KollyTollyMovies, Inc. a household name based in Kansas, USA providing an opportunity to all South Indians in and around Kansas City to watch their favorite South Indian Movies on Silver Screen.
KollyTollyMovies, Inc. proudly announces that the Magnum Opus Movie Magadheera has become a mile stone for Indian movies in Kansas, USA running 100 days (3/4 shows on the weekends). We are able to create this record with the great help and support of the public. We are very much thankful to all who stood by us for the same.
We had a special free show on the occasion of Magadheera 100th Day on Saturday, 11/07/09 at 08:30pm. We got a tremendous support from the public and changed a bigger auditorium due to the heavy crowd of 300+.
Special thanks to Masalas Authentic Indian Diner, co-sponsor of this Mega Celebration. Thanks to KCDesi for the special coverage and Chiru Vaaradhi Team for the support.
Special Thanks to BlueSky Cinemas, Inc, Magadheera USA Distributor, for their extraordinary Help and Support.
Pictures of this celebration available at this link http://picasaweb.google.com/kc.desimovies/Magadheera100DaysHungamaInKansasCity
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Monday, November 9, 2009
Magadheera 100 Days Hungama in Kansas City
Desi Swine Flu Victim
Mr Vipul, also known as Victor, a frequently seen figure in the community, was recently diagnosed with Swine Flu. He bravely fought for at least 2 weeks before finally succumbing to the disease. KCdesi joins the community in praying for Vipul's family in this time of crisis. We will surely miss him.
Learn more about Swine Flu by clicking here. Protect yourself and your family!
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Friday, November 6, 2009
IAKC Officials for 2010!
The following information has been received by us about the India Association of Kansas City 2010 Committee.
Please congratulate the committee members. KCdesi also challenges them to live up to the mandate that they have volunteered for.
IAKC Board of Trustees (2010)
Narinder Singh (Chairman) 2008-2010
Anuradha Arnipalli 2010-2012
Sai Chimalakonda 2009-2011
Rajiv Dang 2008-2010
Amit Desai 2009-2011
Shibani Maulik 2008-2010
Sreekumar Nair 2008-2010
Pankaj B. Patel 2008-2010
Debjani Roychowdhury 2009-2011
Priya Sane 2008-2010
Pritibha Trivedi 2008-2010
Ravi Mehra (Ex-Officio) 2010
IAKC Executive Committee for 2010
President Atul Agarwal
Vice President Rajesh Gupta
Secretary Sridhar Harohalli
Joint Secretary / Academic Liaison Hira Nair
Treasurer Brajendra Thakur
Program Chair Purnima Bansal
Assistant Program Chair Garima Yadav
Community Outreach Rekha Sharma Crawford
Sports Coordinator Madhukar Garlapati
Assistant Sports Coordinator Raj Bahere
Editor & Membership Pravin Tayal
Ethnic Commissioner Hema Sharma
Alt. Ethnic Commissioner Usha Saha
Volunteers
Brijpal Singh
Girish Pednekar
Sandeep Mehta
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Tamil Sangam Call for Nominations
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
As you may all know, our Sangam activities are planned and organized by an Executive Committee of seven members elected annually. Three of them are officers – President, Treasurer, and Secretary – and are elected from the members of the previous committees. The remaining four are coordinators – Cultural Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, Food Coordinator, and Movie Coordinator – and are elected from the general membership. This announcement is our Call for Nominations to elect these four coordinators to serve on the 2010 executive committee.
1. Cultural Coordinator: This person should be able to plan and organize various cultural programs throughout the year. The cultural coordinator should be capable of identifying talents within our community and elsewhere and brings those talents to our stage programs. He/she will serve as the MC of all stage programs and should be able to talk to a large group of people with ease. Eloquence and excellent people skills are essential in discharging the duties as a cultural coordinator. The cultural coordinator is also expected to contact potential sponsors and generate additional income for the events.
