The ANTA Education Scholarships exemplify our commitment to recognizing and supporting exceptional individuals who have displayed unwavering commitment to their academic pursuits. During the webinar, we will have the privilege of hearing inspiring stories from scholarship recipients, including Adya Jha, Sudiksha Chaudhary, Sumitra Yadav, and Susma Chaudhary. Additionally, this webinar will be moderated by the distinguished young investigator, post-doctoral fellow, and ANTA’s most inspiring CEC member Dr. Namrata GR Raut. The event will include a meaningful dialogue on overcoming challenges in the educational journey from high school to college.

ANTA (https://www.terai.org/) is pleased to announce its Annual General Meeting for 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky USA on 10th June 2023 between 10.45:00 AM to 5:00 PM. ANTA feels proud to host its annual meeting in Kentucky, which is the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the USA.

The Annual General Meeting has a theme of "Exploring ANTA by Breaking Barriers ”. The event is primarily an in-person meeting, and we cordially welcome community members to join us. As always, your help is crucial to collectively shape and work towards ANTA's goals. ANTA is fully committed to serve the Nepalese diasporas in the USA.

Date: June 10th, 2023 (Saturday)

Time: 10.45:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST)

Venue: Everest Nepalese and Indian Cuisine, 1801 Alexandria Dr #192, Lexington, KY 40504

The agenda themes/topics for discussion and decision in the Annual General Meeting 2023 are as follows:

1. Central Executive Committee (CEC) Update

2. Enhancing Inter-community Connections

3. Introduction to the Kentucky Chapter of ANTA

4. Energizing and Engaging the Newer Generation

5. Thank You Note to all ANTA members and well-wishers

Please RSVP to any of the emails below:

Generalsecretary@terai.org

Spokesperson@terai.org

president@terai.org

Local contact: Mr. Nasim Ansari: 3474005479

We look forward to this great opportunity of meeting and connecting with all ANTA members, guests and well-wishers.

ANTA's webinar on Planning of Personal Finance

Presenters: Mr. Giri Lankipalle and Mrs. Sangeetha Jaykumar

Moderator: Mr. Dinesh Mandal, ANTA CEC Member

Pandemic is not endemic yet, we are constantly challenged by new variants and fresh complications. Please join us for a webinar where we have Dr. Suresh K. Yadav talks about the latest on Covid-19. Dr. Suresh Yadav is a board-certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist with more than 16 years of experience and is currently associated with the Ohio Health Physician Group, Columbus. Our Adviser Dr. Mridula Gupta, who is an Environmental Specialist at the Ohio Department of Health will be moderating this informative and timely session! It's a great opportunity to learn and hear from someone who is currently dealing with Covid-19 patients in bulk and on a daily basis.

The Association of Nepali Teraian in America (ANTA) is pleased to invite you to a profound, insightful, and enlightening discussion with the legendry Mr. C.K. Lal this coming Sunday (August 1st). The theme of the discussion revolves around the "Role of the Madheshi-American Diaspora in the Upliftment of Nepal".

Mr. Dinesh Mandal who is a Member of the ANTA Central Executive Committee will be moderating the session. Mr. Mandal will be facilitating Q&As for the last 30 minutes of the scheduled 1.5-hour program. We look forward to broader community participation. You could also send your questions/thoughts in advance to Mr. Mandal at dinesh.kumar.mandal@gmail.com.

Theme: Role of the Madheshi-American Diaspora in the Upliftment of Nepal: A Brainstorming Session with Mr. CK Lal

Please join us for a walkthrough of clauses within the ANTA bylaws that could potentially be of the community’s interest. We will dive into the nuances of the ANTA bylaws with depth and clarity, hopefully clearing any remaining confusion. Please join Zoom for an expansive Q&A session where we answer your pressing questions.

ANTA is organizing the online health webinar on Corona Help Center in Province-2: Teleconsultation.

ANTA would like to cordially invite everyone to participate.

