Happy Mother's Day!
Congratulations to all the graduating seniors!

Mumbai 6th among top 10 global cities on billionaire count! [more]

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"We have a 91 year old gentlemen whose daughter signed him up as a member so he could visit his sister (93) and brother (90) who lived in the North End" - Jean Patel Bushnell, Executive Director of ITN Greater Boston (Independent Transportation Network) who came into this job with a lifelong passion of hers to ‘help the seniors’. [more]

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Academy Award-nominated director Deepa Mehta released her newest film MIDNIGHT’S CHILDREN in the United States last week. Based on the Booker Prize-winning novel by Salman Rushdie – who also narrates the film – the critically acclaimed motion picture began its US release on April 26 in New York City opening exclusively at the Angelika and Beekman theaters. The film then released on May 3 in Los Angeles and Washington D.C. followed by many additional cities. [more]

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There are reports that Saif Ali Khan's daughter Sara will soon enter bollywood and her aunt Soha admits that her niece has the potential. [more]

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Leher, a group of talented like-minded local artists, presented Shaam-e-Leher: An Enchanting Evening of Timeless Ghazals and Geets on April 20, 2013 in Lexington, MA. Dr. Amal Jawa, Leher team lead and show organizer said, “This was an excellent opportunity for the band to showcase their musical talents and help raise funds for the noble goal of opening 100 blind eyes in India via Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF).” [more]

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Marathon Monday was a horrific day for the city of Boston, but it did not diminish the compassion and generosity of the local community. Despite the tragic events, 300 supporters came out for the Akshaya Patra Foundation’s 6th Annual Boston Benefit Event. The event raised $380,000 for Akshaya Patra’s unique and innovative school lunch program in India that serves 1.3 million underprivileged children daily. [more]

“When I look back, I think that my mother is an amazing woman.She came to this country alone in the late 60’s on a fellowship to become a physician when there were few.She has served as my best role model,"says Dr. Mina Paul who has in a distinguished career in dentistry has broken a few barriers herself.She is the first South Asian to serve as Chairperson of the Mass Board of Registration in Dentistry, 2013 for the 6th consecutive year.This October,she will also be the first woman President elect for the Association of Dental Boards. [more]

In a spring season that is studded with arts shows and recitals, 'Drishya,' the annual talent competitions hosted by New England Malayalee Association (NEMA), stands out for sheer scale. Check out the winner list! [more]

At the annual event of India Society of Worcester, Dr. Kunwar Bechain, Dr. Suresh Awasthi and Mr. Deepak Gupta, leading Hasya Kavis from India and maestros of humor with impeccable timing and delivery, entertained a packed hall at the India center for over three hours bringing home some very poignant thoughts mixed with humor. [more]

Local musicians and dancers Durga Krishnan, Tara Anand, KVS Vinay, Pravin Sitaraman, Sunanda Narayanan, Jothi Raghvan and Aparna Balaji pay tribute to the great legend - Lalgudi Sri Jayaram. The article is compiled by Durga Krishnan. [more]

The unusual entrepreneur who succeeded in using effective press and word of mouth to build an empire with her beauty products shared the secret of her success with MIT students. [more]

NESSP was founded in 2006, with a group of devoted volunteer families to spread the untainted love of Shri Sai Baba and his teachings. Shri Sai’s key and most precious principles were Shradha (Faith) and Saburi (Patience). NESSP is pleased to announce the “Land Acquisition” which is an important milestone in the vision towards having a permanent “Shirdi Sai Temple”. [more]

Celestial Minds, an organization with a mission to make Chess a popular sport in New England, treated Chess lovers with a fantastic event on April 20th - the USCF Rated New England Junior Open Chess Championship. [more]

Between her last year's collection of “Indian Village” and this year’s collection of “Indian Folk Dances”, Java has successfully highlighted richness of Indian lifestyles and folk. [more]

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, the Health Expo attracted over 700 people, 27 exhibitors and nine distinguished speakers at Newton Marriott Hotel in Newton, MA. [more]

An annual India Poetry Reading is arranged at Harvard University every May. The event commenced in 1997 and has continued every year. This year’s program is scheduled for Sunday, May 12, to be held at 3 PM in the Tsai Auditorium in the building CGIS South (Room S010), Harvard University, Cambridge, MA. [more]

On May 30th, the American India Foundation’s New England Chapter, in partnership with the Boston University India Initiatives, will host ‘An Evening with Gurcharan Das’. The event will feature remarks from internationally renowned author and public intellectual figure Gurcharan Das. [more]

Mentored by community and business leaders, Akshaya Patra's internship program provides an opportunity for high school and college students to learn and explore creative solutions in the area of marketing, social media, technology, and community relations. [more]

Nearly 4,000 members of the Marathi speaking community are expected to gather together on July 5 at Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence Rhode Island to attend the 3-day long 16th biennial Brihan Maharashtra Mandal (BMM) convention. [more]

Nivedha Ram, Acton-Boxborough Regional High and Anish Athalye, Massachusetts Academy of Math & Science, Worcester, MA are 2013 Presidential Scholars! [more]

Sprockets, a team of high school students residing in Westborough, Shrewsbury, participated in First Technical Challenge (FTC) world championships this year. The team members are Mustafa Khan, Usmann Khan and Faraz Ilyas attending St. John's High School in Shrewsbury, Moni Balaparya attending Westboro High School, Arham Balaparya attending Shrewsbury High School and Ashraf Magdum attending Advanced Science and Math Academy in Marlboro. [more]

Thanks to Facebook co-founder, Eduardo Saverin, the expatriation tax was recently the focus of considerable public attention. Why? Because many, including Senators, were concerned that as a consequence of Mr. Saverin’s renunciation of US citizenship, the taxman lost out. [more]

While the ‘90s were a time of economic prosperity and wealth accumulation for many, the 2000’s have reminded people of the importance of diversification and protection. Certainly, economic and world events have caused many of us to refocus on a larger and more challenging financial picture. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Sita Haran, Rupak Kulkarni, Soorya Festival, Gatha Odissi, Yeh Jo Mohobaat Hai, IAGB Dinner Cruise, and Boston Sargam Music and Dance Competition. [more]

Congratulations to Kishore Balsara, Abhimanyu Bhargava, Suhas Joglekar, Saba Lateef and Suhas Pathak, who were the winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all! [more]

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Typing here isn't enough to encourage and convince people that they need to watch this film! This movie, as a whole, is wonderful! Each film, individually, is unique, well made and carries a particular emotion along with it. [more]

What is in a name? [more]

A Californian man has invented a robotic parking attendant. He's calling it at the Silicon Valet. [more]

Put a spring in your step with these delicious recipes from Dr. Saila Reddy's collection. [more]

Mandarin Ducks in Southern New England! [more]

It’s what each of us sows, and how, that gives us character and prestige. Seeds of kindness, goodwill, and human understanding, planted in fertile soil, spring up into deathless friendships, big deeds of worth, and a memory that will not soon fade out. We are all sowers of seeds-and let us never forget it! [more]