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Music Therapy for Brain-Body and Soul

Submitted by indiasfirst on Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 3:34am
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By India’s First Music Therapist Dr. Bhaskar Khandekar

 

Music has frequently been used as a therapeutic agent from the ancient times. Music is a kind of yoga system through the medium of sonorous sound, which acts upon the human organism and awakens and develops their proper functions to extent of self-realisation. This is the ultimate goal of Hindu Philosophy and religion. Melody is the keynote of Indian Music. The 'Raga' is the basis of melody.

Sundance film "Bhutto" sheds light on Pakistan

Submitted by kate on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 7:17pm
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PARK CITY, Utah (Reuters) - Westerners seeking to understand the volatility of modern Pakistan are getting a good look at the country in a new movie examining the life and legacy of slain leader Benazir Bhutto, screening at the Sundance Film Festival. read more

Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of India's Republic Day in Skokie

Submitted by eh re ca on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 7:33pm
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Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of India's Republic Day in Skokie

Niles West High School in Skokie was the place to be on January 23rd. It was packed with individuals celebrating the 60th anniversary of India's Republic Day. An assortment of spicy delicacies were served from 5pm in the cafeteria and VIP room.

Vitamin E strain can protect brain after stroke

Submitted by kate on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 4:28pm
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New research led by Professor Chandan Sen of Ohio State University suggests blocking the function of an enzyme in the brain with a specific kind of vitamin E can prevent nerve cells from dying after a stroke. read more

Indian Republic Day Celebration

Submitted by eh re ca on Friday, January 29, 2010 - 8:11pm
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Indian Republic Day Celebration

A group of young women perform a traditional Indian dance in celebration of India's Republic Day on January 23rd at Niles West High School. The event not only featured dancing, but singing and food, which was served from 5pm to 7pm. The performances and giving of awards started at 7pm and continued through 11pm.

 

Come Learn About 'Coming Together,' A New Movement To Support Community Unity

Submitted by skokienet on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - 12:24pm
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Sunil Chatterjee Responds To Article Regarding Gandhi's Involvement In Partitioning Of India

Submitted by skokienet on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 8:13pm
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By Sunil Chatterjee

 

This is in reference to the letter, "Historic facts and Jaswant Singh's tribute to Jinnah," by learned former Vice Chancellor, teacher and student of history, Shri R. B. Shukla, which appeared in the Sept. 12th issue of India Tribune.

HIAS Chicago offers citizenship classes

Submitted by kate on Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 1:17pm
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HIAS Chicago offers Citizenship classes to help immigrants prepare for their citizenship interview and exam.

 

Classes will be taught in English by volunteer teachers from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 17, and Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28, at Niles township schools ELL Parent Center, 9440 Kenton Ave, Skokie.

 

To register call 312-357-4666. HIAS Chicago provides a broad spectrum of quality, cost-effective immigration services to anyone requesting assistance, regardless of race, religion, or country of origin.

GANDHI’S INVOLVEMENT IN THE PARTITION OF INDIA

Submitted by kate on Sunday, December 6, 2009 - 2:08pm
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This has reference to the letter, “Historic facts and Jaswant Singh’s tribute to Jinnah” by learned former Vice-chancellor, teacher and a student of history, Shri R.B.Shukla, ( India Tribune , Sept 12).

Somewhere between living the moment and immortalizing it...

Submitted by Bri_Adrias on Thursday, December 3, 2009 - 4:27pm
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Skokie People Speak: INDO-AMERICANS IN SKOKIE

Submitted by skokienet on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 11:58am
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By Alfred S. Nathan

 

Welcome to Skokie People Speak, I am Al Nathan” was my opening statement in fifteen years of Comcast TV Public Access programs. Government and non-government leaders and members of the many diverse cultures in Skokie participated as guests. Important events and projects were discussed.

 

Mumbai Massacre on PBS Wednesday Night

Submitted by skokie on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 11:00am
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Wednesday, November 25 at 8:00 pm  

 

Free Seminar on Osteoporosis is offered in Niles.

Submitted by claire on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 10:10am
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Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) a non-profit agency is offering a seminar on osteoporosis at its Niles facility on November 23 from 10:30am to 1pm.   THIS SEMINAR IS FREE.

 An Osteoporosis screening will also be offered.  For more information contact Himali Bharucha at 773.465.3105.

We Are One: Celebration of Peace in Naperville

Submitted by Bri_Adrias on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 1:21pm
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On Saturday November 14, 2009 from 7:00-9:00 PM, 

 

Think Global Arts Foundation is presenting

 

'We Are One' -An extraordinary multicultural event 

 

This event will take place at:

North Central College Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center

171 E. Chicago Ave.

Naperville, Il.

Gandhi Celebration In Skokie

Submitted by skokienet on Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 12:37pm
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Gandhi Celebration In Skokie

Ghandi Celebration In Skokie

Submitted by skokienet on Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 12:28pm
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Ghandi Celebration In Skokie

Ghandi Celebration In Skokie

Submitted by skokienet on Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 12:22pm
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Ghandi Celebration In Skokie

Access Free Information On H1N1 Swine Flu In Hindi

Submitted by skokienet on Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 11:15am
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Ebsco Influenza Databases

 

Due to Pandemic H1N1 Influenza (formerly known as Swine Flu), EBSCO Publishing has made key influenza information freely available online.

 

The information is designed to inform patients and their families and provide information to clinicians to help them with H1N1 diagnosis and H1N1 t

Program notes from Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday Events October 2 and October 4, 2009

Submitted by Bri_Adrias on Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 9:26am
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The Oct. 2 event began at 5.30; it lasted about 45 minutes with devotional songs, and short speeches by the dignitaries (and the functioning officers of the Trust). It is a Prayer Meeting (i Hindi, a Prathana Sabha) to celebrate as this is the actual birthday of the Mahatma. The dignitaries attending include Ashok Attri, the Consul General of India, Hon. Dorothy Brown and  Mayor George Van Dusen.

 

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