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Sant
Did Modi ask Trump for
Rajinder
Singh Ji
Maharaj
blessing
attendees
mediation on Kashmir?
at his 4In desperation to improve ties with Pakistan, President Trump
Queens
College blundered by claiming that PM Modi asked him to mediate on
talk. Kashmir – a bilateral issue between India & Pakistan.
4India has refuted Trump’s claim and Trump administration
itself immediately moved in to control the damage, accepting
that Kashmir is a bilateral issue.
Sant Rajinder Singh Jiʼs talks 4In New Delhi, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar refuted the
Trump remark yet the opposition parties are demanding a
draw big crowds in New York clarification from PM Modi
New York: Whether it is speaking at the drew over 1,500 people to the Science of
United Nations or being interviewed by the Spirituality Meditation Center in Amityville
New York Times, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji on Saturday and Queens College on Sunday.
Maharaj is no stranger to the Empire State. His first talk, “Spiritual Awakening,” was
Last weekend, the spiritual Master was once Continued on page 4
again here to speak on Long Island and in
Queens. The opportunity of spending even a See page 2 for brief summaries of Sant
brief weekend with Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Rajinder Singh Ji Maharajʼs two talks in NY.
Chandrayaan II
launched successfully
Bengaluru: A day after launching the
country's second moon mission, the India set to become the 4th President Trump made five controversial remarks before his talks with Pakistanʼs PM
Indian Space Research Organisation nation to put its flag on the moon. Imran Khan that will raise red flags in New Delhi and other capitals. (Photo courtesy AP)
(ISRO) on Tuesday said the Chandrayaan‑
New Delhi: The comments made by the US Asia Alice Wells sought to calm tempers by
2 spacecraft is in "good health" and mov‑
President at the White House on July 22 sit‑ tweeting, “While Kashmir is a bilateral issue
ing in the "right direction".
ting alongside Pakistan premier Imran Khan for both parties to discuss, the Trump
India had on Monday launched
could raise red flags in New Delhi and other administration welcomes Pakistan and India
Chandrayaan‑2 on‑board its powerful
capitals, and his purported conversation sitting down and the United States stands
rocket GSLV‑MkIII‑M1 from the space‑
with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ready to assist.”
port of Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh
on Kashmir is just one of them. However, Mr. Trumpʼs comments on Mr.
with the aim of landing a rover in the
T he Indian government stated in Modiʼs alleged offer on Kashmir are far from
unexplored lunar south pole. The 3,850
Parliament that PM Modi had never asked the only comments he made during the
kg Chandrayaan‑2, a three‑module space‑
Trump to mediate or arbitrate on the press meet held at the White House on July
craft comprising orbiter, lander and
Kashmir issue, as stated by the President 22 that will raise red flags in New Delhi and
rover, has been injected into the earth's
during a joint press meet on Monday with other capitals, reports The Hindu, citing five
orbit. It will be subjected to a series of
Imran Khan. controversial remarks he made before his
orbit maneuvers in the coming weeks to
The Ministry of External Affairs issued a talks with Imran Khan.
take it to the vicinity of moon, with the
statement reiterating Indiaʼs traditional poli‑ “Itʼs supposed to be such a beautiful part
rover soft landing planned on
cy of handling all issues with Pakistan “bilat‑
September 7. Continued on page 4
erally”, without a third party involved.
Continued on page 4 The US undersecretary of state for South Related stories on page 3 and 12.
O
n the second day of his found in the world outside.
spiritual program in Only when we look beyond our
A
ddressing the audience senses to be real. Rarely do we journey, he said, is meditation, New York, Sant physical existence, do we expe‑
at the Science of pause to wonder if there is any‑ wherein we take our attention Rajinder Sing h Ji Maharaj rience joy that is lasting. The
Spirituality Meditation thing beyond this physical exis‑ away from the world outside addressed a big audience of key to happiness, he stated, is
Center in Amityville, NY, Sant tence. In reality, our true self is and focus it within. Through spiritual seekers at the Colden to heal the spirit, which is our
Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj stat‑ the soul, and in this human meditation, we experience the Auditorium on the Queens true nature.
ed that this human existence existence, our soul is encased in inner Light and Sound of God. College campus in Queens. He Our soul is a part of God but
has been given to us to unravel the physical body. The spiritual In our current state, he discoursed on the topic of spiri‑ has been separated from its
the mysteries of life and death. Master explained how this explained, the soul is mired in tuality and humanityʼs quest Source. Thus, inherent in us is
Through meditation, we realize human existence is our oppor‑ layers of mind, matter, and illu‑ for happiness amidst the ups the intense desire to know God
our true nature as soul, and are tunity to realize our true sion and has forgotten its true and downs of life. and to be one with God. We can
able to embark on the inner nature, and to find our way nature. However, as it comes in Lasting happiness cannot be heal the spirit by connecting it
spiritual journey that leads us back to God, the Source from contact with the Light and found in the outer world, he to the stability of Godʼs love,
back to God – the Source from where the soul originated. This Sound of God within, the soul stated. Only when we go within which happens through medi‑
whence the soul originated. is the supreme purpose for takes flight into the inner through meditation can we tap tation.
Commenting on the Statue of which we are all here, he worlds. Traversing the inner into Godʼs love, which heals the As soon as we begin to take
Liberty, a signature landmark emphasized. July 20 marked regions of immense light, love, spirit and brings about fulfill‑ steps toward God, and as soon
that has greeted thousands of the 50th anniversary of the and beauty, we experience ment at the level of the spirit, as we build a bridge between
visitors to the New York moon landing, a giant step in Godʼs love for ourselves, and the body and the mind. the soul and God, we experi‑
Harbor, he spoke of how people humanityʼs exploration of outer realize Godʼs limitless, formless Several citations and procla‑ ence spiritual fulfillment,
from all corners of the world space. Recalling this significant nature. We grow strong in our mations from dignitaries were which in turn also heals our
come to New York in search of achievement in space explo‑ belief that God is with us at all shared to mark the spiritual body and mind.
liberty. Expounding on this ration, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji times. With this realization, all Masterʼs visit to the Empire As we experience Godʼs love,
theme, the spiritual Master spoke of the inner space that fears of the world leave us, and State. we beg in to deve lop rig ht
then went on to beautifully lies within us, waiting to be we are transformed into loving, One after the other, the cita‑ understanding of who we are
explain the purpose for which explored. These inner regions caring, and peaceful individuals tions praised Sant Rajinder and of our connection to God.
we have all come into this exist concurrently with our who embrace the oneness of all Singh Ji as an ambassador of With rig ht understanding,
world, the opportunity before physical world, and it is life, and who bring peace and peace, acknowledging his spir‑ comes right thoughts, right
us to solve the mystery of life through exploration of this tranquility to all who come in ited leadership, and his tireless words and right deeds, trans‑
and death, and the need to lib‑ inner space that we can uncov‑ contact with us. Masterfully contributions and dedication to forming us into loving and car‑
erate our soul which is encased er the treasures of what lies condensing a library of spiritu‑ the serve the community, and ing individuals, and bringing
in the human body. beyond this physical world. al gems into one memorable to bring about a world of peace peace and harmony to our lives
Living at the level of our The gateway to these inner talk, he then introduced the and spiritual awakening. In his and to the world around us. It
physical senses, he said, we regions is the spiritual eye, simple technique of meditation talk, the spiritual Master all begins, Sant Rajinder Singh
take ourselves to be the body located between and behind on the inner Light and Sound of focused on humanityʼs pursuit Ji said, as we sit in silence and
and consider all that we experi‑ our eyebrows, and the mecha‑ God before leading the audi‑ of happiness, clarifying that connect with the Divine Power
ence through our five physical nism to embark on this inner ence in a meditation sitting. lasting happiness cannot be within.
