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# 1 Indian American Weekly: Since 2006 VOL 7 ISSUE 36 ● DALLAS ● SEPT 13 - 19, 2019 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 www.theindianpanorama.news Canada Elections 2019: Record 50 Rousing welcome awaits Prime candidates of Indian origin in the fray Minister Narendra Modi in Houston Polls indicate Trudeau's Liberals and the opposition PM to address annual UN General Assembly session on September 27 Conservatives are in a dead heat Modi-Trump meeting , a possibility Trudeau fights for NEW YORK (TIP): Nine days before survival as the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra election is Modi in Houston, the city seems to be called amid scandal witnessing an unprecedented activity, probably never ever witnessed before. It is all to give a rousing reception to Prime Minister of India who will be addressing a mammoth gathering of 50,000, a PRABHJOT PAUL SINGH IN number which has already registered for TORONTO the event named Howdy, Modi' , on OTTAWA (TIP): Canada is all set to September 22. go for the Federal Elections 2019. On The historic event in Houston is September 11, Prime Minister Justin intended to showcase the influence of Trudeau went to the Governor- Indian American community. This will General's office to recommend be PM Modi's 3rd major address to the dissolution of the House of Commons. Indian American community after he It marked the start of campaign for became prime minister in 2014, and the the 2019 Elections that are mandated first after his re-election in May this by law to be held on October 21. year. Modi is likely to leave New Delhi travel to Houston and then to New York contd on Page 20 contd on Page 20 for the US on September 21 and will first from September 23 to 28. NJ Governor Phil Murphy Google agrees to 945-mn-euro begins Economic Mission Trip tax settlement with France NEW YORK (TIP): US to India September 13 internet giant Google has SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ agreed to a settlement (TIP): With great totaling 945 million euros expectations,New Jersey (USD 1.0 billion) to settle a Governor Phil Murphy leads a USCIS Proposes more tax dispute in France under seven-day, six-city economic an agreement announced in mission trip to India beginning Effective and Efficient court on Thursday, September 12. September 13. Processing of Work The company will pay a 500-million-euro fine for tax evasion, The delegation will visit six as well as a further 465 million euros to settle claims with cities, including Delhi, Agra, Authorization Requests French tax authorities. Hyderabad, Mumbai, for Asylum Applicants In a statement, Google confirmed the settlement and hailed Ahmedabad, and Gandhinagar. the fact it had put an end to fiscal differences that it had had The focus of the mission is to WASHINGTON (TIP): U.S. with France for numerous years. strengthen economic ties with Citizenship and Immigration Services French Justice Minister Nicole Belloubet and Budget Minister Governor Murphy will be the First one of New Jersey's largest trade (USCIS) announced a proposed Gerald Darmanin welcomed the "definitive settling" of all the Governor in New Jersey History to visit India on official business and investment partners, regulation to improve the process for contentious issues, adding in a statement that the outcome was cultivate international granting or denying an initial the result of two years of intense work by the French investment opportunities in the Garden State, and deepen cultural application for employment authorities. "This outcome is good news for the public finances and educational ties between New Jersey and India. "As India's authorization documents (EADs) by and fiscal fairness in France," their statement said. role as one of our key partners continues to expand, we want to reforming the current 30-day timeline Belloubet said the settlement showed that the French make sure we maximize the potential of our economic pertaining to pending asylum authorities have the tools to ensure an equitable tax system. relationship," said Governor Murphy. contd on Page 20 applicants. contd on Page 20 contd on Page 20 Swami Mukundananda Inspires Next Generation of Leaders Swami Mukundananda, founder of Joining hands with leading business, world overflowing with information and JKYog, world-renowned yogi, spiritual technology, and community leaders, technology, they still need to have a teacher, and mind management authority, Swami Mukundananda opens a clear navigational system and operating takes his teachings to the cutting edge of pathway to the personal growth and self- manual pointing them in the right the future - the next generation. Among development necessary for leadership direction. JKYog's Youth Leadership the many innovative youth initiatives training. Youth receive close and personal Conference points each young person into garnering attention around the world, his access to a wide array of expertise in a direction that teaches the skills to Youth Leadership Conference in Dallas, entrepreneurship, the field of