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Friday - 11/22/13
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Saturday - 11/23/13
AIF Bow Ties and Bangles 7th Annual gala
10 Year Anniversary Gala Dinner
OVERCOMING STRESS
Vishwa Samskrita Dinam Celebrations
MIT Ohms Fall Concert

Wednesday - 11/27/13
Pre-Thanksgiving Bollywood/ Bhangra Bash. Party till 2am

Saturday - 11/30/13
ISW Gala

Thursday - 12/5/13
SILENCE HEALS

Saturday - 12/7/13
Higher Education Costs - IAFPE/ISW

Sunday - 12/8/13
Hindi Manch Sahitya Sammlean

Saturday - 12/21/13
Bollywood Tollywood Social

Tuesday - 12/31/13
MITHAS 2013 Membership
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Charsur Arts Foundation Concert Series brought to you by MITHAS
New Years Party

Saturday - 1/25/14
Thyagaraja Aradhana

Saturday - 2/1/14
IAGB Republic Day Celebration
Feb.1st - Vasant Panchmi Saraswati Puja @ SATSANG CENTER,Woburn,MA

Sunday - 3/2/14
An Intimate Concert of Sarod & Kathak Dance

Saturday - 3/15/14
ગમતાંનો કરીએ ગુલાલ(You like..You share..)

Saturday - 3/22/14
Chaltre-Chalte

Saturday - 4/5/14
Raaga-Rang
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Our Voice And Yours


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Happy Thanksgiving! to the entire Lokvani family
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Our Voice And Yours
LEAD FEATURES TOP
Lokvani Talks To Jayati Vaidya
Lokvani Talks To Jayati Vaidya

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

Jayati is a Senior Advisory Consultant in the Business Risk practice of Deloitte & Touche LLP. Jayati is the current President of the Network of South Asian Professionals of Boston. She shared some insights about a career in the life science industry and talked to Lokvani about her plans for NetSAP in the upcoming year.
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In Conversation With Devdutt Pattanaik

(This section is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

A physician turned mythologist, Devdutt Pattanaik serves as the chief belief officer of Future Group, one of India's largest retailers bringing the wisdom of Indian mythology to Indian business. The author of several very popular books, Pattanaik shared his view of the world of myths.
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In Conversation With Devdutt Pattanaik
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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

Actress Deepika Padukone is yet to share screen space with Salman Khan, but says whenever they will do a film together, it will be a "special" one.
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Boston Bhangra Competition 2013

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

If you like Bhangra, Boston was the place to be on November 16th, 2013! Boston Bhangra, Inc hosted their 10th annual Boston Bhangra Competition, called BBC for short, at the Orpheum Theatre in Boston. This was their tenth straight sell out event with close to 3,000 people. The winners are....
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Boston Bhangra Competition 2013
Miss India New England 2013 - A Dazzling Affair
Miss India New England 2013 - A Dazzling Affair

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

Talent, beauty and grace all came together on the stage of Miss India New England where teens and young women vied with each other for the crown. Shirin Bakre won the teen competition while Monica Gill was crowned Miss India New England.
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WOMEN OF INFLUENCE TOP
Woman Of Influence - Rita Shah


I truly believe what goes around, comes around. I have been fortunate to get blessings from many families who I was able to help over last thirty years.- Rita Shah, Family Services Coordinator.
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Woman Of Influence - Rita Shah
PERFORMING ARTS TOP
A Young Mridangam Star Emerges In Framingham
A Young Mridangam Star Emerges In Framingham


Tarun Bangalore, son of leading Carnatic musician Tara Anand, stunned the audience with his brilliant accompaniment to a fabulous vocal recital by Vidwan Pattabhirama Pandit. The concert was held at the Anubhava School of Music on Nov 17.
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Classic And Contemporary: Sujatha Vijayaraghavan And Sunanda Narayanan


On September 27th we witnessed a wonderful dance presentation by Smt. Sunanda Narayanan and her mother Smt. Sujatha Vijayaraghavan. The theme was “Classic and the Contemporary”. Smt. Sujatha who is a very famous poet, musician and a dancer scholar from Chennai explained in a simple way about how the Contemporary can be blended with classical to give a modern look.
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Classic And Contemporary: Sujatha Vijayaraghavan And Sunanda Narayanan
Poetry In Motion – A Classical Bharatanatyam Performance
Poetry In Motion – A Classical Bharatanatyam Performance


Soumya Rajaram, a student of the venerable dance institution Kalakshetra, which is renowned for its adherence to tradition and classicism, and of Smt. Savithri Jagannatha Rao, a veteran of that institution, enthralled the audience with a traditional Bharatanatyam performance at the National Heritage Museum in Lexington on November 3, 2013.
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Hindustani Concert In Honor Of Shri Gurusthan


It gives us immense joy to be writing about a truly special and memorable Hindustani concert that took place at the India Center, Shrewsbury in honor of Shri Gurusthan on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. The performance was a Hindustani vocal concert by Raganjali Guru Smt. Swati Panda.
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Hindustani Concert In Honor Of Shri Gurusthan
LOCAL HAPPENINGS TOP
Chand Aahen Bharega: An Evening To Remember
Chand Aahen Bharega: An Evening To Remember


A team of four gifted singers from the Boston area, Mohan Subramaniam, Sowmya Shree, Valentino Almeida and Nidhi Tare Lad performed at “Chand Aahen Bharega”, a program presenting lilting melodies of Bollywood songs based on Chand. Puran Dang, Chairman of Ekal Vidyalaya New England was the chief guest.
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TiE-Boston Celebrates Its 16th Year And Gives Awards To Members At Annual Gala


