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Remembrance Meetings for late Dr. L.S. Narasimhan (Narsi)
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Atlanta Film Festival shows an Indian- American film that breaks away from stereotypes
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Sanatan Mandir’s historic Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav
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Karunamayi Amma serves at Atlanta’s Task Force for Homeless
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Bollywood Beats raises funds for housing families of childhood cancer patients
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GAPI’s 29th convention & banquet sizzle
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The art of storytelling through Bharata Nrityam – “Kathaavali”
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Gangaur festival celebrated by Rajasthan Association of Georgia
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“Geeton ka safar” in the music lover’s city!
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Renowned Tirumala artists perform at Saraswathi Music Academy
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GINA nurses balance mind, body, and spirit
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Sant Nirankari Mission blood drives extend into South Carolina
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Lenox celebrates Asian Heritage Month
Golden Songbirds of Indian Cinema
Indian film music—especially from the late 20th century—was a genre like no other in the world. Its legends benefited from influences of classical Indian music, and its unparalleled ability to evoke the Navarasas: the nine essences or feelings of human emotions. India is perhaps the only country where film music dominates its music industry. Traditionally, while classical music was appreciated by connoisseurs, folk music appealed to the common man. The 20th century saw the birth of film music, and radio brought it into the home. An entire nation hummed and warbled along with Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhonsle, Manna Dey, Mukesh, Talat Mehmood and Hemant Kumar from the north, and S. P. Balasubramanyam, P. Jeyachandran, Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chitra and P. Leela in the south. And these fabled names barely scratch the surface, considering there have been so many others with entire legions of followers. Read more »
Khabar reached out to those running in the 6th District, with questions relating to the concerns of South Asians on their place, security, and future in this nation. Handel did not reply; Ossoff did. Read more »
American-born Chitra Agrawal grew up eating Indian food, then decided to document her recipes for posterity. She launched Brooklyn Delhi (her line of achaars), and now has a cookbook. Read more »
On September 4, 1957, two young girls had their lives changed forever. One is remembered for the walk she completed, the other for a photograph that no longer applies. God bless them both. Read more »
We employed illegal immigrants for years, in construction, farming, hospitality, etc. We didn't stop the influx before these 'illegals' became entrenched into their American lives. Read more »
Winds of Disruption or Dysfunction? (re “The People and the Presidency,” March editorial) / The Trump and Modi Show (re Prof. Tinaz Pavri’s March cover story): Indo-American relations. Read more »
A good financial strategy is not just about “making money”— it is also about protection. Insurance can help in a crisis, and it also can become a crucial part of estate planning. Read more »
Pivoting is just an accelerated form of business evolution. Companies are constantly evolving anyway. A pivot is recognition that an immediate change may be needed to keep the business alive. Read more »
Although the Indian vegetarian diet is lower in protein content than non-veg, a carefully planned vegetarian diet with milk products, nuts, beans, and lentils can provide the RDA of protein. Read more »
With an L-1 visa and an approved I-140, when can I file for my green card (I-485), as the category should be current? H-1B lottery? change of status from B-2 to F-1? Dates for June? Read more »
After Randhir Kapoor’s February birthday came Babita’s special day on April 20. And the Kapoor family got together in full force again to celebrate the occasion. Not everyone came, though. Read more »
While Anil Vannavalli rescued his coworker Madhuri Recherla from the train tracks, his backpack was stolen. The Edison, New Jersey police awarded him $1000, and Recherla is recovering. Read more »
Rockin Robots Team of 4th graders from Cumming, Georgia bagged the “Excellence Award,” the ultimate championship award at the week-long VEX IQ World Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. Read more »
QUIZ / ALL ABOUT SIBLINGS / NIYAMGIRI AND NILGIRI / BERKELEY TOUR GUIDES / SUMMER READING FOR TEENS Read more »
In the early 1900s, with few South Asians in the USA, America had fantastic ideas about yoga’s power and the itinerant men from India who taught it. Yoga even played a part in an impeachment! Read more »
Some authoritarian parents are not able to earn affection from their children, and they demand obedience. Love and respect must be earned, especially in a parent-child relationship. Read more »
