Monthly Community Paper | www.austinsouthasian.com | 512-828-6709 | Vol. 12 No. 07
Kids Play Combat Boredom Ekal Austin’s Annual Event
Whether it’s dance lessons, computer projects, art class or yoga, kids these days are busy bees.
And while such activities are enriching and fun, experts say that many kids aren’t spending enough time doing something much simpler and every bit as important as structured programming: playing outdoors. (Continued On From Page 17)
SAIVA
By Yamini
While we all get bored from time to time, it’s important to know that chronic boredom may be bad for health, as experts have found it can be associated with depression, anxiety and even bad habits like smoking and overeating.
By Anu Irrinki
July is Anti-Boredom Month, and the perfect opportunity to explore new hobbies and interests,
social hour and Vishwanath Batunge’s band kicked off the evening with some nostalgic Kishore Kumar and Mukesh songs. As the
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Dads to play with.. Experts say that it’s just as important for dads to provide emotional comfort to their kids as moms, and
On Wednesday June 12, SAIVA seniors spent their Wednesday at the Asian American Resource Center decorating tote bags (Continued On Page 04)
The doors opened after a convivial
evening progressed, many more popular songs from classic Bollywood to contemporary tunes were
inside July 2019
The Picture Book World..4 Raising Awareness.......05 Arun’s Scribblings.........06 Combat Freedom.........06 Eliminate Food Waste...07 Americans Still Paying The Price Of Cold War.........08 Stay Cool In Summer....08
JULY 4thIndependence Day
sung, including requests from the audience. (Continued On Page 18)
Yoga Day International Day of Yoga, or commonly and unofficially referred to as Yoga Day, is celebrated annu-
Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence
that playing is one of the best ways for dads to serve as role models and strengthen bonds. It all starts with finding the time.
of the United States on July 4, 1776.
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ally on 21 June since its inception in 2015. An international day for yoga was declared unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). (Continued On Page 24)
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