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Our Voice And Yours


Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal!
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Our Voice And Yours
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A Humble Tribute To Siddheshwar Swamiji, A Global Living God
A Humble Tribute To Siddheshwar Swamiji, A Global Living God


by Geetha Patil
Shri Siddeshwara Swamiji was the founder of the Jyana Yogashram, a non-profit organization dedicated to the spreading of spirituality, principle of Veerashaivism for the wellbeing of the individuals and the world.
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IAGB Harmony Gala


IAGB has played an essential role in bringing the Indian American communities in New England together for over six decades. To celebrate renewed hope and the spirit of togetherness, IAGB organized a Harmony Gala on January 6th.
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IAGB Harmony Gala
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein


It couldn’t have been a happier start to the new year for Genelia Deshmukh, whose latest offering Ved has set the cash registers ringing.
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Significance Of Makar Sankranti


Sankranthi marks the transition of the Sun into Makara rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. Traditionally, this has been one of many harvest days in India.
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Significance Of Makar Sankranti
Massachusetts Is Ranked #1 State In The Country To Raise A Family!
Massachusetts Is Ranked #1 State In The Country To Raise A Family!


According to WalletHub, Massachusetts Is Ranked #1 State In The Country To Raise A Family! The analysis took 51 key indicators of family friendliness, such as affordability, median income, and employment rate, and combined the results into one final score.
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An Enthralling Evening With Qawwals Fareed Ayaz And Abu Muhammad


by Tahir Ali
Qawwals Fareed Ayaz, with his brother Abu Muhammad and son Moiz, enthralled the South Asian audience with their performance and the musical anecdote of "Mera Piya Ghar Aaya" in Westborough, MA.
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An Enthralling Evening With Qawwals Fareed Ayaz And Abu Muhammad
Local Happenings: Year 2022 In Review - Part 3
Local Happenings: Year 2022 In Review - Part 3


New England celebrates and hosts Galas by ISW, Desai Foundation Ekal and IMANE, Shishu Bharati Back to School, CSF: Luminescence 2022, IITAGNE Leadership Workshop, SAPNE, FIA, MA Tamil Sangam and Hindu Women’s Network events, SETU play, and NECA awards.
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RIHTS: Bhogi/Lohri And Sankranthi/Pongal Celebrations


Rhode Isand Hindu Tenple Society will be celebrating Bhogi/Lohri and Sankranthi/Pongal on January 13th and 14th.
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RIHTS: Bhogi/Lohri And Sankranthi/Pongal Celebrations
Type 2 Diabetes In South Asians: Understanding Prevention, Treatment And Remission
Type 2 Diabetes In South Asians: Understanding Prevention, Treatment And Remission


Join ICC for a free webinar on 'Type 2 Diabetes in South Asians: Understanding Prevention, Treatment and Remission' by Dr. Sanjeev Mehta, MD, MPH on Saturday, January 14th.
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VYO: Makar Sankranti And Patang Utsav


VYO will celebrate Makar Sankranti and Patang Utsav on Sunday January 15th.
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VYO: Makar Sankranti And Patang Utsav
Abhinaya Arts Presents 'Mere Sapnon Ke Rani' To Benefit For WRAP
Abhinaya Arts Presents 'Mere Sapnon Ke Rani' To Benefit  For WRAP


Abhinaya Arts featuring Raghu Saranathan, Sankar Gangaikondan, Sharanya Sarkar Verma, Ashutosh Patel, and Meena Sundaram present 'Mere Sapnon Ki Rani: A Tribute ot Sharmila Tagore' to benefit Worcester Refugee Assistance Program (WRAP) on January 21st.
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Paramhansa Yogananda's Birthday And Swami Vivekannda's Birthday


Join Satsang Center in Woburn to celebrate Paramhansa Yogananda's Birthday And Swami Vivekannda's Birthday.
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Paramhansa Yogananda's Birthday And Swami Vivekannda's Birthday
Movie: Last Film Show
Movie: Last Film Show


Belmont World Film will screen the film LAST FILM SHOW, as the closing screening at its 20th Family Festival on Saturday, January 21, at 3:30 PM at the Regent Theatre in Arlington. As you may have heard, the film is not only India's submission for the Best International Language Film Oscar, it is also on the short list for a nomination!
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Global Peace Secretariat To Host Pre Parliament Virtual Event


Global Peace Secretariat will be hosting a virtual 'In Conversations with' on January 21st 11-12 pm EST on the occasion of 75th Anniversary Martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi (January 30th) & 73rd India's Republic Day (January 26). The program is an official pre-Parliament event and hosted in support of the upcoming 2023 Parliament of the World's Religions.
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Global Peace Secretariat To Host Pre Parliament Virtual Event
Celebrating 2 Years Of ISW-Women Empowering Women Initiative
Celebrating 2 Years Of ISW-Women Empowering Women Initiative


ISW-Women Empowering Women Initiative will be celebrating its 2nd anniversary on January 21st at ISW Center in Shrewsbury, MA.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Bhogi Pallu and Makarasankranthi at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
Life Of Pi
Life Of Pi


