congress passing the fiscal cliff bill at the White House on a new year overseas, millions wore Tuesday night. Obama later signed the bill with an autopen sparkles and funky hats, and of from Hawaii where he resumed his vacation. Biden played a key course—South Asians still found a part in negotiations with GOP leaders. way to celebrate in their own Devotees usher in 2013 auspiciously with the Nav Varsha Yajna held by Arya Samaj of Long Island. unique ways. Whether it was a low-key night Then, of course, there were par- In New Jersey, the Indo- at home with the family or a lavish ticular functions planned around American Seniors of Middlesex “desi” party at a popular venue, the big day by South Asian organi- County (IASOMC) celebrated the everyone had something to do as zations and establishments. new years on December 26. the countdown culminated at mid- Temples, gurdwaras and mosques, Dubbed a joint Christmas and New night . too, held ceremonies on the first. Continued on page 4 Hope springs eternal By Parveen Chopra GOP was split on fiscal bill negotiated by Senate Minority Leader New York: They say the day dawns in pitch darkness. Mitch McConnell (left). House Speaker John Boehner grudgingly There is always light at the end of the tunnel. When put it to vote, but House Majority Leader Eric Cantor opposed it. yang goes extreme, yin starts becoming larger in the Taoist yin-yang symbol. There is a lesson in every chal- Washington: Now that the much to negotiate amid the White House- lenge. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. discussed fiscal cliff has been GOP gridlock. Just a few weeks ago, bad news was crowding in. resolved at the eleventh hour, ana- The Republican controlled House Sandy storm. Connecticut first graders’ massacre. Brutal lysts are warning of three more approved the deal with a 257-167 gangrape in Delhi. Fiscal cliff threatening to force budget cliffs over the next three vote with bipartisan support an Continued on page 4 months, which may be even harder Continued on page 4 New BAPS temple in CA 30 50 Coolest Desis 34 Yearly Forecast 58 Spiritual Awareness 60 excellence in journalism 4 January 5-11,2013 TURN PAGE TheSouthAsianTimes.info Part Sandy relief approved by Congress Continuations of page 3 Budget cliffs story Instead, Congress usually pass- ticipate in the auspicious Washington: The US House of promised a vote Jan 15 to pro- Continued from page 3 es short-term "continuing resolu- Havan/Agnihotra ceremony and Representatives Friday passed a vide over $50 billion of aid. hour before midnight Tuesday, tions," which is fancy way of say- gain blessings of the Divine legislation that would make pay- The federal government hand- after Senate passed it 89-8. ing "Band Aid solution." The cur- Being, Om. A large number of ments worth $9.7 billion to ed the Congress a sweeping The package President Obama rent continuing resolution expires devotees from Suffolk & Nassau insurance claims related to relief bill that would provide has signed preserves Bush-era on March 27. counties attended. Acharya Hurricane Sandy. over $60 billion to those affect- income tax cuts for individuals Darshanand performed the yajna. The bill to allow the National ed by Sandy. earning less than $400,000 or Gang rape outrage story Verses from Swami Dayanand’s Flood Insurance Program to The Senate passed it, but the couples earning less than Continued from page3 book were chanted with brief increase its borrowing authority House failed to act on it. $450,000. It puts off budget cuts the Central Industrial Security explanations. The main Yajmaan was approved by the Boehner and House Republicans for two months. Without the com- Force (CISF) would be on board was Sudesh and Sudha Mukhii. Republican-controlled House were criticized by Democrats promise deal the fiscal cliff could each train. There was also the prize giving with a 354-67 vote. and Republicans alike for their have sparked a new recession In Haryana, officials plan to ceremony for children who par- The bill was the first of two inaction. with the resulting reduction in publicize the profiles of rapists to ticipated in the painting competi- consumer spending. But the pay- curb crime against women, as per tion. steps House Speaker John Sandy hit New Jersey and roll tax returns, so even middle director of the state crime records In true South Asian fashion, the Boehner said he would take to New York in late October 2012, class a pocketbooks will be bureau. flavors of new year celebrations meet the demands of relief for causing at least $60 billion pinched. Since the attack, the ruling varied as much as the ethnic rich- those affected by Sandy. He also worth of damage. Here is what lies still ahead Congress party has sought to ness of those who organized or with deadlines over the next three prove its commitment to improv- attended certain events. All, how- months: ing women’s safety. It has estab- ever, shared high hopes for a 'Hillary Clinton aims to rejoin office 1. Debt Ceiling: Congress has lished a committee to consider prosperous and fortune-filled to raise the debt ceiling soon. laws and procedures for prosecut- 2013 Real soon. ing crimes against women, and next week' On Monday, Treasury Secretary another to examine women’s Hope springs eternal story Tim Geithner made it official: safety in cities. Plans have been Continued from page 3 Washington: Secretary of State Federal borrowing has reached announced for urgent “gender America into another recession. Hillary Clinton is aiming to return the $16.394 trillion debt ceiling. sensitivity” training in secondary And now! to her office next week after treat- Last year, political brinksman- schools. The fiscal cliff has been ment for blood clot in her head, ship over the debt limit led to the The gang-rape that got India a resolved by Congress. Stock mar- according to the State Department. downgrade of the country's credit lot of negative play in world ket can breathe now, as can Spokeswoman Victoria Nuland rating. Obama does not want to media has prompted the US offer millins of Americans. said Clinton "is committed to testi- debate it, but GOP is in no mood of help to India for strengthening Connecticut shooting promises to fying" in Congress over the deadly to spare him. And Obama's rela- public and private organizations bring in tougher gun control attack on the US consulate in tionship with Congress reached working to combat violence measures. Delhi girl’s sacrifice Benghazi in Libya, an appearance yet another low Thursday when against women. has roused a nation protesting she had set for Dec 20 but cancelled House Speaker John Boehner said violence against women, hopeful- due to her illness. he would no longer negotiate leg- South asian touch story ly waking up authorities too to Clinton, 65, was discharged from islative deals with the president Continued from page3Year bash, enforce the much needed meas- 2.

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