AROUND TOWN NEWS
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June 2017 -
Two meetings were held to remember Atlanta’s Dr. L.S. Narasimhan (Narsi), CEO of Paalam, Inc. Ani Agnihotri et al. organized a meeting on behalf of Dr. Narsi’s family and friends; IPN held another.
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June 2017 -
The 41st Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF), an Academy Award-qualifying international festival, featured over 100 different films. This year, the Indian presence included both full-length and short films.
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June 2017 -
It was a red-letter day for the Sanatan Mandir as it celebrated Pran Pratishtha and Shikhar Abhisheka Mahotsav. The architectural jewel of a temple has a captivating shikhar.
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June 2017 -
On Wednesday, May 3, 2017, Karunamayi Amma with members of the Sikh Study Circle volunteered at Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless, serving a vegetarian dinner to homeless men.
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June 2017 -
On March 25, 2017, Access Life America held its third annual fundraiser (“Bollywood Beats 2017”) for families with cancer. They also had a fundraising Spelling Bee and Math Bee in February.
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June 2017 -
The Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (GAPI) held its 29th Annual Convention and banquet with over 250 guests, including physicians from all over Georgia.
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June 2017 -
At the historic Cumming Playhouse, Bharata Nrityasala dance school held its annual recital as a multicultural activity for a stronger, inclusive community through understanding and respect.
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June 2017 -
Rajasthan Association of Georgia (RAJA) celebrated its annual festival Gangaur (from Gana meaning Lord Shiva and Gauri, Shiva’s consort Parvati, who symbolizes saubhagya or marital bliss).
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June 2017 -
Eshana Enterprise organized “Geeton ka safar” (a musical journey) with Radha Mangeshkar, niece of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, and Hrishikesh Ranade, playback singer in the Marathi films.
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June 2017 -
Swathi Kari's Saraswathi Music Academy has been invited to perform in July at the Thirupathi Tirumala Devastanam’s Naadaneerajanam program in Tirumala, India; it will be televised to millions.