The panelist includes these exemplary doctors from our community

Prof.Dr.Ram Kewal Sah, Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Vice-chancellor of Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS),

Dr. Ranjit Sah, Clinical Microbiologist, and Infectious Diseases Expert, Assistant Professor at TUTH, IOM, Maharajung, Kathmandu, Advisor for Corona Help Center in Province-2,

Dr. Raushan Kumar Mishra, Medical Officer Nepal Cancer Hospital, Harsiddhi, President (Health service Nepal) Coordinator Corona help center in Province-2: Free Online Teleconsultation,

Dr. Love Kumar Sah, Consultant Neonatologist and Pediatrician and,

Dr. Prakash Chandra Panjiyar, Asst. Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Science.

Moderated by Dr. Namrata GR Raut.

The Association of Nepali Teraian in America (ANTA) is hosting a webinar tomorrow (Sunday, May 23rd) at 11:00 AM EST (8:45 PM Nepal Time) titled "Engaging the Diaspora in the Covid-19 Pandemic".

Hon'ble Minister Mr. Hridayesh Tripathi, Minister of Health & Population, and Hon'ble Mr. Brijesh K Gupta, Former Minister & Parliamentarian from Nepal have agreed to grace the event to provide their perspectives on the role of the Diaspora in America and the global context, as well as navigate the myriad ways the community fits into the greater COVID-19 crisis sweeping Nepal at this time.

Dr. Dasharath Lohar, a towering figure & a community leader from Kapilvastu who is based in the USA will also join us as a panelist. We would like to hear from these dignitaries and established professionals originally belonging to Western Nepal in the context of the broader Diaspora and Awadhi diaspora in particular vis-a-vis the ongoing pandemic.

His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada has kindly agreed to be our keynote speaker for the event.

This event will be moderated by Dr. Chakradhar Mishra (Adviser) and Mr. Shiv Mishra (Life Member) and the technical oversight will be provided by Mrs. Ruby Dev (CTO).

This session (part of ANTA’s series on Awadh language and cultural heritage) will be dedicated towards discussing the ancient bonding between Mithila and Awadh and its relevance to the current-day modern global arena.

ANTA has invited the prominent Mayors from Terai to give a live update of the on-ground COVID-19 situation. Please join the discussion and help develop thought leadership to combat coronavirus in Nepal. The panelist includes:

1. Bhim Parajuli – Biratnagar

2. Shambhu Yadav - Rajbiraj

3. Lal Kishor Shah - Janakpur

4. Rita Mishra - Janakpur

5. Vijay Sarawagi - Birgunj

6. Dhawal S. Rana – Nepalgunj

7. Rajat P. Shah - Krishnanagar

8. Manmohan Chaudhary - Lumbini

The moderator for this webinar is:

1. Dr. Chakradhar Mishra (ANTA Advisory Board Member)

Join us to meet and greet prominent dignitaries from the Awadhi diaspora. The discussion will primarily revolve around the role of the Awadhi ethnic group in the larger global landscape, as well as speculate on the future prospect of the Awadhi language and culture.

ANTA is starting a series of webinars starting this Sunday, May 2nd. This series is targeted towards at-risk populations in Nepal where the COVID-19 situation is getting more severe day by day. The focus will be discussing how to manage the virus risk once contracted and available alternative medicines when one has limited access to hospitals.

Join us for a series of webinars over the course of four Saturdays. We will celebrate and cherish the rich culture and language of Awadhi across Western Terai in Nepal and Northern India with major participation from the diaspora across the USA, Nepal, and India.

बतकही :१- वर्तमान अवधी साहित्य औ भावी कार्यदिशा : हंसावती कुर्मी२- अवधी लोक साहित्य कै बिबिध पक्ष :विक्रममणि त्रिपाठी३- अवधी साहित्य कै स्वर्णिम काल: भगवान यादव४ भारतीय अवधी साहित्य: डा. राम बहादुर मिसिर , अध्यक्ष अवध भारती संस्थान , उ.प्र. भारत।संचालन: बिजय वर्मा एवं आलोक तिवारी द्वारा

Join us for a series of webinars over the course of four Saturdays. We will celebrate and cherish the rich culture and language of Awadhi across Western Terai in Nepal and Northern India with major participation from the diaspora across the USA, Nepal, and India.

