NEW YORK: Three young volunteers of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) New York Units- Suraj Bassit 17, Piyush Satapathy, 26, and Rudra Upadhyaya 24, individually performed over 800 Surya Namaskars (Sun Salutations) here last week.

CHICAGO: There are more shows about how to make money, not by Get Rich Quick hoaxes but by exercising one's intellect, memory power and quick-wit, as well as artistic skills in dancing and singing than any other single category of TV shows now than ever before. Indian Americans, young and old alike, are seen participating in these programs very often now.

NEW JERSEY: For foodies looking for something fresh and close-to-home-cooked Indian cuisine in New Jersey, Ganges Indian Authentic Cuisine in Princeton is stirring up interest under a new management.

DIAMOND BAR: The Original FIA- SC founded in 1979 had its oath taking ceremony of newly elected president Surinder S Bhogal and his team for year 2008 at the Bhogal residence in Diamond Bar on January 14. Diamond Bar Mayor Jack Tanaka and California Congressman Gary Miller conducted the oath ceremony.

ARTESIA: For Manu Patel, community service is a way of life, a commitment and his own way of giving back. At 50, Manu has a thriving medical insurance practice with influential clients.A native of Ahmedabad, Manu came here as a young boy. Public service began in 1978 with the Norwalk Temple. Then there was no looking back.

LOS ANGELES: It was a joyous celebration of the 58th Indian Republic Day at the Yasmine Center Day Care in the San Fernando Valley. Dilruba Ali the Activities/Marketing Director had organized a two hour program of folk and classical dances for the enjoyment of the Indian seniors who attend the day care center thrice a week.

LOS ANGELES: Chris Norby, Orange County Fourth District Supervisor and newly selected Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board Chairman, has officially announced his endorsement of Anaheim City Councilman Harry Sidhu for the open 33rd State Senate District Seat. "Many people talk about the American Dream,

LOS ANGELES: Each year the Intel Science Talent Search (IntelSTS) finds and encourages the nation's most talented high school seniors, furthering their pursuit of research and careers in the science, math, engineering, and medicine disciplines.

BERKELEY, CA: With apologies to Thomas Friedman, Infosys, and Sherri Shepherd, "The world is still round," contends entrepreneur and creator of the web comic Doubtsourcing, Sandeep Sood. "In fact, it's lumpy...full of humps, bumps, nooks, and crannies."

LOS ANGELES: This year NASALSA's 10th Annual Conference will be hosted by University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. The conference will be held during Presidents' Day Weekend, February 15-17.