Around Town
AROUND TOWN NEWS
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The Gandhi Foundation of USA holds a moving interfaith memorial service for Sikhs killed in Wisconsin Gurudwara
September 2012 -
Many people from diverse faiths and community organizations solemnly gathered at the King Center to express condolences and solidarity after the attack on Sikhs in Wisconsin, and to consider "What can we do?"
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A Q&A with the Minister of Overseas Affairs
September 2012 -
Vayalar Ravi, India’s Minister of Overseas Affairs, was interviewed by Khabar in Atlanta, where he was promoting the 10th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)-2013, to be held at Kochi (Kerala) from 7-9 January, 2013.
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Shenila Daredia and Honey Chawla Crowned at Beauty Pageant
September 2012 -
Shenila Daredia was crowned Miss India Georgia 2012 and Honey Chawla, Miss Teen India Georgia 2012, at a dazzling event at the Gwinnett Center for the Performing Arts, Duluth, on August 4, 2012.
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StarTalk Balvihar Camp Introduces STEM in Hindi
September 2012 -
Balvihar Hindi School Atlanta conducted the StarTalk Hindi Camp to teach Hindi language to children in grades 5-12. A new focus this year was on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
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Many benefitted from Swami Adhyatmanandaji’s yoga classes
September 2012 -
About 70 people had the treat of attending five days of yoga classes conducted by Swami Adhyatmanandaji from July 26 to 30, 2012 in Global Mall. Many more enjoyed spiritual discourses from this dynamic speaker.
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‘Samosas and Chai’ offer networking and learning opportunities for businesses
September 2012 -
‘Samosas and Chai’ are informal networking events where you can hear about India-US trade, Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce activity, and at this August event, investigate insurance and investment products.
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6500 turnout for pomp and gaiety of national Telugu convention in Atlanta
August 2012 -
Pomp and gaiety added to the extraordinary show of strength, solidarity, and pride at the 12th American Telugu Association (ATA) Conference and Youth Convention from July 6-8, 2012 in Atlanta.
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Padma Bhushan Javed Akhtar recites his poetry
August 2012 -
Renowned Bollywood lyricist and script-writer, Padma Bhushan Javed Akhtar treated poetry lovers of Atlanta to a shayari session at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast in Norcross on June 29, 2012.
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Third Annual USA-India Business Summit in Atlanta opens new vistas
August 2012 -
One of the top U.S.-India business conferences in the nation concluded successfully
on June 22 in Atlanta: the USA-India Business Summit (UIBS) and the 18th annual Georgia Tech Global Business Forum.
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Third regional Bengali sammelan held in Atlanta
August 2012 -
The Atlanta Bengali community feted on Bengali food, music, dance, films, plays, and “adda” for three days. There were artists from Kolkata, local artists, a Business Forum, and a Medical Forum.
