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Friday - 09/12/14
Gurjar Present Kasumbal Dairo (SOLD OUT)

Saturday - 09/13/14
Passport to India
Hindi Manch Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2014 Finale (postponed)
Aligarh Alumni Mushaira 2014
Boston Blessing Meeting
Ganeshotsav

Sunday - 09/14/14
Mental Health Awareness Symposium
Boston Blessing Meeting
Hindi News
Triumphs of Dalit People against Discrimination: An Insider View

Monday - 09/15/14
Being With one Healing Our World with the Light and Power of the Source

Tuesday - 09/16/14
Being WIth one Healing Our World with the Light and Power of the Source

Wednesday - 09/17/14
Being WIth one Healing Our World with the Light and Power of the Source

Thursday - 09/18/14
Being WIth one Healing Our World with the Light and Power of the Source

Friday - 09/19/14
Being With one Healing Our World with the Light and Power of the Source
ISW India Jeopardy

Saturday - 09/20/14
RangManch Event
Remembering M.S. Subbulakshmi (Rescheduled)
Meghadootam - The Cloud Messenger
Legends of India: Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan and Pandit Anindo Chatterjee
Being WIth one Healing Our World with the Light and Power of the Source
Free Bollywood Night at Diva
Mirchi Moonlight Boat Cruise II
IMANE Community Health Fair

Sunday - 09/21/14
Seshu Strong Team at Jimmy Fund Walk 2014
Being With one Healing Our World with the Light and Power of the Source
Vidushi Pantula Rama / MITHAS
Fall College Admissions Workshop / Lexington
Fall College Admissions Workshop / Westford
Newton Indian Folk Festival and Bazaar

Saturday - 09/27/14
Swaraag Auditions: 2014 Bollywood Music & Dance Competition
Hindustani Classical Music Day
Kids Got Talent
Priyadarshini Roy will present an Odissi performance for the Navaratri (Navratri) Festival
IIT Entrepreneurship Conclave

Sunday - 09/28/14
Shaadi Bazaar Wedding Expo & Shopping Event
MITHAS Fundraiser: Poetry in Motion
Navratri Akhand Japa
UIA Election of Officers & Annual Meeting
Classical Indian Music Festival

Saturday - 10/4/14
Swaraag Auditions: 2014 Bollywood Music & Dance Competition
World Music: Zakir Hussain, Kumaresh Rajagopalan, and Jayanthi Kumaresh
Bangla-O-Biswa Durga Puja 2014
Hindi Manch Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2014 Finale
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Our Voice And Yours


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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To David Parker, Executive Director EForAll
Lokvani Talks To David Parker, Executive Director EForAll

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

First and foremost, Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) embodies the organization’s core belief that people from all walks of life, with all types of venture ideas, can become entrepreneurs. Since we launched nearly four years ago, we have worked with a diverse set of individuals ranging from MIT Sloan graduates to individuals who never finished high school. - David Parker, Executive Director, EforALL.
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In Conversation With Srinivas Ambati

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The game of chess is all about pattern recognition, rather than reacting to an unexpected situation leading to unintended consequences. This is the most important skill in life: to be able to handle any happy or tough situation with a calm mind and act or react with a logical thought process. - Srinivas Ambati.
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In Conversation With Srinivas Ambati
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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

The usually chirpy and fun loving Deepika Padukone was moved to tears during an appearance on TV reality show "India's Raw Star" recently.
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Sangeeta Bhatia Awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize

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Building a liver from scratch to fight infectious diseases, detecting cancer through a paper urine test is all part of the amazing work that Sangeeta Bhatia has done. She was awarded the $500,000 Lemelson-MIT prize. She also has a great passion for closing the technology gap.
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Sangeeta Bhatia Awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
Neelam Wali And Kumkum Malik Talk About Emotional Well Being Symposium
Neelam Wali And Kumkum Malik Talk About Emotional Well Being Symposium

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

On September 14th, Saheli is organizing an all-day Symposium on Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Wellesley, MA. Co-producers Neelam Wali and Kumkum Malik give us insights into this wonderful event.
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WOMEN OF INFLUENCE TOP
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Women Of Influence - Annette Philip, Berklee School Of Music


I think in all music that's what we're trying to encourage our students to do, to surrender and be totally present in the moment - Annette Philip, Berklee school of Music.
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Women Of Influence - Annette Philip, Berklee School Of Music
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Arangetram; Ashwini Vytheswaran
Arangetram; Ashwini Vytheswaran


Attending the Arangetram of Ashwini Vytheswaran this year was special. I have been following Ashwini for a few years now and have watched her enthusiasm for dance grow and mature.
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Nivedhyam: A Bharatanatyam Presentation By Niveda Baskaran


Bharatanatyam, in its essence, is not only about how precisely the dancer executes her pieces, how uniquely the musicians interpret a ragam, or how innovatively the guru choreographs the music – it is, after all, about the soul. The most fulfilling aspect of attending Nivedhyam was the beauty, grace, and sincerity of Niveda, Guru Sapna Krishnan, Sri Sudev, Sri Sudhaman, and Sri Ramani, while helping raise fund for Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Nivedhyam: A Bharatanatyam Presentation By Niveda Baskaran
Hindi Manch President Talks About The Upcoming SaReGaMaPa
 Hindi Manch President Talks About The Upcoming SaReGaMaPa


