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Event Update
Friday - 06/06/14
World-jazz group Natraj features Jayshree Rajamani in Framingham
Jagrata - Jai Mata Di

Saturday - 06/7/14
Compassionate Communication in Life and Business”
Swami Nikhilatmananda ji Maharaj: Shri Ram Katha Pravachan
Kiran Nath: Shaam-E-Ghazal

Sunday - 06/8/14
New England Junior Open Chess Championship
Swami Nikhilatmananda ji Maharaj: Shri Ram Katha Pravachan
Positive Thinking

Wednesday - 06/11/14
How to Eat, Cook, Be Mindful

Friday - 06/13/14
KARMA | BOSTON

Saturday - 06/14/14
IITSINE: Achieving Financial Freedom

Sunday - 06/15/14
ISW Antakshri Competition
Meet Pakistani batting legend Mohammad Yousuf

Wednesday - 06/18/14
Making Peace with the Past

Friday - 06/20/14
ISW Camping Trip

Saturday - 06/21/14
CT Rhythms presents “Holistic Harmonies
Stress Management: Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati
Mirchi Boat Cruise

Sunday - 06/22/14
Stress Management: Swami Viditatmananda Saraswati
The Art of Letting Go
Java Joshi’s Students Annual Art Show & ACA Open House

Wednesday - 06/25/14
Spirituality and Health

Thursday - 06/26/14
Positive Thinking

Friday - 06/27/14
Meet Mata Amritanandamayi

Saturday - 06/28/14
Konkani -Sumer Picnic
Meet Mata Amritanandamayi

Sunday - 06/29/14
Meet Mata Amritanandamayi
Mata Amritanandamayi - Devi Bhava Program
Spiritual Solutions

Saturday - 7/12/14
Flying Free

Monday - 7/14/14
ATFS Summer Camps

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Our Voice And Yours


India's women bikers: Trailblazers in more ways than one.
The richest Americans and where do the live.
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Our Voice And Yours
LEAD FEATURES TOP
Lokvani Talks To Amrit Soni
Lokvani Talks To Amrit Soni

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

Amrit Soni is currently President of Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation's New England Chapter. Prior to that he served as President of India Association of Greater Boston from 2011-2013. He has been involved with the Indian American community for last several years. He talked to Lokvani about Ekal Vidyalaya.
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In Conversation With Renowned Rabindrasangeet Singer Pramita Mallick

(This section is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

Born and brought up in Santiniketan, the abode of Tagore’s vision, intellectualism, and creative genius, Ms. Mallick grew up with a deep appreciation of Tagore and all things Tagore.
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In Conversation With Renowned Rabindrasangeet Singer Pramita Mallick
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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

The much speculated and most talked about couple in B-Town - Katrina Kaif & Ranbir Kapoor are finally coming out with a wedding date!
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Entrepreneurs Break Boundaries At TiECON East 2014

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

Over 560 entrepreneurs and investors attended TiE-Boston’s 16th Annual TiECON East conference held over two days (May 29 & 30) at the Cambridge Marriott. The conference theme was “Breaking Boundaries” and showcased the hottest companies “Made in Mass.”
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Entrepreneurs Break Boundaries At TiECON East 2014
Over 550 People Attend Ekal Vidyalaya Charity Concert
Over 550 People Attend Ekal Vidyalaya Charity Concert

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

On May 31, 2014, the New England Chapter of Ekal Vidyalaya held its annual event in Foxboro, MA, a musical program led by Vibhavri Yadav and group. It was a memorable evening and Ekal received a phenomenal response from the Boston community.
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WOMEN OF INFLUENCE TOP
Shri Dwarkamai Sri Lakshmi Temple B. D. Nayak Architects
Women Of Influence: Neena Gulati


Neena Gulhati is the Director of the Triveni School of Dance in Brookline, a school she founded 40 years ago. She has taught dance to over 5000 students. She describes her journey into the world of dance and shares her secret of continuing to dance at the age of 70.
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Women Of Influence: Neena Gulati
PERFORMING ARTS TOP
Timeless Lens Photography AkshayaPatra Math Master
A Tribute To Madan Mohan
A Tribute To Madan Mohan


