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Our Voice And Yours


Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!

Why do we work 9 to 5? The history of the eight-hour workday.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Neena Gulati
Lokvani Talks To Neena Gulati


At the beautiful age of 80, Neena Gulati, the founder of Triveni School of Dance is presenting her 40th annual show on Sep. 23 and 24 and BU. The show is called Prakriti. Neena talks about the show and shares her secret for a long and successful dance career.
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In Conversation With Dr. Sankha Bhowmick


Dr. Sankha Bhowmick, artistic director and founder of a theater group, Off-Kendrick, talks about the upcoming Saath festival to be held in Cambridge on Sep. 16 and 17.
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In Conversation With Dr. Sankha Bhowmick
Surmayee Shaam - Sudha Subbaraman And Geeta Athalye
Surmayee Shaam - Sudha Subbaraman And Geeta Athalye


Sudha Subbaraman is presenting Surmayee Shaam with several leading Boston area artists on Sept 24 to support AFEC. Sudha and Geeta, a volunteer for AFEC talk about the cause and the music.
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Importance Of Ganesh Chaturthi


by Geetha Patil
Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chavathi marks the birthday of Lord Ganesh. He is known as the God of wealth, sciences, knowledge, wisdom and prosperity and that is why most Hindus worship him and seek his blessings before starting any auspicious and important occasion.
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Importance Of Ganesh Chaturthi
How To Remove Skin Tags
How To Remove Skin Tags


by Geetha Patil and Dr. Kirankumar Rathod
Skin tags (also known as acrochordons, fibroepithelial polyp, acrochordon, cutaneous papilloma, and soft fibroma) are soft, skin-colored or little darker small bumps or benign growths that hang on the skin. Once an reduce the chances of getting skin tags by maintaining a healthy body weight with a balanced diet and exercise.
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Begani Shaadi Mein - Spectacular Show


The much awaited Hindi Manch production, Begani Shaadi Mein was a spectacular experience with two house full shows. It attracted over a 1000 people. Kudos to the team for creating two separate shows with two completely different casts and delivering a wonderful experience.
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Begani Shaadi Mein - Spectacular Show
MITHAS: Jayanthi Kumaresh (Carnatic Veena)
MITHAS: Jayanthi Kumaresh (Carnatic Veena)


MITHAS presents Jayanthi Kumaresh (Carnatic Veena) on Saturday, September 16th at 6 PM at MIT Wong Auditorium.
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Shadaj: Rahul Sharma (Santoor)


Shadaj presents a Hindustani Classical Concert by Rahul Sharma (Santoor) with Aditya Kalyanpur (Tabla) on September 16th in Lexington, MA.
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Shadaj: Rahul Sharma (Santoor)
South Asian American Theater Festival
South Asian American Theater Festival


On September 16th and 17th, Off-Kendrik is excited to bring back the second iteration of the SAATh-Fest festival featuring plays in 6 different languages at the Multicultural Arts Center, Cambridge, MA.
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Empower With AI App Innovation Workshop


Seize this exclusive opportunity to connect, learn, and innovate with Microsoft's top minds in AI technology.Secure your spot at the forefront of AI advancement by registering at https://aka.ms/SM-AIAI-Workshop. Hurry, as limited seats are available!
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Empower With AI App Innovation Workshop
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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Carnatic Vocal Concert By Vidwans Trichur Brothers


Chinmaya Mission Boston is proud to host Trichur Srikrishna Mohan and Ramkumar Mohan, popularly known as the Trichur Brothers, at the Chinmaya Maruti Auditorium in Andover on September 30 at 5 pm.
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Carnatic Vocal Concert By Vidwans Trichur Brothers
Sukoon: A Confluence Of Songs And Sentiments
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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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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AIM For Seva: Anubhava (An Experience Of The Senses)
NEKK: Sooryagayathri
NEKK: Sooryagayathri


New England Kannada Koota is celebrating its Ganesha Festival with a live concert by Sooryagayatri, a 17 years young sensational devotional carnatic singer with a golden voice on September 30th.
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India Society Of Worcester Hosts First Asian Business Pitch Contest


