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Kalpana Peddibhotla, Executive Director of SAAJCO, with us

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Kalpana Peddibhotla is a lawyer of over 25 years and has practiced primarily in immigration.

Kalpana is the Executive Director of the newly formed South Asian American Justice Collaborative (SAAJCO) which seeks to advance the rights of South Asians living in the US.

Kalpana has a great perspective as an Immigration Lawyer on how the Presidential candidates deal with immigration, and can bust some prevalent immigration myths.

Join us for a great conversation, today, focused on the issues being discussed for the November Elections. Tune – in for sure, yet again, today, 3rd October, on MeraSangeet Gold at 6:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 6:00 PM EST and MeraSangeet USA/East at 7:00 PM and 12:00 PM EST.

Eminent Immigration lawyer, Rajiv S Khanna, on our Hindi Radio Show, Chat and Chai

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Today we talk to eminent lawyer, Rajiv S Khanna joining in from Washington DC….Today, Rajiv ji answers various queries on immigration.

Do tune-in for the conversation, every Monday,  our Hindi Radio Show, Chat and Chai, on MeraSangeet Gold at 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 7:00 PM  – EST. And if you miss it, listen in to the repeat shows, every Thursday, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 3:00 PM – EST

For any immigration solutions, write in to kanwal@merasangeet.com. Alternatively, you could call in at 1-800-471-8987 ext 2

In conversation with Prof Shuvra Das, faculty member of Mechanical Engineering, University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit

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Prof Shuvra Das was born in Kolkata, India, and finished his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He came to the US as a graduate student in 1985 and finished his Ph.D. from Iowa State University. He was a post-doctoral researcher at University of Notre Dame for just under a year. Since 1994 he has been a faculty member of Mechanical Engineering at University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, USA. His wife, also an engineer, works for Ford Motor Company.

Prof Shuvra loves reading, writing, painting, photography, and theater. He has six published texts on different topics of engineering. His creative writings (mostly poetry) in English and Bengali have been published in many magazines such as The Antonym, Batayan, The Balcony, Doublespeak, Pine Cone Review, Rigorous, Sahitya Cafe, Banglalive, Irabotee, etc. He is also very active in grassroots organizing and is a founder member of SAMOSA, a South Asian grassroots organizing group in Michigan. In 2019 SAMOSA became a partner and the Michigan chapter of They See Blue. Since then Shuvra and other SAMOSA members have been involved in the nationwide efforts of They See Blue to get South Asians to support Democratic candidates nationwide.

We talk to Prof Shuvra Das about the upcoming elections, and much around it – So, if you missed this earlier, tune – in for sure, yet again, today, 29th  September, on MeraSangeet Gold at 6:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 6:00 PM EST and MeraSangeet USA/East at 7:00 PM and 12:00 PM EST.

From our Archives – In conversation with one of India’s finest actors, Kanwaljit

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Kanwalit Singh is a wonderful Indian actor who has performed in films as well as television serials. He has acted in Hindi and Punjabi films. His contributions towards these mediums has been immense. Some of his works include TV series and films like Buniyaad, Saans, Satte Pe Satta, Jee Aayan Nu, Asa Nu Maan Watna Da and so many more.

The conversation goes back many years – to how life took Kanwaljit towards films, about his very famous works – from Television to films, and much more – beyond films — about his wife and how he first met her, and much more.

Do tune in for the interview, recorded many years back – yet again today, on our show, From our Archives, today, 27th September, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 3:00 PM – EST.

From our Archives – Conversation with the popular Indian actress, model and singer, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, on our Hindi Radio Show

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Suchitra Krishnamoorthi is an Indian actress, model and singer known for her works in Hindi cinema, South cinema, and television.

Suchitra started her career with the TV series Chunauti while still in school in the year 1987–1988.She acted in a production of Peanuts: The Musical, a musical based on the famous comic strip Peanuts.She played the character Lucy. She appeared in television commercials endorsing many products.

On the show, we talk about her various roles – as a model, actor, singer, mother, painter — to name some – We also talk about her very popular movie, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, about her songs, and much more. Courtesy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suchitra_Krishnamoorthi

Catch the conversation, recorded many years back, today, 20th September, on our Hindi Radio Show, From our Archives, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 3:00 PM – EST

Dr. Rajiv Bhateja, co-founder of They See Blue, with us

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Dr. Rajiv Bhateja grew up in Bangalore, India, and earned a Bachelor of Technology from IIT, Bombay. He holds master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Bhateja has worked at eight startup companies in Silicon Valley, most recently as vice president of engineering. Following retirement, Dr. Bhateja has been active in civic affairs and was recently elected to the City Council in his hometown of Los Altos Hills.

