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Kuchipudi: Indian Classical Dance form of Andhra Pradesh

-by Padmini Kantety,
Director of Center for Kuchipudi Art, Huntsville, Alabama

Posted by ks on 07/03/10 at 03:06 PM
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Connections Across Borders

Further Impressions of a UA Professor
By Dr. Steven Ramey

The variety of activities among South Asian-Americans in Alabama, which I emphasized in my previous article (Pravasi Herald, May 2010), only present one portion of the vibrant South Asian-American community in this state. As I have talked with various people from South Asia in different parts of Alabama, I have observed complex interactions that challenge some significant assumptions about the borders that define our world. While these borders influence the way Alabamians often view the world, significant connections extend across those borders and challenge these assumptions.

Posted by ks on 07/01/10 at 12:02 AM
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The Ajanta Caves

The Ajanta Caves

Posted by ks on 07/01/10 at 12:01 AM
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Beyond the Bible Belt: The Expansion of Indian-American Communities in Alabama

By Dr. Steven Ramey

Steven Ramey, Director of Asian Studies and Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Alabama, is grateful to the generous hospitality and assistance that people of South Asian heritage have demonstrated to him in Alabama and around the world.

A church on every corner. That is the image that many hold of religion in Alabama. And it is not too much of an exaggeration, even as the cultural diversity of the state has increased. Public knowledge of South Asian religions in the United States often centers on those organizations that look the most like Christian churches, such as temples, mosques and gurdwaras with publicly visible buildings. Membership rolls and educational classes in those institutions, uncommon in India, are seen as adaptations to the culture of the United States, making them more like Christian congregations.

Posted by ks on 05/01/10 at 12:13 AM
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Share N Care Foundation

By Madhu Shah
Share N Care Foundation was established in Birmingham, Alabama three years ago. Share N Care has established network of volunteers over five countries. Almost all immigrants have a good heart to do some charity work for their homeland for Primary or Secondary schools, Colleges, Hospitals or Nursing Homes etc. They like to help needy people of their home town/native place. Most of the well-known charitable organizations don’t work according to the small donor’s (like $100 donation) wishes. Also their establishment overhead cost is well over 18% to 20%. Share N Care offers that service with smiling face without any overhead cost to small donors.

Posted by ks on 05/01/10 at 12:01 AM
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Are you a Shatranj Ke Khiladi?

By Raj Gopalachar
Birmingham, AL

Growing up, Sanjeev Kumar was one of my favorite actors. As a matter of fact, he still is. I can still vividly recall scenes from the movie Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Satyajit Ray’s delectable classic starring Sanjeev Kumar and a host of indubitable Bollywood icons. Circa British rule in India, two slightly eccentric aristocrats in India, played with great aplomb by Sanjeev Kumar and Sayeed Jaffrey, indulge in chess, day and night, without any regard to the change in the situation, personal life, and the imminent threat of the British taking over their region. Even when they are forced to leave their comfortable homes, they continue to play chess in the mosquito-ridden outdoors, with two loaded pistols, ready to oppose the British, or even themselves, if need be. These threads are interwoven seamlessly by Satyajit Ray in this delightful comedy. The film does not spare either side from the thrust of its gentle dagger, depicting both the apathy of the Indian upper-class and the arrogance of the colonial masters.

Posted by ks on 05/01/10 at 12:01 AM
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Sikhs Regain Right to Wear Turbans in U.S. Army

March 24, 2010

Posted by ks on 03/24/10 at 06:58 PM
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Know India - The Indian State of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.)

By Dr. Pratibha Khare

Uttar Pradesh, also known as UP, is in the northern part of India. It is surrounded by Uttaranchal and Nepal in north, Bihar in east, Jharkhand and Chhatisgadh in south east, Madhya Pradesh in south, and Rajasthan, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh in west.


Map of U.P.	Bada Imambada, Lucknow

The capital city is Lucknow, which is famous for its Nawabi culture and monuments.

It is the most populous state of India, with 80% Hindus, 12% Muslims and 8% other communities.

Posted by ks on 03/01/10 at 12:17 AM
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Dr. Dhariwal embraces Jain Diksha - Renouncing all worldly possessions and family ties

By Drs. Shanta and Vimal

We would like to share a beautiful experience that we had during the recent Jain Diksha proceedings that was held in Raipur, Chattisgarh on November 6th, 2009. One of our family members renounced all worldly possessions and family ties to pursue monkhood. He is our beloved Dr. Harakchandji Dhariwal, affectionately known as Dr. Saab. He and his wife Chandra (Vimal’s sister) established a 25-bed hospital, Sampat Nursing Home, in Mylapore, Chennai, to provide various services. In his 35 years of medical practice and in her management of hospital, often they have provided selfless service to needy.

1980s Family Picture: Dr. Saab, Chandralekha (wife) and Vardhaman (son)

Posted by ks on 03/01/10 at 12:10 AM
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To my beloved “Rose”

A Short Story by Supraja Gaini

Writer’s note: “Hello readers, I am Supraja Gaini and also go by the nickname of Pooja. I currently reside in Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.A. and am originally from Hyderabad, India. Although my day is spent coding software, writing is a creative outlet that revitalizes me. I appreciate any input regarding my stories from the readers of Pravasi Herald. My email is .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) !!

What follows could be about, a romantic interlude a heroine by the name “Rose” had. Mayhap it describes a ‘sweet sixteenth birthday rose’ or the one I received on my wedding night! Alas my memory protests, when it comes to events that may or may not have happened two decades back.

Posted by ks on 03/01/10 at 12:09 AM
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