WINNING CRICKET TEAM -HCA PICNIC 24TH JUNE 2014

HCA PICNIC WINNING TEAM

CAPTAIN MR. NAYEEM SIDDIQUI

FOUR TEAMS PLAYED LIMITED OVER MATCHES

AT THE HECKSCHER STATE PARK, NEW YORK

24TH JUNE 2014

 

THANK YOU NOTE: 'GUNDIPET PICNIC' EVENT SUCCESSFUL

OUR HEARTFELT GRATITUDE:The 2nd Annual Gundipet Style Picnic was a great success for everyone involved. Over 225 Hyderabadi's came out to enjoy a fun filled weekend of BBQ, games and activities for all ages. The weather was extremely cooperative and made the weekend festival an enjoyable experience for all who attended.

On behalf of the HCA event committee, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the wonderful folks who traveled far and participated with zest & gusto in all day long activities.

YOUR GOODWILL & FRIENDSHIP IS DEEPLY APPRECIATED

Many of you have whole heartedly volunteered  throughout the day in various ways and we deeply appreciate your goodwill.

Most of all, our sincere gratitude to all the founding and core group members that worked so hard to make the event happen. Your commitment to HCA and your generous complimentary food (Dabal Ka Mitha, Jilabbi, Corn, Hot dogs, Cup Cakes, popcorn stall and all those great snacks + water + soda) has gone a long way at ensuring the event’s success and we truly appreciate it.

As for me, the best part was toward the at the end of the day as we gathered under the pavilion for Chai around Mr. Arvind Acharya for an engaging discussion on Hyderabad, its proud history, culture and traditions. Sir Arvind, we thank you from our heart.

Thank You.

In the Spirit of friendship.

Quddus Mohammed

President

MESSAGES POSTED:

URDUWALLAHS or URDUWALLIS

 

HYDERBADIS ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR

HYDERBADIS ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR

 It all started out in Old City in the early sixties (1962) when common Hyderabadis were still adjusting to the political and geographical changes after the painful partition of the country followed by Police action on Hyderabad State, few enthusiastic youngsters with a sense of humor rose from such situation to form a group, which they named Zinda Dilane Hyderabad. The aim of the group is to promote and propagate humor, says the authors of Shugoofa magazine on their website.

 Tragedy and comedy are tightly connected. There is nothing more freeing than talking about a heavy subject only to lighten the mood with some laughter. The humor culture gets evolved to bring people together, or to bring perspective to serious topics, and to expose deep truths.

The Padma Shri award recipient Hyderabadi humorist and literary figure  Mr. Mujtaba Hussain was quoted in a blog saying “Hyderabadi humor has evolved over the years and despite passage of time still has that spark”. “Humor grew in Hyderabad as a fine art” he added.

 The Hindu news paper writes “Mr. Hussain’s writings open up the lips and the heart and at the same time show the pearls and the soul. At a time when the Urdu language has few takers, Mr. Hussain has revived interest in it through his satirical writings. The simple but literary touch in his works comes as a breath of fresh air. “His humour is laced with a bitter truth which only a honest person can perceive,” says his daughter, Rashida Samdani. Those who have read his “Apni Yad Mein” composition will know. It is a masterpiece of self obituary wherein the author highlights his own follies while taking pot-shots at life.

The Hyderabadi humor is authentic, light-hearted and "Zarra Hatke". What's interesting is that most people speak it without knowing that it is a language which has a rather rich history. There is a popular story floating on internet of an Hyderabadi born auto driver, Mallana Anna, who spoke Hyderabadi Hindi without knowing what it's really called, “Isko kya bolte? Yeh to Hindiich hai?”. “Isme sab mixing hai. Hindi hai, Urdu hai, Telugu hai. Ye mast hai. Hau idhar sab longan yeich bolte”.

