Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! [more]

The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) proudly hosted India Day 2025 at the iconic Hatch Shell on Saturday, August 16th. Celebrating India’s 79th Independence Day, marking 78 years of freedom since 1947, the event lived up to its theme, “Festival of Nations – A Cultural Kaleidoscope,” beautifully reflecting IAGB’s unwavering commitment to building bridges across communities. [more]

According to Hindu customs, Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of the deity Lord Ganesha, the God of wisdom and prosperity. It is one of the biggest and most auspicious festivals in India and will be celebrated in the US on Tuesday August 26th. [more]

Lokvani talks to Girish Mehta of Indian Circle for Caring (ICC). They will be presenting Brown Heart Documentary on Aug. 23rd and 24th featuring very important information on heart health for South Asians who are at the greatest risk for heart attacks. [more]

The Sri Lakshmi Temple will conduct Ganesha Chaturthi Celebrations (Aug 22 - 27) & (Aug 30 - 31) with Ganesha Chaturthi on Tuesday, August 26th. [more]

Indian Circle for Caring invites you to a FREE live screening of The Brown Heart at four locations in Greater Boston area on Saturday August 23rd and Sunday August 24th. The Brown Heart is a groundbreaking documentary that directly addresses Heart Disease health crisis, making its in-person screening especially important for the South Asian community. [more]

Sri Ganesha Chaturthi Celebrations at the Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Temple, RI from Tuesday August 26th to Sunday August 31st. [more]

Vyasa Yoga - Promotion of Positive Health from Sep. 12-14 or 19-21, 2025. 30 hours of residential weekend yoga retreat! [more]

Ekal Vidyalaya presents Ekal Sa Re Ta Re: Indian and Western Vocal Competition on Saturday, September 13, 2025. [more]

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. [more]

Shadaj invites your to a Vocal concert by Siddhartha Belmannu with Roopak Kallurkar (Tabla), Prasad Kamat (Harmonium) on September 20th in Lexington, MA. [more]

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. [more]

South Asian Nation Diwali Gala will be held on October 25th at the Sons of Italy, Watertown, MA. Buy your tickets now! [more]

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. [more]

Ekal USA invites college students passionate about healthcare and service to apply for the Ekal Medical Winter Internship, a 3-week immersive program in rural India from Dec 27, 2025 – Jan 19, 2026. [more]

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. [more]

Retirees who spent years saving for retirement may feel that they are financially prepared for anything. However, even the best plan can be foiled by unexpected retirement costs. Healthcare, taxes, and inflation are commonly overlooked expenses that can force lifestyle adjustments in retirement. An effective retirement strategy addresses these three areas to help secure a retiree’s financial future and maintain a comfortable lifestyle. [more]

End of summer recipes. [more]

AI or Jokes? [more]

The beautiful hues of summer skies. [more]

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” — Maya Angelou. [more]