नमस्ते Triangle!
Warm spring greetings to our 150‑plus Indian associations, temples, student groups and desi‑owned businesses across Triangle. This month’s edition is packed with festival dates, visa‑status news, health research, cricket fixtures, and a spotlight on an AI‑driven startup founded by local Indian entrepreneurs. Dive in and share the joy!
📅 Upcoming Events & Festivals
| Date | Event | Where | Why You’ll Love It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18‑19 | Glow‑in‑the‑Park – Atlanta International Night Market | Suwanee Town Center | 100+ global food stalls (plenty of chaats!), Bollywood dance stage, and a neon lantern walk citeturn4view0 |
| May 24 | Yogi Jayanti at BAPS Mandir | Lilburn | Devotional kirtans & mahaprasad honouring Yogiji Maharaj citeturn3view0 |
| Jun 27‑28 | International Street Festival | Chamblee | Street‑food focus with South‑Indian, Gujarati & Hyderabadi pop‑ups citeturn4view0 |
| Jul 13 | Guru Purnima | BAPS Mandir | Offer bhakti and hear youth bhajans citeturn3view0 |
| Jul 18‑20 | 36ᵗʰ GAPI Convention (Indian Physicians) | Gas South Center, Duluth | CME, cultural gala, Garba night citeturn5view0 |
| Sep 27 | Atlanta India Festival (6ᵗʰ year) | St Mary’s Church, Roswell | Live music, volleyball tourney, free medical camp & South‑Indian street food citeturn2search0 |
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🛍️ Community & Business Spotlight
GenAI Healthcare – Atlanta’s 2024 “Best New Startup”
Four desi founders—including CEO Ramesh Sundararajan—are training an AI platform called NexCura that predicts chronic‑disease risk and pushes personalised wellness nudges to users citeturn14view0. After winning at the Atlanta Startup Awards, the team gears up for a public beta this summer. Know a physician‑angel interested in preventive‑care tech? Put them in touch!
🏏 Sports Corner
- Atlanta Cricket League (ACL) Spring T12 runs March 8 – April 6. Division 1 features 18 teams, including Patel Brothers Ninjas and RapidIT Royals citeturn12view0.
- Looking to join? Use ACL’s “Join A Team” form; beginners welcome.
👩⚕️ Health & Wellness
South‑Asian Heart Study @ Emory
Cardiologist Dr Amit Shah is leading a 3,800‑person NIH‑funded project tracking stress, sleep and heart‑rate variability in rural Southerners, with special focus on women of Indian descent citeturn10view0.
Quick Tip: Add 30 minutes of brisk walking daily—research shows it lowers micro‑vascular disease risk common in South Asians.
🛂 Immigration Brief
US Visa Bulletin – March 2025
EB‑2 India final‑action date remains July 8 2012, unchanged from February, while EB‑3 advances to Sept 15 2014 citeturn9search2. File early and double‑check priority dates before booking lawyer consults.
🧒 Kids & Culture
- Balvihar Hindi School is accepting registrations for the 2024‑25 academic year at its Cobb and Gwinnett campuses. Classes start Aug 10, teaching Hindi, Hindu culture & shlokas to ages 5‑15 citeturn11search0.
- Diwali DIY: Need rangoli inspiration? Atlanta Magazine’s feature has easy chalk‑outline hacks for sidewalks citeturn7search0.
🍲 Recipe of the Month – Mumbai‑Style Masala Corn Chaat
Ingredients:
2 cups sweet corn kernels (steamed), 1 tbsp melted butter, ½ tsp chaat masala, ¼ tsp red‑chilli powder, juice of ½ lime, 2 tbsp grated cheese (optional), salt & pepper, chopped cilantro.
Method: Toss hot corn with butter and spices, squeeze lime, top with cheese & cilantro. Serve in paper cones—perfect picnic snack!
🗣️ Classifieds
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| Math & SAT tutoring (Johns Creek) – IIT graduate | Raj 770‑555‑4456 |
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