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| Our Voice And Yours |
Sandeep Mathrani of General Growth Properties received a total pay package of $39.2M for 2015. His change in total pay (1 year): 702%. [more]
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| Lokvani Talks To Anuradha Upneja |  |
(This section is sponsored by Immigration Solutions)
Anuradha Upneja is currently a teacher of English as a Second Language at Cabot Elementary School and Director of the Ekal Youth Leaders program for the New England Chapter. She talked to Lokvani about the joys of teaching, the Ekal Youth Leaders program and the upcoming Ekal App building workshop and competition. [more] |
| In Conversation With Lali Kumar Of Qatar Airways | (This section is sponsored by Tanna Insurance)
Qatar Airways recently launched their flights from Boston. Says their marketing rep: "Passengers flying on Qatar Airways flights from Boston will have the opportunity to experience the world’s newest aircraft; the Airbus 350 which is specially designed to reduce the effects of jetlag". [more] |
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| Bollywood Baatein |  |
(This section is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Kajal Aggarwal says she was petrified to do a kissing scene in her upcoming film 'Do Lafzon Ki Kahani' and feels it should not be blown out of proportion. [more] |
| Poetry In Motion – Melodious Sitar Recital By Pandit Nayan Ghosh | (This section is sponsored by Masala Art)
by Shuchita Rao
That Pandit Nayan Ghosh is the bearer of a rich musical legacy was more than evident in his sitar recital on May 28th at MIT. There was great grace in Pandit Ghosh’s detailed renditions of the evening/night ragas Shuddh Kalyan and Jhinjhoti. A semi-classical Dadra based on Raga Khamaj provided a pleasant and fitting ending to a two and half hour long concert. [more] |
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| Ravi Shah And Nikhil Wagle Of Boston Receive 2016 Young Physician-Scientist Awards |  |
Ravi Shah of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Nikhil Wagle of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are among the five Indian American doctors named by The American Society for Clinical Investigation as recipients of its 2016 Young Physician-Scientist Award. [more]
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| Sarasa Academy's Annual Recital |
by Shachi Risbud
Preeti Ramesh and the Sarasa Academy held its annual Bharatanatyam dance recital on May 21st. [more]
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| Ten Questions For Dhrupadiya Pandit Nirmalya Dey |  |
by Shuchita Rao
Vocalist Pandit Nirmalya Dey, the illustrious disciple of the renowned Dhrupadiya, Padmashree late Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar (who taught Pandits Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha, Professor Ritwik Sanyal, Pandit Uday Bhawalkar and many others) will be visiting Boston in June and performing in Framingham on Sunday, June 12 at 4pm, in association with LearnQuest. [more]
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| Punjabi Community Hosts Vaisakhi Mela 2016 |
by Harneet Kaur
The New England Punjabi community gathered for the Vaisakhi Mela at the Italian American Center in Worcester, MA on May 21st to unite the kids with their roots and support a noble cause – to raise funds for a new Gurudwara which is under construction in Westborough, MA.
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| 2nd Annual Meeting Of “India Discovery Center” (IDC) |  |
by Praveen Sahay and Bijoy Misra
The volunteers and guests of IDC met in Lexington on May 1st to take stock of their first year of journey and showcase some of the IDC research pertaining to the oldest era of India civilization. [more]
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| Akshaya Patra Usa Awarded $100,000 Grant For Mangalore India School Meal Program |
Akshaya Patra receives major Cummings Foundation grant toward kitchen in Mangalore, Karnataka. [more]
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| The Global India Fund Presents Girls Rising India |  |
The Global India Fund presents Girls Rising India with an evening program featuring Amna Nawaz and Sheela Murthy on June 4th. [more]
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| 2nd Bike For Dharma: In Support Of The Veterans |
In May 2015, Team Maruti, a team of bicycling enthusiasts (many with no prior experience) from Bharathi Vidyashram and the Hindu Temple of New Hampshire rallied to “Bike for Dharma” as part of the 2015 Honor Ride New Hampshire in support of the nation’s injured veterans, and contributed over $1300 to the event through their participation. Bharathi Vidyashram and the Hindu Temple of New Hampshire are once again happy to encourage you to join in the second “Bike for Dharma” as part of this year’s Honor Ride around Nashua, NH, on June 4th, 2016, and make a difference in the lives of our healing heroes.
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| Smita Jayakar: Chakra Healing And Meditation Workshop |  |
Come spend a day nurturing and caring for yourself through a one-day Chakra Healing and Meditation workshop with renowned Chakra Healing and Meditation expert from India – Smita Jayakar. Learn about the Chakra system and techniques to tune in to and open up the seven energy centers of the subtle body for your most vibrant and balanced mind, body, and soul.
