FEBRUARY 2009 - This week on KavitaChhibber.com Valentines Day Special Edition - Romantic Love and Beyond This month’s issue sponsored by ICA Institute.

Celebrity Interviews: Singing Superstar Sonu Niigaam in a hard hitting, very candid interview with Kaveta A Chhibber, says the awakening he saw in the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks is no longer there. Politician Milind Deora, answers some tough questions in an exclusive interview with Kaveta A Chhibber Kaveta’s Blog: This Valentine’s Day Kaveta salutes some very special souls who have crossed her path and added to her life. Business and Technology: Vivek Wadhwa says don’t blame H1-b Visa workers for economic woes. He warns that cutting visas for high-skilled immigrants won’t lessen U.S. economic pain and could stifle domestic innovation. Legal Column: Scott H Greenfield gives his own spin to the Bernie Madoff case. From Kavita’s Desk: Kavita’s editorial for February 14, 2009. Up Close and Personal: Smita Joshi shares a beautiful adventure- the journey that brought her soulmate to her and the lessons she learnt enroute. Bonkers about Bonkers: A deeply moving memoriam by Rungeen Singh for her constant companion of 10 and a half years, a handsome four legged friend Bonkers. 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

Breaking News: "Slumdog Millionaire" Triumphs at Oscars! (Full list of winners, and story at CNN.com) Featured Writing: So what’s it like being the son of Dr. Deepak Chopra? Gotham Chopra responds in his usual candid way! A must read Love is in the air. Jasjit Khan profiles the many facets of love through her favorite couples. Valentine’s Day Collection Rajita Kukarni re discovers love and faith while trapped in the Taj Hotel during the Mumbai terror attacks. Mashhood, “Babar” Khan shares memories of two angels who held his hand through a torturous accident deepening his faith in the godliness that human beings can display Matt welsh recalls the act of kindess which taught him a lesson in faith and trust. Youth Column: Hi-Q competition continues Ameenay Khan presents thoughts on love from the younger generation Social Responsibility: Arvind Devalia sends a powerful message about personal social responsibility Looking Good: Superhot jewelry creator Osnat Gad is among a handful of women jewelers in the USA. Fiction: Love - Desh Kapoor’s thought provoking story – a must read. Arthor Journer’s beautiful love poems - a must read as well.

Webcast: ** NEW ** In a special pre Oscar webcast, Guest Host Ashanti OMkar speaks with music maestro A.R Rahman...  ...Actor extraordinaire Irrfan Khan... ...and India ’s leading sound designer Resul Pookutty. Sonu Niigaam and Milind Deora in a candid conversations with Kaveta A Chhibber. Viewpoint: Dr Deepak Chopra, says Obama’s election brings with him a turning point in the truth and an opportunity for forgiveness and healing. Maestro’s Column: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan remembers the bygone days when Bihar and Punjab were musical meccas. Shekhar: Director extraordinaire Shekhar Kapur says AR Rahman’s best work lies beyond Slumdogs and questions our obsession with wanting recognition in the west. Anoushka: Anoushka Shankar shares her mother Sukanya’s mouth watering recipes and her favorite gourmet hot spots Words of Wisdom: Ma Karunamayi’s powerful message on divine love that brings with it the flowers of love, compassion and selflessness among other things, and why its important for each individual to seek that tree of love for themselves. Sri Sri Ravishankar’s inspiring and thought provoking message of how mankind can move towards perfect love. Cinema Paradiso: Slamming Slumdog - Partha Banerjee raises a lot of questions in his review of the current Oscar contender-Slumdog Millionaire. Amrita Rajan reviews "Luck by Chance"

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