INDIAN COMMUNITY IN GHANAINDIAN COMMUNITY IN GHANAINDIAN COMMUNITY IN GHANAINDIAN COMMUNITY IN GHANA2 nd February 2011 Page 1 of4World’s largest democracy celebrates !India, the largest democracy in the world, celebrated the 62 ndyear of the establishment of its constitution and of a functional Republic. India and Ghana share some common national traits: while India is the second fastest growing global economy (with a double digit GDP growth r ate), Ghana’s economy is projected to be fastest growing in 2012 in amongst the 55 nations in Sub Saharan Africa; the other is the comparative smoothness of transition in theirdemocratic processes, election after el ection, which is somewhat unique, given the neighborhoods of both nations. We wish the best to this friendship and bondthat spans decades, oceans and continents. Editors This is an informal, private, non- partisan, not for profit electronic newsletter meant only to share information of mutual interest amongst the Indian Diaspora in Ghana. Editors : Editors : Editors : Editors : Mr. Kamal Mr. Kamal Mr. Kamal Mr. Kamal Thadani Thadani Thadani Thadani 0200642697 Mr. Rajeev Mr. Rajeev Mr. Rajeev Mr. Rajeev A A A Ahal hal hal hal 0268117041 C C C Contact us at: ontact us at: ontact us at: ontact us at: indiansinghana@gm ail.comSend us information you would like us to carry in our next monthly edition. Write to us to un- subscribe or send us your email id if you want to subscribe. This e-newsletter is going out to 412 people.Profiling: The Cricket World C up 2011 Good times are here for India. The country is hosting the tenth world cup of its most loved sport in 2011 along with co-hosts Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Fourteen national teams are scheduled to compete for the coveted cup between 19 th February and early April 2011. India will host 29 of the total 49 planned matches, including the all important grand final at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai and one semi-final as we ll. Sri Lanka will host 12 matches, while the first time nation Bangladesh, has been given the opportunity to host a world level tournament opener along with eight other matches. The allocation of world cup venues is always a much sought after event with major cricketing nations bidding for hosting rights. Cricket world cup organized every four years is the fourth largest and one of the most eagerly awaited and viewed event ofthe cricket world. It is widely considered to be the pinnacle of achievement in this sport. The excitement among fans is already palpable as the first phase of tic kets was put for sale in Mumbai on 1 June 2010. Priced affordably at around 20 US cents, the organizing committee is expecting to reap in bumper sales and not diminish the euphoria of fans. The new revised format of the world cup, wherein 14 teams instead of 16 will be participating, also ensures that fans get to see their favorite teams play a minimum of six matches, even if they are ruled out of the tournament due to early defeats. The 2015 cricket world cup will be held in Australia/New Zealand, another two cricket-mad nations whose bid for 2011 was successfully defeated by this Asian Trio. Cricket fan or not- there is no way you can escape the all-engulfing madness. From cricket merchandise at stores, to travel packages to host nations, restaurants and cafes serving cricket-themed food, the fever is all over! Personal relationships too are not unaffected by the craze. While the love for cricket unites some, it also spells doom for many relationships. There is simply no running away, so prepare to drown yourself in the drone of cricket slogans in the weeks to come. The detailed match schedule is still to come out and will be found at: http://www.cricschedule.com/series/213-icc-world-cup-2011-schedule-fixtures.php
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8/7/2019 Indian Community in Ghana Newsletter Feb. 2011
INDIAN COMMUNITY IN GHANA INDIAN COMMUNITY IN GHANA INDIAN COMMUNITY IN GHANA INDIAN COMMUNITY IN GHANA
2nd February 2011 Page 1 of 4
World’s largest democracy celebrates ! India, the largest democracy in the world, celebrated the 62nd year of the
establishment of its constitution and of a functional Republic. India and Ghana
share some common national traits: while India is the second fastest growing
global economy (with a double digit GDP growth rate), Ghana’s economy is
projected to be fastest growing in 2012 in amongst the 55 nations in Sub
Saharan Africa; the other is the comparative smoothness of transition in their
democratic processes, election after election, which is somewhat unique, given
the neighborhoods of both nations. We wish the best to this friendship and bond
that spans decades, oceans and continents.Editors
This is an informal,private, non-partisan, not forprofit electronicnewsletter meant
only to shareinformation ofmutual interest
amongst the IndianDiaspora in Ghana.
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Editors :Editors :Editors :Editors :
Mr. KamalMr. KamalMr. KamalMr. KamalThadaniThadaniThadaniThadani0200642697
Mr. RajeevMr. RajeevMr. RajeevMr. RajeevAAAAhalhalhalhal0268117041
CCCContact us at:ontact us at:ontact us at:ontact us at:indiansinghana@gm
ail.com
Send us information
you would like us to
carry in our next
monthly edition.
Write to us to un-
subscribe or send us
your email id if you
want to subscribe.This e-newsletter is
going out to 412
people.
