1 Malaysia Indian Musicial Nite - 24/7/2010

In short, it was a good show a mixture of Telugu, Tamil,Malayali, Hindi and Punjab showtime. Besides needy children were given some donations and 1 leader from Telugu Community, 1 Malayali community and from Hindu Sangam were garlanded for their services towards their community.

This reminds me, as way back in 1982 when we established Telugu Association Klang branch. We Klang Branch, Klang Malayali Samanjam and MIC Taman Gembira branch jointly organised Malam Nirvana of such nature.

Source: browse: Facebook :prakash Rao to view more photos

1 Indian Muzical Nite -24/07/2010

All are invited to attend the above at Auditorium Civic Centre, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia on 24/07/2010 @ 7.01 pm.

Andhra/Telugu Association of Malaysia Past HQ leaders from 1955 - 2006

As for internet records, I prepared the list of the past Andhra or currently known as Telugu Association of Malaysia leaders who served at the HQ. I stand to be corrected if at all I left out any our Telugu leaders in the list. My e-mail address ; sulujuval@gmail.com;

contact no. 6013-4888771.

Referance: TAM Annual/ Biennial Reports

PRESS RELEASE EVENT of AN EVENING WITH PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA

YB Senator Datuk Maghin Dennis D'Crus, Deputy Minister of Information, Communication & Culture was the Guest of Honour of the Press Release Event of Celebrating of 150 years Malaysian Telugus Heritage held on 8/7/2010 at Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia. And the celebration is on 8/10/2010 at PICC, Putrajaya,Malaysia.

TAM First Life Membership Certificate No.0001 issued to Me

The First TAM Life Membership Certificate No 0001 issued to Me

The Association was first formed in Lower Perak, Perak on 17th August 1955 under the banner of Malaya Andhra Sangamu. Subsequently it was renamed on 16th December 1963 to Malaysia Andhra Sangamu.

Later in the 1983, it was established as Persatuan Telugu Malaysia(TAM) and which otherwise also known as Telugu Association of Malaysia. This was passed at the Annual General Meeting of Andhra Association of Malaysia held at Klang in the year 1982. This was done for the simple reason that could allow all the other Telugus besides who came from Andhra Pradesh to join the Telugu Association too.

From very first day, I was one who prepared the TAM Constitution from the Draft given by Dr A. C Apparao who was then President. I was then the newly formed Klang branch chairman.

Later Late R. P Ramulu then the General Treasurer was also involved in the further preparation and approval of constitution. From 1955 till 1983 the association was operating from the address: N0 41, 25th mile, Bagan Datoh,Perak. We also transfer TAM HQ from Bagan Datoh to Udarama Complex, Jalan Ipoh, 50350 Kuala Lumpur.

Klang branch was the first branch to conduct Biennial Delegate Conference just after renaming as Telugu Association Malaysia and all the branch life members were issued Life Membership Certificates.

And I was issued the first Life Membership as my Certificate No.OOO1

Telugu children Birth Certificate Telugu code 0305

There was some confussion where some of the Pejabat Pendaftaran(NRIC offices) were not allowing our Telugu children to be registered as Telugus.It was then in 2005 that we(TAM) wrote and met some of the officers concern. After which it was or is still allowed now. And our Telugu code is 0305

At the same, we also highlighted the correct usage of the word Telugu not as Telegu. Currently all Government Departments are using it correctly as Telugu.

Please pass the message to all our Telugu newly married ones about registering our children as Telugu which will then speaks itself about Telugu popolution.



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Telugus presence at PM visit to Bg Datoh

YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd. Najib bin Tun Razak, Hon Prime Minister of Malaysia made a 1 day work visit to Bagan Datoh Parliament constituency on 20th June 2010.

On that big day, our TAM Bagan Datoh branch Youths dressed in Youth Corporate Shirt and gathered to welcome the honorable Prime Minister.

While waiting for PM, Youths met the Rungkup Constituency, YB Shaarani Mohamad and took a group photo with him. Then, Dato’ Seri Dr Zahid Hamidi who is the Defense Minister of Malaysia and Parliament Member of Bagan Datoh Constituency arrived. They greeted him and YB Menteri Besar of Perak. While YB MB said ‘oh, mana Dato’ Seri Zahid?, Bapa Telugu Malaysia’. For which Dato’ Seri Dr Hamidi replied ‘Ya laa, saya memang bapa Telugu Malaysia’

As soon as the Honorable Prime Minister arrived, our Youths were among the first to greet him, introduce themselves and welcome him to Bagan Datoh. After which our youths joined the convoy to all places PM visited.

And the final destination was Dewan Sanmarka Orang India in Simpang Empat where PM met the Indians. Hundreds of our Telugus joined with them there. The Chairman of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch, Sri K.R.Ramanaidu was given the opportunity to garland and honor the Honorable Prime Minister. He also submitted a memorandum about our needs to the Prime Minister.

The Honorable Prime Minister while addressing wished Happy Fathers Day in Tamil. and "Bagi Bapa-Bapa dari Masyarakat Telugu pula, Thandri Thina Shubakankshalu’.

The Prime Minister also gave away some financial aid to the 5 Telugu families who were victims of a unfortunate fire incident on 7th June 2010.

This will definitely boost our Mega event, ‘An Evening with Prime Minister’ on 8/10/10.

Sources: ptmbagandatoh.blogspot.com

AN EVENING WITH PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA

AN EVENING WITH PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA

An Evening of Malaysian Telugus with the Prime Minister of Malaysia

Date : 8th October 2010
Time : 4.00 pm
Venue : Putrajaya International Convention Centre ( PICC ), Putrajaya, Malaysia

It is a platform for us to show our unity and the uniqueness of our culture and tradition to our beloved Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Najib Razak. A 10,000 odd Malaysian Telugus is expected to gather so that it would be a strong foundation for our leaders to forward our demands to safeguard our beautiful Telugu language, culture and tradition in Malaysia.


Those who attending the event will also be entertained by famous and high-profile artists from India as well as our local artistes.

Let us allow a few hours of our precious time on 8th October 2010 to gather at PICC and show our great force and great unity to our prime minister. Let us all show him the uniqueness of our sweet Telugu language, culture and tradition. Let us show how great the force of our unity is.
Let us make the difference. Let us create history. It is all in our hand. It is our responsibilty.

Our unity and support for this event will definitely bring a massive impact to our restless effort of safeguarding our Telugu language, culture, tradition and generation in Malaysia.

Our Malayalee and Punjabi counterparts have shown their strength. It is our turn now. Let us prove and show to others that we are indeed a greater force with greater unity than them.

Please pass on this message to all the telugus you know of.

From Telugu Association of Malaysia

http://www.telugumas.org

Jai Telugu Thalli, Varthillu Telugu Basha, Vikasinchu Telugu Samskruti!!!
మా తెలుగు తల్లికి మల్లెపూదండ, మాకన్నా తల్లికి మంగళారతులు

Great Telugu Movies Producer Dr D Ramanaidu

Dr. Daggubati Ramanaidu born on 6/6/1936 who celebrated his birthday on 6/6/2010 who holds Guinness Book of Records as the most prolific producer with 110 films.

Apart from producing Telugu movies, he has also produced movies in languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Bengali.

AS A FILMMAKER:
His filmmaking experience began with "ANURAGAM" as its co-producer. Established his own banner SURESH PRODUCTIONS, names after his eldest son suresh and produced "RAMUDU-BHIMUDU" with N.T.Ramarao popular hero who played dual roles for the first time .Later this was remade in hindi with the title Ram Aur Shyam with Dilip kumar in lead and also in tamil with M.G.Ramachandran.
Premnagar, Another superb hit with A.Nageshwara rao and Vanisri in the lead .This was remade in hindi with the same titled and as "VASANTHAMALIGAI" in Tamil with Sivaji Ganeshan and vanisri in lead.
With hindi "PREMNAGAR"(Rajesh Khanna and Hemamalini ), Ramanaidu set foot in hindi film production , in 1974.
Since then he made record number of films -124 till now-under one banner ,of which 75 films in Telugu, 19 films were in Hindi , 24 in Tamil, two in Bengali, two in Kannada, one in Oriya, one in Assamee and one hollywood film is under production.

