Lokvani wishes all its readers Happy Holidays and New Year!

Psychology says if you still enjoy your own company instead of needing friends constantly, you display these 10 unique traits. [more]

During 2025, Lokvani had an opportunity to talk to Prem K V, Hema Malini, Girish Mehta and Manorama Choudhury. [more]

An impactful afternoon Meet & Greet and Fundraiser was hosted in Winchester, Massachusetts by Ramesh Viswanath Kapur, along with Vikram Rajadhyashka, Nar Koppula, Shirish Nimgaonkar, Dr. Anahita Dua, Dr. Suhas Desai, Dr. Lakshmi Thalanki, Prabhu Rao, Dr. Megha Joshi, and Priya Samant, in strong support of Raja Krishnamoorthi, who is seeking to make history as the first United States Senator of Indian origin. [more]

The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin–Connecticut Chapter (GOPIO-CT) organized a successful fundraiser at its Annual Holiday Party on December 7, raising $5,000 in support of Person to Person, a respected charitable organization based in Darien, with branches in Stamford and Norwalk. [more]

by Adithi Ramanathan
Massachusetts Tamil Sangam (MTS) celebrated Deepavali 2025 at Keefe Tech Regional High School, Framingham, and the day carried a spirit that was truly unique—one that cannot be replicated. It blended the joy of festivity, the excitement of performers, the anticipation of a day full of cultural experiences, and, above all, the warmth of a community coming together. [more]

by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
An exercise stress test is a medical procedure that monitors the heart's electrical activity, blood pressure, and rhythm while a person exercises on a treadmill or stationary bike while hooked up to an EKG to monitor your heart’s activity. This test helps determine how well your heart responds during times when it is working its hardest. It is used to diagnose coronary artery disease, find the cause of symptoms like chest pain, or evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment plan. [more]

New England celebrated Lotus Festival, Republic Day, Pongal, India Conference at Harvard, Shivaratri, Women's Day, ISW Harvest Festival, Nrityameva Jayate, Holi, Changemakers Connect, 10 Years Of Shadaj and much more. [more]

by Uma Viswanath
On Dec. 21 this year, Lexington residents celebrated World Meditation Day organized by the Art of Living, joining a live-guided meditation shared by participants across 133 U.S. cities and 12.1 million participants across the world! Spiritual leader, Art of Living founder and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar guided the meditation session from New York. The event was held at the Community Hall of the Lexington Police Department. [more]

RIHTS will celebrate Venkateshwara (Balaji) Swamy Kalyanam on December 27th. [more]

Sri Ayyappa Mandala Puja, Sri Hanuman Abhishekam, Tiruvadira Celebration, Akhand Hanuman Chalisa Chanting and Family Fun Night at Chinmaya Mission Boston. [more]

The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) proudly announces its flagship Republic Day Mela 2026 on Saturday January 24, 2026, a full-day celebration of Indian culture, creativity, and community spirit. This year’s theme, “India in Harmony – The Five Elements,” will be brought to life through captivating performances and spirited competitions. [more]

South Asian Showdown selects Ten Finalists to compete in the 17th Annual Bollywood/Fusion Competition: Cornell Sitara, DFD Academy, JHU Zinda, Maryland Dhoom, MIT Mirchi, Nova Nassa, Queen City Ishaare, TAMU Maaya, UC Dhadak, and UMass Dhadak. [more]

After celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025 with a grand event, Shadaj is gearing up for the next music festival on March 28, 2026, at the Lexington High School auditorium. [more]

Nivrritii Mahesh, Sumedha Giridharan, Varaliikaa Satheesh, Shreya Rajinikanth, Sarayu Gadam, Aarya Pillai, Hiranmayi Lalithkumar, Nina Kaimal and Ananya Balaji were among the students who presented their dance arangetrams in 2025. [more]

by Sripriya Natarajan Moorthy
Harini Jeyaraman, disciple of guru Smt. Sujatha Meyyappan (Kolam Academy of Dance), entered the stage for her Bharatha Natyam arangetram to applause by the enthusiastic audience. Harini’s passion, dedication, and talent are well known to her friends and family. Her presentation was impressive for its technical precision, unflagging energy and depth of expression. [more]

People in the news for 2025 feature Manoj Chourasia, Ramesh Advani, Rhina Kaur, Renu Gupta, Ketan Bulsara and Kumu Gupta. [more]

Kunal Botla, a student at Tufts University, is running for a seat on the Lexington Planning Board in the upcoming town election on March 2nd, 2026. [more]

by Geetha Patil and Sunil Kumar D.
Bharatiya cuisine offers numerous delicious and healthy options for weight loss that are high in protein and fiber, promoting satiety without excessive calories. Key strategies involve prioritizing lean proteins, whole grains, and minimal oil usage. [more]

by Madhumati Tyagi
In addition to being simple, tasty, and flavored, Vegetable Soup is also a healthy and nutrient-rich soup recipe. It is also commonly called weight loss soup as it helps burn fat. [more]

Individuals who own a IRA or a Rollover IRA have the ability to do a QCD after age 70 1/2 directly to a 501c3 non profit organization. This contribution made directly is not considered taxable income for the individual. [more]

Mexican inspired for the holidays. [more]

Why shouldn't you marry a calendar? Its days are numbered. [more]

Fields of Mustard. [more]

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ―Albert Einstein. [more]