1) Four free blockbuster Indian movies, first one tomorrow, subtitled in English
2) Lecture on acid throwing in Bangladesh on 10/29
3) Classical Indian music concert on 11/7

Details below, in order above.

1)

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"Dear Friends, You are invited to the next film in the Fall 2009 South Asia Film Festival: AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY Starring: Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, Shabana Azmi, Neetu Singh, Parveen Babi. English Subtitles; FREE ADMISSION The story of three brothers separated at birth and raised in three different religions becomes a comedic allegory for India's spiritual and political struggles in the 20th Century. And who can resist a film with hijras and a giant Easter Egg? WHEN: Wednesday October 28, at 6:30 PM WHERE: Nelson Mandela Auditorium, FedEx Global Education Center, 301 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (Corner of McCauley and Pittsboro Streets) There is plenty of FREE PARKING under the building. This event is free and open to the general public. Sponsored by the UNC Department of Asian Studies, the Center for South Asia Studies, and the Carolina Asia Center. For more information contact Afroz Taj at <taj@unc.edu> or 919-962-1060 or Pamela Lothspeich at <ploth@email.unc.edu> or 919-843-4864. Also, MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the rest of the films: JUNOON: Nov 4 OM SHANTI OM: Nov 18 LAGAAN: Dec 2 All films are free and open to the general public. All films are SUBTITLED in ENGLISH. All films begin at 6:30 PM in the FedEx Global Education Center."

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"Dear Friends, Sumaiya has asked me to announce the following talk at UNC on Thursday. Very interesting! See details below. -- Afroz ===================== Join UNC Aasha on this Thursday to learn about the growing problem of acid throwing in Bangladesh. Acid throwing, the practice of throwing with hydrochloric acid or sulphuric acid on the faces and bodies of victims, is a common form of domestic violence for women in areas across the globe. Aasha is inviting Rotary World Peace Graduate Jane Welsh to speak about the history of acid throwing and the factors that influence this practice. Date: Thursday, October 29th Time: 6pm Location: Bingham 301 (UNC Chapel Hill) For more information: watch this short youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7fvl3QFVTc and visit our facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162568288959 Contact: sumaiya@email.unc.edu About Jane Welsh: Jane Welsh is a recent Rotary World Peace Graduate in the Department of Anthropology at UNC Chapel Hill. Her Dissertation “It was like burning in hell: A multi-country exploration of acid attack violence” investigates the issue of acid attack violence in Bangladesh, India and Cambodia. Acid attack violence is the intentional throwing of battery acid onto another person with the intention of disfigurement. Previously Jane lived in Bangladesh and Cambodia and worked with acid attack survivors at the Acid Survivors Foundation and the Association of the Blind in Cambodia. In this presentation, Jane will discuss this human rights violation and efforts by individuals and organizations to combat it."

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"Dear Friends, Narasimhan Raghavan has asked me to publicize the following musical concert coming up on Nov 7. See the details below. I would especially call your attention to the message at the very end! -- Afroz ===================== S-A-N-S-K-R-I-T-I ‘An Ultimate Melodic and Rhythmical Experience’ featuring Shri T H Subash Chandran – Ghatam & Vocal Percussion Shri Ganesh Kumar – Kanjira Shri S Hari Krishnan – Key Board Shri Palghat Sridhar – Violin Arjun Raghavan – Mrudangam Kalaimamani Shri T H SUBASH CHANDRAN is a highly recognized percussionist from Chennai. He is a foremost exponent of Ghatam and Konnakkol (Vocal Percussion). He has performed in numerous concerts with all-time greats in Carnatic Music and with various philharmonics around the world. The concept for this program is by Shri. Subash Chandran. Shri GANESH KUMAR is a Kanjira exponent from Chennai. He received the prestigious "Fulbright Fellowship Award" for 2000-2001. He has performed with leading musicians including Smt. M.S. Subbulakshmi and Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, and also with many jazz greats. Shri HARI KRISHNAN hails from a family of great musicians. Son of Shri Subash Chandran, he has undergone music training from Shri O. S. Thiyagarajan, Shri N. Ravi Kiran and others. As his interest in Carnatic music grew, he switched his career to focusing on the keyboard. He has performed on a number of commercially released CD’s and also composed music for films. Shri. PALGHAT K. SRIDHAR, began learning violin under the tutelage of his grandfather Vidwan Shri Erode Viswanatha Iyer and later from his mother, Smt. Akhila Krishnan. He has accompanied several top visiting artists including Shri. O.S. Thyagarajan, and Shri R. K Srikantan. ARJUN RAGHAVAN is a high school freshman from Chapel Hill . He started learning Mrudangam from Dr. Venkat Natarajan in New Jersey . He has subsequently come under the tutelage of Vidwan Shri Subash Chandran. He also learns from Shri. Sudhindra Rao here in Apex. 3:30 PM on NOV 7, 2009 at HSNC Temple Hall, Morrisville , NC Suggested Contribution – 10$ per person; $5 for children under 10 Contact Narasimhan at 908-510-2533 (cell) for additional details ***Pls note that this program will finish in time for folks planning to attend the Pratham NC fundraiser. Thanks!!"

10/27/2009 4:57:50 PM

But what about all the good things sulphiric acid throwers do?

10/27/2009 5:45:50 PM

no Shahrukh Khan, no go!

10/27/2009 5:59:45 PM

Lagaan is a great movie!