2. Communications Coordinator: The principal qualities of this person include excellent written skills. The communications coordinator prepares and sends out announcement of upcoming events. A well-drafted announcement always brings a good turn out to the programs. He/she is also responsible for editing and publishing Sangam Newsletters. The content of elegant and well-laid-out newsletters enhances the image of any organization. The person is also expected to contact local retailers and restaurants, get advertisements, and include in the Newsletter.
3. Food Coordinator: Being a connoisseur of fine food is an art in its own right and our food coordinator is not only a gourmet but a fine organizer and can do a great job, minimizing cost without compromising quality. Since food is an important part of any gathering, the food coordinator often reaps wonderful praises from the community.
4. Movie Coordinator: This person must have impeccable ability in identifying good tamil movies that are entertaining and thought provoking. He/she must be able to talk to and negotiate with agents for timely release and for best price. The person must be a movie lover and his/her enthusiasm must be infectious.
We are confident that many of you have the interest and skills mentioned above. You can do it. Sangam is your organization. Your effort and involvement can significantly enhance the image of our organization. Please send your nominations today even though we can accept nominations until November 15, 2009. If you prefer, you can mention the specific coordinator position to which you are nominating. Only self-nominations are accepted. Also, tell your friends and community members about this announcement.
Send your nomination to Ms. Akila Subramaniam, Committee Election Officer, by email to maniakila@sbcglobal.net. If you need a copy of coordinator responsibilities document, please contact Sangam founder at founder@kctamilsangam.org.
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KCTS Executive Commitee 2009
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
TAGKC - Dasara Deepawali Spectacular 2009
Telugu Association of Greater Kansas City (TAGKC)
14436 Hemlock St Overland Park KS 66223 - 913-232-8812
Dasara Deepawali Spectacular - 2009
With Sri Shivareddy, a Great Mimicry artist & film actor and local talents
On: Sunday 25th October
Venue: BVNW High School
Admission:
Entry Ticket for non-members.
Free to members (a $5.00 registration fee is applied for Members)
Please visit http://www.tagkc.org for more details.
Dinner:
Mouth watering Dinner Buffet
Adults - $6.50
Kids (4 -12 years) - $5.00
**both Members and Non-Members have to buy dinner tickets**
Program Details:
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Dinner & Social hour
2:30pm - 6:00 pm - Entertainment/ Cultural Programs
Special discount on group purchases
15% off on your total purchase
when you buy 25 or more adult tickets in a single transaction
Google checkout is available to register as well as to buy tickets for admission and lunch together. Please remember to buy entry tickets and lunch tickets together.
Non-Members: Buy Tickets Here
Members or would like to become one: Buy Member Tickets
For sponsorship tickets please contact Indira Yadali @ 913-609-6003 or yadalindira@gmail.com
For more details on the event please visit www.tagkc.org
KC Kriya Yoga Program - November 13th - 15th
On Nov 13th, we have a free lecture by John Williams at Unity Temple on the Plaza (Myrtle Fillmore Chapel).
Nov 14th Kriya Yoga Inititation will be held at KC Kriya Yoga Center.
FREE Meditation Workshops on Oct 24th & Oct 31st
"If we knew how much bliss awaits within, if we had even an inkling of it, we will drop all other pursuits and rush towards it."
- Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
HTCC : Artiste of the month
Artiste of the month : Hema Sharma
Saturday, October 24 2009, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hema Sharma started her singing lessons at the age of 6 and learned under several musicians including Savithri Ramamoorthy (carnatic music), Akila Shankar (Bhajans), Saidi Tevaram Natarajan (tevaram and thirupugazh), Oothukadu brothers (oothukadu songs on Krishna), and Krishnaveni Ramalingam (little bit of everything). As a child she participated in a number of bhajan concerts at temples for religious festivals and other celebrations. Now, Hema teaches music to a few students. She has a strong base in rhythm because of her Bharathanatyam training under the Late Gnanaprakasam, Sri Adyar Laksman, and the Dhananjayans. She has been teaching dancing in the Kansas City area for the past 20 years. Mukundan Srinivasan will support her on the violin.
