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| Our Voice And Yours |
Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Ugadi!
Ugadi is primarily observed in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. Ugadi brings a freshness of a new year and happiness amongst the people, from floral patterns on the floor to the fantastic meals representing the states' cuisines. Ugadi is observed on the first day of Chaitra, the Hindu lunisolar calendar month.
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| Lokvani Talks To Kinjal Shah |  |
Partner at Blockchain, LLC, Kinjal Shah is part of the first wave of women investors whose focus is to support innovative ventures. She also is part of a women's only angel investment group called Broadway Angels. She talked to Lokvani about Blockchain, DAOs and NFTs and ideas to support women entrepreneurs.
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| IAB Hosts Town Election Candidates Meet And Greet |
The Indian Americans for Burlington hosted a volunteer appreciation and town election candidates meet and greet on March 27, 2022. Members from the Indian American community had a chance to interact with the various candidates.
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| Holi Celebrated In Newton MA |  |
Holi was celebrated at two separate events in the City of Newton, first at the New Art Center on Sunday, March 20th and then at Newton City Hall on Sunday, March 27th.
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| Ekal Dakshin Dhamaka - A Superhit |
For the very first time, Ekal USA presented Ekal Dakshin Dhamaka, a virtual musical fundraiser featuring popular Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam film songs on March 26th.
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| Shobha Shastry - A Legend |  |
“We used to call her Laddoo Shobha. She was such an amazing person caring about each and every person” said the Priest Krishna Bhattar. I have seen Priests at many Wakes but this one for Shobha Shastry was indeed unique as each individual including the Priests had a special story to tell about the kindness that Shobha had shown to them. ISW has a special site to celebrate her. https://iswonline.org/ISW-Community-remembers-Shobha-Shastry
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| Burlington Interfaith Clergy Group Vigil |
On March 29, the Burlington Interfaith Clergy group held a vigil for Ukraine. Ranjani Saigal represented the Hindu Community. Rabbi Susan Abramson coordinated the event. Following readings by several faith leaders, a local Ukrainian, Vladimir Foygelman shared the realities on the ground.
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| NESSP: Upcoming Events |  |
Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Akhand Ramayan Parayan and Sita Rama Kalyanam at NESSP.
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| Sri Vasanta Navaratri Celebrations 2022 |
Sri Vasanta Navaratri and Ugadi/Gudi Padwa Celebrations 2022 at Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham / Durga Temple in Burlington, MA starting April 1st.
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| Diabetes, Heart Disease – Is It Your DNA Or Your DINNER? |  |
Indian Circle for Caring presents Diabetes, Heart Disease – Is it your DNA or your DINNER? by Dr. Shikha Merchia on April 2nd.
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| Marathi Movie: Mee Vasantrao |
Marathi Cinema of Boston & LearnQuest Academy Brings you First Day First Show of Marathi movie 'Mee Vasntrao' on April 2nd.
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| A Renewed Wave Of Indian Music In Boston This Spring |  |
LearnQuest Academy of Music in partnership with other music organizations presents three live in person concerts featuring – the renowned violinist L. Shankar with Abhijeet Banerjee on the Tabla; Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain with master artists Kala Ramnath on the violin and Jayanthi Kumaresh on the veena; Rahul Deshpande and Priyanka Barve in a Natyasangeet and Ghazal concert.
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| Shaadi Bazaar: South Asian Wedding And Shopping Expo |
Shaadi Bazaar is hosting a South Asian Wedding and Shopping Expo at Burlington Marriott on April 3rd.
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IAGB, Consular General of NY and several partner organizations in New England bring you a highly awaited VISA CAMP on April 9th at 10 am at the Academy of Fine Arts in Burlington MA.
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| We Are ALL Readers Diverse Children's Book Event |
We Are ALL Readers will run April 4-9, 2022, and will feature hands-on creative workshops, story walks around southern RI, and opportunities for kids to form authentic connections with authors and illustrators.