I would go but its on a Wed....in CH

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10/27/2009 6:03:55 PM

[Edited on October 27, 2009 at 7:59 PM. Reason : whoops. in the lounge.]

10/27/2009 7:58:41 PM

Yoga Unveiled Film TONIGHT

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"Yoga Unveiled Evolution and Essence of a Spiritual Tradition Place: Galaxy Theater Date: Sunday, November 1st 2009 Time: 5 -7 PM followed by a 30 min Q&A with filmmaker Gita Desai Cost: $7.25 Yoga Unveiled harnesses the colorful commentary of the most prominent yoga scholars, teachers and medic experts. Check out the trailer at http://www.yogaunveiled.com “Yoga Unveiled is a one-of-a-kind documentary film that covers the most comprehensive overview of the yoga tradition in its true essence. An artistic and inspirational triumph, it should be viewed by all!” – Deepak Chopra, M.D."

Bhangra Sutra tonight at UNC

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"Come watch all your favorite UNC teams perform their routines with a touch of Bhangra. Hosted by Bhangra Elite, this will be an amazing night filled with dancing and singing performances by: - Que Rico - UNC Chalkaa - Tar Heel RAAS - Ek Taal - Tar Heel Voices - UNC Achordants with an ending performance by Bhangra Elite. Each team will incorporate some form of bhangra into their routine! You won't want to miss this fun night at the Great Hall! The event will take place from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Great Hall of the Student Union at UNC. Tickets are on sale for $5. Contact bhangraelite@gmail.com for more details."

11/1/2009 2:08:22 PM

Cool

Keep this thread going?

11/2/2009 3:10:22 PM

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"AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY "

is a awesome movie

i am not in RDU else would surely attend

11/3/2009 9:50:25 AM

^^ Hell yeah!

3 upcoming events:


Religions of South Asia Field Trip (Nov 15)

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"Dear Friends, You are invited to join us for an afternoon to learn about three of the major religious traditions of South Asia. We will visit three places of worship: the Sikh Gurudwara of NC in Durham, the Hindu Bhavan in Morrisville, and the Raleigh Islamic Center. At each site we will have the opportunity to observe worship in progress, and to have conversations with practicioners of each faith. You are strongly encouraged to attend all three segments of the Field Trip. People of all ages and religious backgrounds are welcome. Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009 Time: Begin at the Gurudwara at 12:45 PM, end approximately 5:30 PM. For directions and complete information, visit the website: http://www.unc.edu/~taj/religs.htm For more information, contact me by email, or call me at 919-851-1119. This field trip is sponsored by the Hindi-Urdu Program at UNC Chapel Hill, and co-sponsored by the NC Center for South Asia Studies. It will be co-led by Dr. Pamela Lothspeich (UNC Chapel Hill)."

Aaj Ka Dhamaka (Dance Competition) Saturday

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"Dear Friends, Sangam has asked me to announce the Triangle region's premier dance competition AAJ KA DHAMAKA, coming up this Saturday, Nov 7. Come and see teams from around the East Coast and support the Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship. Full details below. -- Afroz ==================================== *Sangam*, the South Asian Awareness Organization, at UNC –Chapel Hill is proud to present *Aaj Ka Dhamaka 2009*: *Aaj Ka Dhamaka is an *intercollegiate cultural dance competition* that sponsors the *Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship* or MGF. MGF is the oldest university recognized student run and funded scholarship at UNC-Chapel Hill. Each year the Fellowship provides two UNC students with a total of $6000 to perform a service project of their own design in South Asia. So don’t miss the biggest cultural show of the season and an amazing opportunity to support a great cause benefiting the UNC community! Also *featuring a live performance by* H-Dhami*, an internationally acclaimed South Asian musical performer. *WHAT: *Aaj Ka Dhamaka 2009 *WHEN: *November 7th, 2009 at 7:00 PM *WHERE: *Memorial Hall at UNC-Chapel Hill 208 East Cameron Street Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Tickets are ON SALE NOW through *desiclub.com* <http://desiclub.com/> <* http://**desiclub.com/* <http://desiclub.com/>> and through Memorial’s Box Office (919. 843.3333) Buy your tickets now before it's too late! Student: $13* General: $16 VIP: $30 *With a valid UNC One Card ONLY; student tickets will be on sale only from October 26th- November 6th in the UNC pit *from 10 AM – 2 PM* *For more info and parking information go to http://uncakd.com "

Film Fest: JUNOON (This Wednesday)

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"Dear Friends, You are invited to the next film in the Fall 2009 South Asia Film Festival: JUNOON Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Jennifer Kendall, Shabana Azmi. English Subtitles; FREE ADMISSION Based on Ruskin Bond's novel "A Flight of Pigeons", Junoon explores the 1857 Rebellion through the eyes of a British family. WHEN: Wednesday November 4, at 6:30 PM WHERE: Room 1009, FedEx Global Education Center, 301 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (Corner of McCauley and Pittsboro Streets) There is plenty of FREE PARKING under the building. This event is free and open to the general public. Sponsored by the UNC Department of Asian Studies, the Center for South Asia Studies, and the Carolina Asia Center. For more information contact Afroz Taj at <taj@unc.edu> or 919-962-1060 or Pamela Lothspeich at <ploth@email.unc.edu> or 919-843-4864. Also, MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the rest of the films: OM SHANTI OM: Nov 18 LAGAAN: Dec 2 All films are free and open to the general public. All films are SUBTITLED in ENGLISH. All films begin at 6:30 PM in the FedEx Global Education Center."

11/3/2009 3:15:37 PM