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Our Voice And Yours


US hikes H-1B visa registration fees by a whopping 2050%. After the increase, the new H-1B registration process fees will be $215, which is in striking contrast to the current rate of $10. The current L-1B visa fees are $460, which has been increased to $1,385. Meanwhile, the fees for EB-5 visas have jumped from $3,675 to $11,160.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Aparna Balaji
Lokvani Talks To Aparna Balaji


The world of Carnatic music recently lost a super star, Sangeetha Choodamani, O.S.Thiagarajan. His daughter, who is the founder of the Abhyaas School of music talks about her father, his music and his influence on her school.
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Harvard India Conference - February 17 And18


Madhabi Puri Buch, Chairperson, Securities and Exchanges Board of India, Actress Karishma Kapoor, former MP Suresh Prabhu and others are part of the star-studded conference to be held on Feb. 17 and 18. Use the discount code LOKVANI for 20% off the conference. The co-chairs HBS student Ishan Poddar and HKS student Ananya Chhaochharia talk about the conference.
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Harvard India Conference - February 17 And18
IAGB Republic Day - A Delightful Event
IAGB Republic Day - A Delightful Event


IAGB held its grand Republic Day celebrations on Saturday, Jan 27 at the Burlington High School in Burlington, MA. The event titled “Chalachitram” celebrated 100 years of Bollywood. The event was the first hosted by the new executive committee under the leadership of President Tanu Phoenix and her team. Over 2000 people attended the event.
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Know Winter Weight Loss Tips


by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
Winter is the perfect time to lose weight, because fortunately we have a healthy metabolism in the winter, which allows us to burn more calories with less effort. The following are some methods/tips for managing your weight at home.
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Know Winter Weight Loss Tips
U.S. Sets Visa Records In India In 2023
U.S. Sets Visa Records In India In 2023


In 2023, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India processed a record-smashing 1.4 million U.S. visas.
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KTalk With Special MLK Day Guest Dr. Robert Franklin


KTalk, a Live BlogTalkRadio show produced and hosted by Kumu Gupta, recently did a Dr. Martin Luther King Day Special with eminent scholar and civil rights activist Dr. Robert Franklin and his connection to Rev. King.
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KTalk With Special MLK Day Guest Dr. Robert Franklin
Chinmaya Maruti: Tyagaraja Aradhana 2024
Chinmaya Maruti: Tyagaraja Aradhana 2024


Chinmaya Maruti Boston presents Tyagaraja Aradhana 2024 on February 3rd at the Chinmaya Misswion, Andover, MA.
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The 21st India Conference At Harvard: Charting India's Ascent On The Global Stage


The 21st India Conference at Harvard: Charting India's Ascent on the Global Stage on February 17-18, 2024 will bring 50+ speakers and more than 1000 attendees to Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School.
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The 21st India Conference At Harvard:  Charting India's Ascent On The Global Stage
Vasant Panchami Deep Yagya At Satsang Center
Vasant Panchami Deep Yagya At Satsang Center


Satsang Center and Gayatri Pariwar New England invites you to celebrate Vasant Panchami on February 25th.
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UIANE To Celebrate International Women's Day And Holi


Joine UIANE to celebrate International Women's Day And Holi on Mar. 9th and Mar. 31st.
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UIANE To Celebrate International Women's Day And Holi
Ticketing For The 16th LearnQuest Music Festival Is Now Open
Ticketing For The 16th LearnQuest Music Festival Is Now Open


LearnQuest is thrilled to announce that the ticketing for the 16th LearnQuest Music Festival from Mar. 29-31 and Apr. 13-14 is now open.
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The South Asian Showdown Competition


The 15th annual South Asian Showdown Competition will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the world renowned Strand Theatre featuring 10 of the best Bollywood/Fusion teams from North America. Buy Tickets Now!
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The South Asian Showdown Competition
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Pradosham, Amavasya, and Vasavi Maata Atmarpana Day at NESSP.
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YOUTH PROFILETOP
Arangetram: Ananya Vel And Mullai Jeyakumar


by Ramya Srinivasan
Ananya Vel and Mullai Jeyakumar's Bharatanatyam Arangetram, hosted by the Lasya School of Dance, was a breathtaking journey of a mother and daughter, that unfolded at Sutton High School, marking more than a decade of their dedication to this traditional art form. The event was a testament to the power of passion and dedication of a mom and daughter, proving that age and circumstances are no barriers to embracing the beauty of classical dance.
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Arangetram: Ananya Vel And Mullai Jeyakumar
IAGB Republic Day 2024 Competition Winners
IAGB Republic Day 2024 Competition Winners


