DECEMBER 21, 2008 - This week on KavitaChhibber.com This month’s issue sponsored by Chevron

The Inauguration of President Barack Obama: Watch Live Video Coverage on CNN.com Read Updated coverage at CNN.com Part I of the Exclusive coverage on the Mumbai attacks. Exclusive Interviews: Dr. Deepak Chopra WEBCAST: Listen to Kavita’s Audio Interview Pakistani cricket legend and politician Imran Khan WEBCAST: Listen to Kavita’s Audio Interview Sitar Maestro Pt Ravi Shankar Sarod legend Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Renowned terrorism expert Dr Robbert R. Friedmann in Georgia Renowned terrorism expert Eran Lerman in Israel UK personality Sir Gulam Noon describes his escape from the Taj-the fourth time he has defied death. WEBCAST: Listen to Kavita’s Audio Interview ...All share their thoughts on the Mumbai attacks and more, in conversation with Kavita Chhibber. Kavita’s Blog: Kavita’s Musings on the Mumbai Attack From Kavita’s Desk: Kavita’s editorial for 21st December.  Cover Feature: Remembering Hrishikesh Mukherjee on his 86th birth anniversary. Kavita talks to family members Cover Feature: Between Life and Execution: The Troy Anthony Davis story - Kavita shares Troy’s story, an interview with him and her meeting him in jail. Read Kavita’s Exclusive Interview with Troy Davis Lock ‘em up, break em down - Gautam Narula’s poem against capital punishment, dedicated to Troy Anthony Davis NEW 1/7/2009: Troy’s case subject of International Human Rights Competition TROY ANTHONY DAVIS NAMED 2008’S PERSON OF THE YEAR BY SUNDAY PAPER 2008 People of Impact: Martina Correia the Crusader Troy Davis: The Case Continues Capital punishment still an issue  Our System Owes Troy Davis another Day in Court - Op-ed by William Sessions (AJC)

Featured Writing:   Shashi Tharoor, diplomat, writer extraordinaire, on why India will overcome this attack. Actor Aamir Khan shares his thoughts on why we should never negotiate with terrorists Politician Milind Deora says its important for the educated middle class to speak up in the aftermath of the Mumbai blasts Dr. Adil Najam - a Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), work for which the IPCC was awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize along with Al Gore - says he is a Mumbaikar Haroon Siddiqui, from the Toronto Star on why Mumbai will rise above the attacks. Pratik Kanjilal on how in India, terror has been devalued and shorn of its dreadful enormity by the political class. The Bombay Terror Attacks - Extraordinary photojournalism by Vinu Ranganathan documenting the events as they unfolded. Huzaima Bukhari & Dr. Ikramul Haq mark the 1st anniversary of Benazir Bhutto’s assassination. Anoushka:   Anoushka Shankar’s open letter to Mumbai in the aftermath of the attacks. Anoushka Shankar - New Year 2009 tourdates announced! Details for all of Anoushka Shankar’s latest concert tourdates and activities planned for 2009. Youth Column: Lock ‘em up, break em down - Gautam Narula’s poem against capital punishment, dedicated to Troy Anthony Davis Astrology: Niraj Mancchanda ace numerologist says Mumbai is an unlucky name Sadhguru Speaks: Sadhguru’s Jaggi Vasudev’s message in the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks

Webcast: Interviews with Dr. Deepak Chopra, Imran Khan and Sir Gulam Noon Viewpoint: Gotham Chopra on the Mumbai mess Partha B Banerjee fears that what he calls the Gateway to Genocide may open a new stained chapter in the violent, bloody history of the British-partitioned subcontinent Desh Kapoor gives his own take on the Mumbai attacks D.K. Matai on why the Terrorist Assault on Mumbai is the latest Clash between Globalisation and Nihilism It’s not enough for Muslims to be revolted by terror says Sultan Al Qassemi in this thought provoking piece. Ganadeva Bandyopadhyay on Mumbai terrorism Womens Voice: Suchitra Krishnamoorthi’s thought provoking piece on the Mumbai attacks Kaveeta Kaul on the attack on Mumbai by cowards Aditi Nadkarni looks at the city she calls home in the aftermath of the attacks Gayatri Jayaraman asks-is it really time to move on in the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks? Amrita Rajan’s two part feature on Mumbai. Jasjit Khan shares poignant thought on terrorism, an attack on humanity in her eyes Business and Technology: Jeet Bindra, from Chevron, Anil Khatod from Argonaut, Rashesh Shah from Edelweiss, share thoughts on Mumbai and why they are confident it will soon be business as usual.     Words of Wisdom: Sri Sri RaviShankar and Karunamayi share thoughts on terrorism in the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks. Rabbi Yossi New the spiritual leader at temple Beth Tefillah in Atlanta, Georgia gives his message of peace.

Spotlight Event: "Igniting Entrepreneurship in 2009" - An expert discussion on Entrepreneurship tools - Writing Business Plans, Raising Money and Building & Protecting IP Noted experts including John Hurley, Partner DLA Venture Pipeline, Sig Mosley, Managing Partner Imlay Investments, Shyam Reddy, Partner Kilpatrick Stockton, and Craig Lotz, President, IVOX Inc. Sponsored by TiE Atlanta. (January 28)    A Kavita Media Presentation. Please email comments here. You can also contact Kavita with your feedback, by dialing 678-720-1260. Selected comments will be broadcast on our webcast.) Add your name to the KavitaChhibber.com mailing list to get updates!    Knorr SaReGaMaPa Challenge 2008!! India’s #1 show comes to the US. Details at ZeeTVUSA   We gratefully acknowledge our Corporate Platinum Sponsors:.      Corporate Gold Sponsor:   Individual Platinum Sponsors: Osnat Gad, eGEMSTORE Anil Khatod, Argonaut Suresh Sharma, Innovolt Ashish Thakur, Deutsche Bank Jasjit and Babar Khan  Kavita Sings on Shujaat Husain Khan’s CD "Raastey" Listen to clips from the CD and purchase it at KavitaMedia.com        News and Previews: Join Dr Deepak Chopra’s noble initiative: I take a Vow - Nonviolence in Thought, Speech and Actions. SAALT Special Reception, Volunteer Opportunity, Immigrant Rights March and More Events Message from TiE President - 2009 Statement from South Asian Organizations on the Mumbai Attacks Horror in Mumbai: Israel Condemns Attacks, More Names Released A Message of Condolence from the President of TiE, Islamabad What’s happened and previews of coming attractions   Nov 26 Issue Index Nov 16 Issue Index Nov 5 Issue Index  The October 2008 Issue Index Highlights from previous issues.

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