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Our Voice And Yours


India's National Anthem "Jana Gana Mana..." is declared as the "Best Anthem of the World" by UNESCO. Here is the word by word meaning...
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Devanand Chinta
Lokvani Talks To Devanand Chinta


Freshness of the product, authenticity and taste are very important for me in a clean environment.
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In Conversation With Prof Satish Mehta And Jyotsna Mehta


Prof Satish Mehta and Jyotsna Mehta are the founders of "Prayog" a theater group in India. Pioneers in the field of modern Hindi theater, the couple has presented over 83 plays. They are also the parents of Dr. Java Joshi, the co-founder of Creative Arts Academy in Burlington, MA. They shared some great thoughts on producing quality plays.
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In Conversation With Prof Satish Mehta And Jyotsna Mehta
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein


Bareilly Ki Barfi team who are on a promotional spree are all set to go on a hunt for Bitti ka Dulha. Tiger Shroff who made his acting debut alongside Kriti Sanon aka Bitti with Heropanti feels that they make a great pair.
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Shri Raghavendra Swami Aradhana Mahotsava


The 346th Shri Raghavendra Swami Aradhana Mahotsava was celebrated on Aug 12, 2017 at Sadhu Vaswani center in Dracut by New England Shri Raghavendra Swami (NE SRS) Brundavan.
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Shri Raghavendra Swami Aradhana Mahotsava
Charlottesville - Why Does It Matter?
Charlottesville - Why Does It Matter?


Why does the event of Charlottesville matter? Lokvani strongly believes that hate, bigotry and violence is totally unacceptable in a country that believes in individual liberty, equality for all and the pursuit of happiness.
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Asha Bhosle Live In Concert


Asha Bhosle Live in Concert with Javed Ali on August 20, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Lynn Memorial Auditorium, Lynn, MA. BUY TICKETS
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Asha Bhosle Live In Concert
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Arangetram: Akshitha Balagani And Samika Gangidi
Arangetram: Akshitha Balagani And Samika Gangidi


It is highly commendable that Guru Smt. Kalaimangai proudly presents two of her proficient and talented dancers, Akshitha Balagani and Samika Gangidi, to be able to pass on their expertise to aspiring dancers, and blesses them to continually learn more and scale new heights in the field of Bharatanatyam.
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Bharatanatyam Arangetram – Varsha Iyer


The numerous hours of practice and years of dedicated learning were on display during the impressive full-length Bharatanatyam Arangetram (debutante solo performance) of Varsha Iyer on July 16, 2017 at the Sorenson Auditorium, Babson College, Wellesley.
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Bharatanatyam Arangetram – Varsha Iyer
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Friends Of Indian Senior Citizens
Friends Of Indian Senior Citizens


Friends of Indian senior citizens organization enjoyed their annual trip to Philadelphia and New Jersey on July 15 and 16 with 112 seniors with ages ranging from 60 to 85 and different ethnicities.
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Kalash Yatra And Jhanki


Kalash Yatra and Jhanki were taken out by 1008 women on the first day of the Bhagwad Katha under the leadership and encouragement of Mrs. Rukmini Karki who is the current president of Nepali Women Global Network (NWGN) in New England area.
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Kalash Yatra And Jhanki
Boston Saptaha-2017
Boston Saptaha-2017


Greater Boston experienced spectacle of spirituality as Boston Saptaha-2017, a Nepali organization organized the seven days (6th Aug – 12th Aug, 2017) Shreemad Bhagwat Katha Mahayagya and Brihat Adhyatmik Mahotsav at Shivalaya Temple of Greater Boston, Medford, MA
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Acharya Vivek Inspires 70 Youth To Be Their Best


Parents and kids alike enjoyed the camp and are looking forward to more of such events. The camp was run by Acharya Vivek ji at the Chinmaya Mission Andover center. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Canada Acharya Vivek, has made it his mission to motivate and work with the youth.
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Acharya Vivek Inspires 70 Youth To Be Their Best
India Day Celebrations 2017
India Day Celebrations 2017


IARI, Essence of India and IAGB will be celebrating India Day on August 13th (RI State House), August 19th (NARA Park) and August 20th (Hatch Shell), respectively.
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Jayteerth Mevundi Concert


Jayateerth Mevundi is a highly acclaimed and sought-after Hindustani Classical Vocalist. An exponent of the Kirana Gharana, he is an exquisite vocalist of the exalted lineage of Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. He will present a vocal concert on September 8th.
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Jayteerth Mevundi Concert
The Biggest Garba Of New England
The Biggest Garba Of New England


Academy of Creative Arts and Dhoom Entertainment are collaborating to bring the biggest Garba of New England to Boston area on September 9th at the Ambrosia Banquet facility in Foxboro, MA featuring Shri Atul Purohit. BUY TICKETS
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SETU To Present Vijay Tendulkar's Original Play 'Kamala'


SETU will present the play Kamala on September 16-17, 2017. Directed by Subrata Das, the play brings to the fore, the slave trade and male chauvinism issues in India. BUY TICKETS
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SETU To Present Vijay Tendulkar's Original Play 'Kamala'
Lotus Festival: Celebrating Desai Foundation's 20th Anniversary
Lotus Festival: Celebrating Desai Foundation's 20th Anniversary