AWARDS
His latest film "PREMINCHU" made on the life of a born-blind women who fought back to stay on top in society , won A.P. State Government's 2001,s Five Nandi awards -for D.Ramanaidu as best film maker , "PREMINCHU" as best film , winning Golden Nandi , Laya as best actress who played blind girls role, Murali mohan as best character actor for playing responsible role of the father of this physically disadvantaged girl , Srilakshmi as comediene and Dr.C.Narayana Reddy as best lyric writer for the song "Ammante.."

Ramanaidu donated Rs.10 Lakhs from the box office income of this film to various institutions for the blind and handicapped. The cheques were giving away by union minister for information and Broadcasting , Smt.Sushma Swaraj at a function in hyderabad.
Film SURIGADU was selected for Indian ponarama 1993.
A.P.State Government's Nandi Jury's special award for AHA NAA PELLANTA
A.P.State Government's Nandi awards to ANDHRA VAIBHAVAM, a documentry on history of Andhra culture.
Won Best film(Bengali) award for AASHUK in 16th National film festival of india.
L.V.Prasad Gold medal for 1996.
N.T.R.MELLENIUM LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT-2000, given by cultural organization led by Vamsee Art Theaters international.
And many more awards presented by various cultural bodies and Non-governmental bodies.

RAMANAIDU STUDIOS :

Constructed “Ramanaidu Studios” in the five acre difficult hilly terrain in Jubilee Hills in 1989. And diverted all his income from film business for the development of infrastructure,with a motto that “ Come with Script and go with reels” , with all facilities available under one roof.

Constructed Ramanaidu cine Village at Nanakram Guda in 1996.

HONOURS :

Sri Venkateswara University , Tirupati confirred on Ramanaidu Hon’doctorate for his achievements.
Elected twice to the Tirumala Tirupati Devastan executive Board as member for two terms 1997 to 2002.
Was president of the south Indian Film chamber of Commerce, Chennai in 1999.
Was president of Andhra Pradesh Film Chamber of Commerce - 1997. Hyderabad.
Was president of Andhra Cultural Club ,Chennai for 16 Years, for which the foundation for building was laid by the , then , President of India Sri Neelam Sanjeevareddy.
Governing member ,RACE( Rajkamal Academy of Cinematic Excellence ) for choosing films for Santaram Film Festival.
Chairman , A.P. Cultural Film Festival - 2002 of State Government. The festival commences on the formation day of the A.P. State ,November 1.
Member Committee on External Affairs(1999-2000).
Member, consultative Committee, I & B (2000….)

RAMANAIDU CHARITABLE TRUST :

Ramanaidu Charitable trust was formed in 1991.
Ramanaidu Charitable Trust donated nearly Rs.23 lacs to a sumber of community halls, bus shelters, Houding Society activites ,TTD and srisailam devasthanam activities.
Donated Rs.15 lakhs for the construction of building of Andhra cultural Centre, Chennai.
Donated Rs.13 lakhs for th construction of A.P. Film Chamber of Commerce , Hyderabad.
Donated Rs.1.20 crores for the construction of Home for the aged on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Medak Road.
Donated rs.18 lakhs to Andhra , venkateswara and Nagarjuna Universitis and for other institutions for education.
Donated Rs.10.5 lakhs for elementary school in Tirupati.
Donated from his funds more than Rs.10 crores from Charitable fund for all the welfare activities in his Bapatla constituency, which include Eye Hospital at karamchedu(his village), with modern facilities, indoor Stadium at Karamchedu , Parchuru life irrigation , besides for Janma Bhoomi activities of the State Government.
PARLIAMENT MEMBER, represnting Bapatla Parliamentary constituency, since he won in 1999 with handsome majority as TDP candidate.
Donated 33 acres of land to Vignan Jyothi Institute for agriculture College as Dr. D. Ramanaidu Vignan Jyothi Agriculture Unstitute.

Address:

M/s. Ramanaidu Studios, Film Nagar,
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500 033.
Andhra Pradesh ,INDIA
Phones : 040- 2344019./191/192/193/194/195
www.daggubatiramanaidu.net

9-120,Library Road, KARAMCHEDU- 523 168
Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Phones : 08594-242226 ,18594-242246 18594-242246 .

A Saga of service for Human Welfare
Dr.D.Ramanaidu is a multi-faceted personality, an illustrious combination of a film celebrity, orient social service champion, a true statesmen - being more than a politician and an adorable gentleman to the core. Whatever the branch of activity he has taken up, he has shown exemplary efficiency, dedication and deep involvement - resulting in high rate of success, applause and admiration. Perhaps that is the prime reason he has come to stay as an outstanding personality of tremendous merit presenting himself as a rare picture of great humanity and at the same time grand proffessional expertise - indeed a rare combination. Success has Taught him excellent human decency and day by day he developed serious concern for the fellow beings and also a sense of genuine agony and affection for the less - fortunate downtrodden of the society. He has no faith in man - made barriers and always fought for social equality and justice for all - perhaps that is the reason why ALMIGHT has chosen a right person to award and reward success and unparalleled triumph all the time. YES, GOD IS RIGHT.

MOVIE MOGHUL OF SOUTH
In the most glamarous world of celluoid, wherein Dr.D.RAMANAIDU successfully spent as many as four decades, he always remainded friendly, simple and most unassuming. But his success story is splendid. Popularly known as MOVIE MOGHUL of south India, Dr.D.Ramanaidu produced more than 118 films covering almost all the major Indian Languages. A large number of those films are BOX-OFFICE hits having rewritten new history of glory and grandeur. Added to that many of his films, have won critics acclaim - Regional, National and Global, for their celluloid excellence with a noble purpose of social service. The languages, Ramanaidu covered through his films are Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Assame, Oriya and what not? He build his own palatial studio - Dr.D.Ramanaidu Studios attached with a colorful color laboratory and he is a film distributor too. The best part of his business is that he is always friendly with producers, to whom he has extended an excellent support. He believed in a noble theme of LIVE and LET LIVE. Some of his celluloid masterpieces that are unforgettable for years and generations are:
English : Old skool
Hindi : Premnagar, Dildar, Dil Aur Diwar, Bandish, Thofa, Maqsad, Dilwala, Insaf Ki Awaj, Rakhwala, Jeevan Ek Sangharsh, PremKhaidi, Santaan, Anari, Takdeerwala, Hum Apake Dil Mein Rahete Hain, Aaghaaz, Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
Telugu : SriKrishna Tulabharam, Premnagar, Prema, Surigadu, Dharma Chakram, Preminchukundam Raa, Kalisundam Raa, Jayam Manadeera, Preminchu
Bengali : Asukh, Sudhu Ekbar Bolo
Kannada : Maduve Agona Baa2
Tamil : Vasantha Maligai, Thiru Mangalam, Thannikattu Raja
Oriya : Dharma Devatha
Assame : Maina Mor Dhuniya and Many more.........
Planning to produce a movie very soon even in Marathi and Malayalam Languages.
No surprise he is always a film historian's dream!

SOCIAL SERVICE HIS WAY OF LIFE:
"SERVICE TO HUMAN IS SERVICE TO GOD" - the popular saying is the life theme of Dr.D.Ramanaidu - And as a result he established RAMANAIDU CHARITABLE TRUST - Predominantly for the welfare of human fraternity. As one individual he served like a million persons through his CHARITABLE TRUST - which is indeed commendable force projection Rays of light in the heartsof poor and neglected. To mention some of his social service activities.

