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| Lokvani Talks To Indu Bokaria |  |
(This section is sponsored by New England Shirdi Sai Temple)
I love sandesh since it is a versatile dish and allows infinite innovations. You can roll it into many shapes, add colours and flavours, also make it with different kinds of fruits. I guess over the years, the ideas just kept increasing. My family and friends have always relished whatever I prepare - Indu Bokaria, Author. [more] |
| In Conversation With Linda Pizzuti Henry And Tom Ashbrook | (This section is sponsored by Stephen Campbell, Mortgage Master)
“I met Desh Deshpande at Mass Challenge. I am very impressed by his vision and leadership. When he told me about this initiative I was astounded to see the scale of the effort. The innovative use of technology to bring meals at this scale is very appealing to me,” says Linda Henry, wife of John Henry of the Red Sox Foundation who spoke to Lokvani at the Akshaya Patra Gala. [more] |
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| Bollywood Baatein |  |
(This section is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
A fitness freak and an ardent advocate of yoga, Shilpa Shetty will be part of the International Yoga Day celebrations in the country on June 21. Are you?
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| Ekal Youth, Supporters Honored | (This section is sponsored by Masala Art)
The New England Chapter of the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA, held its donor appreciation dinner on June 14, 2015 at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield, MA. The event featured the extremely talented singing group from India featuring Rana Chatterjee and Sangeeta Malekar who enthralled the audience with delightful music. Youth leaders and supporters were honored. [more] |
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| Young Professional - Ashima Duggal, Filmaker |  |
I believe in giving voice to previously unheard narratives and change-makers who disrupt our understanding of the status quo. I am particularly interested in the intersection of film and media as a vehicle to influence human rights-based policy and development." - Ashima Duggal, Independant film maker.
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| Academy Of Creative Arts Annual Art Show And Student Recitals |
Academy of Creative Arts hosted its students' annual art show and recitals on June 14 from 3-5 pm. Students from the ages of 4 to 71 shared their creative and performing art skills. The whole Academy was transformed into a colorful art gallery where over 350 visitors enjoyed art from over 60+ art students. [more]
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| NESSP Sai Palkhi Procession Continues To Bring Blessings To The Devotees |  |
NESSP initiated annual Sai Palkhi Utsav on May 23, 2015. The initiation started off with Kakad Aarti to Baba followed by kid’s cultural program and plakhi initiation. This enormous event was witnessed by about 500 people including kids, who celebrated and immersed in joy. Following that, NESSP volunteers and the devotees performed Bhoomi shuddhikaran pooja with Kalash jal on the land acquired to build a permanent home for Sri Sai. [more]
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| Second Anniversary Of Valmiki Reading: Ramayana Play In Sanskrit |
Dr. Bijoy Misra initiated a multi-year project of doing a complete reading of the Valmiki Ramayana in the local Sai Temple on May 5, 2013. He reads about two hundred stanzas from the text and explains to an audience that assembles for the reading. The second anniversary of the event was hosted on May 9th with the recitation of Ramarakshastotram and a special staging of Ramayana character play. [more]
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| Launch Of “India Discovery Center” (IDC) In Greater Boston |  |
by Sanjeev Tripathy and Krishna Gazula
It was a bright, sunny early spring day in the Town of Lexington. The residents were busy with the Patriot’s Day activities to reminisce the America’s struggle for freedom two hundred years ago. Inside Cary Memorial Public Library, Lexington, MA, it was the day of the first public meeting to introduce a special project “India Discovery Center”. [more]
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| Words On Water Literary Festival At The Boston Athenaeum |
On June 13th, we saluted the brilliance of the venerable Words on Water Literary festival at the Boston Athenaeum by welcoming Indu Sundaresan and Prajwal Parajuly, who talked about their work, the literary atmosphere in which they work and their delights and concerns with Indian literature today. [more]
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| Yoga Therapy For Diabetes |  |
The SDM workshop to be held June 22- July 2, 2015 is for people who are above 18 years of age, pre-diabetics or have type 2 diabetes with A1C below 9, Gestational Diabetes during Pregnancy, Medium–>High Risk. [more]
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| Four Day Inner Engineering Program |
Isha USA is offering a Four Day Inner Engineering Program program in Lexington from June 25th to 28th. The program is structured to allow those who work during the traditional weekday hours to participate. [more]
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| Bollywood Golden Era |  |
