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Our Voice And Yours


For the first time, Oxford University and University of Cambridge are ranked as the top two universities in the world according to the 2018 THE World University Rankings followed by CalTech, Stanford and MIT.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Indian Folk Literature In A Garden - SAPNE Picnic 2017
Indian Folk Literature In A Garden - SAPNE Picnic 2017


by Soumya Chotneeru
On a sunny picturesque August day, the SAPNE poets assembled in a shady garden in Lincoln, MA, to host the first event dedicated to folk literature of South Asia.
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MITHAS Presents Priya Purushothaman


A graduate of Columbia University, Priya Purushothaman is a part of the new international vanguard of young and diverse Hindustani vocalists. She will present a concert under the auspices of MITHAS on Sep. 9, 2017 at the Wong Auditorium. She will be accompanied by Suryaksha Deshpande on Tabla and Neelesh Nadkarni on Harmonium.
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MITHAS Presents Priya Purushothaman
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Natya Nivedanam
Natya Nivedanam


by Ramya Srinivas
Just as summer was coming to an end in the New England area, we knew most of the dance shows and arangetrams would start to dwindle down as well. August 27, 2017 was one lucky day for us when we got to witness the Natya Nivedanam - a margam presentation by Sri Gopukiran Sadasivan along with local dancers.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston - Newton Chapter


Come join the Chinmaya Mission in Newton. Registration is open and classes start on September 10th.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston - Newton Chapter
Lokvani College Admissions Workshops
Lokvani College Admissions Workshops


Puzzled about the college admission process? Need to figure out what it takes to get to an Ivy league college? Attend Prof. Anil Saigal's college workshop to be held on September 24th in Lexington and Westford, MA.
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Jayteerth Mevundi Concert


Jayateerth Mevundi is a highly acclaimed and sought-after Hindustani Classical Vocalist. An exponent of the Kirana Gharana, he is an exquisite vocalist of the exalted lineage of Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. He will present a vocal concert on September 8th.
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Jayteerth Mevundi Concert
The Biggest Garba Of New England
The Biggest Garba Of New England


Academy of Creative Arts and Dhoom Entertainment are collaborating to bring the biggest Garba of New England to Boston area on September 9th at the Ambrosia Banquet facility in Foxboro, MA featuring Shri Atul Purohit. BUY TICKETS
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SETU To Present Vijay Tendulkar's Original Play 'Kamala'


SETU will present the play Kamala on September 16-17, 2017. Directed by Subrata Das, the play brings to the fore, the slave trade and male chauvinism issues in India. BUY TICKETS
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SETU To Present Vijay Tendulkar's Original Play 'Kamala'
Lotus Festival: Celebrating Desai Foundation's 20th Anniversary
Lotus Festival: Celebrating Desai Foundation's 20th Anniversary


Desai Foundation will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary with Lotus Festival on September 16th at the Collings Foundation Estate in Stow, MA. This event will support its vocational programs for rural women in Gujarat.
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Navratri Mahotsav At Satsang Center


Come and celebrate Navaratri at the Satsang Center!
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Navratri Mahotsav At Satsang Center
Sahasrakalasha Kumbhabhishekam On The Grand Inauguration Of Shirdi Sai Temple
Sahasrakalasha Kumbhabhishekam On The Grand Inauguration Of Shirdi Sai Temple


NESSP Sai Temple is proud to announce that new temple construction has made phenomenal progress and reached near completion and plans for a grand inauguration of 40,000 sq. ft. Sai temple soon. Come attend the Kumbhabhishekam which will be held from Sep. 28-30.
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Alekh And Serena Beri Of Westford Build Soft-robotics Prosthetic To Help Ailing Grandmother


An innovative 16-year-old high school senior Alekh Beri of Westford Academy, Massachusetts, in response to his grandmother’s illness, has created a device to help provide her with some relief.
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Alekh And Serena Beri Of Westford Build Soft-robotics Prosthetic To Help Ailing Grandmother
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‘Girls Who Code’ Founder Reshma Saujani Aims To Close The Gender Gap In Tech
‘Girls Who Code’ Founder Reshma Saujani Aims To Close The Gender Gap In Tech


In the summer of 2012, Reshma Saujani kicked off an ambitious initiative, ‘Girls Who Code’, which has now enrolled 40,00 young women. She now aims to close the gender gap in technology with a new 13-book series for young women.
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5 Keys To Disaster Planning For Individuals


by Neil Mukherjee
Disaster planning is usually associated with businesses. But individuals need to prepare for worst-case scenarios, as well. Unfortunately, the topic can seem a little overwhelming. To help simplify matters, here are five keys to disaster planning that everyone should consider.
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5 Keys To Disaster Planning For Individuals
Shambhavi Mahamudra - A True Miracle
Shambhavi Mahamudra  - A True Miracle


If you allow your inner core to find expression miraculous things will happen naturally - Sadhguru.
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How To Maintain Great Credit


Here are some tips to maintain a good credit score!
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How To Maintain Great Credit
The Asian American Commission Is Hiring An Executive Director
The Asian American Commission Is Hiring An Executive Director


The Asian American Commission is seeking to hire an executive director with 3-5 years of experience. This opening provides a great opportunity to join a group of people that represents the interests of Asian Americans throughout the Commonwealth and is dedicated to advocacy on behalf of Asian Americans throughout Massachusetts.
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Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Jayateerth Mevundi, Priya Purushothaman, Navratri Garba Mohatsav: Shri Atul Purohit, SETU presentation Kamala, Shaam-E-Ghazal with Kiran Nath 2017, Abhishek Raghuram, Hasya Kavi Sammelan, Sanjay Subrahmanyam, G.J.R. Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi, Deepavali Light Musical Treat, Dhamakedar Diwali, and MITHAS Membership.
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Weekend Entertainment

Event Update
Friday - 09/08/17
Shadaj: Jayateerth Mevundi
Caleidoscope Indian Film Festival

Saturday - 09/9/17
MITHAS: Priya Purushothaman (Hindustani Vocal)
Gurjar: India Heritage Fest

Sunday - 09/10/17
Navratri Garba Mohatsav: Shri Atul Purohit
Biggest Garba - Atul Purohit
Classical Music Mehfil
Chinmaya Mission - Newton Chapter

Saturday - 09/16/17
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival
SETU Presents Kamala
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival
Rahul Deshpande Live in Concert

Sunday - 09/17/17
SETU Presents Kamala

Saturday - 09/23/17
IDC Seminar
MITHAS: Abhishek Raghuram (Carnatic Vocal)
Shaam-E-Ghazal with Kiran Nath 2017
Snake and Ladder - a dance theater by Aparna Sindhoor, SM Raju and Anil Natyaveda
Akhanda Ramayana

Sunday - 09/24/17
Fall College Admissions Workshop / Lexington
Fall College Admissions Workshop / Westford
Akhanda Ramayana

Thursday - 09/28/17
Isha Inner Engineering at Chelmsford
Isha Inner Engineering at Boston

Friday - 09/29/17
Pratham Boston Gala 2017

Tuesday - 10/3/17
Hasya Kavi Sammelan

Friday - 10/6/17
TiE Startup Con

Saturday - 10/7/17
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Chinmaya Mission Presents Sanjay Subrahmanyam

Sunday - 10/8/17
MITHAS: Tarun Bhattacharya (Hindustani Santoor)
Karwa Chouth Celebration/Puja at Dwarkamai
Chinmaya Mission Presents G.J.R. Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi

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