OLD AGE HOME - which his own donation of ten acres prime land at Narsapur in Medak District and Rs. 1.00 crore of Building.
A contribution of Rs.15 lakhs for the construction of Residential School building in the name of Alluri Sitaramaraju Memorial School mainly meant for tribal children.
Five acres of land for the rehabilitation of handicapped and another five acres for orphange purpose
Andhra Social and Cultural Association - D.Ramanaidu Complex, Chennai.
A.P. Film Chamber Buildings, Film Nagar, Hyderabad.
Constructed EYE Hospital at Karamchedu with Rs. 1.00 crore in Bapatla Parliamentary Constituency.
Kalyan Mandapam at Karamchedu,Baptla Parliamentary Constituency.
Ramaidu Kalyaana Mandapam - an Open air theatre at Film Nagar.
Donation for Educational Block at Chirala A.K.P College.
Donation for Andhra,Venkateswara,Osmania and Nagarjuna Universities in Andhra Pradesh.
Donations to Polytechnic College,Tirupathi.
Donations for Dr. D.Ramanaidu Educational Block at Kavali College.
Rupees Ten Lakhs for Tirupathi Municipal High School.
Rupees Seventeen and half Lakhs for Sports Stadium at Karamchedu,and got allotted 1.00 crore for the construction of stadium.
Rupees Ten Lakhs for Blind Institutions on occasion of Preminchu Success Celebration.
Donated 33 acres of land to Vignan Joyothi Institute for establishment of Dr.D.Ramanaidu Vignan Joythi Rural Agricultural College at Tuniki villege of Meak District .
Donated Rupees 7.00 crores from Ramanaidu Charitable Trust for the development of Medak District.
Donated Rs 7.00 croress from Ramanaidu Charitable Trust for the development of Bapatla Parliamentary constituency as a parliamentarian.

These are just afew only………..The list will be endless.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOUSANDAS:
124 films produced in four decades,functioning ofseveral others institutes and an admirable institutions called RAMANAIDU CHARITABLE TRUEST - all this means employement and support to hundreds and thousands families every day and every month. Dr.D.Ramanaidu has not only provided employment but more so afeeling of security and warmth comfort to his staff and employees.The best art of his career is he has given silver screen opportunitices to number of artists and technicians.He promoted talent, whenever he discovered and nourished the merit among his own unit.And still,with a range of almost a thousand technicians ansd staff readily available at service ,Dr.D.Ramanaidu works round the clock.He supervises every aspect of his film making - he himself being a highly trained and well skilled technical exert and glamorously he is also an artiste-having acted in almost all his films.what a versatility indeed ! The clock never stops at RAMANAIDU COMPLEX ! it goes on ,goes on and goes on for ever and ever…………

AS A PARLIAMENTARIAN :
In spite of his towering leadership and astounding success in film industry , called affectionately as the ‘ MOVIE MOGHUL OF SOUTH Dr. D. RAMANAIDU did not relax. He wanted to reach more people , meet them , talk about their welfare and serve them from the bottom of his heart. With that sole noble intention he entered political scenario and contested from Bapatla parliament Constituency. Result - GRAND VICTORY - because people are certain that here is a personality who can and who will throw new light in their light in their lives, providing much better ways of living for them as well as fir future generations.

D. D.RAMANAIDU , who won tremendous success as Parliament Member , immediately swing into action to serve the people of his constituency , who have reposed great confidence in him by sending him to Parliament with Royal honors. During the course of these two years of tenure as Parliament member ,Dr.D.RAMANAIDU took up enormous welfare measures in aid of the cross sections of people belonging to all classes , religions and poor and downtrodden in his Constituency-spending a total amount of as much as Rs.2.18 crores. Just to cite a few of his welfare activities :
Rs.100.00 lakhs for EYE HOSPITAL ,Rs. 17.50 lakhs for SPORTS COMPLEX, Rs. 8.00 lakhs for AYYAPPA SWAMY TEMPLE, Rs.7.00 lakhs for the overall development of Karamchedu Village,rs.9.00 lakhs for the improvement of Bapatla Assembly, Rs.12.65 lakhs for Ponnur assembly,Rs.20.86 lakhs for kuchinapudi Assembly,Rs.9.20 lakhs for Chirala Assembly, Rs.9.63 lakhs for Addnki Assembly, Rs. 10.63 lakhs for martur Assembly,Rs.11.87 lakhs for various Educational Institutions and a fw more lakhs for various miscellaneous social cases-altogether 1.46 crores.The noteworthy feature of this expenditure is donatedfrom his own Rs.7.00 crores RAMANAIDU CHARITABLE TRUST.

Caring for the poor and helping the mankind is not a new phenomenon for Dr.D. RAMANAIDU , After he Became Member of Parliament he spent Rs.1.82 crores and interestingly even before he thoughof a political service activity he has been equally devoted for the cause of the poor and enlightenment of th society . Even his earlier donations - Prior to becoming Parliament member-touched as much as Rupees Two Crores for a number of Welfare measures.

Service for humanity has always been his way of life. Deep concern for the poor and unfortunate touched his heart. The best part of his character is that whatever he has done for the society he has extended all such service from the bottom of his heart and NOW IT IS THE TURN OF GOVERNMENT TO EXTEND NATIONAL RECOGNITIONS AND BESTOW UNIQUE HONOURS ON THIS Great personality.

CELLULOID POETRY “ PREMINCHU “ FOR THE CAUSE OF BLIND :
As a devoted and dutiful film Producer Dr.D.ramanaidu produced a very purposeful social film “PREMINCHU “ on the problem and ultimate success of a blind person. The film proved to be a hit, thanks to Andhra Pradesh audience. And to celebrate the success and achievement Dr. D. Ramanaidu donated a handsome of Rupees Ten lakhs for Andhra Pradesh Blind Institutions. This movie achieved a Golden Nandi Award for the best movie of the year - 2001 , an achieved another 4 Nandi awards.

What great a Commitment to the Telugus.

Source : Internet

TAM conducted Pre-Census(Banci) 2000

TAM conducted pre- Banci 2000 pre to the last National Census by printing few thousands pink forms as below. All the branches went around to our Telugu houses to tell them about the Census(Banci). Some of our brothers even took up the part time Census officers job to assist National Census.

This year too TAM and our youths members could also assist as part time Census officers and while going from house to house to inform them while collecting data from each Telugu as to develop "Who is Who" and

Allow Free membership without voting rights which would help us to built up data base.

Hence, other important Mega event "An evening with PM" would be much more easier to gather thousands and thousands of Telugu brothers and sisters.

TQ

Regards
www.enkatesulujuval.blogspot.com
my new moblie no. 6013-4888771

Our letter & Reply letter from Statistic Dept of Malaysia 2000

Reply we received when we wrote about how Banci was conducted at some Telugu houses, then.

PRE CENSUS EXERCISE

Pre-Banci 2000 -the upper portion was stick at the Telugu houses and the other portion for TAM referance

Is TAM conducting pre-census exercise?

Dept. of Statistics of Malaysia is going to conduct the 2010 Population and Housing Census from the 6th of July until 22nd August 2010.

Past experience has shown that as Telugus and Tamils are lookalike there are many occasions we are recorded as Tamils. As we, Telugus living in Malaysia must explain to the census officers to ensure that Telugus are recorded as Telugus in the Census Form: Telugu Kod 6180. If every Telugu irrespective of whether a member or not member of Telugu Association of Malaysia must play his or her role firmly during the census exercise being done. That will prove to the Government the correct Telugu population and strength of the Telugus in this country.

Is TAM conducting any pre census exercise? As for your information our TAM committee then, did some homework such as printing our Telugu kod and our all branches went around to stick at our Telugu houses(as above) and our brothers too were some of the worked as Census officials.

