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Our Voice And Yours


Oxford and Cambridge pushed out of top three UK university rankings for first time.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Desai Foundation’s Lotus Festival Shines Bright With Record-Breaking Support And 11 Million Lives Impacted
Desai Foundation’s Lotus Festival Shines Bright With Record-Breaking Support And 11 Million Lives Impacted


The Desai Foundation’s annual Lotus Festival returned to the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport and delivered an unforgettable evening of celebration, music, and generosity—marking a new high point for the organization’s mission to empower women and children through health, livelihood, and dignity.
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Take Actions For Your Heart


by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
Heart diseases are the leading causes of death globally, in the United States, and in India. In 2021, heart diseases alone accounted for approximately one-third of all global deaths. In 2023, 919,032 (22% of total deaths) people died from these diseases in the United States whereas in India, these diseases caused about 27% of total deaths. But these diseases can often be prevented by adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle as they help you reduce the risk of heart diseases and its risk factors such as lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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Take Actions For Your Heart
GOPIO Medical Webinar Concludes That Ayurvedic And Modern Medicine
Can Both Be Effective For Certain Diseases
GOPIO Medical Webinar Concludes That Ayurvedic And Modern Medicine<br>Can Both Be Effective For Certain Diseases


The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) held its webinar series on September 13th, 2025, with a compelling session titled “Indian Medicinal Wisdom: Strategies for Modern Maladies.” The event brought together subject matter experts on ancient medicine and modern medicine, practitioners of combined healthcare approaches, community leaders, and global participants to share insights and best practices.
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Ragamala Paintings Alive!


World-jazz ensemble Natraj joins acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer Jayshree Bala Rajamani to bring centuries-old Ragamala paintings from Mughal India to life through a powerful multimedia performance, Ragamala Paintings Alive! on October 4th in Andover, MA.
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Ragamala Paintings Alive!
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RIHTS: Devi Navarathri And Dussehra
RIHTS: Devi Navarathri And Dussehra


RIHTS will celebrate Devi Navarathri and Dussehra from Sep. 22nd - Oct. 2nd.
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Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham: Sarannavaratri Mahotsavam


Sri Sarannavaratri Mahotsavam at Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham from Dep. 22nd - Oct. 2nd.
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Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham: Sarannavaratri Mahotsavam
Satsang Center: NavRatri MahotSav
Satsang Center: NavRatri MahotSav


Satsang Center will be celebrating NavRatri MahotSav from Sep. 22nd to Oct. 2nd.
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TiE Boston Announces TiECON East 2025


TiE Boston, one of the region’s most impactful nonprofit organizations supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, announced its annual TiECON East 2025, the largest entrepreneurial conference in Boston, to be held on September 26, 2025, at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston. The conference is co-hosted by TiE New York this year.
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TiE Boston Announces TiECON East 2025
SETU Presents Human Vivekananda
SETU Presents Human Vivekananda


Witness the inspiring journey of Swami Vivekananda - from his early struggles and meeting with Ramakrishna, to his iconic Chicago address, Vedantic teachings on non-dualism, and exchanges with disciples like Nivedita and Nikola Tesla on Sep. 27-28, 2025.
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MITHAS: Intersections Concerence 2025


Hosted by MITHAS and the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute at Harvard, Intersections 2025, centers Indian classical dance as a space for research, creative exchange, and professional dialogue across generations and geographies. This 1.5 day event on Sep. 27-28 features 50+ presenters and artists from the global Indian diaspora.
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MITHAS: Intersections Concerence 2025
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ISW: Upcoming Events
ISW: Upcoming Events


Domestic Violence Walk, Suhani Shaam, Building wealth through Real Estate investing, Karwachauth, Diwali at Faneuil Hall Marketplace and much more at ISW.
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Chinmaya Mission: Upcoming Events


Navarathri-Dasara, Diwali Gala, Double Play Concerts, Thinking Deeply- Living Intentionally and Trinidad-Tobago at Chinmaya Maruti Boston.
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Chinmaya Mission: Upcoming Events
Broken Images By Shabana Azmi
Broken Images By Shabana Azmi


Generation Bollywood Presents Shabana Azmi in Broken Images, written by Girish Karnad and Directed by Alyques Padamsee, on Oct. 3rd in Weston, MA.
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Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health


