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THE 63rd REPUBLIC DAY
R-DAY IN PICTURES
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:: In the Media
Tokyo's Indians in 'home from home' Hari Hara Krishnan knew no one when he arrived in Tokyo in 1997. But thanks to him, fellow Indians have brought a flourishing flavor of home to the government housing project where he lives in the city's Edogawa Ward. From a 'fog of grief,' Nair crafts a new passage to India Los Angeles : Though fairly exhausted from recent press travels, Mira Nair is directing the scene in her hotel suite by putting you at ease. British inspired sari A national competition is being launched to find a new British sari design reflecting the experience of British Asians. Indians in US through the lense As Midwestern Americans, we know plenty about the American Indian. But how much, if anything, do we know about the Indian American? That question and others are set forth in an exhibit at the MSU Art and Design Gallery. University of Rhode Island Professor Anna Palakunnathu Matthew explores through her photography many ideas about what it means to be an immigrant, a naturalized citizen and a brown-skinned person in a nation where many regard brown skin as suspect. Connecticut professor’s book surveys immigrant children Bandana Purkayastha remembers the day her daughter, Aheli, came home from school and asked where she was born. “Simsbury,” replied Purkayastha, an associate professor of sociology and Asian American studies at the University of Connecticut. Yet, her daughter kept asking the same question repeatedly. It was then, Purkayastha says, that she realized the implications of it. Arkesh proves he's on top of the world He may have topped the world in three subjects in the University of Cambridge International Examinations but Arkesh Patel was not glued to the books studying. Ayurvedic cuisine based on health You know how to do the sun salutation (yoga pose), but do you know what your dosha (body type) is? Raising Indian cultural awareness Joel Singh is proud of his heritage. An American by birth, Singh's roots are Indian. His great-grandparents grew up in India, one from Punjab, another from Gujrat and another from Madras. Singh, 19, who is studying Hindi, is a sophomore at James Madison University. He's also the owner of Singh's Market on West Beverley Street. NRI's contribution to biz school FULLERTON, Calif. — While many South Asian Americans have risen to prominent dean positions in recent years, Anil Puri has been a stalwart for close to a decade at California State University, Fullerton. Tough times in polarised apparel industry During visit to ‘dilemmas’ class, Hartmarx CEO Homi Patel challenges Kellogg students to grapple with difficult market situations Web site tracks a history of Presidential buzzwords In President Bush's State of the Union address Tuesday night, odds are he will make reference to insurgents, perhaps more than once. Hindus worldwide mark change in season A dozen children giggled and jostled each other but ended up in somewhat orderly rows as they were instructed. They stood up straight and stretched their arms upward, repeating the Sanskrit chanted by their adult leader. Then they leaned forward, reaching toward the floor, repeating more Sanskrit. Indian Americans come out The 2.2 million Indian Americans in the U.S. constitute a model minority, highly educated and well paid. And now, following in the footsteps of earlier immigrant groups such as the Irish, the Jews and the Cubans, Indian Americans are emerging as an influential force in Washington. 'PBD not an investment meet' Vayalar Ravi, who took over the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs beginning last year has set focus on the Gulf-based Indian workers in West Asia. His priority is protection of Indian labour working in other countries, which he says constitute the bulk of global Indians. In the recently concluded Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) he spelt out his priorities for the global Indians in an exclusive interview to Economictimes.com. England cricket gets another Indian Mumbai: It was the late ‘80s and English cricket was in disarray. So a man called William Greaves started a charity organisation in London called Capital Kids Cricket and during his initial years of working with primary schools in London’s not-so-privileged quarters, met a kid of Indian origin For some, it's 'hooray for Bollywood' Swollen ticket lines, shouting children, tempers rising as the movies sold out: This was any suburban multiplex during the holidays. American hoteliers make a difference The 'hotel, motel, Patel' tagline is turning into nothing more than a politically incorrect description. Indian American hotel owners, who together own more than 20,000 hotels in the