Amitabh Choudhury will accompany Hema on the Tabla.
contact name: Raja Govindarajan
venue: HTCC
Phone: 913-226-0836
email: raja.govindarajan@sprint.com
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
National Geographic photo contest
National Geographic photo contest
National Geographic invites photographs on people, place and nature for its 2009 International Photography Contest. The deadline for submitting entries is October 31, 2009.
Every year, National Geographic's International Photography Contest draws thousands of spectacular photos from users around the world.
Up to six photos in three categories – People, Places, and Nature can be submitted.
Prizes:
Winners will be able to win a digital camera kit and have their image published in the magazine.
Winners will be entered into the Worldwide International Photography Contest. Winners will be announced in early December. There is an entry fee of U.S. $12 for each photo.
Deadline:
Photographs can be submitted between now and October 31, 2009.There is an entry fee of US$ 12 for each photo.
To enter the contest, please click here
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Five Days of Diwali
Five Days Of Diwali
Deewali is a festival of joy, splendor, brightness and happiness. It is the festival of lights and is celebrated with great enthusiasm by all Indians all over the world. The uniqueness of this festival is its harmony of five varied philosophies, with each day to a special thought or ideal. People celebrate each of its five days of festivities with true understanding, it will uplift and enrich the lives.
The first day of Diwali: Dhanteras
The first day of Diwali is called Dhanvantari Triodasi or Dhanwantari Triodasi also called Dhan Theras. It is in fact the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksh, the dark forthnight of the month of Kartik. On this day, Lord Dhanwantari came out of the ocean with Ayurvedic for mankind. This day marks the beginning of Deepawali celebrations.
On this day at sunset, Hindus should bathe and offer a lighted deeya with Prasad (sweets offered at worship time) to Yama Raj, the Lord of Death and pray for protection from untimely death. This offering should be made near a Tulsi tree, the Holy Basil or any other sacred tree that one might have in their yard.
The second day of Diwali: Choti Diwali
The second day of dipawali is called Narak Chaturdasi. On this day Lord Krishna destroyed the demon Narakasur and made the world free from fear. On this day, one should massage the body with oil to relieve it of tiredness, bathe and rest so that Diwali can be celebarated with vigour and devotion.
On this night, Yama Deeya should not be lit. The Shastras (Laws of Dharma) declares that Yama Deeya should be offered on Triodasi night with Prasad. Some people mistook it to mean that because Yama Deeya was lit on that night, that it should always be lit on the night before deepavali. This is absolutely not true. It is advisable that one consults with a learned Pandit or Hindu Astrologer for proper guidance on this matter.
The third day of Diwali: Lakshmi Puja on Diwali
This is the day when worship unto Mother Lakshmi is performed. Hindus cleanse themselves and join with their families and their Pandit (priest) and they worship the divine Goddess Lakshmi to achieve the blessings of wealth and prosperity, the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.
The fourth day of Diwali: Padwa & Govardhan Puja
On this day, Govardhan Pooja is performed. Many thousands of years ago, Lord Krishna caused the people of Vraja to perform Govardhan Pooja. From then on, every year Hindus worship Govardhan to honour that first Pooja done by the people of Vraja.
The fifth day of Diwali: Bhai Duj
The fifth day of the Diwali is called Bhratri Dooj. This is the day after Goverdhan Pooja is performed and normally two days after Diwali day. It is a day dedicated to sisters. Many moons ago, in the Vedic era, Yama (Yamraj, the Lord of death) visited his sister Yamuna on this day. He gave his sister a Vardhan (a boon) that whosoever visits her on this day shall be liberated from all sins. They will achieve Moksha or final emancipation. From then on, brothers visit their sisters on this day to enquire of their welfare.
This day marks the end of the five days of deepavali celebrations. This is also known as Bhai fota among Bengalis. Bhai fota is an event especially among Bengalis when the sister prays for her brother's safety, success and well being.
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