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Ganesha Idol Making ISAA ANNIVERSARY – GRAND CELEBRATIONS Phoenix, AZ at Ekta Mandir September 7, 2012 he members of the Indian TSenior Association of Ari- zona (ISAA) and other youth members of the community put on an amazing display of Bollywood style performances during its first anniversary celebration held at Le Soiree Banquet Hall located at 2915 W. Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85053. The event began promptly by VarunBhalla& Robby Up- palat 7:00 PM with an ISAA taken and procedural needs. special guest of honor Mr. Moi- warm welcome by Chhotubhai He touched upon ISAA’s short ses “Moe” Gallegos, Human Patel. This was followed by an and long term plans. The warm Resources Deputy Director of informative overview ppt-slide welcome and the review set the City of Phoenix, praised presentationfull of humor by the tone for the evening’s cel- the importance of ISAA’s work Jitu Patel on ISAA mission, vi- ebration to be one of congeni- of giving back to elders who • Continued on P08 sion, policies, activities under- ality, excitement, and fun. The • Continued on P03

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www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz • Continued from Front Page SIA • October 2012 ATODAY 3 ISAA ANNIVERSARY – GRAND CELEBRATIONS Indian Seniors Association of Arizona put on a Dazzling Cultural& Bollywood Style Show Celebrating the ISAA’s First Anniversary have given so much to the community. nutest details including discipline, punctuality and By 7:30PM, the entertainment portion of the eve- presentation of quality items for entertainment. ning began with a cultural dance known as Dandi- Overall, the program was a great successwhich aRaas performed by the Golden GarbaRaas, a group was enjoyed by nearly 300 people overwhelming the composed of ISAA seniors. This event was very well hall capacity to its fullest!Those present were totally received by the audience. It was followed by another engrossed in all of the events presented with scream- traditional dance known as Raas-Garba performed ing, roaring, shouting, whistling including a standing by well empowered energetic pretty young ladies ovation filledwith their appreciation. Feedback has who were amazing dancers. One of the emcees of poured from all directions and places. Great Job! the evening, VarunBhalla, performed a crowd ener- ISAA, you made history!The show lasted for almost gizing Bollywood dance famously performed by the two hours, which was of course full of entertainment, Bollywood actor Salman Khan. Varun’s lovely sister, fun and laughter and could be attributed to the ex- EeshaBhalla, then proceeded to perform a phenom- cellent sound system setting by our own Babubhai- enal dance with RiyashaDaulat. Carrying the energy Gohel. No matter what, without the support from the to the next performance was a group performance, of membership, ISAA would not be what it is! ISAA is the international hit song ChhamakChhalo. grateful to those who have worked very hard with While the performers and members of the audi- caring affections. Feedback received is over and be- ence were having great time, Jitubhai took the op- yond expectation! ISAA’s dream for the togetherness portunity to thank the sponsors and the Working and harmony came true!CONGRATULATIONS! Committee who helped make the evening so special. ISAA thanks the community for coming with pa- Jitubhai brought the Committeemembers to the stage tience, punctuality and excellent cooperation.Also, and introduced Mrs. DeepikaBhalla, owner of Le Soi- Eesha, Varun& Robby - the three master emcees did ree Banquet Hall as well as an ardent supporter of a fantastic job of presenting the program! Special ISAA. Mrs. Bhalla gave a heartfelt speech about the thanks to the Working Committee who are the back- importance of ISAA, and the significance of the night, bones of ISAA for not only this program’s success but in support of such a wonderful organization. also for good planning and execution of weekly meet- On behalf of ISAA, Chandrakant Patel moved ings throughout. ISAA is grateful to all the generous that the person behind the success of this organiza- contributors. ISAA appreciatesPriti Patel for putting tion is Jitu Patel who has procured the highest level such an outstanding program booklet together, which of international fame and recognition in the field of added much value to the evening’s presentation. ISAA health, environment and industrial safety. Though he thanks the three lovely co-sponsors:DeepikaBhalla, has an excellent committee support, his unmatched Nilam Patel &SapnaPaddafor hosting the most im- leadership and outstanding dedication to serve this portant part of the program’s success, which is the organization ismuch appreciated. ISAArequested banquet’s fresh, tasty & plentiful dinner. Also, ISAA him to continue to lead this organization for even bet- is grateful to Pablo for assisting in all aspects of the ter and bigger future. program.ISAA isindebted to the publishers of Asia The entertainment carried on thereafter with Today for providing outstanding support, making a a high energy and well choreographed Bollywood big difference in reaching out to the community. ISAA dance by RiyashaDaulat. The Chetna Group then fol- blesses Deepika for providing the Hall to make it their lowed with a wonderful Garba-Raas-Dandia medley, home! Jitubhai extended ISAA’s sincere appreciation which was considered a great performance by the to the Guest of Honor Mr. MoisesGalligos for grac- audience.The main event of the evening was a sur- ing the occasion with his presence and delivering the prise performance by the ISAA seniors who brought messagefrom the Phoenix City Mayor’s office. Bollywood back to Phoenix and its roots. It was quite So many attendees took time and troubles send- a thrill to the amazement of the audience who had no ing e-mails and/or made phone calls and provided clue to its background. feedbackstating; “we truly enjoyed the entire eve- Following the electrifying performances, all of ning; we were impressed with the sharp 7:00pm the guests and members enjoyed wonderful Indian start, the decorations, the organization and most of food. Amazing door prizes were distributed to the all the energy and enthusiasm of all especially the raffled winners. “The night was a great deal of fun,” seniors; all the performances were so inspiring; we exclaimed numerous members. Others said “some- would never miss an opportunity to be part of such thingthey are looking forward to next year.” events in future.”They added that the Community is ISAA expressed their sincere gratitude to the grateful for ISAA’s courage, skills, vigor and patience members, performers and the donors for their es- in creating such a marvel and helping so many se- teemed support.ISAA believes in volunteer service niors and others, which is invaluable and could not asking for cooperation and loyalty from their mem- be measured. bership, which is considered extremely important! ISAA will continue providing senior citizens from ISAA brought the community of all ages, faiths, colors the Indo-American Community with opportunities to and races under one roof,and were able to prove that socialize and conduct cultural, educational, social, the seniors care, they are warm andopen, and,they religious, health and recreational activities for their practice what they preach in regards to being one continued healthy and happy lifestyle. For further in- big united family. ISAA is proud of their outstanding formation, contact Jitu Patel at 623-581-8881 or any accomplishments. The community attendees left the members of the Working Committee. hall asking for such events are held more often in Acknowledgement: This ‘press release’ was initi- such a well-orchestrated and beautifully organized ated by Robby Uppal and was reviewed by Dr Na- manner that demonstrated full control over the mi- rayan Ojha. www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA From the Desk of Asia Today ATODAY 4 • October 2012 Knowing What to Believe… desire the most you will always keep close to Uniting all South Asians in the Valley your own heart. Your experiences will shape t seems every time you turn around, someone and mold you and if you do not take time Monthly Newspaper or the other is offering an opinion on what out to reflect on those experiences, you will • Vol-V • Issue-10 • October 2012 • [email protected] I to do, how to do it, how to live your life, and end up realizing that you do not even know Asia Today Team ultimately what is best for you. Everyone yourself anymore. Only you can decide what seems to know how best to lead life when it is best for you because it is a combination of Marketing Director: Manju comes to others, but all are equally confused emotions and experiences, ranging from small about the decisions concerning their own lives. to significant, that have shaped you thus far. (Manjeet K Walia) Editor’s Ever wondered why that is? At the end of the If you notice yourself constantly seeking day, it all stems down to vested interest. 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The only person that can know your benefits in believing in yourself and letting that belief guide Punjab, India heart’s deepest desires and fears is yourself, because no your life and its decisions. matter how much you share with close friends and family, - Deepa Kaur Walia the things that frighten you the most and the things that you Editor, Asia Today, [email protected] Disclaimer Asia Today, LLC is not responsible for any claims made by advertisers ou won’t see it coming”. That’s what people always package? It isn’t available in this have told me when it came to life. Funny thing about color, but in the other one, ok ok nor does it endorse any product or “Y life is that the more we try to plan it, the more we realize the fine, I’ll take the sports package services advertised in the paper. only thing we have control over is ourselves. From when in that color instead. 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ika Singh, better known as ‘The Badshah of Bollywood’, was born on June 10, 1977 as Amrik MSingh, at Durgapur, West Bengal and brought up in Patna, Bihar along with his brother Daler Mehndi. Although born and brought up in Bihar he is a Punjabi. His father, Ajmer Singh Chandan was an acclaimed classical musician and amateur wrestler. His father Ajmer Singh Chandan is a trained classical musician of the old school. His mother, Balbir Kaur, also took interest in folk music. He is the youngest of the Mika six Mehndi brothers, of whom famous Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi is the oldest. Mika started learning music since childhood. He began to play tabla at the age of eight and started playing Singh harmonium when he was 12 and guitar when he was 14. His career evolved from kirtan singer to bhangra/pop artist. He released his debut album Sawan Mein Lag Gayee Aag in 1998, at the age of 21. Early in his musical career, Mika had given several hit albums like Ishq Brandy, Something Something, Gabru, and Dunali. Mika is a prolific singer, composer, performer and songwriter and has belted out many chartbusters from his private albums and Bollywood films. He is considered a highly acclaimed musician. Mika is known as a ‘powerhouse entertainer’ and his live shows are always full of energy. Having performed globally, his audiences are always dancing to his hit tracks, irrespective of their age and nationality. Amongst a wide catalog of smash hits, the prominent ones remain Singh Is King (Singh Is King, Mauja Hi Mauja (Jab We Met, Idn-e-Batuta (Ishqiya, Dhanno (Houseful, Dhinka Chika (Ready, Desi Beat (Body Guard, Subah Hone Na De (Desi Boys, Pungi (Agent Vinod, Ganpat (Shootout at Lokhandwala, to name a few. He is also famous for Jaatan ka Chora song which is based on Jat clan of Haryana. Apart from singing, Mika has also appeared in a few Punjabi and Bollywood movies, notably, Mitti, Loot and Love.Com. He also composed the background score for the first two and wrote the songs for the last one. Come enjoy the greatest Bollywood Musical Dhamaka – October 14, 2012 - 6:30PM at Orpheum Theater in Phoenix! Musicography of Mika 2012 Qasam Se Qasam Se 2010 Ishqiya 2012 Gangs of Wasseypur 2010 Adhurs 2012 Department 2010 Ek Aadat 2011 I Am Singh 2010 Mr Bhatti on Chutti 2011 Desi Boyz 2009 De Dana Dan 2011 Loot 2009 Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab 2011 Hum Tum Shabana Kahani 2011 Mausam 2009 Dil Bole Hadippa! 2011 Bodyguard 2009 Life Partner 2011 Yeh Dooriyan 2009 Jai Veeru: Friends 2011 Double Dhamaal Forever 2011 Ready 2009 Jugaad 2011 Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2009 Quick Gun Murugun: 2011 Thank You Misadventures of an 2011 F.A.L.T.U Indian Cowboy 2011 Tanu Weds Manu 2009 Bad Luck Govind 2010 Wedding Planners 2008 Wafaa 2010 Action Replayy 2008 Dil Kabaddi 2010 Once Upon a Time in 2008 Oye Lucky! Lucky Mumbai Oye! 2010 Lamhaa: The Untold 2008 C Kompany Story of Kashmir 2008 Singh Is Kinng 2010 Krantiveer: The 2008 Ugly Aur Pagli Revolution 2008 Mission Istaanbul 2010 The Film Love.Com... 2008 Woodstock Villa The Ultimate Killing 2008 Mr. White Mr. Black Site 2007 Jab We Met 2010 Housefull 2007 Dhol 2010 Sadiyaan: Boundaries 2007 Shootout at Divide... Love Unites Lokhandwala 2010 Right Yaaa Wrong 2006 Pyaar Ke Side 2010 Toh Baat Pakki! Effects. www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz SIA • October 2012 ATODAY 7

www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Local Coverage ATODAY 8 • October 2012 Ganesha Idol Making at Ekta Mandir Article by Deepa Walia September 16, 2012 kta Mandir organized its yearly EGanesh Moorti Making event in honor of Ganesh Chaturthi. The event, which is dedicated to instilling our culture and religion in the coming generations, was a huge success and attracted large number of children – much higher than the registration and expectancy from the organizing team. The activity began at 10:00 AM and within an hour or two, the team had handed out all the clay available to the hundreds of children that showed up with their parents. Ekta Mandir is grateful to shama Sudhakar for leading the activities and the organizing team which consisted of Sangeeta, Rajeev Dave, Kirti Patel, and Kishore Narayan.

