On Memorial day, traditionally we recognize and remember military veterans who helped preserve our cherished freedom by participating in parades, by visiting cemeteries, by placing flags and flowers on the graves of those who have died, and paid tribute . Memorial day is a celebration of one's life and in remembrance, Lokvani would like to dedicate this issue to all the veterans and to hope and peace as a symbol of the human spirit. [more]

Ekal Vidyalaya, a movement dedicated to bringing education and empowerment to nearly 100,000 rural and remote villages across India, held its annual Bollywood musical fundraiser on May 18, 2025, at Keefe Technical High School in Framingham, Massachusetts. The event, titled “Dhakan – Love is in the Air”, featured renowned musician Dhruvit Shah and his orchestra, along with vocalists Sudha Subbaraman, Shraddha Agrawal, and Meenakshi Kulshreshtha. [more]

SAPNE held its 29th Annual Indian Poetry Reading on May 18th on the topic of 'Peace'. There were about twenty students who attended the two hours of multi-language reading. [more]

The upgraded portal has an up-to-date user interface to make registration of Indian-origin people seamless. [more]

IANH invites you to Vasant Festival 2025 to be held on May 24th at Nashua North High School featuring music, dance, art competition, fun, food and lots of vendors. [more]

Nataraja Yoga Center will be completing its yoga series this weekend May 24th & 25th for individuals seeking help with weight management. [more]

by Jaya Asthana
Om Hindu Community Center is dedicated to furthering the cause of Hindu Dharma and plans to provide an opportunity for all to do their part in protecting our environment. The Plant A Tree Abhiyan (campaign) will be held on May 31 and June 1, from 10 am to 4 pm. [more]

IITAGNE is hosting a candid panel discussion with startup founders who've been there (May 31st) and a dinner and discussion with the a delegation from the IIT Bombay campus which includes Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Prof Ravi Gudi, and Ravishankar Gadela (June 13th). [more]

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

Satsang Center invites you to celebrate Gayatri Jayanti (Deep Yagya) on June 8th at SATSANG Center, Woburn, MA. [more]

UIANE will host its Annual Picnic on June 8th at Larz Anderson Park, Brookline, MA. [more]

The 4th Annual Kabir Festival will be held on June 8th in Waltham, MA. [more]

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. [more]

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. [more]

Celebrate your kid's graduation (middle school and up) in a high energy divine environment with a uniquely inspirational collective Vedic graduation ceremony on June 21st at the Shri Dwarkamai Vidyapeeth, Billerica, MA. [more]

Registration is now open for VHPA Vivekananada Family Camp in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire from Aug. 10-16, 2025. [more]

Chinmaya Mission Boston invites you to participate in JCHYK Summer: Leading Oneself and CHYSK Retreat. [more]

At least seven Indian-origin students have been selected for the 2025 cohort of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program at Stanford University, joining a global group of 84 scholars from 25 countries. The students are Saisri Akondi, Shivam Kalkar, Aravind Krishnan, Anvita Gupta, Aneesh Pappu, Veda Sunkara, and Kevin Stephen. [more]

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... [more]

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. [more]

In clinical practice, writes dentist and researcher Mannat Tiwana, “I frequently encountered Indian patients who delayed seeking dental care until the pain became unmanageable”. [more]

More than 66 million Americans receive their health coverage from Medicare, and while there is plenty of information about Medicare and its requirements, not all of it is clear. It’s entirely possible to avoid Medicare penalties with a few proactive steps. Here’s how to remain compliant, save money, and ensure continuous healthcare coverage. [more]

Here are two problems for one and all! [more]

The community mourns the shocking death of Gaurav Jaisingh, son of Ajay and Sneh Jaisingh, of Shrewsbury, MA. [more]