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COVER STORY‘The Other End of the Line’, the new Bollywood-Hollywood co-production that has the industry waiting with bated breath, promises to revolutionize the way we look at cross-cultural cinema. Salaam Namaste’s Ali Fazal gives you an exclusive inside look at the red-hot film on Page 24

EATING OUTMumbai Ka Jhakas Khana! Bombay Sizzlers specializes in providing you some of the hottest street foods of Mumbai. Learn more on Page 44

DFW DIWALI MELACheckout how Salaam Namaste Magazine captured the hearts of everyone in DFW Diwali Mela on Page 54

TRAVELTakes a trip this winter and check out the top-10 fall foliage destinations across the North America. Enjoy the outing on Page 57

MENS FASHIONWhat should men wear during this season? Find out on Page 98

BOLLYWOOD NIGHTLIFEWhat are the celebs doing to chill? Find out on Page 100

REGULAR FEATURES8 Letters9 Editorial14 Scene - Past month21 Filmopedia28 Bollywood Gossip34 Movie Preview - Bollywood36 Movie Review - Regional39 Bollywood Hilist and What’s in? What’s out?47 Direct Talk50 Kids Corner53 Gadgets61 RJ Profile - Monicca Sharmaa63 Expert Comment - Real Estate64 Sports - Golf67 Profile - Sharad Gupta68 Books72 South Asian Faces77 Profile - Taher Ali78 Horoscope82 Scene - Upcoming83 Beauty89 Yellow Pages103 Restaurant Guide104 Advertisers List

CONTENTS


LETTERS TO THE EDiTOR

Undeserving Cover Girl!

I am absolutely furious that you guys put Priyanka Chopra on the cover. With so

many talented actresses out there like Rani Mukherji and Konkona Sen Sharma, why did you feature this ditzy Barbie doll?

Not only does she set a bad example for the youth of our community, she is no good as an actress. Her success in films has been purely due to luck and her co-stars.

From her actions it is obvious that her message to the youth is “Focus on your looks, win a few pageants, and you can be an actress.” Do we need such people in the media spotlight?

Many other thespians, like the ones named above, actually study acting to cultivate a lifelong passion, not prance around in a swimsuit at the Miss World pageant.

Krithika MurugappanDallas, TX

Priyanka Chopra has proven to be a hardworking and dedicated actress. For your information, she has indeed trained under veteran actor-couple Anupam and Kirron Kher. In addition she spends a large amount of her time travelling the world doing charity work for Unicef, thus making her what we believe is an excellent role-model for South Asian youth.

- Editor

Magazine Playing Hard to Get?

Where exactly is your magazine? I have searched for it at all the local

desi stores and cannot seem to find it anywhere?

It is irritating for me to make a separate trips to desi stores just to look for the magazine, only to find it sold out. Why don’t you refill copies more often?

If you really care about your readers, you should make sure they can get the magazine whenever they want.

Mansoor Khan Plano, TX

Magazine distribution is time consuming and expensive. Our executives are working overtime to improve availability across the vast DFW Metroplex. Moreover, Salaam Namaste is the most popular desi print magazine in the US, and as such it is sold out almost immediately after release. To ensure that you get your copy regularly, please subscribe to the magazine using the form.

- Editor

Salaam Namaste’s Biggest Fan

My names is Pinky Joseph and I am 11 years old. I love your magazine!

I always flip to the Bollywood gossip first, since I love knowing what’s going on with the stars.

I also love keeping up with all the latest Bollywood fashion! The trends on the ‘in and out’ page are fun too. Keep up the good work!

You are my favorite magazine!

Pinky JosephCarrollton, TX

Festivals dividing the community?

I read article titled “Celebrating Unity through Festivals” by Dilshad Dayani in

your October issue. The author seems to be in her own little fantasy land. She talks about festivals unifying communities and people of the Subcontinent.

But during the recent Eid and Dushera festivals India was burning in the flames of communal riots? On the same day bombs exploded across Pakistan’s major cities

killing several innocent people. If festivals were capable of unifying communities like the author feels, this kind of bloodbath wouldn’t have taken place anywhere in the world, right?

Nilesh PadgaonkarAllen, TX

It is unforunate that acts of terrorism are being perpetrated across the Subcontinent. But we believe that the philosophy behind these festivals fosters unity among diverse groups within the South Asian community.

- EditorGreat Magazine!

Congratulations! I am totally impressed by your magazine. Being a new

immigrant to the US, I was missing the vibrant culture, music, and Bollywood which I was so used to while I was in India.

I just loved going through the colourful photo features in the magazine, especialy the sections about Bollywood, which reminded me so much of Punjab.

I really liked your travel section since me and the Mrs. want to explore the US as much as we can during our children’s vacations.

Aman Singh AhluwaliaFrisco, TX

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EDITORIAL

Corrections and Clarifications:1.TheSeptember08issuecarriedanarticlebyA.G.Chini.FactualinformationforthearticlewasadaptedfromthebookYesterday’s Melodies Today’s MemoriesbyManekPremchand2.IntheOctober08issuenameofourmarketingexecutiveSANUMATHEWwaspublishedmistakenlyasSANUAMTHEW

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Month of CelebrationsDear readers,

October was a busy and hectic month full of celebrations of Eid, Dushera, Diwali, and of course the always exciting American festival of Halloween.

As we get ready to segue into November, we are gearing up for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years in quick succession. Festivals, irrespective of cultures, provide opportunities for getting together with families and spending quality time with loved ones. We, at the new revamped Salaam Namaste Magazine, have only YOU, our readers, patrons, and clients to thank.

We at Salaam Namaste believe that our magazine, is a reader-driven media. We publish what you like to read, be it spicy gossip or interesting facts about Bollywood or places you would like to vacation.

Specially for this season of joy and cheer, we present to you this magazine full of informative articles, beautiful photo geatures and advertisements that you could use.

Fortunately the recent DFW Diwali Mela gave us a chance to meet some of you and hear your feedback. Please take a few minutes to share your priceless opinions and constructive criticism (if there is any!) about Salaam Namaste.

Till next month!

Srinidhi RaghavendraEditor

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SCENE Events of past month

Desi Kids among National Karate Champs

Mayor of Irving city, Herbert A. Gears, congratulates students of Champion Karate Academy (CKA) and instructor Sensei Sen for their spectacular achievements

during the recent national Karate Championship. A six-member national team of CKA competed in the recent USA-NKF national karate championship in Houston in July 2008 and won a total of eight medals including four Gold, one Silver and three Bronze.

Rithika Prasad won a Gold medal in Kata and a Bronze medal in Kumite in under-5 and Girls beginner division. Kushbhoo Soma won a Gold in Kata in under-6 Girls Beginner division. Haneesh Kaku, won Silver in Kumite and Bronze in Kata in under-7 Boys Intermediate division. Saisheren Senpon won 2 Gold in both Kata and Kumite in under-7 Boys Advanced division. Sirish Pradhan won Bronze in Kumite in under-11 Boys Novice division.

Karate instructor Sensei Sen has been certified as USA-NKF “National Referee A” in Kumite and double promoted to “Judge B” in Kata during the USA-NKF Referee Course held at the national championship. Sensei Sen won the National Champion title in Men’s Open Kata and a Silver medal in the Kumite at the 22nd All India National

Karate Championship held at Kolkata, India during last weekend of September 2008.

CKA was founded in 2005 and is Affiliated with Shuko-Kai International and is recognized by USA National Karate-Do Federation. The school offers training in Sport Karate and follows the Ryushin-Kan Shito-Ryu karate syllabus. For further information visit CKA website http://www.championkarateacademy.com.

BAPS Empowering Conference

BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, an international non-profit Hindu organization conducted the “Empowering Women” conference at Dallas on September 28, 2008, as part of the United

Nations International Women’s Day celebrations. Over 200 professional women of South Asian origin participated in the deliberations in the conference themed “Invigorating Self and Society”. Through these conferences BAPS aims to build moral and spiritual leadership in the society by encouraging and empowering women to play dynamic and responsible roles in the society.

The conference had interactive sessions on positive thinking, social change, professional development, spiritual growth and related topics. These interactive discussions were led by guest speakers. Speaking at the conference the honorable Texas State Representative, Linda Harper-Brown observed: “This conference is a wonderful opportunity for women to learn that there are no limits to possibilities. The women of BAPS perform tremendous

work in our community.”

“If you think positively as a mother or wife, it will forward good values to kids. Such conferences provide a platform that gives us the way to translate these values to our next generation,” said Naheed Raheel from Radio Salaam Namaste.

“Women around the world are changing the nature of local communities and the larger global community as a whole. We appreciate everyone’s participation and dedication in making this event a success,” said Dr. Sejal Mehta, spokesperson for the BAPS Women’s Conference at the culmination of the event.

Similar BAPS Women’s conferences were conducted at Washington D.C, Los Angeles, Parsipanny NJ, San Jose, Toronto, Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas.

State Rep. Linda Harper-Brown at BAPS conference

Participaants at BAPS Conference

Above: Standing:(fromleft)SenseiChithraAmanullah,ShivrinithPrasad,MayorofIrving,SenseiSen.FrontRow:-KhusbhooSoma,HaneeshKaku,RithikaPrasad,SaisherenSenpon,SirishPradhan.Far right: Students of Champions Karate Academy pose with theirtrophies




Telangana Development Forum (TDF-USA) and TANTEX (Telugu Association of North Texas) conducted the Dallas Fort Worth

Bathukamma & Dasara Sambaralu on October 4, 2008. The six-hour event attracted participation of over 2,500 people and effectively highlighted the colorful bathukammalu.

Bathukamma festivities started off at sharp 4.00 pm on the mega stage and the excellent weather added to the enthusiasm of the participants. The venue, Oak Point Park, Plano reverberated with the celebratory singing of Bathukamma tunes by hundreds of women including elderly ladies. After the Bathukamma celebrations ended, a procession of women left to immerse Bathukammalu and take blessings of goddess Gauri in the creek behind the park.

Thereafter Dasara and Jammi celebrations began in earnest immediately. A colorful and exuberant Jammi puja and Ratha Yaatra followed the celebrations. Prizes for the Dasara Cup, Cricket tournament were distributed at the end of the event and the program culminated with a excellent folk entertainment unique to Telangana region, put together by enthusiastic volunteers. Performances of dance, singing, drama and skits were presented along with a stand-up comedy show by Sudhakar Pemamraju. The entire event was compeered by Dr. Kasturi Inaganti, who also sang on the occasion. A number of

children practiced hard to entertain with folk songs and Ganesh Puja thrilled the audience to their limits. The program continued late into the night and all the participants were served snacks and full menu of Telangana Vindu including gaarelu,

pulihora and other delicacies. Over 80 volunteers worked relentlessly to make the event successful.

Organizers were able to put together this event completely free of cost thanks to the generosity of the sponsors including Radio Salaam Namaste 104.9FM, Akula Associates, DSC Consultants, American Unit, Rice1Roll Restaurant, Aahar Restaurant, Dream Home Mortgage and Eknazar.

Bathukamma Celebrations Enthrall Telugu Community




Bengali Association of Dallas Fort Worth (BADFW) organized grand Durgotsav celebrations from October 3rd through 5th 2008. This

year was the silver jubilee year of the Durgotsav and as such the grandeur of festivities and enthusiasm of organizers was at its peak. Over 800 members of the Bengali community actively participated in the festivities which were held on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of October.

It was a spectacular sight to see hundreds of devout Hindu Bengali’s offering the traditional Anjoli on the eve of Ashtami (eighth day of waning moon) and repeating the holy hymns chanted by purohit moshai.

Durga Puja is one of the most important festivals of the Bengali community and is celebrated across the world. This festival reminds Bengalis of the music of Dhak, Dhunuchi Nacch and the mild fragrance of Shiuli. Durga Puja includes ceremonial worship of Shiva, Lakshmi, Ganesha, Saraswati, Kartikeya and Mahishasura also.

Highlights of Durgotsav included a grand concert by Usha Uthup, who enchanted the audience with her mesmerizing voice and songs on the October 4, 2008. And on October 5, 2008 it was the Bangla rock band Cactus’ turn to make Dallas Bengali’s get on their feet and dance to their tunes.

