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Our Voice And Yours


Russia continues to be the favourite destination to study medicine for Indian students, thanks to affordable fee structure and quality education. Around 1500 students have taken admission in various Russian colleges and universities to study medicine this year.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Shaping A Model Indian University
Shaping A Model Indian University


Dr. Sushil Bhatia, Dr. Desh Deshpande, Dr. Raman Mehra, Dr. Amar Sawhney, Partho Ghosh, Puran Dang, Ranjani Saigal, Dr. Anil Saigal, Dr. Pradeep Shukla, Dr. Krishna Vedula, Prof. Siddhartan Govindasamy, Dr. Mahendra Patel, Dr. Raj Melville and Anupendra Sharma were part of a leadership panel that discussed ideas to shape, ADAMAS, a recently established University in Kolkata India that in a very short time has climbed in the rankings to No 1.
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Bollywood Baatein


Radhika Apte and Rajkummar Rao are the two rising stars of Bollywood and recently, the two were spotted together at an event where a picture of them went viral.
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Bollywood Baatein
The Great Indian Dance Traditions In SAPTAVARNA
The Great Indian Dance Traditions In SAPTAVARNA


Saptavarna: Seven Shades of Dance showcased on one stage seven major dance forms of India: Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Kuchupudi, Mohiniyattam, Kathak, Manipuri, and Contemporary. In the spirit of the original intention of the Natya Shastra, this wonderful production took verses from the scriptures and presented them a way that explained the deep philosophy behind the scriptures in a very accessible manner.
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Rich Variety And Versatility Marks Rahul Deshpande’s Concert


by Shuchita Rao
Kala Vaibhav and LearnQuest Academy presented a wonderful afternoon concert to Boston music lovers on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Innovation Academy auditorium in Tyngsboro, MA. The concert featured Hindustani vocalist Shri Rahul Deshpande accompanied by Shri Milind Kulkarni on the harmonium and Shri Yashwant Vaishnav on the tabla. All three artists, acclaimed as young masters in their respective fields, collaborated nicely to create a memorable experience for music lovers.
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Rich Variety And Versatility Marks Rahul Deshpande’s Concert
Mehfil-e-Ghazal: Remembering Ghazal King Late Jagjit Singh
Mehfil-e-Ghazal: Remembering Ghazal King Late Jagjit Singh


by Geetha Patil
The New England Desi Karaoke Club hosted a Karaoke concert, titled, Mehfil-e-Ghazal: Remembering Ghazal King Late Jagjit Singh on September 21, 2019 at Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center, Shrewsbury, MA. Hundreds of enthusiastic audiences in their colorful traditional attires attended the event and made it a great reality.
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Mancha Prabesh: Simran Dillip


by Jayashree Mohapatra
Simran Dillip, disciple of Guru Smt. Jayashree Mohapatra of Noopur Dance Academy, and daughter of Priya and Dillip Behera presented her Odissi Mancha Prabesh at Exeter High School on Aug 24, 2019. Simran’s perfect posture, tremendous stamina, strong footwork, evocative facial expressions and a great stage presence were the striking aspects of her Mancha Prabesh performance.
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Mancha Prabesh: Simran Dillip
Natyanjali25 : Natya Nostalgia - Destiny's Guidance To Dedicated Achievement
Natyanjali25 : Natya Nostalgia - Destiny's Guidance To Dedicated Achievement


by S. Ramamoorthy
Natyanjali School of Dance, based in Westford, MA celebrated the delighted occasion of a quarter of a century in the service of the ancient Indian classical dance – Bharatanatyam on September 1, 2019 at the NESSP Shirdi Baba temple in Groton, MA.
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Manitha Neyam Trust Musical Night Fundraiser


Manitha Neyam Trust is proud to serve many more homes and people throughout Sri Lanka, and are grateful to our donors for supporting these projects fully. As a celebration for our 20 years of service, MNT will be hosting a musical night fundraiser at the Lexington Christian Academy on September 28, 2019, thanks to wonderful artists who volunteered their time and talent.
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Manitha Neyam Trust Musical Night Fundraiser
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Songs Of The Soil – Report Of The Third South Asia Folk Poetry Meet
Songs Of The Soil – Report Of The Third South Asia Folk Poetry Meet


by Geetha Patil
Bright summer sun, shaded with trees, decorated with flowering bushes and natural beauty was the setting of the Third Annual Folk Poetry Meet of the South Asian Poets of New England (SAPNE), that met on August 11, 2019 in Lincoln. Twenty- five poets from various regions of South Asia joined in the celebration. Dr. Bhagwan Shahany, the eminent neuroscientist and litterateur joined in as the Chief Guest.
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Sankalp - To Educate And Empower