As we are meeting our PM on 8/10/10 this could be good move that TAM organise to visit all the Telugu houses to gather their participation/create who is who and even allow free membership who has no voting right but as observers. And by conducting free membership we may gather some good records of 300,000 - 400,000 Telugu population which will talk for itself.

TQ

Enkatesulu Juval AMP
www.enkatesulujuval.blogspot.com

Darjah Ahli Mahkota Perak 2010

On the recent Perak state His Highness birthday on 19/4/2010 I was awarded "Darjah Ahli Mahkota Perak. And it was on 22/5/2010 that I received it from His Highness Raja Muda of Perak at the Istana Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia

Telugu man on Obama Ethics Panel

April 11th, 2010

IANS Share Buzz up!Washington, April 10:

The US President, Mr Barack Obama, has named India-born Harvard geneticist, Dr Raju Kucherlapati, whose research focuses on gene mapping, gene modification and cloning disease genes, to a key White House panel on bioethics.

Dr Kucherlapati, 67, who is director emeritus and Paul C. Cabot Professor in the Harvard Medical School department of gene-tics, is among 10 scholars named to the newly created Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues.

The panel will advise the President on bioethical issues that may emerge from advances in biomedicine and related areas of science and technology.

Dr Kucherlapati, who is also professor in the department of medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, was the first scientific director of the Harvard Medical School-Partners Healthcare Centre for Genetics and Genomics.

From 1989-2001, he was the Lola and Saul Kramer Professor of molecular genetics and chairman of the department at the Yeshiva University Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

He was previously a professor in the department of genetics at the University of Illinois, College of Medicine. He began his research as an assistant professor in the department of biochemical sciences at Princeton.

Kucherlapati has chaired numerous National Institutes of Health (NIH) committees and served on the US National Advisory Cou-ncil for Human Genome Research and the NCI Mouce Models for Human Cancer Consortium.

Dr Kucherlapati received his BS and MS in biology from universities in India, and his PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana.

Convoy 1 Malaysia 1 Telugu

On the labour day,Telugu Association of Malaysia (Youth) organised Convoy 1 Malaysia 1 Telugu event from TSN Sg Choh, Rawang to Genting Highlands. Almost 200 Telugu youths gathered and the Guest of honour was the newly elected YB P Kamalanathan MP for Hulu Selangor cum MIC information /Putera chief .

In his key note address, YB thanked the Telugus for all help and cooperation rendered towards his winning and he assured the meeting that he would take up TSN Cultural centre issue to high authority for up-grading/ funding.

Flag-off ceremony was by Guest of Honour YB P Kamalanathan and Dr Achiah Kumar Rao. The route was from TSN via Batu Caves to Genting Highlands. It is two days event which included Volley ball, Ballon breaking, temple gathering,debate, motivational talk and feedback.

Though Andhra Association of Malaya which is now known as TAM was established in 1955 but Youth and Mahila sections were only formed about 8 years ago. And this was allowed when Sri B Murthy then the President and I was the Secretary General of TAM.

And it was the very first time that Sri B. Murthy also appointed both the youth and mahila leaders as Vice Presidents of TAM as provided in the Rule 16 of our TAM Constitution.

Glad to note that both sections are organising a number of events and working closely with TAM HQ. Keep up the good job. As an old saying "Today's youth is tomorrow's Leader

Cheque Presentation Ceremony

Dato' Dr Jejendiran from Yayasan my Nadi presenting cheque of RM20,000/-to Dr Achiah Kumar Rao from Telugu Association of Malaysia

Dato' Dr Jejendiran also touched on some of the projects undertaken by Yayasan myNadi such as SKJK(Tamil) Senawang school was situauted in a flood prone area . Pledged for a new block since 2000. On 17th Mac 2009, a letter of approval was given and RM4.9 million was granted to build the school on higher ground with a four storey block.

Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil Sungai Salak, which has been operating from a two-storey shoplot for the third year, has received a one-hectare plot of land from the government for a school building to be ready in 12 months. It has also been upgraded to a fully aided government funded school. The handover of the land ownership was held at the site of the new school to underline the sincerity of the Prime Minister to help the Indian community.

RM46, 000 been allocated for the school. The contractor refused to renovate / construct the facilities (canteen, store room & toilet) as required by the school. The governement contractor estimated RM 65,000 to renovate only the toilet. The total cost of the renovation work proposed by the contractor was way below the 46,000 (about 5K only.) The school has refused to accept the proposal. MyNadi assigned a local contactor to renovate / construct the facilities (canteen, store room & toilet) and with additional task in partitioning the wall and made new walk with a budget of RM 123, 000.

The school has been working on acquiring 4 acres of land for the school. The matter has been pending for quite a while. All necessary documents have been submitted to My Nadi. The school needs also 120 tables and chairs for its current premises.

A 100 year’s old temple requires, electricity supply. TNB was not being able to assist as the cost is too high to lay the cable from the main supply. A request was made for a generator or a solar panel to supply electricity. KSR Engineering, and MyNadi solved the issue by installing 1 unit of 175W PV solar panel, with an inverter that convert direct current (DC) to Alternating current to 6 units of 18watts CFL lights in the temple

On 1st May 2009, My Nadi together with MHC and Sri Maha Mariamman Dhevasthanam organised a mass prayer gathering. It was held at Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple , Batu Caves Selangor. More than 1000 people attended the event that started which started with a pooja and group prayers. The organizer called upon everyone to seek the blessing of Lord Muruga to enlighten the embattling forces in Sri Lanka to stop fighting and empower them to think for the betterment of the people of Tamils in Sri Lanka . The event brought many organizations and temples together. Representatives from various movements spoke in full zest. They were UNITED in
condemning the war and demanded the safety and welfare of the innocent SL Tamils

On 9th Aug 2009, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak became the first Prime Minister to make an official visit to Batu Cave since his father Tun Razak did in 1970 The visit has made PM the second prime minister in the country’s history to visit the Hindu holy site since the nation gained independence more than 50 years ago. PM’s father

Batu Caves received a facelift including a pedestrian walkway with a RM3.6 million allocation from the Tourism Ministry. On 29 Jan, 2010 the minister Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen said the RM3.6 million allocation was given last August for upgrading works for the comfort and convenience of the temple devotees and tourists. Almost 24/ 7 work took place and completed in 48 days. Among the new facilities are additional parking spaces including 56 bays for buses and 190 for cars, pedestrian walkway, fencing at the main passageway and lightings, while the drainage system has been improved.

Cheque Presentation Ceremony

Dato' Dr Jeyendiran briefing the role and objects of Yayasan my Nadi

Dr Achiah Kumar Rao, President briefing about Telugu Association of Malaysia as below

Vision in Language

• To create 2000 Telugu reading and writing students every year.
• Annual Telugu language student camp.
• Annual Language seminar.
• Annual Telugu Teachers seminar

Bahasa Jiwa Bangsa (Bahsah jeeviki pranam)

Basic Telugu reading and writing
• Expand POL classes to all Govt. schools i.e SK,SRK Tamil & Chinese
• Reinstate Telugu at PMR/ SPM
• Telugu language propagation & development .
• Appeal to Govt. & MIC to recruit teachers from India or train local teachers at Telugu

University India to overcome the upcoming shortage.

Problems not solved to promote Telugu education

• Transport to special cases .
• Incentive of Rm 1 per student for every telugu POL class attended.
• Provide text books and exercise books.
• No Telugu exam at PMR and SPM since 1993.

What has happened?

• 1956 – 60 telugu schools (appro.75 teachers)
• 1966 – 50 schools
• 1976 – 25 schools
• 1986 – 7 schools
• 1996 – 2 schools
• 2006 – 1 school
• 2008 – 2000 students (no telugu school)

Who are responsible?

