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Filmi Chakkar – Ganesh Narayanan

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We are bringing a historic drama for you to IACA, done by Bollywood actor Tom Alter on Maulana Azad , the great freedom fighter, leader of India. The drama is in HINDI ( हिंदी ).

Tom will take you back in time..Time when India was going through partition and how Maulana tried to stop it … rather unsuccessfully…It’s a unique opportunity to witness that. Never before done in Atlanta. Don’t miss this please.

Email me or call me for tickets please.

VIP tickets are $120 for two that includes:

1)Dinner, Meet and greet with “Tom Alter” on May 3rd at Hilton in Norcross.
Hilton, 5993 Peachtree Ind Blvd., Norcross, GA30092.

2)VIP seats ( first 3 rows ) at the drama at IACA on May 4th.
IACA, 1281 Cooper Lake Rd, Smyrna, GA, 30082

If you ONLY want to see the drama, at IACA, on Saturday May 4th, it’s $20 per person. Chai/samosa included.
Check out the video

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The idol fever is on the air, but we are on the lookout for spotting the best singing talent among the Indian community in USA. The Atlanta India Idol event preparation is going in full swing. Finals venue will be at Ferst Center for Arts at GA Tech on April 27th at 4 PM. Finals include entertainment shows and hottest bollywood dance performances. Prelims will be in March at IACA auditorium. We are open for contestant registration and sponsors at this time. Check the brochure and signup to “sing your heart out!”

Cool Prizes – they are real cool, thanks to our title sponsor Paramount Software Solutions!!
Senior Idol – 1st Prize $1000 , 2nd Prize – $750 and 3rd Prize $500
Junior Idol – 1st Prize $750 , 2nd Prize – $500 and 3rd Prize $250
Winner will also receive Gift certificates and opportunities to sing at the IACA sponsored programs such as Festival of India.

1) Ages 12-17 (Junior ) Contestant fee $10
2) Above 18 (Senior) Contestant fee $20

Audition dates are on Mar 24th and Mar 31st at IACA Auditorium.
To download the audition schedule Click here

Click here to submit your details and fees.

Please check on the link to download the document Atlanta Indian Idol Contest Rules – Compiled by Raktim Sen

Visit http://AtlantaIndianIdol.IacaAtl.org for more details and periodic updates.

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1) Flyer Click here
2) Application Form Click here
3) Why IACA Beauty Pageant? Click here

IACA Beauty Pageant 2013 at the Ferst Center GA Tech

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Click here to buy the tickets https://www.addate.com/iaca/events/atlantaindianidol/tickets.aspx

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AIM For SEVA is an All India Movement to support rural and tribal poor kids to help in their education through chatralayas ( student homes ). “SPANDA” program from Padmasri Ms. Leela Samson is an acclaimed program from one of the best dance performers and choreographers of India, who received “Padmasri”, the highest award in arts from the President of India. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the beautiful performance and a chance a contribute to this great cause. All proceeds go to the charity and sponsorship are 100% tax deductible. Check out the trailer and book the tickets online today!

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Presenting DJ: KHAL NAYAK, Shyam Brambhatt

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Dr. Deepak Chopra used to smoke a pack a day

Please see this article from our Health Promotion Program Manager of Fulton County Board of Health, Dr. Nazeera Dawood. She explains the need for a regiment in helping people quit smoking. It is based on her all round experience in clinical practice, health research, smoking cessation programs and policy development.

Dr. Nazeera Dawood, Health Promotion Program Manager

When I practiced medicine in India, the patients who continued to smoke despite all sorts of cessation approaches, frustrated me. I felt I wasn’t doing something right. Surely there must be some way I could help them help themselves.

So when I entered the academic clinical research sector at Emory University, I was eager to join a team investigating smoking and health. One of our studies, that included patients from the Grady Health System, found that six months after suffering from a heart attack, more than half of patients continue to smoke. I was shocked. Not even a heart attack could compel them to change their behavior.

Most surprisingly, the same study revealed that cessation programs work much better than health care professionals telling patients to quit. This does not mean that physicians should stop advising patients to stop smoking. It means we need both: physicians should keep offering advice plus they need to refer patients to smoking cessation programs. In other words, patients need a regiment, not just a reminder.

