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FOCUS
Tsunami Relief: Setting Help on the Right Path
The Bhopal Gas Tragedy : A Continuing Disaster!
South Asian American Communities’ Tribute to Gandhi

Asha for Education Announces Work An Hour 2004
"We Need Bone Marrow Drives At Every Event”
Dr Mehta’s Wake Up Call To The Community
A Donor For Her Life
Young Mother Awaits Bone Marrow Transplant 
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GEORGIA
Indo-Jewish Group Formed in Atlanta
Gandhi Foundation USA’s Triple Celebrations
IACA Celebrates Republic Day & Pays Tribute to Gandhi
Children's Book on India Wins Prestigious Mom's Choice Award
Thousands Attend New Year’s Festival at HTA
Convenience Store Owners Protest US DEA's "Operation Meth Merchant"
Fabulous New Year Eve Party at the Impact Conference Center
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev to Conduct 5-day Inner Engineering Program
Lights Shine Bright at Club-4-All’s Diwali Dhamaka
Commander Selvam to Build Unique Temple
Hindu temple of Atlanta hosts Thanksgiving Day Puja and Luncheon
Dunwoody Park A Wins ALTA Spring Doubles Team Championship
Diwali Celebrated at the White House
Cathy Cox Graces USHA Diwali Dinner
Color & Lights at BAPS Mandir Diwali Celebrations
Asian Media Luncheon by Atlanta Police Foundation & Georgia Power
Pratham Brings Shreya Ghoshal and Parthiv Gohil to Atlanta
“Diwali Mela” at Global Mall Celebrates all Things Indian
GIACC Celebrates Annual Banquet with the Festival of Lights
Durga Puja Celebrations by BAGA
'Chandrabindoo' Rocks Atlanta
Asian Procurement Symposium draws Minority Suppliers and Corporate & Government Buyers
The Hindu Temple of Atlanta’s Second Fund-raiser Dinner
Robert Arnett & Smita Turakhia Speakers at Georgia Library Association Annual Meet
War and Peace and the American Imagination: A Thought 
Provoking presentation by Dr Deepak Chopra, James Hillman and 
Jean Houston
Asha Concert Tour: Amjad Ali Khan & Sons Enthrall with Ethereal Notes of Hope
Dinner With Kapil Dev & Ghazal Maestros Raises $143,000 in 
Donations for Charity
Mahatma Gandhi’s 136th Birthday Celebrated by the Gandhi 
Foundation
Hundreds Avail of Free Medical Services at SAI Health Fair
Atlanta Sweeps Jr.Garba 2005 FOGANA National Trophy 
The Mousetrap: Agatha Christie’s Mystery Play by Saakaar a 
Polished Production
Touch At Least One Child: Waheeda Rehman for Pratham
Asian American Convenience Stores Association Launched
India Unveiled at Ninth Festival of India
Nikhat Nazarali Crowned Ms India GA 2005
Prachi Bharadwaj is Ms Teen India GA
Chandalika: Building a Home for the Gandhi Foundation of USA
Book Reading by New Gandhi Book Author
Gayatri Pariwar Holds Mahadeep Yagna
Vishwa Gujarati Samaj USA Center Inaugurated in Atlanta 
Nritya Natya Kala Bharati's Annual Recital a Scintillating Display of Young Talent
Vishwa Gujarati Samaj to Launch US Center in Atlanta
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Spiritual Retreat in Atlanta
Kuch Dil Se: You Got to be Kidding
SSCI Celebrates Vaisakhi in Grand Style
Countless Needy & Uninsured Avail of SAI Health Fair
Shiv Kumar Sharma and Zakir Hussain Make Magic at Sold Out Show
Hindu-American Kids Experience Culture in Spring Camps
USHA Praises Contributions of Pope John Paul ll
Shyam Reddy Announces Candidacy for Georgia Secretary of State
Watan Se Chitthi Aayi hai: Pankaj Udhas Enchants Fans in Atlanta
Masters of Kathakali: A Spectacular Presentation
Mayor Franklin Inaugurates USHA’s Atlanta Chapter
Riot of Colors at IACA Holi Celebrations in Atlanta
Public School System Selects 'India Unveiled' to Supplement Textbooks
Kucch Dil Se…Raaz Promotions Brings a Blockbuster Show to Atlanta
Gandhi Foundation Celebrates Republic Day & 7th Anniversary of Gandhi Statue