A week after the main festivities, the real treat was presented. A Grand Bijoya concert was organized on October 11, 2008 live performance by Babul Supriyo. A week after the main festivities, the real treat was presented. A Grand Bijoya concert was organized

on October 11, 2008 live performance by Babul Supriyo. The concert, co-sponsored by Everest Heights, attracted over 700 enthusiastic music lovers. Babul Supriyo rocked the night away enthralling the audiences and making them dance to his music.

BADFW had every bit of the whole event so well organized that every participant of this event had nothing other than praises for the organization. Salaam Namaste team wishes all members of BA-

DFW on the occasion and congratulates the organizers for putting together a grand event.

BA-DFW’s Grand Durgotsava 2008

Contributed by Ria Roy (RSN Team)



???DID U KNOW??? • Dev Anand rejected Zanjeer and that gave us the biggest star indian cinema would ever

see (Amitabh Bachchan). • Danny refused Gabbar Singh’s role in Sholay and now he must be repenting that decision. • Amitabh Bachchan did not do Mr. India. And the movie turned Anil Kapoor into the

biggest star of the ‘80s. • Saif Ali Khan rejected Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and probably wishes he could turn

back the clock. • Almost every heroine rejected Karisma’s role in Dil To Pagal Hai. Combined, they could

not match the number of trophies Karisma won for that role. • Twinkle Khanna rejected the role which was written solely for her and even used her name

(Tina) in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. • Shah Rukh Khan was the first choice for Lagaan and Munna Bhai. Those were two of the biggest hits this century. • As if choosing Refugee over Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai was not enough. Kareena Kapoor said

no to Kal Ho Naa Ho too.• Hrithik Roshan refused Rang De Basanti. Guess he doesn’t have super powers while

choosing films.

Azeem Fankaar: Talat Mahmood

Singer Talat Mahmood was acknowledged as india’s

Shahenshah-e-Ghazal, and though he always chose to maintain a low profile, he continues to be in our memories because of his velvet-smooth voice and evergreen songs.

Blessed with perfect diction, intonation and a melodious voice, especially for singing ghazals, Talat Mahmood made waves when AiR Calcutta offered him an opportunity to sing in its talent-hunt show. His debut ghazal — Tasveer teri dil mera behla na sakegi… — became an instant hit. According to HMV, more than 100,000 records of the song were sold in the first month. ‘Tapan Kumar Sinha’, the nickname Talat had adopted for his film career, echoed all over, and was heard even in Mumbai’s film industry.

Though music director Anil Biswas was the first to invite Talat Mahmood to Mumbai, it was Naushad who first introduced him in his home production, Sunni Movies’ Babul. “i was working at Kardar Studios when an appealing gentleman approached me, asking whereabouts of Nitin Bose’s assistant. During our brief conversation, i was bowled over by his tender voice. Later, when i came to know that he was Tapan Kumar, the famous singer from Calcutta, i immediately signed him to sing all my songs in Babul. infact, after the success of Babul, Talat’s voice became famous as the voice of Dilip Kumar, and the duo gave many hits,” recalls Naushad. Their popular songs are ‘Duniya badal gayee…’ (Babul); ‘Sham-e-gham ki kasam…’ (Footpath); Ye hawa ye raat…’ (Sangdil); ‘Ae mere dil kahin…’ (Daag); ‘Ae dil mujhe aise jagah le chal…’ (Aarzoo).

“Dilip Kumar became so obsessed with Talat’s voice that when i tried to experiment with Mohd. Rafi’s voice on him in the film Deedar, he out rightly rejected it. However, after a lot of cajoling, he finally agreed,” adds Naushad.

About Talat’s voice, thespian Dilip Kumar had this to say, “When i would lip synch his songs, i would put in much more extra effort to match his great singing prowess.”

FILMOPEDIA with A.G. Chini

ke Sachchayiv Sholay was the first Hindi film to be released with as many as 250 prints.

v September 20, 1973 was a red-letter day for villain Amjad Khan. He was officially signed for Sholay and his wife Shaila gifted him with a baby boy, Shadaab.

v Sholay was the first Hindi film released in 70mm and Stereophonic sound.

v The scene in which Jai brings Veeru’s marriage proposal to Basanti’s mausi was inspired by a real-life incident. Scriptwriter Javed Akhtar, who was in love with actress Honey irani, requested his partner Salim Khan to meet her mother Perin irani on his behalf. The conversation that took place between Salim and Perin was incorporated, almost verbatim, into the film.

v The film has over 1100 prints in circulation, the highest ever for any Hindi film till date.

v Made at Rs. 3 crore, Sholay made Rs. 35 crore. v Another film that released along with Sholay, Jai Santoshi

Maa made Rs. 6 crore. v Music company Polydor sold records and cassettes collecting

over Rs.5 lakh and raised the Rs.10 crore music market by 50 percent, on the dialogue sales of Sholay alone.

v Sholay’s box office record was untouched for 19 years till Hum Aapke Hain Kaun broke it.

v Sholay was screened for three years in regular shows and over two years in the matinee. The film was houseful even in the 240th week. v The famous train scene was shot in 30 days. v Free Press Journal’s film critic wrote that Sholay’s tickets will be available easily in the 2nd week. GP Sippy gave him an open challenge asking

him to resign if that did not happen. The film proved him wrong and the film critic kept his word and resigned from the job!

A.G. Chini withGhazal Maestro Ghulam Ali.

Two3-hrshowsaboutTalatMahmoodwerebroadcaston Radio Salaam Namaste 104.9 FM on October20th and 27th, 2008 in his regular program ‘AzeemFankaar’between11a.m.to2p.m.


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BOLLYWOOD Gossip

Kunal Kohli’s biggest hit so far is Fanaa. Starring Aamir Khan. Reportedly, this combo — Aamir

and Kunal — are expected to join hands again for a fresh project. Also, after branching out from Yash Raj, Kunal has shook hands with PVR Pictures. True?

“I am still writing my next film and I haven’t met any actors,” Kunal sounds amused when I question him about his next film, “I know how

these rumours originate. Since we meet actors socially, people jump to conclusions that we are working together. But I haven’t met Aamir for a month, so even this theory holds no weight.”

Has he shook hands with PVR? “Everyone’s keen to know who’s going to partner my next project. But, believe me, I haven’t signed with any company yet,” he states.

Aamir and Kunal to team up again?

Dream Girl Hema Malini turned 60 on October 16, 2008. Her daughters Esha and Ahana organised a grand surprise party for

the event on October 20th. “I feel 16 at 60. I guess age has nothing to do with creativity, but it certainly has a lot to do with maturity and dedication. I have lived life on my own terms and conditions and now when I look back, I feel happy about all the decisions I have taken,” says an exuberant Hema.

“I enjoyed myself thoroughly because all the people I love, all my close relatives and family were there. And of course Dharamji. How could he not be there?” added the Dream Girl.

Ask her what the love of her life gifted her and Hema first brushes the question off. “I’m too old for gifts. And still, I’m constantly getting

gifts on my birthdays. The older guests gave me sarees. The younger ones made cards. As for Dharamji he has given me so much already. For this birthday he gave his gift in advance.”

What was that gift? “Some very elegant jewelry

that I really wanted. Actually, my birthday celebration this year went on for a week. It started with a havan on 14th and ended with the party last night where I had a Bengali couple singing Ghazals (I like to encourage new talent). While they sang our party suddenly turned into a dance party. We all hit the floor.”

At 60, Hema seems to have suddenly discovered her fun side in a big way. “I was always a fun person,” she protests. “When you’ve two growing daughters you kind of grow up with them and learn to have fun.”

Any regret about the birthday party? “None. But Rekha couldn’t come. I always invite her for all my birthday parties. This time I invited Zeenat (Aman). And she was kind enough to come. It’s good to catch up with colleagues once in a while. I’d have invited Raakhee also. But she wouldn’t come.”

Hema’s special surprise!

Jodhaa Akbar, Hrithik win awards at Golden Minbar Film Festival in Russia

Ashutosh Gowariker’s magnum opus Jodhaa Akbar (which premiered in 2007 in a grand fashion at Hollywood Theaters in

Irving, TX) has not only captured the hearts of film buffs in India but also impressed the global audiences. A year down the film continues

to be praised by film critics and audiences alike.

Recently, Jodhaa Akbar won the prestigious Grand Pix award at Golden Minbar, the Film Festival for Muslim Cinema which is held at Kazan, Russia. The lead actor, Hrithik Roshan, was awarded Best Actor Award for his magnificent performance as Emperor Akbar.

Jodhaa Akbar shared the Best Film honours with an Iranian film, M for Mother. The films were selected by the Jury in the Official Selection consisting

of 35 films in Competition (10 Full-length feature film, 12 Short-length feature films and 13 Documentary films).

“This is wonderful! I am overwhelmed with this news. It is an honour not only for me and my co-producer Ronnie Screwvala, but for the entire team of Jodhaa Akbar. And I would like to thank the Jury for it. I am especially happy and proud that Hrithik won the Best Actor. His portrayal of Akbar is a magnificent one, full of nuances and detailing which is very rarely seen on screen. I would also like to thank the Organizers for including Jodhaa Akbar in The International Film Festival of Muslim Cinema Golden Minbar”, said a very honored and grateful Ashutosh Gowariker.



Imran asks Shruti to sing in ‘Luck’!

Imran Khan and his Luck co-star Shruti Hassan go back a long way. Shruti, her younger sister Akshara and their mom Sarika were regular house guests in the Khan household at the time

when Sarika was based in Chennai and was a frequent visitor to Mumbai.

“That’s right,” concedes Imran. “We almost grew up together. Initially, Soham wanted to sign a new girl opposite me in Luck. I recommended Shruti. And I’m glad I did. Shruti has turned out to be wonderful in Luck. In terms of her look, talent and body language, Shruti is not your conventional heroine at all. She’s very unconventional.”

Shruti’s real-life status as a rock singer is now being incorporated into Luck. Says Imran, “I’ve discussed the idea of Shruti singing in Luck with my director Soham Shah, and he’s kicked about it. So Shruti will be singing in Luck. In fact Soham and music director Pritam are having music sessions right now. A song is being designed for Shruti.”

What about Imran singing for himself? Not too many people know that Imran sings quite well and entertains family, friends and girlfriend with his singing. At first Imran brushes off the idea. “You’ve seen Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na. You’ve seen how badly I sing in the climax? But I do have a steady voice. I sing the lower notes well. So with a little bit of training I may be able to sing for one of my films.”

For now Imran is happy doing all the rugged outdoor sports with Shruti Hassan in Soham Shah’s Luck. “I think it’s a helluva concept. No one has done any film like Luck before.” In fact, Imran would love to be part of the sports film that Soham will now be directing for Sanjay Dutt Productions. “I love outdoor spor t s , Sanju Baba and I love working with Soham. So there’s no

reason why I wouldn’t want to be part of Soham’s next.”

Imran says he finds it easy to get along with all the directors and co-stars he has so far

worked with. “I do have an immediate and easy connectivity with people. I guess that

quality works for me on screen. My aim is to play characters that people

can easily connect with. That’s true of Jaane Tu...Ya

Jaane Na, Kidnap, Luck and Delhi Belly. These are the only films I’ve signed so far.”

BOLLYWOOD GossipKunal Kapoor’s leading role

Tall and handsome Kunal Kapoor has off late been seen in cameos (in films like Bachna

Ae Haseeno and Welcome to Sajjanpur) rather than full fledged roles. However, the actor’s

next few films will have him playing pivotal roles rather than just a guest appearance.

“Yes, I am doing Anurag Kashyap’s film. It’s a solo lead project and is a big budget action flick. It’s a movie that requires at least a year of pre-production, so we’ll begin late next year,” said Kunal.

Well, that sure gives Kunal ample time to beef up those muscles and get in shape for his character. Besides Anurag Kashyap’s film, Kunal will also be seen in Rahul Dholakia’s Lamha. Looks like, the sun seems to be shining brightly once again for this talented actor.

Golmaal series will continue!

Director Rohit Shetty waits with bated breath for the response to Golmaal Returns. “It’s bigger, it’s better, it’s much more entertaining than Golmaal,” he says of his new film.

