Lokvani: Desi Information

E-Learning - Providing "On-Demand" Training And Education
The Boston Group was recently awarded an $11 million contract to provide e-learning solution to Bank Mandiri in Indonesia. CEO Subu Kota talks to Lokvani about E-learning and successfully reaching markets around the world. more...

In Conversation with Sonal Shah, Founder, Indicorps
Sonal Shah, Founder of Indicorps, participated in the session on Social Entrepreneurship at TiECON 2004. In an exclusive interview with Lokvani, Shah gave clear pointers and specific advice to make social entrepreneurship a success. more...

Technology - (Sponsored by The Boston Group)
Visual Hull Motion Graphs
What is computer vision? The field is quite broad, but one main research problem is to infer properties of a 3D world from 2D images or video. Naveen Goela writes about the research he did at MIT's artificial intelligence lab. more...

ISW's India Center - A Home Away From Home
India Society of Worcester held a dedication ceremony for the newly opened India Center, in Shrewsbury, MA on June 19, 2004. Timothy Murray, Mayor of Worcester, Pramatesh Rath, Consul General of India, State Senator Karen Polito were amongst the dignitaries who attended the event. more...

Bollywood Baatein
South Indian actor/director Revathy is back with a new film Phir Milenge, where she tackles the sensitive subject of 'AIDS'. more...

Over $20k Raised At AIF Boston Fundraiser
Beautiful paintings by New England artists Vivek and Sonika Mehra sold at the charity auction held at the home of Raj and Nalini Sharma, helped raise funds for the America India Foundation. AIF Executive Director, Pradeep Kashyap was present. more...

Annual Day Celebration At Shishubharati School
The highlights of the Shishubharati annual program were the Graduation Ceremony and the Diorama project presentations by the graduating students. more...

Offshore Outsourcing Legislation: Election Year Politics Or Genuine Initiatives?
Offshore outsourcing (or offshoring) is the "issue of the day" this election year. more...

Study On Risk Factors For Diabetes & Coronary Artery Disease Among Indian Americans
Asian Indians around the world have one of the highest rates of coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes mellitus (DM). Why? How can you help? more...

Five Steps That May Turn The Market's Ups And Downs To Your Advantage
The market goes up, and the markets go down. But what steps can you take when the market becomes more volatile than usual? Should you take all your money out and cut your losses? Or, wait things out? more...

For The Mathematically Inclined
Congratulations Rahul Banerjee, Ramesh Gupta, Vipul Joshi, Swathi Krishnan, Samita Mohanasundaram, Mukund Seshadri and Bharath Venkataraman who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. more...

Concert By Shri R.K. Srikantan And Shri R.S. Ramakanth
(Sponsored by Sounds of India)
NEKK presented a memorable vocal recital by Sangeetha Kalanidhi R.K.Srikantan accompanied by R.S.Ramakanth, Tara Bangalore and Mahalingam Santhanakrishanan. more...

Summer Movie Viewing
Oldies Goldies! Watch some of these classics this summer of '04. more...

Books - Catch Up On Summer Reading
Catch up on your summer reading with books for one and all. more...

July 4th Special - Barbeques
(Sponsored by Milan Restaurant)
Sizzle up your backyard grill with these cool Barbeque special. more...

Parents Against Media Violence - A One Man's Quest
Shocking statistics about the effect of media violence on kids led Bala Kumar in Brampton, Canada to form the organization, Parents against Media Violence or PAMV. more...

Indo-Americans For Kerry
Indo-Americans in the New England area are planning two fundraisers, a women's issue focused event which the Kerrys will attend and an event at Mantra restaurant for young South Asian professionals on July 12ht and 14th. more...

The Indian Business Club @ MIT Invites Nominations For The 2004 Global Indus Technovators Awards
The 2004 call for nominations for Global Indus Technovators Awards is open until July 15, 2004. more...

Dance Synergy At Ashland Temple Fundraiser
On July 11th don't miss the exciting dance and music synergy event by prominent local area Dance teachers and Music artists at the Ashland Temple fundraiser. Event includes a free dinner. more...

SNEH's Summer Picnic Social
SNEH, the organization that fosters Hindi and cultural heritage of India by organizing social and cultural events kicked off their summer event with a picnic get together at Kimble farms, MA. more...

Dawn Of The Genomic Era
TiE-Boston had a special keynote roundtable at TIECON 2004 to discuss opportunities and challenges in Biotech and Pharma Industry post 'Human Genome'. more...

Have a laugh - Cartoon
My Life by Bill Clinton. more...

Jokes: Points To Ponder
How come "abbreviated" is such a long word? more...

In Memory Of The Dearly Departed
The Seth Family will sponsor a Satsang at the ISW India Center in the memory of Mrs. Maya Devi Seth, Mr. Virendra Kumar Tandon, Mr. Dev Raj Capur, and Mr. John Benedetti on Sunday July 11, 2004. more...