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By Imam Shamshad A. Nasir or sin then no one will remain on this like two brothers of the same mother. Him. Be God’s friend will all your heart, Baitul Hameed Mosque earth. Muslims must follow such attri- Nobler is he among you who forgives in sincerity, gaining His nearness with Where: 11941 Ramona Ave, Chi- butes of God which improve their lives the sins of his brother more than oth- ever growing zeal. Be kind to your sub- no CA 91710 and make them compassionate to others and doomed is he who is stubborn ordinates, to your wives and to your Imam: Shamshad A. Nasir ers. and does not forgive. The wicked can- less fortunate brothers so that you Information: 909-627-2252 alis- The Holy Prophet of Islam set not attain God’s nearness nor can the may be shown kindness in Heaven. lam.org many examples and left many instruc- arrogant. Neither the tyrant nor the one Become truly His and He will belong Services: Friday Sermon in Eng- tions to his followers on how they who breaks trust can attain nearness to you.” If everyone follows the exam- lish 1:30 PM; all are welcome; Five should live truthful and successful to Him. Each unchaste eye is remote ples of the prophets, then he will not Daily prayers – call for timings; Sunday lives. In one Tradition, he said, “Do not from Him. Each impure heart knows think evil of others but do his utmost in Children’s Classes. be jealous of one another, and do not Him not. Those who remain in agony showing kindness and love to them. He Islam teaches that peace should increase prices to harm one another. for His cause will be delivered from the will become more tolerant and forgiv- be maintained within one’s self and his Do not hold grudges against one an- fire of Hell. He who weeps for Him will ing which enables him to become trust- community. When we think evil against other and do not shun one another. Do laugh at last and he who breaks away worthy and improve his own spirituality. others it creates disorder within one’s not strike a deal on top of a deal made from the world for His sake will meet self and if pursued, will multiply into by your brother. Become servants unrest in society. Peace in society is of God and brothers to one another. closely linked with tolerance and for- A Muslim does not oppress another bearance therefore one should not Muslim nor does he degrade another think ill of others especially his en- Muslim. Pointing to his chest the Holy emies. God instructed us in the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) said, Qur’an to pardon and forgive others “Righteousness is here”. He repeated for their faults and mistakes, however these words thrice then he said, “It is if a perpetrator crosses his limits, then unfortunate enough for a man that he one is permitted to take action equiva- views his Muslim brother scornfully. lent to but not greater than the injury Every Muslim’s blood, wealth, and sustained. Forgiveness which leads to honor are unlawful for another Muslim reformation is better than revenge or and are sacred.” Such examples can retribution. also be found in the practices of the One of God’s attributes is Forgive- Messiah and Mehdi, the Founder of the ness as He is the Merciful Gracious Ahmadiyya Muslim Community who God who overlooks the faults of others. said, “If you want that God be pleased If God punishes people for every fault with you in heaven unite and be one

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www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Local Thoughts ATODAY 12 • October 2012 EktaMandir Trip to Sedona at the end of Purushottam Maas By Lailtbhai Patel September 15, 2012 ccording to Shastra, at the end of the Purushot- Atam Maas also known as Adhik Mass, one should go to a River bank, take Purushottam Maas Purna- hutiSnana and then perform Sankalp, chant Mantras, and Perform Puja of Lord Krishna. Hence Bharatiya EKTA mandir’sShastriji organized a one day trip to Sedona on 15th of this month to perform the Purushottam Maas Purnahuti and a River Bank Snana. Saturday, September 15, a group of 50 devotees gathered at Bharatiya EKTA Mandir around 9:00 am and started their pilgrimage to a river bed at Slide Rock State Park in Sedona. Since it was a beautiful, and clear day, travelers enjoyed scenery on both side of the route 17 going north to Sedona. The group arrived at the park around 11 am and got settled in a ramada facing a beautiful, lush green and tall mountain. Shastriji then lead the group to the river bank where they took snana, enjoyed cool stream of clean water and performed Sankulp and let 108 divas float in the natural pool of the river. By now it was 12:30 pm and the group was looking for mahaprasad. Shastriji performed Lord Krish- na’s Puja and Aarati to allow all devotees to feast on mahaprasad. After mahaprasad, the group relaxed on a lawn area where they enjoyed Bhajan, kirtans, and sur- rounding scenery. It was one of a kind pilgrimage combined with picnic and everyone enjoyed and very happy for their participation. The group departed around 3:00 pm and they all returned safely back to Phoenox. Significance of the Purushottam Maas: Adhik Maas is also known as Purushottama Maas. According to the lunar year, there were only 12 months. Each of the twelve months was assigned to 12 gods. So that the lunar and the solar years do not get out of step with days and seasons, the far- sighted Rishi-Munis calculated and facilitated Adhik Maas (extra month) and shown its importance. But one problem still remained. Each of the 12 months was assigned to 12 different gods. But the 13th extra month was not assigned to any god. Adhik Maas felt sadness and approached Lord Vishnu and said that no god was assigned to him (Adhik Maas) and for that reason he was called Mal Maas. Adhik Maas further spoke to Lord Vishnu: ‘ I am filled with anxiety and I have therefore come to seek your refuge and help.’ Lord Vishnu took pity on him. The Lord (Vishnu) agreed and assigned Adhik Maas to Himself and Atanmasadhipashchahammayaivayampratish- will be eradicated by these satkarmas. Those who gave the name Purushottama Maas to this month. thitaha, perform penance in this month will conquer their in- Lord Vishnu also said that acquisition of merits dur- Purushottametimannamatadapyasmaisamarpi- driyas - senses. Whereas by performing satkarmas ing other months through good deeds, japa, austeri- tam. in other months one attains Swarg, and also returns ties etc can be acquired by japa, austerities etc. car- i.e. “All the virtues that have rendered me fame (to earth) after their depletion, performing them in ried out within this one month. Since then it is known as Purushottam in this world, and my name Purush- Purushottam Mas will totally eradicate punarjanma - as the Purushottama Maas and acquired greater sig- ottam, I gift both to this month!” cycle of rebirth. nificance than the other months. Shri Krishna then added, “Whoever performs He then added that, “I will forgive all the sins of Here is what Lord Krishna Said satkarmas - good deeds in this month, their misery those who perform penance in Purushottam Mas. www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz Local Coverage SIA • October 2012 ATODAY 13

www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Local Coverage ATODAY 14 • October 2012 Candlelight Vigil for Balbir Singh Sodhi on September 15th Dr. Jaswant Singh Sachdev, ously injured. languages, cultural and religious M.D. 49 years old Balbir Singh So- behaviors as well as birth countries Phoenix, Arizona dhi was an innocent man who had of their faiths are all miles apart. our days after 9-11, on Septem- nothing to do with the crime of Assembling every year and Fber 15th, 2001, S. Balbir Singh 9-11. Having come from India sev- holding a candlelight vigil at the Sodhi, a Sikh man with beard and eral years earlier, he had recently spot where Balbir Singh fell, the turban was killed outside his gas started a business of a gas station. Sikh people have been trying to station in Mesa, Arizona. Since His wife was still in India. On that speak against hatred while keep- then every year on this day, the fateful day he was planting flowers ing awareness about their identity family and some members of the in front of gas station when Frank alive. Sikh community have been gather- Silva Roque decided to take his life While the hateful behavior of ing on the spot in front of gas sta- claiming himself to be American some individuals might not change tion where he fell with fatal injuries and patriot. anytime sooner but such initia- after sustaining several bullets to The dilemma what Sikh people tives do help in disseminating Sikh his body. are going through has been well awareness in a humble yet an in- This senseless killing of Balbir publicized by recent mass mur- formative but not an aggressive Singh in retaliation of the events of ders in Wisconsin. I have always way. Once again this year, as al- 9-11 was felt to be an act of igno- been haunted with the thought ways, a few members of Sikh com- rance and hate. This was the first as to what else could have been munity along with local neighbors one in the series of violent crimes done by the Sikh community to gathered at the location on the eve- that took place against Sikhs in U.S thwart the tide of hateful behavior ning of September 15th. Rehras and are still continuing. The Sikh towards them? Just because they Sahib and Ardas was followed by coalition, an advocacy group, has appear like people from mid East couple of informative talks by the piled together the data about 300 to the eyes of Westerners, given author, Rana Sodhi as well Anya incidences of violent hate crime their open uncut beards and tur- Cordell, a Washington post column since 9-11 in which several deaths bans, they have been made the writer who specially arrived from and major injuries have been sus- scapegoats and targets for all the Chicago for this reason. This was tained by innocent Sikhs. The lat- hate and revengeful attitude. To the followed by Candlelight vigil where est among them has been the mass people of East, on the other hand, it everyone was able to light a candle shooting in Gurudwara Sahib, Oak is no brainer about their being verti- and place on that fateful spot. In Creek in Wisconsin on August 5th cally apart in many ways since the keeping with tradition of Sikh faith of this year where six people were very origin of the Sikh faith about a full dinner in the form of Langar killed and several others were seri- 540 years ago. Their physiques, followed suit.

