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Our Voice And Yours


Happy 14th Anniversary to Lokvani!!

Boston is among the America's most expensive rental markets!

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Our Voice And Yours
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IAGB Independence Day Celebrations- Event Of The Year
IAGB Independence Day Celebrations- Event Of The Year


With over 300 participants, large number of vendors and over 7000 people in attendance, the IAGB Independence Day celebrations at the Hatch Shell was quite the event of the year. This year, the event honored community leaders and presented Youth Excellence awards.
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ISW Holds Independence Day At The DCU


ISW, for the first time in its history held the Independence Day celebrations in one of the large halls at the DCU, Worcester. Tables featuring the cultures of different states was quite a highlight of the event.
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ISW Holds Independence Day At The DCU
Essence Of India 2015: A Celebration Of Cultures Of India And China
Essence Of India 2015: A Celebration Of Cultures Of India And China


The fourth event of Essence of India was staged in collaboration with China. More than 2,500 people from all ethnicities attended this outdoor cultural event on saturday afternoon, fostering cultural bridges between the communities through deeper understanding of the two ancient cultures.
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The American India Foundation Announces William J. Clinton Fellows For Service In India


For 2015-16, 17 of the 34 William J. Clinton Fellows For Service In India announced by the American India Foundation are of Indian origin.
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The American India Foundation Announces William J. Clinton Fellows For Service In India
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Arangetram: Nitya Yelamanchili
Arangetram: Nitya Yelamanchili


by Srinivas Bala
It was a beautiful summer afternoon not too hot or humid but pleasant when hundreds of guests thronged to the Nashua High School auditorium for the "Kuchipudi Ranga Pravesham" of Nitya Yelamanchili.
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IMANE Holds Free Health Screening At IAGB India Day Celebrations


by Seema Arora
Indian Medical Association of New England (IMANE) held a 'Free Health Screening' booth at IAGB India's 69th Independence Day Celebrations on August 16th at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell in Boston.
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IMANE Holds Free Health Screening At IAGB India Day Celebrations
Consul General To Be Chief Guest At NESSP Ground Breaking Ceremony
Consul General To Be Chief Guest At NESSP Ground Breaking Ceremony


As a first step towards fulfilling this divine mission, New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar (NESSP) is holding groundbreaking celebrations for a brand new Shirdi Sai Temple in Groton, MA on Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 9 am.
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LearnQuest Open House


The Academy offers classes in Hindustani, Carnatic and Western vocal and instrumental Music in Waltham, Acton and Andover locations. Instruments include tabla, mridangam, harmonium, keyboard, veena, sitar, guitar, violin, and sarod. The Academy is launching new enrichment programs in acting and painting as well. Classes offered to children and adults. To learn more about them, attend their open house this weekend on August 22-23.
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LearnQuest Open House
Hath Yoga For Children
Hath Yoga For Children


Isha Foundation is organizing Hath Yoga for Children and Surya Kriya over the Aug. 21-23, 2015 weekend.
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Hindi Play: Kishan Vs Kanhaiya Reloaded


Popular Bollywood Actor Paresh Rawal will be at Lowell Memorial Auditorium on August 21st with a new twist on very popular hilarious comedy drama Kishan vs Kanhaiya – Reloaded.
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Hindi Play: Kishan Vs Kanhaiya Reloaded
IAB To Host First Annual Picnic
IAB To Host First Annual Picnic


Indian Americans for Burlington will hold its first annual summer picnic on August 22nd at Simonds Park, Burlington, MA.
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Manjit Sappal Named Chief Of Police Of Martinez, CA


A longtime police officer in Richmond, CA, Indian American Manjit Sappal will become the next chief of police in nearby Martinez, CA.
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Manjit Sappal Named Chief Of Police Of Martinez, CA
Ringing NASDAQ Closing Bell For Independence Day
Ringing NASDAQ Closing Bell For Independence Day


Kumu Gupta was among the group of Indian Americans who rang the closing bell of NASDAQ in Times Square, marking India's 69th Independence Day.
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Dover Rug & Home To Open Third Location In Burlington


Dover Rug & Home is pleased to announce the opening of a third location in Burlington this fall. The new location is conveniently located on 3rd Avenue in Burlington, the area’s latest hub of retail and hospitality.
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Dover Rug & Home To Open Third Location In Burlington
Analyzing The MA State Budget For FY 2016
Analyzing The MA State Budget For FY 2016


With the House and Senate having overridden a number of the Governor's vetoes, the Fiscal Year 2016 (FY 2016) budget is now largely complete. This year's budget makes few major changes in overall funding provided to educate our children, keep our communities safe, protect our most vulnerable, strengthen our economy and improve the quality of life in our communities.
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A Think-tank Emerges To Discuss Challenges Facing American Cricket


by Rajat Bhatnagar
Thanks to passionate individuals like Jamie Harrison, founding president of USYCA and former CEO of ACF, an independent group of cricketing minds has been assembled to study the problems and propose solutions to address the challenges facing American cricket.
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A Think-tank Emerges To Discuss Challenges Facing American Cricket
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Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Hindi Play: Kishan vs Kanhaiya Reloaded, KANE Onam, Jayaram Show 2015, Ganesh and Kumaresh, Padmashree Aruna Sairam, Padmabhushan Sudha Raghunathan, Once Upon A time NOT in Bollywood Rerun, Kavita Krishnamurti, Aaina-Aligarh Se Bollywood Tak, Poornaprajna and Anirbhan Das Gupta, Arshad Ali, Ramakrishna Murthy and Just Duets-Hum Aur Tum.
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Event Update
Friday - 08/21/15
Hindi Play: Kishan vs Kanhaiya Reloaded
Isha Hatha Yoga for Children

Saturday - 08/22/15
NETS Summer Picnic
IAB Picnic
Isha Surya Kriya
LearnQuest Open House

Sunday - 08/23/15
Hindi Drama – Mera Woh Matlab Nahin Tha (Sold Out)
Saheli Open House
LearnQuest Open House

Saturday - 08/29/15
Aligarh Alumni Mushaira 2015
Nootana Sai Devaalaya Bhoomi Pooja Shankusthapana
Health Care Proxy and Living Will
KANE Onam

Sunday - 08/30/15
Lord Krishna
Health Care Proxy and Living Will

Saturday - 9/5/15
Krishna Janmastami

Thursday - 9/10/15
Shahzia Sikander: Parallax

Friday - 9/11/15
Sunidhi Chauhan Live in Concert
Jayaram Show 2015

Saturday - 9/12/15
Ganesh and Kumaresh: Carnatic Violin / MITHAS

Sunday - 9/13/15
Chinmaya Mission Boston - Padmashree Aruna Sairam
La Martiniere Founder\'\s Day Celebration

Friday - 9/18/15
Bhuvanesh Komkali - Music Appreciation
Saheli Annual Gala Fundraiser- Nirbhaya 2015
Dance Drama - Sundarakandam
Indian Ocean Live in Concert

Saturday - 9/19/15
Bhuvanesh Komkali - Concert
Hindi Play - Sach Aur Sach Ke Siva

Friday - 9/25/15
Pratham Boston Gala 2015

Saturday - 9/26/15
Kasumbal Dairo
Sun Raha Hai Na Tu
Chinmaya Mission Boston - Padmabushan Sudha Raghunathan
Kids Got Talent

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