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IANR 2613 032826Anudip Foundation ExplainedHere’s the interview with Rafik Bawa on Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 4:20 pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. This Podcast of the recorded show is uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker or you can go to our website and click on the IANR link.Anudip Foundation is a nonprofit organization preparing underserved youth - especially women - in India for the future of work. Anudip was a pioneer in digital skills training during the Internet revolution and is now focused on equipping students with AI-relevant and tech-enabled skills leading directly to jobs in the global economy. We are joined by Board Member Rafik Bawa who will explain how Anudip’s visionary programs offer digital and AI skills training that can transform opportunities for young people from underserved communities.

IANR 2613 032826 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWSHere’s the guest line-up for Sat, Mar 28, 2026 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We areon 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker or go to our website and click on the IANR link. Our Podcast has been rated #2 among 100 Podcasts in Houston by feedspot.com. We have 6 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU’LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEWUPDATES.4:20 pm Housing affordability is a big issue nationwide with many being priced out of the market. Recently through the efforts of key agencies like the Houston Land Bank and Houston Community Land Trust, more people have become aware of other avenues to owning their homes. Just 7 weeks ago, we had HCLT Executive Director Dr. Ashley Allen with us to explain how, since 2019, the groups program has led 200 limited-income Houston families to an affordable home. Justa week ago, we went on a tour of a few properties all across Houston that the HCLT has helped people to move into, from rental to purchase. We are joined by the Ashley again today to further explain how HCLT can help provide permanentlyaffordable home ownership.4:50 pm Anudip Foundation is a nonprofit organization preparing underserved youth - especially women - in India for the future of work. Anudip was a pioneer in digital skills training during the Internet revolution and is now focused on equipping students with AI-relevant and tech-enabled skills leading directly to jobs in the global economy. We are joined by Board Member Rafik Bawa who will explain how Anudip’s visionary programs offer digital and AI skills training that can transform opportunities for young people from underserved communities. 5:20 pm If you are a longtime Houstonian, you will remember Sakowitz, the trendsetting luxury department store chain operating from 1902 to 1990, with its flagship at Post Oak andWestheimer. It was famous for high-end fashion, unique merchandising, and exceptional customer service way before Macy’s, Saks or Bloomingdales barged into town. Founded by the Sakowitz family, the store grew to 18 locations before closing. We have with us today in the studio a scion of the family, Robert Sakowitz, to retell the days when the mere mention of “Sakowitz” was synonymous with luxury. Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at [email protected] pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories. And remember to visit our digital archives from over 18years. Plus, our entire 45 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

IAN UNPLUGGED 2613 032826Featured on Sat, March 28, 2026 from 3 - 4 pm on the “IAN UNPLUGGED” segment of Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerica-News.com) on 98.7 FM:On “Hey, Wassup?”, Jay & Sanchali speak with the deeply devout Gopal Aggarwal on the meaning of Ram Navami which was celebrated this past Thursday. They also speakwith volunteer Shri Chada and past president Rajeev Aluru to learn of the tremendous work that Ekal Vidalaya has done in educating rural backward communities in India,

IAN UNPLUGGED 2612 032126Featured on Sat, March 21, 2026 from 3 - 4 pm on the “IAN UNPLUGGED” segment of Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerica-News.com) on 98.7 FM:On “Hey, Wassup?”, Jay & Sanchali delve into Oriental Rugs and speak with Sam and Omana Abraham who are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of their very popular and much-admired business, Abraham’s Oriental Rugs.

IANR 2612 032126 Line Up4-6pm INTERVIEWSHere’s the guest line-up for Sat, Mar 21, 2026 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts,Radio Public and Breaker or go to our website and click on the IANR link. Our Podcast has been rated #2 among 100 Podcasts in Houston by feedspot.com. We have 6 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU’LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.4:20 pm The US national debt has surpassed an ominous record, climbing to a record $39 trillion. This was five months after it reached $38T and $37T just two months before that. The war with Iran is costing about $1 billion a day and the Pentagon is asking for another $200 billion for the effort, above it’s alreadysteep $1.5T budget. What is causing all this debt and what effect will such high debt have on our lives and the future of programs like Social Security and Medicare? We ask our frequent analyst Chetan Dave to comment on this.4:50 pm In this era of instant connectivity andpressures of never-stop work, one can often lose sight of the aspects of life than add joy and value, creating a relief valve. These “low touch” items, as the futurist Alvin Toffler referred to them, come from the creative and performing arts. And the Indo American Association has been bringing the best of the Indian arts scene to Houstonians for 33 years. We are joined by Executive Director Sheetal Bedi to tell us more and also about its 2026 calendar of events.5:20 pm Both and Eid al Adha fall on this weekend, and to mark the two occasions we asked representatives of each faith to explain the significance and how the community is celebratingthem. Mohammad Khan and Yasmin Udawala with the Indian Muslims Assoc. of Greater Houston will explain what the organization is planning, followed by Nazneen Khumbatta from the Zoroastrian community. Next week, Hindus will celebrate Ram Navami, and then, just around the corner, Jainscelebrate Mahavir Jayanti, Christians celebrate Easter, Sikhs & Hindus celebrate Vaisakhi and Jews celebrate Passover. Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or6397 or at [email protected] pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.And remember to visit our digital archives from over 18 years. Plus, our entire 45 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.