Not many are aware, the sequel to Golmaal happened by chance. “I was working on an altogether different story; it was meant to take off from where the first part ended. But I realized that it was getting boring. I wasn’t enjoying writing it. Around that time Yunus Sajawal bounced off an entirely new story of four guys and four girls. When I read the script, I realized that it could easily pass off as the sequel to Golmaal. And when I narrated the plotline to Rajbhai Mehta [of Ashtavinayak] and also Ajay [Devgan], they jumped at it. That gave me the impetus to go ahead with the sequel,” Rohit recalls.

Rohit is confident that he’ll continue with the Golmaal series. But before making the next instalment of this laughathon, Rohit is working on an altogether different project -- this time with Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi. “I haven’t signed either Baba [Sanju] or Arshad. Nor have I made them listen to the script. It was a casual conversation with Sanju and the next thing you know, the media has already made the announcement. There’s nothing official about this project yet,” he clarifies.

Riteish takes a back-seat

You’ve heard of actors demanding extra songs and dialogues from their co-stars.

But have you ever heard of an actor offering to relinquish songs and dances for the betterment of the film?

That’s what Riteish Deshmukh did on the sets of Milap Jhaveri’s Jaane Kahan Se Aayee Hai last week. On being told he was required to do an elaborately choreographed song sequence Riteish questioned the wisdom and sheer logic of his character breaking into intricate dance steps and offered to let the film’s young romantic lead Ruslaan Mumtaz do all the dancing.

Disbelieving of the confidence level displayed by his co-star, Ruslaan says, “The choreography by Bosco-Caesar involved a lot of ‘B-Boing’, which is the hip-hop style of dancing. The girls Jacqueline Fernandes and


BOLLYWOOD Gossip

After going with the working title I Believe In Angels,

throughout its production in London, Arshad has finally zeroed -in on a final title for his first production, co-starring Dia Mirza which is directed by Kabeer Kaushik. “We’ve named the film Kaun Bola. See the film, and you’ll know why. It’s the perfect title. Hopefully, audiences will agree,” says Arshad currently shooting for Anil Kapoor’s Shortcut in Bangkok.

Arshad Warsi is also doing a film called Chance Pe Dance….to be directed Rohit Shetty’s assistant, Raminder Singh Suri. But sorry, he has no dancing to do in the film. For a dancing-star, doing a film called Chance Pe Dance with no dancing is a form of death. “What can I do?” Arshad protests hard. “I love to dance. I know I dance well. But directors don’t allow me to dance. In Chance Pe Dance, I play this out-and-out loser who needs that one big break to change his life. And when that break happens in his life all hell breaks lose. Sadly, I don’t get to dance again.”

In Arshad’s last release Krazzy 4, it was Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan who got

to dance and in his next release Shortcut, Sanjay Dutt and Anil Kapoor have been roped in to jive with leading lady Amrita Rao. No Arshad in the item song. Arshad says he’s clueless. “I’ve many times asked directors to let me do some dancing. But they’ve ignored my request. This is a funny and strange industry. But I love it even if some people choose to be unfair to me.”

According to a source close to a project that Arshad was offered, “The film’s hero had laid a pre-condition. No dancing from Arshad. If you look at any of Arshad’s big projects with big banners in recent times --Munnabhai, Shortcut, Krazzy 4 or even Salaam Namaste… the other guys got to dance. In Krazzy 4, Irrfan Khan got to dance with Rakhi Sawant. Not Arshad. In fact the hero in our film specifically forbade Arshad from moving a leg saying, as it is he’s a scene stealer and we don’t need him to be floor-burner.”

Is this one of the reasons why Arshad is producing his own film? “Probably, yes. You could say that. My film is looking gorgeous. We’ve one more schedule to go in Goa. Then we’ll be done.”

Arshad’s a scene stealer?

Lara Dutta’s ‘Jumbo’ voiceover!

A while ago, it was reported that Akshay Kumar and Dimple Kapadia were lending their voices to Percept Picture Company’s

forthcoming animated flick Jumbo. Now, news has broke that Lara Dutta will also be doing a voice over for the same.

This is the first time that the beautiful actress would be associated with an animated film and surprisingly, Lara has agreed to lend her voice for free. The actress apparently loved the film when she watched it and immediately decided that she would want to be a part of it.

Looks like animation flicks are the latest craze for all our B-town celebs. After all, everyone from SRK (The Incredibles) to Saif Ali Khan (Roadside Romeo) and Kareena Kapoor (Roadside Romeo) to Lara Dutta (Jumbo) seem to be more than excited to lend their voices to the animated characters.

Priyadarshan’s multi-starrer De Dana Dan scheduled for Jan ‘09

The super-prolific Priyadarshan’s next comedy, De Dana Dan, a kind of follow up though not a sequel to Hera Pheri for producer Ratan Jain

(of Venus), just got bigger... and delayed.The film now features Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Suniel Shetty, Neha Dhupia and Sameera Reddy. Says the sultry actress, “I’ve never worked with Priyan before. But I think he liked my comic timing in Race, where I played Anil Kapoor’s air headed assistant. That’s how I got De Dana Dan. I’ve always been a big Priyan fan, by the way.”

Sighs the super-successful director, “Bam Bam Bhole is not a small art house film. It’s a full-on entertainer. And it needs nurturing. Once I release Billo Barbar, I need to promote Bam Bam Bhole properly. De Dana Dan with Akshay, Katrina, Sameera Reddy, Suniel Shetty and Neha Dhupia has gone forward by a few months.”

This was meant to be the Southern sensation Asin’s launch pad. “Yes,” concedes Priyan. “But only initially. Once the script crystallized it was Katrina all the way.”

Sonal Sehgal begged off and were given easier steps. That left only me and Riteish. But Riteish put his foot down. He said, ‘How can I dance so well when I play a loser?’ And he volunteered to just stand quietly while I danced.”

Ruslaan is all praise for his co-star. “Not too many actors would be happy without songs and dances just to be in character. Riteish is allowing me to do all the hero-giri because he says I play the filmy hero and therefore I should do all the filmy stuff.


Big B replaced?

After saying ‘No’ to Big B, Oscar nominated director Deepa Mehta has signed Akshay Kumar to play the lead in her next film, Komagata

Maru. It was earlier reported in the media that Big B couldn’t do the film since it is a Canadian Production and their government expects the actors to have a Canadian citizenship. The film has therefore gone to Akshay Kumar.

Komagata Maru is an epic film based on a true story surrounding the voyage of the ship ‘Komagata Maru’ from India to Vancouver in the early part of the last century with 376 passengers on board seeking a new life in the promise land. It is a film of high level government intrigue, duplicity, racism, spying, military engagements, court battles, sedition, and assassination. It is a journey of one man’s courage that challenged the largest empire in the world. Set in the year 1914, the film spans two continents. It bears open the heroism of Gurdit Singh, who dares to have an impossible dream- a life of freedom, equality, and dignity. The film also depicts the martyrdom of Mewa Singh.

Akshay Kumar has confirmed he will be playing the lead Gurdit Singh, in this collaboration with Deepa Mehta. Talks are also underway with various actors including Hollywood A-listers making this truly an international

project.

“This is an extremely important opportunity for me to reveal a significant moment in Canadian history and illustrate the steadfast bravery of the Sikh community who sacrificed so much to help create a more tolerant community within my adopted country,” says award winning director, Deepa Mehta.

Akshay Kumar says, “I’m not used to working with the Oscar nominated directors so it is a great privilege to work

with Deepa Mehta. The subject of this film has moved me, as it is a true representation and a testimony to human struggles for freedom, justice and equality. I want to portray this real life tragedy to the world identifying how injustice was done to innocent people. It is an hour for me to play one of the bravest Sikhs, Gurdit Singh, in this tragic forgotten

moment in history. I salute those brave souls who sacrificed their lives for justice and

equality today.”

Komagata Maru is a Canadian production being produced by Hamilton-Mehta Production

Inc. in association with Akshay Kumar’s home production, Hari Om Entertainment. The film’s budget

ranges from $ 30-35 million dollars approximate and is currently in pre-production. It will begin full

production in September 2009. The story will be filmed in various locations around the world. The film will be distributed in Canada by Mongrel Media.

BOLLYWOOD Gossip


Golmaal Returns, the much-awaited follow-up to the uproariously comical smash-hit

Golmaal, arrives with a renewed star power, chartbusting music and more laughter than ever before!

Gopal (Ajay Devgan), who lives with his wife Ekta (Kareena Kapoor), sister Esha (Amrita Arora) and a dumb brother-in-law Lucky (Tusshar Kapoor), gets stuck in a yacht after saving an attractive woman Meera (Celina Jaitley) from some goons.

Both end up spending the night on the yacht and when he comes home the next day, his painfully suspicious wife who is also a hardcore fan of the saas-bahu serials, smells fish.

Gopal knows it’s going to be hard to quell her suspicion so he concocts a cock-and-bull story about having stayed the night with a fictitious friend called Anthony Gonsalves. Ekta refuses to buy his yarn and writes to Anthony (on a fictitious address given to her by Gopal) asking him to visit her.

Gopal convinces his junior at work, Laxman (Shreyas Talpade) to pretend to be Anthony. Everything goes according to plan till the address to which Ekta had written to Anthony turns out to be real!

If that isn’t complication enough for Gopal, a dead body is discovered at the location where he had saved Meera. The Investigating Officer, Madhav (Arshad Warsi), who is Esha’s boyfriend and also who cannot stand the

sight of Gopal, learns that the latter had been missing from home that eventful night and begins checking on him.

The investigation results in hilarious, chaotic and tricky situations, where a new lie must be invented at every instance to conceal the previous lie!

The misadventures of the seven characters result in a non-stop joyride, evoking laughter and culminating in a sweet but surprising climax to the biggest comedy title of 2008.

Character Sketch:

Ajay Devgan as Gopal. A loving husband who’s most innocent actions are misunderstood by his suspicious wife. Even when he hasn’t done anything, her overactive imagination makes her believe the worst of him. And then he’s accused of murder. The only person who can save him is a beautiful girl he spends the night with and this is the last thing he wants to tell his wife!!!

Kareena Kapoor as Ekta. Gopal’s wife is a great homemaker but a very suspicious wife. She watches Saas Bahu serials 24/7. Her ever fertile imagination has convinced her that her husband has nothing better to do than cheat on her.

Arshad Warsi as ACP Madhav Singh Ghai. He and Gopal are at loggerheads. Firstly because the ACP is dating Gopal’s sister, Esha. Secondly because they just don’t get along. Although the ACP hates Gopal, will he let emotion cloud his judgment?

Tusshar Kapoor as Lucky. He cannot speak and is stuck in between his sister and brother-in-law. He loves both of them very much. Trying to help them gets him into more trouble than he

ever bargained for.

Shreyas Talpade is Laxman Prasad Apte. He fancies himself as a trouble shooter; who can sort out anything from ‘ladki ka chakkar’ to missing fish in the dock! He loves his fiancé and would go to any lengths including committing fraud to get a job that would gain her family’s approval.

Celina Jaitley is Meera. She is a simple girl with simple dreams. All she wants to do is get married to the man she loves, she wants him to have a secure job and a happy family life.

Amrita Arora is Esha. She’s torn between her stubborn brother Gopal and her equally stubborn fiancé Madhav. She understands that the ACP has to do his duty but she’s also convinced that her brother is innocent.

Anjana Sukhani is Daisy. She is young and beautiful and she likes the quirky, but strangely silent Lucky. But she also has secrets of her own.

MOVIE PreviewGolmaal Returns Promises Non-stop Entertainment


Movie: DostanaCast: Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra, and others

It’s all happening in the Beach Party Capital of the world…..Miami is the setting for Dharma Productions latest offering Dostana — serving

a cocktail of all ingredients to do with Friendship, Fun, Frolic and that

thing called Love….but with a slight twist…

When Sameer (Abhishek Bachchan) and Kunal (John Abraham) are turned down for an apartment because the land lady doesn’t want 2 strapping young men to corrupt her young sexy niece Neha (Priyanka Chopra), they go to plan “G” – they pretend to be “Gay” to secure the apartment.

All is well till they meet the sexy siren Neha and thus begins a journey of fun, frolic and a test of friendship like never before. When Neha’s boss Abhimanyu (Bobby Deol) enters the fray as the third contender for her affections, it gets even hotter under everyone’s vests and bikinis, and the boys get down and dirty, in sunny Miami.

