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Greetings Folks, 
      
The Hindu Students Council at OSU is participating in a nationwide
celebration of India's independence. The renowned speaker, Dr. Yashvant Rao
Pathak will kickoff the festival by sharing his insights on the significance
of the 50th anniversary to India and to us all. There will be a film that
shows the economic and cultural changes that are happening in India today.
And of course there will be Indian food and refreshments. 

The festival is this Saturday, May 3 at 2:00 pm in 131 Hitchcock Hall(North
Campus) and it is open to everyone. 
       
Here's what inspired the celebrations:
 
The  year  1997 is very  significant  for  freedom-loving  people
everywhere particularly  people  from  the  Indian   subcontinent.  In
1947,  India  (Bharat) officially  gained  independence  from the British
colonial  power. August 
15th,1997 marks the fiftieth anniversary of independence of India.
 
People of Indian  descent have gone to many parts of the world and have made
major contributions to their adopted  countries.  We as people have a lot
more to contribute  to the  world as we move  towards  the 21 st.  century.
In order to do that we need to know  ourselves, our heritage, our roots; and
our rich  culture's values and ideals.  Therefore,  we need to look at our
past and know the events and ideals that shaped us into the way we are today.
 
Through Freedom Festival 1997, we will learn about India's history,
culture, contributions   and  people.  This  festival  is  as  much  a
celebration  of  the independence of India as it is a tribute to the courage
and sacrifice of many great leaders and millions of people that eventually
led to freedom.
 
HSC invites everyone to participate in the celebrations of Freedom  Festival
1997.  Let us collectively  and  individually  rejoice in our freedom.  Let
us come together  and offer our time,  energy, and mind for a better  future
for us and the world.  Let us salute all those who sacrificed their lives
for freedom.
 
HSC is an international forum for the promotion of Hindu culture and 
heritage.

For more information call:
 
Vijay Rajendran    (614) 291-8518
Sandeep Rangarajan (614) 291-8518
Vishnu Vaka        (614) 291-8518
 
 
Thank You,
 
Sandeep Rangarajan
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