Dwarkamai Temple and SangeetKhazna in collaboration with Kailassa Foundation Inc., present Bollywood Golden Era with Rajesh Parmar and group from India on June 27th. [more]
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| United India Association Of New England (UIANE) Health Fair |
Do not miss the Free Health Fair to be held at the Sheraton Needham Hotel. Phenomenal speakers will address a range of topics on Sunday, June 28 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There is a also a blood drive for those who would like to donate. [more]
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| Shineln Math Academy LLC Receives 2015 Best Of Burlington Award |  |
Shineln Math Academy LLC has been selected for the 2015 Best of Burlington Award in the Tutoring Service category by the Burlington Award Program. [more]
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| The 2015 MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee Kicks Off LA & Bay Area Winners Announced |
The 2015 MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee began its 12-city tour this past weekend with the first two events in Los Angeles and the Bay Area. With a huge turnout this year as well, the Bee attracted some top talent as well as young and new spellers that competed for the coveted prizes and titles. [more]
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| Headaches And The Role Of Acupuncture Treatment |  |
by Dr. Suraja Roychowdhury
Who hasn’t had a headache in their life? It is certainly one of the most common symptoms seen in clinical practice. The International Headache Society currently classifies headaches into 3 major categories. Acupuncture has proved effective in many cases. [more]
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| What Not To Do On A College Visit |
by Stephen Friedfeld
Nothing can replace a college visit in helping a student determine if a particular school is a good match. As you’re planning your trips for this summer, consider these five tips on what not to do while on a college visit. [more]
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| An Enduring Legacy: Bridging Two Continents |  |
by Hari Narayanan
The Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana is many things - it is a home away from home for Indians living in the US, a place to meet friends, and an immersion in many art forms. Above all, the Cleveland festival is the venue where thousands of people gather each year to reconnect with their souls through the beauty of Carnatic music. [more]
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| Narayana Murthy Answers Questions From Students At McGill University, Canada |
by Ashtha Agarwal
"Values are very important. Whatever you do, ask yourself this question: Will this action of mine enhance respect for myself and for my entrepreneurship? If you ask this question, you will go from strength to strength to strength, because at the end of the day if you receive respect from every one of your stakeholders," says Narayana Murthy in a Q and A session at McGill University in Canada. [more]
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| Weekend Entertainment |  |
Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Nachda Punjab, Rajesh Panwar, Mera Woh Matlab NahinTha - Hindi Drama, Padmashree Aruna Sairam and Padmabhushan Sudha Raghunathan. [more]
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| For The Mathematically Inclined |
Congratulations to Abhimanyu Bhargava, who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all! [more]
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| Movie Review: Dil Dadakne Do |  |
(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
by Priyanka Jain
Now here's a fun-filled family comedy that you shouldn't miss! The dysfunctional Mehra family invite their friends and relatives to join them on a cruise to celebrate their 30th anniversary. Their shenanigans throughout the 10-day journey to Turkey & Greece will keep you laughing and engaged the whole ride! [more] |
| Cartoon: Dil Dhadakne Do |
Women - Do they like gossip? [more]
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| Laugh A While |  |
Mother: "Did you enjoy your first day at school?"
Girl: "First day? Do you mean I have to go back tomorrow? [more]
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| Recipes - Sandesh |
Recipes from the cookbook titled "Recipes from a Diary" featuring recipes of a 60 year old Rajasthani woman, Indu Bokaria. Indu is an excellent cook and hostess, and a specialist in making the sweet dish - Sandesh. Apart from other recipes, this cookbook showcases more than 20 varieties of this dish, making her a true Sandesh Artist. It is an all-colour cookbook with approx 70 recipes and is self-published by the family [more]
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| Picture Of The Fortnight |  |
Dadhikar fort, Alwar! [more]
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| Thought For The Day |
He who never made a mistake never made a discovery - Samuel Smiles. [more]
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| Obituary: Sunil Vadhera |  |
In the early morning hours of June 12, 2015, Sunil "Sunny" Vadhera Jr. passed away in a tragic accident. A loving caring young man with so much to offer, Sunil will be deeply missed. [more]
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