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By Surekha Vijh
The South Asian Times
Did Modi ask Trump for Trump said twice that he and Mr. said, “Kashmir.” Because this has ences to deploying the “Mother of leadership and dedication to bring‑
mediation on Kashmir? Khan would be speaking “a lot” been going on for many, many All Bombs” (MOAB) on Afghanistan, ing about a world of peace and spir‑
Continued from page 1 about India during their conversa‑ years. I was surprised at how long; and his decision against “winning itual awakening and thank him for
of the world. But right now thereʼs tion. This is itself a strange diplo‑ itʼs been going on a long ̶” the war” by “killing 10 million” peo‑ sharing his wisdom and healing.”
just bombs all over the place. They matic precedent, as bilateral talks The truth is, even if Mr. Modi ple are troubling as we ll. A message from UN Under
say everywhere you go, you have are meant to focus on bilateral were to have said anything remote‑ Afghanistan President Ashraf Secretary‑General for Operational
bombs and itʼs a terrible situation. issues. ly resembling Mr. Trumpʼs recollec‑ Ghaniʼs of fice issued a detailed Support, Atul Khare, of fered this
Been going on for many years. If I Mr. Trump then proceeded to say tion of the conversation in Osaka, it rebuttal to these comments on insight: “Just as we have made con‑
can do anything to help that, let me the US could “help intercede” in the is a breach of international diplo‑ Tuesday evening, and called for the siderable progress in reaching out
know.” Not since the first term of strained India‑Pakistan relation‑ macy to divulge the comments pub‑ U.S. to clarify Mr. Trumpʼs com‑ to the external world, we need to
U.S. President Bill Clinton has an ship. New Delhi will also not be licly, without Mr. Modiʼs permis‑ ments, saying, “The Afghan nation make the equally arduous journey
American president spoken out as pleased by Mr. Trumpʼs attempt to sion, and in front of the leader of has not and will never allow any inside toward our souls.”
clearly about the issue of Kashmir, equate India and Pakistan on the another country. (A readout of the foreign power to determine its In the opening remarks to his
especially of violence in Jammu and issue of “destabilization” or spon‑ two leaders talks by Ivanka Trump fate….Given the multifaceted rela‑ talk, “Explore the Journey Within,”
Kashmir. The only exceptions have soring “non‑state actors”. does not mention Kashmir). tionship between Afghanistan and Sant Rajinder Singh Ji expressed his
been times when U.S. Presidents Mediation and arbitration This is not the first time either. In the United States, the Government joy at seeing the diversity that New
have condemned terror attacks in “If I can help, I would love to be a February 2018, Mr. Trump had of the Islamic Republic of York exemplifies. He said although
Jammu and Kashmir, and seldom mediator. It shouldnʼt be ̶ I mean, given out details of what should Afghanistan calls for clarification there are many different languages,
has a U.S. President allowed himself itʼs impossible to believe two have been a private telephone con‑ on the US Presidentʼs statements in the spiritual arena, the language
to be drawn out on the issue during incredible countries that are very, versation with Mr. Modi on the expressed at a meeting with the is the language of love; and when
a meeting with a Pakistan Prime very smart, with very smart leader‑ Harley Davidson issue. Pakistan prime minister, via diplo‑ we experience the language of love,
Minister. ship, canʼt solve a problem like that. On Pakistanʼs role in Afghanistan matic means and channels.” nothing else matters. Just as we
In 2013 and 2015, for example, But if you want me to mediate or “I think Pakistan will save mil‑ experience our body, we can experi‑
during the Obama‑Sharif meetings arbitrate, I would be willing to do lions of lives in Afghanistan Sant Rajinder Singh Jiʼs ence our soul, which is part of God.
at the W hite House, former that.” because I really believe that they talks draw big crowds in NY He defined spirituality as the jour‑
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz For India, the bilateral resolution can ̶ they have a power that other Continued from page 1 ney of the soul to be with God.
Sharif mentioned resolving “out‑ of all issues with Pakistan is red‑ nations donʼt have with respect to in Hindi, though seeing a fair num‑ The evening ended with medita‑
standing issues with India, includ‑ line that was accepted by Pakistan Afghanistan….And I will say, as of ber of non‑Indian attendees, he also tion. First the spiritual Master
ing Kashmir”, but Mr. Obama didnʼt during the Bhutto‑Gandhi Shimla this moment, theyʼre working very spoke briefly in English. The audito‑ explained the technique of medita‑
refer to it. Agreement of 1972, and repeated hard and very nicely, and we appre‑ rium was absolutely still as he tion, then the audience sat in pin‑
Speaking about India to Pakistan in the Vajpayee‑Sharif Lahore decla‑ ciate it. spoke about meditation, bringing it drop silence, with closed eyes,
“I will say that we have a very ration of 1999. It, therefore, should “I think Pakistan is going to help back to its spiritual roots, as he said enjoying the peace that not only
good relationship with India. I know have been clear to Mr. Trump that us out to extricate ourselves. Weʼre the purpose for which we came into pervaded the huge auditorium but
that your relationship is strained a no matter what he thought Mr. like policemen. Weʼre not fighting this world is to know ourselves and also filled their hearts. For updates
little bit. Maybe a lot. But we will be Modi was speaking of, “mediation the war. If we wanted to fight a war to know God. As his talk ended, the on his schedule, check www.sos.org.
talking about India; a very big part and arbitration” on Kashmir is not in Afghanistan and win it, I could audience erupted in applause. The
of our conversation today. And I something any Indian Prime win that war in a week. I just donʼt talk was translated into both Chandrayaan II launched
think maybe if we can help inter‑ Minister would request. want to kill 10 million people. Does English and Spanish. successfully
cede and do whatever we have to In the 1965 war, Kargil war, or that make sense to you? I donʼt Beofre Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Continued from page 1
do. But I think itʼs something that other conflicts, and even during the want to kill 10 million people.” Maharajʼs at Colden Auditorium in In a giant leap for the country's
can be brought back together. Balakot strikes, several countries Mr. Trumpʼs articulation of the Queens College, he received seven ambitious low‑cost space pro‑
“I have a very good relationship have contacted both New Delhi and resolution in Afghanistan is not just citations from federal, state and city gram, ISRO has undertaken the
with Prime Minister Modi. And I Islamabad in an ef fort to bring at variance with the view shared in public of ficials, including US most complex and its prestigious
think weʼre going to have a phe‑ down tensions, but India has not New Delhi and Kabul, but at com‑ Congress members Tom Suozzi (D‑ mission ever aiming to land the
nomenal relationship with the accepted the idea of mediation or plete odds with the USʼs own ʻSouth NY) and Grace Meng (D‑NY), for his rover on the moon.