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However, the U.S. Government Accountability Office es- Insurance: Long-term care insurance may also be an References: timates that 40% of the 13 million people receiving these option. Policies differ broadly, so it is important to carefully 1. Health Insurance Association of America. A Guide to services are between ages 18 and 64. review and understand the benefits, eligibility requirements, Long-Term Care Insurance. 2007. Page 2 How much does this type of care cost? and limitations of any policy being considered. 2. See id Costs vary depending on the amount and type of care Planning for the future. 3. http://www.longtermcare.gov/LTC/Main_Site/index. provided. Following are the averages costs in the U.S. in With long life comes long-term planning. Whatever aspx 2009. However, in some regions the costs are higher. one’s circumstance, planning for potential costs associated 4. New York Life Insurance Company. Survey of Nurs- • $198/day for a shared room ($72,270/year), and a with extended periods of care should be a part of one’s ing Home Costs. 2008. private room even more retirement objectives. 5. Medi-Cal in California • Approximately $20/hour for in home medical or For additional information on the topics discussed, 6. Medi-Cal in California

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September 15, 2012 Solo Winners here definitely are a lot of hidden gems in Tthe Valley of the Sun and two organizations came together to bring all these gems under one roof on a lovely Saturday evening. Indo- American Cultural and Religious Foundation in association with Radio Sri hosted a Bollywood Dance Competition in an attempt to increase the number of cultural activities available to children in the valley. Dancing being a popular activity amongst children, it is a great way to encourage children to be interested in music and entertainment from our culture by giving them outlets to perform on such occasions. The event, which included three categories – Solo Dance, Group Dance Age 12 and Young- er, Group Dance Age 13-21 – attracted a large number of participants and attendees and was a huge hit in the community. The evening was MC’d by Sri and Prerna of Radio Sri and the judges for the evening were the renowned dancer and instructor AshaGopal, Kalpan- aBatni, Indira Rajaram, RoopaMirlePandari- nath, and Deepa Walia. This month’s hidden gems article is dedicated to the winners of this dance competition.

Group Dance Age 12 and Under First Place

Second Place

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Corner flaw. However, we are then rity complications. The idea before, we can see how to he idea of progress seems forced to look at the alterna- stands that in order to deter- some, progress is irrefutable, Trelatively simply to grasp: tive perspective of how abuse mine the value of something whereas others would argue once one has been able to of the computer has facilitated and to determine its position or that progress is a drawn out accomplish a task through virus dispersal, corruption, file disposition, counter analysis venture which can often lead efficient means and conse- theft, illegal sales, and other is required. However, the ex- to ambivalent results, some of quently, make life easier, it destructive forces to society. ample of computer usage and which may actually be digres- is said to be progress. How- The next task is then to com- abuse is not isolated. Almost sions. At this point, another ever, the counter argument to pare the magnitudes of the every aspect of life comes key aspect which should be this thesis is that when one benefits and the costs. with its own set of distinctions analyzed in determining what venue of progress is also the We’ll continue using the between the benefits and the progress is, is the origin or his- destruction of another venue. computer as it is something costs. Air flight has prompted tory of that particular project or that is familiar to almost all transportation across seas item. The origins of something This is slightly difficult to grasp from one media to the next people, whether they have and domestically with ease as compared to the current because the idea of perpetual might signify the strengthening used one or not. The ben- and punctuality. However, with model help juxtapose a clear progress seems to be encour- and growth of a population as efits of such a technology are it has also come the significant distinction between the appli- aged and supported science a whole, whereas to another innumerable, ranging from and destructive power of ter- cations and abilities prompted and technology. Yet if it this group, the same transition communications, calculating, rorism, illegal transportation of through the two individual yet idea is examined from an al- would be a mark of the eradi- modeling/designing struc- goods, utilization in war zones, related products or projects. ternative perspective, such as cation of a previous order of tures, mathematics, research, etc. Another example can be If the origins of a certain cultural or traditional, the idea business. This previous order and mapping. All of these ap- crop yields. Genetically modi- item indicate that it was, in a seems all too familiar. Ironi- of business, if impactful and plied uses of the computer fied crops have been seen trivial sense, sub-par to its cally, it’s for the same reason: significant enough to the origi- have enabled people to pros- to grow larger and in greater potential or perhaps even pri- it happens all the time, specifi- nal form of life, could be seen per and progress in the basic quantities, two factors which meval, then the difference be- cally, exactly as often as sci- as being undermined by a new sense of the word. However, are necessary in a rapidly tween the end and the begin- ence and technology portray practice, which would thus be abuse of such a technology expanding population. How- ning should suggest a drastic it to be. In order for us to un- considered destructive. has sprouted into the societal ever, abuse of such pesticides improvement.This is to say derstand the definitive point of Essentially, to determine costs of piracy, intelligence and herbicides has also been that if the beginning of a tech- progress, we need to be able the true “progress” of some- leakage, virus perforation, linked to severe disease and nology or transition started out to determine and define what thing, one must consider how cloud computing corruption, disorder in the consumer of in a simple sense and evolved is considered “good” and “bad” life was like prior to the altera- and some may argue that it the products. In an essence, into a more complex yet effi- progress; the progress which tion, and how it exists today in has even helped facilitate cy- the benefits of a venue come cient practice, one would say builds versus the progress tandem with the new change. ber bullying through the ben- from the proper use of its ap- that it has progressed. The op- which sets back. This task is Consider a dramatic change in efit of anonymity. However, the plication, whereas the costs posite works for when a task simplified when we look to- your life and think to yourself if idea is to examine how many can be directly linked, prob- that was at one point consid- wards that which is accepted you would consider it to be a people have been effected ably though causation and ered simple is suddenly an ar- to be progress. One such ex- progress or a digression. Tak- by the benefits and the costs. not simply correlation, to the duous action to complete. ample could be the computer, ing into consideration alterna- Managing the world economy abuse of such applications. Taking into consideration the engineered product which tive viewpoints and the origins is an easily identifiable benefit, Thus we look back to the the origins or something and aims to calculate and operate (point of comparison) of the whereas data leakage is a sig- original topic of discussion, de- the cost/benefit analysis, we as a service to humans. When change, you might just find nificant and very urgent cost, fining and identifying progress. can see why it’s difficult to de- described in such an artful and yourself somewhat surprised! revered manner, the computer one which has the potential If we apply the idea of coun- termine what real progress is. - Atharva Kiran Dhole seems to be almost without of stimulating national secu- ter analysis as it was applied For one culture, the transition Conflict is built into us. It is driven in and parked, just need to learn to let our lives Conflict stamped, tattooed, (however you want to put it) into flow and let the conflict take us our minds, and is a part of our nature. There are so for a ride every once in a while, onflict is all over our lives. What is life without many different kinds of conflict that I am sure every- wherever it wants to go. Cconflict? Honestly, without conflict in our lives, one experiences once in a while, if not everyday. One Contradiction is another very we would not really have a life. Conflict is the outer very important conflict is having one with yourself. important part of the whole con- layer of our emotions; it brings out the best- or the When you don’t know what to decide or what to do in cept of conflict. Contradiction is worst- in them, our actions, and most importantly, a situation, that right there, is conflicting you. When a contrary opinion or opposition towards something ourselves. The denotation for the word, conflict, is “a you are at variance with yourself and not sure how to else, so whether you are contradicting yourself (which disagreement, contradiction, or opposition towards react to it, it is okay to get help, but the best way to actually happens a lot, might I add) or someone else, something.” That sounds about right to us everyday, learn, is to solve it on your own. it affects the conflict and the entire situation and ev- semi-stereotypical teenagers, right? However, the Another conflict, the more obvious one, is with eryone involved in it. In other ways, conflict can also connotations to this thought-provoking word might as someone else. Disagreeing, or simply not wanting to mean something getting in the way of something, well be never-ending; some examples are a problem, listen to that person counts as conflict, which most of but we do not use it in that context as often. Overall, or a dilemma. Not a day goes by when our lives do us are probably used to. For example, being hung up whether we like it or not, conflict is a part of reality not have even the slightest bit of conflict to go along in a fight with your best friend, or just ignoring your and we have to face it, battle through it, and fight, with it like a slice of apple pie. My point is, yes, ev- mom while she is nagging you to clean up your room, no matter how big or how small. Conflict will never, eryone has a different problem to handle everyday, is conflict with another person. The thing that bugs ever, leave us and will bring us strength and guidance something new, something reoccurring,but why fight people the most though, is when people pick fights, or to carry out through our lives and our surroundings. over it? Why waste our breath over it? Why let peace do not handle the dilemma like sane human beings. So guys, until next time, think of all of the conflicts in slip out of our minds over something so little? Conflict Everyone will get through his or her conflict sooner or your life that happen day by day, and compare them will come and go as it pleases everyday, but our job later, no matter who it is involving, so there is really no to each other, how are they like what we talked about is to just welcome it with open arms and deal with it in reason to overreact. Every problem blows away, and this month? Happy October everybody! a circumspect and thorough manner. a new day comes, with fresh and new beginnings. We - Sanam Mallik www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Local Thoughts ATODAY 24 • October 2012 INDIAN SENIORS ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA (ISAA) n spite of the commitments due to a wedding and two Ireligious festivity celebrations, on Sept 20, 2012, over fifty-five members and guests had a wonderful time at the Rio Vista Park. While enjoying the picnic day we celebrated Dr. Rajinderji’s ( Deepika’s father) birthday wishing him a Happy Birthday as he travels to India for some time. The cake was just beautiful. For the late breakfast there were garma- garam pakodas, badsahi chay, chutney and bundi laddu. Besides socializing, the group enjoyed antakshari before lunch which included khichadi, potato-pea’s lachakdar shaak , potato gaanth- ias and chhas. The event was sponsored by Kapilaben & Thakorbhai Patel with help from several volunteers. Another birthday celebration enjoyed was that of Prin- cess Aleena- grand daughter of Sharadbhai and An- juben who served ice cream with the picnicluncheon. On Sept 11, 2012, the meeting got underway with a prayer for 9/11 victims by observing minute’s silence. On Sept 7th 2012, ISAA presented a super performance on the occasion of its 1st anniversary. People just kept talking about it as to how much fun they had. Sponsors of traditional bajara roti & mung daal luncheon! In connection with that celebration Jitubhai thanked - Babubhai for a great sound system work; Working Committee for a number of projects such as badges, banner, logo on podium, Ads for the booklet; Priti Pa- tel for brochure organizing and printing; Choreography, costumes and participation in dance items by Poonam, Chetana, & Kinal’s groups; Seniors’ group for Golden Garaba dance - choreography, music and dance; Most enjoyed item - Seniors go to Bollywood where Rajka- poor, Nargis and Nutan came alive; Volunteers for their time and effort in keeping the crowd in an outstanding behavior anyone would be so proud of, Everyone enjoyed the delicious food supplied by India Palace and sponsored by Nilam, Sapna & Deepika. Today’s sponsors were Bansibhai Shah and family in observance of his birthday. Over eighty people enjoyed the delicious home cooked food. September 04, 2012 Plans and preparations con- ISAA Celebrating Dr Saigal’s birthday at the picnic! tinued with accelerated momentum for the final touch ups for Sept 7th program. Seniors are busy with their garba-raas practice at the hall and are roaring to show- case their items. Distribution of the Tickets continued for the Sept 7th program. The food sponsors for the day were Manjuben & Shardaben Families who served over seventy attendees with freshly-made Bajara rotala with ghee & gud, mung-daal, cabbage shaak, rice, raita, papad and kulfi. What a treat with such delicious traditional luncheon! We all were in heaven! Furthermore, we had a pleasant surprise visit paid by Dhirubhai & Hansaben Mali and also everyone’s equally favorite “di- kri” Bhakti, who were warmly welcomed. Togetherness of five generations of the Khashtriya Family at ISAA August 28, 2012, the sponsors for the day were the Kshatriya family who entertained over seventy guests and members with songs on karaoke. Here there were five generations of the Kshatriyas at one time all together for the show. This followed with a delicious lunch with Mexican flavor. All had a great time. Nilam ($1066), Sapna ($1066) and Deepika ($966) have fulfilled their pledges towards the cost of a great dinner for Sept 7th program. Sharadbhai’s efforts fetched additional Wal-Mart a gift card of $50, Sam’s Club $30, and coupons from Dunkin Donuts for donuts, sandwiches, coffee and muffins towards the door prizes. ISAA is grateful for $500 by Dr. Devinder singh and Padma Aking-$250.

