AROUND TOWN NEWS
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June 2015 -
Olympian weight lifter Dr. Kulsoom Abdullah wowed attendees at a ladies fashion show, emphasizing the importance of education, inclusion of women, and religious tolerance in athletics.
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June 2015 -
D. K. Oza, former Vice Chancellor, and Dr. V. Ragupathy, Prof. - Political Science, Gandhigram Rural University (GRU), Tamil Nadu, visited Atlanta to pay a weeklong homage to Gandhi & King.
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June 2015 -
The Savlas' Nritya Natya Kala Bharti (NNKB) 2015 dance concert included “Vriksha Katha” (Kathak, emphasizing the importance of water to the ecosystem) and “Antakshari” (Bollywood style).
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June 2015 -
Georgia Indian Nurses Association (GINA) celebrated Nurses’ Week with a dinner and fun-filled entertainment on May 9, 2015 at St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Lilburn with Father Elayadathamadam.
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June 2015 -
Surabhi’s spring recital was held on May 2, 2015 in Summerour Middle School in Norcross. After a devotional song, group and solo items followed in Hindustani, Carnatic, and Bollywood styles.
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May 2015 -
Vikas Swarup, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs of India as well as author of the book on which Slumdog Millionaire was based, spoke in Atlanta at Emory University, at IPN, and GAPI.
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May 2015 -
India Week at Emory University, previously India Summit, offered panels and lectures on student opportunities in India, secular ethics, research, Make in India, and the creative process.
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May 2015 -
A designer saree (Sabyasachi Collections) showcase benefiting Raksha was presented by Bollywood Closet boutique, choreographer Sumeta Satija, and Elegante jewelry design.
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May 2015 -
Blood is not something you can buy at a store, so the Sant Nirankari Mission Atlanta organizes blood drives. The latest drive had 62 people registered and 48 were able to donate.
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May 2015 -
Led by AIF’s Founding Chair of the Atlanta Leadership Council, Amitabh Sharma, and President of USPAACC, Neera Bahl, $100,000 was raised for programs for the underprivileged in India.