Prime Minister of Pakistan. I do resolving issues through a third Asia policyʼ announced by the untiring ef forts in bringing the If successful, it will make India
think that itʼs a two‑way street. You party interlocutor at any point. President himself in August 2017. message of inner and outer peace the fourth country after (Soviet)
know, you say India is coming in Divulging privileged T his new solution appears to through meditation to all corners of Russia, the US and China to pull
and destabilizing Pakistan, but conversations credit Pakistan with “power” over the world. of f a soft landing on the moon.
India is saying that Pakistan is com‑ “I was with Prime Minister Modi Afghanistan, as opposed to calling it Governor Andrew M. Cuomo paid T he ISRO is aiming for a soft
ing in and destabilizing. So thereʼs a two weeks ago, and we talked about out on safe havens for the Taliban, rich tribute to the spiritual Master, landing of the lander (spacecraft)
lot of room right there where we this subject. And he actually said, fighting terror groups and urging it saying: “On behalf of all New in the South Pole region of the
can meet.” “Would you like to be a mediator or not to interfere in Afghanistan at Yorkers, I applaud Sant Rajinder moon where no country has gone
In his opening remarks, Mr. arbitrator?” I said, “Where?” He all. Mr. Trumpʼs repeated refer‑ Singh Ji Maharaj for his invaluable so far.
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TLCA youth raise funds for AASHA – ‘Teach for India’ Hindu priest attacked
near temple in NY
New York: A Hindu priest was attacked by a
52‑year‑old man while he was walking down
the street in his religious garb near a temple
in Floral Park,
New York,
according to a
US media
report. Swami
H a r i s h
Chander Puri
said that
around 11
a.m. (local The priest suffered
A cultural and fundraising event was held on July 13 in Queens for ʻTeach for Indiaʼ. bruises and abrasions all
time) Thursday,
over his body, including
By Shaker Nelanuthala grams over 48 years. tirelessly to organize this event and to near the Shiv
his face. (Image : new‑
Based on recent initiatives, India is defy‑ ensure that AASHA turned out to be a grand Shakti Peeth in stracklive.com)
New York: As one may know, Telugu speak‑ ing the global trends and is on a path to success. TLCA Executive Committee mem‑ Glen Oaks,
ing people originate from the states of enroll and graduate 100% of the kids in pri‑ bers Ashok Chintakunta, Babu Kudravalli, while he was walking down the street in his
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in India, mary schools by the year 2030, as set in by Prasad Koyi, Rama Vanama, Uma Polireddi, religious garb, a man came up from behind
and this community is one of the fastest‑ sustainable development goals of UNESCO. Sureshbabu Thammineni, and Nehru Kataru and started hitting him, repeatedly, PIX 11
growing ethnic groups in the USA. Thanks AASHA is a humble effort by the youth of helped the youth in making this event a suc‑ news channel reported. The priest suffered
to the insatiable demand for doctors, engi‑ the TLCA organization with a slogan “Donʼt cess. The Chairman of the TLCA Board of bruises and abrasions all over his body,
neers and Information Technology profes‑ stop believing” and to raise awareness and Trustees, Dr. Purna Atluri, members Dr. including his face during the attack on July
sionals, the American Consulate in funding for Teach for India, a non‑profit Mohan Badhey, Venkatesh Mutyala, and 18, the channel reported. "I'm in a little pain,"
Hyderabad, India has been issuing the high‑ organization to establish schools in India. A others also attended the event. Anyone the priest was quoted as saying by the chan‑
est number of student, business and profes‑ cultural and fundraising event was held on interested in donating to Teach for India nel. Police arrested 52‑year‑old Sergio
sional visas to the Telugus and now they July 13th, 2019 at Queens High School of can send a check made out to TLCA, C/O Gouveia in connection with the attack. He's
have become part of a vibrant and prosper‑ Teaching, Liberal Arts and the Sciences. TLCA AASHA program, 4332 Kissena Blvd, being charged with assault, harassment and
ous community in the country. Started in Money that was raised at this event will be #14F, Flushing, NY 11355 (donations made criminal possession of a weapon. The police
1971 by a visionary group of idealists, The donated to Teach for India that works are tax‑deductible). are looking into whether the attack should be
Telugu Literary and Cultural Association across India to provide education for under‑ (Shaker Nelanuthala is from New York, an investigated as a hate crime, the channel said.
(TLCA) of New York is one of the earliest privileged children. It also serves to employ IT & property management consultant, an Some of the people who regularly attend the
Indian Associations in North America and and train teachers and other school person‑ editorial contributor to The South Asian temple said they believe the priest was tar‑
the first Telugu organization. The TLCA was nel to better cater to the needs of these chil‑ Times and an active member of TLCA.) geted. (PTI)
formed with the primary goal of promoting dren.
Telugu literary and cultural activities in the For several months, the youth coordina‑
tri‑state area. Successive generations of tors Harshini Suresh, Neeharika
Telugu adults and children have benefited Kotimreddy, Bindu Koyi, Dipcy Eranki,
from its tremendous success towards this Divya Dommaraju, Vaishnavi Adupa, Rishi
goal, as can be seen by the vitality of its pro‑ Kudaravalli, and Saketh Kotagiri worked
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IN BRIEF
T
Partition. The exhibition, coupled with lec‑ 1947 Partition Archive social media pages. he Nartan Rang Dance Academy of was seamlessly blended with Russian move‑
tures, storytelling sessions and workshops, The exhibition is free. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan held its ment, uchenkos on head and all, in the styl‑
annual production, Nritya Ranjani, at ized Darling by Usha Uthup. There were also
the Adelphi University Performing Arts some fan favorite folk‑based pieces that had
Buttigieg hires Sonal Shah as Dance, took its audience on a journey across
the globe through various countries which
Choreographed by Nartan Rang artistic
director Swati Vaishnav & her daughter, cre‑
D
Ireland, Russia, the Caribbean, & more. Kathak, Bharatnatyam, folk, Bollywood, bal‑
emocratic presidential candidate previously worked at Google, Goldman
Using the festive fiddle of Ireland, intricate let, contemporary, and fusion dance to
Pete Buttigiegʼs campaign has Sachs and the Clinton‑era Treasury
native Irish footwork was combined with remind themselves and their audience how
announced the hiring of Department.
strong upper body movements of the far the cultural yarn of the South Asian sub‑
Sonal Shah as national policy Shah's hiring comes after
Punjabi bhangra in a piece entitled Dil continent has reached to closely knit togeth‑
director, as well as Jess OʼConnell Buttigieg released policy propos‑
Nachde. The ever‑lyrical Bollywood genre er diverse peoples and societies.
as the senior adviser. als on National Service and his
“Super excited to be joining Douglass Plan, aimed at African
@PeteButtigieg campaign Americans. Buttigieg plans to
with @JessOConnell who is roll out additional policy ASPIRE PAC endorses Sri Kulkarni
awesome!” Shah wrote on proposals in the coming
Twitter. weeks, according to the SPIRE PAC, the political arm of whatʼs at stake in protecting American
Shah is taking a leave of
absence from Georgetown
University, where she was
campaign, CNN reported.
