ALL ABOUT THE COMMUNITY NEWSMAKERS
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Two Daily Report “Rising Star” Attorneys: Amna Shirazi
October 2014 -
Amna Shirazi is an attorney with her own firm, working on asylum applications amidst Georgia’s tough immigration laws. She also earned a master’s degree in democratic governance.
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Meghana Pothukuchi’s win in national singing competition will be telecast in USA & India
October 2014 -
Meghana Pothukuchi, a 12-year-old resident of Johns Creek, Georgia is the national winner of the singing competition Paadutha Theeyaga – USA 2014.
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Five “Southern Region Hot List” Attorneys: Geetha Adinata
October 2014 -
Geetha Adinata's accomplishments earned her a listing in Lawyers of Color "Hot List." She is a daughter of immigrants, a cancer survivor, and an inspiration in her work ethics and methods.
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Five “Southern Region Hot List” Attorneys: Nisha Karnani
October 2014 -
Nisha Karnani is on Lawyers of Color 2014 "Hot List" for her work in immigration, domestic violence, and community service. She frequently lectures to other attorneys and to lay people.
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Five “Southern Region Hot List” Attorneys: Mili Shah
October 2014 -
Mili Shah is on the Lawyers of Color Hot List for her accomplishments in commercial lending. She has her own business, is active in AAHOA and NetIP Atlanta, and judges dance competitions.
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Mrs. Pintu Thaker, “Rock Star” high school teacher
September 2014 -
Mrs. Pintu Thaker, a teacher at Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, Georgia, received Georgia Business Education Association Teacher of the Year Award on July 16, 2014.
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Bharathakala Naatya Academy performs in China
September 2014 -
Atlanta-based Bharathakala Naatya Academy was invited by the Chinese government to perform in a three-day international festival of indigenous music and dance in July in China.
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Aksal Vashi, Intel Science & Engineering finalist
September 2014 -
Aksal Vashi, a senior from Suwanee, Georgia, presented a project, a solution to runoff pollution, in the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair 2014.
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Beheruz Sethna recognized as one of 40 Great Immigrants by the Carnegie Corporation
August 2014 -
On the Fourth of July, Beheruz Sethna was one of four Indian-Americans and one of 40 immigrants recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as “the Pride of America.”
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Outstanding Physician Award from AAPI for Dr. Lucky Jain
August 2014 -
Dr. Lucky Jain received the Outstanding Physician Award from the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) for outstanding service to premature babies.
