July - August 2007 - India Association of Indianapolis

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A Publication of the India Association of Indianapolis, Inc.
Vol. 31, No. 4
A Magazine with a Mission - to Inform, Communicate and Enlighten
July-August 2007
13th IAGA
Invitational
Tournament
The 13th IAGA (Indian American
Golf Association) Invitational
tournament is scheduled on
August 25th (Saturday), 2007 at
8:00 am. As last year, there will
be banquet luncheon after play at
India Palace.
The winner will be presented the
Rotating Crystal Trophy. There will
also be cash prizes.
This is one occasion for all the
Indian American golfers in Central
Indiana to participate in friendly
camaraderie for a round of golf.
Please contact Dan Trivedi
(Udayan.Trivedi@rolls-royce.
com), Vaidyanathan Subramaniam
(vproteome@gmail.com) or Nag
Nagarajan (nag4980@aol.com), if
you intend to participate. We will
contact you by email with further
details.
2007 UPCOMING EVENTS
NIGHT FOR THE ORPHANS - July 12
INDIA DAY - Saturday, August 18
IAGA TOURNAMENT - August 25
DIWALI - Saturday, November 10
Visit Our Website: www.myiai.org
July-August 2007
Kishor M. Kulkarni Prize.
Presented by the Indiana University India
Studies Program
1st Place - $1,500.00
2nd Place - $1,000.00
3rd Place - $500.00
Deadline for entries: July 31, 2007
The Kishor M. Kulkarni Arts and Humanities
Prize on Modern India competition is open to
permanent residents and citizens of the United
States who are high school juniors or seniors,
undergraduate or graduate students at a U.S.
college or university, or between the ages of 16
and 25, with ancestry in what is now the Republic
of India, whose principal residence is in the United
States.
Entries may be submitted in one of two
categories: (1) Analytic - an essay analysis of
political, economic, cultural or social issues as
they impact modern India or (2) Creative Writing a short story, poetry, novella, drama, or travelogue
related to modern India. A distinguished panel of
jurors will evaluate submissions in each category,
and first, second, and third places will be awarded
to the best qualified entries from both categories.
High School students will be eligible to win only
the third place award.
EDITORIAL BOARD
Editor: Ram Ravindran......................................................................... 291-2816
Chairperson, IAI Board: Archana Thaker............................................... 297-9470
President, IAI Executive Committee: Raju Chinthala............................. 339-7461
Kanchana Ishwar, Advertising Editor..................................................... 848-8943
Publisher: Madhu Bhargava.................................................................. 899-1020
Please mail your ads to Bhar Printing Address.
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Editor: Please mail your articles to Ram Ravindran • rravindr@iupui.edu or
Mail: 7731 Traders Cove Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46254 Phone: 291-2816
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Mail your payment to: 1845 Knaphill Court, Carmel, IN 46033 • 848-8943
Bharati is a bimonthly newsletter of the India Association of Indianapolis, Inc.,
dedicated to communicate, inform and enlighten the Community and be a forum
for fostering Indian arts and culture. It reaches all the Indian American Community
Entries must be original work primarily produced
within twelve (12) months prior to the application
deadline. Entries must be postmarked by no later
than July 31, 2007.
The winner of the competition will be announced
in September, 2007. Presentation of the awards
will be made in the fall of 2007. The decision of
the judges is final and the India Studies Program
will decide all questions of eligibility.
Entry forms are available from the IU India
Studies web site: http://www.indiana.edu/~isp/
Classified Advertisements
Bharati is planning to publish classified ads
from next issue on. Anyone of you who may have
some classified ads for listing, please contact the
advertising editor. Bharati is read by more than
1000 families.
CLASSIFIED ADS
(FOR RENT, SELL, BUY, HELP WANTED,
SERVICE FOR HIRE, MERCHANDISE, FOR
SALE, CHILDCARE, etc.)
The advertisement rate is $10/per issue. 30 words
are allowed. Please call or email the advertising editor
Kanchana Ishwar (848.8943 kvishwar@sbglobal.net)
of Central Indiana. Bharati invites advertisements, articles and letters to the editor.