 Apart from a few individual efforts to promote humor through media, there are no concrete efforts to improve and develop Hyderabadi humor. The veteran journalist and the author of the book Mehmood: Man of Many Moods writes “Intelligent comedy in Hindi films began only in the sixties and at the peak of this new comedy stood Mehmood”.  His versatile style and Hyderabadi humor is fondly remembered in the filmi world.

In 80’s Hamed Kamal and Subhani took Hyderabadi humor and comedy to new

heights as they completed 5,000 live shows around the globe, with the title of Dedh-Matwale.

The movie Angrez released in 2005 directed by Kuntaa Nikkil was a trend-setter in that, it was one of the first to effectively and humorously, portrayed the dialect of the Old City, Hyderabad and the Hyderabadi style. After the success of Angrez another blog buster movie “Hyderabad Nawabs”  hit the Indian cinema.

 “Whatte Fun”.....to have fun I have to ask you get involved in HCA activities and editorial release. Involvement is HCA’s theme this year.

 

Help us revive the Humor of Hyderabad.

Promoting Talent and Hyderabadi Humorist:

Mr. Hussain Baqueri: Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation announces new President

Mr. Hussain Baqueri: Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation announces new President.

 

Mr. Hussain Baqueri knows how to make a statement -will show you how to dress with distinction, as the board of the Nargis Dutt Memorial Cancer Foundation (NDMF), a pre-eminent non-profit that strives to improve and upgrade cancer treatment and care in India announced its new President.

         Taking over the New York based charitable organization, Hussain said in a statement that as President he looks forward to working towards fulfilling the dreams and aims of the foundation started in 1981. To accomplish that, he sought the continued support of the NDMF board and the community at large.

        NDMF was established in 1981 in memory of cine star Nargis Dutt who died of cancer, by her husband Sunil Dutt, actor-director-turned-politician. Over the last 33 years, NDMF has completed 56 projects in India valued at more than $5 million.

        On January 01, 2015 Mr. Baqueri will take over as the President of the Hyderabadi Cultural Assocaition. “The Hyderabadi community (HCA) is proud of you” said Mr. Quddus Mohammed, President of HCA as he congratulates Mr. Baqueri for this prestigious position.

          Hyderabad born Baqueri began his career as a commercial pilot. Immigrating to the US in 1977 he acquired an MBA in Finance & International Business from University of Pennsylvania. Currently, he is the Vice President of Client Services for North and South America at Jet Aviation, a General Dynamics company which manages aviation assets globally. He also runs several small businesses including Sir Speedy Printing & Marketing Services in Plainview, NY.

 Mr. Hussain Baqueri was born in Hyderabad, India. He received his B.Sc. and M.B.A. Degrees from Osmania University and graduated from the Andhra Pradesh Flying Club with a Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor licenses. After immigrating to the USA in 1977, he attended Spartan University of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma to convert his aeronautical licenses.

 
          Mr. Baqueri is well known as a community leader who charitably donates his time and efforts to many local organizations. He is affiliated with several charities and networking groups across the Tri State area. While in India, he was an active member of the Interact and Rotaract Clubs (the Young Rotarians) helping the poor in the slums of Hyderabad. He is very passionate about mentoring the young people, who he believes are the future of our community.

          Some of the organizations that he represents include : The Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation, Hyderabad Cultural Association, The Rotary Club of Hicksville South, The Huntington Kiwanis Club, The Chambers of Commerce of Plainview, Hicksville, Melville and Huntington, The National Business Aircraft Association, The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, SANA, to name a few.

     Always on the go, he is a man of many talents who always strives to be the best. He has been awarded several public service citations from local government agencies and a Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International. He received India Association of Long Island Pioneer Award 2013 Excellence in Aviation Leadership and 2012 Business Leadership award by the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce.

       Mr. Baqueri is married to Noor, his wife of 35 years, and has two wonderful children – Sarah and Ali and now a beautiful granddaughter Zayna. Sarah has a Law Degree from Hofstra University while Ali studied Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at Vaughn College of Aeronautics. Together they operate the family business Sir Speedy of Plainview, New York.