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Our Voice And Yours


Alarming new research from MIT shows that the hourly wage needed to cover the cost of living in Massachusetts increased by more than $6 over the past year. According to MIT's Living Wage Calculator: A single adult in Massachusetts with no children, working full-time, needs to earn $27.89/hour just to support themselves in 2024, up from $21.35/hour in 2023.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Harvard India Conference 2024 - Day 2
Harvard India Conference 2024 - Day 2


The India Conference at Harvard held on February 17th and 18th at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School was a smashing success with over 900 people in attendence. The theme of the conference was ‘India Rising’. Day 2 of the conference focussed on business, real estate, consumer markets and soft power of Bollywood.
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Know Curd Or Buttermilk: Which Is Healthier


by Madhumati Tyagi and Geetha Patil
In the choice between curd and buttermilk, Ayurveda suggests that buttermilk is superior and healthy alternative to curd. When the curds active bacteria strains is exposed to heat, it heightens its fermentation, leading to increase body warmth whereas buttermilk has unique ability to cease fermentation when water is added to it that ensures a cooling effect.
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Know Curd Or Buttermilk: Which Is Healthier
Pandit Ken Zuckerman And Vidushi Emmanuelle Martin Bring Global Perspectives To The 16th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival
Pandit Ken Zuckerman And Vidushi Emmanuelle Martin Bring Global Perspectives To The 16th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival


by Selina Banerjee
LearnQuest’s 16th Annual Festival will feature two artists, Pandit Ken Zuckerman and Vidushi Emmanuelle Martin, who truly embody the spirit of Connecting through Music. Though these individuals were not born into Indian culture, Indian classical music connected with them. They have since dedicated their lives to learning, performing, and connecting others with the beautiful musical traditions of India.
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Saraswati Puja At Satsang Center


On Sunday, Feb 25, Sangeeta and Sanjay Saxena led the Saraswathi Puja celebration with a Deep Yagna done in the Gayatri Pariwar tradition. The event was conducted at the Satsang Center in Woburn.
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Saraswati Puja At Satsang Center
Voices 2024 - Off Kendrik’s South Asian Storytelling Show!
Voices 2024 - Off Kendrik’s South Asian Storytelling Show!


Off Kendrik is delighted to bring Voices 2024 to the greater Boston area for the fifth time. Voices is a storytelling show (in the tradition of The Moth) that presents true stories about South Asian immigrant experiences. Shows are on Saturday March 2nd (6-8 pm) and Sunday, March 3rd (4-6 pm) at the Academy of Creative Arts, Burlington, MA.
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LearnQuest: Echoes Of Greatness And Lec-Dem


Boston's highly accomplished and talented musicians to echo two legendary lineages in their recitals on March 2nd and a Lec-Dem by Shekhar Shastri on March 9th.
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LearnQuest: Echoes Of Greatness And Lec-Dem
VYO: Lathmar Holi Celebration
VYO: Lathmar Holi Celebration


Children who are part of the VYO Education classes will be recreating the unique celebration of Lathmar Holi on March 3rd.
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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
Indrani Mukherjee : Live In Concert
Indrani Mukherjee : Live In Concert


Shadaj presents a Hindustani Classical Vocal Concert by Indrani Mukherjee accompanied on Tabla by Apurba Mukherjee and Anirban Chakraborty on Harmonium on March 16th.
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IANH: Table Tennis, Visa Camp, Education Bees


IANH is hosting Table Tennis Tournament (3/23, Westford, MA), Visa Camp (4/6, Bedford, NH) and North South Foundation Education Bees (4/6, Bedford, NH).
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IANH: Table Tennis, Visa Camp, Education Bees
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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Vision-Aid 'Fun-Raiser': Thoda Rang Thodi Masti


Vision-Aid is hosting a “fun-raiser” on April 7th: Thoda Rang Thodi Masti “- A Bollywood Musical Event by Din Check, Benefiting Children with CVI.
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Vision-Aid 'Fun-Raiser': Thoda Rang Thodi Masti
VHPA Hindu Heritage Day 2024
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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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Maha Shivaratri Celebrations at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
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Sadhana Lolla Named 2024 Gates Cambridge Scholar
Sadhana Lolla Named 2024 Gates Cambridge Scholar


Sadhana Lolla, a MIT senior, will pursue graduate studies in technology policy at Cambridge University.
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Ramayana Quiz For Kids Geetha Patil - Part 2


Here is a new 16 question quiz for kids on Ramayana.
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Ramayana Quiz For Kids Geetha Patil - Part 2
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Lexington Gears Up For Town Elections - Indian American Candidates
Lexington Gears Up For Town Elections - Indian American Candidates


On March 5th Lexington is holding town elections. Here is a list of the Indian Americans candidates.
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Know How Religion Is Good For Your Health


by Sunil Kumar D.
Is religion a medicine for what ails us? Does it have answers for our both physical and mental health problems and provides healing remedies for them? These questions crop up in everyone’s mind. In recent times, many comprehensive studies have consistently shown a strong association between being religious and good health and have documented the benefits of religious involvement in our life.
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Know How Religion Is Good For Your Health
Kali Trampling Shiva
Kali Trampling Shiva


This painting illustrates the moment Shiva pacifies Kali, appearing in her form as Dakshinakali, the benevolent mother. Dakshinakali is typically depicted with her right foot on Shiva's chest, while her more fearsome form as Vamakali is usually shown with her left foot on his chest.
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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For The Mathematically Inclined

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Event Update
Saturday - 03/2/24
Seminar on Financial Decision Making

Saturday - 03/9/24
UIANE: International Women

Saturday - 03/16/24
Shadaj: Indrani Mukherjee (Vocal)

Saturday - 03/23/24
MITHAS: Bharat Sundar (Carnatic Vocal)
IANH Table Tennis Tournament

Sunday - 03/24/24
Happly Holi Celebration

Friday - 03/29/24
LearnQuest Music Conference

Saturday - 03/30/24
LearnQuest Music Conference
Chinmaya Gitafest 2024
Samarpan

Sunday - 03/31/24
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

Sunday - 4/7/24
Vision-Aid presents Thoda Rang, Thodi Masti by Din Check

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

Friday - 5/17/24
Speed Dating In Nairobi City
Speed Dating In Nairobi City

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

Sunday - 8/11/24
Vivekananda Family Camp 2024

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