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Our Voice And Yours


From April 2020 through July 2022, more than 110,000 more people moved out of the state than into it, one of the highest rates of so-called domestic outmigration in the country.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Arangetram: Mohan Ram
Arangetram:  Mohan Ram


by Meera Narasimhan
Not often does one get to see a six foot tall male dancer perform Indian classical dance. After more than a decade of voluntary learning and rigorous training, Mohan Ram sought the blessings of his beloved guru, the iconic Smt. Neena Gulati, to perform a variety of dance items in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi styles.
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Bollywood Baatein


Raashii Khanna beats Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi to top IMDb's Popular Indian Celebrities global trend list.
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Bollywood Baatein
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Saxophonist Phil Scarff And Percussionist Jerry Leake Performance Event
Saxophonist Phil Scarff And Percussionist Jerry Leake Performance Event


On Friday, March 3, saxophonist Phil Scarff and tabla artist Jerry Leake perform a concert of North Indian classical music at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Spaulding Hall, basement of Alden Memorial Hall (Music Building), 100 Institute Rd., Worcester, MA 01609. The show begins at 7:00PM.
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L. Shankar: Return To North America Tour


Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the great Grammy Award winning icon L. Shankar, widely considered a living legend and a musical genius by his peers, take to the stage for his first ever Emerson Colonial Theatre appearance on Sunday March 5th.
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L. Shankar: Return To North America Tour
LearnQuest: Indian Classical Music Festival
LearnQuest: Indian Classical Music Festival


LearnQuest will hold a 3-day festival of Indian Classical Music from April 7-9, 2023 at Regis College, Weston, MA.
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Akshaya Patra Gala 2023


Akshaya Patra New England Gala 2023 will be held on Sunday May 21, 2023 at Marriott Burlington Hotel.
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Akshaya Patra Gala 2023
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NEMA Drishya 2023
NEMA Drishya 2023


Drishya 2023, the biggest cultural competition in the New England area, starts on March 11th and it has started accepting registrations.
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UIA Holi Clebrations


United India Association of New England invites you to Holi Celebration on March 12th in Medford, MA.
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UIA Holi Clebrations
The South Asian Showdown Competition
The South Asian Showdown Competition


The 14th annual South Asian Showdown Competition will take place on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at the world renowned Strand Theatre. South Asian Showdown will host 12 of the best Bollywood/Fusion teams from North America who will compete to be crowned the South Asian Showdown Champions!
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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 29th.
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Baisakhi Gala: A Boston Bhangra Fundraiser
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Krittika Nakshatram Subrahmanya Swami Abhishekam at NESSP.
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Ekal: Upcoming Events And Workshops


Ekal is excited to present Sa Re Ga Ma fame, Vishwanath Batunge, and his team touring cities all over the US this year; Sur Sangam; and youth workshops onArts and Crafts, Introduction to Biology and Spelling Bee.
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Ekal: Upcoming Events And Workshops
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2023 NAAAP Boston Future Leader Scholarship
2023 NAAAP Boston Future Leader Scholarship


NAAAP Boston Scholarship Committee invites all Massachusetts high school seniors who are of Asian/Pacific Islander descent to apply for the 2023 Future Leader Scholarship.
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Hindi Manch: Casting Call For Begani Shadi Mein


Hindi Manch invites you to Casting Call for their next theatre production 'Begani Shadi Mein'. Last date: Feb. 25th.
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Hindi Manch: Casting Call For Begani Shadi Mein
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Qualifying For The Home Office Deduction
Qualifying For The Home Office Deduction


In recent years, many people have pivoted to working from home, and that brings up tax questions. If you’re one of those people, you might wonder, “Can I claim the home office deduction on my 2022 tax return?”
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How BS/MD Applications Are Reviewed


by Stephen Friedfeld
BS/MD programs or combined undergraduate/medical school tracks are some of the most selective and often the most coveted programs in the country. Here are some of the points to keep in mind while applying.
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How BS/MD Applications Are Reviewed
Reflections On Valmiki Ramayana – XXV: Hanuman, The Messenger - Part II
Reflections On Valmiki Ramayana – XXV: Hanuman, The Messenger - Part II


by Bijoy Misra
The utmost diligence and focused purposefulness makes Hanūmān unique among the legendary characters of Indian literature. He is not a fully developed human being but is learned in the scriptures and skilled in languages. He is biologically gifted with the ability to assume various shapes and sizes. This enables him to defend himself in complex situations.
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Recipes


The cold weather is in so time for some warm satisfying soups.
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Recipes
Laugh A While
Laugh A While


Internet Jokes.
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Picture Of The Fortnight


In the quiet of the woods!
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


“Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark.” – Rabindranath Tagore.
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Event Update
Saturday - 02/25/23
RIHTS: Nataraja Kalanjali

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

Saturday - 3/18/23
South Asian Showdown Competition
South Asian Showdown - Bollywood/Fusion Dance Competition
Brahma Kumaris: The Link of Love
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BK: The Link of Love

Sunday - 3/19/23
Indian Wedding Expo

Saturday - 4/1/23
IARI Chess COmpetition

Sunday - 4/2/23
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

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 - 4/15/23
Braj Mandir of Sri Radha Bhakti: Holi

Saturday - 4/22/23
NEMA Drishya 2023
Northsouth Foundation/IANH Regional Contests 2023

Thursday - 4/27/23
TiECON East 2023

Friday - 4/28/23
TiECON East 2023

Saturday - 4/29/23
AIF: 17th Annual New england gala

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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