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Our Voice And Yours!


Exercise in important when we are in isolation. Here is a story of the skipping Sikh.
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Lokvani Talks To Alkesh Shah
Lokvani Talks To Alkesh Shah


IIT Alumni of Greater New England (IITAGNE) is working with numerous health care and emergency personnel to provide respiratory PPE through the use of 3D design and additive manufacturing. Alkesh Shah, a core team member of IITAGNE talked to Lokvani about this initiative.
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In Conversation With Raksha Soni


Lokvani community hero Raksha Soni , founder of Brush & Paisley through which she showcases her artwork and offers art classes. A passionate community leader, she has co-founded mealstoheal, a initiative to provide meals to people in need in the current climate. She talked to Lokvani about her work during these unusual times.
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In Conversation With Raksha Soni
AIF Reaches More Than 100,000 People In 14 States With Its COVID19 Response
AIF Reaches More Than 100,000 People In 14 States With Its COVID19 Response


AIF is serving more than 100,000 beneficiaries in 14 states in India with: 28,425 prevention kits, 24,300 ration & hygiene kits, 13,442 masks, 6,067 PPEs, 4,928 remote training, 3,000 educational kits, 235 thermal scanners, 176 ventilators. See attached map for a complete picture of AIF's geo areas served and program areas of focus.
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Girish Navani And Monica Bharel On Governor's Board


The Baker-Polito Administration extended the essential services emergency order to May 18th and launched a Reopening Advisory Board that will produce a plan to the Governor by May 18th. E-Clinical CEO Girish Navani and Dr. Monica Bharel, M.D., Commissioner, Department of Public Health are on the board.
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Girish Navani And Monica Bharel On Governor's Board
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Hindi Manch - Upcoming Events
Hindi Manch - Upcoming Events


Hindi Manch is proud to present a unique event, ‘Ek Nagar – Ek Singer’. For the first time in Boston, we are bringing together 10 amazing singers from 10 different US cities through a live virtual event. In this event you will enjoy performances (Bollywood songs) by some of the best singers from San Jose CA, Chicago IL, Huston TX, Portland OR, Las Vegas NV, Ashburn VA, Detroit MI, Seattle WA, Jersey City NJ and Providence RI.
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Adi Shankaracharya - Nirvana Shatakam


Learning the Nirvana Shatakam would be a great way to celebrate Adi Shankaracharya's birthday. Learn more about this great poem and about Adi Shankaracharya.
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Adi Shankaracharya - Nirvana Shatakam
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Sanah And Sanya Goenka Help In Covid19 Efforts
Sanah And Sanya Goenka Help In Covid19 Efforts


Wellesley sisters Sanah Goenka ( Grade 6 at WMS ) and Sanya Goenka ( Sophomore at BB&N ) would like your help in supporting two initiatives that they have undertaken during the covid-19 crisis.
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Barry Goldwater Scholarship


The Barry Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation recently announced its latest cohort of Goldwater Scholars, with numerous Indian Americans among the group.There was a total of 396 college students from across the U.S. named as scholars.
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Barry Goldwater Scholarship
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Coronavirus Relief For Indian Doctors
 Coronavirus Relief For Indian Doctors


A 16-year-old, Rohan Prabhu who attends Boston University Academy in Boston, MA is always inspired by his active Rotarian parents and their friends who involve themselves in the ‘services above self.’
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Bollywood Icons Rishi Kapoor And Irfaan Khan Leave A Rich Legacy Behind


Lokvani condoles the loss of two great Bollywood icons this week.
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Bollywood Icons Rishi Kapoor And Irfaan Khan Leave A Rich Legacy Behind
Nataraja Yoga Center -Let Us ZOOM For Yoga
Nataraja Yoga Center -Let Us ZOOM For Yoga


NATARAJA YOGA center offers on ZOOM - The Basic YOGA Training Program starting from April 25th for 17 Sessions. For Details plz refer to the flyer. For further Clarification, plz contact us.603-661-7101. You missed first 3 sessions but this is last chance join from May 2nd Sat. Let's ZOOM for YOGA !
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Dalai Lama On The Pandemic


Sometimes friends ask me to help with some problem in the world, using some "magical powers." I always tell them that the Dalai Lama has no magical powers. If I did, I would not feel pain in my legs or a sore throat. We are all the same as human beings, and we experience the same fears, the same hopes, the same uncertainties.
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Dalai Lama On The Pandemic
BAPS Charities Global Response To COVID-19 Pandemic
BAPS Charities Global Response To COVID-19 Pandemic


BAPS Charities and its affiliated organizations have endeavored to support local healthcare workers, hospitals, police and fire departments, seniors, children, as well as the most vulnerable individuals. Key pillars of BAPS Charities’ efforts include donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical facilities, first responders and essential workers, ensuring food availability for those affected or at-risk, providing assistance for essential equipment needed at hospitals, as well as assistance to organizations dealing with mental health and well-being.
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Recipes


Hot pakoras on a rainy day? Here are some favorites brought through popular demand.
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Recipes
Laugh A While - Jokes
Laugh A While - Jokes


Light humor to help us laugh in these stressful times
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Picture Of The Fortnight


Can you guess where this park is in MA?
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


I measure success in terms of the contributions an individual makes to her fellow human beings.
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Event Update
Saturday - 05/2/20
MITHAS: Shashank Subramanyam (Carnatic Flute) (CANCELLED)

Sunday - 05/3/20
Akshaya Patra: 2020 Boston Virtual Gala
Guruvandana (Teachers Appreciation Day)

Tuesday - 05/5/20
yoga teacher training in goa

Thursday - 05/7/20
200 Hour Yoga Training Program in Rishikesh

Friday - 05/8/20
Shadaj - Kaushiki Chakraborty (Vocal Concert) (POSTPONED)

Saturday - 05/9/20
MITHAS: Kaivalya Kumar Gaurav (Hindustani Vocal) (CANCELLED)
Shianaaz: Now Wow's Live Musical Night

Sunday - 05/10/20
MITHAS: Amritha Murali (Carnatic Vocal) (CANCELLED)

Thursday - 05/14/20
100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh

Saturday - 05/16/20
Hindu Heritage Day 2020

Saturday - 05/30/20
Shadaj - Nayan and Ishan Ghosh (Sitar, Tabla Solo Concert)
MAAHIYA 2020 : HINDI & PUNJABI FOLK MUSIC CONCERT

Tuesday - 6/2/20
Yoga in Rishikesh,India

Thursday - 6/4/20
200hrs Yoga Certification for Yoga Teachers / Instructors in India

Saturday - 6/13/20
Top Schools in Dehradun

Sunday - 6/14/20
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Dharamsala

Monday - 6/15/20
Software Development Company in Dehradun

Thursday - 7/2/20
Best Essay Writing Services in USA
200 Hour Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India

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

Sunday - 10/25/20
AIF New England Gala

Tuesday - 12/29/20
Software Development Company in Dehradun

Wednesday - 12/30/20
Bachelor of Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) College in Dehradun

Thursday - 12/31/20
MITHAS Membership 2020
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Best coaching preparation for NDA in Dehradun
Best coaching preparation for NDA in Dehradun

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