Interviews with co-chairs
Interviews with host committee members
Spotlight on excellence awards
Preview of Lokvani 10 celebration

Lokvani Spotlight on Excellence Awards in this issue is focused on recognizing "Community Catalysts". Is there an individual who has been working hard to mobilize a group, running an organization or doing extraordinary service ? NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE Community Catalyst NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, July 19 !!! It is easy! [more]

Congratulations to Ali Rizvi, Aparna Balaji, Bhuvana Ganesh, Deepti Navaratna, Geetha Murali, George Ruckert, Kumu Gupta, Mahalingam Santhanakrishna, Minal Akkad, Mohan Subramaniam, Preetesh Shrivastava, Raghu Saranathan, Rohan Krishnamurthy, Shweta Subram, Sudha Lakshmi Rao, Sunanda Sahay and Tejasvi Putcha, who have been selected to receive the Lokvani Spotlight on Excellence Award for the "Amazing Artists" category. The awards will be given on September 9, 201l at the Lokvani Gala. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

"Boston has the potential to become the Silicon Valley of Medical Electronic Systems,” says Prof. Chandrakasan, newly appointed Head of the prestigious Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at MIT. A brilliant researcher and an outstanding teacher, Chandrakasan discussed his work and shared his vision for the department. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

Dr. Kala Iyengar is skilled in facilitating workshops and delivering lectures on values, self-empowerment, and spirituality and medicine, while also serving as Director of Peace Village Learning & Retreat Center. She has taught meditation for 26 years and has been engaged in programs to help patients identify and manage non-physical cause of pain and disease. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)

Deepika Padukone wanted her own romantic melody in Aarakshan. Influenced by love ballad in Raajneeti created between Ranbir and Katrina, Deepika asked for a number as romantic as More piya. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Russian School of Math)

IAFPE held its Entrepreneurship and Public Policy and Internship Awards Luncheon on June 26 at the Westin Waltham. There were more than 75 people in attendance. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Mumbai Chopstix)

Lynnfield resident Victor F. Saldanha, M.D. was awarded the internationally competitive Service Above Self Award from Rotary International on June 29, 2011 at a gathering of 350 Rotarians at the Danversport Yacht Club to install the incoming District Governor, Asst. Governors and 47 Club Presidents of RI District 7930 for the year 2011-2012. [more]

(This article is sponsored by Prashant H. Fadia Foundation)

Sabnam is a 19-year-old woman from Pardhi, a village in the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh. About 3 years ago, she married Mohammed Jamil, who worked as a weaver in a small saree-making unit, earning about Rs.100 per 8-hour-workday. Read how AIF Program impacted her life. [more]

Sudarshan’s achievement and his undoubted future as an accomplished Carnatic musician are a testament to what great things are possible under Guru Tara’s tutelage and with hard work and dedication - and I hope, an inspiration for the many children and parents who were present to share in this experience. [more]

Sri Kuchipudi Natyalaya presented kuchipudi dance ballet “Sri Krishna Paarijatham” in the auspicious presence of HH Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji on June 19th at Chinmaya Mission in Andover, MA. [more]

Aa dekhein zara kisme kitna hai dum jamke rakhna kadam New England ke saathiyon…An evening steeped in Melody! New England’s best talent onstage in a rigorous competition! Entertainment at its finest! Notable musical legends as judges! Multiple Public choice awards! All this and more awaits you at the grand finale of the New England SaReGaMaPa competition, organized by New England Hindi Manch (NEHM) on July 9th in Wellesley, MA. Buy tickets. [more]

Thirty local dancers and dance teacher present a fascinating dance ballet titled "Navavidha Bhakti" with unique music, English narration and a fascinating choreography. All proceeds go to support visually disadvantaged in under-served regions of India. Buy Tickets [more]

The India Association of New Hampshire (IANH) held its annual Spring Festival on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Nashua High School North. A plethora of people attended this grand event which provided a showcase for the extraordinary amount of talent around New Hampshire. [more]

The inaugural 'Hudson Cricket Cup tournament' (HCCT) concluded successfully at Greeley Park, NH on May 14th. 'Waltham XI' took the honor of being the HCCT 2011 champion by beating 'Nashua Nukes'. [more]

Amma, the world-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader from India, will visit Boston July 10-13. Free Public Programs are being held at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough at 10 am and 7.30 pm on July 10th and at 7 pm on July 13th at the Best Western in Marlborough. [more]

The Institute will enroll individuals from the private, non-profit, and public sectors, from early in their career through retirement. Exploring both Lawrence & Lowell, participants will strengthen their ability to lead and build a network with other socially responsible leaders. Apply now. [more]

The Boston Lobsters is a professional World Team Tennis franchise in it's seventh year in Boston. All leading players from all over the world play in this league. India's top player, Leander Paes plays for the Washington Kastles. He will be in Boston when the Kastles play the Lobsters. Buy tickets. [more]

Pratham USA receives $250,000 Deloitte21 Challenge Grant to support the launch of new centers for disenfranchised teenage girls in India. [more]

In sacred text of Gita, Bhagwan Shri Krishna, compares Man with a fig tree (पीपल वृक्ष), upside down. Which appears to have its roots above and the branches and leaves under. Brain/mind appears like the root and human body the tree. [more]

My grandmother may not be part of American culture, and I may not be fully part of hers. But my grandmother is part of my family, and that’s what counts. [more]

From a very young age, I have always been captivated by tigers. I remember watching Mogley in Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book, living in these very jungles along with his animal friends. Here in the Sundarbans, among the revering beauty of nature on a river exploration, I am unbelievably close to a beautiful yet powerful tiger that has always intrigued me, that is in danger of extinction. [more]

The temple recently shot to fame due to the discovery of an extraordinary amount of wealth hidden in the chamber. Here is a history of the temple as told to me by my father-in-law, Shri T.R. Krishna Iyer, who served as the temple's Chief Executive Officer for many years. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events and concerts during this upcoming fortnight including Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2011, Tennis Star Leander Paes, Nine Pathways to Devotion-A Dance Ballet, Swar Sandhya, Neerja Pandit in Concert, Krishna Trishna, Vivekananda Family Camp, Lokvani@10 and Saheli Second Annual Gala. [more]

Congratulations to Kishore Balsara and Prabhakar Nadkarni, who were winners of the last set of puzzles. Here is one easy puzzle for students and one for adults. [more]

I bet an Indian is throwing party in the neighborhood.., we see lots of... [more]

(This article is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

Ajay Gogavale and Atul Gogavale known as the Rehman of Marathi films present a short but lovely track. [more]

Did you hear about the two little boys who found themselves in a modern art gallery by mistake? "Quick," said one, "Run! Before they say we did it!" [more]

Summertime is for grilling! [more]

When summer is in the air at last! [more]

In a pond koi can reach lengths of eighteen inches. Amazingly, when placed in a lake, koi can grow to three feet long. The metaphor is obvious. You are limited by how you see the world. - Vince Poscente, Olympian (1961- ). [more]