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| New England Health Fitness & Wellness Fair |
United India Association and the Indian Medical Association come together to host a health fair on Sunday June 5, 2016 . [more]
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| 24 Kundiya Gayatri Yagya At Satsang Center |  |
All are welcome to perform 24 Kundiya Gayatri Yagna to celebrate Gayatri Jayanti and Ganga Dashara at the Satsang Center on June 12th. [more]
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| Impact Investing In Cleantech |
The focus of this event on June 15th is to help entrepreneurs and the ecosystem building, providing and deploying clean technologies, better understand Impact Investors and how they influence companies impacting the environment and job creation. [more]
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| Shri Balaji Murti Prana Pratistha Mahotsav At Shri Dwarakamai Vidyapeeth |  |
by Neeta Kalve
Shri Dwarakamai Vidyapeeth is performing the auspicious event of Shri Balaji Murti Prana Pratistha in the temple. A very rare event of its kind in the New England area, this event is being performed with five significant rituals, the Jaladhivasam (water) ritual performed on May 9th, Dhanyadhivasam (grain) ritual on June 18th, Ksheeradhivasam (milk) ritual on July 13th, Pushadhivasam (flower) ritual on July 14th and Sayaadhivasam (bed) ritual on July 15th. [more]
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| 2016 Leadership Conference |
“We are excited to host the 2016 Leadership Conference which will be held for the first time in New England. The conference is open to everyone and with over 1,200 attendees and 100 speakers expected, you are sure to find it a fun, exciting and enriching experience.” – Raj Laad, Conference Chair. [more]
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| Neerja Sethi And Jayshree Ullal Featured On Forbes List Of Richest Women Entrepreneurs |  |
Neerja Sethi and Jayshree Ullal have featured on the Forbes list of entrepreneurs who have "crashed ceilings through invention and innovation" and are among 'America's Richest Self-made Women'. [more]
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| Gaurav Chawla And The Perfect Masala Tea |
Gaurav Chawla has designed a machine that can dispense freshly-made masala chai in under three minutes. [more]
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| Hot, Hot, Hot …. Not Just The Weather But Real Estate Today! |  |
by Lotika Paintal
A very thorough agent who keeps herself well informed on all aspects of the real estate transaction, to give her clients the edge they require in today’s competitive market.
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| Academic Rigor Vs. GPA |
by Stephen Friedfeld
When evaluating your child’s high school profile, admissions officers take a variety of factors into account – grades, extracurricular involvement, essays and interviews to name a few. While each aspect of the application is important, your child’s academic record (GPA and course selection) is first and foremost. [more]
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| New Jersey's Education Board Includes 19 Hindu Festivals In Its List Of Religious Holidays |  |
New Jersey State Board of Education listed 19 Hindu festivals Guru Purnima, Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesha Chaturthi, Onam, Navaratri, Duserra, Diwali, Goverdhan Puja, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Vasant Panchami, Maha Shivaratri, Holi, Chandramana Yugadi, Souramana Yugadi, Ramnavami and Hanuman Jayanti in their list of religious holidays permitting student absence from school. [more]
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| We Do Great Things: 56 Marathons And 50 States In 9 Years |
by Parveen Minocha and Rohini Jella
Rohini Jella just finished his 56th marathon. Yes, 56 marathons in 50 states in 9 years! He ran his Inaugural marathon in Alpharetta, GA on March 4, 2007. And the final State: Niagara Falls International Marathon (which ends on Canadian side of Niagara Falls) on October 25, 2015. [more]
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| Rep. Chan Files Legislation To Provide Full Dental Coverage For Senior Citizens |  |
MA State Representative Tackey Chan (D-Quincy) filed legislation, An Act Relative to Providing Dental Care to Senior Citizens, to expand the current Medicare coverage to include comprehensive dental benefits. Many senior citizens are on fixed incomes and because of the high cost of dental care are forced to sacrifice getting proper dental care in favor of basic needs. [more]
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| Weekend Entertainment |
Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Arati Ankalikar, Sangam, Gujrati Play: Mari Wife Mari Kom, Mirchi Virchi Boat Party, Yadoon Ki Barat, Jugalbandhi Concert: Sudha Raghuraman and Aparna Balaji, Rabindranath Tagore Compositions and Sensational Heartthrobs. [more]
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| For The Mathematically Inclined |  |
Congratulations to Amit Lele, who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all! [more]
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| Congratulations - Priyanka Jain |
Our Bollywood - Top Ten contributor is getting married this week! Congratulations Priyanka Jain. In honor of her upcoming nuptials, we present our favorite top-ten marriage songs! [more]
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| Laugh A While |  |
Bob: "Holy schmoozes, I just fell off a 30 ft ladder."
Jim: "No way man, are you okay?"
Bob: "Yeah, luckily I was just on the first step. [more]
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| Recipes - Pickles |
Summer is pickly time! [more]
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| Picture Of The Fortnight |  |
House Finch from Asha Shah's Camera! [more]
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| Thought For The Day |
I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. — Maya Angelou.
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