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Valentine’s Special Feature14 Love at a Glance profile21 Be My Valentine!22 Special Gifts for Him and Her24 Valentine’s Trivia

Fashion and Trends25 Hot Picks for Men 27 Men’s Fashion - Spring Trends 28 Hot Picks for Ladies 29 Women’s Fashion - Opposites for Spring

Features30 Relationship Guide32 The ‘Is She a Keeper?’ Quiz 36 New Year’s Eve Wrap-up41 Christmas Show Wrap-up 52 Manipuri - Classical Dance60 The Nature of Love- Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai62 You are what you are: A Desi! 66 Immigration FAQs74 Interior Design- Treating your windows well

Bollywood 56 Cover Story - Slumdog Sensation 77 Sizzling Couples of Bollywood82 Bollywood Gossip87 The Hit List88 Movie Preview- Luck by Chance89 Music Review- Billu Barber91 Music Roundup 92 Upcoming Movies

In Every issue...11 Editor’s note13 Meet our contributors14 Calendar16 Horoscope48 Restaurant Review51 RJ Profile of the Month 68 Travel- Top 10 Romantic castles 70 Books71 Fitness - Sculpt those abs!72 Food - Secrets of eating well93 Yellow Pages103 Restaurant Guide105 Advertiser Index

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Publisher/EditorMONICCA SHARMAA

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SUgUNA RAgHURAMAN ANd elAINe MARTIN

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In this tough economic climate, I am saddened on a daily basis when I see headlines about poverty, home foreclosures, and bankruptcies. However, in the midst of this dour landscape, we have a bright spot on the horizon: Valentine’s Day.

Now, I’m not a fan of Valentine’s Day because of the flowers (I’m allergic!) or the chocolates (Too many carbs!). I am a Valentines aficionado because of the special jadoo that this day brings to people’s hearts. Whether it’s a romantic partner or a lifelong friend, I hope all of you will go out and tell that special someone that you love them. After all, we spend all year being consumed with kids, crazy careers, and stressful commitments—surely we can take one day out to thank love? It is love which makes us wake up in the morning, and it is love that fuels us through the day, and that, my friends, is truly priceless.

Speaking of love, I’d also like to take this opportunity to mention how thankful I am for my fellow magazine staff members Raj Shinde and Ali Fazal—Actually, it’s not Thanksgiving, so I don’t really need to thank anyone—but nonetheless, these guys are truly committed to giving you readers the best possible product and I think we can all spare a little love for them because of that. We also pride ourselves on having the most amazing, dedicated contributors in the publishing world—so they deserve some love as well. Last but not least, we love you. We value your feedback. We make the magazine for the readers, and your opinions are very important to us. Thus, feel free to let us know what you think!

Before I get too mushy, there is also a special recognition that needs to be given this month. Many hearty congratulations to Danny Boyle and the whole cast and crew of Slumdog Millionaire for winning the Golden Globe award for Best Picture! As someone who works for media, it is rare for me to find a film which connects to people of all ethnicities, but whose values remain intrinsically desi. The principles that Slumdog Millionaire promotes—not giving up on dreams, fighting for what you believe in, and prevailing above all adversity—are ideologies that we should all strive to incorporate in our day to day lives.

Until next month, I implore you to live like Jamal from Slumdog Millionaire, and pursue your passions relentlessly. This is a short life that we have, and I think we should all try and make the best of it. With Valentine’s Day approaching, maybe we should take some time out on February 14th and just be. No distractions. No stress. No commitments. Just time to break bread and enjoy with loved ones. After all, isn’t that what life is all about?

I leave you with this quote from one of the greatest thinkers of our time, Allan Chalmers:“The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.”

I pray that this month, we all take Mr. Chalmers’ advice to heart and truly live, laugh, and love.

Till next time,

Monicca Sharmaa


Dilshad Dayani is a DFW-based Education Consultant. She is the executive producer and host of the non-profit show Zindagi on Radio Salaam Namaste 104.9 FM every Friday in Dallas and on Dhoom FM in New Jersey every Thursday. She is currently in the final stages of her doctoral research program. She loves art and appreciates music and dance. She strongly believes that life is not measured by the breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.

Talha Ansari is the CFO of Everest Heights, one of the fastest growing South Asian Media companies in the United States. With a degree in finance, he also has a passion for entertainment and events. Also a successful entrepreneur, he has several franchise restaurants in the DFW area. He has written articles for leading Pakistani English newspapers like Dawn and The News in the past.

Gagan K. Singh is a well known Dallas real-estate appraiser and Amitabh Bachchan fanatic. She is also in the process of completing her Masters in Business Administration. She enjoys all kinds of dancing, arts and crafts, and long walks on the beach. She also enjoys traveling the world, sampling different gourmet cuisines, and playing with her golden retriever Austin.

Suguna Raghuraman is a franchise owner and decorator with Interiors by Decorating Den a company that has been in business for over 40 years. Having studied and worked in 4 different continents she brings with her a world of knowledge and expertise. Her decorating philosophy is smart and simple. And that design should be fun, functional and comfortable. She works with each client to create a design plan that reflects their taste and personality.

Elaine Martin has practiced exclusively in immigration law since 1997. She worked with the world’s largest corporate immigration law firms for more than eight years, advising businesses of all sizes, ranging from multinational Fortune 500 corporations to start-up ventures and sole proprietorships. In addition, she was responsible for all individual client casework, providing services in family-based immigration petitions

Contributors

The strength of our content lies in our contributors, who go to great lengths to collect,

compile and present facts, information and opinions in an interesting, entertaining and

easy to understand fashion. Our contributors range from serious research-oriented

writers to passionate activists and from casual conversational contributors to hacks.

Our goal: to engage the South Asian community in conversation about life in the US,

particularly in Dallas-FortWorth Metroplex.

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22 Maharishi Dayanand Sarawati Jayanti Festival

23 Maha Shi-varatri/Shivaratri

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>> Dallas Sings: An Evening of Opera 8 pm [email protected] 214-743-2440

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>> I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change@ Theatre Three214-871-3300The return of one of Theatre Three’s most popular shows, a musi-cal revue about love, dating and marriage.

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> Art of Living Course(20-25 Feb 2009)972-690-7883

> International Mother Language DayBengali Cultural Program Irving Arts Center, 7 pm [email protected] 214-641-9729

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>> Texas Persian Cultural Center: Poetry and Music Night [email protected] 214-570-8500

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>> Plan Fund: Business Basics Entrepreneurs [email protected] 214-942-6698

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>> Divine Performing Arts - 2009 World TourNTDTV Dallas and Southern USA Falun Dafa Association 7:30 pm [email protected] 817-907-7563

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> Bible Believer’s Meeting www.bbtfd.net

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Vedic Astrology Predictions for February 2009by Swami KrsnaRadio Salaam Namaste 104.9FM Host “Aap Ke Sitare” (every Wednesday 3pm - 4pm)Swami Krsna, is the 13th generation of Jyothishis (Vedic Astrologers) and has over 33 years experience in analysing horoscopes. To know more visit: www.DFWSwami.com or www.VedicStore.com. He can be contacted via email: [email protected] or Phone: 214-550-1427.

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Horoscope

This month is for religious and spiritual concerns in general. You will travel, meet-ing saints and teachers from different back-grounds through whom you will be exposed to new subjects which will benefit you. This transit can indicate involvement or concern with law, even if only to investigate a prin-ciple of law. During this transit avoid being rash, quarrel with elders or you may suffer disgrace and worry, loss of money, false accusation or become diseased. A disturbed mind is also indicated, due to despondency or enmity on the account of money.

This month is the house of work, of tasks that need to be done now for efficiency and effectiveness. You can work clearly and sharp-ly in your work. You must act according to the wishes of others. In service, you should work according to directions. If independent in service, take care of your subordinates and have self control for good results and satis-faction. Take care of your health for good results. Victory over opponents, happiness, favor from superiors, peace of mind, gain in service and efforts are indicated with this transit. Cheerfulness in undertakings and suc-cess therein.

This month brings extra expenditure, loss of money, coupled with domestic afflic-tions, sorrows and disappointments of many kinds. Matters of emotions and feel-ings will suffer, you may lose friends, have bickering with spouse, friends etc. It is not a good period for family and domestic af-fairs, deal with them carefully. Care for the property is a must against loss etc. The mind will not be cheerful and pleasurable movements in Society or entertainment will not be successful. Avoid conflicts as far as possible. Problems in romance is indicated, take it easy!

A good period for correspondence and gain through the exchange of views withfriends and neighbors. Travel for any pur-pose will be advantageous particularly for educational purposes. This transit is ben-eficial for all kinds of studies. Talking in tune to groups of people will be favorable. People may give you assistance and op-portunities but you should recognize their values and avail them for your benefits. Educational, intellectual and mental energy will be better.

Health and work are signified by this month. Excellent time for mental work to gain success and popularity. Plan your proj-ects carefully for successful results. Mental and domestic happiness, victory over en-emies and renown are indicated. Good re-lationships with officers and subordinates are possible, so do not criticize anyone. If you have an afflicted Mercury in your birth chart, this may adversely affect your health. Do not strain your body during this time. Take extra care for your health.

A period of balance and order. Hard work for financial gain. Business and profes-sion will be smooth. Attitude toward life will be pragmatic and practical. Help and favor from superiors, officers and persons in power and authority. The attitude of give and take will be favorable. Older personswill favor you. A good period for business, contracts and investments. Plan your things with foresight.

Take care of your surroundings and increase your interaction with friends, neighbors, rela-tions with business associates, people with whom you deal daily. You should listen to others more than acting independently. A good time to ac-celerate the tempo of your life to do new things. Study of a new subject, and short journeys will be fruitful. Gain through communication. It also indicates financial gain, new position and status, happiness, good health, success over opponents and domestic comforts. Special honor, courageand better position in life are results of this tran-sit.

A fortunate and favorable period. Good health, bright, cheerful mind, hopeful and all affairs will tend to go well. Beneficial at-tachments affecting your domestic or social welfare. Harmonious and stable relations with all. Travel is indicated. Physical, mental and moral improvement. Relations with opposite sex will be more congenial than before. Good time for parties and pleasurable pursuits, friendship and love can result. A good period for personal and emotional life. Harmony be-tween Will and emotions is suggested.

Achievement of desired objects, position of command, success, pleasure, happiness and home comforts. Gifts and presents may come. Success in business and professional pursuits. You are best able during this transit to display your talents. Your career probably improves in some way. You are influential over others. Good for Public Relations and selling property. Correspondence will be gainful and favorable. Group discussions will be profitable and persuading your view point. Communicate your emotions to others for fa-vorable response.

A very favorable influence making this a successful or fortunate period. A ood time to learn and study, travel, to make changes, and to deal with friends and relations. Good time to handle difficult problems. Gain ofwealth, joy, victory over opposition, good health and friends, happiness and acquisi-tion of desired objects. Pay attention to home, personal hygiene and organization of personal aspects of your life. .

Team-work is the watchword for this month. Keep balance everywhere for better suc-cess. Gain of money is indicated. Another person’s conflicting views can be handled through correct energy, team spirit and in a ooperative way. Sports will be rewarding. On the whole you may have financial gain, good health, happiness and enjoyment, gain of property, acquisition of luxuries and amuse-ments. A period of success.

A period of cooperation with others. En-gaging in group efforts and projects in your personal and professional life will be the most effective way to accomplish your aim. Be social and study the people around you. Gain through friends and elders. En-joyment of new position, honor, gain of money, happiness. Success and prosperity in undertakings, good food, domestic bliss, a good health, will perform religious cer-emonies and good deeds and gain through father or elders.

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Finding the right Valentine's Day gift is probably the most difficult shopping experience in any man's life. It isn't like buying a birthday gift -- choosing a gift for this special occasion won't just show your affection toward her, but your degree of commitment as well.

The nature of the Valentine's Day gift can reflect how much you care, or don't care, about her. The meaning of your gift also varies according to the seriousness and the type of relationship you're in. So, we've put together a great list of Valentine's Day gift ideas, depending on your particular relationship level.

Getting a dateYou’ve gone out with her a few times, the level of commitment is low, and you’re simply having a lot of fun. What do you buy her? This situation is the trickiest of them all because the wrong gift can take the relationship from casual dating to a full-fledged commitment.

8 pc. Gold Ballotin ChocolatesChocolates are a great non-committal gift. These particular chocolates emit class, style, and (of course) they taste great. Everybody loves a sweet treat, and this box of chocolates has a plethora of tastes, so you’re sure to get rave reviews.

FlowersWhile a bouquet of red roses may be a bit overzealous for a first date, other flowers may send your message perfectly. Do some research and choose carefully; gardenias denote secret love, orchids are always lovely, showing beauty and refinement, while yellow roses mean friendship. Just be sure to order your flowers early because Valentine’s Day can be a busy time for this industry!

Women generally appreciate that you spent some time selecting a gift. So it’s a good idea to listen to what she says, pick up on a hint she may mention in passing, and then surprise her with it.

Good luck!

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Hot Picks!

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grand Reveil WatchPrice: $24,750Official Site: Jaeger-LeCoultre.comAn 18 kt pink gold case houses the mechanical self-winding movement of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grand Reveil watch, and offers a decidedly different take on what a man’s watch can be. The requisite high-end elements are here, of course. The crocodile leather strap with a folding closure clasp (custom fit by your jeweler) and the perpetual calendar with day, date and moon phase functions all seem to be de rigueur, but this watch has something more. In addition to the mechanical movement, there is also an alarm function.

Rolex Submariner 6536/1Price: $20,000Official Site: Rolex.com (Also available at Govindji’s in Richardson, TX)Sean Connery’s Bond came by his Rolex Submariner more out of film budget circumstances than being true to his character. In fact, Ian Fleming’s literary incarnation of Bond wore a Rolex vaguely described and matching that of a stainless steel Oyster Perpetual. As the story goes, the production company that brought us Dr. No, the first Bond film, did not have enough money to buy a Rolex for Sean Connery to wear, and Rolex refused to provide one at no charge. However, the film’s producer, Cubby Broccoli, and the mastermind behind what would become the Bond film franchise stepped up and removed the Rolex Submariner on his own wrist and handed it to Connery just before filming began. This particular Submariner had a black strap and is most noticeable when Bond meets Honey Ryder on Crab Key and the two hide in the saltwater marshes from Dr. No’s henchmen. This first use of a Rolex on film by Bond is fairly simple and devoid of any high-tech gadgetry. Like all models before it, the case is stainless steel with a simple bezel and no date function.

Clarion MiNDPrice: $649.99Official Site: www.Clarion.comSpecs: 512MB RAM; 4GB SSD flash memory; Bluetooth; USB 2.0; MicroSD card; 11.4 ozNo doubt about it -- Clarion is one of the biggest names in car and nautical entertainment systems, and in recent years the company has branched out into navigation and remote starters. Now, the Clarion MiND shows that the company is moving in yet another new direction. The gadget is billed as a “Mobile Internet Navigation Device,” which essentially means that it’s a collection of a few satnav and cool mobile media technologies cobbled together and packaged for the dashboard.

Lenovo Ideacentre A600Price: Starts at $999Official Site: Lenovo.comSpecs: Intel Core 2 Duo; 4-in-1 remote; VOIP; all-in-one; HDTVLenovo’s forthcoming IdeaCentre A600 all-in-one looks like Darth Vader’s own iMac. The slick black machine has style and cool to spare, and the optional four-in-one remote functions as a regular remote, an air mouse, a Wii-style game controller, and -- get this -- a wireless VOIP phone. The Lenovo Ideacentre A600 is full of thoughtful design choices, like side-mounted USB and FireWire ports, and slots for multiple kinds of memory cards. However, the ho-hum base-model stats and excessive options will likely drive the price sky-high for a legitimately cool machine.

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FORMAL eVenTBoucheron pour Homme Price: $59 @ nordstromA unique mixture of classic sandalwood tones with lighter citrus notes combine to make a one-of-a-kind continental scent in this 2008 men’s cologne. Less is more when it comes to a deeper toned scent like this one, which makes it perfect for a formal evening when you want only a select few to notice you.

Hugh Parsons TraditionalPrice: $50 @ nordstromSometimes, to complete the formal wear look, you have to find a new scent based on the traditional English themes of warmth and sophistication. Enter Hugh Parsons and his Traditional cologne. This is a scent for a modern, young man who longs to see the world from the rail of a steamship. This 2008 men’s cologne is subtle, elegant, formal, and affordable.

DATe nIGHTBurberry SummerPrice: $55 @ nordstromSummer from Burberry is a reinterpretation of its classic cologne but with lighter tones, allowing you to wear just a little more without sending her running. This is a relaxed 2008 men’s cologne that serves best on those informal nights when anything is possible.

Bulgari pour Homme SoirPrice: $55 @ nordstromThe alternative to a light date night scent is the heavy masculinity of the musk-based Bulgari pour Homme “Soir.” This is the scent you want to have on when your intentions are clear and simple. What sets this cologne apart from all the others is the central tones derived from guaiac wood with a mixture of subtle amber.

WHAT’S neWTom Ford Private Blend eau de ParfumPrice: $180 @ nordstromPrivate Blend is my own scent laboratory; it’s where I have the ability to create very special, original fragrances that are unconstrained by the conventions of mainstream scent-making. Private Blend is designed with the true fragrance connoisseur in mind. —Tom Ford . Blends include: Amber Absolute:, Black Violet, Bois Rouge, : Intricate. Mysterious, Japon Noir, Moss Breches, Neroli Portofino, Noir de Noir, Oud Wood, Purple Patchouli, Tobacco Vanille, Tuscan Leather, Velvet Gardenia.

ed Hardy ‘Love & Luck’ by Christian Audigier Fragrance for Men Price: $55 @ nordstromEd Hardy Love & Luck for men is a bright, eclectic mix of fruits and fresh scents. The scent includes notes of bergamot, orange, mandarin and cardamom. It has a heart of absinthe, sage, cypress and violet and a drydown of musk, cedarwood, dark vetiver and agarwood. - By Ed Hardy.

Hot Picks for Men! Men’s FashionSpring Trends to look forward toI know some people might think that this month’s column might be mis-titled. After all, this is the February issue—the question of spring trends shouldn’t even be addressed for another three months, right?

Well, if we lived in any other locale, that logic would probably hold up. However, since Texas is our home, it’s about time that we face facts and accept that ‘winter’ in Texas isn’t a season; it’s practically a blip on the radar. Come March, temperatures will inevitably start soaring, and those bulky sweaters will be refined to the dusty attic where they will stay cozy for the next nine months. In preparation for this rapid change in temperature which is being predicted by leading weather forecasters, Salaam Namaste’s Ali Fazal gives you tips on how to stay trendy this spring—without breaking the bank.

Spring ColorsNow, I know the urge this spring will be to remain somber (especially given our country’s dire economic situation), but spring means color! This spring, the hot colors are expected to be lemon yellow, bright pink, and red. Now I know some of these colors might seem loud to you, but spring, according to our resident Vedic Swami Krsna, is the season to be noticed! On South Asian skin coloring especially, these bright colors won’t look loud and tacky, but instead vibrant and youthful.

Spring accessoriesWith Texas springs, one must always be aware of the fact that wind might take over at any time. For this very reason, it appears that light scarves will be the accessory du jour for the spring season. Those heavy musty wool scarves can stay buried in the wardrobe come March. For spring, light airy scarves in colors like sky blue, white, and tan are what’s needed to really punctuate a fun look.

Spring denimNow that winter is slowly fading away, all those chunky corduroys and other ‘cold weather’ pants can take a hike! In spring, denim needs to be fun and fitted. Don’t hesitate to try different washes of denim—it’ll only add to your individual style. Stay away from very light blue denim though, as this shade is extremely unflattering with the spring color palette. In addition, try and avoid denim washes with holes and frays—the worn, beachy look is totally over.

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Hot Picks for the ladies! Women’s FashionGLAMOROUSAngel by Thierry Mugler ‘Intimate Star’ eau de Parfum Price: $48 @ nordstromExperience celestial delights forever with this refillable precious star! The glamorous Angel Intimate Star indulges your senses with the heavenly fragrance of Angel. A new elegant packaging echoes the characteristic blue Angel design to embody classic luxury and glamour.