Dr. Rajiv Bhateja is a co-founder of They See Blue®. He first became involved in U.S. politics in 2004. He volunteered for the first Obama campaign in 2008, co-founded Silicon Valley Courageous Resistance in January 2017 and They See Blue in July 2018. He serves on the They See Blue National Strategy Team and helps coordinate its technology and data management activities. Check out the website: https://theyseeblue.org 

We talk to Dr. Rajiv Bhateja about the upcoming elections, about the economy and much more – Tune – in for sure, yet again today, 16th September, on MeraSangeet Gold at 6:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 6:00 PM EST and MeraSangeet USA/East at 7:00 PM and 12:00 PM EST.

In Remembrance – a conversation from our archives – with Jaspal Singh Bhatti

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Jaspal Singh Bhatti was an Indian television personality known for his satirical take on the problems of the common man. He is most well known for his television series Flop Show, Full Tension and mini capsules Ulta Pulta, which ran in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Jaspal Singh Bhatti was commonly known as “King of Comedy” and also “King of Satire”. He carried out various anti corruption crusades in Chandigarh. His frontal attack on issues like redtapism, nepotism, and corruption was both comic and awakening for masses.

In 2013, Jaspal Singh Bhatti was (posthumously) honored with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award. Courtesy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaspal_Bhatti

Today, as we remember Jaspal Singh Bhatti, do listen – in this conversation, recorded many years back, today, 16th September, on our show, From our Archives, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 3:00 PM – EST

In conversation with the legendary Indian classical Sarod player, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sahaab

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Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sahaab, the legendary Indian classical sarod player, needs no introduction. He is well known and much loved across the globe. He was born into a classical musical family and has performed internationally since the 1960s.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sahaab was awarded the 21st Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavna Award. He received the Padma Shri in 1975, Padma Bhushan in 1991, and Padma Vibhushan in 2001, and was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 1989 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship for 2011. He was awarded the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize in 2004.The U.S. state Massachusetts proclaimed 20 April as Amjad Ali Khan Day in 1984. He was made an honorary citizen of Houston, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee, in 1997, and of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2007. He received the Banga-Vibhushan in 2011. Courtesy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amjad_Ali_Khan

It was a delight for us to have this conversation with Khan Sahaab, as he talks about music, his journey  and much more. This conversation was recorded some years back – So incase you missed it earlier, Do listen – into the rebroadcast for sure, today, 14th September, on our Hindi Radio Show, From our Archives, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 3:00 PM – EST

Erasing Borders Dance Festival, September 2024 – Save the dates

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The ERASING BORDERS DANCE FESTIVAL returns for “THEN AND NOW” its 17th annual event with three totally different programs, treating audiences to a wide and exciting range of artists, storytellers, and musicians performing different styles of Indian dance: Kathak Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and more. Live performances September 21 & 22, 6 PM, at the Ailey Citigroup Theater.

In conversation with Dr. Rita Yadava on Reproductive Rights at stake in November 2024

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Dr. Rita Yadava, M.D. specializes in Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology and has been practicing since 1986, though she is currently semi-retired. She serves on the Medical Advisory Board of Easter Seals DuPage, the Board of Directors of Giant Steps Autism School, and the Board of Directors of the National Indo-American Museum.

Dr. Yadava has a special interest in children with developmental and behavioral disabilities. She is a passionate advocate for gun safety, community health, and reproductive rights. She is also mom to Nina and Gaurav, and Nani to Nina’s two daughters.& Dadi to Gaurav’s three sons. 

We talked to Dr. Rita about the reproductive rights at stake in November 2024. We also catch a glimpse of her life now, her family, and about India and much more. 

So in cse you missed this earlier, do tune – in today, 07th September, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 3:00 PM – EST.

Kamal Bawa, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Boston, with us

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Kamal Bawa is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Boston, and Founder of the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Bangalore A world-leading authority on conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, he has received many international awards such as Gunnerus Prize in sustainability, Midori Prize in biodiversity, Linnean Medal, and honorary doctorates from the University of Alberta, and Concordia University. He is an elected Fellow of the Royal Society, the American Philosophical Society, and the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Kamal Bawa is the founding Editor-in-Chief of Conservation and Society and Founding Editor of Ecology, Economy and Society.

Today, we talk to Prof. Bawa about conservation of ecology and environment, about Atree and much more – Tune – in for sure, today, 04th September, on MeraSangeet Gold at 6:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 6:00 PM EST and MeraSangeet USA/East at 7:00 PM and 12:00 PM EST.

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