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Our Voice And Yours


The world's top employers for new grads include Google, Goldman Sachs, Apple, Ernst and Young, PwC and others.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Arun Upneja
Lokvani Talks To Arun Upneja


Dr. Arun Upneja is the Dean of the School of Hospitality Administration at Boston University. "The major change driving our curriculum innovations can be summarized as follows: being in the business of hospitality, versus being in the hospitality business," says Dr. Upneja. He talked to Lokvani about the school and the opportunities ahead.
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In Conversation With Kashif Sayed


He has been active member of the Outreach team of the Islamic Society of Boston. He has been serving as a volunteer teacher of Islam 101 at ISBCC, Roxbury and ISB Cambridge for the last 7 years.
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In Conversation With Kashif Sayed
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

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Anil Kapoor's Fanney Khan is set to feature Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as a glamorous singer, producer Prernaa Arora has confirmed.
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Enlightning Discourse By Spiritual Leader Sister Shivani


Sister Shivani a superstar in the spiritual world gave discourse titled "Awakening Inner Happiness and Freedom" in Foxborough, MA. Hosted by the Bramha Kumaris of New England, the talk was inspirational and transformative.
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Enlightning Discourse By Spiritual Leader Sister Shivani
Acupuncture And The Treatment Of Depression
Acupuncture And The Treatment Of Depression


by Melanie Cherng
The CDC estimates that “1 in 10 adults report depression” in the US. While there are many contributing factors that lead to major depression, studies have shown that major depression greatly impacts a person’s neurotransmitter levels and the hippocampus, an area of the brain that regulates mood. “On average, the hippocampus was 9% to 13% smaller in depressed women compared to those who were not depressed… Stress, which plays a role in depression, may be a key factor, since experts believe that stress can suppress the production of new neurons in the hippocampus.”
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Awaaz-e-Sufi - A Magical Evening


Sufi music lovers were treated to a magical musical evening featuring Ghazals, Punjabi songs and a few golden oldies from Bollywood at the Regent Theater in Arlington, MA on July 2, 2017. The event titled “Awaaz-e-Sufi” featured two artists, Ritu Sagar from New England and Dr. Mamta Joshi from India.
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Awaaz-e-Sufi - A Magical Evening
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New England Dance Community Unites Again For Vision-Aid
New England Dance Community Unites Again For Vision-Aid


by Revathy Ramakrishna
Meet the star studded cast for this year's show. This year, marks the 10th year when the dance community of New England unites to perform in Vision-Aid’s signature annual event. This year’s event is Charmer, Warrior, Guide – The endearing Story of Krishan, set to mesmerize New England on Sunday July 16th at 4PM.
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Indian Americans For Burlington (IAB) Participates In Annual "Burlington Pride Parade"


Indian Americans for Burlington (IAB) participated in Annual "Burlington Pride Parade" on July 4th which was sponsored by American Legions. This is the third year in a row that the Indian community in Burlington has proudly paraded along the side of Burlington community in the streets of Burlington with IAB banner and dancing to Bollywood music.
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Indian Americans For Burlington (IAB) Participates In Annual
Bharathi Vidyashram Celebrates Six Years Of Service
Bharathi Vidyashram Celebrates Six Years Of Service


by K. Arvind
Bharathi Vidyashram, the cultural education wing of the Hindu Temple of New Hampshire, held a grand sixth annual day celebration spread over four weekend days. The celebrations this year were held at the temple’s newly inaugurated extended premises, basking under the divine grace radiating from the recently installed Guru sanctums of Sri Medha Dakshninamoorthy and Sri Kanchi Paramacharya in the adjacent Temple.
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FISCO's Seniors Take Norwegian Cruise Lines To Bermuda


by Raman Gandhi
Friends of Indian Senior Citizens Organization, (FISCO) Burlington, MA celebrated their first outdoor event, a one week trip on Norwegian Cruise Lines to Bermuda!
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FISCO's Seniors Take Norwegian Cruise Lines To Bermuda
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Guru Purnima And Satsang Schedule At Chinmaya Boston
Guru Purnima And Satsang Schedule At Chinmaya Boston


Chinmaya Boston will be conducting Guru Paduka Puja while Acharya Shashi ji will be offering seven classes on Purusha Suktam on and starting Sunday July 9th.
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"Enjoy STRESS-FREE Life In 2 Hours....


