Welcome note from the Presidentby Rachna Kumar

October 25th, 2014

Dear Friends,

I wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous Diwali! May the festival of lights brighten your lives

and fill it with abundant happiness, health and wealth. Have a blessed Dussehra and Deepavali! Diwali is the

time of rejuvenation. It is a celebration of a new beginning. MIBIHAR is ecstatic to begin another year of

joyous journey toward forming new friendships, and toward marking new milestones as we celebrate our

culture, heritage and humble origin from the great states of Bihar and Jharkhand in India.

It is our privilege to see you all attend the 3rd Annual MIBIHAR Dussehra Diwali Dhoom in large numbers. I

thank you very much for attending the show today. The MIBIHAR team has worked meticulously toward the

success of the event. Everyone in the organizing committee hopes that you all have a great time tonight!

In 2014, MIBIHAR major focus was on strengthening and growing its team. As many of you know that as an

organization we are in our infancy years. It was crucial for us to work on making a team thats strong,

motivated and eager to give back to the community. I am very happy to inform you all that we have the best

team of volunteers in our group this year. They all have the selfless drive to make MIBIHAR the best it has

ever been. Im extremely proud of the current team.

Unlike previous years, MIBIHAR began the year with its annual picnic celebrated on July 26th at the Boulan

Park in Troy. The picnic was very well attended by over 100 guests who enjoyed delicious food, fun games,

bounce house, melodious singing and more. The MIBIHAR camaraderie was evident as both the organizers

and the guests bonded over food and fun activities. The kids were the highlight as usual!

The MIBIHAR collectively made a decision of skipping the annual Holi event this year to concentrate on

team building and overall organization growth. Although, many of our membership missed this fun event,

they understand how crucial the decision was to the health of this young organization. We concentrated

onincreasing the number of team members and strengthening the financials instead. Im pleased to inform

everyone that we are back! We are back with all our three mega events of the year Holi in spring, Picnic in

summer and Dussehra Diwali in fall. Our events are going to be bigger and better. You will not want to miss

any MIBIHAR events.

I would urge you all to stay connected with

us. Share your contact information with us

so we can stay in touch with you. We would

also like to hear from you. Let us know your

ideas on how we can improve ourselves and

make it a congenial, friendly community for

you. Please consider joining MIBIHAR team

of volunteers.

On the left: A eclectic performance from MiBihar Diwali 2013. The team performed once more on audience demand

Rachna was born in Patna and brought up in New Delhi in India. She has a Master of Arts and JournalismDegree from the University of Delhi. She is married to Saurabh Kumar and has two lovely kids Riya andSanchit. The family stays in Troy, Michigan.Rachna is a Financial Professional and an active volunteer for several community service and culturalorganizations. She has been a radio host in her early career.Rachna has been with MiBihar ever since its inception in 2011. For past two years, she has been leadingthe organization as its president.

Welcome note from the Presidentby Rachna Kumar

grow up as productive members of the society. Event like this gives our children a unique opportunity thatmight not be possible so easily in any other way.

These are the experiences that our children will remember all their lives. The kids feel comfortable growingup in a nurturing environment that we provide. MIBIHAR is working hard to keep up this mission and visionof the organization.

In a continuous efforts to give back to our community, MIBIHAR since inception has always supported localcharities. Keeping up with the tradition this year we are promoting charities like MAI Family Services,Autism Foundation and Bone Marrow Drive. I urge all the guests to visit their informational booths at theevent tonight. Feel free to donate your time or money to the causes that are important to MIBIHAR and tothe society as a whole. We do this for the betterment of our fellow citizens and also to be a good rolemodel for our young generation.

We are always looking for talented andmotivated people with the desire ofcommunity service. Let me know, if youwould be willing to give us your time. Timecommitment and dedication to yourvolunteer task is all we ask for. I invite youto join the MIBIHAR team.

MIBIHAR takes pride in encouraging youngchildren in the community. We provide aplatform for our kids to showcase theirtalents and efforts. This organization wasformed to give our children a chance toform friendships, learn culture, take part insocial and charitable events, gain selfreliance, confidence and most importantly

Another beautiful performance at Diwali-2013

I sincerely hope that you have an enjoyable evening. The food isscrumptious, cultural program is entertaining, decorations are beautiful,ambience is friendly, but most importantly we have a lovely audience likeyou! We are happy to have your company and look forward to many morefun gatherings with all of you. Thanks for attending. Im very appreciative ofyour love and support!

Sincerely,Rachna KumarPresident MIBIHAR 2014info@mibihar.com(248)835-2528

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||These two lines in the school prayer,probably didnt mean much at the time, Buton September 1st 2014, when I heard ofclasses starting at the Revived NalandaUniversity, it was a moment of pride. Iinstantly started to rhyme the school prayerafter more than a decade.

It was a moment of pride for Bihar. Weknew, Nalanda had to be the focus of Vihara-2014.

Back to School after 8 Centuries, is acomposure of information from severalsources, including Newspapers,Documentaries & internet. I hope you enjoyreading it.

This years Vihara has introduced severalnew categories. It is also almost 40% more inpage count than 2013. This wouldnt havehappened without the support from ourauthors & our members specially Swati &Abhishek of the publication team as well asother members like Payal, Vinita, Sanjeev &Rachna. . My sincere thanks goes toeveryone. I look forward to hearingcomments from our readers and hope topresent a further enhanced Vihara-2015.

Enjoy

Amit Ranjan

Disclaimer: MiBihar does not own any content presented inVihara. Any concerns for the presented material, must beaddressed to the respective author.

Nalanda University:

Back to school after 8 Centuries!!

True knowledge gives humility, from humility comes worthiness|From worthiness one gets wealth, with wealth happen good

deeds, from good deeds come joy||

Likely, similar were the principles of life, once taught at Nalanda

University worlds oldest seat of learning. This ancient

University functioned from 413 CE to 1193 CE. Nalanda

attracted research scholars from all over the world. It had

students from China, Japan, Korea and countries across south-

east, central and western Asia. Although the school

infrastructure itself was burnt to ashes over 8 centuries ago,

much of its might got referenced in the literature created by its

students and visitors.

Fa Hien, a Chinese pilgrim visited Nalanda in the first half of

fifth century and has left records of what he saw. Hieuen Tsiang,

another Chinese traveler, visited Nalanda at the beginning of

7th century CE. He left behind detailed information on Nalanda

as a university. He was a student at Nalanda for seven years,

before working there as a professor.

In an article in The Economic Times on October 16, 2014, Indias

Vice-President Md. Hamid Ansari recalls his recent visit to X'ian

city in China when he visited the Ancient Pagoda where

thousands of manuscripts translated by Hieuen Tsiang from

Sanskrit to Mandarin, were on display. Ansari said Nalanda

University was the first institution of higher learning in the

world.

