AROUND TOWN NEWS
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January 2012 -
The Atlanta Telugu community hosted prominent actor (villain)/producer Dr. Mohan Babu and his son, young actor (hero)/producer Mr. Vishnu Manchu, who were raising funds for their schools for the underprivileged.
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January 2012 -
The Telugu Association of Metro Atlanta (TAMA) participated in Clark Howard's "Christmas Kids" event: Many foster children have suffered serious abuse or neglect. One person's efforts can help many!
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January 2012 -
The City of Johns Creek's fifth anniversary celebration included the Gaudiya Vaishnava Association (GVA) in both the parade (with their ratha yatra) and the music fest (with sankirtan). Similar cultural activities!
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January 2012 -
A free music program in memory of Dev Anand was put together by Mustafa Ajmeri, Ali Asani, and others. Subhash Razdan and Mike Patel shared anecdotes, having met Anand in Atlanta.
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January 2012 -
Atlanta’s attorney Udai Singh and others presented a music program in memory of Shammi Kapoor. The program also raised funds for the nonprofit Georgia Legal Services Program.
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January 2012 -
Dancer Madurai R. Muralidaran of Chennai composed and acted in a dance drama presented by Kalaivani Dance & Music Academy (KDAMA), in which teachers and students of various dance schools and styles participated.
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January 2012 -
At the Hindu Temple of Atlanta dances celebrating Lord Shiva included dancing with diyas and balancing a sword on the head! Several teachers and students participated, coordinated by Sujaya Dixit.
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January 2012 -
International business: India China and America (ICA) Institute (founded by Dr. Jagdish Sheth) and Kennesaw State University published the third edition of the Journal of Emerging Knowledge on Emerging Markets (JEKEM) on November 1, 2011.
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December 2011 -
For five days in November, an elite group of 134 newly hired tax officials from the Indian Revenue Service came to Atlanta to learn more about the U.S. tax system, international tax treaties and corporate America.
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December 2011 -
Atlanta’s 2011 Walk raised over $1.2 million, with all funds going directly to projects, e.g. for girls in Afghanistan to go to school, for farmers in Mali, for mothers in India, and more.
