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Our Voice And Yours


Lokvani wishes all its readers a very auspicious Maha Shivratri!

It is the day when Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati, and the day when Lord Shiva used to perform the tandava nritya (dance).
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Manorama Choudhury
Lokvani Talks To Manorama Choudhury


After becoming an empty nester, Manorama Choudhury discovered her poetic talents and began writing. Her poems have now been made into albums and released as musical videos. She talked to Lokvani about discovering her passion and pursuing it.
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Nutrition And Aging


by Usha Vakil
The Friends of Indian Senior Citizens Organization (FISCO) of Burlington MA held its fifth seminar 'Nutrition and Aging' on February 15 at the Burlington Council of Aging. This presentation by Stuti Purohit and Catherine York was designed to make seniors better understand the importance of Nutrition to promote healthy Aging.
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Nutrition And Aging
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein


Bollywood’s go-to yoga trainer Anshuka Parwani opens up on getting Deepika Padukone ready to play a character that resembles her, in Gehraiyaan
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Live With Balance And Ease


Bindu Vyas talks about 'Live With Balance And Ease' on Feb. 26th with focus on why it’s so important to have a balanced life?; how to avoid burnout, keep frustrations in check, and get to your full potential; and how to create the balance you want in your life?
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Live With Balance And Ease
Maha Shivaratri Celebrations At Chinmaya Mission Boston
Maha Shivaratri Celebrations At Chinmaya Mission Boston


Chinmaya Mission Boston is hosting Maha Shivaratri on Feb. 28th. Chinmaya Swaranjali Boston will present Shivaratri Bhajans between 10:30 pm and midnight.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Maha Shivaratri and Parvati Parameswara Kalyanam at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
Maha Shivratri In Satsang Center
Maha Shivratri In Satsang Center


Satsang Center will be celebrating Maha Shivratri with bhajans and kirtans on Feb. 26th and 28th.
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WHA Teen Mental Health Initiative (TMHI) - Start A Chapter At Your School!


Given the rise in mental health issues arising from the pandemic, we are proud to announce a timely initiative dedicated to raising awareness about teenagers’ mental health problems and reducing the stigma around them. Founded BY teens FOR teens, Teen Mental Health Initiative or TMHI (an initiative of Wholistic Health Alliance Youth Brigade) is a national initiative that is working to enable a world where teens’ mental health issues are assessed and addressed in the same manner as physical health.
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WHA Teen Mental Health Initiative (TMHI) - Start A Chapter At Your School!
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Akshaya Patra Virtual Gala
Akshaya Patra Virtual Gala


The Akshaya Patra family would like to invite you to their first National Virtual Gala Event for 2022 and a fun one hour evening with Roopkumar and Sunali Rathod, Paresh Rawal, Milind Tulankar and Paul Vargese on Feb. 27th.
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Dialogue With Death: Understanding Death, Dying, Transmigration, Rebirth, And Life


by Ritu Kapur
This upcoming 4-lecture discourse on Katha Upanishad with Swami Mahesh will be a synthesis of the Vedic wisdom and the tools from the science of Tantra. It will help us understand what really is the subtle body that transmigrates and how in the next birth, the evolution continues.
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Dialogue With Death: Understanding Death, Dying, Transmigration, Rebirth, And Life
The Next Generation Speaks
The Next Generation Speaks


On March 5th, register to hear the next generation share their challenges.
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Upcoming Events At RIHTS


Rhode Island Hindu Temple Society is offering free Bhagavad Gita classes starting Mar. 6th and organizing Nataraja Kalanjali on Mar. 12th, respectively.
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Upcoming Events At RIHTS
Caregiver: Support, Challenges And Resources
Caregiver: Support, Challenges And Resources


Friends of Indian Senior Citizens Organization will be holding a panel discussion on how to be caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable throughout caregiving responsibilities on March 8th.
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Getting Past The Gatekeeper! – An ISW PEN Resume Clinic


