Friday, March 03, 2006
CURRENT EVENTS AS ON 02/06/06
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The Current Events was conducted at ICC, Sunnyvale on 02/ 06/06.
Mr. M Santhanam former Judge of Tamilnadu High Court, India was on Chair and Mr. Bharat Desai Co-Ordinated the program. Mrs. Kamala Krishnamurthy sang prayer in Tamil regarding Ganesha.
Thereafter Mr. Dhanu Siva presented the latest hot topics of the world wherein he mentioned regarding the economical power of India and China, which has been now even recognized by President George Bush. He also talk regarding the agitation going on all over Muslim world regarding the cartoons published in some European Newspaper and freedom of expression stand taken by western media’s thereon. Besides he mentioned regarding the publication of Playboy magazine in India. He described the chines censoring system, which compelled even American Company like Goggle to fall in line.
The India was well presented by Mr. K Dorairaj wherein he briefly mentioned the privatization of Mumbai and Delhi International Airports. The government of India is going forward with the privatization inspire opposition from the leftist parties one of ruling coalitions of India. The defreezing of the account of Italian businessman connected with Boffer’s deal, which has created new heat in the political arena of India. Even highest court in India has past stricture against Indian government regarding the same. He also briefed regarding the latest position of the same. He also briefed regarding the latest visit of senator Kerry and former presidential candidate. He said that Mr. Kerry supported the latest nuclear deal between India and USA with some caution.
Thereafter chairperson Mr. Santhnam talk on America, which was also very interesting and informative. He talked about the president recent ‘State of union speech’ at Joint house, Capital Hill. He also mentioned about the important points, which may affect the common men.
He described about how rich are the super bowl player looking at its popularity and importance in America. The some of tickets of super bowl are also very expensive which are given to highest bidders.
He also briefed regarding the latest health care studies. The cell phone does not create tumor but it damages some other part of bodies. Bird flue is very much prevailing in some of the Asian countries but American are afraid that it may enter any time in USA. They have already found some traces of the same in certain areas in USA.
Besides that he mentioned regarding the tapping of telephones, Censoring of electronic media in order to control terrorism. However there had been opposition by certain congressman/senators and intellectuals in USA on the ground of encroachment on the freedom, and privacy of American citizens.
He mentioned about the latest Oscar award and how the name Oscar was given for the most prestigious award of Hollywood.
He said America’s democratic system is very much based on check and balance. It is system wherein a legislature is supposed to vote in the interest of the country instead of party line. This stops the misuse of majority by any party.
Thereafter Bharat DesaI presented papers regarding how Indian history and culture have been twisted by vested interest. They have tried to prove that India have borrowed everything from outsider. They have said even India’s greatest epics like Ramayana, Mahabharat, Vedas, and Geeta are borrowed from foreign culture and from their Epics.
Mr. Vijay Asher then gave briefing regarding the texts book controversy of California school and how they have mentioned regarding most devoted Hindu God like Hanuman, Goddesses etc. Even some of the Hindu groups have taken up the matter with secondary school board of California to rectifying it. It is creating irritation for Indian origin schoolboys in California.
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REPORTED BY INDIA WEST (WEEKLY OF BAY AREA)
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ICC Hosts Current Events Program
The India Culture Center held a current events program in Sunnyvale, Calif., Feb. 6, which began with a recitation of a prayer in Tamil by Kamala Krishnamurthy, and was chaired by M. Santhanam, a former judge of the Tamilnadu State Court.Dhanu Siva spoke on India's and China's economy, the outrage among Muslims over the publishing of cartoons of a revered prophet, and the publication of Playboy magazine in India.Speaking on the privatization of Mumbai and Delhi International airports, V.K. Dorairaj said that the Indian government was going forward with privatization despite opposition from the leftist parties. He also informed attendees that Senator John Kerry, D-Mass., supported a nuclear deal between India and the U.S. with some caution.Other topics presented included health care studies on cell phone use, bird flu, surveillance of telephone and e-mail correspondence to identify terrorists.Bharat Desai gave a presentation on how Indian history and culture have been misrepresented and Vijay Asher spoke on the textbook controversy in California schools. A discussion on burglaries in Indian American homes in Santa Clara county was also held.
