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Friday - 11/7/14
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CRY America Gala Dinner – Pledge 2014
Central Square Theatre: A Disappearing Number

Saturday - 11/8/14
Nrityotsav-2014 (Day-long festival of Indian classical dances)
Pratham Boston Gala 2014
NETS Childrens Day 2014
ISW Annual Diwali Show
Nachle Dance Competition
Konkani Diwali celebration 2014
India:Campaigning for Universal Access to Health Care
Central Square Theatre: A Disappearing Number

Sunday - 11/9/14
Musical evening
Central Square Theatre: A Disappearing Number

Saturday - 11/15/14
Chora Ganga Kinare Wala
Dance For Sewa
Remembering M.S. Subbulakshmi
Journey to Kerala
BVIS Diwali Function

Sunday - 11/16/14
T.M. Krishna / MITHAS

Saturday - 11/22/14
Bowties and Bangles AIF 8th Annual Gala
Boston Bhangra Competition 2014
Boston Bhangra Competition 2014

Sunday - 11/23/14
SAPNE – Quarterly Poetry Reading at Lexington
Harbhajan Mann Concert

Saturday - 11/29/14
Miss India New England-2014
Ekal Poetry and Writing Contest Deadline

Saturday - 12/6/14
A Grand Evening of Dance and Music - Maadhurya
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Ekal Poetry Reading and Awards Ceremony

Saturday - 12/13/14
Boston Sargam Bollywood Music and Dance Competition

Wednesday - 12/31/14
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Our Voice And Yours


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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To The Nrityotsav Team
Lokvani Talks To The Nrityotsav Team


Nrityotsav, the festival of dance to be held on November 8th at the Regis Theater features fabulous productions in variety of dance forms including Kathakali. The core team of Poornima and Kedar Risbud, Venki and Pallavi Nagesha, Shekhar and Vanita Shastri talk about the event and why people should come to it.
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In Conversation With Ladies Who Lead Team

(This section is sponsored by Stephen Campbell, Mortgage Master)

In 2010 I joined the Future Firm, to set up an unique global leadership program in India, for one of our clients. That year, I visited the country 3 times and fell in love with it.
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In Conversation With  Ladies Who Lead Team
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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

Pulkit Samrat, who entered the limelight with 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', married his long-time girlfriend, Shweta Rohira, in Goa. Shweta happens to be Salman Khan's rakhi sister.
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A.R.Rahman - An Open Interview

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

The reputed Berklee College of Music honored the multi-talented Indian music composer A R Rahman with an honorary doctorate. In an open interview held at the Berklee College of Music, Rahman shared great insights into his life and music.
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A.R.Rahman - An Open Interview
VHPA Launches The First Hindu Community Center In New England
VHPA Launches The First Hindu Community Center In New England

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

The center has been a longtime vision of Shri Tej and Smt. Prem Tanden who have generously donated the land and seed financing. Construction is planned in four phases, with the first phase set to start in Spring 2015.
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WOMEN OF INFLUENCE TOP
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Woman Of Influence - Jaya Asthana


"Don’t let the daily family dinner fall by the wayside," says Jaya Asthana, a founder member of Bal Vihar and Youth Camps. A clinical social worker by profession who works in Hospice care, she talked to Lokvani about her work and raising children with a strong sense of identity.
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Woman Of Influence - Jaya Asthana
PERFORMING ARTS TOP
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Arangetram: Krithi Tupil
Arangetram: Krithi Tupil


Krithi Tupil, another capable student of the Thillai School, delivered a presentation of the caliber that we have come to expect from Guru Sunanda’s students.
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On The Wakes Of Orthodox Learning Celebrating 20 Years Of Teaching And Performing For The Needy!


Natyanjali School of Dance celebrated Vijayadasami at the Multipurpose Room, Littleton Town Hall, Littleton, MA on Oct. 12, 2014. This year was extra special since it was also the celebration of 20th anniversary of Guru Jeyanthi Ghatraju as a dance teacher.
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On The Wakes Of Orthodox Learning  Celebrating 20 Years Of Teaching And Performing For The Needy!
Mahabharata By Jean Claude Carriere
Mahabharata By Jean Claude Carriere


The art of story-telling as a performing art is rarely seen in the Western theater. Jean¬Claude Carrière, the great writer brought the art form to stage and presented a compelling version of the timeless tale of Mahabharata at the majestic Paramount Theater on October 25-26, 2014.
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS TOP
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Ekal Raises Rs. 1 Crore To Implement Clean India Campaign In Villages


This conference had brought together volunteers, field teams and philanthropists from across US, India and Canada and raised Rs. 1 Crore to implement the clean India movement in Ekal villages.
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Ekal Raises Rs. 1 Crore To Implement Clean India Campaign In Villages
Brightly Illuminated Dwarkamai Celebrates Diwali Deep Yagya
Brightly Illuminated Dwarkamai Celebrates Diwali Deep Yagya


In it's annual tradition of Diwali-Deep-Yagya, an overflowing congregation at Dwarkmai Sai Temple, held a vibrant and joyous celebration. On a evening of October 26th, over 150 devotees gathered for this soul enthralling Diwali Deep Yagna and Sri Laxmi Puja.
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IITSINE Celebrates Diwali - 2014


