The median home sales price in the United States is $417,700 as of the fourth quarter of 2023. In Massachusetts it is $581K, where as it is $154K in West Virginia (lowest) and $832K in Hawaii (highest). [more]

Rajiv Gangurde is presenting Heartthrobs on May 5 at the Keefe Technical High School in Framingham at 3:00pm. A Bollywood concert featuring songs of Amitabh Bachchan, Dev Anand and Shahrukh Khan. Other members of the team include Ashwini Paranjape-Ranade, Raghu Saranathan, Suzana Naik, Bharat Lagu, Nikhil Pendarkar and Manish Kurup. The event is a fundraiser for Ekal Vidyalaya, an organization bringing education to rural remote villages. He talks about the concert. [more]

Massachusetts AAPI Commission held its 16th Annual Unity Dinner at UMass Boston. The award winners included Pralhad KC (Life Time Achievement), Manju Sheth (Leadership for Inclusion and Diversity), Mohan Nannapaneni and Ramakrishna Penumarthy (Unsung Hero). [more]

Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor recreate ‘Dance of Envy’ from 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai'. [more]

by Geetha Patil
Thousands of devotees who flocked at the Ram Mandir, Ayodhya on Ram Navami celebration on April 17, 2014 witnessed the 'Surya Tilak' phenomenon, a rare and awe-inspiring spectacle where sunlight will gracefully adorned the forehead of the new Ram Lalla idol, created a divine opportunity. The phenomenon lasted for about six minutes on Ram Navami. The Surya Tilak event is a meticulously designed fusion of science, engineering, and spirituality. [more]

by Brij Garg
The auditorium of Sri Lakshmi Temple had a storytelling event and a Ramayan trivia quiz on April 13, 2024 in Ashland, MA. Fifty six children ranging in age from 4 to 18 talked about their favorite characters such as Hanuman, Sri Ram, Sri Krishna and others. [more]

Satsang Center will celebrate Sri Hanuman Janma Utsav with Bhajan-Sandhya on April 27th. [more]

Shadaj presents Hindustani Classical Vocal Concert by Omkar Dadarkar accompanied on Tabla by Sanjay Deshpande and Siddhesh Bicholkar on Harmonium on April 27th in Lexington, MA. [more]

SETU presents 5 shows of a Comedy Play in English...Hush Hush from April 26th-28th at The Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA. [more]

The North South Foundation will be conducting educational contests for children in grades 1-12 at Fitchburg State University on Saturday, April 27. Contests include Science Bee, Geography Bee, Math, Spelling, and Public Speaking. [more]

ISW and International Hindi Association present Hasya Kavi Sammelan on April 27th at 4:30 pm in Shrewsbury, MA. [more]

Guruguha Vaibhavam 20024: Obeisance to the great composer Sri Muthuswmi Dijshitar will be held on April 27th & 28th. Apr. 27th features Vidushi Aparna Balaji (Vocal). April 28th features Vid. Smt. Kamakshi Kalyanasundaram (Vocal), Vid. Smt. Uma Sankar (Vocal), Vid. Shri Kalyan Gopalakrishnan (Violin), and on percussion Vid Shri Pravin Sitaram, Vid. Shri Gaurish Chandrasekhar, Vid. Shri. MaliSantanakrishnan, Vid. Shri. Sudharshan Chakravarthy. It will also feature a double veena tribute to Dikshitar by Vid. Smt R Ramani, and Vid Shri Ram Naidu. [more]

MITHAS presents Alam Khan (Hindustani Sarod) and Nitin Mitta (Tabla) on April 28th at Wong Auditorium, MIT. [more]

Imagine a week of serenity and cultural celebration, nestled among the tall trees of Mount Monadnock, NH and on the shores of Lake Thorndike. Welcome to the Vivekananda Family Camp in Dublin, New Hampshire, where adventure, culture, and unforgettable moments await! Registration is now open! [more]

Vyasa Yoga - Promotion of Positive Health from May 3-5, 2024. [more]

Ekal Vidyalaya Boston Chapter presents 'HeartThrobs', a live -orchestra concert celebrating the magic and music of three scintillating superstars Dev Anand, Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan on May 5th in Framingham, MA. [more]

The organizing team of VHPA-HHD are excited to invite you to Hindu Heritage Day 2024, conducted at Marlboro Middle School on Saturday, May 4th. This is a day to celebrate the Hindu Heritage with family and friends, new and old. Youth are encouraged to join us for Storytelling and Ramaayan Trivia on April 13th. [more]

Get ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable musical journey as Mead Mass Media presents the much-anticipated Jay-Ho's Anu Malik Musical Concert, set to dazzle Boston on May 25th, 2024. Tickets are now available for what promises to be an electrifying night of music. [more]

Sankashta Hara Chaturthi at NESSP. [more]

Indian American Forum for Political Education invites applications from college students from Massachusetts interested in paid political internship at the Congress, State House and various government agencies during Summer 2024. Application deadline is April 30th. [more]

The India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA), a U.S.-based coalition of 21 nonprofit, philanthropic, and charitable organizations focused on India, marks a significant milestone with the launch of their 5th Annual Youth Essay Competition. Deadline is July 1st for submission [more]

Hari Krishnan (Choreography, Wesleyan) and Vivek K. Goyal (Engineering, BU) are among the 188 culture-creators working across 52 disciplines selected for Guggenheim Fellowships. [more]

by Madhumati Tyagi
Ram Prasad/Prasadam is a sacred food offering and is distributed to devotees after being offered to the deity in a temple. Here is a simple recipe for making a basic Prasad, commonly offered in temples. [more]

On my recent trip to Morocco, we enjoyed the signature Morocco dish, Tagine cooked in a clay pot with a coned lid .Cooked with both meat and fish, the one that we opted is the vegetarian version. [more]

To have my job replaced by AI, my client must explain their requirements "clearly." So I am safe! [more]

The beautiful Mediterranean at St Paul De Vence. [more]

You are not Atlas carrying the world on your shoulder. It is good to remember that the planet is carrying you.”— Vandana Shiv. [more]