THIRD MONDAY PROGRAM AT INDIA COMMUNITY CENTER,CUPERTINO
-AS ON 20TH FEBRUARY 2012
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T P Subramonian introduced Krisha Gutala, Former Principal of Engineering College, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. He also added that Upanishads came from Vedas 400 before Christ. He also refered the ‘President Day ‘stating that ‘Let the Leadership of the Country works for public interest’.
Thereafter Krishna Gutala gave his presentation on Upanishads.He informed that there are more then 120 Upanishads but he will only present few in given time. Besides that he explained that Upanishads are consist of Mantras which gives Direction and Enlighten the Mind. Mantras also discuss on ‘who?, why ?and what? It describes how to attain peace,and happiness against the various type of disturbances in the life.
He said there are many Upanishads but among them Isha, Taittariya, Katha,Prashna, Mandukya, Shetashvatary,Chandogya are important upnishads which deal with vital issues of life. They have their roots in Yajurved or Athervaved or Samved. He stated that Ishopnishad deals with phylosophy of God and God realization. while Taittariya upnishad deals with creation of Universe. Katha discuss about secret of death and Prashna is about root cause of Universe. Chandogya is all about secrifice and forms of Worship. Shevetashvatry gives knowlwdge of ‘Brahma’. He concluded that all Upanishads are the intellectual treasure created by our Rishis. The question answer session was also received very well. T P Subramonion proposed vote of thanks for Krishna Gutala.
Thereafter upcoming artists of Bay Area Shishil along with Ashish( On Tabala) entertained the Seniors with the presentation of classical music.
Shakuntala Bahadur proposed vote of thanks for Artists.
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'FRIENDS ON SAME WAVE LENGTH' AS ON 13TH FEBRUARY 2012
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The 143 TH lecture under ‘FOSWL’ was delivered by Dr Rama Raju,Former Engineering Chief of Andhra Pradesh State, India on “ Improved water governance key to India's future.” Krishnan Gutala presided over the meeting. M L Swamy, Secretary gave the brief activities of ‘FOSWL’. Thereafter Jayshree Vasavada introduced the Chief Guest. Gutala also gave opening remarks a describing the importance of water management.
Dr Raju stated that water plays very vital role in human body. He informed that 80% of Blood is having water and the 70% of water in the brain helps the human activities. Water even picks up lot of oxygen. Our brain is different then computer because it has lot of freedom to act. The water is recycled due to difference of temperature. However it is always in short because 11/2 time increase in the population.
He added further that water is required for Agriculture, Industrial and Domestic purposes. However India's water resources are only 4% of world resources while India's population 16% of the world population. Besides that ground water level is also going down. Therefore India is the most water stressed country. We have been not able to harness major water resources because of very complex reasons.
Dr Raju is of view that it is very unfortunate that water is a state subject which makes it very difficult to share the rivers water among states in India. Therefore he was off opinion that law may be enacted by Central government to share the water resources . Besides that Sometime flood, draught and cyclone are making the situation worse. He concluded at the end by giving guide lines for saving water
The question answer session was well received and many seniors participated in the same
Pramila Desai proposed vote of Thanks.
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The Entertainment Program by the ‘All Meaningful Events’ as on 10Th February 2012 at ICC, Cupertino,CA
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Kamlesh Ruparel introduced the group member at the beginning of the program. ‘The all Meaningful Events’ group presented Artists who are closely connected with the High tech Industries of Silicon Valley.
Anandi presented the hit songs of old Hindi movies like ‘Jeena Ishika Naam Hai’ and ‘Ajab Dasta Hai Meri’ . While Chandrasekhar Joshi presented Sarcastic and Humorous Script on Movie Sholey. Vijay Parmar also sang some popular songs from old movies.
Anandi,Seema, and Rishi danced on the song ‘Chhamak Chhallu’ . Thereafter Charu Roy, Softwere Engineer from Oracle sang many hit songs which were received very well. At the last krishna sang many hit songs on which people danced including some seniors.