Articles should be of general interest and not be more than 600 words. Letters to
the editor should not exceed 200 words. Letters should be typed double spaced
and must include your name. The editor reserves the right to edit any material
selected for publication.
The deadline for receiving articles and advertising for
the September-October issue is August 15, 2007.
The advertisement rates are as follows. Please make checks payable to India
Association of Indianapolis.
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July-August 2007
A Night for the Orphans
Mughal Cuisine by
The Miracle Foundation’s work in India
Presented by:
Caroline Boudreaux and Grafton Day
ursday, July 12, 2007 from
7:00 - 9:00pm
at the
India Community Center
Thursday,
July 12,
2007
from
7:00 - 9:00pm
amily and join us for a night
of delicious
Indian food, wine and music to support Grafton
at
the
India
Community
dia and her goal of raising $65,000
this year forCenter
orphans in India through The Miracle
year she raised $45,000 for the orphans and would greatly appreciate your attendance to
bring your
and beverages
join us for
a night
of
uccess of Please
the fundraising.
Thefamily
buffet and
have
been generously
donated by the
delicious Indian food, wine and music to support
w.
Grafton with her trip to India and her goal of raising
Agenda:
$65,000 this year for orphans in India through The
7:00-7:30: Drinks and Appetizers
Miracle7:30-8:30
Foundation.
year
she raised $45,000
DinnerLast
Buffet
$20/person*
for the8:00-8:30:
orphansPresentation
and would
greatly (Founder)
appreciate
by Caroline
your attendance
to
help
continue
the
success
of
8:30-9:00: Follow-up Discussions
the fundraising.
and beverages have
*$10/studentThe
and buffet
$50/Family
been generously donated by the sponsors listed
below. by July 9th at (317) 797-9722 (please leave a message)
.V.P. to Grafton
ndia Community Center: 4420 W. 56th St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46219
Agenda: 7:00-7:30: Drinks and Appetizers
7:30-8:30 Dinner Buffet $20/person*
8:00-8:30: Presentation by Caroline (Founder)
8:30-9:00: Follow-up Discussions
al Cuisine
*$10/student and $50/Family
R.S.V.P. to Grafton by July 9th
at (317) 797-9722 (please leave a message)
India Community Center
4420 W. 56th St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46254
July-August 2007
Congratulation Graduates...
Graduated from Carmel High School and will pursue
an undergraduate degree at Purdue University.
India Association of Indianapolis congratulates
all the graduates for their achievements and
future goals. IAI wishes them all the best and
may God bless them to fulfill their dreams. Some
of the names of the graduates are listed below....
Tarun Gangwani
Son of Haresh and Reena Gangwani
Graduated from Carmel High School with Acedemic
Honors. He will be pursue an undergraduate degree
in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh.
Deeksha Ahuja
Daughter of Sanjeev and Amita Ahuja
Graduated from Carmel High School with academic
honors. Deeksha will pursue an undergraduate
degree at Purdue University.
Priya Ishwar
Daughter of V.R. and Kanchana Ishwar
Graduated from Carmel HS as a member of National
Honor Society and DECA club. She is planning to
pursue a degree in business from Indiana University.
Paroma Bose
Daughter of Sajal and Kalyani Bose
Graduated from Roncalli High School, Honors with
distinction, Hudson Honors College Scholar
Future goal: Will be attending IUB (Biology major)
Anisha Kumar
Daughter of Arun and Alka Kumar
Graduated in Top 10% class and as President’s
Education Award winner from Carmel High School.
Anisha will pursue an undergraduate degree at
Indiana University.
Nikhil Bysani
Son of Gokul Kris and Nanda Bysani
Graduated from Carmel High School and will be
joining University of Illinois.
Sharanya Chaganti
Daughter of Soma and Malathi Chaganti
Graduated from Carmel High School and Joining
Indiana University.
Preya Dave
Daughter of Kumar and Hansa Dave
Graduated from Perry Meridian High Schoolas Senior
Class President and graduated in the top 2% of her
class (ranked in top 10). She was awarded numerous
scholarships and awards, specifically the “Something
Extra” Award, given to only one student in the school.