The hirings are the most
high‑profile additions the
A Asian American and
Pacific Islander Members
of Congress, voted to endorse
families, and he will fight to
protect access to healthcare
and safe schools for our chil‑
the founding executive campaign has made since and support Indian American dren in Congress.”
director of the Beeck it announced raising $24.9 candidate Sri Kulkarni in his ASPIRE PAC was established
Sonal Shah
Center for Social Impact (Image : beeckcenter. million in the second campaign for Texasʼ 22nd to work for fair representation
and Innovation. georgetown.edu) fundraising quarter of Congressional District in the in the U.S. Congress by sup‑
The Indian American 2019, the highest total in U.S. House of Representatives. The Indian porting and increasing the
was a deputy assistant to the president the Democratic field, according to the “Sri has served his country American candidate number of Asian American
and community with dedica‑ is running for Texasʼ and Pacific Islander (AAPI)
during the Obama administration and Politico report.
tion and distinction throughout 22nd Congressional policymakers and federal can‑
District
his life, and ASPIRE is thrilled didates with large AAPI con‑
to endorse his campaign to represent stituencies. The PAC works to support the
Texas,” said Congresswoman Grace Meng values and address the issues important
(D‑NY), Chair of ASPIRE. “Sri knows to the AAPI community.
DIASPORA
Pompeo
announces new
global body on
religious freedom
Washington: Secretary of State held for the second straight year,
Mike Pompeo said Thursday that is bringing together dozens of
the United States will create a countries and hundreds of
new international body to cam‑ activists to promote religious
paign for religious freedom, fol‑ freedom.
low ing a major meet ing in Pompeo said Albania,
Washington. Colombia, Moro cco and the
Dubbed the Internat ional Vatican were planning events to
Re lig ious Freedom Alliance, follow up on the Washington
Pompeo said that details of the ministerial.
group were still being worked Pompeo harshly criticized US
out but that it would "bring like‑ adversaries Iran and China for
minded countries together" to their human rights records, call‑
make the issue a priority. ing Beijing's incarceration of
"It will provide a space for the more than one million Uighurs
work that we do here to flourish and other mostly Muslim Turkic‑
throughout the year and, impor‑ speaking people "truly the stain
tantly, it will defend the unalien‑ of the century." Religious free‑
able rights of all human beings to dom has been one of the few
believe, or not to believe, whatev‑ human rights causes that has
er it is that they choose," Pompeo energized President Trump's
told the ministerial‑level meeting. administration, which counts on
The three‑day gathering at the support from an evange lical
State Department, which is being Christian base.
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Parliament
Thousands bid farewell session extended
by 10 working
I
t is time to end the charade around Mumbai attack mas‑ searching for him for 10 years. Heʼs been living freely…”
termind and Lashkar‑e‑Toiba (LeT) founder, Hafiz Saeed. The Committee also suggested that Trump hold the
For too long, both Pakistan and the United States have applause until Saeed was convicted by the Pakistani
played games around a man who openly espouses terror authorities.
and exports his mercenaries to India. So, letʼs come to Pakistan. Numerous dossiers have been
His arrest– for the eighth time since 2001 and for the handed over by India to Islamabad and theyʼve been called
sixth time since the Mumbai terror strike in 2008 – is a “a piece of fiction” by none other than Pakistanʼs foreign
sham, just as his previous detentions were. Saeed, who likes secretary. India has called off talks with Pakistan over the
to call himself a professor, has been giving open calls for issue of terror, but the countryʼs stand always has been – in
jihad against India and the US and it was quite bemusing to the particular instance of Saeed – that he was freed by a
read the tweet posted by President Donald Trump. court of law.
“After a ten year search, the so‑called “mastermind” of the The fact of the matter is that Pakistan just hasnʼt put pen
Mumbai Terror attacks has been arrested in Pakistan. to paper and collected pieces of evidence that lie on its soil.
Great pressure has been exerted over the last two years to If Saeed has been arrested again – this time on terror
find him!” Trump tweeted on Wednesday. financing charges – it is because Prime Minister Imran
There was no need for a search, let alone a 10‑year one. Khan will shortly be leaving for Washington for a meeting
Saeed was available, giving Friday sermons by the week with Trump. Saeed has also been arrested – and the so‑
and in television studios, all the time. Trump should know called charities run by him have been taken over – because
that his predecessor Barack Obama even placed a $10 mil‑ Pakistan has been told in no uncertain terms that it stands
lion bounty on Saeed in 2013. The question that Trump the risk of being blacklisted by the Financial Action Task
needs to answer, if any, is why the bounty has never been Force (FATF) in October.
executed considering how freely Saeed has been roaming Pakistan has for long, played the sham game.
around. What pressure is Trump talking about? And what This writer visited the headquarters of LeT, which was
exactly does he mean by “so called mastermind”? The rechristened as the Jamaat‑ud‑Dawaah after it had ostensi‑
26/11 Mumbai attack was one of the worst terror strikes bly been taken over by the Pakistan government but it was
ever, which killed 166 civilians including six American citi‑ clear that it was still in the firm grip of Saeed and Co. The
zens. David Coleman Headley, a Pakistani‑American, had writer was escorted in by Saeedʼs son‑in‑law; not a govern‑
visited Mumbai multiple times to videotape the targets that ment functionary. Yes, there was a functionary there but he
were eventually chosen for the final attack. Headleyʼs was pretty much quaking in his boots.
account, recorded by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Saeed remains a terrorist, one sanctioned by the United
and then the National Investigation Agency of India, leaves Nations, and that is what both Trump and Khan need to Hafiz Saeed remains a terrorist and that is what
no doubt whatsoever of Saeedʼs role in the planning and understand in its totality and with the seriousness it both Donald Trump and Imran Khan need to
execution of the attacks. deserves. understand in its totality.
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n the much talked about political or security grounds, argument. It held that its jurisdic‑
Kulbhushan Jadhav case, the each side may examine the case tion is restricted to interpreting
International Court of Justice on its merits.” and applying the VCCR provi‑
(ICJ ) ruled in favor of India Re ly ing on this provision, sions, and does not extend to
ag ainst Pakistan. Any India‑ Pakistan argued that Jadhavʼs other matters.
