Anandibai Joshi, a graduate of Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania, eventually became the first licensed female doctor in India.

Imaginary Republic of Massachusetts would be the fourth-wealthiest nation in the world. [more]

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The Theft, a short film by local filmmaker Gauri Adelkar will debut on April 12th at The Boston International Film Festival. It will be screened at the festival at the AMC Loews at Boston Commons. [more]

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Venkatesh Shukla, President of TiE Silicon Valley, is the founding chair of TIE Angels, the successful angel investing platform of TiE SV. Shukla was also the President of Foundation for Excellence (www.ffe.org) for 18 years. He shared insights on doing a start-up and his charitable interests. [more]

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It's election time. Celebrities are being used to urge citizens to come out and vote. But Indian cinema's icon Amitabh Bachchan, for whom publicity has been a way of life, says a democratic right like voting doesn't need to be promoted. [more]

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Raaga-Rang 2014 once again swept in with a torrent of melodies and drenched an overflowing auditorium with unforgettable music! A bewitched evening that reverberated on both sides of the stage. The artists and the audience, in a perfectly symbiotic relationship, carried each other to ecstasy! [more]

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Highlights of the weekend included fabulous performances from Mesma Belsare and Rama Vaidyanathan, an illuminating lecture on Jamini Roy by Sona Datta and artist workshops. [more]

Dr. Anbu Kili Chetty is not only the first woman from her community to become a doctor, but is married to a very successful statistician and is the mother of Dr. Raj Chetty who was awarded the MacArthur Genius award. Dr. Chetty continues to practice medicine and do active research at the Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Chetty shares the secret of her life with Lokvani. [more]

"Chalte Chalte" a memorable evening indeed, dedicated to the beautiful Tragedy Queen of Indian Cinema, Meena Kumari. With a supporting cast of nearly 40 volunteers, it was spearheaded by Razia Mashkoor. [more]

Pandit Jasraj will present a North Indian Classical Khayal concert at MIT on April 13th as part of the fundraiser for MITHAS. [more]

Dwarika Agarwal, Vinay Aggarwal, Puran Dang, Raj Laad, Ravi Rastogi and Anil Saigal received the PanIIT USA Chapter Leadership Awards from Arjun Sen at the IITSINE Annual Social. [more]

Akshaya Patra, USA held its Boston Gala, the 7th Annual Boston Benefit Event on March 29th at Cambridge, Massachusetts. The organization raised nearly $600,000 to support the midday meals programs at government and government-assisted schools. [more]

Imran Khan, the hip-hop singing sensation that has several hits including Amplifier, Hey Girl, Bewafa, Pata Chala, Bounce Billo, Gora Gora Rang, Satisfiya, Ni Nachleh and Pata Chalega performed live in Boston at the BU Morse Auditorium. [more]

NSF Massachusetts, Worcester chapter recently conducted its regional contests over the April 5-6th weekend with over 400 kids participating. Mahadevan Padmanabhan and Poonam Ahluwalia presided over the awards ceremonies. The winners were... [more]

Shri Dwarkamai Vidhyapeeth of North Billerica hosted the Annual Bhajan Utsav in the week of Vasantha Navaratri to welcome the beginning of spring or Hindu new year. [more]

It might have been 30 degrees on March 16th, but inside the tent of the United India Association’s Holi Festival 'Balam Pichkari' it was hot & happening!!! [more]

60 alumni runners and running enthusiasts met on April 6th, at MIT to attend the information session of TeamAidAsha running program (TAA). TAA program trains interested individuals to run Half or Full Marathon, who help in raising funds to support development projects. [more]

The cold weather could not deter 200 adults and children of New England area from celebrating Holi (Festival of Colors) in its true spirit, and in the way it is traditionally celebrated. The event was sponsored by State Street Corporation. [more]

MIT South Asian American Student Club presents Cultural Show 2014: JADOO, featuring performances from Chamak, Mirchi, Bhangra, Ohms, Natya, Boston University's KTK and many others on April 11th!! [more]

The Triveni School of Dance has been producing benefit shows for deserving charities for the past 30 years. On April 19-20, the Triveni Ensemble presents The Sacred and the Sensuous, a show that captures the spectrum of love experienced by these women for Lord Krishna, from longing to desire to surrender. [more]

Leading Physicians and Integrated Healthcare Providers Join New England’s Second Mega South Asian Health & Wellness Expo. The free Health Expo is aimed at educating the community about common diseases and their prevention, the Health Expo will be held on April 20 at Burlington Marriott Hotel in Burlington, MA. [more]

Super Moms, a dance competition for moms of all ages, organized by GURJAR, will be held on May 4th. It will be divided in two categories: Under 40 and Above 40. Solos and Groups. To spice to it up, there will be a duo category where a mother can dance with her son/daughter. [more]

Ekal Vidyalaya and ATFS are joining hands on May 3rd to create an opportunity for children of grade 2 - 11 to participate in MATH BEE and also help spread the light of education to the under privileged in rural and tribal India. [more]

Pravin Chaturvedi, Vikram Aggarwal, Vikram Aggarwal and Mayur Patel are among the 36 immigrants who founded businesses in Massachusetts that have been nominated for The Immigrant Learning Center’s Third Annual Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards. [more]

Onaly and Chander Kapasi, who are veterans of many health camps, along with Sameer Kapasi and Sajani Shah provided medical service at the Health Camp of the AAPI Charitable Foundation in Dharamshala. [more]

Twisha is suffering from a very rare birth defect called “Long Gap Esophageal Atresia”. This means, she is born with an incomplete Esophagus (a tube/food-pipe that connects the throat with the stomach); hence she is unable to eat by mouth. She is trying to reach out to the Boston Community to see if we could help. [more]

College decisions are out. Focus on the positive – those colleges that admitted you and visit them! [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Baktha Meera - Harikatha, Avu Taru Kari Nakhu, Din Check, Pandit Jasraj, Sanjay Subramaniam & Yogini Gandhi, Super Moms, Romancing the 70s, Mitte ke Rang, Trichur Brothers and Tha Ka Dhi Mi Tha. [more]

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

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Enjoy the fresh tracks from movies such as Main Tera Hero, Queen, Youngistaan, Kaanchi, 2 States, and Hasee Toh Phasee. [more]

I always park here... [more]

Election special - Aab ki Baar Modi Sarkaar. [more]

When it comes to the curry leaf, I am totally hopeless. As a South Indian, I cannot imagine a day going by when I cook without looking into my refrigerator for a few leaves. At one point, I even tried freezing them a few years ago but alas they perished making me think of ways to keep myself replenished at all times. [more]

Peacocks in Mandu! [more]

"Begin today with dove like vision remaining focused on the one thing you want to accomplish." [more]

Dr. Nasir A. Khan, M.D., past President and trustee of IMANE, who served as Chief Executive Officer of the Bournewood Hospital in Brookline, unexpectedly passed away on April 9, 2014. [more]