Happy Fourth of July to all our readers. Some trivia facts about Independence day..... [more]

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If you are craving a fresh, flavorful vegan and vegetarian experience then you must head to the Walnut Grille in Newton, MA. Chef and co-owner Siva Kumar has taken the definition of an ‘experience’ seriously." I want my customers to feel they are going to experience something unique when they come in and so the ambiance along with the food was important to this effort, he says. [more]

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"Blind girls in India require a lot of support for education and employment with help of technology and assistance. Readers in America could sensitize their Indian friends in India to employ more visually impaired bright youth and start diversity in their work places" - Shalini Khanna, NAB India during her recent visit to Boston. [more]

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

Deepika Padukone has been voted the sexiest woman in the world in a poll conducted by the fashion magazine. [more]

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Hema Malini, the evergreen Bollywood star or rather super star proved to the Boston area that age indeed has not withered her star power. The Hema Malini magic shone brightly at the Hanover Theater in Worcester, MA where hundreds watched Hema Malini light up the stage with her magnetic personality as Durga. [more]

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

Words on Water sponsored by the South Asian Arts Council and Teamworks held an insightful discussion by two leading authors Rana Dasgupta and Ravi Venkatesan about the state of India today. [more]

Building large dance teams in New England to create grand productions for supporting charitable causes has been very close to Jeyanthi Ghatraju's heart. A software engineer by profession, a dance teacher and the mother of an outstanding musician, Jeyanthi shares some key insights. She also describes the new spectacular production - Sivagamiyin Shabadam that is being staged on July 27 to support Vision Aid. [more]

Sahana’s performance was effortless, her bow strokes were smooth yet crisp, and her nimble fingers hit every note with accuracy and precision. Over the years, I have watched Sahana grow both as a person and as a musician and could not be more proud of this accomplishment. [more]

Anishka and Neha (students of Tara Ananda) held a Violin concert and raised $1540 to support Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation. This will help about 150 Ekal students get education for a whole year. The event was a very moving experience (anubhava) and Goddess Saraswati was doubly served on that day – with wonderful music as well as support for the cause of education. [more]

It was an impressive performance and it was beautiful to see these two accomplished and talented young women perform with the poise, grace and confidence of well-seasoned artists. [more]

The Shishu Bharati School of Indian Languages and Culture held its 26th annual graduation ceremony on June 22 in Lexington, MA, featuring Sipra Shah and Harish Hande. [more]

From June 1 – 21, the American India Foundation (AIF) held its first-ever New England Crowdfunding Challenge. During this three-week crowdfunding campaign, 41 high school students, college students, and young professionals raised $22,641 for AIF’s Learning and Migration Program (LAMP) through personalized online fundraising pages, dramatically surpassing the original goal of $6,000. Arya Anand, Diya Anand, students of IYG, Worcester and Shrunothra Ambati were the top fundraisers. [more]

Art is an open and free mind at work. Art is another world on a canvas. One of Lexington’s most talented artists thinks this way: Dr. Java Joshi. She has shared this love for art directly with her students, and it was clearly demonstrated at the art show, held at the Academy of Creative Arts. [more]

“Understand the world from the eyes of a woman,” said Ayesha Khatun to an audience of over 60 people at MIT on June 25, 2014. Ayesha Khatun is the founder of Mohammed Bazaar Backward Classes Development Society. The event was hosted by Association for India’s Development (MIT & Boston chapters). [more]

On June 22nd, the Vrindavana Preservation Society (VPS), a non-profit Indian organization based in Quincy, MA, concluded its 12th Annual Cricket Tournament. The family-friendly event was a roaring success, with over a thousand people in attendance. [more]

Hindu American Foundation donates $500 to the Bhutanese Community of New Hampshire for use towards the week-long Purana event to uphold the community's religion and values, and bring peace of mind to community members. [more]

Fabulous Indian Designer Clothing store "Elegance' opening in Burlington, MA! [more]

The JET New England Chapter is happy to announce its thematic 2014 Prajna Summer Camp from 7/21 (Monday) - 7/25 (Friday). The theme for the camp is Secrets of Sri Ramayanam by Valmiki. [more]

Akshaya Patra USA announced on Friday, May 30, 2014 the launch of Youth Ambassadors, an elite voluntary youth program for high school students in the US. [more]

The grand inaugural of the Chinmaya Saraswati Ashram at 393 Derby Avenue, Orange, CT will take place from Thursday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 6th, 2014. The expansive Ashram building (formerly a seminary) has been recently renovated and is surrounded by 5 acres of beautiful woodlands. [more]

The one who achieved
inner peace and happiness
The one who became
Swami Vivekananda
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The South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston (SABA GB) is proud to receive the South Asian Bar Association of North America’s Outstanding Chapter Award. [more]

The Teen Arts Council (TAC) is a leadership development program using the apprenticeship model for a group of teenagers that serves to connect the MFA with Greater Boston’s teens, families, and communities. In paid positions, the TAC members are introduced to a wide range of museum professions and learning opportunities while also gaining valuable work experience. [more]

One of the most challenging issues facing parents of a child with special needs is planning for their child’s future without them. Financial planning for families with a child with special needs often requires the development of a plan that honors the future needs of their loved one. [more]

As a freshman in high school, you were excited to be at a new school with new responsibilities, teachers, classes and sports. As a sophomore, you grew, studied hard and enhanced your skills in athletics, community service and classwork. Now you are a junior! [more]

Pratham USA’s Executive Chairman is offering to contribute up to $5,000 to the 2014 Readathon campaign. Exactly how much he gives depends on you! [more]

From 2001 to 2015, the MA state budget has increased from $32.2B to $39.6B. However, within that the budget for Health Care has increased from $9.9B to $17.3B, which accounts for almost of the the increase in the overall budget, Besides that, most major categories of expenditures have been relatively flat. [more]

Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Remembering M.S. Subbulakshmi. [more]

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

Selfie sh! [more]

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Here are the latest tracks of the week. New movies: Ek Villain, Humshakals, and Humpty Sharma Ki Dhulani top the charts! Yes, “Baby Doll” is still on this list… is it on yours? Check it out! [more]

The mother was furious. “Paul!” – she yelled. “Why are you making such awful faces at your bulldog?”
“Well, Mom, he started it!” [more]

Grilling. A fourth of July Independence Day special! [more]

The glories of Rajasthan [more]

“Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.” – Gloria Steinem. [more]

Experienced Live-in/Live-out Nanny required for Newborn Baby & Mother Care in Worcester, MA. [more]