MOVIE Preview

Film: Avakai BiryaniCast: Kamal Kamaraju, Bindu Madhavi and several fresh faces.Direction: Anish Kuruvilla

Everest Movies/ Touring Talkies, USA will distribute the much anticipated Telugu

movie Avakai Biryani expected to be released in November. Produced by Amigos Creations, the promising entertainer has been directed by Anish Kuruvilla of Dollar Dreams fame and produced by award winning director-producer Sekhar Kammula. With Avakai Biryani, Sekhar has once again proved his talent for great cinema making.

Set in a rural back drop, Avakai Biryani is a romantic drama and a musical entertainer with fresh perspective. It is a story of a heroine who believes in her pickle making recipe and a happy-go-lucky six seater auto driver fond of Hyderabadi biryani.

According to the producers, this movie will be flavorful, tangy, original and as native as Andhra pickle and Hyderabadi Biryani. The Music of Avakai Biryani was launched on October 10 and has created frenzy among fans. Industry experts expect Avakai Biryani to become the musical hit of the year.

Speaking on the occasion an exuberant Sekhar commented: “Today films with strong content are doing well. Avakai Biryani has strong storyline which came from a noble thought. I am happy to see that Anish did a great job of directing the film, all the technicians and actors cooperated well to make this movie. I appreciate Bindu Madhavi for her ease and the fact that she is a Telugu girl makes me happy. Kamal Kamaraju has matured into a good actor.”

Director Anish went down the memory lane. “Avakai Biryani brings back the happy moments that we shared together. I met Sekhar Kammula in 1998 and asked him to take me as his assistant. Since then I have learnt a lot from him. He felt that I can direct and gave this chance, for which I am thankful to him. Manikanth Kadri’s music is the soul of Avakai Biryani.”

The music is simply lilting and makes you want to hum the tunes, even if you don’t

know the language. There are six songs in the movie and all of them are potential hits. The song which has received greatest ratings, Veerudena has Shreya sounding like a diva, given the scope of this western-tinged melody. On the other hand in Adidigalo, besides Karthik’s awesome vocal performance, Manikanth’s background scores soar sky high. Another equally fantastic song Maamidi kommaki has an absorbing Andhra folk tune and the raucous Chindesi chinna pedda is unabashedly massy and thoroughly whistle-worthy! The other two, Nannu choopagala and Nadiche yedu, are thoroughly enjoyable melodies.

Avakai Biryani: A Musical Hit

Dostana: Fresh, Flirty, Fun with a Twist


1. Rumor has it that newly married man Zayed Khan was getting a little too chummy with Blue co-star Lara Dutta this past month in the Bahamas, where the film is shooting. In fact, Lara and Zayed get their makeup and wardrobe fittings done together every morning. When cornered, Zayed responded “Arre yaar—We all get ready together before shootings to save space. There is nothing going on.” One has to wonder though, that for a film with an A-List cast and an extravagant Rs.100 crore budget, surely they can afford separate makeup trailers for each of the stars? There’s no smoke without fire, Zayed!

2. Poor Sonam Kapoor seems to be having quite a hard time finding work after the monumental failure of her debut, Saawariya. Word on the street is that Anil Kapoor’s daughter has even resorted to doing an item number in Yashraj’s upcoming project New York, co-starring John Abraham, Neil Nitin Mukesh, and Katrina Kaif, in a bid to get more work. We know that your

plate is empty Sonam, but the item number route didn’t work for Shamita Shetty, and it certainly won’t work for you.

3. September’s Salaam Namaste coverboy Imran Khan was rumored to be getting cozy with Luck co-star, Shruti Hassan (daughter of film legend Kamal Hassan). This star-kid pair up would normally be a match made in tinseltown heaven, save for one thing: Imran’s steady girlfriend of 3 years, Avantika

Mallik. Sources say that after hearing the gossip, a livid Avantika is now on the sets constantly, keeping tabs on her man at all times. Looks like someone inherited Uncle Aamir Khan’s wandering eye!

4. The crew of Karan Johar’s next production, Wake Up Sid!, are reportedly going bonkers. Why? Lead stars Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharma simply refuse to get along. The two star-kids apparently fight about EVERYTHING, from the script to

the costumes to the blocking. In fact, during the first week of shooting, production had to be shut down after Ranbir stormed into his trailer in a huff, refusing to come out for over 3 hours. When questioned, Karan Johar claimed, “There was a technical malfunction on set. Ranbir and Konkona have a fabulous working relationship.” Whatever you say, Karan.

5. On a Karan Johar note, the rushes of his new film Dostana, starring John Abraham, Abhiskek Bachchan, and last

month’s Salaam Namaste Covergirl Priyanka Chopra are super hot. Especially scorching are the rushes of the item number filmed on Miami Beach, picturized on a sizzling Shilpa Shetty. The song is anticipated to be such a tremendous success that Dharma Productions is releasing a special DVD with just the music video of the track one week after the movie’s release. I don’t know about you guys, but I’ll be picking up my copy as soon as possible.

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DIRECT TALK

Talha Ansari is the CFO of Radio Salaam Namaste 104.9 FM and Everest Heights. [email protected]

It has been over 61 years since the Indian Sub-continent was split up and we still don’t realize the importance of putting

aside petty issues and differences to unite for a better future. Why are we so easily brain washed by the utter nonsense that the self profiting politicians have sold us for the last half a century? Our minds seem to be hibernating and remain completely oblivious to the fact that our identities and our everyday life is being jeopardized by our ignorance towards reality.

It seems to me that the same sort of prejudice has rubbed off on the South Asians that are living here in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. What I am talking about is the reluctance on our part to truly unite as people of similar culture and traditions. We may belong to different religions, but are those different religions not prevalent within one country itself? Cultures, beliefs and habits are formed from centuries of living in a particular environment and not just from religion alone. Religion may influence our beliefs but our culture is what defines us and we have to realize that centuries of co-existing as part of one country has created an inseparable bond among all of us that hail from the Sub-Continent. To ignore that fact and to try and create an imaginary block in our thinking towards each other is in my opinion not only ill-advised but extremely disastrous (just ponder upon the sixty one years of existing as separate nations).

Even though when we come to a foreign country to lead our lives away from home, we do realize the close kinship

that we have with the people of our sister country, however there are times when our brainwashed minds seem to stop functioning and we revert back to the illogical theories that we have been taught. Take for example the simple case of having a Pakistani cultural event where it is taboo

(sshhh….you don’t need to say that publicly) for someone of an Indian origin to host the show or vice versa. Oh, and yes, please spare me the rationale behind that. We have lived together for over 6000 years (Harappa and Indus Valley civilization dates back to 3000 BCE) and have been separate for only a mere 60.

Whether that separation should have happened or not is a completely different argument. As the “AAM JUNTA” we cannot have our actions dictated by the

conniving minds of politicians. Also my advice to the leaders of the community that are running the multiple organizations that represent South Asians in the DFW area (the power struggle among organizations representing the same regional communities is a topic I will harp on in some later issue — granted that I get the opportunity to write after this one) is to try and not follow the same path that the politicians of our respective countries have followed. Let us stay focused on remaining humble and uniting the people of South Asia rather than trying satisfy our giant egos. Our mantra should not be ‘Divide and Rule’ but should actually be ‘Unite and Solidify’.

Memo to the South Asian Community Organizations: Let’s Start Uniting Rather Than Dividing


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Now here is an easy puzzle. All you have to do is to find and circle the names

of 15 states in the US in the grid of letters below. The names are arranged in

horizontal, vertical and diagonal fashion in both forwards and reverse order.

Observe and you will find all of them quite easily.

Clue: Only those states whose names start with A-I are mentioned in this

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GADGETS

Are you one of those people who gets confused and often irritated of punching

so many buttons on a remote, even to perform seemingly simple operations on your TV/ Audio system? Did you wish there were fewer buttons on your remote?

Well your prayers are being answered. Industrial designer Brian Garret Schuur has designed this uniquely different remote which has only one button. Yes!!! It is a single button remote, but does all the things that your regular remote does. Through just one button you

can change channels, increase

or decrease volume, pause, play, record, and switch the TV on and off.

Doesn’t it sound great? You bet! Are you wondering whether it is a concept for a new product or is it already on the market? How much it costs? Well, for now, Schuur has created a fully functioning prototype which is going through extensive testing. Once the tests are passed you will be able to buy one.

Not much of its technical or operational details have been

revealed but we know that this uses a microcontroller connected

to a laptop via wireless. The remote looks quite simple and easy to use

and we hope that looks are not deceiving this time around. It is a plain box like contraption with a single slider button. The button slides through the top part of the remote, going

through the different tasks: volume control, play and pause, record, etc. All you need to do is to slide the button to the required position and move it left or right to operate. For example, if you set it in volume, moving the button left or right will decrease or increase the sound.

Sure looks like a great product! Let us see how it does in the market.

Ever heard of a Single Button Remote?

Do you often forget to switch off electrical appliances or lights when you go out? Your electricity bill could be drastically cut

down with this brand new gadget doing rounds in the market.

AlertMe, a UK-based home surveillance company has devised this new Smart Plug which promises to help you manages your home electricity via the internet. How is that possible? Well it is pretty simple, the Smart Plug is a miniature gadget which easily fits into your pocket. The plug

can be programmed to monitor energy usage of various appliances connected to the mains at the installed location.

And once it detects gadgets connected and wasting electricity, the Smart Plug sends a wireless message to the AlertMe Hub through its Wi-Fi and GRPS box. The hub translates the signals into simple user friendly language and enables users to control their electricity. As a user you can access the internet and manage your home electricity from any web browser, both on the PC as well as the phone. You could turn off a light that you accidentally left on, you can time the plugs to die at certain time and you can even switch on the heater before you get home, so your hot bath is ready.

And what does this wonder remote electricity control gadget cost? The SmartPlugs costs an affordable $45 each, but one needs to fork out a steep $260 AlertMe service charge for it to be operational. Yes it is pretty pricey and we sure hope that with more users the prices will head south.

Do you want to be an early adopter or wait for prices to get affordable?

Manage home electricity over the net

iRiver Spinn PMP Metallic Touch-Screen MP4 Player

The iRiver Spinn PMP is finally available in US markets. The 3.3-inch metallic touch-screen MP4 player with Bluetooth 2.0 support and rotor-dial

user interface is priced at $250 (4 GB) and $290 (8 GB). The flash-based iRiver Spinn PMP comes stacked with 3.2-inch 480x272 screen, FM tuner, flash, dictionary and 30 fps MP4 playback.

The most attractive features of the Spinn is its metallic shell, the brilliant 3.3” touch screen and the spindle interface. Speaking at the

launch, Sean Oh, head of U.S. Operations for iRiver, said: “We wanted to create a one-of-a-kind, high-end

digital device that is truly unique. The SPINN maintains iRiver’s signature simplistic design with a metallic silver, expensive look,

but incorporates the new SPINN System Technology. The user has multiple options in

navigating the device and can control the player using either the unique spindle interface, or the large 3.3” touch screen.”

The SPINN System Technology gives users the power to control the device via a spindle via a simple thumb movement.

SPINN MP4 Player features:• 3.3” QVGA AMOLED touch screen• Spindle Wheel for unique operating interface• Silver magnesium case for a lighter and stronger body• Bluetooth 2.0 wireless headset support• Music (MP3, WMA, ASF, OGG, FLAC (lossless),

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SALAAM NAMASTE @The DFW Indian Cultural Society hosted the third annual Diwali

Mela on October 18, 2008 at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, Irving Tx. The event proved to be more gargantuan than ever, with over 70,000 attendees, a new record for the event. While the Diwali lamps burned brightly, there was something brighter: The Everest Heights/ Salaam Namaste booth, a focal point of the mela, was buzzing from start to finish. With the young, fresh and enthusiastic Salaam Namaste staff handing out free copies of the October 2008 issue (featuring a stunning Priyanka

Chopra on the cover), the South Asian community of DFW along with several Texans were seen eagerly flipping through our periodical all night. The rush at the booth for copies made Salaam Namaste, a force to be reckoned with. Dazzled by our aesthetic design, top-quality editorial content and bright, fresh approach, most of the visitors wanted to subscribe. Here are some candid shots of the Dallas desis and goras only reading Salaam Namaste Magazine!



