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'Citizens Involvement Vital' Says
Madhu Sridhar
"My own experiences engaging in issues in
my local community demonstrated to me that people can make a difference
if they choose to get involved," says Madhu Sridhar. more... |
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In Conversation With Poonam Ahluwalia
"The youth should be looked upon as a positive
force in the community and be employable," says Poonam Ahluwalia,
Executive Director of EDC, who is working for the YES Forum Summit
in Hyderabad, India. more... |
Taniya's Talents
Taniya Nayak is a Young Designer for ABC
Family's new teen series 'Knock First'. more... |
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Technology - (Sponsored
by The
Boston Group) Advancement Of Fuel
Cells On The Automotive Front
The area of fuel cells poses as a major challenge
to various conventional methods of producing electric power. This
article covers the history of the fuel cells, the way they work
and their application in the automotive domain. more... |
Taste Of India - An Elegant Affair
The third annual Taste of India was a grand
event featuring a lavish spread from local restaurants. The crowd
of over 300 was treated to an elegant evening out. more... |
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SETU Debuts With Two Plays
SETU (Stage Ensemble Theatre Unit) presented
two plays Sanjib Chattopadhyay's 'Power to the People' and Vijay
Tendulkar's 'Kamala' at Belmont on November 1 and 2. more... |
Kadri Gopalnath Electrifies Audience
At MITHAS
MITHAS had a mesmerizing recital last month
with the famed Kadri Gopalnath on the Saxophone, A. Kanyakumari
on the Violin, and Dhendanikottai Mani on the Thavil. more... |
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"Naya Deep" - Kathak In A New Light
Gretchen Hayden along with her students Anjali
Nath and Meenakshi Verma enhanced the traditional Kathak repertoire
with a piece based on an Irish tale. more... |
Naughty@Forty Serves Up Fun And
Laughter - Review
Paresh Rawal excels in his sense of comedic
timing, his effortless acting puts him in the league of the best
in world theater today. more... |
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The Peabody Essex Museum Hosts A
Dedication Event
On October 1, 2003, the Peabody Essex Museum
hosted over 200 people for a special reception celebrating the
establishment of the 'Herwitz Gallery' of Contemporary Indian Art. more... |
What You Should Know If You Want
To Sell Your Own Property
Prafur Thakkar's 10 tips on Selling Your
Own Home and the risks associated with it. more... |
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The Changing Face Of Entrepreneurship
The session focused on four topics: financing,
markets, customers and competitors. more... |
Designing Great Companies
"When a building is designed to have unity
and cohesion, so that all its pieces fit together perfectly, it
is a work of art. You can design a company so that, it too, fits
together like a beautifully-designed building," says Anirudh Dhebar,
Professor of Marketing at Babson College. more... |
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Bollywood Baatein - Here's The
Scoop
A recent survey showed us that our Lokvani
readers are hungry for some Bollywood wali baatein. You know the
drill, gossip-shossip, who is doin' what, how, where and when.
So, here's the scoop... more... |
Special Shout Out To Our Pals
Congratulations to the Sherrings, Mohit Gidwani & Hemant
Manda! (We invite all our readers to use Lokvani to send a shout
out to friends and family on Birthdays, Anniversaries, Graduations...) more... |
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For The Mathematically Inclined
Congratulations to Bharath Venkataraman,
Nidhi Shah, Rajesh Saluja, Rekha R, Sumanth Shankar and Sushama
Dasari, who were all winners of the last puzzle. In this issue
we bring you yet another challenge, one for children and one for
adults. more... |
Book Review - The Seven Steps
Local cardiologist and writer Dr. Sudarshan
Chatterjee, combines traditional myth with contemporary issues
in his novel "The Seven Steps". more... |
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Film Review - Khilona
Khilona, released in 1970, apart from being
a huge commercial success, was a turning point for both Sanjeev
Kumar and Mumtaz. more... |
Music Review - (Sponsored
by Sounds
of India) Gayatri Mahesh's
Thahar Jao
Connecticut's Gayatri Mahesh's CD Thahar
Jao is a sweet collection of ballads, reflecting the singer's versatility
and range. more... |
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Pumpkins Recipes - (Sponsored
by Milan Restaurant )
Are you wondering what to do with those huge
pumpkins after Halloween? Try these desi pumpkin recipes! more... |
Jokes At Random
Q :- What is the most famous jingle in A.P.?
A :- A.P. days are here again ...
more...
Graffiti At Ashland Temple Treated
As A Hate Crime
A message containing racial slurs and the
word "beware" was spray-painted in red on a rock near the Hindu
temple's driveway and on the parking lot on Friday night. more... |
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UIA, IANH And SNEH Diwali Celebrations
Diwali celebrations in the New England Community. more... |
Pooja Sripad's Rangapravesham
Pooja Sripad's "Rangapravesham" or her debut
Bharatanatyam performance was held on September 14, 2003 at the
Wood Hill Middle School in Andover. more... |
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An Evening Of Indian Melodies
Next Generation Foundation, a non profit
group hosted an evening of Indian melodies as part of their fund
raising activities. more... |
South Asians Needed To Join Storytelling
Group At The Peabody Essex Museum!
The Peabody Essex Museum, is looking for
individuals to participate in a free six-session workshop designed
to bring out the storyteller in each of us! more... |
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Piyush Bobby Jindal Could Become
The First Indian-American Governor Of A US State
Piyush Bobby Jindal could become the first
Indian-American Governor of a US state. more... |
In Remembrance - Semmangudi Srinivasa
Iyer
The great doyen of Carnatic music leaves
a void that is hard to fill. more... |
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Photo Of The Fortnight
A season of pumkins. more... |
Thought For The Day
Guru Nanak Jayanti is on November 8th. more... |
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