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By NITISH S. RELE - [email protected]
Akshay Desai, a physician and president/CEO of Universal Health
Care in St. Petersburg, was recently appointed to the Florida
Board of Governors by Gov. Jeb Bush.
�I'm honored to be appointed to the prestigious Board of
Governors, which oversees the entire state university system,�
Desai told Khaas Baat. �My problem-solving expertise will be of
use for strategic planning, performance and accountability at all
levels of higher education. It is indeed an honor and a privilege
to serve my fellow Floridians.�
By Shephali J. Rele
This section will be devoted to telling you about creative films that may not have been blockbuster hits but in case you missed it, worth a look. It will also focus on new releases this month.
By ARUN MARBALLI
Dover Elementary School in eastern Hillsborough County, a school with a student population comprising almost entirely of children from migrant farm worker families, wanted to give back for all the help they have received during the holidays and the hurricanes. These are the same families that INDO-US Chamber of Commerce (INDOUS) has sponsored every year for a Thanksgiving Day dinner. Children who had frequently been at the receiving end of donations were instead giving back.
By NITISH S. RELE - [email protected]
While growing up in Africa as a child, she was entranced by the world of books. They were a big influence on Ruth Jeyaveeran, "offering an escape, what it's like to live in a different place."
The 32-year-old novelist and painter now wants children, especially of ages 4-8, to enjoy that very same land of fantasy by laying hands on a debut book "The Road to Mumbai." (published by Houghton Mifflin)
Profile: SONJAY DUTT
Watch out for "The Original Playa from the Himalaya." At just 5' 8" and 185 pounds, Sonjay Dutt pales in comparison to some of the bigger hulks in the ring. But the 22-year- old could spell trouble, especially if he kicks the Hindu Press move into gear -- spinning 360 degrees before diving and landing on top of his opponent.
Mental Health Column
It is time for the Tampa Bay community to have a forum where voices can be expressed, respected and heard. This column will provide just such a corner. In time, I hope there will be enough interest generated when you, the reader, will begin to request certain topics of discussion.
COOKBOOK AUTHOR SUVIR SARAN: INDIAN FOOD IS NOT ALWAYS ABOUT SPICY HOT By NITISH S. RELE
�Takeout?� You can�t be serious. Especially, not after you start reading the recently released �Indian Home Cooking: A Fresh Introduction to Indian Food, with More Than 150 Recipes� by Suvir Saran and Stephanie Lyness. Published by Clarkson Potter, the 272-page book (priced at $32.50) is filled with 75 color photographs showing some delicious and sumptuous meals.
Read Story
Youth Highlights Every parent wants the best possible education and life for their child, but often we turn to others to define what we mean by �best.� We all have experienced school so we have some perspective on this topic, but do we give our own opinions their due? Do we ask ourselves whether schools reflect our vision of the day-to-day activities of children and have we clearly thought about what it is we want for them? What is education and what should it do for our children? How can we best provide our children with the opportunity to experience our vision? Read Story |
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