Here is the complete list of winners of the Art, Bollywood Quiz, Carrom, Chess, Shark Tanks and Math Quiz competitions during IAGB Republic Day 2024 celebrations.
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Ramayana Quiz For Kids


Here is a 15 question quiz for kids on Ramayana.
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Ramayana Quiz For Kids
PEOPLETOP
New England Council Of Indian Fine Arts (CIFA)
New England  Council Of Indian Fine Arts (CIFA)


Nestled in the heart of New England, the Council of Indian Fine Arts (CIFA), founded in 2023, blossoms with a grand vision of preserving and promoting rich Indian art forms. The leadership team consists of President Nausheen Moulana, a seasoned Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Ethisphere, and Vice President Hema Kalyanam, a tech innovator and an ardent enthusiast of Indian Arts.
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Ayurvedic And Homeopathic Remedies For Scabies


by Geetha Patil and Dr. Kirankumar Rathod
Scabies is a severe itchy and contagious skin disease. It is a parasitic infestation of the skin caused by a tiny female itch-burrowing mite called Sarcoptes scabiei, variety hominis. The main aim of treatment is to purify the blood and bring out the toxins from the blood stream
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Ayurvedic And Homeopathic Remedies For Scabies
Holi And Diwali Weather Forecast's, A New Tradition On WBZ CBS Boston
Holi And Diwali Weather Forecast's, A New Tradition On WBZ CBS Boston


In an unprecedented move, on request by MA resident and Global Peace Secretariat Secretary General Kumu Gupta, long time WBZ CBS Boston Weather Watcher, WBZ TV will be doing Diwali and Holi Festival' s weather forecasts from now.
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Welcome February And Basant Panchami


Basant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja in several states of India, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Saraswati. Goddess Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, education and information. It is believed that by praying to her with dedication and devotion, we can help illuminate the path of knowledge.
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Welcome February And Basant Panchami
The Syncretic Masterpieces Of Hiroshi Yoshida Morning Mist At Taj Mahal, No.5
The Syncretic Masterpieces Of Hiroshi Yoshida Morning Mist At Taj Mahal, No.5


The intricacy of 'Morning Mist at Taj Mahal, No. 5' is characteristic of the illustrious Hiroshi Yoshida's skillful blending of Japanese woodblock print traditions with an appreciation for the varied landscapes encountered during his travels.
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LIFESTYLETOP
Poem: Shree Ram


Hey Ram, Shree Ram
I come to you
To become a flower
At your lotus feet ...
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Poem: Shree Ram
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulation to Ramachandran Balakrishna, who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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Thought Of The Day


A wise Physician said, 'The best medicine for Human is care and love.' ...
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Thought Of The Day

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Event Update
Friday - 02/02/24
Book Launch Event - Nora Martin

Sunday - 02/11/24
Gita Mahotsav 2024

Saturday - 02/17/24
ISW PEN presents: Chat with the Tax Guru himself Dr. Satya Mitra
India Conference at Harvard

Sunday - 02/18/24
India Conference at Harvard

Saturday - 3/9/24
UIANE: International Women

Saturday - 3/16/24
Shadaj: Indrani Mukherjee (Vocal)

Saturday - 3/23/24
MITHAS: Bharat Sundar (Carnatic Vocal)

Friday - 3/29/24
LearnQuest Music Conference

Saturday - 3/30/24
LearnQuest Music Conference
Chinmaya Gitafest 2024
Samarpan

Sunday - 3/31/24
UIANE Holi 2024
LearnQuest Music Conference

Saturday - 4/6/24
South Asian Showdown XV - Best in Bollywood/Fusion
2024 NH Regional Education Bee Contests
Visa Camp with Consulate General of India in New York

Saturday - 4/13/24
LearnQuest Music Conference

Sunday - 4/14/24
LearnQuest Music Conference

Sunday - 4/21/24
MITHAS: JA Jayanth (Carnatic Flute)

Saturday - 4/27/24
Shadaj: Omkar Dadarkar (Vocal)

Sunday - 4/28/24
MITHAS: Alam Khan (Hindustani Sarod)

Wednesday - 5/1/24
Looking For Mathematics Assignment Help?
Looking For Mathematics Assignment Help?
Looking For Mathematics Assignment Help?
Looking For Mathematics Assignment Help?
Looking For Mathematics Assignment Help?

Saturday - 5/4/24
Hindu Heritage Day 2024

Saturday - 5/18/24
IANH Vasant Festival – Festival of Music, Dance and Art
MITHAS: R Suryaprakash (Carnatic Vocal)

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