• Telugu teachers?
• Parents?
• Students?
• Telugu community/Telugu Association?
• Others(Tamils,Punjabi,Malayalee,Chinese)?
• Govt. & MIC ?
• Socio economic factors?

2006 onwards positive changes

• Some Telugu teachers worked with dedication
• Telugu Association had restructured strategies
• Parents realized their children loosing identity
• Students were encouraged and attracted through student activities. e.g. holiday camps,

moral camps & seminars
• Teaching telugu made easy & fast techniques,
• Continued pressure fromTelugu Association to Govt. & MIC to support telugu language

propagation.
• Easy access to Telugu language -Information tecnology,mass media

10 Goals

• Every Malaysian born Telugu should know how to write and read in telugu.
• Develop new generation of Telugu teachers
• Create innovative methods of teaching
• Malaysia to be the centre Telugu learning in South east Asia.
• Easy access to learning Telugu language thro I.T
• Reward achievers in Telugu language.(Telugu& non telugus)
• Develop our own standards and syllabus for teaching telugu
• Telugu/Malaya/English trilanguage dictionary
• Govt.Malaysia , MIC and Andhra Pradesh Govt to support through annual financial grant

for telugu language development &propagation.
• To create a Telugu language chair in one of the Malaysian University

Immediate problems

• No place to teach telugu
• Storm destroyed our cultural centre
• Loss of music and traditional dance centre
• No proper meeting place since 6 months.
• No immediate funds to repair the building.
• Appeal made to Govt directly and also thro MIC

Historical Event with National MIC Leaders

Recently,for the first time almost all MIC National leaders were present at a meeting at Sg Choh. Dr Achiah Kumar Rao, President Telugu Association of Malaysia in his welcoming speech did mentioned that of this historical event. Dr Achiah went on to say that "As a caring government, its continuous to support efforts to improve the welfare of the Telugu community is much welcomed. He also mentioned some the the Pending Telugu issues such as Telugu language is not offered in PMR or SPM examinations?

As to date, there are about 1050 students who are following POL Telugu classes at some of the government schools such as at Bagan Datoh, Sungai Sumun,Hutan Melintang,Teluk Intan, Klang, Shah Alam, Sunway, Puchong, Batu Caves, Rawang Sitiawan, Bahau, Kulim and Sungai Petani which totals to about 35 classes. But what is saddened and disappointed is, ever since 1993 Telugu language is not being offered any more as an optional subject in PMR and SPM examinations.

And also plead Government to consider appointing a senator from our community to highlight in Parliament the problems being faced by our community.

Pending Telugu Issues to the PM of Malaysia

PENDING ISSUES TO THE ATTENTION of PRIME MINSITER OF MALAYSIA

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak wished the Telugu community in Malaysia an auspicious start to our new year for this year. He further added that this year's celebration will strengthen ties not only among the Telugus but also among all races as and "As a caring government, we'll continue to support efforts to improve the welfare of the Telugu community so that they, too, will be able to enjoy the prosperity.

And it is only right and fair that we Malaysian Telugus/ 30 branches of Telugu Association branches around the country to bring to the attention of the our beloved Prime Minister of Malaysia of the Pending Telugu main issues as follows:-

Telugu language is not offered in PMR or SPM examinations?

To date, there are about 1050 students who are following POL Telugu classes at some of the government schools such as at Bagan Datoh, Sungai Sumun,Hutan Melintang,Teluk Intan, Klang, Shah Alam, Sunway, Puchong, Batu Caves, Rawang Sitiawan, Bahau, Kulim and Sungai Petani which totals to about 35 classes. But what is saddened and disappointed is, ever since 1993 Telugu language is not being offered any more as an optional subject in PMR and SPM examinations.

No Telugu channel for malaysian Telugus?

The private pay channel “ASTRO” in our country has not been considerate to air enough programmes for the Telugu community. The least they could have done is to at least allocate five to eight hours Telugu programmes every day and upgrade the Telugu serials and have if they had valued us, the Telugu community, as their customers too. or we being the minority group and are not deemed to be heard. Telugu community subscribers were disappointed with the time allocated for them over ASTRO.

Or, allow the approval for the usage of satellite dishes as there are lot satellite dishes around the country especially in the Perak,Kedah,Perlis,Johor and East Malaysia.

Telugus should not be sidelined in the field of mother -tongue entertainment.

Telugu Senator ?

Government to consider appointing a senator from our community to highlight in Parliament the problems being faced by our community.

Telugu programmes over RTM?

For additional time for the Telugu community on Minnal FM, the Indian based radio programme on RTM.

PM's NEW YEAR WISHES TO TELUGU FOLK

The Straits Times on line
New Year wishes to Telugu folk
2010/03/16

By Evangeline Majawat
news@nst.com.my

NEW YEAR WISHES TO TELUGU FOLK - PRIME MINSITER OF MALAYSIA

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak wished the Telugu community in Malaysia an auspicious start to their new year today.

The Telugu community, the second largest Indian ethnic group in the country after the Tamils, celebrates Ugadi today, which is the first day of the year according to the lunar calendar.

Najib said he hoped this year's celebration will strengthen ties not only among the Telugus but also among all races.

"As a caring government, we'll continue to support efforts to improve the welfare of the Telugu community so that they, too, will be able to enjoy the prosperity."

MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu, in a Bernama report, also wished the Telugu community a Happy New Year. He hoped that the community would remain united to face the many challenges.

"We have to strengthen unity to ensure the Indian community's survival and future.

"Together as 1Malaysian Indians, we can achieve our dreams and prosper economically and socially," he said.

Samy Vellu said Malaysia was blessed to have a multireligious and multicultural society, adding that the people had learned to respect the practice of all religions.

In a similar message, Human Resource Minister and MIC vice-president Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam said tolerance and acceptance must be made part of life in multiracial Malaysia.

"A new year means new goals. As we move towards a new economic model, we must equip ourselves with the right attitude and education to embrace the changes that will take place."

Similar to traditions practised during Deepavali by the Indians in general, the Telugus will wake up early to take oil baths before seeking blessings from elders in their families. Later in the evening, they will go to the nearest temple to offer prayers.

Telugu Association of Malaysia Vice-President S. Venkatesh said one of the most important traditions which was still widely practised was the consumption of Ugadi Pachadi, a concoction of six spices and ingredients. The ingredients -- jaggery, salt, neem flowers, tamarind, young mango and green chilli -- represent the ups and downs of life. "Life is considered to be balanced only when it's a mixture of joy, sadness, anger and peace

3 Telugu movies on the same day 14 /3/2010 in Malaysia

VIKRUTI NAAMA UGADI SUBHAKANSHULU

3 Telugu movies in a row on the same day and what good start for this Telugu New Year(Ugadi) -16/3/10 - Malaysia

14-03-2010

RTM 2 (channel 102) TV-New Telugu Movie“KICK” (Tillalanggadi) 1.30pm - 4.00pm

ASTRO VAANIVAL (channel 201) TV Telugu movie “Aahwanam” 4.00pm - 6.30pm

Telugu movie "Leader" 6.00 pm / 9.00 pm at Sentul Cinemas,Kuala Lumpur

TELUGU NEW YEAR-UGADI SUBHAKANKSHULU

VIKRUTI NAAMA UGADI SUBHAKANSHULU

UGADI SPECIAL PROGRAMME OVER RADIO & TV IN MALAYSIA

14-03-2010 RTM 2 (102) TV-New Telugu Movie“KICK” (Tillalanggadi) 1.30pm - 4.00pm

14-03-2010
ASTRO VAANIVAL (201) TV Telugu movie “Aahwanam” 4.00pm - 6.30pm

15-03-2010 NTV 7 (107) TV The Breakfast show 8.30am - 10.00am Video clip-interview

