Lokvani: Desi Information

Lokvani Talks To Eva Ghosh And Anu Chitrapu
Eva Ghosh, Chairwoman of the TIE Women's Initiative (TIEWIN) and Anu Chitrapu, team member spoke to Lokvani about this initiative whose aim is to address professional issues from a women's perspective and to create a support network for working women. more...

In Conversation With Ravi Kiran, Chitraveena Maestro
I started this concept of Melharmony where I started composing music with harmony but with a stress on the melodic rules. more...

Technology - (Sponsored by The Boston Group)
Electrospun Polycarbonate Nanofibers
Electrospinning is an emerging technology, which can produce fibers in the sub-micron to nanorange for applications such as filtration membranes, nanotubes, and protective clothing. more...

Bollywood Baatein
Our own Ash was there, looking gorgeous as ever, gliding over the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. more...

Momaya Press Debuts With A Short Story Contest
New England natives, Monisha Saldanha and Maya Cointreau make an enterprising debut into the world of publishing through Momaya Press. more...

PEM Hosts Ajay Pohankar
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to hear Ajay Pohankar along with his son Abhijit Pohankar and Aditya Kalyapur at the Peabody Essex Museum on June 5th. more...

Bharatanatayam - A Step Apart
As the dance form moves from India to America, producers Aparna Keshaviah and Maya Nambisan construe it as A Step Apart from its ancient roots. The performance will take place on June 5th. more...

Ekal Vidyalaya Presents Sangeet Sandya
A presentation of ghazals and bhajans by eminent artists from India and a dazzling display of folk dance by the students of Jasmine Shah of the Angikam Academy will be held on June 5th at the Keefe Technical High school in Framingham, MA. more...

The Making Of A Film - On The Sets Of Voodoo Dancer
North Andover Producer/Director Harbal Singh shoots a supernatural thriller in Massachusetts. more...

Kaveri Brings Carnatic Music To Harvard Square
Harvard University students Vasanthi Sridhar (vocal) and Vivek Satish (Violin) founders of 'Kaveri' played carnatic music at Harvard Square, a historic first. Arun Saigal accompanied them on the Mridangam. more...

Satsang Center Fundraiser - Entertaining Fare
Bharatakalai's Sarva Devaya Namaha, Jigisha Pandi's mono act, Jayashree Mohapatra's odissi and performances by Balagokulum students was a real treat for the audience. more...

TAGB Celebrates Ugadi With Tollywood Sensation Aarti Agarwal
Good weather, great organization and a touch of glamour added to the festivity of the Telugu Association of Greater Boston who celebrated TaaraNa Naama Samvatsara Ugadi Utsavalu. more...

IIT Kanpur - Networking With The Alumni
The typical life of a company is 10-20 years, that of an individual between 70-80 years, whereas the life of an educational institution is measured in centuries √ Prof. Dhande, Director, IITK. more...

For The Mathematically Inclined
Congratulations Sandeep Bansal, Ruby Dhillon, Nidhee Krishnan, Smita Mehta, Pooja Mutalik, Rajiv Ramaratnam and Mukund Seshadri who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. more...

Help Your Kids Learn More About Managing Their Personal Economy
If you're searching for ways to teach your kids more about what makes up their personal economy, including the importance of saving and how to set and reach their financial goals, here are some practical tips. more...

Music Review - Nearly Home By Karyshma
(Sponsored by Sounds of India)
Karyshma possesses a fully realized sound, and 'Nearly Home' is a highly polished compendium, which, for a debut album, is truly impressive. more...

Film Review - Meenaxi: A Tale Of Three Cities
Dwelling on the complex relationship between a creator and his creation, the film is a continuation on the ageless debate on illusion, life and art. more...

Recipes - From The Home Kitchen
(Sponsored by Milan Restaurant)
Fitness enthusiast, Alka Dilip Patel shares high fiber, low fat recipes from her kitchen more...

IANH Youngsters Entertain Seniors At Hillsborough County Nursing Home
Children and young adults from the India Association of New Hampshire (IANH) entertained the guests at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home in Goffstown NH on Saturday May 8. more...

Purslane - Coriander
It is an essential ingredient in Asian cuisines, frequently used as a garnish and a flavoring agent. The fresh leaves are referred to as "cilantro" while the seeds used as a spice are called coriander. more...

Natraj, Ravikiran Rise Above Genres, Cultures
Chitraveena Ravikiran played with Natraj, a Boston based fusion music group at the Regatta bar in the Charles Hotel at Harvard Square. more...