Troy, MI and Sterling Heights, MI amongst the safest cities in America

Here's a look at the 25 most safest cities in America on Google Maps.

Troy, MI was ranked 5th most safest and Sterling Heights, MI was ranked 16th most safest cities in America.

This list compiled by Morgan Quitno Press and reported by USA Today

Also take a look at 25 most unsafest/dangerous cities in America.

Snatam Kaur Live in Concert at Ann Arbor, MI

Who is Snatam Kaur? This quote from her website:

Snatam Kaur was born and raised with yoga and meditation as a daily practice as taught by Yogi Bhajan. She received musical training all throughout school in violin, voice, and percussion. Upon graduating high school she lived in India and studied with masters of the Sikh traditional style of music called Gurbani Kirtan. With her meditative practice and musical training she combined these two streams of disciplines into creating devotional music

Snatam Kaur is going to be live in Concert at Ann Arbor, MI on November 9th.
This promo from the website:

Join in an evening of uplifting music that truly inspires peace. Through her deep devotion to the Divine, Snatam Kaur delivers a heart opening performance that combines musical traditions of East and West. Her enchanting voice will bring you an experience of peace to cherish.

The concert is going to held at:
The First Unitarian Universalist Congregation
4001 Ann Arbor Saline Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(map)
For more information call 1-888-735-4800

Amitabh Bachchan or Shahrukh Khan - who does a better job?

Here's a look at "Khaike Paan" song from the original DON and the new DON.

The Legendary Amitabh Bachchan:


The Badshah of Bollywood Shahrukh Khan

Kareena Kapoor doing a Helen in DON

Kareena Kapoor doing a Helen in "Yeh Mera Dil" song from Bollywood Movie DON.

Indian DJ's Sunil and Sheetal Vij from Shelby Township, MI

Meet Sunil and Sheetal Vij, Michigan Indian DJ's from Shelby Township, MI.

They have been "DJ'ing" for last 8 years. Even before that they use to dazzle their friends and family with their music selection

They provide all kinds of music, including Hindi, punjabi, english, gujurati, tamil just to name a few.

Even though Sunil and Sheetal are based in Shelby Township, MI they have done DJ parties in Buffalo (NY), Cleveland, Toledo, Dayton, Chicago, Ft. Wayne.

You can contact Sunil and Sheetal at

Umrao Jaan - story of a courtesan, comes to Michigan

Umrao Jaan a Bollywood Hindi movie starring the beautiful Aishwarya Rai comes to SR Movies, Novi, MI on November 3rd. For movie showtimes visit mimantra.com

Its a story of a young girl's journey from childhood to becoming one of the most desired woman in the entire Lucknowi Community.

Here's Salaam from Umrao Jaan

Aishwarya Rai - Happy 33rd Birthday to a Indian Beauty

Aishwarya Rai - A Indian Beauty celebrates her 33rd Birthday in less than 2 weeks on November 1st.
Here' wishing her a very...very Happy Birthday and many more to come.
Click on the image for a look at Aishwarya Rai's birthplace on Google Maps and songs from some of her popular films (Aa Ab Laut Chalen, Devdas, Bunty aur Babli)

Shahrukh Khan - Happy 41st Birthday to King of Bollywood

Shahrukh Khan - Badshah of Bollywood celebrates his 41st Birthday in less than 2 weeks on November 2nd.
Here' wishing him a very...very Happy Birthday and many more to come.
Click on the image for a look at Shahrukh Khan's birthplace on Google Maps and songs from some of his popular films (Koyla,Dil Se,KANK)

Karunya comes back to Michigan

Karunya - Indian Idol Finalist and a singing sensation from Hyderabad will be back in Michigan on November 3rd at the Millenium in Southfield, MI. For more details click here.

Here's the incredible Karunya:



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Happy Diwali and Eid Mubarak

MIBAZAAR wishes all a Happy Diwali and Eid Mubarak. Wishing everyone a Properous Year ahead.

Grand Diwali Buffet in Michigan

Take a look at Alok Manchanda's website. He has atleast 8 Indian Restaurants listed who are having a GRAND DIWALI BUFFET.

Since I have 2 young kids, I was interested in how much these restaurants are charging us parents for our kids to eat. Bombay Grille charges you $9.95 for whatever your child can eat and then there is India Spice which charges $4.95 for whatever your child can eat.

Then for us adults there is Chennai Vilas which has the buffet priced at $8.95 but then they have just 30 items in their buffet :)

Madras Masala has a whopping 55 items in their buffet and they will be charging us adults $13.99.

