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Health fair by TANA on April 29 at James Madison April 13, 2012 20:55

The North American Telugu Association is collaboration with Rhythmic Arts Dance and Music Center is all set to organize a health fair named Move It to Lose. This health fair is scheduled to take place on April 29 at James Madison Primary School. The main aim of this fair is to bring awareness among children on the ill effects of obesity. The show is likely to highlight as to how important it is to keep the body healthy and toned. As the name suggests, the fair would focus on walking and other natural exercises for burning the extra fat. It may be noted that obesity is one of the major concerns of USA. In fact, reports suggest that over one-fifth of children in the country are either obese or over weight. This would undoubtedly create so many health problems and to address the same NATA took up this noble cause. According to the sources, The The Mayor of Edison Mrs.Anotnia Ricigliano and the NJ Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula and other dignitaries are likely to attend this event. TANA has said that this fair is going to be a great show that features several demonstrations including healthy food, dance, aerobics and other exercises. (Phani)

NRI body to honour Five Indian Americans April 09, 2012 10:17

Five Indian Americans will be honoured by the Connecticut chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) for their achievements and contributions at an awards banquet April 28. They are Vivek Maru…

TLCA Celebrates 2012 Nandana Naama Ugadi April 09, 2012 09:41

TLCA successfully celebrated 2012 Nandana Naama Samvatsara Ugadi program. The celebrations were witnessed by more than 1000 audience flooded from the Tri-State, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The audience witnessed local talent and performances by celebrities invited from India, including Movie stars, Tanikella Bharani, Gundu Hanumantha Rao, Dookudu, Vinayakudu fame actress and Nandi Award winner Sonia, Bunny heroine Gouri Munjal, singers Krishna Chaitanya and Shraavana Bhargavi. This star studded entertainment show which was a huge success. The cultural extravaganza started with a song singing praises of Lord Ganesha. It was followed by a well orchestrated Pancharatna, praises of Lord. Organized for the first time in the 40 years' history of the TLCA, TLCA's Got Talent, the brainchild of our President, Nagendra Gupta, received thunderous applause from the audience! Siddhu Elisetty stood runner up as Pooja Nattu was declared the winner. TLCA paid tribute to 80 years of Telugu cinema with a fulfilled medley performed by local members choreographed by Krishnasri Gandham and Kalpana Vanam. After the festive Vindu Bhojanam new Telugu Panchangam for the Nandana Nama Samvatsaram was read to keep up the tradition by priest. Mr. Veloor Nagendra Gupta, President, detailed his agenda for the yearin his Presidental address. Explaining the welfare programs taken up by TLCA, he said this year, TLCA will conduct two medical camps for the benefit of the community. Youth is our future and to promote use of Telugu among the Youth this year TLCA will organize a program called EFFECTIVE SPEAKING IN TELUGU FOR YOUTH. TLCA will continue the regular programs & events too. The next item was a scintillating fusion of music, drama and dance on the lives of the Telugu Sankeertanacharyulu (composures). The drama, Vaageyakarulu was a unique blend of drama with dance superbly choreographed by the well known classical dance teachers of New York and New Jersey, Guru Sadhana Paranji, Guru Satya Pradeep and Guru Indira Dixith. The drama enacted by noted New York TLCA artists enthralled the audience in every aspect. Another first in the history of TLCA is the audio release of the movie MIDHUNAM directed by Sri Tanikella Bharani by Smt Usha and Sri Poornachadra Reddy Aramalla. The first copy was presented to the Member of Parliament Sri Madhu Yashki. The momentous event of the show was honoring a renowned businessman, philanthropist, pride of Telugus in NY, Sri Babu Rao Mandava on being conferred the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor for 2011 for his service to our community. Sri Gundu Hanumantha Rao, noted cine artist comedian, entertained the audience with his humorous jokes. Thereafter Krishna Chaitanya and Shaavana Bhargavi, the cine playback singers, carried the audience in to the world of music and songs. Kids and adults joined steps with the young, dynamic singers and the hall reverberated with claps and applauses. Sonia and Gouri Munjal danced to the songs and stole the hearts of the viewers. At the end, President Nagendra Gupta thanked all those involved in organizing the event. He conveyed his thanks to Cultural Chair, Sri Dharmarao Tapi, Vice President Rao Voleti, Treasurer Satya Challapalli and all other Chairmen. Secreatary, Krishnasri Gandham proposed the vote of thanks to the donors, media and the audience for their august presence. Thanks to all the donors for supporting this succesful event and Special Thanks goes to Sri Malla Reddy and Sadhana garu for sponsoring the event with sumptuous dinner.

