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Pt. Koparkar's Musical Concert

Shri Vidyadhar Koparkar (aka Pt. Vijay Koparkar) is reputed as a Hindustani classical singer is well known. He has several awards to his credit along with performances in various parts of India, USA, UK, Dubai and Paris.

Though an engineer by academic training, Vijayji has devoted himself to music since the age of 8. His various gurus include Dr Madhusudhan Patwardhan, Dr Vasantrao Deshpande, Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki.  He has himself been a teacher, trainer and mentor to many young music aspirants for the past 20 years.

Simplicity, purity, humility, and devotion are the hallmarks of Pt. Koparkar's personality, characteristics that also mark his music. He plans to continue focusing on training young minds in music. He is also deeply interested in archiving our rich music traditions through technology for the benefit of future generations.

Pt. Koparkar will be accompanied by Vinayak Joshi and Rajeev Paranjpe.  

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Lighting the Way to my Heritage is a new book + DVD by Ravi Gaonkar and Padma Shandas of Rutu Enterprises.  This unique package offers an introduction to India's past, traditions and rituals.  

The BOOK

Starting from a definition of “What is Heritage?” the book provides glimpses of India’s long history, Philosophy and Religions; Included is an overview of India’s rich culture that has flourished and its contributions to the world in Mathematics, Medicine, Literature, Music and Performing Arts. It discusses the salient aspects of the Hindu Dharma and provides brief biographies of notable personalities who have left an indelible mark on what India is today. Also included are sections on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and a comprehensive Glossary on Hinduism.

The DVD

A “Hands-on” tool which provides the ability to practice many aspects of Hinduism and Indian culture.

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**BUSINESS CONFERENCE AT BMM 2011 CHICAGO CONVENTION **

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The Business Conference is the “kick-off” event for the BMM 2011 convention expected to be attended by over 4,000 delegates from North America, India and Europe. The conference addresses a list of diverse global business interests of our community. Their goal is to bring together entrepreneurs from the US, Canada, Europe, UK and India as well as the government representatives from State of Ma
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Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA) is hosting a Global Maharashtra Business Conference and Trade Fair to help increase imports and exports by facilitating international business partnerships.  The event will be in Aurangabad in the 1st week of Jan '11.

Letter below provides information regarding the event, and the attachment lists some of the incentives and schemes offered by the Govt of Maharashtra to IT and Industries in Maharashtra.
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Sub: Global Maharashtra Conclave in Aurangabad, India

 

Dear Sir,

 

You are aware th

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic violence refers to a pattern of physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, economic abuse inflicted by one partner over another in a relationship. 
 
Did you know that domestic violence happens in our South Asian community?  In fact, 80% of calls we receive on our helpline are related to domestic violence.   
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I am glad to become a member even though I live in Philadelphia. I am planning to add a new song each week for the members of Ann Arbor Marathi Mandal. Please listen to the song of this week on my page. I am eager to hear your comments.

Mohan Ranade
Shri Sharad Joshi, a long time resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away suddenly on February 21, 2010 while on vacation in India.

Sharad was an Electrical Engineer who graduated in 1960 from Pune Engineering College. After a long engineering career, he went on to become a successful entrepreneur. Sharad was a good friend to anyone who had the opportunity to know him closely. His jovial nature and his availability to help anyone in need will be missed by all. Sharad was also an expert bridge player who had won several local tournaments.

Originally hailing from Thane, India, Sharad had also lived in Philadelphia and in Florida for a few years.

Survivors include his wife, Dr. Shobha Joshi, and their sons Harshad & Ashutosh along with their families.

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The Adult and Senior Committee

of The Bharatiya Temple

cordially invites everyone to attend

The Nostalgic Film songs, Geet & Ghazals

performed by

Ramesh Mangrulkar

on

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To the committee members,

Great job on the first program of the year. I would like to applaud the people in charge of the food. It was very well planned, prepared and tasty.Hope to enjoy such programs throughout the year.