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The PhD Is The New MBA.
In the PhD program, we train students to ask the right questions, always ask about the basis for an inference and to keep coming up with new approaches to problems. With AI, MBAs might need these very skills.
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Our Voice And Yours
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ISW Ganeshotsav Showcases Youth, Culture, And Community Spirit
ISW Ganeshotsav Showcases Youth, Culture, And Community Spirit


by Sarita Deshpande
This year marked the 13th Ganeshotsav celebration at the India Society of Worcester (ISW) in Shrewsbury, and it turned out to be a truly memorable occasion. A special highlight this year was the Dhol Tasha performance by children aged 6 to 12, who played with remarkable energy and confidence.
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Indian-American Community Holds 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony In Westborough


Members of the Indian American community led by the Foundation of Indian Americans (“FIA”) – New England gathered at the 911 Memorial in Westborough, MA on Wednesday evening to honor the lives lost in the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
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Indian-American Community Holds 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony In Westborough
Significance Of Ancestral Worship During Paksha Masa
Significance Of Ancestral Worship During Paksha Masa


by Pt. Hemant Ramrakhyani
Pitru Paksha or Shraadh is a 16-lunar -day period in the Hindu calendar month of Bhadrapada, which starts this year on September 7 and ends on September 21, 2025, dedicated to honoring and remembering deceased ancestors through rituals like Shraadh (prayers), Pind Daan (food offerings), and Tarpan (water offerings) and bring blessings to their living descendants.
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Know How To Keep Your Heart Healthy


by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
Heart known as the Hrudaya is one of the crucial organs in the body. It is more than just a Rasa (fluids), Rakta (blood) circulation source throughout the body. It also locks inside all kinds emotions like joy, sorrow, love, and hate. When more than half of the body functions are linked to the heart, then it is mandatory for us to take care of our heart.
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Know How To Keep Your Heart Healthy
Broken Images By Shabana Azmi
Broken Images By Shabana Azmi


Generation Bollywood Presents Shabana Azmi in Broken Images, written by Girish Karnad and Directed by Alyques Padamsee, on Oct. 3rd in Weston, MA.
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OM Hindu Community Center Gets Governor's Citation


On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, OM Hindu Community Center was presented with the Governor's Citation for planting 765 trees on the grounds of the community center in Billerica near Concord River.
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OM Hindu Community Center Gets Governor's Citation
Celebrating The 60th Anniversary Of Srila Prabhupada’s Arrival In Boston
Celebrating The 60th Anniversary Of Srila Prabhupada’s Arrival In Boston


Join us on Sep. 13th as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Sri Sri Prabhupada's historic journey to Boston—a moment that marked the beginning of a global spiritual movement.
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Ekal Sa Re Ta Re: Vocal Competition


Ekal Vidyalaya presents Ekal Sa Re Ta Re: Indian and Western Vocal Competition on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
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Ekal Sa Re Ta Re: Vocal Competition
WHA Celebrates 10th Anniversary
WHA Celebrates 10th Anniversary


2025 marks the 10-Year Anniversary of Wholistic Health Alliance (WHA)—a decade of building healthier communities and empowering youth!! Please join us in celebrating this important milestone on September 13th in North Grafton, MA.
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Sankara Healthcare Foundation: Kalā Samarpaṇam


Kalā Samarpaṇam is a celebration of art and culture where we come together to showcase and honor the talents of our community. It will be held on Sep. 14th in Framingham, MA.
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Sankara Healthcare Foundation: Kalā Samarpaṇam
Surabhi Dance Series & Nātya Workshop
Surabhi Dance Series & Nātya Workshop


CIFA brings the vibrancy of South Asian classical dance to Massachusetts with an intensive Bharatanatyam workshop (9/10-12) and Surabhi-II, a dance showcase (9/14) by Harinie Jeevitha.
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Shadaj: Siddhartha Belmannu - Live In Concert


Shadaj invites your to a Vocal concert by Siddhartha Belmannu with Roopak Kallurkar (Tabla), Prasad Kamat (Harmonium) on September 20th in Lexington, MA.
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Shadaj: Siddhartha Belmannu - Live In Concert
Satsang Center: NavRatri MahotSav
Satsang Center: NavRatri MahotSav