15-03-2010 ASTRO VAANIVAL (201) TV Ugadi special- Siva Parvathy - 252 12.00pm-12.30;Aha Emi Ruchi -12.30-1.00pm;Strong Point-1.00pm-1.30m; Dance Ap Dance-1.30pm-2.00pm; Boys Telugu Movie-2.00pm -5.00pm
9.00pm - 10.30pm-Telugu Vaibavum


Telugu Serial;Cookery Show;Interesting Show;Dance Programme;Movie

15-03-2010
MINNAL FM RADIO
Ugadhi wishes (phone calls) 11.15pm - 2.00am -Telugu songs

16-03-2010
THR RAAGA RADIO- Kalakal Kalai & whole day -6.00am - 12.00pm
Telugu songs, wishes & interviews

16-03-2010
MINNAL FM RADIO -President (TAM) Ugadi special; Ugadi wishes & SMS;Ugadi wishes
8.15am - 9.00am;2.15pm - 3.00pm;3.30pm - 4.30pm;8.00p.m - 9.00pm;Wishes to All
Interview & songs;New Telugu songs;New Telugu songs

16-03-2010
ASTRO VAANIVAL (201) TV Vizhuthugal special- Live programme-Ms Mug Mr Gobbemma
Adire adults-Special 24 frame;Telugu movie - “Arundhati”
9.30am - 10.30am;11.30pm - 6.00pm;7.00pm - 7.30pm;7.30pm - 8.00pm;8.00pm - 8,30pm
8.30pm - 10.30pm Interview ( Mahila)

Gemini TV- Movie review;Interview of actor;Interview;Anuskha

16-03-2010
ASTRO BERNAMA- (502) TV Tamil News-7.00pm - 7.30pm -Ugadi special Coverage

16-03-2010
RTM 2 (102) TV -Tamil News-7.30pm – 8.00pm-Ugadi special Coverage

Any further details contact : Sri Venkatesh, Vice President, Telugu Association Malaysia
@016-2154097

Telugu Movie screening on 13 & 14/3/10

Telugu Movie Leader

Super Hit New Telugu Movie" Leader" screening in KL this weekend.
Venue: Sentul Cinema, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date : 13th (Sat) & 14th (Sun) March 2010.
Show Time: Sat (3 PM, 6 PM & 9 PM)
SUN (3 PM & 6 PM)
For more details contact:016-9487621 ,017-3023078 & 013- 2271732

The main stars of the film are Rana Daggubati, Richa Gangopadhyay and Priya Anand and the main reason why this Telugu film is so hyped up is because Rana happens to be the grandson of D Rama Naidu and son of D Suresh Babu. This is also his first film as an actor.

The movie “Leader” was premiered in India on 19th Feb 2010..

Leader is about the wide disparity that exists between an ordinary politician and a ‘Leader’. Even though there are no physical fights in this film (like most Telugu movies), there is a lot of drama involved.

Telugu TV news channels misleading reports of Andhra Pradesh

Message from: fullhyderabad.com

Dear Enkate,

Telugu TV news channels killing Hyderabad Image

Over the past couple of weeks, some Telugu news channels have been indulging in severely misleading reporting about Hyderabad in their bid for high TRPs through sensationalism.

They have been making it look like the whole of Hyderabad is burning, while in reality incidents of unrest have been happening in a small part of Hyderabad.

Hyderabad has already been hurt by the incidents of the past 3 months - the last thing we need now is irresponsible reporting that makes things look bad even when they really aren't any more.

We at fullhyd.com believe that a good part of the problem is being caused by irresponsible reporting by the electronic media, that tends to hype the smallest of incidents to monstrous proportions.

Somebody has to stop them and their competitive sensationalism - and it has to be the citizens of this city.

We have all enjoyed the growth of this city into an IT and biotech hub, and the jobs, lifestyle and dignity it gave us.

It's time for us to now give back, and save the city from reckless TV coverage that is killing Brand Hyderabad when the city is back to being just as safe and cool as it always was.

Here's how to do that. Post your protests on the forum below, and once the number of messages crosses 100, we at fullhyd.com will take prints of each message and send them to the CEOs of all those TV channels we believe are doing damaging reporting:

http://www.fullhyderabad.com/discussions/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=46837

fullhyd.com is one of India's largest local guides, with close to 3,00,000 unique visits a month now - and every post you make instantly gets onto our home page. It's the fastest and best way to get heard about this issue.

Protest now, and together we citizens of Hyderabad will all make them stop the damaging reporting soon.

Love,
The fullhyd.com Team

Telugu Actor GopiChand and the film producer of GOLIMAR with my family members in Langkawi, Malaysia on 11/02/2010 while filming in Malaysia

He was very humble and kind enough to allow me and my family to mix around with his 60 members crew and also to listen to my views about Telugu films needed to play better role to create much better understanding among Telugus as 1 Telugu, 1 Telugu Nation or 1 Telugu state

Gopichand did his engineering degree in Russia. His elder brother T. Premchand was working as an associate director to Mutyala Subbayya. Premchand made his debut as director and started working on a film under his home banner, but he unfortunately died in a car accident. Gopichand was in Russia during the death of his brother and could not attend his funeral due to visa problems.

Gopichand felt the need of someone to carry forward his father's legacy. As his brother was no more, he decided to enter the film industry. After completing his engineering, he did dialogue modulation course for a year. Then he made his debut as hero with ‘Toli Valapu’.
After doing villain roles in Jayam, Varsham and Nijam, he got a good break with Yagnam movie which turned out to be a blockbuster.
He was noted for his performance in Ranam in 2006. In 2007 his Okkadunnadu became a hit, next movie Lakshyam turned out to be one of the bigger hits of the year.
His next flick Souryam released in September 2008 turned out to be a blockbuster. This year he acted only in one movie Sankham which released in 11 September 2009 was an average grocer. His next movies are with Puri Jagannadh & Boyapati Sreenu.
He is very famous for his excellent action and dialogue delivery in addition to his impeccable comedy timing.

These traits make Gopichand a versatile Telugu hero, something uncommon in Telugu cinema. He is also very popular among girls as he is very handsome and cute. He is considered as Aggressive Star by all his fans & Tollywood.

Alor Setar /Kangar Branch Telugu Ass Malaysia

Venkates Rao(6 years old), Hari Padma(3 years old), Ramana(5 years old), Lakshmi(7 years old), Santini(7 years old) and her sister(4 years old then) from the Ugadi Programme/BGM held on 2/5/1992 at Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia.

Telugu Association of Malaysia - Alor Setar/ Kangar branch held its first biennial meeting cum Ugadi celebrations on 2/5/1992. The formation of the branch was a like dream came true. The branch was formed on 13/7/1991. The officials who attended from TAM were Sri Mande Laxmana, General Secretary, Sri D V Sree Ramulu, Hon General Treasurer and Y Krishanamurthy,Vice President.

The office bearer were then, Sri P Rajoonaidu PJK, PPN, Dr. A Buloaravu, Dato' Dr R Ragupathy Naidu, E.R Ramachandran PJK, P Subbrau PJK, Smt N Saraswathy, Kumari S Thilalagvathi(Shanti),A. Simanchalam, R Janarthana Naidu, T V Sathyanarayana, R Apparau, P Ragubathi Naidu, Doddy V Apparaj, V Jayaram Naidu, C Musalayah, A J Surinnarayana, R Renunathanan Naidu, member:S Aparow, Yanki Naidu, Rajaram, Anushiah Devi, N S Maniam, Guna, Dr. Dannawathy, N Kadalolu Dalliah, Gopal Naidu, Narayana,, Narasimuloo,. P Paidiah, Semanjalam,A Sirinivasan, N V Subramaniam Naidu, Dr Kumari under the of chairmanship Enkatesulu Juval(1991- 1996). Afterwhich the next chairman was P Subbrau PJK who when retired returned to Sungai Petani. And Sri E R Ramachandran PJK was elected as the new chairman.

