More New Material at the Website

I have also added what I hope are cogent excerpts from Irregular Proceedings of the Mid 'Forties and Irregular Crises of the Late 'Forties at those pages of the website, the first about a mystery regarding the Early and Mid 'Forties venue of the Murray Hill Hotel, the second about the turning point in the late-1947 crisis over whether the BSI would ever hold an annual dinner again, after Christopher Morley had become highly discontented with the previous one in January '47.  Go respectively to www.bsiarchivalhistory.org/BSI_Archival_History/M40s.html and www.bsiarchivalhistory.org/BSI_Archival_History/L40s.html.

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New Material at the Website

At the BSI Archival History website, on the Books page for Irregular Crises of the 'Late Forties, I have added the 1951 annual dinner photograph taken at the Racquet & Tennis Club, 370 Park Avenue, and my notes from my research tour of the club in 1996.  Go to www.bsiarchivalhistory.org/BSI_Archival_History/L40s.html.

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French Posters During Second World War

Pre-war poster that calls to join the army:
  "Good work - we are on guard!"

"Save the bread.
Cut it into thin slices.
...  and use the peel, without residue to the soup. "

And the triumphant conclusion: a rooster - a symbol of France - and runs away the fascist plucked chicken himself, Adolf

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There Were Nazis in America in the 1930s!

The German American Bund or German American Federation was an American Nazi organization established in the 1930s. Its main goal was to promote a favorable view of Nazi Germany.

NSDAP member Heinz Spanknöbel merged two older organizations, Gau-USA, and the Free Society of Teutonia, which were both small groups with only a few hundred members each, into Friends of New Germany. One of its early initiatives was to counter, with propaganda, a Jewish boycott of businesses in the heavily German neighborhood of Yorkville, Manhattan. Simultaneously, an internal battle was fought for control of the Friends in 1934; Spanknöbel was ultimately ousted from leadership. At the same time, the Dickstein investigation concluded that the Friends supported a branch of German dictator Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party in America.

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The Bund reached its peak in 1939, when its members gathered at Madison Square Garden ostensibly to celebrate George Washington’s birthday, an event attended by 20,000. Despite the turnout, the group’s membership never exceeded 25,000. At the start of World War II, most Bund members were placed in internment camps, and some were deported at the end of the war.

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After the investigation, Hitler advised all German nationals to withdraw from the Friends of New Germany. On March 19, 1936, Hitler placed an American citizen, Fritz Julius Kuhn, as the head of the party. The group's name was then changed to the German American Bund. At this time, the Bund established two training camps, Camp Nordlund in Sussex County, New Jersey and Camp Siegfried in Yaphank, New York

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After taking over in 1936, Kuhn started to attract attention to the Bund through short propaganda films that outlined the Bund's views. Later that year, Fritz Kuhn and some fifty Bund members boarded a boat to Germany, hoping to receive personal and official recognition from German Chancellor (Reichskanzler) Adolf Hitler during the Berlin Olympics. However, according to historian Charles Higham, Kuhn was one of the last people Hitler wanted to meet. Hitler wanted the American Bund to remain non-aggressive and relatively obscure. However, Kuhn did briefly meet with Hitler during a reception before the opening ceremonies. Kuhn later falsely reported to other Bund members that he met with Adolf Hitler and that Hitler had recognized him as the "American Führer."

 Bund parade in New York in 1937 was held under police guard. However, except for American Jews, no one protested against the march of the Nazis in the main U.S. city.

Arguably, the zenith of the Bund's history occurred on President's Day, February 20, 1939 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Some 20,000 people attended and heard Kuhn criticize President Franklin D. Roosevelt by repeatedly referring to him as “Frank D. Rosenfeld”, calling his New Deal the "Jew Deal", and stating his belief of Bolshevik-Jewish American leadership. Most shocking to American sensibilities was the outbreak of violence between protesters and Bund storm troopers.

 Summer Camp Bund near New York

The Bund was one of several German-American heritage groups; however, it was one of the few to express National Socialist ideals. As a result, many considered the group anti-American. In the last week of December 1942, led by journalist Dorothy Thompson, fifty leading German-Americans including Babe Ruth signed a "Christmas Declaration by men and women of German ancestry" condemning Nazism, which appeared in ten major American daily newspapers.