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A brief introduction to myself:

I was born and brought up at Ranchi, Bihar in India. I am an alumnus of BITMesra Ranchi, India & University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA. I work forCummins Inc. & live at Columbus, Indiana. My immediate family consists of myparents and two sisters located at Ranchi, Mumbai-India & Kassel-Germany.

I enjoy photography, driving, doing hands-on work on machines & cooking.

I have been with MiBihar since its inception in 2011, beginning as the eventphotographer, then as the editor of our magazines and currently serving asthe Vice-President.

Statue of Hsuan Tsang in Nalanda University

Hieuen recorded that in 7th century, there were around10,000 students and 200 0 professors at NalandaUniversity. The alumni of Nalanda were highly respectedboth inside and outside of India. Most alumni went on tobecome advisors and ministers in courts of Kings of thetime. Several turned into pre-eminent interpreters andtranslators of religious scriptures in many languages.Nalanda gathered some of the best scholars of the countryas professors & administrators.

Among the many outstanding Chancellors of Nalandawere: Nagarjuna, Aryadeva, Asanga, Vasubandhu,Dinnaga, Dharmakirthi, Shantharakshita, Dharmapala andShilabhadra. Several inscriptions have been discoveredamong the ruins of Nalanda giving further details.

When missile man Dr. Abul Kalam mooted the revival ofNalanda University in 2006, he had similar vision for thequality of education & scholars Nalanda would produce. Atwelve member mentor group led by Novel laureate &Harvard economist Amartya Sen, was formed to instate thebeing of such a vision. The group was later renamed toGoverning Board of Nalanda University. It now consists ofdistinguished academicians from Harvard University, USA;Peking University, China; National University of Singapore;Kyoto City University of Arts, Japan; London School ofEconomics, UK; Chulalongkorn University, Thailand;Baruch College, USA; Pune University, India andgovernment ministers from Singapore & India.

Professor Amartya Sen has been appointed as the first chancellor of the revived Nalanda University whichreopened after nearly 800 years on September 01, 2014.

Jeffrey E. Garten, former dean of Yale School of Management and professor of international trade & financeauthored an article in The New York Times on December 09, 2006 titled Really Old School. The articleoutlines a comparison between the ancient Nalanda and the vision for its revival. It speaks about theimportance of such center of excellence as a top flight system of higher education and also as a peaceful &constructive interaction of the Asian nations into pooling their individual strengths for betterment of theregion. The article also touches on the investment commitments from various countries on the project. Theproposed investment in 2006, was $1billion of which $500million was towards development of the universityinfrastructure itself and $500million towards development of the region around it.

Garten goes on saying: The University was an architectural and environmental masterpiece. It had eightseparate compounds, 10 temples, meditation halls, classrooms, lakes and parks. It had a nine-story librarywhere monks meticulously copied books and documents so that individual scholars could have their owncollections. It had dormitories for students, perhaps a first for an educational institution, housing 10,000students in the universitys heyday and providing accommodations for 2,000 professors. Nalanda was also themost global university of its time, attracting pupils and scholars from Korea, Japan, China, Tibet, Indonesia,Persia and Turkey.

Government of India in 2010, brought the special Act of Nalanda University formally bringing NalandaUniversity in existence. The university was inaugurated by the Minister of External Affairs, Govt of India Sushma Swaraj on September 19, 2014. She announced the sanction of Rs.27,27Crores (~$500million) fromGovernment of India apart from roughly 500acres of land close to the ruins of the ancient university, provided

Nalanda University: Back to School after 8 centuries

by the Govt. of Bihar, for the revived university. She announced processes to encourage outstanding faculty andstudents to this institution. This included scholarship for students from CLMV (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Burma, andVietnam) countries.

Sushma went of saying: The endeavor of Nalanda was to promote an understanding of Knowledge in all thedimensions and to connect this with the society that it existed in. Nalanda was the bridge and Nalanda was thefountain, the new Nalanda University will seek to revive the tradition.

The Times of India, in its article of September 1st 2014, Nalanda University reopens talks about internationalcollaboration for bringing up the revived university: The University is an initiative of the Indian government andthe 18 East Asia Summit (EAS) countries. During his trip to Brunei in October 2013, then Prime MinisterManmohan Singh had inked agreements with seven EAS countries Australia, Cambodia, Singapore, Brunei, NewZealand, Laos and Myanmar that have pledged their commitment to the project. China has committed $1 millionfor the project and a MOU on this was signed during Manmohan Singh's visit to Beijing in November 2013.Singapore has pledged $5-6 million and Australia about $1 million Australian dollars.

Furthermore, the article talks about the architecture ofthe upcoming university: In May 2013, the Nalandaboard had approved the architectural plan of theuniversity, proposing a massive lake at the centre of thecampus. A library & a huge dome-shaped structure,would come up in the middle of the lake and be halfsubmerged.

The Hindu on June 05, 2013 detailed further: Plans tobuild a new campus took shape a few days ago when theinternational jury comprising four architects fromSingapore, Japan, China and India and three membersfrom the University chose the winning design from aninternational competition. Of the eight proposalssubmitted by pre-qualified architectural firms,including five from abroad, the jury selected the designdrawn by Vastushilpa Consultants, a well knownarchitecture firm based in Ahmedabad for its

Winning Architectural plan for new Nalanda

conceptual planning, clarity of thought and ability to take forward the vision of Nalanda.

The ancient Nalanda University was devoted to Buddhist studies, but it also trained students in fine arts, medicine,mathematics, astronomy, politics and the art of war.Slated to be fully functional by the year 2020, new Nalanda will establish seven Schools: Historical Studies; Ecologyand Environment Studies; Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions; Linguistics and Literature;International Relations and Peace Studies; Information Science and Technology, and Economics and Management.

The schools plan to offer Masters, M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees. The school of Historical Studies and The school ofEcology & Environmental Sciences have formally started in September 2014. The classes are being held at a nearbyconvention hall of the state government.

"I'm hoping this project can bring China and India closer together, two great countries,

representing two great civilizations of East Asia and South Asia, : said George Yeo, a

former Singaporean Foreign Minister and head of the Nalanda international advisory

panel..

Nalanda University: Back to School after 8 centuries

At current, The School of Historical Studies has six faculty members out of which two are international hires one each from USA & Singapore. The School of Ecology & Environment Studies is running with four faculty members out of which, one is an international hire from Germany.

