ON OF IND I AN IND LIS, INC. IA ASS PO OC I TI A A пЃ€I NDIANAпЃ€ BHARATI B;;rt;I A Publication of the India Association of Indianapolis, Inc. Vol. 35 No. 4 A Magazine with a Mission - to Inform, Communicate and Enlighten How to nourish the relationship as the children grow, marry and start their own lives? Ram S. Ravindran Our children are grown adults. They are married and have their own lives. They have to live their own lives. I am happy and thankful to God that they have a reasonably good life and that is all a parent should and could hope for. Though they donвЂ™t live near us they are in our thoughts all the time. I am sure it is the case with all loving parents. Periodic visits (once in 2 or 3 times a year) will keep us stay connected. In this age of high cost of air travel it maybe a financial burden. In addition, carrying the car seats for the children, having large enough house to accommodate several people might pose additional problems. Traveling with small children is not an easy chore. If the travel requires changing planes, it might turn out to be nightmare if the connection is delayed or missed (which happens often). Besides they may want to spend their money and precious vacation time going somewhere other than visiting Grandpa and Grandma. October-December 2011 attached to it to make a video chat. GoogleвЂ™s Picasa allows one to display a large number of pictures on the Web. With a little bit of skill one can upload videos of children playing, talking, or performing at school to the YouTube (keep it privately accessible). It should not be a one-way street. The older parents also have to do their part and share their lives via the Internet and phone calls. To accomplish these things the parties have to remain understanding of the emotional needs of others and be committed and disciplined to do it. In the beginning it may seem like a cumbersome chore. Once we get it in our minds, it will become an easy habit. Enjoy the company of your grown-up adult children and grandchildren. There is a workable compromise. In this age of Internet and free email, and universal possession of cell phones and Magic Jack, we can do a lot of things to stay connected. Periodic exchange of emails (even a few lines) will help. It can be enhanced by attaching pictures or short clips of audio or video. Periodic phone calls will help in hearing voices of the family or small children learning to talk. The periodicity could be once a month or twice a month. Skype Oovoo, Facetime all make it possible to make live video calls for free. With the inclusion of two-way cameras in the cell phones, and iPad and webcams in laptops, connecting via Skype or other video chatting services is a lot easier while both the parties are in close range of the Wi-Fi. We donвЂ™t have to get to the computer that has a webcam Visit Our Website: www.myiai.org First Name Last Name Title Term Email Phone No. BOARD October-December 2011 Raju ........................ Chinthala............... Chairman..............................2008 - 2011.......................... [email protected]................... (317) 339-7461 Manga..................... Rau........................ Vice Chairperson..................2009 - 2012......................... [email protected]........................... (317) 843-9330 Haresh..................... Gangwani.............. Secretary..............................2010 - 2013......................... [email protected]............ (317) 663-7722 Wilfred..................... Mascarenhas........ Treasurer..............................2008 - 2011.......................... [email protected]......................... (317) 578-4312 Atul.......................... Bhargava............... Jt. Treasurer..........................2008 - 2011.......................... [email protected]............. (317) 201-9211 Geetha..................... Babu...................... Member.................................2009 - 2012......................... [email protected].......................... (317) 418-9935 Rupal....................... Thanawala............ Member.................................2009 - 2012......................... [email protected]............ (317) 536-5130 Rajendra.................. Shah...................... Member.................................2009 - 2012......................... [email protected]................................. (317) 297-7541 Yogen...................... Parikshak.............. Member.................................2010 - 2013......................... [email protected]................................ (317) 846-5224 Amita....................... Ahuja..................... Member.................................2011 - 2014.......................... [email protected]...................... (317) 566-1558 Beenu...................... Sikand................... Member.................................2011 - 2014.......................... [email protected].......................... (317) 862-0524 Ajay......................... Ponugoti................ Member.................................2011 - 2014.......................... [email protected]......................... (317) 733-9883 Shanti...................... Panicker................ Member.................................2011 - 2014.......................... [email protected]..................... (317) 570-4974 Reeta....................... Bhargava............... Member.................................2011..................................... [email protected].......................... (317) 848-1286 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Reeta....................... Bhargava............... President...............................2011..................................... [email protected].......................... (317) 848-1286 Kavya...................... Reddy.................... Vice President.......................2011..................................... [email protected]................... (317) 587-8686 Rejimon................... Varghese............... Secretary..............................2011..................................... [email protected]........................ (317) 508-9460 Munvier.................... Singh..................... Treasurer..............................2011..................................... [email protected]................. (317) 770-0277 Manisha................... Desai..................... Jt. Treasurer..........................2011..................................... [email protected]......................... (317) 815-9450 Reena...................... Gangwani.............. Jt. Secretary..........................2011..................................... [email protected]........................ (317) 663-7722 Rita.......................... Devnani................. Jt. Secretary..........................2011..................................... [email protected]......................... (317) 573-9662 Sridhara................... Ramanna.............. Jt. Secretary..........................2011..................................... [email protected]..................... (317) 219-3860 Rajan....................... Gajaria................... Jt. Secretary..........................2011..................................... [email protected]..................... (317) 566-1995 Situ.......................... Mistry..................... Jt. Secretary..........................2011..................................... [email protected].................... (317) 889-1970 Raj........................... Kanuparthi............. Jt. Secretary..........................2011..................................... [email protected]................... (317) 522-0933 Prashant.................. Pradhan................ Jt. Secretary..........................2011..................................... [email protected]..................... (317) 585-8288 Archana................... Chaudhary............ Youth Group Advisor.............2011..................................... [email protected].................. (317) 705-0278 FINE ARTS COMMITTEE Mahesh.................... Merchant............... Director.................................2011..................................... [email protected]......... (317) 733-9720 Kshama................... Ranade................. Asst. Director........................2011..................................... [email protected]........................ (317) 581-1276 Parvathy.................. Hadley................... Secretary..............................2011..................................... [email protected]............................ (765) 452-4026 Arvind...................... Thakkar................. Treasurer..............................2011..................................... [email protected]......................... (317) 872-0740 Chetan..................... Shukla................... Jt. Secretary..........................2011..................................... [email protected]................ (317) 876-5195 Romil....................... Saxena.................. Jt. Secretary..........................2011..................................... [email protected]............................. (317) 332-9144 STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE Kanchana ............... Ishwar.................... Chairperson..........................2010 - 2013......................... [email protected]..................... (317) 848-8943 V.R........................... Ishwar.................... Member.................................2010 - 2013......................... [email protected]..................... (317) 848-8943 Vijay......................... Reddy.................... Member.................................2010 - 2013......................... [email protected]......................... (317) 843-8482 Sheila...................... Aiyar...................... Member.................................2010 -2013.......................... [email protected]....................... (317) 573-9642 Subhash.................. Mahajan................ Member.................................2010 - 2013......................... [email protected]................ (317) 823-8032 Raju ........................ Chinthala............... Member.................................2011..................................... [email protected]................... (317) 339-7461 COMMUNITY SERVICES GROUP. Amita....................... Ahuja..................... Team Leader.........................2011..................................... [email protected]...................... (317) 566-1558 Shobha ................... Reddy.................... Member.................................2011..................................... [email protected]........... (317) 843-8482 Chandra................... Krishnamaneni...... Member.................................2011..................................... [email protected]............................ (317) 574-0122 Geeta....................... Nevrekar................ Member.................................2011..................................... [email protected]..................... (317) 842-8475 Neera....................... Dayal..................... Member.................................2011..................................... [email protected].......................... (317) 598-0244 Poonam................... Chandoke.............. Member.................................2011..................................... [email protected]...................... (317) 328-2205 COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTE... Kanchana ............... Ishwar ................. Spokesperson . ....................2010 - 2011.......................... [email protected]..................... (317) 848-8943 Vijay......................... Gombar ............... Editor e-Bharati . ..................2010 - 2011.......................... [email protected] ...................... (317) 569-1128 Archana ................. Chaudhary ........... Asst. Editor e-Bharati . .........2010 - 2011.......................... [email protected].................. (317) 705-0278 Ram ....................... Ravindran . ........... Editor Bharati .......................2010 - 2011.......................... [email protected] ............................ (317) 291-2816 Madhu .................. Bhargava............... Asst. Editor Bharati ..............2010 - 2011.......................... [email protected] ................. (317) 862-2228 Raju ..................... Chinthala............... Webmaster...........................2010 - 2011.......................... [email protected]................... (317) 339-7461 Wilfred..................... Mascarenhas........ Advertisement Editor ...........2010 - 2011.......................... [email protected]......................... (317) 578-4312 Ramu ...................... Chinthala ............. Web Developer ....................2010 - 2011.......................... [email protected]......................... (317) 816-1293 India Community Center Developing and Management Committee (ICCDMC) Haresh .................... Gangwani.............. President .............................2011..................................... [email protected]............ (317) 663-7722 Atul.......................... Bhargava............... Treasurer .............................2011..................................... [email protected]............. (317) 201-9211 Yogen ..................... Parikshak.............. Member.................................2011..................................... [email protected]................................ (317) 846-5224 Rajendra.................. Shah...................... Member ...............................2011..................................... [email protected]................................. (317) 297-7541 Raju......................... Chinthala............... Member ...............................2011..................................... [email protected]................... (317) 339-7461 Wilfred..................... Mascarenhas........ Member ...............................2011..................................... [email protected]......................... (317) 578-4312 Manga..................... Rau........................ Member ...............................2011..................................... [email protected]........................... (317) 843-9330 Mohammed............. Khan...................... Administrator .......................2011..................................... [email protected] ................. (317) 297-4640 EDITORIAL BOARD Editor: Ram Ravindran......................................................................... 291-2816 Associate Editor: Madhu Bhargava....................................................... 899-1020 Advertising Editor, Wilfred Mascarenhas . ............................................ 578-4312 Chairman, IAI Board: Raju Chinthala.................................................... 339-7461 President, IAI Executive Committee: Reeta Bhargava.......................... 