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Volume 30. November 16-30, 2012

BI-WEEKLY

ROSHNI

ALBANY

Acting Editor, M. A. Waheed (518) 795-5894 waheed48@yahoo.com www.scribd.com/RoshniAlbany

Common Mans Face of the Indian Association

By M.A. Waheed
Years ago the leading newspaper from Mumbai, The Times of India carried a cartoon by R.K. Laxman which depicted a common mans portrait. This common man by his facial expressions conveyed a powerful story of the day. No words were needed. The impact was impactful. So is the case with the newly elected President Guryam Singh of the Tricity India Association (TRICIA). Without saying a word he mesmerizes with his actions. It is no exaggeration to claim that you can call him at midnight with a flat tire on a highway, chances are 99% of the times he will be there with the speed and passion of your own private 911 crew. Coming from a farming background in Haryana, Guryam brings raw, rustic and right solutions to problems. He is son of the soil and behaves like one. Hard working and sincere in any assignment he undertakes he leaves no stone unturned to succeed. Guryams mantra is, I dont want to fail. And he proves this by the accomplishment of his stores in downtown Albany. Starting from scratch, Guryam has gone round the block of toiling, tilling and thrashing every job that needs to be done to run a business. Withwatching the cricket games played by India anywhere in the world. And in the slog overs he will pray to all the avatars of Krishna Bhagwan, all the Gurus of Sikhism and all the Peers of India to shower victory on the Indian team. And eventually accept the result as a true blue-blooded sportsman. Jeet ya Haar Ooparwale ke haath is embedded in Guryams heart. As President of the Tricity India Association, Guryam leads from the front setting an example of duty, dignity and discipline. With his team he plans to orchestrate programs that will appeal, afford and award all segments of the Indian Diaspora. Raja and Runk have the same affection from him. Under his leadership, TRICIA looks forward to tenure of enjoyable, entertaining and educative sequence of events as never seen before. Guryam may reflect a common mans face but his achievements will be uncommon. Mr. Guryam Singh lives with his wife Kiran and two college-going sons in Latham.

out a calculator he can calculate the math of a business that he has learnt from the laboratory of life. He is a proud graduate from a No Non-Sense School of Business. Guryam has a million friends. If the Indian Association was composed of Democrats and Republicans, he would still be elected and claimed by both the parties. Amiable, humble and nimble Guryam is everybodys friend. Ready and willing to help he is an all-rounder bowling, batting and building on team spirit. If there was one body composed of Amar, Akbar, Ajit that will be Guryam. You can see him vacuuming a temple floor, attending a masjid prayer or serving at a gurudwara langar. His religion is beyond borders. And that endears him to folks of different faiths and thus he generates respect by human credits not by campus scores or pica scores. As a sports enthusiast he is a regular non-Patel at the Patels Volleyball Wednesdays games. He will spend nights

Colin Powells advice from the trenches

It worked for me The four-star general served as national security advisor, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and U.S. secretary of state says: Work hard, but dont become so busy that you cut out other things in life, like family, recreation and hobbies. And never be so busy that youre not giving your staff and your followers enough time to do the same thing.

American Congresswoman

Tulsi Gabbard (born April 12, 1981) is an American politician and the Congresswoman-elect for Hawaiis 2nd congressional district. She will be the first Hindu member and one of the first female combat veterans in the United States Congress.

Deer Season Dear

The Thruway Authority offers these tips for motorists to avoid vehicle collisions with deer as they are on the move from now through December: Deer are more active during evening, dusk and dawn. Watch for deer eyes reflecting light from the shoulders of the road. Using high beams and sounding the horn may help to repel a deer, but wont necessarily prevent a collision. Slow down when approaching deer standing at the roadside, as they may run into oncoming traffic. Always wear your seat belt.

Deer often move in groups. Where theres one, there may be more.

South East Asian Merchants Association (SEAMA) is celebrating its Annual Dinner on December 28th at the Crescent Boat Club, 142 Canal Rd. Halfmoon, NY near Clifton Park. Priced at $15.00 per person the event is a fun-filled-dosti-yaari-get-together. Businessmen and Businesswomen of desi background meet at this platform to initiate, innovate and integrate on issues that connect with the well-being and prosperity of their businesses.

Seama Dhamaka

Never swerve to avoid hitting a deer. If you hit a deer, do not attempt to approach or touch it.

Under Mr. Saleem Bhattis Presidency, SEAMA has turned a new leaf and revived its activities. To boost its recruitment program it was decided to appoint Mr. Ejaz Ahmed Bhatti as Membership Co-ordinator. He can be reached at 917-478-1966 or ejazapna@yahoo.com. Please contact Muhammad Mehmood, Secretary at 518-4331000 or email him at mehmoodbrokerage@gmail.com and book your seat for the Annual Dinner.