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Fall is the season for colors in North America, this is the time when one can see blazing red, glimmering gold,

cheerful yellow and burnt orange leaves everywhere; covering the foliage of trees and crunching under our feet and being blown by the cold nippy breeze. This is the time when shutterbugs, nature lovers, travelers and people who just love to enjoy the fall colors travel to places where the season’s splendor can be seen in fully glory.

Fall colors are usually referred to as an east coast phenomenon, but a Google search research proved otherwise and we were set on a wild trip across the country to find the best fall foliage destinations. While east coast dominates the scene, there are several other places across the country that gives a fantastic display of fall. In this article, we provide you a low down on the top-10 fall foliage destinations in North America. All you have to do now is to get yourself to the place that is nearest to you and enjoy the colors.

Aspen, CO

While Colorado’s aspens don’t offer the vibrant fall color spectacle of say, the Northeast, the yellows, golds, and bold oranges that cover the mountainsides here, are spectacular indeed. And set against a backdrop of intermittent evergreens,

the colors provide enough reason to visit this mountain destination and enjoy the panoramic vistas.

The Catskills, NY

Dubbed “America’s First Wilderness,” this beautiful region harbors a variety of trees – maple, oak, birch, and beech among them – that come into their prime during the last two weeks of September or early to mid-October. Historic towns boast charming B&B’s that make great bases for

discovering the family-friendly harvest festivals, farmers’ markets, pick-your-own orchards, crafts fairs, and antique shops that define the region at this time of year.

Columbia River Gorge, OR

A geological wonder, the gorge itself weaves its way through the Cascade Mountains, forming the border between northern Oregon and southern Washington, and is loaded with lush fir forests and twisted pines, big-leaf maple, cottonwood, Oregon ash, and vine maple trees that show their colors from mid-September to mid-October. The area is also known for its dazzling waterfalls, the remarkable 620-foot Multnomah Falls chief among them.

Eastern Townships, QC

This section of Quebec stretches as far east as Maine, perhaps explaining why some consider the region to resemble neighboring New England, but with the French influence you’d expect of the province. It is probably no surprise that the maple leaf is the star of the show here. Visitors trek or ride horseback to enjoy the fiery display of color deep in the forests, particularly from mid to late-September when the foliage season reaches its peak. The foliage continues to present panoramic vistas up until end-November.

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Travel: Top 10 fall foliage destinations for 2008


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Great Smoky Mountains, TN & NC

Nestled between North Carolina and Tennessee, the most-visited National Park in the United States is home to 100 species of trees with an awesome display of turning leaves. Peak fall colors are predicted for mid-October through early November; the most memorable foliage coming courtesy of sugar maples, scarlet oaks, sweetgums, red maples, and hickories.

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks is one place where the beauty of the fall season, particularly in late October, is even better, thanks to the area’s wide array of lakeside activities. Visitors can survey the Lake of the Ozarks State Park’s amazing collection of dogwoods, thong trees, and oak-hickory forests by foot or by boat, along various hiking trails or a unique aquatic trail complete with markers that explain the sights along the way.

Litchfield Hills, CT

The Litchfield Hills is a spectacular sight each autumn when the maple, oak, aspen, beech, and birch trees are ablaze with color. You can take in the splendor on one of the many driving itineraries available

or see it from the sky on a hot-air-balloon ride. Whatever your pleasure, try to visit in mid-October, when the colors are at their most vivid.

Lost Maples Natural Area, TX

While many think cacti is the main source of green in Texas, the Lone Star State is in fact home to the Lost Maples State Natural Area, which welcomes a beautiful flush come autumn, thanks in no

small part to the relatively uncommon uvalde bigtooth maples, whose reddish blush is most spectacular from mid-October through mid-November.

Pennsylvania

Move over Madison County, Pennsylvania rules when it comes to covered bridges – the state boasts more then any place in the world. If you’re an admirer, you’re in luck – covered bridges figure heavily on several different driving itineraries worth doing through the Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia countryside. Pine, hemlock, and maple trees dominate, and the colors (think gold and flaming red) reach their peak in early October and taper down till the end of November.

Washington County, ME

For hard-core foliage enthusiasts looking to escape the crowds that plague

much of New England each fall, Washington County, in Maine, is paradise for a leaf-peeper seeking solitude. The fall colors range from burnt orange to blazing red to golden yellow on the region’s birch, maple, oak, aspen, and ash trees, and are most vibrant from early to mid-October. Fall colors can be seen well until the end of November.


EXPERT COMMENT

With the housing prices dropping, many of my clients call and ask, and we are finding great deals in foreclosure we’re

hoping to buy our first house. Is now a good time to buy? What do we need to do to avoid the housing crisis?

There are two issues that we need to consider. Is it a good time for anyone to buy a house? Or, is it a good time for you to buy a new house?

Generally, any time is a good time to buy a house if you have the money and you plan to stick around for 5-7 years. The longer you plan to stay, the better.

The high number of foreclosures and the homes foreclosing nearby could significantly affect your house’s value, so you shouldn’t count on appreciation right away or buy a house without a full down payment. Also keep in mind that the upgrades that you have had done in your house will not get you the added value. A home should be a shelter first and an investment a distant second.

How to tell when you’re ready to buy a house? You’re buying it as a home for you and your family. A house might turn out to be a good investment buy, for most of us, a house is a place to rest our head and see our children grow. It provides shelter to you and your family. You are much more like to be happy if you buy a house for the purpose of shelter and you stay in it at least five years.

You may be able to afford the house itself. But, houses can end up being more expensive. There are closing fees, monthly maintenance and your mortgage payments are very much like rent payments to the bank. When you buy a home, it is not yours until it is “Free & Clear” and the mortgage is paid in full to the lender. If you don’t pay, you don’t stay. Therefore, it is very important to know that you are very comfortable with the payments.

When you decide to buy a house the ideal way is to pay a full 20% down payment and to have cash on hand for closing costs. A down payment reduces interest expenses and protects home owners from dropping valuations.

You can get a reasonable mortgage rate in today’s market. Unfortunately, the ongoing mortgage crisis is due to the fact that “homeowners” were buying houses before they were ready. Many could not qualify with their credit scores and tax returns, but due to the flexible guidelines many buyers could easily qualify for a loan

with high LTV as much as 100% or 0 down payments. If your credit score is damaged or you are carrying other debts, you should take a couple of years to aggressively pay down your debts and make a habit of paying your bills on time.

Owning a home is an American dream, but this dream can quickly become a burden if you are trapped by debt or an aggressively rising interest rate.

Before starting the home buying process it is very important to go through your finances. Many disasters could be avoided if people have a ‘rainy day’ fund equal to 3-6 months of income. Home owners have to face all kinds of small to large disasters, so it’s best to be prepared.

Hussein & Sharmyn Panjwani, promoters of Dream Home Mortgage contributed this article

Is It Still A Good Time to buy a house?


SPORT: Golf

The Indus Golf Association was established in the year 2000 under the pioneering leadership

of Ike Sekhon, The aim of the IGA was to promote the game amongst the South Asian community in North Texas. In just six years the membership increased by significant numbers (average membership was about 200) necessitating the convening of a formal association. Soon IGA was registered and a committee elected to oversee the operations. Since then the committee has been conducting two golf tournaments (Spring & Fall) and a Monthly Golf League from March through October each year.

Indus Golf has a wide network of members and patrons from the South Asian community in Dallas-Fort Worth area. Professionals from all sectors of the industry and services including IT Professionals, Physicians, Engineers, Business Managers and Entrepreneurs are members of IGA. By becoming a member of IGA one immediately gets access to golfing information, advise and support from the committee and patrons. IGA members include beginners, rookies to experts and professionals. As a policy IGA actively encourages women and children to participate in this eclectic sport.

Golf is not an elitist sport anymore, though in some South Asian nations it still is the pastime of the wealthy. Here in the USA Golf is one of the most visible and popular sports and provides a great opportunity to people of all ages and genders to participate and enjoy the outdoors. In fact it is one of the sports where men, women and children can participate and compete without any consideration to height, weight and size, which play a major role in popular sports including Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey and Track etc.

Youngsters can derive phenomenal benefits by playing Golf because this is a major sport in most highly ranked colleges across USA and provides scholarship opportunities to kids excelling in the game. In the world of high-profile business executives Golf is well known for offering a relaxing environment for networking.

It is Indus Golf ’s mission to promote and enable easy access to competitive golf to members of the South Asian community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in a fun and productive manner. Towards this end, Indus Golf has been organizing bi-yearly golf tournaments, monthly leagues and golf clinics for its members and guests since 2006. The Indus Golf committee continues

to seek help from corporate sponsors as well as individual donors in raising money. This will help us provide the best quality of coaching as well as subsidized participation of members in tournaments and leagues. For information on Indus membership and sponsorship please visit our website www.indusgolf.com or contact the following committee members: Tej Gill (972) 213 5446 Rajdeep Brar (214) 725 2911 or visit www.indusgolf.com

South Asian Community’s Golfing Association


Sharad Gupta’s life has been a musical journey with an uncommon rhythm. Hailing from the Totaram Sagarlal family, legendary jewelers

of Hyderabad, Sharad is a creative individual with a twist. His passion and career-calling has been music. At a very early age he chose to steer away from family business into a journey of soulful enrichment in music.

Child Prodigy

Sharad’s journey into music began at the age of 5 when he started mimicking the notes of musical instruments to entertain his

parents and other members of his extended family. Noticing his distinctive talent his parents decided to get him formally trained in music and thus he started formal training under local music teachers. He was only 7 then. Since then, he has progressed from being an amateur singer who entertained family and friends into a thorough professional Bhajan, Gazal and light music artist.

“Music has been my passion, my soul mate and best friend right from childhood. Getting trained in the nuances of music, vocal modulations and seamless singing has been the greatest learning in my life,” says the soft spoken Sharad.

Fortuitous meeting

Sharad’s first major break came in 1998 w h e n he met Anup Jalota at a

family function. Impressed by Sharad’s excellent rendition of Bhajans, the

Ghazal maestro made a comment which changed

his life for ever. “You have a distinctive voice which is unlike

other popular singers. You must train and try

to become a play back singer,” said Anup Jalota and invited him to come to Mumbai for intensive training.

Sharad needed no further coercion, he just packed his bags and moved to Mumbai with a firm goal of learning and discovering his true potential. “I trained under two very illustrious teachers in Mumbai: Ajay Pohankarji and Paresh Janaji. These two Gurus helped me blossom into a fine vocalist,” admits Sharad.

Metamorphosis into a Classical Singer

In the year 2000 Sharad was approached by a recording company to make a Bhajan album: “Hey Prabhu Mere”. The album catapulted

Sharad to fame among music lovers, especially those who love Ghazal and Bhajans. His orthodox Hindu upbringing and training in pure classical music made Sharad stick to the genres of Bhajans, Ghazals, and soft melodies.

Since then it has been years of strict practice and performances. Over the years, he has blossomed into a seasoned musician with remarkable mastery over his distinct vocal ability. Practice makes a man perfect and Sharad is a fine example to illustrate this saying. Since he started training in 1998, Sharad has been spending a minimum of 3-4 hours daily on practice and sometimes even 6-7 hours in riyaz.

Sharad’s popularity is evidenced from the fact that in the past 7 years alone he has performed in more than 500 concerts in more than 25 in countries including the US, the UK and Singapore.

He has also released 18 albums which have all been sold out.

Success has not gotten into Sharad’s head, he still remains the same soft-spoken, humble individual. “My aim is to touch people’s hearts through my music. I would like be remembered as a singer who made people forget their troubles. I will continue performing live and entertaining music lovers,” concludes Sharad.

Salaam Namaste is with you.

Maestro of Soulful Melodies

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BOOKS with Srinidhi R

The City of Women by Ruth Landes; University of New Mexico Press; Price: $21.95; 248 pp.

This book deals with a unique and rather intriguing subject: Candomble culture

and religious practices in Bahia, Brazil. The book starts off with an introduction by noted anthropologist Sally Cole and chronicles Landes’ life in Brazil as she interacts and studies the systems, culture, religious practices and traditions of Afro-Brazilian people. Thus this book becomes a work of memory rather than an ongoing commentary. Though work of memory the descriptions are graphic and succeed in presenting a rather vivid picture of life in Bahia.

