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India - Independence Day The republic of India gained its independence from the rule of the British on 15 August 1947.
British government. For India, 15 August is a day of her
Pakistan - Independence Day Independence Day, observed annually on 14 August, is a national holiday in Pakistan. Pakistan came
regions of South Asia via partition. (Continued On Page 06)
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Prepare For A New School Year
re-birth, a new start. (Continued On Page 19)
Raise Money For India
By Seema Govil
Want to ensure the transition from summer to school goes smoothly
Indian Americans Donate
Indian Americans, the wealthiest community in the nation, donate an estimated $1 billion annually to
1. Make a smooth transition.
Today, Westwood students pulled together and performed a show titled “Indradhanush”, meaning rainbow, which showcased a variety of Indian dances and music, from classical to Bollywood.
Been sleeping in all summer? Now’s the time to get your body back into the routine of early mornings. Start slowly, setting the alarm earlier until you reach the time you’ll be waking up for the school year. (Continued On Page 15)
The program was very diverse, but all the performers had a lot of experience and had been very well trained in many different art forms, including Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Flute, Violin, and Carnatic music. (Continued On Page 25)
for your family? Check out these six tips.
into existence as a result of the Pakistan Movement, which aimed for the creation of an independent Muslim state in the north-western
non-profit organizations, but give far less than their potential because of a wariness of how their donor dollars are spent, summated Indiaspora July 17, releasing the results of a first-ever survey of Indian American philanthropy. (Continued on Page 21)
Indian Americans Highest Earners Among Asians in US Indian Americans enjoy the highest levels of income among various Asian ethnic groups in the U.S., but wide economic disparities exist within the community, noted the
Pew Research Center in a report released July 12. (Continued on page 23)
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