Around Town
AROUND TOWN NEWS
-
TAMA promotes prevention, early detection for those who need help with health care
October 2012 -
Interest was not lagging at the 29th SAI Health Fair, sponsored by TAMA. Over 600 people came for testing and consultation. This report highlights medical issues of concern to the South Asian community.
-
Life is Precious: Muslims for Life Campaign
October 2012 -
Blood drives were held by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in memory of those who were killed on 9/11, to give the gift of life to thousands of people, and to try to cleanse the image of Islam.
-
Engaging with men to create peaceful homes in the South Asian community
October 2012 -
Raksha's monthly Chai Houses are a courageous step towards a solution to the problem of domestic violence. On August 18th, 2012 eight South Asians in Atlanta
came together to walk the talk by participating.
-
Seniors entertained and honored at India’s Independence Day celebration
October 2012 -
Raj Razdan and the Senior Citizen Program Inc. organized a grand program for community elders to enjoy, with singers John MacDonald, Anand Srinivasan, Lakshmi Rao, and Radhika Sundararaghavan.
-
Ajab Gajab No Adosh Padosh—a breezy comedy by Gujarati Samaj of Atlanta
October 2012 -
The Gujarati Samaj of Atlanta staged its first Gujarati comedy play, Ajab Gajab No Adosh Padosh. Written and directed by Atlanta’s stage and TV actor Lakshmikant Pandya, it stresses family values among neighbors.
-
Seventh annual Kannada conference celebrates rich heritage, language, art, and culture
October 2012 -
Nrupathunga Kannada Koota of Atlanta hosted over 3000 attendees in the GA International Convention Center for the AKKA (Association of Kannada Kootas of America) annual conference.
-
Telugu association donates scholarships for needy students
October 2012 -
The Telugu Association of Metro Atlanta (TAMA) gave 47 scholarships to 23 districts of Andhra Pradesh at a ceremony at FAPCCI (Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry) to encourage needy students.
-
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?"
-
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.
-
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.