Lolita Lempicka Women’s eau de ParfumPrice: $84 @ nordstromRomantic and sensual, this alluring floral fragrance contains vanilla, musk and violet. The bottle is shaped like an apple, the fruit of temptation, and is engraved with a heart pierced by an arrow.

TRenDSeTTeR True Religion Women’s Fragrance eau de ParfumPrice: $59 @ nordstromDay or night, this clean scent takes you on a refreshing journey with an opening of sparkling fruits, adding freshness and vitality. A captivating floral heart mingles with sweet yet tart nuances of pear blossom further enveloping your spirit. Warm woods and skin-like musks are woven throughout the background, embracing you in deep sensuality.

Juicy Couture ‘Viva La Juicy’ Price: $65 @ nordstromCan’t get enough couture? Well here’s even more—for Juicy girls who want it all. Wild berries and mandarins. Honeysuckle, gardenia and jasmine. Amber, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood and praline. All boldly goldly bottled, dangled with Juicy charms and rocked in fuchsia wrap.

CAReeRDolce & Gabbana Light BluePrice: $59 @ nordstromAn astonishing fragrance that evokes the spirit of Italy…the infinite sky, the deep sea and lighthearted joy. Notes of Granny Smith apple, Sicilian citron, bamboo, jasmine, white rose, amber and musk combine to create a scent that’s feminine, deep and true.

CASUAL LIVInGClinique ‘Happy In Bloom’ Perfume Spray with Lip Gloss Price: $52 @ nordstromOne day your world is sweeter, softer, brighter. Discover the charm of Clinique Happy In Bloom (3.4 oz.), now with a pretty-to-wear bloom of Colour Surge Butter Shine Lipstick (0.01 oz.). This limited-edition lipstick compact features an exclusive Happy In Bloom shade. For a limited time only.

WHAT’S neWBadgley Mischka ‘Fleurs de nuit’ eau de ParfumPrice: $90 @ nordstromA vintage white floral fragrance with a glamorous heart. Reminiscent of a time when silver moonlit evenings were filled with sophisticated glamour and intoxicating scents.

Fashion opposites for SpringDon’t get confused. For every trend you’re going to see an “equal and opposite” fashion partner. You really have to pay attention to your own age, body type, lifestyle, and workplace to figure out which of the trends is really appropriate for you.

Remember, you can’t wear it all together. You have to pick one! Choose the trend that works for you and not against you. Whatever you choose, you’ll still be trendy and show off your own personal style with great freedom!

THe Mini Dress Vs. THe MaXi Dress

MINI: Dresses are a huge trend. There's no rule on lengths this season, so you'll see tons of varying hemlines... If you have great legs and it's appropriate for you to wear a mini, then this is the dress for you. However if you're aged 35 or above, it's a tad inappropriate to wear a mini dress, especially to the workplace.

MAXI: Lots of the maxi length dresses are coming in halters, spaghetti straps, etc. The emphasis is on the top half and can help hide a heavier waistline. Now, if you're 5'4" or below, a maxi dress may overwhelm you. Most maxi dresses are more for a weekend casual evening out and not quite tailored enough to wear to the workplace.

flaTs Vs. super HigH Heels:

FLATS: You're going to see all kinds of shoes in the stores-- the flats have never been flatter and the heels have never been higher. For the woman who claims she can't wear heels, if that woman exists, flats are coming in a variety of colors and styles. Flats look great with shorts, ankle pants and even for the evening. You don't need a heel for sophistication.

HEELS: The way to wear the super high heels is either as a platform or as a wedge so you don't break your ankles. The extra weight on the heel also helps you balance, and believe it or not, a chunkier shoe also helps balance out a heavier calf.

brigHT COlOreD Dresses Vs. nuDe COlOreD:

BRIGHTS: Primary colors are in! Think crayola and the strong reds, blues, greens, and yellows. You have to remember your skin tone matters and your age matters! You really don't want to wear these colors if you have pinkish skin tone, if you're over 55 or if you're under 5"4, because you'll look like a crayon.

NUDES: Everything I just said about the brights now no longer applies. For all those who shouldn't wear the brights, nudes are just as in right now. Tone on tone is one of the most sophisticated palates in fashion if you do it right.

sKinnY panTs Vs. WiDe leg TrOusers:

SKINNY: If you have too much thigh, you can't wear skinny jeans. If you do brave skinny jeans, work it so that you balance the body line. Since you have skinny on the bottom, balance the top with something big. Go with the opposites have something big and then something narrower.

WIDE LEG: No matter your shape, welcome the resurgence of the high-waisted trouser and jean. It's flattering for a heavier hip and thigh.


What Men Need to Know: The Woman’s Point of View

1. The most important thing is being sensitive and romantic in your words and actions. Please don’t fake your emotions and say things you don’t mean.2. Please listen to what she is saying. Most of the men never try to know what a woman wants because they never listen attentively. Don’t take your girl for granted. 3. Do build her trust by being faithful and truthful, and always “being there.” 4. Spend time together, cuddling, kissing and learning to enjoy foreplay. Learn about her body and erogenous zones instead of jumping to the real thing. 5. Never expect or demand sex.

What Women Need to know: The Man’s Point of View

1. Do take the initiative instead of expecting him to be the one to initiate first always.2. Try to accept him without judgment. 3. If you are still dating casually don’t expect him to profess his love for you so soon.4. Don’t push him into a commitment or an exclusive relationship.

5. Don’t take everything personally. 6. Don’t always expect him to apologize to you. 7. Do let him withdraw once in awhile; understand his need to be alone, to take things slowly, or to have a night out with the guys.

It is quite normal to have ups and downs in a relationship but how you argue when in a relationship can determine if you have a relationship that falls apart or lasts.

Things to avoid when arguing or fighting with your relationship partner: 1. Criticism, 2. Contempt 3. Defensiveness and stonewalling (withdrawing from talking)

Good things to use in an argument:1. Using humor to break tension in an argument. 2. Expressions of affection for your partner. 3. Acknowledge your partners point of view.

In any relationship what is important is understanding and trust. It is important to build and maintain a FRIENDSHIP in your relationship and that you give your partner the benefit of the doubt when times are tough... namely TRUST! Learn to understand each other, know each other and know what makes your partner happy.

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Sangeeta BachaniMusic Mantra: A treat for the ears

by Ali Fazal

With her unique presentation, Sangeeta’s Music Mantra is a special treat for the domestic divas of Dallas. In her show, Sangeeta takes listeners on a mellow ride, with musical stylings ranging from 1970’s jams to modern hits.

But let it be known, Sangeeta isn’t your average RJ who comes in and makes up her show on the spot. This stay at home mom tackles each show with research and precision. Spending 2-3 hours formulating ideas and doing research for each show, Sangeeta makes sure that her readers are listening to something of value. “I want the show to be more than just ‘mindless’ entertainment. I want it to be something that will make the listeners think,” Sangeeta shares.

Sangeeta also strives to mix it up on a regular basis. Instead of sticking to the same format day after day, Sangeeta changes it up from a variety of formats. Once a week, she does theme shows, with shows basically revolving around

a certain motif or idea (romantic songs, wedding songs, etc.). She also often does ‘Artist Spotlight’ shows, where she takes listeners through a musical journey of a specific artist. She also plays with modified Antakshari as well, starting songs with proceeding letters. “I want my listeners to go on the musical journey with me,” Sangeeta explains.

Sangeeta’s core listeners of housewives and stay at home moms are simply enchanted with her format. “I’ve been told that when ladies are at home doing chores, they turn on my show, and suddenly their work doesn’t feel like a chore anymore,” Sangeeta laughs.

All in all, Music Mantra has been sweeping the Dallas community off its feet. With the wide variety of musical stylings and a cool, mellow host waiting to take you on this soothing ride, it sounds like Salaam Namaste’s Sangeeta is already on her way to becoming somewhat of a sensation!

At Salaam Namaste, we recently received a letter to the editor this past month from a devoted reader that brought up a very interesting point. The reader pointed out that media today is structured in a very misogynistic way. There is tons of media devoted to the trials and tribulations of youth (think Gossip Girl), massive amounts of media devoted to career-powered businesswomen (think Sex and the City), and of course, a surplus of media reaching out to males of all ages (think of every sporting event or auto show ever produced). However, our dear reader pointed out that there is little to no dedication to providing housewives and stay-at-home moms with entertainment and enjoyment that is catered specifically to them. Well, our reader is in luck: Sangeeta Bachani, popular Radio Salaam Namaste programmer, is out to shake up that philosophy, and have a little fun along the way.


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Manipuriclassical dance from the north East Indian state of Manipur

Manipuri is the classical dance from the North

East Indian state of Manipur. Its themes are

devotional and are performed on religious

occasions and in temples throughout the area.

It is even often referred to as "sankirtan".

The term Manipuri actually covers a number

of dance forms from the region. The most

important being the Ras Lila and the Pung

Cholom.

MUSICThere is a very characteristic style of music for Manipuri dance. The music is generally similar to the larger body of north Indian (Hindustani) music. However there are differences in nomenclature of rags, tals, and the style of presentation is somewhat different.

Manipuri is unique among the classical Indian dances in that the instrumentation is a central part of the dance, rather than as a side accompaniment. Dances are very much based upon the cymbals (kartal or manjira) and the cylindrical drum known as Manipuri mridang or pung. Unlike other classical dances where the instrument is merely used as an accompaniment, the pung and the kartal (manjira) are actually used in the dance. Other common instruments are the harmonium, pena, bansuri, shankh (conch), and esraj.


The songs used in Manipuri are usually from the great poets of old such as Jaydev, Vidyapati, Chandidas, Govindadas or Gyandas. Any of a number of languages may be used such as Sanskrit, Maithili, Brijbhasha or others.

FORMSThere are a number of forms in Manipuri. These are the Ras Lila, the Pung Cholom, Nupa Cholom, Thoibi and a host of others. We will now look at them in greater detail.

The Ras Lila is the most important dance form in the Manipuri style. The theme revolves around the love of Krishna and the milkmaids (gopinis). Although the themes are romantic, we must remember that the Bhakti school of Hinduism considers physical love as a metaphor for spiritual longing. There are five Ras Lilas that deal with the divine love of Radha and Krishna. These are: Maharas, Vasantras, Kunjaras, Nityaras and Divaras. Other Ras’ deal with various aspects of Krishna’s life such as Karnabheda (ear piercing), marriage, etc. The performance of Ras Lila is generally performed in a special enclosure in front of the temple called a Nat Mandap.

The Pung Cholom is a very characteristic dance of Manipur. It is based upon the drum known as pung or Manipuri mridang. This dance may be performed by men or women and is usually a prelude to the Ras Lila. In this style, the dancers play the pung at the same time that they are dancing.

Sometimes acrobatics are used for an exciting effect, all without breaking the flow of the music.

There are a number of other dance forms that make up the Manipuri tradition. The Nupa Pala is a variation of the Pung Cholom; this is also known as the Kartal Cholom and is the cymbal dance. There is the Khamba Thoibi; this portrays the love affair between a prince and princes of two warring clans. There is also the Maibi dance; this dance deals with the cosmogony of the Meitei people of Manipur.

HISTORYThe history and development of Manipuri dance is interesting. It is said that King Khuyoi Tompok was a great patron of the arts and developed Manipuri in the 2nd century AD. However, it is not very likely that this early form of Manipuri had much in common with contemporary forms.

It is more likely that Manipuri began to take a familiar form with the introduction of Vaishnavism in the 15th century AD. This was first introduced by King Kyamba and greatly expanded under the support of later kings such as Khagemba, Chairairangaba and a host of others.

The earlier forms of Manipuri had not been codified or given a scientific base. This was accomplished in the 18th century by King Bhagyachandra . He invited the major teachers and performers from all over the area to codify their art into a coherent system.Today, Manipuri is generally acknowledged as a classical dance form of very high artistic and technical standards.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS USED TO ACCOMPANY MANIPURIPung -Kartal (Manjira) -Manzilla -Pena -Harmonium -Bansuri -Esraj -Shankh

Pung is a drum from the north-east Indian state of Manipur. This association is so strong that it has come to be known as the manipuri mridang. It is held in very high esteem and is very much used in the Manipuri style of dance. There is even a whole dance form based upon it known as Pung Chalom.

The pung is very similar to the khol in its construction and technique. There are really only a few differences. The pung has a body made of wood while the khol has a body of clay. Another

difference is that both left and right sides of the pung are similar in size while the khol has sides that are very different. Another difference is that the khol has a greater girth while the pung is more cylindrical.

No one knows how long this drum has

been in existence. It is said that it was introduced into the area by king Khuyoi Tompok in the year 154 AD.

For more info on other instruments listed in this article, please, visit www.chandrakantha.com

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Slumdog Sensation! by Ali FazalAs I walked into the cool, air-conditioned theater to watch Slumdog Millionaire this past month, I had a very clear expectation of what I thought the whole experience would be like. After all, I have reviewed countless films for Salaam Namaste, (continued...)



(Continued from page 59)

...and after a while, it’s pretty easy to predict exactly what a particular movie-going experience will entail. With Slumdog Millionaire, I didn’t know much about the film beforehand other than the fact that it was very critically acclaimed. But after all, being a critic, I know how unreliable such verdicts can be in gauging a film’s true content.

Now believe me, I have seen all the ‘hinglish’ films available in the market. Bend it like Beckham, Bride and Prejudice, Monsoon Wedding, Bollywood/Hollywood—you name it, I’ve seen it. Thus, as I walked into that cool, air-conditioned theater, I thought I was in for a totally predictable ride. Boy, was I wrong.

For starters, the crowd in the theater was totally not what I had expected. From other desi-centric films I’ve reviewed, I’ve come to expect a mostly empty theater, filled with a few chatty aunties clad in salwar kameez and sneakers. The breakdown here though, was totally unexpected. As I climbed up the stairs to find an empty group of seats for me and my friends, I was astounded by the variety: I saw a frantic suit-clad lawyer, tapping away on his Blackberry, desperate to compose that last email before the lights dimmed. I saw a group of giddy teenage girls, eagerly gossiping about how cute they thought lead star Dev Patel’s British accent was when he appeared on Letterman the night before. I saw older couples, younger couples, South Asians, Americans, and everything in between.

That’s really the special thing about this little film-- the impact it’s had on such a widespread and diverse movie-going population. After all, who knew that a film with a Welsch director, an Indo-Brit leading man, and an Indian heroine could have such a global impact and win the Golden Globe award for Best Picture?

After seeing the film, I understood perfectly why this film has become a worldwide sensation. Though the film is set solely in the slums of Mumbai, it has themes that appeal to individuals everywhere: Loss, Love, Redemption, and the ever-present Rags to rich element which warms hearts around the globe.

Focusing on a simple young man named Jamal, his rough path as a latchkey child, and his eventual rise to being a millionaire-, this riveting slice of life is a must-see for people of all ages. Now, here at Salaam Namaste, we’re not into telling our listeners what to do. That being said, Slumdog Millionaire is a must-see, and we absolutely demand you watch it.


FeatureThe nature of LoveKya yehi pyaar hai…

The language and understanding of emotions is foreign to many who are trained in logic and objectivity. I hope to demystify this language by putting it into a context that we all can relate to and understand. My hope is that the reader gains insights and can take a positive idea home.

You meet someone for the first time and if the chemistry clicks you immediately feel attracted. You’re at your best: witty, clean, and pretty much as good as you will ever be. So is the other. Over time you find topics, activities, and friends of mutual interest. Everything seems right. You are in love…You continue seeing each other, and your lives become more intertwined, and finally you decide to make it all official and form a lifetime bond based on love. You would do anything for each other. Your emotions are incredibly intense. Your love knows no bounds. In the book ‘The Road Less Traveled’, M. Scott Peck devotes an entire section to the topic of Love. It’s probably not what you think it is though. He starts out by defining Love, and then talks about what Love is not. Many of us will be disappointed to know that it is not what we feel when we go through the scenario described above.

Here’s what Peck says:“Of all the misconceptions about love, the most powerful and pervasive is the belief that falling in love is love...”

So here I am….Aha….what a surprise….what are you thinking now!!!!

He goes on to say that falling in love has two really important characteristics. First, there is a sexual attraction part of it; Who wouldn’t know this one……. it has to be someone we are sexually attracted to… Second, invariably the feeling of being in love is temporary. The honeymoon ends. We stop idealizing our partner. This always happens. The “feeling” goes away.

At this point I see you smiling!!

Reality hits…haqiqat takra gai...

I think that falling in love is a chemical and emotional response to the stimulus of being loved by another and being the absolute center of their attention. It is amazingly powerful while it lasts. It's no wonder that when it ends, we break the relationship and move on to the next one.Peck divides what most people call love into two stages: the first initial feeling of love and the more considerate, thought out acts of love that follow. He defines love as, "The will to extend one's self for the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth." Note that he does not label it a feeling; rather, it is a decision (The will to extend...).

Think of it like this. You know that feeling when you meet a new person and begin dating. The incredible energy, longing, discovery, and attention that you give to each other. That's the first stage. Really it is easy. You ignore incompatibilities and defects in each other. Life is easy. Everything is good and u think kiya baat hai…kuch to hua hai…zindagi rocks…

Unfortunately, that is not what love is really about. If it were that easy, the divorce rate wouldn't be so high. This initial stage invevitably fades. It fades, and only then does true love begin.

This was discovery for me. .as if.. I was watching discovery channel!!!

Love is a choice--not an emotion or feeling. It is a decision that we make. We decide that we will

give love to another, accept them for what they are. Only by recognizing that, we can we truly make a commitment to a relationship.

Well ...what do you think? Is it easy or tremendously difficult?

So here I have an answer for you…don’t think too hard…because we all lie somewhere in the spectrum and need tuning…I mean fine tuning!!

It is convenient to say something like, "I don't feel love for her, and therefore I won't buy her flowers." That is a cop out. In fact, doing loving things is the essence of loving someone. Not just buying presents, but respecting that person and giving them your time and attention. It's about kindness, support, and doing the things that allow the person to feel valued in their role in your relationship. As Peck says, "Love is as love does."

I believe, and perhaps many of you would agree... When people "fall out of love" two things are really happening. The first is that the "chemical" attraction of falling in love fades. Sorry..... This is inevitable… I wish I could help!!!

The next thing though is to choose to love. When the attraction fades (the honeymoon is over), that is when love must start. Often when people divorce, we hear ‘justifications’ like, "I just didn't love him anymore." All this does not mean that you should choose love over your own health. Do not stay in

an abusive relationship. If the couple has truly tried and done their work, the separation can possibly be reasonably amicable .Another factor, our emotions go beyond ourselves. And kids are strong unit of South Asian marriages...

Many marriages survive the shocks and carry many emotional stress because they don’t want to break the unit and disappoint the kids….every story is different and holds different issues and dynamics….but the choice is always very difficult.

Divorce can be ugly and nasty. Choosing to love is almost always a better course. I would urge that we should think critically before entering courtship …as later on one may end up with fewer regrets and may be another honeymoon to recharge the relationship!!!

And say impulsively haan yehi pyaar hai…

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You are What You Are my friend: a Desi! by Talha Ansari

It was a quiet Saturday evening; my wife & I were hosting a newly

acquainted Desi couple at our house for the first time. After a typical

hearty South Asian dinner, I suggested that we go watch a movie. “Sounds

like a plan, which movie?” was the question posed by the husband of the

guest couple. When I replied with the words “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi”

there was a moment of tense silence. I felt as though I had said something

insulting. The wife from the guest couple, noticing the weird halt of

dialogue, quickly chimed in by saying “Oh! He hates ‘Desi’ movies. He

just thinks that they are a waste of time. Sometimes I even have to drag

him to ‘Desi’ functions. When we were buying our house and the deal

was nearly done, he saw a ‘Desi’ couple standing outside another house

on the same street and he cancelled the deal saying that I don’t want to

live in an area surrounded by Desi’s.” Without saying a word I stood up

with an amused expression on my face and walked away from the living

room, where we were sitting, and went into my room and brought back

one of my wife’s hand held make-up mirrors and handed it to my guest

and said “In case you hadn’t noticed.”