In 1939, a New York tax investigation determined Kuhn had embezzled money from the Bund. The Bund operated on the theory that the leader's powers were absolute, and therefore did not seek prosecution. However, in an attempt to cripple the Bund, the New York district attorney prosecuted Kuhn. New Bund leaders would replace Kuhn, most notably with Gerhard Kunze, but these were only brief stints. Martin Dies and the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) were very active in denying any Nazi-sympathetic organization the ability to freely operate during World War II.

 Fritz Julius Kuhn (right) was selected by Hitler to lead the movement in America

 Meeting of Bund and KKK

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HISTORIC MOMENTS: Daily Mail Headline May 2, 1945: "Hitler Dead"

The most dramatic news of the war

'HITLER DEAD - DOENITZ
APPOINTED FUHRER'

Admiral tells Germans: "The fight goes on." Himmler ignored

Daily Mail, Wednesday, May 2, 1945 ADOLF HITLER, is dead. Grand Admiral Doenitz (pictured right), Commander-in-Chief of the German Navy, has been appointed the new Fuhrer. The German radio gave the news to the world at 10.25 last night in the following words: "It is reported from the Fuhrer's headquarters that our Fuhrer, Adolf Hitler, has fallen this afternoon in his command post in the Reich Chancellery fighting to his last breath against Bolshevism. "On April 30 the Fuhrer appointed Grand Admiral Doenitz as his successor. The Grand Admiral will now speak to the German people." Admiral Doenitz, who immediately came on the air, said his task was to save the German people from annihilation at the hands of Bolshevism. For that aim, only the war would go on. Germany would have to continue the fight against Britain and America as long as they "hindered this purpose". The naming of Doenitz as the new Fuhrer comes as a bombshell. It suggests that what remains of Germany has been split into two camps � those who wish to fight on, led by Doemtz, and those who want to surrender, led by Himmler. It is significant no reference was made in the announcement to Himmler, who has already offered unconditional surrender to Britain and the United States, and was expected to comply with the Allied demand that capitulation must be made also to Russia. None of the big names of Nazism were there to pledge support to the new Fuhrer. Where was Goebbels? Where was Ribbentrop? No marshal or general was called to the microphone to give force to an Order of the Day by Doenitz calling on the Army to fight on. 'WE FIGHT SOVIETS' Doenitz said: "German men and women, soldiers of the German Army, our Fuhrer, Adolf Hitler, has fallen. The German people are bowed in sorrow and reverence. "Our Fuhrer had recognised very early the grim danger of Bolshevism and consecrated his life to the struggle against it. "At the end of his struggle he met a hero's death in the capital of the German Reich. "The Fuhrer's life was given entirely to the service of Germany. His struggle against the stormfloods of Bolshevism was made not only for the sake of Europe but also for the whole civilised world. "The Fuhrer appointed me to be his successor. Fully conscious of the responsibility, I take over the leadership of the German people in this fateful hour.
"My first task will be to save the German people from the advance of the Bolshevist enemy. For this aim only the military struggle continues. "For just as long, and as far, as the reaching of our aim is impeded by the Anglo-Americans, we shall continue to defend ourselves against them.
"The continuation of the war by the Anglo-Americans cannot benefit their own people, but can only serve to spread Bolshevism in Europe." APPEAL TO NATION Doenitz then appealed to the German people: "Give me your confidence, because your road is my road. Keep order and discipline in town and country. "Only thus shall we be able to mitigate the suffering which the coming times will bring to us. "If we do what is in our power, the Almighty will not abandon us, after we have suffered so much and made so many sacrifices." Finally, as "Supreme Commander of all branches of the Wehrmacht," Doenitz issued an Order of the Day to the Army in which he expressed his determination "to continue the struggle against the Bolsheviks until such time as the fighting troops and the hundreds of thousands of families of the German

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Doenitz cannot hold Reich together