Satsang Center will be celebrating NavRatri MahotSav from Sep. 22nd to Oct. 2nd.
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TiE Boston Announces TiECON East 2025


TiE Boston, one of the region’s most impactful nonprofit organizations supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, announced its annual TiECON East 2025, the largest entrepreneurial conference in Boston, to be held on September 26, 2025, at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston. The conference is co-hosted by TiE New York this year.
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TiE Boston Announces TiECON East 2025
Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health
Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health


Vyasa Yoga - Promotion of Positive Health from Oct. 3-5 or 10-12, 2025. 30 hours of residential weekend yoga retreat!
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South Asian Nation: Diwali Gala


South Asian Nation Diwali Gala will be held on October 25th at the Sons of Italy, Watertown, MA. Buy your tickets now!
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South Asian Nation: Diwali Gala
UIANE: Diwali Celebration 2025
UIANE: Diwali Celebration 2025


UIANE presents Diwali Celebration 2025 on October 26th in Lexington, MA.
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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
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Arangetram: Aarya Pillai And Hiranmayi Lalithkumar
Arangetram: Aarya Pillai And Hiranmayi Lalithkumar


by Amrutha Ananth
Aarya Pillai and Hiranmayi Lalithkumar, disciples of Acharya Pooja Kumar Shyam, brought this rare confluence of artistic journey of shared foundations and distinct voices to life, offering an evening that was both a tribute to the sacred tradition of Bharatanatyam and a vibrant testament to youthful energy, precision, and storytelling.
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Arangetram: Sarayu Gadam


by Sripriya Natarajan Murthy and Dayalini Lingesh
Sarayu Gadam, disciple of Smt. Jeyanthi Ghatraju (Natyanjali School of Dance, Westford, MA), projected joy, confidence and devotion throughout her delightful arangetram (Bharatanatyam debut) on August 16, 2025 at the auditorium of the Lexington Christian Academy. The grand traditional decorations in the lobby that paid homage to Lord Venkateshwara and Sri Sathya Sai Baba reflected the vibrant and devout program that Sarayu would present on the stage inside.
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Arangetram: Sarayu Gadam
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Saheli Board Elections – Get Involved!
Saheli Board Elections – Get Involved!


Saheli's 2025 Board Elections will be held in person on Saturday, September 20, 2025 (11 AM – 2 PM) to elect Offices of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Board Members for the upcoming two-year term. Deadline to Apply: Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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IAGB Annual General Body Meeting & Election Of New EC Term 2025-27


IAGB General Body Meeting (GBM) of all current members will be held on September 13, 2025, at the Burlington Public Library, Burlington, MA.
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IAGB Annual General Body Meeting & Election Of New EC Term 2025-27
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Indian Immigrants In Florida Are Growing Old In Ways Their Parents Never Did
Indian Immigrants In Florida Are Growing Old In Ways Their Parents Never Did


Just outside Tampa, Florida, at Anand Vihar, one of the first luxury retirement communities for Indian American immigrants, neighbors share culture, traditions and meals.
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Preview Of The Film 'Rabbit Trap'


Seeking new inspiration and a fresh start, married musicians Daphne (Rosy McEwan) and Darcy (Dev Patel) move to the Welsh countryside to finish their new record. While collecting audio samples, Darcy inadvertently creates a field recording of mysterious sound never before heard by human ears.
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Preview Of The Film 'Rabbit Trap'
Poem: In Memory Of My Father
Poem: In Memory Of My Father


Anna Ji, your chair now sits still
It is looking unadorned without you
But your presence lingers around
I hear your voice from every side...
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Poem: Summer - A Radiant Season


O’ lovely yet hot and humid summer
You wake up the earth, you stir the sea
Everywhere we see colorful blooms
Every year you arrive with same delight...
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Poem:  Summer - A Radiant Season
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Rice Keer For Pitru Paksha Offering
Rice Keer For Pitru Paksha Offering


by Geetha Patil and Madhumati Tyagi
During Pitru Paksha, the food prepared is sattvic, that is pure, simple, and free of onion, garlic, and non-vegetarian items. The dishes are made with respect and simplicity to honor ancestors, as it is believed the offerings provide peace and spiritual nourishment to the departed souls.
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For The Mathematically Inclined


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