Needless to say my above mentioned reaction was not taken in good humor (well, to be brutally honest, there was no humor intended as I was outraged by their way of thinking) and our guests got up and left. I guess considering the fact that they were guests at my house I should have hidden my disdain for their beautiful thoughts till they had left, but I felt so disgusted at that point that I just could not resist myself.

However, the sad part is that this was not the first time that I had come across such sentiments from a fellow South Asian. I have heard similar comments several times in the past and just cannot come to terms with the fact that so many of us are uncomfortable with our identity. Are we confused about who we are or do we not like what we see in the mirror? Is it that we are constantly trying to create an ulterior identity for ourselves? Let’s get one thing straight; we are who we are and have been what we are since the time of our conception and there is nothing that any one of us can do to change that. I can somewhat understand the plight of someone born in this country to South Asian parents. If ‘they’ are a little confused about who ‘they’ really are, it is still somewhat justifiable, but there is absolutely no excuse for someone who is born and brought up in either of the South Asian countries and has moved to the US anytime after their teens.

We have an enviable culture and a strong and beautiful heritage. Instead of being proud of that heritage and making it even stronger, we are hell bent on trying to create boundaries within our own community. Each one of us has the responsibility of representing our culture and our traditions, rather than running away from them. The more we run away from them, the easier it is for others to exploit those teachings and traditions and use them for promoting the ‘wrong’ things. This is what has been happening for the last decade or so in South Asian region of the world. If we realize how lucky we are to be part of such a great culture, start acting proud of who we are, and stand side by side of each other, there is absolutely no way that these so called ‘evil forces’ will be able to divide us and make us fight amongst each other. I started off this article talking about a ‘Desi’ movie, and honestly it is not about whether you like watching a ‘Desi’ movie or not. The point was to not reject something based on the fact that it is ‘Desi’. How would you like to be rejected for a job interview or a home or car loan only because of the fact that you are Desi. Think about it.

I am who I am and I’m darn proud of it; you should be too.

You know, that image of the the nuclear desi-America family, returned to the sub-Continent for a long (summer) vacation, of mom, dad, brother, sister posing in front of the Taj Majal. The group is huddled close on that bench hoping for the perfect portrait. And really, how can the picture be bad? That grand marble monument towering in the background, its skewed reflection glimmering in the rectangular pond. Observing that familiar image reflected on the movie screen and understanding that feeling of closeness and comfort of being together in a foreign place, put a big smile on my face, as did most of Mira Nair’s latest film The Namesake.

From the novel:“For 33 years she missed her life in India. now she will miss her job in the library, the women with whom she’s worked. She will miss throwing parties. She will missing living with her daughter, the surprising companionship they have formed, going into cambridge together to see old movies at the Capital Brattle, teaching her to cook the food Sonia had complained of eating as a child. She will miss the opportunity to drive, as she sometimes does on her way home from the library, to the university, past the engineering building where her husband once worked. She will miss the country in which she had grown to know and love her husband. Though his ashes have been scattered into the Ganges, it is here in this house and in this town, that he will continue to dwell into her mind...”

By Sajit, Washington DC (excerpt from desiblogs.blogspot.com)

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Immigration: FAQFrequently Asked non-immigrant Questions. By elaine Martin, Attorney. For more info, visit www.martinvisalaw.com.

1. "Visa" vs "status" explained. It is very common for people to use the term "visa" when referring to a foreign national's immigration status in the US. For example,

people will ask "what visa do I need to study here?" or "when does your visa expire?" when they really want to know when the authorized stay expires. So what exactly is a "visa" and why is using that word confusing? Unless you are Canadian, you will need a visa stamp on your passport to enter the US. The visa is the stamp on your passport that you get a U.S consulate outside the US. You cannot get a visa in the US. The visa is a travel document and is only needed to enter the US. Once you are in the US, you can stay past the expiration of your visa as explained below.

"Status" means that category in which you entered the US (e.g. H-1B, L-2, B-1) and the length of time you can stay here. This may not always be the same as the visa, for example if you entered in F-1 status, using an F-1 visa, and then changed to H-1B status.

2. How long can I stay in the U.S? You can stay in the US as long as your status allows. Normally, this length of time is dictated by your I-94. The I-94 is the small white (or green if you used the Visa Waiver Program to enter) card that a US immigration officer put in your passport when you entered the US. If you had a change or extension of status approved after you first entered the US, the approval notice will have a new I-94 attached to the bottom. This new I-94 should show long you can stay here. However, any travel close to the approval, or after the approval, might affect how long you can stay in the US, so please ask your attorney for specific advice. 3. Do I need a new visa after my status has been extended? In general, you only need a new visa stamp in your passport to return to the US after the current visa has expired. If you are not traveling, you can stay in the US after the expiration of your visa provided that your status has been extended. If you travel before your visa has expired, and you have an extension approval, you should show both the old, unexpired, visa and the extension approval, to the immigration officer and you should get the extension end date on your new I-94.

4. Do I need a new visa after my status has been changed? If you are not traveling, you can stay in the US after a change of status without needing a new visa. After the change of status has been approved, however, you will need to get a new visa (showing the new status) before you can return to the US from overseas in the new status.

5. Where can I get a visa? You can get a visa at a consulate in your home country or in another country to which you have close ties. Many foreign nationals also apply for visas at consulates in Canada or Mexico. This option is normally available to applicants to have no prior immigration violations, and no criminal, medical, or other unusual issues. Please check the website of the consulate where you want to apply, for specific procedures, document requirements, and waiting times. The consulate websites are listed here: http://www.usembassy.gov/. Waiting time at the consulates are available here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/tempvisitors_wait.php. In addition to the wait times listed on this website, you should be prepared for potential delays due to security clearances. In the worst cases, we have seen security clearance take months, particularly for people from predominantly Muslim countries,

unfortunately. 6. Can my spouse or children work when they accompany me to the US? Your spouse will be eligible for work authorization if s/he is in one of these categories: L-2, E-1, E-2, E-3, J-2, K-2, K-4 status. Spouses in most other dependent status are not eligible to work in that status. They may be eligible for another status, independent of yours, that would allow them to work. Children in dependent status, except those in J or K status and those at the final stage of the green card process, cannot get work authorization. Your spouse and dependents, if eligible, can get work authorization by filing a Form I¬765 with the USCIS. This can be done once s/he has entered the US in the nonimmigrant status, and takes about 3-4 months for approval. Until the I-765 is approved, your dependent cannot work. DISCLAIMER: This article and any information contained herein are intended for informational and advertising purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Please seek competent counsel for advice on any legal matter.


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BooksHow to Marry the Man of your ChoiceAuthors: Margaret KentPublisher: Hachette IndiaIt might be a New York Times Bestseller, may have sold a million copies but it really doesn’t contain the formula to ‘marry the man of your choice’, simply because the author expects one to put in a lot of effort into strategizing and thinking about how to entrap the man.

Her ‘what not to do’s’ are at times witty but mostly unbelievable, especially when she suggests that a woman should not

wear sharp earrings on her first date as the man, who would otherwise envision himself nibbling on her earlobes, could get distracted; or when talking about where to meet men she asks one to strike up conversations in a doctor’s waiting room or become a shoeseller to meet men. So you can “ask him about his shoes” to start a conversation.

Although at some places, the book does

give logical explanations on how to deal with a man when he is angry so that it doesn’t turn into a fight, how to make him feel unique or how to criticise and not insult; the book largely makes the woman look like a giver and a strategist whose always thinking about what to do when the man is around. One wonders. Can a relationship really work if you put so much effort into it? By Neha Sharma, HT

Marrying anita Author: Anita JainPublisher: Penguin

After working as a financial journalist in Mexico City, Singapore, London, New York and Delhi, where she currently lives. Journalist-turned-author Anita Jain came up with this book named Marrying Anita: A Quest for Love in the New India.

The book Marrying Anita: A Quest for Love in the New India is her journey from New York city (where she apparently gets frustrated with commitment phobic people) to New Delhi to find a husband.

Marrying Anita is a book, which is not only about her encounters with the suitable grooms, but also about the modern India; its ambitious youngsters, booming economy and changing mindset of people living in Delhi, where she discovers youngsters like her who live life on their own terms.

Despite being a Harvard University graduate and having been brought abroad, she doesn’t find any difference in her and the people she meets in this modern India. Written from an NRI’s prespective, this book also peeps into the life of NRI families, their family values, tension, insecurities and ambitions.

Marrying Anita… is essentially Anita’s memoir compiled very delicately. Being of a chick-lit genre it has spice, but at the same time it shows the changing face of India.

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Life is often rushed. But eating slowly encour-ages you to take a time-out. Pause a moment before you eat to give thanks for the gift of food that lies before you. An attitude of gratitude helps you to enjoy each bite more. Plus, the more you chew, the more your teeth and sali-vary enzymes break down your food so your stomach doesn’t have to.

You don’t have to be a chef to be an artist in the kitchen. The food you prepare can engage all your senses—from the aroma across the room to the vibrant colors and playful textures. All these characteristics create a rich, satisfy-ing experience no matter what you’re eating. If you’re the one in the kitchen, toss in some ed-ible flowers, garnish with your favorite herbs, and try using plates in colors that complement your creation.

Sharing a meal or breaking bread is a timeless custom across all cultures. It’s a way to cel-ebrate your food. Eating with others might also encourage you to relax and enjoy the full expe-rience around you, which will also help you eat more slowly.

Turn off the tube. Step away from your desk. Give eating your undivided attention. Savor ev-ery bite. These strategies will help you tune in to your body’s sensations so you know when you’re full. There’s no reason to keep eating if your body says enough. In fact, yogis will tell you to stop eating even before you are full be-cause a full belly makes you sluggish.

Looking to other cultures can give you cool cues for eating well too. For example, a beauti-ful Japanese custom is to serve each item in its own small dish. These dishes enhance the vi-sual experience as well as encourage you to eat smaller portions. Each small entrée in unison becomes an ensemble of food with plenty of interest and variety to make dining delicious.

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose track of nature’s seasonal ebb and flow. Eating the freshest fruits, vegetables, and fish of the sea-son ensures that you’ll have the widest selec-tion to choose from and increases your connec-tion to mother earth and the natural rhythms beneath the sun, moon, and stars.

A good cook knows that it’s all about the ingre-dients. To ensure that your meal is sensational, make certain each ingredient is fresh. The best way to do this is to eat only foods that are grow-ing in your area right now. If you buy some-thing that isn’t growing near you, it’s likely to have withered a bit while withstanding travel over time and distance.

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Chicken Tikka MasalaSubmitted by Philpot

1 cup yogurt1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons cayenne pepper2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger4 teaspoons salt, or to taste3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces4 long skewers1 tablespoon butter1 clove garlic, minced1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons paprika3 teaspoons salt, or to taste1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce1 cup heavy cream1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat a grill for high heat.

Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skew-ers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.

Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving plat-ter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.Source: SimpleSolutions Corporation


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by Suguna Raghuraman



Bollywood Feature

Top 10 Successful Sizzling Hot Couples Of Bollywood

It’s truly said that “Matches are made in

Heaven”, and it is their trust, understanding,

bond, emotion, and most importantly their

love that keep their relationship alive for several

years. Their love never changes for each

other, it remains the same before marriage or

after marriage. Thei love waits for no time, it is

visible through their gestures, actions, words,

and affections. Take a look at Bollywood most

sizzling and most successful couples in this

Salaam Namaste showdown!Preity Zinta and ness Wadia

The latest gossip doing the rounds in our saucy little tinseltown is regarding the state of affairs between dimply Preity Zinta and the dashing heir of Bombay Dyeing Industries, Ness Wadia. An incident that gives credibility to the speculation that Preity-Ness are heading towards splitville: Preity was left stranded on a road in sweltering heat by her darling boyfriend.

Rumors have always been rife regarding the relationship of the unmarried couple. Reportedly, high socialite Maureen Wadia, mother of Ness, disapproves of Preity, in spite of her attempts to look classy.

They are soon planning to get married and spend their life happily together. Preity, despite being relatively out of sight these days film-wise, is still a hot star and thus, this stunning couple is definitely on the list.

Even though Akshay Kumar has a huge fan following of girls, he still loves his wife Twinkle madly. Akshay and Twinkle Khanna’s marriage is 7 years old, and their love life seems to be growing stronger with every passing day. Twinkle Khanna has become the lucky charm for Akshay Kumar, because after he married her, his movies hit the bullseye at the box office and his recent blockbuster “Singh Is Kinng” gave him the title of the new ‘Kinng of Bollywood’.

After marriage, Twinkle said goodbye to Bollywood, and is keeping busy with her son Arav, but Akshay turned out to be a Kinng from a Khiladi. Most definitely another scorching duo!


Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora Khan are definitely made for each other. Malaika is hot, gorgeous, and sensuous while Arbaaz is very smart, intelligent, and loving. With the all guts of successful couple, they make a perfect pair and are happily married. It is said that it was love at first sight when they met on a coffee ad campaign. Surely Arbaaz and Malaika have many happy years ahead of them, despite the continuing rumors of an impending split..

Ajay Devgan and Kajol are the most adorable couple of Bollywood. They got married after a 5 year courtship; they also make quite a unique combination. Ajay is brooding and has a typical ‘angry young man’ look while Kajol is simply lovely and elegant.

Even though they are poles apart, they are the perfect match. They also have a lovely daughter named Nysa who is madly loved by them.

Saif was clearly the main cause of Kareena and Shahid’s four years long relationship’s demise. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor are famous for their baggage of past failed relationships. Saif has proved that love has no limit by realizing in only 3 short months of their relationship that he was deeply and madly in love with Kareena. As a symbol of his undying affection, Saif got Kareena’s name tatooed on his forearm.

They go together to functions as a power couple, and party the night away frequently. It seems that they simply cannot live without each other. Recently, they had a concert in Dubai together which got much publicity due to their mad love affair.Well, no doubt, Chote Nawab and Bebo made quite the sizzling hot jodi. In fact,the duo have signed a whopping 6 films together, including Karan Johar’s upcoming production.

Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone are the new romantic couple of Bollywood. They were paired together (with amazing results) in last fall’s hit romantic comedy Bachna Ae Haseeno. Deepika and Ranbir are known for showing their love in true youngistaan style. Both the stars are

frequently caught kissing each other in airports and on film sets, quite a rarity for prude Bollywood stars.

Touted as some of the biggest superstars of the future, Ranbir and Deepika have not been hiding their love from the public. In fact, a little birdie tells us that Ranbir is quite good with his hands…now get your mind out of the gutter!. All we are saying is that he was recently seen flexing his muscles while working out at Deepika’s new home at Pali Hill.

As of now, Ranbir and Deepika are too engrossed in their love to be bothered by anyone. We certainly hope this love continues to blossom, since film industry relationships fade faster than most. We hope that neither Ranbir or Deepika changes with success. Remember Kareena and Shahid? We hope, this time, history does not repeat itself!

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif are the couple who are mostly responsible for the headlines day after day after in the newspaper. Salman is often regarded as the troubled actor in Bollywood, with his rumored underworld connections, rash driving, and constant breakups. However, Salman changed his game by laying quite low after his break up with ex-flame Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. That is, until he met the delightful Katrina Kaif.

Katrina Kaif spends a lot of time with Salman’s family and has cultivated very close relationships with his parents and siblings. He has helped her out by improving her Hindi and recommending her for films in which he stars.

Hrithik Roshan saw Suzzane Khan at a traffic signal, much like his first meeting with Amisha Patel in Kaho Na Pyaar Hai. It was love at first sight. The shy Duggu (Hrithik’s nickname) took his time getting to know actor turned director Sanjay Khan’s gorgeous daughter.

When Suzanne stuck by him through his turbulent superstardom phase after Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, Duggu knew he had found his soul mate. Their A-List,

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna

Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora

Ajay Devgan and Kajol

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor



star studded wedding is still one of the most talked about events Bollywood has ever seen!

Suzanne is an Interior Designer and Hrithik a perfectionist. Suzanne is vivacious and chatty, while Hrithik is shy. He has a huge fan- following of teenage girl, while Suzanne’s modeling days brought her a fair share of male admirers. They are without a doubt made for each other.

Abhishek Bachchan got married last year to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and the same year they also got the Best Male and Best Female acting awards for their roles in Guru. About four years back, both of them were dating different people and nobody ever even guessed that this odd couple would end up together.

Strange but true-- this couple seems to come up straight from Bollywood, having had lots of humor, drama, suspense and romance in their relatively short relationship. They have such sizzling chemistry on screen that it is said they are the most demanded couple in Tinseltown apart from SRK and Kajol. Speaking of which...

Shahrukh Khan was walking down a New Dehli road when he stopped dead in his tracks. He saw the most amazing pair of legs in a short skirt. Even before he saw who they belonged to, he claims he was in love. It was Gauri Khan.Shahrukh saw Gauri again when she was 14 years old in a Disco. He says he

was attracted to her the moment he saw her and was later surprised that it was something more than lust.

They married three times: the first was legal, the second was a muslim Nikah and the third was according to Hindu rituals. They have a daughter named Suhana and son named Aryan. He calls her Gauri Maa. Gauri was everything Shahrukh was not: cool, classy, and sophisticated. He was hyper, sloppy and hated fashion. He always says the credit for turning an animal like him into a suave man goes to Gauri.

In fact, when her Hindu family opposed their wedding because he was Muslim, he wooed Gauri’s family in true Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge style. Later, when Gauri fought with him over the idea that he move to Mumbai to become an actor full-time, he managed to convince her it would all work out. Boy, was he right!.

They were seperated during this period, but when SRK heard that Gauri was in Mumbai staying with a friend, he literally combed the streets and found her! Shahrukh’s love of life is Gauri and their pair is perfect. Their sacrifice and deep affection for each other makes them one of the most revered, well-liked couples in Bollywood.

The couples listed above give a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘Marriages are made in heaven’. What other way could we describe such sensational couples?

Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif

Hrithik Roshan and Suzzane Khan

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Shahrukh and Gauri Khan


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Manish Chaturvedi Calendar launch

Premiere of Slumdog Millionaire

Aamir Khan receives CnBC business award

Sanjay deadly look styled by Aalim for Luck

GLSF 09 finale Jiah and Zaheer Khan launch F1 racing


Salaam namaste’s Ali Fazal gives you this month’s most salacious gossip.

1. Looks like Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham are quite the sizzling jodi after the success of Dostana. Rumor has it that a top filmmaker, well known for making ‘serious’ films, has approached the two of them to star opposite his favorite heroine Urmila Matondkar in his new production. With this film close to finalized and the sequel to Dostana already in development for 2010, looks like there’s no slowing down for this dream duo.

2. Bipasha Basu seems to have reverted back to the diva behavior she started off with in Bollywood. While shooting for Lamhaa with Sanjay Dutt on the India-Kashmir border, some fights apparently broke out between the production crew and some locals. Without telling anyone (even an assistant!), Bips stormed off to her hotel room, quickly packed her bags, and took off back to Mumbai. When questioned later, she claims that she feared for her safety. Keep this kind of behavior up Bipasha, and you’ll find yourself right back in the D-list films in which you started.

3. Poor Shamita Shetty is apparently desperate for work. Rumor has it that the sexy siren has been begging to be given the item song in big sis Shilpa Shetty’s new project The Man co-starring fossil Sunny Deol. As of right now, producer Dharmendra and director Neeraj Pathak have penciled in item girl du jour Rakhi Sawant to do the fast-paced number. Look Shammy, when you’re jealous of the film work that Rakhi Sawant is getting, it’s time for a career change.

4. Wherever Kareena Kapoor goes, drama seems to follow. The actress was recently scheduled to be the show-stopper at celeb designer Manish Malhotra’s recent fashion show, but things went awry backstage fairly quickly. Upon arrival, Kareena was apparently upset because her dressing room was only separated from the rest of the female models by a curtain. Bebo was apparently afraid that the models would try and take a picture of her changing. After Kareena’s bad luck with camera phone leaks (remember her kissing scandal with Shahid Kapoor?), its no wonder that Kareena was cautious this time around.