Future goal: Will attend IUB (Premed)
Priyanka Dube
Daughter of Dr. Sanjay and Dr. Archana Dube
Graduated from Carmel High School
National Honors Society
Future goal: Study at IUB (Medical track and foreign
language)
Katyayan Dwivedi
Son of Yoginder and Madhu Dwivedi
Rohit Majumdar
Son of Jayanta and Lipika Majumdar
Graduated from Carmel High School and will pursue
his studies from University of Southern California.
Tanvi Melanta
Daughter of Sheakar and Shaila Melanta
Graduated from Carmel High School and joining
Indiana University.
Gira Mistry
Son of Narendra and Varsha Mistry
Graduated from Hamilton Southeastern HS and
will pursue an undergraduate degree at Indiana
University.
Divya Narayanan
Daughter of Vijay and Bhooma Narayanan
Graduated from Carmel High School and will be
joining American University, Washington DC.
Ravi S. Parikh
Son of Mita and Sanjay Parikh
Graduated from Park Tudor High School, received
high honors from global scholars program of PTHS
National merit finalist. Future goal Plans to attend
Stanford University (Computer Science)
July-August 2007
Somna Pati
Daughter of Niranjan and Mitu Pati
Graduated from Carmel High School with Academic
Honors. Somna will pursue an undergraduate
degree at Indiana University.
Anubhav Mathur
Son of Praveen and Pratima Mathur
Graduated from Indiana University School of
Medicine Currently a student in MD PhD program
(Immunology)
Aneesh Krishna Ramaswamy
Son of Ashok and Nandini Ramaswamy
Graduated from Carmel High School with Academic
Honors. Aneesh will pursue an undergraduate
degree at Indiana University.
Anita Mathur
Daughter of Praveen and Pratima Mathur
Graduated from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
Chemical engineering
Future goal: Masters in Engineering management
Neal Ramchandani
Son of Sanjil and Manisha Ramchandani
Graduated from Park Tudor School and he is joining
Indiana University for further studies.
Raman (Ravi) P. Nagarajan
Son of R & Alice Nagarajan
Graduated from University of California at Davis (PhD
in Genetics)
Future goal: Post doctoral work in genetics
Tara Sarin
Daughter of Viren and Ashoo Sarin
Graduated in Top 10% class and as President’s
Education Award winner from Carmel High School.
Tara will pursue an undergraduate degree at Indiana
University.
Aakash Suchak
Son of Adhu and Geeta Suchak
Graduated from Avon High School
Most outstanding student in Creative Writing at
Cambridge University Academic Program, President
of National Honor Society
Future goal: Plans to attend Swarthmore College to
study Creative Writing and English Literature.
Anisha Vichare
Daughter of Anil and Rita Vichare
Graduated from Carmel High School and will pursue
an undergraduate degree at Indiana University.
Melina R. Baerwald
Daughter-in-law of R & Alice Nagarajan
Graduated from University of California at Davis (PhD
in Genetics)
Future goal: Post-doctoral work in Genetics
Thangam (Thara) M. Nagarajan
Daughter of R & Alice Nagarajan
Graduated from Chicago University PhD in Clinical
Psychology
Future goal: Planning to work as a clinical
psychologist at Depaul University.
Aabha Suchak
Daughter of Madhu and Geeta Suchak
Graduated from Purdue University (Health Science).
President of Purdue Cultural awareness committee,
Women in leadership, Emily Mauzy Vogel Leadership
Future goal: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
College Graduates...
Amar Jani
Son of Kirti and Anju Jani
Graduated from Indiana University Bloomington and
Majored in Financial management
Achievements: Dean’s list
Future goal: Pursue a career in finance
“ Art of Living Courses are regularly
conducted in Indianapolis,
For more information, please call at
Jay at 317-258-4745”.
July-August 2007
IAI is proud of one of its
members, Beenu Sikand’s
achievement
Indianapolis-Real Estate Broker Beenu
Sikand has been nominated for the 4th
Annual Starkey Entrepreneurial Woman
Award. The award, presented by the
Starkey Law Group and Indianapolis
Woman Magazine, recognizes a woman
business owner who has an inspirational
story of struggle and success, or who are
themselves inspirational.