The ancient Nalanda university is said to have been very selective of the students which it undertook. Some literatures reference that even the gatekeepers at Nalanda University were very knowledgeable and played a role in admission process. Visitors were intellectually challenged on philosophical questions by the gate keepers, only the successful ones would enter and become students of the university.At the new Nalanda University, from over 1,400 applicants, just 15 were accepted for the two disciplines - Historical Sciences and Environment & Ecology. Defending the tiny student population, Vice Chancellor Gopa Sabharwalsaid, "We are a research university and we wanted only the best." The 15 students include a Bhutan University Dean on study leave and a post graduate in Buddhist studies from Japan.

Each discipline of the University, at its capacity would target 20 students, per term.

The university is to be established at Rajgir, which is around 100KMs from the state capital of Bihar. Several people have posed severe doubts for feasibility & success of such a mega project in one of the most underdeveloped states of India.

Excavated Remains of ancient Nalanda

A gallery in the mighty building, shows a well developed drainage system

The new Nalanda University plans to have a facultyto student ratio of 1:8. The university is on lookoutfor accomplished academicians across the globe.The university review committee is focused ondemonstrated good record of teaching, researchand publications. The university requires itsprofessors to assist in developing a body of coursesin their areas and contribute to developing thecurriculum for the schools as a whole. All facultywill need to teach and supervise theses at Mastersand MPhil levels. In addition, university expectsthe individuals to support in establishment ofremaining schools. The university claims to offersalary and benefits which will be internationallycompetitive. It is also supporting VISA processing& relocation for hired faculties, which isuncommon for Indian Universities.

Prof Altbach, an expert on world-class universities says: "The site of an academic institution is important. Nalanda may attract a certain number of big thinkers, but academics like to be where the infrastructure is. They want culture and amenities and coffee shops, and a wider community of intellectuals than that on campus".Some others are optimistic for the plans. They take reference of the destruction of Nalanda University in the past and its re-establishment. Some literatures suggest that Nalanda University got destroyed three times by invaders, but rebuilt only twice.

The first destruction was to its library, by the Huns under Mihirakula during the reign of Skandagupta(455467 CE). But Skandas successors restored the library and improved it with an even bigger building.

Nalanda University: Back to School after 8 centuries

The second destruction came in the early 7th century by the Gaudas. This time, the Buddhist king Harshavardhana(606648 CE) restored the university. The third and most destructive attack was when the ancient NalandaUniversity was destroyed by the Turkish leader Bakhtiyar Khilji in 1193. It is said that black smoke from the 9million manuscripts in Nalandas libraries piled the area for several months. Only a few monks were able to escapewith hand full of scriptures.

It is believed that Buddhism as a major religion in India had a setback for hundreds of years due to the loss of thereligious texts during the attack. And, since then, the NU has not been restored until the recent developments.It is believed that Buddhism as a major religion in India had a setback for hundreds of years due to the loss of thereligious texts during the attack. And, since then, the NU has not been restored until the recent developments.With the commitment from an international community, hopes are now high for revival of the university. A hugeamount of infrastructure is planned for Bihar, including roads and an international airport at Gaya, with the BiharState government fully committed to the university project.

Bihar, has also emerged as India's fastest growing state with economic growth of 12% in the year 2013.

The Governing Board of Nalandas leader and Chancellor of the Nalanda University Professor Amartya Sencommented: Our job is to get the university going and to establish the teaching. But this is just the beginning theold Nalanda took 200 years to come to a flourishing state. We may not take 200 years but it will take some decadesI think.

External Affairs Minister Shushma Swaraj during inauguration of the university, went on saying: Nalanda is notjust a university, its a tradition. And traditions dont die, because of circumstances, they some times tend todisappear. Those who believe in them, bring them back again.

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A Modern Day Silk Road: Gifts of Fashion from India

By Claire-Marie Brisson

Turmeric yellow, luminescent rose, royal jades, opulent violets these are but a few of the hues that make up the

fabric mosaic of Indias timeless creations. As a reflection of the variety that exists from region to region, clothing is

just as unique as the different languages, customs, and cultures. Even more important than what might separate a

lehenga from a sari is the emotional impact each piece has on its wearer particularly when that piece of clothing

is a gift.

The first moment I truly felt that connection was with my first kurta and jhumka. A friend had just arrived back

from India and decided to surprise me with these gifts. The soft fabric had been ornately decorated with gold, red,

and black, and the earrings complimented it beautifully. Looking at myself in the mirror, I instantly was struck by

the value of these gifts to me the stitches were the fabric of my friendship; the soft jingle of the earrings a soft

song of happiness. And so began my journey

From Delhi to Chennai, from Mumbai to Bangalore, piece by piece India has opened its arms to me through its

vibrant culture and elegant styles. My memories are woven into the fabric of the clothes I have worn: the communal

peace I felt wearing churidaar kurta at a Diwali celebration; the bhangra I attempted to do in my salwar kameez;

and the joy I felt receiving my first handmade sari from a friend in Mumbai.

There is something both humbling and awe-inspiring in wearing Indian traditional clothing. It is an opportunity for

me to be a welcomed guest in a culture that continues to reach out and embrace me, and has allowed me to learn

and grow so much more as an individual. In a world where globalization has made jeans and a t-shirt a sort of

universal uniform, it is beautiful to be able to see the reflections of a rich past continue to live vibrantly in the

present.

Claire is a Instructor of French at Wayne State University. She is a University of Michigan graduate. Other than teaching, she enjoys trying new food recipes.

Claire is fond of Indian culture. She can be spotted at several MiBihar functions, some times wearing an Indian outfit.

This Diwali, I am very grateful for the light

that has come into my life from India,

whose culture is not only electrifying and

inspiring, but welcoming in the most

humble way possible. May you, your

family, friends, and loved ones continue to

stitch memories into the fabric of your lives.

Atithi Vichar

Bullying, Is it related to school Gun Violences?

By Dr. Niru Prasad, M.D.

At elementary Schools

Little Johnny goes to a kindergarten summer camp. He meetsanother boy Andy with whom he gets involved fighting. Andythrows away Johnnys lunch box. Johnny hits Andy on hisbuttock and Andy hits him back. Johnny now punches him inthe nose. By this time, school counsellors are there andseparate both kids. Johnny is asked why he hit Andy in thenose. Johnny said he had done this before to Danny, anotherkindergarten classmate of his. He is also asked who taughthim to punch anybody in the nose. Little Johnny says hisgrandpa told him that if any kid fights with you, do not comehome crying just hit him back on his face and he will neverfight with you again. The counsellor got very upset and callJohnnys mother and explains the situation and also separatesthese 2 youngsters into different groups.

What defines as Bullying?