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| Baisakhi Gala |  |
Baisakhi Gala, an event run by South Asian Nation and Boston Bhangra, will take place on April 9th at the Sons of Italy hall in Watertown, MA. A night full of fun and entertainment for families, featuring amazing food, music and entertainment.
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| Colorful Ramotsava Celebrations At Chinmaya Mission Boston |
Chinmaya Mission Boston is planning a colorful Ramotsava celebration that includes the traditional abhisheka, a Carnatic music concert and the celestial wedding followed by a prasadam feast prepared on-site!
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| Satsang Center: Ram Navmi Celebrations |  |
Satsang Center will celebrate Shree Ram Navmi from April 8-10, 2022.
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| Going Beyond The Hype: Web3, Crypto, Metaverse And NFTs |
IIT AGNE invite you to a dinner and presentation by Anurag Wakhlu on the topic of "Going Beyond the Hype: Web3, Crypto, Metaverse and NFTs" at The Maharaja Restaurant in Cambridge MA on April 22nd.
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After a two year hiatus in in-person events, Ekal is back with a live musical program - IT'S THE TIME TO DISCO featuring the high energy Din Check musical group. Buy your tickets now. Snacks and Chai included in the ticket price. Parking is free.
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| Vision-Aid: The Jewel Of Justice - The Saga Of Kannagi |
The Vision-Aid leadership team is excited and pleased to extend a warm invitation to you to grace Vision-Aid's Annual Event 'The Jewel of Justice - The Saga of Kannagi' that will be held on Sunday, July 31st at 4:00 PM. Our team of amazing volunteers and dancers are working hard to bring to you our best annual event yet! Are you ready to be dazzled?
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| 2022 Swami Vivekananda Family Camp | .jpg) |
Registration is now open for the Swami Vivekananda Family Camp from Aug. 14-20, 2022.
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| Ekal In-person Musical Fundraisers |
Ekal in-person Musical Fundraisers
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| ISW Upcoming Events |  |
Estate Planning, Ram Navami Puja, Arts Festival, Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Small Business and much more at ISW.
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| Artwork Of Sraddha Karthik To Be Displayed At US Capitol |
Sraddha Karthik, a Grade 11 student from a Tampa high school in Florida, has been declared the winner of the annual Congressional Art Competition at the Tampa Museum of Art where high school students from across Hillsborough County competed for a spot to showcase their work in the US Capitol.
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| Vipin Narang Of MIT Appointed Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Of Defense For Space Policy |  |
Vipin Narang, a political scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), known for his research on nuclear weapons, conflict and proliferation has been sworn in as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy at the Department of Defense, an office that looks after Pentagon’s space war-fighting policy.
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| Dhruba Sen For State Rep From Sixth Middlesex District |
Dhruba Sen is running for the State Representative from the 6th Middlesex Legislative District, which covers part of the city of Framingham. If elected, he will be the first Indian-American in the MA State House.
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| Asian Community Fund COVID-19 Response Fund Grant Opportunity |  |
The Asian Community Fund is inviting nonprofits serving the Asian American community to apply for a special onetime general operating grant, in partnership with the Boston Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund.
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| Chaitri NavRatri 2022 |
During the auspicious time of Chaitri Navratri 2022, you can follow Specific Fasting – Discipline for our Personalized Sadhana (Spritual Practice !).
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| How To Stop Chasing Happiness And Attain Inner Satisfaction |  |
Do you remember the euphoria of the new house or car you bought? Or perhaps the excitement of getting a raise at work, or getting married? Psychologists refer to this cycle as the “hedonic treadmill.” Hedonia refers to short-lived pleasures. So, how do we get off the hedonic treadmill and attain lasting satisfaction? Here are some tips to help you do that.
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| Recipes - New Year Special |
Ugadi, Gudi Padwa is next week and wishing you all a very happy New Year!! Here are recipes for some special foods prepared for this festival.
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| Laugh A While |  |
What do you call a hammer bought on April 1?
An April tool.
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| Picture Of The Fortnight |
Still waters run deep.
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| Thought For The Day |  |
Ultimately a genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
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