Sep 2011 - Austin South Asian

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65th Independence Day
“Bharat Maata ki Jai” slogans
resounded in India Day parade
organized across various cities in
USA by NRIs belonging to People
For Loksatta(PFL), a vibrant
political organization. Indians
every year widely participate with
patriotic fervor in these events.
This year it also has revolutionary
fervor demanding Jan Lokpal bill
and supporting Anna Hazare.
PFL along with IAC supporters
participated in India day parade in
different cities, Boston, Houston,
Washington DC, Chicago, Edison
(New Jersey), Bay area and Los
Angeles.
(Continued On Page 14)
Anti-Graft
Crusader Anna
Hazare
Va r a n a s i / M u m b a i / S i l i g u r i ,
Aug.20: Support for antigraft crusader Anna Hazare is
Austin’s First Punjabi Mela
On Saturday August 20th, 2011
the Singh Sabha Gurdwara
(SSGA) of Austin held it’s first
ever fund raising Punjabi mela,
at the Anderson Mill Community
building,
slated
to
begin
construction by Baisakhi 2012.
The fun filled Punjabi mela
attended by more than 200 people,
hosted by members of the SSGA,
Center. All proceeds from the
Punjabi mela will go towards
the construction of a Gurdwara
consisted of savory Indian foods
and drinks, live entertainment,
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ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER
By Ashwin Ghatalia The Asian
American Resource center. – Our
Community Center
They participated in a yagna to
pray for Hazare on Friday.
“Corruption is not just an India
City’s celebration of its diversity,
its recognition of the fast growing
Asian community’s increasing
contribution – in no small
measure due to cultivation of
relations by Asian community
leaders, the unity of Asia’s diverse
communities
and its collective
vision – reflected
in
formation
of Network of
Asian American
Organization
(NAAO) - and
the realization
of Asia’s historic
and cultural heritage, resulted
in conceptualization of Asian
American
Resource
Center
(AARC).(Continued On Page 7)
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spreading throughout the country,
with foreigners too participating
in demonstrations in support.
Foreign tourists in Varanasi
have joined Indians in support of
Hazare.
centric issue, but a global
problem.
The trumpet on
corruption has been blown here
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SEPTEMBER 2011
Yoga In Cocoons.........02
TV Viewing Reduces....03
SAIVA Activities 2011..03
Creative Writing.........04
Bhagwan Sri Sri Sri.....05
Antennas In Clothes....05
Satyameva Jayate.......05
Kathakali In Austin......07
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Yoga In Cocoons — The Latest
Craze Among Fitness Freaks!
London, August 4
Just when we thought yoga exercise couldn’t get any more bizarre (remember hot yoga, naked
yoga and floating yoga?), they
went ahead and introduced the
upside down yoga.
Upside
down
yoga, or officially AntiGravity
yoga, is the latest
fitness craze from
America and involves a thorough
workout a few
feet above the
ground in a silk
hammock
that
can close around
the person inside
to form a peaceful pod.
According to creator Christopher
Harrison, hanging upside down
balances out the
body, enhances
abdominal workouts and opens up the spine.
“AntiGravity Yoga has become
so popular that there are already
similar classes springing up in
England,” the Daily Mail quoted
Christopher as saying.
“We’’d like people to come to a
real AntiGravity class and find
out about the original.
flow, and allows everyone to try
postures such as the headstand
and handstand, he added.
The technique uses a fusion of
around 40 per cent yoga with
acrobatics, dance, gymnastic
moves, pilates and other disci-
Each Hour Of TV Viewing Reduces
Life Span By 22mins
Washington, Aug 16
A study has found that watching TV might be as bad for your
health as smoking or obesity, as
each hour of TV viewing after the
age of 25 may cut your life span
by almost 22 minutes.
risk of premature death, especially from cardiovascular diseases.
“We’ve taken that study and
translated it into what it means
for life expectancy in Australia
given how much TV we view,”
said Veerman.
“If our estimates are correct, then
TV viewing is in the same league
as smoking and obesity,” ABC
Science quoted Dr LennertVeerman, from the School of Population Health at the University of
Queensland in Brisbane, as saying.
“Given that Australians watch on
average around two hours of TV a
day, that would reduce life expectancy at birth by 1.8 years for men
and about 1.5 years for women,”
he added.
An Australian study by Professor
David Dunstan of the Baker IDI
Heart and Diabetes Institute in
Melbourne, and colleagues, last
year found that if someone watches TV for an hour everyday, he/
she is led to an 8 percent higher
Hanging upside down refreshes
the body’’s systems, helps blood
plines and the flying silk allows
participants to travel and flow
freely between postures.
Veerman also revealed that the
small proportion of people who
watch six hours of television a
day might end up reducing their
lifespan by 4.8 years.
The reports will be published in
British Journal of Sports Medicine today.
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SAIVA Activities 2011
By Shubhada & the SAIVA
Team,
Here is an update of our activities
since the last update in March and
what we are looking forward to
for the rest of 2011.
We are proud to be part of a
growing and vibrant organization
that is making a difference to
many lives.
Q2 2011: Our regular workshops
at Austin Hindu Temple on
Wednesdays and Sai Temple on
alternate Saturdays are continuing
through the spring and summer.
Our workshops at Steiner on
alternate Mondays and Friendship
International on Thursdays had
a spate of activity in the spring
with the India table winning the
Food & Decoration festival at
Friendship before taking off for
the summer.
Craft & Group discussions at
Steiner and Education classes
at Friendship will resume in
September. We are staying cool
this spring/summer with many
additional activities including the
following:
April: Bone Marrow Registry
Booth at the Austin Kannada
Sangha Ugadi event on April 16th
– we learned to build awareness
on the simple procedure of getting
cheek swabs that could help save
South Asians’ lives.
Increasing the number of
registered South Asians increase
the chances of finding a match
for the bone marrow of those with
Leukemia.
May: UT SAIVA Food for
Thought on May 9th – We
cooked and served fresh food to
UT students so they stay healthy
d u r i n g
e x a m s ,
We had a
wonderful
picnic with
Tambolo
(Bingo) and
fun food at
the SAIVA
Cookbook
P o t l u c k
Picnic
on
May 22nd.
We thank all our volunteers for
another year of being friends
and working together to make
a difference in the Austin
community.
June: Chai ‘N Chaat event on
June 25th – we set up the booth for
West India with posters, cultural
items, clothes etc. to showcase
the wonderful culture there.
We helped drape saris and enjoyed
the food and entertainment. We
won the Cultural Booth prize at
the event.
Q3 2011:
July: Satyananda Yoga Center
Boat ride on July 15th – We
enjoyed a cruise on Lake Travis
on the day of Guru Poornima.
We continued our Self Awareness
and Healthy Relationships series
with several Communication
Workshops with Mamata Misra.
We practiced using “I” words
that express how we feel rather
than guessing at others feelings
through “You” phrases.
August: Mini Health Screen
& Bone Marrow registry at
ICC Indian Independence Day
celebration iFest on Aug 14th –
We helped check Blood Pressure
& Blood Glucose while spreading
the word to register to “Save
Ani” (17-year old boy in Dallas)
and “Save Anand” (38-year old
physician with 3 young children)
who are in need of a South Asian
Bone Marrow match right now.
September:
to reviewing
the SAIVA
Program and
involvement
community.
We look forward
the work done by
Youth Volunteer
defining continued
of the student
They have helped us review our
Website, created videos to help
us learn use of Facebook and
we look forward to their help in
creating and uploading content to
our new Website, managing the
calendar of events using United
Way, and helping us continue to
learn and use new technology.
We are forming a core committee
and advisory committee to
review our operations and make
operational decisions together.
Now that the organization is
growing, we will be looking
at creating a Membership Plan
to make this a self-sustaining
brainstorming sessions which
focus on an issue we see in the
community and how we can come
organization. We are proud to
be a Giving organization in the
community.
Q4 2011:
October: We look forward
to increasing awareness and
added participation in “Be The
Change”(BTC) Gandhi Day of
Service on October 1stthis year.
together to build a solution.
Their logo saying “Rise Up in
Service” reflects the SAIVA
philosophy and we hope to
volunteer our time in many
p r o j e c t s
including the
Capital Area
Food
Bank,
Sandwiches for
the Salvation
Army, Library
help
etc.
Please visit the
BTC website
at
http://
bethechangeaustin.org/
further details.
for
We would like to add a new
type of volunteer project
called “Highlight & Solve”
We are putting together a team
to talk about the public transport
issue in Austin and are exploring
with iTN America - Independent
Transport Networks for dignified
transportation
for
seniors.
Please reply if you would like
to participate of form a team to
“Highlight & Solve” any other
issue.
November:
Once the weather cools, we
would like to have another picnic/
celebration. We would like to
run our version of NaNoWriMo
(National Novel Writing Month)
to write 50,000 words together
as a community with the idea of
publishing our stories, articles
and other written materials
together for SAIVA.
December: UT SAIVA Food for
Thought. Lastly, our new SAIVA
t-shirts are ready and attached are
pictures of our volunteers in blue.
Please let us know if you would
like to get one for $10 to help us
spread awareness and the Spirit of
Service.
Why The Human Heart Can’t Regenerate Itself
Washington, August 10 . A new study has shed light on why adult human cardiac cells lose their ability
to proliferate, perhaps explaining why our heart have little regenerative capacity. The study, done in cell
lines and mice, may lead to methods of reprogramming a patient’’s own cardiac myocytes, or muscle cells,
within the heart itself to create new muscle to repair damage, said Dr. Robb MacLellan, a researcher with
the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at UCLA and senior
author of the study. Recent research suggests that mammals do have the ability to regenerate the heart for a
very brief period, about the first week of life. But that ability is quickly lost. But if we had it once, MacLellan said, maybe it is possible to regain that ability.
His study suggests that it might be possible to turn back the cellular clock to a time when cardiac myocytes
had the ability to proliferate and re-grow heart muscle. Animals like newts and salamanders, can spontaneously regrow damaged organs such as the heart at any point of their lives,” said MacLellan. “In mammals,
we’’ve lost that potential. If we knew how to restore that, or knew the reason why adult myocytescan’’t do
it, we could try to figure out a way to use nature’’s methods to regenerate the heart.”
