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Our Voice And Yours


Lyft, Uber Now Allowed To Pick Up Passengers At Logan Airport!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Michael Zimmerman
Lokvani Talks To Michael Zimmerman


Lokvani had the honor to watch the NOVA episode on the "Search for the Superbattery" with one of the scientists / entrepreneurs featured in the series, Dr. Michael Zimmerman. Dr. Zimmerman has invented a Solid Battery that has the potential to transform the world of Lithium Ion batteries and make them safe. Dr. Zimmerman talked to Lokvani about his journey as an inventor and entrepreneur.
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In Conversation With Atty. Trupti Patel


Trupti Patel is a leading Immigration Attorney who has served the Indian community for many years. She talked to Lokvani about the travel ban and the potential impact of future immigration policy changes in the new administration.
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In Conversation With Atty. Trupti Patel
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

(This section is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)

Actress Ileana D'Cruz admits to have been eve-teased and harassed, and described the experience as "traumatic".
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IAGB Republic Day Celebration 2017

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

The India Association of Greater Boston hosted the 68th Republic Day Celebrations on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Burlington High School in Burlington, MA. Besides the cultural program, the event was expanded from previous years to include competitions for children and a very popular Anthakshari competition.
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IAGB Republic Day Celebration 2017
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Chinmaya Mission Boston Presents TM Krishna
Chinmaya Mission Boston Presents TM Krishna


Chinmaya Mission Boston presents Magsaysay Award Winner Vidwan TM Krishna on April 2nd.
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South Asian Showdown 2017


If you like South Asian Dance and want to see some of the most competitive dance teams in North America, don't miss South Asian Showdown on Saturday, February 4, 2017.
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South Asian Showdown 2017
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Tamil Makkal Mandram Celebrates Thai Pongal Thiruvizha And Tamizhar Marabu Dhina Vizha
Tamil Makkal Mandram Celebrates Thai Pongal Thiruvizha And Tamizhar Marabu Dhina Vizha


by Sujatha Meyyappan
Tamil Makkal Mandram celebrated their signature event of the year - "Thai Pongal Thiruvizha and Tamizhar Marabu Dhina Vizha" on January 28, 2017. This mega event was well attended by around 700 guests, in their grand traditional attire! More than 200 Cultural participants entertained the audience with their marvelous performances.
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HPHC: Asian Indian Survey


To help serve you better and develop programs to meet your needs, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is conducting a survey about its insurance program for visitors from India, Eastern Harmony and many of its other services. There is a prize drawing of 1 prize of $500, 2 prizes of $250, and 10 prizes of $50.
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HPHC: Asian Indian Survey
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Consecration Of New Deities At The Hindu Temple Of New Hampshire
Consecration Of New Deities  At The  Hindu Temple Of New Hampshire


by K. Arvind
The Hindu Temple of New Hampshire, Nashua, NH is pleased to announce the completion of a major expansion of the Temple resulting in the addition of magnificent new shrines (sannidhis) for various revered deities - Sri Medha Dakshinamoorti, the Navagrahas, and Sri Kanchi Paramacharya.
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Samskritam Shloka-Recitation Competition


Samskrita Bharati-Greater Boston is organizing its 13th annual "Samskritam Shloka-Recitation Competition" for Children on February 4, 2017 in Dracut, MA.
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Samskritam Shloka-Recitation Competition
Harvard India Conference
Harvard India Conference


The 14th Annual India Conference 2017 at Harvard is scheduled to be held during Feb. 11-12, 2017 in Boston. Get your heavily discounted early bird tickets now before they run out :) We have created a special discount promo code for Lokvani readers. Please enter the code LOKVANI at checkout and get a further 10% off!!
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IAB College Admissions, Immigration And Financial Workshops


Indian American for Burlington is organizing a free College Admissions, Immigration, and Insurance and Retirement Planning Workshops on Sunday February 19, 2017 in Burlington, MA. The event is open to everyone!
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IAB College Admissions, Immigration And Financial Workshops
Adiyogi - The First Yogi
Adiyogi - The First Yogi


On Mahashivratri February 24th, Sadhguru will share his intimate experience of Adiyogi with the world. Come and bask in the grace of the ultimate.
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Contribute Towards The Kitchen Construction For Groton Sai Temple (NESSP)


New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar is excited and looking forward for the completion of temple construction. The temple is currently operating in a leased space located in Chelmsford, MA and will move to permanent temple located in Groton-MA. The temple construction is going in fast phase and currently looking for contributions from the community.
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Contribute Towards The Kitchen Construction For Groton Sai Temple (NESSP)
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Sharon Middle Schoolers Are National Finalists In Verizon App Challenge
Sharon Middle Schoolers Are National Finalists In Verizon App Challenge