Pakistan matter is always accom‑ arrest was on ʻpolitical or securi‑ T he ICJ has has oblig ated
panied by unnecessary jingoism ty groundsʼ, and thus it has the Pakistan to undertake an ef fec‑
and bravado. Thus, it is impera‑ right to decide the question of tive review and reconsideration
tive to separate wheat from the consular access ʻon its meritsʼ. of the conviction and sentence of
chaf f for a clear understanding T he ICJ he ld that the 2008 Jadhav through means of its
of the ICJ ruling. agreement cannot be read as choosing, which could include
As is well known, India moved denying consular access, even enacting an appropriate legisla‑
the ICJ in 2017 when Jadhav, an when an arrest is made on politi‑ tion. However, ICJ has empha‑
Indian national, was sentenced to cal or security grounds. sised that this review shall be
death by a Pakistani military India and Pakistan, by entering ef fective only if Pakistan gives
court for his alleged involvement into the 2008 agreement, have full weight to the adverse conse‑
in espionage and terrorist activi‑ not contracted out of the VCCR. quences and prejudices that have
ties. During Jadhavʼs entire trial, Referring to Article 73(2) of the resulted from Pakistanʼs non‑
The ball is now in Pakistanʼs court as to how it implements the ICJ
India was not given consular VCCR, the ICJ held that while compliance of Art icle 36 of
ruling on Kulbhushan Jadhav both in letter and spirit.
access to him despite several countries that are signatories to VCCR.
requests. At the ICJ, India for the following reasons. First, representation. The ICJ also clar‑ the VCCR can enter into a bilater‑ Till such an effective review is
claimed that Pakistan has violat‑ Pakistan failed to inform Jadhav ified that Article 36 of the VCCR al agreement; this can only be for undertaken, the stay on Jadhavʼs
ed its obligations under Article without delay of his rights under does not exclude from its scope the purpose of confirming, sup‑ death sentence shall continue.
36 of the Vienna Convention on Article 36 of the VCCR. Second, persons suspected of espionage. plementing, extending, or ampli‑ T he ball is now in Pakistanʼs
Consular Relations (VCCR) – a Pakistan failed to notify the The ICJ also rejected Pakistanʼs fying the VCCR provisions. On court as to how it implements
multilateral treaty signed in appropriate Indian consular post contention that the question of this basis, the ICJ concluded that the ICJ ruling both in letter and
1963 that lays down rules for in Pakistan without delay about consular access between India the 2008 bilateral agreement spirit. Under Article 94(1) of the
consular relations between inde‑ Jad havʼs detent ion. T hird, and Pakistan is governed by the does not displace the Article 36 United Nations Charter, Pakistan
pendent sovereign states. Pakistan denied Indiaʼs consular 2008 bilateral agreement on obligations on Pakistan. is under an obligation to comply
The ICJ agreed with India and officers to have access to Jadhav, consular access and not by the One of the reliefs India sought with this ruling.
concluded that Pakistan and to render assistance to him VCCR. The relevant part of the from the ICJ was to direct (The opinion pieces appeared
breached Article 36 of the VCCR including arranging for his legal 2008 bilateral agreement pro‑ Pakistan to release Jadhav, and in The Hindustan Times)
The views expressed in Op Eds are not necessarily those of The South Asian Times.
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We all want a solid 2‐week block of vacation days in the summer, but take heart. Here are 7 magical summer
getaways right here in New York state that will only take a weekend to have you feeling refreshed and revived.
5 Adirondacks Park
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mmerse yourself in the rugged Gorge, a nature park with a short
beauty of the undisturbed trail that crosses over bridges̶
nature in Adirondack Park and some with glass bottoms̶to see
the charm and culture of Saranac the Ausable River cascading over
Lake village. Though it shares the cliffs. You canʼt miss a trip to the
surrounding scenery with the vil‑ Wild Center's famous "Wild Walk,"
lage of Lake Placid, Saranac Lake an elevated treetop path through
sees fewer tourists, making it a bit the forest with a playful human‑
calmer. Check out High Falls sized birdʼs nest and spiderʼs web.
Thousand Islands
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scape to Alexandria Bay
where youʼll be perfectly
situated to explore thou‑
sands of islands sprinkled on the
St. Lawrence River between the
U.S. and Canada (hence the
regionʼs name of Thousand
Islands!). Stay at Capt. Thomson's
Resort or the family‑run
Edgewood Resort for rooms with a The Skaneateles Lake water is so pure that households in and
view overlooking the water and around Syracuse use it unfiltered! (Photo courtesy of Matt Champlin)
passing boats. And since boating is
a way of life here, learn about all The village of Skaneateles, where the downtown runs right up against
the history of watercraft at the the Skaneateles Lake, is the bucolic remedy youʼve been waiting for to
Yes, there are literally thousands of islands on St. Lawrence River
Antique Boat Museum. You can get rid of everyday stress. The lake water is so pure that more than
between the US and Canada. And yes, the Thousand Island salad
walk right up to more than 300 220,000 households in and around Syracuse use it unfiltered! The
dressing was concocted at the Boldt Castle here at the behest
unique, preserved boats and paddle Skaneateles Lake is breathtaking, no wonder so many people call its
of the owner of Waldorf Astoria hotel.
around French Creek Bay aboard a bright blue waters the prettiest of the Finger Lakes. Visit the public
traditional St. Lawrence Skiff, included with the cost of admission. For a more in‑depth (and a bit more luxuri‑ beach for swimming and snorkeling, or take a sightseeing cruise with
ous) water tour, Uncle Sam Boat Tours offer an exciting “Two Nation Tour,” which travels through American Mid‑Lake Navigation (they offer Dinosaur Bar‑B‑Que dinner cruises as
and Canadian waters (no passport necessary), including an optional stop at Heart Island where you can hop out well!). Explore nature with a nice hike on the Charlie Major Nature Trail
for a tour of the majestic Boldt Castle, the family home built in 1900 of George C. Boldt, proprietor of the where youʼll pass remnants of its days as a railroad in the 19th century..
Waldorf‑Astoria Hotel. According to legend the Thousand Islands dressing was created when Boldt asked his
steward Oscar Tschirky to prepare a special dish in honor of the islands. Oscar who went on to become the
famous maitre‑d'hotel of the Waldorf and creator of the Waldorf salad and Oscar chicken, concocted a recipe Shelter Island (Long Island)
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that is still considered a secret today.
local island vacation without the crowds? Yes, it is between Long
W
Islandʼs North and South Forks on peaceful Shelter Island. There
hy is world‑class ski
Hunter (Catskills) destination Hunter
are beaches all over the island, but Crescent and Wades both pro‑
vide a lifeguard. A word to the wise: the sunset from the West‑facing
on a list of summer
Crescent Beach is absolutely breathtaking. Because the island is flanked
getaways? Because outdoor
by two peninsulas, the water is naturally calm and perfect for kayaking.
ziplining, swimming, fly‑fishing,
Also try a hike in the gorgeous Mashomack Preserve on a number of
and more prove that there is no
trails ranging from short and sweet to 11 miles long.
wrong season to visit. Here you
can take in some serious
scenery on Hunter Mountainʼs On the
Scenic Skyride, a six‑passenger extreme
chairlift the family can ride edge of
3,200 feet up to the summit, Long
passing over mind‑boggling Island,
views of the Catskills. If you Shelter
want the views with a bit more Island is
action, try New York Zipline flanked by
Adventuresʼ Canopy Tour, the two penin‑
longest and highest zipline in sulas, so
North America (donʼt worry, the water
Ziplining options are there for serious adventurers they have other, milder zipline here is nat‑
and folks like you and me. tours as well!). urally calm.
