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Judge Vince Chhabria ends EB-5 Regional Centers’ “deauthorized” status. Over the years, the EB-5 program has become very popular among high-net worth individuals based in India and Indian nationals holding H-1B visas as it offers a comparatively quicker route to a green card.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Rudram - A Brilliant Dance Theater Experience
Rudram - A Brilliant Dance Theater Experience


Rudram, a dance theater exploring Navarasas through the Shiva Puranas was performed by the students of the Lasya School of Dance under the direction of their Guru, Sapna Krishnan. The funds raised from the show was used to support Sewa International and the Malabar Rehabilitation Center for the Handicapped in Kerala.
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Sitar Concert By Rishab Rikiram Sharma


On June 25, 2022, Chinmaya Maruthi hosted a Sitar concert by Rishab Rikhiram Sharma. A child prodigy and the last student of the Sitar Maestro Ravi Shankar, Rishab accompanied by Nitin Mitta on the Tabla mesmerized the audience with his brilliant performance.
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Sitar Concert By Rishab Rikiram Sharma
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein


Alia Bhatt who announced her pregnancy on Monday and expressed disappointed in some of the misogynistic media coverage she received.
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Salangai Pooja And Year-end Program At Natyanjali


by Nithila Krishnakumar
Natyanjali School of Dance held its annual year-end program at the Central Congregational Church in Chelmsford, MA on June 18, 2022. This event appreciates, congratulates, and encourages fellow dancers for their efforts.
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Salangai Pooja And Year-end Program At Natyanjali
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Nashua Soup Kitchen Dinner Activity
Nashua Soup Kitchen Dinner Activity


by Santosh Salvi
A story about 30+ volunteer families in and around Nashua, NH who are working together since January 7, 2021 in serving dinner for 100-120 homeless families every Thursday.
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GOPIO Northeast USA Chapters And Indian Consulate Celebrate Yoga Day With Happy Life Yoga


On the occasion of International Yoga Day 2022, GOPIO Northeast chapters in cooperation with the Indian Consulate in New York and Emmy-nominated filmmaker and Happy Life Yoga speaker Tirlok Malik hosted a highly interactive and informative Yoga Zoom event on June 23rd featuring experts and speakers from various walks of life.
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GOPIO Northeast USA Chapters And Indian Consulate Celebrate Yoga Day With Happy Life Yoga
City Of Bridgeport, Connecticut To Support Construction Of International Standard Cricket Stadium And Practice Facilities In The City
City Of Bridgeport, Connecticut To Support Construction Of International Standard Cricket Stadium And Practice Facilities In The City


The City of Bridgeport, CT, announced its support for the development of an International Standard Cricket Stadium and Practice Facilities in the city of Bridgeport, capable of hosting International level matches with an eye towards bagging a game or two in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup to be jointly hosted by the US and the Caribbean.
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Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra At Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham


Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham (Sree Vijaya Durga Temple) conducts Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra on 2nd 2022 July in Burlington, MA.

Rath Yatra or Jatra is the celebration of the Lord Jagannath, who is believed to be the Lord of Universe's journey towards his aunt's house. The festival commemorates Jagannath's annual visit to Gundicha Temple via Mausi Maa Temple (maternal aunt's home) near Saradha Bali, Puri.
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Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra At Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham
VYO: Rath Yatra
VYO: Rath Yatra


Join VYO for Rath Yatra on July 3rd.
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ISW Hosts Hasya Kavi Sammelan


They are back in person after 3 years, one of India Society of Worcester’s (ISW) most popular event of the year, one and only “Hasya Kavi Sameelan”. Don't miss it in Shrewsbury on July 4th 2022 at 2 pm.
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ISW Hosts Hasya Kavi Sammelan
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Satsang Center: Guru Purnima And Patotsav 2022
Satsang Center: Guru Purnima And Patotsav 2022


Satsang Center will celebrate Guru Purnima and Patotsav 2022 on July 9th and 10th, respectively.
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Living With Purpose


The Desai Foundation is holding a series of five free seminars on life skills for 16-24 year olds to help them “Dream beyond their circumstance and break barriers while living a healthy and productive life." Register for the first inspirational Seminar by renowned author and speaker Sanjiv Chopra on July 17th.
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Living With Purpose
Vision-Aid: The Jewel Of Justice
Vision-Aid: The Jewel Of Justice


Vision-Aid’s 2022 Annual Event - "The Jewel of Justice" featuring over 50 dancers set to dazzle audiences on July 31st, 2022 at 4 PM EST.
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2022 Swami Vivekananda Family Camp


Registration is now open for the Swami Vivekananda Family Camp from Aug. 14-20, 2022.
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2022 Swami Vivekananda Family Camp
This Summer - Celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day!
This Summer - Celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day!


