AROUND TOWN NEWS
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February 2012 -
The next four months bring Atlanta various opportunities to learn about mandalas. Emory and Oglethorpe University have several exhibits, on traditional Tibetan mandalas and the mandala as used by Carl Jung.
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February 2012 -
The play “Gandhi” by Syam Yellamraju—a full length drama in English, organized by The Gandhi Foundation of USA (GFUSA)—was presented at Georgia Tech’s Robert Ferst
Center for the Arts on January 16, 2012.
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February 2012 -
The annual Hindi–Urdu Saanjhe Bol took place on 17th December, 2011. Around 35 poets came, from all age groups and walks of life, from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and even Jamaica and Bhutan.
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January 2012 -
International business: India China and America (ICA) Institute (founded by Dr. Jagdish Sheth) and Kennesaw State University published the third edition of the Journal of Emerging Knowledge on Emerging Markets (JEKEM) on November 1, 2011.
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January 2012 -
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation’s Atlanta chapter presented a fund-raising event with videos about the one-teacher schools; Kinderchoir, based on Indian classical music; and more.
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January 2012 -
The Telugu Association of Metro Atlanta (TAMA) participated in Clark Howard's "Christmas Kids" event: Many foster children have suffered serious abuse or neglect. One person's efforts can help many!
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January 2012 -
Georgia nonprofit RAKSHA's annual celebration included an original poem about advocating for survivors of domestic violence, and awards for courage and commitment in helping a young woman in the community.
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January 2012 -
A free music program in memory of Dev Anand was put together by Mustafa Ajmeri, Ali Asani, and others. Subhash Razdan and Mike Patel shared anecdotes, having met Anand in Atlanta.
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January 2012 -
Dancer Madurai R. Muralidaran of Chennai composed and acted in a dance drama presented by Kalaivani Dance & Music Academy (KDAMA), in which teachers and students of various dance schools and styles participated.
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January 2012 -
Medical malpractice and comprehensive financial planning were the topics for the evening at the annual banquet of the Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (GAPI)--but a grand time was also had by all!