My solution to the needs of the Georgia patients seemed simple. After wrapping up the study, I advocated for a smoking cessation program within the Grady Health System. The only glitch: I was immediately told that I went out of bounds. Apparently, my role as a clinical researcher is limited to the data. I had to hope that someone else would take the ball and ran with it.

As luck would have it, I got the opportunity to do exactly what I wanted when I became a public health professional in Georgia. In my new role, away from number-crunching and into the community, I tried to do what health officials should do: change the social climate and promote a supportive environment. I pushed for smoke-free zones and other policies to protect individuals from second hand smoke exposure. But even this community-based approach, alone, isn’t enough.

By now, I had seen each perspective working in different angles. The doctor’s perspective — the individual approach. The research perspective—the quantitative approach. The public health perspective—regulations. The problem as I realized was the splintering of duties and not enough interdisciplinary work. We have worked on siloed approach for years and we still seem to have smokers.

And it’s not just the smokers. There is no denying that second-hand smoke causes cancers, heart disease, asthma, and other diseases. The CDC estimates second-hand smoke causes 46,000 heart disease deaths and 3,400 lung cancer deaths among American non-smokers each year.

Now is the time to take a synergized approach involving the entire community, and by that I mean physicians, public health professionals, businesses, researchers, smokers and non-smokers.

Only when we get everyone on the playing field, can we finally get the home-run we all need: Fewer people smoke, fewer people sick from second-hand smoke and improved public health for the whole community.

Resources:
• http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=414515
• http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/osh/index.htm
• http://www.breatheeasyfulton.org
• Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Uninsured Adults in Georgia

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Jan 28th, 2012 Invitation
As you are aware, Dr. P V Rao passed away on December 25th, 2012. Dr. Rao was a founding member and a life member of IACA. He was instrumental in creating a constitution for IACA that gave a purpose and focus for the community. Dr. Rao’s contributions are not only important to IACA but to the Atlanta Indian Community as well. A great leader and parliamentarian he has been a guide to IACA from inception to even in the recent past.
Let us all get together and pay tribute to this great individual and community leader.
Saleena Dakin – Dr. Rao’s daughter has graciously agreed to join us for this event.

We hope to see you all at IACA on Saturday, February 9th@ 2.00 pm.

Regards
IACA BOD and EC

Dec 25th, 2012

We are very sorry to inform you that DR. P V Rao (Sri Pemmaraju Venugopala Rao) passed away at 12.56 AM on December 25th. Dr. Rao was a founding member and a life member of IACA. He was instrumental in creating a constitution for IACA that gave a purpose and focus for the community. Dr. Rao’s contributions are not only important to IACA but to the Atlanta Indian Community as well. A great leader and parliamentarian, he has been a guide to IACA from inception till the recent past.

Saturday, December 29 at 2:00 pm at Wages and Sons Funeral Home located at 1040 Main Street, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083, 770-469-9811. We will be setting up a memorial service in his honor at IACA.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and may God give them the strength to cope with this loss.

Regards
IACA BOD and EC

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Atlanta IACA Valentines Day Party at Palace Restaurant on February 17th 6:30 PM

Celebration of Love – A Valentine’s Party – By your favorite organization
When - SUNDAY FEB-17 @ 630 PM EST
Venue - Palace Indian Restaurant
Tickets - Till Feb 13th:Adult/ Child (5-10 yrs): $25/$10, Children under 5: FREE
After Feb 13th and at door:Adult/ Child: $30/$15
Book Online – https://www.addate.com/iaca/events/ValentinesDay/PalaceRestaurant.aspx
10% Discount only for IACA members – Use discount code MEMBER
( Non members who use this code will be given discount but will get charged with IACA membership fee for singles)

Check for affiliate discounts on community DJ’s and photographer Facebook pages and social media groups.
PS – Buy your tickets in advance to avoid sell-out ahead of the event from organizers in the flyer.

Atlanta IACA Valentines Day Party at Palace Restaurant on February 17th 6:30 PM

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