Tuesday, 26 July 2011
A concert for peace and intercultural harmony
By Mansoor Razaque
WASHINGTON: As a historical fact, the language of music in Indo-Pak speaks directly to the hearts and minds of the people. Whenever and wherever artist from Subcontinent perform – their show of solidarity nudges opportunities for more peace, tranquility and intercultural harmony. It creates an enabling environment where new ideas germinate and bold initiatives sprout.
The concert recently organized by Manish Sood of “Across The World Travels” at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington DC brings a testimony to this claim. The Intense live concert featured music icons like Atif Aslam and Sunidhi Chauhan. The Capital Post, which was one of the lead media partners, had extensive across the line promotional activities for this concert.
Atif Aslam and Sunidhi Chauhan’s mesmerizing performance was greatly lauded by the participants. Both Sunidhi and Atif sung a good number of singles and dance hits from their new albums and also captivated the cheering and waving crowd with their energy and joie de vivre. Atif also sung a couple of songs from his recent movie “BOL” which is aimed at creating more awareness toward social plight of women in the developing world. A large number of Americans, members of the South Asian Community and media persons attended the program.
Earlier on the eve of press briefing, The Capital Post’s Chief Editor Mr Mansoor Razaque presented Atif Aslam, Sunidhi Chauhan and Mr Manish Sood (event organizer) with The Capital Post Certificates of Appreciation. These souvenirs marked the humble acknowledgment of the services of these people in their respective fields of human endeavor.
On this occasion, Mr Mansoor Razaque also announced that as part of its editorial mission, The Capital Post will continue extending support to such initiatives in future that foster interfaith harmony and global peace and development.
http://www.thecapitalpost.com
WASHINGTON: As a historical fact, the language of music in Indo-Pak speaks directly to the hearts and minds of the people. Whenever and wherever artist from Subcontinent perform – their show of solidarity nudges opportunities for more peace, tranquility and intercultural harmony. It creates an enabling environment where new ideas germinate and bold initiatives sprout.
The concert recently organized by Manish Sood of “Across The World Travels” at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington DC brings a testimony to this claim. The Intense live concert featured music icons like Atif Aslam and Sunidhi Chauhan. The Capital Post, which was one of the lead media partners, had extensive across the line promotional activities for this concert.
Atif Aslam and Sunidhi Chauhan’s mesmerizing performance was greatly lauded by the participants. Both Sunidhi and Atif sung a good number of singles and dance hits from their new albums and also captivated the cheering and waving crowd with their energy and joie de vivre. Atif also sung a couple of songs from his recent movie “BOL” which is aimed at creating more awareness toward social plight of women in the developing world. A large number of Americans, members of the South Asian Community and media persons attended the program.
Earlier on the eve of press briefing, The Capital Post’s Chief Editor Mr Mansoor Razaque presented Atif Aslam, Sunidhi Chauhan and Mr Manish Sood (event organizer) with The Capital Post Certificates of Appreciation. These souvenirs marked the humble acknowledgment of the services of these people in their respective fields of human endeavor.
On this occasion, Mr Mansoor Razaque also announced that as part of its editorial mission, The Capital Post will continue extending support to such initiatives in future that foster interfaith harmony and global peace and development.
http://www.thecapitalpost.com
Monday, 18 July 2011
Barker, Bulova inaugurate political campaign office
By Mansoor Razaque
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA: As the United States gets closer to Election 2012; State Senator George Barker (D-39) officially opened his campaign office here on Sunday.
The headquarters is a joint office located in downtown Springfield shared with Fairfax County Chairman Sharon Bulova (D-At large) Fairfax County Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) and Delegate Mark Sickles (D-43).
Special guests who graced the event included Congressman Jim Moran (VA-08), Congressman Gerry Connolly (VA-11), and Virginia Democratic Party Chairman Brian Moran.
Welcoming guests and volunteers on this occasion, Fairfax County chairman Sharon Bulova said it was a moment of great pride and joy to share Senator Barker’s political office along with Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay and Delegate Mark Sickles. Bulova thanked all the participants and volunteers for their presence and urged all County residents to come forward and support President Obama for his re-election bid.
Talking to The Capital Post Chief Editor Mansoor Razaque Congressman Jim Moran lauded the efforts of President Barack Obama for pioneering people-friendly policies. Moran expressed confidence that a damaging debt default would be averted and President Obama would be re-elected with thumping majority in 2012.
Senator Barker also spoke to this scribe on President Obama’s re-election drive and his core reforms agenda. Barker said he was running on a platform of education reforms, advancing environmental interests, and hoping to reintroduce his bill to extend polling hours, which failed in a House of Delegates Committee. Barker praised Sharon Bulova for her proactive role in the development of Fairfax County.
The event concluded with a rally and then volunteers made some phone calls to mobilize support for upcoming election. They also went into the neighborhood to knock on doors for the campaign.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA: As the United States gets closer to Election 2012; State Senator George Barker (D-39) officially opened his campaign office here on Sunday.
The headquarters is a joint office located in downtown Springfield shared with Fairfax County Chairman Sharon Bulova (D-At large) Fairfax County Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) and Delegate Mark Sickles (D-43).
Special guests who graced the event included Congressman Jim Moran (VA-08), Congressman Gerry Connolly (VA-11), and Virginia Democratic Party Chairman Brian Moran.
Welcoming guests and volunteers on this occasion, Fairfax County chairman Sharon Bulova said it was a moment of great pride and joy to share Senator Barker’s political office along with Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay and Delegate Mark Sickles. Bulova thanked all the participants and volunteers for their presence and urged all County residents to come forward and support President Obama for his re-election bid.
Talking to The Capital Post Chief Editor Mansoor Razaque Congressman Jim Moran lauded the efforts of President Barack Obama for pioneering people-friendly policies. Moran expressed confidence that a damaging debt default would be averted and President Obama would be re-elected with thumping majority in 2012.
Senator Barker also spoke to this scribe on President Obama’s re-election drive and his core reforms agenda. Barker said he was running on a platform of education reforms, advancing environmental interests, and hoping to reintroduce his bill to extend polling hours, which failed in a House of Delegates Committee. Barker praised Sharon Bulova for her proactive role in the development of Fairfax County.
The event concluded with a rally and then volunteers made some phone calls to mobilize support for upcoming election. They also went into the neighborhood to knock on doors for the campaign.
http://www.thecapitalpost.com
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