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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 »
Dilip D’Souza asks, "What is a liberal," and "What is a liberal to do" about the world's injustices and problems. In John Donne’s words, “Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind.” Read more »
KAALA PANI, the infamous jail of India's independence struggle, and PAGODAS IN MYANMAR: Sucheta Rawal takes us to these unconventional destinations and more from her recent sea expedition. Read more »
The compelling, high-spirited, and sometimes hilarious movie Lipstick Under My Burkha about four women, initially banned in India because it was ‘lady oriented,’ is now going to the Golden Globes. 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 »
Back in Mumbai on a 10-day break from her work in the US, Priyanka Chopra threw a party after also meeting up with her Dil Dhadakne Do team, Zoya Akhtar and Ranveer Singh. Read more »
Quotes from Miss Teen Universe, Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Comedian Hasan Minhaj, Atlanta attorney Sachin Varghese - candidate for Georgia House District 89, and comedian Vir Das. Read more »
Abhiram Kapaganty won a hard-fought and suspenseful contest that ran unusually long—23 rounds—at the 56th Georgia State Spelling Bee on March 17, 2017 at GSU. Jahnvi Bhagat placed second. 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 »
