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Our Voice And Yours


Happy Mother's Day to all our readers!

Diljit Dosanjh and His Love for 'High-End Gadiyan' - Songs with Luxury Car References.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Sanjay Kaul And Abhaya Asthana
Lokvani Talks To Sanjay Kaul And Abhaya Asthana


The World Hindu Congress is being held Sep. 7-9, 2018 in Chicago. It will bring more than 2000 movers and shakers of the Hindu community from all over the world under one roof. They will discuss, debate and strategize for 3 days to develop roadmap for boosting the profile of the Hindu community on the world stage. The event features a large list of celebrities including the Dalai Lama. Dr. Abhaya Asthana and Sanjay Kaul shared their insights.
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In Conversation With Ritu Kaur


"Ultimately the much-needed shift in culture is up to all of us. To make the world a more egalitarian society for our boys and girls is up to us" - Ritu Kaur.
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In Conversation With Ritu Kaur
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna have been issued a legal notice for auctioning the naval uniform that the actor wore in 2016 film 'Rustom'.
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Chinmaya Akhand Ramayana - Bhakti Unlimited

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

The annual Akhand Ramayan Pat held at the Chinmaya Maruti temple under the leadership of Chinmaya Volunteers Ritu and Jagjit Gaind filled the halls of the temple with the devotional sentiments of the readers. Many considered is a supremely devotional experience where one could feel the grace of Shri Hanuman.
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Chinmaya Akhand Ramayana - Bhakti Unlimited
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Rhythm Festival 2018
Rhythm Festival 2018


Join Smt. Indrani Mukherjee, Sagar Vilas Tayde and Pt. Nishikant Sonwalkar for a lovely classical music concert on May 12th at the Shivalaya Temple, Medford, MA at 11:00 am.
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The Triveni Ensemble: Dasavatar


by Vidhu Nambiar
On Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5, Neena Gulati and the Triveni Dance Ensemble performed two sold-out shows of Dasavatar: The Ten Incarnations of Lord Vishnu to rapt audiences at the BU Dance Theater. All proceeds of the performance went to AIM for SEVA, a non-profit organization focused on making education and healthcare accessible to the rural poor in India.
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The Triveni Ensemble: Dasavatar
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Bust Unveiled At UMass-Amherst
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Bust Unveiled At UMass-Amherst


Boston Study Group (BSG), an organization based in Boston (MA), USA, dedicated to working towards a just and equitable society, supported the installation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s bust that was inaugurated at the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) on May 5, 2018. BSG has also previously donated Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s bust at Brandeis University in 2017.
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Foundation TV Second Best Of 2017 Red Carpet Awards


by Geetha Patil
Foundations TV hosted its Second Annual Program ‘The Best of 2017 Red Carpet Awards’ at Scottish Rite Museum, Lexington, MA on April 24, 2018 in magnificent style.
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Foundation TV Second Best Of 2017 Red Carpet Awards
BANA Celebrates Holi
BANA Celebrates Holi


BANA (Bihar Association of North America) team would like to thank all invitees who were able to attend (or sent their best wishes if unable to attend) our function on April 28 2018.
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Renowned Getty Museum Exhibiting Paintings Of Hindu Gods


The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles is showcasing images of various Hindu deities in its “Pathways to Paradise” exhibition, which will continue till August 5th.
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Renowned Getty Museum Exhibiting Paintings Of Hindu Gods
BAPS Women’s Conference Focuses On The Power Of Unity
BAPS Women’s Conference Focuses  On The Power Of Unity


Unity is strength. This was the simple yet powerful subject of conversation at this year’s annual BAPS Women’s Conference held at 14 centers across North America between April 21 and May 5.
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Gov. Baker Designates May As Asian American And Pacific Islander’s Month


With support from the Asian American Commission of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Asian American Pacific Islander caucus, Governor Charlie Baker signed a proclamation officially designating the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander’s month.
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Gov. Baker Designates May As Asian American And Pacific Islander’s Month
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Spring 2018 ISW Hasya Sammelan
Spring 2018 ISW Hasya Sammelan


The India Society of Worcester is organizing its staple annual Kavi Sammelan program in its continuing service to Indian community. The program on Friday, May 11th at India Center, Shrewsbury, MA features Gaurav Sharma, Sarvesh Asthana and Dr. Sonroopa Vishal.
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The Women Who Mapped The Stars & Blockchain: Bitcoin And Beyond


IIT AGNE brings you a special performance and discussion on "The Women Who Mapped the Stars" on May 12th and a seminar on "Blockchain: Bitcoin and Beyond" on May 19th.
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The Women Who Mapped The Stars  & Blockchain: Bitcoin And Beyond
Gita Mahotsav - 2018
Gita Mahotsav - 2018


Chinmaya Mission Boston will be conducting the chanting of all 18 chapters of the Holy Srimad Bhagavad Gita on Sunday, May 13th. The chanting will be led by all grades of Balavihar students, teachers, parents, volunteers and community members.
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IAGB College Preparation Workshop


In partnership with Dr. Anil Saigal and Alok Gupta, IAGB will organize a ‘College Prep’ workshop. This workshop is being organized at the Burlington Public Library on May 13th.
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IAGB College Preparation Workshop
Satyanarayana Pooja - Satsang Center
Satyanarayana Pooja - Satsang Center


Celebrate Sri Satyanrayan Maha Puja - Katha on May 13, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the Satsang Center in Woburn, MA.
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22nd Annual India Poetry Reading – Topic “Humanity”


by Bijoy Misra
India Poetry Reading event has been continuously hosted by Harvard University and the 22nd Annual India Poetry Reading is scheduled next week, May 13, Sunday, at 2 PM in Tsai Auditorium, 1730 Cambridge Street in Cambridge.
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22nd Annual India Poetry Reading – Topic “Humanity”
Hindu Heritage Day 2018
Hindu Heritage Day 2018


by Sanjay Kaul
India is a land of rich culture, traditions and customs, with Hindu Sanskriti (Hindu Culture) at its epitome. This year at Hindu Heritage Day 2018 we are proud to celebrate this rich and vast Hindu Sanskriti of our proud heritage. This theme also aligns with the international declaration of May 19th as the “Cultural Freedom Day”.
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IANH Vasant Festival 2018 Arriving Soon!


