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Lokvani Wishes All Dads A Very Happy Father's Day!

Patriot's Owner Bob Kraft Kicks-Off TiECON 2004
Bob Kraft, CEO of the Kraft Group, addressed over 700 entrepreneurs at TiECON 2004, the annual conference of TIE-Boston, titled "Creating an Entrepreneurial Renaissance". more...

Zander Shares Blueprint For "High Value" Companies At TiECON 2004
Ed Zander's keynote presentation on day two of TiECON focused on the keys to creating and increasing the value of an organization. In an exclusive interview with Lokvani, Zander shared some special thoughts. more...

Bollywood Baatein
Ash to make a splash in Hollywood with Roland Joff's 'Singularity', Barton Randall's 'I Know a Place' and Gurinder Chadha's next 'Mistress of Spices'. more...

Technology - (Sponsored by The Boston Group)
Environmental Management Software System

Environmental Management System (EMS) development is a very resource intensive work. Yet it is critical for federal, state, municipal and higher education public sector entities to develop and implement an EPA - EMS program. more...

AASRA's Well Being Initiative At Lowell
"Moderation is the key word. You should eat as much as your body needs" was the mantra offerd by the speakers at AASRA's Well Being Initiative on Health related needs at Lowell recently. more...

A Step Apart Is A Step Forward
In their dance production "Bharatanatyam - A Step Apart", produced by Maya Nambisan & Aparna Keshaviah, the Group Sanchali has preserved the tradition and technique of the ancient dance form, while giving it a new interpretation. more...

Outreach To The Lowell Immigrant Community By Saheli
Saheli offers free classes to a large community of South Asian and Spanish immigrants. more...

NE Indian-American Students Lead CTY Awards
Indian American children were among the top scorers in the 'talent search' sponsored by John Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). more...

One To One Immigration Clinic Attracts Impressive Numbers
IAFPE and AASRA jointly hosted an immigration clinic on a One-on-One basis for the community. more...

Education For All: A Reality In India?
"Contrary to popular belief, poor in India do want to send their children to school" and "They are willing to make any number of compromises to get their children a decent education" were the common theme at this forum. more...

8th Annual India Poetry Reading At Harvard University
Department of Sanskrit and Indian Studies organized 8th Annual India Poetry Reading on May 8, 2004. more...

Mentoring - Most Important Issue For Women Entrepreneurs
TiE-WIN, a SIG (special interest group) focused on providing support to women entrepreneurs held a special session on mentoring at TiECON 2004. more...

For The Mathematically Inclined
Congratulations Mukund Seshadri and Sanjay Yengul who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. more...

Music Review - Deewar - Best Of Junoon
(Sponsored by Sounds of India)
Deewar - Best of Junoon is the band's first official U.S. release and kicks off their current tour. more...

Restaurant Review - Kashmir Restaurant
Creating layers of zesty and rich flavor, this Indian restaurant is dedicated to serving quality food and service to the Boston area. more...

Theatre Review - Bombay Dreams: The Miracle Or Nightmare On 53rd Street?
It's only a matter of time before America bows to the whims of the Bollywood film maker. And "do the Shakalaka"become the mating call of the West. more...

Film Review - Control Room
A powerful documentary that offers 'behind the scenes' glimpses of the media coverage of the war in Iraq particularly, Al Jazeera. more...

Book Review - Choker Bali
Claimed as a masterpiece for its boldness of approach and thematic content, this fascinating novel written in 1903 by Rabindranath Tagore established the coming of the Modern Indian Novel. more...

Recipes - Snacks Galore
(Sponsored by Milan Restaurant)

The days are warm, but vacations are soon to begin. With time on your hands, here are a few tasty snacks to nibble on... more...

NEKK Ugadi Celebration A Grand Success
The Vasantotsava cum Ugaadi celebration was dubbed by NEKK as a "Drama Night". The night was indeed resplendent with theatric energy. more...

World-Boston Team Visits UN Headquarters
20 members including Indo-Americans from Boston undertook the trip as part of World-Boston's initiative of facilitating international exchange and educating the public about foreign policy and international affairs through its two primary programs, Emerging Leaders and World Affairs. more...

Community Happenings
Find out more about : "The Art of Advising" presented by Indus Women Leaders, Raaga and Taala presented by AID Boston and Jewellery Sale by Anjali Jewellers of Kolkata. more...

The Vivekananda Family Summer Camp - A Small Piece Of Americana
This popular camp combines yoga, meditation, story-telling along with traditional summer camp activities like canoeing. more...

IANH Volunteers Cook And Serve Dinner To Nashua Homeless
more...

Jokes - Politically Correct
A British Corporation: You have two cows. They are mad. They die. Pass the shepherd's pie, please.
An Indian Corporation: You have two cows. You worship both of them.
more...

Picture Of The Fortnight
Can you spot me?? more...

Thought For The Day
President of India A.P.J. Abdul Kalam offers a tribute to his father. more...













Event Update
Thursday - 06/17/04
- Eighth Annual Manufacturing Workshop / Tufts University
- Study of Shankaracharya Vivekachudamani
Friday - 06/18/04
- Jagrata - Jai Mata Di
- Indian Meal Day
Saturday - 06/19/04
- Malayalam Classes
- Exhibition & Sale
Sunday - 06/20/04
- Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sri R.K. Srikantan (Vocal)
- Pandit Ajay Pohankar - Hindustani Vocal
- Mela-Indian Fashion Trends
- Annual Day / Shishu Bharati
Monday - 06/21/04
- Huge Summer Sale!
Friday - 06/25/04
- Gujju Pati Ane NRI Wife / Gujrati Play
- Bhangra
- Raaga & Taala
- Raaga-Taala: Indian Classical Dance and Music Event: Hindustani and Carnatic Classical Music
- Anjali Jewellers of Kolkata Sale
Saturday - 06/26/04
- Katha (UK) Awards
- VPS Cricket Tournament 2004 Press Release
- Raas, Garba & Folk Dance Competition
- Indira Sari Sale
- Bhomi Puja
- Raaga-Taala: Indian Classical Dance and Music Event: Kathak Performance by Satyanarayan Charka and Troupe: Krishna Leela
- Anjali Jewellers of Kolkata Sale
Sunday - 06/27/04
- Indira Sari Sale
- Raaga-Taala: Indian Classical Dance and Music Evening: Classical Dance Performance
- Anjali Jewellers of Kolkata Sale
Thursday - 7/1/04
- The Federation of Kerala Associations of North America (FOKANA) Convention
Sunday - 7/4/04
- Fireworks Cruise Aboard The Virginia C II
Tuesday - 7/6/04
- ATFS Summer Academic Camps
Saturday - 7/10/04
- Saheli Monthly Meeting (note new timing)
Sunday - 7/11/04
- Discourse in Telugu for the first time in Boston
- Bharathanatyam Recital / NE Dance Teachers
Monday - 7/12/04
- Discourse in Telugu
Friday - 7/16/04
- IMANE Summer Meeting
Saturday - 7/17/04
- Cricket For A Cause
Saturday - 7/24/04
- NETS Picnic
- Rhythm & Spice Fundraiser Concert / Saheli
- Saheli Concert (Natraj, Karyshma and Kiran Bedi)
Sunday - 7/25/04
- Potluck Summer Picnic / UIA
- General Body Election Meeting
Friday - 7/30/04
- Advaita Vedanta
Saturday - 7/31/04
- An Evening of Poetry
Saturday - 8/7/04
- Mount Manadnock Adventure
- IITSINE Annual Picnic
Sunday - 8/15/04
- IAGB India Day
Friday - 8/20/04
- Jagrata - Jai Mata Di
Saturday - 9/11/04
- Mohina Attam / Neena Prasad
Friday - 9/17/04
- Silapp-Adhikaaram
- Jagrata - Jai Mata Di

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