5. Konkona Sen Sharma might be covering her eyes in shame sometime soon. In last month’s Luck by Chance, the Bengali beauty apparently has a romantic number with Farhan Khan in which she is wearing a rather revealing chiffon sari. However, being the foodie that she is, Konkona didn’t bother dieting or toning up before filming, thus creating a rather, um, flabby effect on screen. Next time you hike up your top Koko, try a few sit-ups in your trailer first.

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Red hot Sherlyn Chopra is again making news for her unusual moves. It is nothing new that she tends to love wearing bikinis. But what’s making such hullabaloo this time is her diamond gold embodied bikini. Sherlyn’s diamond encrusted bikini top and golden hot pants that she will don in her brand new music video, Dard-e-

Sherlyn, has taken the peace of organizers. The latest buzz around the industry is that as Sherlyn Chopra embarks on her promotional tour for the song, organizers are panicking, fearing they’ll be sued for indecent exposure!

Sherlyn Chopra’s Real Diamond Encrusted Bikini Creates Tension

Shahrukh Khan Uses Mineral Water To Wash His HairWhen it comes to hair-care, Shahrukh is one step ahead of all. He is very conscious of his hair, as it is badly affected by hard water usually found in hotels. He faced the tribulation of using hard water while shooting in a remote place for Paheli, and now, wherever he goes, he carries mineral water with him to wash his hair. We thought only women were Divas in Bollywood, but King Khan proved us wrong this time!


Music ReviewBillu Barber (4/5 rating)A Shah Rukh Khan film is always special. But what does he do when the film is centered on Irrfan Khan, as also conveyed by the title of the film, with

him being only in a special appearance? Well, he only goes full-on to make it as commercial as possible by appearing in number of song and dance

appearances. Not just that, he also ropes in some of the top heroines in the industry and makes them dance along with him. If in Om Shanti Om, he had

opted for Vishal-Shekhar as the composers, for Billu Barber he gives Pritam the responsibility of creating a hardcore commercial score. While 2008 was

superb for the composer with number of back to back successful albums (Jannat, Singh Is Kinng, Race, Kismat Konnection, Golmaal Returns), 2009 also

promises to follow suit with Billu Barber beginning the year!

MUSICItem song no.1 - that’s ‘Marjaani’ for you! From the very first beat, you know that there is no way this song won’t succeed in reaching the top of the charts. A fast paced track that remains Indian at heart even with all the Western beats surrounding it, ‘Marjaani’ has Pritam giving his all to ensure that his ‘jodi’ with Kareena Kapoor continues to be a big hit. Remember ‘It’s Rocking’ (Kya Love Story Hai) and ‘Yeh Ishq Hai’ (Jab We Met)? The fun continues with ‘Balkan Mix’ and ‘Electro House’

He goes on to create ‘Love Mera Hit Hit’ which he could have composed in his sleep, considering the ‘template’ feel to it. Item song no.2, it is just a follow up to many a dance floor chartbusters that he has created in movies like Race (‘Khwaab Dekhe Jhoothe Moothe’) and Kismat Konnection (‘Ae Pappi’). ‘The House Mix’ and ‘Remix’ version ensure that the song remains with you much after you have heard it first.

Another ‘template’ song in the album is ‘You Get Me Rockin & Reeling’ which has a beginning akin to that of ‘Zara Zara Touch Me’ [Race]. However, soon after it moves to being much more childlike and innocent with the advent of lyrics that go as ‘Khudaya Khair’. In fact based on the same tune

with just the words ‘Khudaya Khair’, there is another namesake song that follows later in the album. While the former has a slight Western twang to it, the latter comes with a full-on Indian feel. These two are yet another very good additions to this album that seems to have one chartbuster packed after another in the album.

There is a speed breaker though in the form of ‘Ae Aa O’ which is the first rock track of the album and doesn’t really make you jump with joy in the very first listening. In fact the very sound of ‘Ae Aa O’ (also appearing later in the remix version) that remains persistent throughout the track is ordinary and straight out of a commercial.

It’s a different Pritam that one hears in ‘Jaoon Kahan’ which is a sad song expected to play in the background at multiple junctures. Though there isn’t anything extraordinary about the compositions due to the heard-before factor, ‘Jaoon Kahan’ is still a soothing number enough to keep your interest in the song to follow. Later, one can sense a clear Priyadarshan influence to the proceedings with ‘Billoo Bhayankar’ bringing the album to a close. With a rustic folk flavor to it while keeping the fun quotient intact, ‘Billoo Bhayankar’ is a song that hails the central protagonist of the film played by Irrfan Khan.

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Movie PreviewLuck by Chance Producer: Farhan AkhtarDirector: Zoya AkhtarCast: Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Konkona Sen Sharma, Juhi Chawla, Isha Sharwani, Dimple Kapadia, Rishi Kapoor

The fantasy sellers and the devoted audience. The insane love for Cinema mixed with the eccentric notion of divinity and archaic beliefs. These are

the contradictions that keep this world spinning. The stark reality of living in India juxtaposed with the fantastical world depicted on screen suddenly

begins to make sense in Zoya Akhtar’s Luck by Chance.

Sona (Konkona Sen Sharma) arrives in Bombay with her dreams of becoming a film star. Wide eyed but ambitious, she does whatever it takes to make it. She lives on her own in a rented apartment - a luxury for most in this bustling city, and spends her time with a motley crew of loyal friends whose lives are also entwined with Bollywood, each one in search of a bigger dream.

Vikram (Farhan Akhtar) has just moved to the city leaving the comforts of his parents Delhi home. He is a mover, and is used to getting what he wants and is smart enough to know when to demand it and when to manipulate it. He is young and handsome, and full of promise. Sona begins to enjoy Vikram's attention and affections; they develop a romantic relationship.

Rolly (Rishi Kapoor) is a successful though superstitious producer who only works with the biggest stars. He is making a potential blockbuster launching the nubile Nikki Khurana (Isha Sharwani), the 18-year-old daughter of 70's superstar, Neena (Dimple Kapadia). The hero of the film, Zaffar Khan (Hrithik Roshan), is Rolly's favorite superstar. He was launched by Rolly and went on to become a huge draw at the box office.

The wheels of fate indeed continue to spin favorably for Vikram, as elsewhere in the industry, havoc spreads on the sets of producer Rommy Rolly's new film. Vikram is called in for an audition and uses this opportunity to the fullest.

The film is about a slice of Bollywood life, in which Kismet plays a huge role. Here, notions of superstition, fate and destiny underline every life, as grand desires and opportunity converge to form strange patterns.

In such an unpredictable climate is success and failure what others define for you or is it something you decide for yourself.

Luck By Chance is a contemporary tale set in a world desperate to escape its own reality.

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Music Review

Slumdog Millionaire (4/5 rating)Slumdog Millionaire is an excellent album that deserves all the

applause and accolades it has been collecting internationally. Basically,

a theme album with most of the tracks being background pieces, it

never makes you miss the need of any spoken words for most of its

duration. And even for those who look want their music to have full

song and dance routines, there are numbers like ‘Jai Ho’ and ‘Ringa

Ringa’ to keep them entertained. Play this one on for a long ride;

you would certainly enjoy the sheer variety that comes along with it!

PICK’S: ‘Jai Ho’, ‘Gangsta Blues’, ‘Ringa Ringa’, ‘O Saya’, ‘Dreams On Fir’

Dev D (4/5 rating)

Amit Trivedi gives an excellent start to the year by presenting

to audience the music of Dev D, which brings in so much variety

to proceedings that one just feels truly content. These are the kind

of songs that should play for bits and piece in the narrative of Dev

D and add great value to it. There are some albums that make you

say - ‘Chuck the very thought around whether this album will do well

commercially or not; it is an exemplary piece of work and that’s what

that matters most’! Well, Dev D is one such album. Just pick this one

quickly from the shelves; they don’t make such albums in dozens!

PICK’S: ‘Duniya’, ‘Emosanal Attyachaar’, ‘Nayan Tarse’, ‘Dhol Yaara Dhol’By Joginder Tuteja

Victory (3/5 rating)

After a false start with ‘Money Money’, one almost looses all

hopes with Victory. However, ‘Balla Utha’ turns out to be a victorious

song followed by the theme track Victory which goes with the spirit

of the film. However, to bring some variety into the proceedings, ‘Tu

Ne Re’ and ‘Aisa Toh Socha Na Tha’ make for a good listening as

well. In any case, regardless of any other number in the album, if

Victory would be remembered, it would be for ‘Bala Utha’, a number

that is all set to be the next anthem track for the Indian cricket team

after Chak De India!

PICK’S: ‘Balla Utha’, ‘Tu Ne Re’, ‘Aisa Toh Socha Na Tha’

Luck By Chance (3/5 rating)

As 2009 kick starts, Luck By Chance brings with it a different flavor of music to it, something which is completely different from some of the biggest hits that 2008 saw. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy push the envelope, as expected, and dare to do something different in a film which is being pitched in a commercial market. Though it would be wrong to expect this album to take a thundering start at the music stands due to its unique flavor and unconventional style, as an entire soundtrack it does work for the film. Luck By Chance is one of those albums where one can’t expect a single number to make waves but listen to it as an original soundtrack and it certainly turns out to be

pretty enjoyable.

PICK’S: ‘Sapnon Se Bhare Naina’, ‘Yeh Zindagi Bhi’, ‘O Rahi Re’

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LYRICS‘Marjaani’ boasts of lyrics that have a characteristic Gulzar touch to them. In fact with the kind of flavor that Pritam brings to his lyrics, one wonders whether we are looking at another Pancham da-Gulzar ‘jodi’ in the offering since the composer makes it all sound so commercial that one ends up remembering many a chartbuster hits that Pancham da and Gulzar had delivered three decades back! On the other hand, don’t bother about lyrics like ‘Khit Pit’, ‘Hit Hit’, ‘Kudi Tu Sexy’ etc. - it’s the catchy feel and rhythm that matters most for ‘Love Mera Hit Hit’ and lyricist Ashish Pandit does well on those grounds! Neeraj Shridhar also turns lyricist for ‘Ae Aa O’ but the words here aren’t anything above ordinary.

Sayeed Quadri and Gulzar write a version each for ‘Khudaya Khair’ that also arrives as ‘You Get Me Rockin & Reeling’. Both the numbers bring in a different flavor though the element of pure and innocent love remains intact in each of the instances. Sayeed Quadri also writes ‘Jaoon Kahan’ that narrates the state of the protagonist who has lost a lot in his life while Gulzar gets his own take on the protagonist’s popularity with ‘Billoo Bhayankar’.

VOCALSSukhwinder Singh, the voice of Shah Rukh Khan opens ‘Marjaani’ and allows Sunidhi Chauhan to arrive on the scene who shines in a big way. She is truly in form in her only number in Billu Barber

and ensures that her hit record with Kareena Kapoor stays intact. Later K.K. too arrives for the ‘Balkan Mix’ of the song and adds on to the options available for the final song placement in the film.

Neeraj Shridhar, the voice that never fails Pritam, is in full form again for ‘Love Mera Hit Hit’ though it is Tulsi Kumar who surprises most with her altogether different style of rendition for Deepika Padukone. Neeraj also sings the solo ‘You Get Me Rockin & Reeling’ which later arrives as ‘Khudaya Khair’ with Soham, Akriti Kakar and Monali bringing a certain Indian-ness to the proceedings. With Abhijeet coming back on scene with the ‘reprise version’ of the same song, one knows what to expect considering the fact that the singer has sung many a hits for Shah Rukh Khan during last 15 odd years!

K.K., who is otherwise so dependable, doesn’t really make ‘Ae Aa O’ rise above ordinary. Most of the times he is capable of turning the most average

compositions good due to his sheer prowess behind the mike but in case of ‘Ae Aa O’, he isn’t able to do much even in company of Rana Mazumder and Suraj. On the other hand, Raahat Fateh Ali Khan’s voice manages to bring in some ‘thehrav’ in the proceedings that were being dominated by beats and rhythm all this while. Ajay Jhingaran, Raghuveer and Kalpana come together for a

rustic ‘Billoo Bhayankar’ and though the song is not the next chartbuster in the making, it should help the narrative of Billu Barber.

OVERALLBillu Barber has a rocking start to it with songs like ‘Marjaani’ and ‘Love Mera Hit Hit’ that are guaranteed chartbusters in the making. Though ‘Ae Aa O’ is the only number that doesn’t quite make a mark, ‘Khudaya Khair’ brings in a nice feel-good touch to it which keeps the flag high for Billu Barber. On the other hand, ‘Jaoon Kahan’ and ‘Billoo Bhayankar’ add on to the situational flavor. While the soundtrack should work well for the film, we are not looking at a Race or a Jannat or a Singh Is Kinng that are being played even till date. Still, from the popularity perspective, Billu Barber should go the Kismat Konnection and Golmaal Returns way by being reasonably successful.

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Jeff Pickering, CPA 972-378-52006533 Preston Road, Suite 300, Plano, TX 75024Laxmi Tummala CPA 972-335-7128549 Southridge Way, Irving, TX-75063M Rafi Farukhi 972-216-02871516 Paintbrush, Mesquite, TXMD & Associates, LLP, CPA 214-722-75453030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 700, Dallas, TX-75234Nisha Vithalani, CPA 972-462-9411959 Village Parkway, Coppell, TX-75019Our Own CPA 972-672-83414230 LBJ Freeway, Suite 122, Dallas, TX-75244Perfect Tax & Financial Services 469-828-0TAX17770 Preston Road, Suite 1-O, Dallas, TX-75252Real Estate Tax Consultants 972-596-50053325 Silverstone Drive, Plano, TX 75023Roshan Ajanee 972-484-002011500 N Stemmons Frwy, #175, Dallas, TX-75229Sudhir Shah 972-644-22111901 Baltimore Drive, Richardson, TX-75081USA A TAX - Amna Paryani 972-690-6464888 S Greenville, Suite 118, Richardson, TXV. C. Sutaria 214-340-0209/ 972-994-945512160 N. Abrams Road # 514, Dallas, TX-75243Vidya Suresh, CPA 214-550-893614720 Falling Leaf Drive, Frisco, TX-75035Zahid Reza, CPA 214-641-97296210 Campbell Road, Ste 150, Dallas, TX 75248

ADVERTISERSAmazing Asia Advertising 972-401-1550300 E Royal Lane, # 117, Las Colinas, TX-75039Diversified Promotions 214-727-2545600 South MacArthur, # 1324, Coppell, TX-75019Flat World Design 972-758-75003308 Preston Road, # 350-120, Plano, TX-75093Mass Communications 201-993-0724PO Box: 1468, Wichita Falls, TX-76301Personalize Your Invitations 469-789-47313412 Woodheights Court, Plano, TX-75074

APARTMENT LOCATORSA OK Apartments 972-818-3456Apartments In Dallas 972-307-77554043 Trinity Mills, Suite 106, Dallas, TX-75287Classik Management Company 972-691-5898P.O. Box 1362, Coppell, TX 75019Lakshmana Katuri 972-423-4523Plano, TX-75075

APPAREL

Amdani’s 972-570-0241219 W Airport Freeway, Irving, TX-75062Anila’s Collection 469-471-7823Anila Velani, TXArshis 972-437-2465113 S Central Expy, Richardson, TX 75080Asia Boutique 972-720-01654545 Forest Bend, Dallas, TX-75244Bangles & Beyond 972-342-76732540 Old Denton Road, Carrollton TX Bombay Sari 817-306-1763 / 817-637-31638069 Summer Sun Drive, Fortworth, TX-76137Cafepress Love India Indigear 972-874-02783701 Sandhurst Drive, Flowermound, TX-75022Flamboyance 972-943-57133444 Bluegrass Drive, Plano, TX-75074Expressions 972-554-72001006-B West Airport Fwy, Irving, 75062Falak Collections 972-479-0044108 Inge Drive, Richardson, TX-75080Fashion Flakes 214-726-0605404 N Village Drive, McKinney TX-75071Heena Fashions 817-637 3163 / 817-306-17638069 Summersun Drive, Fortworth, TX-76137

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Jalaram Sari & Electronics 972-644-82421006-B W Airport Freeway, Irving TX 75062 India Sari Palace 817-318-1178 / 972-252-89332301 N O’Connor Road, Irving, TX-75062Ishas Collection 972-466-11191205 W Trinity Mills Rd, # 208, Carrollton 75006Kids World 972-906-29852009 Brook Lane, Flower Mound, TX-75028Krishna Sarees 972-479-0044108 Inge Drive, Richardson TX 75081Le Shimmer Boutique 214-662-49363624 Flintstone Dr, Plano, 75074 T: 972-390-0000Libaas Boutique 972-422-1569245 N Central Expy, # 105, Richardson, TX-75080Majestic Styles 972-432-95992213 Hillshire Lane, Irving, TX-75063Hiral/Sharmi 817-453-53041009 Belmont Drive, Kennedale TX- 76060May Fair Collection 972-250-38947503 Aberdon, Dallas, TX-75252Mystique Asia Inc 972-491-27686905 N. Coit Road, Plano, TX-75024Naz Shah 972-444-99971419 Santa Fe Trail, Irving, TX-75063Niru’s Boutique 972-783-9700100 S. Central Expy, # 18, Richardson, TX-75080P~Attire Boutique 972-900-52291112 Jeffrey Trail Irving TX-75062 Pehnava 214-887-64783418 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX-75206Poshaak Beauty Salon & Boutique Hidden Ridge, Irving, TX-75038 972-550-0686Queen’s Boutique 972-492-35053648 Old Denton Dr, # 108, Carrollton, TX-75007Rajvi Boutique 214- 701-61561131 Hidden Ridge, Apt 3112, Irving TX-75038Ray Fashions 214-485-313018959 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX-75287Reflections 214-596-00146205 Coit Road, Suite162, Plano, TX 75024Rung Boutique 972-620-108011834 Harry Hines Blvd., # 115, Dallas, TX-75234Sakhi Collection 972-480-0304777 S Central Expy, # I-X, Richardson, TX-75080Sanskruti 972-550-06861217 Meadow Creek, Drive, Irving TX-75038 Sari Niketan 972-550-0686Meadow Creek Drive, Irving, TX-75038Shanana Boutique 972-870-5753325 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, TX-75062

Sheetal Fashions 214-441-9606319 W Airport Freeway, Irving, TX-75062Shree Boutique & Antiques 954-301-3379104 6th Street, Lynden, TX-98264Shree Boutique2807 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75062Shree Boutique 972-678-25121931 Edgehill Drive, Allen, TX-75013Sila 214-726-0605404 N.Village Drive, McKinney, TX-75071Silk Bazaar 972-862-7788Myrtle Beach 6600, Plano, TX-75093Silk Threads 972-432-959912200 N. Stemmons Fwy, # 301, Dallas 75234Sri’s Fashions 972-900-52291112 Jeffery Trail, Irving, TX-75062Trends n Threads 817-903-10233709 Lightland Road, Fortworth, TX-76137Trendz 469-855-46635608 Rickshaw Lane, Plano, TX-75094Yasmeen’s Fashion 972-432-959912200 Stemmons Fwy, # 301, Dallas, TX-75234

ASTROLOGYParesh Pathak 817-281-41036744 Geyser Trail, F ortworth, TXPsychic Energies 972-247-77702877 LBJ Fwy, # 155, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Swami Veet Chintan Krsna... 214-550-1427 “Jyotishi, Vedic astrologer, priest of India”


Vedic Astrology and Palmistry 972-550-01071208 Hidden Ridge, Irving, TX-75038Vino 972-444-9960415 Red River Trail, Irving, TX-75063

ATM

Cash Technologies of America 4545 Fuller Dr, #340,

Las Colinas, Tx 75038. Tel: 972-791-2286

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Credit Card Processing 214-662-7552

2828 Forest Ln, # 2100, Dallas

ATTORNEYSDilipkumar M. Patel 214-999-61002001 Ross Avenue, Suite 2000, Dallas, TX-75201Law Offices of Wincorn 214-630-1221100 N Central Expy, # 1310, Richardson, 75080Jas S. Braich 214-692-65305910 N Central Expy, Suite 980, Dallas, TX-75206Kamla Madan Dhall 972-235-404312900 Preston Road, Suite 525, Dallas, TX-75230

