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Sunday - 05/26/13
Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Valmiki Ramayana Recitation and Interpretation

Wednesday - 05/29/13
Raise your Level of Consciousness
Legal and IP Issues for Your Startup
Raise Your Level of Consciousness

Thursday - 05/30/13
Fireside Chat with Author Gurcharan Das

Friday - 05/31/13
My Dear Muddu Palani, a dance theater by Aparna Sindhoor and Navarasa Dance Theater

Saturday - 6/1/13
Yeh Jo Mohabaat Hai
Family Camp
Gayatri Jayanti - Ganga Dashahara
30th Anniversary of Natyanikethan School of Indian Classical and Folk Dance

Tuesday - 6/4/13
Make Social Media Work for You

Friday - 6/7/13
Jagrata

Saturday - 6/8/13
AAANE Picnic

Sunday - 6/9/13
South Asian Women's Network Conference

Monday - 6/10/13
Baba Ramdev\’\s Pran Yoga

Wednesday - 6/12/13
2nd Annual Deshpande Symposium on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education
Easy Sanskrit Course - Learn Sanskrit Joyfully at Chinmaya Mission Boston

Thursday - 6/13/13
Easy Sanskrit Course - Learn Sanskrit Joyfully at Chinmaya Mission Boston

Friday - 6/14/13
Talk on Comparative Hinduism and Christianity
Easy Sanskrit Course - Learn Sanskrit Joyfully at Chinmaya Mission Boston

Saturday - 6/15/13
LearnQuest presents "Tribute to Mehdi Hassan"
IGM Annual Summer Gospel Concert
Easy Sanskrit Course - Learn Sanskrit Joyfully at Chinmaya Mission Boston
Easy Sanskrit Course - Learn Sanskrit Joyfully at Chinmaya Mission Boston

Sunday - 6/16/13
Sankara Cancer Foundation Fundraiser
Easy Sanskrit Course - Learn Sanskrit Joyfully at Chinmaya Mission Boston


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Our Voice And Yours


Happy Memorial Day!

Mana, the French Cirque spectacle makes Indian debut. View some of the spectacular pictures here.
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Our Voice And Yours
LEAD FEATURES TOP
Lokvani Talks To Anil Agrawal
Lokvani Talks To Anil Agrawal

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

Anil Agrawal is the CEO/Founder of the CIMCON Group and has pioneered a number of technologies related to enterprise compliance and wireless controls. Agrawal talked to Lokvani about his company and shared some great insights for budding entrepreneurs.
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In Conversation With Pandit Chitresh Das

(This section is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

"Classical dance teaches you the meaning of OM, concept of Ardhanareeswara, Navarasa, Tal, Tayyari (preparedness), Laykari (rhythm), Khusoorti (beauty) and Nazakat (grace)," said Maestro Chitresh Das whose choreography Sita Haran was presented at Babson College. He urges Indian Americans to invest in keeping the classical arts alive as it is the best way to keep the connections with Indian heritage.
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In Conversation With Pandit Chitresh Das
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with daughter Aaradhya at the balcony of their hotel in Cannes.
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Baaje Muraliyaa - A Fine Treat

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

On May 18, 2013 musicians from CMB Sangeet and dancers Ranjani Saigal, Jeyanthi Ghatraju, Preeti Ramesh, Sangita Raghunathan, Suman Adishesh, Sujatha Meyyappan, Mouli Pal along with Ranjani Saigal and Mouli Pal's students presented a lovely music and dance program dedicated to Lord Krishna. It was a great treat for the audience.
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Baaje Muraliyaa - A Fine Treat
Over 120K Raised At Ekal Vidyalaya Fundraiser
Over 120K Raised At Ekal Vidyalaya Fundraiser

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

Ekal Vidyalaya, with its Holistic Development approach and its focus on making on making the organization self-sustaining is a great investment for your charity dollar. Harvard Pilgrim recognized the work of Ekal and made it a charity of choice.
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WOMEN OF INFLUENCE TOP
Monica Chandra, Co-Founder And President Of Turnright.com


As a first-generation immigrant and a beneficiary of great guidance from advisers in her career, the topic of mentor ship is near and dear to Monica’s Chandra's heart. This passion prompted her to launch the company Turnright.com, providing advice and mentorship to students and young professionals embarking on their career paths. Monica Chandra is married to Nitin Nohria, the Dean of HBS and has two children.
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Monica Chandra, Co-Founder And President Of Turnright.com
PERFORMING ARTS TOP
Melody In Its Simplicity
Melody In Its Simplicity


On the evening of April 27th, thanks to Kala Tarangini (KT), we had a musical treat at the residence of Ajai and Sridevi Tirumalai. The dance studio convered to the concert hall seemed like an auditorium and it gave a fulfilling experience to the artists and the audience alike.
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Dazzling Kathak And Bharatanatyam Presentation By Chitra Arvind


Chitra Arvind presented a fabulous dual Bharatanatyam and Kathak dance presentation at the Sri Lakhsmi Temple in Ashland, MA on May 5th. The presentation was an absolute delight for dance connoisseurs as this beautiful dancer set the stage ablaze with her perfect Nritta and creative Abhinaya in two different styles of dance.
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Dazzling Kathak And Bharatanatyam Presentation By Chitra Arvind
Gatha - Traditional, Innovative And Memorable
Gatha  - Traditional, Innovative And Memorable


