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Proud grandmum, Rita Tucker sent us this great photo of her 13-year old grand-daughter Hayley Reiss, playing "Sonatina in F" in concert.



Cruisin' Update

The Alaska Cruise in September is afloat...and cabin prices are now touching the keel. Take a look at http://www.geocities.com/deefholt/allaboardtoalaska.html for the latest reduced rates, and let your friends across the globe know about this terrific opportunity to come on board with us. Several folks from Aussie land are coming up to see us. Would anyone like to extend some old fashioned Anglo-Indian hospitality by offering a billet? If so, let's hear from you


In celebration of 150 years of Indian Railways (1853-2003) a two day Anglo-Indian Railway Convention was held in Chennai in January 2003, under the banner of the National Forum of Anglo-Indian Associations.

The Convention focused on the contribution of the Anglo-Indian Community to the Indian Railways and included a photographic exhibition commemorating Anglo Indian railway heroes and significant events. Also as part of this event a seminar examined how portrayals and stereotypes featured in books and films such as Bhowani Junction and Julie have affected the Anglo-Indian identity in India. The two day program included an exhibition hockey match, a food fair consisting of typical Anglo-Indian cuisine, and the release of a special souvenir booklet highlighting the history of the Indian Railways.

The souvenir while showcasing several railway colonies, highlighted KcCluskiegunj Railway Station and promoted Jharkhand as a heritage station.

The United Kingdom Anglo-Indian Association Educational Trust Fund is offering a number of scholarships for Anglo-Indian students to pursue a three-year first degree course, commencing in the 2002 academic year at an Indian university or college.

To find out more about the qualifications and conditions for these scholarships, contact Mr. David Samaroo, 1, Lynton Avenue, West Ealing, London, W13 0EA, United Kingdom.

 

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