On May 24th, Kresge Auditorium was home to one of the finest Bollywood shows in New England as Anuradha Palakurthi kicked off the launch of the Anuradha Palakurthi Foundation with an magical musical tribute to the legend – Madan Mohan whose 90th birthday is being marked this year.
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Healing Through Music, Rhythm And Whole Lot Of Compassion


Tha Ka Dhi Mi Tha Indian Music and Dance Extravaganza, held on May 17th in Framingham, opened hearts, souls and indeed purses of the New England connoisseurs.
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Healing Through Music, Rhythm And Whole Lot Of Compassion
Sudha Ragunathan: Music With A Message, Giving Back With A Smile
Sudha Ragunathan: Music With A Message, Giving Back With A Smile


Sangita Kalanidhi Sudha Ragunathan, recipient of India’s fourth highest civilian honor, the Padma Shri, performed on May 10th at the English High School, Jamaica Plain. The concert was organized by the MIT and Boston chapters of Association for India's Development (AID). AID is a volunteer movement that is committed to promote equitable, sustainable and just development in India.
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS TOP
Share and Care Boston Bhangra AcceptU
VHPA Celebrates Hindu Heritage Day 2014


World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) organizes Hindu Heritage Day. This year it was celebrated on May 24th at the Marlboro Middle School in Marlboro, MA.
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VHPA Celebrates Hindu Heritage Day 2014
Academy Of Creative Arts Partners With Keys For Kids To Raise Funds For FOLMADS
Academy Of Creative Arts Partners With Keys For Kids To Raise Funds For FOLMADS


Academy of Creative Arts students were invited to exhibit and participate at the Keys for Kids gala on May 18th at Cary hall in Lexington. Academy of Creative Arts - Drawing and Painting department students exhibited their art work in the Cary Hall during the gala, while the dance department students wowed the audiences with their colorful costumes.
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A Tribute To Mothers On Mother's Day


It was Mother’s day and cricket enthusiast decided to play a match, friendly enough so that 13 from each side were allowed to bat just to make everyone’s mom happy.
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A Tribute To Mothers On Mother's Day
NESSP Initiates 9th Annual Sai Palkhi Utsav
NESSP Initiates 9th Annual Sai Palkhi Utsav


New England Shiridi Sai Parivaar, spiritually initiated its 9th Annual Palkhi Utsav on May 24th. It has successfully completed 2 weeks of procession which will continue for another 4 weeks.
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Ananda Sandhya - A Memorable BNE Presentation


BNE (Bengalees of New England) celebrated Rabindranth Tagore’s birthday by hosting “Ananda Sandhya,” an evening filled with Tagore’s songs, poetry, and dance.
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Ananda Sandhya - A Memorable BNE Presentation
Talk Of The Town Celebrates Asian American Heritage Month
Talk Of The Town Celebrates Asian American Heritage Month


"Talk of the Town" produced and hosted by Kumu Gupta, seen on Quincy Access Television, celebrated Asian American Heritage Month (month of May) with special performance by Anjali Nath.
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UPCOMING EVENTS TOP
Learnquest Attorney Neil K. Sherring Hit Wicket
Amma’s Women Empowerment Project Is Role Model For Entire World Says U.N.


