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[uttarakhand] Digest Number 1039

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Uttarakhandis Reverberated the Harvard & MIT

Posted by: "Pushp" kumarpushp90@yahoo.com   kumarpushp90

Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:54 pm (PDT)



[UANA08] Uttarakhandis reverberated the Harvard & MIT The
Uttarakhand Association of North America (UANA) ™ held their annual
convention in grand style this Saturday (the July 19, 2008) at Boston,
Massachusetts. This was a whole day event with seminar scheduled in the
morning at Emerson Hall of the Harvard University. The evening program
comprising of General Body meeting and the Cultural-Program was held at
famed Kresge Auditorium of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
The attendees came from all over North America, from Canada, Virginia,
California, New Jersey, New York, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
Connecticut, Texas, Missouri, North Carolina. There were attendees from
3month old infants to the 96 years old beloved Dr. J.P. Kukreti of Univ.
of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Highlights of the program included a
theatrical rendition of the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra by New England
members of UANA, and various discussions on the state of Uttarakhand as
well as UANA itself.

The seminar program in the morning consisted of a presentation by Mr.
Manuj Pathak of Association for India's Development (AID). The
presentation involved discussion of AID SAATHI Malika Virdi's ongoing
project in the area of women empowerment in Munsiyari region of
Uttarakhand. Rajiv Rawat, a stalwart of the seminar series, presented on
both the Mountain Shepherds Initiative and his PhD dissertation topic.
For the second presentation, he decided to take a highly critical look
at the state, veering sharply away from the usual boosterism, to
critique the new state's policies and politics that he had heard
repeatedly in his travels through Uttarakhand over the last two years.
These issues were further highlighted by Dr. S.R. Hiramath who spoke on
"Nadi Bachaoo Andolan" and recent protest of environmentalist
and academician Dr. G.D. Agarwal for conservation of Bhagirathi river.

Kids coming from various state had a chance to visit Harvard and MIT
World famous university and also took a tour of Boston Childrens Museum

Despite Chief Minister Khanduri's last minute cancellation due to
illness of his spouse, other dignitaries from India including
Uttarakhand's youngest MLA, Mr. Pushpesh Tripathi, and Mr. Dhirender
Pratap, former spokesperson for Janata Dal and Congress, made the trip
to Boston. Other special guests included Parashar Gaur, the Garhwali
filmmaker from Toronto and community elders Dr. Prabhu Negi, the
original founder of UANA, Dr. Ramesh Pandey, and Dr. Basant Tariyal.
Professor Joshi from Department of Physics along with his wife Professor
Mrs Lata Joshi head of Chemistry Department of Kumaon University also
graced the occasion from India.

Greetings and wishes for Uttarakhand association of North America from
Uttarakhand Chief Minister BC Khanduri, Shri Harish Rawat, Mr. Ruskin
Bond, Mr. Victor Banerjee, Shri. Satyam Darmora, Shri. Narender Singh
Negi, Shri. Girish Tiwari (Girda), Dr. Shekar Pathak and Sri Chandan
Dangi from India, Dr. Shyam S Phartyal from Japan, Shri N S Bisht, from
Singapore Mansi and Mr. Deepak Dabral from London were received and
presented to all the convention participants.

The evening began with a Yoga demonstration by Yogiraj Om Prakash ji
Maharaj of Om Yog Sansthaan. The yoga demonstration was thoroughly
enjoyed and appreciated by all attendees. UANA Yr. 2008 Convention
Coordinator, Pushp Kumar, Mr. Vijay Sharma and Deepak Nautiyal thanked
the participants for their support and generosity in making this
convention possible. Deepak Nautiyal also spoke about the accomplishment
of Uttarakhand Association of North America. He mentioned how during
UANA 2007 convention UANA presented and honored the distinguished guests
and famous personalities of Uttarakhand –Narendra Singh Negi, Dr.
Sekhar Pathak, and Girda – for the first time in North America, and
felicitated them with "Lifetime Achievement Awards" for their
for their outstanding contribution to Uttarakhand society. Mr. Deepak
Nautiyal also spoke about how UANA has successfully conducted the UANA
Award for academic Excellence project that has made the name of this
association well respected within Uttarakhand, and the entire
Uttarakhandi community worldwide including North America.

