US spends $15,270 per full-time equivalent student in primary education (PPP converted). Luxembourg tops the list at $25,584. India, with its quality education, is not among the top 40 countries. [more]

The Om Hindu Community Center is hosting its Samvatsara Abhishekam on April 18, 2026. The event has Pujas where blessed Kalash will be given to sponsors for bringing positive energy. In the evening they will have a unique Bhakti Bhajan Beats event - A high energy Bhajan for all to join. Check out the video where Raji Ganesh, Jaya and Abhaya Asthana and Pramod Pandey describe the center and the event. [more]

Indian Americans for Burlington hosted Community Connect 2026 on March 29th, delivering a truly outstanding and impactful event for the community. The event brought together a vibrant and diverse group of Burlington residents, election candidates, the BHS Debate Team, and dedicated volunteers, creating a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere. [more]

In a historic and symbolic moment for religious inclusion and civic engagement, Congressman Jim McGovern, Chairman of the House Rules Committee, visited the Sri Lakshmi Temple on March 21, 2026, marking the first time a sitting U.S. Congressman has visited a Hindu temple in Massachusetts. [more]

The gathering honored Consul General Mr. Raghuram S, Deputy Consul General Ms. Shruthi Purushotam, Mr. Jag Mohan, Minister (Personnel & Community Affairs) at the Embassy of India in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Prem Bhandari, Chairman of Jaipur Foot USA. [more]

by Akash Deep
This year’s LearnQuest Music Festival will open with an evening of rhythm, melody, and rare instrumental voices, bringing its central theme—Ensemble: Making Music Together—vividly to life at MIT’s Thomas Tull Concert Hall in Cambridge on Friday, April 3. Through a curated program of percussion and melody, the opening night highlights the vibrant interplay of artists from different traditions as they listen, respond, and create a shared musical experience. [more]

On March 29th, Changemakers Connect, hosted by Vibha Boston, brought together nonprofit leaders, volunteers, and community members for an engaging and meaningful exchange of ideas. [more]

18th LearnQuest Music Festival will be held from April 3rd - 5th in Cambridge and Weston, MA featuring renowned Carnatic and Hindustani artists. [more]

Dr. Roopesh Mathur, VP Product, BQP, will present a seminar on Quantum Computing - The Next Frontier on April 4th in Lexington, MA. The event is organized by IITAGNE. [more]

The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) is pleased to announce two major community programs this spring, Youth 3D Printing Workshop (4/11) and New England Senior Expo & Cultural Exchange (5/16), offering meaningful opportunities for youth, seniors, and families across New England. [more]

Music lovers in the Greater Boston area are in for a soulful treat as Chinmaya Mission Boston, in collaboration with Swaranjali Boston, presents Sanjeevani – An Evening of Musical Rejuvenation on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [more]

IAGB and IITAGNE invite you to a 3D Printing Workshop on April 11th in Woburn, MA. [more]

The Chinmaya Mission Boston warmly invites you and your family to a truly uplifting and vibrant celebration on the auspicious occasion of Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav (75th anniversary of the mission). This special event brings together devotion, tradition, and community spirit through the powerful Samashti Shri Hanuman Chalisa Havan—a collective spiritual experience dedicated to invoking the blessings of Hanuman. [more]

Vision Aid warmly invite you to our signature annual event on Sunday, July 26th from 4 to 7:30 pm. Immerse yourself in the Broadway Style Historical Spectacular "Brothers in Arms: The Lions of Sivaganga" — a breathtaking dance production honoring the unsung heroes of the Indian Independence movement. [more]

Registration for Vivekananda Family Camp 2026 from 8/16/26-8/22/26 in Dublin, NH (lovely and beautiful Monadnock Region of New Hampshire, right on the border of MA and NH) is now open. [more]

Sankastta Hara Chaturthi and Tamil Puthandu at NESSP. [more]

by Asha Nadipuram
Janani Swamy and Asha Nadipuram presented Aagamam as part of this year’s inaugural Natya Samaagam Dance Festival. Meaning “tradition,” Aagamam was a fitting title for a performance that paid tribute to their late guru, Guru Smt. Rajee Narayan. Their energy, synchronization, and grace sustained audience engagement throughout, but above all, it was their palpable joy in dancing that resonated most deeply. [more]

On the evening of March 14, 2026, the elegant halls of the Boston Marriott Burlington came alive with purpose, inspiration, and celebration as the 23rd Annual Woman of the Year Awards Gala brought together a vibrant cross-section of the Indian-American and South Asian community. Organized by Dr. Manju Sheth and INDIA New England News, the event has, over more than two decades, evolved into a defining platform that recognizes women whose leadership is shaping communities across New England and beyond. [more]

In 1980, liquid assets of $300,000 or more could place an individual or household into the “high-net-worth” category. Today, in 2026, the bar is considerably higher, between $1–5 million in liquid assets, and the expectations are far more complex. [more]

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

Riz Ahmed boldly presents Shakespeare as it has never been seen before with his newest film HAMLET opening in cinemas on April 10. After playing at the prestigious Toronto, London, and Telluride film festivals, the critically acclaimed film reunites the Academy Award-winning team of Riz Ahmed and director Aneil Karia. [more]

Workplace jokes. [more]

Spring is here! [more]

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson. [more]