We extend our sympathies and support to all the families that have been affected by the Mumbai Tragedy. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
"We make sure our clients get the best possible opportunity to fulfill their real estate dreams. Every transaction is going to be different, but our clients can have piece of mind knowing that we take care of each step of this process" - Dilip and Sara Varghese. [more]

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"I am very inspired by the accomplishments of the South Asian community," says Raj Bhakta, a candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania's 13th District. A graduate from Boston College, Bhakta spoke to Lokvani about his campaign. [more]

Most of us associate Business Intelligence with Data Mining. In reality, Business Intelligence is much more than Data Mining. While Data Mining is literally about mining raw data to get some useful information (using pre-defined parameters and complex algorithms), Business Intelligence on the other hand includes Reporting and Analysis Systems, Corporate Performance Measurement, Executive Dashboards, and Decision Support Systems. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Tattoos are the latest in-thing in Bollywood, and after Urmila Matondkar sported one, Esha Deol now joins the club. [more]

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"You have to dream before your dreams can come true," says Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, President of India, and the youth in New England proved that recently at the TYE event at TiECON East. [more]

Manasi Singhal, a senior at Dartmouth College and a past IAFPE summer intern, shares her experience on the recent event titled "Building a 21st Century Workforce: A Forum on Jobs and Opportunity with the Candidates for Governor" held in Roxbury. [more]

Comprehensive population genetics data along with archeological and astronomical evidence overwhelmingly concludes that Indian civilization and its human population is indigenous. [more]

On May 20th, 2006, Monisha Rajinikanth, a resident of Wayland, Massachusetts, celebrated her Nritya Nipuna, a solo dance recital. Nritya Nipuna, which literally means 'expert dance', is a contemporary variation of the more traditional events such as Arangetram (ascending the stage) for Bharatnatyam and Rangapravesh for Kathak. [more]

After years of dance lessons under Smt. Jasmine Shah, Smt. Preetha Arun, and Smt. Jeyanthi Ghatraju, I performed my arangetram on June 17, 2006. [more]

Aadhaarshila - The Foundation Stone, well known as ATFS Learning Center, recognized the accomplishments of its students in a tastefully done prize distribution ceremony held at the school. [more]

Next Generation Foundation (NGF) has partnered with the Burlington Cricket Club to raise funds to sponsor underprivileged kids. It takes only $60-$70 to sponsor a child. [more]

One of the best summertime activities for families with children is the annual week long Vivekananda Family Camp. [more]

A $500,000 gift by two philanthropic organizations in the Indian- American community of Massachusetts has enabled the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) to almost triple its existing gallery space for traditional art of India. The Prashant H. Fadia Foundation and Deshpande Foundation Gallery of Indian Art opens Saturday, July 15, 2006 with new exhibition and public programs. [more]

The super hit comedy will be staged at the Billerica Memorial High School on July 29th, 2006 at 7.30 pm. Book your tickets early! [more]

Congratulations to Sandeep Bansal, Ryan Bhattacharya, Sitaram Chandawarkar, Somnath Chattopadhyay, Raghuram Manickam, Suryateja Rao, Arun Saigal and Gaurang Vaishnav who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. [more]

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Mistakes to avoid when selling your home. [more]

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The winning team of Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Javed Akhtar and Karan Johar bring you a memorable soundtrack. [more]

Summer is here and time to catch up with your reading while on vacation. Here are some from our archives. [more]

Old ones, new ones, catch up with some favorites. [more]

A Mumbaikar's reaction to the Mumbai blast. [more]

Classy 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Half Duplex For Sale By Owner near the Lexington Center. Price $429,000. Open House on Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. [more]

Tips and Tricks that make cooking fun. [more]

The ICC is to launch a comprehensive research project into the contentious issue of player burnout, according to their Chief Executive, Malcolm Speed. [more]

When English is spoken as in Hindi! [more]

Mount Greylock, the highest mountain peak in Massachusetts. [more]

(This article is sponsored by epuja)
A poem from Kalidasa. [more]