Bullying occurs when a child or group ofchildren is mean to someone repeatedly andthe target does not know how to defendthemselves. Bullying could be verbal orphysical, giving the bully a sense of power bypicking on others who are weak. There is abig difference in the perception a bullyingproblem between staff and the victimizedchildren. During early childhood, parentsplay a major role in encouraging emotionaldevelopment as well as teaching children theunpleasant results and punishments if achild is bullying others.

Role of parents

The 1st step is to separate the child from others and tell themhow they will be punished. Parents should also praise theirchildren for little good things they have done and rewardthem.Research studies have shown that aggressive behavior isoften learned early in life and parents and teachers can helpchildren respect and be nice to their friends while avoidingfighting. Remember five ways to prevent bullying:1. Empathy. Teach the child to be compassionate with

others.2. Teach kids how to control their anger and fear.3. Supervision. Always make sure these children are well

supervised at playgrounds, bus stops, and schools. Theseshould be safe places for all children and bullying shouldnot be part of a childs experience at any of these places.

4. Values. Children are constantly developing social skills,and should be taught good moral values and good inter-personal skills. Strong emphasis should be put on theirstudies and finishing their homework.

5. Children need to know that they do not have to put upwith being a victim of bullying and they should use theirassertiveness in any way they can.

Dr. Niru Prasad got her medical degree in Bihar, India. She is certified in Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. She has authored a book called How to Keep Your Child Safe and Healthy. This book has been distributed to the developing countries through Orphan Medical Network International (OMNI). With the proceeds of the book, Dr. Prasad started a charity fund for blind orphans at her hometown Patna. Niru is married to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bala Prasad. She is blessed with four children and six grandchildren.

What is bullying for teenagers?

Teenage bullying is more common in young teens than older teens.

Bullying is unwanted aggressive behavior among school agedchildren who have previously been exposed to these behaviorswhile they were at elementary and middle schools. There aredifferent types of bullying:

1. Verbal bullying: Use of bad, abusive words.

2. Physical bullying: Related to body as opposed to mind, involves body contact, sometimes involves sexual assault.

3. Cyber bullying: Reliance on social networking sites to

showdown a victim. Opportunity of being anonymous

encourages cyber bullies to go further than they would in a

physical exchange.

4. Violent behaviors with use of firearms

A survey of more than 15,000 American high school students found thatvictims of bullying are nearly twice as likely to carry guns and otherweapons at school. An estimated 200,000 victims of bullying bringweapons to school over the course of a month, according to the authors'analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control's 2011 Youth RiskSurveillance System Survey. That's a substantial portion of the estimated750,000 high school students who bring weapons to school every month.

How to prevent bullying?

Raise awareness through school assemblies and classroom discussions

Have a friend help settle an incident before it gets out of control

Get parents and teachers involved closely

Increase supervision in playgrounds, gym rooms

Provide support and protections for the victims of bullying

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Narendra Modi: The Man and the Prime MinisterArticle contribution by Riya Kumar, 12th Grade IA East

The 2014 elections in India marked a defining moment for the

worlds largest democracy, ushering in a new era of political change

with Narendra Damodardas Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party

(BJP) winning a breathtaking mandate. This was the first time that

any non-Congress party had won a stunning majority on its own,

garnering 282 seats out of 534 in the Lok Sabha (House of the

People). It was history in the making with an all-time record of 66.5

percent voter turnout, largely to support Modi who had promised

the nation transparency and good governance, all inclusive

economic development and jobs.

On May 26th, the man who rose from humble beginnings, unaided by riches and dynasty was sworn in as Indias

fifteenth Prime Minister at the countrys largest prime ministerial ceremony till date in Rashtrapati Bhavan in New

Delhi.

Who is Narendra Modi- the Prime Minister who works 19 hours a day and has declared himself the servant of the

people? What drives the 63-year old dynamic introvert who has over five million followers on Twitter and whom

Time magazine named as one of the worlds 100 most influential people? To understand Modi, we must first

understand his life.

Narendra Modi was born on September 17, 1950 in the small town of Vadnagar, in northern Gujarat to

Damodardas Mulchand Modi and Heeraben Modi. Hailing from a family of grocers, Modi was the third of six

siblings. While in his teens, he helped his father establish a tea stall at the railway station in Vadnagar and would

later spend many of his preteen years selling tea with his brother at the main bus terminal in Ahmedabad. Though

an average student, he had a penchant for debates and theater and spent many hours in the library while balancing

studies and responsibilities at home. In 1978, Modi graduated from Delhi University and five years later he earned

his masters degree in Political Science.

Modi as the Prime Minister of the worlds largest democracy has an uphill battle against pervasive issues that

demand his immediate attention. Whether it is rural upliftment, economic revival, clean environment, protecting

women, water management or fighting the multi-headed demon of corruption, the Prime Ministers new paradigm

for governance will necessitate innovative and sustainable solutions to transform the nation.

One of the oldest civilizations and the worlds largest youth population, India has unprecedented potential to make

a significant impact in the new global order. The Prime Minister firmly believes in Swami Vivekanandas vision that

the youth will take India to great heights and carry forward his ideals for the countrys growth. Earlier this year

Modi addressed the closing ceremony of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda where he

passionately spoke about Swamijis dream of India once again becoming the vishwa guru (leader of the world).

Modis passion, spiritual vision and policy choices for good governance will define the contours of change, both on

the national and global stage in the decades to come. His inspiring motto, Sabka Satth, Sabka Vikas (together with

all, development for all), embodies the aspirations and dreams of 1.25 billion Indians of all stripes and the high

expectations of the Indians living abroad.

(Excerpt from an article by: Renee Mehrra, A television broadcaster and community activist)

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Breaking the realm of Stigma Mai Family Services steps up!

Vimala* lay there, speechless and numb. A writer by profession, working in a leading Tier 1 autosupplier company, she was abused physically not once but several times. It was mind boggling tonote that a person so vocal, so educated, so urban in thoughts could be a victim of domination anddeceit. Why did she stay in the relationship after all this? Why didnt she talk about her plight? Whyis she silent and why didnt she seek help? (*True story, character name changed forconfidentiality)

So many questions, but the only answer is Stigma. The What if superseded every other painand emotion. Violence comes in various forms physical, mental and emotional. This disease thathas spread amongst this most vulnerable gender has taken a toll on the community.

The behavioral patterns of certain individuals, including children thrown in the most delicate ofsituations have caused a critical imbalance in the community. Abuse has spread its wings to anextent that not only women, but men, seniors, children are caught in this whirlwind that hascompletely stagnated the progress of life.

Welcome to Mai Family Services, a non-profit organization, serving individuals and families in crisissince 1986. From women and men being subjected to abuse and violence owing to behavior andchanging lifestyles mixed with new found independence, seniors isolated and challenged, tochildren subjected to substance abuse and bullying and peer pressure, problems are galore.