During human development, cardiac myocytes are made by progenitor stem cells and proliferate to form
the heart. Once the heart is formed, the myocytes transform from immature cells into mature cells that cannot proliferate. That’’s not so for newts and salamanders, whose cardiac myocytes can go back and forth
between immature, or primitive, states to proliferate and repair damage and then revert back into mature
cells once the damage is repaired.
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CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST
By Sonia Kotecha,
question:
In conjunction with the Be The
Change National Day of Service
festivities on October 1, 2011,
Network of Indian Professionals
-Austin is sponsoring a creative
writing contest for all pre-college
students.
If you could be the change you
want to see in the world, what
change would it be?
Eligible Participants:
Please help spread the word to your
respective networks! Don’t forget
to visit www.bethechangeaustin.
org to volunteer!
All pre-college students in the
Austin and Round Rock areas
are invited to enter. Prizes will
be awarded, including an Apple
iPad! The contest will be divided
into two categories:
Be the Change Creative Writing
Contest
1.
2.
In collaboration with the “Be the
Change” National Day of Service
Event, inspired by the life of
Mahatma Gandhi and held on
October 1, 2011, The Network
of Indian Professionals’ (NetIP)
Austin Chapter is sponsoring a
creative writing contest.
Format and Dates:
Entries may include any of the
following forms: Essays, poems,
stories and other forms of creative
writing to address the following
Students 16 and over
Students under the age of 16
Submissions may include essays,
poems, stories and other forms
of creative writing that address
the question above.
Entries
may be fiction or non-fiction.
Submissions must be no more
than 1,500 words.
Entries should be submitted
electronically, via email to info@
netipaustin.org no later than 5:00
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pm on Friday September 23,
2011.
Entries should include a cover
page that lists the following:
·
Student’s name and age at
time of submission
·
School presently attended
·
Title of submission
Awards:
NetIp will award a first and second
place winner in each category,
for a total of four (4) winners.
Submissions will be judged
on creativity and content. The
judgment decisions are the sole
responsibility and prerogative of
the NetIP Award Committee.
Prizes:
·
Prizes will be awarded for
first and second place winners in
each category, including an Apple
iPad!
Bangladesh To Observe August
15 As National Mourning Day
New Delhi, Aug.12
The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi will observe August
15 as the National Mourning Day to mark the 36th anniversary of the
martyrdom of Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahman, with due honour. A high commission release said on Friday
that the day will start with the hoisting of the national flag at half-mast
by Bangladesh High Commissioner (state Minister) to India.
The messages of the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
will be read out before the Bangladesh community, including officials
and staff of the mission. A discussion meeting on “Importance and
Relevance of Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahman in BangladeshIndia Relations and Beyond” will also be held.
Chief Editor of the Sunday Guardian and eminent columnist M J
Akbar, Chairman of Board for Re-construction of Public Sector Enterprises and former member of parliament Dr. NitishSen Gupta and
Strategic Affairs Editor of the Indian Express Dr. C Raja Mohan will
be the panelists with Bangladesh High Commissioner (state Minister)
to India Tariq A Karim to preside.
A feature film “Bangabandhu: Forever in Our Hearts” will be screened
at the Moitree Hall of the mission to round up the day. A few dailies
will publish special supplements marking National Mourning Day. It
may be recalled that Sheikh MujiburRahman was assassinated at his
residence on August 15, 1975 during an an army-led coup.
Except for his daughters, who were abroad at the time, almost every
member of the family was killed.
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Bhagwan Sri Sri Sri Viswayogi Soon, Antennas In Your Clothes To Help
Viswamjee Maharaj
You Communicate In Emergencies
By
Craig
Edwards
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of
Austin will host His Holiness
Bhagwan Sri Sri Sri Viswayogi
Viswamjee Maharaj on Sunday,
September 11, 2011.
Sri Viswamjee is coming to
install a picture and padukas
(Holy Sandals) of Lord
Dattatreya in the main
hall of the Temple.
Universal Integration and Peace.
Some years ago, He started the
Viswayogi Institute of Medical
Sciences, which now operates a
large hospital where free services
are provided to rural Indian
residents, especially Mothers and
Children.
Sri Viswamjee is a
spiritual
humanist
who is an embodiment
of
divine
and
unconditional
love.
Universal integration,
peace,
love,
brotherhood, service
to needy people and
propagation of human
values are some of His
goals.
Swamiji will oversee
ViswaShanti
Rudra
and Sudarshana homas
in the Temple on Sunday morning.
These are traditional ceremonies
to propagate world peace.
Swamiji is on a six month tour of
the U.S. called Divine March for
that He is an incarnation of
Lord Dattatreya. This makes
the installation of padukas by
Swamiji especially significant for
devotees at Sri Shirdi Sai Baba
Temple.
Many followers of Sri Shirdi Sai
Baba believe that Shirdi Sai Baba
was Himself an incarnation
of Lord Dattatreya. Lord
Dattatreya is an ancient
Guru.
He is shown in pictures as
having three heads, meaning
that He embodied the three
members of the Hindu
Trinity – Brahma, Vishnu,
and Maheshwara.
For more details on the visit,
go to the Events section at
www.saiaustin.org. Or call
the Temple at (512) 5280807.
The Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
hopes to help raise up to $10,000
for Swamiji’s hospital during his
visit to Austin.
Swamiji’s
followers
believe
In addition to his visit to the
Temple, Swamiji will also
give a talk at the home of Ramesh
and Tejashree Uppala on Sunday
6:00PM at 8117 Pilgrims Pl,
Austin, Texas – 78759, telephone
510-364-3058.
The Man Behind SuperHeavy’s
Satyameva Jayate Lyrics
By Amanda Sodhi,
While all are applauding Mick
Jagger, AR Rahman and the rest
of the SuperHeavy
team—Joss
Stone,
Dave Stewart and
Damian Marley—for
“Satyameva Jayate,”
not many have taken
note of the lyricist
behind the song—
Raqueeb Alam.
The talented writer
has
collaborated
with Oscar-winning
AR Rahman several
times in the past, too,
including on “Ringa
Ringa” from Slumdog
Millionaire as well as
other compositions including Ada, Blue and
Connections.
“When ARji asked
me to write lyrics for this track, I
was really happy,” said Raqueeb
Alam.
“I believed that through this song
I could write down what my heart
felt and have it reach out to audiences—There is only one God—
Satya/Truth—and there is
only one religion—Satya/
Truth—and if one accepts
Truth then they can be successful in life.
People aren’t able to find
happiness even through
earning lots of money but
are able to find happiness
through finding truth and
Lord Buddha is an example
of this, so we should join
hearts with truth and not
break hearts for false happiness. I am thankful to ARji
for giving me the golden
opportunity to write this
historical song.”
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fashion show, Henna artist, and
many prizes given through raffles
and bingo. Kids also enjoyed the
carnival games, face painting, hair
braiding, and the
mela clown “Crazy
Daizy”. Some of the
food favorites were
fresh
homemade
samosas, chat papri,
kulfi, mango lassi
and hot chai. The
evening concluded
with many attendees
dressed in colorful
Punjabi attires dancing to Bhangra music and to the beat of
the Dhol.
SSGA is home to
the thriving Sikh
community in Austin and the surrounding areas. The
Gurdwara has been
holding
regular
monthly congregations in rented halls
in Austin since 1995. In 2008
SSGA acquired a 3 acre plot in
Austin near the Hindu Austin
Temple. With over 100 families
attending the Gurdwara, the time
has come to construct a building
to better serve the needs of our
community. Hence our first ever
fund raiser, Punjabi mela.
For more information or to donate
to our building fund please visit
our website www.austingurdwara.org or call 512-222-SSGA.
Now, A Tool That Can Predict Time
Left On Woman’s Biological Clock
London, August 9
Scientists have discovered a new
method that can help women
know if their biological clock
is ticking, and find out whether
they are likely to have an earlier
menopause and should not delay
trying to conceive, or whether
their fertile life will end later.
For the first time, a team of
Scottish
researchers
from
St Andrews, Glasgow and
Edinburgh has found how levels
of a hormone, which can reveal
how many eggs a woman has
remaining, change throughout
her reproductive life.
The discovery will allow women
to compare their own hormone
levels with the average for their
age to see whether they should
be concerned about their future
fertility.
This will indicate whether they
are likely to have an early or later
menopause, meaning they know
whether they have to try for a
baby sooner rather than later.
It will also help young women
who have had treatment for
diseases such as cancer, which
may have affected their fertility,
to find out whether their hormone
levels have been affected.
“This study now provides us with
the level you would expect to find
in a normal healthy woman,” the
Scotsman quoted Tom Kelsey, a
lecturer in the School of Computer
Science at St Andrews, as saying.
Professor Scott Nelson, from
the University of Glasgow, said
a major use of the new findings
could be in helping young cancer
patients wondering how their
treatment may have affected their
chances of having a baby.
Kathakali In Austin
Kathakali in Austin, Texas
On Saturday, July 23, 2011, a typical hot
summer Texas afternoon, the Tripunithura
Kathakali Kendram Ladies Troupe
enchanted the Austin community with a
remarkable dance-drama presentation of
Dakshayagam.
Sathi does penance to marry Shiva,
who takes her away to Kailas after their
marriage without informing Daksha, her
father who feels insulted.
Imparting spiritual education
to the young generation of
Americans of Indian origin
has been one of the cardinal
goals of the organization.
The event sponsored by Hari Om Satsang
was held at St. Edwards University’s
Mabee Ballroom.
Over 200 people attended the event and
were enthralled by the rich, colorful,
traditional costumes and stunning
enactment of the story based on the Hindu
mythology.
Traditional music was rendered by Kumari
Varma and Shylaja Varma accompanied
by Gopalakrishnan Thampuran and
Kalamandalam Vineeth on the chenda and
interested people of Indian origin living in
the Central Texas area for the promotion
of ‘Sanatana Dharma’ emphasizing the
basic principles of Hinduism as well as to
promote the different art forms of India,
particularly Kerala.
When Daksha goes to Kailas, he is stopped
at the entrance by Shiva’s bodyguard,
Nandikeshwara.
