Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy, Prosperous and Healthy New Year 2026! [more]

During 2025, Lokvani had an opportunity to talk to Prem K V, Hema Malini, Girish Mehta and Manorama Choudhury. [more]

An impactful afternoon Meet & Greet and Fundraiser was hosted in Winchester, Massachusetts by Ramesh Viswanath Kapur, along with Vikram Rajadhyashka, Nar Koppula, Shirish Nimgaonkar, Dr. Anahita Dua, Dr. Suhas Desai, Dr. Lakshmi Thalanki, Prabhu Rao, Dr. Megha Joshi, and Priya Samant, in strong support of Raja Krishnamoorthi, who is seeking to make history as the first United States Senator of Indian origin. [more]

The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin–Connecticut Chapter (GOPIO-CT) organized a successful fundraiser at its Annual Holiday Party on December 7, raising $5,000 in support of Person to Person, a respected charitable organization based in Darien, with branches in Stamford and Norwalk. [more]

by Adithi Ramanathan
Massachusetts Tamil Sangam (MTS) celebrated Deepavali 2025 at Keefe Tech Regional High School, Framingham, and the day carried a spirit that was truly unique—one that cannot be replicated. It blended the joy of festivity, the excitement of performers, the anticipation of a day full of cultural experiences, and, above all, the warmth of a community coming together. [more]

New England celebrated Sri Vidyabhushana Guru Ji's Concert, IAGB Inter-Community Unity Gala, ISW Antakshari, OMHCC Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav, Ekal Dhadkan, Gayatri Jayanti at Satsang Center, 300th Birthday Celebration of Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar, Independence Day, Turaznama and much more. [more]

by Uma Viswanath
On Dec. 21 this year, Lexington residents celebrated World Meditation Day organized by the Art of Living, joining a live-guided meditation shared by participants across 133 U.S. cities and 12.1 million participants across the world! Spiritual leader, Art of Living founder and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar guided the meditation session from New York. The event was held at the Community Hall of the Lexington Police Department. [more]

The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) proudly announces its flagship Republic Day Mela 2026 on Saturday January 24, 2026, a full-day celebration of Indian culture, creativity, and community spirit. This year’s theme, “India in Harmony – The Five Elements,” will be brought to life through captivating performances and spirited competitions. [more]

South Asian Showdown selects Ten Finalists to compete in the 17th Annual Bollywood/Fusion Competition: Cornell Sitara, DFD Academy, JHU Zinda, Maryland Dhoom, MIT Mirchi, Nova Nassa, Queen City Ishaare, TAMU Maaya, UC Dhadak, and UMass Dhadak. [more]

After celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025 with a grand event, Shadaj is gearing up for the next music festival on March 28, 2026, at the Lexington High School auditorium. [more]

Vaishnavi Pillai, Sharanya Baradwaj, Ananya N. Chandramurthy, Shriya Dave, Diya Sriram, Rhea Avari and Priscilla Srikanth were among the students who presented their dance arangetrams in 2025. [more]

People in the news for 2025 feature Reshma Kewalramani, Raj Sharma, Aman Narang, Reetika Vijay, Chris Sauer, Anantha Chandrakasa, Pramit Maakoday, Gitanjali Rao, Anil Menon, Deepali Gulati and Vision Aid: Leadership Team. [more]

Kunal Botla, a student at Tufts University, is running for a seat on the Lexington Planning Board in the upcoming town election on March 2nd, 2026. [more]

Global Peace Secretariat recently launched an independent Indentured Labor Crime Against Humanity ILCAHM Working Group for global recognition of the same. The ILCAHM Working Group is comprised of scholars, historians and members of the global diaspora community from Mauritius, the Caribbean & other areas impacted most by the suffering. [more]

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