Around Town
AROUND TOWN NEWS
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Local nonprofit ArtInCrochet donates ear savers for healthcare workers
August 2020 -
ArtInCrochet, a decade old nonprofit serving Atlanta area, has donated more than 500 ear savers to some of the major hospitals around Atlanta during the pandemic. These ear savers are helpful for everyone, especially healthcare workers who need to put on masks for long hours and end up getting bruises on the back of their ears from elastic from the masks.
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Indian American community participates in BLM marches around Atlanta
July 2020 -
As Black Lives Matter protests are occurring all around the country in the wake of George Floyd’s death, fight for justice and equality has gripped this nation.Suburbs around Atlanta are also witnessing protests, many of which are being widely attended by Indian American community members.
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VIBHA organizes The Dream Voice virtual fundraiser
July 2020 -
The Dream Voice virtual fundraiser was organized by VIBHA in partnership with Shankar Mahadevan Academy and Anand Entertainment. The online singing contest received an overwhelming response from across the globe. It attracted close to 400 entries that came in across all continents. The entries were divided into three categories: Little Champs (age 3 to 13 years), Teen Champs (13-19 years), and Super Champs (age 19 and above). The top 20 contestants were selected by preliminary round judges: Rekha Pallath, Sid Philar, Anamika Pal, and Ram Durvasula. The names of the contestants were posted on the website as votes poured in for public choice awards.
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Sheroes, a virtual fashion show organized by Enlighten India USA
July 2020 -
For the first time ever, twenty seven models in Atlanta came together for a unique and first-of-its-kind virtual fashion show, presented by Mitesh Mehta, CEO, and Mustafa Ajmeri, President of Enlighten India USA Media House LLC. Enlighten India is a fashion and glamour magazine, which has been covering famous super models, actors, and actresses for more than a decade.
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A panel discussion on ‘Living with COVID-19’ organized by World Malayalee Council (WMC) GA Province
July 2020 -
On Sunday, May 31, the virtual panel discussion on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Government, Economy, Higher Education, Healthcare, and Immigration was eloquently presented by all panelists. Representative Todd Jones, Georgia House of Representatives (District 25), addressed issues regarding impact of COVID-19 on Government, local economy, and testing. He was candid in asserting that it is time that America should continue to lead the world, else someone else will! The audience appreciated him for not talking like a career politician. Mr. Jones acknowledged the contributions by the Indian community in Technology, Education, Health Care, Small Businesses etc.
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Dhoop Chaoon stages ‘Ek Naav mein Sawaar,’ an online play
June 2020 -
Dhoop Chaoon, an Atlanta-based Hindi theater group, which has been entertaining theater audiences for the past 13 years, responding to the new realities of our times, creatively transitioned online so that the show goes on.
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Virtual Ramadan Celebration organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
June 2020 -
On Saturday, May 9th, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (AMC) held a Centennial Interfaith Iftar via Zoom. A total of ninety members attended the session
which addressed the topic, “Virtual Reflections on the Power of Prayer during the Pandemic.”
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Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple distributes food and masks to overcome COVID-19 pandemic
June 2020 -
To prevent the spread of contagious virus, Covid-19, Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple of Lilburn, GA, donated 10,000 disposable masks to many community organizations. It also donated food to multiple food pantries in Metro Atlanta area as well as in India.
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Meals to Masks
May 2020 -
As coronavirus pandemic rocks the country, brave hearts from organizations around Atlanta go about donating food, masks, and other essentials to people in need. In a heartening display of solidarity, the com¬munity members have joined volunteering efforts in droves to serve in these difficult times.
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2020 Atlanta Indian Idols: the exponential growth of talent
April 2020 -
The elegant Lassiter Concert Hall reverberated to Bollywood music as new winners were crowned from a rich array of singing talent at India American Cultural Association's Atlanta Indian Idol.
