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MA First Budget Since Fair Share Amendment Yields Big Investments and Hard Choices!
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Kriya Yoga, Education For Rural Odisha
Kriya Yoga, Education For Rural Odisha


Kriya Yoga is a technique made famous in the US by Paramahamsa Yogananda. A Kriya Yoga Guru in that tradition, Swami Prajnananda runs the Prajnana Mission in Odisha. The Mission works to bring education to very underprivileged children in Odisha. Prashanth Vasudevan, a volunteer for the mission describes the work of the mission.
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IAGB @ India Celebrations, Fenway Park – Red Sox


It was a historic first for Major League Baseball (MLB) on August 8th, 2023. Boston’s beloved MLB team, Red Sox honored India on the field that night, held pregame festivities to celebrate Indian American culture, recognized IAGB and honored the community’s contributions to the larger society.
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IAGB @ India Celebrations, Fenway Park – Red Sox
FIA New England: India Day Parade In Boston
FIA New England: India Day Parade In Boston


by Geetha Patil
The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), New England chapter and Indo-American Community with many other partner organizations organized the India Day Parade to commemorate India’s 77th Independence Day on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Boston Harbor. Hundreds of attendees along with Varun Jeph, Deputy Consul General of India, New York, and other dignitaries from the Greater Boston area namely Subbu Kota, Sandeep Asija, Bob Lancia, Sharad Patney and Sanjay Kaul attended the program with much zeal and great joy.
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Rep. Thanedar Celebrates Indian Independence As A National Day Of Celebration Of World’s Two Largest Democracies


by Kumu Gupta
On the 77th anniversary of India's independence, Congressman Shri Thanedar led a bipartisan resolution to designate August 15 as a "National Day of Celebration of the World's Two Largest Democracies." —alongside Reps. Buddy Carter and Brad Sherman who co-sponsored this resolution, emphasizing the United States and India's unity and shared ideals.
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Rep. Thanedar Celebrates Indian Independence As A National Day Of Celebration Of World’s Two Largest Democracies
What To Do In A Cardiac Emergency
What To Do In A Cardiac Emergency


by Drs. Indrajeet Tyagi and Iranna Hirapur
Lifesaving technique in case of cardiac arrest includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and shocks to the heart with a device called an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Survival is possible with fast, appropriate medical care by 50 percent.
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IAGB: India Day 2023


IAGB will celebrate India Day 20023 with India the Trailblazer Celebration at the Hatch Shell on August 19, at Hatch Shell from 2.30 pm.
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IAGB: India Day 2023
Annual IIT Alumni And Friends Picnic
Annual IIT Alumni And Friends Picnic


Come and join the annual IIT Alumni and Friends Picnic which will be held at Nara Park in Acton, MA on August 19th from 11am - 4pm.
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Hariyali Teej (Swing Festival)


Braj Mandir in Holbrook, MA cordially invites to participate in Hariyal Teej celebration (Swing Festival) this Saturday, August 19th at 4:30pm.
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Hariyali Teej (Swing Festival)
Saheli: The Art Affair
Saheli: The Art Affair


Saheli is delighted to extend a warm invitation for you to join us for our signature event, "The Art Affair," on Sunday, August 20th.
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Saheli Boston - An Art Affair


Join Saheli for an unforgettable afternoon filled with artistic inspiration, delectable wine and hors d’oeuvres, captivating performances, and an opportunity to come together in support of a noble cause. Through the power of art, we will raise funds for Saheli’s essential services to empower immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence. The event will be held on Aug 20, 2023 in Burlington.
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Saheli Boston - An Art Affair
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Lord Balaji/Venkateshwara Swamy Parivar Palki Yatra
Lord Balaji/Venkateshwara Swamy Parivar Palki Yatra


RIHTS is organizing a Lord Balaji/Venkateshwara Swamy Parivar Palki Yatra on August 26th-27th.
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Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health


Vyasa Yoga - Promotion of Positive Health from Sep. 1-3, 2023.
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Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health
IAB Diwali 2023
IAB Diwali 2023


Indian Americans for Burlington invites you to IAB Diwali 2023 on Sunday, September 24th from 2:00-6:00 pm at Burlington Common. This year at IAB Diwali we’ll celebrate the glorious heritage of India with the theme 'Passage to India'.
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Sukoon: A Confluence Of Songs And Sentiments


Kumkum Pareek Malik, Syed Ali Rizvi, Maneesh Srivastava, Meena Sundaram, Raghu Saranathan, Sankar Gangaikondan, Sharanya Sarkar Verma, Div Prakash and Vijay Kumar invites you to Sukoon: A Confluence Of Songs And Sentiments on September 30th in Burlington, MA.
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Sukoon: A Confluence Of Songs And Sentiments
AIM For Seva: Anubhava (An Experience Of The Senses)
AIM For Seva: Anubhava (An Experience Of The Senses)