Kenneth Wincorn 469-831-9988/ 214-630-1221100 N Central Expy, # 1310, Richardson, 75080Law Offices of Kamlesan Naidoo 972-997-7233800 E Campbell Rd, # 199, Richardson, 75081Law Offices of Lal Varghese, 972-788-07771111 Kinwest Parkway, # 120, Las Colinas, 75063Norton Rosenthal 214-743-41501717 Main Street, Suite 5500, Dallas, TX-75201Paradigms Ascertain 713-875-04626430 Richmond Ave #350, Houston Tx 77057Patel & Associates, PLLC 972-643-1813100 N Central Expy, # 900, Richardson, TX-75080Rakesh Patel 972-432-94005215 N O’Connor Blvd., # 2500, Irving, TX-75039Mathur Law Offices, PC 214-378-88806440 N Central Expy, # 610, Dallas, TX-75206The Law Office of Fini Thomas 972-888-60583010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX-75234The Ravji Law Firm 972-233-41904801 Arapaho Road, # 200, Addison, TX-75001Toby Shook 214-871-30283232 McKinney Avenue, # 855, Dallas, TX 75204Vinay B. Patel 817-801-9444625 West Main St, # 200, Arlington, TX-76010

AUDIO/VIDEO STORESAtlantic Video Rentals 972-907-8890100 S Central Expy, # 52, Richardson, TX-75080Atlas Indian Video & Audio 972-203-91416246 Broadway Blvd, # 101, Garland, TX-75043Bollywood Video & Asia Grocery 972-671-1717520B Lockwood Drive, Richardson, TX-75080Bombay Video 972-255-30372301 N O’Connor Rd, # 1, Irving, TX-75062-5681

Stereo East... 972-335-5122 Home Theatre systems

Desi Blockbuster Video 817-303-0936817 E. Pioneer Pkwy, # A, Arlington, TX-76010India Grocers 972-234-805115 Richardson Heights Centre, Richardson, TX

India Video & Audio... 972-258-0661 The best collection of Indian Music and movies


India Mart 972-438-68651008-A West Airport Freeway, Irving, TXKing Video 972-466-11222000, Old Denton, Carrollton, 75006Minus 1 Audio Recording Studio 469-939-12311421, Golden Gate Drive, Carrollton, TX-75007Ray Video 972-678-25121931 Edgehill Drive, Allen, TX-75013Tamilmovieusa.com 972-398-93314020 Christopher Way, Plano, TX-75024Try A Video 817-283-7854Corner of 360 and Trinity, Dallas, TXUnique Store & Indian Video 972-240-4403Broadway Village, 433 W I-30, Garland, TX-75043

AUTO DEALERS4 AM Auto Group 469-939-95701115 Pioneer Drive, Irving, TXDallas Auto Center 214-570-999613535 Floyd Circle , Dallas, TXDaps Stop N Shop 972-839-7290/ 817-303-3277531 W Division Street, Arlington, Tx 76011

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Auto Tech 972-599-92734006 W Plano Parkway, Plano, TX-75093Big D Tires 972-231-33881227 1 Plano Road, Suite 100, Dallas, TXGujarat Auto Care 940-230-88181428 MacArthur Drive, Suite 113, Carrollton, TXHondamotive Auto Tech 972-790-86641524 N. Beltline Road, Irving, TX-75061HVAC Repair Air-Conditioning 469-878-33112001 E Spring Creek, Plano, TX-75074Julius Rajkumar Hamilton 972-259-47991300 Rock Island, Suite 125, Irving, TX-75060Just Tires 972-986-0098141 N Story Road, Irving, TX

Maan Auto Care…972-247-0300 “Complete Bumper to Bumper auto repair”

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Meineke Car Care 972-446-84441814 South Josey Lane, Carrollton, TX-75006Maaco Auto Painting & Body 972-272-7535917 E Walnut St, Garland, TX-75040 2434 N Story Road, Irving, 75062 972-594-83011205 Summit Ave, Plano, 75074 972-516-044410807 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas 214-351-28004103 Lindbergh Dr, Addison 972-702-8877Patel Auto Care 214-637-422710603 Denton Dr, Dallas 75220Presto Lube 972-594-67003551 N Country Club Road, Irving, TX-75062R&R Auto Source 214-235-2828/ 817-403-579711268 Ables Lane, Dallas, TX 75229R.S. Autocare 817-795-54842506 S. Cooper St, Suite A5, Arlington, TX-76015Raj Auto 972-680-210413595 Floyd Circle, Suite 300, Dallas, TX-75243SpeeDee Oil Change Tune-Up 817-514-0325359 Grapevine Highway, Hurst, TX-76054 3107 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton 972-394-9586U.S. Car Care 972-259-3842/ 972-840-0000530 Heley Street, Irving, TX-75060

AUTO SERVICESEuropean Auto Tech 972-422-99413953 N Central Expressway, Plano, TX 75023JDM Engine Corp 972-234-25001331 Exchange Drive, Richardson, TX 75081

BANKINGCitibank 866-443-974914909 Coit Rd, Dallas Tx 75248252 N. Denton Tap Rd. Coppell Tx 75019Citibank NRI Business2 Court Square, 14th Flr, Long Island City, NYFidelity National Title 214-239-4511

United Central Bank…972-620-1927 www.ucbtx.com


Merchant Cash Advance 877-682-72622828 Forest Lane #2100, Dallas Tx 75234One World Bank 972-243-77752449 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX-75229Ranjani Rangan 972-578-50005900 West Park Boulevard, Plano, TX-75093

BEAUTY CARE / SALONS1st Beauty Stop 972-596-08165451, Independence Parkway, Plano, TX-75023All About Beauty 469-233-95501811 Hill Ridge Drive, Flower Mound, TX-75028Art Divine 972-712-85054417 Avebury Drive, Plano, TX-75024

Ashima’s Salon 972-312-1180700 West Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX-75023Beauty Solutions 972-727-5011111 N Greenville, Suite G, Allen, TX-75002Binnys Beauty Salon 972-203-9146246 Broadway Blvd., # 101, Garland, TX-75043

Expressions by Rani…972-489-7535 www.beautipage.com/rani


Euless Beauty Salon 817-835-08151002 Fullerwiser Rd, # 3218, Euless, TX-76039Fa Salon 972-437-2309220 E Spring Valley Road, Richardson, TX-75081Farah Ali 972-693-60292730 Eaglepath, Mesquite, TX-75150Fareen Hair & Nails 972-234-66381714 E Beltline Road, Richardson, TX-75081Glamour Hair Design 972-323-13621205 W. Trinity Mills Road, Carrollton, TXSalon D’ Elegance 214-542-79591330 Campbell Rd, # 31, Richardson, TX-75080Karizma 214-244-12254005 Beltline Road, Addison, TX-75001Khoobsurat Beauty Parlor 972-256-9700425 W Airport Freeway, # 203, Irving, TX-75062MD Laser Skincare 972-874-7546900 Long Prairie Rd, # 100, Flower Mound, 75028Monica’s Salon 972-231-4055635 W. Campbell, # 306, Richardson, TX-75080Moosa Afshan 214-547-80085849 Aylworth Drive, Frisco, TX-75035

Sanober’s Mehendi Creation…214-952-7473 14818 Alstone Dr, Frisco, TX 75035


Neetu Sethi 214-277-22556201 Windhavewn Pky, # 1211, Plano, Tx 75093Nu Look Beauty Parlor 214-492-06335303 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX-75038Pearl Beauty Salon 972-236-25552916 Maple Court, Carrollton, TX-75007Pink Beauty Care 214-677-6850Carrollton, TX-75007Poshaak 972-783-9700100 S Central Expy, # 18, Richardson, TX-75080Pretty Hair Design 972-446-12442540 Old Denton Rd, # 307, Carrollton, TX-75006Purvi’s Beauty Parlor 972-423-71451105 Coolidge Street, Plano, TX-75094Rashmi 817-793-09591133 N Meadow Creek Drive, Irving, TX-75038Reshma Parwani 972-691-18261811 Hill Ridge Drive, Flower Mound, TX-75028Reviva 972-304-0329109 Whispering Hills Drive, Coppell, TXRiya Beauty 817-230-4197/ 817-490-1584Rukhsar Face & Laser Center 972-245-77271205 W Trinity Mills, # 212, Carrollton, 75006Salon Di Amici 817-656-00895344 North Tarrant Parkway, Keller, TX-76248Saloni Beauty Parlor 972-939-68483980 Legacy Trail, Carrollton, TX-75010Salons By J. C. 469-223-63897602 W Campbell Rd, # 23, Richardson, 75248Salon USA 214-483-96293648 Old Denton Road, Carrollton, TX 75007Sanober 214-952-747314818 Alstone Drive, Frisco, TX-75035Shama Mehndi 214-415-1289701 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX-75023Solaris Laser Institute 866-444-64116305 Preston Road #100, Plano Tx 75024

South Beach Salon & Day Spa 972-578-0990910 West Parker Road, Suite 104, Plano, TXStar Beauty Parlour 972-255-93352408 Wingren Road, Suite 2108, Irving, TXStudio Sila 512-341-969417014 Conway Springs Court, TX-78717Styles of India 888-400-2724 Ext. 7053010 LBJ Freeway, 12th Floor, Irving, 76038Sungum Beauty Parlour 972-849-7120325 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, TX-75062Taz Beauty Care 972-242-0119/214-677-68501330 MacArthur Dr, # 708, Carrollton, TX-75007Zaibees Skincare Beauty Center 972-980-7834524 W Beltline Rd, #3, Richardson, TX-750802929 Custer Rd, # 307, Plano, 972-943-1210

BOOK STORESISKCON 214-827-63305430 Gurley Avenue, Dallas, TX-75223Islamic Books N Gifts 972-669-9625Stanza Text Books 972-998-9608/ 214-503-87279550 Forest Lane, Suite 320, Dallas, TX-75243Swamy Narayan Mandir 972-243-866911321 Web Chapel Road, Dallas, TX-75229

CABLE/ DISH/COMMUNICATION

1st Am-Indo Satellite 972-346-8161832 W Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX-750242000 Net & Phone Connections 972-245-28821205 W. Trinity Mills, # 103, Carrollton, TX-75006

A P Communications 1000 S Main St, # 290,

Dallas 76057. Tel: 972-494-6235

Anywhere Wireless 469-774-2212

2524 Preston Road, # 403, Plano, TX-75093

B2B Wireless 602-445-2642/ 214-276-02514500 W Buckingham Road, Garland, TXBestlink 817-267-3474611 N Main Street, Euless, TX-76039Cell N Com 972-394-41843648 Old Denton Rd, # 108, Carrollton, TX-75007Dish Network & Asia Net 469-360-21826246 Broadway Blvd, # 101, Garland, TX-75043Freedom Cards 214-634-83558500 N Stemmons Frwy, # 5033, Dallas, 75247Millennium Communication 972-669-2212100 S Central Expwy #75, Richardson, TX-750803800 Main Street 101, The Colony, TX-75056 My Pak Telecom 972-814-7237

Seven Sea’s Satellite Service 817-832-5975

DirectTV-Dish Network-Intl.

National Wireless 972-488-696811367 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TXNextLink Satellite 972-690-7177705 N. Greenville Avenue, Suite 700, Allen, TXRoyal Communications 972-542-8113400 N Central Expy, # 110, Mckinney, TX-75069Raza.com, Dallas, TX 877-463-4233VR Wireless 214-350-011511029 Harry Hines Blvd, # B101, Dallas, 75229Wireless Solutions 972-255-24002301 N O’Connor Road, Suite D, Irving, TX-75062

CATERING7 Spices 972-527-1119909 W Spring Creek Pkwy, # 450, Plano, 75023Ars 972-763-15153990 Spring Valley Road, Addison, TX-75244Ayesha 972-839-33601921 Goliad Drive, N Garland, TX-75042B & P Snacks 972-669-094913440 TI Boulevard, Suite 4 , Dallas, TX

BAPS 972-243-8669/ 469-230-000011321 Webb Chapel Road, Dallas, TX-75229Bhatia Mart 972-312-84012220 Coit Road, Suite 430, Plano, TX-75075Event Catering by Indian Food ClubIrving, TX-75038 214-226-4595Halal Pakistani Home Catering 972-252-09692804 Cantrell Street, Irving, TX-75062Kaurina’s 972-888-99902750 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX-75229Mehreen Junaid 972-442-9733212 Palmdale Drive, Wylie, TX-75098Only Pav-Bhaji 972-869-9045W Royal Lane, Irving, TX-75063Shobhana Patel 214-496-94189831 Valley Ranch Pkwy, # 2010, Irving, 75063Mahendra Patel 972-485-0332300 S Jupiter, Apt #202 , Garland, TXYummy Ghar Ka Khana 214-454-5232

CLEANINGClean Work Janitorial 817-808-08561904 Cloister, Suite 411, Arlington, TX-76011Comet Cleaners 972-492-72861711 E Frankford Road, # 101, Carrollton 75007Dallas Building Maintenance 972-620-92002824 Valley View Lane, # 109, Dallas, TX-75234Nifty Swifty Cleaning 817-233-3261Arlington, TX-76013Servpro Prestonwood 214-341-3868P. O. Box 550565, Dallas, TX-75355Yolanda’s Cleaning Service 214-335-4448227 E Rio Grande Drive, Garland, TX-75041

COMPUTERS3 Geeks and a Mouse 972-235-433510552 High Hollows, Dallas, 75230, 214-364-4335A 1 Inhome Geeks 469-261-70006060 Village Bend Drive, Dallas, TX-75206Absolute Solution Inc 469-585-4537Main Street, Grand Prairie, Arlington, TX-75050Acclaim Networks 817-488-1030754 Port America Place, # 150, Grapevine, 76051AdComp Systems Inc 972-620-5686x201 1311 N Stemmons Fwy, # 12, Dallas, TX-75229Amacro Vision Inc 469-585-4537402 E Safari Pkw, Grand Prairie, TX-75050Adelta CT 469-766-4622/ 214-342-5566Banglavision Inc 469-223-67987313 Avalon Drive, Plano, TX-75025Computer Rx 972-373-009810045 N. MacArthur, Suite 121, Irving, TX-75063Concord Soft Inc 817-490-52171214 Hidden Ridge, Suite 3059, Irving, TX-75038Dallas PC Repair & Computer 469-556-29493515 Normandy Avenue, Suite 7, TX-75205Dallas Web Designs 214-722-64025050 Quorum Drive, Suite 700, Dallas, TX-75254Data Warehouse Specialists 972-409-5940300 E Royal Lane, Suite 112, Irving, TX-75039DFW Mobile Tech 214-349-69727001 Preston Road 300, Dallas, TX-75205DFWusedpc.com 469-328-63965001 Royal Lane, Irving, TX-75063Discount Programmers 214-641-38772930 W Royal Lane, Irving, TX-75063Flairwave Inc 469-831-06811111 Surrey Lane, Allen, TX-75013


Macrobase LLC 214-556-703010406 Stokes Lane, Irving, TX - 75063Matherpoint Inc 972-814-24423721 Spring Valley Rd, # 261, Addison, TX-75001MileStone Technologies Inc 214-496-9055824 Kinwest Parkway, Irving, TX-75063 My “CAN-I” Thought Process

972-935-18727575 Frankford Road, Dallas, TX-75252Name Your Price Computers 972-478-23662225 E. Beltline Rd, # 104, Carrollton, TX-75006Nebulas Internationals 972-607-4751PO Box 140531, Irving, TX-75014Northern Computer Systems, TX 469-576-0707Royal Communications 972-542-8113400 N Central Expy, # 110, Mckinney, TX-75069S & S Management 214-240-42626405 Phinney Drive, Frisco, TX-75035Sigma Surveillance, Inc. 214-534-00192201 Midway Road, # 316, Carrollton, TX-75006Symeta Systems 469-371-65661700 Wagon Wheel Dr, Allen, TX-75002Topgeeks.net 469-261-7000Serving Dallas and Surrounding AreasVizability Web Design 972-744-07861221 Abrams Road, # 139, Richardson, TX-75081

CONSTRUCTIONAmerican Service Center 972-681-222215330 LBJ Fway, # 210-211, Mesquite, TX-75150Clanton’s Quality Awnings 214-388-54444612 S Buckner Boulevard, Dallas, TX-75227First City Homes 214-325-1916Mike Ghouse www.firstcityhomes.netKSVAC 214-703-94342441 Wagonwheel Dr, Rockwall 75032M R Contractors 972-480-0303777 S Central Expy, # 1-X, Richardson, TX-75080PlanVision, Ltd. 972-907-9829811 Alpha Dr, # 339, Richardson, TX-75081Royal Heat & AC Inc. 972-986-75201012 Briar Oaks Drive, Irving, TX-75060S & W Construction Inc. 817-688-9294352 N Rudd Street, Burleson, TX-76028USA Builders, Corporation 972-907-9829811 Alpha Dr, # 339, Richardson, TX-75081

CONSULTINGActuate Designs 972-897-26411Adecco 972-550-15941217 Corporate Dr E, Arlington Tx 76006Avon Software Technologies Inc. 972-231-5536Harshal Maniar, 777 SCE, 1-Z, Richardson, 75080Dataprobe International Inc 972-929-04948445 Freeport Parkway, # 500, Irving, TX-75062

Flat World Promos 972-758-75003308 Preston Road, # 350-120, Plano, TX-75093GSA Data Systems LLC 972-712-87043720 Aransas Drive, Plano, TX-75025

Manusys Consulting LLC 972-693-42118400 Stonebrook Parkway, Frisco, TX-75034Marbury Global Technologies 857-205-95724805 North O’Connor Road, Irving, TX-75062

Metro BizSales….. 972-487-0462 www.metrobizsales.com

Pixel Info System 214-714-26641900 Westridge Dr, # 207, Irving, TX-75038

PS Profit Security LLC…1-888-705-7776 www.profitsecurity.com


Stellar Software Network, Inc. 972-335-15333601 Estacado Lane, Plano, TX-75025

COURIERJetStar Courier 214-343-721211020 Audelia C-209, Dallas, TX-75243Ramesh 972-596-72886000 Ohio Drive, Plano, TX-75093The Moving Company 972-392-260014732 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX-75254

CULTURALAcademy of Bangla Arts 214-770-42733333 N MacArthur Blvd, # 300, Irving, TX-75062Antorik-Bengali Organization of Greater Dallas, Anima Bhattacharjee, Dallas, Tx 972-424-5945Bengali Association of DFW 972-699-18111901 N Central Expy, # 310, Richardson, 75080Brahmin Association, Tx 972-612-6145/ 972-380-0000DFW Gujarati Samaj 817-267-1054Fine Arts Society of India 817-272-5821University of Texas at Arlington 817-721-8365The University of Texas 817-276-1312Indian Classical Music DFW 972-727-3004P.O. Box 50603, Dallas, TX-75250-0603Indian Fine Arts Academy 972-416-6779PO Box 702571, Dallas, TX-75370-2571Indian Students Association 972-437-6364University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, 75080Islamic Association 972-491-58006401 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX-75023Jain Society 972-424-4902 / 972-860-0000Kutchi Association of Texas (KAT)7200 Preston Rd, Plano, TX-75024 972-369-4990Maharashtra Mandal, TX 972-964-3601Maheshwary Group of DFW 214-641-4072Allen, TXMallige Kannada Sangha 972-747-00213012 Dove Creek Ln Richardson TX - 75082PCANT 972-202-6889PO Box 864673, Plano, TX-75086-4673Sindhi Association of DFW, TX 972-733-0586Students for Asian-Indian Cultural AwarenessAllen, TX 817-257-3128


Zoroastrian Association of North Texas 972-519-0373

DANCE SCHOOLSAkhila Rao 817-251-2604601 North Park Blvd, Grapevine, TX-76051Alankar Nritya Academy 214-701-61561131 Hidden Ridge, Apt. # 3112, Irving, TX-75038Anjali Magi 214-235-61235315 N Macarthur Blvd, Irving, TX-755038

