January 2011

  Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, “She doesn’t have what it takes.” They will say, “Women don’t have what it takes.” – Clare Boothe Luce “The widespread nature of aspiration among Indian women is extraordinary with a whopping 80 percent of them ready to go extra-mile …

Be so drunk with the love of God that you will know nothing but God; and give that love to all. – Sri Daya Mata Sri Daya Mata, born Faye Wright in Salt Lake City on January 31, 1914, president of Self-Realization Fellowship, a worldwide organization founded in 1920 by Indian yoga master Paramahansa Yogananda, died at age of 96 …

During Gandhi ji’s last imprisonment in Yeravada jail, he wrote his thoughts on The bhagavad Gita If we try to understand from all possible points of view, and so continuously meditate on the Gita, we must become one with it. As for myself, I run to my Mother Gita whenever I find myself in difficulties, and up to now she …

Author by Edward Boreth As the winter brings cold fronts from Canada, I am reminded that many South Asian and even Caribbean immigrants first immigrate to Canada, and then after many years seek the warmer climate of the United States. In this issue, I will address questions related to Canada. I am a Canadian citizen, but I have lived in …

Ranbir’s Sex Appeal Spreads All Over Asia That Ranbir is all the ladys’ man is common knowledge. That his fans have spread all across not just India but Asia is quite a surprise. The latest statistics have come in and Ranbir has been voted the most Sexy Man in Asia. This is sure to do plenty to his ego and …

A precursor to this year’s holiday season, Tampa residents witnessed a day and night to remember as the Sixth Annual National Convention of the Asian American Convenience Store Owners Association (AACSA) held its Exhibition and Trade Expo and Gala Awards Banquet. The day events were marked with high level networking amongst store and business owners across the country, while the evening …