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Ranked: The Best Countries at Math
Key Takeaways: a) Singapore leads the world in math performance. b) Asian economies make up the global top five. c) The US falls below OECD average, ranking 33rd out of the 35 countries. [more]

Co-Author of Astanayika - The Romantic Heroines from Nāṭyaśāstra to Modernity, Manorama talked to Lokvani about the fabulous book and its upcoming release in India on Dec 16 in New Delhi. [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]

by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
An exercise stress test is a medical procedure that monitors the heart's electrical activity, blood pressure, and rhythm while a person exercises on a treadmill or stationary bike while hooked up to an EKG to monitor your heart’s activity. This test helps determine how well your heart responds during times when it is working its hardest. It is used to diagnose coronary artery disease, find the cause of symptoms like chest pain, or evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment plan. [more]

At IITAGNE event on Nov. 8th, Dr. Vinayak Agarwal, Lead AI Researcher at BioState AI and founder of KDense, delivered an insightful talk on the future of AI-driven scientific discovery. A former mechanical engineer from IIT Bombay and PhD graduate from MIT, Dr. Agarwal shared his journey from traditional engineering to cutting-edge AI research, highlighting how agentic AI scientists are redefining the frontiers of science. [more]

RIHTS will celebrate Venkateshwara (Balaji) Swamy Kalyanam on December 27th. [more]

Sri Ayyappa Mandala Puja, Sri Hanuman Abhishekam, Tiruvadira Celebration, Akhand Hanuman Chalisa Chanting and Family Fun Night at Chinmaya Mission Boston. [more]

UIANE invites you to the New Year Eve's Party (12/31, Woburn, MA). [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]

by Sripriya Natarajan Moorthy
Harini Jeyaraman, disciple of guru Smt. Sujatha Meyyappan (Kolam Academy of Dance), entered the stage for her Bharatha Natyam arangetram to applause by the enthusiastic audience. Harini’s passion, dedication, and talent are well known to her friends and family. Her presentation was impressive for its technical precision, unflagging energy and depth of expression. [more]

On the evening of Saturday, October 4th, 2025, Priscilla Srikanth, disciple of guru Smt. Kalpana Balachundhar, united the collective heartbeat of her captivated audience in a dazzling display of skill, elegance and culture. Through her movements, expressions, and passion, Priscilla left her heart on stage and etched her personal rhythm into the stories she told. [more]

At the IANH Annual General Body Meeting and Elections on December 13th, Balaji Radakrishnan, Jyoti Sharma, Ashish Bhardwaj, Anmol Wadhwa and Vandana Dhakar were elected as Executive Committee members, with Manoj Chourasia as President. [more]

Juju Productions, in partnership with Saregama India Ltd, announces the global release of nine Bollywood classics reimagined entirely for Western symphonic orchestras. The video series debuts on Saregama’s channel beginning December 14, 2025. The release features vocalist Anuradha “Juju” Palakurthi, Mithilesh Patankar and the Budapest Scoring Orchestra conducted by Péter Illényi. [more]

by Geetha Patil and Sunil Kumar D.
Bharatiya cuisine offers numerous delicious and healthy options for weight loss that are high in protein and fiber, promoting satiety without excessive calories. Key strategies involve prioritizing lean proteins, whole grains, and minimal oil usage. [more]

by Madhumati Tyagi
In addition to being simple, tasty, and flavored, Vegetable Soup is also a healthy and nutrient-rich soup recipe. It is also commonly called weight loss soup as it helps burn fat. [more]

Individuals who own a IRA or a Rollover IRA have the ability to do a QCD after age 70 1/2 directly to a 501c3 non profit organization. This contribution made directly is not considered taxable income for the individual. [more]

Global Peace Secretariat unveiled it's official logo on occasion of U.N. Declaration of Human Rights Day and presenting of Nobel Peace Prize, both on December 10th. [more]

Mexican inspired for the holidays. [more]

Why shouldn't you marry a calendar? Its days are numbered. [more]

Fields of Mustard. [more]

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ―Albert Einstein. [more]