Welcome to the 177th Edition of Chicago Chautari Times Newsletter (Dec 2023, Vol 15, Issue 9) In this issue, we have covered the following articles: a) Ascendency of decency over defects – Happy Holidays – Editorial by Dr. Bishnu Phuyal b) News Flash: NAC and BOD organize blood drive c) Pink and Say Journal – Prisha Parajuli d) What are memories? – Anjali Das e) We’ll Defy – Krisha Pandey f) Informative Biome: The Desert – Rasik Panta g) The Disadvantage of Being Gifted – Pramsu Parajuli h) Empowering Our Community: Embracing the Nepali American Center’s Vision – Ankur Sharma Send in your birthday information along with your profile to be included in our monthly birthday column. – Come, Share and Advertise with Us. – Want to volunteer, got skills? Contact us at info@nepaliamericancenter.org Let us know how we are doing. Go to our website, and send us your feedback using the online feedback form. Also let us know, if there is any area you would like us to cover in our newsletter. Dec 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to the 176th Edition of Chicago Chautari Times Newsletter (Nov 2023, Vol 15, Issue 8) In this issue, we have covered the following articles: a) True Lesson to Learn – a note on Hindu view of Life by S. Radhakrishnan – Dr. Bishnu Phuyal b) “Hachiko” – A Story  – Rasik Panta c) An art by Shrija Kabra d) Encounter with Kichkandi on a rainy night – Anonymous e) Finding Peace – Krisha Pandey f) World War 2 – Part 2 ( Continued from Sept 2023 Article) – Kritam Dhungel g) Why Youth Leadership Training – Ankur Sharma h) NAC Temple Fund – Nov 2023 Summary Send in your birthday information along with your profile to be included in our monthly birthday column. – Come, Share and Advertise with Us. – Want to volunteer, got skills? Contact us at info@nepaliamericancenter.org Let us know how we are doing. Go to our website, and send us your feedback using the online feedback form. Also let us know, if there is any area you would like us to cover in our newsletter. Nov 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to the 175th Edition of Chicago Chautari Times Newsletter (Oct 2023, Vol 15, Issue 7) In this issue, we have covered the following articles: a) Breaking the Silence : Redefining Gender Norms and Embracing Emotional Freedom – Ankur Sharma b) The Hotel  – Prisha Parajuli c) Haunted House Listing – Anya Sharma d) Dashain Celebration in Nepal – Sanvi Yadav e) Swimming – Moksha Rijal f) The Mystery of the past – Rasik Panta g) Regrets of Time – Krisha Pandey h) My Best Furry Friend – Duncan – Vedanth Shrestha i) Emotional Man – Sarana Parajuli j) Donations in Nepal – Pramsu Parajuli k) Oregon Trail – Sazisa Sharma l)दुर्गासप्तशती देवी मगहगत्म्य – एक छोटो चचग – Dr. Bishnu Phuyal m) Run for our daughters – Madan Baral Send in your birthday information along with your profile to be included in our monthly birthday column. – Come, Share and Advertise with Us. – Want to volunteer, got skills? Contact us at info@nepaliamericancenter.org Let us know how we are doing. Go to our website, and send us your feedback using the online feedback form. Also let us know, if there is any area you would like us to cover in our newsletter. Oct 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to the 173rd Edition of Chicago Chautari Times Newsletter (Sept 2023, Vol 15, Issue 6) In this issue, we have covered the following articles: a) Shaping our future – Editorial – Dr. Bishnu Phuyal b) My Digital City – Prisha Parajuli c) Second World War – Part 1 – Kritam Dhungel d) 9/11 Explained – Rasik Panta e) Sleep Deprived Daughter – Krisha Pandey f) Frosted – Aishani KC g) An Ode to My Eyes – Ruby Phuyal h) The Important thing about Anya – Anya Sharma i) Art by Aawahni KC j) Nepal Fest 2023 – Financial Update k) Embracing Friendship’s Power – Anonymous Send in your birthday information along with your profile to be included in our monthly birthday column. – Come, Share and Advertise with Us. – Want to volunteer, got skills? Contact us at info@nepaliamericancenter.org Let us know how we are doing. Go to our website, and send us your feedback using the online feedback form. Also let us know, if there is any area you would like us to cover in our newsletter. Sept 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to the 172nd Edition of Chicago Chautari Times Newsletter (Aug 2023, Vol 15,  Issue 5) In this issue, we have covered the following articles: a) The Resilience Blueprint: Forging a Future Amidst Shifting Tides b) Gratitude to your support, participation, and solidarity for Nepal Fest 2023 c) Mysterious Green Belts – Prisha Parajuli d) Raised by a Father – Sarana Parajuli e) 3 strange exoplanets – Rasik Panta f) My Mom – Sanvi Yadav g) Aging with Grace – Krisha Pandey h) Art by Evana Dev i) Checkmate – Syon Gautam j) Nepal Fest 2023 – Financial Update k) Impact of Invasive Species – Shristi Hosakote Send in your birthday information along with your profile to be included in our monthly birthday column. – Come, Share and Advertise with Us. – Want to volunteer, got skills? Contact us at info@nepaliamericancenter.org Let us know how we are doing. Go to our website, and send us your feedback using the online feedback form. Also let us know, if there is any area you would like us to cover in our newsletter. Aug 2023 Newsletter