The India Society of Worcester (ISW), along with ElevAsian, is pleased to host the first ever Asian Business Pitch Contest in the MetroWest area on October 10th, 2023, at the ISW India Center.
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India Society Of Worcester Hosts First Asian Business Pitch Contest
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Hartalika Teej and Ganesha Chaturthi at NESSP.
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ISW: Upcoming Events


ISW Language & Cultural Classes, Ganeshotsav, Ganapati Workshops, Chess Classes, Shrewsbury's Got Talent and more at ISW.
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ISW: Upcoming Events
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Arangetram: Kavya And Usha Kolukula
Arangetram: Kavya And Usha Kolukula


by Sayontika Bhattacharya and Annette Varghese
'The Arangetram was a precious moment in our lives. It was special not only due to the fact that it was a once in a lifetime event, but also since we shared the stage as a mother-daughter duo which is a rare occasion by itself' as Kavya and Usha Kolukula, disciples of Guru Jayshree Bala Rajamani, presented their arangetram.
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STEM For Kids Announces Scholarships For Teachers Across The World


The scholarship is open to all teachers working in public schools, private schools, or other educational settings, including daycare centers.
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STEM For Kids Announces Scholarships For Teachers Across The World
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Nominate An Outstanding Immigrant Business Owner
 Nominate An Outstanding Immigrant Business Owner


September 18th is your last chance to nominate an outstanding immigrant business owner for the 10th Barry M. Portnoy Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards hosted by The Immigrant Learning Center. Let’s showcase the incredible contributions immigrants make as entrepreneurs, industry and community leaders, and innovators!
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An "Innocent Spouse" May Be Able To Escape Tax Liability


When a married couple files a joint tax return, each spouse is "jointly and severally" liable for the full amount of tax on the couple's combined income. In some cases, however, one spouse may be eligible for "innocent spouse relief." This generally occurs when one spouse was unaware of a tax understatement that was attributable to the other spouse.
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My Salutations To Lord Ganesh
My Salutations To Lord Ganesh


O’ Elephant face one
O’ Gan Ganapati ye
O’ Lord of energies in the universe
O’ governor of all the entities...
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two problems for the weekend.
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For The Mathematically Inclined
Recipe: Modak For Ganesh Chaturthi
Recipe: Modak For Ganesh Chaturthi


Modak is a sweet stuffed with coconut, jaggery, nutmeg and saffron. 21 pieces of modak are served as the offering in puja during Ganesh Chaturthi.
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Event Update
Friday - 09/15/23
A Double Header Hindustani Instrumental Music Concert

Saturday - 09/16/23
Shadaj: Rahul Sharma (Santoor) – Aditya Kalyanpur (Tabla)
MITHAS: Jayanthi Kumaresh (Carnatic Veena)
NEMA Onam 2023
RIHTS: Mata Ki Chowki
BAPS: Janmashtami in presence of Pujya Munivatsal Swami

Sunday - 09/17/23
NEHTI: Ganesh Chaturthi Rathotsavam

Monday - 09/18/23
Durga Temple: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations

Wednesday - 09/20/23
Domain Fronting: Understanding the Tactics Behind Web Evasion

Friday - 09/22/23
Sri Lakshmi Temple: Bala Vidya Mandir
The 6th India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB)

Saturday - 09/23/23
KHMC: Hindustani and Carnatic Music
The 6th India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB)
Braj Mandir: Radha Ashtami (Unconditional Love)

Sunday - 09/24/23
Surmayee Shaam | Inspirations and Legacies
IAB DIwali 2023
LQ Baithak double header concert: Hindustani Vocal and Sitar
Indian Wedding & Shopping Expo
What is Work Ethic? Key Skills to Stand Out in the Workplace
The 6th India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB)

Saturday - 09/30/23
Sukoon: The Power of Lyrical Words
Chinmaya Mission Boston Presents Trichur Brothers
AIM For Seva: Anubhava (An Experience Of The Senses)
SACYC: Invisble Threads
NEKK: Sooryagayathri

Saturday - 10/7/23
MITHAS: Akkarai Sisters

Sunday - 10/8/23
MITHAS: Ruchira Panda (Hindustani Vocal)
UIANE: Summer Potluck Picnic

Friday - 10/13/23
LQ Baithak double header concert: Hindustani Vocal and Tabla solo concert

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

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