On January 14th while many Indians were celebrating the Uttarayan or Makara Sankranti, data indicates that Polio has been conquered. Jan 14th marked the first full year in India’s history when no new polio cases have been recorded, a milestone that just a few years ago seemed India might not reach. A great way to begin the new year along with Apple being worth more than Greece! [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

A graduate of MIT's Sloan School of Business, Kumar gradually withdrew from external interests to focus his attention on spiritual knowledge after a transformative experience during the Maha Kumbha Mela in Prayag, India, in January 2001. He talked to Lokvani about his experiences and the book he has written based on his spiritual journey. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

Kabir Chadha is the Founder and CEO of Epoch Elder Care, a Delhi based organization that provides professional at-home care for elderly Indians. A Stanford graduate and a McKinsey alum who lived most of his adult life outside India, Chadha talked to Lokvani about his motivation to start this business and talked about elder care issues especially for parents with NRI children. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)

During a promotional event for her forthcoming movie Agneepath, a channel's animated character Bheegi Billi sprang a surprise on Priyanka Chopra by leaping on her from behind. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Mumbai Chopstix)

"We may not do great things, but we can even do small things with great love.. this is what Bighelp believes. This is what Bighelp does." [more]

If you like South Asian Dance and want to see some of the most competitive dance teams in North America, don’t miss South Asian Showdown on February 11th! The last two years have sold out and this year will be no different!!! [more]

About 200 members of the Harvard University community and other guests from the greater Boston area piled into the Harvard Science Center building on December 4th to hear Dr. Paul R. Fleischman speak on scientific world views as the basis for Vipassana meditation. A bustle of people settled into stillness, turning their focus and attention toward a stunningly clear and pointed talk, followed by a short question and answer session. [more]

The Network of South Asian Women (NetSAW) celebrated a year of successful programming featuring Indira Patel at a special networking event at Bollywood Grill in Framingham in December. The event titled, “How Successful Women Succeed” was a great success as women from diverse backgrounds came together for an afternoon of productive networking, sharing, and learning. [more]

India Association of Greater Boston, or IAGB, invites you to its celebration of India’s 63rd Republic Day from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Burlington High School, Burlington, MA. [more]

Anupa Murali, 17, of Concord Bishop Brady High School, NH was the only Indian-American from the New England region to be named among the 300 semi-finalists in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, one of America's most prestigious pre-college science competition. [more]

Long time leader, Teach For America teacher, Federal Reserve employee, and Solo-Practice attorney, Vivek Bavda hosted a Gala Fundraiser to raise money for his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives (District 10) on January 14, 2012 in Schaumburg, IL. [more]

With financial support from the Gund Kwok Asian Women Lion & Dragon Dance Troupe, ASPIRE launched the Asian American Women’s Scholarship Fund in 2011. The goal of the scholarship is to support an outstanding and community-oriented Asian American young woman in her pursuit of higher education. [more]

Many high school students talk to a counselor – and friends and parents – for suggestions on which colleges to visit over the spring and summer. Really though, you don’t need to be told how to visit colleges. You might be surprised to learn that a bit of strategy is involved when it comes to making the most of your college visits. [more]

Spirituality and Materialism are both mutually connected. One is incomplete without the other. The saint, even when living in a cave in the jungle, needs food, fire, clothes, carpet, books, blanket, utensils, and many amenities without which it is difficult for him to survive. [more]

With so much energy and attention being spent on fixing the economy, it’s easy to lose sight of other important issues. One of these is the environment. Homes and households consume a large amount of energy and products to keep in good working order. Here are 15 simple ways you can transform your home into a green sanctuary. Every little bit helps. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events and concerts during this upcoming fortnight including TiE Annual VC Outlook Dinner, South Asian Showdown, IITSINE Annual Social and Awakening of the Soul-The Triveni Ensemble. [more]

For The Mathematically Inclined, here is one easy puzzle for students and one for adults. [more]

Originally it started as a religious group! Then a few wanted to add cultural and non-religious activities... [more]

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

A great offering from Rahaman! [more]

Deserving to receive the title of #1 on the New York Best Seller List, A Walk Across the Sun not only addresses but also attacks a subject that most people cringe at when mentioned - Human Trafficking, Sex Trade and Slavery. [more]

I am the Boss! but does anyone care about jokes. [more]

Parathas made with whole grains and new flours with delicious results. [more]

Can you tell how many Charminars are here? [more]

"He who has great power should use it lightly." — Seneca. [more]

House for Rent in Andover, MA. For sale 2009 BMW and 2002 Toyota Sienna. [more]