Desai Foundation will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary with Lotus Festival on September 16th at the Collings Foundation Estate in Stow, MA. This event will support its vocational programs for rural women in Gujarat.
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NESSP Sai Temple Inauguration Celebrations From September 28-30th


New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar announces the grand opening celebrations of the largest Shirdi Sai temple in North America from September 28-30th. Baba pranapratishta and Sahasra Kalasha Kumbhabhishekam will be performed on September 30th on the auspicious occasion of Dasara, as well as the commemoration of Sai Baba's 99th Mahasamadhi Day.
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NESSP Sai Temple Inauguration Celebrations From September 28-30th
Janmashtami At Satsang Center
 Janmashtami At Satsang Center


On Saturday Aug 19, Krishna Bhajans will be held at the Satsang Center
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NETS Annual Summer Picnic - 2017


Over 350 people attended the NETS picnic. Featuring a variety of games and fun food the event was very successful with the young and young at heart having a great time. The event featured a large variety of dosas.
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NETS Annual Summer Picnic - 2017
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HFRI Pre-Medical/Medical Internship In India
HFRI Pre-Medical/Medical Internship In India


Health Foundation for Rural India is offering opportunity for pre-medical/medical internship in Ranchi, India from Dec. 25, 2017 - Jan. 6, 2018. Deadline for application is August 31st.
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Divya Bachupally - Overcoming The Odds


The ABLE program is working to integrate differently-abled individuals like Divya into the workforce in a country where less than two percent of the disabled population is employed. The program is guided by the belief that it is one’s ability, not disability, that defines any individual
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Divya Bachupally - Overcoming The Odds
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Q&A With A Former NYU Admissions Officer
Q&A With A Former NYU Admissions Officer


I implore my students to write about something that is deeply individual and that cannot be found elsewhere on the application. I love essays that show well timed moments of vulnerability.
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The Stresses In Staggered Retirement


The Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale is a list of 43 stressful life events that can contribute to illness.Retirement comes in at Number 10, which is sort of a surprise, since it’s supposed to be an end to the daily grind, and a reward for a lifetime of diligence. So where’s the stress?
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The Stresses In Staggered Retirement
INSPIRATION VIII – Success
INSPIRATION VIII – Success


Be not afraid. Think not how many times you fail. Never mind. Time is infinite. Go forward; assert yourself again and again, and light must come.
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Why Eating Food During Eclipse Is Harmful


Eclipses can have a powerful effect on the human body. In this article, Sadhguru explains why eating food before and during a lunar or solar eclipse can have a harmful effect on the human body.
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Why Eating Food During Eclipse Is Harmful
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Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Youth Camp by Acharya Vivek, US Farewell Tour: Asha Bhosle and Javed Ali, Gujarati Comedy Play: Rang Rangila Gujjubhai, Rama Rao: Shaam-e-Ghazal, Jayateerth Mevundi, Priya Purushothaman, Navratri Garba Mohatsav: Shri Atul Purohit, SETU presentation Kamala, Shaam-E-Ghazal with Kiran Nath 2017, Abhishek Raghuram, Sanjay Subrahmanyam, G.J.R. Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi, Dhamakedar Diwali, 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
Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week
Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week


Bollywood hits of the week are in! Not a lot has changed in Bollywood in the past two weeks but look out for the new movies coming out this summer filled with exciting new tunes!
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Laugh A While - Jokes


Knock on wood jokes
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Laugh A While - Jokes
Recipes - Tiranga
Recipes - Tiranga


On the occasion of India's Independence day some colorful recipes
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Photo Of The Fortnight


Patience in photography
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Photo Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


Elie Wiesel quote - I swore never to be silent....
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Obituary - NVK Murthy


Obituary of late Padmashree NVK Murthy. He lived in Boston area for last 10 years of his life with the families of his daughters (Anu Agarwal and Sandhya Sharma).
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Obituary - NVK Murthy

Event Update
Saturday - 08/19/17
Essence Of India
Brahma Kumaris: Raksha Bandhan
Sri Janmashthami Celebration inSATSANG Center

Sunday - 08/20/17
IAGB India Day 2017
US Farewell Tour: Asha Bhosle and Javed Ali

Friday - 08/25/17
Gujarati Comedy Play: Rang Rangila Gujjubhai

Saturday - 08/26/17
Rama Rao: Shaam - e- Ghaza

Sunday - 08/27/17
Natya Nivedanam For CRY America

Saturday - 9/2/17
KANE Onam

Friday - 9/8/17
Shadaj: Jayateerth Mevundi

Saturday - 9/9/17
MITHAS: Priya Purushothaman (Hindustani Vocal)
Gurjar: India Heritage Fest

Sunday - 9/10/17
Navratri Garba Mohatsav: Shri Atul Purohit

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
Snake and Ladder - a dance theater by Aparna Sindhoor, SM Raju and Anil Natyaveda

Sunday - 9/24/17
Fall College Admissions Workshop / Lexington
Fall College Admissions Workshop / Westford

Friday - 9/29/17
Pratham Boston Gala 2017

Friday - 10/6/17
TiE Startup Con

Saturday - 10/7/17
Dil Se - 2
Chinmaya Mission Presents Sanjay Subrahmanyam

Sunday - 10/8/17
MITHAS: Tarun Bhattacharya (Hindustani Santoor)
Karwa Chouth Celebration/Puja at Dwarkamai
Chinmaya Mission Presents G.J.R. Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi

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