Owing to the economic conditions and job displacements, stress levels are on a high. Women whohave committed suicide leaving behind young children just because of workplace harassment andloneliness have done so because of the stigma and denial, which is slowly claiming the future.

Mai Family Services has expanded to offer services to all South Asians in Michigan and over theyears, thousands of cases have been helped. Offering a completely non-judgmental stand onissues, MaiFS believes that pain is universal and it does not come attached with religion, politicalor social bindings.

Like any charity organization, MaiFS has its limitations as well. MaiFS needs help from thecommunity to help the individuals & families in distress. Our fund raising activities range fromannual spring fundraiser to the walkathon to a host of friendly and personal events like Chai withMai, MaiFS is inching along to be the only South Asian organization to offer a suite of services assupport and encouragement. A life lost is not a life dead. MaiFS volunteers who form thebackbone are out there watching and protecting the community.

Mai Family Services needs volunteers!!! With the launch of the new Senior Services Program and new collaborations with local organizations, Mai Family Services is armed with a mission: the need to increase awareness and the need to break the stigma and the denial. Mai Family Services invites you to join and

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PROGRAM

5:30 PM SOCIAL HOUR

6:30 PM CULTURAL PROGRAM

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CULTURAL PROGRAM

Cultural Coordinator: Vinita Keshri

Master of Ceremony: Ashwini Dole & Rajeev Tiwari

1.NATIONAL ANTHEM

Students of Namrata Jha- Arpit Bharadwaj, Akriti Bharadwaj,

Prisha Agrawal, Vandita Sharma,

Anjali Sharma, Aditi Sharma, Renne Tiwari &Vrinda

2. Program inauguration lighting of Diya

Announcement of Lifetime contribution Honour

3. Ganesh Vandana

Choreographer-Manisha Dongre of taal academy

Participants-Pranavi Kumar, Stuti Sinha, Ishani Modi, Jayanti Gupta,

Sri Devi Swaminathan, Puvi Venkataratnam, Somya Sakalle & Megha Sharma

4. DANCE DRAMA ON KRISHNA SUDAMA

Choreographer Dhanya kumar

Abhinaya School of Dance-Tanvi kadiri, bhavyashree kadiri, suhana gubbi

& shivika rao

5. MUKUNDA MUKUNDA

Choreographer sangita shastri

Representing the iskon of detroit

Participants- nupur shastri, Krishna shastri,

Jayanti gupta, brinda khullar, radhika talreja

6. BOLLYWOOD MASTI

Choreographer archana tilekar

Rudraa tilekar, sananda tilekar, sansita narra& apoorva mirji

7. SONGS

namrata jha

8. PARTY TO BANTI HAI

Choreographer Vinita Keshri

participants-Participants- Abhinav, Ishani , Kanush, Pranavi, Satyam

& Stuti.

9. RAAG BHOPALI

students of namrata jha

10. WO KISNA HAI

Choreographer snagita shastri

Sangita shastri,Pooja ranjan, jyoti gupta, Erica Williams& renata

11. ROCKSTARS

Participants- Gaurav vyas, sarang newalkar, Rahul gaadhe

12. BOLLYHOP FUSION

Choreographers: Shikha Raman and Amritha Sivakumaran

Shikha Raman, Amritha Sivakumaran, Shivani Singh, Ankita Kumar

&Aditi Putta

13. FOLK DANCE OF JHARKHAND

Choreographer Vinita Keshri

Participants-Parnika Kumar, Mona Vyas, Kavya Donepudi,

Rujula LNU, Priti Maurya, Nidhi Rathore, Gayatri Gangiseti

& Vinita Keshri.

14.SONGS

namrata jha

15. GAME-AAO AUR LE JAO

16. RAFFLE BASKET

Dj dance By Dj Keshav Raizada & DINNER

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Highlights from The PMs Independence Day Speech

Article contribution by Sanchit Kumar, 10th Grade IA East

The following is the English translation of the excerpts from a full speech delivered by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Hindi from the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15th, 2014, the 68th Independence Day of India

My beloved countrymen, today Indians all over are celebrating Independence Day. My dear Indians, my greetings

to all of you on this day. I am here not as pradhan mantri (Prime Minister) but as pradhan sevak (prime servant in

service of country). Independence can become an inspiration to take India to new heights. These days give us

inspiration and they showcase the national character. These days can inspire us to take India to newer heights. This

country has not been made by politicians, kings or governments. It has been made by farmers, laborers, youth, our

mothers and sisters. Our country has progressed because of the hard work of all these people. I salute all those who

sacrificed themselves for India's freedom. It is the pride of Constitution that a boy from a poor family has unfurled

the flag at Red fort today. It is the strength of our Constitution. I thank the makers of the Constitution. All the

previous governments have a hand in developing India. The state governments have a hand in it as well. I offer my

respects to all previous governments and Prime Ministers. We should walk together, work together and progress

together. We should move ahead with this mantra. The nation should move towards one target, one direction, one

intention and one decision.

I assure Indians I will develop India. This I say standing under the Tricolor. I am an outsider to Delhi. But an

outsider came to Delhi and got an insider view in the last two months. This is not a platform for politics but nation

building. The government should have the same direction, the same intention. Some say now that Modi

government is here, people have started going to work at the right time.

Should government officials going to work at the right time be in the news in this country? I want to remind

government servants that they are not merely doing a job, they are providing a service. I want to expedite the

nation-building process by encouraging the capabilities of government functionaries. From a chaprasi to Cabinet

Secretary, every government servant in competent. We will harness that strength. We want to move forward not on

the basis of majority but on consensus.

The first Parliament session of our government just concluded yesterday. The session reflects our thinking. We

don't believe in the force of majority. We worked with everyone, we took everyone along. The credit for this goes not

to the PM but the MPs and the Opposition. With an insider's view, I found that there are many governments within

a government. One department was fighting with another department. How can we work for the country if we fight

amongst ourselves? I have tried to break the walls. I want the government to be an organic unity and not an

assembled entity. I assure you that people in the government and government offices are extremely capable. Isn't it

our responsibility to build a nation our freedom fighters dreamed of, the nation they gave their lives for? I want to

ask every mother and father, you ask your daughters 'where are you going, who are you going with'. But do you ever

ask your sons these questions? After all, those who Indian sportsmen brought pride to our country in the

Commonwealth Games. 29 Indian women won medals at the CWG. Give up the path of violence, think of

brotherhood and work for the country. Communalism and caste violence are obstacles to India's growth. The law

will take its own path but we need to take responsibility to bring our sons who deviated from right path to bring

them back.

