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Our Voice And Yours

Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers at Lokvani! [more]

Lokvani Talks To Mohan And Shama Nannapaneni

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
The word "philanthropist" in our vocabulary means someone who gives money away. To Mohan and Shama Nannapaneni, it is taking some of the issues of development, education and health into consideration and the desire to help through the Mohan Nannapaneni and Friends Foundation. They share their views with Lokvani on this extraordinary journey. [more]

In Conversation With Prema Pandurang

(This article is sponsored by Tadmor & Tadmor, LLP )
Professor Prema Pandurang who is on a Dharma Prasar Yatra was featured this week on NBC's Today show. She spoke to Lokvani about her unique career and the vital importance for Indian American youth to find their roots. [more]

Technology - Quantifying Performance Using Human Function Signatures

The more clearly you can see into the future, the better off you will be. As forward-thinking as modern design is, subjective measurement is still quite popular in classifying the performance of designs which will interface with people such as sports shoes, feel of shift quality in autos, golf clubs and orthopedics. Here is what you can do to change it. [more]

Bollywood Baatein

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Rani apologizes to the media for the scuffle that broke out in Varanasi. Bollywood makes a big leap, Rajshri Production's Vivah premieres online. [more]

Boston Bhangra Competition 2006 - A Huge Success

(This article is sponsored by Copper Pages)
The top award went to the Duniya All Stars team from Vancouver, British Columbia, who were awarded a trophy, medals, and $2500. Second place was awarded to Lethal Bhangra Crew (LBC) from Merced, California, while the third prize went to Cornell University.. [more]

O.S. Arun Presents Classic Compositions

"Compositions of Surdas, Tulasidas, Bharatiyar and others can never be considered light or less classical" said O.S. Arun whose concert clearly showed his expertise at rendering both the traditional Carnatic compositions and Bhajans. [more]

Savitri - Two Different Perspectives

Two artistic creations, one an English opera by Gustav Holst conducted by Jonathan McPhee and the other a Bharatanatyam dance choreographed by Ranjani Saigal, presented two different perspectives on the famous story of Sathyavan-Savithri. Amudha Pazhanisamy danced to the accompaniment of a live orchestra featuring Geetha and Rasika Murali and Arun and Ranjani Saigal. [more]

Financial Planning And Management For Seniors Discussed At Seniors Meet

Financial Planning and Management for Seniors was the topic of discussion at the 12th Conference on Seniors organized by the National Indo-American Association for Senior Citizens (NIAASC). [more]

TIE Boston's Third Annual Workshop On Global Sourcing

TIE Boston's Third Annual Workshop on Global Sourcing dealing with Financial Services, High tech Manufacturing, Biotech and Telecom/ Networking will be held at Northeastern University on November 18th, 2006. [more]

IAFPE-NE To Host 24th National Convention In Cambridge

Indian American Forum for Political Education will hold its 24th National Convention at the Hyatt Regency, in Cambridge, MA on Saturday, December 2, 2006 with talks by Sen. Kerry, Rep. Frank, Capuano, Meehan, Delahunt and State Representatives Barve, Chivukula, Dandekar and others. Don't miss it! [more]

Second Annual AACSA Convention

Asian American Convenience Stores Association invites you to their Second Annual Convention to be held on Dec. 2-3 in Tampa, Florida. [more]

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2007 To Be Held In Delhi

The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, for the first time in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry and supported by the Government of NCT of Delhi, is once again organizing the 5th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, scheduled for 7-9 January, 2007 in New Delhi. [more]

Arjun Ramamurthy Wins New England Region Siemens Competition

Arjun Ramamurti, a senior from Lexington High School won the New England Regional, a silver medal, a $3000 scholarship and an opportunity to compete for $100,000 at the prestigious 2006 National Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science & Technology. [more]

Sahayta Opens US Chapter In Boston

The mission of Sahayta, a non-profit organization based in India, is to provide holistic (financial, emotional and social) support to people afflicted with cancer. [more]

Arangetram: Meghna Chandra

Meghna Chandra, a student of Neha Parikh, recently presented her solo dance debut (Arangetram) in Bharatanatyam, an Indian classical dance style at the Amato Center for Performing Arts, in Milford, New Hampshire. [more]

Money Matters

Take a look at the currency and bullion rates. How is the Indian market performing? We have the answers. [more]

For The Mathematically Inclined

Congratulations to Sandeep Bansal, Ryan Bhattacharyya, Sitaram Chandawardar, Shailesh Goregaokar, Ekta Mehta, Samir Mehta, Kavitha Muralidharan, Madhavi Muralidharan, Sarthak Pani, Durga Rao, Sai Tenneti, Bharat Venkataraman and Sirisha Yalamarthi, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one puzzle for kids and one for adults. [more]

Music Review - American Blend

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
Abu Malik makes his debut with this album featuring fabulous singers like Sonu Nigam, Daler Mehndi, Sukhwinder Singh, Abhijeet and others. [more]

Film Review - Jaan-EMann

Shirish Kunder's first venture, Jaan-E-Mann, could have followed the ABC's and 1-2-3s of Hindi filmmaking to the T. But it can't really fit in the usual formula box. [more]

Book Review - New Age Management Philosophy From Ancient Indian Wisdom

V Srinivasan, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Infotech, a very successful IT company attributes his managerial success in part to the wisdom he gleaned from a 2000 year old text - The Thirukural. [more]

Recipes - Thanksgiving Special

From turkey to cranberries and mashed potatoes, say Thanksgiving, the culinary way. [more]

Cricket Corner - Howzzat

Two junior cricketers from Hyderabad created history when they added a world-record 721 runs in 40 overs to eclipse the 664-run stand between Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kamble set in 1987-88. [more]

US Senate Votes In Favor Indian Civil Nuclear Legislation

The US Senate's overwhelming 85-12 vote on November 16 in favor of the Indian civil nuclear legislation is a significant step forward for building a strategic relationship between both countries. [more]

Picture Of The Fortnight

Two heads are better than one! [more]

Thought For The Day

(This article is sponsored by epuja)
Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action - W.J. Cameron. [more]

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Choice Meal Program For Older Adults in Indian Community
Jagrata - Jai Mata Di
Generation Desi Presents the Last Comedian Walking
Saturday - 11/18/06
Domains of Wonder: Masterworks of Indian Painting / MFA
Light Music & Variety Show
Yoga for Your Nose (Jal Neti)
Global Sourcing Workshop / TiE
Indira Sari Sale
Sunday - 11/19/06
Domains of Wonder: Masterworks of Indian Painting / MFA
Yoga for Your Nose
Indira Sari Sale
Thursday - 11/23/06
Sai Baba Naam Jaap
Saturday - 11/25/06
Domains of Wonder: Masterworks of Indian Painting / MFA
Ram Parivar Abhishekam
MUSHAIRA
Sunday - 11/26/06
Domains of Wonder: Masterworks of Indian Painting / MFA
Wednesday - 11/29/06
Free Health Stop
Thursday - 11/30/06
Social Entrepreneurship in India
Friday - 12/1/06
Indian Life & Style Model Search
Bollywood and Bhangra DJ dance party
Saturday - 12/2/06
The National Convention of Indian American Forum
2nd Annual Asian American Convinience Stores Association Convention
Workshop - Five Elements Healing Process by M]yuri Zonka of Penukonda, India
Sunday - 12/3/06
Yoga for Your Nose!
2nd Annual Asian American Convinience Stores Association Convention
Geeta Jayanti
Monday - 12/4/06
Satyanarayana Pooja by Pandit Srinivasa Shastr
Wednesday - 12/6/06
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Saturday - 12/9/06
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