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served as deputy operations director that have been used in the film,"
he Lion King" has registered a business Jungle Book". The 2016 film had seen a on the Mars Orbiter Mission. The star Taapsee told IANS. "Mission
of Rs 13.17 crore on its opening day in bumper opening in India too, recording a Rs Karidhal is a Master's degree hold‑ cast of Mangal" is set to release on
India, and the trade believes the film 10.09 crore‑haul on its opening day. "The er in Aerospace Engineering from ʻMission August 15.
will only seen an upturn in collections over Lion King" has surpassed that mark. Mangalʼ.
the weekend. Many feel it could record the "'The Lion King' roars... Opens in double
third‑highest opening weekend for a digits on day one. Trends better than 'Spider‑
Hollywood film in India, after only "Avengers: Man: Far From Home', which collected Rs
Endgame" and "Avengers: Infinity War". 10.05 crore on day one. Business will witness
The film is director Jon Favreau's update of an upturn on day two and day three, when
the 1994 Disney classic of the same name. kids and families throng cineplexes," tweeted
It opened in India across 2,140 screens on trade analyst Taran Adarsh.
July 19 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The star‑studded voice cast of the Hindi
While the film's gross box‑office collection dubbed version cashes in on Shah Rukh
was Rs 13.17 crore, nett figures for day one Khan's stardom. SRK voices Mufasa in the
stood at Rs 11.06 crore. dubbed Hindi version while his son Aryan
Favreau returns with a film in this genre acts as Simba. Sunidhi Chauhan and Armaan
after the 2016 global blockbuster, "The Malik have sung for Hindi version.
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between actress
Kangana Ranaut magine... what if there was no music of
and a section of media the Beatles in this world. It is a good
continues, Bollywood way of approaching an icon's omnipres‑
celebrities from Akshay ence in our universe. What if the plays of
Kumar and Parineeti Shakespeare, the symphonies of
Chopra to Siddharth Beethoven, the voice of Lata Mangeshkar
Malhotra said that the or the performances of Meryl Streep were
relationship between not with us? How drab life would be!
the two fraternities Not being a particularly fanatical follow‑
should be based on er of the Beatles' music, Danny Boyle's
professionalism and steadfast outpouring of giggly gush got a
This film won't appeal to a generation that
mutual respect. tad tedious for me. To its credit, however,
has not grown up revering the Beatles.
"The truth is we the film never plunges into pedestrianism.
It preserves a perky optimism till the end. The notion of plagiarism is thereby ren‑
celebrities and the
The basic premise of the world losing dered puerile and futile.
media share an impor‑ Kangana Ranaut had had an ugly spat with a journalist memory of all the Beatles' songs during a It's even more difficult to accept the tal‑
tant relationship. We
good rapport with the media, highlighted 12‑second global power outage is hard to ented and pretty Lily James squandering
really need you people because we can
how at times celebrity reputation gets accept. The heart is in the right place, but her life and attention on this unlikely
reach out to the common people through
affected. absurdities abound. What is a young brown‑skinned Beatles avatar.
your medium, and vice‑versa. So I hope
It pretty much fell apart for
REVIEW
that the problem that has happened will "During film promotions, we spend a brown Indian (or is he
lot of time giving interviews and that way Pakistani) Jack Malik (Himesh me when Ed Sheeran (yes, Ed
get resolved," said superstar Akshay
we share a friendly relationship. Patel) doing singing rock and Sheeran!) showed up at Jack
Kumar.
Friendship, however, should not be mis‑ roll in London? It's like a jazz Malik's home as a fan of the aspiring
Sidharth Malhotra voiced a similar
understood because many times an actor singer from New Orleans singing on the singer's Beatles catalogue with an offer that
view at a media event: "I think the rela‑
is gets misquoted. I just hope a good rela‑ roads of Patna. Who would take him seri‑ Jack just can't refuse. While Jack and Ed
tionship between the media and celebri‑
tionship is maintained because many ously? confab casually in the cramped kitchen,
ties is almost like an old married cou‑
times the reputation of people gets Himesh Patel's Malik act is, at best, unas‑ Jack's dad (Sanjeev Bhaskar) walks in and
ple's. They might have an argument here
or a fight there, but at the end of the day affected. So, the media should be respon‑ suming. He lacks screen charisma and it is says, "You look like Ed Sheeran." This is a
we have a professional relationship." sible about these matters," added the hard to imagine nations of youngsters film that won't appeal to generations that
Parineeti, who always maintained a actress. swooning over him just because he sings have not grown up revering the Beatles as
songs of the Beatles that no one recognizes. the ultimate musical experience.
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he is an epitome of grace, elegance
and intellect. And thatʼs what makes
actress Deepti Naval a true artist. The
critically acclaimed actress made a mark in
the 1980s in parallel cinema with her ʻclose
Writing is closest to my heart
as an artist: Deepti Naval
to lifeʼ characters in films like Chashme
Baddoor, Kamla, Junoon, Saath Saath and
many more. And she is still making a mark
as a writer as Sydney art lovers enjoyed a
poetic evening with her in mid‑July thanks
to Manju Mittal from SAI Creative Arts. The actress spoke to Neeru Saluja in Sydney
With an undying quench for learning, Directors like Zoya Akhtar
actress Deepti Naval never stopped as an are bringing fresh and
artist. In 1983, she published a selection of interesting content and I
poems in Hindi, Lamha Lamha and in 2004 also like director Nitya
published a collection called Black Wind. She Mehraʼs work who has
is also the author of a collection of short sto‑ directed me in a the web
ries, The Mad Tibetan, and a painter and series ʻMade in Heavenʼ.
photographer. Itʼs wonderful working
To unravel her unstoppable journey, we with these girls.
got talking to her in an intimate conversa‑ So whatʼs next in your
tion where she talked about how she always kitty?
knew which kind of roles she wanted to do, Deepti Naval: Iʼm doing
her experiences while trekking and her close a web series ʻPawan and
friendship with late actor Farooq Sheikh. Poojaʼ which should be
At a very young age, you became the face From her co‑stars, Deepti Naval remembers released in a few months.
for the changing woman of India. Was that Farooq Sheikh very fondly. Iʼm also working on my
what you aimed for when you started your was a great working relationship. I also childhood memoir. I didnʼt realise it will take
acting career? with people. I wanted to travel and draw enjoyed working with Naseer. Both of them so much time.