If 125 crore people work together, India will move forward 125 crore steps. We have not got anything from the path

of violence. Today our farmer commits suicide because he cannot repay his debt. We want to give the poor the

benefit of bank accounts. Under the PM's jan dhan yojna, the poor will be given insurance through debit card for

up to Rs. 1 lakh. We want to integrate the poorest of the poor with bank accounts. With the gun you can make the

earth red but if you have a plough you can make the earth green. Come, Make in India. We have the capability.

Invite companies from all sectors. I invite our youth involved in manufacturing to ensure that all over the world,

products say 'Made in India'. Why should we have to import things when we have such capable young citizens? Out

of all the things we import, I will ensure that we start making at least one of those in India. Let us think about zero-

defect production with no adverse effect on the environment. The world used to think we are a land of snake

charmers and black magic. But our youth has surprised the world with its IT skills. I dream of a digital India. We

want to forge ahead with digital India. We want to give good governance through E-governance.

E-Governance is easy governance, effective governance. We have to move towards 'Digital India'. Our mission is

skill development. There can be no development with a jaded system. The world has changed. India cannot sit

isolated in one corner and determine its future. We import electronic goods, but if we start manufacturing these, it

will benefit the country. Want to increase tourism. Tourism provides employment to a lot of people. When I became

the PM, the first task I took up was that of cleaning. People were surprised. If we keep our country clean, no one can

come from outside and spoil it. I don't know whether people will appreciate me talking about dirt & toilets from Red

Fort but I come from a poor family.

All schools should have toilets. There should be separate toilets for schools. I urge all MPs to spend one year's funds

to construct toilets. In 2019, ensuring cleanliness will be the most fitting tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th

birth anniversary. Gandhiji emphasized on cleanliness. We should ensure that every road, school, office, locality

and neighborhood is clean.

Come, make in India, come manufacture in India. Our country is powerful, come I am giving you an

invitation

Highlights from PMs Independence Day Speech-Sanchit Kumar

My Connection with Indians and their CultureMonica Luo

Hi Saurabh and Sumit, are you guys talking about the homework for today? And by the way, why

are you speaking in English with each other?

I met two of my Indian classmates from my MBA program and was thinking to myself: Wow, they

are really hardworking! They are not only learning business knowledge but also grabbing every

chance to practice their spoken English!

No Monica, English is a common language for us in India too. We are from different regions in

India and we have our own languages, so we talk to each other in either English or Hindi, but

English is more common in a business setting.

Upon hearing that, I felt that I knew next to nothing about Indians and their culture. Im intrigued

to find out more

MBA days were pretty tough with heavy workloads, and international students sometimes felt very

lonely and homesick. Luckily, we all tried to support each other and had some fun cooking and

chatting together. Thats when I found out that Indians and Chinese share a lot of common things

amid interesting differences.

For example, Buddhism which is the biggest religion practiced in China was introduced to Chinese

from India, but Buddhism is not the main religion in India.

Indians and Chinese share common values with regards to close family ties, but majority of Chinese

young people do not have arranged marriages.

As two most populated countries in the world, we have also been trying in our own ways to connect

with the rest of the world. China through serving as the worlds factory over the past 30 years and

Indias growing power in IT and service industries in recent years. But as young people coming out

of our home countries, we realized that deep down we have similar aspirations about life and we are

all working hard towards our dreamed future.

Guys, sorry but we have to revise a few steps to fit our music, said Sumit, the leader of our Indian

Culture Night event at school.

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But Sumit, I dont think I have time to memorize and practice the new steps since the performance is only

two days away!

I got a bit frustrated with the constant change of moves in our dance group especially at the last minute. I

was the only non-Indian in the group and I had to work extra hard to memorize the moves. Seeing me

worried, the other teammates offered to give me company in practicing until I could do it well. Sumit also

offered to pair up with me in the dance to give me hints of moves. Well, since he was the best among us

and we were in the front row, that gave me some pressure, but feeling the encouragement and trust from

my friends, I got a lot of energy and vowed to perform well.

The performance turned out to be a great success, and I got a pretty set of salwaar kameez as a gift.

Talking about Chinese and Indian cultures, one can not forget about the rich cuisines of the two countries.

I had a lot of opportunities to try together with my Indian friends and their family, both home cooked and

restaurant Indian food of different regional styles.

The spices were amazing! I tried my hands at lentil soup and Indo-Chinese chilly chicken and my Indian

friends loved them.

As Im writing this article, the current Chinese President Xi Jinping just paid his first official visit to India

in September and met with the new Indian Prime Minister Modi. Billions of dollars of investment

agreements were signed by the two governments which will surely bring closer economic ties between the

two countries.

However, I still think the increasing exchanges and connections between the common people of the two

nations are of as much significance as the official ties if not more.

I hope someday I will be able to visit India and I know I will learn so much more that will amaze me!

Monica (Yu) Luo was born and brought up at Beijing, China. She did her MBA her Kelley School of Business, Bloomington Indiana. She now works for Cummins Inc. at Columbus, Indiana. Monica is always interested in learning different cultures, languages and cultural exchange. She teaches Chinese as a service to society, but is herself taking lessons in other languages like Japanese. She has particular affinity towards Indian culture. She tries

Indian recipes from the internet. She can even speak a few sentences in Hindi

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NatureAll the frogs start bouncing away,Looking at me today and saying,

This world is full of kindness, But someone was distracting his way,

Please save the natural things that god layWater starts to ripple away

To make us happy today.

-Stuti Sinha, Grade 3 , Morse elementary, Troy, MI

Kids Corner

Karate In everyday life, Karate can help a person Kid or adult in manyways. It teaches you self-defense and gives you self-confidence. Italso gives you more focus. If someone tries to attack you rightaway you know what to do. It is also a workout and great exercise.It gives you stamina and teaches you to work harder and to nevergive up, even if you feel tired or feel like going to fall apart to justkeep going till the end. In conclusion, Karate not only helps withyour strength, it also helps with your mind.

-Adishree Verma , Grade 5 , Sylvania, Ohio

Respect

Respect is something which we have been taught since childhood. It

really makes us humble and kind.

When I think about respect is to be nice and courteous to everybody not

only girls.

We should hold the doors for anybody to give respect. Respect in school

is very important. We should respect the teachers even if they do not like

our behavior. We should also respect our classmates and do not use

insulting words. At home, we should always respect parent, brother and

sister and also their opinion even if they are younger in age.

Respect is extremely important in our life. We should get respect by our

behavior. It should not be demanded. It should be really inside heart.

Every country has a different way of giving respect. We Indian greet and

respect others with a folded hand and palm touching together.

I learned South Korean way of greeting

during my Taekwondo class. People bow in South Korea to give respect.

