Mass. public school enrollment falls to lowest level in 30 years. [more]

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics related to Bhagwan Buddha, titled “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One”, at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi. [more]

The India Society of Worcester (ISW) is delighted to invite the community to an energizing Dhol Tasha Lezim Workshop on Jan. 24th, bringing together the power, rhythm, and cultural depth of India’s iconic folk percussion traditions. This immersive workshop promises an engaging, hands-on experience for all participants. [more]

During 2025, Lokvani had an opportunity to talk to Prem K V, Hema Malini, Girish Mehta and Manorama Choudhury. [more]

You are warmly invited to join us at Braj Mandir with your family and friends to celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Lohri on Tuesday, January 13th at 6:00 pm. [more]

Bhogi/Lohri And Sankranti/Pongal at RIHTS on Jan. 13th and 14th. [more]

The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) proudly announces its flagship Republic Day Mela 2026 on Saturday January 24, 2026, a full-day celebration of Indian culture, creativity, and community spirit. This year’s theme, “India in Harmony – The Five Elements,” will be brought to life through captivating performances and spirited competitions. [more]

South Asian Showdown selects Ten Finalists to compete in the 17th Annual Bollywood/Fusion Competition: Cornell Sitara, DFD Academy, JHU Zinda, Maryland Dhoom, MIT Mirchi, Nova Nassa, Queen City Ishaare, TAMU Maaya, UC Dhadak, and UMass Dhadak. [more]

After celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025 with a grand event, Shadaj is gearing up for the next music festival on March 28, 2026, at the Lexington High School auditorium. [more]

Om Hindu Community Center is pleased to announce a scholarship for Hindu High School students in MA. The scholarship is open to all graduating High School seniors. [more]

The Society for Science (the Society) announced January 7, 2026, the top 300 scholars out of which eighty one are of Indian origin, in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. [more]

Vaishnavi Pillai, Sharanya Baradwaj, Ananya N. Chandramurthy, Shriya Dave, Diya Sriram, Rhea Avari and Priscilla Srikanth were among the students who presented their dance arangetrams in 2025. [more]

People in the news for 2025 feature Reshma Kewalramani, Raj Sharma, Aman Narang, Reetika Vijay, Chris Sauer, Anantha Chandrakasa, Pramit Maakoday, Gitanjali Rao, Anil Menon, Deepali Gulati and Vision Aid: Leadership Team. [more]

OM Shanti, song written and sung (Acapella style) by Miss Kumu Gupta on global peace is a candidate for the prestigious Pulitzer Prize, in the Music category for 2026. [more]

Tomato Beet Soup. [more]

Food for fun. [more]

Sand Sculpture. [more]

Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you." —Walt Whitman. [more]