In addition to sponsoring
the Tripunithura Kathakali
Kendram Ladies Troupe, the
Satsang has sponsored yajna
by Swami Tejomayananda
(spiritual head of Chinmaya Mission),
Bhagavata
Saptaham
by
Prema
Panduranga, Bharata Natyam dance by
Kanya Manoj, musical events by Professor
To avenge the insult, Daksha
organizes a Yaga to which
Shiva is not invited. Sathi goes
to the Yaga in spite of Shiva’s
warnings.
Traditionally performed by male artists,
this performance was unique in that all
performers were female artists.
The three-hour performance started with
Suma Varma’s elaborate demonstration of
mudras or signs that
the artists engage
to communicate the
story to the audience.
In addition Dr. V.
K.
Balakrishnan
delivered a synopsis
of the history of
Kathakali and the
Dakshayagam story.
Dakshayagam is the
story of Lord Shiva
(Radhika Ajayan), his
wife Sathi (Radhika
Varma) and Sathi’s
father
Daksha
Prajapathi (Parvathi
Menon).
The forces cut off Daksha’s head
and Shiva replaces Daksha’s
head with a goat’s head. The
goat-headed Daksha asks Shiva
for mercy. Shiva pardons him
and the Yaga is completed.
Latha Ramachandran the Facilitator of
Ceremonies, welcomed both the artists
and the audience and celebrated their
enthusiastic participation.
Drs. Prasanna K. Nair and Shyamala Nair
presented the artists
with
appreciation
gifts. The evening
closed on a high
note with a standing
ovation and outpouring of positive
comments followed
by dinner with the
artists at the local
Indian
restaurant,
Madras Pavilion.
Photos: courtesy of
Amitava Sarkar
Hari Om Satsang
is
a
non-profit
organization
established by a few
Scientists Crack The
‘Coffee Ring Effect’
London, August 18
A team at the University of Pennsylvania,
including an Indian-origin physicist, has
finally found out why a spilled drip of
coffee causes dark, well-defined edges,
known technically as the “coffee ring
effect”.
The research was conducted by professor
ArjunYodh, director of the Laboratory
for Research on the Structure of Matter;
doctoral candidates Peter Yunker and
Matthew Lohr; and postdoctoral fellow
Tim Still, all of the department of Physics
and Astronomy in Penn’s School of Arts
and Sciences.
It turns out that liquids, such as coffee,
that are made up of spherical particles dry
differently than liquids with more oblong
particles, scientists have found. Spherical
particles easily detach from the interface,
and they flow past one another easily
because the spheres do not substantially
deform the air-water interface.
Ellipsoid particles, however, cause
substantial undulation of the air-water
interface that in turn induces very strong
attractions between the ellipsoids.
Thus the ellipsoids tend to get stuck on the
surface, and, while the stuck particles can
continue to flow towards the drop’s edges
during evaporation, they increasingly
block each other, creating a traffic jam
of particles that eventually covers the
drop’s surface. After experimenting with
suspended particle shape, the researchers
added a surfactant, essentially soap, into
the drops to show that interactions on the
drop’s surface were responsible for the
effect.
Daksha throws Sathi out of
the Yaga and she immolates.
Angered, Shiva creates two
terrible forces Veerabhadra
(Geeta N.) and Bhadrakali
(Pramila P. Menon) to destroy
the Yaga.
maddalam respectively.
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K. Omanakutty, Sree Valsa Menon, Sri
Sankaran Namboothiri and others.
Drs. Prasanna K. Nair and Shyamala Nair
as Founders of the organization have
worked relentlessly to bring the best of
India and its culture to the community
through Hari Om Satsang.
With the surfactant lowering the drop’’s
surface tension, ellipsoid particles did not
get stuck at the interface and flowed freely
to the edge. Understanding the impact of
particle shape on drop drying could have
applications in printing and painting.
The principles could also be relevant
in biological and medical contexts. The
study was recently published in the journal
Nature.
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Software That Spills
Personal Info Just By Seeing
Your Picture Developed
London, August 02
A software that can access a wealth of personal information just by
reading the picture of your face has been developed by researchers.
Alessandro Acquisti and colleagues used PittPatt facial recognition software - which was developed at Carnegie Mellon University
(CMU) and recently bought by Google - to match people with their
Facebook profiles and gather names, birth dates and other demographics for one in three test subjects.
The researchers then used this data to correctly predict the first five
digits of the subjects’’ Social Security number. In principle it should
be possible to identify the full number, but the sample size of 93 was
too small to do this accurately.
“It’’s like a domino effect,” New Scientist quoted Acquisti as saying.
“It has become truly difficult for us to tightly seal our personal information,” added Acquisti.
The study will be presented at the Black Hat security conference in
Las Vegas this week.
‘Perception Of Science As A
Difficult Subject Is Not True’
New Delhi, Aug 17
President PratibhaDevisinghPatil
today said that teachers have
an obligation to dispel fear in
the minds of young children
that science is a tough subject,
and when they spot aptitude
for science amongst students,
should nourish these talents.
Presenting the “Innovation in
Science Pursuit for Inspired
Research”awards here today,
she drew attention to two
areas of importance namely
skill building for teachers and
adequate facilities in schools.
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Indeed the path to its realization has been arduous, requiring dedicated and persistent hard work. It entailed
establishing pertinent organizations, understanding the community needs, establishing a plan, working with
government agencies, working on resources and balancing a plan commensurate with available resources
and communities’ needs.
Mid 2001 the city decided to identify 15 acres of land, EDA granted $100K for developing a masterplan,
two organizations were established to work with the city and manage affairs of AARC under the umbrella
of NAAO. City approved $5M (2006) voter approved bond. Many firms provided pro-bono services. The
masterplan envisages three phases with a projected cost of $39M. The original phase one plan entailed $8M
of which $3M was stipulated to be the contribution of Asian Communities.
Considering the difficulty of collecting such sum before the inception of the project, the AARC boards
worked with the city administration to release the bond money. Additional $750K grant from EDA is now
approved. The plan was reviewed and revised keeping in mind the community needs, and incorporating cost
savings while keeping its efficacy.
Per the current plan the expected date for ground breaking is late this year and the construction completion
is planned for 4Q 2012. This will be a 16,000+ square feet facility with a multi-purpose hall that can
accommodate about 550 seats. This can also be divided into two, four or eight segments to facilitate and
optimize its use. There will be nine class rooms that can accommodate 20 to 25 people each, a conference
room with the capacity of about 35 + people. It has a library, an exhibit cum lobby, a warming kitchen, four
offices and rest room facilities. The building architecture and landscaping will reflect Asian heritage. AARC
is about to become physical reality, the obvious question is - what is its vision and mission.
Of course, the first and foremost, it should serve Asian community, act as glue, help in addressing community
issues. It should enable it to show case its culture and value system not only for its upcoming generation
but also to contribute to the cultural enrichment of the city community at large, be a catalyst in general,
economic and educational enhancement. The task that remains for the AARC board is to establish a system
of management and operations and execution. Expand (35 members) the board to bring in community talent
to make this a sustaining organization. The key to its success will lie in greater community involvement,
volunteerism and other contributions by each member of our community.
More services we can bring, greater its impact on both the Asian and the City community at large. A fund
raising event is planned for 10th September of this year consisting of a day symposium and evening gala. At
present three members of Indian community serve on the AARC board consisting of 10 members.
One more member of our community is now under consideration About the recent fund raiser: The tickets
for gala are sold but seating for day long symposium is available at $75/per.
Three major topics of importanct to the city will be addressed Alternate energy, Inter and Intra city transport
and future technology –cloud computing and Social media will be addressed Mayors of San Antonio and
Austin will be present. About AARC: AARC is a non-profit 501 c 3 organization. Your contributions are
tax deductible. About the writer: Ashwin Ghatalia is the Exec. VP of Indian American Coalition of Texas
(IACT) and serves on the board of AARC. For inquiries, please contact him : Ashwin_ghatalia@yahoo.
com, Tel: (512) 327-4373
She said, “As part of skill
building, there should be
professional training courses
as well as refresher courses for
teachers engaged in science
education, given the rapid
developments in this field.
Secondly, adequate laboratory
infrastructure in schools and
colleges is essential for imparting
good science education.”
She reminded, “Programmes
that encourage the pursuit of
science disciplines are essential
for a country of the dimension
of India, which needs a large
pool of scientists for meeting the
challenges of the 21st Century.”
“Those nations, which focus on
Research and Development, and
are able to make available its
applications for use in various
fields, will be the leaders of the
future.
Children with their inquisitive
minds and curiosity have a
freshness of thinking. It is
important that you retain this
quality throughout your lives,”
she added.
Giving tributes to great scientists
Sir Isaac Newton, Albert
Einstein, Madam Curie and her daughter Irene Curie, Patil
said: “You would be inspired by
such examples and will look for
developing new ways of looking
at matter and discover new
things.”
“The construction of railways,
bridges, better industrial tools,
better agriculture, all are part
of the application of scientific
knowledge in these fields.
As young students I would
encourage you to look at
yourselves as future scientists of
the country, who through their
inventions and hard work, will
contribute to India’s growth.
Your hands and minds would
shape the future that awaits!”
she added.
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Knowing The End
Of Story Ahead
Of Reading Actually
Enhances Enjoyment
Washington, Aug 11
We get angry with friends who
reveal fictional secrets or endings
of stories we have yet to read or
see, because of fear that it would
kill our interest in the books or
movies.
But a new experimental study
from the University of California, San Diego, has suggested
that people who flip to the last
page of a book before starting it
have the better intuition. Spoilers
don’t spoil stories.
Contrary to popular wisdom,
they actually seem to enhance
enjoyment.
Even ironic-twist and mystery
stories – which you’’d be forgiven for assuming absolutely
depend on suspense or surprise
for success – aren’’t spoiled by
spoilers, according to the study
by the researchers at UC San Diego’s psychology department.
In the study, subjects significantly preferred the spoiled versions
of ironic-twist stories, where the
twist of the story was revealed in
prefatory paragraph.
The same held true for mysteries.
Knowing ahead of time how the
story will end didn’t hurt enjoyment of the story, but actually
improved it.
“Plots are just excuses for great
writing. What the plot is (almost)
irrelevant.