Beenu, one of the top realtors in Indiana and
business owner, will be recognized along
with 14 other nominees and winners at the Starkey Entrepreneurial Woman Award breakfast . Beenu
has also won National Leadership Award 2006 from National Republican Congressional Committee,
Gurunanak Benediction Award 2006, Business Woman of the year 2006 Honoree (NRCC).
About the Starkey Entrepreneurial Woman Award: The inspiration for the annual award program
is Helen E. Marchke. Helen was a woman before her time, becoming a restaurateur and business
owner. She managed her own financial affairs from the time she started in business, well into her
nineties when she retired. Marti Starkey pays homage to Helen E. Marchke and women like her with
the Starkey Entrepreneurial Woman Award.
REGIONAL CONTEST
NorthSouth Foundation regional contests were
conducted on 4/28/07 at IUPUI. There were 100+
registrations in the areas of Math, Vocabulary,
Spelling, Geography and Public speaking. India
Association of Indianapolis sponsored the event. Dr.
Chandra Reddy, chief guest (President, ATA), Raju
Chinthala (President, IAI) and Dr. Vijaypal Reddy
(Board of Trustees, IAI) presented the awards.
NorthSouth Founation would like to thank the
parents, volunteers and judges who made the event
a grand success.
The following are the rank holders of the various
contests. The top scorers based on the national
average will be invited to participate in the National
finals to be held on Aug 25/26th at the Ohio State
University, Columbus, OH.
JGB - Vikas Maturi
JVB - Amit Chakraborty
IVB - Priyanka Prasad
SVB - Arjun Achary
MB1 - Amit Chakraborty (1)
Rohit Nagaraj (2)
MB2 - Nitin Krishna
MB3 - Pratik Kini(1)
Ninad Thanawala (2)
Priyanka Prasad (3)
MB4 - Sachin Shinde
JSB - Amit Chakraborti (1)
Priya Shields (2)
Aryaman Gupta (3)
SSB - Vaibhav Vavilala
JPS - Pratik Kini
July-August 2007
Understanding and
Appreciating an American
Tradition-High School
Graduation
Ram S. Ravindran
The other day I attended a high school graduation
party given by one of my friends for his child. In the
gathering, was an Indian relative (who had come from
India for this occasion) of the graduating student.
During the course of the conversation, that person
remarked “in India we celebrate a student’s graduation
from University and not from high school like they do
here. They seem to make a big deal of it too”.
It used to puzzle me too many years ago. In India
it is taken for granted that students of the middle
class families are expected to finish at least college
education let alone high school education. High school
graduation is considered a big deal in the US? Why?
In the not too distant past, obtaining high school diploma
was indeed considered a great accomplishment in this
country. With high school diploma one could get a
decent job and support oneself financially. For many of
the trade jobs one has to have a high school diploma
to start the apprenticeship. Many students stopped
formal education at that level. A student is usually 18
by the time he/she finishes high school. The American
parents then and even now consider that their
responsibility for raising their children is over with high
school education. If the child wanted to work, marry,
join army or continue their higher education it was
their decision... American parents, after high school
education expect their children to decide on what they
want to do. They feel that the financial responsibility to
support a child ends with their high school education.
They expect their children to find a partner to get
married to.
A child becomes an adult at the age of 18. In some
states the driving license was issued only when they
turned 18. They could be tried in the court of law as
an adult. They can vote at 18. Some states used to
permit drinking and smoking at that age (now it is 21).
The children were sort of expected to learn to live by
themselves. After graduating their children from high
school the parents started saving money for their own
retirement. The American parents slowly encourage
the children to depend less and less on them. They
expect their children to do full or part time work. If they
lived with them after the age of 18 they are expected
to pay for their upkeep and additional expenses. So for
Americans turning 18 and graduating from high school
is a momentous occasion indeed. As we live longer
in this country we too adopt this tradition with greater
sense of appreciation. For another generation or so
we may continue to hold on to the Indian tradition of
guiding even the adult children in their pursuit of higher
education, selection of career and even life partners...
