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FLORIDA CELEBRATES INDIA INDEPENDENCE DAY
By NITISH S. RELE - editor@khaasbaat.com

Indian Americans throughout Florida are preparing to celebrate India's 61st Independence Day. Here's a roundup of the activities in your community:

TAMPA: More than 1,000 people are expected to participate in the activities Saturday, Aug. 16 at the India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road. Putting up the free event is the Federation of Indian Associations of Tampa Bay (made up of 36 different organizations). It will begin with a flag hoisting at 5 p.m. Also on the agenda is a cultural program, dances and songs, live music, cultural exhibits from all regions of India, awards for outstanding citizens and students, Youth Forum finalists' debate and short skits.
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KHAAS BAAT CELEBRATES FOUR-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
By NITISH S. RELE and SHEPHALI J. RELE - editor@khaasbaat.com

"Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey," according to a famous quote. That's precisely what we are doing here at Khaas Baat this month as we wrap up our four-year anniversary.

One of our main objectives four years ago was to provide an outlet for people to find out what's happening within the community. Now, four years later, it's really gratifying to meet people who tell us that they rely on Khaas Baat for information about upcoming events and use it to plan their activities. One reader even told us he clips out the events calendar and puts it on the refrigerator for easy reference. We are glad to have accomplished this aim and we hope to continue the journey.
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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES TO BE HELD AUG. 23 AT TAMPA ICC


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By SHEPHALI J. RELE

Between 1,000 to 2,000 people are expected to drop in Aug. 23 at India Cultural Center (5511 Lynn Road) in Tampa to celebrate Trinidad and Tobago’s 46th Independence Day organized by the West Indian Networking Society.

The event features two parts: A free 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Business Expo & Networking Experience,” with participation by banks, restaurants, local chambers as well as shopping and franchise opportunities.


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COLUMN: MOTORING
2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN, DODGE DURANGO HYBRIDS SET TO HIT THE ROAD
By NITISH S. RELE - editor@khaasbaat.com



2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN HYBRID
You say you want a ride with SUV performance, capability, comfort, utility and fuel efficiency? Well, your wait just got shorter with the soon-to-debut of the 2009 Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango full-size hybrid SUVs.

Both the vehicles feature a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, which blasts off 385 horsepower at 5400 rpm and 380 pounds-feet of torque at 4200 rpm. Chrysler claims there is a 40 percent improvement in fuel efficiency in city driving and 25 percent overall. This can be attributed to the Multi-Displacement System (MDS), which shuts down four cylinders while cruising, thereby saving fuel. Read Full Story


COLUMN: OUT & ABOUT IN FLORIDA


OUT & ABOUT IN FLORIDA
By NITISH S. RELE - editor@khaasbaat.com

Opening a new store or restaurant? Expanding or relocating? Has your business won an award or a mention in your local newspaper? We want to hear from you as Khaas Baat kicks off yet another new column to meet the rising needs of businesses and our readers. Call Nitish S. Rele at (813) 758-1786 or e-mail us at editor@khaasbaat.com

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