US, represent over 50% lodging properties in the economy segment and they also own almost 40% of all hotel properties. Laying down the law on romance The Mt Albert resident quit her job as a corporate lawyer four years ago to follow her passion for romance writing. What Detroit Can Learn From Bangalore K.G. Nanjappa, the mustachioed, 35ish driver I hired for my five-day stay in Bangalore, was not given to many opinions. But there was one thing this soft-spoken, diminutive man was certain of: "It is bery good thing I.T. companies here, madam." Out of India, En Masse and on the way up Poonam Kapani Khosla steered her clients into the $1.3 million Chantilly model home, skipping trophy features like the Sub-Zero refrigerator. All talk was about having enough space to accommodate dozens of family members for dinners and extra bedrooms for the stream of relatives arriving from India to settle in the United States. Immigrants from India thriving in U.S. Vienna, Virginia: When Gangadhar Chirravuri and his wife, Kalpana Seethepalli, meet Americans in the neighborhood here, they are sometimes asked whether they come from northern or southern India. The question would have been highly unusual five years ago, but much has changed in that time. A Writer Looks to Her History and Reaps an Award A rainy afternoon in Brooklyn. The novelist Kiran Desai was sitting daintily on her couch, barefoot, her gleaming black hair hanging to her shoulders above a dress of Indian silk. Patel's works to preserve in natural state For office workers, uncomfortable air-conditioning settings and dusty desktops are day-to-day annoyances that are just part of the job. Indian-Americans are vital part of Tri-State community Indian-Americans have lived in the Tri-State region for more than 25 years. In that time, they have quietly but consistently dedicated themselves to their local communities. Whether they are doctors, academics, engineers, executives or entrepreneurs, their achievements are noteworthy as well as diverse. How South Asian Americans breached the great white wall The first half of the 20th century was not the best of times for those early immigrants from South Asia. In fact, it may have been the worst of times. Caribbean Chinese and Indians share common history It is more than a coincidence that Chinese, Hindus and Muslims will each have national holidays in their honour this October in Trinidad and Tobago. A Broader Sense of Home Growing up in the United States, Rajeev Sharma viewed India as a something of a "backwater." Now the Rockville resident goes there for business each month, and he feels respect for his birthplace -- and a bit more Indian. Virmani’s crusade at Cargojet Virmani and his partners had invested some C$6 million ($5.3 million) for a 50% stake in Canada 3000 Cargo in August 2001. But the passenger side of the carrier was faltering, and it declared bankruptcy in November of that year. Virmani had two options: walk away or invest further and try to salvage and grow the business. Inter-religious marriages increasingly common Tina Verma wore a traditional red sari when her bridegroom placed a wedding band on her henna tattooed hand. It was the picture perfect Hindu wedding for a girl born in New Delhi — unless the guests took into account the man beside her. What pulls PIOs towards India? A mentor of mine used to say, "Where your heart pulls you, the head will always follow." It seems that a lot of foreign born Indians... Book details Indian-American lobbying efforts "Sikhs, Swamis, Students, and Spies: the India lobby in the United States, 1900-1946" is the title of a new book, authored by veteran South Asian scholar Dr Harold Gould, of the University of Virginia, and scheduled for release later this month by Sage Publications. An Indo Canadian's passion for Ghazal Kiran Ahluwalia was in her early 20s the first time her future flashed before her eyes. Walking On A Tightrope Imagine this: you are blind and deaf, and suspended on a high wire. Below is a surging, tumultuous ocean of hurtling cars, rushing people, a soundless cacophony of life on the move. They are invisible to you, but very often, it is you, with your tapping cane, who is invisible to them. On the move with Navin Last year, artist Navin Rawanchaikul began tracking the diaspora of his name. It didn't originate in India, where his grandfather travelled from, sometimes on his horse, sometimes by boat selling fabrics along the way and eventually settling in Thailand. The name "Navin" was first recorded in 16th century Ireland, its Gaelic definition, "saint". It is now a common Indian and Thai name, defined in the Sanskrit language as "new". Great arrangement, guys Standing outside the Maidment Theatre with their bags slung over their shoulders, Rajeev Varma and Tarun Mohanbhai look like two students taking a