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n my previous article, I explained about shadow becomes visible. In particular on unboiled milk and then worn on the middle and red flowers. ISADHE-SATI of Saturn for our readers. the mount of Saturn and the central finger finger of right hand on a Saturday. It also L) On any Saturday one should take We received over-whelming resonse in the fortune lines looks black indicating that helps in mitigating the affects of Saturn. seven round of a peepal tree and tie raw the form of queries and concerns from our during this time all his work efforts will go D) On a Saturday evening during cotton thread ( KACHA SOOT) by reciting readers. I realized that everyones primary in vain. The person feels a deep sense of “PARDOOSH KAAL” after lighting a lamp Shani Mantra. After tying Kacha Soot one concern was around how can someone find frustration and unhappiness in his mind. (diya) under a Peepal Tree perform seven must light a Deepak and perform pooja. On the symptoms of arrival of SATURN in their For example, imagine a cordial house- round of the tree. Thereafter give seven that day, one should eat saltless food only charts. So, in this article, I will shed some hold, where the lady of the house is main- laddoos to a black dog. This also helps in one time in the evening. light on it. tains a very loving environment at home. mitigating the bad effects of Saturn. M) On Saturday, before sunset under Saturn has been pointed as dark devil She is extremely aware of her responsi- E) On any Saturday, one should fill a Peepal tree light a mustard oil Deepak stretching his hands to catch hold the peo- bilities and fulfills her moral responsibilities mustard oil in an iron utensil and put seven and worship the said tree with Dhoop and ple and put them in a closed-net for years like caring for family members, children grains of black gram (kala chana), Barley Deepak. to suffer in isolation. During the last 15 everything without any issues, sudddenly (bajara) and Black gram (Urad) and also N) Service of black cow pleases Sat- years of my professional life, I have noticed starts to loose temper on the children. In keep Rs 1.25 paisa in it and offer it to Sat- urn, therefore, one should place “Rauli” that any of the following can be linked to the such a situation, one should understand urn priest or put it at a Saturn temple. This (sindur) on her head and tie “Mauli” on her arrival of Saturn period in one’s life :- that there is no fault of the wife but this is most beneficial if it is done before 11.00 horns and worship with Dhoop and Aarti. 1) A native is enjoying normal life is a pre-indication of arrival of Saturn in an AM. After taking a round of the cow, she should and suddenly adverse position. F) Giving Grams (Kala Chana) to a be given four ladoos. - a strange pain is felt in the brain, REMEDIES :- buffalo or a horse is also helpful. O) On Saturday, giving ladoo to mon- - one feels burden in his mind, When any of the above symptom is no- G) On a Friday night, one should put keys and black dog also mitigate the hard- - gets easily irritated on friends/ ticed please try to adopt the following reme- 1.25 kg Gram each (kala chana) in water ship brought by Saturn. relatives, dies to remove/ atleast subside the malefic at three places. On Saturday morning after P) Starting from any Saturday recite - becomes very angry for events affects of the mighty Saturn. cooking them in a mustard oil first 1.25 kg the following Saturn mantra 23000 times not occuring per one’s desire First and foremost, I highly recom- be given to Horse or buffalo, and 2nd 1.25 continously for 21 days - Readily gets into quarrels on mend the person to consult his/her learned kg be given to leper and the third 1.25 kg OM PRAM PREEM PROOM SAH small and trivial matters. His mind is filled astrologer for proper guidance if possible. be placed in a deserted intersection (place SHANISHARAYA NAMAH with depression. A) The person should beer a ring made where two roads intersect). This is one of Q) On Saturday one should wear a - He looses enthusiasm and can’t of PANCH-DHATU with a flawless gem the best ways of reducing the affects of Sat- garland made of black thread of nineteen apply his mind to any situation. Neelam (sapphire)/ Jamunia/ Katila which urn. hands length. It gives favourable affects. - Many times such a person is af- should not have any white dot or tear not H) In case you are having any prob- R) Every Saturday give banana/ fected by long and incurable diseases. have two colors or depression. lem regarding Court litigation then you must sweet/kheer/gur/kale chane to monkeys to - Due to influence of Saturn some- This ring should be worn on a Staur- pray, meditate the Saturn mantra and also mitigate the bad effects of Saturn. times it is seen that the business of the na- day, and at the time of wearing it, tradition- perform Abhishekam of Lord Saturn. tive in which he was doing very well gets ally, a Brahmin must perform necessary I) When a native feels above men- Saturn is one of the greatest friend of into losses after losses. “POOJA” and “PRAN PRATHISHTHA” of tioned adverse symptoms, he should un- mankind. Saturn is not malefic as it is gen- - Sometimes visible black lines are the ring. derstand that it is due to arrival of Saturn. erally thought to be. It is a friend of those formed on the hand In case arranging a Brahmin is not fea- He should therefore perform pooja and who want perfection in life. It represents Please be aware, these are the signs sible, then one can keep the ring in cow’s jaap. love of perfection and self discipline at the of arrival of Saturn. In such situations there unboiled milk overnight and wear it in the J) cost of luxurious life. Saturn represent the is need for making peace with him (Saturn). morning after dipping into Ganga Jal. 4 9 2 struggle against evil. 2) During Saturn periods without any B) Saturn can be made helpful 3 5 7 Worship Saturn and reap the benefits! cause or provocation, quarrels start be- through herbs also- on any Saturday when 8 1 6 tween husband and wife, which in numer- there is “ PUSHYA NAKASHTRA” by tying He should have the following Jantra Good Luck! ours cases, even lead to divorce. Therefore root of “BICHUA BOOTI” or “SHAMMI” in made on an iron sheet on an auspicious Rajesh Khanna immediate action is advised to pacify the a black thread on right arm. This also de- day and should wear it. This reduces the Astrologist, Numerologist and Reiki Healer situation and to decrease the malefic af- creases the malefic influence of Saturn. bad affects of Sade-Sati. Member: American Federation of Astrolo- fects of Saturn. 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hen I think about God I won- Wder, I wonder even more when I think about so many insti- Preying on the name of God tutions built around name of God. Have you ever noticed that time when you go to a place of and families to work free for hours swers today’s scientists are try- Every one of them thinks they are when you are in place of worship worship or a paid seminar, please at place of worship and so on. ing to find for questions like “who doing a great service to society, and praying, your mind probably ask the priest if he or she has The fact is that, Buddha are we”, “from where do we come to the people of all the countries, thinks about God for a fraction of seen the God. If priest is smart- achieved enlightenment in for- from?” by colliding atoms in colli- providing them hope to live, tak- second and starts making either er, you will be brain washed or est, under a tree. Jesus Christ sion chambers. But the only dif- ing away their pain, frustration, deals with God to give you this scared. But there is no logical ex- sacrificed himself and prayed for ference is that they are trying to depression and help them pros- and that, solve some problems planation for questions like where his murderers. Prophet Muham- find it outside, whereas Indian per spiritually, mentally and of or wanders off to some other is god, how to meet him and why mad went to cave for seclusion Yogis found that “what is outside course financially. Every Sunday topics in business or in family should we believe in God. where he realized God. Saint is also inside”. millions of people of this country and friends? If you are sincere Basically human being is Kabir, Guru Nanak, Sri Chaitan- The time has come to raise visit Churches in morning ser- enough to look within, your an- a social animal; we always look yaMahaprabhu became free or our consciousness, leave behind vice, Hindus go to temples some swer should be yes. for opportunities to socialize realized in their homes or medi- false dogmas, beliefs and wast- in morning and some in evening, God is the greatest myth with other people. We always tating in caves. We should being our hard earned money to Muslims go to mosque on Fridays we have been taught by our par- like to meet others, do network- come conscious about why we those who prey on the name of for prayer. Have you ever noticed ents and society. If you analyze ing, show off etc. The places of go to places of worship, believe God. The advanced technique that one thing is missing from all carefully, the end result of these worship are best avenues to do in God, afraid of God, make huge like Kriya Yoga which includes these assemblies? People go to teachings is our identity. We so. Institutions built around God donation on the name of God etc. physical exercise, meditation and all these places of worship and start identifying ourselves as be- are simply preying on the name In my opinion God is the only one breathing techniques can trans- start making deals with god either liever of one of the religion, sect, of God. And probably people like you should not be afraid of. If form you. directly or through priest. Dona- etc. Because no one around us to be preyed, they donate 10% of someone is really, really interest- Send me your comments tions are given to these institu- has seen the God, there is a lot their salaries either because they ed in finding God, there are ways and thoughts.Meet us during Di- tions so that they can continue of money making business go- are scared, or to remove the guilt and for that you don’t have to wali Mela at our stall: “Kriya Yoga run the show and maintain huge ing around on the name of god, of making money by wrong way go anywhere. The journey starts of Babaji”. premises they have built on the people who have no qualification or in hope to get more money. from within. name of God. Everything but the Pranav K Sanghadia start doing god business. Next People leave their homes Finding God is finding an- Email: [email protected] God is missing. www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz Local Thoughts SIA • October 2012 ATODAY 27