By WILSON BROADBENT Diplomatic Correspondent THE Prime Minister will make a full statement in the House of Commons today about the events in Germany and the new situation which has arisen following Hitler's death. That event came as no surprise to the British Government, for it confirmed all their information. But the deathbed appointment of Admiral Doenitz as Fuhrer was, as far as could be ascertained early this morning, totally unexpected. Of all the men who might have been entrusted to carry on the Nazi tradition � if that is his task � he was the last selection that anybody would have expected. His appointment raises many speculations and only the unfolding of events in the next few days, of course, can be a sure guide.
A Whitehall official said last night: "This must be the end. It is difficult to imagine that a person like Admiral Doenitz can command sufficient support from the army."
No Faith Obviously, Hitler, in his last moments, had no faith in his generals, otherwise he would have selected one of them to continue the fight. For instance, there is the Battle of Berlin to be continued. Admiral Doenitz is hardly the man who can command generals to wage this battle against hopeless odds.
But what of Himmler, Goebbels, Ribbentrop and Goring?
It is an easy assumption that Admiral Doenitz may have seized power in the absence of Himmler. Goebbels is believed to have remained in Berlin at Hitler's side. Yet the pomp and radio panoply which accompanied the announcement of Hitler's death indicated the practised hand of Goebbels. There must be some significance in the fact that Himmler's name was omitted from the broadcast.
This striking omission is thought in some quarters to indicate that Himmler is still bent on negotiating a separate peace, regardless of other elements in Germany.
Near collapse The whole situation created by Hitler's death and Doenitz's appointment suggests chaos and near collapse. It is assumed that Doenitz is in Hamburg, which would place him in a useful position to exercise some control over the land troops in Norway and Denmark and to organise what is left of the German navy.

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Fool ships into Holland, and�

Surrender begins on three fronts

REPORTS received in London late last night indicated that large German forces on widely separated fronts have begun to surrender piecemeal to the Allies with or without authority from Doenitz or Himmler.
DENMARK. � German occupation forces were reported from Stockholm to be evacuating the country with all speed. King Christian and the Danish Royal Family are all back in Amalienborg Castle, Copenhagen. NORWAY. � Negotiations were said to be going on for the German garrisons to lay down their arms at the Swedish frontier to escape Norwegian reprisals. CZECHO-SLOVAKIA. � A delegation of German and Czech industrialists was reported by Luxemburg radio to have left Prague to meet Allied representatives and hand over the territories of Bohemia and Moravia. SOUTHERN GERMANY. � Goerlitz radio announced that an important announcement would be made by the Gauleiter of the Upper Danube territory this morning. ITALY. � Marshal Graziani and Lieut.-General Pemsel, German Chief of Staff of the Italian Fascist Ligurian Army, last night announced the surrender of that army HOLLAND. � Food ships for the starving Dutch are to enter Rotterdam almost at once. Food is also to enter the German-occupied area of Holland by road, starting to-day.

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'IMPORTANT NEWS TO-DAY' �GERMANS

Gorlitz (South Germany) Radio announces: "Important news will be broadcast between 10.30am and noon to-day." � A.P.

'TRICKERY'-MOSCOW

Moscow radio said German announcement of Hitler's death "repeats the usual trickery and twists of Hitlerite propaganda."-A.P.

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WAGNERIAN CONCERT OF DEATH 90 minutes of radio suspense

From THE DAILY MAIL RADIO STATION THE 90 minutes before its announcement of Hitler's death last night were the most dramatic of the war for the German radio. Stand-by warnings were repeated continuously. While the world waited in suspense, the solemn music of Wagner rolled out from the last stations of the Reich. And the "Achtung" interruptions came with fanfares and drum rolls. From Bremen, in English, listeners were told that an announcement by the German Government would be broadcast at 9pm. Not since Hitler came to power had that term "German Government" been used over the radio. All major announcements were made "by the Fuhrer". From 9 until 9.30 Hamburg Radio was putting over Wagner's "Tannhauser" and a piano concerto by Weber. At 9.40 the "Stand-by" warning was given again. This was followed by Wagner's "Twilight of the Gods". An announcer came to the microphone, at 9.43, shouting: "Achtung! Achtung! The German broadcasting system is going to give an important German Government announcement for the German people." More music followed, from Wagner's "Rhinegold." At 9.57 the "Achtung" warning was repeated and the announcer added: "We are now going to play the slow movement of Bruckner's Seventh Symphony" (commemorating the death of Wagner). Abruptly at 10.25 the music stopped. There came three rolls of the drums � a moment's silence, and then the news of Adolf Hitler's death. This was followed by the German National Anthem the Horst Wessel song, more drum-rolls, and a three-minutes silence. All German radio stations scrapped the midnight news bulletin and repeated the announcement of Hitler's death.