Deepti Naval: I picked roles that I wanted from the experiences of others. Iʼm a big will always remain my favourite actors. You have achieved so much in life but also
to play. I didnʼt just go with whatever came nature lover and need any excuse to go to That was a golden era. Do you think the have an undying quench for new ventures in
along. By the time I entered the film indus‑ the wilderness. Maybe my camera was my films made these days have the same quali‑ life. Is there something you still yearn for?
try, I was already a college graduate from excuse! ty? Deepti Naval: Yes, I want to go back to
New York City. So I had a fairly good idea of Thus in the 90s I was occupied living my Deepti Naval: Technically the films nowa‑ school. I want to go back to New York and
what I wanted my career to be. As a child, I life on a different plane. But then cinema days are much more suave. And there is also join college for a semester or two. I come
grew up watching commercial cinema but brought me back. I was in Ladakh and I was interesting content. But there was a time in from a family of teachers and my father used
then America happened followed by the offered four roles over the email. I told between when the content lacked quality to say learning should continue all your life.
exposure to world cinema. Before joining myself that I can live in Ladakh and corre‑ and the glamour quotient was high. Thatʼs what I have always believed in.
spond and read my scripts via email. All I
By the time I entered need is an internet connection in my place at
Manali which I still use as my getaway.
Bollywood, I was already You are an actress, a writer, a painter and
a photographer, but which medium is closest
a college graduate from as
alize I w
to your heart?
New York. So I had a Deepti Naval: Writing comes first. Writing n’ t re
“ I did ntil now
.
is my take on things, my reaction to my life
e 3 u
fairly good idea of what I and observations. Itʼs basically me. I started in Zon n.”
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writing at a very young age. Writing is an
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wanted my career to be.
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internal process, you need to process your
As a child, I grew up
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thoughts and itʼs a cathartic medium for me
as an artist.
watching commercial What advice would you give to aspiring
ANH ATTAN
cinema but then America
writers and actors? Alex M
Deepti Naval: Donʼt protect yourself from
life. Just go out there and live your life. Gain
happened followed by real experience and that is going to help you
the exposure to world in your acting. Interact with people, observe
what they do. Observation is the best
cinema. method of acting. I never went to an acting
school. It only comes from being fine‑tuned
films, I knew what kind of films I wanted to to life. Watching great performances also
do. Legendary actresses like Nutan and helps. Watch all the good actors from life.
Waheeda Rehman inspired me. But I had to Which actors did you observe and learn
follow my course in my choice of films. I from as an actress?
wanted to be more real and not dolled up. I Deepti Naval: I watched Naseeruddin Shah
wanted to play characters that represented as I got a chance to work with him. I was on
my time. the sets of Junoon and was surrounded by
While you were at the peak of your career all these wonderful actors – Shabana Azmi,
in the 1980s, what changed in the 90s? Naseeruddin Shah, Kulbhushan Kharbanda,
Deepti Naval: In the 90s there were very Jennifer Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor. I got a
few challenging roles that I got to read. It chance to observe them.
was in the 90s that I realised that I had to What experience with an actor or director
live my life. I canʼt be sitting here in Bombay is strongly etched in your memory?
and wait for an interesting role to come my Deepti Naval: My working life with actor
way. Those were the years when I went off Farooq Sheikh. He was a wonderful co‑actor
trekking. I would come back, earn some and a well‑read person. Of course we fought
money and then drive my car back to the a lot. He was full of beans but very quiet. He
hills. I learnt a lot and met some wonderful was my personal friend. I not only enjoyed
yet ordinary people, sitting at dhabas and his friendship but learnt from him as he was
always reading and I had a weakness for Visit NYC.gov/knowyourzone or call 311 to find out what to do
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he historic monument, a sandstone project. The illumination from 7‑11 p.m. will Westland platforms. standing in long queues, saving time
and marble mausoleum of Nawab cast light on the domes, ramparts, minarets, "India has so much to offer in terms and effort by booking online through
Safdar Jung built in the 18th century, arches and balconies from different direc‑ of its rich cultural heritage and there is our platform," Deep Kalra, founder and
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offer to the world.
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15-day 'Happiness Anushka Sharma lifts weights Why Elon Musk’s girlfriend
like a pro, inspires fans screams as honey tea gets
Utsav' begins in slowly boiled
Delhi schools
W
hile Tesla CEO Elon Musk is aiming to dis‑
The Sui rupt the health industry with his brain‑on‑
Dhaaga the‑chip technology, his girlfriend Grimes is
actress busy with a weird and bizarre training regimen ̶
motivates involving 20‑25 minutes of screaming session while
her fans to honey tea is being slowly boiled to spending hours in
hit the gym a “deprivation tank” to “astro‑glide” to other dimen‑
as she posts sions: past, present and future. The weirdest part,
a video on
however, is an experimental surgery in which the 31‑
social
year‑old Canadian singer whose real name is Claire
media.
Elise Boucher has “eliminated all blue light” from her
vision to cure seasonal depression ̶ a claim that has
left ophthalmologists baffled. “I have also eliminated
all blue light from my vision through an experimental
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surgery that removes the top film of my eyeball and
nushka Sharma resumed her daily routine as
The Utsav will celebrate the success of ʻhappiness curriculumʼ replaces it with an orange ultra‑flex polymer that my
soon as she returned from England after World
(Image courtesy Twitter handle @msisodia) friend and I made in the lab past winter as a means to
T
Cup 2019. Without wasting any amount of her
he Happiness Utsav is city from Classes 1 to 8 sat in cure seasonal depression,” Grimes posted on her
time, the Zero actress decided to hit the gym. While
launched across all 1,031 their respective school assem‑ Instagram account while replying to an question from
weekends generally tend to be mostly lazy and easy for
schools of the Delhi direc‑ blies to take part in the activity. Adidas brand which she has now collaborated with. To
people, but not for this diva who motivated her fans to
torate to celebrate the success of Such activities will encourage maintain her healthy “cellular” routine, she takes a
get up and get fit. And why not? After all, being the wife
the 'happiness curriculum' and children to reflect on their emo‑ battery of supplements such as NAD+, Acetyl L‑
to a sportsman will automatically keep Anushka goal‑
the positive impact it made on tion and thought process. It will Carnitine, Magnesium, etc) to “maximize the function
oriented. Anushka posted a video to her Instagram
the children studying in govern‑ help them understand themselves of my mitochondria.” NAD+ is a coenzyme found in all
story on Saturday wherein she is lifting weights and
ment schools. better and lead them to be mind‑ living cells and itʼs required for the fundamental bio‑
practicing heavy duty squats.