Recently, more than 1,500 women graduates of AMMACHI Labs’ unique computerized vocational education and life-enrichment education courses poured into Amritapuri, Kerala for the two-day event “A Celebration of Empowerment.” Amma will be in New England from June 27-29, 2014.
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Amma’s Women Empowerment Project Is Role Model For Entire World Says U.N.
Health Care Proxy And Living Will
Health Care Proxy And Living Will


India Association of New Hampshire (IANH) and Indian Circle for Caring USA Inc., (ICC) are very pleased to invite you to a community service initiative where we will discuss the subject of “Health Care Proxy and Living Will”.
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VPS Hosts 12th Annual Cricket Tournament


Summer is around the corner, despite the recent cloudy days that suggest otherwise. The Vrindavana Preservation Society (VPS) will once again usher in the arrival of this season, with its tradition event, the annual Cricket tournament.
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VPS Hosts 12th Annual Cricket Tournament
Share & Care Foundation Hosts A Free Event For Kids 5-14
Share & Care Foundation Hosts A Free Event For Kids 5-14


Kids, it’s time to create your COLORS OF INDIA masterpiece! Express your thoughts, ideas, and creativity using the vivid and vibrant colors of India.
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IAGB India Day 2014 - Invitation Letter


IAGB is pleased to announce that it will be celebrating India’s 68th Independence Day at the Hatch Memorial Shell, Boston, MA on August 17, 2014 and invites the community to be part of it. Find out how to participate!!
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IAGB India Day 2014 - Invitation Letter
PEOPLE TOP
Chinmaya Mission Boston Sree Vijaya Durga Temple Deepti Navaratna
Geeta Bhide Aiyer Is Woman Of The Year
Geeta Bhide Aiyer Is Woman Of The Year


Geeta Bhide Aiyer was selected as the India New England Woman of the Year for 2014. Twenty finalists competed for the title. Shipra Shah, from Shishu Bharati, received the lifetime achievement award.
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Dr. Venkat Srinivasan Named Vice Chair Of AIF Board Of Directors


The American India Foundation (AIF) announced the appointment of Dr. Venkat Srinivasan as Vice Chair of its Board of Directors. Dr. Srinivasan is Chairman and CEO of RAGE Frameworks, which he also founded. Venkat has also incubated several ventures in addition to Rage including BrightLeaf, EnglishHelper, Teranode and Corporate Fundamentals.
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Dr. Venkat Srinivasan Named Vice Chair Of AIF Board Of Directors
Arushi Bhalchandra: A Semi Finalist In Interplanetary Essay Contest
Arushi Bhalchandra: A Semi Finalist In Interplanetary Essay Contest


Arushi Bhalchandra an eighth grade student at RJ Grey Junior High School was named a semi-finalist for the 12th edition (2013) national interplanetary essay contest sponsored by the NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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Ashwini Vytheswaran Placed 2nd In Cleveland


Ashwini Vytheswaran, a 13-year old and seventh grader at Wellesley middle school, placed 2nd In Cleveland dance competition. Ashwini is a student of Smt. Sunanda Narayanan, a sought after dance teacher in the Boston area.
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Ashwini Vytheswaran Placed 2nd In Cleveland
CONTRIBUTIONS TOP
PEM AIF Roland
Do’s And Don’t’s With Your College List
Do’s And Don’t’s With Your College List


It’s easy to become overwhelmed with the sheer number of college choices. Consider these do’s and don’t's as you begin to narrow down and finalize your school list.
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Women’s Rights Must Be Emphasized By New Indian Government


Literally within days prior to India’s latest election results coming in, heralding that a new government will rise to power, an Indian court made a ruling that reinforced how norms governing women’s rights in India still have hurdles to clear.
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Women’s Rights Must Be Emphasized By New Indian Government
LIFESTYLE TOP
Soundarya Lahari Rangoli Pratham
Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Kiran Nath's Shaam-E-Ghazal, Mirchi Boat Cruise and Remembering M.S. Subbulakshmi.
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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For The Mathematically Inclined
Cartoon: Delhi Express
Cartoon: Delhi Express


NAMO Dance!
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week!

(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

Top Ten Bollywood Songs of the Week!
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week!
Laugh A While
Laugh A While


An instructor explaining the working of pendulum: "Take an elephant of negligible weight".
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Recipes - Quinoa


Quinoa Delights!
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Recipes - Quinoa
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


The beautiful bird ..
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Thought For The Day


Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.” ― Bernard M. Baruch.
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Thought For The Day
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