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Newsletter Jan 2001
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Saturday, Oct 20, 2007
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From AIS Board of Directors
Mr. Ram Jethmalani (M.P.) who had inaugurated AIS in August 06, 2000 visited Chicago on October 14, 2001 and had a meeting with the founding members. President of AIS, Prem Balani welcomed Mr. Jethmalani and informed him about the activities of the Institute during the fourteen months since its inauguration. Mr. Jethmalani was happy to note that the Institute was now firmly established. He expressed deep satisfaction over the activities of the Institute, both current and planned and was happy to note that the Institute’s website has been a great success with highly appreciative comments from the viewing audience. Responding to the appeal of Prem Balani, Mr. Jethmalani agreed to carry the message of the Institute to his contacts worldwide.
Book Distribution:
Book distribution of "Return of the Aryans" is now on and 63 libraries in the U.S. have already been provided with the book. We have received recommendation for 83 libraries from California. This will bring total of 146 libraries in the U.S. Book distribution program commenced in August 2001. Our aim is to supply this book to at least 1,000 libraries. Dr. Indu and Dr. Dayal Meshri's generous donation has enabled us to purchase 500 copies for distribution to Libraries. We solicit everyone's help in this regard. Also, we need recommendations about the libraries to which the book should be supplied. For this purpose, please let us have the name, address and telephone number of the library recommended by you. Copies of the book have also been sent to a few senators, important opinion makers and Talk-Show hosts like Oprah Winfrey and Larry King Live for their background information on Sindhu & Saraswati civilizations.
Connecting Cultures:
AIS has established a collaborative arrangement with Connecting Cultures. AIS website will be linked with Connecting Cultures website at: www.connectingcultures.com Connecting Cultures will be organizing a Seminar on Indus and Saraswati Civilization as a part of their program. They have so far held seminars on Iran (April 15th 2000), Poland (October 28th 2000), Muslim Women Today (February 15th 2001) and China (April 21st 2002). AIS will offer all assistance for the Seminar on Indus and Saraswati Civilization, which is planned for October 2002.
Kits for School Programs:
AIS will commence its work on project for year 2002 of preparing a kit containing photographs of INDUS objects with related descriptions and associated literature for schools in North America. These school programs will include projects on civilization to bring awareness among young generation about Indus Saraswati civilizations. The kits will be loaned out to schools and other educational institutions. The Director of Archeological Department of Government of India has agreed to assist us in preparation of such kits.
UNESCO & Other Organizations: AIS continues to be in touch with UNESCO. Within its sphere of activities and as a Non Government Organization, AIS is committed to adhere to the Charter of UNESCO.
AIS also is in touch with various organizations in furtherance of its objectives. Indus Exhibition
We are continuing our effort to have INDUS exhibition in the US in 2005.
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