I am Satyam Sinha 10 yrs. old in grade 5 of Morse Elementary, Troy , MI. I was born in Saharsa, Bihar, India. I really like soccer and Science. Also, I am going to become black belt on October 26th, 2014, very next day after MIBIHAR Diwali event.

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BIHARI DICTIONARYShailesh Raman

Laukna (Verb)

English: SeeHindi: DekhnaExample: Ball kahan gaya re, uu diwaar paarIauko na, udhare gaya tha

Bhaklol or Burbak (Noun)English: IncompetentHindi: MoorkhExample: Sala etna samjha ke bole the tabhiyogalate kar ke aaya hai, ekdum se bhaklol hai.

Khichcha (Adjective)English: FreshHindi: TaazaExample: Nenua Iijiye na, ekdume khichcha hai

Nimman (Adjective)English: GoodHindi: BadhiyaExample: Are kal raat partiya me khaana bahutenimman bana tha ji

Noon or Nimak (Noun)English: SaltHindi: NamakExample: Sabjiya to bejod hoi, Iekin noon tankakam rah goya hai

Narbhasana (Verb)English: NervousHindi: Bechain honaExample: Are sawaal ta sabbe aata tha, lekinnarbhasa na gaye the

Shailesh comes from Muzaffarpur, Bihar in India. He isa Mechanical Engineer by profession. He is awonderful photographer, a chef and a passionateBhojpuri speaker. Shailesh can make people laugh inno time.He is married to Shilpi Raman with twobeautiful daughters Shreya & Shikha.Shailesh has been with MiBihar since its inception in2011. He currently leads A/V photographydepartment.

Swati was brought up in Darbhanga, Bihar in India. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Zoology from Science College, Patna. She enjoys reading hindi novels and watching old classic movies. She also writes poems in hindi.

Swati is married to Sanjeev Sinha with 5th grader Satyam and 3rd grader Stuti. Satyam is a senior red belt of Taekwondo.

Swati has been with MIBihar since its inception in 2011. She currently leads publication department.

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The temple is in Jammu & Kashmir(J&K),in the north of India. It was boiling hot there. Vaishno Devi is on amountain and you have to climb up to get there. The climb is 14 kilometers(8 miles) to get to the main part of thetemple. There are many other temples that you can visit around the track you go up. There are 3 ways to get up tothe top :Horseback, walking and helicopter.

When we got to J&K it felt like I was walking on the sun. And to think I was going to walk in that sun all the way tothe top of the temple. We were going to my dads friends house. He was the Senior Superintendent of Police inJ&K. So we got V.I.P. service everywhere, and were guarded by police everywhere we went. It felt amazing.

When we got to Vaishno Devi then we got very sorrow. The helicopter was shut down because of the weather. Thehazy sky was shimmering. I didnt know why it was shut down because of the weather. Well, they said that thetemple was high it went into the clouds. Because of the misty black clouds the pilot wouldnt be able to see. The tourman gave us 2 choices:either we wait till the helicopter started back up or we go some other way. My mom was in ahurry so she said that well go by horse. That sounded fun to me so I just said O.K.

When we started going up on the horse it was kind of scary. When we took a sharp turn after we actually got ontothe road up,I started getting dizzy. It took 2 hours to get all the way up to the top. When we got to the top we went tothe main prayer hall. We passed a statue of Durga. After a bit we got to the cave you go into. They had walled off thecave and It was dripping a lot in there.

After we prayed we started the ride down on the horses. The horse made the trip joyous.

Hi, I'm Shikhar Verma and I'm in 7th grade. My parents and me were born in India. I am a2nd degree brown belt in karate. I also know how to swim. I play the clarinet and piano. MyMom got me interested in piano. When I grow up I want to become a computer softwareengineer just like my Dad. I also have a little sister, Sonakshi.

Horse ride to Vaishno Devi Temple

I went to the temple Vaishno Devi in India and I want to share that experience with youall. So, sit back and enjoy my story.

Click,Click. Click,Click. The horse clatters along the pavement. Im bucking up and downas the horses back lurches around. Where am I you inquire?Im at a temple in Indianamed Vaishno Devi!

Parnika Kumar is a ninth grader and livesin Troy, Michigan with her mom VinitaKeshri, dad Jitendra Kumar and sisterPranavi kumar. She has a very keeninterest in art and enjoys painting. Likeevery other teenager she loves hangingaround with friends.

Diversity means a variety of human societies or cultures in a specificregion. America is made up of a diverse population of natives andimmigrants. It is going to be the first country in the history that isliterally made up of every part of the world. Walk into a theatre,classroom, food joint or office, we dont see a homogeneous groupanymore. People who have been brought up differently influenced bytheir culture and its prerogatives have difference in their opinion,habits, lifestyle, language, goals etc.

This country is like aa) Melting pot: where different cultures change to fit the society of

their new homeb) Chemical mixture: where elements of different culture mix but

retain their identityc) Kaleidoscope: where both the immigrant and society adapt and

change, thus the best in both comes out as a result

Continued on next page

America-Thriving on Diversity

Kids Corner

Continued from previous pageAmerica-Thriving on Diversity- Parnika Kumar

There are several positive aspects of being a diverse nation. People

from different countries get educated and come and provide a

skilled professional bunch of brain which boosts the economy. They

help to raise the economy by paying sales and income taxes.

Talking about cultural diversity, I would like to say that, today our

dinner tables in America are laid with many items which have come

from other countries and are loved by a huge population here. Food

items like pizza, burritos and chow-mein are enjoyed by all. Many

forms of music have been integrated and blended into ours to make

a whole new sound such as Reggaeton.

These practices have created a pool of talent in US. We have happily

accepted the positive practices of other countries. Whether it is

learning about the benefits of yoga, herbs and spices from India or

learning about the medicinal balance of Yin and Yang to

maintain good health from China, US has gained a lot.

This diverse America is also the result of its ingenuity. Here the new

ideas from various cultures are always supported and encouraged to

benefit and get benefited. The United States have always been a

leader in this. The individual and nation as a whole are more likely

to be successful in such an environment than the places where such

ideas are not valued. Diversity in America also promotes humanistic

values.

Diversity also raises the feeling of patriotism among the citizens. As

we learn about different cultures, we compare it with ours and start

respecting and appreciating the good in our culture.

With these ideas I would like to conclude that America is truly

thriving on diversity.

As per Theodore Roosevelt, Wide differences of opinion in matters

of religion, political and social belief must exist if conscience and

intellect alike are not to be stunted, if there is to be room for healthy

growth.

In Leo Tolstoys verses I think, if it is true that there are as many

minds as there are heads, then there are as many kinds of love as

there are hearts.