848-1286 Editor: Please mail your articles to Ram Ravindran вЂў [email protected] or Mail: 7731 Traders Cove Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46254 Phone: 291-2816 Advertisement: Wilfred Mascarenhas вЂў [email protected] Mail your payment to: 8258 Cloverdale Way, Indianapolis, IN 46256 вЂў 578-4312 Please mail your ads to Madhu Bhargava at Bhar Printing Address. Printer: Bhar Printing, Inc. 8745 Rawles Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46219 PH 899-1020 Fax: 317-898-8196 Email: [email protected] Bharati is a quarterly newsletter of the India Association of Indianapolis, Inc., dedicated to communicate, inform and enlighten the Community and be a forum for fostering Indian arts IAI TEAM 2011 2 and culture. It reaches approx. 1200 families of Indian American Community of Central Indiana. Bharati invites advertisements, articles and letters to the editor. Articles should be of general interest and not be more than 600 words. Letters to the editor should not exceed 200 words. Letters should be mail or email and must include your name. The editor reserves the right to edit any material selected for publication. The deadline for receiving articles and advertising for the January-March 2012 is December 15, 2011. The advertisement rates are as follows. Please make checks payable to India Association of Indianapolis. One Issue Four Issues Print + E Top Print + E Side Full page Half page Quarter page Business Card $300 $150 $100 $ 75 $1200 $ 600 $ 400 $ 300 $1350 $ 750 $ 550 $ 450 $1325 $ 725 $ 525 $ 425 India Association of Indianapolis is not responsible for ad formatting and misprint. Please provide pre-formatted ad to our publisher and verify ads prior to print by request. Business Card size advertisements will be provided free to Non-Profit Sister Organizations. October-December 2011 Basking in reflected gloryвЂ¦Well done Rakesh Agarwal Ram S. Ravindran When an Indian-American student gets selected as a valedictorian we feel very happy even though that person may not be our relative or a friendвЂ™s child ( Pike High). Fareed Zakaria came to the US only in the 80s yet he is able to create and host the GPS (Global Public Square) show for CNN. His astute political articles and comments on the happenings around the world are very much respected by thoughtful analysts. Sanjay Gupta gives his expert opinion on health matters on CNN. When we see these people on TV we feel as though they are us. We bask in their glory though we have nothing to do with their work. Two days ago a news item was published in the Indianapolis star. It said вЂњPurdue researcher wins national technology honorвЂќ http://www.indystar.com/article/20110927/ LOCAL/109270375/Purdue-researcher-wins-nationaltechnology-honor?odyssey=nav|head It goes on to state вЂњA chemical engineering professor at Purdue University will receive the highest honor given by the government to scientists, engineers and inventors, the White House announced today. Rakesh Agrawal will receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for his вЂњextraordinary recordвЂќ of innovations that improved the energy efficiency and reduced the cost of gas liquefaction and separation. His work has helped electronic device manufacturing, liquefied gas production and the supply of industrial gases for diverse industries, according to the White House. He is only one of the 5 engineers to receive this honor. Purdue University professor Rakesh Agrawal has 116 U.S. patents and nearly 500 non-U.S. patents to his name, along with an impressive list of awards. On reading this item I wanted to send it to all my friends. In the media you read or hear how Indians take away the IT sector jobs to Bangalore and cause the Americans lose their American jobs. Here is a news item that shows how IndianAmericans have done work that has benefitted American companies and earned a good name for the university as well. IAI is proud to salute and congratulate the Purdue University professor on his great accomplishment. This news should inspire the hundreds of second generation Indian-American student who attend Purdue University or who are alumni of that university as well. In this context, I would like to mention that the brother-inlaw of our own Pinkey Shah (Dr.Haren Gandhi of Michigan) was the recipient of this award in the year 2003. 3 Indian-American and other minority women volunteers are needed Ram S. Ravindran The American Cancer SocietyвЂ™s most recent estimates for breast cancer in the United States are for 2011: вЂў About 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women вЂў About 57,650 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be found (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer). вЂў About 39,520 deaths from breast cancer (women) Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is a little less 1 in 8. The chance of dying from breast cancer is about 1 in 35. Breast cancer death rates have been going down. This is probably the result of finding the cancer earlier and better treatment. Right now there are more than 2ВЅ million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Koman Tissue Bank is collecting breast tissue samples for research and