Independence Day Celebrations in Michigan

Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of India's Independence on August 12th, 2007 at Rock Financial Show Place, Novi, MI (just outside Detroit, MI)(map). This event bought to you by India League of America. Check out their website for more details.

Cheeni Kum - A Sugarless Romance being released on May 25th

Bollywood Hindi Movie Cheeni Kum starring Amitabh Bachchan and Tabu is being released here in United States on May 25th. I know of the following locations: (Click on the link for more details. If you know of other locations please add those via comments).
Michigan, St. Charles - Missouri

Cheeni Kum is story of a 64 year old Chef - Buddhadev Gupta (Amitabh Bachchan) who is also the owner of a Desi Restaurant in London, UK. Then one day Nina Verma (Tabu) walks into Buddhadev's restaurant. You guessed it!! There is love in the air.

The story line very much reminds me of "As Good As it Gets" which had Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt in lead roles and both of whom went on to win Oscar award for Best Actor and Best Actress in 1997.

North American Bengali Conference in Detroit, MI

Detroit has been chosen the venue for the 27th North American Bengali Conference to be held from June 29th to July 1 2007, at the Cobo Arena here in Detroit Michigan. This event will be organized by the Bengali Association of Greater Michigan (BAGM).

The North American Bengali Conference (NABC) is supposedly the grandest celebration of Bengali Heritage outside of India.

Jayat Hazra the chairman of NABC 2007 has this to say about the event. "NABC 2007 will provide a platform where Bengalis who migrated to foreign lands can individually and collectively inspire and motivate each other". Read more...