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Lokvani Talks To Jagjit Singh, The King Of Ghazals
With a velvet voice, beloved to ghazal aficionados around the world, Jagjit Singh's prolific oeuvre is as extensive as his popularity. more...
Leading Indian Americans From NE Attend Kerry Fundraiser In Boston
Several members of the NE Indian American community were part of the 3300 people who attended the largest political fundraiser in the history of Massachusetts. more...
The Curves Of Rhythm - Geetanjali
As the talented musicians played on into the evening, old and new favorite tunes were distilled to pure melodic essence. more...
Technology - (Sponsored by The Boston Group) Nanoscale Processes for Environmental Improvement
Nanoscale particles of metallic iron can potentially play a large role in the remediation of contaminated ground water. Interaction between iron and pollutant trichloroethylene (TCE) results in the degradation of TCE to more environmentally benign products and reduced pollution. more...
Bollywood Baatein
Popular south Indian actress Saundarya passed away last Saturday when her aircraft crashed while on its way to a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election meeting. more...
KKusum Manhar Lele - A Superhit Production
Combining fine acting with a strong script, Nikita Wadia's KKusum Manhar Lele combined quality entertainment with a social message. Lokvani spoke to the stars KKusum (Nausheen Sardar Ali) and others. more...
Saheli Sponsored Conference On Obesity
For thirty years we've been told that when it comes to diet, fat is bad and carbohydrates are good. That may not be true! more...
George Ruckert Concert Review
The concert was a combination of a MIT faculty recital for Professor George Ruckert, and the opening program of the MITHAS Spring Concert Series. more...
Bombay Jayashri Concert Review
Music lovers were delighted as the concert of Bombay Jayashri unfolded at MITHAS. True to the reputation that precedes her arrival as one of the topmost artistes of Carnatic music, the audience left unsatiated after three hours of melodious music. more...
Northeast Ambulatory Center Opens In Stoneham
Dr. Anil Kumar, a leading pain management specialist in the New England area has opened a state-of-the-art facility in Stoneham. Nested in sylvan surroundings, the center promises personalized care. more...
Women Of Ethnic Diversity Initiative
A dynamic group of 150+ women from all ethnic backgrounds converged at the inaugural Women of Ethnic Diversity Initiative breakfast meeting on April 14th with Radha Jalan as a panelist. more...
NETS To Celebrate Tamil New Year's Day
New England Tamil Sangam celebrates Tamil New Year with a hilarious Tamil comedy "Veetukku Veedu Vassappadi" by the popular US troupe Stage Friends (USA). This is an adaptation of Visu's film. more...
To Outsource Or Not To Outsource: Is That Really The Question?
On Saturday, April 24, 2004 the Indian American Forum for Political Education (IAFPE-New England) will host their summer kick-off event - a political debate on outsourcing (off-shoring). more...
TAGB To Celebrate Ugadi With Tollywood Sensation Aarti Agarwal
Tollywood sensation Aarti Agarwal, will be the star of the TAGB Ugadi Celebrations on May 8th, at the Cyril D. Locke Middle School, Billerica. The evening will also honor SaiRani Ravi for her contribution to the community. more...
World Music Presents Zakir Hussain And Masters Of Percussion
Zakir Hussain is back to Boston! Mark your calendars for May 14th for a dazzling display of Indian percussion and music. more...
Fire To Ice - Unusual Fare
Belsare blended different elements from Bharatanatyam with western theater techniques to present his unique interpretation of "Disrobing of Draupadi". more...
East Meets West
Lalgudi GJR Krishnan and Vijaylakshmi taught a Dikshitar krithi to musicians trained in the western classical style. The final presentation was magical. more...
India Business Conference 2004
India 2020 and keynote speeches by Naina L. Kidwai, Pramod Haque and Rajat Gupta were the highlights of the India Business Conference 2004 organized by the South Asian Business Association (SABA) at Harvard Business Schoolon April 4, 2004. more...
For The Mathematically Inclined
Congratulations to S. Krishnakumar, Swathi Krishnan, Arun Saigal, Deepa Santamayor and Mukund Sheshadri who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. more...

Music Review - Hum Tum
(Sponsored by Sounds of India)
Inspired by the Hollywood blockbuster 'When Harry met Sally', Hum Tum stars Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukherjee in the lead. more...

Movie Review - Kamal Hasan's Virumandi
Once again, we have a fine bit of film making from this veteran actor, marred, unfortunately, by a surfeit of gratuitous violence. more...
Book Review - Prince Of Ayodhya, Ramayana Book 1
If this is the shape the Ramayana must assume to make it into the bookshelf of today's teenager or into a Hollywood screenplay, so be it. more...

