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What a Stanford Dean Says Parents are Doing That’s Ruining Their Kids!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Sunanda Narayanan
Lokvani Talks To Sunanda Narayanan

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Desh is a mostly chronological retelling of stories and leaders who have shaped the spiritual legacy of India. It is planned as a 'Marga Darisanam' - a Viewing of the Path Taken in both its content as well as dance format since the choreography loosely follows the typical Alaripu - Tillana 'path' of a Bharatanatyam recital - Sunanda Narayanan.
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In Conversation With Smt. Rachna Bodas
Tribute Music Concert Touches Hearts Of Listeners!


by Shuchita Rao
Smt. Rachna Bodas was the featured artist of the concert organized by Shri Ramchandra Joshi and Smt. Suraja Menon Roy-Chowdhury, disciples of the renowned Hindustani vocalist, the late Vidushi Dr. Smt. Veena Sahasrabuddhe, in memory of their Guru at Sai Dwarkamai Temple in Billerica, MA on September 11, 2016.
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In Conversation With Smt. Rachna Bodas<br>Tribute Music Concert Touches Hearts Of Listeners!
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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The recently released song of M.S. Dhoni : The Untold Story, Jab Tak explores how Dhoni and Sakshi fell in love.
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VHPA’s Flagship Project Support-A-Child Fundraising Program With Krishnapriya

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by Geetha Patil
Support-A-Child (SAC) program is a flagship project of the Vishwa Hindu Council of America (VHPA). Over the weekend, it presented a rare opportunity to the audience of Greater Boston area to watch "Krishnapriya - A musical dance drama depicting the story of divine love of Krishna, Radha and Meera”.
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VHPA’s Flagship Project Support-A-Child Fundraising Program With Krishnapriya
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Receive 2016 Gloria Barron Prize For Young Heroes
Anurudh Ganesan, Raghav Ganesh, Meghana Reddy, And Pooja Nagpal<br>Receive 2016 Gloria Barron Prize For Young Heroes


Anurudh Ganesan, Raghav Ganesh, Meghana Reddy, and Pooja Nagpal receive 2016 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.
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3M 2016 Young Scientist Challenge


Meghna Behari, Mrinali Kesavadas, Sara Makboul, Rohit Mital and Rohan Wagh have been named as this year’s finalists in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge by The Discovery Education Network.
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3M 2016 Young Scientist Challenge
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Kanika Pandey Opens MITHAS' 25th Concert Season
Kanika Pandey Opens MITHAS' 25th Concert Season


by George Ruckert
On Sept. 18, Kanika Pandey opened MITHAS' 25th concert season with a concert in MIT’s Wong Auditorium. Accompanied by the incomparable Ramesh Misra on the sarangi and Nitin Mitta on the tabla, the recital was stellar from the opening phrases of Rag Bhimpalashri.
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Melodious Hindustani And Carnatic Music Offering By KHMC


by Shuchita Rao
Karnatic Hindustani Music Circle’s Fall 2016 season offering began on September 18th afternoon with a Hindustani vocal recital by Sri. Sai Keerthan Ekbote followed by a Carnatic violin concert by the eminent visiting artist from India, Sri Annavarapu Ramaswamy.
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Melodious Hindustani And Carnatic Music Offering By KHMC
The Dhol Foundation At The Sinclair
The Dhol Foundation At The Sinclair


The Dhol Foundation delivers an irresistible wall of sound, blending red-hot bhangra beats with global rhythms and contemporary dance music. With a battery of Punjabi dhol drums, bass, drums, guitar, and dholak, The Dhol Foundation returns after making some serious noise as a headliner at CRASHfest this past winter to Cambridge, MA on September 25th.
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AID Boston Annual Milan Dinner Inspires Attendees And Raises $84,000


by Mona Mandal
On September 18th, the Boston chapter of the Association for India’s Development (AID) hosted its annual fundraising event, Milan, at the Beech Street Center in Belmont. Revathi, the keynote speaker for the event, enthralled the audience with her deep understanding of farming and touching stories of her work at the grassroots while raising $84,000.
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AID Boston Annual Milan Dinner Inspires Attendees And Raises $84,000
Book Launch At Boston "Inner Engineering - A Yogi's Guide To Joy " By Sadhguru
Book Launch At Boston


by Geetha Patil
Sadhguru, as part of his North American tour to launch his first book for western readers, ‘INNER ENGINEERING: A Yogi’s Guide to Joy,’ delivered fresh and unique insights into many aspects of life, ranging from the everyday to the ultimate life at the Back Bay Events Center, Boston on Sep. 17, 2016.
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Meet And Greet With Tulsi Gabbard


