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Our Voice And Yours


According to Association of American Medical Colleges data, Asian Americans have the lowest acceptance rates as compared to Whites, Hispanics and Blacks for given GPA and MCAT scores.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Gouri Banerjee
Lokvani Talks To Gouri Banerjee


Gauri co-founded Saheli in 1996, and has served on the Saheli Board for many years. Gouri is an Associate Professor Emeritus at Emmanuel College in Boston. She talked to Lokvani about Saheli.
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In Conversation With Hema Kannan


In a nutshell the philosophy is to serve as a means to enrich our lives by empowering the Arts & Artisans in a sustainable way possible and allow a shopping platform that’s guilt free and expressing ourselves as who we truly are!! - Hema Kannan.
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In Conversation With  Hema Kannan
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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

Jacqueline Fernandez who would be seen donning an action avatar in the film, held a gun for the first time in 'A Gentleman'.
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"Charmer, Warrior, Guide – The Endearing Story Of Krishna" Conquers Hearts…

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

by Shuchita Rao
The non-profit organization Vision-Aid has been making noteworthy efforts in rehabilitating the visually impaired in India and the US. This year's sold-out event "Charmer, Warrior, Guide – The Endearing Story Of Krishna" was held on July 16th at Littleton High School’s auditorium packed with 750 attendees.
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week
Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week


by Priyanka Jain Vora
Bollywood hits of the week are in! There are lots of new movies coming out this summer filled with exciting new tunes! Check out tracks from upcoming Anil Kapoor’s Mubarakan and Shah Rukh Khan’s Jab Harry Met Sejal. New for the #1 track this week is “Hawa Hawa” sung by the one and only Mika Singh. If you’re planning an event or wedding dance, there are plenty of perfect celebration songs to choose from on this list! Enjoy!
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Nrityanjali40


Jothi Raghavan, the Nrityanjali Dance Company and acclaimed guest artists invite you to a 3-day festival of Bharata Natyam to celebrate 40 years of Nrityanjali. The event will be held from July 28-30, 2017 at the Little High School Performing Arts Center, Littleton, MA.
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Nrityanjali40
Rendezvous With Ekal Tribal Artists
Rendezvous With Ekal Tribal Artists


by Parveen Minocha
Meet ‘The Fab 10’ Ekal villagers: Natthi Amoli, Radheshyam, Sumitra, Neena, Priya, Johan Singh, Dileshwar, Sandip, Gitmala, and Tilak Chandra, who toured over 70 locations around the US. For some, they were stepping out of their village for the first time. For others, it was getting used to sleeping on beds.
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Dada Bhagwan Retreat In Burlington, MA


Over 450 people attended the spiritual retreat organized by the Dada Bhagwan Foundation Trust in Burlington, MA. The retreat shared the secret of Akram Vignan that promises instant salvation.
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Dada Bhagwan Retreat In Burlington, MA
Shri Baba Bujha Singh Ji Shraddhanjali
Shri Baba Bujha Singh Ji Shraddhanjali


by Geetha Patil
Smt Hardeep Kaur Mann and Shri Jaspal Singh arranged a Langar (Community Meal) at Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar, Medford, MA, on Sunday 16, 2017 to commemorate the 37th death anniversary of her grandfather Shri Baba Bujha Singh. Shri Baba Bujha Singh who was a freedom fighter, Indian revolutionary leader and an activist of the Ghadar Party.
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Cricket Tournament In Boston By NE SRS Brundavan


For cricket fans that have been riveted to the Champions trophy and want to move on from the unfortunate loss for India, there is an opportunity to gear up and get into action right here in our vicinity. NE SRS Brundavan is organizing a Cricket Bash at Greeley Park, Nashua on July 22nd from 8 am - 4pm.
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Cricket Tournament In Boston By NE SRS Brundavan
Patotsav 2017 At Satsang Center
Patotsav 2017 At Satsang Center


Satsang Center will be holding Patotsav 2017 on July 23rd with special one-hour pujan each for Shree Ganesh, Hanumanji, Navgrah, Shree Ram Parivar, Gayatri and Ambaji, Shiva and Shri Radhi Krishna.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston Youth Camp


Youth Camp will be conducted by Acharya Vivek for rising 9th graders to rising 1st years in college to learn concepts of Vedanta through activities and discussion.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston Youth Camp
SETU To Present Vijay Tendulkar's Original Play 'Kamala'
SETU To Present Vijay Tendulkar's Original Play 'Kamala'


SETU will present the play Kamala on Septem 16-17, 2017. Directed by Subrata Das, the play brings to the fore, the slave trade and male chauvinism issues in India.
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Neha Arora Named Finalist At 2017 ‘Distinguished Young Women Of America’


Neha Arora, of Madison, Mississippi, was selected as the “Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi” and named a “Distinguished Young Women of America 2017” pageant finalist.
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Neha Arora Named Finalist At 2017 ‘Distinguished Young Women Of America’
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Vinay Mehra Named President And CFO Of Boston Globe
Vinay Mehra Named President And CFO Of Boston Globe


