AROUND TOWN NEWS
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May 2013 -
The Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (GAPI) held its 25th Annual Convention, noting the problems of childhood obesity and of abuse of prescription drugs.
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May 2013 -
Hard ball tennis cricket enthusiasts enjoyed the Atlanta Cricket League (ACL) season start with the Knock Out Spring Finals and the inauguration of the League Championships.
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May 2013 -
During Holi, the spring festival of colors, social norms are relaxed (as in Mardi Gras), and gaps between age, gender, and status are diminished—as was evident on March 30th at the IACA grounds.
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May 2013 -
Amrutha Varshini celebrated its annual event on March 2, 2013, festivities continuing late into the night. The highlight was a fun-filled Telugu singing competition/ anthyakshari.
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April 2013 -
The annual India Summit at Emory University covered vaccines, mobile technology in health care, literature and film, race and caste, Coca Cola, retail, financial inclusion, and technology.
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April 2013 -
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta organized its fifth Annual Young Leaders Conference in conjunction with CARE USA to educate the public and inspire people to take action addressing the refugee crisis.
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April 2013 -
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, founded in India, is the oldest Muslim presence in the U.S. Its women have met with the women of North Decatur Methodist Church in Decatur to develop friendship and understanding.
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April 2013 -
For its first social event of the year, the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (GIACC) was pleased to offer a reception on Tuesday, February 26th, at the Consulate on Glenridge Drive, Atlanta.
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April 2013 -
The 10th Annual Vibha DreamPlay Chess and Table Tennis tournament was organized by the youth and held at South Forsyth Middle School. Chess was made rated, and an art competition was added.
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April 2013 -
Devotees, especially children, gathered at Meadow Creek High School to offer prayers and receive blessings from Mother Goddess Saraswati (the goddess of learning).
