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Our Voice And Yours


In 2014, about 136,000 people came to the U.S. from India, about 128,000 from China and about 123,000 from Mexico as immigration source shifts to Asia from Mexico.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Suresh Wadkar And Anuradha Palakurthi
Lokvani Talks To Suresh Wadkar And Anuradha Palakurthi

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Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard will be the guest of honor at the Saaz Aur Awwaz featuring 50 years of Bollywood. Following on the footsteps of an superhit R.D.Burman show, Suresh Wadkar, Anuradha Palakurthi and Mithilesh Patankar accompanied by a fabulous live orchestra promise to deliver one of the finest shows New England has seen. All this while collecting funds to support our veterans. Only a few tickets are left for the show. Please buy them before they are gone.
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In Conversation With Dr. Sriram Gajula


My interest in nature is natural and incurable. I not only look at nature but also look into nature. Since we are inseparable part of nature, the awareness of the laws of nature, which also govern our lives, help us navigate through the intricate, dualistic network of life, making us escape tears and embrace smiles. He will be conducting an Eye on I Workshop on Sep. 10th at Harvard University.
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In Conversation With Dr. Sriram Gajula
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma play Bollywood junkies in filmmaker Karan Johar's Diwali release 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'.
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The Garland Of Poetry – SAPNE Summer Meet

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by Poppy Charnalia
A relaxed summer afternoon got filled with compositions in various South Asian languages, each weaving a flower to a rich garland of words and emotions at the SAPNE quarterly summer meeting, which was held at Lexington Community Center.
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The Garland Of Poetry – SAPNE Summer Meet
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Maya Eashwaran And Gopal Raman Selected For The Prestigious National Students Poets Program
Maya Eashwaran And Gopal Raman Selected For The Prestigious National Students Poets Program


Teens Maya Eashwaran and Gopal Raman are among five students selected for the prestigious National Students Poets Program, the White House has announced.
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Annual Day Of Sruthilayaa School Of Music


by Priya Ratnam
Sruthilayaa School of Music celebrated its Annual Day at the Millbury High School with performances by by students of Smt. Uma Sankar.
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Annual Day Of Sruthilayaa School Of Music
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ScaleUp Wins Most Innovative New Program Award At TiE Global Retreat!
ScaleUp Wins Most Innovative New Program Award At TiE Global Retreat!


TiE-Boston receives the award for "Most Innovative New Program" out of 60 chapters at this year's global retreat in Quebec City.
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AID Boston Celebrates 25th Anniversary At Milan 2016


Association for India’s Development (AID) warmly invites you to Milan - a donor appreciation and fundraising dinner event on September 18th at 5pm at the Beech Street Center in Belmont, MA. AID takes this opportunity to connect with friends and supporters, old and new, who believe in building a just and equitable society - a society where even the most marginalized communities in India can live with dignity.
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AID Boston Celebrates 25th Anniversary At Milan 2016
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Lokvani College Admissions Workshops
Lokvani College Admissions Workshops


Lokvani and AcceptU will be offering two free workshops, “Inside the College Admissions Office,” on Sunday, September 11.
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The Burman Legacy: Live In Concert


Veteran singer Jolly Mukerjee and his team recreate the magic of SD and RD Burman. Team of 5 talented singers and 8 musicians who worked with SD and RD Burman pay tribute to father son duo.
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The Burman Legacy: Live In Concert
Shri Ganesh Mahotsav At Satsang Center
Shri Ganesh Mahotsav At Satsang Center


Satsang Center will be celebrating Shri Ganesh Mahotsav over the coming week.
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Sadhguru's Book Tour Of North America


Sadhguru, world renowned yogi and visionary humanitarian will be touring 17 cities during his North American Fall Tour with an event planned in Boston, September 17, 2016, Back Bay Events Center.
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Sadhguru's Book Tour Of North America
Shiv Yog At Shivalaya Temple
Shiv Yog At Shivalaya Temple


Boston Shiv Yog team invites you to an introduction to Shiv Yog session on Saturday, September 17th at 5:00 PM in Shivalaya Temple of Greater Boston.
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American India Foundation Presents: Vision Forward, A Discussion


Join us to learn what American India Foundation and organizations like EnAble India and Vision Aid are doing to empower persons with visual impairment and transform their lives on September 21st in NY.
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American India Foundation Presents: Vision Forward, A Discussion
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Bhakta B. Rath, Raj N. Singh And Amit Pandey Receive ASM International Awards
Bhakta B. Rath, Raj N. Singh And Amit Pandey Receive ASM International Awards