TiE-Boston held its Annual Gala Dinner on November 7th in Cambridge, MA. Over 140 people including Charter Members, Sponsors, and speakers from TiE events attended the event. The evening’s agenda included an Investor Game, a celebration of Amar Bose’s work, a talk by Anil Singhal, and an Awards ceremony that honored the accomplishments of Charter Members, who have built great companies and created immense value for the community.
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TiE-Boston Celebrates Its 16th Year And Gives Awards To Members At Annual Gala
NETS Celebrates Children's Day
NETS Celebrates Children's Day


What a spectacular evening of kids programs at Keefe Tech School, Framingham on November 9th for NETS Children’s Day. Among all NETS events, Children’s Day take high precedence – reason being this is the one and only kid’s event.
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Gurjar Celebrates 35th Anniversary


Gurjar celebrated its 35th anniversary with a gala event featuring a live band from India. Girish Mehta, Manisha Bhatt, Shobha Shastry and the members of the media were honored at the event.
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Gurjar Celebrates 35th Anniversary
Indo American Youth Group Launches Its First Event
Indo American Youth Group Launches Its First Event


The Indo-American Youth Group (IAYG) launched its first event at “Newton Celebrates India”, sponsored by Mayor Setti Warren’s Office for Cultural Affairs on November 16th. The group was founded to provide an opportunity for community service, leadership and a forum for discussion for kids of Indian heritage from grades six through twelve.
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Social Rights Activist Kavita Srivastava Advocates Space For Dissent In A Democracy


Kavita Srivastava, human rights activist and National Secretary of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), talked about the ease with which the Indian government can assign a seditious claim on a law abiding citizen engaging in policy critique.
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Social Rights Activist Kavita Srivastava Advocates Space For Dissent In A Democracy
Satsang Center Celebrates Diwali
Satsang Center Celebrates Diwali


Satsang Center in Woburn hosted a fabulous Diwali Celebration on 26-27 October including Rangoli Competition and colorful dance performances from various local groups organized by Jigisha Pandhi and Bina Negandhi.
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United India Association Of New England Celebrated Diwali


The United India Association of New England celebrated Diwali on November 10th at Newton North High School in Newton, MA with a rich cultural show, dinner, vendors and awards.
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United India Association Of New England Celebrated Diwali
Malden Bhkata Vrinda Celebrates Diwali
Malden Bhkata Vrinda Celebrates  Diwali


Malden Bhakta Vrinda witnessed grand celebrations of Diwali and Govardhan Puja (New Year) during the Diwali weekend with more than 350 guests streaming in for the occasion to celebrate Diwali.
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Diwali Deep-Yagna At Dwarkamai Sai Temple


On a Saturday evening of November 9th, over 200 devotees gathered for this soul absorbing Diwali Deep Yagna and Sri Laxmi Puja celebration in greater Boston suburb of Billerica.
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Diwali Deep-Yagna At Dwarkamai Sai Temple
UPCOMING EVENTS TOP
ISW Semi-centennial Grand Gala
ISW Semi-centennial Grand Gala


Celebrating the past 50 years and looking forward to the next 50 – the India Society will wrap up the year in grand style with the Semicentennial Grand Gala. Buy Tickets.
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Panel Discussion On Higher Education Costs


Ever increasing, what is its worth and value to our children and new immigrants! Are there possible solutions or alternatives?
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Panel Discussion On  Higher  Education Costs
Hindi Manch Sahitya Sammlean
Hindi Manch Sahitya Sammlean


On December 8, 2013, Hindi Manch will present the very first 'Hindi Manch Sahitya Sammlean'. Buy Tickets
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PEOPLE TOP
Dr. Vivek Murthy Nominated By President Obama To Be Surgeon General


Dr. Vivek Murthy is nominated by President Obama to be the next US Surgeon General.
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Dr. Vivek Murthy Nominated By President Obama To Be Surgeon General
Kunal Shah Receives Needham High School George Dennett Distinguished Career Award
Kunal Shah Receives Needham High School George Dennett Distinguished Career Award


Kunal Shah, son of Dhiren and Ashmi Shah of Needham, was presented with the 24th Annual Needham High School George Dennett Distinguished Career Award on October 25th.
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Prof. Vachani Named IIM-Bangalore Director


Sushil Vachani, Professor of Strategy and Policy at Boston University School of Management, has been named the new Director of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore.
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 Prof. Vachani Named IIM-Bangalore Director
CONTRIBUTIONS TOP
Give Thanks, And Give Back
Give Thanks, And Give Back


Community service is increasingly recognized as an important means to promote positive development among teenagers. And community service is recognized, and appreciated, by college admissions officers. Admissions officers want to admit students who will contribute to their college community – is that you?
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LIFESTYLE TOP
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including ISW Gala, Higher Education Costs and Bollywood Tollywood Social.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
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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Music Review - Ram Leela

(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

Sanjay Leela Bansali's Ram Leela comes with great expectations!
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Music Review  - Ram Leela
Laugh A While - Cricket Jokes
Laugh A While - Cricket Jokes


The two rival cricketers were talking. 'The local team wants me to play for them very badly.' Well, you're just the man for the job.
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Recipes - Thanksgiving Favorites


Fusion thanksgiving - adding a spice to the Turkey of the day.
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Recipes - Thanksgiving Favorites
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


The windmills.
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Thought For The Day


Thinking is the capital, Enterprise is the way, Hard Work is the solution” ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power Within India.
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Thought For The Day
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