AROUND TOWN NEWS
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IACA Celebrates India’s Republic Day
March 2004 - The India American Cultural Association (IACA) celebrated Indian Republic Day at its premises in Smyrna on January 25. Over 200 people turned up for the event in spite of bad weather.
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Ambassador-at-Large Hosts Women’s Workshop
March 2004 - Makes other high profile appearances in a two-day visit
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Brides & Beyond: Show Helps Plan Perfect Wedding
March 2004 - All the elements of a perfect wedding were brought to one venue at the Asian Bridal Show 2004 held in downtown Atlanta on January 25.
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Fundraiser For India Caucus Co-chair Crowley
March 2004 - A small but prominent group of Indian Americans cut across party affiliations to rally behind Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-NY), at a fundraiser organized in his honor by Krishna Srinivasa at the Global Mall on February 8.
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Rajeev Dhawan Forecasts Continued Outsourcing Of Service Jobs
March 2004 - The Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (GIACC) held a talk by Prof. Rajeev Dhawan, an eminent scholar in economic forecasting at GCATT in downtown Atlanta on January 27.
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Change In Attitude Is Key To Success, Says Productivity Exponent
March 2004 - A fly buzzes back and forth repeatedly, each time banging itself to the glass wall. This is because it is conditioned to do so. It does not look at the possibility of an open door where it can fly away to freedom.
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Gandhi, King Remembered at Anniversary Celebrations
March 2004 - The celebration was held at the old Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, where once Rev. M.L.K.King, Jr. preached as its pastor and which is looked upon as the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement.
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Kaya Collective Holds First Exhibition
March 2004 - The Kaya Collective, a group of artists, activists, and community organizers, held their first exhibition entitled "Beginnings" on February 7 at the Five Spot.
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IDRF Singing Contest Raises Funds For School Foundation
February 2004 - India Development & Relief Fund Inc. (IDRF), Atlanta Chapter, organized its first singing competition called Dhun at the Meadow Creek High School in Norcross on January 17.
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Bollywood Buffs Sing Their Heart At Antakshari
February 2004 - A musical Antakshari of popular Bollywood songs held at the Impact Conference Center inside Global Mall on December 28. The event was sponsored by Horizon Bank and Raksha Insurance.