Susceptible Bodies, Callous Hearts Dr. Jaswant Singh Sachdev, MD* Phoenix, Arizona he people of Indian subcontinent in Western culture is commonplace wash cloth doesn’t require truckloads Tlike other expatriates always long and for good reasons. By adopting this of wealth. In addition, covering dishes to make visits back home. While many culture, the members of the diaspora to prevent flies and mosquitoes from do, others may take years before they start adapting to the local habits of landing on food is an almost effortless can decide or afford to undertake a trip. Westerners. Such practices help them means of preventing the spread them to create abundant resources, The decision depends upon several maintain the health of the GI tract by of diseases. Yet as of now, those they develop insensitivity and turn a variables, such as a person’s financial blind eye to near and dear ones left condition, availability of time, and behind. Instead they become self- physical health. Yet a constant desire to seekers and self-servers and remain visit the motherland by a person living mired in their own matters and issues. abroad is universal, no matter where It is easily forgotten that for each one one lives or for how long one has been of us who left his or her motherland for away from one’s motherland. a greener pasture, many relatives and Prior to a planned visit, the friends had to sacrifice a great deal of members of the diaspora often engage their resources to make this happen. in discussions with other members of We in the West may fail to their families and friends living in the recognize our responsibility of lending West as well as back home, about a helping hand to those needing it the what to eat, where to eat, what to do, most, under the pretense that this is not and what not to do during their visits. the fault of expatriates. Here, I must This is essential because after being interject with full realization that not all away from one’s native environment for the hearts have turned callous. Many a long period, one ends up losing the do undoubtedly take care of their needy physical immunity, that otherwise acts relatives, friends and keep on providing as a protective barrier against minor whatever they can, sometimes even infections of the gastrointestinal (GI) more than what circumstances would tract as well as other pollution-related permit, to help tackle issues back respiratory ailments. Living abroad for home. In fact, a close perusal of the a significant period of time, especially in diaspora at-large brings home the fact advanced countries of the West, makes that numerous NRIs (Non-Resident our bodies susceptible to the very same preventing direct contact of bacteria- characteristics back home may be in Indians) keep themselves fully involved ailments that we co-existed with during laden hands with the food that is put short supply! The vulnerable body of the in many of the philanthropic activities our childhood and a large portion of our in our mouths and which ultimately NRI (Non Resident Indian) on leaving back home. And to them, my salaam! adulthood. trickles down through the stomach and the sterile environments of the West Taking stock of one’s health by fully Why does it happen and why is it intestines. becomes an easy prey to the offending applying all the necessary precautions so? Why are we affected so easily? During a visit back home, one infectious agents when it re-enters the before leaving for a visit back home, is What is the explanation for this is bound to intermingle with the previously lived-in zones where the essential. Playing macho is not worth metamorphosis? The answers may be local population. Re-adoption of the common offending agents are plentiful. it, for the tiny bacteria and invisible well known to many of us but bears prevalent style of living, including the Here one cannot genuinely viruses are often much stronger than a repetition. The resistance, or immunity, methods of eating, is a natural outcome. question the ability of the people living six or seven foot tall frame supporting that our people maintained back home Somehow it is forgotten that the time back home in trying hard to maintain three hundred plus pounds. was the result of a small but constant we spent in the West has basically hygienic conditions. But in order to And those having triple-sized large dose of disease-causing agents that transformed our bodies and made them achieve their objectives, awareness frame, who might have unfortunately we were being continuously exposed more susceptible to infections. If one to keep the surroundings clean has developed callous yet feeble hearts to in our daily living environments and is not careful enough and starts using to be factored in, which mostly, if not without emotions or concerns for others, also in the foods that we ate. When we one’s hands without properly washing entirely, relies upon educational level will need to have them reopened once transplanted ourselves to almost sterile them before intake of food, one easily and resources. Given the economical again. They will have to be reminded conditions of the West, our immunity becomes a target of GI distress. A mere conditions of most of the people, the that had it not been for the unspoken gradually lessened. ritual of hurriedly cleaning hands prior resources may often not be optimum. sacrifices of those left behind, it was not This loss seems to be proportional to eating couldn’t be considered entirely The fact however remains, that going to be possible for them to settle to the duration of time one has spent fool proof in preventing sickness, for cleanliness doesn’t always require too abroad in comfort and get where they in Western culture. As a result, our the water used in cleaning might not much resources or money, rather it is now happen to be! bodies are no longer armed to fight necessarily be without bacteria and an awareness, habit and motivation to the offending agents as vehemently as viruses. The plates and utensils may keep one’s surroundings sanitary, not * Author of 1. “Square they did back home and thus become also contribute to the problem because only for the concern about one’s own Pegs, Round Holes” www. easily susceptible. their cleaning, if at all done, might have health but also for the health of the SquarePegsRoundHolesBook. It is an open secret that each and been undertaken by someone oblivious others. com and 2. “Sikhism: Points to every individual in the West, regardless to proper hygiene using dirty pieces of However, a different type of Ponder; Perspectives of a Sikh of his or her educational level and linen and water from unsanitary source unsanitary condition starts to take Living Abroad,” as well as a recently societal status, is well informed about overloaded with viruses and bacteria. shape in the hearts of some after published masterpiece about the the advantages of personal hygiene. Prolonged and careful washing of settling here in the cozy environment cross-cultural dilemma of Indian Such awareness makes people more the hands with clean and boiled water of the West. The culture of the West subcontinent diaspora, 3. “One Coin, cautious and careful as to what kinds of before and after every meal for at least affects the attitudes of some in such a Two Sides,” For details of the this new food should be ingested and under what 30 seconds, keeping nails short and way that they find it difficult to open their book, please go to the LINK http:// circumstances. The use of spoons, clean; and washing utensils with hot callous hearts fully. After having been inkwellproductions.com/one-coin-two- knives, forks, and disposable silverware water and with a clean or disposable blessed with a good life that allowed sides.htm www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Local Thoughts ATODAY 28 • October 2012 Understanding the Plight of Re-electing President Barack Obama Women giving Birth when the Pain Gets Worse. Are We Better Off? s we move closer and clos- of America. Matter of fact, his think the woman is not making by going as far as he can go. Re- Aer to re-electing President second term. The old saying is progress in her pregnancy when electing the president is a must Barack Obama, it is quite obvi- “don’t judge a book by its cover”. failing to appreciate the process without being afraid to cast our ous many Americans who would After all, things are getting better of pure patience. Patience is votes where they belong. like to see him fail have already and we must allow the complete great but pure patience is greater. The last issue concerning failed by not clearly understand- process of the pregnancy to oc- To properly understand the plight this topic that I want to address ing or valuing the essence of cur. President Barack Obama is of President Barack Obama, we is the word abortion. In the word the 44th President of the United must study the word habit and abortion, going right to left, is the States. Four years completed how it can easily get in the way word rob and the letters ‘b’, ‘o’, and four more to go. To me, of a birth that was meant to be. ‘r’, and ‘n’. The Creator is saying that’s 44. Habit is defined as a particular to us not to rob ourselves of a For comments or concerns, No one in their most pre- costume showing rank, status productive America by not allow- contact: Habibullah Saleem at cious mind should seek to stop or authority. A mindset for things ing the baby to be born. The word [email protected] the process of the pregnancy to be the way they have always ‘Rabbi’ or “Lord” is also found in www.futureimpact.weebly.com that the Creator has put in mo- been. Yet the pregnancy won’t the word abortion. So in my un- tion. For some strange reason allow it. Through development, derstanding, the Creator speaks By Habibullah Saleem human nature as it relates to the the Creator is much wiser than the change must occur. It means to us about President Barack natural process of giving birth. man-the-scholar who tends to an act so repeated it becomes Obama being born again to stand the drama! The word pregnancy is defined yell and holler when things don’t known as a habit that can be complete 4 + 4, which equals 8, Special Note: as the period during which a go his way. Man is a planner but quite dangerous for citizens who challenging years due to the op- Let us not forget that we are developing fetus is carried within the Creator is a much greater must learn the true meaning of posers of the new way and new closer to delivery than to start all the uterus; The quality of being and intelligent planner. He is All the number forty-four (44). life for America and the American over again with those who have significant with the substance Wise and All Knowing. He gave Four Completed - - Four people. Let us not judge in error not been the pilot or co-pilot. of the future always being the man faith, believe and patience. More Needed. the pregnancy because of the ex- (Romney and Ryan) Wanna main and greater priority. It’s Inside the word patience, we find Mind you, it was the Wright panding stomach of the woman. be’s are not the answer at this the period in which the mother the letters ‘p’, ‘a’, ‘i’ and ‘n’. We Brothers who finally completed What’s inside is the pride of this phase of our development. We doesn’t look the same as she did also find the letters ‘p’, ‘e’, ‘a’, ‘c’ the mission of developing the air- country that’s long overdue. deserve much more than the ‘still prior to becoming pregnant. Her plane. No telling where we would Know for sure, the real beauty born’ they intend to leave us with. shape changes with the stomach be had the ‘wrong brothers’ of the woman is in her ability to Knocking down everything the expanded! At such time someone been in charge. Such as Romney deliver in spite of the baby kicking President has established would can ask the question – is she and Ryan! In the word Romney and punching from within. Even be absolutely detrimental to this better off now that her shape is money and in the word Ryan if the mother has to faint at the country’s purpose and dignity. has changed? She once had the is nay. ‘Nay’ meaning a refusal or moment of delivery, the President Most of us can actually feel just shape of a coca cola bottle and denial. Money is needed but not must be re-elected. It was Adam how close we are to witnessing how it has expanded. Matter of as a personal priority. It’s about Clayton Powell who said “keep the newborn that represents all fact, she has come to the point and ‘e’. it is said no pain, no gain. the people and not a gigantic the faith” to win the race. of America because our Presi- where there is extraordinary pain. Again, some women while near- bank account elsewhere. Nay – We Will – We Must – Yes We dent is the chosen one America The question once again is she ing the birth, the pain gets worse. nay – nay! Can! produced. Yes, the pregnancy much better off than she was Therefore, the question remains, It is also a reality that we Vote November 6th proves we are much better off prior to the pregnancy. is she better off? Through pain must not allow the word fear to President Obama the number even though at times the mother Unknowingly to those of come the peace and unity for the stop the process of the preg- one pick! may appear somewhat weaker. great fear and doubt this woman American people and the world. nancy. Let us remove the letter ‘e’ Nay! Nay! Nay! Not Romney To see the real truth, let us vote is about to give birth to the next Doubt without clout is not the and then permit President Barack nor Ryan for Obama without decline – Its president of the United States answer. It is normal to believe or Obama his last four (4) of the (44) Obama knows how to with- Only Half Time.

