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Nisha Ganatra

Young Hollywood Director Nisha Ganatra

It is a common assumption that you can’t get your foot through the door to Hollywood without being connected to someone within the industry. Yet the success story of Director Nisha Ganatra’s illustrates how the right combination of talent and tenacity can sometimes allow artists to be rewarded for what they know, as opposed to who they know. From selling hot dogs at a gas station to fetching coffee for the rock stars, Nisha literally worked her way up to the top- without any strings attached. Nisha directed and produced her debut feature film, Chutney Popcorn, which received acclaim at a multitude of international Film Festivals. Having been chosen to take the directorial lead behind high-profile projects such as…


 
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True Confessions of a Slacker

True Confessions of a Slacker
In Boston, my commute to work was fairly simple. I woke up, got ready, stepped out the door and took 15-minutes to get to work. The city was small, and if I happened to be late, I couldn’t use the excuse “I hit a lot of traffic”. Also I am a lazy person, so by winters time, my “sick” days were spent. One winter’s morning after a big snowstorm...

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Muslims for America (formerly called Muslims For Bush)
What started out as a three month organization that was slated to fold after the 2004 presidential election quickly evolved into a established, wide-spread and long-term political group. Muhammad Ali Hasan, 26, President and Co-Founder of the non-profit organization called Muslims for America (formerly called Muslims For Bush), used his versatile professional background as a filmmaker…

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December 20

Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab
when 10:00 pm (EST); Everyday through December 28
where National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC
price free
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This new exhibit explores the culture and beliefs of the Sikh people, who originally lived in the Punjab, an area now part of Pakistan and northern India. Through displays of Sikh paintings, jewelry, books, weapons, and other religious and cultural object

December 31

MingleNow Public Launch
when 12:00 am (PST); Social Site Launch
where Online - www.minglenow.com in USA, CA
price Free
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MingleNow is designed to connect you with your favorite places and friends and events before you go out, while you’re out and after you return home.

March 29

Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center's 6th Annual Conversity Dinner
when 6:00 pm (PST); 3 hours
where USC Town and Gown in Los Angeles, CA
price $150/ticket
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The Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center's annual awards dinner honoring those who exemplify "conversity" through their work to achieve positive human relations.


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