CURRENT EVENTS

Current Events Program on First Monday of the month were handled by the co-ordination committee of following Senior Members in my absence(i.e. From Aug 08/76TH Session onwards until my taking over again).
1)M Santhnam2)A Narayanswami3)V K Dorairaj4)R Parthsarthy(In the above photo Mr M Santhnam and A Narayanswami both are seen with other Seniors)
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(Time between 10.45 Am to 1.00 Pm at "India Community Center", Cupertino,CA)
CURRENT EVENTS FOR AUG 08(76th session)
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1. Prayer was rendered by Mrs. Prema
Santhanam
Justice Santhanam requested Mr. B.K. Rau to
preside over the meeting.
2. Dr. Jotwani spoke for 30mts. on subject
of Corruption. He felt sad that it was visible in all
departments like Judiciary, Police as well in in election.
He felt sad that honesty is at jeopardy.He narrated a few
incidents during his service. This cannot be eradicated
unless there is a self regulation in Society. This may yield
a better atmosphere , though it cannot be eradicated. In
the recent Vote of Confidence Motion this was evident.
3. Mr. Subodh Desai spoke over 45 mts on
subject of Democracy in India. The Indian Constitution
containing around 250 pages with various Amendments still
valued and able to sustain our Democracy for over 60 years..
This itself an admirable challenge to other nations in the
world. He further added the people ask for their rights but
are not able to discharge their duties. Due to Dynasty rules
lacks Dynamism and also educational qualifications are not
taken into account.
4. Mr. B. K Rau in his concluding remarks
said that corruption is in every country including in USA
but in different forms. The basic reason is the Supply vs
Demand needs. Of course this is an indication of unity in
Diversity.
5. Mrs. Seetha Dorairaj rendered a
scintilating vocal music in 6 languages.for about 20mts.
6. Mr. V. K Dorairaj gave vote of thanks
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Current Events for September 08(77th Session)
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1. Mr. T.H. Iyer spoke on Indian affairs and his talk was quite interesting as he mostly dwelt on Industrial front. His emphasis on Power needs of the country, which appears to be in short and may improve with 123 Nuclear treaty now underway. It is heartening to observe that Multinational setting up plants for export has further improved Indian status in the world market.
It is quite a ghost to observe that Tax collection system exceeds the amount to be collected due to level of corruption. It should be borne in mind that Linguist approach is a snag for the much faster development. Similarly Political system dampens the faster growth in International market.
2. Mr. Dhanu Shiva spoke on International affairs . He commended the performance of China in the Olympics having spent 43 billion dollars and it is remain to be seen whether in 2012 London can match anywhere this grand approach.
He mentioned that after 200 years of Monarch rule in Nepal Democracy has come into .force to reckon with.
3. Ms. Kannan Srivastava explained in detail about second world war and this has resulted in the present chaos of Palestinians creating tension in Israel
4. Mr M , Santhanam spoke for 10 mts. on American Election front and the Democratic system of electing President of USA. He also mentioned the system of tackling the Hurricanes by taking precaution of evacuation in advance to save lives and properties too. He particularly commended that the Governor is an Indian by name Jindal.
A scintillating music was rendered by Ms. Sakunthala Parthasarathy & Ms. Subhashini Chandra.
Mr. A. Narayanaswami gave tribute to the speakers as the Chair person
Mr. V.K Dorairaj proposed vote of thanks
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Current Events for October 08(78th Session)
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Item 1. Mr. Balwanth Puranik spoke in detail on Pakistan & Afghanistan and gave
a vivid picture as to how the hub of terrorism is entrenched. It is unfortunate that this has resulted in HATE India movement as a weapon. With statistics he explained the turmoil after the departure of the Dictator Musharaff. He felt that this is going to be a never ending problem such as Iraq
Item 2 Mr. A. Narayanaswami gave an interesting talk on Counterfeit economy, which create imbalances in the world,as the terrorists are printing notes of all currencies of the world except Australian Notes, which are made of thin
plastic sheets. However, the usage of credit card system minimizes the circulation of Notes. Similarly,Thailand generates various plastic items for duplicate toys. Now the warfare is on for cyber crimes.
Item 3. Dr. P.K Verma gave an in-sight on Replacement of Organs like Eyes,Heart,
Lungs as well as Liver. He particularly drew the attention of audience on an
interesting subject of research STEM Cells. It is interesting to observe that Gift of life is in Umbilical Chord Blood, but it is not on vogue al these years,Hopefully, this may become more needed for the future.
Item 4. Mr. T.H. Iyer gave an overall view that people in India mostly accepting
everything on Fate & Destiny. The so called secularism is a total failure.Though there is an improvement in education, the reservation policy fails to achieve the results. He suggested that all major Industries to be asked to undertake the creation of infrastructure for the surrounding 50 villages for improving the nations overall image.
Item 5. Mr. B.K.Rao as chair person analyzed the various speaker's points and finally concluded with a note on the so called 700 billion dollar Bailout plan
Item 6. There was a music rendered by Mrs.Mohini Sinha & Mr. A.M. Sinha

Prof. A Srinivasan proposed the Vote of thanks

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Current Events for November 08(79th session)
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Chair Person :- Prof. Akkur Srinivasan

Item. 1 Dr. C.V. Subramanian .Ph.D -- Preview on American Presidential Election 2008

Item. 2. Mr. R. Mani M.I.E. -- Talk on Linking of Indian Rivers

Item 3. Ms. Shakunthala Bahadur -- Talk on East & West German Wall

Item 4.Summing up by Chair Person

Item 5. Violin Recital By Mr.Satish Gadagkar

Item 6. Vote of Thanks
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Current Events for December 08(80th Session)
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Chair Person :- Mr. S. V. Parangusam

Item 1. Balasubramanian Iyer -- Talk on "New Direction of President Elect Obama Govt.

Item 2. Mr. Kshitish Divatia -- Talk about Global Economic Crisis

Item 3. Mr. C. Kamalrathnam -- Talk On Russia

Item 4. Prof. Dr. Rustogi -- Talk on his recent visit to India
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Current Events for January 09(81st Session)
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Speakers 1.Mr.Dinesh Bajaj

2.MR S V R Parangusam

3. Mrs Amirt Verma
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Current Events for February 09(82nd Session)
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Speakers 1. Mr Dinesh Bajaj on "Current Events" and on "Award winning American Movies".
2. Mr. B K Rao " Anthropic coincidences and the constants of Nature"

Music 3. Seema Gupta " Hidustani Music" and Satish Gadagkar on
"Violin".
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