CURRENT EVENTS

Current Events as on 06/04/07

(63rd Session)

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(In the above photos on the top from left M P Wanchoo is giving talk and on the right Narshihman, a guest,Ex- Executive from Hindustan Lever is introducing him self/In the second row from left Indu Chhabra is presenting humour,and on the right M K Rao is giving talk/ In the third row from left Chandravadan Desai giving talk and on the right Dhanu Siva is giving talk/ In the last row in bottom on right members and on the right Pradeep Joshi, Guest Artist giving Musical Performance.)
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It was started with devotional song rendered by Bharat Desai

Thereafter Chandravadan Desai gave impression gathered during his recent visit to India. He saw that lot of wealth is generated but the gap between poor and rich is increasing. The rich people are enjoying the fruits of prosperity but the lower, middle and fixed income group life's are becoming hard due to high inflation. The black money generation is also increasing that too is adding fuel for inflation. He observed that High Tech, Real estate Industries and Stock Market are booming. We have also made very good improvement in communication sector along with some developments in infrastructure sector, ex specially regarding roads. However in infrastructure sphere we will have to go long way in order to attract more and more foreign investments. We are trying to imitate the American culture and due to that big malls are coming up. However small retailers are suffering due to such developments. In education sector while government is increasing seats for overall Engineering faculties but some of the seats are remaining vacant due to rush on Hi tech faculty. Besides that in the sphere of politics the election of next Indian president is getting hot. He added that the corruption and insecurity is increasing which requires to be dealt with top most priority.

Dhanu Siva also gave very good information regarding the space developments. He gave reference regarding the Marathon race taken up by Sunita William on space station . He added that the said satellite which was carrying her along with other astronauts could be seen with bare eyes in some of the cities of the southern India i. e. Chennai, Kanjipuram etc. He was of opinion that within few year space travel will be possible for people due to efforts of the person like Richard Bronson. He also presented some humorous part of the the conversations which took place at the white house dinner party between Queen Elizabeth of England and American President Bush. He also pointed out the opening of hospital for dogs and cat at sanfrancisco. He also highlighted the world boxing champion Mike Tyson's acting assignments in Bollywood Movies.

M K Rao gave Details regarding Wireless technology and how it is regulated. He said there are 33 types of radio communication services. The radio waves are divided in the bends and they are used for broadcasting,mobile, and aeronautic purposes. It is also used in instrumental landing, slope indicator, Rader for defence purpose, and for maritime uses. The radio waves are controlled by various countries as per allocation. The radio waves are also allotted for private use under licences through various specified agencies.

Manoher Wanchoo also gave his memories regarding Indian freedom struggle and his association with the Indian Atomic developments after independence. He described the first atomic test at Pokharan in the year 1974. He said even country like America also complimented the Indian authorities for keeping the said test very much secret. It was narrated in very interesting manner.

Indu Chhabra entertained the people with a very humorous jokes.

Thereafter a Guest Artist Pradeep Joshi who is a creator of Karaoke and The Classical Music Sessions at India Community Center, Sunnyvale, presented some of the hit songs of the old popular Indian Movies. He sang some of the hit songs of Mukesh, and Talat Mehmood in his melodious voice. It was received very well by Audience.

M S Burji did summing of the program and gave compliments to all participant for presenting very interesting topics. He also complimented Pradeep Joshi for presenting very pleasant music. He also proposed the vote of thanks at the end.

(Bharat Desai conducted and coordinated the program.)
Report of the Akila News,Rajkot,Dated 2nd July 07, Gujarati Internet News Paper
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Gujarat Times report dated 7th July 07
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