Come and enjoy a fun filled evening of Sankalp - To Educate and Empower in collaboration with Ekal Vidyalaya on Saturday, September 29th at 5 pm in Hopkinton Middle School, MA.
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Sankalp - To Educate And Empower
Diwali Celebration At The Burlington Town Common
Diwali Celebration At The Burlington Town Common


IAB – Indian Americans for Burlington is very grateful and excited to celebrate 'The Festival of Lights – Diwali' on September 29th from 1PM to 6:30PM in Burlington Town Common with US Rep. Seth Moulton, State Sen. Cindy Friedman, State Rep. Ken Gordon, Selectmen and other dignitaries in attendance. The IAB team has the event planned with dance programs, activities, games, competitions, henna and other booths.
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Sarannavaratri Mahotsavams At Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham


Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham (Durga Temple) in Burlington is celebrating the Sarannavaratri events from 29th Sep to 7th Oct. with special alankarams Balatripura Sundari (9/29), Annapurna (9/30), Gayatri (10/1), Lalitha - Panchami (10/2), Maha Lakshmi - Sasti (10/3), Saraswati – Saptami (10/4), Vijaya Durga – ASTAMI (10/5), Mahishasura Mardini - NAVAMI (10/6), and Raja Rajeswari - DASAMI (10/7).
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Sarannavaratri Mahotsavams At Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham
Navaratri Mahotsav At Satsang Center
Navaratri Mahotsav At Satsang Center


by Sudhir Parikh
Satsang Center will celebrate Navaratri from September 29th to October 8th.
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Navaratri And Rangoli At Satsang Center


Navaratri and Rangoli at Satsang Center.
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Navaratri And Rangoli At Satsang Center
150th Birthday Of Mahatma Gandhi
150th Birthday Of Mahatma Gandhi


Cary Library, Lexington, MA is celebrating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Dr. Dinesh Patel will present on Gandhi's history, influence on his times, and how we look to peaceful protest to enact change now.
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Vyasa Yoaga: Promotion Of Positive Health


25 hours of Promotion of Positive Health - Basic YOGA Training will be offered from October 11 to 13th in Goffstown, NH.
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Vyasa Yoaga: Promotion Of Positive Health
Amazing Cultural And Artistic Shows Ny World On Stage
Amazing Cultural And Artistic Shows Ny World On Stage


World on Stage brings to you Li Liu - The Acrobat, Sounds of Korea, Ultimate Tango on October 12th and Dances of the World, Hamza AkramQawwal & Brothers and Falmenco Y Sol on November 2nd in Lexington, MA.
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Shaam-E-Ghazal With Kiran Nath 2019


Shaam-E-Ghazal: A musical evening of Ghazals and Thumris by the veteran singer-composer-poet Kiran Nath 0n October 19, 2019.
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Shaam-E-Ghazal With Kiran Nath 2019
More Than My Religion - Art Exhibition
More Than My Religion - Art Exhibition


This year the historical town of Lexington MA will host MTMR from September 1st through October 27th, after which the exhibition will move to the Massachusetts State House from October 28th till November 1st.
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Varun Kumar, Aayush Karan, Neeyanth Kopparapu, Siona Prasad And Isha Puri Named 2019 Davidson Fellows


Varun Kumar of Woodcliff Lake, N.J.; Aayush Karan of Wisconsin; Neeyanth Kopparapu of Virginia; Siona Prasad of Virginia; and Isha Puri of New York named 2019 Davidson Fellows receiving up to $50,000 scholarships.
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Varun Kumar, Aayush Karan, Neeyanth Kopparapu, Siona Prasad And Isha Puri Named 2019 Davidson Fellows
Riya Singh Receiving RISE Award For Her Achievement In Tennis By RANA
Riya Singh Receiving RISE Award For Her Achievement In Tennis By RANA


