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In the meantime, check
out what some of our loyal viewers have to say about Darshan in the comments
posted below. Re.: Youth
Segment... "The introduction of this segment is indeed a superb concept.
Congratulations. I found the participants perceptive and mature. They seem to
appreciate their cultural heritage while trying to understand the views of their
parents generation. I would like to see these young people interview some
parents too, and have them recount the reasons for coming here. What are the
mindset and expectations of these parents for their kids growing up, exposed to
perhaps different sets of values in a multicultural setting." - Kulbir Harnal
"Dear Hansajee: I saw the Darshan interview yesterday. You not only removed
unnecessary comments, but also introduced excellent charts, figures, photos and
other graphics that enhanced the value of interview. I have received several
congratulatory comments and all the credit goes to you, the cameraman who even
makes me look good! As usual, Rameshbhai is very good and incisive in his
questions and comments. Thank you very much." - Natwar Gandhi
"I'm a regular viewer of your program. To let youngster sometimes compere this
program and conduct a conversation on current topics is another plus point of
this very informative and entertaining program. Congratulations to you and to
Ms. Hansa Butani to be up-to-date and keep up with time." - Sheila Sastri
"Thank you very much for a wonderful and informative program, that you and your
co-host put out every Saturday morning. It is the highlight of my Saturdays, and
I make sure I am out of bed to enjoy it. I have enjoyed it for the last few
years." - Gregory Patricio
"Your show today with the youthful hosts was the best news discussion show I
have ever seen on television. I think the country is hungry for this --
currently not only are the "adult" discussion shows bogus, but there are NO
venues where intelligent youth with good character (and good looking too) speak
with passion in a compelling way about the issues and the news. Thanks for the
show -- it ws the best ever!" - Margaret Iovino
"Kudos to Darshan TV! I'm new to Northern Virginia and hooked already. You are
all professionals and bring well researched, thought-provoking segments that
promote greater understanding of our Indian culture to the viewers. There is
good humor and just the right amount of controversy which is what makes your
show worth watching. Your advertisers will absolutely reap the rewards. Veeral
and Divesh are fun to watch and I think they are key to attracting a young
Indian audience. Thank you and keep it up!" - Sheila Barboza
"I am a relatively new viewer to Morning Blend, and wish to emphasize my utter
delight for the show. The show offers informative tidbits of current events,
with a "Pardon the Interruption" style attitude. I love the quirky comments and
head bobs by the gentleman on the left, and the stylish ties and lawyer-like
intelligencia from the host on the right. Both present competent conversation on
hot button issues, and my only negative comment is that the show is too short!
All in all, keep up the good work!" - Kushal Desai
"Your conversation about nagging caught my ear this morning. I applaud your
effort to delve into this topic and to reasonably find some solutions. I find
that people put more effort into their business jobs, than their job at home,
which is also important - with the one you should care about the most. Your mate
will really think the most of you then, if you care to think the most of
yourself."
- Mary Lou
"I am watching the program on 'Pravasi Bharatiya Divas' featuring Ramesh's
Bombay visit. It is an excellent overview of this important event. I thank you
for bringing it to our homes."
-Ketan Ganatra
"Irish-American dittoes from a regular viewer (Direct-TV). Darshan is a welcome
alternative to the Sunday news programs. I particularly enjoy the music
segments, the "point-counterpoint" segment, and everything I learn about the
Indian-American community. It's nice to see both flags in your logo." - Brian
Shanley
"Darshan Team Members: Hello! I am an ardent fan of Darshan TV and look forward
to viewing the program every Saturday morning...without fail! I must say it is
an extremely well-conceived and produced program, both technically as well as
content-wise. Congratulations to the Darshan Team for putting up such a
wonderful show week after week. In my opinion many other channels should take
lessons from Darshan TV in producing wholesome and well-balanced programs. I
must say that the song you select from Indian films (classical masterpieces) is
just superb! Congrat-YOU-lations once again for doing a marvelous job. Keep it
up!" - Fahim Munshi
"Good morning, I became a viewer this morning while flipping through the
stations. While I am a non-Indian, I found your show very interesting and will
look forward to next week."
