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Sharad Devarajan, CEO and Publisher

CEO of Virgin Comics Sharad Devarajan

He may have studied painting in his undergraduate coursework, but don’t peg thirty-one year old Sharad Devarajan as a struggling artist. In fact, Sharad could be described as quite the contrary. By using his training in the fine arts to fuel a knack for entrepreneurship, Sharad has established himself as a pioneering force in the industry of South Asian comic magazines and children’s books. As CEO of Virgin Comics LLC and Virgin Animation PVT. Ltd., Sharad manages numerous aspects of the business including strategic alliances, investor relations, and product development. Having worked with big name creative powerhouses such as MTV Networks and Ford Modeling Agency in the past, Sharad uses the versatility of his past work experience as a catalyst for a creative renaissance in India…


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We’ve all had those moments – that point in your career where you want to give it all up start that dream company you’ve imagined for years. For those of you with the guts to do it, we’ve decided to give out some helpful hint on the fundamentals of business development. Check out our 7-point how-to guide towards successfully launching your business idea.

Asian (Women's) Self-Help Association (ASHA)
While the issue of abuse has been a taboo subject in the South Asian community for years, a passionate non-profit organization strives to shed light to this ever-prevalent injustice. The Asian (Women's) Self-Help Association, otherwise known as ASHA, exists to serve the South Asian community as a whole, and more specifically, woman who live in the Washington metropolitan area and suffer from domestic violence. While many mainstream organizations are dedicated to…

Worst. Interview. Ever.

Worst. Interview. Ever.
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October 19

Hatian Band - Drums of Haiti
when 7:30 pm (EST); 2 hours
where ARAB AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM in Dearborn, MI
price $6
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Hatian Band - Drums of Haiti (Traditional Haitian roots music)

October 27

TCF-NY: POKER TOURNAMENT
when 7:30 pm (EST); 4 minutes
where Pratt Mansion, 1027 Fifth Avenue in New York-Manhattan, NY
price $75
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Poker Tournament and a Fashion Show

November 20

SAMMY! The incredible journey of Mahatma Gandhi
when 7:58 am (EST); 2 hours
where Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road , Palo Alto 94306 in Palo Alto, CA
price $100/$75/$50/$20
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Winner of 2006 Excellence in Theatre Awards for the Best Play, Best Actor, Best Original Script & Best Costume Design


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