technology, maximize their full potential", explains TX, USA, highlights his innovative finance, and more in addition to Swami Mukundananda. holistic and service-oriented approach to Mukundananda himself. contd on Page 2 Swami Mukundananda youth development. "While youth today are born into a THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 TEXAS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 Swami Mukundananda Inspires Next Generation of Leaders CONTD FROM APGE 1 Swami Mukundananda works closely with all the youth throughout the program. He begins by explaining that "leadership is an opportunity to serve the people. The primary task is to take people to the higher level." Swamiji points to Jim Whittaker, one of the first people to climb Mount Everest. "When Whitaker describes his biggest achievement in life, Whittaker doesn't mention his achievement of reaching the Everest's peak, but instead describes his service in taking others to the top. The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others gave him the most satisfaction." The Youth Leadership Conference faculty brings a great diversity of experience, perspective, and expertise to the table. "Hearing the nuts and bolts Swami Mukundananda with young devotees of what it takes to stand out and be successful in their fields this program satisfaction I can say that I was wrong." when Germany was overrunning the come a leader." is a real eye opener for me. I realize Learning what makes a leader is the allies and Churchill had the courage Puskoor shares glimpses into the ups now I have to work on myself a lot but I first step to that awakening. Swami and stood like a rock and change the and downs of the world of the venture feel really inspired that this work Mukundananda highlights nine situation". capitalist. He shows, "it's not easy and remains within my reach", shared qualities that define true leaders. JKYog provides youth with there's a lot of hardship as a VC. Nine Nisha, one of college students. Among the nine is passion to help invaluable exposure to diverse out of ten startups in technology fail. "We misleadingly believe developing others, vision, desire to be a catalyst for expertise and real world leaders, from It takes 5 to 8 years for many startups to leadership skills simply means good change and courage. He warns that "the young entrepreneur startup founder, reach a stable and profitable stage." grades in school and extracurricular urge to conform is so strong in the renowned motivational speaker, author Youth have so much technology at activities", notes Prem Kishnani, a high youth, but it must be overcome," for and business coach, PayalNanjiani, to their fingertips, yet the technology of school student. "Before JKYog's Youth only then by standing up for one's institutional, financial, and tech trail understanding the self and achieving programs, I considered myself a good values, can anyone begin to take the blazers. one's full potential is something many leader and had been accepted into steps to becoming a leader. The diverse faculty shares their youth may be missing. Mukundananda multiple leadership positions in the Swamiji particularly emphasizes the personal roadmap for success. JKYog believes the arduous road to success extra-curricular activities I importance of courage. He cites, organizers connect youth with a great requires more than just technical know- participated in. It is with great "Winston Churchill became leader variety of leaders from various how. He points out that "the technology backgrounds to holistically address all of character development and aspects of leadership based on Swami spirituality growth are key to optimum Mukundananda's guidance and vision. leadership development. Our "No doubt, the best way to learn the art communities thrive and flourish only of leading comes from an up close and when we invest in holistically personal look into the lives of great preparing the future generation." leaders. Connecting great leaders of Puskoor adds, "working with capital this generation with youth fosters funds can grow the ego. Ego becomes greatness in our future", he explained. an impediment to success. Also avoid One of the Leadership Conference being greedy, that's where we can make faculty, Dr. Gopal Gupta, entrepreneur huge mistakes". and HOD of Computer Science at UTD Besides leadership workshops, JKYog Dallas, inspires students through the runs numerous ongoing youth review of the progress of technologies programs in the USA and around the and electronic devices, "The biggest globe. Little Hands Big Hearts advances are made when someone is initiative, SPARK, and the JKYog Youth able to break new ground rather than Club have gained recognition for follow the existing path." Another implementing programs engaging faculty member, Ewa Musial, Ph.D., youth in community service. These Director of Mentoring for Dallas Fort youth programs inspire youth to help Worth Alliance of Technology and others, whether it is collection drives Women shared how critical networking for food banks or for agencies serving is to effective leadership.