Association of Indian Students at USC

Thursday, September 28, 2006

Indian Movies Free Screening This Week


Hi!
 
 
Society Of Indian Film Enthusiasts (SIFE) presents
 
                Lage Raho Munnabhai Screening

After the success of the first two screenings (Sholay, DDLJ) we are screening, by popular demand,  the latest blockbuster for FREE in  our third screening.

                                                        Friday 29th September                                                            

                                              Leavey Auditorium(in Leavey Basement)                                           

                                                              (Seating will be on a First Come,First Serve basis)

        8.30 PM : Lage Raho Munnabhai (with subtitles)

For the latest and updated information about our screenings, visit our website:
http://www-scf.usc.edu/~sumithsh/sife
http://www-scf.usc.edu/~anijhawa
 
And if your interested in more over the weekend then
 
SAAFA has the honor of presenting screenwriter
                                          Shibani Bhatija
                                  
                                   FANAA
                                   KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA


Two of the Year's biggest films, under the Yash Raj banner, with
the biggest and best of Bollywood celebrities, Kunal Kohli's FANAA,
starring Aamir Khan & Kajol and Karan Johar's KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA
starring Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kiron
Kehr, Rani Mukherjee, & Preity Zinta, are under this writer's belt.
Having contributed to both screenplays she's the hottest new commodity
on the block!

RSVP to attend an exclusive event in Los Angeles where Shibani talks about
her movies, what producers/directors are looking for in a Bollywood
script, and how to get your screenplay looked at!

                                                       Sunday, October 1st
                                                    4 - 6pm
                            Where art meets food in a soulful ambiance
                              the swank new innovative Indian Cuisine
                                        Chakra - Beverly Hills
                                           151 S. Doheny Dr.
                                        Beverly Hills, Ca. 90211
                                             (310) 246-3999
                        http://www.chakracuisine.com/chakra_bev/index.htm
 Nominal $10 entrance
 Includes savory appetizers by the creative chefs at Chakra and refreshments!

                        To RSVP or for more info email ritu@saafa.org
                  More seating made available but still - Limited attendance
                                              www.saafa.org
                   promotional support provided by www.rkpromotions.com
 
 
 
Upcoming Events

Garba Bash !

When: 21st October, 2006
Where: Lyon Center
Come and enjoy this fest with all "Gujarati" desis on campus. Dressed in the traditional attire, make your way to the dance floor with dandiyas.
 
 

Diwali Dhoom
When: 18th November, 2006
Where: Bovard Auditorium

The festival of lights begins here.
 
Friday, yes we mean today, is the last date for accepting your entries of participation.
 
 
 
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Association of Indian Students
Norman Topping Student Center
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0981

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Saturday, September 23, 2006

Reminder: AIS Welcome Back Party Tomorrow

Hi,

This is a gentle reminder about
AIS Welcome Back Party
tomorrow at Ground Zero ( here)
from 7:00pm to 12:00am.
 

Free Food
would be served!!
Welcome Back Party Poster


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University of Southern California
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Sunday, September 17, 2006

Fwd: AIS Events this week, rather The Events of the week!



Here is peep into the exciting Desi Events this Week
 
 
 
 
OOOOOhhhhh !!
What are doing home on a lazy Sunday Afternoon???
When there is Vidushak Show going on right now!
Grab a Laugh!

 
Vidushak, the Indian improv comedy group at USC, invites you to its Sunday show:
Where?  Engineering Quad
When?   2:00pm - 3:30pm, Sunday, Sep. 17



 
Society Of Indian Film Enthusiasts (SIFE)
As the group name suggests, this group for anyone who is interested in Indian films. Whether you are crazy about Indian films or you are just curious about them, this is the group to be a part of.
We plan to hold free weekly screenings of Indian films from Hindi to Tamil, hardcore commercial to offbeat cinema, from the old classics to the latest rage.
After a tiring week, the perfect way to relax and enjoy yourself for the next few hours.

Second Screening:
Friday 22th September
5PM to 9PM
Leavey Auditorium (In the Basement)
Movie: Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge (DDLJ) (with subtitles)
About the movie:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDLJ
http://www1.yashrajfilms.com/ddlj/index1.htm
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112870/
After Sholay for the first screening, we are following up with another classic for the second screening. This film started the YashRaj and Karan Johar kind of cinema as well as established Shahrukh Khan as a superstar.
This movie stars Shahrukh Khan and Kajol. Directed by Aditya Chopra.

Bring along friends too, anyone you can find. It doesn't matter if they don't understand Hindi. More the merrier.
 