This year’s AIM for Seva's annual donor appreciation event is a dance celebration entitled Anubhava (An Experience of the Senses) that will be held on Saturday, 30 September at Regis College in Weston, MA at 6 pm.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Vara Lakshmi Vratam and Pradosham at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
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Arangetram: Saiesha Aparajita
Arangetram: Saiesha Aparajita


by Vyju Prasad
Saiesha Aparajita’s Arangetram on the 25th of June 2023 at Littleton High School, MA was lovely and full of energy.
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Geeta Aiyar On Forbes 50 Over 50 List


Geeta Aiyer, 65, President & Founder, Boston Common Asset Management is one of the 10 Indian Americans on the list of Forbes '50 over 50'.
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Geeta Aiyar On Forbes 50 Over 50 List
IAGB Executive Committee 2023-2025: Call For Nominations
IAGB Executive Committee 2023-2025: Call For Nominations


The current term of the IAGB Executive Committee (EC) will end in September 2023, and elections will be held to elect an EC for 2023-2025. IAGB invites nominations for four officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) and up to eleven (11) Directors.
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How To Support Your Senior During The Application Season


The fall application season can be an extremely stressful time for seniors. In addition to completing college admissions applications, they are also occupied with school work while maintaining their involvement in extracurricular activities. With their various responsibilities during this time, how can you – as the parent or legal guardian – best support your student and enable him or her to be more successful in the process? Here are three simple tips to help guide you in this role.
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How To Support Your Senior During The Application Season
Selling This Fall?
Selling This Fall?


As we shift our minds to fall, it's time to start thinking about our fall to-do list. If you're a home seller, it's time to start sprucing up your yard and creating a good first impression for potential buyers. Here are a few tips on how to create an inviting fall yard.
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Minimizing Capital Gains Tax On Sale Of A Home


If you're looking to sell your home this year, then it may be time to take a closer look at the exclusion rules and cost basis of your home to reduce your taxable gain on the sale. The IRS home sale gain exclusion rule allows an exclusion of gain up to $250,000 for a single taxpayer or $500,000 for a married couple filing jointly. This exclusion can be used over and over during your lifetime (but not more frequently than every 24 months), as long as you meet certain ownership and use tests.
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Minimizing Capital Gains Tax On Sale Of A Home
Five Things You Must Do Every Morning
Five Things You Must Do Every Morning


by Madhumati Tyagi and Geetha Patil
What you do in the first hour of waking up in the morning decides the quality of your day. You must do these things in the morning to stay fit, energetic, productive, and fruitful throughout the day.
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The Kerala Assembly Passed A Unanimous Resolution To Change Its Name As Keralam


The word Kerala has no meaning in Malayalam language but the term Keralam has a meaning. Here the etymology derives Keralam from the Malayalam word Kera 'coconut tree' and Alam 'land'; thus, 'land of coconut trees'. Kerala Government therefore asking the Central Government to call their state as Keralam going forward.
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The Kerala Assembly Passed A Unanimous Resolution To Change Its Name As Keralam
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For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Ramachandran Balakrishna, who was the winner of the last set of problems. Here are two problems for the weekend.
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Event Update
Saturday - 08/19/23
IAGB: India Day 2023
IIT AGNE Picnic

Sunday - 08/20/23
Saheli: Art Fest

Tuesday - 08/22/23
JUST ACT - Acting Workshop by Mukesh Chhabra

Saturday - 08/26/23
Inner Engineering Completion

Saturday - 9/9/23
Hindi Manch: Begani Shadi Nein

Sunday - 9/10/23
Hindi Manch: Begani Shadi Mein

Saturday - 9/16/23
Shadaj: Rahul Sharma (Santoor) – Aditya Kalyanpur (Tabla)
MITHAS: Jayanthi Kumaresh (Carnatic Veena)

Sunday - 9/24/23
Surmayee Shaam | Inspirations and Legacies
IAB DIwali 2023

Saturday - 9/30/23
Sukoon: THe Power of Lyrical Words
Chinmaya Mission Boston Presents Trichur Brothers
AIM For Seva: Anubhava (An Experience Of The Senses)

Saturday - 10/7/23
MITHAS: Akkarai Sisters

Sunday - 10/8/23
MITHAS: Ruchira Panda (Hindustani Vocal)

Saturday - 10/14/23
MITHAS: Ramakrishnan Murthy (Carnatic Vocal)

Saturday - 10/21/23
Shadaj: Raghunandan Panshikar (Vocal)
MITHAS: Ramana Balachandran (Carnatic Veena)
South Asian Nation: Diwali Gala

Sunday - 10/22/23
MITHAS: Ritesh and Rajnish Mishra (Hindustani Vocal)

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

Saturday - 12/30/23
Bramhavadaadinis Present Purusha Suktam

Sunday - 12/31/23
MITHAS Membership 2023
Lokvani Sponsorship 2023
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MITHAS Membership 2023-2024

Wednesday - 4/17/24
Offroad Outlaws
Offroad Outlaws

Saturday - 6/8/24
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