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Our Voice And Yours


We're thrilled to share that 19 of Impact's endorsed candidates have officially won their races – led by two historic victories: Virginia's first-ever South Asian & Muslim elected to statewide office, Lieutenant Governor-elect Ghazala Hashmi, and New York City's first-ever South Asian & Muslim elected as Mayor, Zohran Mamdani!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Sankara Healthcare Foundation Volunteer Appreciation/Fundraising Event
Sankara Healthcare Foundation Volunteer Appreciation/Fundraising Event


by Smt. Bharathi Venkat, Smt. Vaibavi Gopal, Sri. T. R. Venkatesh
Sankara Healthcare Foundation (SHF) held a memorable volunteer appreciation event/fundraiser concert which blended the rich traditions of Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam dance with devotion, storytelling, and community spirit. The event featured three accomplished vocalists - Vidushi Uma Sankar, Vidushi Kamakshi Kalyanasundaram, and Vidushi Aparna Balaji, alongside three talented dancers - Vidushi Aishwarya Balasubramanian, Vidushi Deepa Srinath Bungale and Vidushi Sowmya Rajaram.
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United India Association Of New England Celebrates Diwali


The United India Association of New England (UIANE) celebrated Diwali on October 26, 2025 in Newton with vibrant performances, community spirit, and the shared joy of giving back.
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United India Association Of New England Celebrates Diwali
Lung Diseases And Their Impact On Daily Life
Lung Diseases And Their Impact On Daily Life


by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
Lung diseases are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, affecting millions of individuals across diverse populations. The impact of lung diseases extends beyond medical statistics—it encompasses loss of independence, reduced social interaction, emotional distress, and financial burden.
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TriNethra - The Third Eye Festival Of Dance


TriNethra - The Third Eye Festival of Dance by Jayshree Bala Rajamani will be held on Saturday, November 8th from 3 - 7pm at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, MA.
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TriNethra - The Third Eye Festival Of Dance
Shadaj: Saurabh Kadgaonkar (Vocal) - Live In Concert
Shadaj: Saurabh Kadgaonkar (Vocal) - Live In Concert


Shadaj presents Saurabh Kadgaonkar (Vocal) with Bharat Kamat (Tabla) and Amey Bichu (Harmonium) Live in Concert on Nov. 8th in Lexington, MA.
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MIT Swara Presents A Special Carnatic Vocal Concert By TVS Mahadevan


MIT Swara presents a special Carnatic Vocal Concert commemorating the 80th Birth Anniversary of Vidwan TV Sankaranarayanan and 50 years of his US Concert Tour featuring TVS Mahadevan - Vocal (Son of Vidwan TV Sankaranarayanan), Alankode VS Gokul - Violin and Sai Raghavan - Mridangam on Nov. 8th at MIT.
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MIT Swara Presents A Special Carnatic Vocal Concert By TVS Mahadevan
GOPIO: Shaping Future Technologies - Role Of The Diaspora
GOPIO: Shaping Future Technologies - Role Of The Diaspora


GOPIO's next Monthly Webinar will be held on November 8th at 11 am on the topic of 'Shaping Future Technologies – Role of the Diaspora'.
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SAPNE Fall Meeting: Theme - Protest


South Asian Poets of New England (SAPNE) Fall Meeting will be held on November 16th at 10 am. The theme of the meeting is 'Protest'.
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SAPNE Fall Meeting: Theme - Protest
Natya Circle Of New England In Person Dance Performance Series
Natya Circle Of New England In Person Dance Performance Series


by Jeyanthi Ghatraju and Siva Santhanakrishnan
Natya Circle of New England is excited to welcome you to the inauguration of our monthly in-person series of dance performances aimed at providing a platform for local dance students to further their journey in dance on Nov. 16th at OMHCC featurig Anwitha Alla, Rianna Ashly, Ryana Popli, Dhruti Kondamareddy, Tanmayee Patil, and Shruti Lakshmi Narayan.
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ISW: Upcoming Events


Upcoming events at ISW include Chess, Understanding Breast & Ovarian Cancer, Diwali Lakshmi Puja, Celebrating 10 year Diwali partnership with WAM and Diwali Cultural Show.
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ISW: Upcoming Events
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Arangetram: Diya Sriram & Rhea Avari
Arangetram: Diya Sriram & Rhea Avari


by Manasa Jayanthi
In their Arangetram, presented under the guidance of Nrithyapooja Dance Academy founded and directed by Smt. Pooja Kumar Shyam, Diya Sriram and Rhea Avari entered this tradition with poise, composure, and heartfelt sincerity.
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Arangetram: Shriya Dave


Shriya Dave's Arangetram was a radiant celebration of tradition, devotion, and blossoming artistry, a culmination of a decade-long journey marked by grace, rigor, and reverence. As a disciple of Guru Smt. Preethi Ramesh, Shriya graced the stage with elegance, poise, and a radiance that captivated the audience from the very first moment.
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Arangetram: Shriya Dave
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Dr. Lakshmi Thalanki Appointed As Chapter President Of Americans4Hindus
Dr. Lakshmi Thalanki Appointed As Chapter President Of Americans4Hindus


Americans4Hindus, a national organization dedicated to protecting civil rights, promoting Hindu representation, and empowering the Hindu American community, proudly announced the launch of its newest chapter in Massachusetts on October 25, 2025. The chapter will be led by Dr. Lakshmi Thalanki, who has been unanimously and enthusiastically appointed as the President of the Americans4Hindus Massachusetts Chapter.
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Boston Bhangra Announces Teams For 2025 Competition


Boston Bhangra Announces Teams for 2025 Competition: Apna Bhangra Crew, Baaghi, CMU Bhangra, Furteelay Shokeen, Khirre Phul Gulab De, Legacy, Putt Sardaraan De, Saanjhe, The Raniyaan, Vakhri Taur Diyan , and Virsa, which will be held on November 15th.
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Boston Bhangra Announces Teams For 2025 Competition
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Global Peace Secretariat Invites You To Observe 1 Minute Of Silence For Global Peace
Global Peace Secretariat Invites You To Observe 1 Minute Of Silence For Global Peace


Global Peace invites you to observe 1 Minute of Silence for Global Peace on November 11, 11 a.m. Armistice Day when the agreement to end World War I was signed.
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Halloween Artwork


Halloween Artwork by Arundhati Sarkel.
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Halloween Artwork
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Every Breath Counts — A Poem On COPD Awareness
Every Breath Counts — A Poem On COPD Awareness


Each breath comes without a thought
A gift so simple and freely brought
Now air feels heavy and slow to find
A weight that presses on the mind...
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two problems for one and all!
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For The Mathematically Inclined