treatment purposes. For more information please contact them at (317) 274-4051 or by email to [email protected] Some of the cityвЂ™s top leaders are participating, like First Lady Winnie Ballard. вЂњIf I could help to do research with tissue, breast cancer, I will do whatever it takes,вЂќ she said. Marion County Health Commissioner Dr. Virginia Caine is having a camera crew document her donation to encourage more diverse donors. вЂњI think especially for any minorities, whether you are Hispanic, Asian-American or whatever nationality you are from, Native American, this is a new opportunity that we might not have had before. ItвЂ™s opening the ways to have treatments just targeted to you, specific to you, based on our specific racial and ethnic groups,вЂќ Caine said. Evelyn Lobo wins LRL PresidentвЂ™s Award Congratulations to Dr. Evelyn Lobo, Senior Research Scientist, at Eli Lilly and Company for winning the prestigious PresidentвЂ™s Award for her contribution to a key research program at Lilly. 4 October-December 2011 Indy International Festival For the past several years India Association of Indianapolis has worked hard to increase the visibility of our community, culture and activities in and around Indianapolis. International festival is one of the most important event for IAI to expose the Indian culture and the activities to all the Hoosiers and school children in particular. More than 50 ethnic and cultural associations participate in this event to showcase their community and culture. IAI is proud to be part of this huge cultural extravaganza and thanks Nationalities Council for the opportunity. This event is held at the west pavilion of the State Fairgrounds from 17th November to 20th November. IAI welcomes you all to come and visit our stall. We need volunteers to be at the booth on those 4 days. Volunteer sign-up sheet plus other details will be posted at our myiai.org website soon. HERE IS THE LINK TO SIGN UP https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsKLM8Lh69rqd EdURVdHU0JJa0hKdFhRVEp1U2dTRnc&hl=en_US#gid=0 HECHT FAMILY DENTISTRY USHA HECHT DDS Quality, Affordable & Comprehensive Dental Care INDIANA OB / GYN Dr Swati Jain, MD, MRCOG is a highly trained, board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist in the south side of Indianapolis affliated to Community Hospital South and St Francis Hospital. Visit our website www.hechtfamilydentistry.com Has been in practice over 10 yrs. Call for an Appointment New patients Welcome! Most insurance plans taken 317.569.9559 1123 S. Rangeline Rd. Carmel, IN 46032 We have a quality set up for all of your OB GYN needs. 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Five (5) members for Fine Arts Committee with a One (1) year term: Director, Secretary, Treasurer, Two (2) Joint Secretaries For further information, please contact any of the following вЂњNomination CommitteeвЂќ members: Raju Chinthala (317-339-7461), Manga Rau (317-645-5945), Haresh Gangwani (317-332-3184) Please complete the form and mail it by October 15th, 2011 to Manga Rau 1889 Spruce Dr, Carmel, IN 46033 First Name: ___________________________________Last Name: ________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State and Zip: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________Cell: _______________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Position being nominated for: _______________________________________________________________________________ Nominated by: ______________________________________________________Phone: _______________________________ Candidate for the Trustee Board shall be an active member of the Association for five (3) years in good standing. Candidates for the Executive Committee must be members of IAI for at least one year and in good standing. Candidates for the Fine Arts Committee must be members of IAI for at least one year and in good standing. WE THANK YOU We thank you for the Sunshine And thank you for the rain. We thank you for the gladness And we thank you for the pain. The Sunshine makes all pleasant The rain makes all things grow. The gladness keeps us happy So that our pain wonвЂ™t show. We thank you for the flowers And the blessings by the scores. We thank you for air we breathe How can we ask for more? With all these many blessings, With life and friends to share Gentle God, We can only ask You keep us, in your вЂњCAREвЂќ Submitted by Dr. Mohini Ahuja Watch your вЂњThoughtsвЂќ, they become Words, Watch your вЂњWordsвЂќ, they become Actions Watch your вЂњActionsвЂќ, they become Habits, Watch your вЂњHabitsвЂќ, they become Character Watch your вЂњCharacterвЂќ, for it becomes Destiny. ---- Sri Sri Ravi Sankar % + $ 5 3 5 , 1 7 , 1 * , 1 & Graphic Design вЂў Printing вЂў Finishing Transforming Printing into Effective Communication Complete Binding and Mailing Services Over 28 years in the Printing Industry 8745 Rawles Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46219 317-899-1020 вЂў 317-898-8196 fax [email protected] Diwali 2011 Ticket Request Form вЂ“ India Association