break between lectures. They learn from the master in the schools BLUE ASH - Sandip Burman, a percussionist and world music artist, taught at Ursuline Academy Thursday, opening the ears and minds of about 50 music students to Indian and Asian melodies and rhythms.' A taste of India in California Chef Sachin Chopra, who has worked at the Amber India in Mountain View, is spreading his wings at Mantra in Palo Alto, a modern restaurant that combines California sensibilities and Indian flavors. Anglo-Indians reclaim the best of both worlds In the mid 20th century, a writer portrayed the plight of Anglo Indians as follows: "The most pathetic of India's minority groups are the mixed-bloods… They speak in a metallic falsetto with a curious sing-song accent. Tigers and Dragons at the Gate There is much talk these days of America's need to maintain its global competitiveness as India and China explode onto the world stage. What's so funny about Russell Peters? When Russell Peters stepped onto a San Francisco stage earlier this year, he immediately scanned his audience for targets. Obsession blossoms into silk shop Their colours, textures, sheens, durability, mystique and versatility all appeal to him. Mentoring network offers new migrants a lifeline When Chandrika and Suresh landed in Australia early last year with a PR visa, they were convinced that their careers were finally poised for a global take off. Their impeccable resume said it all – excellent tertiary qualifications, backed by solid experience. Michelangelo of commercialization His eyes widen, his head tilts just a bit and he lets loose with a giant exhale as he leans back in his chair. Dinesh C. Patel seems to have trouble grasping the enormity of the question. Cyber coolies laughing all the way to the mall An Indian going abroad for studies or a job is passe; the new "in thing" is young American techies beginning their careers at one of the IT giants in Bangalore, India’s Silicon Valley. Making inroads in show business Sanjay Patel gets really animated when he talks about Montreal's South Asian community and its various cultures. Diva back on track Movie director Sharad Sharan hopes to raise the bar for movie-making with Diva, a musical featuring talents from Malaysia and Indonesia and crew and Bollywood techniques from India. Centre aids Indian Americans Perth Amboy: From outside it looks like any other nursing home, but a step onto the third floor of the Alameda Center for Rehabilitation and Care reminds one of Shakespeare's best known lines from "As You Like It." Mag smashes stereotypes Pamela Arora might be too busy to celebrate India's 60th independence day this Tuesday. But that's not to say the 34-year-old, second-generation Indo-Canadian won't be feeling a sense of pride for the country her parents emigrated from more than 30 years ago. Saras bids class farewell The support of her family and her love for children drove Saras Muni Deo to become a teacher. The vanishing circle The homemade chicken curry, the daal and the vegetable pullao would travel by subway and by car, each lovingly coddled in aluminum foil. Made by different hands in different kitchens, they would be united on a table for rag-tag self-made families of immigrants stitched from diverse parts of India. These friends may not have known each other even a month ago, yet in an alien land they became connected, instant family. Indians abroad in a stew over daal shortage Lentils, those tiny, dry lens-shaped seeds, seem an unlikely cause for an international uproar. But for America's 2-million East Indians, there's a lentil emergency brewing. An India native, links local companies to workers abroad Joe Purohit's first views of America and Americans were formed in the grand movie palaces of the Indian metropolis of Bombay. Indian Americans Seek Life After Divorce Jennifer (name changed upon request) is probably like any other South Asian mother in the Silicon Valley. Parent of three children—two teenagers and a 20-something, she works full time as well. In the evening after ferrying the teens to multiple activities, such as tutoring or extra classes, she has barely enough time to cook dinner and complete household chores. She goes to bed by 10:30 p.m. and is up again at 6 the next morning. “Mine is a very long day,” she says. The legality of Indo-Fijian name The call by the Minister of State for National Planning, Jone Vakamocea, for the Speaker, Pita Nacuva, to rule on the use of the term “Indo Fijians” in the House of Representatives borders on racism. The call comes at a time when the nation wants to move forward under the multi-party Cabinet policy. Out of India Not more than two blocks away from my apartment in Manhattan, up a steep flight of stairs, past the karate school, in an old manufacturing loft, is a center where classes in many