The United States added 441,078 new millionaires in one year, more than 10 times the total recorded by the second-ranked UK, while India was 6th with 31,033 new millionaires.

Anand Coomaraswamy Curator of South Asian and Islamic Art, Weinstein has been chosen to receive the NECA Art and Culture Visionary Award 2026. She talked to Lokvani about South Asian art at the MFA. [more]

The ISKCON temple of Greater Boston came alive with devotion and divine joy as hundreds of devotees gathered to participate in the sacred Pushpabhishekam of Sri Sri Radha Krishna on Sunday, August 2, 2026 [more]

A Home Away from Home for Seniors and Peace of Mind for Families

Located in Woburn, Massachusetts, Evergreen Adult Day Health Center is dedicated to helping older adults remain active, engaged, and independent through compassionate medical and social support. The center offers a welcoming environment where participants receive personalized care while families gain the reassurance that their loved ones are safe and well cared for during the day.

by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
Respiratory infections become more common during the cold and flu season, and one illness that often worries patients is bronchitis. Many people wonder whether bronchitis is contagious, whether antibiotics are necessary, and when they should seek medical attention. Here are answers to some of the most common questions.

India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) invites you to the month‑long celebrations for India's 79th Independence Day, including multi‑town Flag Raising Ceremonies beginning August 1st and our flagship India Day event on August 15th at NARA Park, Acton.

Year after year, Vision-Aid’s annual production has grown into one of New England’s most beloved community events — and on July 26, hundreds of devoted fans watched a cast of more than 90 dancers, actors, and musicians bring the saga of the Marudhu Brothers and Queen Velu Nachiar to life in Kalaimamani Madurai R. Muralidaran’s spectacular Broadway-style production.

by Dr. Rita Pandey
Fourth New England Regional Folk Literature and Oral Poetry Festival, organized on the theme of "Independence," brought together poets representing Sanskrit, Greek, Arabic, Farsi, Spanish, Nepali, Hindi, Kannada, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, and Native American languages.

In a landmark move aimed at strengthening economic, educational, technological, and cultural ties between Connecticut and India, Governor Ned Lamont officially signed legislation establishing the Connecticut-India Trade Commission at a ceremony held in the State Capitol in Hartford. [more]

Sri Lakshmi Temple cordially invites all devotees to Radha Kalyanam 2026 on Aug. 8-9, 2026, two days of soul stirring Namasankeerthanam, culminating in the celestial wedding of Sri Radha and Lord Krishna.

by Divya Muthu
The India Society of Worcester (ISW) is excited to welcome families and communities from across New England to India Day 2026, its premier annual celebration commemorating India's 79th Independence Day while recognizing 63 years of dedicated service to the community. As one of the region's largest cultural gatherings, the event showcases India's rich traditions, vibrant heritage, and enduring values of unity, diversity, and inclusion. Best of all, the celebration is FREE and open to everyone.

United India Association of New England invites you to celebrate Spirit of India and International Youth Day, a vibrant celebration of culture and community, on August 9th in Medford, MA. [more]

The vibrant colors of India will once again illuminate the iconic Boston Harbor as the Foundation of Indian-Americans (FIA–New England) prepares to host the 5th International India Day Parade & Festival on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The event is expected to draw thousands of attendees from across New England and beyond in what organizers describe as one of the most historic celebrations of India's Independence Day in the northeastern United States. [more]

The ISSO Boston Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple will celebrate its 20th Anniversary (Divya Dwidashabdi Mahotsav) with a nine-day festival from August 15–23, 2026, at 1705 Middlesex Street, Lowell, Massachusetts. [more]

India Association of Rhode island (IARI) Team is excited to celebrate India's 80th Independence Day at the South Park of the RI State House, 82 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02903 on August 15th, 2026. [more]

On Sunday, August 16, the Indian American Community of Newton (IACON) will once again welcome the community to its 6th Annual India Day Celebration, an afternoon dedicated to celebrating India's rich culture while bringing together people of all backgrounds in the spirit of community.

Music lovers in the New England area are in for a rare acoustic treat. An upcoming evening of North Indian classical music on August 22nd will feature the vibrant, soulful sounds of Indian ragas performed on an unexpected pair of instruments: the soprano and alto saxophones, accompanied by the intricate rhythms of the tabla.

The Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation USA – New Hampshire Chapter warmly invites you to Assi Nabbe Pure Sau—an afternoon of music, community, and purpose on September 13th in Nashua, NH. [more]

MITHAS presents Kaushiki Chakraborty with Ojas Ashiya (Tabla), Kedar Naphade (Harmonium) and Sohail Yusuf (Sarangi) on September 13th at MIT.

TiE Boston today announced the main program tracks and discussion themes for TiECON East 2026, its flagship entrepreneurial conference, co-hosted by TiE New York, and taking place on October 2, 2026, at the Burlington Marriott Hotel in Burlington, Massachusetts. [more]

Nritya-Anjali School Of Dance presents Madurai R. Muralidaran's A Garland Of Devotion (Story of Aandaal) on October 3rd in Littleton, MA.

Bhūmikā Arts is proud to present The Draupadi Phenomenon, a powerful multimedia dance-theatre production conceived and choreographed by internationally acclaimed Odissi exponent Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the LCA Performing Arts Center in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Shashank Madala is an Indian American rising senior at Robbinsville High School in New Jersey. He was one of five students in the country selected to represent Team USA at the 2026 International Economics Olympiad. It was the first year the United States competed in person, and the team placed 6th of 52 countries in the International Business Case Competition.

Global Peace Secretariat released 2 Acrylic on Canvas paintings by Kumu Gupta commomerating America's 250th Anniversary and India's 80th Anniversary Independence Day's, on occasion of August 15 th India's Independence Day. [more]

TiE Boston is pleased to welcome Sandhya Iyer as TiE Boston's new Executive Director. [more]

by Pandit Bharani
Shiva Rudrabhishekam is a profound spiritual practice that symbolizes the purification of the mind, the surrender of the ego, and the awakening of inner consciousness. Its timeless message is perhaps more relevant today than ever before.

Shishu Bharati is please to announce that the registration for 2026-2027 is now open!

Vision-Aid opens Ability Bazaar — a marketplace where people with disabilities build your websites, apps and accessibility audits, to earn livelihoods. [more]

by Madhumati Tyagi and Sunil Kumar D
Almost everyone experiences abdominal bloating occasionally, especially after a heavy meal. However, when the upper abdomen feels persistently swollen, tight, or uncomfortably full soon after eating, it may signal an underlying digestive problem.

Building wealth is only half the battle — you also need a clear, intentional plan to pass it on. Without that, even substantial assets can shrink, disappear, or spark conflict within a single generation. If your goal is to create a lasting legacy, understanding the most common mistakes in generational wealth transfer is essential. This guide walks you through where families often go wrong in the generational wealth transfer process. Learn how you can avoid those pitfalls with smarter planning, better communication, and the right professional support.

Before the sun has rose the sky
Before the birds begin to sing
I come with folded hands, my Lord
With nothing... but my offering ...

Summer, you love water
This year rain don't have fear
Summer you are green
Deer Love to to eat my rose ...

For the hot summer days

• Why did the frog take the bus to work today?

His car got toad away.

A cherry tree guest

“There is neither creation nor destruction,
neither destiny nor free will, neither
path nor achievement.
This is the final truth.”