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9/11 happened a long time back. Our nation needs to heal and move forward. We must never forget the lives lost and and always remember the sacrifices made during that horrific tragedy. We must also continually watch out for the lone wolves or radicals who seek to destroy our peace. We must also work together on stopping new illegal immigrants coming to our country, but must do so in the right way, the human way, the peaceful way! However, we can't terrorize our immigrants because they look different or believe they "took away our jobs." According to numerous studies, legal immigrants have not only created more jobs in our glorious republic, but also have been peaceful and at times, model community members. These immigrants work hard for a living, and moved here in the pursuit of giving a better life for themselves and their families. Immigrants also bring diversity to the workplace which results in greater creativity and opportunity. Some immigrants have ma...

Dalal Family in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on December 30, 2014 "India has the right, if she only knew, of becoming the predominant partner by reason of her numbers, geographical position and culture inherited for ages. She is the greatest storehouse of spiritual knowledge." Mahatma Gandhi I thoroughly enjoyed visiting Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, a city where Mahatma Gandhi spent much of his time, and started the famous Sabarmati Ashram; a city that Shri Narendra Modi, then Gujarat chief minister, transformed into a thriving metropolis. I was fortunate to spend quality time with my Puppa and Mummi at our home in Ahmedabad (my home is now in Irvine, California). I look forward to seeing my parents in USA (hopefully soon). Reconnecting with Family and Friends It was great to share the spirit of family during the holidays with my two sisters, Nitu and Situben and family (we were all together after 14 years); I am really going to miss my young sister Nitu, lovely niece Diya and fun moment...

My mother country India will be celebrating 67 years of Independence on August 15 . I will be simultaneously celebrating 21 years of marriage on August 15 (my wife and I got married in Buena Park, Orange County on August 15, 1993 according to Hindu custom). I live in the greatest democracy of the world United States of America with my family and love the free-spirit, opportunity, education, security and equality that USA offers to our citizens. I moved to USA in 1987 along with my sister in pursuit of the dream, went to school here, found my life partner, got married, was blessed with two beautiful children and became a naturalized USA citizen in 2008. My wife is our rock of the family.   At the same time, I am privileged to be born and raised in the largest democracy of the world India that is poised to prosper every day under the leadership of prime minister Shri Narendra Modi. Growing up in India with my parents, sisters, grand parents, and close family members taught me about o...

"India's Cricket God" Sachin Tendulkar retired from cricket after playing for 24 years, amassing over 34,000 runs and breaking most conceivable batting records including 100 total centuries.  The Little Master, as he is affectionately nicknamed, is considered the most successful batsman by cricket fans, players and pundits of our times. What was the secret recipe behind his success? What can we learn from the great Sachin Tendulkar? In USA, Cal Ripken Jr. is nicknamed "The Iron Man" for having played baseball for 21 years straight. Would it be apt to call Tendulkar "The Super Man" for having played cricket for 24 years and becoming the role model and inspiration for millions of cricket fans worldwide? Tendulkar started playing cricket when he was just 16 years old. What made the master blaster Sachin Tendulkar super successful? What are his 5 keys to success? 1. Have A Great Role Model In his interview after the last match that he played in Mumbai, Ten...