Arati School of Dance, TX 972-960-9223Archana Arts 817-460-64531015 Mill Crossing Place, # 187, Arlington, 76006Bharatham, Plano, TX 469-675-0428Bratati Saha School of Kathak 214-473-66014701 14th Street, Suite 16101, Plano, TX-75074 Darpan Dance Academy 972-608-0397Plano, TX-75093Eastern Connection 972-747-0669Plano, TXEllora Center Performing Arts 469-293-62643317 Langley Court, Flower Mound, TX-75022Kuchipudi Dance Classes 972-897-34669955 Teal Hollow Drive, Frisco, TX-75035Kuchipudi In Flower Mound 972-539-22132321 Ash Leaf Lane, Grapevine, TX-75022Kuchipudi Dance School 972-334-9609Srilatha Suri 8305 Young Court, Plano, TX-75025Kuchipudi Kalakshetra 972-596-25554013 Bashful Drive, Plano, TX-75093Nartini Center for Indian Performing Arts, Plano, TX-75023 972-517-5973Noopur Dance Academy 972-208-27184420 Giovanni Drive, Plano, TX-75024Nrutya Shala 972-867-2829777 N Grove Road, # 113, Richardson, TX-75081Rayasams 972-678-2512Bharatnatyam Custom Dresses & Temple Jewelery, 1931, Edgehill Drive, Allen, TX-75013Rupa 617-529-83425801 Preston Oaks Rd, # 207, Dallas, TX-75254Srutilaya School of Dance 972-208-1012Madhusri Sethuraman 3629 Mistyglen Dr, Plano,75025Swati Shah 972-208-27184420 Giovanni Drive, Plano, TX-75024Tanjore Bharatham 972-422-20524017 Lonesome Trail, Plano, TX-75023Upaasana 214-495-4228Vani Iswara 469-293-62643317 Langley Court, Flower Mound, TX-75022Vrindavan Academy of Dance 972-772-3282705, S Mill Street, Lewisville, TX-75057

DANCE TROUPES7Sur - DJ Sameer 972-415-4326Lewisville TX-75067Aarohi - Live Band 469-939-1231www.aarohimusic.comHigh Octavez 214-906-5264848 Sword Bridge Drive, Lewisville, TX-75056

DAY CAREBaby Day Care 972-869-4887Valley Ranch, Irving, TX-75063Brilliance Preschool Academy 972-488-127714450 Marsh Lane, Addisson, TX-75001Candy’s Daycare 972-234-9601Prestonwood Drive, Richardson, TX-75081Celeste Ann M. Rock 469-330-077310601 Black Walnut Drive, Dallas, TX-75243Children’s Garden Montessori 972-377-88744620 Faulkner Drive, Plano, TX-75024Daya 817-808-4220306 Martha Street, Euless, TX-76040

Durga 972-578-97291515 Riogrande, Plano, TX-75075Hugs & Kisses Daycare 972-618-33743216 Dagan Drive, Plano, TX-75023In-Home Child Care 214-783-3701Ranch View Drive, Irving, TX-75063Komal Day Care for Kids 214-876-36354514 Avebury Drive, Plano, TX-75024Lovemore Daycare 972-250-14447308 Frankford Road, Dallas, TX-75252Montessori Home Care 817-649-07452303 Stennett Drive, Arlington, TX-76006Morning Star Montessori 469-366-4015103 N Fountain Gate Dr, Allen 940-368-8228Sharda Dahiya 972-527-03241617 Simsbury Drive, Plano, TX-75025TLC-Turner Loving Care 972-517-20441921 Liverpool Drive, Plano, TX-75025Vasanthi 817-571-5673306 Martha Street, Apt.# 124, Euless, TX-76040

DENTAL21st Century Dental Care 972-881-460117000 Preston Road, Suite 170 , Dallas, TXA+Dental 972-380-43002661 Midway Road, Suite 230, Carrollton, TXAby Jacob Chacko, 972-530-36446504 Highway 78, Suite 146, Garland, TXAce Dental Clinic 972-316-1800713 Hebrew Parkway, Suite 216, Lewisville, TXAdvanced Family Dental 817-337-00721540 Keller Parkway, Suite 140 , Keller, TXAffordable Dental Care 972-690-12351110 W Shore Drive, Suite A, Richardson, TXAll Bright Dental 817-329-60002100 W Northwest Hwy, Suite 204, Grapevine, TXAllen Dentistry 972-359-9950551 W McDermott , Allen, TXAmari Dental Care 972-270-88224821 Saturn Road, Suite 102, Garland, TXAmerican Dental Center 972-241-44332936 Valley View Lane, Dallas, TXApple Dentistry 972-596-69208 Medical Parkway, Suite 308, Dallas, TXBrite Smiles 469-549-48004900 Long Prairie Rd, # 300, Flower Mound, TXBrookshire Dental PA 817-577-92001801 Precinct Line Road, Suite A, Hurst, TXBuckingham Dental 972-276-24512334 W Buckingham Road, Suite 340 , Dallas, TXComfort Dental Care 972-599-12214101 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Suite100, Plano, TXCool Breeze Dentistry 972-599-12218150 N Mac Arthur Blvd., Suite 160, Irving, TXDa Vinci Dentistry 214-828-8274100 W Southlake Blvd., Suite 146, Southlake, TXDental Renaissance 972-423-0880Dr. Bhavita Patel, DMD 3325 Premier Dr, Plano.Dr. H M Lee 972-818-888217752 Preston Road, Suite 100, Dallas, TXFamily Cosmetic Dentistry 972-267-880018110 Midway Road, Suite 108, Dallas, TXFeather Touch Dental Care 469-467-61624709 W Parker Blvd., Suite 550, Plano, TXGentle Dental Care 972-387-39846510 LBJ, Suite 100, Dallas, TXGentle Family Cosmetic Dentist 214-618-53005575 Warren Parkway, Suite 210, Frisco, TXHanif Hussien DDD 972-247-816214465 Webb Chappel Rd, Farmers Branch.Indo American Dental 214-957-48672120 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Suite C, Plano, TX


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Dr. Mitra Canales, MD…214-469-0022 “Skin Care and Laser Hair Removal”

Cash Clinic of Carrollton 972-395-04023740 Josey Lane, Suite 205, Carrollton, TX-75007

Dallas Chiropractic Clinic 214-221-91116830 Walling Lane, # 100, Dallas, TX-75231Darshna Chandrasekhara, MD 972-258-74621110 Cottonwood Lane, # 200, Irving, TX-75038Deepika Gopal, MD, FACC 972-566-77337777 Forest Lane, Suite A-202, Dallas, TX-75230


Dipak Master, OD 972-926-56641013 Northwest Hwy, # 110, Garland, TX-75041Divyesh Patel, MD 214-727-2545302 Touchdown Drive, # 100, Irving, TX-75063Dr. Dipak T. Patel OD, PA 972-334-90952930 Preston Rd, Suite 905, Frisco, TX-75034Ganasumathi R Naini, MD 972-422-05051301 Custer Road, Suite 830, Plano, TX-75075Gowri Balachandar, MD 972-867-70703800 West 15th St, Suite 105, Plano, TX-75075Hema Gupta, DDS 214-618-53005575 Warren Parkway, # 210, Frisco, TX-75034Harini Meda 972-668-68684040 McDermott Rd, Ste 100, Plano, TX-75024Indrani Reddy 940-320-27453537 I-35 East S, Suite 214, Denton, TX-76210Jay S. Alang, MD 972-221-41551305 SH 121, Bldg B, # 108, Lewisville, TX-75067Dr. Jason Black 972-409-00168150 N MacArthur Blvd, #170, Irving, TX 75063Dr. Jaspreet S. Alang, MD 972-221-41551305 121 S, #B 108, Lewisville, TX-75067Kalyani Raja, MD, FAAP 972-393-86871705 E Beltline, Coppell, TX-75019Dr. Kamna Kapil 972-258-74991110 Cottonwood Ln, Suite 100, Irving, TX-75038Kanti L. Agrawal, MD 972-487-1117621 Clara Barton Blvd., # 102, Garland, TX-75042Karuna Vangala, MD 972-291-7181Kimberly F. Mehendale 972-403-93555940 Communications Parkway, Plano, TX-75093Dr. Kirit Solankar, Plano, TX 972-596-9505Legacy Spine and Rehabilitation Center3800 W. 15th St, # 122, Plano 972-612-3800M. H. Karjeker, MD 972-401-23356750 N MacArthur Blvd., # 210, Irving, TX-75039

M. O. Majeed, MD FAAP 972-312-12886853 Coit Road, Suite 400, Plano, TX-75024Mid-Cities Gastroenterology 817-589-18224375 Booth Calloway, N Richland Hills, 76180Monika Bhatia - Kiddie Docs 972-359-14001505 W McDermott Dr, # 110, Allen, TX-75013Nagaratina Chandrashekharan 972-359-14001505 W McDermott Drive, # 110, Allen, TX-75013Namrata Sayani, MD 940-AID-2020North Texas Center for Sight, 2501 Scripture, # 103, Denton, TX-76201-2314Narender Monga, MD 214-942-0881221 W. Colorado Blvd., # 165, Dallas, TX-75208Neelanjani Prasad 214-618-82401701 Legacy Drive, Frisco, TX-75034Dr. Neeta Nayak 214-820-60604004 Worth Street, # 100, Dallas, TX-75246Nitin K. Patel, MD 972-991-20205100 Beltline Road, # 850, Dallas, TX-75254Padmavathy Uppalapati 972-607-25251110 Cottonwood Ln, Suite 105, Irving, TX-75038Pediatric & Family Physicians 972-966-13182300 Village Rd, #300, Highland Village, 75077Dr. Peter Gulati 214-941-0032129 West Ninth Street, Dallas, TX-75208Dr. Prashant Jyothi 214-341-52558989 Skillman Street, LBJ, Dallas, TX-75243Preston Park 972-596-35054801 W Park Blvd., Suite 425, Plano, TX-75093Dr. Raiz Haider 817-473-02771290 Hwy 157 N, Mansfield, TX 76063Raj Gupta, MD 214-618-39375575 Warren Parkway, # 210, Frisco, TX-75034Raj M. Jhansi 817-346-93026112 Mccart Ave, Suite 106, Fortworth, TX-76133Rajeshwar Kumar, MD 972-390-8722400 N Allen Drive, Suite 201, Allen, TX-75013Raju Kakarla, MD 972-296-47772801 Golton Boone, # 103, Dessotto, TX-75115Ravi Chandrasekhara, MD 972-296-08453450 W. Wheatland Rd, # 207, Dallas, TX-75237Renuka Basavaraju, MD 972-253-42651901 West Park Drive, Irving, TX-75061Dr. Richard Klics 214-221-91116830 Walling Lane, # 100, Dallas, TX-75231Rohit J. Parmar, MD, FACC 214-841-2000621 N Hall St, Dallas, TX-75226Saji Pillai 972-556-1128701 Tuscan Drive, Suite 265, Irving, TX-75039Samir Pattni, MD 972-596-38002237 W 15 Street, Plano, TX-75075Sandeep Gupta, MD 214-369-19018210 Walnut Hill Ln, # 818, Dallas, TX-75231Dr. Shalaka Nesarikar 972-964-11226205 Coit Road, Suite 130, Plano, TX-75024Shweta G. Daftary, DDS 972-239-199814902 Preston Road, Suite 401, Dallas, TX-75240Sita Boppana MD 972-644-1100100 S Central Expy, # 45, Richardson, TX-75080Dr. Sree Sreenarasimahaiah 214-648-72505939 Harry Hines Blvd., # 300, Dallas, TX-75390Srilatha A. Reddy, MD 972-262-1682615 Small Hill Dr, # 108, Grand Prairie, TX-75050Srilatha A Reddy, MD, PA 972-870-07881302 Lane St, # 300, Copper Tree Medical Building, Irving, 75061Sunil Mathews, MD 972-869-3448440 W. I-635, Plaza II, # 225, Irving, TX-75063

Dr. Susan Kaur Rao 972-255-44434030 N. Beltline, Irving, TX-75038Vani Duvuuri MD 972-566-77997777 Forest Ln, Medical City of Dallas, 75230Dr. Veena Jain 972-795-52377205 Sparrow Point Lane, Sachse, TX-75048Vijay G. Kalaria, MD, FACC 817-338-13001300 West Rosedale Street, Fortworth, TX-76104Vijay Sharma, MD 972-867-95071600 Coit Road, Suite 107, Plano, TX-75075Dr. Vikram Rao 972-423-8555SE corner of Parker & Alma, Plano, TXVinoda/Prasanna Kumar, MD 817-589-2517Webb Royal Medical Group 214-350-9334142 Webb Royal Plaza, Dallas, TX-75229Yasmin Khalida, MD 972-394-92002008 E Hebron Pkwy, # 100, Carrollton, TX-75007

DRIVING SCHOOLS1-2-3 Driving School 972-633-29142360 E. Park Blvd., Suite 206, Plano, TX-75074Dallas Driving School 214/972-680-90903209 Wyndmere Drive, Richardson, TX- 75082First Drive Driving School 469-569-25007358 Parkridge Blvd., Irving, TX-75063Green Light Driving Academy 817-310-0193206 W. Hudgins Street, Grapevine, TX-76051

EDUCATIONAfter School Education 214-668-9452909 W Spring Creek Pkwy 210, Plano, TX-75023Anamika 972-377-83888117 Grand Canyon Drive, Plano, TXArt Class 469-585-53561416 McKenzie Drive, Allen, TXBN Infotech Inc. 972-200-00601303 W Walnut Lane, Suite 350, Irving, TXCharanyas Math Tutoring 972-236-25552916 Maple Court, Carrollton, TXEd 2 Net Learning, Inc 214-927-58837309 Del Rio Drive, Plano, TX 75024 Englishworks Inc. 972-312-86603401 Custer Road, Suite 126, Plano, TXExcel Learning Center 972-697-15142208 Canyon Valley Trail, Plano, TXFasTracKids Coppell 972-304-5001600 E Sandy Lake, Suite 120, Coppell, TXHurst Euless Bedford ISD 817-283-44611849 Central, Bedford, 76022 P: 817-267-3311Hunttington Learning Center 972-801-9933SW corner of Legacy & Independence, Plano, TXIAU College of Medicine2722 Hollandale Lane, Dallas Tx 75234sJanette Lins Tutoring 972-250-628518422 Bay Pibes, Dallas, TXKnowledge Paints Tutor 972-394-73233733 N Josey Lane, Suite 112, Carrollton, TXKumon Math & Reading Center 214-668-9452909 W Spring Creek, Suite 410, Plano, TXKumon Math & Reading Center 214-356-0129Math & Science Tutoring 972-377-9415Math Learning Center 972-831-9700/214 402 68681111 Kinwest Parkway, Suite 140, Irving, TXMathnasium Bharti 972-831-97001111 Kinwest Parkway, Suite140, Irving TX 75063Mathera Point PhD 214-293-34167815 McCallum Blvd, Dallas, TXMontes School 972-931-37746950 McCallum Blvd, Dallas, TXThe Princeton Review 214-890-0099/1-800-2Review10830 N Central Expwy, # 255, Dallas, TX 75231Power Math 972-312-00373415 Custer Road, Suite 101, Plano, TX

Stonebriar Academy 972-668-84804577 Ohio Drive, Frisco, TX 75035Study Matrix www.studymatrix.com320 Decker Drive, Suite 240-A, Irving, TX 75062Sunitha 469-733-32416330 MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TXTrin Tech Software 972-739-16321845 E Northgate Drive, Irving, TXTutoring for School 972-236-25552916 Maple Court, Carrollton, TXUT Austin MBA 1-877-232-62012201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207Value Tutor 972-377-94153600 Kimble Drive, Plano, TX-75025

ELECTRONICS2MCCTV 817-801-55112303 Roosevelt Drive, Suite A, ArlingtonAsia Bazaar 972-240-44406541 Duck Creek, Suite F, Garland, TX-75043Bombay Sari 972-437-2465113 South Central Expy, Richardson, TX-75080Custom Printing 817-249-4931228 Meadowhill Drive, Fortworth, TX-76126East West Appliances 972-238-9055524 W Beltline Rd, # 1, Richardson, TX-75080India Sari Palace 972-680-82382701 N O’Connor, Irving TX Intruzion Car Audio/Video 214-732-9685Dallas, TX-75042Jalaram Sari & Electronics 972-554-72001006-B West Airport Freeway, Irving, TX-75062Krishna Sarees 972-479-0044108 Inge Drive, Richardson TX 75081Perfect Peninsula Inc. 972-691-06861041, Sweet Grass Tr, Flower Mound, TX-75028

ENERGYTara Energy 866-GET-TARA1900 Saint James Place, # 300, Houston, 77056

EVENT MANAGEMENTHiba Entertainment 214-837-50553020 Big Town Boulevard, Mesquite, TX 75150Rhythm Event Management 972-978-5978www.rhythmem.com [email protected]

FINANCIERSA Best Rate Home Loan 972-596-09684733 De Grey Lane, Plano, TX-75093AAA Loans (Zen Mortgage) 972-342-17051700 Wagon Wheel, Allen, TX-75002Ali Makhani - Texas Res. Mortgage6512 Briar Ridge, Plano, TX-75093 469-235-4435All Loans 469-892-21004532 Vista Knoll Drive, Plano, TX-75093Ashok Daftary, CCIM 972-612-00003204 Lanarc Drive, Plano, TX-75023Audrey Sreshta 972-383-8334 / 972-380-00005429 LBJ Freeway, Suite 550, Dallas, TX-75240Bharati Harchekar 214-402-6868


City Credit Union 214-319-30607474 Ferguson Street, Dallas, TX-75228Deependra Chhabra 817-877-9775201 Main Street, Suite 2100, Fortworth, TX-76102DFW Franchise Network 214-505-980513140 Coit Road, Dallas, TX-75240Dream Home Mortgage 972-245-LOAN1205, W Trinity Mills Rd, # 214, Carrollton, 75006EDC Gold 214-938-67896900 Alma Drive, Plano, TX-75023First Security Mortgage 940-321-90803970 FM 2181, # 200, Corinth (Denton), 76210Mortgage Benchmark 214-731-10441636 Coyote Ridge, Carrollton, 75010Mortgage City 972-487-0323601 N First Street, Suite A, Garland, TX-75040

NUECO Financial 817-745-11311500 Corporate Circle, # 2, Southlake, TX-76092

Omega Capital Services 214-668-0745

4431 Chasemoor Place, Plano, TX-75035

Qlease.com 888-236-10123411 Preston Road, # C13-226, Frisco, TX-75034Rani Amsavelu 469-867-4584600 S Denton Tap Road, Coppell, TX-75019SNA Mortgage 972-466-25512540 Old Denton Rd, # 171, Carrollton, TX-75006The Mortgage Professionals 972-423-33293420 Avenue K, Suite 305, Plano, TX-75074

FLORISTSDallas Florist 972-681-62651230 North West Highway, Garland, TXKabloom 972-316-8850

FUNERALRahma Funeral Home 972-386-03837810 W Spring Valley Road, Dallas, TX-75254

FURNITUREElegant Furniture 214-994-4011219 W Airport Freeway, Irving, TXFurniture City 972-503-24894435 Simonton Road, Farmers Branch, TXIrving Boulevard Furniture 972-438-66541500 E Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060Zuri Furniture 972-716-ZURI4880 Alpha Road, Dallas, TX-75244

GAS STATION SUPPLIESAmerican Fuel Distributors 214-350-04532415 W Northwest Hwy. # 105, Dallas, TX 75220Sky House Coffee & Beverages 214-507-6230Mansfield, TX

GROCERSA1 Grocery 972-394-48261012 W Hebron Parkway, Suite112, Carrollton, TXApna Bazaar Grocery & Grill 972-466-17862000 Old Denton Road, Carrollton, TX-75006Asia Bazaar 972-240-44406541 Duck Creek, Suite F, Garland, TX-75043Bharat Bazaar 972-570-86122810 N O’Connor Blvd, Irving, TX-75062Bhatia Mart 972-312-84012220 Coit Road, Suite 430, Plano, TX-75075

