The South Asian Times excellence in journalism Vol.7 No. 34 December 20-26, 2014 60 Cents New York Edition Follow us on TheSouthAsianTimes.info World condemns Peshawar school carnage, looks to Pak to combat terror New Delhi/Peshawar: World leaders from Unfortunately, a day later, Lashkar-e-Taiba's UN chief to President Obama, from Russian commander Zaki-ur Rahman Lakhvi, master- President Putin to Indian Prime Minister mind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, was Narendra Modi have strongly condemned the let out on bail. Inevitably, a shocked India barbaric and senseless massacre of over 140 shot back: “Bail to Lakhvi is a mockery of students and teachers at the army school in Pakistan's commitment to fight terror”. Peshawar by Pakistan Taliban on Tuesday. However, a Pakistani government prosecutor For Pakistan it is a national tragedy and said on Friday that the court order granting signs are seen of a new resolve and consen- bail to Lakhvi will be challenged. sus emerging to finally take terrorism head- General Raheel Sharif and the head of ISI on. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said no agency, Rizwan Akhtar flew to Afghanistan more distinguishing between ‘good Taliban’ on Wednesday to seek help in battling the ter- (used tactically to counter Indian influence in rorists behind the Peshawar carnage. "The Afghanistan) and ‘bad Taliban’. The coun- time has arrived for Afghanistan and Pakistan try’s army chief, Gen Raheel Sharif tweeted to act together against terrorism and extrem- on Wednesday, "Asked PM Nawaz Sharif to ism with honesty Continued on page 4 hang all terrorists. More than 3,000 terrorists should be hanged in next 48 hours." The The heartbreaking scene of the army said they have killed many militants in funeral of one of the victims Related stories on fresh strikes since Peshawar attack. of the carnage in Peshawar. page >> 20-21 Sant Chatwal is Dr Murthy makes history as first Indian Four honored at spared jail term in AAPI-QLI gala American to become Surgeon General straw donors case Washington: Dr Vivek Hallegere Murthy has made history as the New York: Indian-American hotelier Sant Singh youngest US Surgeon General Chatwal on Thursday avoided jail time and was and the first of Indian descent sentenced to three with his Senate confirmation in years probation and a the teeth of strong opposition of $500,000 fine on powerful gun lobby. charges of illegally The Democratic controlled donating thousands Senate voted Monday 51-43 to of dollars to political confirm Murthy, 37, as campaigns. Chatwal, 'America's doctor' more than a 70, awarded Padma year after his nomination with the Bhushan in India, Republicans dead set against him and a major fundrais- because of his support for gun er for Hillary control and President Obama's Obama’s pick for US Surgeon Clinton, had pleaded Hotelier Sant Chatwal signature healthcare law. General, Dr Vivek H. Murthy Dr J. Ganesh Bhat (left, seen with his wife guilty in April this has been closely Born in England, Murthy has been confirmed by and Dr Ajay Lodha, AAPI-QLI President), was year to violating the associated with moved with his Indian parents to the US Senate. one of the four prominent physicians recog- Federal Election the Clintons Miami when he was three. nized for their achievements and contribu- Campaign Act by He would become the leading Commissioned Corps, one of the tions at the 19th annual convention of making more than $180,000 in campaign dona- US spokesperson on matters of seven uniformed services includ- American Association of Physicians of tions to three candidates through straw donors and public health. ing army, navy, air force and Indian Origin (AAPI)’s Queens and Long to witness tampering. He was sentenced on He will also be the operational marines. Island chapter in Melville last Saturday. Thursday by US District Judge I Leo Glasser in head of the 6,500-strong US Murthy, a bachelor, has said he Detailed story on page >> 3. the Eastern District of Continued on page 4 Public Health Service Continued on page 4 BOLLYWOOD 18 SUBCONTINENT 20 RELIGION 26 SPIRITUAL AWARENESS 30 excellence in journalism TheSouthAsianTimes.info December 20-26, 2014 TheSouthAsianTimes.info TRISTATE COMMUNITY December 20-26, 2014 3 AAPI-QLI honors 4 distinguished physicians at annual convention (L to R) Judy Bosworth - Hempstead Town Supervisor; Mrs. Linda Honorees (from left): Dr Samin K. Sharma, Dr Ashok Shaha, and Dr Uma Mysorekar. Mangano, Dr Ravi Jahagirdar - President National AAPI; Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Amb. Dnyaneshwar M. Mulay; Dr an overview of AAPIQLI and its ers, they make decisions about year AAPI-QLI participated in the Ajay Lodha - President AAPI-QLI; Dr Shashi Shah, Chair, AAPI growth over the past 19 years to medical and pharma products, Childhood Obesity Awareness Board of Trustees, Dr Madhu Korrapati - President Elect AAPIQLI. become one of the most powerful devices and equipment and prac- Program - generated by national ethnic physicians organizations in tice related services at multiple AAPI. We visited local schools to Melville, NY: Nearly 700 people Huntington. Entertainment, CME the country. AAPIQLI represents levels in hospitals, medical educate the children directly about from across the country came lectures, Singles Speed Dating more than 750 physicians serving schools, etc. obesity and its long-term effects,” together Dec 13 to celebrate the event, Exhibition, Business the community of New York and AAPI-QLI has been actively Lodha said. contributions, achievements and Forums, recognition of four distin- its Counties. Dr. Lodha added that involved in many charitable activi- From the four honored by AAPI- growth of the American guished physicians, etc made the these practicing physicians provide ties, Dr. Lodha said. “With the QLI at the gala, Dr. Ganesh Bhat is Association of Physicians of convention successful. highest quality of care to their cooperation of Nassau County, we currently serving as director on Indian Origin (AAPI) of Queens In his address, Dr. Ajay Lodha, patients and many are serving in are in the process of opening a Kidney Care Council, a and Long Island at the 19th annual President of AAPI-QLI and Vice prominent positions at medical Charitable Health Clinic,” he Washington D.C. based industry convention here at the Hilton President of national AAPI, gave institutions they work for. As lead- announced to loud applause. “This Continued on page 4 NJ residents fear more IALI Home becoming a reality soon robberies despite the arrests Hicksville, NY: The Annual Gener- al Body Meeting of IALI (India As- By SATimes Team more vigilant.” Last month, the IBA organized sociation of Long Island) has en- a seminar titled “Securing Your Neighbor- dorsed the decision of the Execu- New Jersey: Residents of Old Bridge, Edison hoods and Homes” in light of the burglaries tive Council to buy a property for and Plainfield townships in New Jersey are featuring Middlesex County Prosecutor An- IALI Home / India Community still living in fear despite the arrests in con- drew Carey and police chiefs from Edison, Center. The contract to buy the nection with five home invasions of Indian Old Bridge and Plainfield. “There were two property has been signed and clos- families. panels - Law enforcement panel that discussed ing is set to take place next week, All four suspects - Chaka Castro, 39, Juan the investigation and future course of action according to a press release. Olaya, 34, Octavius Scott, 22, and Johnisha and an experts’ panel of officials from bank, As the elections were avoided Williams, 19 - were arrested by Texas police. security and home insurance companies who this year, most of the executive They (two of them being women) were taken discussed safe deposit boxes, security meas- council members remain the same into custody Dec. 7-Dec. 11 according to law ures and liability issues and claims,” said going into 2015. President remains enforcement in two of the Dallas suburbs Poondi. Satnam Singh Parhar; Vice Presi- where too similar crimes allegedly occurred. “The seminar laid out five point agenda -- dent: Bina Sabapathy; Secretary: The Middlesex County home invasions date support the victims, support crime stoppers Rekha Valliappan; and Treasurer: Satnam Singh Parhar, IALI President for from Oct. 20 to Nov. 29: 3 in Old Bridge, one program, organize continued education semi- Gunjan Rastogi. They all took the second term, speaking at the AGM. each in Edison and South Plainfield. nars and encourage neighborhood watch pro- oath of office at the meeting attend- Despite the arrests, the residents of these gram, push for more South Asians in law and ed by about 200 members at Cotillion dent IALI and Chairperson of IALI Home / townships fear more robberies. Said Old order,” he added. restaurant in Jericho on Dec 14. India Community Center, gave a detailed Bridge resident Smita Shah (name changed, Peter Kothari, a community activist based in Mr Parhar in his speech stated that 2014 presentation about the property (92 East Old “We are still vulnerable as South Asians are Woodbridge, said he's grateful for law en- turned out to be a good year for IALI, de- Country Road), along with Prasad Kamb- believed to have large amounts of cash and forcement, but wants the prosecutor's office to spite the tragedy in his family of untimely hampathy (finance chair). Besides office, jewelry at home. I have small children and I release more information about the case. "I death of his son Dr. Romeo. He thanked his the place can also be used to host small pro- am constantly worried about their safety.” don't think the case is closed," Kothari said. executive council for their hard work for the grams like Senior Forum, Sangeet Forum.