f we would like to grow something, first ing humanity as opposed to uniting it. The Iwe need space. We need to understand main function of religion is to unite human- that whatever we wish to grow needs the As You Sow – It Will Grow ity not divide it. If we want peace on this proper growing environment including soil, of the same coin. Happiness from physical what`s pleasing to me is: Ya Khuda,Rahim planet we need to change the present defi- water and weather conditions. Otherwise sources is always accompanied by equal Kar. If you are a Sikh, repeat:Wahe Guru, nition of religion. True religion is a source the growth will not be successful. If we amounts of sadness. For example, when Wahe Guru, Wahe Guru,Wahe Guru. It of realization. As humans we are all equal live in the desert, many thirsty plants will we look at a rose from a distance it`s very will give you peace and happiness. If you and share the same soul. This realization is not thrive. For example, many juicy fruit beautiful and lovely. Be careful, if you pluck are a Christian, contemplate “Hallelujah” the source of spiritual growth and it is nec- trees will have great difficulty just to sur- it, its thorn will give you a pleasing gift. Sim- in your high consciousness. Remember, essary to continue on this path until we fully vive, not to mention give fruit. As humans, ilarly, worldly love and happiness affects every religion is the first step in spiritual- realize, as a human, we are all One and our efforts have the expectation of positive our life the same, with pain and pleasure. ity. Without spiritual growth we cannot pu- belong to One. If you would like to live with results. If we think our child should be a In a very simple way, I`m trying to ex- rify our mind. Without cleansing our mind, this spiritual philosophy, you need daily doctor, we look for the best medical school plain the purpose of human life and what spiritual growth is not possible because the mediation and prayer. When you finish this possible. We look for the best sources to is its real goal. The real goal is uncondi- nature of the five passions is against spiri- daily practice, inhale and hold the breadth fulfill our desires. However, when there is tional love with the creation because the tual growth. If we wish to grow spiritually as long as possible and no action, there is no result. In this article creator is in the creation. Now, the ques- we need to balance the five passions: Lust, repeat very loud in your I want to share my views on what is nec- tion is; what is the source of unconditional Anger, Greed, Pride and Attachment. mind: “Oh, Divine Creator essary to grow, as a human, in our life. love? The source of unconditional love is As a human, if we have a discriminato- of the universe, give me That is to establish a relationship with the meditation and prayer. What is the seed ry attitude against others based on religion, an understanding of Thee. Divine (internal knowledge). In the reality, to grow unconditional love in our mind? race, color, caste, country, male or female, Bless me with a blink of internal knowledge is the establishment of That is the mantra. The choice of your rich and poor; these elements haven`t a Divine Knowledge”. My a relationship with God. If, as humans, we mantra depends on your religion. If you place in spiritual life. As long as we can’t friends a Divine Glimpse is think our happiness comes from physical are a Hindu, I love the mantra from the remove these from our mind, our spiritual the experience of Divinity. efforts and worldly relationships; remem- Hindu religion Rama, Rama, Hare, Hare, growth is stunted. The main reason is reli- Thank you. ber, happiness and sadness are two sides Krishna, Krishna, Hare, Hare. From Islam, gious preaching, because religion is divid- -Harbhajan Singh Sandhu www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz Local Thoughts SIA • October 2012 ATODAY 29 The optimal diet for women with polycystic ovary syndrome n optimal diet is one that not only prevents nutrient your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke: ing diabetes and heart disease by exercising and eat- Adeficiencies by providing sufficient nutrients and • Try to stay on a healthy diet with adequate ing a healthy diet. However, some women with PCOS energy for human growth and reproduction, but that amounts of protein. have trouble shedding their extra pounds. Sticking to a also promotes health and longevity and reduces the • Your reproductive endocrinologist or doctor special diet is a very important aspect of PCOS care. risk of diet-related chronic diseases. should be able to suggest a healthy diet to follow; Some women with PCOS find success by reducing How to get a diagnosis – • Add whole grains, fruits, and vegetables to their total intake of carbohydrates (cereals, breads, It is important not to assume that you have PCOS, your diet; and – pastas) and choosing to eat different types of carbo- even if you have several of the symptoms (ie irregular • Exercise regularly to keep your weight in hydrates that are less processed (whole wheat, brown menstrual cycles, acne, weight problems, hair loss, check. rice, beans). Replacing manufactured carbohydrate and/or excess facial hair). There may be other health • Taking oral contraceptives and anti-androgen products with whole grains, fruits and vegetables can conditions present that are creating problems. treatments also can help to keep your PCOS symp- help to reduce your insulin response. The diet also If you think you have PCOS or another health toms in check. should include enough protein to control the amount condition, make sure you consult a medical profes- • Finally, if you are not happy with your doc- of sugar in the blood. sional to confirm your suspicions. PCOS diagnosis tor, find a specialist who will listen to your concerns. According to many studies, women with PCOS is made in several ways including medical history, Women with PCOS often have special concerns about can improve their insulin resistance just with moderate physical examination, checking hormone levels, and, their appearance that are directly tied to their condition. activity. Even if you exercise and don’t lose weight, possibly, an ultrasound. You and your doctor must act as partners to manage you are still reaping very important health benefits. Your practitioner should also do a pelvic and physi- all aspects of this complex condition. Exercise has been shown to improve use of insulin and cal exam. Make sure you inform your doctor of any Weight loss has been the major recommendation can support dietary interventions to promote weight additional symptoms you may have, including excess by physicians for women with PCOS. Lifestyle modifi- loss; it is important that the exercise program chosen hair growth and skin abnormalities such as skin tags cations including stress reduction, exercise, and group is enjoyable for the PCOS woman. or dark patches on the neck, groin or under arms. Your support, along with a decrease in total energy intake, To know more, feel free to contact: height, weight and blood pressure also will be checked. have had positive results. A weight decrease of only Priyanka Bhatia Gurnani Just got diagnosed – Now what ??? 5% of total body weight is associated with decreased Health and Wellness Staying as healthy as possible is the goal. insulin levels, increased fertility, reduced hirsutism and consultant The following changes can help to improve your acne, and lower free testosterone levels. Organic Choices body’s response to extra insulin and can help reduce Women with PCOS can lower their risk of develop- [email protected] Hello Friends, all is in the air! Elections are com- Fing and everything is running in Valley Real Estate Market full gear!! What can you say? Its one 3,274 were CASH sales about 44%! Lets look at the Commercial side- opment in Phoenix of those busy times of the year where August Active listing were 19,913 as Out of State Investors are investing since 2008. Building everyone is going hard at work, includ- compared to 19,395 in July. Pending more in multifamily units. 3, located at 5501 SE ing the federal reserve. sales in August were 10,069 compared -APS Bio Group acquired the indus- Lower Buckeye Ave. The Federal Reserve announce- to 10,138 in July. These statistics trial manufacturing building at 2235 S in Phoenix, is on a 27- ment last week of another major Central Ave. in Phoenix acre parcel, part of a larger 153-acre, stimulus plan had some for $3.5 million, or about master-planned industrial park. nice surprises for the real $43 per square foot. -Guadalupe Ventures LLC sold the estate industry: it was The 80,640-square-foot 9,981-square-foot Highland Plaza Tutor larger than expected, building was construct- Time for $2.25 million, or about $225 and more importantly ed in 1992, just off I-17 per square foot, from Highland Plaza according to analysts, on 4.5 acres in Mari- LLC. The property is located at 3901 it was open ended. The copa County E. Guadalupe Rd. in Gilbert, AZ previous two stimulus ef- -Prologis has be- -A Private investor based in Califor- forts had scheduled start gun construction on a nia has purchased the 44-unit Regency and end times. Under the 486,241-square-foot, apartments located at 1100 E. Lemon latest plan, the Federal are only about cross-dock facility in Prologis Park St. in Tempe, AZ for $3.3 million, or Reserve agreed to pur- single family Riverside, with an estimated comple- $75,000 per unit. The property is ad- chase additional agency homes, condo- tion date of April 2013. The project jacent to the Arizona State University mortgage-backed secu- miniums and represents the first speculative devel- campus, and is located on the light rities at a pace of $40 patio homes. rail. The two-story, 27,618-square-foot billion per month. And, if Here is the ta- building was built in 1994 on 1.1 acres the outlook for the labor market does ble for Financing on closed sales and in the Tempe submarket of Maricopa not improve substantially, the Fed said average days on market. County it will continue that level of purchas- Below is the market graph on the -Sutter’s Mill Specialties, Inc. signed ing, or perhaps even increase it, until valley real-estate for August month from a lease for the entire 46,725-square- “improvement is achieved in a context 2008 to 2012 to give a better overview. foot Liberty Tech Center at 921 S. Park of price stability.” Also the Fed’s plan to Here are some Foreclosure Ln. in Tempe, AZ. They have been lower or maintain the already low level Graphs- in Tempe for the past 22 years, and of interest rates which could help the wanted to stay in the are recovery in the residential real estate Hope this article gives you a peek market too. in what’s happening in our valley. Call Residential Market is getting better me for all your Real Estate Needs! As day by day! REOs and Shortsales are always, I love all the questions, com- going away. Looking at market stabiliza- ments & feedback. Please keep them tion many traditional sellers are coming coming at [email protected] or call me in the market. Investors have started at 480.242.8573 moving to small commercial condos too Disclaimer: This article makes no just to get a piece of property. representation or warranties of any kind as Lets look at the valley home sales- to the accuracy of the data. The source of Home sales in Maricopa county was data has been taken from several sources 7,431 sold homes for August whereas such as wall street journal, Armls, Cromford July had 7,019 sold homes. From this Report, Costar, Globest and BizJournal www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA star Monthly ATODAY 30 • October 2012 e careful not to confuse is- ou may have major blowups pportunities for romance Bsues when discussing the Ywith someone you love if Owill develop through group matters at hand. Your lover you don’t back down. Don’t let endeavors; however, the associ- may feel rejected. Depres- your boss make you feel guilty ation isn’t likely to last. Take care sion may be likely if you’re enough to take work home with of your personal needs. Things away from home. Catch up on you. Get thinking about prolong- may not be as harmonious as overdue phone calls and cor- ing longevity. Your family may you would like with colleagues respondence. Your luckiest be feeling neglected and un- or employers this month. Re- ARIES events this month will occur on TAURUS loved. Your luckiest events this GEMINI lationships will be erratic this a Thursday. month will occur on a Monday. month. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

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o not hesitate to help el- usiness trips will be more our lover will be annoyed Dders with legal documents Bproductive than trying to Ywith your participation. You that are too confusing for them. fight the red tape facing you. may want to take a trip; how- Don’t bother getting even; they’ll Take care of your own respon- ever, before you do, make sure make themselves look bad. Take sibilities before you help others. that your car is serviced prop- a look at investment opportuni- You may have a hard time re- erly. Join humanitarian groups ties. You can make money if you lating to children this month. If and let your leadership ability get involved in real estate deals. you’re willing to cut loose you take over. Travel will be to your CANCER Your luckiest events this month LEO will find yourself in the midst VIRGO advantage; however, it might will occur on a Friday. of an exciting encounter. Your be expensive. Your luckiest luckiest events this month will events this month will occur on occur on a Tuesday. a Thursday.

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his will be a good day for re- ou can expect changes in our emotional partner will Tsearch and for sitting down Yyour financial situation as Ypush all the right buttons with some good, informative well as in your status. Accept this month. You will have addi- reading material. You can meet the inevitable and continue to tional discipline that will aid you new and exciting lovers through do your job. The home environ- in your objectives. Business work related projects. Uncer- ment will be unpredictable this partnerships should turn out to tain get rich quick schemes month. You could be blind to the be quite lucrative. Your com- LIBRA will not be as lucrative as you SCORPIO defects of those you love. Your SAGITTARIUS munication skills will bring you anticipate. One of your female luckiest events this month will popularity and increased self friends may try to disrupt your occur on a Wednesday. esteem. Your luckiest events day. Stand up for your rights. this month will occur on a Mon- Your luckiest events this month day. will occur on a Monday.

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o not reveal personal in- assles with in-laws could our best gains will come Dformation to those you feel Hput a damper on your day. Ythrough helping others emo- may be untrustworthy. Social Your need to get away could tionally. Consider making resi- events will lead to a strong and lead you into greater debt. dential changes; either moves or stable relationship. Get busy Praise will be yours if you have renovations could payoff. Enter- trying to make more money. been pursuing your goals. Take tainment should include sports Plan to visit friends or relatives. time to explain your intentions events or physical activities. Col- CAPRICOM Your luckiest events this month AQUARIES to loved ones. Your luckiest PISCES leagues may try to undermine you. will occur on a Friday. events this month will occur on Your luckiest events this month a Tuesday. will occur on a Friday.