Recipes - Cooking Tofu - The Indian Way
(Sponsored by Milan Restaurant)
Tofu contains more protein and less fat per one gram than any other food and is low in calories. Try these tasty dishes suited for the Indian palate. more...

Seeking Bharatanatyam Dancers And Actors
Calling for Bharatanatyam dancers with 5-6 years of training to be part of a grand dance-drama production in the Boston area. Also seeking actors and Indian classical dancers to star in a film. more...
Swapna And Rahul Ray Perform At The New England Hindu Temple
On March 28, 2004, Swapna and Rahul Ray presented a bevy of Rabindrasangeets and other devotional songs in front of a large and attentive audience at the New England Hindu Temple. more...

ISW Presents - Showcase 2004
March 27th, 2004 was a night to remember, filled with youthful performances at the Mill Pond School in Westborough, MA. The event known as "Showcase" is an annual event hosted by the IYG, or Indian Youth Group. more...

Jokes - Fun With Food
Have you ever wondered why lemon juice is made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons? more...
Picture Of The Fortnight
On the road to Warangal, I spotted these sunflower fields more...
Thought For The Day
Every survival kit should include a sense of humor. more...

In Remembrance
Sharad Shastry of Northborough, MA, a prominent member of New England's Indian-American community passes away on Tuesday, April 6. more...













Event Update
Thursday - 04/22/04
- SAATh Presents Blacky's Trunk - Kalu Ka Baksa
- Study of Shankaracharya Vivekachudamani
Friday - 04/23/04
- SAATh Presents Blacky's Trunk - Kalu Ka Baksa
- Bhagwati Maa Ki Chowki
- Harvard's Annual Spring Garba
Saturday - 04/24/04
- Arts and Talents Day / KANE
- SAATh Presents Blacky's Trunk - Kalu Ka Baksa
- Navavarana Puja Classes
- Outsourcing: Addressing the Social, Emotional & Political Impact on Americans
- Veetukku Veedu Vassappadi / Hilarious Tamil Play
- Yoga: A Way of Life! / Satsang Center
- SNEH Anniversary Potluck
Sunday - 04/25/04
- Satsang / Sadhu Vaswani Center
- The Sacred & The Sensous
- Building Hi-Tech Company And Optical Technology / IITSINE
- Savita Rao / Carnatic Vocal
- March For Women
- DIistinguished Visiting Professors From South Asia In Boston
Monday - 04/26/04
- The 2004 National SBIR/STTR Conference
Technology Connections: Funding, Strategies and Partnerships
Wednesday - 04/28/04
- Amartya Sen
Thursday - 04/29/04
- SAATh Presents Blacky's Trunk - Kalu Ka Baksa
Friday - 04/30/04
- SAATh Presents Blacky's Trunk - Kalu Ka Baksa
- Spring Garba and Dandia Raas
- Anurag Harsh / Vocal Concert and Lecture
- Art of Living Course in Cape Cod, MA
Saturday - 5/1/04
- SAATh Presents Blacky's Trunk - Kalu Ka Baksa
- Financial Planning and Long Term Care Seminar
- Sansang Center Benefit Performance
- Indira Sari Sale
- Ugadi Celebrations / NEKK
- Kabi Jayanthi / Prabasi
- Mehfil / Gujarati Gazal Jalso
Sunday - 5/2/04
- World on Stage Dance Festival
- Gundecha Brothers - Hindustani Dhrupad Vocal
- Composers Day
- Indira Sari Sale
Saturday - 5/8/04
- TaaraNa Naama Samvatsara Ugadi Utsavalu
- Youth Program / Gurjar
- Premiere of 'State of the Art'
- Advance Art of Living Course / Hudson, NY
Sunday - 5/9/04
- Chhandika Annual Kathak Show
Friday - 5/14/04
- Zakir Hussain in Concert
- Mandolin U. Srinivas & U. Rajesh - Carnatic Instrumental
- Breakfast For Champions
Saturday - 5/15/04
- Legacies of Departure: Troubling Questions for Women in Post Partition India / Urvashi Butalia
- Mrs. Sumitra Nitin / Carnatic Vocal Music
- Bollywood Talent
Sunday - 5/16/04
- Sankar Ramani / Carnatic Vocal
Saturday - 5/22/04
- Naatya Nandhanam (Joy of Dance)
- Hindu Heritage Day
- Sikkil Mala / Flute Recital

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