Poetry & Prose Book Reading Draws Erudite Gathering
By Geeta Goindi - Special to India This Week
February 3, 2012
India finally emerged victorious for the first time on their disastrous tour of Australia with a comfortable eight-wicket triumph in the second Twenty20 International at the MCG. India finally broke through for their first win of the tour to end their 16-game away loosing streak, thanks to a dazzling display in the field.
February, 2012
MUMBAI: Another girl became the target of acid attack in Mumbai on Tuesday. The incident occurred at Goregaon railway station at around 6:47 pm on Wednesay, February 01, 2012.
The girl, Aarti Thakur, was attacked by one Pintoo Sheikh. The attacker threw acid on her and fled. Aarti who sustained burn injuries was admitted to a private hospital. Doctors said she suffered 10 to 15 percent burns but was stable.
By Geeta Goindi - Special to India This Week
WASHINGTON - Museum goers are in for a treat this year at the renowned Smithsonian Institution where Indian art and culture will be presented in all its brilliance and finery! The occasion is the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery on the National Mall.
By Sam Prasad Jillella - Special to India This Week
ROCKVILLE, MD — As per the U.S. Constitution and the state constitution, Maryland is required to redraw its congressional and legislative district lines every 10 years following the census.
By Sam Prasad Jillella - Special to India This Week
WASHINGTON DC –– A trailblazing author and journalist, A’Lelia Bundles belongs to a lineage of America’s iconic trailblazers — ‘The Walkers.’
Elected Chair and President of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for the National Archives, Bundles began a three-year term on January 1, 2012 to succeed Ken Lore.
“Go ahead! Pursue the disciplines of music, dance, and drama. Use them to bring peace and joy to yourself and to the world. They are sure ways of communicating with the Divine and accessing cosmic energy. Shanti! — may peace be unto you all!” Prasanna Kumar Patasani, PhD, Member of Indian Parliament (15th Lok Sabha)
By Sam Prasad Jillella - Special to India This Week
The immensely popular ASIAN FESTIVAL will include the HERITAGE INDIA FESTIVAL (designed by Rushi Entertainment) which celebrates the culture, cuisines and colors of South Asia. A star attraction to the fest, this year, will be Bollywood’s rocking sensation, Sumitra Iyer. Check her out — she is enchanting!
By Sam Prasad Jillella - Special to India This Week
