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Our Voice And Yours


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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Nirmala Garimella
Lokvani Talks To Nirmala Garimella

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Congratulations to our team member Nirmala Garimella for being chosen as a finalist for the India New England WOY! We are proud of you Nirmala! Nirmala shares her journey and her impactful work with Lokvani, the America India Foundation and the Town of Lexington.
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In Conversation With Matthew Brown, Director, The Man Who Knew Infinity

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In 1913, brilliant Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan (Dev Patel) travels to Trinity College in England to work with Professor G.H. Hardy (Jeremy Irons). We talked to the Director Matthew Brown on the making of the film that is currently running at Coolidge and Kendall Square Cinemas for a limited time only.
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In Conversation With Matthew Brown, Director, The Man Who Knew Infinity
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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Bollywood actor Karan Singh Grover, who tied the knot with actress Bipasha Basu, has shared a message for his wife that is sure to melt your heart!
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Akshaya Patra Boston Gala Raises Funds And Celebrates Program’s 10th Anniversary

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The greater Boston community came together on May 1st for Akshaya Patra’s 10th Annual Boston Gala to celebrate the NGOs accomplishments and support its growth. Desh Deshpande is Akshaya Patra USA’s Chairman and Emily Rosenbaum is its USA CEO.
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Akshaya Patra Boston Gala Raises Funds And Celebrates Program’s 10th Anniversary
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EPA Announces Environmental Youth Awards
EPA Announces Environmental Youth Awards


Sanjana Shah and Rohan Chalasani have been honored by the Environmental Protection Agency with the 2015 President's Environmental Youth Award.
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Double Header Concerts By Renowned Artists From India At The Chinmaya Mission, Boston


The double header event held at the Chinmaya Maruti Auditorium featured world renowned Carnatic music artists Ranjani and Gayatri on April 29th and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sanjay Subrahmanyan on April 30th. Both concerts were sold out days ahead of the program. Music fans from California, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine and New Hampshire attended the concerts along with the Boston faithful.
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Double Header Concerts By Renowned Artists From India At The Chinmaya Mission, Boston
KHMC Turns Vicenarian!
KHMC Turns Vicenarian!


by Shiva Ramakrishnan
KHMC felicitates Durga Krishnan and Suresh Mathur. Those in pursuit of music would readily agree that it takes nearly a decade for one to gain mastery over the genre they are training for. There is a lot of toil and hard work that must go in before one emerges as a complete musician, which continues for years thereafter to retain, preserve, polish and embellish what has been acquired. Suffice to say that the practice and discipline demanded by music (and any other performing art) goes above and beyond the much familiar academic rigor.
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Shri Dwarkamai Vidhyapeeth Welcomes Hindu New Year With All Day Bhajan Utsav


by Neeta Kalve
This year’s Bhajan Utsav event was conducted on April 9th with enthusiastic participation of local music groups/teachers for the entire day.


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Shri Dwarkamai Vidhyapeeth Welcomes Hindu New Year With All Day Bhajan Utsav
23rd Annual Sri Ramacharitamanasa Reading At Sri Lakshmi Temple
23rd Annual Sri Ramacharitamanasa Reading At Sri Lakshmi Temple


by V.S. Ramapriya
The Ramayana, the Adi Kavya- a foremost Prosody - was composed by Sage Valmiki before writing became known in the Indian Region. The propagation of the over 25,000 slokas in Sanskrit has been kept in tact over thousands of years and an equally great number of versions have been published in various Indian Languages since then. Among such bounty the Ramacaritamanasa holds a distinct identity for gaining devotion to the Lord Almighty and as a guide to achieving the Adhyatma Jnana.
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Boston Chakra Workshop - June 4


Smita is a legendary Indian movie actress based out of Mumbai, India. In her quest to seeking a balance in her hectic life as a successful actress and family life, she embarked upon a journey that led her to the path of meditation and healing. Come and learn to balance your chakras!
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Boston Chakra Workshop - June 4
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Chankya: Hindi Play Coming To Town
Chankya: Hindi Play  Coming To Town


A Historical Saga "Chanakya" a play in Hindi starring the Bollywood/Television/Theater actor Manoj Joshi with his team of talented artists is coming to town on May 8, 2016 at Woburn High School. Manoj has been Performing this play for the last 25+ years and has completed 983 shows as of this week.
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Swami Chinmayananda's Birth Centenary Celebrations


Chinmaya Mission Boston will be celebrating Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda's Birth Centenary on May 8th.
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Swami Chinmayananda's Birth Centenary Celebrations
Newton Celebrates Ethnic Heritage Festival
Newton Celebrates Ethnic Heritage Festival


Newton celebrates its diversity through an Ethnic Heritage Festival on Mother's day, May 8th, 10 am-5 pm. A day filled with ethnic music, dances, games, arts, crafts, and food representing the city’s rich culture. Enjoy Indian food, art, craft and games through the day and vibrant dance and music showcase.
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Ekal Vidyalaya Annual Fund Raiser


A fantastic Bollywood concert by an amazing group from India will be featured at the annual Ekal Vidyalaya fundraiser event to be held on May 14, 2016 at the Swaminarayan Temple in Lowell, MA. Admission is free. Registration required. Seats are filling up fast. So do not miss out!
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Ekal Vidyalaya Annual Fund Raiser
Asian Arts Presents Empathy & Expression
Asian Arts Presents Empathy & Expression


Asian Arts Gallery presents empathy and expressions, an art show featuring a fabulous collection by artists from India on May 14 at 5:00 pm.
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ISW Hosts Hasya Kavi Sammelan