Besides, Ugadi celebrations, we conducted Telugu classes, direct scholarship programme, dinners for newly married members,bhajans,motivation classes (by Sri Paul Naidu)Fancy/Saree show (conducted by Kamdar Alor Setar), Medical camp, Vijaya kumar Ghatasala show and not forgetten outstanding Telugu poems by Alluri Simanchalam and Kumari Bhartha Subramaniam. We also participated National Cultural Show at Kedah Darul Aman Stadium.

Telugu words on the Bill Board in Malaysia

It is quite common to see shop/clinics business sign boards with Telugu words around Teluk Intan/Sabak Bernam/Rawang or on Telugu Associations buildings. But I believe it is 1 and only the 1 Bill Board with Telugu words too that I noticed along North and South Highway.

If one travelling from Tapah towards Bidor at about KM 336 you can notice the above. But how many of us are doing the same at our business centres?

Sankranti Subakanchulu

May this year 2010, & Sankranti bring happiness & United Telugus around the world with the blessings of our Telugu God (Present in the Lands of Telugus) Lord Venkateswara as 1 Telugu State

On this day Sankranti, is celebrated by boiling rice with fresh milk and jaggery in new pots, which are topped with brown sugar, cashew nuts and raisins early in the morning and allowing it to boil over the vessel. The new boiled rice is offered to the sun god, a gesture which symbolises thanks to the sun and nature for providing prosperity. It is later served to the people present at my shop for the ceremony.

Followed by praying to Lord Venkateswara by offering them sweets and specially selected mixed vegetables and vegetarian food.

The Telugus also worship and remembrance of departed ancestors by offerings clothes and their favorite vegetarian food to them (their photos or conduct prayers at sea sides). Telugu sweets such as Ariselu, Boorelu, Gaarelu, Bobbatlu, Pallu java and Sinipakulu also prepared.

Travel is considered to be inappropriate, as these days are dedicated for re-union of the families. There is belief that ancestors may visit us on this day.

Sankranti Muggulu

‘Muggulu’ competition as part of Sankranti festivities in Kurnool on Sunday

Sankranti Telugu Style 13-16/1/2010

Sankranti/ Makara Sankranti/ Pongal Telugu style 13-16/1/2010

Sankranti is a solar event. It is the biggest festival of Indians. Three or four day’s continuous holidays by state government in India. So while dates of all Hindu festivals keep changing as per the Gregorian calendar, the date of Sankranti remains constant, 14 January. Sankranti is celebrated in the Hindu calendar month of Magha. Sankranti is celebrated wherever Indians are with some regional variations.

In India itself, it is known by different names and celebrated with different customs in different parts of the country as follows Makara Sankranti or Sankranti - Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Manipur, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh/Telugus Karnataka and Goa ,Uttarayan- Gujarat and Rajasthan, Lohri - Himachal Pradesh, Punjab ,Pongal - Tamilnadu, Makara Vilakku Festival - Sabarimala Temple.In other countries too the day is celebrated under different names and in different ways:

In Nepal, Tharu people – Maghi,Other people - Maghe Sankranti or Maghe Sakrati,In Thailand - Songkran,In Laos - Pi Ma Lao; In Myanmar - Thingyan

Sankranti is also to honour, worship and to pay respect to the word mother, Saraswati Maa (Goddess of Knowledge). At the start of this significant event, there is also worship for the departed ancestors. The period is also considered an ideal time for aspirants to satisfy "the goals of life". Sankranti has deep spiritual significance and is rooted in an unshakable divine history and identifies a period of enlightenment, peace, prosperity and happiness followed by a period of darkness, ignorance and viciousness with immense sorrow. The worship of Saraswati is for the same reason that they celebrate Vasanta Panchami that represents the first day of spring and falls in.The worship and remembrance of departed/deceased ancestors is done during this Sankranti and is one of the most auspicious days for the Hindus.

Telugus style
It is a four day festival for Telugus
• Day 1 - Bhogi Panduga (Bhogi)-
• Day 2 - Pedda Panduga,(Sankranti)
• Day 3 - Kanuma Panduga (Kanuma)
• Day 4 - Dumulu Panduga (Mukkanuma)

The first day of festival is Bhogi. At dawn people light up a bonfire with several old articles/ coconut dry leaves/ bushes.A day before Sakranthri is known as Boghi. And on Boghi day, Telugus will usually apply a mixture of tumeric powder, green bean paste and sesame oil on our bodies to symbolically remove impurities before gathering with other family members around a bonfire or campfire. These are the regi pallu with petals of flower and coins of money, will be put on the heads of kids(generally younger than 3 years)(like talambralu) to get rid of Dishti(drushti). After which,whole house would be washed/ painted decorated with mugullu. All these events represent the change from old to new.

The second day is Sankranti, it is celebrated by boiling rice with fresh milk and jaggery in new pots, which are topped with brown sugar, cashew nuts and raisins early in the morning and allowing it to boil over the vessel. The new boiled rice is offered to the sun god, a gesture which symbolises thanks to the sun and nature for providing prosperity. It is later served to the people present in the house for the ceremony Followed by praying to their favorite God by offering them sweets and specially selected mixed vegetables and vegetarian food. The Telugus also worship and remembrance of departed ancestors by offerings clothes and their favorite vegetarian food to them (their photos). While most Hindus offer prayers to deceased family members on Deepavali, but the Telugus does it during on this day of Sakranti festival. Telugu sweets such as Ariselu, Boorelu, Gaarelu, Bobbatlu, Pallu java, Sinipakulu are prepared during this important festival. Travel is considered to be inappropriate, as these days are dedicated for re-union of the families. There is belief that ancestors may visit them on this day. Bhajans also organised for them.

The third day Kanuma Panduga (Kanuma) is for offering thanks to cattle, as they help farmer in different ways for agriculture. On this day the cattle are washed or bathed and decorated with paint, flowers and bells. They are fed red sweet rice and sugar cane. People do not eat any non-vegetarian during the first three days of the festival and eat it only on the day of Mukkanuma(Dumulu Panduga).

Modern day’s cattle are vehicles such as cars, Lorries, motorcycles or bicycles are today’s aid to mankind. And on this day what we practice is to wash cars, lorries, motor cycles, children bicycles and conduct thanking prayers for them as for aid in daily life.

Sankranti usually represents all the four days together. On the fourth day or final day people visit their relatives, friends to enjoy the festive season. It is celebrated in almost every village with adventurous games in South India and like in Malaysia in every estates and villages or even in all the Telugu homes.

Referance: Internet

Pending Telugu Issues to be addressed - 2010

Telugu language is not offered in PMR or SPM examinations?

To date, there are about 1050 students who are following POL Telugu classes at some of the government schools such as at Bagan Datoh, Sungai Sumun,Hutan Melintang,Teluk Intan, Klang, Shah Alam, Sunway, Puchong, Batu Caves, Rawang Sitiawan, Bahau, Kulim and Sungai Petani which totals to about 35 classes. But what is saddened and disappointed is, ever since 1993 Telugu language is not being offered any more as an optional subject in PMR and SPM examinations.

No Telugu channel for malaysian Telugus?

The private pay channel “ASTRO” in our country has not been considerate to air enough programmes for the Telugu community. The least they could have done is to at least allocate five to eight hours Telugu programmes every day and upgrade the Telugu serials and have if they had valued us, the Telugu community, as their customers too. or we being the minority group and are not deemed to be heard.

Then, we seek approval for satellite dishes to be allowed as there are lot satellite dishes around the country especially in the Perak,Kedah,Perlis,Johor and East Malaysia. And we should not be sidelined in the field of mother -tongue entertainment.

Telugu Senator ?

TAM has asked the government to consider appointing a senator from their community to highlight in Parliament the problems being faced by our community.