Life of Pi, winner of five 2022 Olivier Awards including Best New Play, this highly imaginative theatrical adaptation brings one of the most beloved works of fiction to the stage to tell its epic story of endurance and hope. Playing at Loeb Drama Center, Cambridge for Dec. 4th - Jan 29th.
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Art Show: The Bounty Of Nature


The Bounty of Nature – father and son duo Paintings and Drawings show by Rahul Ray and Arjun Ray is being held at the Natick Center for Arts, Natick, MA from now until January 31, 2023.
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Art Show: The Bounty Of Nature
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'Shark Tank': Amrita Saigal & Kudos Bags $250K Joint Deal From Mark Cuban And Gwyneth Paltrow
'Shark Tank': Amrita Saigal & Kudos Bags $250K Joint Deal From Mark Cuban And Gwyneth Paltrow


What's better than bagging a deal with one Shark? Getting two Sharks on board to invest in your business! Eco-friendly disposable diapers brand Kudos' pitch by Amrita Saigal managed to accomplish this enviable feat on the recently aired episode 10 of 'Shark Tank' Season 14.
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Banyan Impact Fellowship For Service In India 2023-2024


AIF invites applications for The Banyan Impact Fellowship, which is a fully-funded, interdisciplinary experiential learning program that places young professionals from India and the US in service with communities across India.
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Banyan Impact Fellowship For Service In India 2023-2024
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TiE Global Elects Rakesh Kamdar As Vice Chairman Of The Board Of Trustees
TiE Global Elects Rakesh Kamdar As Vice Chairman Of The Board Of Trustees


Rakesh Kamdar was elected as Vice Chairman Of The Board Of Trustees, TiE Global. Rakesh is the Founder of DB Healthcare, Inc., a Charter Member of TiE Boston and currently serves on its Board of Directors as Treasurer.
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So You Want To Be A Doctor?


by Stephen Friedfeld
There are many paths to medical school, and each comes with its own set of pros and cons. Here we examine the three main options that high school students should consider to begin planning the journey.
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So You Want To Be A Doctor?
American Girl’s 2023 Girl Of The Year - Kavi Sharma - Steps Into The Spotlight!
American Girl’s 2023 Girl Of The Year - Kavi Sharma - Steps Into The Spotlight!


Kavi Sharma joins American Girl’s line of popular character dolls that inspire kids with courage, confidence, and strength of character. To support Kavi’s love of performing, company partners with Camp Broadway®—an award-winning theater arts program that helps children develop their characters on and off the stage.
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Suitcase: A True And Inspiring American Dream Story


The memoir of an ordinary man. I am not a rich businessman or famous celebrity but an ordinary man who came to America with only a Suitcase. My story is the story of all immigrants who came to America with only a suitcase …and some Extraordinary Dreams. You have a desire and goals to succeed in your career, business and education in order to have a better life for you and your family in America.
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Suitcase: A True And Inspiring American Dream Story
Poem: Tribute To A Great Guru
Poem: Tribute To A Great Guru


The poem 'Tribute toa Great Guru' by Geethanjali written in honor of Shri Siddheshwar Swami.
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two problems for the weekend.
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For The Mathematically Inclined

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Event Update
Sunday - 01/15/23
Free Yoga on zoom every weekday Monday to Friday

Saturday - 01/21/23
Inner Engineering Completion
Mere Sapnon Ki Rani: A Tribute to Sharmila Tagore
LAST FILM SHOW @ Belmont World Film

Monday - 01/23/23
Free Yoga on zoom every weekday Monday to Friday

Saturday - 01/28/23
IAGB Republic Day Celebrations

Sunday - 3/5/23
L. Shankar: Return to North America Tour

Saturday - 3/18/23
South Asian Showdown Competition

Friday - 4/7/23
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2023

Saturday - 4/8/23
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2023

Sunday - 4/9/23
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2023

Saturday - 4/22/23
NEMA Drishya 2023

Sunday - 4/30/23
Kaushiki Chakraborty: Hindustani Classical Concert

Tuesday - 5/2/23
Kaushiki Chakraborty (Music Appreciation Session at Berklee India Exchange)

Saturday - 5/20/23
Shadaj: Aarti Ankalikar (Music Appreciation Session)

Sunday - 5/21/23
AkshayaPatra Annual Gala

Saturday - 6/10/23
Shadaj: Apoorva Gokhale – Pallavi Joshi (Vocal Duet)

Saturday - 8/12/23
Shadaj: Dhananjay Hegde (Vocal)

Sunday - 8/13/23
2023 Vivekananda Family Camp

Saturday - 9/16/23
Shadaj: Rahul Sharma (Santoor) – Aditya Kalyanpur (Tabla)

Saturday - 10/21/23
Shadaj: Raghunandan Panshikar (Vocal)

Saturday - 11/4/23
Shadaj: Gauri Pathare (Vocal)

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