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Ramadan :The Month of Spiritual Enlightenment

Its that time of the year, for a billion or so Muslims around the world (including me :) fast for an entire month to show Our Patience, Dedication and Will-power to obey Allah by abstaining from eating, drinking and other bad habits ( such as Smoking !! ) from dawn to sunset (roughly 12-14 hours ) . The month starts when the new moon is born ( A Crescent like the one below ) after the Month of Shaaban.

When I used to be in the 6th Grade, I still remember how my colleagues, back at the time, were stunned that I was fasting (to most of them, they didn't know why I did it ), especially because it was in the middle of October (October here, is very hot :S). I explained to them that I was fasting to show my obedience and my devotion to Allah ( some thought i was doing it to please my parents), From that day on, people respected me ( a little bit :)

But the main significance of the Month of Ramadan is that during this Holy Month is that the Very First Verses of the Holy Qur'an were revealed to the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) from Allah VIA the Archangel Gabriel (Jibra'eel). The night on which first revelations is called Laylat Al Qadr ( The Night of  Destiny ). Ramadan is also a time for families to come together, discuss their lives and improve family  relations, it is also a time to ask Allah for forgiveness of the person's sins, Most Muslims read the ENTIRE Qur'an during this Holy Month.

Muslims break the fast at Sundown by having a meal ( Iftar) which traditionally consists of Dates, Yogurt, A main dish and Water ( or juice) and sometimes sweets, They can also have a recommended pre-dawn meal to help them.
 Now Please Excuse me, Ramadan starts on the Tomorrow (11th August) and I've got to be ready :)

Best Wishes this month:
Ramadan Kareem :)

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HANGİ YİYECEK KAÇ KALORİ

Meyveler

elma 1 adet 60
kayısı 1 adet 8
muz 1 adet 100
kiraz 100 gr 40
hurma 1 adet 15
incir 100 gr 41
incir (kuru) 100 gr 59
greyfurt 1 adet 60

portakal 1 adet 50
kivi 1 adet 34
mandalina 1 adet 50
karpuz 100 gr 19
kavun 100 gr 18
şeftali 1 adet 60
armut 1 adet 70
erik 1 adet 8
üzüm 100 gr 57
çilek 100 gr 26

Tahıllar

1 dilim beyaz ekmek 28 gr 90
1 dilim kepekli ekmek 28 gr 60
1 dilim kızarmış ekmek 15 gr 35
1 adet kruasan 200 gr 200
bisküvi 100 gr 470
mercimek (kuru) 100 gr 314
arpa (kuru) 100 gr 367

bulgur (kuru) 100 gr 371
kuskus (kuru) 100 gr 367
mısır (kuru) 100 gr 342
buğday (kuru) 100 gr 364
susam 100 gr 589
makarna (kuru) 100 gr 339
makarna (haşlanmış) 100 gr 85
pirinç (kuru) 100 gr 357
pirinç (haşlanmış) 100 gr 125

Süt Ürünleri ve Yumurta

yoğurt (yağlı) 100 gr 95
süt (yağlı) 100 gr 68
yoğurt (yağlı,meyveli) 100 gr 125
beyaz peynir (yağlı) 100 gr 275
kaşar peyniri (yağlı) 100 gr 413
parmesan peyniri (yağlı) 100 gr 440
yumurta 1 adet 80
yumurta akı 1 adet 15
yumurta sarısı 1 adet 65

Yağlar

tereyağı 28 gr 206
margarin 28 gr 204
sıvı yağ 28 gr 130

Etler

biftek (ızgara) 100 gr 278
tavuk (ızgara) 100 gr 132
tavuk göğsü (haşlanmış) 100 gr 150
kuzu (yağlı, ızgara) 100 gr 282
kuzu ciğeri (yağda) 100 gr 232
salam 100 gr 446
sosis 100 gr 295