The Rajput Association of North America (RANA) Boston initiated a tradition to recognize the talent in the field of sports with introduction of RISE Award (RANA International Sports Excellence) and our first winner is Riya Singh daughter of Shri Sanjeev Singh Ji and Mrs. Jaya Singh. Riya is ranked No 1 in New England for Tennis.
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Sujatha Baliga Wins MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant


Sujatha Baliga, an attorney in Oakland, California is one of the lucky recipients of the five-year $625,000 MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant that comes with no strings attached. Her work attempts to demonstrate that survivor-centered restorative justice alternatives are more effective rather than the traditional legal interventions as a means of helping crime survivors to heal.
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Sujatha Baliga Wins MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant
Lokvani 2019 Community And Youth Celebration
Lokvani 2019 Community And Youth Celebration


Lokvani invites nominations for Unsung Heroes - volunteers who work hard to make things happen without seeking recognition, Children who have accomplished something special this year, and Inspire Awards for people who have been leading lights in the community. The awards will be presented at the 3rd Annual Lokvani Community And Youth Celebration on December 7, 2019.
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INSPIRATION XXVIII: BHADARAVA PITRU Shraddha Mahima -Vidhi


by Sudhir Parikh
The Shraddha Tradition is to remember at least our Three Generation Ancestors to seek their Blessings as a part of our Obligation (Known as Hrun). At least it should be done on the last day – bo moon day. This year in 2019, Amavasya, is from Friday September 27th 17 Hour 17 Minutes to Saturday September 28th 13 Hour 28 Minutes.
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INSPIRATION XXVIII: BHADARAVA PITRU Shraddha Mahima -Vidhi
Improving Accessibility To Web Services
Improving Accessibility To Web Services


by Chrissy Jones
Designing websites that are accessible and inclusive for all is not only essential, it is now a legal right, meaning that online firms who do not provide basic accessibility standards could face a lawsuit under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts by East Meets West, A Kanyakumari, Manitha Neyam Trust: Musical Night, ISW Rangila Raas Weekend, SANE Diwali 2019, Shaam-E-Ghazal With Kiran Nath, N Vijay Siva, Aditi Upadhya, Tribute to Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathi, and 2019 MITHAS Membership.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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Laugh A While - Jokes


A compilation of laughs.
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Laugh A While - Jokes
Recipes
Recipes


Wholesome Khichadi.
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Picture Of The Fortnight


Bryce Canyon!
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


“There are slavish souls who carry their appreciation for favors done them so far that they strangle themselves with the rope of gratitude.” — Friedrich Nietzsche.
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Event Update
Friday - 09/27/19
Pratham Boston 2019 Gala
East Meets West
An Evening of Dance to Save Our Rivers

Saturday - 09/28/19
Manitha Neyam Trust: Musical Night
MITHAS: A Kanyakumari (Carnatic Violin)
Kalashri of Boston: Natyamahotsav
Sankalp - To Educate and Empower
Milan 2019: Annual Benefit Dinner

Sunday - 09/29/19
IAB Diwali 2019
Mata Ki Chawki
Navaratri Celebrations - Padyami

Monday - 09/30/19
Navaratri Celebrations - Tritiya

Tuesday - 10/1/19
Celebrating Mahatma Gandhi
Navaratri Celebrations at Durga Temple - Chaturthi

Wednesday - 10/2/19
Navaratri Celebrations at Durga Temple - Panchami

Thursday - 10/3/19
Navaratri Celebrations at Durga Temple -

Friday - 10/4/19
ISW Rangila Raas Weekend
Navaratri Celebrations at Durga Temple - Saptami

Saturday - 10/5/19
Shridhar Phadke Live in Concert
200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal
Wholistic Health Alliance Wellness Fair
Wholistic Health Alliance Wellness Fair
Sitar, Shakir Khan
ISW Rangila Raas Weekend
Navaratri Celebrations at Durga Temple - ASTAMI

Sunday - 10/6/19
Sunderkand Ka Path
Navaratri Celebrations at Durga Temple - NAVAMI
Sapta : Encore - The Seven Deadly SIns

Monday - 10/7/19
Navaratri Celebrations at Durga Temple - VIJAYA DASAMI

Friday - 10/11/19
SANE Diwali 2019

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