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All over India, EWS, SC, ST and OBC now make up nearly 60% of the students taking JEE (Main) - 2020 examinations for B.Arch and B.Planning.
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DRG CEO Vivek Sharma Leads Divestment To Clarivate Analytics
DRG CEO Vivek Sharma Leads Divestment To Clarivate Analytics


I am excited for this acquisition as it creates an even more powerful platform for DRG's AI and analytics-enabled solutions to support our customers in their quest to improve patient health outcomes. This new and expanded platform will further empower our employees to continue their focus on customer centricity and collaborative innovation with our customers."- Vivek Sharma, CEO, DRG.
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Vasant Sunderesan - Musical Instruments Drive


Vasant Sundaresan, a senior at Saint Johns High School is a boy scout in Troop 114 working towards Eagle. He is currently working on a service project, which is collecting, refurbishing, and donating musical instruments to the Joy of Music Program in Worcester, MA.
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Vasant Sunderesan - Musical Instruments Drive
Thyagaraja Aradhana 2020 At Chinmaya Mission
Thyagaraja Aradhana 2020 At Chinmaya Mission


Chinmaya Mission Boston presents Tyagaraja Aradhana 2020 on January 25th.
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SampradAyEna Samudhbhvam - A Series Of Lecture Demonstrations!


NE SRS Brundavan is affiliated to the famous shrine at Mantralayam that is dedicated to this saint and is supported and guided by the current pontiff H.H Shri Subhudendra Theertha as part of a global reach program. The mission of this program is to establish prarthana Mandirs all over the globe so that devotees have access to their beloved guru no matter where they are in the globe. Smt. Aparna Balaji provides great opportunity to explore fine art forms and share her experiences and knowledge through 6 sessions of Lecture Demonstration.
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SampradAyEna Samudhbhvam - A Series Of Lecture Demonstrations!
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South Asian Showdown 2020
South Asian Showdown 2020


by Rohit Bambi
If you like South Asian Dance and want to see some of the most competitive dance teams in North America, don't miss South Asian Showdown! This competition is the first of its kind in New England with Bollywood vs South Asian Fusion teams! Come check out the competition on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the John Hancock Hall in Boston!
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Kashmiri Overseas Association Celebrates Mass-Exodus Day


Kashmiri Overseas Association (KOA) held a panel discussion on the plight of Kashmiri Hindus to commemorate the Ethnic Cleaning, Genocide, and the tragic “Mass-Exodus Day” of being forced out of Kashmir at Westborough, MA on January 19, 2020.
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Kashmiri Overseas Association Celebrates Mass-Exodus Day
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IAGB Ready To Celebrate Republic Day On January 25, 2020
IAGB Ready To Celebrate Republic Day On January 25, 2020


IAGB is eagerly looking forward to celebrating India’s 71st republic day on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Burlington High School, Burlington, MA. Hon'ble Consul General of India NY, Sandeep Chakravorty will be gracing the occasion as the chief guest.
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Sri Sani Deva Tailabhisheka Mahotsavam


Sani (planet Saturn) is returning to His own house after 30 years. This is an important astrological event. To mark this event, Makara Rasi Sani Sankramana Puja will be performed at the Sri Vijaya Kali Ashram, 85 Wilmington Road Burlington, MA.
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Sri Sani Deva Tailabhisheka Mahotsavam
Surya Namaskar Yajna Marathon And Vasant Panchami At Satsang Center
Surya Namaskar Yajna Marathon And Vasant Panchami At Satsang Center


HSS New England Vibhag in Association with Satsang Center and Nataraja Yoga Center invites you to participate in the Surya Namaskar Yajna Marathon at Satsang Center on January 25, 2020 from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Nrityanjali-Geethanjali, Vasavi Mata Atmarpana Day and Vasanth Panchami at the New England Shirdi Sai Temple, Groton, MA.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
Are You Looking For More Order In Your Life?
Are You Looking For More Order In Your Life?


by Arushee Divyakirti
NY Life is organizing a session on how to organize, review and evaluate your financial health and goals on January 29th in Waltham, MA.
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Vedanta In Principle And Practice


Check out the events at Chinmaya Mission in Andover, MA including a talk on Vedanta and Thyagaraja Aradhana.
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Vedanta In Principle And Practice
Eight Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training In Westborough, MA
Eight Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training In Westborough, MA


Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week group program. MBSR is for individuals experiencing stress resulting from chronic physical and/or psychological conditions. This 8-week group program helps develop the capacity for greater calm and teaches practical skills to manage stress.
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17th Annual 'India Conference At Harvard'


The Annual 'India Conference at Harvard' conference will take place on February 15-16, 2020, at the Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School in Boston.
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17th Annual 'India Conference At Harvard'
Shri Gajanan Maharaj Pragat Utsav Celebrations
Shri Gajanan Maharaj Pragat Utsav Celebrations