The pleasure is in the writing,”
said Nicholas Christenfeld, professor of social psychology, giving the possible reason.
Jonathan Leavitt, a psychology
doctoral student, added, “So it
could be that once you know how
it turns out, it’s cognitively easier
– you’re more comfortable processing the information – and can
focus on a deeper understanding
of the story.”
The study findings will be published in a forthcoming issue of
the journal Psychological Science.
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Set Ambitious Goals Lead Happier Lives
London, August 20:
Do you want to lead a happy life? Well, then be ambitious, as a new research has found that aiming for higher goals in life does make you happier.
A University of California study has found that people who aim high and set ambitious goals are more satisfied with their lives than those with lower expectations. The research showed that
those who set ambitious goals have a greater level of satisfaction compared with those who don’t bother.
University of California professor Cecile Cho set up two experiments to compare people who set ambitious goals to those who set conservative goals. They focused on situations in which
goals were achieved, and measured the level of satisfaction with the achieved goals.
She found people who set high goals for themselves were happier in the long run. “The moral of the story is don’t sell yourself short,” the Daily Mail quoted Cho as saying. “Aim high,” she
added.
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Through The Lens Of A
NRI Cinematographer
Roasted Chicken Drumsticks
MEN CAN COOK!
By Vinod Chavan
Ingredients:
6 pieces of Chicken Drumsticks
(skinless and cleaned)
2 tbl spoon Tandoori Masala
1 tsp Chilly powder
(can adjust asper taste)
1 tbl spoon yogurt
1tbl spoon lemon juice
1 tsp corrainder and cumin powder
salt to taste
oil spray
Method:
Clean the Chicken Drumsticks. Make small marks on them with a
knife. Mix together all the ingredients i.e Yogurt,lemon juice, Tandoori Masala, Chillypowder, corrainder and cumin powder, salt.
Coat the Chicken drumsticks with the mixture and let it rest for ap-
By Ravi Kumar R,
New York based cinematographer,
still photographer, and production
designer RavI Kumar R is
making India proud—he recently
bagged a nomination for “Best
Art Direction” for award-winning
feature film Life! Camera
Action… at the
Action on Film
International
Film Festival
(AOFIFF)
2011 held in
Pasadena,
California.
“It
always
feels good—
art direction is
considered as
a backbone in
the production
process since
it defines the
mood
and
communicates
visually
by
p h y s i c a l
means. Being
nominated
outside
the
home country
itself is unique and this is
amazing,” said Ravi Kumar R.
“When you start some sort of any
activity, whatever it may, it is
important to believe in that and
just by doing the work and not
expecting the results,” he added.
proximately one to two hours.
If you dont have time you can keep it for 1/2 an hour in the refrigerator. Grease a normal cookie pan or any oven safe pan , if you dnt have
pan then lay Aluminum Foil in the Oven which is prebaked to 375
degrees Fahrenheit, arrange the drumsticks on either of them and bake
it for 30 - 45 mins. 15 mins before glently spray cooking oil on them.
Once ready can serve with onions or raita.
“Keeping in mind that the goal is
one, and when the work is done
there will be a result and that’s
exciting.”
Trained in filmmaking at Digital
Film Academy (New York), Ravi
Kumar R has previously worked
on other independent films.
“Working in the US is an
amazing experience because of
the multicultural land and with
the largest movie industry and
most importantly the independent
film
making
opportunities
trust in yourselves, nothing can
stop you from moving forward.
Hence, all that matters is the
belief of your own. So if the
above is achieved, it’s done,” he
concludes.
Shot on DVX 100, Life! Camera
Action… was a challenging
project.
“We had limited budget and were
seeking for compatible things
for production and the camera
DVX 100 was very accessible at
that moment,” he revealed. “We
barely used lights in this movie.
There are both indoors and
outdoors scenes. Technically
there won’t be any issues in
shooting outdoors, but usually
the problem will be when filming
indoors since not all the available
lights will give a good exposure
and a few lights will even destroy
the quality of the movie by giving
different color balance and bad
skin tone.
readily available to anyone is
the core,” explains the talented
cinematographer who originally
hails from Tirupur, Tamil Nadu.
“The concept of recognition for
the emerging filmmakers is huge
here.
Film festivals all over the country
are the best choices available to
gain the credits for the work that
has been done.
Here the important thing to be
considered is the individual.
When you have the potential and
To avoid this, especially for
the indoor shooting, we chose
locations which were best suited
for proper exposure for the
camera and also which matched
the scene’s mood. In the end all
that matters is what will be seen
on the screen.
Doesn’t matter where, when and
how you shot—all that matters is
the final output and things can still
be done in the post production,
which we did.
Again the success of the movie
not depends on the technical
qualifications but with the story
and the script.”
Pakistan May Become ‘Last Polio Reservoir Worldwide’ Standing In Way Of Its Eradication
Islamabad, August 10
Pakistan stands in the way of global eradication of polio and could potentially become the ‘last polio reservoir worldwide’, the United Nations Children’’s Fund (UNICEF) has
warned. According to UNICEF, 63 polio cases have been detected so far in Pakistan this year, compared to 36 during the same period in 2010. From five high-risk districts in the
province, the virus has now spread to districts that were not infected over the past five years, including Khuzdar, Nushki and Kohlu.
Eradicating polio from Pakistan depends on delivering oral vaccine to each and every child, including the most vulnerable and the hardest-to-reach, UNICEF said in a statement.
This massive undertaking can succeed but only with the tireless efforts and commitment of the people of Pakistan, it added.
UNICEF’s Regional Director for South Asia, Daniel Toole, who is currently in Pakistan to meet senior government and UN officials, reiterated the agency’s commitment to the
eradication of polio, and stressed the need for urgently improving local response, vaccination outreach and management and, importantly, accountability for results. “We must ensure
access to all children as specified in the President`s National Emergency Action Plan for Polio Eradication in Pakistan.
We have a huge task ahead of us, and we must build on lessons learned and act now,” the Dawn quoted Toole, as saying.
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Now, A Robot To Provide Health Care For The Elderly
Washington, August 03
With the development of a new
robot, Japan is now one step
closer to its goal of providing
high-quality care for its growing
elderly population.
Researchers at RIKEN and Tokai
Rubber Industries (TRI) have developed the new robot that uses
high-precision tactile sensors and
flexible motor control technology.
The robot can lift a patient up
to 80kg in weight off floor-level
bedding and into a wheelchair,
freeing care facility personnel
of one of their most difficult and
energy-consuming tasks.
In 2009, the RIKEN-TRI Collaboration
Center for
HumanInteractive
R o b o t
Research
(RTC), a
joint project
established
in 2007,
unveiled
a
robot
called
R I B A
(Robot for
Interactive
Body As-
sistance) designed to assist in this
task.
The first robot capable of lifting a
patient from a bed to a wheelchair
and back, RIBA charted a new
course in the
development of
care-giving robots, yet functional limitations prevented
its direct commercialization.
RTC’s
new
robot, named
RIBA-II, overcomes
these
limitations with
added power
and functionality.
New joints in the robot’s base
and lower back enable RIBAII to crouch down and lift a patient off a futon at floor level,
the most physically strenuous
task for care-givers and one that
RIBA was not able to do. RIBAII accomplishes this task by using
newly-developed Smart Rubber
sensors the first capacitance-type
tactile sensors made entirely of
rubber.
Printed in sheets and fitted onto
the robot’s arms and chest, the
sensors enable high-precision
tactile guidance and allow RIBAII to quickly detect a person’s
weight from touch alone, guaranteeing patient safety.
“We Need A Second Green
Revolution In Agriculture”
New Delhi, Aug 15
Asserting that there is a need for
a second Green Revolution in
agriculture, Prime Minister Dr.
Manmohan Singh on Monday
said the problem of rising food
prices can only be dealt by
increasing agricultural production
and productivity.
Addressing the nation today
from the ramparts of Red Fort
on the occasion of the 65th
Independence Day, Dr. Singh
said: “We can tackle the problem
of rising food prices only by
increasing agricultural production
and productivity.
We also need to increase agricultural production to implement a
food security law.
We will accelerate our efforts in
this direction in the 12th Plan.”
“Today, I wish to assure our
farmer brothers and sisters, particularly those who are small and
marginal, that we will continue to
take care of their special needs.
It will be our endeavour to ensure
that our farmers have easy access
to fertilizers, seeds and credit.
We also want to provide the best
possible irrigation facilities to the
farmers so that their dependence
on rains is reduced,” he added.
Congratulating the farmers for
their achievements in the current
year, Dr. Singh said: “The production of food grains has been at
a record level.
The interests of those whose livelihoods are dependent on the land
being acquired should be fully
protected.
We will ensure that no injustice is
done to anyone in the process of
steps to build consensus on it.
We will soon introduce a Bill in
Parliament to this end,” he added.
Dr. Singh said the nation is passing through a phase of sustained
high inflation.
Wheat, maize, pulses
and oilseeds have all
seen record levels of
production.
“Our farmers have been especially affected by such acquisition.
Land acquisition is no doubt necessary for projects of public interest. But it should take place in a
transparent and fair manner.
The prices of petroleum products, food grains and edible oil
have risen steeply in international
markets in recent times,” said Dr.
Singh.
“Since we import these products
in large quantities, any rise in
their prices adds to inflationary
pressure in our country.
It is because of the
hard work of our
farmers that today
there are proposals
for export of food
grains, sugar and cotton.”
The Prime Minister
further said that the
government is fully
aware of the tensions
caused in some parts
of the country because of acquisition of land for industry, infrastructure and urbanization.
Some time we have been confronted with a situation in which
the reasons for rising prices lay
outside the country.
Sometimes we have been successful too in controlling inflation. But this success has not
proved lasting.
A few days back, the people’’s
concern at rising prices was also
reflected in a discussion in Parliament.
land acquisition,” said Dr. Singh.
“Our government wants to replace the 117 year old land acquisition law by a new Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation law which
is forward looking and balanced.
We have already prepared a draft
legislation and have initiated
“Controlling rising prices is a primary responsibility of any government.
Our government fully understands this responsibility.
We have continuously taken steps
to rein in prices.