:by indiawest
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The Current Events was conducted at ICC, Sunnyvale on 02/ 06/06.
Mr. M Santhanam former Judge of Tamilnadu High Court, India was on Chair and Mr. Bharat Desai Co-Ordinated the program. Mrs. Kamala Krishnamurthy sang prayer in Tamil regarding Ganesha.
Thereafter Mr. Dhanu Siva presented the latest hot topics of the world wherein he mentioned regarding the economical power of India and China, which has been now even recognized by President George Bush. He also talk regarding the agitation going on all over Muslim world regarding the cartoons published in some European Newspaper and freedom of expression stand taken by western media’s thereon. Besides he mentioned regarding the publication of Playboy magazine in India. He described the chines censoring system, which compelled even American Company like Goggle to fall in line.
The India was well presented by Mr. K Dorairaj wherein he briefly mentioned the privatization of Mumbai and Delhi International Airports. The government of India is going forward with the privatization inspire opposition from the leftist parties one of ruling coalitions of India. The defreezing of the account of Italian businessman connected with Boffer’s deal, which has created new heat in the political arena of India. Even highest court in India has past stricture against Indian government regarding the same. He also briefed regarding the latest position of the same. He also briefed regarding the latest visit of senator Kerry and former presidential candidate. He said that Mr. Kerry supported the latest nuclear deal between India and USA with some caution.
Thereafter chairperson Mr. Santhnam talk on America, which was also very interesting and informative. He talked about the president recent ‘State of union speech’ at Joint house, Capital Hill. He also mentioned about the important points, which may affect the common men.
He described about how rich are the super bowl player looking at its popularity and importance in America. The some of tickets of super bowl are also very expensive which are given to highest bidders.
He also briefed regarding the latest health care studies. The cell phone does not create tumor but it damages some other part of bodies. Bird flue is very much prevailing in some of the Asian countries but American are afraid that it may enter any time in USA. They have already found some traces of the same in certain areas in USA.
Besides that he mentioned regarding the tapping of telephones, Censoring of electronic media in order to control terrorism. However there had been opposition by certain congressman/senators and intellectuals in USA on the ground of encroachment on the freedom, and privacy of American citizens.
He mentioned about the latest Oscar award and how the name Oscar was given for the most prestigious award of Hollywood.
He said America’s democratic system is very much based on check and balance. It is system wherein a legislature is supposed to vote in the interest of the country instead of party line. This stops the misuse of majority by any party.
Thereafter Bharat DesaI presented papers regarding how Indian history and culture have been twisted by vested interest. They have tried to prove that India have borrowed everything from outsider. They have said even India’s greatest epics like Ramayana, Mahabharat, Vedas, and Geeta are borrowed from foreign culture and from their Epics.
Mr. Vijay Asher then gave briefing regarding the texts book controversy of California school and how they have mentioned regarding most devoted Hindu God like Hanuman, Goddesses etc. Even some of the Hindu groups have taken up the matter with secondary school board of California to rectifying it. It is creating irritation for Indian origin schoolboys in California.
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REPORTED BY INDIA WEST (WEEKLY OF BAY AREA)
======================
ICC Hosts Current Events Program
The India Culture Center held a current events program in Sunnyvale, Calif., Feb. 6, which began with a recitation of a prayer in Tamil by Kamala Krishnamurthy, and was chaired by M. Santhanam, a former judge of the Tamilnadu State Court.Dhanu Siva spoke on India's and China's economy, the outrage among Muslims over the publishing of cartoons of a revered prophet, and the publication of Playboy magazine in India.Speaking on the privatization of Mumbai and Delhi International airports, V.K. Dorairaj said that the Indian government was going forward with privatization despite opposition from the leftist parties. He also informed attendees that Senator John Kerry, D-Mass., supported a nuclear deal between India and the U.S. with some caution.Other topics presented included health care studies on cell phone use, bird flu, surveillance of telephone and e-mail correspondence to identify terrorists.Bharat Desai gave a presentation on how Indian history and culture have been misrepresented and Vijay Asher spoke on the textbook controversy in California schools. A discussion on burglaries in Indian American homes in Santa Clara county was also held.
:by indiawest
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