AROUND TOWN NEWS
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May 2011 -
The Ekal movement has sparked passion among tribal children for education, curbed alcohol consumption and superstitions, and empowered villages to become self-reliant through knowledge. There are 34,343 Ekal schools with over 962,000 students.
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May 2011 -
Holi, the festival of joy and colors, was once again this year celebrated with zeal at Atlanta Vedic Temple by devotees and their friends. This festival reminds us every year that the truth wins and the untruth always fails in the final Agni (fire) test.
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May 2011 -
Participants were required to chant a specific number of verses starting randomly based on a cue card they picked. Six volunteer judges had been selected to grade them on (a) proper intonation and pronunciation of the verses, (b) memorization, and (c) presentation and overall effect.
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April 2011 -
Through panel discussions, featured talks, and a keynote address by Her Excellency Ambassador Meera Shankar, the event explored the themes of innovation, healthcare, foreign policy, and commerce.
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April 2011 -
Now, until May 15th, Oglethorpe University’s Museum of Art presents the first public display of a collection of more than 50 works from 28 of India’s most famous modern artists.
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April 2011 -
“Indian culture influenced the development of Western thought far greater than has been realized, and Naina Mehta’s role provides opportunities to talk about these historical issues.
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April 2011 -
Chinmaya Mission Alpharetta (CMA) presented the drama “Arjuna” with realistic settings, appropriate props and colorful costumes at the Clayton County Performing Arts Center on Sunday March 26th.
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April 2011 -
Students from Nritya Natya Kala Bharati (NNKB) celebrated their 10th annual dance recital on March 6 th at the beautiful Atlanta Symphony Hall.
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April 2011 -
The Indian Cultural Exchange (ICE), a student organization at the University of Georgia, hosted a three hour show, packed with more than 1200 college students and parents included performances by dance groups from UGA, Emory, Georgia Tech, GSU and Mercer.
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April 2011 -
Vibe 2011 held at Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University was perhaps Atlanta’s first International Dance Festival, involving over a hundred artists, and representing cultures from the Far East of the globe to the Southeast of the United States.