Vyasa Yoga - Promotion of Positive Health from Oct. 3-5 or 10-12, 2025. 30 hours of residential weekend yoga retreat!
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Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health
South Asian Nation: Diwali Gala
South Asian Nation: Diwali Gala


South Asian Nation Diwali Gala will be held on October 25th at the Sons of Italy, Watertown, MA. Buy your tickets now!
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UIANE: Diwali Celebration 2025


UIANE presents Diwali Celebration 2025 on October 26th in Lexington, MA.
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UIANE: Diwali Celebration 2025
AIM For SEVA: 2025 Donor Appreciation Event - Hey Govind
AIM For SEVA: 2025 Donor Appreciation Event - Hey Govind


AIMM fro SEVA invites you to Donor Appreciation Event and Hé Govind: An Ode to Krishna, a live musical concert which showcases the vocal brilliance of Jayateerth Mevundi and the musical gifts of flutist Pravin Godkhindi on October 31st in Weston, MA.
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TriNethra - The Third Eye Festival Of Dance


TriNethra - The Third Eye Festival of Dance by Jayshree Bala Rajamani will be held on Saturday, November 8th from 3 - 7pm at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, MA.
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TriNethra - The Third Eye Festival Of Dance
Boston Bhangra: Global Dance Competition
Boston Bhangra: Global Dance Competition


For the first time in Boston Bhangra's 22-year history, the celebration of northern Indian dance and culture will also feature live bands from across the US and Canada performing at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester on November 15, 2025.
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OMHCC: Bharatanatyam Classes


Bharatanatyam classes at the OM Hindu Community Center by Neha Parikh of Chidambaram Nritya Kala Academy.
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OMHCC: Bharatanatyam Classes
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IAGB Elects New Executive Committee
IAGB Elects New Executive Committee


At its Annual General Body Meeting on September 13, 2025, IAGB elected its new Executive Committee for the 2025-2027 term with Nilesh Agrawal as President and Deepak Garg as Vice President.
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Global Peace Secretariat To Present Special Citation To
Kuwaiti Singer Mubarak Al Rashed For U.N. International Day Of Peace


Global Peace Secretariat to present Special Citation to Kuwaiti Singer Mubarak Al Rashed for U.N. International Day of Peace celebrated on September 21st, for promoting global peace through his singing of Indian songs in Hindi, Kannada, Konkani and Tulu performing in Kuwait, India and Sri Lanka.
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Global Peace Secretariat To Present Special Citation To<br>Kuwaiti Singer Mubarak Al Rashed For U.N. International Day Of Peace
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Medicare And Your Retirement: What You Need To Know
Medicare And Your Retirement: What You Need To Know


Enrolling in Medicare is only part of a holistic retirement healthcare plan. While Medicare covers a lot, retirees still face out-of-pocket expenses, rising premiums, and changes to coverage rules. Individuals preparing to enroll can protect their income and lifestyle by learning about their options and preparing for unexpected healthcare costs. This guide reviews three important topics: when to enroll, coverage options, and some ways to fund the expenses Medicare doesn’t cover.
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Pitru Paksha Prayer


O ancestors, with folded hands we pray
Guide our footsteps, bless our ways
Through tarpan offered, with water clear
We call your very presence, ever near...
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Pitru Paksha Prayer
Remembering Ancestors
Remembering Ancestors


Pitru Paksha is not a farewell
But a sacred time to remember
And thank our beloved ancestors
Bless us forever from near or far...
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Laugh A While


What music do chefs play in the kitchen?
Wok N Roll.
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Laugh A While
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Continental Divide at the Punta Cancanan Pass in Peru at 4,700 meters.
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Thought For The Day


“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything - anger, anxiety, or possessions - we cannot be free.”
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Thought For The Day
Obituary: Anupam S. Wali
Obituary: Anupam S. Wali


It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Anupam Somnath Wali. Known for his love of conversation, a hot cup of tea, and lending a helping hand, Anupam was a dedicated member of the Kashmiri Pandit and Indian American community for nearly four decades. He was a proud member of IAGB, serving as the organization’s President from 2003 to 2005. He was also a fixture with the India Society of Worcester, Hindi Manch, United India Association, Saheli Boston, and Kashmiri Overseas Association. Within his local community in Billerica, he served on the Zoning Board of Appeals and as a volunteer with the Billerica Lions Club.
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