Indian Community Shines at Columbus Museum in Georgia
Narsi Narasimhan Elected APAC President
Shaan shines at Raina Foundation’s Charity Concert
Rabindra Sangeet for the Cause of Underprivileged Children
Hindu-American Youth Gather for Annual HSS Camp
Outpouring of Prayers & Aid For Tsumani Victims at BAPS Condolence Meet
Sikh Community Fundraiser for Karanjeev
Asha-Atlanta to host Rabindra Sangeet concert
GIACC Hosts Reception For Gujarat Delegation;
New Officers for 2005 Announced
SASGA Hosts Three Stellar Speakers For Guru Nanak’s Birthday Celebrations
Over 200 Atlantans Mark Bhopal Disaster Anniversary 
Bhangra Frenzy at Jazzy B Concert
Governor’s Asian-American Commission Celebrates Diwali
Over 1100 Annakut Dishes Offered During BAPS Diwali Festivities
Kal Ki Yaadein-an Encore of Golden Memories
A Drop Makes an Ocean: AID Launches One for India Campaign
Shivani Gandhi, Samta Savla Win Boogie Woogie Southeast USA Finals
Gajamukha: A Seamless Fusion of Dance Forms 
Dr Jagdish Sheth Honored With Two Prestigious Awards
Club4All Comes Of Age
MTV Rock the Vote, Kiranzz.com GIAPAC, and SAAVY Host “Rock the Vote — Desi Style” 
Kal Ki Yaadein Back For An Encore
Hema Malini Stands Tall As Draupadi
Presence Of Ambassador Ronen Sen Gives Impetus To Atlanta Indian Community Work
Mahatma Gandhi’s 135th Birthday Anniversary Observed At GFUSA Event
Singing Legends Come Alive At Kal Ki Yaadein Concert
Verses of Wisdom: Poet Neeraj Enchants Atlanta
Shreya Ghoshal, Brian Silas & Parthiv Gohil Team Up For Pratham
A Taste Of The International At Briarcliff Baptist Church Dinner
Sixth Annual National Gandhi Day Of Service (NGDOS)
Youth Honor Gandhi by Empowering Community Through Service
Cricket for India ’04 Tournament In October
Free Medical Services At Gandhi Foundation’s SAI Health Fair 
InStyle 2004 – Masti Bhari Entertainment 
Paryushana Celebrations By Jain Society of Greater Atlanta
Star Frenzy at Temptation 2004 
Shah Rukh, Preity, Rani, Saif, Priyanaka and Arjun Perform in Atlanta 
Kal Ki Yaadein: A Must See Show
Hariharan Kicks-off US Tour With Eclectic Music
Vibha 5K Run/Walk and Kids Carnival on Sept 25th
FOI Draws Over 7000; Lt Gov Mark Taylor Graces Event
Spicy Flavor At FOI Inaugural Dinner
A Cultural Showcase Called ‘Incredible India’
Young Indian Americans Register Over 100 Voters At FOI
Flurry Of Sixes & Fours At Vibha Omnisoft Cricket Tournament
MTech Inaugural Meet Outlines Technology Goals For Minorities 
Sonia Seernani Crowned Ms India GA 2004; Rima Patel Is Ms Teen India GA 
Georgia’s Movina Wins Teen India USA Crown
When The Puppets Visited Atlanta 
Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji To Visit Atlanta
HSS-Southeast Youth Camp Held In Macon’s Ummiya Mataji Temple
Sikh Community Celebrates Vaishakhi Mela
Saakaar Readies Its Next Comedy: “Ek Tha Gadha”
Pramukh Swami Graces Atlanta; Lays Foundation For New BAPS Temple
New Shrine For Lord Shiva Consecrated At Hindu Temple of Atlanta
Indian-American Political Training And Networking Conference Held 
Communities Build Coalitions and Awareness through Candidate Forum
Laughter Brings House Down At IDRF Hasya Kavi Sammelan 
Rain Or Not, 48 Teams Battle It Out At FutureTech Vibha Cricket Tournament
FIA-Georgia Launches Indo-US Friendship Awareness Exhibition
ILLINOIS
Citizenship Workshops To Be Held By Illinois State Treasurer’s Office And 
Punjabi Cultural Society Of Chicago
Kala Sampath Lions Celebrate Governor’s Visit
Sainis Honored As Asian Model Family
Indian Broom Delivered to Chicago-area Dow Board Member
Punjabi Cultural Society Participates In Thanksgiving Parade
CALIFORNIA
Ali Akbar Khan And Sons In Concert 
Sankeertanas by Dr. Shobha Raju
