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Our Voice And Yours


Immigrants founded more than half of U.S. unicorns (Billion Dollar Companies) , study reports
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Cindy Jathar
Lokvani Talks To Cindy Jathar


So many things inspire me to create, but in order to be able to create at all, it has to come from a happy and clear mind. I also have an impulse to "fix" things. I'll see a jewelry piece and redesign it in my head...I will dream of designs and when I awake, I'll have the exact design clearly in my head. Colors are a huge inspiration for me. Traveling to India Inspires me. Helping others inspires me.
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In Conversation With Madhuri Dixit, Actor And Dr Ram Nene


On the occasion of International Women's month a dialogue with Madhuri Dixit and her husband Dr Ram Nene on poverty, women's empowerment and India.
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In Conversation With Madhuri Dixit, Actor And Dr Ram Nene
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein


Hema Malini playing Holi with a kid in Mathura.
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Hasya Kavi Sammelan - A Fun Evening


The Hasya Kavi Sammelan organized by Hindi Manch was a wonderful evening filled with laughter. The poems and the plays were delightful and had the audience laughing away.
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Hasya Kavi Sammelan - A Fun Evening
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Elegance NESSP Chinmaya Mission Boston
Sandeep Das, Grammy Award Winner, To Perform At LQ Music Conference
Sandeep Das, Grammy Award Winner, To Perform At LQ Music Conference


Sandeep Das, the Grammy Winner for Best Global Music at the Grammy awards in LA on February 12, 2017, will be performing with Suhail Khan (Sarangi) and Rajib Karmakar (Sitar) at the LearnQuest Music Conference 2017.
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KHMC Winter Concert Updates


Karnatic and Hindustani Music Circle (KHMC) kicked off its first concert of the year on February 11, 2017 at the Center for Arts and Wellness in Westborough MA featuring Sadhika Hiremath, Pranav Shankar and Jawwad Noor.
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KHMC Winter Concert Updates
Ace Musicians From India To Join The Storm Of Melodies At Rāga-Rang
Ace Musicians From India To Join The Storm Of Melodies At Rāga-Rang


by Pallavi Nagesha
A spring of melodies is poised to storm New England with the fifth edition of Rāga-Rang. The show is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 6pm at the Scottish Rite Museum in Lexington, MA. Here is what Shekhar Shastri, a poet-musician, and producer-director of Rāga-Rang, had to say!
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AID Sangita Joshi Subhash Agarwal
Dance Recital By Shruthi Rao


Shruthi Rao, an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer from Bangalore, India, was in Boston area to perform for the Spandha school of Dance and the Sanskruthi School of Dance.
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Dance Recital By Shruthi Rao
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300+ Gather For Vigil In Memory Of Srinivas Kuchibhotla
300+ Gather For Vigil In Memory Of Srinivas Kuchibhotla


More than 300 people gathered to attend a Vigil in memory of Srinivas Kuchibhotla on Friday, March 10th, 2017 in the Boston Common. Vigil attendees included families and youth from across the state as well as Indian American community leaders and representatives of Massachusetts based organizations,
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God’s Own Kitchen: The Inspiring Story Of Akshaya Patra


Bestselling author Rashmi Bansal has published a new book God’s Own Kitchen: The Inspiring Story of Akshaya Patra. The book explores the unique model and scale achieved by the Akshaya Patra Foundation’s school meal program which serves hot school meals to 1.6 million children across India.
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God’s Own Kitchen: The Inspiring Story Of Akshaya Patra
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Theme ' Inspire' Draws Exciting New Elements At The New England AIF Gala
Theme ' Inspire' Draws Exciting New Elements At The New England AIF Gala


This year we have some fun initiatives for you when you arrive and keep your eyes peeled for our Magnetic Photo display centered around this year’s theme: ’Inspire,’ To Take Action, To Make A Difference, To Give. Also enjoy our new ‘Portrait Project’ highlighting 7-8 of YOU and what inspires you to give. Last but not least and for the first time ever, we will have robots and to learn more about their role...you’ll have to join us on Saturday and find out for yourself!
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First Ever New Hampshire Ekal Appathon


In this developing world full of technology, are you interested in establishing yourself as a major player? Do you want to have fun while being creative and building an app? You can do all this and more, all while helping children in India recieve a proper education. Join the New Hampshire Chapter of Ekal Vidyalaya for their first ever Appathon this weekend on March 19th!
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First Ever New Hampshire Ekal Appathon
Can Karma Cause Disease?
Can Karma Cause Disease?


While one person is plagued by illness, another seems to never get sick. Does karma determine who stays healthy and who suffers disease? Read Sadhguru's insight.
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Don’t Miss Saheli’s Mehndi Celebration On April 2nd!