Profiling: The Cricket World Cup 2011Good times are here for India. The country is hosting the tenth world cup of its most
loved sport in 2011 along with co-hosts Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Fourteen national
teams are scheduled to compete for the coveted cup between 19th February and early
April 2011.
India will host 29 of the total 49 planned matches, including the all important grand
final at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai and one semi-final as well. Sri Lanka will host 12
matches, while the first time nation Bangladesh, has been given the opportunity to
host a world level tournament opener along with eight other matches.The allocation of world cup venues is always a much sought after event with major
cricketing nations bidding for hosting rights. Cricket world cup organized every four
years is the fourth largest and one of the most eagerly awaited and viewed event of
the cricket world. It is widely considered to be the pinnacle of achievement in this
sport. The excitement among fans is already palpable as the first phase of tickets was
put for sale in Mumbai on 1 June 2010. Priced affordably at around 20 US cents, the
organizing committee is expecting to reap in bumper sales and not diminish the
euphoria of fans. The new revised format of the world cup, wherein 14 teams instead
of 16 will be participating, also ensures that fans get to see their favorite teams play a
minimum of six matches, even if they are ruled out of the tournament due to early
defeats. The 2015 cricket world cup will be held in Australia/New Zealand, another twocricket-mad nations whose bid for 2011 was successfully defeated by this Asian Trio.
Cricket fan or not- there is no way you can escape the all-engulfing madness. From
cricket merchandise at stores, to travel packages to host nations, restaurants and cafes
serving cricket-themed food, the fever is all over! Personal relationships too are not
unaffected by the craze. While the love for cricket unites some, it also spells doom for
many relationships. There is simply no running away, so prepare to drown yourself in
the drone of cricket slogans in the weeks to come.
The detailed match schedule is still to come out and will be found at:
INDIAN COMMUNITY IN GHANA INDIAN COMMUNITY IN GHANA INDIAN COMMUNITY IN GHANA INDIAN COMMUNITY IN GHANA
2nd February 2011 Page 4 of 4
WE WE WE WE HOPE YOU DID NOT MISS ANY OF THESE WONDERFUL MOVIES !!! HOPE YOU DID NOT MISS ANY OF THESE WONDERFUL MOVIES !!! HOPE YOU DID NOT MISS ANY OF THESE WONDERFUL MOVIES !!! HOPE YOU DID NOT MISS ANY OF THESE WONDERFUL MOVIES !!!
1. African Cricket Premier League Qualifiers: ICC
South Africa and Pepsi are organizing this T20
cricket tournament in Ghana from the 24th of Feb. to the
3rd of March. National teams of eight countries -
Cameroon, Mali, Gambia, Lesotho, Morocco, Seychelles, St.
Helena and Rwanda will be competing. ICC South Africa
found conditions and facilities in Ghana and Ghana Cricket
Association up to the mark for to host such an event, a
feather in our cap and credit all who were involved.
Ghana Cricket Association is seeking the sponsorship
support from organisations, cricket loving individuals and
companies who can help in making this event a success.
The success of this tournament will encourage ICC South
Africa to bring more of such events to Ghana, showcasing
Ghana to the outside world through another window.
Contact: Kamal Thadani at 0200642697
2. Valentine Ball – 12th Feb. 2011:Maa SherawaliCharity is organising a Valentine Ball with music and dance
on the 12th of Feb from 9pm onwards at Noble House
restaurant, Owsu. All proceeds from this event will be usedfor the purchase of Medical equipment for the various
hospitals they support.
Contact: Mrs. Geeta Bhojwani at 0244231730
Upcoming Events 1. LUXURIOUS HOUSE TO LET- EAST LEGON: A beautiful
brand new ultra modern mansion is available at East Legon.
Five Bedrooms, Spacious Living and Dining rooms, Study,
lovely Spacious Kitchen, Large grounds, Large self contained
boys quarters with three bedrooms, kitchen and verandah.
For more information please call 0246838181
2. ACCOMMODATION AT SPINTEX ROAD (NEAR PAPAYA): Two bedrooms, a hall, with kitchen and bathrooms on first
floor. One bedroom (with bathroom), kitchen and a hall on
the ground floor. Rent negotiable. Contact: 0244273607.
3. SOUL STIRRING INDIAN SWEETS: if you need KAJU KATRI,
KAJU ROLL, KAJU PISTA ROLL, DRY FRUITS BARFI, MAWA
BARFI, MAWA PEDAS, RAS MALAI, GULAB JAMUN, BOONDI
LADU, PLAIN KHAKHRA, METHI KHAKHRA, METHI THEPLA
and other items on order (so that they are freshly made),
then,
Contact: Renuka Kamdar at 030 2251 338 or 027 770 7600
4. SUNSHINE CATERING: Food and catering service for all
occasions. Quality and variety is our key to success.
Contact: Mrs Anita Punjabi on 0244383064
5. SPECIAL VALENTINE CHOCOLATES AND CAKES: want to
sweeten your way into somebody’s heart, we’ll show you -