The India Society of Worcester is organizing its staple annual Kavi Sammelan program in its continuing service to Indian community. The program on Saturday, May 14th at India Center, Shrewsbury, MA features renowned humorist hasya-kavi Aashkaran Atal of Mumbai, satirist vyangkaar Surya Kumar Pandey of Lucknow, lyricist geetkar Ramesh Sharma of Chittorgarh, and poetess Archana Panda of California.
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ISW Hosts Hasya Kavi Sammelan
India Poetry Reading At Harvard University
India Poetry Reading At Harvard University


The 20th India Poetry Reading at Harvard University will be held on Sunday, May 15th at 2 pm.
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Hindi Manch Presents Chitrahaar Rerun


by Jharna Madan
Hindi Manch, the New England based Non Profit Organization who work all year round to promote Hindi, Urdu languages and related dialects through Music, theatre, cultural events and literary sittings, is ready with the rerun of their super hit musical extravaganza ‘Chitrahaar’ on May 15, 2016.
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Hindi Manch Presents Chitrahaar Rerun
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Kumu Gupta Honored With President’s Council On Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Community Leadership Award
Kumu Gupta Honored With President’s Council On Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Community Leadership Award


The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition has selected Kumu Gupta to receive a 2016 President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Community Leadership Award. The award is given annually to individuals or organizations who improve the lives of others within their community by providing or enhancing opportunities to engage in sports, physical activities, fitness, and nutrition-related programs.
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Vaishali Goyal Wins SABA GB 2016 Legal Intern Fellowship


The South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston (SABA GB) proudly congratulates Ms. Vaishali Goyal (Goyal), who is the winner of the SABA GB 2016 Legal Intern Fellowship, sponsored by a generous donation from the law firm of WilmerHale. The $5,000 Fellowship award enables law students to work in otherwise unpaid summer internships with community and public interest organizations.
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Vaishali Goyal Wins SABA GB 2016 Legal Intern Fellowship
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Juggling Family Wealth Management Is No Trick
Juggling Family Wealth Management Is No Trick


by Neil Mukherjee
Preserving and managing family wealth requires addressing a number of major issues. These include saving for your children’s education and funding your own retirement. Juggling these competing demands is no trick. Rather, it requires a carefully devised and maintained family wealth management plan.
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Why Governor LePage Of Maine Is All Wrong


by Rumni Shah
Governor LePage of Maine recently made some unfortunate comments about immigrants. To me this reeked of ignorance. I was not offended simply because of my Indian heritage; the governor was merely stating a fact.
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Why Governor LePage Of Maine Is All Wrong
Mother's Day - Emotional Write-up From Heart
Mother's Day - Emotional Write-up From Heart


by Suresh Dewani
We all keep searching for meaning in our lives but the very moment she wrapped you in her protective embrace, she found the meaning to her life.
Are you wondering what it was? It was you.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including T.N Krishan and Priyadarshini Govind, Hindi Drama Chanakya, ISW Hasya Kavi Sammelan, Pandir Hridaynath Mangeshkar and Dr. Saleel Kulkarni, NEMA Thaikkudam Bridge, Suguna Varadachari, Heal your Gut Heal your Body, Nayan Ghosh, Sangam, Yadoon Ki Barat and Rabindranath Tagore Compositions.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Amit Lele, who was the winner of last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week


by Priyanka Jain
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is finally back in Bollywood! Check out the song “Salamat” from her new movie, Sarbjit, where she co-stars with Randeep Hooda, Richa Chadda and Darshan Kumar. This is a romantic number you don’t want to miss! “High Heels” and “Let’s Nacho” still steal the top of the charts! These are the perfect songs you want to include at your next wedding or party event.
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week
Cartoon: Who Gets To Talk
Cartoon: Who Gets To Talk


by Mahendra Shah
I am the one...
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Laugh A While - Jokes


An electron and a positron go into a bar. Positron: "You're round." Electron: "Are you sure?" Positron: "I'm positive."
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Laugh A While - Jokes
Recipes - Colocasia Leaves
Recipes - Colocasia Leaves


Colocasia leaves sometimes called taro are delicious and used in India Cuisine. Here are some recipes from the west and the south
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Picture Of The Fortnight


by Sadhana Karnad
Wildflowers or flowers in the wild?
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


I think positive, therfore I speak positive, therfore I do positive.
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Event Update
Saturday - 05/07/16
A Musical Journey with Hrishikesh Mukherjee (Sold Out)
MITHAS: T.M.Krishna and Priyadarshini Govind
Maine Chapter launch of the Wholistic Health Alliance
Sri Tukaram Maharaj Hari Kirtan

Sunday - 05/8/16
Ramayana Play
Hindi Drama Chanakya
Ethnic Heritage Festival
Swami Chinmayananda
Sri Tukaram Maharaj Hari Kirtan

Monday - 05/9/16
Kumbh Mela: Mapping the Ephemeral Megacity

Friday - 05/13/16
Akhand Ramayana - Chinmaya

Saturday - 05/14/16
Ekal NE Annual Fundraiser with Bollywood Music
Akhand Ramayana - Chinmaya
Concert by Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar and Dr. Saleel Kulkarni
ISW Hasya Kavi Sammelan
NETS Chithirai Vizhaa

Sunday - 05/15/16
20th Annual Harvard India Poetry Reading
Hindi Manch Presents Chitrahaar
HAF Awareness and Membership Drive
Shishu Bharati School Open House at Walpole, MA

Friday - 05/20/16
The Legend of Emperor Ashoka

Saturday - 05/21/16
MITHAS: Vidushi Smt. Suguna Varadachari
NEMA: Thaikkudam Bridge Live in Boston
The Legend of Emperor Ashoka
Hindu Heritage Day Mela
Walk Green
Heal your Gut, Heal your Body

Sunday - 05/22/16
The Legend of Emperor Ashoka

Friday - 05/27/16
MITHAS: Nayan Ghosh
Teenage Identity & Diversity Education Conference

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