And there is more...............................

But before that......................................

Have you RSVPed your presence for the all night Welcome party at GoundZero, Sep 24?
http://www-scf.usc.edu/~india/events/rsvp.php
Common guys, there is a DJ, free food and well dressed ( ;-) desi janta?
When was the last time you got all three while having fun?

 

Did you check out this??
http://www-scf.usc.edu/~india/events/diwaliparticipation.php

Go ahead and tell us your interests and ride to glory at Bovard Stage !!

 

And yes guys.........

The Sponsorship Board at AIS is looking for energetic, crafty and resourceful members, who can communicate confidently with our Sponsors.

It's also for you guys who have a knack of getting things done by knowing the right people!

Loads of fun, building contacts, and much more!

Get in touch with me svakil@usc.edu if you interested in the Sponsorship Committee!


 
 
Drop in your queries at india.usc@gmail.com , and
gossip,articles, cartoons etc at aisnews@gmail.com .
 
 
 
 
Have a great week!!!!!and assignment-less nights!
Cya at Vidushak and DDLJ!
 
 
 
 


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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0981

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Wednesday, September 13, 2006

AIS Update: Participation for Diwali, Manas Coupons and AIS Stickers

Hi All,
 
Here is an update for Diwali Event and Welcome Back Party.
 
If you wish to take part in events of AIS please join in the AIS Volunteers Group.
 
Regards,
Ankit
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Sidharth Kumar
Date: Sep 13, 2006 5:38 PM
Subject: [AIS Volunteers] Re: NRI Antakshari with Annu Kapoor Photos
To: ais-volunteers@googlegroups.com
 

Hi All,

AIS Diwali participation form is up n running !

http://www-scf.usc.edu/~india/events/diwaliparticipation.php

Please register yourself for event(s) you are interested in participating.
 
All new members will get the manas coupons and stickers during our welcome back party.
We look forward to meet you.

Thanks & Regards,
Sidharth Kumar
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Saturday, September 09, 2006

AIS Newsletter September 2006

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ASSOCIATION OF INDIAN STUDENTS
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Newsletter Issue I/F-VI SEPTEMBER 2006
In this Issue
Events
Clubs
Friend Associations
Campus Scoop
Events
Welcome

Welcome Party

September 24, 2006
Ground Zero
5.30pm-12.30am

Garba Party

Garba Party
October 21, 2006
Lyon Center
6.00pm-1.00am

Deepawali Celebrations

Deepawali Celebrations
November 18, 2006
Bovard Auditorium

AIS Clubs  

Society Of Indian Film Enthusiasts (SIFE) 
The latest endeavor to promote India On Campus, SIFE, the Indian Film Club is an organization started to promote Indian films as also to give Indian Film enthusiasts a platform to get together and watch Indian movies. This organization will screen in an auditorium, all kinds of Indian films from commercial to árt house', from Hindi to Tamil. To volunteer, hear more about the club or to send your own suggestions, send an email to desifilm@usc.edu or anijhawa@usc.edu and join the mailing list. Future plans include weekly movie screenings, movie marathon and plans to bring an Indian Film Director on campus.

Improv VIDUSHAK
Vidushak, the Indian improv comedy group at USC, is looking for new recruits. Interested and enthusiastic people preferably with some experience in theatre are welcome to come and audition on Tuesday (Sept. 12) at 6:30pm in THH 208. Email jdutta@usc.edu for questions.

AIS Friend Associations  

HINDU STUDENTS ORGANIZATION
The Hindu Student Organization would like you to join us in our 2006-2007 activities. HSO is a student-run organization open to all students who would like to learn more about the religion and its traditions.  It provides a community for both those who practice the faith as well as those who simply wish to learn more about Hinduism. 
Prospective events include:
• Weekly Aarthis and discussions at the Fishbowl Chapel on Wednesdays at 7:00pm
• Temple trips
• Diwali Banquet at Town and Gown
• Holi celebration at the beach
• NEW community service activities
• Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration
• Idli & Sambar Night
• And MORE!!!

Campus Scoop  

Are you game for it?

We are launching a new section in which we would be letting lose all tales.
If you have got an interesting story about your friend and would like to share a good laugh with the desi janta, look no further.
Type it and mail it to aisnews@gmail.com

Lekhak  

Do you have an interesting blog?
Would you like to share a movie review?
How about that poem you once wrote?
We get your story to print fom the very next issue.

Type it and mail it to aisnews@gmail.com

 

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Norman Topping Student Center
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0981

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