Inspired Second Generation Indian American Youth Raise $95,000 for Rural Indian Families

DOWNLOAD PICTURES Chicago, IL: ABC7 Chicago Anchorman Ravi Baichwal, and Professor James Whelan of the Kelley School of Business, Indian University headlined a special fundraiser on Sunday, June 3rd, 2012, from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm, supporting Chinmaya Organization for Rural Development (CORD)’s successful social programs in India. CORD has been offering sustainable development programs in rural regions of many Indian states for the past 30 years. CORD’s services are focused on improving health, education, and support for the disabled, social justice, local self-governance, decreasing poverty and solving many environmental issues. The fundraiser event had an attendance of 500 people and featured scrumptious Indian dinner, high-powered fusion Indian performances (Bhangra dances) and two comedic acts, hosted at Waterford Banquets, 933 South Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, IL. It was broadcast on the ABC 7 10:00pm News showcasing anchorman Mr. Ravi Baichwal’s address to the crowd emphasizing the spirit of giving in the South Asian community and the impact the evening would have on the people of rural India. Professor James Wahlen, who has collaborated with and visited CORD sites in the past, commended the organization on its global ethos, which has an astounding local impact. This event was spearheaded solely by the second generation, […]

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Inspired Second Generation Indian American Youth Raise $95,000 for Rural Indian Families

Chicago, IL: ABC7 Chicago Anchorman Ravi Baichwal, and Professor James Whelan of the Kelley School of Business, Indian University headlined a special fundraiser on Sunday, June 3rd, 2012, from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm, supporting Chinmaya Organization for Rural Development (CORD)’s successful social programs in India. CORD has been offering sustainable development programs in rural regions of many Indian states for the past 30 years. CORD’s services are focused on improving health, education, and support for the disabled, social justice, local self-governance, decreasing poverty and solving many environmental issues. The fundraiser event had an attendance of 500 people and featured scrumptious Indian dinner, high-powered fusion Indian performances (Bhangra dances) and two comedic acts, hosted at Waterford Banquets, 933 South Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, IL. It was broadcast on the ABC 7 10:00pm News showcasing anchorman Mr. Ravi Baichwal’s address to the crowd emphasizing the spirit of giving in the South Asian community and the impact the evening would have on the people of rural India. Professor James Wahlen, who has collaborated with and visited CORD sites in the past, commended the organization on its global ethos, which has an astounding local impact. This event was spearheaded solely by the second generation, community-minded Indian […]

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Pujya Gurdeva, Dada J. P. Vaswani’s visit to Chicago

DOWNLOAD PICTURES “In the midst of your daily work, in the tumult and storm of life, pause for a while, again and again.” “In the , MOMENT you will clear your heart, forgiving all who you think have wronged you. This can envelop the world with powerful positive vibrations ushering a New Age. The Master said, I have but only one tongue. If I had a Million Tongues, I would still utter the one word: Give! Give! Give! And the best giving is Forgiving.” Asian Media USA © Chicago IL: Dada J. P. Vaswani, the head of Sadhu Vaswani Mission, Pune, India was in Chicago with his presence at a Spiritual Discourse in English on “Slow Down Your Pace” followed by an interactive Q&A session , on Sunday June 3rd, 2012 from 5pm at the Marriott Oak Brook,1401, West Street, Illinois 60521. All those attending got an opportunity to ask Beloved Dada their innermost burning questions and got comfort in his answers that only he can provide. The Program included one hour of Bhajans sung by a renowned singer from London, Dr. Harish Wadhwani. There was also an Exhibition of photographs of Sadhu T.L. Vaswani as well as Pujya Dada. […]

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Pujya Gurdeva, Dada J. P. Vaswani's visit to Chicago

“In the midst of your daily work, in the tumult and storm of life, pause for a while, again and again.” “In the , MOMENT you will clear your heart, forgiving all who you think have wronged you. This can envelop the world with powerful positive vibrations ushering a New Age. The Master said, I have but only one tongue. If I had a Million Tongues, I would still utter the one word: Give! Give! Give! And the best giving is Forgiving.” Asian Media USA © Chicago IL: Dada J. P. Vaswani, the head of Sadhu Vaswani Mission, Pune, India was in Chicago with his presence at a Spiritual Discourse in English on “Slow Down Your Pace” followed by an interactive Q&A session , on Sunday June 3rd, 2012 from 5pm at the Marriott Oak Brook,1401, West Street, Illinois 60521. All those attending got an opportunity to ask Beloved Dada their innermost burning questions and got comfort in his answers that only he can provide. The Program included one hour of Bhajans sung by a renowned singer from London, Dr. Harish Wadhwani. There was also an Exhibition of photographs of Sadhu T.L. Vaswani as well as Pujya Dada. Everyone enjoyed […]

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