I wish to assure you today that
we are continuously monitoring
the situation to find out what new
steps can be taken to arrest rising
prices.
Finding a solution to this problem
will be our top-most priority in
the coming months,” he added.
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Hindu Charity Donates Free School Supplies To Austin’s Homeless Youth
Hindu Charities for America (HC4A), a non-profit, charitable organization based in Austin, Texas, donated
school supplies for the 2011-12 school year to 15% of the homeless children in the Austin area.
This was the second year items such as backpacks, notebooks and pens were provided to support the education of underprivileged children.
On August 6th, 2011 twenty HC4A volunteers of all ages, from various Hindu communities and organizations came together to serve a free breakfast and distribute school supplies to 300 of Austin’s disadvantaged
youth.
Cathy Requwjo, Program Manager of Project H.E.L.P. (Homeless Education and Learning Program) said,
“The Hindu volunteers were awesome! In the present environment of budget cutting this donation is most
welcome.”
As founder Harish Kotecha put
it, “Education
is important to
Hindus and we
will continue to
support homeless
students
in our local
communities.”
HC4A
seeks
to expand this
donation drive
to
homeless
children across
America.
Indians in the United States have long been sending justifiable aid to India. Now HC4A provides them with
an additional opportunity to give back to the communities who have embraced them. For more information
visit: www.HinduCharitiesForAmerica.org
Shammi Kapoor
Everyone’s favourite ‘Junglee’ man Shammi Kapoor is no more.
After 79 years of ruling the hearts through his youthful acting, he has
breathed his last.
Hailed as one of the finest and the versatile that Hindi cinema has ever
produced he was the leading star of Bollywood during the late 1950s as
well as the 1960s.
Born to Prithviraj
Kapoor,
as
Shamsher
Raj
Kapoor, he was
the brother of
the Showman of
Bollywood, Raj
Kapoor.
Debuting
in
Bollywood
in
1953 with the film
Jeevan Jyoti, he
went on to deliver
hits like Tumsa
Nahin
Dekha,
Dil Deke Dekho,
Junglee, Dil Tera Diwana, Professor, China Town, Rajkumar, Kashmir
Ki Kali, Janwar, Teesri Manzil, An Evening in Paris, Bramhachari, and
Andaz and Vidhaata.
He received the Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1968 for his performance
in Brahmachari and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for
Vidhaata in 1982.
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PAMV
NRIs Demands Janlokpal,
Marched In Independence Day
is about telling
Parade In Various Cities Across USA
(Continued From Page 1)
PFL is the organization that
initiated Dandi march-II , a 240
mile walk in support of Anna
Hazare in March 2011.
PFL demands a strong Lokpal
bill with the provision of three
tiers, Lokpal at central level,
Lokayukta at state level and
district level ombudsmen with
powers to investigate any
complaint on corruption. PFL
notes that the current pace of
development is not sustainable
and is not equitable without
systemic changes in governance
of the nation and there are wide
array of reforms needed for our
country but we should start with
strong Lokpal in the context day
to day stories of scams.
slogans were loud and clear,
“We want Jan Lokpal”, “I am
Anna”, “ Anna we are With you”.
The march ended with National
Anthem.Srinivas ranabothu from
PFL organized this event.
Every city had its story,
where in New Jersey the
walk was conducted on
oak tree rd. It was heavily
down pouring rain, but
180 people gathered near
the Saravana Bhavan
restaurant wearing white
T shirts, Gandhi caps
and waving Indian flags.
The parade got delayed
due to rain but every
participant was self
motivated determined to
raise their voice so that
powers in Delhi can hear.
No one ran for cover but
instead stayed together
in the heavy rain and
demanded in one voice
to introduce Jan Lokpal
The
In Houston volunteers of several
organizations like IAC, PFL, 5th
pillar and Bharat Swabhiman and
NRIs participated in a gathering
near Mahatma Gandhi statue.
Raghava solipuram,from PFL,
quoted that now there is one scam
or another that starts with every
alphabet in English. Sravanthi
Yelamanchili and team from
Chicago, Manasa Mahathi and
team from Boston, Srihari Atluri
and team from LA, Bhimesh
Reddy and team from Bay area
organized the events in their
respective cities from PFL.PFL
once again wishes Happy 65th
Independence day for all Indians.
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children that
consumption
of violent content
in media can
have adverse
health impacts.
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School of Medicine have found that
more than half of women and 40 percent
of men with arthritis are virtually couch
potatoes.
They asked more than 1000 people with
radiographic knee osteoarthritis to wear
an accelerometer– a small, sophisticated
device that looks like a pedometer – to
measure their physical activity for one
week during waking hours.
“We had assumed that people might
be overstating physical activity in past
self-reported data, but were surprised
to find that the physical activity rates
were much, much lower than what was
previously reported,” said Dorothy
Dunlop, associate professor of medicine
at Feinberg and lead author of the study.
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Malaysian Government Wants iPintoo Launch At Harvard University
Banks To Use Tamil In ATM’s
By Gautam,
Kuala Lumpur, Aug.17
The Malaysian Government has said that it wants the Tamil language
to figure in all automatic teller machines (ATMs).
According to a report in the MakkalOsai, the Malaysian Tamil Pavalar
Council has said that the Association of Banks in Malaysia has agreed
in
principal
to use Tamil
in
automated
teller machines
(ATMs).
The Star quoted
the
council’s
president A.R.
Subramaniam,
as saying that
although many
requests had been
made for Tamil
to be included
in
banking
transactions
in
the
past,
no
positive
reply had been
received from the
relevant banks.
Malaysia, English and Mandarin.
He said ATMs
currently used
three languages
Bahasa
He said that many banks were reluctant to include Tamil as they did
not have Indian officers proficient in Tamil and they would have a
problem in verifying particulars written in Tamil.
He said the association had agreed to look into the possibility of getting
the banks to include Tamil in the daily banking operations.
The website iPintoo.com was officially launched on August 9,
2011 (Tuesday) at 7 PM at the
Harvard University Science Center.
The website is developed by two
South Asian origin Harvard students in a time frame spanning
just two weeks.
The company will be registered
soon as a C-Corp and it will be
incorporated in the state of Delaware.
About iPintoo
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According to the Daily Express, Bhowan
brandished his bat and stood his ground
against three thugs who had stormed his
convenience store in Newham, London.
“Nothing was going through my mind
when the gang came in. It had to be done,
as simple as that,” the 50-year-old recalled how he faced the looters.
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around England tried scores of people at
special sittings.
A 17-year-old youth was arrested near the
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Magistrates Court yesterday. He was bailed
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Police said that they had made 1,600 arrests
and 796 people had appeared in court in connection with the riots.
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Google Buys Motorola Mobility For $12.5 Bln
London, Aug 16
Google has purchased cellphone
maker Motorola’s phone division
for 12.5 billion dollars in cash.
sumers, partners and developers,”
Page said.
“Analysts believe Google’’s pur-
The acquisition of Motorola Mobility, which is by far
Google’’s biggest to date,
will give search giant hardware to boost its Android
mobile operating systems.
Google will pay 40 dollar per share, a 63 percent
premium to Motorola’’s
closing price on Friday, the
Daily Mail reports.
Motorola Mobility, separated
from the rest of Motorola in
January, remade itself as a maker of
smartphones based
on Google’’s Android software, but
continued to struggle
against Apple and
Asian
smartphone
makers.
The acquisition has
the approval of both
companies’’ boards
and is expected to
close by the end of
this year or early
2012, the paper said.
“Motorola Mobility’’s total
commitment to Android has
created a natural fit for our
two companies,” Google
chief executive Larry Page
said in a statement.
“Together, we will create
amazing user experiences that
supercharge the entire Android
ecosystem for the benefit of con-
iPhone,” he added.
chase is a reinforcement strategy
in the face of seemingly unstoppable competition from Apple’’s
It dwarfs Google’’s
previous biggest deal,
the 2008 purchase
of DoubleClick for
3.2billion dollars.
‘Couples Don’t Need Similar Personalities
To Have Successful Marriage
Neither personality similarities nor differences have much of a role to play in a successful long-lasting
marriage, according to a new study.
The study, which included couples who had been married for at least 40 years, suggest the personality
matching carried out by dating websites may make little difference in a relationship’s ultimate success, the
researchers say.
“One of my very speculative suspicions is that this need for a relationship is so strong that it overcomes
differences,” study researcher Frederick Coolidge told LiveScience.
Coolidge and colleagues had 32 couples take surveys to assess their personality and how satisfied they were
in their marriages.
Men and women were asked to evaluate their own personality as well as their perceptions of their partners’’
personalities.
Purify Your Glass Of
Water By Slipping A
Banana Peel Into It
Banana peels, useful in polishing silverware and leather shoes, may
have another surprising use —as a water purifier. Gustavo Castro and
colleagues said that minced banana peels performed better than a number of other purification materials in removing potentially toxic metal
contamination from water.
Mining processes, runoff from farms and industrial wastes can all put
health and environment harming heavy metals such as lead and copper into waterways. Current methods of removing heavy metals from
water are expensive, and some substances used in the process are toxic
themselves.
Previous work has shown that some plant wastes, such as coconut fibers and peanut shells, can remove these potential toxins from water.
The researchers found minced banana peel could quickly remove lead
and copper from river water as well as, or better than, many other materials. They noted that a purification system made of banana peels can
be used up to 11 times without losing its metal-binding properties.
Banana peels are attractive as water purifiers because of low cost and
because they don’’t have to be chemically modified in order to work,
they added.
The study appears in ACS’’s journal Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research.
2012 Olympic Torch Not Coming To
Pakistan Due To Security Reasons
Lausanne, August 13:
The Olympics Committee has decided that the 2012 Olympics torch
will not come to Pakistan due to security reasons. Representing peace,
unity and friendship, the flame will be carried by 8000 inspirational
torchbearers all across the world. However, the torch will not pass
through Pakistan, as the security situation in the country has been
unstable in recent years.
The couples completed the surveys in separate rooms and were not allowed to see their partners’’ responses.
“We didn’t want to create any divorces,” Coolidge said.
The study found that both men and women were pretty happy in their marriages, but on average, the women
reported being slightly happier than the men.
