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Our Voice And Yours


The number of foreign nationals enrolled in the Optional Practical Training program, which permits foreign students to remain in the United States after graduation, has increased from 45,000 in 2004 to 172,000 in 2016!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Hemali Shah
Lokvani Talks To Hemali Shah


My passion for working with the senior population stems from growing up in a culture that promotes respect for elders and an opportunity to be raised by our grandparents - Hemali Shah, Senior Services Coordinator at the Lexington Senior Center.
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In Conversation With Jyoti Ramakrishna


Dr. Jyoti Ramakrishna is the Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at the Floating Hospital for Children (at Tufts Medical Center). She is also Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Tufts University School of Medicine. She is the author of a wonderful book - A Fresh Look at Hinduism. She shares some insights on the book with Lokvani.
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In Conversation With Jyoti Ramakrishna
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her Instagram debut and dedicated her first Instagram post to her daughter Aaradhya.
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Hindu Heritage Day 2018

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by Geetha Patil
The 22nd Hindu Heritage Day (HHD) was organized by the volunteers of Vishwa Hindu Parishad /World Hindu Council of America (VHPA), Boston & Merrimack Valley Chapters, on May 19, 2018 at Marlborough Middle School, Marlborough, MA with much dedication, delight, and happiness, and thousands of people in attendance.
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Hindu Heritage Day 2018
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Devotion Meets Classicism In Pandit Jasraj’s MITHAS Concert
Devotion Meets Classicism In Pandit Jasraj’s MITHAS Concert


by Shuchita Rao
On May 19th, 88 year old Pandit Jasraj said to the audience "Let us remember GOD together today” and for the next three hours, he sang classical and devotional music with fervor, transporting the 700 plus member audience on an unforgettable journey through expansive vistas of haunting ragas like Puriya, Piloo, Marubihag, Jog and Charukesi.
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LearnQuest Presents Shaam-e-Ghazal By Dr. Roshan Bharti


LearnQuest is excited to present Shaam-e-Ghazal, an evening of ghazals by Dr. Roshan Bharti, a very talented ghazal singer who's exquisite style will remind you of Ustad Mehdi Hasan on May 28th in Framingham, MA.
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LearnQuest Presents Shaam-e-Ghazal By Dr. Roshan Bharti
90’s KI YAADEIN – 5th Annual Musical Fundraiser By LEHER To Benefit AID Boston
90’s KI YAADEIN – 5th Annual Musical Fundraiser By LEHER To Benefit AID Boston


LEHER is getting ready to showcase "90’s KI YAADEIN", a unique live musical concert, that will bring back memories of your favorite songs from the 1990s Bollywood Era on June 2nd in Lexington, MA.
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Vision-Aid’s 'Golden Armor, Golden Heart' Set To Rock Boston


"Golden Armor, Golden Heart – The inspiring story of Karna", is set to dazzle Boston on Sunday, July 22nd, 2018, at Littleton, MA, and will help Vision-Aid raise funds to support at ten locations In India in 2018.
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Vision-Aid’s 'Golden Armor, Golden Heart' Set To Rock Boston
An Evening With Navarasa, Told By The Bells
An Evening With Navarasa, Told By The Bells


by Mallika Sanyal
Sindhoor/Natyaveda-Navarasa Dance Theater performance and fundraiser for “Dance for Everyone” was a special event held on May 12-13 at the Boston Center for the Arts.
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New England Tamil Sangam’s Chithirai Vizha Extravagansa


by Dr. Saritha Venkatesh
The city of Lancaster turned to the city of Madurai, on April 28, 2018 with the celebration of Chithirai Vizha by New England Tamil Sangam (NETS). The evening was a pompous festival, a soul driven temple kumbabishekham and resembled a family united wedding celebration.
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New England Tamil Sangam’s Chithirai Vizha Extravagansa
“Thillana Thillana” - Sankara Healthcare Foundation 2018 Spring Fundraiser
“Thillana Thillana” - Sankara Healthcare Foundation 2018 Spring Fundraiser


by Pranav Kaundinya
On May 12th, Sankara Healthcare Foundation held a fundraising event called "Thillana Thillana" which featured a variety of Tamil musical performances. Very talented singers and dancers from the Greater Boston area performed to a fantastic selection of Tamil cinema songs through the ages, featuring music directors like Ilayaraja and A.R Rahman, Deva, Imaan to name a few.
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Bighelp For Education, New Hampshire (NH) Chapter, Celebrates STEAM -2018


by Kiranmai Chaturvedula
Over 200 people attended this fundraiser event on May 13th which lasted for 10 hours. Nearly $8000 was raised for the unfortunate children who aspire for a better life through education.
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Bighelp For Education, New Hampshire (NH) Chapter, Celebrates STEAM -2018
'Hope, Defiance And Compassion' Echo 'Humanity'
'Hope, Defiance And Compassion' Echo 'Humanity'


by Amandeep Singh
Twenty-five poets descending from various regions in India and two from Bangladesh gathered at Tsai Auditorium in CGIS at Harvard University on May 13th, in the 22nd Annual India Poetry Reading sponsored by Lakshmi Mittal South Asia Institute and Department of South Asian studies at Harvard. The topic for the afternoon was "Humanity".
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Kumbhabhishekam At Sri Lakshmi Temple


Sri. B. Balasubrahmaniyam will present a Carnatic Vocal Concert on May 25th at 5:30 pm as part of the Ashtabandhana Jeernodharana Maha Kumbhabhishekam being held this week at the Sr Lakshmi Temple in Ashland, MA.
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 Kumbhabhishekam At Sri Lakshmi Temple
Residential Basic YOGA Training
Residential Basic YOGA Training