Ramesh Kapur and others invite you in welcoming the first Hindu elected US Member of Congress Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard on September 24th in Winchester, MA.
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Meet And Greet With Tulsi Gabbard
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2016 Pratham Boston Gala
2016 Pratham Boston Gala


Pratham will hold its annual Boston Gala on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Hotel Intercontinental. Tulsi Gabbard will be the Keynote Speaker.
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Krishna – The CEO : Talk By Swami Ramakrishnandaji


The Chinmaya Mission Boston, MetroWest chapter is excited to present a 5-day lecture series on “Krishna - The CEO” by Swami Ramakrishnandaji between September 25th and September 29th.
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Krishna – The CEO : Talk By Swami Ramakrishnandaji
Get Ready For Saheli’s 2016 Purple Purse Challenge!
Get Ready For Saheli’s 2016 Purple Purse Challenge!


On September 28th, 2016, Saheli, Support and Friendship for South Asian Women and Families will partner with the Allstate Foundation to end domestic violence, and participate in the Purple Purse Challenge, a national online campaign that raises awareness about the financial aspects of domestic abuse.
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Live Shivir With Acharya Ishan Ji


Acharya Ishanji will be conducting a live interactive shivir in 5 cities in USA from Oct. 21st through Oct. 23rd. In Boston area, this live shivir will be held from 11 am to 7 pm in Helm Auditorium at 67 Union Street in Natick, MA.
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Live Shivir With Acharya Ishan Ji
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Sachdeva Receives National Award From Northwestern Mutual
Sachdeva Receives National Award From Northwestern Mutual


Kanan Sachdeva, MBA, a Northwestern Mutual Financial Advisor, based in Southborough, MA, is receiving the company’s Top Producer 2016 award based on an outstanding year of helping clients achieve financial security.
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AMT Awareness: Be Ready For Anything


by Neil Mukherjee
When it comes to tax planning, you’ve got to be ready for anything. For example, do you know whether you’re likely to be subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT) when you file your 2016 return? If not, you need to find out now so that you can consider taking steps before year end to minimize potential liability.
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AMT Awareness: Be Ready For Anything
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Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Rass Garba Ni Ramjat, Thaikkudam Bridge, Kasim Babu Brothers, Sonu Nigam, Vijay Shiva, Yeh Shaam Mastani, Harsh Narayan, Desh: Sunanda Narayanan and Soumya Rajaram, We Care Charity: Dil Se, Ramayan in English, Bombay Jayashree, Diwali Extraordinaire, Belmont Diwali and TriNethra 2016.
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Ramachandran Balakrishna and Kishore Balsara, who were the winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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For The Mathematically Inclined
Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week
Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week


by Priyanka Jain
Check out the top hits of the week below! New tracks, “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” and “Bulleya” are from the upcoming expected blockbuster, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai, and Anushka Sharma. Don’t miss out on Coke Studio’s “Afreen Afreen” – beautiful, soulful tune by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan!
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Cartoon: Facebook And WhatsApp


by Mahendra Shah
Be inspired!
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Cartoon: Facebook And WhatsApp
Laugh A While - Jokes
Laugh A While - Jokes


It is politics and time to laugh.
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Recipes


Dal kachoris.
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Recipes
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


In Hyderabad....a marble masterpiece!
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Thought For The Day


“People Who Are Crazy Enough To Think They Can Change The World, Are The Ones Who Do.” - Rob Siltanen.
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Thought For The Day

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

Saturday - 09/24/16
Shadaj: Raghunandan Panshikar
Thaikkudam Bridge
Rass Garba Ni Ramjat - Bhanubhai Vora & Tripti Chhaya
CRY Boston 5km Walk/Run for Child Rights
Satsang Satra
DWARKAMAI CRICKET TOURNAMENT

Sunday - 09/25/16
Saaz Aur Awaaz: Suresh Wadkar and ANuradha Palakurthi
Seshu Strong Team's Jimmy Fund Walk for Cancer Support
MITHAS: Kasim Babu Brothers
SaaS Aur Awaaz
Rass Garba Ni Ramjat - Bhanubhai Vora & Tripti Chhaya
Punita Sinha: Indian Women Physician’s Forum
The Dhol FOundation at the Sinclair

Friday - 09/30/16
Umiya Dham Garba Night

Saturday - 10/1/16
Durga Puja - Prabasi
Umiya Dham Garba Night
Navratri 2016 - Oct 1st & 15th

Sunday - 10/2/16
Sonu Nigam Live in Concert
MITHAS: Vijay Shiva
Durga Puja - Prabasi
Sunderkand Ka Path

Friday - 10/7/16
Vishal Bhagwati Jagran
Umiya Dham Garba Night

Saturday - 10/8/16
Yeh Shamm Mastani, A Tribute To Kishore Kumar - 2
MITHAS: Harsh Narayan
Umiya Dham Garba Night

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