As one reads through the book the fact that several of tribal traditions originating from Africa have been incorporated into Catholic Christianity. This is a strikingly similar in India wherein neo-converts stick to their ritualistic practices of their original religion and center it around Jesus Christ. The author faces up to the conflict between the old and new ideas, as well as, ancient and modern traditions in her interactions with Martiniano, the magician/ sorcerer who had been educated in the cult arts in Africa. This, I feel, is pretty much akin to the respect accorded to Islamic mullah’s who have traveled to Mecca.

Martiniano’s raves and rants about younger men not being interested in learning his craft and younger women who still had “hot blood” becoming priestesses and dancing to attract men display a conflict which is often faced in changing societies/ cultures. In this case Martiniano is a Catholic practicing Christianity in African style, but with advent of modernity things are changing.

Surprisingly the Afro-Brazilian society in Bahia is Matrilineal and acceptable of homosexual men in the role of women. Both in society as well as in religion women dominated the society in Bahia according to Landes. This doesn’t mean men are not necessary, they are indeed needed to support and protect, but in terms of finances, i n h e r i t a n c e , property rights women have the decision making authority.

Landes describes the

phenomenon of women going into a trance where perfectly normal people start behaving like as if they were possessed during a form of ritual worship when the spirit/ god invoked into these women. Visitors and common people pray to them as if they were god and seek favors/ blessings, ask questions about future, etc. Further in the book Landes describes a startling fact. Jesus Christ in Catholic life is considered the incarnation of Oxala, a African god.

One of the people Landes meets during the course of her research, Amor is an educated doctor, but he is also closely attached to the temple. His wife is one of the priestesses who dances and gets possessed. Landes sensitively explains Amor’s resentment towards his wife’s dancing at the temples. This explains an intercultural shift of an individual’s attitudes and beliefs. While most African people of Bahia found it a matter of pride and favor from gods if their women were to become priests, Amor didn’t like his wife to dance in public places where she could be stared at by men. Especially considering the fact that she dressed gorgeously and would be away from him for days in trance and unaware of what is happening to her

Amor’s confusion and frustration as he travels through a shift in his value systems after becoming educated and entering the upper class world of the Euro-Brazilians is well explained. While the entire community trusted temples and let the women stay there till their trance wears off, Amor was doubtful of what happens in the temple.

But Amor seems to be in a state of confusion. On the one hand he can’t tear himself from the temple and drumming and on the other hand he wants to stop his wife and children from getting involved. There is a certain duality of thought in this. He is happy and proud to be a source of information to his colleagues at the university. His confusion sent him on bouts of rage and he dies soon after. This shows how religion and conflict can affect an individual, how much ever educated and liberated he/ she may be.

Summing up, The City of Women is a must read for people interested in Afro-Brazilian cultures, particularly Candomble. For others it would be an educative treatise about another facet of the world’s cultures.

Study of an ancient Afro-Brazilian Culture


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Useful Travel Survival GuideThe Rough Guide to Travel Survival by Doug Lansky; Rough Guides; $10.39; 224 pp.

The Rough Guide to Travel Survival is the essential field manual for every adventurous

traveler, or those that just want to feel better prepared while on a journey. The easy-to-read book is well organized into chapters each covering various aspects of travel such as: preparation, basic travel, survival strategies, environment-specific situations (arctic and mountain, sea, political hotspots, natural disaster, desert, jungle). The pocket sized concise volume has easy-to-follow diagrams throughout.

Written by seasoned travel author, Doug Lansky, the book is full of simple, practical advice which will help you to deal with various tough situations during your sojourn. These tips range from helping you survive in a wide array of potentially dangerous situations (from surviving an avalanche to navigating through the sultry deserts to coping with an ambush or a hostage situation). My favorite parts of the book however, are the comprehensive appendices packed with survival instructions. From basic first aid to making a fire to emergency contact numbers in various countries of the world to basic conversational phrases in six languages, the book has valuable information.

The author Doug Lansky comes with vast experience and an impressive resume of having had published travel columns in over 40 newspapers, including: The Denver Post, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Detroit Free Press, etc. His books First-Time Around the World and First-Time Europe, have won numerous awards.

Under the section Finding Food – Insects Lansky writes: “Bugs don’t look nice to eat, but they’re a survivalist’s most reliable energy source (insects are 65-80 percent protein, compared to the 20 percent in beef). There are 1462 recorded species of edible insects; when choosing, avoid caterpillars and spiders as well as all insects that are hairy, brightly colored or have a pungent odor.”

Human beings are natural survivors and have intrinsic skills which are rarely put to test. These abilities are often hidden and people tend to forget that they have them. This book illustrates few simple guidelines that will help you greatly increase the odds of making the right decision at the right time. The Rough Guide to Travel Survival gives you that guidance, and loads of useful advice about how to be safe and remain healthy.

Lansky has travelled the world for the past decade and has learnt from experience how to stay well in all climates from the Arctic to the Zambezi. This volume is the result of his learning and experience through the years of his nomadic trysts. “Whether you’re visiting a politically unstable country, hiking in a remote region, or just find yourself in an unexpectedly dire situation in the course of regular travels, knowing how best to react can make the difference between life and death” says Lansky.

“Personally, I always try to avoid unnecessary risks. But the ones I haven’t avoided have included a bus accident in Namibia, a close call with a machete in Colombia, and being run over by a car in Thailand. All of which, frankly, could happen to anyone, almost anywhere. And I’ve had my share of bugs, too. Both medical and of the edible insect variety – very high in nutrients if you know which ones to go for,” adds Lansky.

Personally speaking, the most interesting part of the book has been the dramatic accounts of adventures that went wrong and how the people involved survived — in most cases — against great odds. Survival stories of people living through a mountain plane crash, being lost in the Sahara, capsizing on a remote Amazon tributary, and being shipwrecked.

That is not all, it also contains tips from some of the world’s top survival experts including Robert Young Pelton, author of The World’s Most Dangerous Places, Paul Rees of Centurion Risk Assessment, who trains BBC, AP and Reuters journalists in danger zones, and Dr David Johnson, associate director, Wilderness Medical.

In short the Rough Guide to Travel Survival covers everything

related to travel from

basic preparation, to what to do if things go badly wrong.

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How FAIR is the idea of BEAUTY?

SOUTH ASIAN FACES

The myth of beauty is so much entrenched in our consciousness, it is unfortunately often considered as part of our culture: Fairness is beauty and a lighter complexion is your ticket to getting ahead in life, landing the man of oyour dreams and the job you’ve always desired. Dilshad Dayani attempts to track how this over the top obsession with light skin is instilled among people of the South Asian community.

Ourculture attaches a certainprestigetowhiteness,asthoughitpossessesamagical power to swing open doors

for you and instantly make life better. Whatdoyou thinkasyouwalkdown thememorylane?Haveyoubeenthevictimoranyofyourfriendsorrelativesyouknowhavesharedtheirstoryofbeingpressuredtobefairandlovely?

ForaslongasIcanremember,alongwiththousandsofwomeninAsia,Ihavebeenfedabeautymythsoentrenchedinourconsciousnessitis unfortunately oftenconsidered a part ofour culture: Fairness is beauty and a lightercomplexionisyourticket togettingaheadinlife,landing themanof yourdreams andthejobyou’vealwaysdesired.Icanonlyattempttotrackhowthisoverthetopassociationwithlight skin was first instilled in my perception by listening to family conversations. It wasaverycommonscenarioas I rememberhowthe crowd in any given wedding would define the bride in an exaggerated tone with thecomplexionscale.

Some sociologists speculate that ourcolonizers’ complexions have become ourstandards for beauty. Othersblame South

Asia’s“classcomplex,”pointingoutthatthosewhoarefromlowersocialclasses tend tobedarkerbecausethey’reexposedtothesunmoreintheirwork,thuslinkingwhitercomplexionswith higher education and class. Whateverthereason,thestatisticsofthefairnesscreamindustryinSouthAsiaspeakforthemselves.

Didier Villanueva, country manager forl’OrealIndiatoldtheTimesthatskinbleachingcreamsmakeuphalfofthecompany’smarketin India, stating that60-65percentof Indianwomen use these products on a daily basis.Since 1978, Hindustan Unilever’s Fair &lovelyhas sold its skinbleachingcreams tomillionsofwomenandcontinuestodominateamajorityshareoftheskinwhiteningmarketinIndia.Fairandlovely’ssteadygrowthhasprompted several major western cosmeticbrands to market whitening products in theregion.

Dior, la Mer, Garnier, Avon, lancome,yvesSaint-laurent,Clinique,ElizabethArdenand Revlon all have skin bleaching productsyou would never find on the shelves of your local CVS, yet they flood the market shelves inanySouthAsiantownorcity.

IfyougrewupinanySouthAsiancityyouwillagreethatit’snothardtothinkofaroadthatisnotlinedwithsomemassivebillboardadvertising Fair and lovely’s bleachingskincare products or any other brand thatpromisesbeauty—thefaceofalightskinnedlass peering from behind a dark skinnedimage of herself, with sense of relief andaccomplishmentshimmeringinhereyes.

Whatisevenmorestrikingisthatthecolorcomplexis not only limited to South Asia,andindeedextendsintotherestoftheregion.Asians,dividedbyeverythingfromlanguageto ethnicity, actually find some common ground in sharing thisdeeply rootedculturalbeliefthatlighterskinismoreattractive.

ConsiderthewordsAsiansassigntodarkerskintones:InThailand,dam tap pet(blacklikeaduck’sliver)ande dam(blackgirl)areusedtodescribewomenwithdarkercomplexions.Inboth India and Bangladesh to be calledkalua (Bengali for dark)is derogatory, whilegori (white skin) is synonymous with beingbeautiful, commonly sprinkled in romanticBollywood songs to praise the beauty of theheroine.

The region’s colonial historyplays aparticularlyimportant role.South Asiawas invaded repeatedly by waves of whiteconquerors, in particular the British. Thearrival of the English into the Subcontinentbroughtuncountablehierarchies,buttheracialoneswereespeciallyuniquetotheBritishRaj.WhiletheFrenchruledbyusinglanguageasan extensive tool of colonialism,impartingtheattitudethatifyouspokeFrench,youwereFrench, theBritishcreated racial boundariesby instillingthe attitude thatyou will alwaysbeinferiorbecauseyouarenotwhite.

Whilethedebaterageson,beautyconceptsin South Asia are changing slowly. Thereare many more stars and celebrities (thinkBollywoodiconslikeBipashaBasuandKajol)who have managed to become silver screeniconsdespitetheirdarkercomplexions.

How can wehold the people of a regionwhichishometothousandsofdiversedialects,religionsandcultureshostagetooneconceptofbeauty?And thatof a skincolorwhich isnot even natural to us? Is Asia’s obsessionwithfaircomplexionabadcaseofacolonialhangover?Orisitjustacaseofwhatwehavebeen fed through mainstream media, and acaseofwantingwhatyoudonothave?

After all, we cannot overlook the West’sobsessionwith tanning,andgivingtheirskin

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Despite the health issues, thebelief that “white is right” keepsmany people buying the creams.This isn’t the same thing asCaucasians applying self-tannerto get a sun-kissed glow; instead,manypeoplebelievethatlightskinissimplysuperiortodarkskin.

But now it’s not just adultswho want their skin to be lighter,children as young as nine aregettingintoit,thankstotheirover-enthusiasticparents.“Ihaveclientswho put their children on theproduct—someasyoungasnineyears old, with a reference fromdermatologists,sothattheyarenotthe slightly darker child in schoolorintheclasspicture,”saysformerbeautyqueenSorishaNaidoo,whomarkets a skin-lightening product. “In partsof the Indian community, being the slightlydarker cousin or sister means that no matter

how striking, intelligent or skilled you are,beingfairstillmeansmore.”ManyBollywoodstarssuchasKareenaKapoor,havefairskin.

And with light-skinned modelsand actresses outnumbering theirdark-skinned counterparts, thebeauty ideal is tilted toward thelightendofthespectrum.