Neither the length of the marriage nor personality traits (self-identified and those perceived by the spouse)
were associated with the couples’ level of marital satisfaction.
This may be because, over the long haul, “different personalities may provide couples with complementary
resources for dealing with life’s challenges,” Levenson told LiveScience.
The study was presented at the American Psychological Association’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
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The Pakistan Olympics Committee (POC) Secretary also confirmed
the report, saying that the prestigious torch will not come to Pakistan
for the next Olympics, The Express Tribune reports. East Londoner’s
Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have designed the torch for the 2012
Olympics, which will be held in London
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Immigration Law Update: EB2 For Entrepreneurs - National Interest Waiver (NIW)
By Tahmina Watson, Attorney,
Watson Immigration Law
The USCIS, in line with new government policy, issued new regulations to work within the current
law to help boost the economy by
way of allowing entrepreneurs the
option to apply for green cards.
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act Section (INA)
203(b)(2), those aliens who are
members of a profession holding
an advanced degree or of exceptional ability may apply for legal
permanent residence or green
cards under the employmentbased second preference, or EB2,
as it is commonly known.
Under the EB2 preference, one
can fall under the general catego-
ry (INA §203(b)(2)(A)) and their
employers would have to file a
Permanent Labor Certification
proving that no other American
worker was found to fill the position and that there is a job offer
for the alien.
Alternatively, one can fall under
INA §203(b)(2)(A) which allows
a waiver of the job offer based on
national interest.
In other words, if the job will benefit national interest, the requirements that the alien’s services
must be sought by the employer
will be waived. This is called National Interest Waiver (NIW).
Until recently, those who would
qualify under NIW did not specifically include entrepreneurs.
However, to mark the six month
anniversary of Start-Up America,
a White House led initiative to
help America’s job creating entrepreneurs, EB2 NIW now includes
entrepreneurs specifically.
The USCIS states that entrepreneurs may qualify for NIW if they
can demonstrate their business
endeavors will be in the interest
of the United States. To prove
their business will benefit the
U.S., the NIW entrepreneur must:
1. Seek employment in an area
that has intrinsic merit;
2. Demonstrate that the proposed
benefit provided will be national
in scope;
3. Demonstrate that the entrepreneur will serve the national
interest to a substantially greater
degree than would an available
U.S. worker having the same
minimum qualification.
The government is essentially
giving the opportunity to entrepreneurs to create new jobs within the country. This is great news
for start-up companies and entrepreneurs. This is also a significant
step in helping the economy.
While this is great news for citizens of most countries, unfortunately, citizens of India and China, people that I assist regularly,
will not be able to easily benefit
from this because the visa wait
times for EB2 is long and frustrating. Currently, Indian citizens
must wait about five years for a
visa to be current in this category.
US Credit Rating
Indian Trying Overturn UK Rule
Indian Trying Overturn
Downgrade Unlikely To
UK Rule Requiring Immigrants
Affect Indian Economy
To Speak English
London, Aug 3
way’ by rules.
An Indian man, who has challenged Britain’s immigration
rule requiring people to be able
to speak English to move to the
country, has said that he hopes
‘many other people’ will join his
campaign.
Vali claimed that if the challenge
is successful, it will set a precedent that will ‘open the gates’ for
other spouses around the world
kept apart by the rules.
British citizen RashidaChapti,
54, and her husband ValiChapti,
57, recently launched the judicial review at the High Court to
challenge the rule, which they
claimed contravenes their rights
to a family life, their right to marry and constitutes discrimination.
Vali, a farmer who wants to join
his wife in Leicester, insisted that
he would never learn English.
The Daily Mail quoted him, saying that he could easily ‘get by’
without English because there
were many Gujarati speakers
in Leicester and it would be the
main language where he would
live.
He also called UK’s immigration
system ‘racist and discriminatory’ and said his human rights had
been breached in a ‘disgraceful
“My wife may be fighting for me,
however when we win the victory
it will help so many other people
who want to come to the UK but
can’t due to the present immigration law making English mandatory,” the paper quoted him, as
saying.
At the High Court sitting in Birmingham, Manjit Gill, representing the couple, said the requirement was a breach of their human
rights.
“The rule is particularly striking
in that it prevents mere residence
even though one of the parties is
fully entitled to live in this country,” Gill said. He said the rule
discriminated against people on
the grounds of nationality and
race discrimination.
New Delhi, Aug 6
The reduction of the United
States’ top-tier AAA credit rating
from New York-based financial
services company Standard &
Poor’s would not have any impact
on the Indian economy, said State
bank of India (SBI) Chairman
PratipChaudhary said today.
Chaudhary said that only America’s debit would become more
expensive.
“It is America’s country downgrade, so America’s debit will become more expensive. Right now
if they are paying something like
three percent for a ten years debit,
they will now have to pay 3.10 or
3.15, so America’s interest cost
will go up,” he said.
Standard & Poor’s cut the longterm US credit rating by one
notch to AA-plus on Friday on
concerns about the government’s
budget deficits and rising debt
burden.
The move reflects the deterioration in the global economic
standing of the US, which had
an AAA credit rating from S&P
since 1941.
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It is far too soon to predict how
the legal framework will evolve
in this area and how cases will be
adjudicated. Nevertheless, this is
an exciting and welcome development in immigration law.
Tahmina Watson is the founder of
Watson Immigration Law based
in downtown Seattle.
She was a practicing barrister in
London, UK, before immigrating
to the United States herself. Tahmina has been practicing US Immigration and Naturalization law
since 2006.
More information about her can
be found at www.immigrationseattle.com or www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com. She can be
contacted directly at 206-8563808 or email her at tahmina@
watsonimmigrationlaw.com.
‘US Would Not Quickly Return To AAA Rating,’ Says S&P
Washington, Aug 9
Credit rating agency Standard &
Poor has said that the US is unlikely to regain its AAA credit
rating status any time soon.
“We still think that the risks to
the rating are still pitched to the
downside - that’’s why we have a
negative outlook,” the BBC quoted David Beers, S&P’’s head of
sovereign ratings, as saying.
“We don’t anticipate a scenario
at the moment in which the US
would quickly return to AAA,”
Beers said. The agency made
the comments as it downgraded
the state-backed mortgage giants
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac because of their ‘direct reliance on
the US government’.
“If [there were] broader consensus among parties about how to
make fiscal policy choices over
the medium-term horizon and in
turn that translated into a more
substantial and more robust fiscal
stimulation package, those two
things could together in time lead
to the rating returning to AAA,”
Beers said.
“But given the nature of the debate currently in the country, with
the polarisation of views across
the country right now, we don’t
see anything immediately on the
horizon that would make this the
most likely scenario,” he added.
The agency also lowered ratings
for clearing houses and other institutions linked to long-term US
debt from AAA to AA+.
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CHECK YOUR SIGN By Pandit Parashar
ARIES (March 21 to April 20):
Time till 15th is very favourable
to make your move
or go aggressive
against your opponents. Results
will be quick. You
will become little
health conscious and see desired
improvement. You will hear few
good news after 15th and some of
you may find better job also.
TAURUS (April 21 to May 20):
Journeys undertaken before 15th
will bring desired
results. You may
get hurt while handling tools. Improvement in business will be slow
but gradual. You may dispose off
some assets after 15th and pocket
the money for the time being. A
child may be moving away soon.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20):
There will be big improvement
in all relationship
matters this month.
You may start or be
offered some interesting business in
partnership. Reply
from a government agency will
come in positive only. Money
wise you will stay tight. Financial
problems will come to an end after 15th.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22):
Money wise its very favorable
time before 15th.
No harm in trying
your luck with lottery, other speculations or even
stocks. You may
approach a government agency
for some special favors after 15th.
There will be some interesting
and fortunate changes in career
this month.
LEO (July 23 to August 22): You
will enforce your ideas and wait
for results which
could come as early as 3rd week of
September. Luck is
definitely on your
side. You have
some money coming through legal channels after 15th. It will be
better not to have any partners in
your new and creative venture.
VIRGO (August 23 to September
22): A government
agency will give
run around and
may ask for more
paper work. You will be working extra hours to meet the pressure of deadline. Time after 15th
is very favorable for all financial
matters and to ask the boss for
a raise. You may have couple of
important business meetings after
the 15th.
LIBRA (September 23 to October
22): Time till 15th is good as far
as the money is concerned. Sun in eleventh can get you lots
of money through
stocks or even lottery. You will receive help from
the influential people. You may
invite or take few friends out for
dinner towards the end of September.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 22): Sun in tenth till
15th will help you
achieve
professional goals. It will
make you more
popular at work
and you may be in
line for a big promotion. Money
wise things will be on the edge
but you will be able to fulfill all
financial commitments on time.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23
Eating Veggies During Pregnancy Can Make
Your Kids Veggie Lovers Too
London, August 11
Mothers who want their children
to like vegetables should eat them
during pregnancy, according to a
new research. Researchers from
Monell Chemical Senses Center
in Philadelphia, found babies can
build up a taste for healthy foods
in the womb.
In a study, they found flavours
were passed from mother to baby
via the amniotic fluid.
“Things like vanilla, carrot, garlic, anise, mint — these are some
of the flavors that have been
shown to be transmitted to amniotic fluid or mother’s milk,” the
Daily Mail quoted study leader
Julie Mennella as telling NPR
News.
A group of pregnant women were
divided into three. One group was
asked to drink carrot juice every
day during their pregnancy, another during breastfeeding and a
third to avoid carrots completely.
When the children began to eat
solid food, researchers fed them
cereal made with water or carrot
juice.
They found babies who had experienced carrot in their amniotic
fluid or mother’’s milk ate more
of the carrot-flavored cereal.
The scientists said that because
mothers tend to feed their children what they eat themselves,
it is nature’’s way of introducing
babies to foods and flavors they
are likely to encounter over their
lifetimes.
University of Florida taste researcher Linda Bartoshuk said
Dr Mennella’s research could
have far-reaching implications
for children’s health. “To what
extent can we make a baby eat a
healthier diet by exposing it to all
the right flavors - broccoli, carrots, lima beans, et cetera? Could
we do that or not? My guess is we
could,” she added.
to December 22): Most of your
dreams or plans will become a
reality before 15th.