But we can sense that sooner or later, we will have to
let go off one tradition and take on a new one of this
adopted country of us. High school graduation is a big
deal because in most of the cases it occurs around the
important age of 18.
Yes, I am a Senior Citizen!
I am the life of party…even if lasts until 8:00 pm.
I am good at opening, child proof caps with a
hammer.
I am usually interested in going home, before I got
to where I am going.
I am smiling all the time, because I can’t hear a
thing you are saying.
I am good at telling stories, over and over and
over…
I am so cared for: Long Term Care, Eye Care,
Dental Care.
I am not grouchy: I just don’t like traffic,
waiting, crowds, lawyers, loud music, unruly kids,
commercials religious zealots, loud cell phone users,
barking dogs, politicians and few other things.
I can’t remember… I am wrinkled, saggy lumpy and
its just my left leg.
I am wondering, if you are only, as old as you feel,
how could I be alive at 150?
I am a walking storeroom, and I just lost the key to
the storeroom door.
Yes, I am a “Senior Citizen: and I think, “I” m
having a “time of my life”
Submitted by Dr. Mohini Ahuja
July-August 2007
2007 Governor’s
Public Service
Achievement Awards
Governor Mitch Daniels welcomes
you to the 2007 Governor’s Public
Service Achievement Awards
Ceremony. Congratulations to all of
this year’s recipients!
Agenda
Welcome
Debra F. Minott, State Personnel Director
Opening Remarks
Mitch Daniels, Governor
Presentation of Awards
Mitch Daniels, Governor
Debra F. Minott, State Personnel Director
May 9, 2007
Indiana Statehouse
Indianapolis, IN
Closing Remarks
Debra F. Minott, State Personnel Director
Cake and refreshments reception in the rotunda
July-August 2007
A book review
Ram S. Ravindran
Title: An Immigrant Celebrates America
Reflections on America through the Fresh Eye of an Immigrant.
Author: Mel Ramaswamy
Publisher: The University of Indianapolis Press.
Asian Indian writers like Rushdie, Lahiri, Mukherjee, and Ghosh are making significant contributions
to the English literature. English books written by people of Indian origin have increased in number
to the point now there is a branch of literature that one could study called Indian English literature.
Melkote Ramaswamy (Mel) who served the Indian community twice as the editor of Bharati has
written a nice book entitled “An Immigrant celebrates America-Reflections on America through the
Fresh Eye of an Immigrant”. This book is a collection articles reflecting his take on life in America.
Most of the writings are one or two page articles on a variety of topics. A few of the articles have
appeared in Bharati and in local newspapers. Some of the articles are unique and interesting because
they reflect an Indian point of view. Some articles evaluate the oddities of American life and American
institutions. You can pick any of the articles at random and have a good chuckle reading them... Mel
is known for his play on words. It is clearly evident in some of the articles. I find this book interesting,
funny, and thought provoking. I highly recommend that you buy this book and enjoy reading it this
summer. IAI is takes great pride in knowing that more and more of our members continue to add to
the body of English literature.
Desi Picnic
Desi Picnic was organized by IAI executive
committee on June 2nd at Eagle Creek Park.
This event was cohosted by GITA (Greater
Indianapolis Telugu Association), Maharashtra
Mandal, Tamil Sangam, Malayalee Association and
Kannada Association. 250 people attended this
event and the following items were presented
_ Henna
_ Face Painting
_Volley Ball
_ Cricket
_ Swimming
_ DJ
_ Bingo
Food was catered by Masala Kitchen, Manoranjan
Inc. and Masala Kitchen sponsored Gift Certificates
for BINGO. Overall, it was a great event, wish we
could have more people. Next big event is INDIA
DAY on AUGUST 19TH, 2007.