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Mohabbat ka Silsila Jaari Rahega

Movie moghul, Yashraj Chopra passed away on October 21, 2012 just after he had celebrated his 80th birthday. Lahore born Chopra came to Bombay with 200 rupees to make a career for himself as a film director. He later on worked as an assistant to I.S. Johar and the worked with his own brother. Some of Bollywoods best loved films including Daag, Silsila, Chandni, Deewar, Kabhie Kabhie, Dil to Pagal Hai, Trishul, Darr, Veer Zaara were made under his direction. He had announced that the Diwali 2012 release Jab Tak hai Jaan would be his last film as a director. Yashji, was described by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as an icon of Indian cinema who entertained many generations with his rare creativity. His movies always underscored human relation-

ships and he was a master of romance because he understood the many faces of love and expressed it through poetry, visual extravaganzas of golden tulips as a canvass for passionate lovers and cultural expositions that tugged at our core traditions the brought tears to NRIs, and rural Indians alike. He was always able to attract a blockbuster cast of writers, actors, music directors and cinematographers. It is a well-known fact that he had a weakness for the Swiss Alps which he chose as a location for many of his films. The Swiss have named a lake in their country

after him and called it the Chopra lake. His debut as a film director was in 1959 Dhool ka Phool starring Mala Sinha and Rajendra Kumar which dealt about the subject of illegitimacy. Many of his love stories brought to life the trauma and dramas of alternate relationships and love triangles very sensitively portrayed through the lens of a man who loved to love. His heroines often clad in charming chiffons left a lasting impression on his audiences and conveyed his tale of love through their eyes, their songs and the strong characters they played in his movies. W hether it was Rani Mukherjee or Preeti Zinta in Veer Zaara that connected the borderless human quality between Pakistan and Indias Punjab or the directorial choreography of the song sequence Rang Barase in Silsila that brought to the forefront two powerful actresses Rekha and Jaya Bahaduri representing two worlds and two completely different moulds of womanhood. Yashjis movies touch hearts and unite people across political and religious borders.

By M.A. Waheed

M.A. Waheed is a freelance journalist based in Upstate New York (518) 795-5794 waheed48@yahoo.com

Salaam to Satire ka Sardar Jaspal Bhatti

Jaspal Bhatti Indias well known satirist who brought laughter to millions died in a fatal accident while promoting Power Cut his latest film which was a spoof on the power situation in India and in his home state of Punjab. Amritsar born Bhatti, was a pioneer in the Laughter Kendra and was able to raise important issues through his satire and wit. Unlike many aspiring satirists who flaunt their jokes loudly, his style was simple and real. Best known for Ulta Phulta and Flop Show Jaspal Bhatti was chosen by the Election Commission to be a mascot to impress upon his audiences the importance voting. Underlying his humor and satire there was a strong voice of a social activist who expressed himself in many ways. Long before he entered television he wrote a newspaper column and conducted street plays. In order to protest the rising cost of onions and fuel prices this modern day Birbal appeared in a three piece

suit riding a horse and dressed up as Santa Claus distributing onions. Keeping pace with the online era, his tweets attracted 24,000 followers and one of his recent tweets goes Vijay Mallya is the #Most Stylish Indian - If he goes bankrupt he will do so in style

Pride of Punjab Urban Balladeer Rabbi Shergill

Rabbi Shergill (Gurupreet Singh Shergill) is the voice behind Sharukh Khans song Challa composed by Gulzar and set to music by non other than A.R. Rahman for Yash Chopras swan song Jab Tak Hai Jaan. The song Challa ki labh daa phirey brings alive a folksy Punjabi warmth wrapped up in the chords of urban youth seeking love and seeking their pehchaan. Born in 1975 and educated in Delhis Khalsa College, Rabbi Singh as he is popularly known became a major hit with the launch of his album Rabbi which included the most played non-filmi song titled Bhulla ki Jaana based on Peshawar based Sufi poet Bhulla Shah. Son of a Sikh preacher, Rabbis mother is a principal and poetess.

TRICIA Board of Directors elected

THe Nominations and Election Committee appointed by the new TRICIA Executive Committee, consisting of Kajal Lahiri, Rasik Shah and Jayanth Kumar has declared the following eight candidates elected as Members of TRICIA Board of Directors for three years 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Mita Ahuja Manoj Ajmera Arbind Kumar Purti Patel Shasidhar Reddy Uttam Saha Chandra Sekhar M. A. Waheed
TRICIA Albany ny

ICCD Leadership
The Islamic Center of Capital District had its Annual Meeting and elections at the Muslim Community Center on Sunday the November 11th. Presentations on budgets were passed and the glowing reports and progress of the various projects was well received. An eloquent testimony to Dr. Saeed Khans leadership was demonstrated by his unanimous re-election as President. Newly Elected Board of Trustees Saeed Khan Tipu Nazeer Bassam AbdelNabi Zahurullah Syed (Zahoor) Imran Siddiqui President Vice President Member Member Member

Indo-Pak Cricket series 2012

Three one day internationals (ODIs) and two T-20 matches will be played between December 25th and January 6th in: Delhi Bengaluru Chennai Ahmedabad and Kolkatta

Tomorrows Orators Moulded Today

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Association for Kids of Indian Origin (AKIO) conducts exciting debating competitions for Chacha Nehru Childrens Day at the Schenectady Community College on December 1st and 2nd. Further information to participate and sharpen your childs public speaking skills please visit www.akioalbany.org.