Deniz Ürünleri

midye 1 adet 9
istiridye 1 adet 6
karides 1 adet 144
somon füme 100 gr 171
ton balığı 100 gr 121

Sebzeler

domates 1 adet 14
enginar 1 adet 10
patlıcan 1 adet 28
taze fasulye 100 gr 90
brokoli 100 gr 35
brüksel lahanası 100 gr 35
kabak 100 gr 25
havuç 100 gr 35

karnabahar 100 gr 32
kereviz 100 gr 18
salatalık 1 adet 11
marul 100 gr 15
mantar 100 gr 14
soğan 100 gr 35
bezelye 100 gr 89
taze yeşil biber 120 gr 15
patates (haşlama) 100 gr 100
ıspanak 100 gr 26
lahana 100 gr 20

badem 100 gr 600
hindistancevizi 100 gr 603
fındık 100 gr 650
fıstık 100 gr 560
çam fıstığı 100 gr 600
ceviz 100 gr 549
patlamış mısır 100 gr 478
kabak çekirdeği 100 gr 571

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"Emotional Atyachar - Hindi Bindass Reality show (Angad Bedi)"

Emotional Atyachar is a very different reality Show on UTV Bindass. Emotional Atyachaar new Show on UTV Bindass is aired every Friday at 7 PM in India. Emotional Atyachaar on Bindass introduces an ultimate loyalty test of relationships.

Host of Emotional Atyachaar:

Angad Bedi:

Angad Bedi is the host of Emotional Atyachaar on UTV Bindass. Angad Bedi's father is Bishan Singh Bedi. He has done many TV serials, Shows and films. Now, Angad Bedi introduces a very unique reality Show, Emotional Atyachaar on Indian Television which puts relationships to the ultimate test.

First Episode of Emotional Atyachaar:

First episode of Emotional Atyachaar is aired on 18th December, 2009 on UTV Bindass. The story introduces Prashant Dutt Sharma as a suspect. The case is introduced by his friend – Yash Ghosh. Rishina Bedi gives a concern to the Emotional Atyachaar Show to testify her boyfriend's character.

Now, Emotional Atyachaar crew starts an investigation about Prashant Dutt Sharma who is about 27 year old. Prashant and Rishna are in a relationship for last 4 years. Prashant promises her to marry but Yash knows about his cheating. Rishina doesn't believe on Yash so, he comes to Emotional Atyachaar TV Show. He wants to Show the truth of Prashant towards Rishina.

Bullet cameras and directional Mic are the main technology in this investigation. Emotional Atyachaar Show chooses Sakshi Pradhan for this investigation. She is beautiful and 21 year old model.

In the first day of investigation, Sakshi meets Pradhan in Joggers Park where he goes daily. Soon, Prashant makes her good friend. He takes her mobile number. Soon, he fixes a meeting in a Pub. In the Pub, he tries to make Sakshi close.

Second day he wants to go on long drive. Team of Emotional Atyachaar covers Sakshi's car with directional Mic and hidden cameras. In the car, Prashant takes her very close. Finally, they go to the Tiger Hill.

Third day a new under cover agent – Annie is introduced. She meets first time him. In the first meeting, he takes her mobile number. Late night at 3 AM, Prashant calls her. Annie gets a concern with the team of Emotional Atyachaar and meets to Prashant.

Today, he reveals everything about his life. He had no trust in any relationship. He takes much closer Annie this night.

Finally, all videos footage preview of investigation is delivered to the Rishina and Yash by Emotional Atyachaar. This night, Prashant fixes a meeting with Annie in her flat. Now, Rishina and Yash catch Prashant in the flat of Annie.

Rishina get rid off from Prashant's emotional atyachar by the Show. She was being cheated by Prashant for last 4 years.

About Emotional Atyachaar:

Emotional Atyachaar is a new reality Show on UTV Bindass in India. The Show is sponsored by Monaco Smart Chips. Monaco Smart Chips presents Emotional Atyachaar on UTV Bindass tests the bond of relationship.

Emotional Atyachaar Show will investigate about your partner, if you need to test your partner's character. The Show tries to stop emotional cheat. Actions of suspect partner will be captured by hidden cameras. Emotional Atyachaar reveals the real truth behind relationships on national television.

If you have any doubt towards your partner, you can just go through Emotional Atyachaar Show to test the reality of your partner.

