Surgeon Atul Gawande among MacArthur Geniuses. [more]

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"Preparing students for the global context is an important challenge facing higher education institutions in the country today," says Jamshed Bharucha, Provost of Tufts University in Medford, MA. One of the few Indian Americans in a high level leadership position in academia, Bharucha spoke to Lokvani about his work and some of the issues in higher education. [more]

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In 1995, Andrea co-founded the Center for Women & Enterprise, a non-profit organization that helps female entrepreneurs create businesses. As the CEO of the Center, Andrea helped create 14,000 jobs throughout Massachusetts, as well as $400 million in new wages every year. [more]

During deep drawing process, the thickening of the flange increases with decrease in normal anisotropy, hence the energy required to further bend the sheet for the given number of wrinkles increases. [more]

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"It does feel like a very different kind of pairing, doesn't it?" says Vidya Balan about her latest co-star. Read Bollywood Baatein to learn more about the pair. [more]

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India Society of Worcester hosted a fundraising event on September 16th at the India Center in Shrewsbury, MA. Shaam-e-Rangeen, as the name suggests was an evening of social interaction, food and music hosted by the Executive Committee of ISW and the Board of Trustees. [more]

The Ambassador of India, Ronen Sen lit the traditional lamp to inaugurate the new exhibit at the MFA, "Domains of Wonder: Masterworks of Indian Painting". [more]

With the sun splashing down on New Mother India in Waltham, MA, a significant group of members and friends of the Indian American Forum for Political Education, gathered to honor Life Members and interact with Congressman James McGovern (3rd District, MA) at a special luncheon on August 26th. [more]

Dr. Thomas Abraham, Chairman of the Center, introduced Jane Shringar of the Nassau County Court, who in her address, lauded the contributions of the Non Resident Indian community in the United States. "The Indian American community has enriched the life of the United States with significant contributions in almost every walk of life," she said. [more]

The 31st Annual Toronto International film festival featured a strong line-up of South Asian films. The Bollywood trio of Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar were among the South Asian talent to spark excitement in Toronto. [more]

"I will fight to bring fiscal discipline back to the government. I will work to fulfill all the promises I have made to the people of my constituency. I am of the firm conviction that nothing is impossible if we are prepared to work," says Raj Bhakta, candidate for U.S. Congress from Northeast Philadelphia constituency, during a fund raiser in Weston, MA. [more]

With lower labor cost, talent pool needed to support the industries to meet global standards, ITO helped delivery model and vendor base, a fast growing market for products, highly skilled labor pool, proactive industrial policies of the government, affluent financial institutions, and adequate infrastructure, Gujarat welcomes all entrepreneurs to make it their first choice in India. [more]

Vishwanathan's performance at the Peabody Essex Museum will present a range of compositions, namely Padams and Javalis, from the Devadasi (court dancer) repertoire. These compositions explore the myriad facets of romantic love from a woman's point of view. Explanations in English will be provided. [more]

Harvard Sangeet, the South Asian music group on campus presents a recital by Pandit Jasraj on September 24, 2006. Sangeet was founded in response to the steadily growing number of remarkable South Asian musical talents and enthusiasts on Harvard campus. [more]

World Music presents the renowned masters of northern India's Kathak dance, Birju Maharaj Dance Company on Sunday, October 8 at 8 pm at the Somerville Theatre, Somerville, MA. [more]

In celebration of Domestic Violence awareness month in October and Mahatma Gandhi's birthday celebrations, Saheli, Friendship for South Asian Women has organized a 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 1st, 2006. [more]

Here is a list of all the upcoming Garbas in town starting with the Garba organized by Gurjar this weekend. [more]

The Mehta Jewellery (of Chennai) Boston Exhibition will be held on September 30 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Burlington, MA, featuring glittering diamonds from traditional closed-set thodus to modern designer sets with gemstones and solitaires. [more]

From the moment of conception, parenting is demanding, exhilarating, exhausting and ennobling. It's all the more challenging when you are in a different country with a different lifestyle. [more]

On August 26th 2006, Keerthana Gnanapradeepan presented her solo dance debut (Arangetram) in Bharatanatyam - South Indian classical dance. The debut stage was the Sorenson Center for the Arts, Babson College. [more]

Congratulations to Sarwan Aggarwal, Sandeep Bansal, Janani Baskaran, Pushpa Baskaran, Anindya Basu, Ami Bhatt, Sitaram Chandawarkar, Durga Devarakonda, Chandran Elumalai, Dattatray Joshi, Mukkai Krishnamoorthy, Samir Mehta, Nirvik Nandy, Abhishek, Narendra, Sarthak Pani and Bharath Venkatraman, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. [more]

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The track is a real treat for Anu Malik fans. Salman fans, you get to hear your hero narrate a most beautiful couplet! [more]

Films Philos opened Ramin Bahrani's acclaimed feature film MAN PUSH CART. Featuring a heartbreaking performance by former New York City street cart vendor Ahmad Razvi (a Pakistan native), MAN PUSH CART was one of the most praised films at the 2006 Sundance and New Directors/New Films Film Festivals and is one of those rare motion pictures that gets the heart, soul and spirit of New York City absolutely right. [more]

The compilation of lectures gives an excellent exposition of a subject, which prima facie appears to be very complex to understand but unravels its beauty and profundity as you read along. [more]

With Dassehra and Diwali just around the corner my food worries get bigger and bigger - am I doing enough to celebrate festivals and special occasions? [more]

For the first time in its colorful history the Board of Control for Cricket in India is selling tickets online [more]

Giraffe on the Green! Roger Williams Park Zoo, RI. [more]

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When a thing is true, there is no need to use any arguments to substantiate it - Vinoba Bhave. [more]