All legal decisions
will be in your favour this month.
You will spare
some time and money for a noble
deed. There will be few celebrations in close circle. You will be
working on a long distance trip.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to
January 19): You may recover
some valuable item
or money before
15th. Time is favorable to make any
changes in career
after 15th. Spouse
will give you the good news you
were awaiting. Keep working on
your business plan and continue
to look for ideal partners for your
venture.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18): Some one going almost
bald and with excellent connections will
help you. Money
wise you will hit
some kind of jackpot after 15th. Negotiations will continue and the
contract will be offered on your
terms. You may visit an old friend
with family this month.
PISCES (February 19 to March
20): Strong Sun in sixth will help
you recover from
any health problem
quickly and come
out a winner in a
competitive exam
also. People bothering you in the
past will offer friendship. You will
have chance to make some money
unorthodox way but may turn it
down. One of your child may be
getting ready to move away for a
very good cause after 15th.
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Community Calendar
SEPTEMBER 2011 Community Calendar
We have compiled this event listing based on the information available on the web site (where ever possible) of the community/organization as of third Friday. Please check with
the organizers to confirm its accuracy. We request all South Asian organizations to email us ([email protected]) their community calendar on or before 20th of every
month, for the events happening next month. We will carry listing of all South Asian non-profit organizations in Austin. If the Name, Contact info is not correct or has changed
email us ([email protected]) the changes you want to see. E&OE.
Schedule:
September 03, Saturday,
07:30 PM,
Punchkin Repertory Theatre
Presents GODS AND IDOLS A Staged Reading at 29th Street
Ballroom at Spider House. Free
admission. The reading will be
followed by a Q&A with playwright Jason Rainey.
Enjoy
drinks from Spider House before/
after/during the show.
September 04, Sunday,
05:30 AM – 01:00 PM,
Radha Ashtmi is at Barsana
Dham, 400 Barsana Road, Austin, Texas 78737.
September 10, Saturday,
07:00 PM,
ICMC presents Santoor - Flute
Jugalbandhi at Allen Library
Civic Auditorium, 300 N. Allen
Drive, Allen, Texas 75013. For
more information, contact (214)336-3459. Admission: ICMC
Members: Free; General: $30;
Student: $20.
September 17, Wednesday,
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM,
Here’s a special way to bond with
your3-12 year old child that you
will both enjoy – Family Fitness workout! Bring your family
to exercise & practice together
with Coach Mo’s Elite Fitness
at Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy, 15111 Avery ranch Blvd.
There is something very special
about sharing the fitness experience with your child: an increased
connection, finding joy, peace, &
learning essential tools for life.
This class is for parents and children to enjoy time together, experience the benefits of flexibility, and leave feeling refreshed
and renewed. Together we will
practice exercises, stretches for
success, relaxation, & nutrition
education through songs, games,
stories, & other fun activities. For
more information, contact Sugandha Jain, Kids ‘R’ Kids at 512218-9669.
September 17, Wednesday,
06:30 PM,
ICMCA presents Carnatic Saxophone by Padmashri Kadri Gopalnath, World Renowned Carnatic Classical
Saxophonist at NW Hills Church,
7050 Village Center Drive, Austin, Texas 78731. For more information, contact 512-895-9524.
Admission: Free for ICMCA
members ($20 regular, $10 Student/Senior). To buy tickets
please visit: www.icmca.org.
September 30, Friday – October 31, Monday,
Tuesdays and Thursdays –
07:45 AM,
Saturdays – 03:00 PM,
Law
Offices
Of
Sherin
Thawer,P.C conducts Free Legal
Radio Show @ 104.9FM (www.
funasia.net 104.9FM DFW Austin, TX) for all your legal needs.
For more information, contact
214-239-4511 / 800-374-5786.
October 01, Saturday,
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM,
Be the Change is an annual national day of service coordinated
by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) to inspire
and foster civic engagement
through volunteerism and community service. Every year, thousands of participants across the
country collectively contribute
numerous hours of community
service in the spirit of Gandhi’s
famous quote, “Be the change you
wish to see in the world.” Registration is required. Please visit
www.bethechangeaustin.org for
a list of service projects and registration information (list is being
updated daily). You can also email [email protected]. Volunteering as a group/
organization-mail
volunteer@
bethechangeaustin.org. Kick-Off
Event, October 1, 2011, 8:30am10am, TX State Capit0l (South
Steps)
A volunteer kick-off will be held
at the TX State Capitol before
volunteers head out to their respective service sites. This year’s
keynote address will be delivered
by Vinay Bhagat, Founder and
Chief Strategy Officer of Convio.
LETTER TO
THE EDITOR
Hi Bala,
I just checked out the August
issue of ASA, and saw the article
on the front page - thank you! I
really appreciate your support.
You’re doing a great service to
our Austin Indian community
through your newspaper!
best regards,
Sharanya
Europeans Increasingly Choosing Eto’o To Become World’s Top Earning
Player With £350K Per Week Anzhi Deal
Fast Rail Over Air Travel
Melbourne, Aug 23
London, Aug.23
French Transport Minister Thierry Mariani has said Europeans are increasingly choosing fast rail over
air travel as a mode of transport.
Samuel Eto’o will become the world’s top-earning footballer when he
completes a staggering move from Inter Milan to the Russian Premier
League side Anzhi Makhachkala.
The corridor between Paris and London is no longer the world’s busiest air route, as some surveys have
shown that 90 per cent people choose to travel by fast rail instead.
‘The air traffic between these two countries and two cities … is less and less because we have highspeed trains,’ the Age quoted Mariani, as saying.
‘If … Paris and London or Paris and Brussels disappears off the most important [air route] list … it’s
because everybody takes the train’, he added.
Mariani evinced interest for fast rail during a tour of French conglomerate Thales’’ futuristic Melbourne
air-traffic control research, development and training center project.
Mariani called on Australian Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Victorian and New South Wales
counterparts Terry Mulder and Gladys Berejiklian, and evinced keen interest of French rail companies
being involved in an Australian high-speed rail project.
Cameroonian Eto’o is set to pocket an astonishing 18-millon-poundsper-year in wages, amounting to roughly 350,000-pounds each week,
reports the Daily Mail.
“The signing of the deal will likely take place on Monday or Tuesday
at the latest, as long as Samuel successfully completes his medical,”
Claudio Vigorelli said.
Reports in Russia claim that Anzhi owner Suleiman Kerimov, who
is not only a billionaire, but also a Russian senator, is also targeting
Barcelona’s Brazil defender Dani Alves in a possible 35million pound
move.
Anzhi have become major players since Kerimov, who has poured
money into the club, bought them.
He said he visited Australia was to ‘’’’make the point about the project of high-speed railway … [because] you are having a debate about whether it is necessary or not’.
‘The French companies are interested, too, because Alstom has great experience, because one of the first
fast trains in the world was in France,’ Mariani said.
The latest study by the technical and management support services firm, AECOM, has estimated the cost
of establishing high-speed rail linking Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane between 61 billion
dollars and 108 billion dollars.
The study is a setback to Melbournians, who are demanding a fast train to connect airport as it found that
a fast train ‘will not provide a suitable airport rail link’.
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UK Railway Minister In Dock For Telling
Sacked Workers To Take Up Jobs In India
London, Aug.4
British Railway Minister Theresa
Villiers has attracted criticism
for suggesting that sacked call
centre workers should head back
to India in search of employment.
Villiers is being accused of asking
sacked call-centre workers in
Newcastle to relocate to Mumbai.
According to the Independent,
a letter written by Villiers to
Berwick MP Sir Alan Beith has
prompted anger from Labour and
the unions, which have described
the prospect of staff from the
North East being asked to move
5,000 miles to do the same
job in India as “unhinged and
unpatriotic”.
The row follows the closure of
Baron House, a centre, which
resulted in the loss of nearly
200 jobs and delivered a major
blow to the region’s struggling
economy.
A review of public contracts by the
newly nationalised rail operator
meant the existing provider,
National Express, missed out
to two other companies, one
of which, Intelenet (UK) has
operations in Plymouth and
Mumbai.
It has now emerged that a third
of those jobs have now been
exported to India while the rest
have been divided between
centres in Wolverhampton and
Devon.
Secretary of State for
Transport, dismissed the
suggestion as adding
“insult to injury”.
“The buck must stop with
Theresa Villiers and her
fellow ministers in this
Tory-led Government,”
Eagle said, adding that:
“They should be offering
support for those who
risk losing their jobs
rather
than
making
ridiculous suggestions
that they move to India.”
None of the workers from
Newcastle relocated, a rail source
said.
But in her letter, Villiers sought
to reassure Sir Alan that under
Transfer
of
Undertakings
(Protection of Employment)
Regulations (TUPE), their future
was secure.
Maria Eagle, Labour’s shadow
Oz Radio Host Apologises
For Anti-Ganga,
Anti-India Remarks
Melbourne, August 4
An Australian radio show host has apologised to the Hindu community
over his alleged derogatory remarks on India and her holy river the
Ganges.
‘Australia’s Got Talent’ judge Kyle Sandilands recently termed the
Ganges as ‘a junkyard’ and India as ‘a s---hole’.
Rajan Zed, president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, pushed the
Australian Media and Communications Authority to take ‘appropriate
action’ over the vulgar remark.
Certainly reeling under the heat, now the ‘Hour of Power Fox FM’
favourite has decisively apologised for his uncouth remarks, claiming
that he loves Indians.
“I’m apologising. Anyone that’s Indian that listens to this show knows
that I love Indians ... I don’t discriminate.
I love everyone,” the Courier Mail quoted him as saying.
“I just made the mistake that the river, which, to me, looks polluted, I
said it was a junkyard and I did not realise that it was holy,” he added.
Obama Says That He Might Just End
Up Being A One Term President
Peosta (Iowa, US), Aug.17
President Barack Obama has acknowledged that he may be a one-term president if voters’ patience with the
pace of the economic recovery runs out by next November.
“The mess has been bigger than a lot of people anticipated at the time. We have made steady progress on
these fronts but we’re not making progress fast enough. What I continue to believe is that ultimately the
buck stops with me. I’m going to be accountable,” Politico quoted Obama as saying in an interview with
CNN in Peosta, Iowa.