The team of 7th graders from Sharon Middle School - Rohan Bommaraju, Amelia Dasari, Shreesh Nalatwad, Sri Vishnu Piratla and Tanvi Shah - have come up with a mobile app concept, EMPOWER, that helps people with autism find jobs. They will represent Massachusetts on the national platform as part of the Verizon App Challenge.
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SABAGB Welcomes New Board Of Directors For 2017


The South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston (SABA GB) is pleased to announce its Executive Committee for 2017 consists of Saraa Basaria, President; Manmeet Kaur Desai, Vice President; Rashima Shukla, Secretary; and Amal Bala, Treasurer, as well as a planned expansion of its award-winning "Know Your Rights!" (KYR) program offering community-based legal education.
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SABAGB Welcomes New Board Of Directors For 2017
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Cricket Expands In USA With $2.4 Billion Infrastructure
Cricket Expands In USA With $2.4 Billion Infrastructure


Global Sports Ventures announced plans to build an estimated $2.4 Billion in infrastructure and business development to drive economic growth across eight states. GSV plans to professionalize cricket in the United States by creating a league that allows athletes to compete at the highest level while providing fans and audiences the ability to enjoy the game at its world-class facilities.
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5 Tips For Navigating The Real Estate Transaction


Thinking of buying or selling a home this year. Here are 5 tips to help you get through the real estate process.
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5 Tips For Navigating The Real Estate Transaction
Remembering Mahatma Gandhi: The Quotes That Spark The Inspiration To Carry On In Life
Remembering Mahatma Gandhi: The Quotes That Spark The Inspiration To Carry On In Life


The wisdom in Mahatma Gandhi's quotes is still referred to by many in India as well as by the people all around the world. On his death anniversary, we have gathered few of them to spark the inspiration to move along in life.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Rang Barse Holi Hai, Romu Majumdar, Chinmaya Mission-TM Krishna, Raaga-Rang 2017 and MITHAS Annual Membership.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Ramachandran Balakrishna, Avani Bhargava, Avanish Gowrishankar and Aditya Kaushik, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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Movie Review: Raees


by Priyanka Jain
Raees is a fictitious story of how a young boy named Raees spends his life becoming the leader of a smuggling enterprise - bringing in alcohol to the dry state of Gujarat, India. Don't sweat it if you miss Raees in the theaters. You can skip it entirely unless you're a die-hard SRK fan.
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Movie Review: Raees
Cartoon: Raees
Cartoon: Raees


by Mahendra Shah
We needed something to celebrate Republic Day!
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Laugh A While - Jokes


Real estate broker and what matters!
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Laugh A While - Jokes
Recipes - Super Bowl Mania
Recipes  - Super Bowl Mania


Super Bowl is this Sunday - Go Pats!
Here are some links of some great football food.
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Picture Of The Fortnight


Bottle Brush Bloom!
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


"I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do." - Robert A. Heinlein.
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Obituary: Albert Sherring


Albert Sherring passed away peacefully on January 27, 2017.
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Obituary: Albert Sherring
Obituary: Nishi Nehra
Obituary: Nishi Nehra


Nishi Nehra, wife of Ram Nehra, of Rhode Island passed away on January 30, 2017.
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Event Update
Saturday - 02/4/17
South Asian Showdown 2017

Sunday - 02/5/17
Madhwa Navami
Sunderkand Ka Path (Postponed)

Saturday - 02/11/17
India Conference at Harvard 2017

Sunday - 02/12/17
Vasant Panchami - Saraswati Puja at Satsang Center
SAPNE: Voice of the Mothers and the Youth
India Conference at Harvard 2017
Voice of the Mothers and the Youth
Sunderkand Ka Path

Sunday - 02/19/17
IAB College Admissions, Legal and Financial Workshops

Saturday - 3/4/17
Public Speaking Contest

Sunday - 3/5/17
5th Annual Health and Wellness Expo

Saturday - 3/11/17
Rang Barse Holi Hai 2017

Sunday - 3/12/17
Rang Barse Holi Hai 2017

Thursday - 3/16/17
Inner Engineering Total - Chelmsford

Saturday - 3/18/17
AIF New England Gala

Sunday - 3/19/17
UIANE Holi 2017

Saturday - 3/25/17
Gravitational Waves and the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)

Sunday - 3/26/17
Shadaj: Ronu Majumdar (Flute)

Saturday - 4/1/17
Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: Songs of the Legendary Lata Mangeshkar

Sunday - 4/2/17
NETS Pongal Vizhaa 2017
Chinmaya Mission Presents TM Krishna

Saturday - 4/8/17
VT Seva BLOOM

Sunday - 4/9/17
NSF Regional Competition

Friday - 4/14/17
LearnQuest Music Conference 2017

Saturday - 4/15/17
LearnQuest Music Conference 2017

Sunday - 4/16/17
LearnQuest Music Conference 2017

Saturday - 4/22/17
Awaaz-e-Jazbaat Shankar Jaikishan ke Saath

Friday - 4/28/17
Akshaya Patra Boston Gala
2017 Akshaya Patra Boston Benefit Gala

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