AROUND TOWN NEWS
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The Emerging India Summit 2011—a kaleidoscope of insights
April 2011 - Through panel discussions, featured talks, and a keynote address by Her Excellency Ambassador Meera Shankar, the event explored the themes of innovation, healthcare, foreign policy, and commerce.
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Celtic Heritage Festival includes Indian roots
April 2011 - “Indian culture influenced the development of Western thought far greater than has been realized, and Naina Mehta’s role provides opportunities to talk about these historical issues.
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Nritya Natya Kala Bharati's “Cloud Messenger” – creativity plus talent
April 2011 - Students from Nritya Natya Kala Bharati (NNKB) celebrated their 10th annual dance recital on March 6 th at the beautiful Atlanta Symphony Hall.
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International Dance Festival raises funds for children’s causes
April 2011 - Vibe 2011 held at Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University was perhaps Atlanta’s first International Dance Festival, involving over a hundred artists, and representing cultures from the Far East of the globe to the Southeast of the United States.
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“Arjuna” show: sparkling spectacle with special effects
April 2011 - Chinmaya Mission Alpharetta (CMA) presented the drama “Arjuna” with realistic settings, appropriate props and colorful costumes at the Clayton County Performing Arts Center on Sunday March 26th.
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UGA’s ICE hosts “Zamaana Aaj Kal”
April 2011 - The Indian Cultural Exchange (ICE), a student organization at the University of Georgia, hosted a three hour show, packed with more than 1200 college students and parents included performances by dance groups from UGA, Emory, Georgia Tech, GSU and Mercer.
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“Goddess, Lion, Peasant, Priest”—modern Indian art at Oglethorpe
April 2011 - Now, until May 15th, Oglethorpe University’s Museum of Art presents the first public display of a collection of more than 50 works from 28 of India’s most famous modern artists.
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Everyday Art: The Islamic Impact on American Arts
March 2011 - American popular culture—the art that surrounds us every day—represents the community’s hopes and desires, and so is tied to politics, social cohesion, healing, etc.
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Georgia Hosts the Fourth National Meeting of ASIOA
March 2011 - The Association of Scientists of Indian Origin in America (ASIOA) was established in 1981 to promote fellowship, to act as a scientific and educational society.
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IACA celebrates India’s 62 Republic Day with pride!
March 2011 - The Indian flag was hoisted by keynote speaker Dr. Lawrence Schall, president of Oglethorpe University.