A fun evening hosted by IIT-SINE.
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IITSINE Celebrates Diwali - 2014
A Block Party To Remember – Indo-American Neighborhood Picnic
A Block Party To Remember –  Indo-American Neighborhood Picnic


It was September 14, a wonderful Fall day. The sun was out in its glory, the temperature a cool and comfortable low 70s. The setting was perfect for a special block party– the yard in the back of Bijoy’s house in Lincoln, with many old and large trees providing shade.
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UPCOMING EVENTS TOP
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Chhora Ganga Kinare Wala


Be part of an enchanting evening of songs and dialogues of living legend Amitabh Bachchan on November 15th in Ashland, MA.
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Chhora Ganga Kinare Wala
NESSP - Poojas And Celebrations
NESSP - Poojas And Celebrations


Whatever one does for Krishna–at any time, at any place, under any circumstance–is to one’s eternal benefit. Join us at NESSP for Ekadasha Mahanyasa Rudrabhishekam on November 15th.
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Exploring The Power Of The Moment


Come and join for a special weekend with the Brahma Kumaris at their beautiful Peace Village Learning and Retreat Center in the Catskill Mountains, New York during November 7-9, 2014.
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Exploring The Power Of The Moment
SAPNE – Quarterly Poetry Reading At Lexington
SAPNE – Quarterly Poetry Reading At Lexington


SAPNE invites you to the fall quarterly meeting of the group which is scheduled at Cary Memorial Library, Lexington, MA on November 23, 2014 from 2 pm to 5 pm.
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Explore India


Shishu Bharati invites you to a fabulous presentation on Explore India by students on November 23, 2014.
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Explore India
Miss India New England-2014
Miss India New England-2014


Miss India New England-2014 will be held at Radisson Hotel in Chelmsford, MA on November 29th at 5:30 pm. The biggest talent hunt from states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island is on, and it will close this weekend.
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PEOPLE TOP
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Sachi Badola Is "Annie For A Day"


Ten year old Sachi Badola won the "Annie for a Day" prize package which includes a limo ride to and from the Annie the Musical show and a meet and greet with the artist. Sachi was selected for Community Auditions hosted by Billy Costa that will be telecast on WCVB on Sundays at 11:30 am.
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Sachi Badola Is
Syed Amir Ali Appointed To The Statewide Youth Council Of The Governor Of Massachusetts
Syed Amir Ali Appointed To The Statewide Youth Council Of The Governor Of Massachusetts


Twenty year old Indian American Boston University student, Syed Amir Ali, has been appointed to the Governor of Massachusetts’ Statewide Youth Council. With the election results just declared, Syed Amir will get to work with two Governors, the current, Governor Deval Patrick, and the newly elected Governor Charlie Baker.
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Dover Rug & Home Wins FBA Award


Mahmud Jafri, CEO of Dover Rug & Home, is proud to announce they are the recipient of the 2014 Community Excellence Award, given by the Family Business Association (FBA) of Massachusetts.
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Dover Rug & Home Wins FBA Award
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Stability For Challenging Times
The Benefits Of Permanent Life Insurance
Stability For Challenging Times<br>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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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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Do’s And Don’t’s With Your College List
3 Free Wi-Fi Safeguards – Plus 14 Ways To Keep Your Mobile Device Secure
3 Free Wi-Fi Safeguards – Plus 14 Ways To Keep Your Mobile Device Secure


With Wi-Fi enabled smartphones, tablets and laptops everywhere, free Wi-Fi hotspots seem to be everywhere too. Free Wi-Fi saves you from drawing on your mobile data plan limit, but there are security risks.
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NESSP Seeks Community Support For Building A Permanent Shirdi Sai Temple


New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar (NESSP) was formed by devotees who share their love for Shri Shirdi Sai Baba and are inspired by His teachings. We have raised so far 1.5 million dollars and secured a 3.5 million dollars of Line of Credit. Phase 1 of temple construction is estimated at 7 million dollars. To begin the construction we need to raise additional one million dollars by Dec. 31, 2014. Please donate generously.
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NESSP Seeks Community Support For Building A Permanent Shirdi Sai Temple
LIFESTYLE TOP
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Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Nrityotsav 2014, Chora Ganga Kinare Wala, Remembering M.S. Subbulakshmi, T.M. Krishna, harbhajan Mann, Ekal Poetry and Writing Competition, Gul-O-Gulzar and New Years Party.
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Kishore Balsara, Abhimanyu Bhargava and R.K. Sambangi, who were the winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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For The Mathematically Inclined
Music Review - Happy New Year
Music Review - Happy New Year

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

A lot of hype around this track...
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Laugh A While


Humor in the workplace!
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Laugh A While
Cartoon: The Monkeys
Cartoon: The Monkeys


The fifth monkey...Text No Evil!
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Recipes - A Fall Color Special


When the ground is full of leaves of orange and red,think pumpkins.
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Recipes - A Fall Color Special
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Nature lover, bird watcher Leena Pereira share some photos from her visit to Panama
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Thought For The Day


Life isn’t about getting and having, it’s about giving and being. – Kevin Kruse.
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Thought For The Day

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