Getting Past the Gatekeeper! – An ISW PEN Resume Clinic on March 12th from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
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Getting Past The Gatekeeper! – An ISW PEN Resume Clinic
Baisakhi Gala: A Boston Bhangra Fundraiser
Baisakhi Gala: A Boston Bhangra Fundraiser


Boston Bhangra is planning to host a fundraiser 'Baisakhi Gala' at the Sons of Italy in Watertown, MA on April 9th.
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Ekal: Exciting South Indian Concert, Tulasi Ramayan - Bharatnatyam Ballet And Youth Workshops


Join us for an exciting South Indian Concert along with Tulasi Ramayan - Bharatnatyam Ballet and a few workshops on Algebra and Machine Learning led by Ekal youth over the next few weeks.
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Ekal: Exciting South Indian Concert, Tulasi Ramayan - Bharatnatyam Ballet And Youth Workshops
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Sanjay Rangamani- National History Bee Semi-Finalist
Sanjay Rangamani- National History Bee Semi-Finalist


Sanjay Rangamani, 8th grader at the Jonas Clarke Middle School in Lexington, MA has been a national semi-finalist in 2019 and 2021 for the History Bee. Lokvani asked his parents to describe Sanjay's journey from doing a google search for History Bee to becoming a national semi-finalist.
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Sonal Gupta's Goal Of Planting 240 Saplings


Sonal Gupta is a student at AMSA Charter School and the organizer of a local tree planting initiative in partnership with the non-profit organization Tree-Plenish. Help them reach their incredibly important goal of planting 240 saplings.
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Sonal Gupta's Goal Of Planting 240 Saplings
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Jaskaran Singh Wins The National College Championship Jeopardy
Jaskaran Singh Wins The National College Championship Jeopardy


Jaskaran Singh of the University of Texas at Austin wins the National College Championship Jeopardy and a prize of $250,000.
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College Planning: 5 Common Misconceptions


by Stephen Friedfeld
Here are five of the most common misconceptions when it comes to the college search process.
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College Planning: 5 Common Misconceptions
Golden 5:1 Ratio For Successful Relationships
Golden 5:1 Ratio For Successful Relationships


The 5:1 magic ratio of deposits versus withdrawals for successful relationships require at least five positive feelings and actions for every one negative feeling or interaction. That means we need a minimum of five loving sentiments to counteract the effects of one negative behavior. If we can master this art, we can be on our way to fostering happy relationships!
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Don’t Forget About Your Tax Bill


Beyond your tax bill this year, don’t forget about your tax bill in the future, even in retirement. Taxes don’t stop when you stop receiving a paycheck, and they could be one of your biggest expenses in retirement. You should understand how different types of income are taxed and create a plan that works to lower your taxes throughout retirement.
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Don’t Forget About Your Tax Bill
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For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Nidhi Bhargava, who was the winner of the last contest. Here are two math problems to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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Event Update
Saturday - 02/26/22
Alfaaz - Online Musical Tribute to Celebrated Lyricist Anand Bakshi

Sunday - 02/27/22
Men & Spirituality

Saturday - 3/5/22
Dialogue With Death: Understanding Death, Dying, Transmigration, Rebirth, And Life

Sunday - 3/6/22
SHIVRATRI

Saturday - 3/12/22
Dialogue With Death: Understanding Death, Dying, Transmigration, Rebirth, And Life

Saturday - 3/26/22
Ekal Dakshin Dhamaka - South Indian Music Concert

Sunday - 3/27/22
Dialogue With Death: Understanding Death, Dying, Transmigration, Rebirth, And Life

Sunday - 4/24/22
Din Check: It Is Time To Disco

Sunday - 5/1/22
Akshaya Patra Boston Chapter NE Gala 2022

Saturday - 5/7/22
TiE Boston Silver Jubilee Gala

Saturday - 12/31/22
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