Getting back into the workforce and looking for a job with a gap in your resume can be challenging - mentally and emotionally.

"Am I still as good as before?", "How can I keep myself up-to-date on the skills?", "Should I accept a lower-level job after a career break?", "I don't have any leads on social networks" and "What if I don't get hired?". These are only a few of the thoughts that come across when you think of restarting your career that shakes your Confidence.

Wouldn't it be great to get advice from and learn from the experiences of those who have gone through this and have successfully emerged victorious, overcoming their fears? That's why ANTA is organizing a webinar bringing together people who have had career breaks and have successfully restarted their careers.

Date & Time: April 17, 2021 (Saturday) - 11.00 am (EST) / 8.45 pm (Nepal Time)

Panelist List:

Mrs. Amrita Dev from Bay Area, CA. She is working as Program Manager for Customer Experience for one of the largest banks in the U.S.

Mr. Ashokanand Deo from Charlotte, NC. He is working as a Database Consultant.

Mrs. Kiran Sah from Apex, NC. She is working as a Senior/Lead full-stack application developer at Novant Health.

Mr. Dinesh Mandal from Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. He is self Employed at CodeShipping LLC (Project Consultant).

Mrs. Meenu Karna from Fairfax, VA. She is working as Virologist at ATCC (American Type Culture Collection).

Dr. Mridula Gupta from Columbus, Ohio. She is working as an Environmental Specialist at the Ohio Department of Health.

The webinar will be moderated by Mrs. Ruby Dev (CTO, ANTA) and Mrs. Aprajita Jha (President, ANTA).

ANTA is proud to host an exposition of some of the masterpieces of Mr. Ajit Sah, a recipient of “Rastriya Prativa Puraskar”. He has dedicated more than 35 years to Mithila Art. Please join us for this virtual exhibition. Join on Zoom + watch live on Facebook!

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 402 904 2508Passcode: ANTA2020

ANTA is pleased to offer a 5-session training & discussion on Mithila Painting by the renowned artists of national and international acclaim from Nepal.

The training sessions will be offered over a span of 5 Sundays starting Feb 21st through March 21st on every Sunday at 11:00 AM EST (9:45 PM Nepal Time)

This is a unique opportunity to expose our kids and family members to the world of Mithila Art and get a functional start from the master artists. The 5-day session not only offers a crash-course in Mithila Art but we will be learning about our rich culture and heritage.

Please get ready to learn via Zoom. Please have your brushes & paints ready. All ages are welcome, come ready to make some art!

ANTA is pleased to offer a 5-session training & discussion on Mithila Painting by the renowned artists of national and international acclaim from Nepal.

The training sessions will be offered over a span of 5 Sundays starting Feb 21st through March 21st on every Sunday at 11:00 AM EST (9:45 PM Nepal Time)

This is a unique opportunity to expose our kids and family members to the world of Mithila Art and get a functional start from the master artists. The 5-day session not only offers a crash-course in Mithila Art but we will be learning about our rich culture and heritage.

Please get ready to learn via Zoom. Please have your brushes & paints ready. All ages are welcome, come ready to make some art!

Mrs. Sunaina Thakur: Mithila Artist, National Fine Art Award Winner. Her lesson will be on March 14th, 2021 at 11 AM (EST) or 9.45 PM Nepal Time Zone.

Join us for an in-depth discussion with seven distinguished panelists on March 6th - together, we will bust myths and explore the realities of women’s empowerment on the special occasion of International Women’s Day.

