Happy Independence Day

Lokvani Talks To Uma Yalamanchili Of Hot Breads
Hot Breads is the brand new Indian Bakery in Woburn offering delicious and tasty pastries, croissants and cakes with an Indian flavor. Meet Uma Yalamanchili, the smart and exuberant lady behind this venture. more...

'Kahani' Children's Magazine Makes Its Debut
Kahani, a children's magazine makes its debut at the August 15th Independence Day Celebrations at the Hatch Shell. more...

Technology - (Sponsored by The Boston Group)
Artificial Discs For The Aching Backs
New LDRs for aching backs, integrated sensors and wireless communication will not only reshape medicine but also provide ways to monitor the condition of the disc beyond simple, external techniques. more...

Bollywood Baatein
Only in Bollywood dreams...Britney to play an all American girl who makes friends with three students Aishwarya Rai, Rani Mukherjee and Preity Zinta... more...

Indian American Events At DNC
Several satellite Indian American events were organized by leaders in the community. State Senators Swathi Dandekar and Kumar Barve, Congressmen Ed Markey and John Tierney and party chair Terry McAuliffe attended these events. more...

DNC Round-Up - What They Said
Ted Kennedy "If America is failing to reach our goals today, it's not because our ideals need replacing, it's because our President needs replacing." more...

Lokvani Talks To Delegates On The DNC Floor
Lokvani had a chance to talk to A. Buttar, U. Sengupta, Y. Adkins, R. Devaguptapu, N. Chokshi and S. Vanka, Indian-American delegates on the floor of the DNC in Boston. more...

Indo-American Delegates Greater In Number, Less In Clout At The DNC
Rajen Anand presents a view from the floor of the convention. more...

In Conversation With Dr. Mahesh Mehta
A New Englander who has served as advisor to leading political people in India, including former Prime Minister Vajpayee, talks to Lokvani about his work and his upcoming seminar on Vanaprastha or retirement. more...

Dancing Into Orbit - An Innovative And Invigorating Enterprise
A spellbinding combination of sheer tempo, roaring drum rhythms, intricate foot movements showcased the expressional acumen of the dancers, the musicians, the choreographers and the entire production team. more...

A Captivating Carnatic Music Concert By Priya Tirur
Endowed with a rich voice, remarkable creativity and a versatile style in raga delineation, her rendition of krithis and a deft execution of complex ragas helped maintain a high level of classicism throughout the concert. more...

IAGB India Day 2004, A Preview
The central attraction is a cultural program showcasing the various talented music and dance groups in the area. more...

Unique Designer Wear And Fashion Jewelry On Display At ISW
Pallavi Shah's creations are unique because they combine the elegance and grace of the East and the West and are trendy and sophisticated. more...

A Mexican Comes Home To India
"A Mexican Hindu! I've never heard of such a thing!" It wasn't the first time I had been mistaken for another nationality. more...

AP Minister Visits Boston On A Goodwill Visit
Chavva Chandrasekhar Reddy of the newly elected Andhra Pradesh Government was on a goodwill trip to Boston recently. more...

IITSINE Alumni Picnic
IITSINE meets for its annual picnic at Cochituate State Park, Natick, for a fun-filled day and home cooked food. more...

Congress Working To Limit Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
The United States Senate on May 11, 2004 passed the Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act (S. 1637), which includes several provisions relating to nonqualified deferred compensation plans. more...

Turning Extra Cash Into Big Bucks
At some point in our lives, many of us are lucky enough to earn, inherit or receive a cash gift or refund. Whether it's $500, $5,000 or $15,000, that extra cash, which may not have been planned for, could ultimately make a big difference in your personal economy if properly utilized. Here are some of the options! more...

For The Mathematically Inclined
Congratulations to Sandeep Bansal, Anupa Manjunatha, Chetan Rajadhyaksha, Mukund Seshadri and Ananth Sridhar, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. more...

Music Review - Murder
(Sponsored by Sounds of India)
Alisha Chinai's 'Dil Ko Hazaar Bar' has a distinct 60's feel to it, it is the kind of song Helen would've shaken a shapely leg for. more...

Summer Viewing - The Brilliance Of Ritwik Ghatak
Ghatak's films project a unique sensibility. They are often brilliant, but almost always flawed. more...

Book Review - The Da Vinci Code
This bold book does mark an important milestone of our time for one reason alone. It tells us more than anything else, that we are at a point where old faiths by themselves are not sufficient for many of us. more...

Parsi Recipes
(Sponsored by Milan Restaurant)
Parsi dishes offer a lot of variety and are extremely tasty. Enjoy a few of the popular and delicious recipes. more...

Jokes - May I See Your License Please - Police Jokes
Irritate a cop - Start a conversation with one, then in the middle of the conversation, interrupt him by saying, "So how many people have you framed?" more...

Picture Of The Fortnight
Madrid, Spain. more...

Thought For The Day - Summer
For him in vain the envious seasons roll
Who bears eternal summer in his soul.
- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. more...