The US Senate approves the Indo-US Nuclear Deal. We are eager to hear your reaction. What do you think?
Akshaya Patra Makes It To The Top 5 In The American Express Members Project.
Meet Our Sponsor: Pradeep K. Audho. [more]

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(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)
A native of Boston, Samrat Chakrabarti latest film 'Loins of Punjab' is drawing attention for his acting as well as the Dhol Beat music that he composed for the film. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Rachel C. Tadmor)
These New England dance teachers, students of renowned Bharatanatyam dancer Padmini Ravi of Bangalore spoke to Lokvani about their upcoming Bharatanatyam and Fusion dance production Krishna Bhakti Mala, to be held on Nov 18. All the money raised will support CRY. Buy Tickets.[more]

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)
Shilpa Shetty cheered wholeheartedly for Formula One team Force India at the Grand Prix, Singapore. Have you heard the rumor that Kareena is getting into production? [more]

(This article is sponsored by Maharishi Academy of Total Knowledge)
The Boston Chapter of Pratham USA in its First Annual Gala raised funds to support the Read India Program in 4 districts and impact 400,000 children. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Prashant H. Fadia Foundation)
Five Principles for an Agile Art Experience - V. [more]

Meru Education Foundation presented Madhavi Mudgal and her niece and disciple, Arushi Mudgal in an Odissi dance performance at the National Heritage Museum on Sunday, September 28, 2008. The performance featured live music by a team of talented professionals from New Delhi, India. [more]

Find out how you can be a lucky winner of a ticket for the Pandit Jasraj Concert at MIT on October 24th. [more]

For all the music lovers in New England, drop every thing and head to Cambridge this weekend to attend Gaan Sammelan, Indian Ocean or Sanjay Subrahmanyam concert. [more]

It will be a pleasure for Boston music lovers to hear Begum Akhtar's youngest disciple Rekha Surya sing Ghazal in its authentic form at the MIT Wong Auditorium in Cambridge, MA on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 4:30 pm. Buy Tickets. [more]

On November 9th, get ready for a melodious, musical extravaganza from New England finest musicians/teachers to support the Ashland temple expansion projects. Buy Tickets. [more]

Mirabai - the Musical, a fund-raiser for the non-profit social service organization Udavum Karangal (Helping hands). will be held On November 22nd at 5 PM. The venue is Joseph. P. Keefe Technical School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham. [more]

In the lively dance suite highlighting India's diversity, Khelmel, incollaboration with Bhangra Beats Dance School presented the *Bhangra, Dandiya Raas, Kummi* and Bollywood dance styles. [more]

Enter the first-ever Ramayana writing and dance contests. [more]

The Akshaya Patra Foundation has moved on to the final round of the American Express Members Project. Only five projects remain out of the 1,190 projects submitted. Help make it the winner! [more]

Get into the college of your dream! IAGB, in association with Princeton Review and Lokvani.com, is sponsoring a Free College Admissions Seminar on October 5th. [more]

If you are a TiE business owner, we want to hear from you at JMD Mfg. in Framingham, MA on October 15th at 6:30 pm. [more]

Attorney Neil Sherring has been appointed by Massachusetts Bar Association President Edward W. McIntyre as co-chair of the association's General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section for the 2008-09 year. [more]

Perfect rhythm, footwork that magically follows that perfect rhythm, gestures that complement those graceful moves, and the perfect mood is what one saw when Ira Padhye, a student of Poornima Risbud, performed her debut solo dance. [more]

Working closely with the national Asian American Coalition director and Puneet Ahluwalia the new Chair of Indo-Americans for McCain National Steering Committee, Kumu will be working with other co chairs of the Indian American Coalition across the country, to strengthen the Indo American Republican base in Massachussets for the McCain-Palin ticket. [more]

Founded eight years ago by Ramji Raghavan, a former banker, Agastya hopes to transform education in India through a scalable and interactive education model. [more]

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and his technologies for developing the full potential of human consciousness are known worldwide. He has established centers around the world whose trained teachers make available a variety of programs, including the Transcendental MeditationR and TM-SidhiR programs. The following is an interview with one of New England's top administrators of these programs, Dr. Robert Stowe. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events during this upcoming fortnight including Gaan Sammelan 2008, Chintakayala Ravi - Telugu Movie, Indian Ocean, Rekha Surya and Sanjay Subrahmanyam Concerts, Krishna Bhakti Mala, Falguni Pathak Dandiya Dhoom 2008, IAFPE Presidential Election Panel Discussion, Pandit Jasraj Concert and The Dhananjayans. [more]

Congratulations to Siddharth Annaldasula and Sowmya Varada, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one easy puzzle for students and one for adults. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)
Salim-Sulaiman tuning in melodies to lyrics of Irfan Siddiqui make the music of Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Fashion' interesting to listen to. [more]

If they don't like a black president or an old president or even a female president, then why don't they just utsource the presidency? [more]

From Sweet Boondi, Sondesh, Sundal... here is a festive offering for you. Share your own recipes at the bottom of the page. [more]

They say laughter is the best medicine. These days we need more of that - Stock market and money jokes to lighten up.

It was so cold today I saw a stockbroker with his hands in his own pockets. [more]

Cherry Blossoms! [more]

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi, let us reflect on some of the Mahatma's quotes. [more]