Purely traditional, purely innovative and purely memorable -- this sums up the dance performance given by Guru Aruna Mohanty and her dance troupe in their stunning portrayal of Indian's cultural heritage through the ancient dance form of Odissi from Orissa.
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS TOP
Hindi Manch’s Jazzes Up New England Again With Mirchi Cola


Boston area saw the second staging of the play “Mirchi Cola”. Back by popular demand, the play written by New England resident Preetesh Shrivastava, was staged at the John O’Keefe Technical Institute to sold-out crowds and outstanding appreciation by the 500+ audience members.
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Hindi Manch’s Jazzes Up New England Again With Mirchi Cola
Book Reading With Jyoti Nagia
Book Reading With Jyoti Nagia


Apple Valley Montessori School hosted a book reading by children’s book author Jyoti Nagia on May 6, 2013.
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UPCOMING EVENTS TOP
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Comes To Mohegan Sun Arena, CT


Rahat Fateh Ali Khan comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on May 26 at 8:00 pm. Dont miss this great opportunity! Buy Tickets.
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Comes To Mohegan Sun Arena, CT
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai


Pyar ka Drama.. Geeton ka Hungama!! June 1, 2013! Buy Tickets.
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Valmiki Ramayana Reading Program At Shri Dwarkamai Vidypaeeth


Valmiki Ramayana is considered as a kavya, beautiful in poetry, soothing and musical to listen. Very few epics in the whole world in any language come closer to it as far as the detailed narrative description of mountains, gardens, natural sceneries or celestial objects.
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Valmiki Ramayana Reading Program At Shri Dwarkamai Vidypaeeth
UIA To Host South Asian Women's Network Conference
UIA To Host South Asian Women's Network Conference


With a wide range of topics from health to entertainment the South Asian Conference to be held on June 9 , 2013 at Bentley University, has something for everyone. Buy Tickets.
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PEOPLE TOP
Nearly 300 Participate In 2013 NSF Cambridge Regional Education Bees


The Cambridge Chapter Regional event was held at Tufts University, Medford, MA and was hosted by Anil Saigal, Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Rajesh Dharampuriya presided over the awards ceremony. And the winners are..
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Nearly 300 Participate In 2013 NSF Cambridge Regional Education Bees
Sathwik Karnik Wins National Geographic Bee Contest
Sathwik Karnik Wins National Geographic Bee Contest


Sathwik Karnik, of Norfolk, MA won this year's National Geographic Bee contest, while Neelam Sandhu of New Hampshire and six other Indian Americans were among the top 10 finalists.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TOP
Let’s Talk Taxes – Understanding The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act


With the availability, in July 2013, of a secure online portal to enable Foreign Financial Institutions (FFIs) registration under the FATCA fast approaching, now is a good time to look at some key provisions of this legislation.
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Let’s Talk Taxes – Understanding The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
Everything You Need To Know About AP Courses
Everything You Need To Know About AP Courses


How many AP classes have you taken – or plan on taking? Advanced Placement courses can serve you well not just during high school but also during your college tenure.
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I Rode For Boston: Confessions Of A Coward


A 40 mile bicycle ride on car-free roads, through all five boroughs of New York in early May weather, seemed like a dream way to support a charitable cause, when I signed up back in January for Bike New York’s TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
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I Rode For Boston: Confessions Of A Coward
Garden Katha: To Plant Or Not To Plant
Garden Katha: To Plant Or Not To Plant


It is finally here. Memorial Day. AKA planting season kick-off. The question: to plant or not? If yes, what kind? If no, what then?
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Makers Of Modern India


Nandan Nilekani and Arun Jaitley claim a Sarasvat Heritage. The Sarasvat are the elite among the Brahmins but extremely unorthodox in their worldview. They are now credited with the authorship of the Prakrit language, considered a language of the people in contrast to Sanskrit as the elite language.
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Makers Of Modern India
LIFESTYLE TOP
Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Yeh Jo Mohobaat Hai, South Asian Women's Network Conference, Tribute to Mehdi Hassan, Mera Geet Amar Kardo, IAGB Dinner Cruise, Sahib Bibi aur Guru Dutt, and Boston Sargam Music and Dance Competition.
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Saba Lateef, who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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For The Mathematically Inclined
Music Review: Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
Music Review: Yamla Pagla Deewana 2

(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

A track with strong Punjabi flavor - loud beats and entertaining music.
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Cartoon: Mother's Day And Grand Children


All in a day's work!
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Cartoon: Mother's Day And Grand Children
Laugh A While - Graduation Jokes
Laugh A While - Graduation Jokes


Congratulations! You have now earned the of right to join the grownup world of working for a living, the chief privilege of which is setting your alarm for the crack of dawn, as opposed to the crack of noon.
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Memorial Day Recipes


It is Memorial Day and time to take out the grill!
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Memorial Day Recipes
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


The Infinite Corridor - Can you guess?
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Thought For The Day


True wisdom lies in gathering the precious things out of each day as it goes by.
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Thought For The Day
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