Days of life
Life is wonderful
So enjoy it
Ups and downs are always there
Ingore them and have fun
Journey of life is not easy
Live for the day
As nobody knows about the future
Every morning is a new begining
Make the best of it
We think we are gaining in years
God reduces the remaining days
Nobody knows the time of the last call
So enjoy each and every day of your Life
By Uma Gupta
July-August 2007
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July-August 2007
India Assn. of Indianapolis, P.O.Box 19191, Indianapolis, IN 46219-0191
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED
IAI BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chairperson: Archana Thaker................ 317-297-9470
Vice-Chairman: Ajai Chaudhary............ 317-705-0278
Secretary: Vijayapal Reddy................... 317-843-8482
Treasurer: Kanchana Ishwar................. 317-848-8943 Jt. Treasurer: Niranjan Pati.................... 317-818-9011
Members:
Yogen Parikshak.................................... 317-846-5224
Satish Calcuttawala............................... 317-496-0538
Mahesh Subramaniam.......................... 317-569-9493
Haresh Gangwani.................................. 317-815-1235
Sheila Aiyar........................................... 317-573-9642
Rita Devnani.......................................... 317-573-9662
Vijay Gombar......................................... 317-569-1128
Manoj Sutaria........................................ 317-240-2722
2004-2007
2005-2008
2006-2009
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2004-2007
2005-2008
2006-2009
2007-2010
2007-2010
2007-2010
2007-2010
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IAI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Joint Treasurer:
Youth Group Advisor: Joint Secretaries:
Raju Chinthala........................... 317-339-7461
Sunil Mohandas......................... 317-846-6884
Manga Rao................................ 317-843-9330
Sumit Thaker............................. 317-297-9470
Simmi Hedegard........................ 317-780-7090
Chandra Heeralal....................... 202-425-1153
Abdul Mohammed..................... 317-258-4678
Geetha Babu.............................. 317-879-9392
Amita Ahuja............................... 317-566-1558
Rajesh Patel............................... 317-297-4787
Sundar Raman........................... 317-329-4772
Sandeep Pamireddy................... 317-891-1291
Jyotsana Gupta.......................... 317-663-3308
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Rohit Dalmia................. ...576-2875 Mahesh Subramaniam....569-9493
Ram Ravindran................ 291-2816 Uday Murthy...................585-1093
Abraham Louis................. 577-2808 Satish Panicker...............570-4974
iai fine arts committee
Director: Arvind Thakkar.................................................. 317-872-0740
Kalpana Merchant
317-733-9720 Chetan Shukla.... 317-876-5197
M.S. Anand
317-566-9555 Chad Bauman.... 317-769-5426
IAI Strategic Planning Committee
V.R. Ishwar, Raj Patel, Vimal Patel, Dilip Shah, Nalin Shah,
Archana Thaker, Chairperson
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Mahesh Subramaniam........569-9493 Kanchana Ishwar.........848-8943
Anu Ganith..........................872-6785 Manga Rao..................843-9330
Vijay Gombar......................569-1128
Administrator:
ICC MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Mohammad Khan...................... 317-514-3935
YOUR OWN IAI - visit www.myiai.org
There can’t be an India Association of Indianapolis or Bharati or
ICC without members to support them. So If you are a person of
Indian Origin, please join the organization by becoming either
an Individual or family member. IAI preserves, and celebrates
your culture and special festivals/events. It provides you with
a forum for exchange of social and cultural views.
If you are a person of Non-Indian Origin, there isn’t a better
way to learn more about the Indian culture, the people and the
country. We understand and value diversity. We appreciate the
opportunity to express our heritage to non-Indian members
through various multi-cultural programs and other social
events.
We welcome you as a member of the India Association of
Indianapolis and look forward to your active involvement.
Pick up Your IAI Directory
The 9th edition (2007) of the directory of Indian-Americans living in
central Indiana is available. Current members (2007) will get a free
copy. Members can purchase additional copies by paying $25. Nonmembers can also purchase it for $25.
Due to high cost of mailing, we prefer if you can contact one of the
following individuals to pick up your directory in person.
Directories will also be available at all IAI events.
Simmi Hedegard -- 317-780-7090 (South side)
Archana Thaker -- 317-698-9039 (West side)
Ajai Chaudhary -- 317-705-0278 (North / North-east)
Vijayapal Reddy -- 317-843-8482 (North / North-east)
Kanchana Ishwar -- 317-848-8943 (North / North-east)
Bhar Printing, Madhu -- 317-899-1020 (East side- Day)