During the festival, the first 50 ful of their feelings," he said. logical processes that make life possible. (IANS)
minutes of each day, all children Dignitaries, alumni, and parents
studying in Delhi govt schools have been invited by the schools
will take part in various activities. to witness the festival. Schools
Every morning, the assembly will organize activities such as
session and the first period will plays, poetry recitation and exhi‑
be dedicated to the activities bitions as part of the program.
related to the festival. Deputy “All schools will hold a panel dis‑
Chief Minister Manish Sisodia cussion in every class on what
said, "The Delhi government is ensures happiness for children
celebrating the Happiness Utsav and what it means to be compas‑
to mark the first year of the cur‑ sionate towards others. Teachers
riculum's launch. On day 1, the have identified the participants
children were involved in a draw‑ and the questions for the panel in
ing mela, where they drew on the advance," Sisodia said.
subject 'W hat makes you T he final ceremony will be
happy?'" attended by the Deputy Chief
"Lakhs of children across the Minister and other dignitaries.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info EDUCATION July 27-Aug 2, 2019 27
IMMIGRATION
By Michael Phulwani, Esq. and
Dev B. Viswanath, Esq.
Entering USA after deportation,
I what are my options?
f a noncitizen was deported or
removed from the U.S. to anoth‑
er country they may be barred
VISA
removal order or deportation or citizens or permanent residents. ple with family that have been
from reentering the U.S. for either
were present in the U.S. for at least The I‑212 request can be a very removed may have options avail‑
five, ten, or 20 years, or perma‑
one year without first obtaining useful tool for individuals who able to them and should contact
nently. The length of time depends
TALK
permission from immigration offi‑ have some time related bar from an experienced Immigration
on the the reasons why the individ‑
cers are not allowed to file Form I‑ entering the US related to Removal Attorney to find out what their
ual was removed and whether they
121. or Deportation. Individuals or peo‑ options are.
were convicted of a crime.
If the individualʼs Form I‑212 is
A foreign national who had pre‑
chance. Every I‑212 that is filed is granted they then may apply for
viously been deported or removed Dev Banad Viswanath is the Principal
looked at individually and is decid‑ an immigrant visa. In some cases,
from the U.S. may request to reen‑ Attorney of The Banad Law Offices PC
ed case by case. individuals may need to file a sepa‑
ter before waiting the required in the United States,
Some factors that are looked at rate waiver of the grounds of inad‑
number of years if they have a new and Banad Immigration in India for which
when deciding an I‑212 are: the missibility if the individual was
valid basis for which a green card Attorney Michael Phulwani is also affiliated
reason for deportation, how much deported for reasons such as being
or a visa should be granted. This as Of Counsel. With Offices in Manhattan,
time has passed since deportation, unlawfully present in the U.S. or Queens, Bangalore, and Mumbai, the firm is
would require Form I‑212,
the length of time the individual for committing a serious crime. able to assist clients with all facets of the
Permission to Reapply For
had lived in the U.S., and moral This separate waiver will require immigration process, including
Admission into the U.S. After
character. Not everybody is eligi‑ Form I‑601 to be filed with USCIS Employment Visas, Consular Visa Assistance,
Deportation or Removal, to be
ble to apply for a waiver through and the individual will need to Student Visas, Removal & Deportation, US
completed and submitted to USCIS.
Form I‑212. Individuals who were show immigration that their denial Citizenship and Green Card Applications
This form is known as a waiver based on Family or Employment. Dev B.
previously removed from the U.S. of entry would cause extreme
request which asks immigration to Viswanath can be reached at
or ordered removed but voluntari‑ hardship to a qualifying relative.
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ly left the country, or have entered Qualifying relatives are: spouse,
bility and give them a second
the U.S. unlawfully after a prior child, or parent who are either U.S.
28 July 27-Aug 2, 2019 HUMOR TheSouthAsianTimes.info
A cheap cellphone
makes life easier
M
y 12‑year‑old
daughter, Divya,
had been asking
me for a cellphone for a cou‑
ple of years and I finally
decided to buy her one, not
because I thought she
absolutely needed one, but
because I was tired of her
borrowing mine.
“Daddy, can I use your
Laughter is the Best Medicine far more likely to fall out of our grasp –
and into the toilet.
Numerous cellphones take the plunge
each year, not just into toilets, but into
swimming pools, lakes, rivers and many
other places where cellphones arenʼt
By intended to go. For the average American,
Mahendra itʼs a loss of not just a few hundred dol‑
Shah lars, but also a few hundred cat photos.
Just recently, a man from New York City
Mahendra Shah was traveling on a train, moving from one
is an architect by car to another, when he dropped his
education, phone on the tracks. So what did he do?
entrepreneur by He pulled the emergency stop.
profession, artist As reported by the Associated Press, Eric
and humorist, Jones apparently considered it an emer‑
cartoonist and gency that he was about to lose his phone.
writer by hobby. Thanks to his “emergency,” the other pas‑
He has been sengers on the train, taking the morning
recording the commute to work, were delayed – and per‑
plight of the haps late for work. Other trains on several
immigrant connected lines were also delayed.
Indians for the Jones was charged with “defiant tres‑
past many year pass” and “interfering with transporta‑
in his cartoons. tion.” The article does not say how much
Hailing from Jonesʼ phone was worth, but it was appar‑
Gujarat, he lives ently worth a lot to him.
in Pittsburgh, As for me, if my phone dropped on rail‑
Pennsylvania. road tracks, Iʼd just whisper “bye” to it and
turn toward my daughter.
“Divya,” Iʼd say. “Can I borrow your
phone? Just for a minute, I promise.”
TheSouthAsianTimes.info ASTROLOGY July 27-Aug 2, 2019 29
P
eople are happy on their other species of life. Most peo‑
birthdays; their faces ple devote the entire gift of the form one can
beam with happiness on human form to feeding it, repro‑
their special day. But we should ducing, and keeping it alive. We
have. We should
consider every day as our birth‑ are in the most precious form earn the spiritual
day. When we go to sleep at er or bathe, get dressed, have spiritual side. To celebrate each one can have. We should earn
night, no one knows if they will breakfast, and either take care day as our birthday, we can the spiritual capital for which capital for which
awaken the next morning. When of their family or go to a job, devote equal ef fort, if not more we received this body̶knowing we received this
we do get up the next morning, often fighting traf fic to get to ef fort, to finding the Divine ourselves and knowing God. For
we should consider that new work. They spend most of the within us. us, the day dawns when we body̶knowing
day to be our birthday.
This means living each day as
day earning a living, then fight‑
ing the traf fic to return home,
How then should we spend our
day to make it a true birthday so
make a connection with the
inner Light and can drink from
ourselves and
if it were the most special day of eating dinner, entertaining that our lives are really worthy that fountain of light at anytime. knowing God.
our lives. themselves, and going to bed. A of celebration? It is a time of celebration, for we
What can we do to make that majority of that time is spent in We can celebrate each day receive the key to the inner gift by putting in time for medi‑
day special? We can celebrate taking care of the needs of the with gratitude that we were kingdom. We have the medita‑ tation so we can go back to God
each day as our true birthday. physical body. Yet, there is more born as a human being. Our tion technique by which we can in this lifetime.
How do many people spend to life than just the upkeep of human birth should not be go within anytime we want. It is
their day? They wake up, show‑ our physical body. We have a taken for granted. Any other life now up to us to make use of the (For more visit www.sos.org)