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Soaring to the Sky: BayVP Kite Fest

A riot of color was added to the blue skies of Silicon Valley as Bay Area Vaishnav Pariwar hosted a kite festival in Milpitas, Calif., to mark Makar Sankranti. A photo essay by Shashi Desai.


(Above): Colorful kites and ‘Manjha’ (cord). [All photos: Shashi Desai | DreamSnaps Photography]







(Above): Enthusiam was evident in all age groups as they fought the fight to rule the sky with their kites while trying to bring down their opponents.


(Above): Kites hanging from tree branches in Milpitas, Calif.


(Above): A kite flyer enjoying the crisp winter afternoon sun with his kite.


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COVER STORY
Yoga – The Art of Transformation:
Asian Art Museum Exhibit

The exhbition delves into how yoga has evolved into a global phenomenon through an exploration of its visual history, writes Dr. Qamar Adamjee.


POLITICS
Jobs and Education:
Indian American Bids for Governor

Neel Kashkari recently announced his candidacy for California Governor, writes Ras H. Siddiqui.


CURRENT AFFAIRS
Quirky Politics or Vigilantism:
Delhi Gov’t Holds Protest

The Delhi government and citizens staged a protest in Delhi, writes Priyanka Bhardwaj. Will AAP’s street protest and vigilantism make the city a safer place for women, debates Ash Moorthy.


OTHER STORIES
EDITORIAL: The Origins of Yoga
CELEBRATION: India’s 65th Republic Day
COMMENTARY: The Politics of Paranoia
HEALTH: Free Radical Damage
PERSPECTIVE: Humans and their Assistants
FINANCE: Tips on Saving on Taxes
COMMUNITY: Barriers to Citizenship
TRIBUTE: Mahanayika Suchitra Sen
SOCIETY: Bollywood’s ‘Ex’ Factor
AUTO REVIEW: 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
RECIPE: Gobhi Chana Capsicum
BOLLYWOOD: Film Review: Jai Ho
BOLLYWOOD: Guftugu
FICTION: Can Men Water Plants?
COMMUNITY: BayVP Kite Fest
MONTHLY HOROSCOPE: February

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