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Ms. Menuka Keshri is mother of Ms.Vinista Kesri & grandmother to ParnikaKumar. She is married to Mr. JayPrakash Narayan Keshri and lives atRanchi. Menuka is a homemaker. Sheenjoys cooking and watching HindiMovies.She is often the master of partygames in social gatherings.

Gatte ki Sabzi (Gram Flour Curry)

Ingredients

Besan (Gram flour) 100 gm

Tomatoes 3

Onion 2

Green chillies 4-5

Ginger and garlic

paste1 tbsp

Turmeric powder 1/2 tbsp

Mustard paste 1/2 tbsp

Red chilli powder 1/4 tbsp

Corainder powder 1/4 tbsp

A pinch asafetida

Cumin seed 1 tbsp

Carom seed 1/2 tbsp

Gram masala 1/4 tbsp

Oil

Salt to taste

Water

Method1. Mix besan, 2 green chillies, carom, 1/8 tbsp red chili powder and 1 tbsp oil.2. Add water into besan to make dough.3. Make a 1 cm diameter round and 5-6 inches long (like seekh kabab).4. Put it into boiling water and boil for 10 minutes.5. Take out the water and cut the besan round into small pieces and keep aside.

(Besan rounds are also called 'gatte'.)6. Heat oil, add asafetida, cumin seeds, 2 green chilies, stir-fry till browned.

Ingredients

Chana Daal 1 1/2 cup

Atta flour 1 1/2 cup

Fresh chopped garlic cloves 4 tsp

Garam masala powder 2 tsp

Heeng (asafetida) powder 1/2 tsp

Haldi powder 1 tsp

Dry red whole chili 2-4

Salt to taste

Method1. Make medium hard dough with 1 cup atta, keep aside.2. Soak chana daal overnight.3. Wash and drain in a colander.4. Put dal in a food processor. Put all the masalas (spices) including

heeng and salt and mince without adding any water. When daal isfully grinded take out in a bowl. Put salt according to taste.

5. Make 8 balls with the dough.6. Make small thick puris with belan out of each ball.7. Divide grounded dal into 8 equal part. Put one part in the middle of

the thick atta puri, then brush with water on half the edge of the puri.Then stick the other half on the wet half by keeping the daal mixinside. Stick nicely by pressing with finger.

8. Meanwhile, fill a 6 quart pot with water and boil. When the waterstarts to boil add tsp oil in it.

9. Now slowly put all the 8 pitthas in the boiling water and boiluncovered for 20 mins.

10. After 20 minutes, take out each pittha carefully with a slotted spoonand keep on a plate.

11. When slightly cool, serve with dhania (cilantro) or suran (ole) kichutney.

7. Add ginger garlic paste and mustard paste heat for 1 minute.

8. Add chopped onion,cook for 3 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.

9. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt, garam masala and 1.5 cup water and boil for 5 minutes.

10. Now the gravy is ready.11. Put gatte into gravy and boil for 3

minutes. Cook until gravy is thick.12. Serve hot with steamed rice or plain

paratha.

Pittha

From Vinitas Kitchen

Vinita Keshri was born at Ranchi and brought up at Bokaro Steel City. She ismarried to Jitendra Kumar, blessed with two lovely daughters Parnika andPranavi. She got a bachelors degree in Botany from Ranchi Womens College.Dance and music are her passion. She believes in: You only live once, but ifyou do it right, once is enough.

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October 26th, 2013

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the MIBIHAR Committee, I would like to wish you and your family a very happy Diwali. May thefestival of lights illuminate your world with joy, happiness and prosperity.

We are really excited to lead this wonderful organization in its 2nd year of existence. Your support andencouragement will help our organization grow and become better by promoting camaraderie, communalharmony, Indian culture and values amongst all people of Indian origin in Michigan.

The Committee and Volunteers of MIBIHAR worked very hard this year to successfully ratify the constitutionand by-laws of Michigan Bihar Friends of Bihar and Jharkhand in Michigan, to accommodate the growingmembership and changing needs of the organization. This year we also filed our first annual report with theState of Michigan.

We celebrated a very entertaining and well attendedprogram on the occasion of Holi in April 2013. Vasantotsav2013 brought over 300 guests to the Costick Center venuein Farmington Hills. The program was an eclectic mix ofperformances from almost all states in India. Local singingtalents Chitra Sridhar and Amit Deshpande rocked thehouse with their performance! The food, decoration andthe organization was well appreciated by all our guests.

In July, MIBIHAR organized its annual summer picnic at Boulan Park in Troy. Our guests enjoyed the outdoorfun in a relaxed setting. There was barbeque, bingo and games for all ages till late hours in the evening.During the event, the youth of MIBIHAR joined hands with the National Bone Marrow Registry andregistered more than 40 guests into the registry. This is what we call a social event with a good cause! Ourorganization would like to encourage youth participation in all social, cultural and charitable causes.

MiBihar thanks its life and annual members for their patronage

Abhishek & Aditi Jha Abhishek Vimal & Madhu Priya

Amit Ranjan Anand(Dr.) & Arabella Prasad

Ashish & Payal Singh Bala(Dr.) & Niru Prasad

Dhananjay(Dr.) & Shalini Kumar Durga Nand & Abhilasha Jha

Jaldhar & Pushpa Prasad Kanish & Namita Mohan

Kuntal & Anita Kumar Madhukar(Dr.) & Anshu Prasad

Prem & Punam Mishra Rajeev & Seema Grover

Rajesh & Rekha Singh Rakesh & Rimjhim Modi

Sanjay & Chetna Prasad Sanjeev & Swati Sinha

Saurabh & Rachna Kumar Shailesh & Shilpi Raman

Shashank & Sunita Gupta Subir & Pallawi Kumar

Suman & Kavita Tetarbe Sundeep & Kavita Misra

Taj(Dr.) & Sophia Anjum

MiBihar Executive Committee for 2014-15Rachna Kumar President Amit Ranjan Vice President

Payal Singh SecretaryYouth Volunteer

Sanjeev Sinha Treasurer

Kanish Mohan Convener-Picnic Saurabh Kumar Convener-Diwali Compliance,

Website

Rimjhim Modi Co-Convener-PicnicFood

Abhishek Vimal Co-Convener-Diwali Publication

Vishnu Shankar Convener-Holi Vinita Keshri Cultural Committee

Vishnu Shankar Co-Convener-Holi Namrata Jha Cultural Committee

Shilpi Raman Food Committee Namita Prasad Decoration

Swati Shashi Publication Madhupriya Vimal Decoration

Shailesh Raman (AV/Photography) Dhananjay Kumar(Dr.) Youth Volunteer

Prabhat Ranjan (AV/Photography)