Temptations in Ypsilanti has just 35 items and they will be charging us $13.99. But wait a second they do have a live DJ and you can also win prizes. I guess that makes it worth every penny of $13.99.

For more check out mimantra.com

Do let the community know about your experiences at these restaurants by posting a comment here.

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Don - The Chase Begins at SR Movies, Novi, MI

DON - A Bollywood Mega Starrer with Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra starts this Friday October 20th at SR Movies, Novi, MI.
For showtimes visit mimantra.com

aren't we kool? - Russell Peters on Indian Accent

Bhagwan Dashairya - Candidate for Michigan Governor

One of our Community Members Bhagwan Dashairya is a candidate for Michigan Governor. Here's a look at Bhagwan Dashairya and other Michigan Gubernatorial Candidates on Google Maps.

Haandi Cuisine in Livonia, Michigan

Don't know if you'll have seen Molly Abraham's article on Haandi Cuisine of India in Detroit News back on September 8th.

Couple of quotes from the article:

Rakesh Sabharwal and Rajiv Chopra are are the principals, with Sabharwal the hands-on proprietor in the 50-seat space tastefully decorated in reds and golds, with black table linens and artworks including two striking portraits. One is of Shah Jahan, the king who built the Taj Mahal; the other is Mumtaz Mahal, the queen he built it for.

Each day's lunch buffet comprises about 10 dishes, set up on a table in the center of the room. It also includes naan brought to the tables and a couple of desserts, usually rice pudding or a nice, not-too-sweet version of gulab jamun, milk balls in syrup.

At dinner, diners order from the menu, and service is by a well-groomed and well-trained staff under the watchful eye of the proprietor.

Haandi is located in Livonia, MI. Have you eaten at Haandi? How was the food?

Desi Dudes looking for Curry-N-Rice Girl

Diwali Festivities in Michigan

Here are various Diwali functions planned here in Michigan, that I know of. If you know of any other then please do post a comment.

Indian American Cultural Association - Cultural Program and Dinner
Uttar Pradesh Association of Detroit - Cultural Program and Dinner
Bombay Grille - Diwali Buffet
Chennai Vilas - Diwal Buffet (Chennai Vilas website)

Karwa Chauth Ceremony at Bhartiya Temple in Troy,MI

Here are some pictures I took during Karwa Chauth ceremonies at Bharatiya Temple located at Troy,MI. (10/10). Don't know why but my wife insisted upon going to Troy Temple instead of Canton Temple which would have been so much closer. But did not want to argue with her on this particular day.







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DON - Bollywood Mega Starrer comes to Michigan

DON the long awaited Bollywood Mega Starrer is finally set for DIWALI/EID release on October 20th at SR Movies, Michigan. For showtimes check out mimantra.com.


Starring in DON are Shahrukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Isha Koppikar, Arjun Rampal, Om Puri & Boman Irani

Here's DON's Trailer from YouTube

Jann-E-Mann Comes to SR Movies, Michigan

Jaan-E-Mann a Bollywood Mega Starrer comes to SR Movies, Novi, MI on October 20th.

Jaan-E-Mann is a story about a GEEK (Akshay Kumar), DUDE (Salman Khan). They both are in love with a BEAUTY (Preity Zinta). Who will the BEAUTY choose. Find out on October 20th.

For showtimes visit Alok's Michigan Indian Community Website - mimantra.com

Diwali Buffet in Michigan - Bombay Grille

Bombay Grille is having a Diwali Buffet on Sunday October 22nd from Noon thru 9 pm. The cost per head is $16.95 for us grownups and $9.95 for kids.[via]

Bombay Grille is located at 29200 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI. There phone number is (248) 626-2982. Here's the map of the location.

If you do plan to eat out there then do let us know and share you experiences with the community.

If you know of any other area Restaurants planning a Diwali feast do let us know.

Related:
Diwali celebration by Uttar Pradesh Association of Detroit
Diwali celebration by Indian American Cultural Association

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Google Video Search for our Community

I have added a Google Video Search Feature to this page (on the left).

Go ahead and search for your favorite video and then view those videos without leaving this page.

To start off with I have added Madhubala, bollywood beauty from yester years, as default search.

Zindaggi Rocks Comes to SR Movies Michigan

Zindaggi Rocks starring Bollywood Beauty Sushmita Sen comes to SR Movies, Novi, MI this Friday October 6th.

Visit Alok Manchanda's Michigan Indian Website for showtimes.

Here's a short clip from Zindaggi Rocks: