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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Hiking in the Mt Everest Region
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AS ON 27 TH JANUARY, FRIDAY 2012
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(The Mt Everest and Glacier from Kala Patthar on the Top Photo)
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Anil Khatri, IIT,Engineer from Kanpur, UP State, India presented his experiences during the Hiking in the Mt Everest Region. He started his hiking in Mt Everest Region from typical Nepali village along with local Sherpas who carried their luggage. However before they started Hiking they acclimatized with the weather.
He added that the lack of sufficient oxygen at the certain height adversely affects Lungs and Brian. They had to also carry some medicines for the same including ‘Diamox’. He said that ‘Himalayan terrine was very difficult. Therefore it is necessary to respect the weather for smooth Hiking.
He added that before going for such difficult venture in Himalaya he had also experiences of hiking in the California including hiking in Half Dome, Yosemite, Mt Whitney and Black Mountains.
They started Hiking from the small airport Lukla (2650m) Height)to Kala Patthar. They pass through many places like Tyangbosche,(Having fine Buddhist Monastery at height of 3867m ) Dingbocho,(Having small Tea House at the height of 4360m). He said Kala Patthar is at the height of 5554m from where you can see the ice peaks of Himalaya. It is a base camp for Mt Everest. It is very scenic with Milky river and Khumbu Glacier.
Dr M K Rao introduced Anil Khatri and also proposed vote of thanks at the ends.
Thereafter Vasanti Bhatt conducted Yoga from 12.00 Noon to 1pm.
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The Second Monday program as on 9Th January 2012 at India community center, Cupertino, CA
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Dr Akur Srinivasan was a guest speaker . The meeting was presided over by Dr V T Jotwani , former Dy Director, The department of Health, Government of India.
The program was started with the prayer by Smt Vijayalaxmi. Thereafter M L Swamy, Secratary ,FOSWL welcomed the gathering with the brief report regarding the expansions of FOSWL, in various places.
Jagdish Rustogi, President of the FOSWL, gave his opening remarks and Mrs Saroj Agrawal introduced Dr A Srinivasan.
Dr A Srinivasan who is incidentally the Vice President of the ‘FOSWL’ complimented the contributions made by former president late Suresh Shah and by the Joint Secretaries A Narayanaswamy and Bharat Desai. He also appreciated the cooperation extended by C G Desai and M Santhnam in this regard.
Dr Srinivasan gave talk on “The environmental influence on food quality in relation to human nutrition and health”. He gave detail information on the effect of environment on the food and how it is closely connected with the health. Sunlight, Moonlight,Darkness, Earthquakes etc also make great effect on the food. Food is very important on nutrition point of view as it sustain the body and it also help in its development. Therefore Hindu religion has given importance to nature of food you eat.
He further briefed regarding the sources of food. Food Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Plants, Nuts and Animals are the sources of food from which body can gets Protins, Carbohydrates, Minerals, and Vitamins etc. As example BI AND B12 Vitamins help to stop the problem regarding Heart decease,Stroke etc.
There are various types of food like fermented, processed and formulated. They have good and bad effect on our Health. The thermally processed food sometime increase the toxic value. However he concluded that type of food habit is very important for healthy Body and Mind.
Thereafter there was question answer session which was received very well.
Dr Jotwani made summing up wherein he gave tips regarding healthy food habits. He added that in all the milks Camel milk has more nutrition value. Row food is good but its depend upon the capacity of digesting it. He added that every thing taken moderately is always good including wine.
Saroj Alsingar proposed vote of thanks.
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FIRST MONDAY PROGRAM AS ON 01/02/2012
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GLOBAL TREKKING
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The program was inaugurated with the Tamil devotional song by Prema Santhnam.. M Santhnam thereafter introduced the speakers T P Subramonian and Manisha Shah. The Guest speaker Anu Peshawaria could not attend the program due to unavoidable circumstances.Manisha shah agreed to give a talk on the ‘Immigration Laws‘ in the absence of Guest speaker.
T P Subramonian spoke on the world scenario in the year 2011. He informed regarding the withdrawal of the last batch of American troops from Iraq. He said that brings the end of Iraqi war. However he added that America lost 4000 soldiers and 30000 injured in the said war..
He further pointed out regarding the rise of Democracy and the movements against Dictatorship in the some of the countries of Africa and the Middle East. The countries like Libya Yemen, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Bahrain also faced the violent protest.
Besides that he said that world has been facing economic recession in the 2011. America and Europe are the major victims of the same. There were protest against governments all over the world due to inflation, unemployment's, and economic Hardship. Even the wall street is also not spared from the same.
India is also affected from the said economic crises. The Indian Rupee is also losing its value which is adversely affecting Indian economy. Besides that strong agitation is going on against the corruption and black money under the Leadership Anna Hazare. India is also facing problems within like Telangana Agitation, The water sharing problem between kerala and Tamilnadu, The Division of UP and the strong naxelite movement.
He concluded at the end that science and technology are also doing well. The Google’s project on driver less car has made Good Way. Besides that intelligent assistance program on Verbal Command is also doing well.
Thereafter Manisha Shah shared her experiences regarding immigration laws of various countries. She said that American immigration laws are based on numbers as quotas are fixed for each country while European immigration laws are based on merits because they want to admit specific skilled, and efficient immigrant. She added that Swiss immigration laws are more complicated. she was critical of Indian immigration law as there are no clarity and it is run by police.
She added that immigration law is a civil law and not criminal law. She concluded that each country makes it immigration law on the basis of its requirements. The American law stress more on the knowledge of English and on the financial status of immigrant. This is in order to see that immigrant may not become financial liability to the state.
M Santhnam proposed vote of Thank.Thereafter one hour ‘Yoga Session’ was conducted by Mahendrabhai.
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Fourth Monday program as on 26 Th December 2011 at India community center,Cupertino,CA.
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Shakuntala Bahdur introduced Murali Krishnamurthy who presented the karaoke musical program along with his Group. The other members of the Group were Nirmalkumar, Sudha and Shobha.. Murali Krishnamurthy is a music lover Even Though professionally he is Engineer. He is also one of the founders of ‘Sankara Foundation’. Murali Krishnamurthy informed that they had started building ‘Eye Hospitals under ‘Sankara Foundation’ since 1998 and now they are having 8 Hospitals. He added that one more is already under construction at Punjab.
The Group was welcome by Prema Santhnam, and Mrs Rastogi with flowers.
Thereafter Sudha started with old Hindi movie songs. she presented classical and semi classical songs. She also sang duet with Nirmal Kumar and Murali. Murali also presented few hit song of ‘Shanker Jaikishan’ . Nirmal kumar also presented few Hindi songs .
Shobha and Sudha also presented Tamil songs. Murali Krishnamurthy presented song’ Jina Isika Naam Hai’ very well. It was received very well. Sudha’s song ‘Bolere Papiharaa ‘was also very well presented. Nirmalkumar song ‘Nil Nil Amber Ho’ was also very pleasant. Anu Jagadeesh introduced some of the Guest who were present. She presented singer couple Rishi and Seema who presented one song from film’ Lage Raho Munnabhai’. She also introduced the President of ‘Kannada Sangh’
The group was felicitated at the end. Pradeep Joshi proposed vote of thanks.
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