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Our Voice And Yours


Lokvani wishes all the seniors a Happy Graduation and a Bright Future!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Fireside Chat With Hema Malini: An Evening Of Grace, Grit, And Inspiration
Fireside Chat With Hema Malini: An Evening Of Grace, Grit, And Inspiration


MITHAS, an organization dedicated to promoting classical Indian music and dance, hosted an intimate and insightful fireside chat with legendary Bharatanatyam dancer, Bollywood icon, and Member of Parliament from Mathura, Hema Malini. The event was gracefully moderated by Anuradha Palakurthi, Chair of the MITHAS Board.
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Learnquest Dance Festival 2025


In a vibrant extension of its annual classical music celebration, the Learnquest Festival introduced a classical dance segment this year. Held on May 10, 2025, at Chinmaya Maruti in Andover, MA, the event showcased four major Indian classical dance styles, performed by leading artists
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Learnquest Dance Festival 2025
Over 2000 Gather To Celebrate Hindu Heritage Day
Over 2000 Gather To Celebrate Hindu Heritage Day


The annual Hindu Heritage Day, organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, continues to be a landmark celebration for the Hindu community of New England. Drawing over 2,000 attendees, the event brought together families, youth, and cultural groups in a vibrant display of devotion, heritage, and artistic excellence.
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IITAGNE: Sustainability And The Blue Economy


On 26th April 2025, IIT AGNE jointly hosted a panel discussion on Sustainability and the Blue Economy in partnership with the Department of Physics and Initiative for Sustainable Energy at Brown University. The panel was ably moderated by IIT Bombay alum, Prof. Nitin P. Padture, the founding director of the Initiative for Sustainable Energy.
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IITAGNE: Sustainability And The Blue Economy
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ITServe's 24th, Boston Chapter Launched
ITServe's 24th, Boston Chapter Launched


"It's truly historic for ITServe Alliance to have our Boston Chapter launched, joining today with our 23 other Chapters, taking the total number of ITServe chapters to 24, spread across the United States," said Anju Vallabhaneni, President of ITServe, the largest association of IT Solutions & Services organizations, representing over 2,500 member companies across the United States. Chandra Sekhar Nallam, will serve as the first President of the ITServe Boston Chapter.
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GOPIO Plans To Launch GOPIO Chamber Of Commerce Chapter In Connecticut


GOPIO International organized a Dinner/Meeting with GOPIO-CT officials and Indian Diaspora businesspeople to plan the launch of GOPIO Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) - Connecticut Chapter. Hotelier and businessman Ravi Nichani of Stamford will lead this effort in Connecticut.
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GOPIO Plans To Launch GOPIO Chamber Of Commerce Chapter In Connecticut
AID Boston Presents Indian Ocean’s 35th Anniversary “Celebration Tour” In Boston
AID Boston Presents Indian Ocean’s 35th Anniversary “Celebration Tour” In Boston


AID Boston proudly presents Indian Ocean, India’s pioneering Indo-rock folk fusion band, live in concert at Somerville Theatre on Friday, May 16, 2025. Opening the evening is Boston’s own Janani Sharma, a rising Grammy nominated vocalist and producer whose voice and stage presence reflect both artistic grace and contemporary energy.
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SETU: When Gandhi And Mohammed Meet


After 10 sold out shows, the first rerun of SETU's "When Gandhi and Mohammed Meet" is here in Massachusetts before heading to off-Broadway in New York. It will be May 16th abd 17th at the Academy of Creative Arts, Burlington, MA.
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SETU: When Gandhi And Mohammed Meet
OMHCC: Sw. Vigyananand On His Recently Launched Book - The Hindu Manifesto
OMHCC: Sw. Vigyananand On His Recently Launched Book - The Hindu Manifesto


You are cordially invited to a thought provoking talk and Q&A by Sw. Vigyananand on his recently launched book - The Hindu Manifesto on May 18th at the OM Hindu Community Center.
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Ekal Vidyalaya Presents - Dhadkan - Love Is In The Air!


Ekal Vidyalaya invites you to witness a magical experience at its Bollywood fundraiser concert “Dhadkan - love is in the air” on Sunday May 18, 2025 at Keefe Tech, in Framingham, MA from 3:00 – 7:00 pm.
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Ekal Vidyalaya Presents - Dhadkan - Love Is In The Air!
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Brahma Kumaris: Ken O’Donnell – Resilience And Inner Strength
Brahma Kumaris: Ken O’Donnell – Resilience And Inner Strength


Brahma Kumaris invite you to a Special Half-Day Retreat with Ken O’Donnell on Resilience and Inner Strength on June 7th.
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UIANE Picnic 2025


UIANE will host its Annual Picnic on June 8th at Larz Anderson Park, Brookline, MA.
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UIANE Picnic 2025
Pandit Ajay Chakraborty Live In Concert!
Pandit Ajay Chakraborty Live In Concert!


Chinmaya Mission Boston and Shadaj are proud to present Pandit Ajay Chakraborty’s musical evening on Sunday, June 15 at 4:30 pm. The concert will be held at Pavithra Auditorium in Chinmaya Mission Boston.
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Vibha Boston Annual Kite Flying Fundraiser Event


Vibha presents its 7th Annual Kite Flying Fundraiser, a celebration of hope and brighter futures for children. Purchase kites and support children's education while celebrating Father's Day.
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Vibha Boston Annual Kite Flying Fundraiser Event
VHPA Vivekananada Family Camp
VHPA Vivekananada Family Camp


Registration is now open for VHPA Vivekananada Family Camp in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire from Aug. 10-16, 2025.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston: Upcoming Events


Chinmaya Mission Boston invites you to participate in JCHYK Summer: Leading Oneself and CHYSK Retreat.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston: Upcoming Events
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Impressive Presentation By HHD 2025 Art Competition Participants
Impressive Presentation By HHD 2025 Art Competition Participants


The artwork created by our children (ages 3-15) was truly remarkable, reflecting not only the depth of their talent but also the meaningful stories they chose to tell. It's heartening to witness how the next generation sees Nari (Women) through the rich lens of our culture.
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IPA Invites Youth To Participate In Its 6th Annual Youth Essay Competition


The India Philanthropy Alliance is hosting its 6th annual Youth Essay Competition and will be accepting submissions until July 1. We invite U.S. middle school and high school students to share their opinions on the following question...
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IPA Invites Youth To Participate In Its 6th Annual Youth Essay Competition
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Indian-Americans 2nd-largest Asian Group In US, Now A 5.2-million Community
Indian-Americans 2nd-largest Asian Group In US, Now A 5.2-million Community


The Indian community in the US, which was just 1.8 million in 2000, has grown to over 5.2 million today, according to a report by the Pew Research Centre. This is a result of decades of migration of skilled professionals and students to the US. Indians are the best at English proficiency among other Asian communities in the US.
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Laugh A While


Laugh with Carpentry
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Laugh A While
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Lone Man walking - Sindhudurg. Photo Credit Sadhana Karnad
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Thought For The Day


“No matter how bleak or menacing a situation may appear, it does not entirely own us. It can’t take away our freedom to respond, our power to take action.” ― Ryder Carroll
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Thought For The Day