On Sunday, April 2nd, 2017, Saheli, Support and Friendship for South Asian Women and Families will be hosting our annual Mehndi fundraiser at Sons of Italy in Woburn, MA.
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Don’t Miss Saheli’s Mehndi Celebration On April 2nd!
Ekal Math Bee 2017
Ekal Math Bee 2017


Come participate in Ekal Math Bee 2017 on May 6, 2017!Try out your math abilities while helping children in Rural India get access to basic literacy.
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BrahmaKumaris Hindu Temple of NH Nataraja Yoga
Indrani Das Wins The Top Award In The Regeneron Science Talent Search


Indrani Das, 17, of Oradell, New Jersey, won the top award of $250,000 for her study of a possible approach to treating the death of neurons due to brain injury or neurodegenerative disease. Other winners include Arjun Ramani (IN), Archana Verma (NY), Prathik Naidu (VA) and Vrinda Madan (FL).
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Indrani Das Wins The Top Award In The Regeneron Science Talent Search
Raj And Prem Goyal Award For Rising Star In Medicine
Raj And Prem Goyal Award For Rising Star In Medicine


Goyal Family Charitable Foundation and Lokvani.com invite applications for the "Raj and Prem Goyal Award for Rising Star in Medicine". Application deadline: April, 30, 2017.
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AAPI Elects Dr. Sapna Aggarwal As New England Regional Director


American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, known as AAPI, has elected Dr. Sapna Aggarwal, IMANE President - 2016, as its New England Regional Director for the year 2017-18.
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AAPI Elects Dr. Sapna Aggarwal As New England Regional Director
Rashid Shaikh Running For The Selectman Position In Shrewsbury
Rashid Shaikh Running For The Selectman Position In Shrewsbury


"Water contamination, sewer capacity, new gas pipeline, neglected road infrastructure, public safety, and school budget constraints even with recent overrides are daunting issues for Shrewsbury," says Rashid Shaikh, who is running for the position of Selectman.
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Historic Renovation Of America’s 1st Hindu Temple Nearing Completion In San Francisco


Historic, painstaking and expensive renovation of the magnificent Old Temple in San Francisco, claimed to be “the first Hindu temple in the Western world” and dedicated in 1906, is nearing completion.
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Historic Renovation Of America’s 1st Hindu Temple Nearing Completion In San Francisco
Grand Opening Of Largest Sai Temple In Summer Of This Year
Grand Opening Of Largest Sai Temple In Summer Of This Year


NESSP Sai Temple is proud to announce that new temple construction has made phenomenal progress and reached near completion and plans for a grand inauguration of 40,000 Sq.Ft. Sai Temple during summer of this year 2017.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Kunnakudi Balamurali Krishnan, Romu Majumdar, Gurjar Casino Night, Amritha Murali, Raaga-Rang 2017, Ekal Math Bee, Rachna Bodas, Abhisek Lahiri, Samarpanam 2017 and MITHAS Annual Membership.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Vikram Kaushik and Nitin Vijay, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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Music Review: Top 5 Bollywood Songs


Badrinath ki Dhulania stay on the top of the charts this week again.
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Music Review: Top 5 Bollywood Songs
Cartoon: Holi Storefront
Cartoon: Holi Storefront


Holi colors!
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Laugh A While


When art is up for fun.
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Laugh A While
Recipes - Banana Leaves, Stem And Flower
Recipes - Banana Leaves, Stem And Flower


The traditional banana leaf is so perfect as a thali. What is more amazing is how the stem, fruit and flower all have delicacy written all over them.
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Picture Of The Fortnight


Morning walks - The streaming sun and the shadows and the delightful butterfly
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller
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Event Update
Saturday - 03/18/17
AIF New England Gala
BVIS Holi Event

Sunday - 03/19/17
UIANE Holi 2017
Ekal Appathon - NH

Tuesday - 03/21/17
Womensworth: An Evening of Education and Networking

Saturday - 03/25/17
Gravitational Waves and the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)
Sewa Holi - Holi Hai
Shine | Bollywood takeover | Night time Holi Party w/Dholi - 3/25
AAANE Spelling & Math Bee

Sunday - 03/26/17
Shadaj: Ronu Majumdar (Flute)
MITHAS: Kunnakudi Balamurali Krishnan
Academy Art Show & Recitals
BAPS Women
World Music: Sanam Marvi

Friday - 03/31/17
SETU Presents Kamala

Saturday - 4/1/17
Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: Songs of the Legendary Lata Mangeshkar
Indian Wedding Show
Sri Rama Charita Manasa Akhanda Parayanam
SETU Presents Kamala

Sunday - 4/2/17
NETS Pongal Vizhaa 2017
Chinmaya Mission Presents TM Krishna (SOLD OUT)
Saheli Mehendi Celebration
Sri Rama Charita Manasa Akhanda Parayanam
SETU Presents Kamala

Saturday - 4/8/17
VT Seva BLOOM
LEX DESI
Gurjar Casino Night
Jnana Yagna by Ouja Swami Bodhatmananda

Sunday - 4/9/17
NSF Regional Competition

Friday - 4/14/17
LearnQuest Music Conference 2017
MITHAS: Aarti Ankalikar
MITHAS: Trichur Brothers

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My Tax Linx
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