If you are watching Pujya Niruma and Pujya Deepakbhai on TV regularly and waiting for self-realization, your wait is over now! Atmagnani Pujya Deepakbhai Desai will present a free Self Realization Seminar and Gnanvidhi (Scientific Process of Self Realization) at the Burlington Marriott from July 14-17, 2017.
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Patotsav 2017 At Satsang Center
Patotsav 2017 At Satsang Center


Satsang Center will be holding Patotsav 2017 on July 23rd with special one-hour pujan each for Shree Ganesh, Hanumanji, Navgrah, Shree Ram Parivar, Gayatri and Ambaji, Shiva and Shri Radhi Krishna.
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J.J. Kapur Wins National Speech And Debate Tournament


J.J. Kapur has won this year's National Speech and Debate Tournament, considered to be the most prestigious high-school competition in the country. He composed his own persuasive speech titled 'Let's Dance' addressing a social issue.
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J.J. Kapur Wins  National Speech And Debate Tournament
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Puran Dang Honored By IIT Kharagpur Foundation
Puran Dang Honored By IIT Kharagpur Foundation


The Executive Committee of the IITKGP Foundation bestows Mr. Puran Dang with the honor of "Member of the Board of Directors, Emeritus" for the IITKGP Foundation.
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Narayen And Murthy Honored With The Prestigious ‘Great Immigrants’ Award For 2017


Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen and former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, are among 38 immigrants honored this year for their role in helping advance the country’s society, culture and economy.
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Narayen And Murthy Honored With The Prestigious ‘Great Immigrants’ Award For 2017
Dr. Gautam Samadder Assumes Charge As President Of AAPI
Dr. Gautam Samadder Assumes Charge As President Of AAPI


CMEs, spiritual discourses, yoga, fashion show, town hall meet, Bollywood extravaganza, India Forum fill AAPI’s 35th annual convention in Atlantic City!
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Saving India’s Lifeline - Why Rivers Need Trees


Sadhguru says, “We are destroying the soil and the water resources at such a rate that in another fifteen to twenty years’ time, we will not be able to feed these people and quench their thirst anymore.”
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Saving India’s Lifeline - Why Rivers Need Trees
INSPIRATION V: Strength And Inner Peace
INSPIRATION V: Strength And Inner Peace


by Sudhir Parikh
All great undertakings are achieved through mighty obstacles. Calmness is one of the attributes of the Immortality within you. Ask yourself, what is the purpose of your life.
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The Inspiration Behind Philanthrophy


Perhaps my favorite is how Andy Gupta, the Chair of our New England gala, boldly set the goal of significantly increasing the percentage of Gala attendees who personally donated before or during his event. His theme was to give based on inspiration, rather than any other motivation. - Alex Counts, CEO, AIF.
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The Inspiration Behind Philanthrophy
Reflections On Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa – XVI: Daṇḍakāraṇya
Reflections On Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa – XVI: Daṇḍakāraṇya


by Bijoy Misra
The story of Rāmāyaṇa is woven through three geographic areas: the first is Ayodhyā and its surroundings, the second is the large expanse of south India called Daṇḍakāraṇya, and the third is the island of Laṅkā in the sea. Littered with hills, rivers and ponds and populated with lush tropical forests, Daṇḍakāraṇya was the home of plentiful food and free movement...
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Renting Out Your Vacation Home? Anticipate The Tax Impact


