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Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Thanksgiving weekend.

Congratulations to Trisha N. Prabhu of Harvard, and Varsha Sarveshwar of UC Berkeley, for being named American Rhodes Scholars for 2022.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Chinmaya Mission Boston’s Colorful Annual Diwali Banquet
Chinmaya Mission Boston’s Colorful Annual Diwali Banquet


Chinmaya Mission Boston's 2021 Diwali Banquet, held for the first time at its state-of-the-art facility in Andover, MA, was another in a line of firsts for the organization. Building on the momentum of last year's virtual gala, the organization opted to host this year's event in a hybrid format, offering guests the option of attending in person or participating via livestream.
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Diwali Lights At Tower Hill Botanical Gardens


The Tower Hill Botanic Garden in collaboration with the India Society of Worcester (ISW) organized the Diwali Lights celebration on Nov. 20. The trees were bedecked with beautiful lights and a wonderful event that was entertaining and informative was presented at the theater.
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Diwali Lights At Tower Hill Botanical Gardens
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Diwali Puja At Tufts University
Diwali Puja At Tufts University


The Hindu Student Council of Tufts University hosted the Diwali Puja at Tufts for the students on Saturday, Nov. 13. Ranjani Saigal served as the Purohit for the evening and lead the traditional Lakshmi Puja by guiding the students to perform it.
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Samarthanam USA's Campaign


Samarthanam USA embarks on 'My Right To Education' campaign in the aid of Children with disabilities including visually impaired, physically impaired, speech & hearing impaired and children from socio-economically backward communities.
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Samarthanam USA's Campaign
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Saheli: Wine And Art Fest
Saheli: Wine And Art Fest


Join Saheli on Dec. 5th for an enchanting evening with a beautiful ensemble of art for auction, medley of music and noteworthy performances. Celebrate the holiday spirit red carpet style with art, wine and hors d’oeuvres.
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IAGB Seniors Holiday Meet-up


IAGB presents an exclusive in-person event on December 11th dedicated to topics that matter to seniors and senior caregivers.
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IAGB Seniors Holiday Meet-up
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Mahanyasa purvaka Ekadasha Rudraabhishekam, WhatsApp group, Arti at NESSP.
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Ekal Vidyalaya: Upcoming Events


Scientific Research Workshop, Ek Shaam Ekal Ke Naam, Ekal Nrithyothsava, Computer Programming for Beginners, Introduction to Scientific Research and Legacy Giving at Ekal.
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Ekal Vidyalaya: Upcoming Events
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Jessica Cruz: Orchid Daydreams
Jessica Cruz: Orchid Daydreams


Jessica Cruz produced and acted in a short film (Orchid Daydreams) which was filmed 100% remotely. Logline: Naomi is a struggling Real Estate Agent who volunteers as a Crisis Hotline Operator. Having the worst day on the anniversary of her mother’s death, she gets an unnerving call from a suicidal individual who happens to be her sister.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston Announces Leadership Transition


Congratulations to Ajita Bhat, the new President, and Sudhir Srinivasan, the vice president, of Chinmaya Mission Boston as Dr. Dwarakanath announced his retirement after 35 years of seva.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston Announces Leadership Transition
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Film Review - India Sweets And Spices
Film Review - India Sweets And Spices


After debuting at the Tribeca Film Festival, Geeta Malik’s acclaimed new film INDIA SWEETS AND SPICES will release in cinemas this November 19th. The new theatrical trailer has just premiered for this film which stars Sophia Ali, Manisha Koirala, Adil Hussain, Rish Shah, Deepti Gupta, Ved Sapru, and Anita Kalathara.
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Laugh A While


Why did Mom’s turkey seasoning taste a little off last year?
She ran out of thyme.
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Laugh A While
Recipes
Recipes


Indian Inspired !
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Picture Of The Fortnight


And then there were two!
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


"Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.”
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Event Update
Friday - 12/3/21
Welcome Back Zindagi (Postponed)

Sunday - 12/5/21
Saheli: Wine and Art Fest

Saturday - 12/11/21
IAGB Seniors Holiday Meet-up

Friday - 12/31/21
Lokvani Sponsorship 2021
IAB Membership

Thursday - 1/6/22
Yoga Teacher Training Goa

Saturday - 1/15/22
Court Marriage in Delhi

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