Mr. Vijay Sharma felicitated distinguished guests Mr. Pushpesh Tripathi,
Mr. Dhirendra Pratap, Mr Parashar Gaur, Dr. Kukreti, Dr. PDS Negi, Dr.
Basant Tariyal, Dr Kailsah Joshi and
Dr. Ramesh Pandey on behalf of UANA. Dr Kailash Joshi of CA could not
attend the convention So he was honored by Mr. Sharma in his absence.

The cultural program was yet another illustrious affair with the New
England chapter leading the way with an array of songs and dance
numbers. While the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra was by far the most
elaborate production, enormous efforts were made by various youth,
encouraged in their work by Pushp Kumar, coordinator of the UANA Yr.
2008 Convention organizing committee. All the participants of the Nanda
Devi Yatra thoroughly enjoyed the experience of simulating this
centuries old tradition on stage. Meenu and Manish Tiwari of
Massachusetts while performing the Holy Nanda Devi yatra experienced the
most amazing spiritual experience. Susheel Tiwari, who was a participant
of the year 2000 Nanda Devi Raj Jaat yatra shared his experience via
power point presentation. Preparation for the Nanda Devi yatra item
brought all Uttarakhandi families from New Englad area together, as they
spent every weekend of the last 3 months preparing for it. Many thanks
to Susheel, Alka and Pramod Pandey, Kamla Adhikari, Sunita Badola,
Lokesh & Navneet Negi, Meenu Tiwari ,and Seema and Biren Manchikalapati
for making this possible. Also, heartfelt thanks to Deepak pant of New
Hampshire and Lokesh and Navneet Negi of Rhode Island for traveling long
distance to join families from Masachusetts every weekend to participate
in practice sessions. Tapan and Ruchi Tiwari also made sure to be there
for every practice. Mansiha and Narender and Susheel and Seema Tiwari
are recently blessed with baby and those little infants were also the
part of practices. Although Girish Pathak could not make to practices so
he contributed by donations for the convention.
Special applaud for our hero Manan Pandey who missed several of his
soccer games to come to practice and took the lead role of Khadu "RAM"
As per Mrs Pushp Kumar, the joint effort of handful of pahadi families
contributed 100% towards the success of the convention. Nanda lok jaat
yatra was conceived and choreographed by young talented Sanju Pahari,
who is a scientist by profession and a true and most committed pahadi by
nature. Mamta Tripathi, an attendee from New Jersey commented that the
whole show was just awe inspiring and jaw dropping, the music, costumes,
performance, commentary and everything was just superb. Every one could
not stop praising the musical yatra. Professor Nautiyal of BHU also
commented that he has not seen such a show that made every person
present deeply involved in it.

In the foyer, the works of Mohini Rawat, a California-based artist, were
displayed. Jyoti Kandpal, a talented versatile singer was also among the
attendees and congratulated all the participants for putting a grand
show. As per her, this show has superbly showcased our culture as it had
all different folk music and dance of pahad like Cholia, chanchari,
jagar, jhoda etc.

Another attraction was the Tabla performance and Fusion on the song Bedu
pako. Probably it was first time when bedu pako was played as a fusion
by various instruments together, piano, violin, tabla and guitar etc.
This was an excellent presentation by kids. Kudos to Yash Adhikari,
Akshat Pandey, Natasha Kumar and Kriti Badola for their flawless
performance. Other attractions were performance on some Bollywood songs
and some pahadi songs including bedu pako.

Evening ended with sumptuous pahadi cuisine as dinner. All the
participants had only good things to remember for this educative and
memorable day of celebrating Uttarakhand Art, Culture and Heritage
together as a united, strong, and vibrant community of Uttarakhand
Association of North America at Boston.

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IT companies in Dehradun IT Park

Posted by: "amit_gairola" amit_gairola@hotmail.com   amit_gairola

Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:55 pm (PDT)

Hi,
Does anyone know what companies are opening up offices in the IT
park in Dehradun (Sahastradhara Road).

Regards,
Amit

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Posted by: "M S Mehta" mp.mehta@sify.com   mahipal.mehta

Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:55 pm (PDT)


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Dosto,


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