Dr. Bhakta B. Rath, Raj N. Singh and Dr. Amit Pandey were among the ASM International award winners for 2016.
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Pappa Pattu - Song For A Child


by R.S. Ayyar
Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi, a Tamil poet and freedom fighter in the pre-independence era has several inspirational compositions. His Pappa Pattu gives advice to a child on how to live life. Dr. R. S. Ayyar, (retired Dean of Academic Programs) presents a translation of this great poem on his 85th birthday. Happy Birthday!
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Pappa Pattu - Song For A Child
Retirement Spending: The Difference Between Theory & Practice
Retirement Spending: The Difference Between Theory & Practice


by Sangita Joshi Rousseau
Among his many memorable quotes, Hall of Fame baseball player Yogi Berra once said, “In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is.” Here is how it applies to Spending in Retirement.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Salim Sulaiman Live In Boston, Krishnapriya, Kanika Pandey, Rass Garba Ni Ramjat, Thaikkudam Bridge, Sonu Nigam, Yeh Shaam Mastani, Desh: Sunanda Narayanan and Soumya Rajaram, We Care Charity: Dil Se, Ramayan in English, Bombay Jayashree and Diwali Extraordinaire.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Ramachandran Balakrishna, Suhas Joglekar, Amit Lele and Malaragyeto, who were the winners of the 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
As summer comes to an end, let’s take a look at the new Bollywood hits of month! Featuring on this week’s top ten is the title song from the upcoming, expected Bollywood Blockbuster “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.” My favorite remains “Kala Chashma,” holding steady at #1 for the past few weeks! Definitely you next dance song. The most romantic number on the charts is from Baar Baar Dekho, “Sau Aasmaan,” releasing in theaters on September 9th worldwide!
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week!
Cartoon: Email Hacking
Cartoon: Email Hacking


by Mahendra Shah
Why not India?
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Book Review: A Ghost Of Che


by Jui Navare
This is a coming of age novel written by author Mauktik Kulkarni in 2009 when he was in his late twenties. Inspired by the movie, "The Motorcycle Diaries," Kulkarni goes on a motorcycle spree in the Andes. It is a process of self discovery as he explores Argentina, Chile and Peru on his motorcycle and a frank confession of all that is on his mind.
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Book Review: A Ghost Of Che
Laugh A While - Jokes
Laugh A While - Jokes


Teacher - Give me a sentence beginning with I
Millie - I is......
Teacher - No Millie, Always say "I am"
Millie - Ok, I am the ninth letter in the alphabet
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Recipes - Back To School Dabbas


Old Style Indian tiffins for back to school.
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Recipes - Back To School Dabbas
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Allepey - from the houseboat.
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Thought For The Day


Take risks in your life:
If you win you can lead,
If you lose you can guide.
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Thought For The Day

Event Update
Friday - 09/09/16
Sri Ganesh Festival

Saturday - 09/10/16
Eye on I
Eid Ul Adha Family Eid Festival
Ganesh Utsav 2016
Sri Ganesh Mahotsav with Bhajans - Festival in SATSANG Center

Sunday - 09/11/16
Fall College Admissions Workshop / Lexington
Fall College Admissions Workshop / Westford
Burman Legacy: Live In Concert
Tribute to Vidushi Dr. Veena Sahasrabuddhe
Sri Ganesh Mahotsav - Festival in SATSANG Center

Monday - 09/12/16
Sri Ganesh Mahotsav - Festival in SATSANG Center

Tuesday - 09/13/16
The Universal Features of All Meditation
Sri Ganesh Mahotsav - Festival in SATSANG Center

Wednesday - 09/14/16
Movement and Mime in Bharatanatyam

Thursday - 09/15/16
The Universal Features of All Meditation
Sri Ganes Visarjan in SATSANG Center

Friday - 09/16/16
Salim Sulaiman Live In Boston
11th Annual Hindu Mandir Executives Conference

Saturday - 09/17/16
Shiv Katha in Satsang Center
Sadhguru in Boston

Sunday - 09/18/16
AIM for SEVA: Meera – The Soul Divine
Support-A-Child Presents Krishnapriya
MITHAS: Kanika Pandey
AID Boston Milan 2016

Friday - 09/23/16
Pratham Boston Gala 2016
Vishal Bhagwati Jagran
Shadaj: Raghunandan Panshikar
Rass Garba Ni Ramjat - Bhanubhai Vora & Tripti Chhaya

Saturday - 09/24/16
India Heritage Weekend Major Event
Shadaj: Raghunandan Panshikar
Thaikkudam Bridge
Rass Garba Ni Ramjat - Bhanubhai Vora & Tripti Chhaya

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