Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Patriots' Day Weekend.

The House Ways and Means (HWM) Committee released its proposed budget to invest in our Commonwealth for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, which starts in July. [more]

Eshani Shah, daughter of the famous Gujarati writer Tarak Mehta and wife of the famous Gujarati poet and playwright Chandu Shah, talks about these two great men and what it was being related to them. [more]

Akshaya Patra Founder Madhu Pandita Dasa (Prabhuji) was invited to the United Nations to speak about the initiative. The organization that provides free meals to schools, just provided its 4 billionth meal. Prabhuji spoke to Lokvani about the event. [more]

“Flexibility, Balance, Strength, come on everybody” instructs Vikas Sharma as I join his 8am class EST every morning. As I get into my stretch routine of mountain pose, superwoman and inchworm, I am reminded that sometimes, our greatest challenges can lead us to unexpected outcomes -Meet Vikas Sharma, of Inshape Gym who runs a successful online fitness program. [more]

Mysore court stays release of Ajay Devgn's 'Maidaan' following plagiarism accusation. [more]

by Jaya Asthana
Navratri is celebrated across the nation with great fervor and enthusiasm. When we think of Navratri, most people know of two Navratis. However not many know that Navratri is celebrated in different seasons, four times a year. They are Chaitra Navratri, Ashadh Navratri, Sharad Navratri, and Magh Navratri. Of these, the Sharad Navratri and the Chaitra Navratri are most well-known. [more]

Week 2 of LearnQuest Classical Music Festival 2024 continues with a series of vocal and instrumental concerts by acclaimed artists on April 13th and 14th. [more]

by Rohit Bambi
Congratulations to the winners of the South Asian Showdown 20024 Desi Dhamaka, Broad Street Baadshahz, and BU Jalwa. [more]

by Brij Garg
Ram Rath Yatra visits Boston area mandirs during the Weekend 0f March 30-31, 2024. The stops of the yatra included Chinmaya Maruti, Hindu Temple of New Hampshire, NE SRD Brundavan, Shri Dwarkamai, Satsang center, Parvati Parmeshwar, New England Shirdi Sai Parivar, BAPS Swaminaryan temple, International Shree Swaminarayan Organization, Sarv Dev Mandir, Shri Gita Mandir, Shri Gurusthan, Shri Radha Krishna Mandir, Sri Lakshmi Temple, Boston Sri Kalikambal Shiva temple, Shree Hari Dham, Sri Radha Bhakti temple and International Society of Krishna Consciousness. [more]

Join Bharatanatyam luminary Padmini Ravi for a transformative workshop exploring mindful movement and its profound impact on cognitive processes, emotional well-being, and creative potential on April 12th in Weston, 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. 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]

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]

Ram Navami, Puthandu and Holi Celebrations at NESSP. [more]

Sri Vasanta Navaratri, Ugadi, Sri Sita Rama Kalyanotsava at Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham in Burligton, MA. [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]

Buy tickets for the upcoming MITHAS Concerts by JA Jayanth (Carnatic Flute), Alam Khan (Hindustani Sarod) and R. Suryaprakash (Carnatic Vocal). [more]

by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart. One should follow these items to reverse the heart blockages. [more]

Spring has come and so does the festive season and new beginnings. [more]

What happens when the winter blues strike you? [more]

Happy Ugadi, Gudi Padva and all festive season! [more]

“An understanding of the natural world and what’s in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfillment.” —David Attenborough. [more]