Bollywood Video & Asia Grocery 972-671-1717520B Lockwood Drive, Richardson, TX-75080Bombay Bazaar 817-459-0460528 Fielder North Plaza, # A, Arlington, TX-76012Bombay Grocers. 817-868-1407699 East Harwood, Suite 300, Euless, TX-76039Bombay Imports 972-255-30372301 N O’Connor Road, Irving, TX-75062C R Produce, Inc. 214-929-62476729 Scarlet Drive, Plano, TX-75023Dana Bazaar 817-303-5300751 W Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX-76012Desi Bazaar 817-275-2387832 Secretary Drive, Arlington, TX-76015Desi Mart 972-550-93005330 N. MacArthur, Suite 132, Irving, TX-75038Diamond Grocers 817-858-60223516 Harwood Rd, Suite 106, Bedford, TX-76201Fort Worth India Mart 817-294-34485040 Trail Lake, Fort Worth, TX 76133

House of Spices 972-783-7544115 Spring Valley Vill, # 102, Richardson, 75080 India Bazaar 972-312-0114832 W Spring Creek Pkwy, # 510, Plano, 750245400 Wood Way Dr, Fort Worth 817-361-6003India Gate 972-943-11774020 Hedgecox, Suite 300, Plano, TX-75023India Grocers 972-234-805115 Richardson Heights Centre, Richardson, 75080India Imports 972-255-5941/ 972-252-9721307 W Airport Freeway, Irving, TX-75062India Mart 972-438-68651008-A W Airport Freeway, Irving, TX-75062India video & Groceries 817-545-6786102, S Ector Drive, Euless, TX-76040Indian Super Market 972-444-00209400 N MacArthur Blvd., # 114, Irving, TX-75063

Indo-Park Supermarket…972-644-2000 “YOUR community supermarket”


Indus SuperMarket 972-316-88552488 Meadowglen Dr, # 250, Lewisville, TX-75067Kohinoor 972-994-9361850 S Greenville Ave, # 116, Richardson, 75081Maitri Mart 972-335-38998000 Coit Road, Plano, TX-75025 305 S West Street, Arlington, 76010 817-804-08207859 McCallum Blvd., Suite 104, Dallas, TX-75252 972-248-3999Mela Indian Grocers & Video 972-315-27992305 South Highway 121, Lewisville, TX-75067 Mita’s India Bazaar 940-483-15301916 N. Carrol Boulevard, Denton, TX-76201Mohit Imports 313-717-49264070 Belt Line, Suite 110-227, Irving, TX-75038New Diamond Groceries 817-858-60223516 Harwood, Suite 103, Bedford, TX

National Imports 972-446-98801910 Trinity Mills, Suite 108, Carrollton, TX-75006Om Produce 214-924-35601704 Orleans Street, Dallas, TX-75226Patel Brothers 972-644-3972Richardson, TX-75080Saravanam Catering 469-855-06281901 West Parker, Suite 121A, Plano, TX-75023Spice Bazaar 214-618-31754681 Ohio Drive, Suite 105, Frisco, TX-75035

Spice Rack….. 972-238-5555 The best choice of South Asian Grocery


Swad Distributors 713-266-92936729 Scarlet Drive, Plano, TX-75023Swades Grocery & Video 972-459-45002305 Highway 121 S, Lewsville, TX-75067Swadeshi Plaza 972-409-65517964 N MacArthur Blvd., # 100, Irving, TX-75063

Taj Grocers….. 972-570-2504 “The Spice of Life”


Tharas International 972-579-8847883-C E. Shady Grove, Irving, TX-75060

Tharkari 972-355-26113315 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound, TX-75022Unique Indian Store 972-240-4403433 West Highway I-30, Garland, TX-75043VS Imports 972-438-3086922 E Sixth St, Irving, TX-75060Weiss Int. Wholesale 972-406-117911113A Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX-75229World of Spices 972-792-775513340 Audelia Rd, Suite 136, Dallas, TX-75243

HOTELSHilton Garden Inn 972-459-4600Dallas/Lewisville

Radisson Hotel 214-341-540011350 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75238

HOSPITALSCarter BlooodCare 214-351-81532119 Research Row, #613, Dallas, Tx 75235

IMMIGRATIONAamer Ravji 972-233-41904801 Arapaho Road, Addison, TX-75001Ahluwalia Law Offices 972-361-060613601 Preston Road, Dallas, TX-75240Chander Law Firm, PC 214-677-49903102 Maple Avenue, Suite 450, Dallas, TX-75201







Mike Murugesh 972-693-68582805 N. Dallas Pkwy, # 250, Plano, TX-75093New York Life 972-387-292912201 Merit Drive, Suite 1000, Dallas, TX-75251Pradeep Pete Merchant 972-418-96522220 Marsh Lane, Suite 112, Carrollton, TX-75006Purnima & Naresh Shah 214-208-597010246 Catalpa, Dallas, TX-75243Rajesh Sanchala 972-387-2929 x2374New York Life, 12201 Merit Dr, Dallas, 75251Rozmeen Insurance 888-ROZMEEN3536 Eisenhower Street, Carrollton, TX-75007Texas Insurance Advisors Inc. 972-256-18003585 N Beltline Road, Irving, TX-75062The Famous Insurance Agency, Inc. 972-271-96002940 Broadway, Suite 102, Garland, TX-75041Yasin Iqbal 214-252-24723001 Knox St, #102, Dallas, TX-75205701 N Central Expy, Richardson, 75080 972-238-8174Zoom Insurance 214-239-1609511 E Carpenter Fwy, Suite 150, Irving, TX-75062

INTERIOR DECORATORSAffair to Remember 817-296-4999Dallas, TX-76012Buy Candles Here 214-924-4274East Plano, Plano, TX-75074Custom Made Paintings 469-585-53561416 Mc Kenzie Drive, Allen, TX-75013

Decorating Den- 972-633-3779 1520 Glastonhuy Drive, Plano, TX 75075

Sanskruti 972-550-0686Hidden Ridge, Irving, TX-75038Shastra Inc. 214-748-8922 x101123 Oaklawn, Dallas, TX-75207Sri’s Draperies 972-252-20171294 Hidden Ridge Apt 2068, Irving, TX-75038Unik Drapries 972-463-9650 / 972-567-57273213 Mistletoe Lane, Rowlett, TX-75088Woodstone Furniture 877-234-03091352 Exchange Dr, Richardson Tx 75081

INVESTMENT BROKERSA H Securities 972-238-0021 / 800-230-0000811 S Central Expy, # 301, Richardson, TX-75080Jai T. Doshi, MBA, CFP 817-244-44564417 Northview Court, Fortworth, TX-76008Pankaj Udeshi 817-429-7002 / 972-429-70021050 W. Pipeline Rd, Suite 201, Hurst, TX-76053Raju Gadiraju 972-758-79832100 Deerfield Drive, Plano, TX-75023Shashin G. Shah, CFP 214-821-77783704 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX-75214Zahid Reza, CPA 972-761-991912700 Park Central Dr, # 304, Dallas, TX-75251

JEWELRYAarti Jewelers 972-918-9933109 S Central Expressway, Richardson, TX-75080Ashok Gopaldas Jewelers 972-761-0119100 S Central Expy, # 15, Richardson, TX-75080

GovindJi’s….. 972-231-6776 Open daily (except Tuesday), 12pm to 7pm


Kohinoor Diamonds 713-334-87005901 Hillcroft Drive, Suite C1, Houston, TX 77036

Malani Jewelers…972-234-4653 “The Largest Variety in North America”

Ocean Jewelz 214-621-12964425 Sandra Lynn Dr, Flower Mound, TX-75022Quality Corals & Gems 800-708-GEMSPO Box: 648 San Marcos, TX-73667House of India 214-741-61332050 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX-75207Rani Inc 214-741-RANIWorld Trade Center, Dallas, TX-75207Ruby Jewelers Inc 972-245-48581205 W Trinity Mills Road, Carrollton, TX-75006

Signature Diamonds… 972-789-1331 “Latest Collection, Unique Designs”


Silver City 972-488-341211377 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX-75229Star Jewelers 972-231-6776245 N Central Expwy, Richardson, TX-75080Tilak Jewelers 972-594-82522301 N O’Conner Road, Suite F, Irving, TX-75062

LANDSCAPINGLandscaping & Gardening Center 1122 Melrose, Garland, TX 972-494-7453

LIMOUSINESCaptain Limousines 1-866-98-Captain7750 N MacArthur Blvd, #120-203, Irving, 75063

MEDICAL CLINICSAdvanced Medical Center 972-985-80004002 W Park Blvd, Plano, TXAsthma and Lung Consultants 972-288-34712698 N Galloway, Suite 104, Mesquite, TXBaylor Hearing Care 469-867-66611609 Marsh Lane, Suite 10, Carrollton, TXCarter Eye Center 214-6962020Center For Pain Relief & Rehabilitation 3900 Pebble Creek, Plano, 75023 888-560-PAINHope Medical Institute, TX 757-873-3333Las Colinas Medical Center 972-969-20006800 N MacArthud Boulevard, Irving, TX-75039Window in The Womb 817-481-7788546 Silicon Blvd, # 103, South Lake, TX 76092 Via Scan 972-739-2840/ 1-800-585-2702349 E Las Colinas Blvd, C, Irving, 75039

MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRJoy’s Tailor 972-436-5474KSVAC Electric & Heating Inc 469-767-8476Pro Tech Plumbing 972-279-6550 / 800-930-655015330 LBJ Freeway, # 416, Mesquite, T-75150

MOBILE PHONESGalleria Wireless….. 469-522-0786

“The most trusted store in town” See advertisement on Page 81

Listen to Radio Salaam Namaste 104.9 FM

America’s only desi radioChoice Mobile1009 W. Rochelle Rd, Irving, Tx 75062

Unlimited India Calling….. 1-800-465-5015 Free Vacation on Sign up for limited time


JNS Wireless Sprint5620 LBJ Freeway, 100 Dallas Tx 75240

MONEY TRANSFERInternational Money Transfer 972-480-0700100 S Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080

Western Union 212-468-3503P.O. BOX 130780 , Dallas, TX 75313

MORTGAGEA Best Rate Home Loan 972-396-09684733 De Grey Lane, Plano, TX-75093A-1 Appraisal 972-896-34104016 Carmichael Drive, Plano, TXAAA Loans 972-342-17051700 Wagon Wheel, Allen, TXAccord Mortgage 469-396-64802166 Dowelling Drive, Frisco, TXBroad Solutions Lending 214-619-56265700 Granite Parkway, Suite 420, Plano , TXCity Credit Union 214-319-30607747 Ferguson Street, Dallas, TXCity Mortgage 972-519-00505840 Coit Road, Suite 108, Plano, TXCMI Mortgage 972-818-610017780 Preston Road, Suite 130, Dallas, TXCredit Solutions 800-353-763015602 Dallas Parkway, Suite 700, Dallas, TX

Dream Home Mortgage “Make your dream home a reality”

See advertisement on Front inside cover

First Security Mortgage 972-243-05003010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 745, Dallas, TXTabernacle Mortgage 469-366-98305001, Rowlett Road # 101, Rowlett 75088.

MUSIC INSTRUMENTSAudio, Video, Lighting & Instruments www.aarohimusic.com 469-939-1231 Elisabeth Johnson 972-248-961319019 Preston Road, Suite 415, Dallas, TX-75252Texas Sound & DJ 972-606-1103 / 972-590-00004317 Fairmont Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

MUSIC SCHOOLSAcademy of Indian Arts 214-226-3427Springcreek Parkway, Plano, TXAllen School of Music 972-359-1600Greenville Ave, Dallas, TXAnisha Parameswaran 214-394-62767940 N MacArthur Blvd., # 2145, Irving, TX-75063Ankur Nag 972-252-17923446 W Country Club Drive, Irving, TX-75038Arapaho Music Studios 972-234-4982Central & Arapaho, Richardson, TX-75080Coppell Conservatory LLC 972-304-8600600 E Sandy Lake Rd, # 124, Coppell, TX-75019Cornett Music Studio 972-669-8047Richardson, TX-75080Dallas School of Music 972-380-80502650 Midway Road, # 204, Carrollton, TX-75006Dallas School of Performing Arts, Dallas, TX 972-270-3334Larry Morgan Music Company 972-864-8584Mihir Patel 972-404-3459Plano, TX-75093

Parul’s Classical/ Light Music Lessons

Plano, Tx 214-509-3689

Rajinder Pal Singh 817-267-76641400 W Euless Boulevard, Euless, TX-76040Music Learning Unlimited 972-964-6604Plano, TXRenu Chandra 972-931-9694Dallas, TXSadhana School of Music 214-705-6073Spring Ridge Subdivision, Plano, TX-75025Shawli Roy 817-423-41215757, Remington Circle, Fortworth, TX-76132Spundun School of Music 817-571-4926Suzuki Institute of Dallas 972-437-6422Dallas, TX

Swara - Raaga 972-550-0686Hidden Ridge, Irving, TX-75038Swaranand - School of Indian Music & Hindi Independence Pkwy, Plano, 75023 214-226-3427The Piano Studio 972-248-961319019 Preston Road, Suite 415, Dallas, TX-75252University of the Blues 972-488-3141Royal Lane, Dallas, TXVeena Harihar 817-230-493214616 Cottage View Lane, Fortworth, TX-76155

NOTARYApniAgency.com 972-256-18003585 N Beltline Road, Irving, TX-75062Fidelity National Title 214-239-4511305 Cimarron Trail, Suite 160, Irving, TX-75063Krishna M Bhaskar 214-335-27403608 Hoya Drive, Suite 167, Arlington, TX-76015Lal Daswani 972-392-04046959 Arapaho Road, Suite 103, Dallas, TX-75248Mahesh Thakkar 214-677-91527308 Frankford Road, Dallas, TX-75252Mary L. Varghese 972-788-15555050 Quorum Dr, # 241, Dallas, TX-75254-7054Muhammad Ismail Sagar 972-252-09692804 Cantrell Street, Irving, TX-75062ZIP Copy Center 972-871-93004070 N Beltline Road, # 110, Irving, TX-75038ORGANIZATION-RELIGIOUS

Allen Musalla 214-641-8841410 N Greenville Avenue, # 102, Allen, TX-75002Art of Living Foundation, TX 214-459-4428/ 817-780-0000Asian Indian Church of Carrollton 214-676-57591907 Sunridge, Carrollton, TX-75006Balagokulam 972-588-70714020 Hedgcoxe Rd, Plano, 75024Shree Swaminayaran Mandir 972-243-866911321 Webb Chapel Road, Dallas, TX-75229Barsana Dham 972-527-6195Bethesda Bible Chapel 469-628-12661126 Hilltop Drive, Irving, TX-75060Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Meditation Center615 N. Macarthur Boulevard, Irving, TX-75231 972-254-5562Chinmaya Mission DFW 972-250-247017701 Davenport Road, Dallas, TX-75252Christian Brethren Assembly 972-986-64452011 Parkside Avenue, Irving, TX-75061CSI Church of Dallas 972-820-02059027 Midway Road, Dallas, TX-75209CSI Congregation Of Dallas 469-855-41599400 Plano Road, Dallas, TX-75238Dada Lacchmi Satsang 214-226-3427Independence Parkway, Plano, TX-75023Dallas Central Mosque of Islamic Asst

972-231-5698840 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX-75081 Dar elSalam Islamic Center 817-265-2596747 W. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX-76012


DFW Arya Samaj 817-457-1357DFW Gayatri Pariwar 817-467-1633DFW Hindu Temple 972-445-31111605 N Britan Road, Irving, TX-75061 Geeta Sanskar, Allen, TX 972-288-0700Gujarati Christian Fellowship 972-240-56985514 Laredo Lane, Garland, TX-75043Gurdwara Sikh Temple 214-240-5348506 Gatewood Drive, Garland, TX-75043Gurdwara Singh Sabha 972-235-33881201 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX-75081

Gurudwara Sikh Sangat 817-267-766411400 West Euless Boulevard, Euless, TX-76040Hare Krishna Mandir 214-827-63305340 Gurley Avenue, Dallas, TX-75223Indian Telugu Church 817-540-6282Indo-Pak Bible Church 972-530-80721918 Beltline Road, Garland, TX-75044IPC HEBRON 972-840-92991751 Wall Street, Garland, TX-75042ISKCON 214-827-63305430 Gurley Ave, Dallas, TX-75223Islamic Association of Carrollton 972-466-11911516 Stemmons Frwy, # 201, Carrollton 75006Islamic Association of Collin County 972-491-58006401 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX-75023Islamic Association of Lewisville 972-691-5566P.O. Box 294102, Lewisville, TX-75029-4102Islamic Association of N Texas 972-231-5698840 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX-75081Islamic Association of Tarrant 817-737-81044801 Fletcher Avenue, Fortworth, TX-76107Islamic Center Of Irving 972-721-9136245 E Grauwyler Rd, # 118, Irving, TX-75061Islamic Center of Momin 972-554-02001019 Perry Street, Irving, TX-75060-3222Jain Society of North Texas 972-470-0606538 Apollo Road, Richardson, TX-75081Kriya Yoga Center 214-418-686010600 Steppington, Suite 230, Dallas, TX-75230Manoyoga Sadhana 972-516-8325PO Box 260185, Plano, TX-75026Mata Amritanandmayi Satsang 972-380-0951Dallas TX-75287-6734North Texas Hindu Mandir 214-552-0549/817-308-779610309 Baronne Circle, Dallas, TX-75218Sathya Saibaba Center of North Dallas

www.ndsai.org 972-250-0126Shree Santram Bhakt Samaj 972-430-0000Shree Swaminarayan Mandir 972-263-76372114 Pine Street, Grand Prairie, TX-75005Sikh Study Circle 972-579-9646834 N Nursery Road, Irving, TX-75061Sri Aurobindo Center 972-829-3161Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji Satsangh, Allen, TX 972-517-2723Sri Sai Baba Temple of DFW 972-459-47652109 West Parker Plaza, # 212, Plano, TX-75023St Mary’s Jacobite Church 972-446-99832112 Old Denton Drive, Carrollton, TX-75006St.Thomas Syrian Catholic Church, Dallas 972-240-5551Vaishnav Parivar 972-462-1763 / 972-510-0000426 Woodhurst Drive, Coppell, TX-75019 Virendra Summanwar 972-550-39405309 N MacArthur Blvd., # 1020, Irving, TX-75038Vision Baptist Church 214-763-39431112 W Parker Road, Plano, TX-75075Zion Gospel Assembly 972-412-731511221 Lochwood Boulevard, Dallas, TX

ORGANIZATION-PROFESSIONAL

Alumni of Baroda University 972-618-9101Asian American Professionals 972-418-9652Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Allen, TX 972-491-1818DFW Indian Pharmacist Assn

817-548-7159Greater Dallas Indo - American Chamber of Commerce 214-346-95595930 LBJ Freeway, Suite 350, Allen, TX-75240IIT Alumni Association of North TexasPO Box: 260313, Plano, TX 972-758-7500International Fellowship 469-417-9299Malayalee Engineers Association of North Texas, Allen, Tx 972-378-0470Network of Indian Professionals - NetIP, Allen, 214-754-7089Richardson Music Teachers Association, Dallas, TX 972-690-1912Shreeji Non Profit Organization, Fortworth, TX 972-841-1727Texas Indo-American Dentists Association, 72120 W Spring Creek Pkwy, # C, Plano, 75023 972-527-486Texas Indo-American Physicians Society, Allen, TX 817-457-2928The IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) 972-235-5555

SHOPPINGDeals2Buy.comP.O. Box 142523 Irving, Tx 75014

SOCIALDFW Indian Lions Club 972-475-1075TXAssociation for India’s Devpt. 972-867-0912PO Box 835833, Richardson, TX-75083-5833Bighelp For Education 781-962-7399Charotar Patidar Samaj of DFW 972-255-3037DFW Maharasthra Mandal 972-735-935717616 Squaw Valley Dr, Dallas, TX-75252Dallas Indian Lions Club 972-424-4902Immigrants Support Network 972-236-8368700 San Francisco Street, Carrollton, TX-75007India Association of N Texas 972-234-IANTIrving DFW Indian Lions Club 972-303-0745Kerala Civic Organization 972-416-4696

