2009 Auburn University Faculty Awards - Sushil Bhavnani

November 3, 2009. Auburn, Alabama.
Sushil Bhavnani, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has received The Gerald and Emily Leischuck Endowed Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching. 

A winner of at least eight Auburn University awards for outstanding teaching, Sushil H. Bhavnani received his doctorate at Iowa State in 1987.

11/30/09
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Pravasi Herald interviews Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Meera Shankar

    Pravasi Herald's Kusum Singh speaks to the Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Meera Shankar on November 18, 2009

11/20/09
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Indian Ambassador Visits Alabama For The First Time

Nov. 17, 2009
Ambassador of India Honorable Ms. Meera Shankar was the guest of honor at the dinner hosted by Alabama India Business Partnerships in Huntsville, Alabama on November 16.

The event was hosted at Davidson Center for Space Exploration by Alabama India Business Partnerships (AIBP). Guests were welcomed by the President of AIBP Dr. Ashok Singhal, Mayor of Huntsville Tommy Battle, Director of ADO Neal Wade, and President & CEO USSRC Larry Capps and Ethan Hadley.

11/17/09
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UAB Students Diwali Celebration attracts 1200 people

November 15, 2009
By Pritesh Patel
Indian Cultural Association (ICA) and USGA presented Diwali 2009!!!

In ICA’s fifteen years from a small student organization to what is now one of the largest organizations on campus, ICA has been involved with the UAB community by involving our members to participate in volunteer activities and different aspects of campus life.

11/15/09
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AUM hosts Diwali Celebration

November 14, 2009 Montgomery, AL
More than 300 people gathered at Goodwyn Hall, AUM on Saturday, November 14 for the celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights.

11/15/09
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ICAEA (Auburn) celebrates Children’s Day and recognizes community leaders for service

November 14, 2009

The ICAEA hosted a glitzy gala dinner on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the AU Student Center Ballroom which was attended by nearly 150 people.  We celebrated and honored five ‘Heroes’ of our community for their exceptional contribution and dedicated service to the society.

11/14/09
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Annusha weds Errol

On August 1, 2009 Annusha Srivastava and Errol D’souza tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony at Marriott on Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL.

Errol is the son of Dr.Marshall and Mrs.Precilla D’souza of Florida and Annusha is the daughter of Dr. Om and Mrs. Kiran Srivastava of Birmingham, AL. The ceremony was attended by over 350 relatives and friends.

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11/11/09
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AshaKiran’s Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Dinner Update

November 8, 2009
The event was held to appreciate and give thanks to a wide range of supporters who volunteer in a variety of ways. Volunteers (including providers) and Donors had an opportunity to hear about the immense progress the organization has made in terms of reaching its target audience and to ask questions and clarify issues as well. Please see Annual Meeting Synopsis below.
Annual_Meeting_synopsis_by_Anita_Roy.pdf

AK_DonationDrive_flyer_09.pdf

11/09/09
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Four Alabama towns make Money magazine’s top 100 places to live

Madison Top 100 rank: 49 Population: 38,300 Madison's economy has remained stronger than many, thanks to such large employers as Boeing and NASA. Indeed, a tech boom has made this one of Alabama's fastest-growing towns. But consumer retail in the area hasn't kept up. Madison's main recreation strength: its 34 parks that each encompasses several acres of land. --R.G.

10/30/09
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Governor Riley Meets with Former President of India, Announces Economic Development Mission

October 27, 2009

MONTGOMERY - Governor Bob Riley announced Tuesday he will lead a delegation of Alabama state and business leaders on an economic development mission to India in May.

10/28/09
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