of Indianapolis October-December 2011 Saturday, November 12th, 2011 at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre 7 TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE GATE DEADLINE FOR MAILING IN THIS FORM IS November 1st, 2011 to be assured of tickets. Seating will be assigned as per the receiving date of the filled in form and the payment. Preferred seating will be reserved for Grand Patrons, Patrons and Sponsors. Grand Patrons are entitled to 4 free Diwali tickets & Patrons are entitled to 2 free Diwali tickets. Grand Patrons & Patrons must mail in this form, prior to October 20th, to receive their tickets. The family/s listed below, can pick up the tickets at the registration desk on the day of the event. If you prefer SEATING with someone please send in one COMBINED request. (Make multiple copies of this form if required) For additional information, Please contact : Reeta Bhargava [email protected] 317-848-1286 #1) Family Name: (Last, First) #2) Family Name: (Last, First) Ticket Type #Tckts Grand Patron $0x Patron $0x Adult (IAI Member 2011) $35 x Adult (Non Member) Circle: Cost Ticket Type #Tckts Circle: Cost $ 0 Grand Patron $0x $ 0 Patron $0x $ Adult (IAI Member 2011) $35 x $ $45 x $ Adult (Non Member) $45 x $ Children 13 вЂ“ 18/ Full-time students $20 x $ Children 13 вЂ“ 18/ Full-time students $20 x $ Children 12 and under $15 x $ Children 12 and under $15 x $ Children 2 and under (No Seat will be provided) $0 x $ Children 2 and under (No Seat will be provided) $0 x $ 1 2 3 4 Circle: 1 2 Total: 1 2 3 4 Circle: 1 2 Total: $ $ 0 $ 0 $ \ GRAND TOTAL: $ ______________ Please make checks payable to: India Association of Indianapolis Mail To: Reeta Bhargava 14588 Ditch Road, Carmel, IN 46074 Contact Name:_____________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________________State: _____________ Zip: ______________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: (Form must be signed and dated to make the request valid) Date: 8 October-December 2011 BLANK October-December 2011 9 10 October-December 2011 THREADERS WANTED! 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Rajmane, MBA, CPA Carolyn Scott, Roberta Surber, Hemlata Rohira, Prajwal, Kavya Gopinath, Sui Zing, Louisa Lui, Neelam Babar, Rick Singh 12April-June October-December 2011 8 2011 PRSRT STD. US POSTAGE PAID INDIANAPOLIS IN PERMIT NO. 8042 BHARATI B;;rt;I India Association of Indianapolis, P.O. Box 19191, Indianapolis, IN 46219-0191 Community Service Group Upcoming events Health Fair India Association of Indianapolis presents: IAI will hold a Health Fair on October 29 at India Community Center. To register please visit the IAI website. HOLI DHAMAKA 2011 Pack food for a good cause On November 1st, we will pack food for the вЂњKids Against HungerвЂќ program at Lucas stadium 5pm-7pm Decorate Tree In December we will help decorate a tree at the Ronald McDonald house. 011 2 , h t 16 Events Done - Back topSchool l i r m Weer 0apsuccess. , A drive The back to school backpack was y 3 : a 1 d nt r eschool u bags to a1school min the Indianapolis C donated a atthe y 1 S t i n & district. Thanks who us. musupported m a Timtoeall: thea people m r o g C i Pro d t n n Lunch at Wheeler Mission I e : nm lunchgat! the Wheeler hereSeptn24th, On W Saturday we taiserved r e t yin to allmwho E a ers Mission for women and children. Thanks l : b t P a i h l e o W H volunteered. IAI m r o f FREE that we participate in : We owe it toothe community t s C IAI Membership IAI Membership - Pay on-line (visit myiai.org) - Pay on-line (visit myiai.org) IAI preserves, and celebrates your culture and special festivals/events. provides IAI preserves, and celebrates your culture Itand special you Itwith a forum exchange of social festivals/events. provides youfor with a forum for exchange cultural views. We welcome you of social andand cultural views. We welcome you as a as India a member of the of India Association member of the Association Indianapolis andof look Indianapolis and look forward to your active forward to your active involvement. involvement. 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Bharati is pleased to publish any significant recognition any of our community members IAI UPCOMING EVENTS 2011 receive from any organization. Please the Group editor,Halloween or any office October 21 -contact Youth Party atholders ICC of- IAI Diwali and send them the information via November 12 Gala the activities of the larger community as well. email. If you sendFestival any information about November 17 - 20 International _________________________________________ an adult child, please have them send it or Those who want to volunteer, please contact me sign Please donвЂ™t26, send Thanks, HINDU MANDIR HTCIit.DIWALI - October 6:30 any pm information on behalf of a close friend. ANNAKUT October 27, 6:30 pm Amita For ([email protected]) more info please visit our website: www.myiai.org or contact Reeta Bhargava, 317-848-1286 or email [email protected] Rita Devnani, 317-573-9662 or email [email protected] Editor