Spring is knocking on the door and India Association of New Hampshire is all set to host the IANH Vasant Festival 2018 - one of the biggest Cultural performance Competition on Sunday May 20, 2018 at Nashua High School North, NH.
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IANH Vasant Festival 2018 Arriving Soon!
Chinmaya Maruti Summer Enrichment Program
Chinmaya Maruti Summer Enrichment Program


TIme to plan for Summer!! Chinmaya Maruti's Summer Enrichment Program will be held from July 9 - August 17 for KG-8 students.
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Swami Vivekananada Family Camp


Registration for the summer camp is now open !
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Swami Vivekananada Family Camp
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Raj And Prem Goyal Award For Rising Star In Medicine 2018
Raj And Prem Goyal Award For Rising Star In Medicine 2018


Goyal Family Charitable Foundation and Lokvani.com invite applications for the "Raj and Prem Goyal Award for Rising Star in Medicine". Application deadline: May 15, 2018.
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Kattuparambil And Arjun Team Up With High Tech Companies Team To Help The Homeless


Abhishek Kattuparambil and Rishi Arjun, have teamed up with six high tech companies to help aid homeless children in the area.
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Kattuparambil And Arjun Team Up With High Tech Companies Team To Help The Homeless
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Gold House Creates A100 List
Gold House Creates A100 List


Gold House, a nonprofit organization seeking to support Asian Americans in business and culture, May 1, in line with the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the U.S., released its inaugural A100 list.
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Surya Kriya - Breaking The Karmic Cycle


Sadhguru speaks about the benefits of doing Surya Kriya, not only for physical and mental well-being, but also for a very powerful spiritual possibility.
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Surya Kriya - Breaking The Karmic Cycle
INSPIRATION XIV: Happy Mother’s Day 2018
INSPIRATION XIV:  Happy Mother’s Day 2018


by Sudhir Parikh
Motherly Love is broader. It is based upon feelings, rather than reason. True Mother’s Love is unconditional. We can say that in many ways, it is more Spiritual and therefore greater than most expression of Love.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Hasya Kavi Sammelan, Ganesh and Kumaresh, Pandit Jasraj, 90's Ki Yaadein, T.M. Krishna and MITHAS Membership.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Suhas Joglekar who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week


by Priyanka Jain Vora
Hello Bollywood lovers! The much awaited soundtrack from Veere Di Wedding is out!
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week
Laugh A While - Jokes
Laugh A While - Jokes


Jokes on Dieting.
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Recipes - A Tribute To My Mom


Some of my mom's best recipes in honor of Mother's Day.
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Recipes - A Tribute To My Mom
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Buddhist Monastery!
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Thought For The Day


When you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place-Lao Tzu.
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Thought For The Day

Event Update
Friday - 05/11/18
Hasya Kavi Samelan

Saturday - 05/12/18
MITHAS: Ganesh & Kumaresh (Carnatic Violin)
Sankara Healthcare Foundation 2018 Spring Fundraiser
An Evening with Navarasa created by Sindhoor/Natyaveda/S M Raju
VTSeva Badminton Tournament 2018
Memories of Pt. Buddhadev Dasgupta by Anirban Dasgupta

Sunday - 05/13/18
An Evening with Navarasa created by Sindhoor/Natyaveda/S M Raju
22nd Annual India Poetry Reading at Harvard

Monday - 05/14/18
Sadhguru - Memory, Consciousness, and Coma

Saturday - 05/19/18
MITHAS: Pandit Jasraj (Hindustani Vocal)
Hindu Heritage Day 2018
NESSP 2018 Sai Palkhi Initiation Ceremony

Sunday - 05/20/18
NEHTI: Ashtabandhana Jeernodharana Kumbhabhishekam
IANH Vasant Festival 2018
Shishu Bharati Open House: Nashua
Shishu Bharati Open House

Friday - 6/1/18
Shadaj: Shounak Abhisheki 

Saturday - 6/2/18
Leher Present 90's Ki Yaadein
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Saturday - 6/9/18
Music Sanmvedana

Saturday - 6/16/18
Geethanjali - Tribute to Late Smt.Geetha Murali

Sunday - 6/17/18
Kite Flying Festival
International Day of Yoga 2018

Friday - 6/29/18
SHRI RAM KATHA

Saturday - 6/30/18
FOGANA National Dance Competition

Wednesday - 7/4/18
Yoga Teacher Training In India

Sunday - 7/22/18
Vision Aid: Golden Armor, Golden Heart - Story of Karna

Sunday - 8/12/18
Week long Family Camp

Friday - 9/7/18
World Hindu Congress 2018

Saturday - 9/8/18
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival 2018
Lotus Festival

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