Billionaire Scientist MS Reddy nominated to the Noble Prize April 06, 2012 10:03

The Telugu Entrepreneurs Association (TEA) is proud to congratulate Dr. Reddy for being a proud nominee to receive 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. The Telugu Entrepreneurs Association (TEA) had an immense pleasure of honoring Dr. Reddy as a chief guest in 2011 to give lecture and motivate Telugu community on how to foster entrepreneurship among in greater Dallas area and around the globe. Dr. Reddy is the author of several books like Keys to Winning, A to Z of Success, etc. It is a proud movement for all members of Telugu Entrepreneurs Association (TEA) and all Indian professionals and Indian citizens living abroad and in India to know that Dr. M.S. Reddy (Dr. Malireddy Srinivasulu Reddy) has been nominated in excellent standing for 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. The other outstanding nominees for 2012 Nobel Peace Prize from U.S. include former President Bill Clinton, Microsoft Chairman and the world’s richest man Bill Gates etc. To be nominated, for the Nobel Peace Prize, the candidate must be outstanding, exceptional, well established, and well recognized all over the world and must have contributed throughout his life, significantly, to improve the quality of life of the people worldwide, peace in the world through reduction of conflicts among nations, reduction of hunger through improved food production etc.,. This year’s Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr. M.S. Reddy, a billionaire scientist, who has contributed immensely to the world economy by over one trillion dollars through his scientific inventions, which had a significant impact to reduce the hunger, diseases, pollution, global warming, and human suffering in the world and thus to improve peace. His recent one hour lecture on “how to become a billionaire businessman” presented at TEA business seminar at Dallas, Texas on October 29, 2011 is an all time hit in the U-Tube watched daily by people around the world with great comments.

TAMA Ugadi Utsavalu in Atlanta April 06, 2012 09:27

Ugadi Utsavaalu, TAMA's cultural event to celebrate Telugu New Year Day, was celebrated on March 24th, 2012 at Independence High School, Alpharetta, GA. Our event sponsors for this Ugadi was Pramod Sajja (Paramount), Rajan Raju (Virtue Group), Srinivas Tatineni (Tecknosol Inc), Srinivas Nimmagadda (VensaiTechnologies), Thirumal Reddy ( Radio Kushi). A beautiful Saturday evening with warm and crisp weather, breaking the continuous spell of cold, turned out to be a perfect setting for a huge turnout that seemed to have enjoyed an eclectic mix of dances, songs and instrumentals featuring classical, folk and film songs. What more, a Medley Dance with Cine Hero-In Archana/Veda and comedy by Venky entertained audience thoroughly. One of the special aspects of this event was an enthusiastic participation from various local dance schools around the town. Panchaanga Sravanam by Mallikarjuna Sharma’s provided insight into what’s in store this year for people various sun signs. In TAMA 30 years history the very first time successfully introduced ‘Banthibojanalu’, which is really highlighted for entire event received fabulous response from TAMA Members. Emcees for the event, Ranganath N and Tejaswini D, Alekya engaged the audience with their comic exchanges and succinct anecdotes related to the importance of Ugadi festival. The event itself was flagged off by Cultural Secretary Varaprasad Yadana’s words followed by Ganesh prayer. President Suresh Peddi and Chairman Seetha Valluripalli explained about TAMA Long term projects and TAMA helpline. Vice President Mahesh Pawar provided vote of thanks for the event. Special thanks were extended to Anjaya Chowdary Lavu and Siva Gaddamanugu for assisting and hosting Cine artist Archana & Venky. TAMA Board and Executive Committee extends special thanks to all participants, program coordinators and numerous volunteers that helped at the event.