- Stephanie Phipps
"Dear Suvarna, I have watched you for years, admired your intellect, your
integrity, your spirit and the challenging manner in which you and Ramesh
parlayed and disagreed...I congratulate you and wish you all God's blessing for
a wonderful marriage and future life." -Margaret R. Drucker
"I would like to express my satisfaction with the new Host Intern on Darshan,
Shanti. She represents the Indian American community very well and I think she
will attract the younger Indian Americans to watch the show since they now have
someone they can relate to." - Prasad
"I'm a consistent viewer of Darshan, although I am African American. I find much
of the content, while addressed to the Indian American community, not only
pertinent to me but also helps me understand my South Asian friends more. I have
found Ramesh Butani not only a wonderful journalist but wonderful and warm in
his presentation and have found Suvarna Rajguru a competent and well balanced
journalist as well." - Angela Davis
"I greatly admire your sincere efforts to create good image of Indian community
in this country. Your dedication to this cause is greatly appreciated." -
Prabhakar Tamboli
"Thanks once again for giving us the opportunity to talk about the Peace Corps
to your audience. We've received favorable feedback, and I wanted you to know
that we appreciate the support you've given to the Peace Corps." - Gopal
Khanna, CIO, The Peace Corps
"I've been watching your show Darshan for years and love it. It is done very
professionally and I love to see so many topics covered. I am always gladdened
to see the accomplishments that Indians have achieved featured on your show." -
M.J.
"Namaskara to all. This email is to let you know how wonderful the program "In
Conversation" is. I love Suvarna Rajguru and Ramesh Butani. You guys talk about
a lot of interesting issues each week. Every Saturday morning I wake up before 9
am and be ready for the program. I enjoy my coffee watching the program. I
usually don't have time to watch TV at all except news, but I mostly never miss
"In Conversation"! - Sreekrupa
"I am a white male who has been fortunate enough to catch your program the last
two weeks now. I want to thank you for a quality program that is beneficial to
everyone in the area, not just the Indian community. The variety of topics...
from how to act at a party to the inner workings of the International Monetary
Fund and the "Washington Business Journal"... gives great entertainment along
with great information. I appreciate the straight-talk of Ramesh. Suvarna is one
of the smartest young women I have seen on any type of television around the
United States. That includes local and network. Keep up the good work." - Tom
Ketch
"My name is Karl-Marx Okeke III. I am a 25 years old male of Nigerian, German
and English descent. At this present time I have no connection whatsoever to the
South Asian region of the globe. My main reason for writing you today is to
proclaim that I am addicted to your humble TV program. I am not by nature a
so-called early morning person, but surprising and sometimes shocking I find
myself waking up with great bliss at 8:30 am every Saturday morning to watch
your show." - Viscount Rapier
"Hi I just back from Peru a couple days ago and this is one of the first TV
shows I really enjoyed to the fullest watching in DC. Your show is very warming
and always contradictory of a lot of positive force. I'm really happy to know
there is a real show on TV like Darshan and I am not even of Indian descent
myself." - Andrei Ponze
"Darshan 'In Conversation' is definitely the most professionally done Indian TV
program in Washington area. I have been watching it for many years now and I
find that its quality is improvind as time progresses while others have deproved
so much that I stopped watching them altogether. I noticed that "In
Conversation" going increasingly mainstream which is good for the Indian
American community as they need to be aware of what is going on. Love your
show." - Giri Nanduru
"I just stumbled onto your very informative and relaxed program. I thoroughly
enjoyed the program of July 24th and intend to become a regular viewer." -
Ernest Middleton
"I am a regular viewer of Darshan TV. I like your program very much, it keeps me
connected to my Indian origin. I come to know lots of facts/information from you
guys, specially the figures you give from time to time about the contribution of
Indian people to America. My special thanks to Ramesh Ji for putting your time
and efforts for the good work. I love this show." - Amit Gupta

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