Hindi Manch President, Preetesh Shrivastava describes the upcoming Sa Re Ga Ma Pa event organized by Hindi Manch featuring the musical giant Suresh Wadkar.
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New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar Celebrates Ganesha Navratri Utsav


New England Shirdi Sai Temple celebrated the Ganesha Navratri Utsav starting with the Ganesha pooja on August 29th. Ganesha Harathis and Special Poojas were performed on all the Navaratri days.
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New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar Celebrates Ganesha Navratri Utsav
New Englanders At The Maheshwari Mahasabha Of North America Convention
New Englanders At The Maheshwari Mahasabha Of North America Convention


The International Convention of Maheshwari Mahasabha of North America (MMNA) was held in Detroit, MI from Aug. 29 - Sep. 1, 2014.
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UPCOMING EVENTS TOP
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Lokvani College Admissions Workshops


In partnership with Lokvani, AcceptU, a local college counseling group comprised of former admissions officers will be offering two free workshops, “Inside the College Admissions Office,” on Sunday, September 21.
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Lokvani College Admissions Workshops
AAANE Annual Mushaira
AAANE Annual Mushaira


The Annual Mushaira will be hosted by the Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association on September 13 at the Chinmaya Maruti Center in Andover, MA.
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AID Boston Hosts Milan: Its Annual Fundraising Dinner


AID Boston hosts Milan, its Annual Fundraising Dinner and presentation about the grassroot work supported by AID in India on September 13th.
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AID Boston Hosts Milan: Its Annual Fundraising Dinner
IMANE Community Health Fair
IMANE Community Health Fair


IMANE will host a Community Health Fair at the Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Lowell, MA on September 20th including Free Testing for Blood Glucose, Cholesterol, HgA1c, Blood Pressure Evaluation, Bone Density Evaluation and Weight Management Consultation.
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MITHAS Presents Vidhushi Pantula Rama


MITHAS presents a carnatic vocal concert by Vidhushi Pantula Rama at MIT on September 21st.
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MITHAS Presents Vidhushi Pantula Rama
Saheli Annual 5K Walk For Domestic Violence
 Saheli Annual 5K Walk For Domestic Violence


On September 27, men, women and children will gather at the Burlington Council of Aging, Burlington, MA, for a 5K walk to spotlight Domestic Violence month in October. Registration begins at 9 am. The Walk begins at 10 am. Please come and support.
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PEOPLE TOP
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Kaasinath Balagurunath Wins First Prize At CMANA


Kaasinath Balagurunath, student of Gaurish Chandrashekar of Grafton, MA won First prize in Intermediate/Intermediate Plus category at CMANA, NJ held on Aug 30th.
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Kaasinath Balagurunath Wins First Prize At CMANA
From House Staff To Healer Of The Homeless
From House Staff To Healer Of The Homeless


"Medical school and residency taught me something that homeless health care illustrates poignantly on a daily basis: it is a privilege to be a doctor," says Lipi Roy, a physician who worked at the Pine Street Inn.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TOP
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Stability For Challenging Times
The Benefits Of Permanent Life Insurance


In volatile economic times like the ones we’ve seen recently, it’s not surprising that people want something they can count on — a stable financial asset that will be there to help them meet important financial needs, no matter what. For many, that vehicle is permanent life insurance.
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Stability For Challenging Times<br>The Benefits Of Permanent Life Insurance
10 Window Options To Add Value To Your Home
10 Window Options To Add Value To Your Home


Windows can personalize a new home or add more value to an existing one–so know the styles available and the benefits each offers. Here's what the experts say.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including AAANE Mushaira, Vidushi Pantula Rama, MITHAS Fundraiser: Motion in Poetry, Bangla-O-Biswa Durga Puja, Love for Humanity Music Night, Mysore Brothers, Srikanto Acharya, Tejendra Majumdar, IITSINE Diwali Party, Kali Puja and Diwali Dhamaka, Krishna Bhatt, Chora Ganga Kinare Wala and T.M. Krishna.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Saroj Gandhi, who was the winner of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week!

(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

Finally…looks like Bollywood is giving us some decent music for the end of 2014! Take a look at this week’s ratings – featuring songs from Mary Kom, Kick, and Bang, Bang!
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week!
Cartoon: Right Or Wrong
Cartoon: Right Or Wrong


Right or wrong, shut up!
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Laugh A While - Artist Jokes


Vincent Van Gogh walks into a bar. The bartender says, "It's happy hour...what can I get you?" Vincent replies, "Give me a rye and lend me your ear."
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Laugh A While - Artist Jokes
Recipes -Edible Flowers Become The Rage
Recipes -Edible Flowers Become The Rage


Last week,I was tempted at my local farm store and picked up two banana flowers to cook an age old traditional Telugu recipe.The process was painstaking but the result - Delicious!
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Picture Of The Fortnight


Jaisalmer!
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


In every man there is something wherein I may learn of him, and in that I am his pupil. - Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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