Moderated by Dr. Mridula Gupta & Aprajita Jha:

Mrs. Rita Sah, Women's Rights Activist & Freelance Writer

Mrs. Arti Jha, Founder - Sakhi Bahinpa Maithilani Samooh

Mrs Bijeta Chaudhary, Author/Journalist

Mrs. Rupa Jha, Radio Host, Singer

Mrs. Anju Yadav - Singer

Mrs. Kiran Jha - Retired Teacher *& Lyricist Author

Mrs. Kanchana Jha - Lecturer, Padma-Kanya Campus

Theme: Women in Leadership - Opportunities and Challenges

Date + Time: March 5th, 2021 (Friday), 8:00 PM EST (USA)

Moderated by Dr Namrata GR Raut:

Mrs. Annapurna Dev, Chair of ANTA's

Advisory Board & Founding Member

Mrs. Prabha Bhattarai Deuja, President ANS

Mrs. Avima Uprety, Attorney & President, Nepal Women's Global Network

Mrs Sunaina Chaudhary, Banker

Ms. Sneha Mahato, IT Professional

Ms. Aastha Singh, Undergraduate at the Syracuse University

Learn Mithila Painting from Master Artist: Mr. S.C. Suman

Mr. S.C. Suman is presenting the second round of discussion on "Mithila Arts & Discussion" on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 11 AM EST. Please attend this session to get deep knowledge of Mithila arts. Also, Mr. Suman is teaching some painting to draw. Please come with your painting accessories to be ready to learn drawings. This is a unique opportunity to expose our kids and family members to the world of Mithila Art and get a functional start from the master artists.

ANTA is pleased to offer a 5-session long training & discussion on Mithila painting by the renowned artists of national and international acclaim from Nepal.

February 21, 2021: Mr. S.C. Suman (Senior Mithila Painting Artist & Former Council Member of Nepal Academy of Fine Arts), is presenting the first round of discussion on "Mithila Arts & Discussion". Please attend this session to get deep knowledge of Mithila arts. Also, Mr. Suman is teaching some painting to draw. Please come with your painting accessories to be ready to learn drawings.

This is an educational webinar for students with NASA Solar System Ambassador Mr. Pankaj Karna! Participants will cover a variety of scientific topics throughout the session, including aerospace and astronomy. Please encourage your children to join, it is sure to be a wonderful and enlightening event.

Successfully completed our first educational webinar under Presidential Volunteer Service Award(PVSA) Program.

Special thanks to our Volunteers

1) Aviraj Yadav,

2) Adya Jha,

3) Cyndi Chaudhary and

4) Daksh Jha for their volunteer service.

Also, would like to thank Mr.Prashant Raj Mishra for coordinating and arranging the logistics for the webinar.

#ANTA #PVSA #volunteer

ANTA is holding its Annual Meeting on December 20th (Sunday) between 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM (EST)

The registered members, friends, and family are invited to attend. The zoom link will be shared via email by the General Secretary.

नेपालक सबसँ झमटगर आ सुहनगर छठि पावनिके लाइव, मिथिलाक प्राचीन राजधानी मधेशक उद्गमस्थली जनकपुरधाम, मैया सीताक जन्मस्थली जानकी नगरी सँ प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण अवश्य देखब आ सुनब🙏🏽

ANTA & ANS के ई कार्यमें सहयात्रीक रूपमे रहता नव युवक कलाकार पत्रकार घनश्याम मिश्र - जे सूर्यदेवक संध्या अर्घ आ प्रातःकालक अर्घ के मनोरम झाँकी प्रस्तुत करता

MORNING: November 21st | 6.15 AM (Nepal time) | 7.30 PM (EST)

नेपालक सबसँ झमटगर आ सुहनगर छठि पावनिके लाइव, मिथिलाक प्राचीन राजधानी मधेशक उद्गमस्थली जनकपुरधाम, मैया सीताक जन्मस्थली जानकी नगरी सँ प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण अवश्य देखब आ सुनब🙏🏽

ANTA & ANS के ई कार्यमें सहयात्रीक रूपमे रहता नव युवक कलाकार पत्रकार घनश्याम मिश्र - जे सूर्यदेवक संध्या अर्घ आ प्रातःकालक अर्घ के मनोरम झाँकी प्रस्तुत करता

EVENING: November 20th | 4.45 PM (Nepal time) | 6.00 AM (EST)

We are pleased to announce a musical performance by Vandana Bharadwaj, herself a big name and the daughter of the acclaimed female singer Mrs. Sharda Sinha, will be performing for our community this Saturday to continue the season of festivities