Londoners were treated to a rare and magical spectacle recently - a 42 ton elephant! More of this amazing story and other news feeds. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
"I established THRIVE to empower the neediest of the needy in India who with just a little access to basic necessities can help themselves," says Patnaik who is on her way to founding her second non-profit organization SACHI with a mission to provide awareness, education, advocacy and outreach of primary and preventive health information for the South Asian American community. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Dakshin)
Currently on a sabbatical from Lady Irwin College, New Delhi, Dr. Capila is the Country Director for the International Planned Parenthood Federation, South Asia Region. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
The news of the Aishwarya Rai - Abhishek Bachchan breakup is creating waves in Bollywood. Rumor around town is that the planets are to be blamed for the split. Aishwarya Rai is a 'manglik'. [more]

A hallmark of systems biology is the use of quantitative frameworks to describe the non-linear interactions occurring at the molecular, cellular, and higher biological levels. One example is to to integrate genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data to develop models of various pathogens, ranging from viruses to bacteria. [more]

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'Ode to Mother', a dance performance by local dance teachers as part of the Fundraiser for the Ashland Temple was a combined example of community effort and artistic expression. [more]

Learn Quest Academy of Music, Indian Classical Music Conference (Sangeet Sammelan) ended with a resounding success and a treat for music lovers. [more]

IndUS Business Journal's "India Investment Summit & Awards 2006" was held at Boston Newton Marriott on Thursday April 27th, 2006. Steve Sanghi, Chairman and CEO, Microchip Technology was awarded '2006 Business Person of the Year'. [more]

Lalitha Kala Lahari, the cultural wing of Soundarya Lahari, recently organized a soul-filling concert by the famous Carnatic Brothers Shashikiran and Ganesh who revealed a rich repertoire. [more]

Lekhoni, a Bengali creative writer's group, in collaboration with Bhin Golardho, a literary group commemorated the poetry-month by hosting a Bengali poetry-reading event on 29th April, 2006 in Newton. [more]

As part of the Patanjali Lecture Series, Dr. Subhash Kak, an electrical engineer from Louisiana State University, addressed the question of the essence of Indian culture through the symbols of its art and architecture. [more]

The National Cholesterol Education Panel (NCEP)/ Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III updated their Guidelines in 2004 making the target cholesterol very low, particularly in patients who have other risk factors for developing atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). [more]

Come and be part of the fundraiser for the Mrs. Helena Kaushik Women's College, which has been Empowering Women of Rural India since 1999, on May 26th, 2006. [more]

Lalitha Kala Lahari invites you to celebrate Indian Carnatic Music with Ms. Sowmya, one of the topmost musicians of today, on June 4. Ms. Sowmya will be accompanied by Sri. R.K. Shriramkumar on the violin and Sri. Neveyveli Narayan on the Mridangam. [more]

TiECON EAST, the largest global innivation conference on the East Coast, will be held from June 15-17, 2006 in Boston to provide you with information and mentoring needed to expand your business locally and globally! [more]

Indian Business Club @ MIT invites nominations for the Global Indus Technovators Awards 2006 which recognizes and encourages the South Asian innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. [more]

Neel Vora, son of Chandra and Nisha Vora of Northboro, was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at his Eagle Court of Honor. [more]

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This is the biggest question most young couples have. However, home is an FSA - a forced savings account with huge upside potential! [more]

Congratulations to Sandeep Bansal, Sitaram Chandawarkar, Nariman Deboo, Suhas Joglekar, Sarthak Pani, Dipal Savla, Sai Tenneti and Sushil Tuli, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
Harris Jayaraj of 'Rehna hai ter dil mein' fame has created an interesting fusion of Carnatic music and Bollywood music for the soundtrack of the dubbed version of the superhit Tamil movie 'Anniyan'. [more]

From the Director of 'Aitey', comes this film which has a good theme but various subplots. [more]

It is officially the Barbeque season and the best way to celebrate Memorial Day! [more]

By the time John arrived at the football game, the first quarter was almost over.
George: "Why are you so late?".
John: "I had to toss a coin to decide between going to church and coming to the game."
George: "How long could that have taken you?"
John: "Well, I had to toss it 81 times."
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The possibility that Sachin Tendulkar will join the Indian squad for the Test series against West Indies starting June 2 in Antigua has increased after yet another promising day - his third in a row - of training at the MRF Pace Academy in Chennai . [more]

Boston on a Beautiful Sunday Evening - Contribution of a Lokvani reader. [more]

An old Cherokee saying on values. [more]