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fter you’ve waited long enough to get into a the- Aatre to watch what seems like a beautiful film, an acutely cute ‘Picture Shuru’ song sets the tone for a joyride you’re about to experience. Steering clear of the bland service announcements, ‘Picture Shuru’ is a breath of fresh air, just like the protagonist Barfi and his silent, yet happy world. The hearing and speech-impaired Barfi, is a dar- ling, his disability never overshadowing the way he cares, loves and lives in general. Pinched bottoms, comical chases, revolving doors, emotional outbursts, fairly dangerous tests of friendship, overall mirth are all part of his everyday life, vibrant personality. And Ran- bir brings Film Review him alive Film: Barfi! (U) with touch- Director: Anurag Basu es that you Cast: Ranbir Kapoor. Ileana can’t think D’Cruz, Priyanka Chopra, who else Gauhar Khan could give to Rating: ****1/2 such an in- tense character. From start to finish, director Anurag Basu never gives up on Barfi’s quirkiness, while in another home autistic Jhilmil’s (Priyanka Chopra) ashamed parents have packed her off to a children’s home. Told in flashbacks of many peripheral characters, Basu’s story touches chords from every angle, risks getting convoluted somewhere in between then comes back on track, Barfi and Jhilmil in tow. Basu’s characters don’t demand sympathy, they seek love. Just as a cold Darjeeling of 1972 forms a pretty canvas, Basu airdrops unusual lovers, purges them apart, then brings them back together for ren- dezvous you wish never ends. The icy hearts of Darjeeling’s residents are a stark contrast to the warm and fuzzy feeling Barfi leaves you with. The hero here has no dialogue, yet says so much with the serene smile, overt gestures and sign lan- guage, reminiscent of the tramp-like aura of Raj Ka- as unintentionally funny, but it’s too insignificant to settings, Basu weaves the dry beauty of Darjeeling poor. Chopra’s Jhilmil is an autistic ‘reject’, having no dwell upon. tempered with lush tea plantations with the crowded, dialogue again, yet moving one to tears every time Add to all this, a heavy dose of cellos and violins blingy yet warm and damp Kolkata. Barfi! is a visual she runs behind old and worn out friend Barfi. Ileana churning out a haunting background score and songs and emotional cycle ride, meant to be enjoyed at lei- D’Cruz is a find. Being the only central character to like Ala Barfi, Main Kya Karoon, Aashiyan keeping sure with loved ones. have dialogue (very minimal again), her eyes convey you busy long after the film is over. Composer Pritam For someone who cries easily at the movies, much more than the spoken word. Saurabh Shukla, has produced a winner of a sountrack. Barfi! is a thorough tearjerker. Dissecting a film that Ashish Vidyatharti, Akash Khurana are all effective in The storytelling leaves you positive, rekindling left you speechless is difficult. Just let go, indulge in their roles. Rupa Ganguly’s character comes across a lost belief in old-style, unconditional loving. For the magic of Barfi!

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ctor Vidya Balan may maintain a low profile when she’s not promot- Aing her films, but when it comes to supporting any social cause, the actor takes it up on a war-footing. Apart from the several causes that she Not a already supports, she has now tied one more to her pallu. Vidya, who’s the ambassador of the Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (NBA) will now be seen supporting their yatra. Talking about the initiative, a source reveals that it is also called the dirty ‘great wash yatra’ and is a multichannel, mega-campaign that harnesses the positive power of cricket and Bollywood to promote awareness and enact behavioural change around sanitation and hygiene in india. “The Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation’s Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan campaign, outing Wash United, and Quicksand are working very closely on the yatra. Starting on October 3 in Maharashtra, this yatra will travel through several cities including Indore, Kota, Gorakhpur, Gwalior and Batiya, across the country to bring about an awareness for this issue,” informs the source. for Vidya who feels rather strongly about these issues is said to be very excited about supporting the yatra. “She is known to be extremely choosy when it comes to brands and never endorses anything for the sake of money.In fact, she never endorses anything that she herself doesn’t use or follow. But when it comes to lending support to social causes, she is Vidya always ready to do her bit,” says a source close to the star. “I think there are so many issues that need to be addressed and if we as known faces can help further a cause, then it’s a small way of contributing to society. Also such awareness campaigns go a long way in making people more responsible for their actions,” Vidya had earlier said about lending her Balan name to social causes. Vyjayanthimala returns to the screen after 42 years eteran actress Vyjayan- forever in the annals of Indian pitals and it’s indeed a great Vthimala Bali, who was Cinema,” reveals Sandeep, job. First of all, it is a great last seen on the big screen adding that the actress im- thought and it’s very useful for in 1970’s Ganwaar opposite mediately agreed when she the people in the villages and Rajendra Kumar, is set for her was told about the cause. especially children who die of big screen outing after almost “On hearing the nature of snake bites. This kind of ven- 42 years. The actress will be the cause, she agreed. What tilator system to help children seen giving an important mes- made it more special was that bitten by snakesis a very no- sage in support of a medical we filmed her at her own an- ble task. I appreciate this work cause in the upcoming Sand- cestral residence in Chennai. and this project that has been eep Malani and Kalpana Pan- We are truly blessed,” adds taken up. I wish the makers dit film Janleva 555. the filmmaker. of the film all success and I “Kalpana and I had ap- While talking about her request everybody to please proached Vyjayanthmalaji return to the big screen, the watch this film because it will requesting her to provide us senior star said, “I was glad be one-of-its-kind.” Working a Critical Medical Cause mes- to know that Janleva 555 has with the legendary actor was sage to the audiences, as she been made to support and nothing short of a dream come is one of the most loved actors help acquire ventilator sys- true for Kalpana. “There can maiden home production than the first original superstar of ever and her name is etched tems and supply to the hos- be no bigger blessing for my to receive the good wishes of Indian Cinema,” she said.

nil Kapoor hails his sister-in-law and co-star ASridevi as one of the best actresses of recent times and adds that he won’t mind teaming up with Sridevi is a her again for a good film. “Well, she is a complete actress. I have done a lot of films with her and in the last many, many years, I think she is the best,” complete the 52-year-old said here Sunday at the GQ Men Of The Year awards. Anil and Sridevi gave hits lke Mr. India, Laadla and Judaai. Sridevi is married to actress: Anil’s elder brother Boney Kapoor who is planning a sequel to his 1987 hit production venture Mr. India. Anil, who is expected to be a part of Mr. India Anil Kapoor sequel, is open to working with Sridevi again. He said: “It depends on script, if there is anything interesting, why not. Well, Mr. India sequel is definitely on. So, that’s definitely there.” Right now Sridevi is in the news for English Vinglish that marks her comeback on big screen after 15 years. Anil has high hopes from English Vinglish, which is releasing Friday. It is prouduced by R. Balki and directed by his wife Gauri Shinde. “I expect a great performance. I expect a very good film because you know, Balki and Gauri are on-board and I am sure it’s going to be a good film,” Anil said. www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Chai With ATODAY 34 • October 2012 Chai with.... Dulhania Bazaar Interview By their mission of healthy competition with- Deepa & Raja Walia out overwhelming the consumer. Article By Deepa Walia The benefits to the vendors are clear September, 2012 in the exclusivity of the event, as just be- ith the wedding and festivities sea- ing accepted into the expo signals a high Wson soon arriving as the tempera- quality vendor.In addition, the vendors tures cool off in Arizona, we thought it get exposure with the TV & radio stations, would be ideal to have a chat with the newspapers, magazines, wedding publi- founders of Dulhania Bazaar (DB), a cations, and social media outlets such company dedicated to bringing passion- as Facebook and Twitter highlighting the ate and high quality vendors dedicated to event ever y year. Additional marketing South Asian events under one roof. Dul- through email blasts and printed posters hania Bazaar (DB), a company formed and flyers also increases the exposure. in 2008 by the coming together of our However, in addition to the vendors, very own local residents Shy Khan and there are also many benefits to the at- PrameetBhargava, Chicago-based Han- tendees, brides, grooms, and their fami- nyaJanjua, and Director of Marketing Dr. lies. The event is free admission to all EhreemaReema Nadir,is getting ready to attendees, who can either register online once again bring the much-awaited an- or at the door, and every registered bride nual South Asian Bridal Expo at the JW and groom will receive a goodie bag filled Marriott in Phoenix, Arizona on Novem- with flyers and coupons. A number of ber 18, 2012. vendors from each category needed for About the Founders . . . Dr. Ehreema ‘Reema’ Nadir, Director assist in all forms of South Asian events. wedding or any other event planning can Shy Khan, the Chief Executive Offi- of Marketing, completed her residency in After their success in Chicago, be found under one roof instead of run- cer of DB, is passionate about organizing Arizona at Maricopa County and Good the expansion into Arizona was a natural ning from location to location evaluating and planning exquisite events and has Samaritan Medical Centerin 2006. She fit for the two founders that were valley the different vendors and many vendors been planning them for friends and fam- has been with Vista Medical Group for residents. Arizona has access to many give out specials on the day of the event ily long before her professional start in over five years and is the Medical Direc- exquisite vendors from its neighboring to those attending. this industry. After graduating from Arizo- tor for their Mesa and Tempe locations. states such as California and Nevada. The DBFuture . . . na State University (ASU) with a degree Additionally, she works as a hospitalist for However, when shopping for your event The DB team’s short term future in Finance, she followed her heart and Chandler Regional Hospital and Mercy vendor, a resident does not have the lux- plans include expanding nationally, with thus began the Dulhania Bazaar story. Gilbert Medical Center and enjoys both ury to go from state to state shopping for the long term goal of eventually going in- It is this passion coupled with her belief the clinical setting as well as working in the best quality and price. So, bringing ternational. And their immediate future that clear intentions and hard work can the hospital very much. In the midst of all those vendors under one roof for the holds the much-talked about upcoming make the impossible possible that have her busy schedule, she still finds time to community was a natural fit with the Dul- show on November18, 2012 from 11 AM contributed to the success of DB South work with South Asian community events hania Bazaar vision. – 5 PM at J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Re- Asian Bridal Expos. A certified wedding such as Dulhania Bazaar. And when not The DB Expos . . . sort and Spa, featuring a fashion show and event planner with over seven years busy with work and social activities, she When we asked the DB team how and thousands of dollars in raffles. of experience, she is also very passion- enjoys spending time with her family in- the concept was founded, the simplicity Asia today is grateful to the DB team ate about promoting cultural events and cluding her three children. of the answer surprised us. When Shy for making time for our readers as they was responsible for starting the very first The DB Beginning . . . started as a wedding planner, she went are preparing for their upcoming show EidMela in Phoenix in 2002, a tradition Shy, Prameet, and Hannya opened to expos as a vendor and felt like no and wishes them all the best in their fu- that has continued yearly ever since. doors to the first ever South Asian Bridal more than one of many business cards ture endeavors. Prameet Bhargava, the Chief Op- Expo under the Dulhania Bazaar name at these events. This experience brought More information about DB can be erating Officer of DB, has been a high in Chicago in 2008. In 2009, the com- out the idea of a very selective expo that found on their website at www.dulhani- achiever from his early childhood. His pany expanded into Phoenix and, since brings quality vendors under one roof, abazaar.comand Facebook page ath- reaching-for-the-stars attitude can be its inception, has held seven high-quality, limiting the number per category to allow ttp://www.facebook.com/people/Dulha- seen in his early accomplishments where exclusive expos between the two cities. the consumers to truly get to know the nia-Bazaar/1064863568. he represented India in two international There are many similarities between the vendors present. level swimming competitions and held cultures that make up the South Asian The strongest differentiator between the National Swimming Champion title subcontinent but one thing that ties them this expo and others is the limited num- for All India Schools and Universities together is the high emphasis on cultural ber of vendors at a high quality venue. during 1998-2000. He graduated from events and specific rituals common at a Each vendor is personally scanned by ASU with a degree in Accountancy and variety of functions such as baby show- the team to validate the quality of their Computer Information Systems. Having ers, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, work and they limit the number of ven- spent so much time in India, he is familiar and religious celebrations. Contrary to dors to six per category. Even if addi- with the amount of effort and dedication what the name may signify, Dulhania tional vendors in a filled category apply, required to plan successful South Asian Bazaar brings together vendors that can they are not accepted to keep in line with weddings and it is with a desire to make this effort easier on families and loved ones that are organizing them that he became involved with the infamous DB South Asian Bridal Expos. HannyaJanjua, the Public Relations Director, is a competitive, passionate, and self-motivated individual and feels very enthusiastic to be Dulhania Ba- zaar’s PR Director. Hannya resides in Chicago and takes active part in many social and cultural events there and promotes South Asian culture and tradition. She has also worked for a Radio Station as a RJ. She holds a degree in Computer Sciences and went to UIC for manage- ment studies. Hannya has been part of DB since its very first event in Chicago. www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz SIA • October 2012 ATODAY 35