different forms of yoga are offered: Ashtanga, Jivamukti, and vinyasa. Years ago, when I first took yoga classes, it was the era of aerobics and treadmills, and yoga was considered obscure, even flaky. Indian elements were often stripped out, and Sanskrit words were sparingly used. There was little chanting and no images of deities--as if to make yoga more palatable to an American audience. Monty mania proves to be a potent force for unity as Asian youths rush to emulate cricketing hero Isher Panesar stands and tosses the ball from one hand to the other as he practises with friends at Luton Town & Indians Cricket Club yesterday. Sanjay strikes it big in E-Commerce To most of us, www stands for world wide web. Sanjay Bavisi, however, defines it as Wild Wild West as it is a free-for-all electronic environment and a dynamic field that changes constantly. India Calling: What's making Indian-Americans return to India What's making Indian-Americans return to India and tackle the mammoth changes here? With most technology companies off shoring their major operations to India, there is an increasing and compelling encouragement and perhaps need for Indians or Indian—Americans working in the U.S. to return home. This may be a strategy to tap into the emerging growth market. Sikh sense will pay dividends CRICKETERS rarely make the cover of a men’s magazine but the stampede to become part of the Monty Panesar phenomenon is gathering momentum. From struggling to make £30,000-a-year with one of England’s poorest county clubs, Panesar could become one of the sport’s highest earners through sponsorship and endorsements. NY cop in Mumbai, reporting on 7/11 Washington: US state department officials might like to believe the Mumbai terror blasts are the work of a local terror network, but the American intelligence community, including the famed New York Police Department, is not taking it so lightly. New direction in Indo-US relations Grassroots politicians rarely fail to surprise. For many years now, the Indian establishment has gone out of its way to send to the United States of America on official visits people whose public persona resonates with the Americans. NRIs send home $21 billion New Delhi: For Indians, the umbilical cord with home is never severed. India is the largest recipient of remittances by overseas workers, estimated at $21 billion -- up from almost 150 per cent since 1995, says a study by investment bankers JP Morgan. The Indian diaspora is estimated at 20 billion. Indian-Americans test their clout on atom pact Indian-Americans have mounted an intensive drive to support President Bush's plan to aid India's civilian nuclear program, spending heavily on lobbying, campaign contributions and public relations to persuade Congress to approve the deal. Sewing a relationship with the Sultanate One might find him quoting Mahatma Gandhi’s words of wisdom with ease... his trainees learn not just about the tricks of the trade, but about life itself, from him... he works with clockwork precision but doesn’t look at the clock. We’re talking about, well, a tailor. Indian American sworn in to Massachussetts advisory board Boston: Ramesh Advani, selectman from Norfolk, Mass. was sworn in as the co-chair of the Asian American Commission by Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Migration to Gulf at record high Mumbai: Last month, 2,500 workers rioted at the construction site of what will be the world’s largest building in Dubai, protesting against unpaid wages and miserable living conditions. The incident, widely covered in the international media as the grime behind Dubai’s new glitz, brought attention to Asian migrant workers in the Middle East. With Bihar & UP, MOIA sets out to trace PIO roots New Delhi: Bhojpur in Bihar and Ballia in Uttar Pradesh have been selected by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs for one of its most ambitious projects: tracing the roots of PIOs or People of Indian Origin. The Ministry has convened a meeting on April 5 of the nodal agencies, Bihar Tourism Development Corporation and Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, to ensure that the project takes off. Knock, Knock. It's Indian Comfort Food. It's a few minutes after 1 p.m. on a Friday, and Raj Desai is ready for lunch and waiting for a knock on his door. A man he knows as Kishan soon enters his office with a clear plastic container that holds his lunch: fish fry, rajma masala (curried kidney beans), yogurt, rotis and rice. Out of differences come debate and compromise: Ash Patel Ash Patel, the new secretary of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), is known for cutting to the chase on any issue, but with a view to negotiating a compromise rather than encouraging confrontation. |
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