This year’s August 15 event is a milestone Independence Day for India. It marks 75 years of independence for India - the diamond anniversary! Two of the Nazraana music event organizers IAGB and ISW are planning to celebrate this amazing anniversary of Indian independence in a very memorable way.
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RIHTS Monthly Calendar


Upcoming events at the Rhode Island Hindu Temple.
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RIHTS Monthly Calendar
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Jagannatha Swami Ratha Yatra and Sharika Mata Jayanthi at NESSP.
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Ekal Vidyalaya: Upcoming Events And Workshops


Join Ekal for their Ek Shaam Ekal Ke Naam, Surili Shaam Ekal Ke Naam, Vatsala Mehra shows; workshop on Introductory Chemistry and Concepts; and International GeoBee.
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Ekal Vidyalaya: Upcoming Events And Workshops
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A 3D-printed Silicon N95 Mask With A Shelf Life Of More Than Five Years
A 3D-printed Silicon N95 Mask With A Shelf Life Of More Than Five Years


Dr Atul Thakur, Dr Preeti Thakur, Dr Lucky Krishnia, Prof PB Sharma, and Dinesh Kumar of Amity University, Haryana and Prof Rakesh Srivastava of the University of Nebraska have collaborated to develop a 3D-printed silicon N95 mask to be used as a prophylactic with a shelf life of more than five years.
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Nina Bhardwaj Receives The 2022 Lifetime Achievement In Cancer Research Award


Noted Indian American cancer researcher Nina Bhardwaj has received the 2022 Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (AAISCR).
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Nina Bhardwaj Receives The 2022 Lifetime Achievement In Cancer Research Award
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Why You Should Avoid Admissions Advice From Social Media
Why You Should Avoid Admissions Advice From Social Media


by Stephen Friedfeld
If you are thinking about taking admissions advice from an admissions influencer, here are a few reasons to consider otherwise.
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Hindu Heritage Month 2022 Attracts Partnerships, Invites More For October Event


Organizers of the second annual Hindu Heritage Month (HMM) celebrations said the response they had received, after the announcement of the event being held in October, had been immensely supportive. The HMM event aims to facilitate the showcasing of the diversity and richness of Hindu civilization, and for this, has called on Dharmic organizations across the globe to join in the effort.
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Hindu Heritage Month 2022 Attracts Partnerships, Invites More For October Event
Group For Research Project On Diabetes
Group For Research Project On Diabetes


Whether you are Prediabetic, Diabetic, Pro-Diabetic (Gestational Diabetes!), on medication or considering medication, you are welcome to join this Group for Research Project on Diabetes.
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For The Mathematically Inclinned


Here are two problems for you this weekend.
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For The Mathematically Inclinned

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Event Update
Saturday - 07/2/22
Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra

Sunday - 07/3/22
Sunderkand Ka Path

Monday - 07/4/22
Indian Americans for Burlington July 4 Parade

Sunday - 07/17/22
Living With Purpose

Sunday - 07/31/22
Vision-Aid presents The Jewel of Justice - the saga of Kannagi
IIT AGNE Annual Picnic

Wednesday - 8/3/22
ISW Univeristy and IIT AGNE Summer 3D Printing Workshop

Saturday - 8/6/22
ISW India Day 2022

Wednesday - 8/10/22
ISW Univeristy and IIT AGNE Summer 3D Printing Workshop

Wednesday - 8/17/22
ISW Univeristy and IIT AGNE Summer 3D Printing Workshop

Saturday - 8/20/22
Nazraana - Vijay Prakash Live in Boston

Saturday - 8/27/22
Khanak For SAC

Sunday - 8/28/22
Hamlet: The Clown Prince

Saturday - 9/24/22
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival

Wednesday - 11/2/22
DONATE to Dhruba Sen's Campaign For State Rep

Friday - 11/4/22
Course by brahmakumaris

Saturday - 12/31/22
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