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Picnic at Lynx Lake, Prescott: n August 30Th the Senior Group went on picnic Oto Lynx Lake in Prescott, about 80 miles away from Phoenix. Car pools were set for transportation. The Lake is nestled in the Bradshaw mountain range. The picnic grounds are surrounded by tall Pine trees. The sound coming from pine needles with the breeze is very refreshing along with the fresh cool air of the mountain area. Many members took a walk on the trail around the lake. As clouds rolled in by afternoon, some of group members who were hiking around the Lake got drenched with heavy rain but they claimed to enjoy walking in the rain as it felt like being a child again!! We enjoyed freshly made Pakoras with Hot Tea as starters and Khichadi, Shak, Stuffed hot pep- pers, Pickles, Papad, Chash, etc. for lunch. The Kitchen work was co-operative effort with almost all Seniors at Dr. Dhiren and Minaxi Patel’s residence enjoying the view and “High Tea”. the women folks working (or supervising and advis- ing!!)... After lunch the Group took off for “High Tea” at the residence of Minaxi and Dr. Dhirendra Patel’s home. Minaxiben greeted us warmly at her home. The house is situated on the hill with 360 degree views and very scenic, with Prescott town laying on one side and the Thumb buttes on another, inviting the courageous fellows for a hike!! We enjoyed hot tea, snacks and sweets. Dr. Dhirenbhai and Dr. Mu- kundbhai and Vinubhai (Mukundbhai’s father) were present to make the Seniors feel comfortable and “at home”. Senior Group expressed sincere thanks to them for hosting the group for afternoon tea. Music Group: The Music Group activity has been going very well since starting. They meet each Thursday from Seniors Picnic at Lynx Lake, Prescott Munnuji playing Carom 8:00AM to 10:00AM as part of our Thursday Gather- ing at the Indo-American Community Center. All musical instrument players and singers are welcome. Beginners are welcome. Participants will take turns in playing an instrument or sing a song that they all enjoy. Jayantibhai Alagia is the leader of the Group. If you intend to join this activity, please contact Jay- antibhai at [email protected] or Tel# 602-952- 8889 or Meenaben at Tel # 623-243-7673. Thursday Program: Our thanks to Thursday Gathering lunch sponsors -- Shardaben and Manjula Patel on September 6th, Indubhai Patel on September 13Th and Tha- korbhai and Kapilaben Patel on September 27Th. We will be celebrating Diwali on Thursday No- Gokulji serenading Munnuji with a Friendship song. Seniors experiencing SRF’s Healing technique. vember 15Th with lavish lunch and entertainment. Members planning to attend are requested to sign up with Lalitbhai Patel tel # 480-870-8200 with refund- able deposit of $10. Member News: Munnu Bajpai whose health has improved enough to start attending the Thursday Gatherings has started enjoying the activities like trying his hand on carom as well as listening intently to the songs. Welcome Bhadriklal and Kishoriben Patel returning to Peoria, AZ after spending long time in India to take care of elderly parents. Our beloved Ramaben Patel has gone thru a successful Hip Replacement surgery, we wish her speedy recovery and rehab. We already miss you, Ramaben hurry back. Our thanks to Lalitbhai Patel and Sevanti Shah for snapping excellent photos. Seniors enjoying Lunch Outing at Flavors of India restaurant. www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz Art & Literature SIA • October 2012 ATODAY 37 Poet of the Month Review: Beyond The Lines: P. Scott Cunningham

. Scott Cunningham is the co- An Autobiography Pfounder and director of the O, Miami Poetry Biennial and the uldip Nayar’s Beyond The Lines is an activist- author of Chapbook of Poems for Knewsman’s autobiography showcased as an “in- Morton Feldman (Floating Wolf side view” of India since 1947. In parts it’s incisive Quarterly, 2011). A graduate of and revealing,in parts purely perfunctory. The vet- Wesleyan University, he is also eran journalist admitted as much while wrapping up the founder and director of the his eight-page account of Prime Minister Manmohan University of Wynwood, a faux-institution dedi- Singh’s eight years in office: “I confess that I have cated to advancing contemporary literature that dealt with the last decade cursorily because I have was named one of Fast Company Magazine’s very little information which has not appeared in 51 Brilliant Urban Ideas for 2011. His poetry has print.” appeared or is forthcoming in Harvard Review, I feel the book could have been published in two Court Green, Sou’wester, Pool, PANK, McSwee- parts, leaving the author more time to research the ney’s Internet Tendency, Abe’s Penny, and else- post-Rajiv Gandhi phase. That would have saved the where. Born and raised in Boca Raton, he lives 420-page work from a timid climax, bad typos and in Miami, FL. factual errors. One cannot resist mentioning that Riaz Khokhar FUGUE ‘52 wasn’t, as mentioned in the book, Pakistan’s high I. commissioner to India at the time of the 2008 Mumbai I was sitting and reading attack by Ajmal Kasab and his fellow marauders. His when the ache came over me. tenure in New Delhi had ended over a decade earlier. It was Feldman, Likewise, Keki Daruwala, who worked with Nayar his thin tie and square glasses, cigarette dwarfed by fingers, in the Indian High Commission in London during VP the elegant wave of his hair. Singh’s regime, was never director of the Research There he was, chatting with Cage and Analysis Wing. yatra, as to what brought him to the United Kingdom at the corner bar that stands for all corner bars. Regardless of such shortcomings, the book’s a while his partymen were headed for Ayodhya? The It was early in the afternoon. BJP leader replied: “Jo mandir key bhagat hain woh must read for journalists and amateur historians, of- They sat in a booth by the window ayodhya gaye aur jo desh key bhagat hain woh ya- fering a ringside view of important moments in the drinking coffee. history of post-Independence India. It would take an han aa gaye” (Devotees of the temple have gone to Somewhere, a beautiful woman was dying average newsperson two lives to countenance what Ayodhya and lovers of the country have come here). but they were unperturbed, the author saw in a career spanning six decades. There is no mention in Nayar’s book of another flicking their words across the table Nayar is a doyen among political journalists. It incident that brought out Vajpayee’s disapproval of like the heads of matchsticks. comes across tellingly in his recollection of the early Advani’s yatra. During that period, the BJP mascot II. years after independence when he served as infor- had turned down a proposal mooted by his party and It was Feldman drinking coffee. mation officer of two home ministers, GB Pant and the RSS that he take over the BJP’s leadership in I was sitting and reading Lal Bahadur Shastri, who succeeded Jawaharlal Parliament in Advani’s absence. the elegant wave of his hair. Nehru as prime minister. A highlight of the book is Confirming his refusal, he had then told: “I They sat in a booth by the window Nayar’s take on the long-held suspicion that Shastri couldn’t have defended in Parliament the policy flicking their words across the table was poisoned to death in Tashkent. He quotes Lalita (yatra) to which I was opposed.” His logic was im- when the ache came over me. Shastri having told him that no post-mortem was con- peccable. But Vajpayee backed off in the aftermath Somewhere, a beautiful woman was dying: ducted on her husband’s body (that had turned blue) of the December 6, 1992 demolition. “Let the temple thin tie, square glasses, in Tashkent or in Delhi. come up there,” Nayar quotes him, suggesting that cigarette dwarfed by fingers. The volume of Nayar’s work gives him the gravi- Vajpayee, the liberal, often buckled under pressure It was early in the afternoon tas and moral high to comment on aberrations that from the RSS. at the corner bar that stands for all corner bars, have corroded old-school values in the prevailing From Nayar’s account, it would seem that but they were unperturbed ‘journalism as commerce’ scenario. The book con- Vajpayee took his advice to publicly admonish Na- like the heads of matchsticks. There he was, chatting with Cage. tains embarrassing disclosures about big names in rendra Modi for not following ‘raj dharma’ after the III. the newspaper industry though one may argue that Gujarat riots. Particularly harsh on Sonia Gandhi who Somewhere a beautiful woman was dying Nayar, at times, is overbearingly self-righteous, pre- he thinks is secular but authoritarian like her mother- like the heads of matchsticks. scribing for his peers the straight and narrow path he in-law, the author compares the National Advisory There he was chatting with Cage, Council she heads with the Central Citizens’ Com- himself hasn’t always taken. cigarette dwarfed by fingers. mittee Nehru set up under Indira Gandhi to mobilise He describes in considerable detail his role in It was early in the afternoon. events leading to the installation of VP Singh (1989) public opinion during the 1962 war with China. Indira They sat in a booth by the window and Inder Kumar Gujral (1997) as prime ministers. thus got official status — à la Sonia. but they were unperturbed. One leaves it to others to judge whether it was on ac- While on PV Narasimha Rao, Nayar charges him I was sitting and reading count of these interventions that Nayar got to serve with conniving in the demolition of Babri. He quotes at the corner bar that stands for all corner bars as India’s envoy to London in 1990 and then as a veteran socialist Madhu Limaye to claim that Rao flicking their words across the table, nominated member of the Rajya Sabha (1997-2003). was praying while Hindu zealots brought down the his thin tie and square glasses, But stints on the other side of the fence afforded him masjid. The puja ended when an aide whispered to drinking coffee first-hand access to important players and incidents him that the demolition was complete. It’s difficult to when the ache came over me. that generally remain off-limits for ordinary newsmen. check Nayar’s claims as Rao and Limaye aren’t alive. The elegant wave of his hair. Nayar recalled having asked AB Vajpayee when But it’s well known that the then PM sat on his hands It was Feldman. he visited him in London during LK Advani’s Ram rath through the Ayodhya frenzy. www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA ATODAY 38 • October 2012

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