San Francisco’s Largest Asian Street Festival During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Navjot Samra is Ms Punjaban North America 2005
India Delegates Shine at Miss Asia USA Pageants
Spiritual Music at Dya Singh Concert
NRIs Celebrate Baisakhi in San Francisco
Over 2000 Enjoy BATA Ugadi Mela
BATA & Kalalaya Honor Malladi Brothers
Funds Raised For Tsunami Relief During BATA Sankranthi Celebrations
Sankara Eye Foundation Hosts Telugu Literary Event
Annual San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival
CONNECTICUT
GOPIO To Organize Trade & Investment Conference In Brussels
NEW JERSEY
Asha NJ to Host Gala Benefit Dinner
NJTS Raises Funds For Tsunami Relief
Two Indian Americans to the Congress by 2010:
New Vision Discussed at Indian American Forum for Political Education Forum
Asianet TV’s ‘America Today’ Focuses on Life in US
Misconceptions About Indian Culture Discussed At Meet
Bollywood Showcase - A Tribute To Legends Of Indian Cinema With Next Generation
Dev Anand’s 81st Birthday to be Celebrated At Trump’s Taj Mahal
NEW YORK
Suniel Shetty for Rado: From Bollywood to the Big Apple
UNDP Award For BRAC’s Fazle Hasan Abed
HamaraStar Launches Desi Event Organizers Network
HamaraStar Launches Desi Event Organizers Network
SACSS Releases Report On South Asians In New York City
MARYLAND
Zee Heritage India Festival Wraps Up in Style
MICHIGAN
Nadanta Scores Another Success With The World Premier Of Ahimsa – The Path Of Peace
Amma Center Pledges $1,000,000 to Help Rebuild 500 Homes In Tsunami-Hit 
Southern India 
SPREAD INDIA Celebrates Deepavali to Raise Funds for Education
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
“Shun differences, Celebrate Indian-ness”, Indian PM’s Message at PBD 2006 
NRI Parents in Search of Grooms & Brides at Hyderabad Meet
Group Differences Mar PBD-2006
GOPIO Recognizes Five with Pravasi Bharatiya Community Service Awards
First Ever Bollywood Music Awards in Trinidad- Presidents, Prime Ministers, Attorney Generals, Miss World and a host of dignitaries participate
Congressman Burton Returns from India & Pakistan
GOPIO Announces Conference 2006 in Hyderabad
Appoints Dr. Piyush Agrawal GOPIO USA Coordinator
Kerala Center Presents Awards at Gala Banquet
Kalam & Manmohan Singh Inaugurate Swaminarayan Akshardham 
India Takes Centre Stage at European Parliament
Bollywood Music Awards to be Hosted in Trinidad
Kerala Center to Honor Eight at Awards Banquet
Canadian Premiere of "Mistaken Identity - Sikhs in America"
GOPIO Opposes Fiji PM’s Visit to India
Modi Addresses Over 5000 Via Satellite in NYC
Chalanda Sai Ma Bridges East & West
NRI NGOs Meeting Finds Common Grounds to Become More Effective
In the Footsteps of the Mahatma
Dandi March Re-enacted for Peace; Global Marches in Cities Around the World
Kumar Gaurav's Film Wins Best Feature Film Award at Belize Film Festival 
First South Asian-American Actress Shares Spotlight with Cheney 
A Record 75 Surgeries In A Day’s Work!
Sarmi Karati Crowned Mrs India Global North America
Avneet Sidhu, Richa Shukla Win Miss India Bay Area Crowns
FOCUS Mobilizes for Tsunami Disaster Relief
Guiana 1838: Film On Indians Finds its Place In Hollywood History
AID Meet On Development Amidst Destruction
US $1 Million Raised, Hundreds of Volunteers Engaged in Tsunami Relief
PIO Meet in Mumbai to Discuss India and Role of NRIs/PIOs 
Ash To Appear On CBS 60 Minutes
Imaginasian TV Introduces New Programs:
Hosts Include Pooja Kumar & Simran Kochar
Aid Plans To Raise $101,000 Through Online Giving Campaign
Breaking The Language Barrier:
Small Town Lad Develops Web Browser In Hindi
Tytler Attributes Success of Indian Diaspora To Traditional Ethos
A New Indian Entertainment Publication in Singapore
Poet Neeraj Being Honored In USA, UK And Canada


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