I can’t help but worry forthat proverbial child, who’s toldthat her beautiful dark skin issomething that needs to be “fixed.” Whatdoyouthinkitwilltaketocreate a broader, more inclusivestandardforSouthAsianbeauty?Or do you think that whiteningcreams are just a different kindofbeautyproduct?Arewebraveenough to treat others and feelconfident against the conventional flow of opinions…the answer maynotbeeasybutknowingthestrength of our women and howthey are breaking the barriers Ihave no doubts and would not

even consider the idea of redefining beauty as afarfetchedresolution.

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Entertainment runs in Taher Ali’s blood. His father was a major film producer for Bollywood films and concerts in the early 1950s. He was the exclusive film distributor for South India,

with a base in Hyderabad. Thus, Ali grew up managing and marketing the business for his Dad, and in the process developed

a finely-tined sense to recognize the best, and what will appeal to the general public. “India has such a wide spectrum of people from different ethnic corners and s o c i o - e c o n o m i c backgrounds”, Ali explains. “Distributing films helped me

understand what it takes to appeal to ALL people, not just a particular group.”

On the technical side of the business, Taher pays attention to every detail, making his events a sight to see. He pays close attention to all details of the production, from sound system layouts, stage presentation, the lighting, and all those intangible elements that make an event a ‘once in a lifetime experience’ for a patron. Ali formed ‘Focus Events’ in 1990 with the express interest of representing desi entertainment and media in the DFW metroplex, something which was severely lacking at the time. Through his work in Focus Entertainment, Ali was solely instrumental in luring megastars to the metroplex, including Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukherji, Aishwarya

Rai,Sanjay Dutt, Sushmita Sen, Karisma Kapoor, Gracy Singh, Arjun Rampal, and Priyanka Chopra. “It was difficult trying to attract film stars to Dallas. They always want to go to more prominent markets, like New York or Los Angeles. Persuading them to fly 6 hours south to Texas was a challenge!” he recalls jovially.

In a meeting of two titans, Ali pooled Focus Entertainment resources to Rhythm Event Management, the uber-successful event management firm managed by Everest Heights, the largest South Asian Corporation in the metroplex. In addition to having built-in ties to

such marketing powers as Radio Salaam Namaste 104.9 (the largest desi listenership in the United States), Everest Movies, and Salaam Namaste Magazine, the revamped Rhythm Event Management, featuring Taher Ali at the helm, promises to become a force to be reckoned with in DFW. “I have always wanted to team up with a fresh, young team,” proclaims Taher, “I promise our New Years party will be the biggest bonanza that Dallas — wait, the United States — has ever seen!”

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Vedic Astrology Predictions for the period: September 15 - October 14Provided by: Swami KrsnaRSN Host - “Aap Ke Sitare” every Wednesday 3-4 pmSwami 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.

HOROSCOPE

November is a period of well being as the planetary transit is the strongest and produces good effects. During this period harmonious domestic bliss is indicated. However do not be adventurous and enter into challenges or attempt major changes. Restore peace and quiet. You will be helpful to others. New and fortunate friendships are coming your way. Profitable pursuits and journeys are indicated.

This is a great time for acquisition of desired objects. Attainment of position of command, success in ventures, pleasure, happiness and home comforts are indicated during this period. There is a high possibility of receiving gifts and presents. Those in business will see unprecedented success their pursuits. This is a good time to showcase your talents and rise in your career. This is a good time for selling property. Your interactions with members of the opposite sex may not be pleasing.

This period will see you becoming irritated. You may be forced to undertake a long and wearisome journey. There may be obstacles in undertakings, delay, separation from family, fear and anxiety etc. You will place more emphasis on personal matters. Though this is an excellent time to impress people around you, you will find it difficult to work with others and take proper care in your profession. If any problems arise in your marriage try and solve them.

This is a fortunate period which will bring positive changes in your life. There may be changes in your occupation as there is a likelihood that you may begin some new pursuits. This is a good period to undertake a long journey and invest in long term financial instruments. This is a good period for taking care of your health, domestic and personal affairs. Pay attention to home and personal hygiene. Exercise caution while signing any important document or contract.

This transit is a good time to improve your personal relationships. Single people may get engaged or married. There is also strong indication that you will get complete cooperation and security from your loved ones. Intense confrontations with members of the opposite sex, both positive and negative, are strongly indicated. You will enjoy spending time good friends and relatives. Partying, eating good food, travelling for pleasure and financial gains are also indicated. Purchase of a new vehicle is also a possibility.

You will have a optimistic and positive attitude, it might make you subtle and easily persuaded to change the situation, attachment or profession. Single people will find favor among members of the opposite sex, married people will experience immense conjugal bliss. Relations with friends and family will be on the upward swing. This is also a great period for spiritual activities.


This is a good time for planning and entering into correspondence, conversations and readings with business associates, friends and family. This is a positive phase to tackle any old misunderstandings with friends and improve your relations with them. This is a good time to convince your superiors about your necessities and make them see your point of view. Contracts and negotiations and short travels will be gainful.

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This promises to be a busy month full of several happenings. You will be gaining new friends and romantic partners which could lead to marriage. Financial gain, happiness, comforts, travel for the sake of loved ones and respect from elders is indicated. Association with a new friend, better educated and experienced will prove to be helpful and gainful.

Take care of your surroundings and increase interaction with friends, neighbors, relations and business associates. You can expect financial gain, new position and status, happiness, good health, success over opponents and domestic comforts during this transit. This is a good time to impress your superiors at work and get recognized. You will get honor, courage and better position.

Take care, the planetary transit during this period indicates that you will be prone to laziness, jealousy, losses, unnecessary expenses, injury or accident and misunderstandings with friends and relatives. It is the best time to communicate your deep inner feelings to someone whom you can trust. A good transit for learning mystical or spiritual disciplines.

This month is a good time to spend with friends and family in harmony and attain happiness. This is also a good time to compromise and make peace with others. You will enjoy good food and clothing, sound sleep, articles of luxury and marital bliss. Success in education, new position and status in the society. You may attract others but do not manipulate them because this will not be a long term influence. A good time to take a holiday!

One may become interested in occult sciences and benefit from them. This is a good time to undertake any secret missions as they will be surely successful. You may be helping people who are in an inferior position than yourself and through this you will gain victory over enemies. There is a strong possibility that your dreams will be prophetic. Physically you will be afflicted by acidic pain or chest and heart ailments.

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Always complete make up first and then move on to the hairstyle. Your hair should have texture and shine without

stiffness for an easy and sexy style. Avoid using aerosol hairspray. If you have long and straight hair it is best to leave it open. Wash your hair with a shampoo first and then use a good conditioner. Keep it for ten minutes and then wash it with cold water. Avoid back combing for long hair. When dry, brush it well in an outward direction using a soft brush.

We can try different hairstyles if you have short or mid length hair. Do not wash your hair on the same day you want to style it. For a sleeker look, toss your hair completely back and make a neat low bun or tie a top knot. To create side strings take a few strands of hair from each side, wet them and pin them up. After ten minutes, carefully remove the pins and let the strands loose. To make it last longer, use little non-aerosol hairspray. Add volume to your hair by using diffusers and drying systems that include dryers and rollers. Hair ornaments and accessories can also be included to create a different look. Pamper yourself with them and make a pretty statement.

Make a fresh start

Wash your face either by using a face wash or with distilled water. Dab the face with tissue paper. Cover your face with

a little moisturizer and wait for it to dry. Apply a concealer to hide spots and dark circles. Dot thin coats of concealer in the inner circle under the eye, around the lips and other dark skin area. The concealer should be one or two coats lighter than the foundation, otherwise the face will look heavy. And make sure you apply it only where needed.

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precision one must blend well. Use an oil-free foundation, starting at the center of your face, and blend it carefully with a slightly damp sponge all over the face. Be more thorough on the chin, around the nostrils and under the jawline. Foundation blended well on the jawline avoids demarcation lines. Set it with translucent or compact powder for a matte and refined finish.

Eye shadows

Accentuate eyes, making them look bigger and brighter. Use an eye shadow

that compliments the color of your eyes. Apply eye shadow right over the eyelid. Draw a thin line of eyeliner on your upper lid, close to the lashes. Use a soft tipped eye pencil over the line for a smudgy effect. Apply mascara in an upward and outward manner. To make your lashes look thicker, powder them before the first layer of mascara is dry. Then apply the second coat. For defined lashes use a lash comb and curler.

Even the prettiest of make-up looks unfinished without blusher. It adds life and glow to every skin color. Use powder blush or tinting powder. Dust the blusher right on the apple of your checks with a large brush patches, then blend it outwards with a big brush in semi-circular motions. Do not go close to the nose.

To give your lips a luscious look first draw the outline of your lips with a lip pencil. Line them with a neutral color. Blend inward

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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-75024Ashima’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…972-489-7535www.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-75062

MD 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-75035Neetu 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-75023South 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 817-303-64303415 S Collins, Arlington TX-76010665 W Frwy , Ste 137, Irving, 75063972-910-3213Sungum 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/COMMUNICATION1st 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 972-494-

62351000 S Main St, # 290, Dallas

76057Anywhere Wireless 469-774-22122524 Preston Road, Suite 403, Plano, TX-75093B2B 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-75007Caliskan Electronics 817-832-59754304 Saddle Ridge Trail, Flower Mound, 75028Dish 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 972-814-7237National 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, TXBAPS 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, 76051

AdComp Systems Inc 972-620-5686x2011311 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-75013Macrobase 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-75006

Symeta Systems 469-371-65661

700 Wagon Wheel Dr, Allen, TX-75002

Topgeeks.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 972-897-26411Avon Software Technologies Inc. 972-231-5536Harshal Maniar, 777 SCE, 1-Z, Richardson, 75080Dataprobe International Inc 972-929-04948445 Freeport Parkway, # 500, Irving, TX-75062Flat 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….. 972-487-0462www.metrobizsales.com


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

PS Profit Security LLC…1-888-705-7776www.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-75023

Jain Society 972-424-4902 / 972-860-0000Kutchi Association of Texas (KAT)7200 Preston Rd, Plano, TX-75024 972-369-4990

To advertise here contact 972-401-1550Maharashtra 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

To advertise here contact Sales Manager @ 972 401 1550

Zoroastrian Association of North Texas972-519-0373

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-755038Arati 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-75081

Rayasams 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 214-495-4228Allen, TX-75002Vani 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-76040Durga 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, TX

All 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, TXKidz & Teen Dental 972-733-01064125 Fairway Drive, Suite 135 , Carrollton , TX

DJsDJ Sameer 972-415-4326Dallas TX-75067AAA Best Desi Entertainment 713-539-44947322 Sunset Bend Lane, Richmond, TX-77469Aarohi - DJ & Live Band 469-939-1231www.aarohimusic.comAll your Entertainment Needs 469-223-73371421, Golden Gate Drive, Carrollton, TX-75007Asian Soundz DJ RIZ 214-724-37272017 W Hebron Parkway, Carrollton, TX-75010Asim Production, Tx 214-876-8599DJ Sonu 214-649-6910206 Still Meadow Drive, Garland, TX-75040Eastern Illusion 905-827-81241480 Bishops Gate, Dallas, TXFat Beats International 979-739-16328608 Valley Ranch, Suite 3035, Irving, TX-75063Kunal Sharma 972-697-561514255 Preston Road, Dallas, TX-75254Laser (Desi Sound of Dallas) 972-998-14234006 N Story Road, Apt.# 1015, Irving, TX-75038Legacy DJ Entertainment DJ Karim, Tx 469-774-1736Mav Productions, LLC 469-223-7337Saz Productions 281-748-1125P.O. Box 1312, Staffo Road, TX-77497-1312Taal Of Dallas 214-725-7466/ 972-517-4325 6937, Hickory Creek, Plano, TX-75023

DOCTORSAjay J. Pathak, MD 972-492-43932117 E Rosemeade Pkwy, Carrollton, TX-75007




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Dr. Al Ahmad 972-612-79612800 West Parker Road, # 101, Plano, TX-75075Allen Children’s Clinic 972-359-0000Annie Philip, MD 972-247-11339 Medical Pkwy, # 301, Farmers Branch, TX-75234Dr. Anu Mundluru 972-216-00791012 N Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX-75149Dr. Anu R. Thummala 972-566-56997777 Forest Ln Bldg. B, # 215, Dallas, TX-75230Dr. Archana Thota 972-485-4440617 Clara Barton Blvd., # 102, Garland, TX-75042