Kamlesh Ruparel then thanked all his group members for their excellent coordination.
Mrs Premlata Majmundar then presented memento to the group on behalf of India Community Center. Vimla Balan also thanked the group for presenting such fine program.
M K Rao informed regarding various programs held at the ICC, Cupertino. T P Subramonian at the end thanked the group for presenting such nice program.
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Global Trekking as on 6th February 2012
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“TALK ON INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGES”
By Anu Peshawaria, Attorney
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Dinesh Bajaj introduced Annu Peshawaria at the beginning of the talk.
Thereafter Anu Peshawaria, Attorney, Community worker and Human right activist presented her talk on “International Marriages”.
She said that there are different laws in different countries which makes divorce complicated. she further stated that for example divorce is easy in USA in compare to India. she informed that 2 out of five are divorce cases in USA. Therefore 70% of immigrant women are suffering in this country.
She added that there are few adverse effect on the concerned persons in the divorce proceedings. The children are very badly effected emotionally and mentally. Some time extramarital relationship bring early end of marriage life. Besides that divorce proceeding brings mental torture and isolation. Some time even immigrant status problem also arise and visa may be cancelled.
However the preventive steps can be taken to avoid such miserable situation.
Therefore the credential of the ‘NRI’ Bride or Bridegroom should be suitably examined prior to fixing the marriage. The marriage should be registered as per legal requirements. The copies of all travel documents should be kept by party concerned. She further suggested that separate bank account may be maintained in case of need. She also added that immigrant should also have one of the vocational skills of the country to which they intent to immigrate. Besides that immigrant should be conversant with laws of the country where they are immigrating. The local police and Embassy may be contacted in case of need.
Some of the seniors actively participated during the question /answer time. R B Singh was of opinion that divorce must be the last resort as it is not the everlasting solution. A Narayanaswami said that intermingling of communities are necessary to ease the problem. Jagdish Rastogi suggested that proper persuasion and guidance has to come from parents for their children. A Srinivas stated that some time intermingling of boys and girls does not solve the problem of marriage. Bharat Desai described legal problem arises due to the laws of countries which are involve in the divorce proceeding. Dinesh Bajaj humorously suggested that in french law it is allowed to marry a dead man. It may be a good solution.
M Santhanam proposed vote of thanks at end.
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CHAJJUKA CHAUBARA AS ON FIRST FEBRUARY 2012
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(Session Regarding Mahatma Gandhi’s Death Anniversary-i.e.31st January
The birth Anniversary of Subhsh Bose- i.e. 23rd January
and the Celebration of ‘Vasant Panchmi’.)
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The session was conducted by Shakuntala Bahadur with M K Rao.
Mira Ramchandran , Rajlaxmi and Shakuntala Bahadur gave talk and recited poems regarding
Vasnat Panchami. Rajlaxmi also briefed regarding the cultural and religious significance of Vasant Panchmi. Nirmala Arora also gave details regarding the celebration of Vasant Panchmi.
M L Swamy gave the religious aspect of changing the position of sun and it effect on the world and weather. Besides that he described that how sun is being prayed in southern India during such auspicious occasion.
B K Rao gave a detail profile of Subhash Bose from his birth to death. Shakuntala Bahadur recited the poem praising Netaji Bose. Seniors also presented the song ‘ Kadam kadam Badhaejaa’ which was popular then with ‘’Indian national army.
A Narayanaswami presented sarcastic talk on present position of India in context of Gandhian philosophy thereon. Dr Butala gave talk on Gandhian ideals. Ramji Patel also gave talk on quality of leadership. Bharat Desai talk on the leadership of Gandhi and Subhash Bose in context of present lack of leadership in india . Shankuntala Bahadur and other senior ladies sang the song ‘Vaisnav jan to ene Khie‘which was very dear to Mahatma Gandhi.
Narendra Pathak, a guest gave information regarding seniors..
Many seniors also paid tribute to Late Narindra Chopra who was active member of the ICC, Cupertino Center.
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