Indian-origin people close to being 1 in 100 Americans April 03, 2012 09:50

People of Indian origin are close to making one percent of America’s population of 308.7 million with their numbers shooting up by a whopping 69.37 percent over the last decade. Indians are now the largest…

Software Engineer dies in accident in USA April 02, 2012 10:55

Gottumukkala Pavan Anurag a software engineer, 25 years, from Edison, New Jersery passed away due to car accident on 03/31/2012 early morning 4 a.m at South Brownsvick,NJ due to inclement weather.. He hails from Bheemavaram…

YSR fans celebrates Kovur Victory in New Jersey March 29, 2012 15:20

YSR Fans and YSR Congress party followers from New Jersey and New York celebrated YSRCongress victory in Kovur by-polls on March 25, 2012 at Palace of Asia Restaurant, New Jersey. More than 150 people attended…

Indian American Upendra Chivukula to run for US Congress March 29, 2012 14:50

Upendra Chivukula, an Indian American member of the New Jersey state assembly, plans to run for US Congress with the hope of unseating Republican Leonard Lance, who is seeking a third term. Chivukula, a 10-year…

NATA-TCA Ugadi Celebrations in Houston March 29, 2012 13:44

North American Telugu Association (NATA) sponsored a grand TCA-organized Ugadhi celebrations in Houston. The ‘Sri Nandana Nama’ Ugadhi Vedukalu, a full-day melodious cultural fiesta, was held on Saturday March 24, 2012 at Meenakshi Temple Kalyana Mandapam, Pearland, Texas. This glittering event was attended by over 1000 Telugu people from the Houston and nearby towns Sugarland, Meyerland, Woodlands, Katy, Spring, Pasadena, and College Station. The festival program consisted of traditional Panchanga shravanam, distribution of “Ugadhi Pachadi” and a delicious Andhra Bhojanam. The cultural program was the star attraction of this year’s Ugadhi Vedukalu organized by the local TCA team. Apart from Indian classic and semi-classical dances, young adults gave mesmerizing popular and upbeat performances in a variety of stage programs. The audience were delighted with traditional songs by local talent, especially small children who showcased their talent of Telugu culture, traditional dress and dance events. The night ended with grand musical performances by emerging Tollywood playback singer and new music director Mr. Partha Sarathi (Parthu) of Padutha-Theeyaga fame. The selected numbers from yesteryear and latest movies truly captured the audience. NATA was the grand sponsor of this Ugadhi 2012 program. The Houston NATA team led by RVP Manohar Medi and Media chair Dr. Samba Reddy have set up a NATA publicity desk and actively pursued convention registration drive with the help of regional coordinators Raghavender Nadnur, Dr. Rajender Aparasu, Siva Konduri, Durga Prasad, Girish RamiReddy, Sanjeeva Reddy, Dr. Manchi Reddy, and other members. The team also helped the organizers at the stage and serving the food. The Houston team showed NATA brand with a T-shirt and enthusiastic coordination of the program. President AVN Reddy, Jithender Reddy, Manohar Medi and Samba Reddy and over 20 other convention team members have joined in these celebrations. AVN Reddy, Samba Reddy, Manohar Medi, and Jithender Reddy addressed the participants. The NATA convention team members provided an update on the 1st NATA Convention to be held in Houston from June 29 to July 1, 2012. A brief program outline was explained to the audience by the convention cultural (Ram Cheruvu) and publicity (Sridhar Dadi) teams. Other members who participated include Sai Kumar, Chandrashekar Sreepadam, Uma Medi, Sai Rachakonda, Prasad Kalva, and Raj Rentala. A video greeting of Andhra Pradesh Dy Chief Minister Sri Damodhara Raja Narasimha, who conveyed Nandana Nama Ugadhi greetings to all American-Telugu families, especially NATA and Houston Telugu community, was the star highlight of the event. The crowd was jubilant with the DyCM’s greeting clip played by the Media chair Samba Reddy. The TCA and NATA teams thanked Manohar Medi for arranging this clip. Sarada Akunuri and the entire TCA team thanked the NATA for sponsoring the event, and thanked all NATA volunteers and regional coordinators for helping with the program. The team thanked the TCA past-president Raghavender Nednur who worked in both organizing and sponsoring teams.