TAM added that the community subscribes were disappointed with the time allocated for them over ASTRO.

Telugu programmes over RTM?

Dr Achaiah kumar Rao further said that they would submit a memorandum to Information Communication and Culture Minister urging for additional time for the Telugu community on Minnal FM, the Tamil-based radio programme on RTM.

Is TAM conducting pre-census exercise?

The population census of Malaysia is being carried out once in every ten years. The last census was carried out from 5/7/2000 till 20/7/2000. Next population census exercise would be carried out possible during the month of June/July 2010 throughout the country. Past experience has shown that as Telugus and Tamils are look alike there are many occasions we are recorded as Tamils. As we, Telugus living in Malaysia must explain to the census officers to ensure that Telugus are recorded as Telugus in the Census Form: Telugu Kod 65. If every Telugu irrespective of whether a member or not member of Telugu Association of Malaysia must play his or her role firmly during the census exercise being done. That will prove to the Government the correct Telugu population and strength of the Telugus in this country.
If fact this is very important and pass this message on to all Telugus you meet so that they will be well aware of their rights by the time the Census begins? or TAM conducting pre census exercise?

NEW YEAR GREETINGS -2010

Dear all

WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY – 2010

From

ENKATESULU JUVAL & FAMILY

MALAYSIA

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and happy new year to all my viewers

from www. enkatesulujuval.blogspot.com

Sri Venkateswara Devastanamu, Sungai Sumun,Perak, Malaysia

Lord Venkatesawara Maha Samprochanamu on 22/1/2010@ 10.55 am - 11.30 am

All are invited to participate in all the ceremonies and receive the divine grace of Ld Venkateswara. Sungai Sumun. This temple is along Jalan Bagan Datoh about 27 km(17 miles) from Teluk Intan, Perak which was established in the 80s.

In the year 1983,Sri Venkateswara Temple was build on the land donated by Sri S Nooknaidu, MP Appalanaidu,Appalanaidu Akiah, ME Maniam,BK Simachalam, Late Stephen Ramulu,D V Sri Ramulu, KS Somuniadu, Adari Ramulu and Smt Kishnammah under the chairmanship of Sri Gummadi Subrmaniam(1980- 1986) after which two chairman other were Sri S Nooknaidu(1987-1992 &2006- 2010) and Sri ME Maniam(1993- 2005).

In the year 1997, when Sri M E Maniam was the temple chairman and I was then Assistant General Secretary of TAM cum Chairman of Sabak Bernam Branch played the important role in the registration process of "Sree Venkateswara Alayamu Devotees Association", Teluk Bharu Village, Sungai Sumun, Hilir Perak, Perak and registration referance is(PPP/PK.292/97(4),PPP/PK.27/97(Registration No.1596) as to promote the temple,religion, co-operation in religious activities, bhajans and etc among the devotees of the temple and the Telugu Association of Malaysia.

A Telugu priest should be enlisted in this temple as to conduct pujas,any prayers and Telugu weddings in line with Telugu tradition,customs and culture. And to see this as reality it depends on us and TAM?

to be continued

His Holiness Sri H H Chinna Sriman Narayana Ramanuja Jeeyar Swami

The Telugu Association of Malaysia ( TAM ) is pleased to inform all its Branches and Members that TAM HQ in association with TAM Branches, is organising spiritual discourse by H H Chinna Sriman Narayana Ramanuja Jeeyar Swami as foll0wsbelow :

Venue: Sri Laxminarayana Temple Kg. Kasipillay of Jalan Ipoh
Date : On Dec. 13, 2009 at 7.01pm in Telugu

Venue : Sri Venkateswara Temple Batu Caves
Date : On Dec. 14, 2009 at 7.01pm open English / Telugu / Tamil

All TAM Branches are encouraged to bring 100 participants each Branch. Kindly organize your members to be at Sri Laxminarayana Temple. As an auspicious and divine occasion, let’s all Malaysian Telugus open our hearts to share goodwill and brotherhood. Let’s celebrate humanity on this special day and participate in the events. Every initiative taken to support the occasion will go a long way in protecting our Telugu Customs and Culture. For more information, kindly contact
Dr. Achaiah Kumar Rao at 012 – 3045594 / Sri Sree Ramulu at 012 – 3961722 or any of our TAM Branch Chairmen or CWC members.

HH Chinna Jeeyar Swami

The Crusader of Peace, His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Srimannarayana Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji was born on Diwali day, the Festival of Lights, on 3rd November 1956 at Arthamur Village near Rajahmundry in the State of Andhra Pradesh, India. Born to pious parents Sri Venkatacharyulu and Srimathi Alivelumanga Thayaru, He had His early education in the Oriental School, Gowthama Vidya Peetam Rajahmundry. It was the call of the Divine that made the young Srimannarayana Ramanujacharyulu to take up the ascetic order of JEEYAR(Lion) at a very young age of 23 years. Today He is reckoned very high among the monks of the India and abroad as the pioneer and Crusader of Peace. We have heard several stories and legends about God incarnations, Godman, and Acharyas in the past, but very rarely can we come into the living presence of divinity like, His Holiness Tridandi Srimannarayana Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji. JET USA Inc. (Jeeyar Educational Trust USA) is a tax exempt non-profit spiritual organization incorporated in 1995, in the state of Illinois, USA. This organization was
formed with Mangalasasanams(blessings) of His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Tridandi
Srimannarayana Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji Our Sri Swamiji, a profound Sanskrit scholar, Realized Soul, an epitome of Learning & Enlightenment, and embodiment of Divine Sampath (Divine Wealth) started the JET (Jeeyar Educational Trust) in 1982 at Sithanagaram,Guntur Dist. India, with units in Hyderabad (1983) India, Narayankund Nepal (1985), Rajahmundry India (1991), Madras India (1993) and JET USA Inc. USA(1995). "Vikasatharangini" a Youth Force, started by Sri Swamiji with hundreds of youth forming its core, has been instrumental in executing several Spiritual and Social projects. All the virtuous ideas and plans of Sri Swamiji for the spiritual upliftment and enrichment of Humanity are executed by different units of Jeeyar Educational Trust.Sri Swamiji is one of the youngest acharyas in India, who mastered different branches of the Vedic Dharma. In 1980, H.H. Pedda Jeeyar Swamiji attained Siddhi and H.H.
Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji took over the spiritual lineage. In 1981, Swamiji became the full-fledged head and acharya of Srimad Ubhaya Vedantha Acharya Peetam, Nadigaddapalem. Sri Swamiji went to Badarinath the abode of Lord Narayana and did penance, reciting the all-powerful Ashtakshari Maha Manthra. Since then, Sri Swamiji has developed the spiritual activities in a manifold way.

In a nutshell, Sri Swamiji is the mother and benefactor of the entire mankind. In this connection H.H. has been visiting USA since 1994, where He inspired a large audience whom He taught the principles of Universal Love, Peace and Fraternity. His Holiness visited London, Singapore & Hong Kong in 1995, and Canada in 1997, where He performed Yagnas for the benefit of mankind. There was unprecedented response to Swamiji's gospel and rituals wherever He left his holy footprints. Thus, His Holiness has emerged as a Universal Guru. For the first time in USA the Bhagavath Katha been delivered by H.H. Sri Swamiji for the common people.
His Holiness Sri Swamiji is conducting the following services at different places:
1.) The Vedic University in India
2.) The Ashtakshari Kshethram and Sathsanga Sadanam at Badarinath and Nithya
annadanam
3.) Nithya annadanam scheme at Melkote Karnataka
4.) Brindavanam at Nadigaddapalem
5.) Publishing Bhakthi Nivedana in both Telugu and English
6.) Different types of services through Vikasatharangini
Let us participate in this great universal mission started by Sri Swamiji undertaken for
the welfare of mankind and universal peace.

Source :TAM