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Our Voice And Yours


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).
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Rajiv Gangurde
Lokvani Talks To Rajiv Gangurde


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.
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Massachusetts AAPI Commission 16th Annual Unity Dinner


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).
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Massachusetts AAPI Commission 16th Annual Unity Dinner
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein


Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor recreate ‘Dance of Envy’ from 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai'.
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Surya Tilak On Ram Lalla’s Forehead On Ram Navami – A Rare Phenomenon To Take Place At Ayodhya


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.
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Surya Tilak On Ram Lalla’s Forehead On Ram Navami – A Rare Phenomenon To Take Place At Ayodhya
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Storytelling Event And Ramayana Quiz
Storytelling Event And Ramayana Quiz


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.
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Sri Hanuman Janma Maha Utsav Bhajan


Satsang Center will celebrate Sri Hanuman Janma Utsav with Bhajan-Sandhya on April 27th.
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Sri Hanuman Janma Maha Utsav Bhajan
Omkar Dadarkar: Live In Concert
Omkar Dadarkar: Live In Concert


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.
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SETU Presents Hush Hush


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.
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SETU Presents Hush Hush
North South Foundation Worcester Regional Contests 2024
North South Foundation Worcester Regional Contests 2024


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.
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ISW Hasya Kavi Sammelan


ISW and International Hindi Association present Hasya Kavi Sammelan on April 27th at 4:30 pm in Shrewsbury, MA.
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ISW Hasya Kavi Sammelan
Guruguha Vaibhavam 2024
Guruguha Vaibhavam 2024


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.
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MITHAS: Alam Khan (Hindustani Sarod)


MITHAS presents Alam Khan (Hindustani Sarod) and Nitin Mitta (Tabla) on April 28th at Wong Auditorium, MIT.
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MITHAS: Alam Khan (Hindustani Sarod)
VHPA Family Camp
VHPA Family Camp


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!
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Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health


Vyasa Yoga - Promotion of Positive Health from May 3-5, 2024.
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Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health
Ekal Vidyalaya: HeartThrobs
Ekal Vidyalaya: HeartThrobs


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.
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Hindu Heritage Day 2024


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.
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Hindu Heritage Day 2024
Experience The Magic: Jay-Ho's Anu Malik Musical Concert
Experience The Magic: Jay-Ho's Anu Malik Musical Concert


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.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Sankashta Hara Chaturthi at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
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IAFPE Political Internship 2024
IAFPE Political Internship 2024


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.
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The India Philanthropy Alliance Announces Its 5th Annual Youth Essay Competition


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
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The India Philanthropy Alliance Announces Its 5th Annual Youth Essay Competition
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Hari Krishnan And Vivek K. Goyal Named Guggenheim Fellows
Hari Krishnan And Vivek K. Goyal Named Guggenheim Fellows


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


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.
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Ram Prasad/Prasadam
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Recipes - Morocco
Recipes - Morocco


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.
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Laugh A While


To have my job replaced by AI, my client must explain their requirements "clearly." So I am safe!
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Laugh A While
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


The beautiful Mediterranean at St Paul De Vence.
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Thought For The Day


You are not Atlas carrying the world on your shoulder. It is good to remember that the planet is carrying you.”— Vandana Shiv.
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Thought For The Day

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Event Update
Friday - 04/26/24
SETU Presents Hush Hush

Saturday - 04/27/24
Shadaj: Omkar Dadarkar (Vocal)
Sant Pravah - A Unique Music Concert
North South Foundation Worcester Regional Contests 2024
SETU Presents Hush Hush
ISW Hasya Kavi Sammelan
Sri Hanuman Janma Maha Utsav Bhajan

Sunday - 04/28/24
MITHAS: Alam Khan (Hindustani Sarod)
SETU Presents Hush Hush
Akshaya Patra Boston Gala

Tuesday - 04/30/24
One Women Show by Surya Sarkhel
ISW PEN - Intro to Diversity Certification and Contracting

Thursday - 5/2/24
IAGB Discover India: India Unveiled

Saturday - 5/4/24
Hindu Heritage Day 2024
ISW – Antakshari
Kiran Ahluwalia in Concert: The Sound of Contemporary India
VYO: Shree Mahaprabhuji

Sunday - 5/5/24
Ekal Presents HeartThrobs
Legends of Shiva: Mystical Stories through Kathak Dance
Holi at Chinmaya Mission Boston

Thursday - 5/9/24
IAGB Discover India: Ancient Arts of India

Friday - 5/10/24
ISW WEW - Let

Saturday - 5/11/24
Umrao Jaan
Health and Care for South Asians

Thursday - 5/16/24
IAGB Discover India: Dances of India

Saturday - 5/18/24
IANH Vasant Festival of Music, Dance and Art
MITHAS: R Suryaprakash (Carnatic Vocal)
IANH Vasant Festival
IAGB 5K Run-Walk 2024
Kadak Chai - Bollywood Rock From Boston!

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