On Saturday February 15, 2020 Shri Gajanan Maharaj 142st Pragat din will be celebrated in Shri Dwarkamai Sai Baba Temple, Billerica.Shri Gajanan Maharaj, a mystic saint was first seen by people on 23 February, 1878 in Maharashtra who entered ‘Maha-samadhi’ on September 8, 1910. In a short period of 32 years, he enlightened many people by his legendary charisma.
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Triśati Suvāsini Pujā And Lalithā Kalyānam Celebration


With the blessings of Sri Chinmaya Māruti & Pujya Gurudev Swāmi Chinmāyananda, Chinmaya Mission Boston, Gnanananda Seva Samajam & NE-SRS Brundavan invite you to the celebrations of Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayānandā’s 70th jayanti (birthday) and the 17th anniversary of Chinmaya Mission Boston with a 3-day event culminating in Triśati Suvāsini pujā and Lalithā Kalyānam on June 14, 2020.
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Triśati Suvāsini Pujā And Lalithā Kalyānam Celebration
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Renee And Rhea Mendonca Honored With ‘Everyday Young Hero’ Award For Exemplary Community Service
Renee And Rhea Mendonca Honored With ‘Everyday Young Hero’ Award For Exemplary Community Service


For their community service and making a difference in the lives of youth, Youth Service America has recognized the 17-year-olds seniors as ‘Everyday Young Heroes’ from across the world.
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Astronaut Raja Chari May Go To Moon Or Mars


Raja Chari was among the 11 astronauts who received silver pins marking their graduation at the Johnson Space Centre in Houston after two years of gruelling training and may get a chance to go to the moon or Mars.
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Astronaut Raja Chari May Go To Moon Or Mars
Vivek Oberoi To Keynote Ekal Power Of Education
Vivek Oberoi To Keynote  Ekal  Power Of Education


Bollywood super star Vivek Oberoi will be the guest of honor for Ekal Vidyalaya's Power of Education Seminar to be held on Feb. 29, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge. Early Bird Ticketing Expires Jan 31.
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How To Select A Summer Program


If you’re a high school student who wants to make the most of your summer, there are many excellent opportunities and programs to consider. So many, in fact, that it can be difficult to figure out which to pursue. First, think about your goals and ask yourself:
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How To Select A Summer Program
Does It Make Sense To Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?
Does It Make Sense To Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?


When you own a home, the thought of a mortgage hanging over your head for decades can be daunting for many people — and it’s natural to want to pay off your mortgage as soon as possible. Here are the pros and cons of paying off your mortgage early
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Hindu Temples In North America Opting For Taller Statues Of Gods


With ten Delaware Department of Transportation trucks in the lead, six New Castle County patrol cars, three majestic mounted horse patrol unit; 25 feet tall Lord Hanuman statue was recently greeted at the Delaware state line; according to Hindu Temple of Delaware in Hockessin website, where it is planned to be installed in the near future.
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Hindu Temples In North America Opting For Taller Statues Of Gods
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Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts by Ken Zuckerman, Shashank Subramanyam, Kaivalya Kumar Gaurav, Amritha Murali, MITHAS Membership 2020 and Hilarious Comedy: Bluffmaster Gujjubhai.
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Event Update
Saturday - 01/25/20
Surya Namaskar Yajna Marathon at Satsang Center
Sani Abhishekam

Sunday - 01/26/20
LearnQuest Pre-Concert Shuchita Rao (Dhrupad); Nitin Pandit (Santoor); Rajesh Pai (Tabla), Pradeep Shukla (Khayal), Phil Scarff(Saxophone)

Saturday - 2/1/20
Botanical Art for Daily Life

Saturday - 2/8/20
Neuro-Circuitry Of Cognition

Saturday - 2/15/20
Shri Gajanan Maharaj Pragat Din

Friday - 3/13/20
Hilarious Comedy: Bluffmaster Gujjubhai

Saturday - 3/21/20
Therapeutic Yoga for Health Professionals

Friday - 3/27/20
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2020

Saturday - 3/28/20
AIF New England gala
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2020

Sunday - 3/29/20
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2020

Saturday - 4/11/20
AAINA 2020
Saaz-O-Awaaz AAINA 2020 - A Musical Evening

Sunday - 4/12/20
MITHAS: Ken Zuckerman (Hindustani Sarod)

Saturday - 5/2/20
MITHAS: Shashank Subramanyam (Carnatic Flute)

Sunday - 5/3/20
Akshaya Patra: 2020 Boston Gala

Saturday - 5/9/20
MITHAS: Kaivalya Kumar Gaurav (Hindustani Vocal)

Sunday - 5/10/20
MITHAS: Amritha Murali (Carnatic Vocal)

Thursday - 7/2/20
Best Essay Writing Services in USA

Sunday - 7/19/20
Vision-Aid 2020 Annual Event: The Jewel of Justice

Wednesday - 7/22/20
Fanna-Fi-Allah Sufi Qawwali Ensemble
Microneedling Clinic Edmonton 2020

Sunday - 9/20/20
SEWA International Fundraiser: AVATAR - The Protector Incarnate

Friday - 10/9/20
Yoga TTC in RISHIKESH

Thursday - 12/31/20
MITHAS Membership 2020

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