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Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Holi!

In an Interactive Session with the Indian Consulate, New York, here are some clarifications about buying and selling property in India, adoptions, travel and appearing for All India tests.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Subra Dravida And Pratibha Goyal
Lokvani Talks To Subra Dravida And Pratibha Goyal


Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA is hosting a virtual Power of Education Forum on April 10, 2021 at 6:00 EST featuring Dr. Ashish Jha (Brown), Dr. Padma Srivasatava (AIIMS), Dr. Sanjay Sarma (MIT) and Dr. Bhaskar Ramamurthy (Director, IIT Madras). Subra Dravida and Pratibha Goyal, who serve on the Board of Ekal USA talked to Lokvani about Ekal and the upcoming event.
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IAB Hosts Town Rep Meeting


The Indian Americans for Burlington hosted a volunteer appreciation and town election candidate meet and greet on March 21, 2021. Members from the Indian American community had a chance to interact with the various candidates virtually.
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IAB Hosts Town Rep Meeting
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood  Baatein


Aditya Chopra's upcoming crime-drama film 'Bunty Aur Bubli 2' got postponed for the theatrical release due to the second wave of coronavirus.
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India Classical Period (700BCE-200BCE) – Geography And People


by Dr. Hemendra Acharya
In 700 B.C. there were sixteen large kingdoms, known as Maha Janapadas. Most kingdoms were monarchial, some were republics. People did have voice in the governance. Although kings had power, they ruled with popular consent.
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India Classical Period (700BCE-200BCE) – Geography And People
The Great Festival Of Holi
The Great Festival Of Holi


by Abhaya Asthana
Holi is a social festival. It is a festival of colors. Young and old, men and women all participate in this festival with remarkable energy and gusto. It is a national festival in which people from various regions and all segments of the society join the celebrations with fervor.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston’s Thriving New Hampshire Chapter


What had a humble start in the year 2015 in the town of Dover, NH with the objective of helping children learn the values with fun and imbibe these values in a very loving and joyous atmosphere, Chinmaya Mission Boston’s New Hampshire Chapter is now thriving.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston’s Thriving New Hampshire Chapter
Meera: Love And Godliness
Meera: Love And Godliness


Join us for a Music and Dance Evening of Devotional Songs of Poet - Saint Meera with music by Kiran Nath and release of an album of Meera Bhajans by the Chief Guest Randhir Jaiswal, Counsel General of India, New York on March 28th at 7:30 pm.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Pradosham, Holi, Satyanarayana Vrat Katha & Sankashti Chaturthi at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
ICC Health And Wellness Webinar Series With Sneh Jaisingh
ICC Health And Wellness Webinar Series With Sneh Jaisingh


As part of ICC Health And Wellness Webinar Series, Sneh Jaisingh will talk about the 'Importance of Nutrition in preventing, treating chronic health conditions and in overall well-being' on March 27th at 10 am.
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Holi Dhamaal


Join us for Holi Dhammal featuring legendary New England artists, bands, comedian, poetess, and dancers on March 27th at 6:30 pm.
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Holi Dhamaal
Chinmaya Mission West To Hold Indian Languages Festival Online
Chinmaya Mission West To Hold Indian Languages Festival Online


Chinmaya Mission West is hosting the Indian Languages Festival on March 27th. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Indian language classes that are integral to the mission’s flagship Bala Vihar program.
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VYO Holi And Dol Utsav Manorath - Phagun Sud Poonam


Join VYO for Satsang and Holi ke Rasiya, Dol Utsav and Phul Phaag, Holika Dahan Pujan on March 28th in Lowell, MA.
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VYO Holi And Dol Utsav Manorath - Phagun Sud Poonam
KHMC 2021 Annual Day Program
KHMC 2021 Annual Day Program


by Jeyanthi Ghatraju
KHMC is pleased to present their annual program on Sunday, March 28, 2021, starting at 5 PM. KHMC's motto is “bridging genres and connecting generations”. Its annual program is a much-awaited one in the community; typically, this one is dedicated primarily to the three pillars of the support system, namely, the artists, audience and the hosts, that the organization has been built and functioning upon.
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Holi At Satsang Center


Holi is Here ! Welcome to join Holi Celebration in Satsang Center on Sunday March 28th.
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Holi At Satsang Center
Ekal Power Of Education Forum
Ekal Power Of Education Forum


Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA is hosting its flagship Power of Education Forum event on April 10, 2021 at 6:30 pm. Stimulating discussions on health and education with Dr. Ashish Jha (Brown), Dr. Padma Srivastava (AIIMS), Prof. Sanjay Sarma (MIT) and Dr. Bhaskar Ramamurthy (IIT) along with special musical presentations.
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Akshaya Patra's 'Partnerships For Happiness' Gala


by Chandu Shah
Akshaya Patra will host its 'Partnerships for Happiness' Gala on April 24th.
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Akshaya Patra's 'Partnerships For Happiness' Gala
Drishya 2021
Drishya 2021


NEMA is happy to announce broadcast dates for Drishya 2021 dance and music competitions.
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Story Telling Contest For Children


by Brij Garg
Here is a chance for children to learn and tell a new story or retell their favorite story in a video that is 1 to 5 minutes long and submit it for the contest. This unique contest is organized on the occasion of Hindu Heritage Day 2021, to be held virtually on May 22, 2021.
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Story Telling Contest For Children
Ongoing Yoga Programs By Nataraja Yoga Center & Satsang Center
Ongoing Yoga Programs By Nataraja Yoga Center & Satsang Center


Nataraja Yoga Center and Satsang Center have several on going yoga programs every week.
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Eshani Jha: A Regeneron Science Talent Search Competition Winner


Eshani Jha took third place in the Regeneron Science Talent Search Competition, winning $150,000 for her development of a biochar filtration system that removes microplastics, pharmaceuticals, pesticides and heavy metals (such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury) from drinking water. Gopal Goel and Alay Shah came in 4th and 7th, respectively.
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Eshani Jha: A Regeneron Science Talent Search Competition Winner
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Spring Show 2021 With Seema Kohli
Spring Show 2021 With Seema Kohli


South Asian Art Gallery (SAAG) celebrates feminine power with an exclusive online show “The Feminine in the Divine” featuring Seema Kohli, one of the most recognized contemporary Indian artists. The online show is on now until March 28, 2021.
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5 Reasons Why Everyone Needs An Estate Plan


Estate planning isn't just for the ultra-wealthy or the very old. Everyone, regardless of financial status or age, can benefit from having an estate plan — assuming you have assets to leave and people to leave them to.
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5 Reasons Why Everyone Needs An Estate Plan
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For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Ramachandran Balakrishna, who was the winner of the last set of problems. Here are two math problems to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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Event Update
Saturday - 03/27/21
Ambedkar Lecture Series: Contribution of Ambedkarite Feminist in the Anti-Caste Movement

Sunday - 03/28/21
Gulal - Indian Classical Music & Dance Festival of Spring

Thursday - 4/1/21
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Saturday - 4/24/21
Akshayapatra Boston Virtual Gala

Saturday - 5/22/21
Hindu Heritage Day 2020
Hindu Heritage Day 2021

Friday - 12/31/21
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