UTV Bindass has introduced an ultimate relationship test by Emotional Atyachaar like never before. By the Show you can avoid your future emotional atyachaar. Now, perfect bride or perfect groom will be testified by the Show on the request of her/him partner and friend.

Name of Emotional Atyachar is based on the most famous song "Tauba Tera Jalwa, Tauba tera pyar, Tera Emosanal Attyachaar!" from "Dev D" Hindi movie of Bollywood.

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"Emotional Atyachar - Hindi Bindass Reality show (Angad Bedi)"

Emotional Atyachar is a very different reality Show on UTV Bindass. Emotional Atyachaar new Show on UTV Bindass is aired every Friday at 7 PM in India. Emotional Atyachaar on Bindass introduces an ultimate loyalty test of relationships.

Host of Emotional Atyachaar:

Angad Bedi:

Angad Bedi is the host of Emotional Atyachaar on UTV Bindass. Angad Bedi's father is Bishan Singh Bedi. He has done many TV serials, Shows and films. Now, Angad Bedi introduces a very unique reality Show, Emotional Atyachaar on Indian Television which puts relationships to the ultimate test.

First Episode of Emotional Atyachaar:

First episode of Emotional Atyachaar is aired on 18th December, 2009 on UTV Bindass. The story introduces Prashant Dutt Sharma as a suspect. The case is introduced by his friend – Yash Ghosh. Rishina Bedi gives a concern to the Emotional Atyachaar Show to testify her boyfriend's character.

Now, Emotional Atyachaar crew starts an investigation about Prashant Dutt Sharma who is about 27 year old. Prashant and Rishna are in a relationship for last 4 years. Prashant promises her to marry but Yash knows about his cheating. Rishina doesn't believe on Yash so, he comes to Emotional Atyachaar TV Show. He wants to Show the truth of Prashant towards Rishina.

Bullet cameras and directional Mic are the main technology in this investigation. Emotional Atyachaar Show chooses Sakshi Pradhan for this investigation. She is beautiful and 21 year old model.

In the first day of investigation, Sakshi meets Pradhan in Joggers Park where he goes daily. Soon, Prashant makes her good friend. He takes her mobile number. Soon, he fixes a meeting in a Pub. In the Pub, he tries to make Sakshi close.

Second day he wants to go on long drive. Team of Emotional Atyachaar covers Sakshi's car with directional Mic and hidden cameras. In the car, Prashant takes her very close. Finally, they go to the Tiger Hill.

Third day a new under cover agent – Annie is introduced. She meets first time him. In the first meeting, he takes her mobile number. Late night at 3 AM, Prashant calls her. Annie gets a concern with the team of Emotional Atyachaar and meets to Prashant.

Today, he reveals everything about his life. He had no trust in any relationship. He takes much closer Annie this night.

Finally, all videos footage preview of investigation is delivered to the Rishina and Yash by Emotional Atyachaar. This night, Prashant fixes a meeting with Annie in her flat. Now, Rishina and Yash catch Prashant in the flat of Annie.

Rishina get rid off from Prashant's emotional atyachar by the Show. She was being cheated by Prashant for last 4 years.

About Emotional Atyachaar:

Emotional Atyachaar is a new reality Show on UTV Bindass in India. The Show is sponsored by Monaco Smart Chips. Monaco Smart Chips presents Emotional Atyachaar on UTV Bindass tests the bond of relationship.

Emotional Atyachaar Show will investigate about your partner, if you need to test your partner's character. The Show tries to stop emotional cheat. Actions of suspect partner will be captured by hidden cameras. Emotional Atyachaar reveals the real truth behind relationships on national television.

If you have any doubt towards your partner, you can just go through Emotional Atyachaar Show to test the reality of your partner.

UTV Bindass has introduced an ultimate relationship test by Emotional Atyachaar like never before. By the Show you can avoid your future emotional atyachaar. Now, perfect bride or perfect groom will be testified by the Show on the request of her/him partner and friend.

Name of Emotional Atyachar is based on the most famous song "Tauba Tera Jalwa, Tauba tera pyar, Tera Emosanal Attyachaar!" from "Dev D" Hindi movie of Bollywood.

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