Dear
Sikh Brothers and Sisters,
Let
me start with two well known sayings “A picture is worth thousand words”, and
“A well delivered speech is much more worth than the written words of the same
length”. However, “A video or TV program is worth thousand
pictures”. Since a TV program, with a theme-related video, audio and a
written documentation can be much more effective than an ordinary picture or a
vague video. That is the reason why:
1. The American TV is so effective in molding the views of the
American people and why both the political parties (Democrats and Republicans)
try to collect and spend the maximum funds on the TV.
2. The party in power of the Indian Democratic Government
would not give up its hold on the electronic media for their propaganda
values. This is true of any party in power. Although in the recent
years there has been a number of cable TV stations cropped up in India, yet
their access is limited to small rich population of city folks, where as 85% of
India’s rural population is fed by the Government owned and controlled
electronic media.
3. The Soviet’s President Mr. Putin, answered a criticism of
Mike Wallace Sixty Minutes TV program about the declining democracy in Russia,
and justified his dictatorial control by quoting the Indian democracy that (a)
the Indian constitution allows the central Government to appoint all the
Governors of its provinces and even suspend its provinces elected assemblies
and (b) India owns and controls its electronic media. He asked Mike Wallace
that why does not the western media question Indian democracy instead of Russia
because Indian laws, in respect of Appointment of State Governors and control
of electronic on-the-air media, are worse than those of Russia’s.
http://www.passionfortruthtv.com:/PassionForTruthMissionStatement.htm
http://www.passionfortruthtv.com:/NEED-OF-Sikh-OWN-MEDIA.html
Although
our TV programs have been pretty effective in projecting the reality to our
viewers in Washington, DC area, we realize that our small efforts need to be
expanded to access the international community so that we could reach a wider
set of viewers and make a larger impact. To start and run a Sikh TV
satellite channel similar to ZTV or TV Asia etc. we would need 4-5 million
Dollars. Of course we will continue to work as unpaid volunteers.
Therefore
I request to Sikh Diaspora to join in this noble crusade of visionary endeavor
and help us in creating a permanent media and institution to propagate and
accomplish the following objectives:
(1) Guru Nanak’s noble and eternal message of Unity,
Compassion, Truthful Living, Service to humanity and meditation through Naam
Simran, Gurbani, Kirtan and Katha that combines a balanced mixture of spiritual
and soldierly strength.
(2) Highlight Excellence of Sikhism, Quality of Life
intellectually simulating, culturally enriching, Glories of Sikh History and
Traditions that we all Sikhs feel proud of it.
(3) Highlight Sikh heritage, Punjabi culture and day to day
endeavors that are more noble and honorable and enhance the Sikh image in
America, India and the world over, thus inspire our future generations and act
as a guiding star for humanity at large.
(4)
Search for a Think Tank of Intellectuals able
to change the human history.
(5)
Search for Advisory Council in order to
monitor and spend the money on the most effective medium of TV.
(6) Search and create a voice of Sikh Conscience that will
preserve Sikh Heritage and carry on our glorious history and traditions we
inherited from our great 10 Gurus, Guru Nanak-Guru Gobind Singh, who built
strong family and moral values and a strong Sikh Nation of self respecting
people devoted to humanity and One God.
(7)Create a new chapter of Sikh history in this land of
opportunity, United States of America and be among people of Great Vision, Sikh
Conscience, Compassion, blessed with rare combination of Scholarly and Divine
knowledge.
(8)Pledge your commitment of $5000, $10000, or $25000,
$50000 or $100000 for setting up the satellite TV channel. You do not
have to send this money right now, but do give us your commitment so that we
could proceed with the planning and implementation of the plan. We will request
for the actual money at that time when we will be able to give you all the
details of the operation.
(9)In the meantime, however, please send $1000, $5000, $10000
or more tax deductible donation to “Punjabi Community Hour Inc”, a 501©(3)
corporation, which is running the present TV programs in Washington, DC area by
writing a check to take advantage of tax write-off in your taxes.
Therefore,
your continued efforts and participation are essential. Every dollar
contributed in this noble and worthy cause will add glory to your name and
family.
M. S. Chawla
Producer, 2004 Telly Award Winner &
2005 The Accolade Competition TV Prog.
"PASSION FOR TRUTH" TV Program
"PUNJABI COMMUNITY HOUR" TV Program
"PUNJABI COMMUNITY HOUR" Radio Program On the Web
Web Pages: To view archived TV Programs
www.passionfortruthtv.com www.geocities.com/~mschawla
PRESENT SCHEDULE
OF BOTH tv programs “Passion For Truth” and “Punjabi Community Hour”
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FAIRFAX CH. 10 Or CH.30 |
MONTGOMERY CH. 19 or CH.21 |
ARLINGTON CH. 69 |
PRINCE WILLIAM CH 3 |
D.C. CH 5 OR
CH 10 |
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SATURDAY |
9:00 AM 10-11 PM |
9-10 PM |
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5:30 PM |
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SUNDAY |
9:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
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MONDAY |
2:30-3:30 PM |
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TUESDAY |
8-9 PM |
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8:30 PM |
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WEDNESDAY |
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4:30 PM |
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THURSDAY |
2-3 PM |
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10:00 AM |
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1:00 PM |
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FRIDAY |
7:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
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