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Our Voice And Yours


Lokvani wishes all its readers a Happy President' Day Weekend!

Support Rishi Kumar for Congress. Rishi has proven to be a fearless leader for his community at large.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Pandit Uday Bhawalkar Featured In Upcoming LearnQuest Music Festival
Pandit Uday Bhawalkar Featured In Upcoming LearnQuest Music Festival


by Akash Deep
This year the LearnQuest Festival will feature a renowned vocal exponent of dhrupad music, Pandit Uday Bhawalkar. He is a flagbearer of the famous Dagar bani after having received training under Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar and Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar. A recipient of the Sangeet Natak Academy Award, Pandit Uday Bhawalkar is a globally acclaimed performer and devoted teacher of Dhrupad music.
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Best Foods To Eat In The Morning


by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
Brown banana bread, crunchy nut granola with warm milk or rice pudding with turmeric, cinnamon and other spices are good alternatives along with porridge.
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Best Foods To Eat In The Morning
Harvard India Conference - February 17 And18
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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Historic Inauguration Of BAPS Hindu Mandir In Abu Dhabi


Historic Inauguration of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi by HH Mahant Swami Maharaj in the presence of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and UAE Minister of Tolerance HE Sheikh Nahayan on February 14, 2024.
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Historic Inauguration Of BAPS Hindu Mandir In Abu Dhabi
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


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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SAPNE: Bereavement


South Asian Poets of New England (SAPNE) Winter Meeting will be held on Saturday February 18th at 10 am on the topic of 'Bereavement'.
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SAPNE: Bereavement
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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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Chanimaya Gitafest And Samarpan


Chinmaya Mission presents the Gitafest 2024 and an evening of melodious music 'Samarpan' on March 30th.
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Chanimaya Gitafest And Samarpan
The South Asian Showdown Competition
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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VHPA Hindu Heritage Day 2024


by Mohan Sonti
Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA) is once again bringing the yearly fun filled festivities with Hindu cultural celebrations to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This year we are continuing with our third decade of celebrating the Hindu Heritage Day (HHD) on the May 4, 2024 Marlboro, MA. Please join and enjoy the grand showcasing of our traditions, culture, arts and several millennial old civilization.
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VHPA Hindu Heritage Day 2024
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Krittika Nakshatram and Satyanarayana Swami Vratam at NESSP.
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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
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Tejal Desai Of Brown University Elected To NAE
Tejal Desai Of Brown University Elected To NAE


Tejal Desai, Sorensen Family Dean of Engineering, Professor of Engineering and several other eminent Indian-American scientists have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering.
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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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New England  Council Of Indian Fine Arts (CIFA)
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Know The Health Benefits Of Golden (Turmeric) Milk
Know The Health Benefits Of Golden (Turmeric) Milk


by Sunil Kumar D. and Madhumati Tyagi
Golden (Turmeric) Milk is loaded with antioxidants, reduce inflammation and joint pain, improve memory and brain function, and has many other benefits.
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Tracking Down Donation Substantiation


If you're like many Americans, your mailbox may have been filling up in recent weeks with letters from your favorite charities acknowledging your 2023 donations. But what happens if you haven't received such a letter for a contribution? Can you still claim a deduction on your 2023 income tax return for the gift? It depends.
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Tracking Down Donation Substantiation
Krishna & Radha On Valentine's Day
Krishna & Radha On Valentine's Day


The scene depicts Krishna and Radha seated in a Jharoka window. Two sakhis converse in the fenced terrace below, overlooking a lush flower garden and decorative fountain. Adorned in a peacock feather crown, Krishna lovingly gazes at Radhas's beautiful visage, yet she will not meet his eyes.
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Poem: I Think Of You


It is hard to find words
To tell you how much I miss you
I think about you always
I talk about you with other still ...
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Poem: I Think Of You
Oat Recipe For Morning Breakfast
Oat Recipe For Morning Breakfast


by Madhumati Tyagi
Here is how to make a nutritious breakfast porridge!
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How To Make Golden Milk


Drinking warm turmeric milk before bedtime can promote relaxation and improve sleep quality. For a single serving or one cup of golden milk, simply follow this recipe.
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How To Make Golden Milk
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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Saturday - 02/17/24
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India Conference at Harvard
Isha Kriya - A Guided meditation at Westborough Public Library

Sunday - 02/18/24
India Conference at Harvard

Monday - 02/19/24
VYO: Children's President's day Camp

Saturday - 3/2/24
Seminar on Financial Decision Making

Saturday - 3/9/24
UIANE: International Women

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

Saturday - 3/23/24
MITHAS: Bharat Sundar (Carnatic Vocal)
IANH Table Tennis Tournament

Sunday - 3/24/24
Happly Holi Celebration

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
NSF Education BEE Organized by IANH

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)

Saturday - 5/4/24
Hindu Heritage Day 2024

Sunday - 5/5/24
Ekal Presents HeartThrobs

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

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