Residential Basic YOGA Training in affiliation with SVYASA YOGA University, Bangalore, is being offered from May 25-27, 2018 in Goffstown, NH.
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Devotional Music Concert By Shri Vidyabhushana - A NE SRS Brundavan Fundraiser


As part of NE SRS Brundavan Fundraiser, iconic singer, Sangeetha Vidya Nidhi Sri Vidyabhushana will enthrall Boston area audiences with a devotional music concert on June 3rd at the Nashua High School South, Nashua, NH starting at 4:30 pm.
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Devotional Music Concert By Shri Vidyabhushana - A NE SRS Brundavan  Fundraiser
Annual Show & Open House At The Center For Arts And Wellness
Annual Show & Open House At The Center For Arts And Wellness


To celebrate its first year anniversary, Hema Iyengar, Vandana Rao and the Center for Arts and Wellness is hosting an Annual Show, Open House and Vendor Bazaar on June 9th in Holliston, MA.
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Ranjit Bawa & Anmol Gagan Concert In Boston


Boston Bhangra, Extreme Productions, Masala Bay, Mera Sangeet and Passage to India are proud to present internationally known Punjabi folk singers, Ranjit Bawa and Anmol Gagan, in concert on June 10, 2018 at 6:30 pm in Natick, MA.
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Ranjit Bawa & Anmol Gagan Concert In Boston
Bala Vihar 2018-2019
 Bala Vihar 2018-2019


Believe it or not, Bala Vihar 2017-2018 is almost over! It is time to plan for the next year. For Existing Members Registration starts on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
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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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Chinmaya Maruti Summer Enrichment Program
Swami Vivekananada Family Camp
Swami Vivekananada Family Camp


Registration for the summer camp is now open !
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Indian American Teens Win Top Three Prizes In The 2018 National Geographic Bee


Venkat Ranjan, Anoushka Buddhikot and Vishal Sareddy won the top three prizes in the 2018 National Geographic Bee held on May 23rd.
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Indian American Teens Win Top Three Prizes In The 2018 National Geographic Bee
Meghana Bollimpalli And Dhruvik Parikh Win Global ISEF
Meghana Bollimpalli And Dhruvik Parikh Win Global ISEF


Meghana Bollimpalli, of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Dhruvik Parikh, of Bothell, Washington, were announced runners-ups at the International Science & Engineering Fair by Intel Corporation and Society for Science & the Public after a week-long celebration of science.
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(LIU) Confers Honorary Doctorate Degree On ASR’s President & CEO Rao Anumolu


Long Island University (LIU), one of the largest private universities in the United States, conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree on Rao Anumolu, ASR’s Founder, President & CEO, during LIU’s 2018 Commencement ceremonies.
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(LIU) Confers Honorary Doctorate Degree On ASR’s President & CEO Rao Anumolu
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INSPIRATION XVI: The Moola Mantra
INSPIRATION XVI: The Moola Mantra


by Sudhir Parikh
Just like when you call a person he comes and makes you feel his presence, in the same manner when you chant this mantra the Supreme Energy manifests everywhere around you.

Om Sat-Chit-Ananda Parabrahma, Purushothama Paramatma
Sri Bhagavathi Sametha, Sri Bhagavathe Namaha.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including 90's Ki Yaadein, Ranjit Bawa & Anmol Gagan, FOGANA National Dance Competition, T.M. Krishna and MITHAS Membership.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Ramachandran Balakrishna and Suhas Joglekar who were the winners 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
Bollywood fans! The much awaited soundtrack from Veere Di Wedding is still at the top of the charts! This movie stars Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania. The trailer looks quite peppy and the first track that dropped was “Tareefan.” This is the best song in the whole soundtrack. New on the charts this week is “Buzz” – a pop song by Aastha Gill ft. Badshah. Aastha Gill sang the unforgettable pop number DJ Waley Babu in 2015! Check out her new single!
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week
Laugh A While - Jokes
Laugh A While - Jokes


Spring cleaning jokes to wipe away the spiderwebs.
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Recipes


Popular recipes from Mumbai.
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Recipes
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Free to roam the wild!
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Thought For The Day


Confidence is positive and empowering, but arrogance is deadly. Be confident, but not at the expense of your respect for others. Don’t burn up all your energy proving how great you are. Invest your time and energy being thoughtful and helpful." - Ralph Marston.
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Thought For The Day

Event Update
Friday - 05/25/18
Residential Basic YOGA Training

Monday - 05/28/18
Shaam-e-Ghazal an Enchanting Evening of Ghazls by Dr. Roshan Bharti

Friday - 6/1/18
Shadaj: Shounak Abhisheki 

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

Sunday - 6/3/18
Devotional music concert by Sangeetha Vidya Nidhi Shri Vidyabhushana
Sunderkand Ka Paath

Saturday - 6/9/18
Music Sanmvedana

Sunday - 6/10/18
Ranjit Bawa & Anmol Gagan Maan in Concert!

Saturday - 6/16/18
Geethanjali - Tribute to Late Smt.Geetha Murali
Konkani Summer Picnic/ Hopkinton, MA

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

Saturday - 6/23/18
Isha Inner Engineering Completion

Thursday - 6/28/18
Amma in Marlborough, MA

Friday - 6/29/18
SHRI RAM KATHA
Amma in Marlborough, MA

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

Saturday - 8/18/18
It’s a Wonderful World

Friday - 9/7/18
World Hindu Congress 2018

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

Sunday - 9/9/18
AIM for SEVA: Dance Ballet Nandalal by Anita Guha

Friday - 9/21/18
Pratham Boston Gala 2018

Saturday - 9/22/18
Ekal Vidyalaya Meera

Saturday - 9/29/18
Shadaj: Manjiri Asanare-Kelkar

Sunday - 9/30/18
IAB Diwali at Burlington Commons

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