My writing is dedicated to all the staff of the 3D (Desi Dementia Day Care) center, especially Kiruba, Shalma, Umesh, Parvati, and all others. On Valentine’s Day I think of the people who make life better, happier, just by being around, people whose good nature, ready smile and eagerness to help, enrich everyone they meet. On Valentine’s Day I…
Continued from part one…But Pradip asked me to wait. Later he told me that he telephoned Lata and she agreed to sing with sister Asha. I think this incident took place on January 21, 1963, if I remember correctly…Lata vs Asha – Who is the loser..?On January 23 I called up Lata and Asha for rehearsals in Mumbai. Lata came first,…
Dear Well Wishers,When Veena sang patriotic song ‘Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo’ at our India Home’s Republic Day programon Thursday, January 30, I promised the audience-members to tell the real story behind the scenes aboutthis historic song. Well, here is the factual story of the same told by music director C. Ramchandra in hisautobiography. As you may know, C. Ramchandra used…
Good Morning, If not known… Akhand Bharat (Undivided India) also known as Akhand Hindustan is a termfor the concept of a unified Greater India. It asserts that modern-day Afghanistan, Bangladesh,Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Tibet are one nation… I am with legendary music director Anil Biswas and his wife singerMeena Kapoor during our visit in…
Some of the excepts from music director C. Ramchandra’s autobiography book, about the historic song -‘Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo’… The dream fulfilled:The singing ended, followed by a loud, ear-splitting applause from the thousands. It was such a thrilling and unforgettable experience! Everyone loved the music, the song and its rendering by Lata, especially my most beloved Panditji.At the end of…
Multitalented Dr. Nalini Juhani’s Creative, Picturesque, Amazing & Artwork… In this memoir, ‘The Diary of the Roads’ I have Been On: Embracing the World’s Charm, she shares the storiesof enriching travel experiences that have inspired her. These essays, with photographs included, provide a glimpseof her travels through all seven continents of the world starting from within India… 2) In…
Written by: Jayant & Veena Kulkarni FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Shaaranya PillaiDeputy DirectorIndia Home, [email protected] India Home Selected to Enhance Digital Literacy Among Older Adults Through New National Initiative Queens, NY – India Home is excited to announce its participation in a new nationwide effort aimed at improving digital literacy among older adults. This initiative, led by the National…
Dr. Nalini Juthani : Outstanding Personality 1) Dr. Nalini Juthani… 2-3) Veena and me with Dr. Juthani at our home… 4) Dr. Juthani at Satya Narayan Mandir… Dear Well Wishers,As you may know, Dr. Nalini Juthani is a psychiatrist by profession. She is retired but not yet tired. In her active retirementshe is occupied in creative activities such as…
Written by: Jayant & Veena Kulkarni Promissory note:Two years ago just for curiosity, we went to our neighborhood area Satya Narayan Mandir for the grand opening event of ‘India Home A Center For Senior’ upon request by Manoo Ramchandani who is the mandir manager and our good friend. There were South Asian Community senior people like us along with other dignitaries. An enthusiastic lady on the…
Written by: Sumi Sarkar In a heartwarming celebration of togetherness, India Home proudly inaugurated its senior co-living space on January 16th, 2024. Esteemed guests, including President of the Borough of Queens, Donovan Richards Jr., graced a momentous ribbon-cutting ceremony. initiative redefines the concept of elderly care, offering a haven that resonates with the warmth and comfort of one’s…