Laughing Club 214-226-3427

Independence Parkway, Plano, TX-75023

Plano Indian Lions Club 972-245-3941Richardson University Lions Club, Allen, TX 972-407-7345/ 972-880-0000World Muslim Congress 214-325-19161636 Coyote Ridge, Carrollton, 75010

PHOTOGRAPHYAsian Photography….. 214-783-3297

Weddings | Family Portraits | Special Events See advertisement on Page 15

Planetshazia Productions 469-363-71581330 Hi Line Drive, Dallas, TX-75207Memoir Photo 972-248-4890Swatee Photography & Video 972-530-7356Dallas, TX

Bombay Photography… 972-679-7921 “Special memories for special events”


Texpertz Photography 214-288-01061324 Breanna Way Coppell 75018

Armale Studio…214-676-7531 www.bookmywedding.com

PRINTING

Insty Prints Irving 1236 N. Beltline Rd, Irving, TX 75061

972-790-0179

Advanced Xpress Printing 972-238-1050400 Industrial Dr, # 100, Richardson, TX-75081Alpha Graphics, 972-529-98851970 N Central Expy, # 140, McKinney, TX-75070 Best Signs 214-340-74461718 Reserve Street, Garland, TX-75042 DIS Print & Web Solutions 972-567-8040532 Runstone Drive, Irving, TX-75060Hall Graphics 214-349-387010660 Plano Road, Suite 122, Dallas, TX-75238Jay Kay Press Inc., 972-831-043310580 Newkirk St, Suite 301, Dallas, TX-75220PrintOGraphics, 972-240-79795481 Broadway Blvd., # 117, Garland, TX-75043 Texas Commerce Printing, 214-638-27749011 John Carpenter Frwy, # 102, Dallas, 75247

REAL ESTATEA Action Realtors Manmohan (Mohen) S.Rai 972-270-75218111 LBJ Suite 945, Dallas, TX-75251Amit Sachdev 469-951-04138909 Pocono Drive, Plano, TX-75025Ashok Daftary, CCIM 972-612-00003204 Lanarc Drive, Plano, TX-75023Bharati Rao 817-277-48791106 De Pauw Drive, Arlington , TX-76012


Charles M.R. Vethan 214-841-10004144 North Central Expy, # 660, Dallas, 75204Danny and Chinna Raj 972-867-76661800 Preston Park Blvd, Plano, TX-75093Enterprise America 214-855-667512222 Merit Drive, Suite1870, Dallas, TX 75251Everest Realty 972-303-01035406 Broadway, Suite 102, Garland, TX-75043Lakshmana Katuri 972-423-45231515 Rio Grande Drive, Plano, TX-75075Laxmi Tummala - REMAX 972-989-78158600 N. MacArthur Blvd, # 104, Irving, TX-75063Rakesh Garg 972-588-80821333 W. McDermott, Suite 100, Allen, TX-75013Ramesh Ramotar - R Square Realtors, 225 N Eleventh St, # A, Garland 972-487-0462Ripple Goel 214-995-991818383 Preston Road , Dallas, TX-75252Manasi Vernekar 972-746-95634530 W. Buckingham Road, Garland, TX-75042Manoj Abraham Real Estate LLC, 972-484-66442880 LBJ Freeway, Suite 403, Dallas, TX-75234

REALTORSAburu Venkat, Plano, 75025 469-450-1489Ammu Jacob 972-248-596317000 Preston Road, Suite 100, Dallas, TX-75248Anil Chugh 972-896-485413604 Midway Road, Suite 183, Dallas, TX-75244B Prasad 469-233-1184Plano, TX-75025Ebby Halliday Realtors, 214-766-43437520 N. MacArthur Blvd., # 100, Irving, TX 75063

One Plus Realty…469-446-4177 No Gimmicks.. No Catches... Just Great Service

Help-U-Sell Fine Properties 972-747-10681333 McDermott Dr, # 200, Allen, TX-75013

Krishna P. Yalamanchili 469-831-56091701 N Greenville Ave., # 402, Richardson, 75081Najma Real Estate Services 214-731-1044Ram Muthu - AAA Realtors 214-533-64371545 Ave K, Suite 169, Plano, TX-75074Rani Amsavelu 469-867-4584600, S. Denton Tap Rd, # 110, Coppell, TX-75019Safeway Group, Inc. 770-409-9910 x15Truvillion Realty Group 817-277-4879Wiiliam Davis Realty 214-477-903617732 Preston Rd, # 100, Dallas, TX-75252

RELIGIOUSAnantha P Archakam 469-467-45536629 Macintosh Drive, Plano, TX-75023

Church of South India 972-463-87789400 Plano Road, Dallas, TX-75238Foundation for Pluralism 214-325-19161636 Coyote Ridge, Carrollton, TX 75010Ramachar 972-518-10341254 Hidden Ridge, Apt# 1011, Irving, TX-75038Suryakant J Bhatt 972-475-44542005 Dover Drive, Rowlett, TX-75088Umanath Bhat 972-874-13784417 Sandra Lynn, Flower Mound, TX-75022

RESTAURANTSAfghan Grill 972-818-030019177 Preston Road, Suite 180, Dallas, TX-75252

Aahar Indian Restaurant…972-432-2427 “Home cooking with Home prices”


Agha Juice 972-245-50011205 W Trinity Mills Road, Carrollton TX 75006Afrah’s Restaurant 972-234-9898314 E. Main Street, Richardson, TX 75081Al-Amir 214-739-26477402 Greenville Avenue, # 101, Dallas, TX 75231

BBQ Tonite…972-466-0786 “Indo-Pak Cuisine”


Basil Leaf Thai Restaurant 972-252-21754070 N. Beltline Road, Suite150, Irving, TX-75038Bombay Bistro 817-560-99969116 Camp Bowie, Unit 100, Fortworth, TX-76116Bombay Chinese 972-808-9990100 S Central Epwy, #17, Richardson, TX-75080

Bombay Sizzler…972-255-5400 “Bombay ka style main”


Bollywood Bar & Grill 214-529-679011345 Emerald Street, Dallas, TX-75229Bukhara Grille 972-400-7748955 E Cambell Road, Richardson, TX-75080

Bombay Sweets & Snacks…214-441-2125 “The best Indian sweets and snacks”

Chaat Express 972-312-1127832 W Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75023Chaat & Paan Corner (Apna Bazaar), 2000 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, 972-374-7186Chaat Café: 972-713-000318101 Preston Rd # 202 Dallas TX 75252Chettinaad Palace 469-229-91002205 N Central Expy, # 180, Plano, TX-75075







Madras Pavilion, 972-671-DOSA101 S Coit Road, Suite 359, Richardson, 75080Maharaj Indian Cuisine 972-248-004517370 Preston Road, Suite 490, Dallas, TX-75252Maharaja Indian Restaurant 214-440-00006308 Hulen Bend Boulevard, Fortworth, TX-76132Malti Indian Veg Cuisine 972-315-3839801 W Roundgrove, # 108, Lewisville, TX-75067

Bombay Chinese…972-808-9990 “The best of Indo-Chinese cuisine”


Mango Thai Cuisine 972-599-02894701 W Park Boulevard, # 104, Plano, TX-75093Masala Wok 972-409-00007447 N MacArthur Blvd, # 175, Irving, TX-75063Mehfil Bar & Grill 972-238-9724807 Central Expressway, Richardson, TX-75080Mom’s Spice 972-258-5101 219 West Airport Freeway, Irving, TXMurphy’s Deli 214-638-33541250 Mockingbird, Suite 220, Dallas, TXNew Start Veggie Garden 972-243-05072330 Royal Lane, Suite 900, Irving, TXPasand Indian Cuisine 972-594-06932600 N BeltLine Road, Irving, TX-75062

Passage to India 972-527-7040909 W Spring Creek, Suite 450, Plano, TX-75023Pizza Boy 972-596-35003131 Custer Road, Suite 165, Plano, TX-75075Shammy’s 972-406-174711422 Harry Hines Blvd, # 312, Dallas, TX-75229

Shish Kabob 972-680-8989Spring Valley at Coit, Irving, TX

Roti Grill…214-521-3655 “Fresh Indian Food”

Silverspoon Gyros & Subs 972-247-015611311 Harry Hines Blvd, # 602, Dallas, TX-75229Silverspoon Restaurant 972-907-0090218 Suite A, E Spring Valley, Richardson, 75081Sitar Indian Cuisine 214-618-00508612 Preston Road, Suite 102, Plano, TX-75024Star India 817-265-9020703 W Park Row Drive, Arlington, TX Star International 972-279-43332809 Motley Drive, Mesquite, TX-75150Taboon Bakery & Grill 972-740-26782211 Cheyenne, Irving, TX-75062Taj Chaat House 214-596-11331057 W Rochelle Road, Irving, TX-75062

Swadeshi Indian Cuisine…972-514-1086 “Cuisine of India”


Taj Express 214-528-02004436 Lemmon, Dallas, TX

Taj Mahal 214-692-053510455 N Central Expy, # 20, Richardson, TXTandoor Grill 469-241-04496900 Alma Drive, Suite 100, Plano, TX-75023Tawa Grill 972-234-226113340 Audelia Road, Suite 135, Dallas, TXTandoor Indian Restaurant 972-261-6604532 Fielder North Plaza, Arlington, TX-76012Taste O’ India 469-855-06281901 W Parker, Suite 121 A, Plano, TX-75023

Temptations 972-252-98984070 N Beltline, Suite 138, Irving, TX-75038The Chat Corner 972-644-132926-C Heights, Richardson, TX-75080

The Saffron House…972-239-1800 “A place to pamper your taste” See advertisement on Page 73

Tharas Restaurant 972-579-8847833-C East Shady Grove, Irving, TX-75060The Saffron House 972-239-18005100 Beltline Road, Suite 728, Addison, TX-75240

Topaz Indian Grill & Bar…214-641-8861 “Biggest Club of its kind”


Udipi Cafe 972-437-285835 Richardson Heights Village, TX-75080Vegi Thali 972-236-11691205 W Trinity Mills, # 105, Carrollton, TX-75006Villa Mediterranian 214-731-12003648 Old Denton Rd, # 102, Carrollton TX 75007Wok of Fame 972-494-6163217 Garland Avenue, Garland, TXZyka 972-238-777720 Richardson Heights, Richardson, TX-75080

ROOFINGBrotherhood Roofing 972-222-69456048 Hidden Creek Lane, Frisco, TX

SECURITY SYSTEMSK Link 972-484-646411500 N Stemmons Freeway, Suite 112, DallasPro System 972-896-78141328 Barclay Drive, Carrollton, TX

SIGNS & STORAGEAdvanced Name Plates Inc. 972-644-6520605 S Sherman Street, Suite 505, Richardson, TXAll Quality Signs 972-234-3228724 S Central Expressway, Richardson, TXBest Signs 214-340-74461718 Reserve Street, Garland, TXFuture Signs 972-205-90903803 Cavalier Drive, Garland, TXRoyal Signs 469-879-5786Seven Seas Worldwide 877-817-7327Dallas, TXSigns for Less 469-556-839812465 Black Cherry Lane, Euless, TXSigns Universe 972-880-28844304 Onyx Drive, Carrollton, TX

SPORTSHome Run Alley - 972-447-90663221, Skylane Drive, Carrollton, TX-75006North Texas Cricket Association 214-325-1916

www.NTCricket.comThe Cricket Gear 214-557-44621616 W Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX-75061

STORAGEPublic Storage 214-521-81003540 Inwood Road, Dallas, TXShurguard 972-396-49701210 N Beltline, Irving, TX

SWIMMING POOLSCrown Pools 972-396-4960705 E Main Street, Allen, TXMalibu Pool Remodelling 972-231-7553705 S Floyd Road, Richardson, TX

THEATRES / MOVIESTouring Talkies 972-373-8100Irving, TXValentino Films 214-606-6433320 S Beltline Road, Suite109, Irving, TX 75060

TIRES4 M Tires 972-259-19511115 W Pioneer Road, Irving, TXBJ Tire Center 972-205-09973342 W Walnut Street, Garland, TXCheap Tires 972-785-2828425 N Britain Road, Irving, TXDiscount Tires 972-377-82428700 Ohio Drive, Plano , TXFirestone 214-520-99242540 Old Denton Road, Carrollton, TXKauffman Tires 972-245-15123901 W Spring Creek Road, Plano, TXSpring Valley Discount Tires 972-392-31927828 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, TX

TRAINING INSTITUTESAcademy of Indian Arts 214-226-34275451 Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX-75023Anblicks 972-241-67002925 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX-75234Bright Computer Training & Consultants 817-356-0560P. O. Box 822954, Dallas, TX-75382ChennaiSoft 972-951-54191312 Hidden Ridge, Irving, TX-75038Hindi Vikas 972-377-8388Plano, TX-75025Perry Zafar 972-306-23102727 Cancun Lane, Dallas, TX-75287Sanford-Brown Institute 888-317-6333/ 214-459-84901250 W Mockingbird Lane, # 150, Dallas, 75247

TRANSLATIONInlingua 972-248-449616999 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TXInterlingua 972-818-345516300 Addison Road, Suite 222, Addison, TXThe Language Network 972-960-99801411 Dallas Parkway, Suite 320, Dallas, TXTranslation 972-458-161616135 Preston Road, Suite 214, Dallas, TX

TRAVELAA Passport

13999, Goldmark Dr, Dallas. 469-835-2731 See Advertisement on Page 65

A-1 Travel & Tours 972-437-2626811 S Central Expy, # 535, Richardson, 75080AILIA Travel & Tours 972-424-66202301 Pebble Vale Drive, Suite 1511, DallasAirTravelExperts.Com 214-634-72778100 John Carpenter Frwy, # 105, Dallas, 75247All About Travel 972-691-18261811 Hill Ridge Drive, Flower Mound, TX-75028Allwell Travel & Tours, Inc 972-355-19633332 Brittany Drive, Flower Mound, TX-75022

Omega Travel- Tel- 972-518-1268 1300 W. Walnut Hill Ln ste#155D, Irving,

TX 75038. Fax- 972-518-1309

Alpha Travel Associates 972-897-70935609 Kerry Lane, Garland, TX-75043Amrita Travel 972-231-799313999 Goldmark Dr, # 429, Richardson, TX-75240Angel Travels 972-418-03501925 E. Beltline, Suite 205, Carrollton, TX-75006Apex Travels 877-664-1199777 S Central Expy, # 4-E, Richardson, TX-75080 Aries Tours & Travels 214-638-70088828 Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX-75247Bindhu Travels 214-774-20943708 Millswood Drive, Irving, TX-75062Cosmos Travel Inc. 214-905-20092700 Stemmons Fwy, # 1001, Dallas, TX-75207East West Travel Inc 214-564-74249888 Bissonnet, # 100A, Houston, TX-77036Galaxy Travel 972-392-04046959 Arapaho Road, Suite 103, Dallas, TX-75248Global Passport & Visa 972-907-9450811 S Central Expy, # 419, Richardson, TX-75080

Travel Plus Inc….469-361-1594 “Over 25 years experience”

See advertisement on Page 68Peaceland Travel & Tour 214-634-99111327 Empire Center, Dallas, TX-75212Passport and Visa 972-596-72886000 Ohio Drive, Plano, TX-75093Referralclicks 972-255-22973114 W Northgate Dr, # 1049, Irving, TX-75062R.K.Travel Inc. 630-858-72004149 Woodland Trail, Carrollton, TX-75007Royal Travels & Tours 972-258-01031221 W Airport Fwy, # 201, Irving, TX-75062Sky Master Travel 972-256-2200 / 972-252-4454415 E Airport Freeway, Irving, TX-75062Skyline Travels 214-634-7277 / 214-630-00008100 John Carpenter Fwy, # 210, Dallas, 75247SkyPass Travel Inc. 800-38 1-TOUR2730 Stemmons Fwy, # 310, Dallas, TX-75207Star Travels 972-987-78968101, Memorial Lane, Suite 2814, Plano, TX-75024Supersonic Travel and Tours 972-239-778212001 N Central Expwy, # 280, Dallas, 75243

Taj Travel & Tours 972-792-9555

777 S Central Expy, # 5F, Richardson, TX-75080

Tandem Travels 469-675-0366524 Colgate Drive, Allen, TX-75013Travel Connection 817-483-96687717 Pirate Point Circle, Arlington, TX-76016Travel Globe Inc. 877-456-23481221, W. Airport Fwy, Suite 201, Irving, TXTravel King International 972-235-9500100 S Central Expy, # 43, Richardson, TX-75080Travel Plus 469-361-15943948 Windford Dr. Plano 75025Wilson Travel INC 972-257-86902300 Valley View Lane, #840 Irving, 75062

UNIFORMAramark 214-637-09701900 Empire Central, Dallas, TXCiti Uniforms 214-630-40001348 Inwood Road, Dallas, TXPerfumes & Scrubs 972-231-3489888 Greenville Avenue, Suite 116, Richardson, TXUnifirst 972-289-0754200 N Sam Houston, Mesquite, TX

WHOLESALEA-Z Wholesaler 972-484-11531100 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas TX-75229Perfume Gallery 972-481-948110717 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas 75229Prime Wholesaler 972-247-7826300 Grapevine Mills, Grapevine, TX-76051Silver Star Import 972-241-418111220 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75229Suny Wholesale 972-241-7937/ 077711430 Reeder Road, Dallas TX-75229Store Display Fixtures 972-222-9494/ 469-916-08732933 Blystone Lane, Dallas, TX-75220Supreme Wholesale 972-241-467110717 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas 75229



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Star India Indian Casual $ ü ü s ArlingtonStar Meat & Cafe Indo-Pak Casual $$ ü ü ss PlanoTabla Indian Bistro Indian Upscale $$ ü ü s IrvingTaj Mahal Indian Upscale $$ ü ü ss DallasTaj Chaat Indian Casual $ ü ü s Irving Tandoor Grill Indo/pak Casual $ ü ü s Plano 469-241-0449Taste of India Indian Dressy $ ü ü ss Plano Taste of Pakistan Pakistani Casual $ ü ü ss Euless Tawa Grill Indo/Pak Casual $ ü ü ss Dallas Temptations Indo/Pak Causal $ ü ü ü s Irving Tharas South Indian Dressy $ ü ü ss Irving Udipi Cafe South Indian Casual $$ ü ü ss Richardson Vegi Thali Indian Casual $$ ü ü ss Carrollton Wok of Fame Indo chinese Dressy $ ü ü ü ss Garland Zyka Hyderabadi Casual $ ü ü ss Richardson

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Aahar Indian Restaurant 79

Affair to Remember 104

Anokhi 35

Ashima’s Salon 60

Asian Photography 15

BBQ Tonite 69

Bombay Chinese 40

Bombay Photography 76

Bombay Sizzler 102

Chamonix II 53

Choice Mobile 20

Cindi’s NY Delicatessen 31

Dream Home Mortgage 2

Eagle Martial Arts 34

Elegant Affair 83

Expressions by Rani 46

Galleria Wireless 81

Govind-ji’s Jewellers 3, 42-44

Granite World 106

India Bazaar Plano 86

India Video & Audio 92

Indo-Pak and India Imports Supermarket 70

Interiors by Decorating Den 4

Jacob Fakheri Photography 5

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Mann Auto Care 90

Marvin Visa Law 66

Masala Bowl 13/30

Mathur Law Offices 55

Nishi Enterprise 80

Our Place Restaurant 64

Profit security LLC 41

Radio Salaam Namaste 108

Red India Bistro Lounge 10

Sanober’s Mehndi Creations 61

Signature Diamonds 47

Silk Threads 46

Spice Inn 9

Spice Rack 12

Subzi Mandi/ Roma Palace & Bar 107

Swadeshi Indian Cuisine 85

Swami Krsna 67

Taj Grocers 23

The Saffron House 73

Topaz Indian Grill & Bar 101

Travel Plus Inc. 68

Need Cash 54

United Central Bank 8

Unlimited India Calling 82

VideoPilot360 50

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