AROUND TOWN NEWS
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December 2012 -
India's relationship with Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the United States was the topic of a talk given by Consul General Ajit Kumar, at Emory University on November 8, 2012. Q&A followed.
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December 2012 -
The 11th Global Mela at Global Mall featured fun and prizes, music and magic, a fashion show and a cultural show. The mammoth Mela is the largest free carnival event for South Asians in the Southeast.
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December 2012 -
On the cool morning of September 22, 2012, the 14th Annual Vibha Dream Mile 10K/5K Run/5K Walk was hosted for the cause of underprivileged children. In Atlanta, more than $132,000 was raised.
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December 2012 -
Close to 300 community members joined Atlanta-based community organization Raksha as they held their 14th annual fundraiser Ek Shaam Raksha Ke Naam, An Evening in the Name of Raksha (protection).
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December 2012 -
Lights shimmered amidst the carved white pillars inside the ornate BAPS temple in Lilburn, Georgia. Outside, a fairytale sight—fireworks and colored lights for Diwali transformed the already splendid temple.
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December 2012 -
World Hindu Council of America (VHPA), Atlanta Chapter, celebrated Diwali at Centennial Olympic Park on November 4, 2012. About 1700 people attended the colorful and lively cultural event.
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December 2012 -
Nonprofit Chai Latte Productions brings a new platform for recognizing talent among Atlanta's South Asian Americans. Every two months its ADAA (Appreciating Desi Artists in Atlanta) hosts a free open forum.
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December 2012 -
Chapters of Her Life, a thematic dance show directed by Preeti Shah, presented over fifty dancers from her Natyam Arts Academy. This fundraiser on October 27th for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, was sold out!
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December 2012 -
A capella has been making a comeback. The Taal Tadka group does South Asian fusion with mashups. But there's more: glorious bass rhythms and sparkling percussion—from the mouths of two men, respectively!
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December 2012 -
Purbasha celebrated both Durga Puja and Kali Puja this fall (the only Kali Puja celebration in Georgia by a Bengali association from West Bengal). The program included the Nirmitee group of X Factor fame.