Aruna Koney M.D 214-320-1200Professionals, Dallas, TX-75218Avni P. Vyas 972-256-72772311 Texas Drive, Suite 108, Irving, TX-75062Balu Chandra, M.D 817-589-18224375 Booth Calloway Rd, # 201, N Richland HillsBela Patel, DDS 972-618-47574020 Hedgcoxe Rd, Suite 500, Plano, TX 75024Dr. Bina Sharma, MD 972-393-1200722 S Denton Tap Rd, # 190, Coppell, TX-75019Bindu Kolli, DMD 972-424-CARE158 W FM 544, # 126, Murphy, TX-75094

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-75007Dallas 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-75230Dipak 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-75034

Harini 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 W MacArthur Boulevard, 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-75039M. 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-75039

Samir 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-75063Dr. 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- 75082

Desi Driving School…972-437-4740www.desidrivingschool.com


First 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, TXJanette 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, TX

Mathnasium 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, TXStonebriar 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), 76210





Mortgage Benchmark 214-731-10441636 Coyote Ridge, Carrollton, 75010Mortgage City 972-487-0323601 N First Street, Suite A, Garland, TX-75040NUECO Financial 817-745-11311500 Corporate Circle, # 2, Southlake, TX-76092Omega Capital Services 214-668-07454431 Chasemoor Place, Plano, TX-75035Qlease.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-75075Bollywood 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-76201House 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 Drive, Ste A, Fortworth, TX-76133 817-361-6003India Gate 972-943-11774020 Hedgecox, Suite 300, Plano, TX-75023

India 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, 76010817-804-08207859 McCallum Blvd., Suite 104, Dallas, TX-75252 972-248-3999Mela Indian Grocers & Video 972-315-27992305 South Highway 121, Lewisville, TX-75067 Star Meat, Grocery, and Café…972-633-962

“The widest selection in DFW”See advertisement on Page 87

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, TXNational 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….. 972-727-7225The 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-75060Tharkari 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

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-75201Chavez & Gallagher, LLP 214-251-801110830 N. Central Expwy, # 400, Dallas, TX-75231

Kraft & Associates - Dilanz Saleem 214-999-9999

2777 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 1300, Dallas, TXLaw Offices Of Sherin Thawer, 214-239-4511305 Cimarron Trail, Suite 160, Irving, TX-75063India Immigration Usa Inc 972-788-15555050 Quorum Drive, Ste 241, Dallas, 75254Mahesh I. Patel 972-643-1813100 N. Central Expy, # 900, Richardson 75080Robert Virasin 972-985-44482317 Coit Road, Suite B, Plano, TX-75075




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Tidwell & Swaim 972-385-790012770 Coit Road, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75251

INSURANCE AGENTSAAA Dealers Insurance 972-234-4248888 S Greenville Ave, Suite 140, Richardson, TXAAA Dealers Insurance3901 W Northgate, Irving, TX 972-255-7300Affordable Insurance of Texas 972-808-9191777 S. Central Expressway, # 4-F, Richardson, TX All Aboard Benefits 214-821-66776162 E. Mockingbird Ln. # 132, Dallas, TX 75214ApniAgency.com 972-256-18003585 N Beltline Road, Irving, TX-75062Crowson Insurance Agency 817-266-46373401 Booth Calloway Road, Fortworth, TX-76118 Farmers Insurance800 w. Airport FWY Irving, 75062 972-445-41682000 E. Lamar, Arlington, 76006 469-964-20335925 Forest Ln, # 417, Dallas, 75230972-490-5682Kiran Sathaye 972-556-055611496 Luna Road, Suite D, Dallas, TX-75234

Hari P. Garg, Ph.D Health/ Dental Insurance….1-800-732-0360


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-75013Decorating Den 972-633-37791520 Glastonhuy Drive, Plano, TX 75075Sanskruti 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-75088

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-76008

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


House of India 214-741-61332050 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX-75207Kohinoor 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-73667Rani 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 Plumbing972-279-6550 / 800-930-655015330 LBJ Freeway, # 416, Mesquite, T-75150

MOBILE PHONES

Galleria Wireless….. 469-522-0786“The most trusted store in town”


My-Freephone.com…817-503-DESIwww.my-freephone.com


Listen to Radio Salaam Namaste 104.9 FMMONEY TRANSFER

International Money Transfer 972-480-0700100 S Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080Western 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, TX

MUSIC INSTRUMENTSAudio, Video, Lighting & Instruments www.aarohimusic.com 469-939-1231Elisabeth 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-75093Rajinder 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, TXSwara - Raaga 972-550-0686Hidden Ridge, Irving, TX-75038

Swaranand - 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 Carrollton214-676-57591907 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-76012DFW 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-75081Gurudwara 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 75006





Islamic Association of Collin County 972-491-5800

6401 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 Dallaswww.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-PROFESSIONALAlumni 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, 75023972-527-486Texas Indo-American Physicians Society, Allen, TX 817-457-2928The IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) 972-235-5555

SOCIALDFW Indian Lions Club 972-475-1075TXASHA for Education [email protected] 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-75252

Dallas 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 972-416-4696Laughing Club 214-226-3427Independence Parkway, Plano, TX-75023Plano 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 17

Memoir Photo 972-248-4890Planetshazia Productions 469-363-71581330 Hi Line Drive, Dallas, TX-75207

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


Swatee Photography & Video 972-530-7356Dallas, TXTexpertz Photography 877-DFW-VIDEO310 Cimarron Trail, Irving, TX

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


PRINTINGAdvanced 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-75042

Manoj Abraham Real Estate LLC, 972-484-66442880 LBJ Freeway, Suite 403, Dallas, TX-75234

REALTORSAburu Venkat, Plano, 75025 469-450-1489

Ammu 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 Help-U-Sell Fine Properties 972-747-10681333 McDermott Dr, # 200, Allen, TX-75013Hiltonhead Pathways…214-712-98001401 Elm St. 38th floor / Dallas, TX 75202

www.hiltonheadpathways.comSee advertisement on Page 47

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-75023Church 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-76116

Bombay 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

Cindi’s N.Y. Delicatessen…214-739-0918“A taste of the Big Apple in Big D”


Clay Pit 972-233-01114460 Beltline Road, Addison, TX-75001Curry’s 972-518-01885429 N MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, TX-75038Dunes IndoPak & Mediterranean 214-441-13423401 W Airport Freeway, # 110, Irving, TX-75062Flavors Indian Restaurant 972-789-92064101 Beltline Road, Addison TX-75001Fish & Grill 972-258-91633307 N Story Rd, TXFusion Masala 408-314-50722140 B E Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX-76092Goga Sweets & Snacks 972-446-26291205 W Trinity Mills, # 104, Carrollton, TX-75006Gopal Indian Restaurant 972-437-0155758 S Central Expressway, Richardson, TX-75080Haveli 972-313-0144

1820 Valley View Lane, Irving, TXIndia Palace Restaurant 972-392-019012817 Preston Road, Suite 105, Dallas, TX-75230Hot Breads 972-753-10005330 N MacArthur Blvd, # 140, Irving, TX-75038India Garden 972-240-4403433 West I-30, Garland, TX-75043




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India House 972-335-13003401 Preston Road, Suite 1, Frisco, TX-75034Indya Fusion 214-574-85007300 N MacArthur Blvd, # 130, Irving, TX-75063

India Palace….. 972-392-0190“Best Indian Food” – Zagat guide


Jasmine’s Café and Hookah Lounge107 E. Main Street, Richardson, TX 972-437-4522Kababish Pakistani Cuisine 817-355-50003508 Harwood Road, Bedford, TXKalachandji 214-821-10485430 Gurley Ave, At Graham St, Dallas, TX-75233Kashmir Indian Cuisine 817-358-9680603 N Main Street, Euless, TX-76039Kathmandu Kitchen 972-721-1771820 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, TX-75062Kebab n Kurry 972-231-5556401 N Central Expy, # 300, Richardson, TX-75080Kokila Indian Cuisine 972-315-9744500 E. Round Grove Suite 115, Lewisville, TXMadras 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 972-258-5101219 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-75062Passage to India 972-527-7040909 W Spring Creek, Suite 450, Plano, TX-75023Pizza Boy 972-596-35003131 Custer Road, Suite 165, Plano, TX-75075

Roma Palace & Bar….. 972-235-4300www.subzimandidallas.com


Shammy’s 972-406-174711422 Harry Hines Blvd, # 312, Dallas, TX-75229

Shandiz Mediterranean Grill & Market…972-943-8885

See advertisement on Page 48-49

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-75024

Star India 817-265-9020703 W Park Row Drive, Arlington, TX Star International 972-279-43332809 Motley Drive, Mesquite, TX-75150

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


Taboon Bakery & Grill 972-740-26782211 Cheyenne, Irving, TX-75062Taj Chaat House 214-596-11331057 W Rochelle Road, Irving, TX-75062Taj Express 214-528-02004436 Lemmon, Dallas, TXTaj 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-75023Temptations 972-252-98984070 N Beltline, Suite 138, Irving, TX-75038

The Saffron House…972-239-1800“A place to pamper your taste”See advertisement on Page 65

Tharas Restaurant 972-579-8847833-C East Shady Grove, Irving, TX-75060The Chat Corner 972-644-132926-C Heights, Richardson, TX-75080The 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 469-879-5786Dallas, TXSeven Seas Worldwide 877-817-7327Dallas, TXSigns for Less 469-556-839812465 Black Cherry Lane, Euless, TX

Signs Universe 972-880-28844304 Onyx Drive, Carrollton, TX

SPORTSHome Run Alley - Indoor Cricket Lane

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

TRAVELA-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-75022Alpha Travel Associates 972-897-70935609 Kerry Lane, Garland, TX-75043Amrita Travel 972-231-799313999 Goldmark Dr, # 429, Richardson, TX-75240

Angel 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”


Peaceland 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. 800-381-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, 75243Taj Travel & Tours 972-792-9555777 S Central Expy, # 5F, Richardson, TX-75080Tandem 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-75080

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 75229Texas Wholesale 972-406-191111409 Denton Drive, Dallas ,TX 75229


MEN’S FASHION with Ali FazalRunway Round-up

The Spring/Summer 2009 collections, presented in New York Fashion Week 2008, introduced a lot of new trends for men. As witnessed by exclusive runway images from the Marc by Marc Jacobs show, silhouettes for men

will be drastically different come spring. A lot of Caprizios, short pants that hit about 2 inches below the knee, were present in muted colors like Grey and Beige. Another new trend for men is Messenger Pants, which hit right above the ankle-line.

Bright accessories are the watchword this season, especially in footwear. Bright reds, yellows, and greens were especially present in shoes. Chunky arm accessories (such as a wristwatch AND a cuff together on the wrist) also seem to be coming back into fashion.

Metallic embellishment is still ever-present this season, a trend that carried over from last year. Sequins and studs, in bronze, gold and silver were particularly popular.

Winter can bring about much extra expenditure with the holiday season right around the corner. Here are some

tips on where to shop for this season’s trendiest clothes and accessories — all while staying in your budget.

1. Old Navy—While their major pieces might be totally last season, Old Navy always manages to mix in fresh accessory pieces. When looking for scarves, gloves, and earmuffs that look ripped from the runway, Old Navy is the place to be. Generally, accessories range from about $5-$15, so even if they wear out quickly, it’s no big deal.

2. The Lucky Outlet—For designer jeans at pedestrian prices, the Lucky Jeans outlet (in Grapevine Mills Mall in Irving, TX) is an absolute

godsend. Whenever Lucky Jeans don’t sell at pricey retailers like Saks and Nordstrom, they send them over to the Lucky outlet, where most jeans range from $40-$60. Even though most of the selection is one or two seasons old, it still looks fresh and current, since men’s jeans usually experience only miniscule changes from season to season.

3. Aldo—For accessories that are well-made and trendy, look no further than Aldo. The watches, rings, necklaces, cuffs, and sunglasses are to die for,

and most are under $20. Since accessories usually are only trendy for a season or two, splurging at designer boutiques is unnecessary. Metallic crosses are really hot this season, so spring for two!

Top 3 places to save money on your winter wardrobe

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