NATA organizes a Free IT Job Fair and Immigration Seminar in NJ March 29, 2012 13:20

North American Telugu Association (NATA) organizes a Unique Community Services Event 'IT Job Fair and Immigration Seminar' on May 6th, 2012 (Sunday) at Crowne Plaza Edison in NJ from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm. This free event was organized by the NATA Community Services team, led by Srinivas Ganagoni (CS Chair), Santosh Pathuri (CS Co-Chair), and Mahesh Bigala (PR Chair) under the guidance of Dr. Pailla Malla Reddy, Advisory Council member and AVN Reddy, President as part of NATA's core mission to provide community services and charitable activities. Popular Attorney Sheela Murthy along with Attorney Prashanthi Reddy will speak on the current immigration issues that our community is facing today and cover the Topics such as OPT Students, EAD/H1B/GC Options and Employer-Employee Relationship and various updates from USCIS. The seminar can be live telecasted on YUPPTV - NATA Channel and all can listen to Sheela Murthy's seminar by dialing conference ID: 712 432 1630 Access code: 643066# at 1.00 pm on May 6th, 2012. Many IT Software companies along with major Telecom Company such as IDT Corporation (IDT) will present on site to accept applications from eligible candidates to recruit their current Job opening. If you are interested to participate either in IT Job Fair and Immigration Seminar or if you have company would like to participate in the JOB fair.

Oman Telugu community felicitates Dr ABK on Ugadi March 27, 2012 18:51

The Indian Telugu community in Oman celebrated the festival of Ugadi with a mega event at Al Falaj Hotel on March 23rd, 2012. Dr A B K Prasad, hailed as the doyen of vernacular journalism of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, was among a number of well-known personalities felicitated on the occasion. In addition to his contribution to journalism, the stalwart was also recognised for his lifelong work in promoting Telugu culture. Speaking on the occasion, Dr ABK highlighted the significance of Telugu and dwelt on the traditions of the ancient Telugu people. “Brotherhood continues to be essence of life; only strong relations will enable people to live harmoniously,” he noted. The programme began with a classical kuchipudi dance performance by Koka Vijaya Lashmi depicting several thematic mythological illustrations. This was followed by a magic show by Altaf Ali, who is popularly known as Magic Ali. Prominent Telugu ghazal maestro Dr Srinivas enthralled the audience with his powerful renditions focusing on family and love. A legendary Indian classical vocalist who pioneered the art of Telugu ghazal singing, Dr Srinivas has set three Guinness World records and a Limca Record by singing ghazals on Gandhism in 125 world languages. The artistes were felicitated by an organising committee comprising Dr Rangaiah, Dr Keshav and Ramdas. Another dignitary feted on the occasion was fertility specialist Dr Rama Devi. The programme was co-ordinated by Prasanna Kumar, Rajendra Prasad, Guna Saida, Ramesh Babu, P V Srinivas, Bapi Raju, Madhusudhan, Naidu, Anil Kumar, Raja, Ganga Prasad, Padma Srinivas, Palepu Srinivas and Haribabu. Ramdas and Asma Khan were the emcees. The evening ended with the distribution of prizes to the winners of the rangoli, cooking, sports and elocution competitions. The entire programme was presented by Al Wiqayah Trading exclusively for members of the Telugu community residing in Oman.