by Neil Mukherjee
When buying a vacation home, the primary objective is usually to provide a place for many years of happy memories. But you might also view the property as an income-producing investment and choose to rent it out when you’re not using it. Let’s take a look at how the IRS generally treats income and expenses associated with a vacation home.
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Renting Out Your Vacation Home? Anticipate The Tax Impact
Significance Of Prayer Or Prarthana
Significance Of Prayer Or Prarthana


by Pandit Jay Narayan Badal Ji
Prarthana (Prayer) is considered to be an integral part of the Hindu Sanathana Dharma or religion. In Sanskrit, the word Prarthana means a prayer or seeking. In Hinduism, the word has a deep religious connotation but a secular and generic meaning is "to request, ask, or politely seek something with a feeling of reverence or submissiveness."
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Nrityanjali 40, Youth Camp by Acharya Vivek, Jayateerth Mevundi concert, and SETU presentation Kamala.
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Weekend Entertainment
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week


by Priyanka Jain Vora
Bollywood hits of the week are in! My favorite track of the week holds strong at #1 “Ullu ka Pattha” from the upcoming film, Jagga Jasoos! This is a fun track likely to lighten up your day! Another track from the same movie got added to this week’s top 10 –“Galti Se Mistake.” Don’t forget the powerful “Jiyo re Bahubali” from Baahubali 2. This patriotic track is sung by the infamous Daler Mehndi! What’s your favorite track this week?
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Music Review: Top Ten Bollywood Songs Of The Week
Film Preview - Mubarakan
Film Preview - Mubarakan


Now eccentric Kartar Singh (Anil Kapoor) makes a plan to save the nephews and keeps coming up with innovative ideas leading to a bundle of confusion and comedy between all the parents and lovers. Mubarakan is a laugh riot directed by Anees Bazmee.
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Cartoon: Food Series


by Mahendra Shah
Want to pay 30 dollars per head for community dinner or prepare and take 100 samosas!
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Cartoon: Food Series
Laugh A While
Laugh A While


When Puns are fun.
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Recipes


Sweet Potato Quinoa Patties and more....
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Recipes
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


A friend shared the nests in her garden.
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Thought For The Day


Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve. – Napoleon Hill.
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Thought For The Day

Event Update
Saturday - 07/8/17
KANE Annual Picnic
Ratha Yatra.

Sunday - 07/9/17
Sunderkand Ka Paath

Friday - 07/14/17
6th Annual Hindu Mandir Priests
2017 Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Self Realization Seminar

Saturday - 07/15/17
Varshini Mohankumar
Self Realization Seminar

Sunday - 07/16/17
Vision Aid: Krishna
Self Realization Seminar and Gnanvidhi (Scientific Process of Self Realization)
Vision-Aid Presents Charmer, Warrior, Guide - The Endearing Story of Krishna

Monday - 07/17/17
Self Realization Seminar

Saturday - 07/22/17
IIT AGNE Annual Picnic

Sunday - 07/23/17
Patotsav 2017

Friday - 07/28/17
Nrityanjali40

Saturday - 07/29/17
Nrityanjali40

Sunday - 07/30/17
Nrityanjali40

Thursday - 8/3/17
A Bridge Together

Saturday - 8/5/17
India Day at DCU Center

Sunday - 8/6/17
Vivekananda Family Camp 2017 - Tolland, MA

Monday - 8/7/17
Hindi Manch SaReGaMaPa Auditions
Ratha Yatra.

Friday - 8/11/17
Youth Camp by Acharya Vivek

Tuesday - 8/15/17
Krishna Janmastami

Saturday - 8/19/17
Essence Of India

Sunday - 8/20/17
IAGB India Day 2017

Friday - 9/8/17
Shadaj: Jayateerth Mevundi

Friday - 9/15/17
Shadaj: Omkar Dadarkar

Saturday - 9/16/17
Shadaj: Omkar Dadarkar
Hindi Manch SaReGaMaPa Finale
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival
SETU Presents Kamala

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