Throughout the interview, whether asked about the economy or next year’s campaign, the president struck
a realist tone — conceding the scale of problems facing the country while insisting his administration is
working diligently to fix them.
Obama said that even though Americans understand that the economy’s problems are “decades in the making,” voters are “impatient” to see more progress on the economy.
“I understand that and I’m sympathetic to that,” Obama said. Obama has been criticized during his three-day
Mid-western bus tour this week for not including new proposals to address the country’s unemployment
problem. But in the CNN interview, he defended his administration’s work to coax Congress to act on infrastructure investments, free trade deals with South Korea and Panama, and payroll tax breaks for workers.
“The truth is everything we’ve done has been related to jobs, starting back with the Recovery Act,” Obama
said. Obama reiterated his recent criticisms of Congress, specifically Republicans, for prioritizing politics
over what is right for the country.
Asked about his potential Republican challengers, Obama addressed some of their recent comments, but
largely passed on the opportunity to swing back at the almost daily attacks coming at him from the growing
GOP presidential field. Obama said he hasn’t given his opponents “too much thought,” in this early stage
of the campaign.
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Entertainment
You Can Become Salman And Kareena’s Bodyguard In Your City
Every politician, star or celebrity has a bodyguard walking with them and protecting them. You see an alert
bodyguard around a VIP in form of a cop, black cat commando or a private security. Salman Khan plays
Divya’s (Kareena Kapoor’s) bodyguard in the upcoming Bodyguard. Since her life is under threat, his job
is to protect her. Now, the makers of the film are taking the concept of a ‘personal bodyguard’ to every town
and city that Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor will travel to. You can be ‘their bodyguard’ for a day in
your city and protect them throughout the day.
Says a source, “The idea is to make people live
the life of a bodyguard for a day. Selected people
will be like a shadow of Salman or Kareena in each
city they travel to and will get to touch and feel the
glamour world intimately. For a lay man, this would
be a great opportunity to be with Salman or Kareena
for the whole day.”
Shah Rukh, Priyanka Set To
Rock Eid Event In Dubai
Dubai, August 2
Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan
along with Indian musicians Hariharan, Shankar Mahadevan and
actresses Priyanka Chopra and
KareenaKapoor are all set to perform at an Eid event in Dubai.
American rapper 50 Cent and
Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram
quoted Krishna Ramanathan,
the managing director of Citron,
which owns Shoppiesta, as saying. “This is not an elitist event.
The event will feature all the
things Dubai does best, from adventure sports, shopping and leisure activities during the five-day
public holiday period all under
Atul Agnihotri confirms, “We are travelling to
around 15 cities in last one week of the release.
Both Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor will be
travelling individually and promoting the film. In
every city they would have a local bodyguard who
would be their ‘personal bodyguard’ for the day. As
a concept, it is extremely enriching experience.”
Bodyguard is the season’s biggest film releasing on
the long weekend of Eid and Ganpati on August 31.
‘Slumdog Millionaire’Changed
My Life Completely
Sydney, August 08
Indian actress Freida Pinto, who
hogged
the
limelight with
Danny Boyle’’s
‘Slumdog Millionaire’, has
said that the
2008
Oscarsweeping film
changed
her
life completely.
The ‘Rise of
the Planet of
the Apes’ star
also said that
she “was a
drama queen”
in her childhood days and
always knew that acting, in some
form, was on the cards.
will enthral music buffs at the
event as well.
‘Slumdog Millionaire’.
“The
most
obvious way
is through the
opportunities
I’’ve had,”
the Sydney
Morning
Herald quoted her as saying.
The 26-year-old played Latika in
along,” she added.
“I wouldn’’t
be doing the
Rise of the
Planet of the
Apes or talking to you
if that film
hadn’’t come
The show that will also feature a
host of Arab, Iranian, Indian and
Filipino performers, will be held
on the sidelines of a consumer
fair called Shoppiesta, and continue for five days at Meydan
from August 3 with every night
featuring two concerts.
According to organizers, apart
from the concert, there will be
shopping stalls, adventure sports
arcades and a host of other entertainment and lifestyle attractions
as well.
“Follow the bride, groom and entire Kardashian clan every step of the way, from the lavish wedding planning to the fabulous parties to the highly anticipated big day when Kim and Kris say ‘I do,’” the New York
Post quoted a statement as reading.
‘Kim’s Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event’ with all its ‘glitz, glamour and romance’ will be aired on
October 9 and 10. Kardashian, 30, got engaged to the New Jersey Nets player, 26, in May this year.
Shruti Haasan In 3?
Earlier, we have reported that
Amala Paul opted out of Aishwarya Dhanush’s debut directorial venture 3 due to date problems. Now the latest buzz is
that the team has signed Shruti
Haasan (who was the initial
choice) for the film. It is learnt
that Aishwarya has reworked on
her schedule to accommodate
“We’re aiming for the masses.
The majority of the tickets are going to be very well priced, starting
at Dh40 for the concert and Dh5
for entry to the fair,” Gulf News
Kim Kardashian’s Wedding Set To Be
Televised On Oct 9-10
New York, August 4
Kim Kardashian’s wedding to Kris Humphries will be televised in a two-part special show on E!, the
network.
one roof and all at very affordable
prices,” Ramanathan added.
Shruti’s dates. In Aishwarya’s
debut venture, Dhanush plays
the male lead. Debutant Anirudh
is the music director. Anirudh
has earlier won the ‘best instrumentalist’ title at a reality music
show judged by A.R. Rahman.
He is also a part of a band Zinx.
Reportedly the film will have
seven songs: melodies, romance
and fast-paced peppy numbers.
Velraj is the cinematographer and
Kola Baskar is the editor. The
rest of the cast will be decided in
a week’s time.
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Entertainment
Nayantara’s ‘Thulabaram’ At
Chettikulangara Temple
Actress Nayantara, who embraced Hinduism recently, offered ‘thulabaram’
on the first
day of the
Malayalam
m o n t h
‘Chingam’
at Chettikulangara
Bhagav a t h y
Temple
in
Alappuzha on
We d n e s day. The
‘thulabaram’ was
done with
50 kg of
jaggery.
Nayantara reached the temple at
around 10.30 a.m. and the ‘thu-
labaram’ was offered after the
Uchapooja and Chanthattam
ritual.
Along
with
Nayantara, her family friend Latha,
who had booked
the Chanthattam
ritual, was also
present.
The actress later
said that she
came to the temple only for offerings and was
not ready to take
any
questions
from the media.
She returned after offering annadhanam and
offered help for
the installation of a tower on the
South end.
Bollywood Heroine For
Vijay In Murugadoss’ Next?
Yes! That is the latest hot news
in K town! Earlier, there were
reports that director A.R. Murugadoss is trying to rope in Bol-
to date problems.
And now, the director is reportedly trying to sign another leading
Bollywood
heroine
for the
film.
T h e
project
is expected
to go on
floors
after the
c o m pletion
of Nanban and
7aam
Arivu.
lywood diva Priyanka Chopra
or Sonam Kapoor as the leading
lady opposite Vijay in his next
venture.
Now the latest buzz is that both
Priyanka Chopra and Sonam Kapoor might not star in the film due
A c cording to
sources, Vijay was very impressed with a one liner narrated
by Murugadoss and immediately
gave his green signal.
Vijay’s father S.A. Chandrasekhar
is likely to produce this film and
Harris Jayaraj will compose its
music.
Cine Personalities Back Anna Hazare!
Anna Hazare is fast becoming quite a sensation with his staunch stand
against corruption, and he sure has influenced the majority of the nation to opt for a way out of corruption, by demanding the passing of
the Lokpal Bill.
Following Anna Hazare’s earlier protests and bowing to his demands,
the Government presented its own version of the Lokpal Bill, which
Anna Hazare deemed unsatisfactory, and demanded to be revised, but
the government wasn’t in favour of these changes.
This led to Anna Hazare announcing another fast till his demands for
a
proper
Lokpal Bill
are met.
H o w e v e r,
the government and
the politicians were
totally
against it,
and when
Anna Hazare
went
forward
with
his
plans for a
fast, he was
arrested.
This has led to nationwide protests from all quarters, and this time, the
members of the film fraternity are also raising their voices in support
of Anna Hazare’s ideals.
Many film personalities including Siddarth, Trisha Krishnan, Bipasha
Basu, Divya Spandana, Shekhar Kapur, Anupam Kher and others have
come out in support of Anna Hazare and have condoned his arrest on
various platforms.
The most popular platform has been Twitter, through which these stars
reach out to most of their fans. It is a good thing to note that these film
stars do not just confine themselves to their profession, but also involve
themselves in current affairs, and are not shy to put forth their views.
Three cheers to these personalities!
Asin In Puri Jagannath’s Next?
It is confirmed that director Puri
Jagannath offered Asin the heroine’s role
in his second Bollywood film,
remake of
his Telugu
hit Amma
N a n n a
O
Tamil
Ammayi
(2003).
A
source
revealed
that the film
maker and
Asin have
already spoken about
the project
and Asin has shown interest to be
part of the film.
Though she is yet
to sign the dotted
line, she is very excited about teaming up once again
with her mentor
Puri Jagannath.
“She shares a great
bond with the film
maker and therefore, she’ll surely
be interested to star
in the film,” the
source said. Notably, Amma Nanna
O Tamil Ammayi
starred Asin and
was her debut
Telugu film.
Juhi Chawla To
Host Chat Show
For Kids
After Karan Johar, Sajid Khan,
Simi Garewal, Farah Khan, Anu-
pam Kher, Madhuri Dixit and
Preity Zinta, Juhi Chawla is the
new entrant to the list of celebrity chat show hosts. The actress
will host a kiddies’ chat-cum-fun
show.
Juhi, who has judged the third
season of the popular dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa,
will now be donning the hat of
the host for a show called ‘Badmaash Company -- Ek Shararat
Hone Ko Hai’ on Colors channel,
a chat show for kids.
On the lines of ‘Say No Something To Anupam Uncle’ hosted
by Anupam Kher, Juhi will be
interacting with children on this
show. It will have various segments, one of which will include
kids put in a particular situation
and their reactions caught candid on camera.The show will be
aired on Colors in September.
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