Vinay Mehra has been named as President And CFO Of Boston Globe. Vinay has been CFO of POLITICO since November 2015. Previously, Mehra served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the PBS/NPR media organization WGBH.
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Subra Suresh Becomes President Of NTU Singapore


Prof. Subra Suresh will become the fourth president of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) next year. Previously he was President of CMU and Dean of Engineering at MIT.
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Subra Suresh Becomes President Of NTU Singapore
Raj Shanmugaraj Advances To EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Finals
Raj Shanmugaraj Advances To EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Finals


Raj Shanmugaraj of Acacia Communications Advances to EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Finals. He has been president and CEO at Acacia since February 2010. He has also served as vice president at Alcatel and chief executive at Astral Point Communications.
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Jyotirlingas – Tools For Ultimate Wellbeing


Jyotirlingas have tremendous power because they were consecrated and made in a certain way. There are only twelve Jyotirlingas in the world.
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Jyotirlingas – Tools For Ultimate Wellbeing
INSPIRATION VI: Strength And Inner Peace
INSPIRATION VI: Strength And Inner Peace


by Sudhir Parikh
As certain training is needed for engaging in the art of war, so does our retaining Inner Peace with engagement in battling with active life.
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Stan Lee’s Indian Superhero Blasts Forward With A Mobile Game, “CHAKRA: World Siege”


The game is based on the animation and comic book character “Chakra: The Invincible” created by superhero icon, Stan Lee and Sharad Devarajan. Lee is the legendary co-creator of the world’s most popular superheroes including Spider-Man™, X-Men™, Fantastic Four™, Iron Man™, Hulk™, The Avengers™, and more.
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Stan Lee’s Indian Superhero Blasts Forward With A Mobile Game, “CHAKRA: World Siege”
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Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Nrityanjali 40, Youth Camp by Acharya Vivek, Gujarati Comedy Play: Rang Rangila Gujjubhai, Jayateerth Mevundi, Priya Purushothaman, SETU presentation Kamala, Abhishek Raghuram, and MITHAS Membership.
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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For The Mathematically Inclined
A GENTLEMAN - New Trailer Unleashes Miami Mayhem
A GENTLEMAN - New Trailer Unleashes Miami Mayhem


Bollywood unleashes Miami Mayhem this summer with the thrilling new film A GENTLEMAN releasing in North American theaters on August 25. Shot in Florida, the Sidharth Malhotra-Jacqueline Fernandez starrer just premiered its theatrical trailer plus new stills from the movie.
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Cartoon: Phone Snatching


by Mahendra Shah
I got the phone from one of the tourists!
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Cartoon: Phone Snatching
Laugh A While - Jokes
Laugh A While - Jokes


I'm a wine enthusiast, the more wine I drink, the more enthusiastic I become.
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Recipes - Mango Pickle


It is summer and time for Avakkai or mango pickle
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Recipes  - Mango Pickle
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Icebergs in Jokulsarlon in Iceland!
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Thought For The Day


A country's greatness lies in its undying ideals of love and sacrifice that inspire the mothers of the race.- Sarojini Naidu.
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Thought For The Day

Event Update
Saturday - 07/22/17
IIT AGNE Annual Picnic
Gnana Kalpavruksha classes
Sri Guru Purnima Celebration in Satsang Center

Sunday - 07/23/17
Patotsav 2017

Friday - 07/28/17
Nrityanjali40
NETS Greet & Meet with Thiru.Karthikeya Sivasenapathy

Saturday - 07/29/17
Nrityanjali40
General Body Meeting of Maanavseva

Sunday - 07/30/17
Nrityanjali40

Thursday - 8/3/17
A Bridge Together

Saturday - 8/5/17
India Day at DCU Center

Sunday - 8/6/17
Vivekananda Family Camp 2017 - Tolland, MA

Friday - 8/11/17
Youth Camp by Acharya Vivek

Saturday - 8/12/17
NETS Annual Summer Picnic 2017
Sri Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana
346th Shri Raghavendra Swami Mahotsava

Tuesday - 8/15/17
Krishna Janmastami
RIHTS: Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations

Saturday - 8/19/17
Essence Of India

Sunday - 8/20/17
IAGB India Day 2017

Friday - 8/25/17
Gujarati Comedy Play: Rang Rangila Gujjubhai

Friday - 9/8/17
Shadaj: Jayateerth Mevundi

Saturday - 9/9/17
MITHAS: Priya Purushothaman (Hindustani Vocal)

Friday - 9/15/17
Shadaj: Omkar Dadarkar

Saturday - 9/16/17
Shadaj: Omkar Dadarkar
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival
SETU Presents Kamala
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival

Sunday - 9/17/17
SETU Presents Kamala

Saturday - 9/23/17
IDC Seminar
MITHAS: Abhishek Raghuram (Carnatic Vocal)
Shaam-E-Ghazal with Kiran Nath 2017

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